Step 3: Implementation

After the address and bids have been submitted, there is a 5 day window for credit processing and the Sales Engineer assignment. Once assigned, the Sales Engineer has 3-5 days to prepare the order and send it to Order Processing. This stage includes designing the circuit layout, and preparing the LNP list. Once submitted to Order Processing, there is a 5 day window to obtain an order number, which is required to order the circuit. After the circuit is ordered, it usually takes about one week to receive an FOC date for circuit delivery. This time is included in the normal circuit delivery waiting period. 15 days for circuit delivery is a conservative estimate. Deliveries usually occur in shorter intervals. Any changes to the LNP request need to be finalized 3 days before the circuit is delivered, to allow for necessary approval. Once the circuit is delivered, there is a 1 to 3 day window prescribed to allow for final testing to ensure circuit is prepared for turn-up. Once testing is completed, the circuit will be released for activation and port. As long as the LNP list was confirmed 3 days prior to circuit installation, and testing is proved clean, the cut can immediately occur.