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Notwithstanding anything to the. contrary contained herein, SBC- 13STATE’s obligations under this Agreement shall apply only to: 19.29.1.1 the specific operating area(s) or portion thereof in which SBC-13STATE is then deemed to be the ILEC under the Act (the “ILEC Territory”), the SBC-13STATE Territory and assets that SBC-13STATE owns or leases and which are used in connection with SBC-13STATE’s provision to Carrier of any Interconnection products or services provided or contemplated under this Agreement, the Act or any tariff or ancillary agreement referenced herein.