Common use of NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT Clause in Contracts

NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT. 22.1 The Parties will work cooperatively to implement this Agreement. The Parties will exchange appropriate information (e.g., maintenance contact numbers, network information, information required to comply with law enforcement and other security agencies of the federal and state governments, etc.) to achieve this desired result. 22.2 Each Party will provide a 24-hour contact number for Network Traffic Management issues to the other's surveillance management center. Each Party will administer its network to ensure acceptable service levels to all users of its network services. Service levels are generally considered acceptable only when End Users are able to establish connections with little or no delay encountered in the network. A facsimile (FAX) number must also be provided to facilitate event notifications for planned mass calling events. 22.3 In the event of interference or impairment of the quality of service between services or facilities of TCAL and TDS TELECOM the Parties agree to the following: 22.3.1 The Party that first becomes aware of the interference will provide notice to the other Party as soon as possible. 22.3.2 The Parties will work cooperatively to determine the source of the interference and to implement mutually agreeable solutions that provide for the minimum negative impact to either Party's products and services. However, TCAL acknowledges that multiple carriers connect to TDS TELECOM's network and in some instances the solution that minimizes the impact to the greatest number of carriers and end users may require that a facility, product, or service of TCAL be temporarily disconnected until the interference can be corrected. 22.3.3 If the Parties are unable to agree upon a solution, either Party may invoke the dispute resolution provisions of the Agreement, provided that a Party may apply for injunctive relief immediately if such is required to prevent irreparable harm.

NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT. 22.1 The Parties will work cooperatively to implement this Agreement. The Parties will exchange appropriate information (e.g., maintenance contact numbers, network information, information required to comply with law enforcement and other security agencies of the federal and state governments, etc.) to achieve this desired result. 22.2 Each Party will provide a 24-hour contact number for Network Traffic Management issues to the other's surveillance management center. Each Party will administer its network to ensure acceptable service levels to all users of its network services. Service levels are generally considered acceptable only when End Users are able to establish connections with little or no delay encountered in the network. A facsimile (FAX) number must also be provided to facilitate event notifications for planned mass calling events. 22.3 In the event of interference or impairment of the quality of service between services or facilities of TCAL CLEC and TDS TELECOM the Parties agree to the following: 22.3.1 The Party that first becomes aware of the interference will provide notice to the other Party as soon as possible. 22.3.2 The Parties will work cooperatively to determine the source of the interference and to implement mutually agreeable solutions that provide for the minimum negative impact to either Party's products and services. However, TCAL CLEC acknowledges that multiple carriers connect to TDS TELECOM's network and in some instances the solution that minimizes the impact to the greatest number of carriers and end users End Users may require that a facility, product, or service of TCAL CLEC be temporarily disconnected until the interference can be corrected. 22.3.3 If the Parties are unable to agree upon a solution, either Party may invoke the dispute resolution provisions of the Agreement, provided that a Party may apply for injunctive relief immediately if such is required to prevent irreparable harm.

NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT. 22.1 The Parties will work cooperatively to implement this Agreement. The Parties will exchange appropriate information (e.g., maintenance contact numbers, network information, information required to comply with law enforcement and other security agencies of the federal and state governments, etc.) to achieve this desired result. 22.2 Each Party will provide a 24-hour contact number for Network Traffic Management issues to the other's surveillance management center. Each Party will administer its network to ensure acceptable service levels to all users of its network services. Service levels are generally considered acceptable only when End Users are able to establish connections with little or no delay encountered in the network. A facsimile (FAX) number must also be provided to facilitate event notifications for planned mass calling events. 22.3 TDS TELECOM will process LEVEL 3 maintenance requests in a timely manner at no less than parity with respect to their own Customers. 22.4 In the event of interference or impairment of the quality of service between services or facilities of TCAL ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ and TDS TELECOM the Parties agree to the following: 22.3.1 22.4.1 The Party that first becomes aware of the interference will provide notice to the other Party as soon as possible. 22.3.2 22.4.2 The Parties will work cooperatively to determine the source of the interference and to implement mutually agreeable solutions that provide for the minimum negative impact to either Party's products and services. However, TCAL acknowledges the Parties acknowledge that multiple carriers connect to TDS TELECOM's network the Parties’ respective networks and in some instances the solution that minimizes the impact to the greatest number of carriers and end users may require that a facility, product, or service of TCAL one Party be temporarily disconnected until the interference can be corrected. 22.3.3 22.4.3 If the Parties are unable to agree upon a solution, either Party may invoke the dispute resolution provisions of the Agreement, provided that a Party may apply for injunctive relief immediately if such is required to prevent irreparable harm. 22.5 Parties shall provide prior notification of any scheduled maintenance activity performed by the Parties that may be service affecting to the other Party.

NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT. 22.1 The Parties will work cooperatively to implement this Agreement. The Parties will exchange appropriate information (e.g., maintenance contact numbers, network information, information required to comply with law enforcement and other security agencies of the federal and state governments, etc.) to achieve this desired result. 22.2 Each Party will provide a 24-hour contact number for Network Traffic Management issues to the other's surveillance management center. Each Party will administer its network to ensure acceptable service levels to all users of its network services. Service levels are generally considered acceptable only when End Users are able to establish connections with little or no delay encountered in the network. A facsimile (FAX) number must also be provided to facilitate event notifications for planned mass calling events. 22.3 In the event of interference or impairment of the quality of service between services or facilities of TCAL LEVEL 3 and TDS TELECOM the Parties agree to the following: 22.3.1 The Party that first becomes aware of the interference will provide notice to the other Party as soon as possible. 22.3.2 The Parties will work cooperatively to determine the source of the interference and to implement mutually agreeable solutions that provide for the minimum negative impact to either Party's products and services. However, TCAL acknowledges the Parties acknowledge that multiple carriers connect to TDS TELECOM's network the Parties’ respective networks and in some instances the solution that minimizes the impact to the greatest number of carriers and end users may require that a facility, product, or service of TCAL one Party be temporarily disconnected until the interference can be corrected. 22.3.3 If the Parties are unable to agree upon a solution, either Party may invoke the dispute resolution provisions of the Agreement, provided that a Party may apply for injunctive relief immediately if such is required to prevent irreparable harm.