Line Characteristics

When querying service availability prior to placing an order, the supplier may provide additional context or characteristics about the available line (new or existing).

The Fibre Cafe uses the following enumerated set - not all line characteristics are supported/used by all suppliers.

Name Description
AVAILABILITY_DATE The earliest date that the service can be provided
AVAILABILITY_FLAG The conditional availability status of the line e.g. where there are limitations or special conditions
INSTALL_NOTES Additional notes or instructions for the installation process
MAX_DOWNSTREAM_MBPS The maximum downstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MAX_UPSTREAM_MBPS The maximum upstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MIN_DOWNSTREAM_MBPS The minimum downstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MIN_UPSTREAM_MBPS The minimum upstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MINIMUM_LEAD_TIME The suggested amount of time to allow before making an appointment or selecting a requested completion date
MINIMUM_SITEVISITREASON The minimum SITEVISITREASON suggested to use in the order
PARTIAL_DN Last digits of a stopped or working line (for copper services only)
PENDING_CEASE Where there is a pending cease order on the line
NTE_FLOOR NTE location attribute - floor
NTE_ROOM NTE location attribute - room
NTE_POSITION NTE location attribute - position