1 0 obj We want to ensure everyone in the UK gets access to it as fast as possible whether thats in cities and towns or far-flung rural locations. We include contract wording, contract changes and other relevant details. Find the details in our product contracts. The details of this agreement cover the infrastructure only work we'll be doing on your site. If you've any questions about this briefing please get in touch with your business development manager or customer experience manager. At CityFibre, we adopt a hybrid architecture approach to our Full Fibre rollout in which PIA use is the preferred route. Enhanced specification internal tie cable, Product Development Processes and release information, Openreach Product Development Process (C2M), Product release documentation (EIP Comms), Openreach Network Backhaul Services (ONBS), TDM (Time Division Multiplex) access bearer, Wholesale Extension Services (WES) and Wholesale End-to-End Services (WEES), Discover our infrastructure build and value add services, Ultrafast and Superfast Fibre Access contracts, Openreach portfolio products contracts group(s) best practice guide v1 Dec2014, Contracts group best practice guide issue 1, appendix 1, Contracts group best practice guide issue 1, appendix 2. To report health & safety concerns/incidents, or business service faults, call 0800 298 6267. In 2017 Openreach opened a formal consultation to explore how PIA might be improved and went on to ensure there was scope for stakeholder input into Openreach's PIA contract, which was eventually published in March 2019. Contractors called up for 12bn broadband expansion 15 Sep 20 Openreach, the phone line company, is stepping up its ultrafast broadband programme and has today announced another 67 towns and. 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Just click on the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to get started and select the option for 'others' and then select 'contact us' to get started. Are you interested in having a say in how the industry meets its customers needs? Minimising disruption, reducing carbon footprint and being more cost-efficient sit hand in hand. As testimony to its enhanced usability and scalability, over 50% of the properties we connect with our own fibre today are serviced through PIA. This is where youll find details about the contracts you sign up to when you buy our passive products. The following table is for comparison with the above and provides summary statistics for all contract job vacancies with a requirement for knowledge or experience of vendor products and services. In part it guarantees: "Customers frequently issue Site Rules to their visitors. Company number: 07488363 The duct network is a big historical asset and needs to earn out. And if PIA is good for us then its good for every company using it to build their networks. Enhanced specification internal tie cable, Product Development Processes and release information, Openreach Product Development Process (C2M), Product release documentation (EIP Comms), Openreach Network Backhaul Services (ONBS), TDM (Time Division Multiplex) access bearer, Wholesale Extension Services (WES) and Wholesale End-to-End Services (WEES), Discover our infrastructure build and value add services, Connectivity services conditions V20 01 September 2022, Connectivity services schedule 1 - Definitions V32 01 September 2022, Connectivity services schedule 2 - Service V32 1 March 2023, Connectivity services schedule 3 forecasting 6 November 2012, Connectivity Services Schedule 4 - Service Levels V19 2 May 2022, Connectivity services schedule 5 migration 20 August 2019 v7, Connectivity services schedule 6 data processing 21 February 2019 v1, Connectivity services contract form 14 December 2009 v1, Connectivity services schedule1 issue32 03 March 2023, Connectivity services schedule2 issue 32 03 March 2023, Connectivity services schedule4 issue 20 03 March 2023, Ethernet services internal reference offer 19 August 2013 v3. Well review the issue number and text of any changes before we add them to a contract. With our commitment to building a network that is Better By Design, well continue to champion higher standards, simpler processes and the removal of barriers. We now set out our further proposals in the light of the analysis we have undertaken as part of our review of the wholesale local access (WLA) market, as well as the input we have received from stakeholders. Its been in place since 22 March 2006 and was updated on 1 June 2007 (for issue 2). We are also announcing the withdrawal of a number of Facility lead-in duct products effective from 01/07/2021. If you're happy with the use of cookies by Openreach and selected partners, click OK. Every thing you need to know about changes and developments to our products and services. Its no small task to achieve the rapid nationwide rollout thats needed, altnets of all types and sizes play a vital role and we must continue work together to make it happen. %PDF-1.7 The aim of SHiFT is to promote health and safety best practice across all UK fibre builds. But if you alter your site layout, increase or reduce the number of plots, or move any key dates (especially if you bring things forward), it could affect the work we do for you. From the outset, PIA was far from an industry enabler. 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Key Trading Principles in the Commitments 4 Commitments sections 6:Strategy . A clear process to keep you up to date on new and improved product releases. We also use them to offer content that's personalised and relevant to you. The user-friendly drag&drop user interface makes it simple to add or . As billions of pounds continue to flow into competitive digital infrastructure investments across the country, and the urgency for nationwide Full Fibre coverage becomes more apparent, PIAs role as an enabler continues to grow in importance. These tell you how we negotiate terms and conditions with you for Openreach products. Talk to the person in the Openreach legal team who youre negotiating the contract with. Lift Lines, Sewage Pump Station Lines, Temporary Site Lines etc. WC2E 9HE Using Openreach PIA solution can help the speed of deployment for many communication service providers, by allowing them to access poles and ducts. We currently account for around 25% of all product usage, with some 90 smaller altnets making up the remaining 75%. Contract changes in the notification period. CityFibre soon became the largest user of PIA in the market. November 2017 regulatory financial reporting consultation, Regulatory financial reporting: Consultation on proposed directions to BT arising from the Wholesale Local Access and Wholesale Broadband Access market reviews, Further consultation on proposed charge control for wholesale standard and superfast broadband, Further consultation: Quality of Service for WLR, MPF and GEA, Wholesale local access market review: Recovering the costs of investment in network expansion, Pricing proposals for duct and pole access remedies, Wholesale local access market review: Duct and pole access remedies. Its customers were obligated to follow Openreachs network exchange architecture rather than their own, they were heavily restricted from using the product to provide services to businesses and they were obliged to pause construction for at least five days once a blocked duct was discovered so that Openreach could clear it. Through this engagement, weve encouraged further changes to make the product more scalable and affordable for example, securing more space on poles and raising their load-levels enabling altnets to install their own equipment. We use cookies to do things like remember what you've added to your shopping basket, offer live chat support and show you content we think you'll be interested in. Overview ; Damage Health and safety ; PIA terms and conditions - 1 August 2019 PIMR Updates. In light of these changes, Openreach is announcing price changes to a number of PIA products. x=ks]/WEL9$y]LJ2Jd7=0xH`^{x^D}uOc{x.zssx>p$N?3%U,x%n^.~#~CE"\ZG_?|>%]^"Z-__dRDLq"OC8\OXJ(4~2`Y2}`90SiN"LG%lXya)7K8F_eTzk&Dnbq.q.J- |./p7=3a. Find out in our events calendar for forums and working groups. This offer applies to EAD, EBD and BTL products. A clear process to keep you up to date on new and improved product releases. A Fact Check, Identifying BT and Virgin Media's Broadband Street Furniture 2020, Swapping to Broadband VoIP from a UK Copper Home Phone Line, A Comparison of Home Broadband Router Specs from the Big UK ISPs, 2018 Update - VDSL Router Options for UK FTTC Fibre Broadband ISPs, Retentions - Tips for Cutting Your Broadband Bill Without Switching ISP, 2017 UPDATE - Which is the Cheapest Unlimited Superfast Broadband ISP, The UK Electricity Costs of Home Broadband ISP Routers Compared, Tips and Advice for UK Students Choosing a New Broadband ISP, A Guide to Switching UK Broadband and Phone Provider After June 2015, 10 Top Tips for Boosting Your Home Wi-Fi Wireless Network Speeds, Router Options for UK FTTC Superfast Broadband ISPs (2015 UPDATE). VAT No. In March 2021, Ofcom published the decision statement for its Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (WFTMR), which sets out changes to the pricing regulation applicable to Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) duct and pole rental prices. Find out in our events calendar for forums and working groups. In March 2021, Ofcom published the decision statement for its Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (WFTMR), which sets out changes to the pricing regulation applicable to Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) duct and pole rental prices. Compared to self-build, PIA can cut the speed of rollout by roughly half. BT retains the legal relationship with all third parties in respect of any Openreach CFU contracts Openreach Limited is not entitled to acquire or dispose of any assets or liabilities . 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Click here to read the full briefing. Help and Support . stream That helps others massively. If you're happy with the use of cookies by Openreach and selected partners, click OK. Every thing you need to know about changes and developments to our products and services. Openreach Network Backhaul Services (ONBS) TDM (Time Division Multiplex) access bearer Wholesale Extension Services (WES) and Wholesale End-to-End Services (WEES) WES Aggregation CCTV Access Fibre Voice Access Stop sells updates Ancillary Documents (Change Control) Contracts Overview SOGEA and SOGfast Data Privacy Pricing When notifications have been made they may not always have includes text from other notifications that are still within their notification period. As testimony to its enhanced usability and scalability, over 50% of the properties we connect with our own fibre today are serviced through PIA. Find out in our events calendar for forums and working groups. Openreach people will always seek to apply these rules unless they consider the rules to be . Most recently, we submitted a formal Statement of Requirements to permit altnets to replace an existing copper dropwire with a new fibre one. This briefing is to inform CPs about price changes to PIA duct and pole rental products. Company number: 07488363 This document sets out the CMM process. We also estimate that a traditional dig can be 7.5 times more carbon intensive than using PIA. Recognising its long-term potential, CityFibre and PIAs other early customers persevered, continually feeding back on issues and proposing solutions to Openreach. They include FTTC, Gfast and FTTP (and Fibre on Demand), as well as the supporting services GEA-Cablelink and Multicast. CityFibre soon became the largest user of PIA in the market and as such, took a leading role in steering the evolution of the product. Thanks to these changes, PIA is vastly improved since its emergence over a decade ago. This allows us to stop selling WLR and PSTN products to CPs at those addresses. With network projects in over 60 cities and construction underway to reach up to 8 million homes, CityFibre Holdings Limited PIA Dark Fibre Ethernet WDM/Optical CFU Under Agency Agreement Subsidiary. % So please tell us about any change big or small as soon as you can. This draft statement sets out the conclusions of our wholesale local access market review in relation to the UK excluding the Hull Area. Ofcom remained determined to ensure that PIAs potential was realised and engaged closely with CityFibre and other altnets to understand their frustration and challenges. Sarah Parsons, Director of Compliance, CityFibre. Login to view document. Section 2 - contains a high-level description of the PIA product and the Openreach Fibre First programme. In 2017 they opened a formal consultation to explore how PIA might be improved and went on to ensure there was scope for stakeholder input into Openreachs PIA contract, which was eventually published in March 2019. Openreach have agreed to proceed with a trial of this change which should help to reduce failed installs caused by a pole being deemed defective after an order has been accepted. Overview ; Statement of Requirements (SOR) Process ; Openreach Product Development Process (C2M) Product release documentation (EIP Comms) Product roadmap ; Product withdrawal. A lot of the Alt Nets couldnt be bothered with the previous DPA regime and it was easier and quicker to do their own or find other duct providers. From the pole, drop fibre spans to the eaves of houses then down to an external connection/splice point where it joins to a fibre entering the property. We are also announcing the withdrawal of a number of Facility lead . This briefing is to inform CPs about price changes to PIA duct and pole rental products. In light of these changes, Openreach is announcing price changes to a number of PIA products. endobj Connectivity services contract This is where you'll find details about the contract you sign up to when you buy our Ethernet products. Here are the contracts for our different GEA products. For issues relating to our building works, call 0800 083 6160 Information about Openreach passive product contracts, including supporting documents and changes. endobj In that document, we sought input on what Openreachs PIA product could be used for, how it should work in terms of process, and how charges could be set. Contracts ; Product Development Processes and release information. PIA Agreement Schedule 1 - Definitions Issue 4.0 . endobj New sites contract for all single site applications, New sites contract for infrastructure only applications. Following industry review of PIA contract changes, this briefing is to advise CPs that the revised set of PIA contracts have been published on the Openreach portal here. : 170394117, CityFibre Holdings Limited Openreach has announced its plans to switch off the traditional analogue (PSTN) Copper network by the end of 2025. current thinking on when different aspects of any new Duct and Pole Access conditions would come into force (PDF, 152.1 KB). It builds on our 2016 PIA consultation, which outlined our initial views on how to link the initial conclusions made in the Strategic Review to specific actions. <> This briefing is for Communications Providers (CPs). and from 15 November 2021 Openreach New Sites no longer offers additional Copper for the sole purpose of service lines. In March 2021, Ofcom published the decision statement for its Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (WFTMR), which sets out changes to the pricing regulation applicable to Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) duct and pole rental prices. Thats to make sure we add them sequentially, and adjust them if need be, so they fit with the current contract text. OR need to focus more on ROI form their broader asset base. For issues with home broadband services, please contact your broadband provider directly. Related services: Sub loop unbundling (SLU) contractual information. Between now and then, Openreach will move tranches of exchanges into a stop sell position when 75% of addresses in an exchange area can get Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband (also known as Fibre to the Premises or FTTP). These price changes include price reductions and price increases. Find out in our events calendar for forums and working groups. If youre not registered yet, you can sign up. This is where youll find details about the contracts you sign up to when you buy our fibre broadband services. This consultation follows our Strategic Review of Digital Communications (Strategic Review), and our Initial proposals to develop an effective PIA remedy (2016 PIA Consultation) to support investment in ultrafast broadband networks, published in December 2016. Eiva will help you to find the information you need or set up a chat with our customer services team if necessary. This consultation concerns Openreachs duct and pole access product, known as physical infrastructure access (PIA). Price reductions will take effect from 01/04/2021 and 01/05/2021 and price increases will take effect from 01/07/2021. These include cookies that are required to run the browsing experience, as well as cookies that offer personalised content and measure visitor satisfaction. Section 3 - covers the main areas that stakeholders have identified as needing further transparency This briefing is for Communications Providers (CPs). 2 0 obj These price changes include price reductions and price increases. If you're happy with the use of cookies by Openreach and selected partners, click OK. Every thing you need to know about changes and developments to our products and services. Openreach ( BT) has today published the first Draft Reference Offer for their revised Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) product, which as per Ofcom 's requirements is intended to make it cheaper and easier for ISPs to deploy their own " full fibre " broadband networks via existing cable ducts and telegraph poles. If you're happy with the use of cookies by Openreach and selected partners, click OK. Every thing you need to know about changes and developments to our products and services. Microsoft Word - GEA Schedule 2A Issue 4_1_03_02_17.doc The full details are available in this briefing. But PIA started life as a clunky and unwieldy product and transforming it into the effective rollout accelerator it was intended to be has taken years of collaboration between PIAs customers, Openreach and the regulator. 15 Bedford Street, London We have our own Board, separate brand and . You can find information about using this site, advice on services and help with your account on our help and support pages. CityFibre has also played a lead role in the creation of SHiFT (Safety & Health in Fibre Telecoms). Find out what you need to qualify for rebate payments from Openreach, and what to include on your invoices. We use cookies to do things like offer live chat support and show you content we think you'll be interested in. Proposed CPs may build a joint chamber over an existing section of our duct as long as Openreach specified materials are used. Physical Infrastructure Access(PIA) Mobile Infill Infrastructure Solution Passive contracts Building Digital UK (BDUK) Dark Fibre Exchange Based Products Overview Co-mingling Access Locate and Access Locate Plus Internal tie cable Enhanced specification internal tie cable Ethernet Cablelink Distant location GEA Cablelink In light of these changes, Openreach is announcing price changes to a number of PIA products. The Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) agreement enables Freedom Fibre to share Openreach's existing access network infrastructure that we utilise to deploy our own full-fibre network. or complete QO21 (DL1) - Duct Laying 1. Find out more about the contracts that apply to our products, and see supporting information. The contract changes in the documents below have been notified and are effective from the dates shown. New build areas that are Openreach FTTP only will be great for alternative operators to deploy their networks ducts should be in great shape, wont be heavily occupied and just a little full-width reinstatement around new chambers housing splitters will be the only construction needed. WC2E 9HE Openreach is in the Vendor Products and Services category. ), Process for amending and posting new documents, Proforma to provide feedback on notified documents, GEA-FTTP business process document (the document is currently being written and will be posted when available), Service Maintenance levels Product Description, Flexible and More Focused Appointments Product Description. Your Openreach field-based coordinator will work with your construction workforce or site manager to make sure you get the right supplies delivered, when you need them. : 170394117. The change to permit chamber building over Openreach duct is huge. Theyll be able to tell you if your changes will affect our work, and what well do next to give you the service you need. The module target audience are engineers working on the Openreach network including Contract Partners. As part of the 2005 Telecoms Strategic Review, our parent company BT signed an undertaking to provide the CMM. At CityFibre we believe Full Fibre should come as standard. By providing altnet builders access to Openreachs ducts and poles rather than dig the streets themselves, Ofcom believed that altnets could increase the speed of their rollouts while reducing build costs and inconvenience to the public. Openreach has announced its plans to 'switch off' the traditional analogue (PSTN) Copper network by the end of 2025. We were willing to offer uDPA on a voluntary basis despite the revised DPA reference offer and contract, reflecting mixed usage . Registered in England at: Youll need to be logged in to your Openreach account to see these. This is where youll find details about the contract you sign up to when you buy our Ethernet products. Availability Openreach is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT looking after the fibres, wires and cables that connect tens of millions of homes and businesses to phone, broadband, and TV. In light of these changes, Openreach is announcing price changes to a number of PIA products. Ofcom has published its current thinking on when different aspects of any new Duct and Pole Access conditions would come into force (PDF, 152.1 KB). A clear process to keep you up to date on new and improved product releases. You can find out more about getting involved on our industry forum pages. <> Openreach Job Vacancy Trend Instead of digging 9 metres per property on average, we typically need only dig around 4.5 metres. Our policy document explains how well approach the work we do for you at your site. For this reason, we at CityFibre remain an active and constructive voice at industry meetings run by the Office of the Telecommunications Adjudicator. If you're happy with the use of cookies by Openreach and selected partners, click OK. Optical Spectrum Services contact request, Enhanced specification internal tie cable, Product Development Processes and release information, Openreach Product Development Process (C2M), Product release documentation (EIP Comms), Openreach Network Backhaul Services (ONBS), TDM (Time Division Multiplex) access bearer, Wholesale Extension Services (WES) and Wholesale End-to-End Services (WEES), Discover our infrastructure build and value add services. Heres the contract for connectivity services. Price reductions will take effect from 01/04/2021 and 01/05/2021 and price increases will take effect from 01/07/2021. We'll normally supply materials at the same pace as your build programme. Information about Openreach passive product contracts, including supporting documents and changes. We use cookies to do things like offer live chat support and show you content we think you'll be interested in. Openreach has devised a number of accreditation modules for surveying in or on there network infrastructure operatives must hold the relevant physical infrastructure access (PIA) accreditation's to be able to work on the Openreach network these are different than normal Openreach accreditation's but have been designed for the communication providers and contractors working for . These proposals form part of that review and this consultation supplements our 2017 WLA market review consultation. We understand that even the best-laid plans sometimes have to change. Its not just about accelerating our own rollout though. We include contract text, contract changes and other relevant details. This is a detailed Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) model template assuring the building owner/landlord/manager of how cabling and equipment will be installed. Openreach API A library and CLI to query the Openreach wholesale API. Example usage $ pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt $ python3 cli.py -n 10 -p SW1A2AA { "addressMismatch": true, "addressObjectList": [ { "address": { "districtCode": "WR" , "exchangeGroupCode": "WHI" , "location": null, "qualifier": "Gold" , . The issue number and text will be reviewed prior to consolidation into the current contract to ensure that the notified text is added sequentially, and adjusted accordingly, with the current contract text. We use cookies to bring you a great browsing experience - and to find ways to make it even better. But also OR need to maintain it a lot better. Our state online blanks and clear recommendations remove human-prone mistakes.
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