Sub Loop Unbundling (SLU)
SLU lets you link into our networks to give your customers broadband at a local level. The “sub loop” is a partial local loop, which allows for further network coverage. It connects the network termination point at your customer’s home or business to either a concentration point or intermediate access point in the local network.
We provide, maintain and repair the SLU circuit, which has both shared metallic path (SLU SMPF) and metallic path (SLU MPF) options.
How it works
An SLU circuit is a two-wire point-to-point (P2P) metallic transmission path. It uses copper wire tie cables to connect your customer’s home or office and your SLU equipment to a sub loop connection point (SLCP). This is normally the primary connection point (PCP) in our access network.
Any equipment you use must conform to our access network frequency plan (ANFP). This industry standard is published on the NICC website, and is also in the product description below.
Find out more about SLU, how it works and how it can help your customers.
Prices for LLU Plan & Build, MPF, SMPF and Sub-Loop Unbundling.
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