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Line Characteristics

When querying service availability prior to placing an order, the supplier may provide additional context or characteristics about the available line (new or existing).

The Fibre Cafe uses the following enumerated set - not all line characteristics are supported/used by all suppliers.

NameDescription
AVAILABILITY_DATEThe earliest date that the service can be provided
AVAILABILITY_FLAGThe conditional availability status of the line e.g. where there are limitations or special conditions
INSTALL_NOTESAdditional notes or instructions for the installation process
MAX_DOWNSTREAM_MBPSThe maximum downstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MAX_UPSTREAM_MBPSThe maximum upstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MIN_DOWNSTREAM_MBPSThe minimum downstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MIN_UPSTREAM_MBPSThe minimum upstream speed available on the line (in Mbps)
MINIMUM_LEAD_TIMEThe suggested amount of time to allow before making an appointment or selecting a requested completion date
MINIMUM_SITE_VISIT_REASONThe minimum SITE_VISIT_REASON suggested to use in the order
PARTIAL_DNLast digits of a stopped or working line (for copper services only)
PENDING_CEASEWhere there is a pending cease order on the line
NTE_FLOORNTE location attribute - floor
NTE_ROOMNTE location attribute - room
NTE_POSITIONNTE location attribute - position