Common use of Network Interface Device (NID) Clause in Contracts

Network Interface Device (NID). 3.1 The NID is a cross-connect used to connect loop facilities to inside wiring. The fundamental function of the NID is to establish the official network demarcation point between a carrier and its end-user customer. The NID features two independent ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or divisions, which separate the service provider’s network from the customer’s inside wiring. Each chamber or division contains the appropriate connection points or posts to which the service provider and the end-user customer each make their connections. 3.2 KMC will provide its own NID and may interface to the customer’s premises wiring through connections in the customer chamber of the ALLTEL NID. This connection will be in adherence with the FCC rules regarding NID to NID arrangements. 3.3 With respect to multiple dwelling units or multiple-unit business premises, KMC will provide its own NID and will connect directly with the customer’s inside wire. KMC will not require any connection to the ALLTEL NID, unless such premises are served by “single subscriber” type NIDs. 3.4 The ALLTEL NIDs that KMC uses under this Attachment will be those installed by ALLTEL to serve its customers. 3.5 Where feasible, the NID shall be physically accessible to KMC designated personnel. In cases where entrance to the customer premises is required to give access to the NID, KMC shall obtain entrance permission directly from the customer. 3.6 KMC will not attach to or disconnect ALLTEL's ground. KMC will not cut or disconnect ALLTEL's loop from its protector. KMC will not cut any other leads in the NID. KMC will protect all disconnected leads with plastic sleeves and will store them within the NID enclosure. KMC will tighten all screws or lugs loosened by KMC in the NID's enclosure and replace all protective covers. 3.7 Any repairs, upgrades, and/or rearrangements required by KMC will be performed by ALLTEL based on time and material charges.

Network Interface Device (NID). 3.1 The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of Customer premises wiring to Windstream’s distribution plant, such as a cross-connect device used to connect loop facilities to inside wiringfor that purpose. The fundamental function of the NID is a single-line termination device or that portion of a multiple-line termination device required to establish terminate a single line or circuit at the official network demarcation point between a carrier and its end-user customerpremises. The NID features two independent ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or divisions, which divisions that separate the service provider’s network from the customerEnd User’s inside Customer-premises wiring. Each chamber or division contains the appropriate connection points or posts to which the service provider and the end-user customer End User each make their connections. The NID provides a protective ground connection and is capable of terminating cables such as twisted pair cable. 3.2 KMC will provide its own NID and may interface to the customer’s premises wiring through connections in the customer chamber of the ALLTEL NID. This connection will be in adherence with the FCC rules regarding NID to NID arrangements. 3.3 With respect to multiple dwelling units or multiple-unit business premises, KMC that are pursuant to applicable law, SouthEast will provide its own NID and will connect directly with the customerCustomer’s inside wire. KMC SouthEast will not require any connection to the ALLTEL Windstream NID, unless such premises are served by “single subscriber” type NIDs. 3.4 3.3 The ALLTEL Windstream NIDs that KMC SouthEast uses under this Attachment will be those installed by ALLTEL Windstream to serve its customersCustomers. 3.5 3.4 Where feasible, the NID shall be physically accessible to KMC SouthEast designated personnel. In cases where entrance to the customer Customer premises is required to give access to the NID, KMC SouthEast shall obtain entrance permission directly from the customerCustomer. 3.6 KMC 3.5 SouthEast will not attach to or disconnect ALLTELWindstream's ground. KMC SouthEast will not cut or disconnect ALLTELWindstream's loop from its protector. KMC SouthEast will not cut any other leads in the NID. KMC SouthEast will protect all disconnected leads with plastic sleeves and will store them within the NID enclosure. KMC SouthEast will tighten all screws or lugs loosened by KMC SouthEast in the NID's enclosure and replace all protective covers. 3.7 3.6 Any repairs, upgrades, and/or rearrangements required by KMC SouthEast will be performed by ALLTEL Windstream based on time and material charges. 3.7 If an existing NID is accessed, it shall be capable of transferring electrical analog or digital signals between the End User’s Customer premises and the distribution media and/or cross connect to SouthEast’s NID. SouthEast Telephone, Inc. DATE

Network Interface Device (NID). 3.1 The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of End User customer premises wiring to Windstream’s distribution plant, such as a cross-connect device used to connect loop facilities to inside wiringfor that purpose. The fundamental function of the NID is a single-line termination device or that portion of a multiple-line termination device required to establish terminate a single line or circuit at the official network demarcation point between a carrier and its end-user customerpremises. The NID features two independent ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or divisions, which divisions that separate the service provider’s network from the end user’s customer’s inside -premises wiring. Each chamber or division contains the appropriate connection points or posts to which the service provider and the end-end user customer each make their connections. The NID provides a protective ground connection and is capable of terminating cables such as twisted pair cable. 3.2 KMC will provide its own NID and may interface to the customer’s premises wiring through connections in the customer chamber of the ALLTEL NID. This connection will be in adherence with the FCC rules regarding NID to NID arrangements. 3.3 With respect to multiple dwelling units or multiple-unit business premises, KMC that are pursuant to applicable law, Core will provide its own NID and will connect directly with the customer’s inside wire. KMC Core will not require any connection to the ALLTEL Windstream NID, unless such premises are served by “single subscriber” type NIDs. 3.4 3.3 The ALLTEL Windstream NIDs that KMC Core uses under this Attachment will be those installed by ALLTEL Windstream to serve its customers. 3.5 3.4 Where feasible, the NID shall be physically accessible to KMC Core designated personnel. In cases where entrance to the customer premises is required to give access to the NID, KMC Core shall obtain entrance permission directly from the customer. 3.6 KMC 3.5 Core will not attach to or disconnect ALLTELWindstream's ground. KMC Core will not cut or disconnect ALLTELWindstream's loop from its protector. KMC Core will not cut any other leads in the NID. KMC Core will protect all disconnected leads with plastic sleeves and will store them within the NID enclosure. KMC Core will tighten all screws or lugs loosened by KMC Core in the NID's enclosure and replace all protective covers. 3.7 3.6 Any repairs, upgrades, and/or rearrangements required by KMC Core will be performed by ALLTEL Windstream based on time and material charges. 3.7 If an existing NID is accessed, it shall be capable of transferring electrical analog or digital signals between the end user’s customer premises and the distribution media and/or cross connect to Core’s NID.

Network Interface Device (NID). 3.1 5.1 The NID is a cross-connect used to connect loop facilities to inside wiring. The fundamental function of the NID is to establish the official network demarcation point between a carrier and its end-user customer. The NID shall be capable of transferring electrical analog or digital signals between the subscribers’ inside wiring and cross connect to AT&T’s NID, consistent with the NIDs function at the Effective Date of this Agreement. The NID features two independent ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or divisions, which separate the service provider’s network from the customer’s inside wiring. Each chamber or division contains the appropriate connection points or posts to which the service provider and the end-user customer each make their connections. 3.2 KMC will 5.2 AT&T may provide its own NID and may interface to the customer’s premises wiring through connections in the customer chamber of the ALLTEL ALLTEL’s NID. This connection will be in adherence with the FCC rules regarding NID to NID arrangements. 3.3 5.3 With respect to multiple dwelling units or multiple-unit business premises, KMC AT&T will provide its own NID and will connect directly with the customer’s inside wire. KMC will not require any connection Alltel shall also permit AT&T to connect AT&T’s Loop at the ALLTEL inside wiring of a subscriber premises through ALLTEL’s NID, unless such premises are served by “single subscriber” type NIDs. 3.4 5.4 The ALLTEL NIDs that KMC AT&T uses under this Attachment will be those installed by ALLTEL to serve its customers. 3.5 5.5 Where feasible, the NID shall be physically accessible to KMC AT&T designated personnel. In cases where entrance to the customer premises is required to give access to the NID, KMC AT&T shall obtain entrance permission directly from the customer. 3.6 KMC 5.6 Neither Party will not attach to or disconnect ALLTEL's the other’s ground. KMC The NID shall provide an accessible point of interconnection and shall maintain a connection to ground. Neither Party will not cut or disconnect ALLTEL's the other’s loop from its protector. KMC Neither Party will not cut any other leads in the NID. KMC Each Party will protect all disconnected leads with plastic sleeves and will store them within the NID enclosure. KMC Each Party will tighten all screws or lugs loosened by KMC in the NID's NIDs enclosure and replace all protective covers. 3.7 5.7 Any repairs, upgrades, and/or rearrangements required and authorized by KMC AT&T will be performed by ALLTEL based on time and material charges.