The MTS FiON Networkfor Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs)

BrownfieldMTS design mark is a registered trade-mark of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., used under license.

2466/Oct 2012

Table of Contents

We’ve Upgraded Our Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MTS Fibre Optics Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MTS Fibre Optics In-Building Installation Guidelines . . . . . 3

MTS Fibre Optics In-Suite Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

MTS Fibre Optics Main Telephone Room (MTR) Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Glossary of Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Waiver of Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contact Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

We’ve upgraded our network!

Welcome to the next generation in network technology . In order to provide owners of MDUs (Building Owners) with advanced service offerings in the future, we are investing in a next generation fibre

network in your neighbourhood .

This network supplies a huge amount of bandwidth into the MDU

which means the occupants of the MDU (Residents) can expect

higher quality and more reliable Home Phone, High Speed Internet

and TV services, now and in the future .

In addition, with the MTS FiON Network, the MDU will also be in a

perfect position to meet the Residents’ evolving telecommunication

needs due to the significantly increased bandwidth available to

each suite in the MDU on the network .

The launch of the MTS FiON Network in the MDU also means that

the Residents will now be eligible for the next generation of high

definition television – MTS Ultimate TV service . With Ultimate TV,

MTS customers have access to exciting new features such as high

quality HD programming, our Whole Home PVR service, and our

Interactive Program Guide . In addition, the MTS FiON Network

provides the Residents with its fastest broadband connections

available, enabling the development of new High Speed Internet

plans exclusive to the new network .

With the MTS FiON Network, the MDU will be set up for the long

term as additional wiring upgrades will likely not be required for

a long time . The MDU will be in a perfect position to access the

newest MTS products and services as they are launched .

Visit mts.ca/fion for details.

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For more information on the required agreements and installation services or to arrange a meeting and/or site visit, please contact MTS at

204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704

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Glossary of Acronyms

FDT Fibre Distribution Terminal

FiON MTS Branded Fibre Optic Network

HSI High Speed Internet

MDU Multiple Dwelling Units

MTR Main Telephone Room

ONT Optical Network Terminal

PON Passive Optical Network technology

UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply

Waiver of Responsibility

The contents of this Guide are provided by MTS Allstream Inc . (“MTS”) for illustration and information purposes only . MTS does not guarantee the accuracy of the information or suggestions contained herein, and it is the building owner’s responsibility to ensure that all electrical installations, including communications wiring, are done according to governing laws and regulations . It is highly recommended by MTS that such installations should only be done by a duly licensed electrician .

MTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS WHETHER OR NOT SUCH INSTALLATION ARISES FROM, OR IS CONNECTED TO, RELIANCE ON THIS GUIDE. ANY PRE-WIRING BY THE BUILDING OWNER, RESIDENT OR ANY OTHER PERSON PURSUANT TO THIS GUIDE IS ENTIRELY AT SUCH PERSON’S OWN RISK.

MTS reserves the right to refuse to connect any wiring or equipment to the MTS network that does not comply with generally recognized telecommunications standards or Manitoba Electrical Code Standards .

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MTS Fibre Optics Installation Guidelinesfor Brownfield (existing) Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU) in MTS FiON Communities

A Multi Dwelling Unit (MDU) is defined as: – apartment block – condominium – buildings with 5 or more suites in a single property (fed by one

shared drop/cable per MDU)

MTS is deploying a new fibre optic network based on Passive Optical Network technology, or PON, to deliver High Speed Internet, TV and Home Phone services under the MTS FiON Network brand name . In order to deliver this service, MTS will supply a fibre optic cable to each suite in the MDU . The single fibre cable will be used to support all MTS FiON Network branded services (such as MTS Ultimate TV, High Speed Internet, and Home Phone) to the suite’s occupant .

Purpose of this document

To provide Building Owners with information and general guidelines required to support an MTS fibre in-building riser installation .

• This guide applies to all existing MDUs in MTS FiON Network communities . (Please visit mts .ca/fion for further information on eligible communities)

• MTS will be in contact with the Building Owner or representative to discuss installation of in-building fibre material and equipment to support the MTS FiON Network .

• Where in-building riser systems or pathways are not accessible to all suites in the buildings, MTS will work with the Building Owner to provide an in-building wiring solution .

– This includes pathways to areas such as entrance systems, common area HSI or TV services, alarm services or Lobby Cam services, including Elevator Phone service in the building where MTS provides The MTS FiON Network .

This document serves as a general guideline for the installation of MTS in-building fibre material and equipment. Please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 to arrange a meeting and/or site visit to discuss details and exact requirements for installing MTS FiON in the MDU.

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MTS Fibre Optic In-Building Installation Guidelines

Introduction

Fibre to the Home is a new technology that uses fibre optic cable instead of the traditional copper wiring to deliver services to the suite (Voice, High Speed Internet, and TV) .

The Fibre Optic network is connected to the copper wiring inside the suite by a device called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) . The ONT converts the fibre optic signal so that it can be distributed over the in-suite wiring .

Description

MTS fibre optic in-building installation service is available to MDU Building Owners where a Pre-Wire Installation and Maintenance Agreements (Access and Fibre) are in place with MTS indicating that ownership of the fibre material and equipment will remain with MTS .

Under this agreement, MTS will be responsible for providing and installing all fibre material and MTS equipment to the entrance of each suite . This includes maintenance of the fibre entering the suite (commonly referred to as the in-building riser wiring) .

Where access to the building riser (or pathway) is not available in existing MDUs , MTS will work with the Building Owner to design a solution for the riser pathway . Several design and installation solutions are available to Building Owners that will vary depending on the age, type, size and construction material used to construct your MDU .

For more information on the required agreements and installation service available to Building Owners please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 or visit www.mts.ca/mdu .

Notes:

• The Building Owner is responsible for providing MTS with access to the Main Telephone Room (MTR) in the MDU, and secondary communication rooms to install fibre service in each suite .

• The Building Owner is responsible for providing MTS access to all suites in the MDU .

• Buildings Owners are responsible for existing in-building riser wiring (such as copper or coax wiring) where Residents subscribe to services provided by other telecommunication service providers .

The fibre optic material and equipment installed by MTS remains the exclusive property of MTS .

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Notes:

• The FDT(s) required for the MDU may need to be connected to a common building ground .

– When grounding is required, the preferred method is to attach to the main building ground

• Electrical power is not required to support the installation of the Fibre Distribution Terminal(s) .

• MTS will require easy access by a Field Service Technician to service and/or fulfill new and existing customer requests for MTS FiON Network services .

The MTS Building Design Consultant may also discuss cabling and electrical power requirements for additional services such as entrance systems, Common Area HSI or TV services, Main Floor Alarm, Lobby Cam services and Elevator Phone service in the building .

This Fibre Optic Installation guideline for MTS FiON Communities is provided to Residential MDU Owners for informational purposes only . Building owners should contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 for additional details .

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Main Telephone Room (MTR) Equipment

MTS will install a Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) in the MTR to connect the building entrance fibres installed by MTS to each in-building fibre drop cable that will be installed to each suite . The FDT can be up to 52 inches wide by 21 inches (130 cm by 52 .5 cm) in height and will require 52 inches (130 cm) clearance to open the access door as shown below .

The MDU may also require additional FDTs that are up to 30 inches wide by 20 inches (75 cm by 50 cm) in height in different areas of your MDU (such as secondary communication rooms on upper floors) and 30” (75cm) clearance to open the door .

MTS Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) mounted in Main Telephone Room (MTR) or Secondary Riser Room .

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Please note: Plywood mounting area for MTS equipment may increase where Building Owners provide Elevator Phone, Enterphone systems or Common Area HSI or TV services to their tenants, including electrical power required to service the additional MTS equipment.

Plywood mounting area55” (139.7 cm) width (max) 24” (60 cm) height (max)

1/2” (1.25 cm) depth (max)

Door Opening – 52” (130 cm) clearance

Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) with locking door52” (130 cm) width (max)

21” (52.5 cm) height (max) 18” (45.7cm) dept h(max)

In-Suite Equipment

The ONT is powered by an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) that also provides power for emergency service in the event of an AC power outage . The wall mounted ONT must be a minimum of 1 inch (2 .5 cm) from any obstruction and mounted a minimum of 5 inches (12 .5 cm) from the finished floor height and/or connecting wall .

The UPS must be mounted a minimum of 1 inch (2 .5 cm) from any obstruction and between 3-4 inches (7 .5 and 10 cm) from the ONT and mounted such that the Resident can replace the battery inside the UPS when required . The UPS requires a standard grounded 3 prong non-GFCI 120V 60Hz outlet within 6 feet (1 .83m) of where the ONT is mounted .

The required spacing to support the installation of the ONT and UPS is typically 28 inches (71 cm) in width and 19 inches (48 cm) in height .

Additional equipment

MTS services such as High Speed Internet or Ultimate TV will

require a router and/or TV Set-Top-Box(es) .

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Main Telephone Room (MTR) Equipment

MTS will install a Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) in the MTR to connect the building entrance fibres installed by MTS to each in-building fibre drop cable that will be installed to each suite . The FDT can be up to 52 inches wide by 21 inches (130 cm by 52 .5 cm) in height and will require 52 inches (130 cm) clearance to open the access door as shown below .

The MDU may also require additional FDTs that are up to 30 inches wide by 20 inches (75 cm by 50 cm) in height in different areas of your MDU (such as secondary communication rooms on upper floors) and 30” (75cm) clearance to open the door .

MTS Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) mounted in Main Telephone Room (MTR) or Secondary Riser Room .

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Please note: Plywood mounting area for MTS equipment may increase where Building Owners provide Elevator Phone, Enterphone systems or Common Area HSI or TV services to their tenants, including electrical power required to service the additional MTS equipment.

Plywood mounting area55” (139.7 cm) width (max) 24” (60 cm) height (max)

1/2” (1.25 cm) depth (max)

Door Opening – 52” (130 cm) clearance

Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) with locking door52” (130 cm) width (max)

21” (52.5 cm) height (max) 18” (45.7cm) dept h(max)

In-Suite Equipment

The ONT is powered by an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) that also provides power for emergency service in the event of an AC power outage . The wall mounted ONT must be a minimum of 1 inch (2 .5 cm) from any obstruction and mounted a minimum of 5 inches (12 .5 cm) from the finished floor height and/or connecting wall .

The UPS must be mounted a minimum of 1 inch (2 .5 cm) from any obstruction and between 3-4 inches (7 .5 and 10 cm) from the ONT and mounted such that the Resident can replace the battery inside the UPS when required . The UPS requires a standard grounded 3 prong non-GFCI 120V 60Hz outlet within 6 feet (1 .83m) of where the ONT is mounted .

The required spacing to support the installation of the ONT and UPS is typically 28 inches (71 cm) in width and 19 inches (48 cm) in height .

Additional equipment

MTS services such as High Speed Internet or Ultimate TV will

require a router and/or TV Set-Top-Box(es) .

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MTS Fibre Optic In-Building Installation Guidelines

Introduction

Fibre to the home is a new technology that uses fibre optic cable instead of the traditional copper wiring to deliver services to the suite (Voice, High Speed Internet, and TV) .

The Fibre Optic network is connected to the copper wiring inside the suite by a device called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) . The ONT converts the fibre optic signal so that it can be distributed over the in-suite wiring .

Description

MTS fibre optic in-building installation service is available to MDU Building Owners where a Pre-Wire Installation and Maintenance Agreements (Access and Fibre) are in place with MTS indicating that ownership of the fibre material and equipment will remain with MTS .

Under this agreement, MTS will be responsible for providing and installing all fibre material and MTS equipment to the entrance of each suite . This includes maintenance of the fibre entering the suite (commonly referred to as the in-building riser wiring) .

Where access to the building riser (or pathway) is not available in existing MDUs , MTS will work with the Building Owner to design a solution for the riser pathway . Several design and installation solutions are available to Building Owners that will vary depending on the age, type, size and construction material used to construct your MDU .

For more information on the required agreements and installation service available to Building Owners please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 or visit www.mts.ca/mdu .

Notes:

• The Building Owner is responsible for providing MTS with access to the Main Telephone Room (MTR) in the MDU, and secondary communication rooms to install fibre service in each suite .

• The Building Owner is responsible for providing MTS access to all suites in the MDU .

• Buildings Owners are responsible for existing in-building riser wiring (such as copper or coax wiring) where Residents subscribe to services provided by other telecommunication service providers .

The fibre optic material and equipment installed by MTS remains the exclusive property of MTS .

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Notes:

• The FDT(s) required for the MDU may need to be connected to a common building ground .

– When grounding is required, the preferred method is to attach to the main building ground

• Electrical power is not required to support the installation of the Fibre Distribution Terminal(s) .

• MTS will require easy access by a Field Service Technician to service and/or fulfill new and existing customer requests for MTS FiON Network services .

The MTS Building Design Consultant may also discuss cabling and electrical power requirements for additional services such as entrance systems, Common Area HSI or TV services, Main Floor Alarm, Lobby Cam services and Elevator Phone service in the building .

This Fibre Optic Installation guideline for MTS FiON Communities is provided to Residential MDU Owners for informational purposes only . Building owners should contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 for additional details .

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Glossary of Acronyms

FDT Fibre Distribution Terminal

FiON MTS Branded Fibre Optic Network

HSI High Speed Internet

MDU Multiple Dwelling Units

MTR Main Telephone Room

ONT Optical Network Terminal

PON Passive Optical Network technology

UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply

Waiver of Responsibility

The contents of this Guide are provided by MTS Allstream Inc . (“MTS”) for illustration and information purposes only . MTS does not guarantee the accuracy of the information or suggestions contained herein, and it is the building owner’s responsibility to ensure that all electrical installations, including communications wiring, are done according to governing laws and regulations . It is highly recommended by MTS that such installations should only be done by a duly licensed electrician .

MTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS WHETHER OR NOT SUCH INSTALLATION ARISES FROM, OR IS CONNECTED TO, RELIANCE ON THIS GUIDE. ANY PRE-WIRING BY THE BUILDING OWNER, RESIDENT OR ANY OTHER PERSON PURSUANT TO THIS GUIDE IS ENTIRELY AT SUCH PERSON’S OWN RISK.

MTS reserves the right to refuse to connect any wiring or equipment to the MTS network that does not comply with generally recognized telecommunications standards or Manitoba Electrical Code Standards .

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MTS Fibre Optics Installation Guidelinesfor Brownfield (existing) Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU) in MTS FiON Communities

A Multi Dwelling Unit (MDU) is defined as: – apartment block – condominium – buildings with 5 or more suites in a single property (fed by one

shared drop/cable per MDU)

MTS is deploying a new fibre optic network based on Passive Optical Network technology, or PON, to deliver High Speed Internet, TV and Home Phone services under the MTS FiON Network brand name . In order to deliver this service, MTS will supply a fibre optic cable to each suite in the MDU . The single fibre cable will be used to support all MTS FiON Network branded services (such as MTS Ultimate TV, High Speed Internet, and Home Phone) to the suite’s occupant .

Purpose of this document

To provide Building Owners with information and general guidelines required to support an MTS fibre in-building riser installation .

• This guide applies to all existing MDUs in MTS FiON Network communities . (Please visit mts .ca/fion for further information on eligible communities)

• MTS will be in contact with the Building Owner or representative to discuss installation of in-building fibre material and equipment to support The MTS FiON Network services to each suite .

• Where in-building riser systems or pathways are not accessible to all suites in the buildings, MTS will work with the Building Owner to provide an in-building wiring solution .

– This includes pathways to areas such as entrance systems, common area HSI or TV services, alarm services or Lobby Cam services, including Elevator Phone service in the building where MTS provides The MTS FiON Network .

This document serves as a general guideline for the installation of MTS in-building fibre material and equipment. Please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 to arrange a meeting and/or site visit to discuss details and exact requirements for installing MTS FiON in the MDU.

2

We’ve upgraded our network!

Welcome to the next generation in network technology . In order to provide owners of MDUs (Building Owners) with advanced service offerings in the future, we are investing in a next generation fibre

network in your neighbourhood .

This network supplies a huge amount of bandwidth into the MDU

which means the occupants of the MDU (Residents) can expect

higher quality and more reliable Home Phone, High Speed Internet

and TV services, now and in the future .

In addition, with The MTS FiON Network, the MDU will also be in a

perfect position to meet the Residents’ evolving telecommunication

needs due to the significantly increased bandwidth available to

each suite in the MDU on the network .

The launch of The MTS FiON Network in the MDU also means that

the Residents will now be eligible for the next generation of high

definition television – MTS Ultimate TV service . With Ultimate TV,

MTS customers have access to exciting new features such as high

quality HD programming, our Whole Home PVR service, and our

Interactive Program Guide . In addition, The MTS FiON Network

provides the Residents with its fastest broadband connections

available, enabling the development of new High Speed Internet

plans exclusive to the new network .

With The MTS FiON Network, the MDU will be set up for the long

term as additional wiring upgrades will likely not be required for

a long time . The MDU will be in a perfect position to access the

newest MTS products and services as they are launched .

Visit mts.ca/fion for details.

1

For more information on the required agreements and installation services or to arrange a meeting and/or site visit, please contact MTS at

204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704

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The MTS FiON Networkfor Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs)

BrownfieldMTS design mark is a registered trade-mark of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., used under license.

2466/Oct 2012