CRTC Exhibit No. 1

Summary of Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) Obligations

Obligation

Currently met by non-CLEC Wireless Carriers?

Comment

Pre-Entry Obligations

1.

Attest in writing that the proposed CLEC understands and will conform to the obligations set out in Decision 97-8 as modified from time to time.

No

 

2.

Provide serving area map showing the exchanges in which local service is to be provided and state the LIR(s) in which these exchanges are located.

No

 

3.

Attest that the proposed CLEC is Canadian owned and controlled within the meaning of the Canadian Telecommunications Common Carrier Ownership and Control Regulations issued under the authority provided in section 22 of the Telecommunications Act (the Act).

Yes

 

4.

Register with the CRTC using the electronic Data Collection System (DCS). Complete appropriate forms (registration and ownership). Ensure ongoing compliance, including filing of ownership reports, with the Canadian Telecommunications Common Carrier Ownership & Control Regulations.

Yes

 

CLEC Tariff / Agreement Filing Obligations

5.

File CLEC Model Tariff

No

 

6.

Enter into Master Agreement for Local Interconnection (MALI) (most recently approved version) and file Schedule C with the Commission.

No

 

7.

File proposed tariffs for interexchange equal access and justify any departure from the terms and conditions contained in ILECs’ tariffs.

No

 

8.

Enter into LEC/IXC Agreement

No

 

9.

Supply directory listings to other LECs that serve the exchanges where the proposed CLEC plans to offer service.

n/a

All wireless numbers (including wireless CLECs) telephones numbers are classified as unlisted

10.

Provide 911 service and file a 911 agreement if required.

Yes

 

Not required to file agreements

11.

Provide Message Relay Service (MRS) and file a MRS agreement if required.

Yes

Not required to file agreements

12.

File PIC/CARE Access Customer Handbook.

No

 

CLEC Entry Obligations

13.

Advise the Commission that the proposed CLEC has obtained a C.O. code (NXX) per LIR for routing purposes, for each LIR in which it intends to provide service.

Yes

Wireless carriers obtain a CO code per LCA, but not required to advise the Commission

14.

Advise the Commission that the proposed CLEC has obtained a C.O. code (NXX) per exchange for each exchange in which it intends to assign numbers to customers.

Yes

Wireless carriers obtain a CO code per exchange for number assignment, but not required to advise the Commission

15.

Provide an attestation that the proposed CLEC has implemented local number portability (LNP).

No

Required to support number portability

16.

Attest in writing to the Commission confirmation that the proposed CLEC will satisfy all existing and future regulatory requirements designed to protect customer privacy. These include:

 

Delivery of the privacy indicator when invoked by an end customer;

 

Provision of automated universal per-call blocking of calling line identification;

 

Provision of per line call display blocking to qualified end customers;

 

Disallowance of Call Return to a blocked number;

 

Enforcement of the Commission’s restrictions on Automatic Dialing-Announcing Devices, Automatic Dialing Devices, and unsolicited facsimiles applicable in the ILEC territory where they operate; and

Provision of universal Call Trace.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

unknown

Where indicated with “Yes” these requirements are supported, but wireless carriers do not provide an attestation to the Commission

17.

Provide the following information to the Commission. Make this information available to existing and potential customers, upon their request:

 

Serving area maps (to be made available at the Company business offices upon customer request).

 

Local calling area boundaries;

 

Details of all service options, with applicable prices;

 

Details of all potentially applicable service charges;

 

Policy on access to enhanced service providers;

 

Available special needs services; and

 

Information respecting privacy, including the company’s responsibilities with regard to protecting the confidentiality of customer records.

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

No

 

No

 

No

 

No

 

No

 

No

 

 

 

18.

Provide the following information to the Commission. Provide this information to existing and potential customers, prior to them contracting for service:

 

Billing frequency and payment policy;

 

Disconnection policy;

 

Security deposit policy;

 

Policy on directories;

 

The name and address of the company providing service to the customer;

 

A toll-free telephone number from which the customer can obtain further information or lodge a complaint;

 

Billing date;

 

Due date for payment;

 

Interest rate applicable to late payments;

 

9-1-1 service and MRS information, including customer charges, if any;

 

Information on company obligations with regard to customer safety and privacy protection.

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

This information is provided to customers, but it not provided to the Commission

19.

Provide an attestation to the Commission that the proposed CLEC will abide by Commission rules regarding confidentiality of customer information established in Decision 86-7, as amended from time to time.

Yes

Required to abide by customer confidentiality rules, but an attestation to the Commission is not provided

20.

Provide an attestation to the Commission that the proposed CLEC will abide by Commission directives on provision of billing information and billing inserts in alternative formats as modified from time to time.

Yes

Support, but no attestation to the Commission

21.

Provide an attestation to the Commission that the proposed CLEC will abide by Commission directives to ensure that end-users served are able to have direct access, under reasonable terms and conditions, to services provided by any other LEC serving in the same area.

No

 

22.

Serve the documentation filed with the Commission on all other LECs serving exchanges where the proposed CLEC plans to offer service, and all other persons who have proposed to provide service in compliance with these entry procedures.

No

 

23.

Notify the Commission once the requirements imposed on CLECs in Decision 97-8, as modified from time to time, have been satisfied. The notification should include a description of how each of the CLEC obligations have been satisfied along with a reference to the relevant Commission determination(s). Serve a copy of the notification on other LECs providing service in exchanges where the proposed CLEC is proposing to provide service and on the Central Funds Administrator.

No

 

Other Obligations

24.

File annual contribution revenue information in accordance with Decision 2000-745.

Yes

 

25.

Contact the Canadian Portable Contribution Consortium Inc. (CPCC) to become a shareholder.

Optional

 

 

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