SBC Issue 4: Advanced Services

This issue involves the terms and conditions for hybrid loops, line conditioning, and the high frequency portion of the loop (HFPL). XO suggests language from the Illinois Amendment to govern these areas, which it contends are consistent with and mirror the language in the FCC's TRO.

SBC responds that XO's language regarding hybrid loops is acceptable, although it suggests removal of Section 3.1.4.1 which requires SBC to provide "nondiscriminatory access to hybrid loops ... to the extent required by Applicable Law." In SBC's view, this language is vague, unnecessary, inappropriate, and cannot be found in the TRO.

While the language in Section 3.1.4.1 is general, it does not contradict any language in the TRO. Therefore, I agree with XO that the language should remain because it provides a general requirement for nondiscriminatory access to hybrid loops in accordance with existing law.

SBC accepts XO's proposed language regarding line conditioning and HFPL, and therefore, the contract should contain the language as agreed to by both parties.