The activities related to the network investment do not result in the transfer of
goods or services to Customer Y. Telco Z concludes that the activities are set-up
activities. Accordingly, there is only one activity that transfers a good or service to
the customer (i.e. network services). Therefore, revenue will not be recognized
until the network services begin to be provided. Telco Z also considers the
guidance on nonrefundable up-front fees (see Section 9).
Because the network assets are owned by Telco Z but used to satisfy this
contract, Telco Z also may assess if the contract includes a lease. If Telco Z
concludes that the equipment is subject to a lease, then Telco Z would account
for that lease under the appropriate guidance and the remainder of the contract
would be accounted for under the new standard.