N.M. Code R. § 17.11.17.11 - SWITCHING PLANT

A. Replace analog switches. An ILEC shall replace all analog central office switches with digital central office equipment by January 1, 2002.

B. Upgrade existing digital switches.

(1) An ILEC shall upgrade its existing digital switching equipment to:

(a) address line congestion;

(b) accommodate growth in traffic;

(c) support the offering of new features; and

(d) support the following CLASS services in all exchanges: caller ID, caller name ID, call waiting, 3-way calling, call forwarding, call return, call blocker, and auto redial.

(2) By January 1, 2002, an ILEC shall upgrade at least fifty (50) percent of its digital switches in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.

(3) By January 1, 2003, an ILEC shall upgrade one hundred (100) percent of its digital switches in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.

C. Specific investments. An ILEC shall make specific investments which shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) high-capacity line cards;

(2) upgrades of processors, switch hardware, and switch software to support new features and services; and

(3) upgrades of other related switching equipment.

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N.M. Code R. § 17.11.17.11

17.11.17.11 NMAC - N, 1-1-01