Device and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
AssigneeSBC Technology Resources, Inc.
InventorRoyce D. King
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Abstract
A method is provided for transferring service from a first local exchange carrier. The method includes connecting an interface of a second local exchange carrier to a distribution frame of the first local exchange carrier. The interface and a first switch of the first local exchange carrier each physically connect to at least one common terminal of the distribution frame. The method also includes disconnecting the first switch from the common terminal of the distribution frame.
Claims18
A method for transferring service from a first local exchange carrier, the method comprising:
- connecting an interface of a second local exchange carrier to a distribution frame of the first local exchange carrier, the interface and a first switch of the first local exchange carrier each simultaneously physically connecting to at least one common terminal of the distribution frame;
- and
- disconnecting the first switch from the common terminal of the distribution frame.
A method for transferring service of a distribution frame from a first switch of a first local exchange carrier, where the first switch is physically connected to a terminal of the distribution frame, the method comprising:
- connecting an interface of a second local exchange carrier to the terminal of the distribution frame in common with the connection of the first switch and the terminal of the distribution frame;
- and
- disconnecting the first switch from the common terminal in response to receiving a message that includes at least one valid authorization code from the second local exchange carrier.
A system for transferring service from a first local exchange carrier, comprising:
- a distribution frame having a common connector connected to a second switch of a second local exchange carrier through an interface of the second local exchange carrier;
- a first switch of the first local exchange carrier connected to the common connector of the distribution frame, simultaneous with the connection of the common connector to the interface of the second local exchange carrier;
- and a controller that disconnects the first switch from the distribution frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.