Line sharing and sub-loop unbundling process issues

Written on 4:16 PM by ooe

Processes were developed for line sharing and sub-loop LLU. Line sharing adds complexity to many LLU processes as two service providers use a single access line. New scenarios are introduced making the whole operational environment significantly more complex. Operators must now deal with requests for new shared lines, conversion of a telephony line to line sharing and reversion back to their original state, or a complete cease of all services. When a fault occurs there is potential for confusion. For example, it may be unclear whether the fault is on the network owner or LLU operator part of the line; the end-user may not know which operator to report the fault to and each operator may consider that the fault lies on the other's network. Processes and procedures are required to resolve any issue quickly.