Common use of Direct Network Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Direct Network Interconnection. Gulf Coast may interconnect with GTE on its network at any of the minimum points required by the FCC that are Currently Available in GTE’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. Based on the configuration, the installation time line will vary considerably, however, GTE will work with Gulf Coast in all circumstances to install network interconnections within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days absent extenuating circumstances. 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. 2.3.1.1 A Mid-Span Fiber Meet within an existing GTE exchange area whereby the Parties mutually agree to jointly plan and engineer their facility interconnection at a designated manhole or junction 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 GTE Wire Center subject to the rates, terms, and conditions contained in GTE's applicable tariffs, except as provided in the Collocation Attachment. 2.3.1.3 A special access arrangement terminating at a GTE Wire Center subject to the rates, terms, and conditions contained in GTE's applicable tariffs. These facilities will meet the standards set forth in such tariffs. 2.3.2 The Parties will mutually designate at least one Interconnection Point (IP) on GTE's network within each tandem serving area for the exchange of Local Traffic.

Direct Network Interconnection. Gulf Coast USA Digital may interconnect with GTE on its network at any of the minimum points required by the FCC that are Currently Available in GTE’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. Based on the configuration, the installation time line will vary considerably, however, GTE will work with Gulf Coast USA Digital in all circumstances to install network interconnections within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days absent extenuating circumstances. 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. 2.3.1.1 A Mid-Span Fiber Meet within an existing GTE exchange area whereby the Parties mutually agree to jointly plan and engineer their facility interconnection at a designated manhole or junction 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 GTE Wire Center subject to the rates, terms, and conditions contained in GTE's applicable tariffs, except as provided in the Collocation Attachment. 2.3.1.3 A special access arrangement terminating at a GTE Wire Center subject to the rates, terms, and conditions contained in GTE's applicable tariffs. These facilities will meet the standards set forth in such tariffs. 2.3.2 The Parties will mutually designate at least one Interconnection Point (IP) on GTE's network within each tandem serving area for the exchange of Local Traffic.