External Interconnect Cable (EIC) customers and their approved contractors are required to follow technical specifications, policies and procedures as part of their access agreement.

This information is for Telstra Wholesale EIC Access customers and their approved contractors only and some documents are password protected. Telstra Wholesale account managers will discuss any technical information not covered in these documents.

Account managers can also arrange password access to these documents, or email us to request a password. 

Please note: For any technical documents relating to External Interconnect Cable that are not listed below, customers should refer to the Duct Access technical information page or contact their Account Manager.

• EIC Study Request Form (PDF, 28kb )
• Duct Access Approved Contractors (PDF, 57kb)
• Credential/Key Application Form 0169138 - f08 (DOC, 56kb)
• Site Attendance Request Form 008712-F11 (DOC, 28kb)
• ULL & Spectrum Sharing - External Interconnection Cable (PDF, 372kb  Issue 6, 01/06/2005)
• Manhole Guard Notice (28kb)
• Interconnect Access to the Telstra Underground Network (PDF, 79kb)
• Copper Cable (PDF, 2.74kb)
• Cable Hauling and Duct Preparation: Cable Hauling (PDF, 271kb)
• Cable Hauling and Duct Preparation: Rodding, Roping and Proving (PDF, 33kb)
• Cable Hauling and Duct Preparation: Positive Pressure Rodding (PDF, 142kb)
• Health, Safety and Environment Framework for Telstra suppliers of services and products (DOC, 555kb)
• Letter to the contractors related to understanding Telstra expectations when working near underground plant (DOC, 632kb)

Hazard Management - Special Work Locations (SWL) lists. The site lists below include known SWLs for both regional and metro locations, nationally. These locations are regularly updated however, they are only those known SWLs as at the date included at the top of each listing.