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Billing Options

The information provided on every slide in the following presentation is for training purposes only. The information provided does not create or modify any legal obligations, promises or expectations between Qwest and CLEC customer. The parties’ relationship is governed by existing legal obligations and contracts.

The Qwest CLEC ForumSeptember 16-17, 2002

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Qwest Billing Systems CRIS Paper Bills BillMate ASCII Bills & Demo BillMate EDI Bills BOS Bills for UNE Q&A

Agenda


IABS: Integrated Access Billing System

BART: Billing and Receivable Tracking

CRIS: Customer Records Information System

Qwest Billing Systems


Qwest IABS Billing

Services billed by IABS include: Collocation (monthly recurring charges) Resale – Frame Relay Service Local Interconnection Service (LIS) Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport (UDIT) Common Channel Signaling Access

Capability/Signaling System 7 (CCSAC/SS7) Unbundled Dark Fiber (UDF)


Qwest BART Billing

Services billed by BART include: CLEC Requested UNE Construction (CRUNEC) Collocation Construction Charges Unbundled Dark Fiber (UDF)


Qwest CRIS Billing

Services billed by CRIS include: Basic Business/Residence Resale Services Centrex Resale ISDN-PRI Loops Unbundled Network Element – Platform (UNE-P POTS)

Focus of today’s discussion


CRIS Paper Bills

Traditional Bill of Record BillMate EDI can also serve as Bill of Record

Option to suppress with availability of BillMate EDI format Billing Features

Summary Billing Sub-Account Billing


Billing Features

Summary Billing Allows management of financials at the Summary

Billing Level Provides one bill per month for multiple accounts within

the same state

Sub-Account Billing Allows identification of rates and charges for services

ordered for each end-user


Paper Bill Sections

Summary Bill Sections Account Detail Summary of Services Transfer Balances Adjustments Payments

Sub-Account Bill Sections Monthly Service Service Additions and Changes Usage Adjustments


ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange (binary character code)

Electronic billing data arranged into files compatible with common business software


BillMate ASCII Bills

Majority of CLECs choose this as their electronic format

Delivery methods: Diskette CD ROM Web


BillMate ASCII to CRIS Paper Bill Comparison

Summary of ServicesXX Phone Company

K 719-111-6666-997B

May 28, 2002



Acct # Bill Date WTN Quantity USOC English Description English Description Amount#1 #2 #5 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #167191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 73 AYK ANONYMOUS CALLER REJECTION 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 36 CLT DIRECTORY LISTING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 3 EO3 3-WAY CALL TRANSFER 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 37 ESC 3-WAY CALLING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 55 ESM CALL FORWARDING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 5 ESX CALL WAITING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 1 EVB CALL FORWARDING-BUSY LINE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 2 EVDHG CALL FORWARDING-DON'T ANSWER 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 2 EVF CALL FWD-BUSY LINE/DON'T ANSW 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 43 EVO CALL FORWARDING-BUSY LINE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 12 E3D 30 NUMBER SPEED CALLING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 10 E8C 8 NUMBER SPEED CALLING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 12 FAL ADDITIONAL LISTING IN ANOTHER DIRECTORY 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 4 FBJ CALL FORWARDING SERVICE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 1 FDJ CALL FORWARDING SERVICE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 21 FVJ CALL FORWARDING SERVICE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 7 HBG CALL TRACE BLOCKING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 14 HBQ CONTINUOUS REDIAL BLOCKING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 8 HBS LAST CALL RETURN BLOCKING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 117 HTG HUNTING FEATURE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 506 LAWPA COLORADO OFFSET - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 7 NCE SELECTIVE CALL FORWARDING 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 4 NKM CALLER ID BLOCKING - PER LINE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 1 NLT NONLIST SERVICE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 67 NNK CALLER IDENTIFICATION 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 1 NPP RESTORAL CHARGE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 14 NPU NON-PUBLISHED SERVICE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 14 NP3 NON-PUBLISHED SERVICE AT NO CHARGE 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 6 NSK PRIORITY CALL 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 38 NSQ LAST CALL RETURN 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 36 NSS CONTINUOUS REDIAL 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 506 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 1 RNCEP EASY NUMBER 07191116666997 K 5282002 0 0 58 RTVXN RESTRICTION OF 976 CALLS 0

ASCII–MONSERV.DET (Summary)



ASCII–SUBACCT.SUM

XX Phone Company

719-555-1912-114B



ASCII–SUBACCT.SUM

Summary Acct # Bill Date Sub-Acct # Order # Order Description Sub-Acct charges#1 #2 #6 #7 #8 #9 #117191116666997 K 5282002 7195551912114 2 N82994114 NEW CONNECT 396.26



XX Phone Company

MAY 28, 2002719-555-1912 114B



ASCII–MONSERV.DET

XX Phone Company

719-555-1912-114B



ASCII–MONSERV.DET

Sub-Acct # Bill Date WTN Begin Date End Date Quantity USOC English Description English Description (cont.)#1 #2 #5 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #167195551912114 2 5282002 7195551888 0 0 1 U5RAX MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 7195551912 0 0 1 U5R MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, PRIMARY 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 7195551921 0 0 1 U5RAX MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 7195551979 0 0 1 U5RAX MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 7195551984 0 0 1 U5RAX MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 7195551990 0 0 1 U5RAX MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 7195551888 0 0 1 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.437195551912114 2 5282002 7195551912 0 0 1 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.437195551912114 2 5282002 7195551921 0 0 1 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.437195551912114 2 5282002 7195551979 0 0 1 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.437195551912114 2 5282002 7195551984 0 0 1 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.437195551912114 2 5282002 7195551990 0 0 1 PORXX FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.437195551912114 2 5282002 5282002 6272002 127.38



ASCII–ACCOUNT.SUM



ASCII–ACCOUNT.SUM

Sub Acct # Bill Date Provider WTN Dept Code English Description Billed Charges#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #77195551912114 2 5282002 MUNICIPAL CHARGE 1.917195551912114 2 5282002 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND - USAGE 0.007195551912114 2 5282002 MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES 127.387195551912114 2 5282002 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CHARGES 1.047195551912114 2 5282002 ORDER ACTIVITY CHARGES/CREDITS 262.497195551912114 2 5282002 0 TOTAL TAXES 0.007195551912114 2 5282002 1000 TOTAL TAXES 0.007195551912114 2 5282002 LOCAL MEASURED SERVICE 3.44



ASCII–SOACTVTY.DET

719 555 1888

719 555 1912

719 555 1921



ASCII–SOACTVTY.DET

Sub-Acct # Bill Date Ord Date Ord Num PON Quant USOC English Description#1 #2 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #137195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 NHCRA SERVICE CHARGE ON 05-06-027195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 5 NHCRC SERVICE CHARGE ON 05-06-027195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 U5RAX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 PORXX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT .437195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 U5R CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 PORXX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT .437195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 U5RAX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 PORXX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT .437195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 U5RAX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 PORXX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT .437195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 U5RAX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 PORXX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT .437195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 U5RAX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT 20.807195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 N 82994114 CO174226EIBC 1 PORXX CHARGE FOR MONTHLY SERVICE AT .437195551912114 2 5282002 5062002 0 CO174226EIBC 0 YOUR BILL DATE IS THE 28TH OF EACH MONTH. THE



ASCII–SOACTVTY.DET (continued)

English Description English Description English Description Unit Rate Billed Chg Type#14 #17 #18 #22 #24 #34 UNE-P NEW INSTALL NRC 75.83 75.83 N UNE-P NEW INSTALL NRC 97.50 97.50 NFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.80 14.86 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.43 0.00 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, PRIMARY 20.80 14.86 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.43 0.00 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.80 14.86 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.43 0.00 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.80 14.86 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.43 0.00 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.80 14.86 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.43 0.00 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 MEASURED LINE 2 WIRE LOOP AND ANALOG LINE SIDE PORT, ADDL 20.80 14.86 FFROM 05-06-02 TO 05-28-02 FEDERAL CHARGE - SERVICE PROVIDER NUMBER PORTABILITY 0.43 0.00 FMONTHLY CHARGE FOR SERVICE IS BILLED IN ADVANCE 0.00 0.00 N



ASCII–MEASSVC.DET719-555-1912-114B

719 555 1979

719 555 1984

719 555 1990

719 555 1888

719 555 1990

719 555 1912

719 555 1921719 555 1979719 555 1984

719 555 1912

XX Phone Company

719 555 1921

719 555 1979

719 555 1984



ASCII–MEASSVC.DET

Sub-Acct # Bill Date English Description Bill Date Minutes Pre-disc Amt Billed Amt#1 #2 #6 #8 #11 #15 #187195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 19 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.05 0.057195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 137 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.39 0.397195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 300 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.85 0.857195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 179 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.51 0.517195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 523 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 1.48 1.487195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 38 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.11 0.117195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 90 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.01 0.017195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 271 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.02 0.027195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 96 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.01 0.017195551912114 2 5282002 USAGE ACCUMULATED AT THE DAYTIME RATE 5282002 115 0 07195551912114 2 5282002 TOTAL CHARGES DAYTIME RATE 5282002 0 0.01 0.01



ASCII–LDMISC.DET

XX Phone Company

719-555-1912-114B



ASCII–LDMISC.DET

Sub-Acct # Bill Date English Description Quant Rate Amt Billed#1 #2 #6 #8 #9 #167195551912114 2 5282002 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE 1 1.04 1.04


BillMate ASCII Demo

BillMate ASCII bill files can be easily imported into a wide variety of applications for validation efforts such as:

Commonly used spreadsheets Commonly used databases Vendor-specific software


Sample BillMate ASCII Executable


BillMate EDI

Electronic Data Interchange

Allows electronic communication of invoices between organizations in an industry standard format

Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to communicate


BillMate EDI

EDI messages are designed to be easy for computer programs to read, but not so easy for humans to read

Trading partners require translation software to convert outgoing data from their business applications to EDI format, and to convert incoming data from EDI format to the format required by their business applications


EDI Transaction Sets

Different EDI Transaction Sets (TS) are used for different business purposes

EDI 811 TS for Billing Qwest BillMate EDI Billing uses this TS

EDI 850 TS for Ordering Qwest IMA uses this TS


BillMate EDI Bills

EDI 811 TS defined by: TBWG (Telephone Bill Work Group)

Optional Bill of Record Delivery methods:

NDM VAN FTP Web


EDI Translators

Many vendors offer EDI solutions

Vendors offer various suites of EDI products and services

Complete software packages Custom EDI solutions Outsourced EDI processing etc.


BOS

Billing Output Specification Electronic telecom industry format Specifications are maintained by OBF and Telcordia


BOS Bills for UNE

Newest format offered First BOS bills produced in July ’02 Includes both Bill and CSR data

UNE-P POTS bills only at this time Loop bills available by end of year 2002

Delivery method: NDM


BillMate EDI and BOS Compared

EDI Industry standard

electronic format designed for computer consumption

Used in many industries Billing TS maintained

by Telephone Bill Work Group (TBWG) under the auspices of ANSI ASC X12

BOS Industry standard

electronic format designed for computer consumption

Specific to telecommunications billing

Standards maintained by OBF and Telcordia


Establishing/Changing Bill Formats

BillMate ASCII and BillMate EDI New Customer Questionnaire - Section 2.5 http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/clecs/newcustquestionnaire.html

BOS UNE-P Amendment Questionnaire - Section 2.4 http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/clecs/negotiations.html


Additional Resources

Qwest Wholesale main web page: http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/

Qwest Wholesale CRIS web page:http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/clecs/cris.html

Qwest BillMate web page (for ASCII and EDI documentation):http://www.qwest.com/pcat/large_business/product/1,1354,540_4_8-6,00.html

or can be accessed from Qwest Wholesale CRIS web page

Telcordia (for BOS documentation) at 800-521-2673

As always, contact your Billing Service Delivery Coordinators (SDCs) with any specific bill content questions or concerns

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