Common use of SS7 Signaling Clause in Contracts

SS7 Signaling. Except as otherwise provided herein, if SS7 signaling is provided by Telco, it will be provided in accordance with Appendix – SS7 (Wireless). Appendix – SS7 (Wireless) describes various SS7 elements available for Carrier to purchase from Telco, including elements required to exchange ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages(s) (as defined in Telcordia Document GR-246-CORE) associated with Local Calls. 3.2.1 If the Parties exchange ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages associated with Local Calls (hereafter referred to as “Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages") and Carrier does not own a substantially similar SS7 network to Telco's SS7 network that Carrier uses for such exchange, then Carrier shall pay Telco in accordance with Appendix – SS7 (Wireless) for Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages originated from Carrier's network and initiated with an IAM message. If the Parties exchange Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages and Carrier owns a substantially similar SS7 network to Telco's SS7 network that 3.2.2 Parties will cooperate on the exchange of Transactional Capabilities Application Part ("TCAP") messages to facilitate interoperability of Common Channel Signaling-based features between their respective networks, including all intraLATA CLASS Features and functions, to the extent each Party offers such features and functions to its Customers. All Common Channel Signaling parameters will be provided including, without limitation, calling party number ("CPN"), originating line information ("OLI"), calling party category and charge number.