Sec.  51.316   Conversion of unbundled network elements and services.

   (a) Upon request, an incumbent LEC shall convert a wholesale service, or
   group of wholesale services, to the equivalent unbundled network element, or
   combination  of  unbundled  network elements, that is available to the
   requesting telecommunications carrier under section 251(c)(3) of the Act and
   this part.

   (b) An incumbent LEC shall perform any conversion from a wholesale service
   or  group  of  wholesale  services  to an unbundled network element or
   combination of unbundled network elements without adversely affecting the
   service quality perceived by the requesting telecommunications carrier's
   end-user customer.

   (c) Except as agreed to by the parties, an incumbent LEC shall not impose
   any untariffed termination charges, or any disconnect fees, re-connect fees,
   or charges associated with establishing a service for the first time, in
   connection with any conversion between a wholesale service or group of
   wholesale  services and an unbundled network element or combination of
   unbundled network elements.

   [ 68 FR 52294 , Sept. 2, 2003]