Identifies the required transmission level when a non-standard interface is required at the ACTL.
NOTE 1: This field should contain a one character plus or minus (+ or -), a two digit number, a decimal point, a one digit number, a one digit plus or minus, a two digit number, a decimal point, and a one digit number.
NOTE 2: Positions 1-6 are used when an “I” has been entered in position 8 or 11 of the NCI field and represents the transmission level to be received by the customer at the ACTL interface from the provider.
NOTE 3: Positions 7-12 are used when an “I” has been entered in position 9 or 12 of the NCI field and represents the transmission level to be transmitted from the ACTL interface to the provider.
NOTE 4: Transmission specifications may be described in provider tariffs and/or in technical reference publications.
USAGE: This field is conditional.
NOTE 1: Positions 1-6 are required when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “N”, “C” or “T” and position 8 or 11 of the NCI field is “I”.
NOTE 2: Positions 1-6 are optional when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “D”, “M” or “R” and position 8 or 11 of the NCI field is “I”.
NOTE 3: Positions 7-12 are required when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “N”, “C” or “T” and position 9 or 12 of the NCI field is “I”.
NOTE 4: Positions 7-12 are optional when the ACT field on the ASR Form is “D”, “M” or “R” and position 9 or 12 of the NCI field is “I”.
NOTE 5: Otherwise prohibited.
DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 12 alpha/numeric characters (including preprinted T, R and 2 decimal points.)
EXAMPLE: + 0 7 . 3 T - 1 5 . 8 R
NOTE 1: This example implies that an “I” has been entered in position 8 or 9 of the NCI field or an “I” has been entered in position 11 or 12 of the NCI field. Either portion of the field (T or R) may be specified and the other left blank.