Control Number: 27385 Item Number: 8107 ... - PUC Interchange

Control Number : 27385

Item Number : 8107

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Texas Regulatory AT&T816 Congress AvenueSuite 1100Austin, TX 78701-2471

November 25, 2013

Filing ClerkPublic Utility Commission of Texas a71701 N. CongressAustin, TX 78711-3326 - r•v.

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RE: Tariff filing of AT&T Communications of Texas, LLC pursuant to PUC Su&kanti^Rule 26.89 & Docket Number 27385

PQAttached for filing are the original and three copies of the following tariff sheets for AT&TCommunications of Texas, LLC's Private Line Services Tariff-Schedule 9. With this filingthe company is adding language to eliminate new term plans and prohibit the renewal ofexisting term plans for intrastate Private Line Service at speeds of T45 and below. Customershave been advised of this change via a bill page message.

The following tariff sheets are included with the filing:

Section Sheet RevisionTitle Page 1 1Table of Contents 1 1Section 7 1 1Section 8 1 1Section 9 1 2Section 10 1 2Section 12 1 1Section 13 1 1Price List 1 1Price List 6 1Price List 8 1Price List 24 1Price List 34 1

These tariff sheets have an effective date of December 1, 2013.

If you have any questions, please call me on 512-457-2270.

Sincerely,

9 --Emily SteeleArea Manager - Regulatory Relations

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AT&T Communications of Texas, LLC

Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Title PageEffective: December 1, 2013 1st Revised Sheet 1

Replacing Original Sheet 1

TEXAS PRIVATE LINE TARIFF

TITLE PAGE

Effective December 6, 2012, the AT&T Communications of Texas, LLC PrivateLine Services Tariff - Schedule 9 supersedes and replaces the AT&TCommunications of Texas, Inc. Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9in its entirety.

Effective December 1, 2013, customers may not establish new term plans of (N)any length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speeds of T45 and below,and existing term plans may not be renewed. For new service, or forexisting term plans after any term plan expires, service will be providedonly on a month-to-month basis. (N)

This tariff contains the rates and regulations for the following services:

Schedule 9

ACCUNET® T1.5 Inter Office Services

ACCUNET T45 Inter Office Services

ACCUNET Sgectrum of Digital Services (ASDS) Inter Office Services

DATAPHONE Digital Services

AT&T Private Line Interoffice Channel SONET Services

AT&T Ultravailable@ Network (UVN) Service

AT&T Wavelength Private Line (WPL) Service

®ACCUNET and @ DATAPHONE are registered Service Mark of AT&T

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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Table of ContentsEffective: December 1, 2013 1st Revised Sheet 1


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Title PageTable of ContentsPreface

1 Application of Tariff2 General Regulations3 General Description (T)4 Interoffice Channel Mileage Measurement5 Pricing Examples and Calculations6 Promotional Offerings7 ACCUNET® T1.5 Services2 ( )

8 ACCUNET® T45 Services2 i

9 ACCUNET® Spectrum of Digital Services (ASDS)210 DATAPHONE® Digital Servicesl,2 (T)11 AT&T Private Line Interoffice Channel SONET Services12 Miscellaneous Functions and Arrangements2 (T)

13Additional Administrative and Operational Functions2 (T)

14 Reserved for Future Use15 Reserved for Future Use16 AT&T Ultravailable0 Network (UVN) Service17 AT&T Wavelength Private Line (WPL) Service

Price List

Note 1: AT&T DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICE may no longer be ordered after June (T)25, 2001. Existing customers with AT&T DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICEin effect or on order prior to June 25, 2001 may continue theircurrent service under existing conditions.

Note 2: Effective December 1, 2013, customers may not establish new term (N)plans of any length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speeds

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of T45 and below, and existing term plans may not be renewed. Fornew service, or for existing term plans after any term planexpires, service will be provided only on a month-to-month basis. (N)

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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Section 7Effective: December 1, 2013 1st Revised Sheet 1


7. ACCUNET T1.5 SERVICES'

7.1 GENERAL

An ACCUNET T1.5 Service provides for the transmission of 1.544 Mbpsdigital signals over terrestrial channels.

An ACCUNET T1.5 Service uses one of two types of DS1 signal formats.They are:

- A framed DS1 signal format (D4 or ESF), and

- An unframed DS1 signal format for U.S. Government Agencies only.

Customers (except U.S. Government Agencies and others furnishingservice to U.S. Government Agencies) are required to select either D4format or where available, the Extended Superframe (ESF). The D4format is described in Technical Publication-PUB 62411 and ESF isdescribed in Technical Publication-PUB 54016, (see TechnicalPublication Information, Preface, Sheet 5). U.S. Government Agenciesmay obtain ACCUNET T1.5 Services free from any format constraint bynotifying the Company of such an election at the time service isordered.

7.1.1 DESCRIPTION

ACCUNET T1.5 Services are configured by furnishing officefunctions or by combining components to connect two AT&T CentralOffices. AT&T Central Offices may be within the same LATA or maybe located in different LATAs. ACCUNET T1.5 Services arefurnished on a two-point basis only.

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Note 1: Effective December 1, 2013, customers may not establish new term (N)plans of any length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speeds

Iof T45 and below, and existing term plans may not be renewed. Fornew service, or for existing term plans after any term planexpires, service will be provided only on a month-to-month basis. (N)

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8. ACCUNET T45 SERVICES'

8.1 GENERAL

ACCUNET T45 Services provide for the transmission of 44.736 Mbpsdigital signals.

ACCUNET T45 Services use a framed DS3 signal format. When used tocarry multiplexed DS1 Channels, the signal carried within the framedDS3 format must contain Extended Superframe Formatted DS1 channels,to a maximum of 28.

8.1.1 DESCRIPTION

ACCUNET T45 Services are configured by combining servicecomponents at designated AT&T Central Offices. ACCUNET T45 InterOffice Channels are furnished on a two-point basis only.

8.1.2 SIGNALS AT THE AT&T CENTRAL OFFICE

All signals carried by local channels or other access andpresented to the AT&T Central Offices must meet certain signaland format constraints. These constraints are described in thefollowing Technical Publications (see Technical PublicationInformation, Preface, Sheet 5).

CB 119 - Interconnection Specification for Digital Cross ConnectsPUB 43802 - Digital Multiplexes Requirements and ObjectivesPUB 54014 - ACCUNET T45 Services Description and Interface

SpecificationsPUB 54014 - Addendum 2PUB 54016 - Requirements for Interfacing Digital Terminal

Equipment to Services Employing the ExtendedSuperframe Format

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Note 1: Effective December 1, 2013, customers may not establish new term (N)plans of any length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speeds Iof T45 and below, and existing term plans may not be renewed. Fornew service, or for existing term plans after any term planexpires, service will be provided only on a month-to-month basis. (N)

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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Section 9Effective: December 1, 2013 2nd Revised Sheet 1

Replacing lst Revised Sheet 1

9. ACCUNET SPECTRUM OF DIGITAL SERVICES' (T)

9.1 GENERAL

ACCUNET Spectrum of Digital Services (ASDS) affords a Customer theopportunity to select channels at various digital speeds for end-to-end communications arrangements when connected to access orappropriate office functions. ASDS offers point-to-point and multi-point connections between specified AT&T Central Offices in the Stateof Texas.

9.1.1 DESCRIPTION

ASDS is suitable for the transmission of digitally-encoded voiceband signals or simultaneous two-way transmission of data atsynchronous speeds of 9.6, 56 or 64 kbps. (See TechnicalPublication Information, Preface, Sheet 5)

9.1.2 REGULATIONS

In addition to the regulations in this schedule, Sections 2 and13, the following apply.

A. AVAILABILITY OF ASDS

ASDS is available from the AT&T Central Offices listed as ASDSCentral Offices in the AT&T Business Service Guide located athttu://,,aww.att.com/servicecxiiide/business. ASDS may not beavailable in every LATA or to all rate center areas within a LATAand is dependent on the availability of suitable access.

B. CREDIT ALLOWANCES FOR INTERRUPTIONS

For purposes of determining credit allowances, in accordance withthe regulations in Section 2.7 preceding, ASDS is considered to beinoperative when there has been a loss of continuity, or when 300or more seconds of transmission errors occur in a 15-minuteperiod.


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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Section 10Effective: December 1, 2013 2nd Revised Sheet 1

Replacing lst Revised Sheet 1

10.1 GENERAL10. DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICES1,2 (T)

A DATAPHONE Digital Service is suitable for the simultaneous two-waytransmission of data at synchronous speeds of 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps, 9.6kbps and 56.0 kbps.

10.1.1 DESCRIPTION

DATAPHONE Digital Services are configured by combining componentsto connect two or more AT&T Central Offices. AT&T CentralOffices may be within the same LATA or may be located indifferent LATAs. DATAPHONE Digital Services may be two-point ormultipoint.

10.1.2 REGULATIONS

In addition to the regulations in Section 2 preceding, thefollowing apply.

A. AVAILABILITY OF A DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICE

DATAPHONE Digital Services are available from the AT&T CentralOffices listed in the AT&T Business Service Guide located athttp://www.att.com/serviceguide/business. DATAPHONE DigitalServices may not be available in every LATA or to all rate centerareas within a LATA.

B. CREDIT ALLOWANCES FOR INTERRUPTIONS

For purposes of determining credit allowances, in accordance withthe regulations in Section 2.7 preceding, a DATAPHONE DigitalService is considered to be inoperative when:

- There has been a loss of continuity, or

- The error performance is below the design objective 99.5% error-free-seconds, measured over a continuous 24-hour period.

Note 1: AT&T DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICE may no longer be ordered after (T)June 25, 2001. Existing customers with AT&T DATAPHONE DIGITALSERVICE in effect or on order prior to June 25, 2001 may continuetheir current service under existing conditions.


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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Section 12Effective: December 1, 2013 lst Revised Sheet 1


12. MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS' (T)

12.1 GENERAL

This section contains miscellaneous functions and arrangements thatare provided for use with private line services offered under thisschedule.

12.1.1 REGULATIONS

In addition to the regulations in Section 2 preceding, thefollowing applies.

A. MINIMUM PAYMENT PERIOD

Unless otherwise specified for an individual case, miscellaneousfunctions and arrangements are furnished for a minimum paymentperiod of one month.

12.2 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

12.3 MISCELLANEOUS ARRANGEMENTS

12.3.1 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

12.3.2 1 X N CONTROL ARRANGEMENT

This arrangement enables the Customer to control up to 48switching or transfer functions (e.g., switching or transferarrangements to switch or transfer channels of ACCUNET Spectrumof Digital Services (ASDS) at an AT&T Central Office) via aremote keyboard terminal capable of either 300 or 1200 bpsoperation.

Access to the Control Arrangement requires an appropriate channel(e.g., local exchange line).

The Control Arrangement must be located in the same AT&T CentralOffice as the switching or transfer functions which it controls.

1 X N Control Arrangement rates are as specified in the PriceList.


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13. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONSI (T)

13.1 GENERAL

This section contains the rates and regulations for AdditionalAdministrative and Operational Functions that may apply in connectionwith the installation, operation and maintenance of a private lineservice. The additional functions will be provided only whenspecifically ordered or requested by the Customer.

All of the Additional Administrative and Operational Functions aresubject to the availability of personnel and equipment. Infurnishing these functions, the Company does not assume anyadditional responsibility for the through transmission of signalsbeyond that set forth in the following:

The Company is responsible for engineering, operating and maintainingthe private line services it provides. It is also responsible forthe quality of transmission or signaling on private line services itprovides.

13.2 FUNCTIONS AND CHARGES

13.2.1 TESTING FUNCTIONS

At the Customer's request, the Company will review test resultsand participate with the Customer in a design review, technicalanalysis or testing.

A. REVIEW OF OTHER ACCESS TEST RESULTS

At the Customer's request, the Company will review the results oftests of a Customer-provided access which is connected to aprivate line service. (The Customer must arrange for thoseresults to be furnished to the Company.) Where appropriate, theCompany will recommend additional tests to be performed on theCustomer-provided access.

Review of test results will only be provided when the Customeragrees, in advance, to pay the charges for the review.

The Review of Other Access Test Results are as specified in thePrice List.


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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013

Price ListEffective: December 1, 2013 1st Revised Sheet 1


7. ACCUNET T1.5 SERVICES1 (T)

CANCELLATION CHARGE

As specified in Section 2.6.7 preceding, a cancellation chargewill apply, per component, for service orders canceled by theCustomer on or after the SID.

Cancellation Charge Schedule - ACCUNET T1.5

COMPONENT USOC APP SID DLRD RID WOT CTA DD

INTEROFFICECHANNEL NRZCN 0 $554 $554 $838 $974 $1,285 $1,405(IOC)

OFFICECONNECTION NRZCN 0 $205 $205 $267 $326 $358 $385

The applicable charge is based on the last scheduled criticaldate reached in the service order process. For example, for anorder involving an IOC and two office connections which iscanceled after the SID but prior to the DLRD, a total charge of$964 will apply, consisting of $554 for the IOC and $205 for eachof the two office connections.


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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013 Price ListEffective: December 1, 2013 1st Revised Sheet 6


8. ACCUNET T45 SERVICES'

SERVICE COMPONENTS AND RATES

INTER OFFICE CHANNEL

MONTHLY PLAN

Mileage Band USOC1-50 1LNVX

51-100 1LNVX101-200 1LNVX

201+ 1LNVX

OFFICE CONNECTIONS

A. ACCESS CONNECTION

USOC- Per connection 041AC

B. FUNCTION CONNECTION

USOC- Per connection NRZFC

Monthly Recurring CharcresFixed Per MileICB ICBICB ICBICE ICBICB ICB

INSTALLATIONMONTHLY CHARGE

ICB ICB

INSTALLATIONCHARGEICB

Note 1: Effective December 1, 2013, customers may not establish new termplans of any length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speedsof T45 and below, and existing term plans may not be renewed. Fornew service, or for existing term plans after any term planexpires, service will be provided only on a month-to-month basis.

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Private Line Services Tariff - Schedule 9Issued: November 25, 2013

Price ListEffective: December 1, 20131st Revised Sheet 8


9. ACCUNET SPECTRUM OF DIGITAL SERVICES1 (T)

CANCELLATION CHARGE

A cancellation charge will apply, per component, for serviceorders canceled by the Customer on or after the SID at the ratesfollowing:

Cancellation Charge Schedule

CRITICAL DATES

COMPONENT USOC APP SID DLRD RID WOT CTA DD

9.6 kbps NRZCN 0 $86.50 $105.00$208.00$332.00$366.00 $390.00IOC

56/64 kbps NRZCN 0 $86.50 $105.00$208.00$332.00$366.00 $390.00IOC

9.6 kbps NRZCN 0 $28.50 $34.00 $101.00$149.00$149.00 $153.00AccessConnection

56/64 kbps NRZCN 0 $28.50 $34.00 $101.00$149.00$149.00$153.00AccessConnection

The applicable charge is based on the last scheduled criticaldate reached in the service order process. For example, for anorder involving two 56 kbps channel access connections which iscanceled after the SID but prior to the DLRD, a total charge of$57.00 will apply, consisting of $28.50 for each of the twoaccess connections.

Note 1: Effective December 1, 2013, customers may not establish new term (N)plans of any length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speedsof T45 and below, and existing term plans may not be renewed. For Inew service, or for existing term plans after any term planexpires, service will be provided only on a month-to-month basis. (N)

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10. DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICES1,2 (T)

CANCELLATION CHARGE

As specified in Section 2.6.7 preceding, a cancellation chargewill apply, per component, for service orders canceled by theCustomer on or after the SID.

CANCELLATION CHARGE SCHEDULE - 2.4, 4.8, AND 9.6 KBPS

COMPONENT USOC APP SID DLRD RID WOT CTA DDINTEROFFICE CHANNEL(IOC) NRZCN 0 $156 $189 $288 $308 $342 $364OFFICE CONNECTION NRZCN 0 $75 $81 $147 $150 $150 $154

CANCELLATION CHARGE SCHEDULE - 56 KBPS

COMPONENT USOC APP SID DLRD RID WOT CTA DDINTEROFFICE CHANNEL(IOC) NRZCN 0 $225 $258 $390 $409 $478 $498OFFICE CONNECTION NRZCN 0 $82 $89 $156 $159 $162 $164

The applicable charge is based on the last scheduled criticaldate reached in the service order process. For example, for a 56kbps order involving an IOC and two office connections which arecanceled after the SID but prior to the DLRD, a total charge of$389 will apply, consisting of $225 for the IOC and $82 for eachof the two office connections.

Note 1: AT&T DATAPHONE DIGITAL SERVICE may no longer be ordered after (T)June 25, 2001. Existing customers with AT&T DATAPHONE DIGITALSERVICE in effect or on order prior to June 25, 2001 may continuetheir current service under existing conditions.

Note 2: Effective December 1, 2013,-customers may not establish new term (N)plans of any-length for Intrastate Private Line Service at speeds Iof T45 and below, and existing term plans may not be renewed. Fornew service, or for existing term plans after any term planexpires, service will be provided only on a month-to-month basis. (N)

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13. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS1 (T)

FUNCTIONS AND CHARGES

TESTING FUNCTIONS

A. REVIEW OF OTHER ACCESS TEST RESULTS

USOC CHARGE

- Per person, first half hour or NRZT1 $101.00fraction therof

- Per person, each additional NRZT2 $ 55.00half hour or fraction thereof

B. SPECIAL PARTICIPATIVE DESIGN REVIEW, TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ANDTESTING

USOC CHARGE

- Per person, first half hour or NRZTD $101.00fraction therof

- Per person, each additional NRZTE $ 55.00half hour or fraction thereof

C. CUSTOMER DIRECTED PARTICIPATIVE TESTING

USOC CHARGE- per person, per half hour or NRZTF $32.00

USOC CHARGE .

- for each bill rendered NRZTB $45.50- for each service in an NRZTG $11.00

assembly which has been testedand designated by the Customerto be included in a given bill


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