Common use of Packet Switching Clause in Contracts

Packet Switching. The packet switching UNE is defined as the basic packet switching function of routing or forwarding packets, frames, cells or other data units based on address or other routing information contained in the packets, frames, cells or other data units, and the functions that are performed by the DSLAM. GTE reserves the right not to provide packet switching as a UNE under the circumstances described in Rule 51.319(c)(5). In accordance with Rule 51.319(c)(5), GTE will not make packet switching available as an UNE before May 17, 2000. Upon written request by US Dial Tone or GTE, the Parties shall engage in further good faith negotiations 1A Port provides for the interconnection of individual Loops to the switching components of GTE’s network. In general, the port is a line card or trunk card and associated peripheral equipment on a GTE end office switch that serves as the hardware termination for the end-user’s Exchange Service on that switch, generates dial tine, and provides the end-user access to the Public Switched Telecommunications Network (PSTN). Each line-side port is typically associated with on e(or more) telephone numbers(s), which serve as the end-user’s network address. A port also includes local switching, which provides the basic switching functions to originate, route and terminate traffic and any signaling deployed in the switch. When US Dial Tone orders and unbundled port, the US Dial Tone has the option to submit a Directory Service Request (DSR) to have the listings included in GTE’s Directory Assistance database. The applicable ordering charge will be applied for processing the DSR. GTE will honor US Dial Tone Customers’ preferences for listing status, including non-published and unlisted, and will enter the listing in the GTE database which is used to perform DA functions as it appears on the LSR.