Specifications include, but are not limited to: • The Network Operator shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the NBN and assume all duties with running a commercial broadband business, including all outside plant, inside plant, equipment, facilities and access. • Network Operator shall provide real time access to certain records, maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, and submit periodic reports about the NBN. • The Network Operator shall maintain a complete audit trail of all financial and nonfinancial transactions arising from or in connection with operations and maintenance of the NBN. • The Network Operator shall prepare a network operations plan for Owner’s review and shall periodically update the plan. • The Network Operator shall prepare a network implementation plan for Owner’s review. The implementation plan will provide a step-by-step approach to implementation and final turn-up of the network to place it in ready-for-service status. • The Network Operator and Owner will mutually and regularly consult with each other to coordinate the approval, financing and construction of expansions of the network that may be funded by Owner and/or the operator. • The Network Operator is solely and fully responsible for the marketing, provisioning, and support of all services to customers and shall comply with all regulatory requirements, applicable laws, applicable standards, acceptable use policies, authorizations, and specified performance requirements. • The Network Operator shall provide high-speed, reliable internet services to homes, businesses, community anchor organizations and other potential users of the network. • Except for certain allowable costs permitted by grant regulations, the Network Operator is responsible for the ongoing costs of operating and maintaining the NBN.
