Wash. Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC) is implementin...
Wash. Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC) is implementing new colocation rules setting deadlines for incumbents to complete CLEC colocation orders. Under new rules, incumbents have 45 days to complete CLEC colocation orders, provided colocation site was included in CLEC’s…
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quarterly demand forecast and CLEC puts up 50% of nonrecurring installation charges when order is placed. For any other colocation order, incumbents have 90 days from date of order for completion. CLECs will be entitled to partial or full refunds of installation charges for failure to meet either deadline unless incumbent can prove delay was caused by CLEC self-provisioning activities. If an incumbent claims space problems will prevent honoring colocation request, it must notify CLEC within 10 days and petition WUTC for waiver of deadlines.