WHAT IS A LEAD-IN?

A lead-in is the connection of Telstras network to a customers premises. The lead-in cable normally runs from
the Network Point Of Presence in Telstras network to the Network Boundary Point in your premises and is
part of the Telstra network.
Network
Point of
Presence
(NETPOP)

Exchange

Pillar/
Cabinet

Building Network
Entry
Boundary
Point
Point
(BEP)
(NBP)
Property
Entry
Point
(PEP)

MDF or first
socket

Pit

Lead-in

The Network Point Of Presence can also be referred to as the Last Common Feeder Point or the Distribution
Point and is often a pit, pillar, aerial or elevated joint.

The Network Boundary Point is the physical point where Telstras network ends, often the first socket in your
premises OR your MDF (Main Distribution Frame).

The Property Entry Point is normally the property boundary, eg fence line.

The Building Entry Point is the point where the lead-in cable enters your building.

A lead-in can be any length, depending on the distance between the Network Point Of Presence and the
Network Boundary Point and can be underground and/or aerial.

The supply and provision of the lead-in conduit and cable is, in most cases, included in the Telstra connection
fee, therefore will be provided at no additional charge. Exceptions include the following: where a Network
Extension Fee is payable, Telemetry lines, relocation of lead-ins and lead-in upgrades not associated with new
service requests (You are responsible for paying in these circumstances).

The time required for installation of a lead-in depends on a range of factors including:
o Whether the local council requires 10 working days notice before Telstras authorised contractors
commence any trench digging in council property i.e. between the Network Point Of Presence and the
Property Entry Point (such as a nature strip); and the customers trench open date (for the trenching
between the Property Entry Point and the Building Entry Point).

Telstra authorised contractors supply and install lead-in cable for telephone services on behalf of Telstra.
These contractors are known as ANCC contractors (Access Network Commercial Contracting).

For new lead-in work Telstra will arrange contact with the ANCC contractor. The ANCC contractor will then
contact you to coordinate the lead-in installation and will advise Telstra when the lead-in installation has been
completed.
Refer to Telstra's Standard Form of Agreement (SFOA) for Network Extension Charges and Property
Connection Charges.

Lead-in Customer Information

013624-A01 Issue 1, 11 December 2002

Telstra Corporation Limited

ABN - 33 051 775 556

Your obligations in relation to lead-ins:

You must pay for the trenching and backfilling from the Property Entry Point to the Building Entry
Point (see diagram below)
If you are not the building/property owner, you must obtain permission from the building/property owner

You can arrange for your own contractor to perform the trenching and backfilling between the Property Entry
Point and the Building Entry Point or you can request the ANCC contractor to do it.
Please note: The ANCC Contractor is not obligated to perform the trenching as it is work that has been
determined by regulation to be open to competition, allowing a contractor to compete for, or decline work.

All costs associated with the trenching and backfilling between the Property Entry Point and the Building
Entry Point are to be agreed between yourself and the chosen contractor and paid directly to the chosen
contractor.
If you arrange for a contractor other than an ANCC contractor to perform the trenching and backfilling, you
must speak to the ANCC contractor beforehand to obtain the correct trenching specifications (including the
trench path) and to arrange a suitable trench open date.

In certain circumstances you may be required to pay an additional amount as a Network Extension Fee.
Building
Network
Entry
Point
Boundary
(BEP) Point
(NBP)
Property
Entry
Point
(PEP)

Network
Point of
Presence
(NETPOP)

Exchange

Pillar/
Cabinet

Pit
Customer
pays for
trenching
between
PEP and
BEP

Telstras obligations in relation to lead-ins:

Telstra will arrange for an ANCC contractor to perform the following (see diagram below):
Supply and install the lead-in conduit and cable from the Network Point Of Presence to the customers
Network Boundary Point
Trenching and backfilling from the Network Point Of Presence to the council side of the Property Entry
Point
Provide you with trenching specifications and locations if/when you choose another contractor to perform
the trenching between the Property Entry Point and the Building Entry Point
Building
Entry
Point
(BEP)

Network
Point of
Presence
(NETPOP)

Exchange

Pillar/
Cabinet

In most cases Telstra pays for

Trenching between the
NETPOP and PEP

Property
Entry
Point
(PEP)

Network
Boundary
Point
(NBP)

Pit

In most cases Telstra pays for supply and

installation of cable and conduit between
NETPOP and NBP while trenching
between the PEP and BEP should be
paid for by the customer

Note: an exception to the example shown above is that in certain circumstances you will be required to pay an additional
amount as a Network Extension Fee.