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UNE-P for Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)
11/03 Version 2 Copyright Sprint 2003. All rights reserved.
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Usage Rate Element Application (Continued)
Ø OSDA – OSDA calls that originate from the UNE-P end user when recorded by a Sprint
switch. The OSDA call record is used by Sprint to invoice the UNE-P CLEC at a per-
message state tariff rate. These OSDA records are also provided to the CLEC as requested
in the CLEC Implementation Checklist at the rates listed in the price sheet within the
agreement.
Usage charges for UNE-P services are accumulated for each traffic type and summarized on the
invoice by Local, Intralata & Access rate categories. Table 7 below reflects the rate elements that are
applicable for UNE-P usage. These usage rate elements are applied on a per-minute of use basis.
Table 7 – Usage Rate Elements
Usage Rate Element Description
Tandem Switching This charge applies to UNE-P traffic that is switched
by a Sprint tandem.
Common Transport This charge applies to UNE-P traffic for the use of
facilities between the Sprint tandem and Sprint end
offices or between the Sprint host end offices and
remote offices.
End Office Switching This charge applies to UNE-P traffic that is switched
by a Sprint end office.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Q: Does Sprint make all optional switch-based features available for UNE-P
POTS?
A: Sprint makes available optional switch-based features as specified in local Sprint
tariffs as well as switch-based features inherent to the switch that are not currently
offered. A BFR must be submitted for those optional switch-based features that are not
currently offered.
2 Q: What are the applicable local usage-based invoicing elements for UNE-P
POTS?
A: The applicable usage based invoicing elements are Local Switching Originating
MOU, Shared Transport Originating MOU and Tandem Switching Originating MOU.
3 Q: Where can the CLEC find rates for UNE-P POTS?
A: Nonrecurring and monthly recurring charges for UNE-P POTS service are included
on the price sheet found in the CLEC’s Master Interconnection and Resale Agreement.
4 Q: How does a CLEC submit local service requests?
A: UNE-P POTS orders may be placed through IRES, the Sprint online order entry
system or manually submit a paper LSR via fax to the service center.
5 Q: Does UNE-P POTS services involve collocation?
A: No. UNE-P POTS provides the CLEC with end-to-end service over the Sprint
network.