Voice Over IP / Internal Presentation

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FORCAST Forecast to Order Comparison And
Statistical Tool
Functional Overview
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Reasons for Forecasting

• Identify expansion plans
• Determine network impacts
• Provide better joint planning
• Improve network efficiencies

Forecasting Guide web site

• http//www.qwest.com/wholesale/guides/forecasting.
  html

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Forecasting Next Steps

• Presently in manual mode - Excel spreadsheets
• New optional online Internet system - Forecast to
  Order Comparison And Statistical Tool (FORCAST)
• LIS product only
• Mechanized process of relating trunk group
  forecasts, orders, and usage
• Security and Convenience
• Improved Reporting

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FORCAST System

• Security and Convenience
• Input submit quarterly trunk forecasts online
  using your Web-based PCs
• 24 hours by 7 days system availability
• Qwest Digital Certificate required to assure
  security confidentiality of information
• User ID password required for each user for
  Security Confidentiality Reasons

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FORCAST System

• Improved Reporting
• Historical data available from previous forecasts
• Submitted forecasts can be saved on a PC for
  CLECs other use
• Market adjusted forecast available for reviewing
  on-line
• Other Benefits
• Increased efficiency using drop down menus for
  frequently entered items
• Increased accuracy resulting from system
  validation of CLLI codes and 2/6 codes
• Reduction of manual processes associated with
  collecting and transmission of Forecasts

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Forecast Updates

• Beta test 4th Qtr, 2001
• On-line production 1st Half, 2002
• Self paced training available now
• http//www.qwest.com/wholesale/training/coursecata
  log.html
• Select CLEC FORCAST training
• User guide available

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