ETH019/20 Ethernet Access Direct Reach and Mainlink investigation

04/05/2020    For Information

This briefing is for all Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) Communications Providers (CPs).

This briefing is to inform all CPs about work Openreach is currently undertaking on Reach and Mainlink to ensure consistent application of the product rules.

Working with the Billing Forum, Openreach is seeking to bring greater clarity and consistency on the classification of EAD circuit Reach (Local Access or Standard) and the calculation of any Mainlink distances. For both the existing circuit base and new provides.