Common use of SS7 Clause in Contracts

SS7. 7.4.4.1 When technically feasible and upon request by <customer_short_name>, SS7 AIN Access shall be made available in association with switching. SS7 AIN Access is the provisioning of AIN 0.1 triggers in an equipped BellSouth local switch and interconnection of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network with <customer_short_name>’s SS7 network to exchange TCAP queries and responses with a <customer_short_name> SCP. 7.4.4.2 SS7 AIN Access shall provide <customer_short_name> SCP access to an equipped BellSouth local switch via interconnection of BellSouth's SS7 and <customer_short_name> SS7 Networks. BellSouth shall offer SS7 AIN Access through its STPs. If BellSouth requires a mediation device on any part of its network specific to this form of access, BellSouth must route its messages in the same manner. The interconnection arrangement shall result in the BellSouth local switch recognizing the <customer_short_name> SCP as at least at parity with BellSouth’s SCPs in terms of interfaces, performance and capabilities.