Implementation13 Nov 2012
Telstra was required to implement specific parts of the Interim Equivalence and Transparency measures (set out in Part D of the SSU) by the dates specified in clause 21, unless otherwise approved by the ACCC.
Requirements included establishment of an Independent Telecommunications Adjudicator.
Extension of time for the implementation of paragraph 5 of Schedule 3
ACCC letter to Telstra - system changes and copper based services
On 27 June 2012 the ACCC contacted Telstra about systems changes that will be required to enable this obligation to be met as the NBN is built and Telstra’s obligations to cease the sale of new copper based services, and to disconnect or refuse subsequent orders for such services, as part of the migration of copper services.
Telstra letter - implementation of certain provisions of the SSU
On 11 May 2012 Telstra wrote to the ACCC regarding the implementation of certain provisions of Telstra's SSU.
Telstra letter - implementation of Schedule 3 paragraph 5 Metric 15
On 21 May 2012 Telstra wrote to the ACCC regarding implementation of Schedule 3 paragraph 5 Metric 15.
Reference prices for ADSL Layer 2 service
On 10 August 2012, Telstra wrote to the ACCC confirming that it would comply with the SSU as if the wholesale ADSL Layer 2 service were expressly identified in clause 1.2(a).
Telstra's response to ACCC letter - proposed workplan
On 18 July 2012 Telstra responded to the ACCC's correspondence and provided a proposed workplan in relation to the systems changes. The workplan included a high level description of the issues and a timeline for development and implementation of the systems changes.
Telstra update on the development and implementation of the systems changes
On 13 November 2012 Telstra provided an update on the development and implementation of the systems changes. Telstra advised that the systems changes were delayed by approximately two months and the revised window for wholesale customer cutover and testing was scheduled to occur from the second week in April to the end of April 2013. Telstra also undertook to keep wholesale customers informed of its progress.