Dear All

Following last week's discussions on Option 2 trial sites and the number of
trialists that could be accomodated, BT has agreed to extend its trials to
cover 14 (rather than 12) trialist operators.  The number of trial
colocations, however, has not changed, meaning that only one trialist will
be active in more than one colocation site.

This offers a reasonable opportunity to maximise learning from the trials
process, without adversely impacting timescales for submission of live
orders (September 2000), or for completion of the trials (June 2001).

Reverting to the original list of proposed trialists, next in line were
Telewest and Telinco.  Between them, these operators bring further
experience of a residential customer base and a relatively small market
player, respectively.  These two operators have, therefore, returned to the
list of trialists.  Oftel will, tomorrow, be issuing a brief press release,
noting the positive progress being made by our group and highlighting the
scope of the trials.

At Thursday's OPF Focus Group meeting, we will discuss the introduction of a
Trials Subcommittee, to monitor progress of the trials, provide a forum for
adjusting product specifications and processes in the light of trial
experiences and to be the focus for communication of experience gained
through the trials process.

I look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, along with those intending
to attend tomorrow's Products and Services Subcommittee meeting.

best regards

Colin Annette

Tel. +44 207 675 2817
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