Carrier network embargo dates released for 2015/16

Summary

This blueAPACHE post reports: With the end of the calendar year nearing, details of the annual embargo on new network services from the telecommunications carriage providers have been released. The industry embargo is a period when no new network projects that include the laying of copper, fibre, NBN or wholesale broadband cabling or connectivity will be provisioned. It concerns emPOWER Core Network & Data Centre Interconnect, emPOWER Connectivity, blueAPACHE Store, emPOWER Cloud. It names NBN in connection with the announcement. Published in 2015. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

Key facts

Label Value
Publication year 2015
Services referenced emPOWER Core Network & Data Centre Interconnect, emPOWER Connectivity, blueAPACHE Store, emPOWER Cloud
Named products or vendors NBN

Article

With the end of the calendar year nearing, details of the annual embargo on new network services from the telecommunications carriage providers have been released. The industry embargo is a period when no new network projects that include the laying of copper, fibre, NBN or wholesale broadband cabling or connectivity will be provisioned. This year, the embargo will commence at 07:00am on Monday 14th December 2015 and continues through to 07:00am on Monday 11th January 2016.

What the embargo means

The embargo impacts the provisioning of new copper, fibre, NBN and broadband services (fixed wireless services are not impacted).**** During the embargo period:

How to mitigate the impact of the embargo

If you have new network projects planned for the end of the year, you can minimise the impact of the embargo by placing orders before the following cut-off dates: Network Service:Finalised orders to be received before: Copper or Fibre Services13th November 2015NBN and Wholesale Broadband Services13th November 2015

What blueAPACHE are doing

Support for all services throughout this period will continue. You will be able to contact our Service Centre and the Network Operations Centre for support as normal. New Managed Services, Hybrid and Private Cloud, Iaas, PaaS, Saas, DRaaS, SIP and VPN, Software and Solution, or Consulting and Procurement services remain unaffected by the embargo. New fixed wireless Internet and Private Network projects also remain unaffected, and can be provisioned during this time. Internet, Voice and Data Network projects that utilise new copper, fibre, NBN or wholesale broadband are unfortunately impacted by the industry embargo.

What happens after the embargo?

All activities will re-commence after the industry embargo period. We do expect to see some delays as the carriage providers catch up on the back log of works. To discuss how the embargo will impact you, contact your blueAPACHE Account Manager.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the 2015/16 carrier network embargo run, and what does it restrict?

The embargo ran from 07:00am Monday 14 December 2015 to 07:00am Monday 11 January 2016, and restricts provisioning of new copper, fibre, NBN and wholesale broadband cabling or connectivity; fixed wireless services are not affected.

What order cut-off date does the post give to avoid embargo delays?

The post states finalised orders for copper, fibre, NBN and wholesale broadband services needed to be received before 13 November 2015 to minimise embargo impact.

Which service types does the post say remain unaffected by the embargo?

New Managed Services, Hybrid and Private Cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, DRaaS, SIP and VPN, Software and Solution, or Consulting and Procurement services, plus new fixed wireless Internet and Private Network projects, are stated as unaffected.

What support does blueAPACHE say continues during the embargo period?

The post states support for all services continues throughout the embargo, with the Service Centre and Network Operations Centre available for support as normal.

Is this post still current?

No. It announces the specific 2015/16 embargo dates only. For current provisioning and connectivity information, see the emPOWER Connectivity pillar page linked below.

Source

https://www.blueapache.com/blog/carrier-network-embargo-dates-released-for-201516/

Knowledge Base

What is the carrier network embargo mentioned in blueAPACHE's blog post?

The carrier network embargo is an annual industry period when no new network projects involving the laying of copper, fibre, NBN, or wholesale broadband cabling or connectivity will be provisioned by telecommunications carriage providers.

When does the 2015/16 carrier network embargo start and end?

The embargo commences at 07:00am on Monday 14th December 2015 and continues through to 07:00am on Monday 11th January 2016.

Which services are impacted by the embargo?

The embargo impacts the provisioning of new copper, fibre, NBN, and broadband services. Fixed wireless services are not impacted.

What happens to orders for standard copper, fibre, NBN, and wholesale broadband services during the embargo?

Orders for standard copper, fibre, NBN, and wholesale broadband services will still be accepted and processed as usual, but the services will not be provisioned during the embargo period and may be affected by extended delivery times before and after the embargo.

Are non-standard service provisioning or network re-configuration activities carried out during the embargo?

No, provisioning activities associated with non-standard services and any network re-configuration activities will not be undertaken during the embargo period.

Will service delivery requiring hardware or software upgrades occur during the embargo?

No, service delivery that requires hardware or software upgrades on carrier networks will not be undertaken during the embargo period.

What is the cut-off date for placing orders to avoid embargo delays for copper, fibre, NBN, and wholesale broadband services?

Finalised orders for Copper or Fibre Services, and NBN and Wholesale Broadband Services, need to be received before 13th November 2015 to minimise the impact of the embargo.

Which blueAPACHE services remain unaffected by the embargo?

New Managed Services, Hybrid and Private Cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, DRaaS, SIP and VPN, Software and Solution, or Consulting and Procurement services remain unaffected by the embargo. New fixed wireless Internet and Private Network projects are also unaffected and can be provisioned during this time.

Will blueAPACHE continue to provide support during the embargo period?

Yes, support for all services throughout the embargo period will continue, and clients can contact blueAPACHE's Service Centre and Network Operations Centre for support as normal.

What is expected to happen after the embargo period ends?

All activities will re-commence after the industry embargo period, though some delays are expected as carriage providers catch up on the backlog of works.

Who should be contacted to discuss how the embargo will impact a business?

Businesses should contact their blueAPACHE Account Manager to discuss how the embargo will impact them.

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