Common use of Direct Network Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Direct Network Interconnection. SPRINT may interconnect with VERIZON on its network at any of the minimum points required by the FCC that are Currently Available in VERIZON’s existing network. Interconnection at additional points will be reviewed on an individual case basis. Where the Parties mutually agree to directly interconnect their respective networks, interconnection will be as specified in the following subsections. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, the interconnection installation time line where no construction is required shall be twenty-five (25) Business Days after the date on which Sprint delivered notice via an ASR to VERIZON. Where construction is required, the interconnection installation time line shall be as mutually agreed by the Parties, with due consideration given to delays that are not within VERIZON’s control. Internetwork connection and protocol must be based on industry standards developed consistent with Section 256 of the Act. 2.3.1 Subject to mutual agreement, the Parties may use the following types of network facility interconnection, using such interface media as are (i) appropriate to support the type of interconnection requested and (ii) available at the facility at which interconnection is requested. However, if the appropriate interface is not available at the facility at which the interconnection is requested, the Parties shall mutually agree to establish a timetable for provision of the requested interconnection. 2.3.1.1 A Mid-Span Fiber Meet within an existing VERIZON exchange area whereby the Parties mutually agree to jointly plan and engineer their facility interconnection at a designated location. The Interconnection Point (IP) is the demarcation between ownership of the fiber transmission facility. Each Party is individually responsible for its incurred costs in establishing this arrangement. 2.3.1.2 A collocation arrangement at a VERIZON Wire Center subject to the rates, terms, and conditions contained in VERIZON's applicable tariffs, except as provided in the Collocation Attachment. 2.3.1.3 A special access arrangement terminating at a VERIZON Wire Center. 2.3.2 The Parties will mutually designate at least one IP on VERIZON's network within each LATA for the exchange of Local Traffic. As specified in section 2.4.6.2 of this Attachment, Sprint may establish additional routing point(s) through the establishment of trunk groups provisioned over dedicated facilities between the IP and additional VERIZON switches.