Common use of Network Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Network Interconnection. 27.1 Interconnection between the networks of different service providers shall be as per national standards of CCS No.7 issued from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. 27.2 The Cellular Service Licensee may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems, (c) To connect, and keep connected, to their Applicable Systems, 27.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 27.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider may be carried out by mutual arrangement between the Licensee and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. 27.5 It shall be mandatory for Cellular Service providers to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Provider as well as NLD service providers whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/international long distance calls through NLD service provider. For international long distance call, the cellular service operator shall access international long distance operator through national long distance operator only. 27.6 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks of cellular mobile Telephone service providers and fixed service providers shall be only with Level-I TAXs and Tandem exchanges in the Metros. In Telecom Circles the interconnection shall be with level I TAX/interconnection with level II TAXs may also be allowed, however, transiting of traffic to other LDCAs at POIs on level II TAX is not permitted.

Network Interconnection. 27.1 26.1 Interconnection between the networks of different service providers shall be as per national standards of CCS No.7 issued from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. 27.2 26.2 The Cellular GMPCS Service Licensee LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points points of Interconnect interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systemsapplicable systems, (c) To connect, and keep connected, to their Applicable Systems, 27.3 26.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 27.4 26.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider may be carried out by mutual arrangement between the Licensee LICENSEE and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. 27.5 26.5 It shall be mandatory for Cellular GMPCS Service providers to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Provider as well as NLD service providers Providers whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/international long distance calls through NLD service provider. For international long distance call, the cellular GMPCS service operator shall access international long distance operator through national long distance operator only. 27.6 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks of cellular mobile Telephone GMPCS service providers and fixed service providers shall be only with Level-I TAXs and Tandem exchanges in the Metros. In Telecom Circles the interconnection shall be with level I TAX/interconnection with level II TAXs may also be allowed, however, transiting of traffic to other LDCAs at POIs on level II TAX is not permitted.

Network Interconnection. 27.1 26.1 Interconnection between the networks of different service providers SERVICE PROVIDERs shall be as per national standards National Standards of CCS No.7 No. & issued from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), ) and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks Network and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. However, if situation so arises, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling may be permitted by LICENSOR. 27.2 26.2 The Cellular Service Licensee LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems,. (c) To connect, connect and keep connected, connect to their Applicable Systems,. 27.3 26.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 27.4 26.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider may shall be carried out by mutual arrangement between the Licensee LICENSEE and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service provider for rectification of deficiencies / deviations if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall be required. 27.5 26.5 It shall be mandatory for Cellular Service providers the LICENSEE to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Provider Providers as well as NLD service providers Operators whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/circle / international long distance calls through NLD service provider/ ILD Operator. For international long distance call, the cellular service operator LICENSEE shall normally access international long distance operator International Long Distance Operator’s network through national long distance operator onlyNational Long Distance operator’s network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines / Orders / Directions / Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor / TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches / Point of Presence (POP), and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC / Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level – I TAX. 27.6 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers in he licensed SERVICE AREA is permitted. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service Providers, subject to compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers within one hour or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from the LICENSOR in this regard. 26.7 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks of cellular mobile Telephone shall be governed by Guidelines / Orders / Directions / Regulations issued from time to time by Licensor / TRAI. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements with other licensed service providers and fixed service providers shall be only with Level-I TAXs and Tandem exchanges in the Metros. In Telecom Circles the interconnection shall be respective Interconnect Agreements with level I TAX/interconnection with level II TAXs may also be allowed, however, transiting of traffic to other LDCAs at POIs on level II TAX is not permittedthem.