PVCI -Permanent Virtual Connection Indicator

Identifies that a PVC Form is associated with this service request.

NOTE 1: At least one (1) PVC NUM on the PVC Form must be populated.

VALID ENTRIES:

A = Stand Alone PVC.

B = Combination PVC.

NOTE 1: An entry of “A” indicates that the request is a Stand Alone PVC.  The PIP Form is prohibited.

NOTE 2: An Entry of “B” indicates that the request is a Combination PVC which includes one UNI or ENNI physical port and the PVC(s).  A PVC Form must be accompanied by a PIP Form.

NOTE 3: Changes to this field that are prohibited on Firm Orders and require a cancellation of the original request and a new request to be submitted are as follows:

·        Changing from a stand alone PVC to a combination

·        Changing from a combination to a stand alone PVC

·        Changing from a Port to a stand alone PVC

·        Changing from a Port to a combination

·        Changing from a stand alone PVC to a Port

·        Changing from a combination PVC to a combination EVC/OVC

·        Changing from a stand alone PVC to a stand alone EVC/OVC.

NOTE 4: A change to this field that is allowed on Firm Orders and does not require a cancellation of the original request is as follows:

·        Changing from a combination to a Port

All PVCNUMs associated to each PVC shall be canceled first using PVCACT “K” and, on a subsequent supplemental request, the PVCI field can then be changed from ‘B’ to Blank.

USAGE: This field is conditional.

NOTE 1: Optional when the first position of the REQTYP field is “P” and the EVCI field is not populated, otherwise prohibited.

DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 1 alpha character.

EXAMPLE: A