Standby power provides alternative power for the Wholesale ISDN30 Network Terminating Equipment (NTE) in the event of mains power loss.
There are two options for standby power on Wholesale ISDN30.
OPTION 1: Batteries for the optical fibre NTEs (1x2), (4X2), (16x2) (1st digit indicates number of Wholesale ISDN30 circuits on a pair of fibres) and SDH (Synchronised Digital Hierarchy) access.
OPTION 2: Independent stand alone batteries, which can power all types of NTEs.
Both options will supply standby power for up to 5 hours.
Note: Wholesale ISDN30 delivered over copper pairs (CWSS) instead of fibres does not require standby power as these NTEs are line powered and do not require an external power supply.
| Feature | Units | Operative date | Until | Single Payment Charge £ Exc VAT | Rental Per Quarter £ Exc VAT | Rental Per Annum £ Exc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/07/2003 | 10/05/2012 | 80.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 11/05/2012 | 31/03/2013 | 84.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/04/2013 | 31/10/2021 | 87.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/11/2021 | 30/09/2022 | 91.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/10/2022 | 30/06/2023 | 95.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/07/2023 | 31/03/2024 | 105.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/04/2024 | 30/04/2025 | 110.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (a) | 4x2 and 1x2 integral batteries | 01/05/2025 | 113.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/01/2004 | 10/05/2012 | 160.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 11/05/2012 | 31/03/2013 | 168.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/04/2013 | 31/10/2021 | 174.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/11/2021 | 30/09/2022 | 182.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/10/2022 | 30/06/2023 | 190.37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/07/2023 | 31/03/2024 | 211.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/04/2024 | 30/04/2025 | 221.23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Option 1 (b) | 16x2 battery pack and 1x2 SDH access | 01/05/2025 | 226.32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/07/2003 | 10/05/2012 | 450.00 | 88.00 | 352.00 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 11/05/2012 | 31/03/2013 | 474.00 | 92.76 | 371.04 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/04/2013 | 31/10/2021 | 490.00 | 96.00 | 384.00 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/11/2021 | 30/09/2022 | 514.50 | 98.88 | 395.52 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/10/2022 | 30/06/2023 | 536.11 | 103.02 | 412.08 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/07/2023 | 31/03/2024 | 595.62 | 114.45 | 457.80 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/04/2024 | 30/04/2025 | 623.02 | 119.70 | 478.80 |
| Option 2 | Standalone battery | 01/05/2025 | 637.35 | 122.46 | 489.84 |
If an engineering visit is required, `Time Related Charges' will apply - details can be found in the Service Products section of this Price List.
http://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/pricing/serviceproducts.do
Option 1
There is no choice in Option 1 for the type of NTE fitted. Openreach planners will decide which type of NTE is required to serve the customer premises. Customers still have the option of providing their own standby power and providing a 50 volt supply for the NTEs, in which case it is the responsibility of the supplier of the standby power to supply the 50V power lead to the NTE.
Option 2 provides continual cover.
End users transferring with standalone batteries will continue with their current arrangement OR they may replace their NTE and take advantage of the integral batteries for standby power. Under these circumstances, service will need to be ceased and re-provided at standard connection charges. Customers must note that they will be required to undergo a break in service for this upgrade.
To maintain performance and under the terms of the contract between Openreach and the Customer for standby power, integral batteries must be replaced four years from the date of installation. It is the Communication Provider's responsibility to notify Openreach if a new battery is required.
If the Customer continues to use the battery after the end of its life, Openreach will not be liable for any possible damage or loss of service that may occur due to failure of the battery.
Notes:
Wholesale ISDN30 delivered over copper pairs (CWSS) instead of fibres does not require standby power as these NTEs are line powered and do not require an external power supply.
