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5.3 Megalink Service
5.3.1 Installation Charges
The installation charge for a Megalink circuit depends on whether or not the installation is the first Telecom 2Mbit/s access installed for that customer on that site. Multiple installations on the same site at the same time are also priced differently from single installations. Where the customer site is greater than 5 km from the nearest Telecom exchange, and additional electronic enhancement is required to ensure that the service is provided to the specified service quality, or the site is at a location that is beyond Telecom’s standard access network, then installation charges will be based on the actual cost of providing service, but will be no less than the standard 2 Mbit/s installation charges.

• Installation charge per end of link for first 2Mbit/s access on a customer site $4000.00
• Installation charge per end of link for subsequent installations on a customer site $2800.00

Note: Where three or more 2 Mbit/s circuits are installed at the same time into the same site, then the actual charge for the installation will be based on actual cost of labour and miscellaneous charges, however the total cost will be no less than the cost of installing two circuits: (i.e. minimum charge of $6,800 for the first time installation, $5,600 for subsequent installations).

Extension of the Telecom Network
Where it is necessary to extend the Telecom Network into a customer’s site, or where it is not possible to provide the service to an acceptable standard (e.g. in a remote rural area), service may not be able to be provided or additional installation charges may be applicable. These charges will be based on the actual cost of providing service to the necessary standard from the nearest suitable point of the Telecom Network and could include a contribution to the capital cost involved. The Regional Operating Company will determine the suitability of providing service, and the value of the charges in these circumstances.

External Removal Charges
These charges will be the same as for installation charges.

5.4 Dedicated Voice Services
5.4.1 Digital Voice Access
Installation Charges
The installation charge for a Digital Voice access circuit depends on whether or not the installation is the first Telecom 2Mbit/s access installed for that customer on that site. Multiple installations on the same site at the same time are also priced differently from single installations. Where the customer site is greater than 5 km from the nearest Telecom exchange, and additional electronic enhancement is required to ensure that the service is provided to the specified service quality, or the site is at a location that is beyond Telecom’s standard access network, then installation charges will be based on the actual cost of providing service, but will be no less than the standard 2 Mbit/s installation charges.

• Installation or new connection charge per end of link for first 2Mbit/s access on a customer site $4000.00
• Installation or new connection charge per end of link for subsequent 2Mbit/s installations on a customer site $2800.00

Note: Where three or more 2 Mbit/s circuits are installed at the same time into the same site, then the actual charge for the installation will be based on actual cost of labour and miscellaneous charges, however the total cost will be no less than the cost of installing two circuits: (i.e. minimum charge of $6,800 for the first time installation, $5,600 for subsequent installations).

Extension of the Telecom Network
Where it is necessary to extend the Telecom Network into a customer’s site, or where it is not possible to provide the service to an acceptable standard (e.g. in a remote rural area), service may not be able to be provided or additional installation charges may be applicable. These charges will be based on the actual cost of providing service to the necessary standard from the nearest suitable point of the Telecom Network and could include a contribution to the capital cost involved. The Regional Operating Company will determine the suitability of providing service, and the value of the charges in these circumstances.

Alteration and Reconfiguration Charges
All alterations to a Digital Voice Access which require a site visit, except external removal alterations, will be charged based on the actual costs involved. Costs will include, for example, labour, materials and travelling time. External removal alteration charges are the same as for installation.

Other Charges