Common use of Direct Connection Clause in Contracts

Direct Connection. As stated in Article 1.2 of the Collocation Agreement, ALEC, Inc. may connect to other CLECs within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. Where BellSouth must construct a cable rack structure to house the direct connection, construction charges will be applied on an individual case basis. BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response, Where an existing cable rack structure is in place and has sufficient capacity to accommodate the direct connection requested, the recurring charges as stated in this Exhibit A shall apply. (1) Subsequent Application Fee: BellSouth requires the submission of an Application Fee for modifications to an existing arrangement. However, when the modifications do not require BellSouth to expend capital, BellSouth will assess the Subsequent Application Fee in lieu of the Application Fee. Proposed modifications that could result in assessment of a Subsequent Application Fee would cause BellSouth to analyze the following but are not limited to: floor loading changes, changes to HVAC requirements, power requirement changes which may result in a power plant upgrade, environmental or safety requirements, or equipment relocation. Should the Subsequent Application Fee not be included as part of this Agreement, ALEC, Inc. will be assessed the full Application Fee for all subsequent activity for completed arrangements.

Direct Connection. As stated in Article 1.2 of the Collocation Agreement, ALEC, Inc. may connect to other CLECs within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. Where BellSouth must construct a cable rack structure to house the direct connection, construction charges will be applied on an individual case basis. BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response, . Where an existing cable rack structure is in place and has sufficient capacity to accommodate the direct connection requested, the recurring charges as stated in this Exhibit A shall apply. (1) Subsequent Application Fee: BellSouth requires the submission of an Application Fee for modifications to an existing arrangement. However, when the modifications do not require BellSouth to expend capital, BellSouth will assess the Subsequent Application Fee in lieu of the Application Fee. Proposed modifications that could result in assessment of a Subsequent Application Fee would cause BellSouth to analyze the following but are not limited to: floor loading changes, changes to HVAC requirements, power requirement changes which may result in a power plant upgrade, environmental or safety requirements, or equipment relocation. Should the Subsequent Application Fee not be included as part of this Agreement, ALEC, Inc. will be assessed the full Application Fee for all subsequent activity for completed arrangements.