§  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]