1
EXHIBIT 10.11
[SHARED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC. LETTERHEAD]
▇▇▇▇ SOUTH
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[*] Information redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request
throughout this exhibit.
98
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AMENDMENT TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
Amendment No. 4 Log Number: 990905
The following is Amendment No. 4 to the Master Carrier Agreement effective
March 11th, 1998 ("Agreement") between BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. ("BSLD")
and Shared Communication Services, Inc. ("Customer"). The Parties further agree
that all terms and conditions of the Master Carrier Agreement shall remain
unchanged, except as amended herein, and that this Amendment is incorporated
into the Master Carrier Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BSLD and CUSTOMER agree to amend the Master Carrier Agreement as
follows:
1. Replace Exhibit 5 Interstate Outbound pricing section of the Master
Carrier Agreement with the attached pricing for domestic interstate
dedicated outbound services. No discounts from Master Carrier Agreement or
previous Amendments will apply to the Interstate Outbound rates in this
Amendment.
2. Replace Exhibit 3, A.13.1 - MINIMUM USAGE COMMITMENT to the following:
Minimum Monthly
Months Usage Commitment
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[*] [*]
3. Term of the Agreement shall be twelve (12) months beginning with the
execution of this amendment.
4. Except as expressly amended herein, the Master Carrier Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
5. The parties hereto acknowledge that they have read this Amendment,
understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. They
further agree that the Agreement and Amendment 1 together with this
Amendment No. 4 constitute the entire Agreement between the parties hereto
with respect to the subject matter hereof.
6. This Amendment will be void and will not become part of the Agreement if
both parties do not execute it by September 25, 1999. Rates will be
effective 9/13/99.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the
dates indicated below.
BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. Shared Communication Services, Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Name: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Title: Senior Vice President, Title: President
Marketing
Date: 9/25/99 Date: 9-17-99
Address: 32 Perimeter Center East ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
PROPRIETARY/CONFIDENTIAL
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[*] Information redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request
throughout this exhibit.
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EXHIBIT 3 -- DOMESTIC DEDICATED OUTBOUND
A. INTERSTATE PRICING -- DOMESTIC DEDICATED OUTBOUND
Per Minute Rates for Dedicated Interstate Outbound Service.
DEDICATED
TERMINATING OUTBOUND
STATE ACCESS LOCATION RATE
----- --------------- ---------
AK ANCHORAGE TEL UTIL [*]
TEL UT OF NORTHLAND [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
PACIFIC TEL CELL WI [*]
PTI COMM OF ALASKA [*]
GTE ALASKA INC [*]
Other [*]
AL SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE SOUTH INC. -- AL [*]
AL CELLULAR SVCS [*]
CONTEL SO DBA GTE SO [*]
GULF TELEPHONE CO [*]
Other [*]
AR SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
CONTEL AR DBA GTE AR [*]
ALLTEL ARKANSAS INC [*]
CENTURY TEL OF AR [*]
GTE SOUTHWEST -- AR [*]
Other [*]
AZ US WEST MTN BELL [*]
CITIZENS UTIL RURAL [*]
GST NET -- AZ [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
CITIZENS TEL WHT MTN [*]
Other [*]
CA PACIFIC ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE CO OF CA [*]
SAN DIEGO PAGING [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM CA [*]
ROSEVILLE TEL CO [*]
Other [*]
CO US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
EAGLE TELECOM INC [*]
TELEPORT COMM GRP CO [*]
ICG TELECOM GROUP CO [*]
Other [*]
CT SO NEW ENGLAND [*]
▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N -- NY [*]
TCI TEL SVCS OF CT [*]
WOODBURY TEL CO [*]
SPRINT SPECTRUM LP [*]
Other [*]
▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC DC INC [*]
▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ MOB CELL ONE [*]
MCIMETRO ATS INC [*]
▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MBL DC [*]
NEXTEL COMM [*]
Other [*]
▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC DE INC [*]
CONECTIV COMM -- PA [*]
COMCAST CELLULAR DE [*]
CONECTIV COMM -- DE [*]
NEXTEL COMM [*]
Other [*]
FL SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*]
GTE FLORIDA INC [*]
SPRINT METRO NTWKS [*]
SPRINT UNITED TEL FL [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
Other [*]
GA SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*]
MCIMETRO ATS INC [*]
ALLTEL GA COMM CORP [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
CONTACT COMM GA [*]
Other [*]
HI GTE HAWAIIAN TELCO [*]
RAM PAGING OF HI [*]
WESTERN PCS CORP [*]
PCS PRIMECO HI [*]
POCKET COMM [*]
Other [*]
IA US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*]
CONTEL IA DBA GTE IA [*]
GTE NORTH INC -- IA [*]
FRONTIER CM IA [*]
CONTEL KS DBA GTE IA [*]
Other [*]
ID US WEST MTN BELL [*]
GTE NORTHWEST -- ID [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM ID [*]
USWST PNW BELL [*]
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
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EXHIBIT 3 -- DOMESTIC DEDICATED OUTBOUND
A. INTERSTATE PRICING -- DOMESTIC DEDICATED OUTBOUND
Per Minute Rates for Dedicated Interstate Outbound Service.
DEDICATED
TERMINATING OUTBOUND
STATE ACCESS LOCATION RATE
----- --------------- ---------
FARMERS MUTUAL TELCO [*]
Other [*]
IL AMERITECH ILLINOIS [*]
GTE OF IL [*]
GTE NORTH INC -- IL [*]
ILL CONSOLIDATED TEL [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
Teleport ▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇ -- IL [*]
SPRINT CENTEL IL [*]
Other [*]
IN AMERITECH INDIANA [*]
GTE OF IN [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF IN [*]
GTE NORTH INC -- IN [*]
360 COMMUNICATION IN [*]
Other [*]
KS SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
UNITED TELCO OF KS [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF KS [*]
RURAL TEL SERV CO [*]
SOUTHERN KANSAS TEL [*]
Other [*]
KY SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE SOUTH INC -- KY [*]
CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*]
USA MOBILE COMM [*]
HYPERION L'VILLE CLC [*]
Other [*]
LA SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*]
E ASCENSION TEL CO [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
CENTURY TEL EVANGALN [*]
CENTURY TEL SE LA [*]
Other [*]
MA ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N -- NE [*]
TELEPORT COMM BOSTON [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
GLOBAL NAPS, INC. [*]
▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MBL MA [*]
Other [*]
MD ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MD INC [*]
MCIMETRO ATS INC [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
COMCAST TEL COMM MD [*]
▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MBL MD [*]
Other [*]
ME ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N -- NE [*]
NORTHLAND TEL OF ME [*]
SACO RIV TEL&TEL CO [*]
TIDEWATER TEL INC [*]
SOMERSET TEL CO [*]
Other [*]
MI AMERITECH MICHIGAN [*]
GTE OF MI [*]
CONTEL/GTE SO -- MI [*]
CENTURY TEL OF MI [*]
CENTURY TEL WIRELESS [*]
Other [*]
MN US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF MN [*]
FRONTIER CM MN [*]
CONTEL MN DBA GTE MN [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
GTE Nort Inc. - Minnesota [*]
Other [*]
MO SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE MIDWEST, INC. IA [*]
UNITED STATES CEL MO [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF MO [*]
GTE NORTH INC -- MO [*]
Other [*]
MS SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*]
CENTURY TEL OF NO MS [*]
ALLTEL MISSISSIPPI [*]
DIGIPH PCS, INC. [*]
▇▇▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*]
Other [*]
MT US WEST MTN BELL [*]
NW TEL SYSTEMS INC [*]
THREE RIVERS TEL [*]
▇▇▇▇▇ FORK TELECOM [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM MT [*]
Other [*]
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
5
EXHIBIT 3 -- DOMESTIC DEDICATED OUTBOUND
A. INTERSTATE PRICING -- DOMESTIC DEDICATED OUTBOUND
Per Minute Rates for Dedicated Interstate Outbound Service.
DEDICATED
TERMINATING OUTBOUND
STATE ACCESS LOCATION RATE
----- --------------- ---------
NC SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*]
SPRING MID ATLANTIC [*]
GTE SOUTH INC -- NC [*]
CONTACT COMM NC [*]
NORTH STATE TEL CO [*]
AllTel Carolina Inc. -- NC [*]
Other [*]
ND US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*]
SRT COMMUNICATIONS [*]
SOURIS RIVER TEL COM [*]
NORTH DAKOTA TEL CO [*]
▇▇▇▇▇▇ RURL TEL COOP [*]
Other [*]
NE US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*]
ALIANT COMMUNICATION [*]
THE WESTLINK COMPANY [*]
GTE NORTH INC -- NE [*]
UNITED TELCO WEST [*]
Other [*]
NH ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N -- NE [*]
KEARSARGE TEL CO [*]
FREEDOM RING LLC CLC [*]
WILTON TEL CO [*]
GLOBAL NAPS, INC. [*]
Other [*]
NJ ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC NJ INC [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF NJ [*]
MCIMETRO ATS INC [*]
TC NEW YORK NJ [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
Other [*]
NM US WEST MTN BELL [*]
CONTEL DBA GTE WEST [*]
GTE SOUTHWEST - NM [*]
ROOSEVELT CO RURAL [*]
E N M R TEL COOP INC [*]
Other [*]
NV NEVADA ▇▇▇▇ [*]
CENTRAL TEL CO NV [*]
CONTEL CA DBA GTE CA [*]
COMM EQUIP AND SVCS [*]
360 COMMUNICATION NV [*]
Other [*]
NY ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N - NY [*]
FRONTIER ROCHESTER [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM NY [*]
TELEPORT COMM N Y [*]
ALLTEL NY INC FLTN [*]
Other [*]
OH AMERITECH OHIO [*]
CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE NORTH INC - OH [*]
UNITED TELCO OF OHIO [*]
WESTERN RESERVE TEL [*]
Century Tel of Ohio [*]
Other [*]
OK SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE SOUTHWEST - OK [*]
TOTAL COMM SERVICES [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
ALLTEL OKLAHOMA INC [*]
Other [*]
OR US WEST PNW BELL [*]
GTE NORTHWEST - OR [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF NW [*]
TEL UTIL OF OREGON [*]
TEL UTIL OF E OREGON [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
CONTEL NW DBA GTE NW [*]
PIONEER TEL COOP [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM OR [*]
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR [*]
Other [*]
PA ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC PA INC [*]
GTE OF PA [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF PA [*]
COMMONWEALTH TEL ENT [*]
ALLTEL PENNA INC [*]
Other [*]
RI ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N - NE [*]
▇▇▇▇▇▇ FIBER COM RI [*]
▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MBL RI [*]
TCG RHODE ISLAND [*]
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
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[*] Information redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request
throughout this exhibit.
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Exhibit 3 - Domestic Dedicated Outbound
A. Interstate Pricing - Domestic Dedicated Outbound
Per Minute Rates for for Dedicated Interstate Outbound Service
Dedicated
Terminating Outbound
State Access Location Rate
----- --------------- ---------
NEXTEL COMM [*]
Other [*]
SC SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*]
GTE SOUTH INC. - SC [*]
FORT MILL TEL CO [*]
ALLTEL MOBILE COM SC [*]
HORRY TEL COOP INC [*]
United Tel Co. ▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
Other [*]
SD US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*]
CTY BRKNGS MUNICIPAL [*]
HEARTLAND TELECOM IA [*]
▇▇▇▇▇▇ TELEPHONE CO [*]
GOLDEN WEST TEL COOP [*]
Other [*]
TN SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*]
TENNESSEE TEL CO [*]
UNITED INTER-MTN TEL [*]
PRO PAGE PARTNERS [*]
GTE WIRELESS MIDSO [*]
Other [*]
TX SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
GTE SOUTHWEST - TX [*]
LUFKIN TEL EXEC INC [*]
CENTRAL TEL CO TX [*]
SUGAR LAND TEL CO [*]
United Tel Co. of Texas [*]
Other [*]
UT US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM UT [*]
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR [*]
S CEN UTAH TEL ASSN [*]
Other [*]
VA ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC VA INC [*]
GTE SOUTH INC - VA [*]
CENTRAL TEL OF VA [*]
UNITED INTER-MTN TEL [*]
TELEPORT COMM GRP DC [*]
Other [*]
VT ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC N - NE [*]
LUDLOW TEL CO [*]
CHAMPLAIN VLY TELECO [*]
VERMONT TEL CO INC. [*]
WAITSFLD-FAYS TEL CO [*]
Other [*]
WA US WEST PNW BELL [*]
GTE NORTHWEST - WA [*]
TEL UTILITIES OF WA [*]
UNITED TEL CO OF NW [*]
ELECTRIC LIGHTWVE WA [*]
CONTEL NW DBA GTE NW [*]
AT&T WIRELESS SVCS [*]
Other [*]
WI AMERITECH WISCONSIN [*]
GTE OF WI [*]
PEOPLES TEL CO - WI [*]
United States CEL WI [*]
TC MILWAUKEE [*]
Century Tel of Wisconsin [*]
Other [*]
WV ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC WV INC [*]
CITIZENS TELECOM WV [*]
MTN ST TEL DBA CITZ [*]
UNITED STATES CEL WV [*]
SPRUCE KB SENECA RK [*]
Other [*]
WY US WEST MTN BELL [*]
RT COMMUNICATIONS [*]
US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*]
UNITED TELCO WEST [*]
TEL UTILITIES OF WY [*]
Other [*]
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[*] Information redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request
throughout this exhibit.
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
7
AMENDMENT TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 3
The following is Amendment No. 3 to the Master Carrier Agreement effective March
11th, 1998 ("Agreement") between BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. ("BSLD") and
Shared Communications Services, Inc., ("Customer"). The Parties further agree
that all terms and conditions of the Master Carrier Agreement shall remain
unchanged, except as amended herein, and that this Amendment is incorporated
into the Master Carrier Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BSLD and CUSTOMER agree to amend the Master Carrier Agreement as
follows:
1. Replace Exhibit 3, A.13.1 - MINIMUM USAGE COMMITMENT to the following:
Minimum Monthly
Months Usage Commitment
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[*] [*]
2. Replace Exhibit 5 - PRICING of the Master Carrier Agreement with the
attached pricing for domestic interstate and intrastate dedicated
outbound services.
[*]
[*]
3. Term of the Agreement shall be twelve (12) months beginning with the
execution of this amendment.
4. Except as expressly amended herein, the Master Carrier Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
5. The parties hereto acknowledge that they have read this Amendment,
understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. They
further agree that the Agreement and Amendment 1 together with this
Amendment No. 3 constitute the entire Agreement between the parties
hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.
6. This Amendment will be void and will not become part of the Agreement if
both parties do not execute it by June 1st, 1999.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the
dates indicated below.
BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. Shared Communications Services, Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Name: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Title: Senior Vice President, Marketing Title: President
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Date: 5/27/99 Date: 5-12-99
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Address: 32 Perimeter Center East, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
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[*] Information redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request
throughout this exhibit.
8
Exhibit 5 - Pricing
INTERSTATE AND INTRASTATE CHARGES FOR DEDICATED OUTBOUND SERVICE
SHARED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PRICING SUMMARY
DEDICATED OUTBOUND PER MINUTE BASE RATES
BASE RATES
STATE GROUP VENDOR NAME INTERSTATE INTRASTATE
----- ----- ------------------------ ---------- ----------
AK 2 GTE ALASKA INC. [*] [*]
AK 1 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
AL 2 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
AL 3 GTE SOUTH INC. - AL [*] [*]
AL 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
AR 2 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
AR 3 GTE SOUTHWEST - AR [*] [*]
AR 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
AZ 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
AZ 3 CONTEL CA DBA GTE CA [*] [*]
AZ 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
CA 2 PACIFIC ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
CA 3 GTE CO OF CA [*] [*]
CA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
CO 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
CO 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
CT 2 SO NE ENGLAND TEL [*] [*]
CT 3 NYNEX NEW YORK [*] [*]
CT 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DC 2 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC DC INC. [*] [*]
DC 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ INC. [*] [*]
DE 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FL 2 SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*] [*]
FL 3 GTE FLORIDA INC. [*] [*]
FL 4 SPRINT UNITED TEL FL [*] [*]
FL 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
GA 2 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
GA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
GU 1 GUAM TEL AUTHORITY [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
HI 2 GTE HAWAIIAN TEL CO [*] [*]
HI 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
IA 2 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
IA 3 CONTEL IA DBA GTE IA [*] [*]
IA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
ID 2 US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
ID 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC - ID [*] [*]
ID 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
IL 2 AMERITECH ILLINOIS [*] [*]
IL 3 GTE OF IL [*] [*]
IL 4 SPRINT CENTEL IL [*] [*]
IL 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
IN 2 AMERITECH INDIANA [*] [*]
IN 3 GTE OF IN [*] [*]
IN 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
KS 2 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KS 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
KY 2 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KY 3 CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KY 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
LA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MA ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ (NYNEX) [*] [*]
MA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MD 2 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MD INC [*] [*]
MD 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
ME ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ (NYNEX) [*] [*]
ME 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MI 2 AMERITECH MICHIGAN [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MI 3 GTE OF MI [*] [*]
MI 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MN 2 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MN 3 GTE NORTH INC - MN [*] [*]
MN 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MO 2 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MO 3 CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MO 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------
[*] Information redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request
throughout this exhibit.
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
9
Exhibit 5 - Pricing
INTERSTATE AND INTRASTATE CHARGES FOR DEDICATED OUTBOUND SERVICE
SHARED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PRICING SUMMARY
DEDICATED OUTBOUND PER MINUTE BASE RATES
BASE RATES
STATE GROUP VENDOR NAME INTERSTATE INTRASTATE
----- ----- ------------------------ ---------- ----------
MS 2 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MS 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
MT 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
MT 3 CITIZENS TELECOM MT [*] [*]
MT 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NC 2 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NC 3 GTE SOUTH INC - NC [*] [*]
NC 1 SPRINT MID ATLANTIC [*] [*]
NC 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
ND 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
ND 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NE 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
NE 3 GTE NORTH INC - NE [*] [*]
NE 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NH 2 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
NH 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ INC [*] [*]
NJ 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NM 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
NM 3 GTE SOUTHWEST - NM [*] [*]
NM 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NV 2 NEVADA ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NV 3 CONTEL CA DBA GTE CA [*] [*]
NV 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
NY 2 NYNEX NEW YORK [*] [*]
NY 3 CITIZENS TELECOM NY [*] [*]
NY 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
OH 2 AMERITECH OHIO [*] [*]
OH 3 GTE NORTH INC - OH [*] [*]
OH 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
OK 2 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
OK 3 GTE SOUTHWEST - OK [*] [*]
OK 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
OR 2 US WEST PNW BELL [*] [*]
OR 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC - OR [*] [*]
OR 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
PA 2 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC PA INC [*] [*]
PA 3 GTE OF PA INC [*] [*]
PA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
PR 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
RI 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SAIPAN 1 MICRONESIA TELECOMM [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SC 2 SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*] [*]
SC 3 GTE SOUTH, INC. - SC [*] [*]
SC 4 UNITED TEL CO ▇▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
SC 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SD 2 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
SD 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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TN 2 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
TN 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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TX 2 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
TX 3 GTE SOUTHWEST - TX [*] [*]
TX 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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UT 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
UT 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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VA 2 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC VA INC [*] [*]
VA 3 GTE SOUTH, INC. - VA [*] [*]
VA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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VI 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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VT 2 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
VT 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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WA 2 US WEST PNW BELL [*] [*]
WA 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC - WA [*] [*]
WA 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
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WI 2 AMERITECH WISCONSIN [*] [*]
WI 3 GTE OF WI [*] [*]
BSLD Proprietary Information
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Exhibit 5 - Pricing
INTERSTATE AND INTRASTATE CHARGES FOR DEDICATED OUTBOUND SERVICE
SHARED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PRICING SUMMARY
DEDICATED OUTBOUND PER MINUTE BASE RATES
BASE RATES
STATE GROUP VENDOR NAME INTERSTATE INTRASTATE
----- ----- ------------------------ ---------- ----------
WI 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
WV 2 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC WV INC [*] [*]
WV 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
WY 2 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
WY 1 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
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BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
The following is Amendment No. 2 to the Master Carrier Agreement effective
Sept. 15, 1997 ("Agreement") between BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. ("BSLD") and
Shared Communication Services, Inc. ("CUSTOMER"). The Parties further agree
that all terms and conditions of the Master Carrier Agreement shall remain
unchanged, except as amended herein, and that this Amendment is incorporated
into the Master Carrier Agreement.
1. The following paragraphs are hereby added to the Agreement and are fully
incorporated therein by this reference:
13.3 Noncomplete Call Surcharge. Any month Customer exceeds the Maximum
Noncomplete Toll Free Call Percentage for interstate Dedicated Toll
Free, and/or interstate Switched Toll Free traffic as stated on
Exhibit 4, Customer shall pay BSLD a surcharge equal to the amount
state in Exhibit 4 for each Noncomplete Toll Free Call in excess of
the Maximum Noncomplete Toll Free Call Percentage. This surcharge
shall be calculated at each Subinvoice Hierarchy Level.
13.5 Other Surcharges. BSLD may include in charges to Customer certain
charges and surcharges newly imposed after the execution date that are
levied upon and paid by BSLD with respect to the services. To be
eligible, or inclusion under this Section, the charges or surcharges
must be imposed by a governmental authority that is imposing the
charges or surcharges specifically on telecommunications services, and
the governing law must not prohibit BSLD from passing the charges or
surcharges to Customer.
13.6 Forward Pricing. As a transition to the pricing hereunder, discounts
may be based for a period of time on the greater of Customer's actual
Discount Monthly Volume of Service or a specified Forward Pricing
Volume of Service. The Forward Pricing Volume of Service and the
period during which it may be applied are specified in Exhibit 3.
33. Fraud. Customer is responsible and liable for all fraud incidents,
maintenance and management, unless caused by BSLD network personnel or
facilities.
34. Responsible Organization. BSLD will be the Responsible Organization,
(Resp. Org.), for Toll Free services provided under this Agreement and
will be designated as the Resp. Org. in the SMS Database.
2. The following definitions are hereby added to Exhibit 1 to the Agreement,
DEFINITIONS, and are fully incorporated therein by this reference:
"BELLSOUTH NINE STATE REGION" consists of the following states: Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, and Tennessee.
"MAXIMUM NONCOMPLETE TOLL FREE CALL PERCENTAGE" means, for each month, for
each Service type, the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of (i) the
aggregate number of Noncomplete Toll Free Calls during such period divided
by (ii) the aggregate number of Toll Free calls during such period. This
percentage shall be calculated at each Subinvoice Hierarchy Level.
"PAYPHONE SURCHARGE" means compensation to payphone service providers for
all non-coin calls completed from their payphones on a per call basis. This
compensation will be paid by the carriers that transport these calls and
then passed through to the Toll Free customers. Any interstate calls from
payphones, including remote access and calling card calls will incur this
per call charge.
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BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
3. The following paragraphs are hereby added to Exhibit 2 to the Agreement,
SERVICES, and are fully incorporated therein by this reference:
3. TOLL FREE SERVICE.
3.1. DEDICATED TOLL FREE. Dedicated Toll free is provided hereunder for
Customer switched inbound traffic with interstate origination that
terminates over dedicated special access (T1.5 or T45) circuits. BSLD
shall provide the Services contemplated by this Agreement, as set forth in
this paragraph 3.1 of Exhibit 2, only where the said Service originates
and terminates in a state in which BSLD has all necessary legal authority
to provide said Services. Accordingly, BSLD will not offer any Services
that originate or terminate, or both, in any of BellSouth's Nine State
Region prior to receiving full legal authority, including authority
granted under 47 U.S.C. 271 (d)(3) to offer in a state non-incidental
originating interLATA wireline service to residential and business
customer.
3.2. TOLL-FREE DIRECTORY LISTINGS. Customer's Toll Free numbers shall
not be eligible for any Toll-free directory listing at BSLD's expense.
However, any inclusion of Directory Assistance listings may be
accomplished at SCS's expense.
The following additional paragraphs are hereby added to Exhibit 3 to the
Agreement, GENERAL TERMS, and are fully incorporated therein by this reference:
A.4. TERM OF AGREEMENT: Twelve (12) months
A.13.1. Minimum Usage Commitment:
Minimum Monthly Minimum Monthly
Outbound Toll-free
Months Usage Commitment Usage Commitment
------ ---------------- ----------------
[*] [*] [*]
[*] [*] [*]
4.13.6. Forward Pricing - Forward Pricing Volume of Service
The Forward Pricing Volume of Service for Toll Free Service applicable for
discounts shall be the [*] level beginning the effective date of the
Agreement and ending the last day of month six (6) of the Term.
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throughout this exhibit.
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BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
5. The following paragraphs are hereby added to Exhibit 4 to the Agreement,
BILLING INCREMENTS, and are fully incorporated by this reference:
B.12.4. Billing Increments/Usage Periods for Per Minute Charges for additional
service.
Service will be invoiced based on Per Minute Charges utilizing Rate Periods and
Billing Increments set forth below:
Initial Additional
Billing Billing
Service Type/ Increment Increment
Rate Element (seconds) (seconds)
------------ --------- ----------
Interstate Dedicated Toll Free [*] [*]
Canada Orig. Dedicated Toll Free [*] [*]
MONTHLY RECURRING TOLL FREE CHARGES:
Customer's Monthly Recurring Switched Toll Free service charge will be [*] per
Switched Toll Free account per month.
Customer's Toll Free numbers (Switched Toll Free, Dedicated Toll Free) requiring
Toll Free Toll-free Directory Assistance Listings will be charged an additional
Monthly Recurring Charge of [*] per month per Toll Free number requiring
such listing.
B.13.2. Minimum Average Call Duration: Minimum Average Time Requirement (MATR)
shall not apply unless specifically set forth below:
Service Type MATR MATR Surcharge
------------ ----------- ---------------
Dedicated Inbound (Toll Free) [*] [*]
13.3. MAXIMUM NONCOMPLETE CALL PERCENTAGE.
Maximum
Noncomplete
Dedicated Toll Free, and Switched Toll Free Toll Free Call Per Call
Usage Type (Rate Element) Percentage Surcharge
------------------------------------------- -------------- ---------
Intrastate/Interstate [*] [*]
International/Canadian [*] [*]
LEC CAP SURCHARGE:
BSLD will assess a per minute surcharge in the amount of [*] on the total
number of minutes originating from Non-Bell territories in excess of the
following threshold:
---------- Total Customer MOU ----------
Minimum Percent Bell Maximum Percent Non-Bell
Originating MOU Originating MOU
[*] [*]
6. The following paragraphs are hereby added to Exhibit 5 to the Agreement,
PRICING, and are fully incorporated by this reference:
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BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
* For Toll Free applications add [*] per call for Data Base Query charge.
Peak Off Peak
------- --------
Canada Dedicated Toll Free per minute rate: [*] [*]
Interstate payphone surcharge (pass through): [*] per call (amount subject
to change by FCC ruling)
Toll Free installation charges:
Administration - [*]
T45 Access - [*]
Installation Charges applied on pro-rated basis upon cancellation within the
1 year term
INTERSTATE AND INTRASTATE PER MINUTE CHARGES FOR DEDICATED INBOUND (TOLL FREE)
SERVICE:
Interstate
------------Total Toll Free Monthly Revenue Commitment------------
Originating $0 (Base Rate) $5,000 $10,000 $15,000
State Peak & Off Peak Peak & Off Peak Peak & Off Peak Peak & Off Peak
----------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
AK,HA,PR, USVI [*] [*] [*] [*]
All Other [*] [*] [*] [*]
Intrastate
------------Total Toll Free Monthly Revenue Commitment------------
$0 (Base Rates) $5,000 $10,000 $15,000
Originating Peak & Off Peak Peak & Off Peak Peak & Off Peak Peak & Off Peak
State Intrastate Intrastate Intrastate Intrastate
----------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
AK [*] [*] [*] [*]
AL [*] [*] [*] [*]
AR [*] [*] [*] [*]
AZ [*] [*] [*] [*]
CA [*] [*] [*] [*]
CO [*] [*] [*] [*]
CT [*] [*] [*] [*]
DC [*] [*] [*] [*]
DE [*] [*] [*] [*]
FL [*] [*] [*] [*]
GA [*] [*] [*] [*]
HI [*] [*] [*] [*]
IA [*] [*] [*] [*]
ID [*] [*] [*] [*]
IL [*] [*] [*] [*]
IN [*] [*] [*] [*]
KS [*] [*] [*] [*]
KY [*] [*] [*] [*]
LA [*] [*] [*] [*]
MA [*] [*] [*] [*]
MD [*] [*] [*] [*]
ME [*] [*] [*] [*]
MI [*] [*] [*] [*]
MN [*] [*] [*] [*]
MO [*] [*] [*] [*]
MS [*] [*] [*] [*]
MT [*] [*] [*] [*]
NC [*] [*] [*] [*]
ND [*] [*] [*] [*]
NE [*] [*] [*] [*]
NH [*] [*] [*] [*]
NJ [*] [*] [*] [*]
NM [*] [*] [*] [*]
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throughout this exhibit.
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BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
NV [*] [*] [*] [*]
NY [*] [*] [*] [*]
OH [*] [*] [*] [*]
OK [*] [*] [*] [*]
OR [*] [*] [*] [*]
PA [*] [*] [*] [*]
RI [*] [*] [*] [*]
SC [*] [*] [*] [*]
SD [*] [*] [*] [*]
TN [*] [*] [*] [*]
TX [*] [*] [*] [*]
UT [*] [*] [*] [*]
VA [*] [*] [*] [*]
VI [*] [*] [*] [*]
VT [*] [*] [*] [*]
WA [*] [*] [*] [*]
WV [*] [*] [*] [*]
WY [*] [*] [*] [*]
In all other respects, the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force
and effect.
This Amendment shall be effective on 2/17/98.
The parties hereto acknowledge that they have read this Amendment, understand
it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. They further agree that
the Master Carrier Amendment together with Amendment No. 1 and this Amendment
No. 2 constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect
to the subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment by their
duly authorized representatives in duplicate, each of which shall constitute an
original, on the effective date specified above.
BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. Shared Communications Services Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
------------------------ ------------------------------
Name: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
Title: Vice President, Marketing Title: President
Address: ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇: ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Date: 2-24-98 Date: 2-18-98
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throughout this exhibit.
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AMENDMENT TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 1
The following is Amendment No. 1 to the Merger Carrier Agreement effective
March 11th, 1998 ("Agreement") between BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. ("BSLD")
and Shared Communications Services, Inc., ("Customer"). The Parties further
agree that all terms and conditions of the Master Carrier Agreement shall
remain unchanged, except as amended herein, and that this Amendment is
incorporated into the Master Carrier Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BSLD and CUSTOMER agree to amend the Master Carrier Agreement as
follows:
1. Replace Exhibit 5 - PRICING of the Master Carrier Agreement with the
attached pricing for domestic interstate, intrastate and international
dedicated outbound services.
3. Except as expressly amended herein, the Master Carrier Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
4. The parties hereto acknowledge that they have read this Amendment,
understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. They
further agree that the Agreement together with this Amendment No. 1
constitute the entire Agreement between the parties hereto with respect to
the subject matter hereof.
5. This Amendment will be void and will not become part of the Agreement if
both parties do not execute it by July 31st, 1998.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the
dates indicated below.
BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. Shared Communications
Services, Inc.
By: By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
-------------------------- -----------------------------
Name: Name: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
------------------------ ---------------------------
Title: Title: PRESIDENT
----------------------- --------------------------
Date: Date: 7-30-98
------------------------ --------------------------
Address: ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇.▇.
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
PROPRIETARY/CONFIDENTIAL
17
BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
The following is Amendment No. 1 to the Master Carrier Agreement ("Agreement")
between BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. ("BSLD") and Shared Communications
Services, Inc. ("SCS"). The Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
The attached Exhibit 6, SWITCH PORT LICENSE AGREEMENT, including all attachments
thereto, effective Sept. 15, 1997, is hereby added to the Agreement and fully
incorporated therein by this reference.
This Amendment shall be effective on 2/17/98, 1998.
The parties hereto acknowledge that they have read this Amendment, understand
it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. They further agree that
The Master Carrier Amendment together with this Amendments No. 1 & 2
constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment by their duly
authorized representatives in one or more counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original, on the effective date specified above.
BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. Shared Communications Services, Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
---------------------------------- ----------------------------------
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Printed or Typed Name Printed or Typed Name
Senior Vice President - Marketing President
------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Title Title
2-24-98 2-18-98
------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Date Date
▇▇▇▇ South Long Distance
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AMENDMENT TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 1
The following is Amendment No. 1 to the Master Carrier Agreement effective
Sept. 15, 1997 ("Agreement") between BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. ("BSLD") and
Shared Communication Services, Inc. ("CUSTOMER"). The Parties further agree
that all terms and conditions of the Master Carrier Agreement shall remain
unchanged, except as amended herein, and that this Amendment is incorporated
into the Master Carrier Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BSLD and CUSTOMER agree to amend the Master Carrier Agreement as
follows:
1. The Parties hereby agree that the following Listed City Pairs and
specified ICX Monthly Recurring Charges for DS3 service ordered for a twelve
(12) month term will be added to the Master Carrier Agreement.
Additional City Pairs
---------------------
POP City Pair Locations Quantity Miles IXC Monthly Recurring Charge
----------------------- -------- ----- ----------------------------
Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA [*] 540 [*]
1.25(a) Amount of deposits required: NONE
1.25(b) Customer shall be required to make prepayments for services
purchased pursuant to this Agreement in the amount of [*]
immediately upon execution of this Agreement.
2. The effective date of this Amendment is after execution by BSLD,
provided CUSTOMER executes and returns to BSLD within 30 days, BSLD
has the option to declare the Amendment null and void.
3. Except as expressly amended herein, the Master Carrier Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect.
4. The parties hereto acknowledge that they have read this Amendment,
understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
They further agree that the Agreement, together with this Amendment
No. 1 constitute the entire Agreement between the parties hereto
with respect to the subject matter hereof.
5. BSLD reserves the right to request additional security for any
circuits ordered under this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the
dates indicated below.
BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. Shared Communications Services, Inc.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Name: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Name: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇
------------------------------- -------------------------------
Title: Vice President, Marketing Title: President
Address: ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇: ▇.▇. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ----------------------------
▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
------------------------------------
Date: 12-24-97 Date: 12-15-97
------------------------------- -------------------------------
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
Exhibit 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service
Per minute Rates
State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
----- ----- ----------- ---------- ----------
AK 1 GTE ALASKA INC [*] [*]
AK 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AL 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
AL 2 GTE SOUTH INC - AL [*] [*]
AL 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AR 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
AR 2 GTE MIDWEST, INC. IA [*] [*]
AR 3 ALLTEL ARKANSAS INC [*] [*]
AR 4 CENTURY TEL OF AK [*] [*]
AR 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AZ 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
AZ 2 CITIZENS TELECOM AZ [*] [*]
AZ 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CA 1 PACIFIC ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
CA 2 GTE CO OF CA [*] [*]
CA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CO 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
CO 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CT 1 SO NEW ENGLAND TEL [*] [*]
CT 2 NYNEX NEW YORK [*] [*]
CT 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DC 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC DC INC [*] [*]
DC 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ INC [*] [*]
DE 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FL 1 SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*] [*]
FL 2 SPRINT UNITED TEL FL [*] [*]
FL 3 GTE FLORIDA INC [*] [*]
FL 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GA 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
GA 2 ALLTEL GA INC [*] [*]
GA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GU 1 GUAM TEL AUTHORITY [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HI 1 GTE HAWAIIAN TELCO [*] [*]
HI 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IA 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
IA 2 GTE NORTH INC - IA [*] [*]
IA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID 1 US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
ID 2 GTE NORTHWEST INC-ID [*] [*]
ID 3 CITIZENS TELECOM ID [*] [*]
ID 4 CENTURY TEL OF ID [*] [*]
ID 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IL 1 AMERITECH ILLINOIS [*] [*]
IL 2 SPRINT CENTER IL [*] [*]
IL 3 GTE OF IL [*] [*]
IL 4 TELEPORT COMM GROUP [*] [*]
IL 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IN 1 AMERITECH INDIANA [*] [*]
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
Exhibit 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service
Per minute rates
---------------------------------
State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
----- ----- ----------- ---------- ----------
IN 2 UNITED TEL CO OF IN [*] [*]
IN 3 GTE OF IN [*] [*]
IN 4 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KS 2 UNITED TELCO OF KS [*] [*]
KS 3 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KY 2 CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KY 3 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
LA 2 CENTURY TEL LA [*] [*]
LA 3 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MA 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
MA 2 GRANBY TEL & TEL CO [*] [*]
MA 3 RICHMOND TEL CO [*] [*]
MA 4 MFS INTELENET - MA [*] [*]
MA 5 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MD 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MD INC [*] [*]
MD 2 MFS INTELENET - MD [*] [*]
MD 3 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ME 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
ME 2 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI 1 AMERITECH MICHIGAN [*] [*]
MI 2 GTE OF MI [*] [*]
MI 3 CENTURY TEL MIDWEST [*] [*]
ME 4 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MN 2 UNITED TEL CO OF MN [*] [*]
MN 3 GTE NORTH INC - MN [*] [*]
MN 4 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MO 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MO 2 GTE NORTH INC - MO [*] [*]
MO 3 ALLTEL MISSOURI INC [*] [*]
MO 4 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MS 2 CENTURY TEL OF NO MS [*] [*]
MS 3 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MT 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
MT 2 CITIZENS TELECOM MT [*] [*]
MT 3 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NC 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NC 2 SPRINT MID ATLANTIC [*] [*]
NC 3 GTE SOUTH INC - NC [*] [*]
NC 4 ALLTEL CAROLINA INC [*] [*]
NC 5 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ND 1 US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
ND 2 ALL OTHER LEC'S [*] [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
NE 2 UNITED TELCO WEST [*] [*]
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
Exhibit 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service
Per minute Rates
State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
----- ----- ----------- ---------- ----------
NE 3 GTE NORTH INC - NE [*] [*]
NE 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NH 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
NH 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NJ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ INC [*] [*]
NJ 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
NM 2 GTE SOUTHWEST - NM [*] [*]
NM 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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NV 1 NEVADA ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NV 2 CONTEL CA DBA GTE CA [*] [*]
NV 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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NY 1 NYNEX NEW YORK [*] [*]
NY 2 TELEPORT COMM GROUP [*] [*]
NY 3 ROCHESTER TEL CORP [*] [*]
NY 4 CITIZEN'S TELECOM NY [*] [*]
NY 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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OH 1 AMERITECH OHIO [*] [*]
OH 2 UNITED TELCO OF OHIO [*] [*]
OH 3 GTE NORTH INC - OH [*] [*]
OH 4 CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
OH 5 ALLTEL OH, INC. [*] [*]
OH 6 CENTURY TEL OF OHIO [*] [*]
OH 7 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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OK 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
OK 2 GTE SOUTHWEST - OK [*] [*]
OK 3 ALLTEL OKLAHOMA INC [*] [*]
OK 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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OR 1 US WEST PNW BELL [*] [*]
OR 2 UNITED TEL CO OF NW [*] [*]
OR 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC-OR [*] [*]
OR 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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PA 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC PA INC [*] [*]
PA 2 UNITED TEL CO OF PA [*] [*]
PA 3 GTE OF PA INC [*] [*]
PA 4 ALLTEL PENNA INC [*] [*]
PA 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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PR 1 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
RI 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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SAIPAN 1 MICRONESIA TELECOMM [*] [*]
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SC 1 SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*] [*]
SC 2 UNITED TEL CO ▇▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
SC 3 GTE SOUTH, INC. - SC [*] [*]
SC 4 ALLTEL SO CAROLINA [*] [*]
SC 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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SD 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
SD 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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TN 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MASTER CARRIER AGREEMENT
Exhibit 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service
Per minute Rates
State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
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TN 2 UNITED TEL CO INC [*] [*]
TN 3 CITIZENS TELECOM TN [*] [*]
TN 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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TX 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
TX 2 UNITED TEL CO OF TX [*] [*]
TX 3 GTE SOUTHWEST - TX [*] [*]
TX 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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UT 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
UT 2 CITIZENS TELECOM UT [*] [*]
UT 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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VA 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC VA INC [*] [*]
VA 2 UNITED INTER-MTN TEL [*] [*]
VA 3 GTE SOUTH, INC. - VA [*] [*]
VA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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VI 1 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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VT 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
VT 2 HYPERION TELECOM VT [*] [*]
VT 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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WA 1 US WEST PNW BELL [*] [*]
WA 2 UNITED TEL CO OF NW [*] [*]
WA 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC - WA [*] [*]
WA 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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WI 1 AMERITECH WISCONSIN [*] [*]
WI 2 GTE OF WI [*] [*]
WI 3 CENTURY TEL OF WI I [*] [*]
WI 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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WV 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC WV INC [*] [*]
WV 2 CITIZENS TELECOM WV [*] [*]
WV 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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WY 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
WY 2 UNITED TELCO WEST [*] [*]
WY 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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Exhibit 5 - PRICING
International Dedicated Outbound Charges
(Via BSLD leased port location)
Flat Rate
COUNTRY Per Minute
----------------- ----------
AFGHANISTAN [*]
ALBANIA [*]
ALGERIA [*]
AM SAMOA [*]
ANDORRA [*]
ANGOLA [*]
ANGUILLA [*]
ANTARCTICA (▇▇▇▇▇) [*]
ANTARCTICA (▇▇▇▇▇) [*]
ANTIGUA [*]
ARGENTINA [*]
ARMENIA [*]
ARUBA [*]
ASCENSION ISLD [*]
AUSTRALIA [*]
AUSTRIA [*]
AZERBAIJAN [*]
BAHAMAS [*]
BAHRAIN [*]
BANGLADESH [*]
BARBADOS [*]
BELARUS [*]
BELGIUM [*]
BELIZE [*]
BENIN [*]
BERMUDA [*]
BHUTAN [*]
BOLIVIA [*]
BOSNIA/HERZEGOVINA [*]
BOTSWANA [*]
B. VIRGIN ISLAND [*]
BRAZIL [*]
BRUNEI [*]
BULGARIA [*]
BURKINA ▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
BURMA (MYANMAR) [*]
BURUNDI [*]
CAMBODIA [*]
CAMEROON [*]
CANADA [*]
CAPE VERDE ISLAND [*]
CAYMAN ISLANDS [*]
CENTRAL AFRICAN REP [*]
CHAD [*]
CHILE [*]
CHINA [*]
CHRISTMAS COCOS ISLDS [*]
COLOMBIA [*]
COMOROS, FED [*]
CONGO REP [*]
▇▇▇▇ ISLANDS [*]
COSTA RICA [*]
CROATIA, REPUB OF [*]
CUBA [*]
CYPRUS [*]
CZECH REPUBLIC [*]
DENMARK [*]
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
DJIBOUTI [*]
DOMINICA [*]
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC [*]
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Exhibit 5 - PRICING
International Dedicated Outbound Charges
(Via BSLD leased port location)
Flat Rate
COUNTRY Per Minute
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ECUADOR [*]
EGYPT [*]
EL SALVADOR [*]
EQUATORIAL GUINEA [*]
ERITREA [*]
ESTONIA [*]
ETHIOPIA [*]
FAEROE ISLDS [*]
FALKAND ISLD [*]
FIJI [*]
FINLAND [*]
FRANCE [*]
FRENCH ANTILLES [*]
FRENCH GUIANA [*]
FRENCH POLYNESIA [*]
GABON [*]
GAMBIA [*]
GEORGIA [*]
GERMANY [*]
GHANA [*]
GIBRALTAR [*]
GREECE [*]
GREENLAND [*]
GRENADA [*]
GUANTANAMO BAY [*]
GUATEMALA [*]
GUINEA BISSAU [*]
GUINEA PEOPLES REPUBLIC [*]
GUYANA [*]
HAITI [*]
HONDURAS [*]
HONG KONG [*]
HUNGARY [*]
ICELAND [*]
INDIA [*]
INDONESIA [*]
IRAN [*]
IRAQ [*]
IRELAND [*]
ISRAEL [*]
ITALY [*]
IVORY COAST [*]
JAMAICA [*]
JAPAN [*]
JORDAN [*]
KAZAKHSTAN [*]
KENYA [*]
KIRIBATI [*]
KOREA (SOUTH) [*]
KUWAIT [*]
KYRGYZSTAN [*]
LAOS [*]
LATVIA [*]
LEBANON [*]
LESOTHO [*]
LIBERIA [*]
LIBYA APSJ [*]
LIECHTENSTEIN [*]
LITHUANIA [*]
LUXEMBOURG [*]
MACAO [*]
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Exhibit 5 - PRICING
International Dedicated Outbound Charges
(Via BSLD leased port location)
Flat Rate
COUNTRY Per Minute
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MACEDONIA [*]
MADAGASCAR [*]
MALAWI [*]
MALAYSIA [*]
MALDIVES REP [*]
MALI REP [*]
MALTA REP [*]
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ISLDS [*]
MAURITANIA [*]
MAURITIUS [*]
MAYOTTE ISLD. [*]
MEXICO BAND 1 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 2 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 3 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 4 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 5 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 6 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 7 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 8 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 1 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 2 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 3 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 4 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 5 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 6 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 7 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 8 - Econ. [*]
MICRONESIA [*]
MOLDOVA [*]
MONACO [*]
MONGOLIA [*]
MONTSERRAT [*]
MOROCCO [*]
MOZAMBIQUE [*]
NAMIBIA [*]
NAURU [*]
NEPAL [*]
NETHERLANDS [*]
NETHERLANDS ▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
NEW CALEDONIA [*]
NEW ZEALAND [*]
NICARAGUA [*]
NIGER REPUBLIC [*]
NIGERIA [*]
NIUE [*]
NORFOLK ISLD. [*]
NORWAY [*]
OMAN [*]
PAKISTAN [*]
PALAU, REP. [*]
PANAMA [*]
PAPUA N. GUINEA [*]
PARAGUAY [*]
PERU [*]
PHILIPPINES [*]
POLAND [*]
PORTUGAL [*]
QATAR [*]
REUNION ISLAND [*]
ROMANIA [*]
RUSSIA [*]
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Exhibit 5 - PRICING
International Dedicated Outbound Charges
(Via BSLD leased port location)
Flat Rate
COUNTRY Per Minute
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RWANDA [*]
SAN MARINO [*]
SAO TOME [*]
SAUDI ARABIA [*]
SENEGAL [*]
SERBIA/YUGOSLAV. [*]
SEYCHELLES ISLDS. [*]
SIERRE LEONE [*]
SINGAPORE [*]
SLOVAKIA [*]
SLOVENIA [*]
SOLOMON ISLDS. [*]
SOMALIA [*]
SOUTH AFRICA [*]
SPAIN [*]
SRI LANKA [*]
ST. ▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
ST. PIERRE [*]
ST. KITTS [*]
ST. LUCIA [*]
ST. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
SUDAN [*]
SURINAME [*]
SWAZILAND [*]
SWEDEN [*]
SWITZERLAND [*]
SYRIAN ARABREP [*]
TAIWAN [*]
TAJIKISTAN [*]
TANZANIA [*]
THAILAND [*]
TOGO [*]
TONGA [*]
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO [*]
TUNISIA [*]
TURKEY [*]
TURKMENISTAN [*]
TURKS CAICOS [*]
TUVALU [*]
UGANDA [*]
UKRAINE [*]
UNITED A.E. [*]
UNITED KINGDOM [*]
URUGUAY [*]
UZBEKISTAN [*]
VANUATU REP [*]
VATICAN CITY [*]
VENEZUELA [*]
VIETNAM [*]
WALLIS & FORNTUNA ISLD. [*]
WESTERN SAMOA [*]
YEMEN REP. [*]
ZAIRE REP. [*]
ZAMBIA [*]
ZIMBABWE [*]
Canadian Toll-Free Origination:
Peak Off Peak
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throughout this exhibit.
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[BELLSOUTH LETTERHEAD]
June 12, 1998
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Shared Communications Services, Inc.
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Dear ▇▇▇▇▇:
This correspondence confirms the start dates of the agreement between BellSouth
Long Distance and Shared Communications Services. The term of the Agreement at
specified in Paragraph 4 and Exhibit 3 Section A.4. shall be 12 months
commencing July 1, 1998. The Minimum Usage Commitment specified in Exhibit 3
Section A.13.1 shall be amended as follows:
Minimum
Months Usage Commitment
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[*] [*]
[*] [*]
Sincerely,
/s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
cc:
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BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
CARRIER AGREEMENT
THIS CARRIER AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between
Shared Communications Services, Inc. ("Customer") and BellSouth Long Distance,
Inc., a corporation with offices at ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇ ("BSLD"), for the sale by BSLD and the purchase by Customer of various
regulated and non-regulated telecommunications services as described in this
Agreement and the Exhibits hereto upon the rates, terms and conditions set forth
therein. BSLD and Customer are sometimes referred to as "parties" or
individually as "a party."
1. DEFINITIONS. Capitalized terms appearing in bold print are defined in
Exhibit 1.
2. SERVICES. Services provided hereunder are those described in Exhibit 2 and
priced in Exhibit 5. Subject to its Correspondent Agreements and regulations by
Federal and state authorities, BSLD shall provide the Services specified in
Exhibit 2 to this Agreement in accordance with standard BSLD practices and
procedures for the operation of its network. Services may be provided to
Customer through BSLD's purchase of underlying network capacity from one or more
network providers. The terms and conditions of any agreement between BSLD and an
underlying network provider, including the identity of the network provider, are
confidential. In the event that BSLD provisions Services through an underlying
network provider, BSLD, at its sole discretion, shall determine the network
provider in which to provision such Services. All Services pursuant to this
Agreement are offered subject to the availability of the service components
required.
3. CONFIDENTIALITY.
3.1 The terms, conditions, and rates contained in this Agreement and the
Annexes hereto are confidential, and shall remain so. If it shall be determined
by BSLD or Customer that legal requirements, including the Communications Act of
1934 (or any subsequent legislation) and the regulations promulgated thereunder
require the filing of this Agreement with the Federal Communications Commission
("Commission"), or if the Commission (or a state regulatory entity with
applicable jurisdiction) order the filing of this Agreement pursuant to
authority granted by law or regulation the party charged with such filing shall
file the Agreement with a request for confidential treatment. If such
confidential treatment is denied or removed by the Commission or other
governmental authority, BSLD if it is charged with such filing, shall make its
best efforts to keep the identity of the Customer confidential unless required
by law, regulation or the Commission to disclose such identity. Absent such a
filing requirement, neither party shall disclose the terms or conditions of this
Agreement to any third party, nor issue any public statements relating to this
Agreement without the written consent of the other party, unless such disclosure
or statement is reasonably believed by the party to be compelled by governmental
authority. A disclosing party shall furnish reasonable prior notice to the other
party before making the statement or disclosure unless prohibited by law from
doing so.
3.2 Each party shall preserve CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION received from the other
party in confidence for the duration of this Agreement and for a period of three
(3) years subsequent to its termination, except that any CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION that constitutes a trade secret shall be held in confidence in
perpetuity. The receiving party shall restrict disclosure of such CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION solely to its employees and employees of its affiliated companies
with a need to know. During any pertinent period hereunder, each receiving party
shall refrain from disclosing such CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION to any third party,
and shall take such other reasonable measures as are necessary for a prudent
business person to protect its own CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
3.3 Each party shall use CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION received from the other party
solely in furtherance of the matters contemplated by this Agreement and related
to either party's performance of this Agreement.
3.4 This Agreement shall not restrict disclosure or use of CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION that is:
- known to the receiving party without restriction when received, or thereafter
developed independently by the receiving party; or
- obtained from a source other than the originating party through no breach of
confidence by the receiving party; or
- in the public domain when received, or thereafter enters the public domain
through no fault of the receiving party; or
- disclosed by the originating party to a third party without restriction;
- lawfully in the possession of the receiving party at the time of receipt from
the other party;
- disclosed in response to an order or request from a court, the FCC or other
regulatory body; provided, however, that before making such disclosure, a
party shall first give the other party reasonable notice and opportunity to
object to the order or request and/or to obtain a protective order covering
the CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION to be disclosed; or
- approved for release by written authorization of the disclosing party.
3.5 Either party may disclose CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION to a person (other than
a direct competitor of the other party) retained by either party to provide
advice, consultation, analysis, legal counsel, or any other services in
connection with this Agreement or the service provided hereunder
BSLD Proprietary Information
RESTRICTED
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(hereinafter "Consultant") only after the party wishing to disclose CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION provides to the other party a copy of a written agreement by such
Consultant (i) to use such CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION only for he purpose of
providing such services to the disclosing party, and (ii) to be bound by the
obligations of a receiving party under this Agreement with respect to such
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
BSLD may disclose the identity of Customer to the FCC without the prior
consent of but with prior written notice to Customer provided that the FCC
requires such disclosure.
3.7 Upon termination of this Agreement, each party shall cease use of
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION received from the other party and shall use best
efforts to destroy all such CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, including copies thereof,
then in its possession or control, promptly furnishing the originating party
with written certification of such destruction. Alternatively, at the request
of the originating party, the receiving party shall use best efforts to return
all such CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION and copies to the originating party; provided
that CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION contained in BSLD databases and/or mechanized
systems that cannot be reasonably isolated for destruction or return shall
continue to be safeguarded by BSLD pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement. The rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall
survive any such return of CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
3.8 Rights and obligations provided by this Section shall take precedence over
specific legends or statements associated with information when received.
3.9 The parties agree that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of the
terms of this Section, the non-breaching party shall be entitled to seek an
injunction prohibiting or halting any such breach. Any such relief shall be in
addition to and not in lieu of any appropriate relief in the way of money
damages. The parties acknowledge that the CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION is valuable
and unique, and that disclosure in breach of this will result in irreparable
injury to the originating party.
4. TERM. The TERM shall commence on the first day of the following month in
which it is executed by BSLD. The TERM will continue after commencement for the
period specified in EXHIBIT 3 unless terminated earlier in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Exhibits hereto. The parties
shall continue their respective performance of this Agreement on a
month-to-month basis after expiration of the term until either provides sixty
(60) days written notice of termination to other. The Effective Date shall be
the first day following completion of execution of this Agreement by both
parties. There is no renewal option.
5. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE.
A Party may terminate this Agreement upon the other Party's failure to
cure any of the following within 30 days following written notice thereof: (a)
the (i) insolvency, corporate reorganization, arrangement with creditors,
receivership or dissolution of the other Party; or (ii) institution of
bankruptcy proceedings by or against the other Party; (b) assignment or
attempted assignment of the Agreement or any interest therein, except as
permitted by Paragraph 22 hereof; (c) change in control of the defaulting
Party without the other Party's prior written consent, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld; (d) a final order by a government entity with
appropriate jurisdiction that a SERVICE or the relationship hereunder is
contrary to law or regulation; or (e) breach of any provision herein not
otherwise referred to in Paragraph 5.
5.2. BSLD may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice if
Customer fails to cure a breach as provided in Paragraph 8 or breaches a
provision of Paragraph 15 or 16.
5.3. Upon termination of this Agreement Party may recover from the other all
sums it is owed at the time of termination.
6. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE; EARLY TERMINATION CHARGE.
6.1. Customer may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause upon 90
days prior written notice to BSLD and payment to BSLD of the EARLY TERMINATION
CHARGE in Subparagraph 6.2. SERVICE will be discontinued the first business day
of the fourth month after such notice of termination.
6.2. Base Rates and Promotional Discounts are based on Customer's agreement to
purchase SERVICE for the entire TERM. It is difficult if not impossible to
calculate BSLD's loss if Customer terminates the Agreement pursuant to
Subparagraph 5.1 prior to the end of the TERM. Therefore, to compensate BSLD for
such loss, and not as a penalty. Customer shall pay BSLD an EARLY TERMINATION
CHARGE in the event of such termination. The EARLY TERMINATION CHARGE shall
equal [*] for each month remaining in the TERM when SERVICE is discontinued
pursuant to Subparagraph 5.1. The EARLY TERMINATION CHARGE shall be paid within
30 days after the notice provided pursuant to Subparagraph 6.1.
7. Relationship of the Parties. The relationship established by this
Agreement shall in no way constitute BSLD (or its agents or employees) as a
partner, agent or fiduciary of Customer. The relationship established by this
Agreement shall in no way constitute Customer (or its agents or employees) as a
partner, agent or fiduciary of BSLD. The provision of SERVICE described in this
agreement does not establish any joint undertaking, joint venture, ??????
arrangement, partnership, agency, fiduciary relationship or formal business
organization of any kind. Customer and BSLD shall be independent
BSLD Proprietary Information
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contractors with each other for all purposes at all times and neither party
shall act as or hold itself out as agent for the other or create or attempt to
create liabilities for the other party.
Trade Names. Trademarks. Service Marks and Registered Marks. Neither
Customer nor BSLD shall use the other's trade names, trademarks or service marks
("Marks") without the prior written approval of the other party. Neither shall
display or use the other's Marks, nor permit the same to be displayed or used by
third parties. Nothing in this Agreement creates in a party rights in the marks
of the other. In the event that Customer resells the Service provided hereunder,
it will do so only under its own names, trade names, logos, trademarks or
service marks. Customer will not publish or use any advertising, sales
promotions, press release, or other publicity matters which use BSLD's corporate
or trade names, logos trademarks, serve marks, trade dress, or other symbols
that serve to identify and distinguish BSLD from its competitors (or which use
confusingly similar corporate or trade names, logos, trademarks, service marks,
trade dress or other symbols), and will not conduct business under BSLD's
corporate or trade names, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, or
other symbols that serve to identify and distinguish BSLD from its competitors
(or under any confusingly similar corporate or trade names, logos, trademarks,
service marks, trade dress or other symbols). Customer (including its agents,
representatives and independent contractors) will not indicate or imply to any
person or entity that it is BSLD which is selling or providing service to
Customer's end-users, or that it is affiliated or authorized by BSLD to sell or
provide such service to them or that it is selling or providing such service to
them jointly or in collaboration or partnership with BSLD, or as the agent of
BSLD. BSLD shall provide Customer written notice of a breach of this paragraph.
Customer shall use its best efforts to immediately cure such breach advising
BSLD of its actions. If, in BSLD's opinion, Customer fails to effect a cure
within 30 days of BSLD's notice, then BSLD may, at its option, terminate the
Agreement pursuant to Subparagraph 5.2.
9. LEGAL COMPLIANCE: REMEDIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
9.1. Each party is responsible for its own compliance with all laws and
regulations affecting its business, including but not limited to the collection
and remittance of all taxes and other levies imposed by law. Customer certifies
that it has obtained the required operating authority in all states in which it
conducts business, as well as all authority required by the FCC for resale of
telecommunications services, including but not limited to authority required
pursuant to Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. Section
214, and that it complies and will continue to comply at all times with all
federal and state laws and regulations applicable to the sale and provision of
service to its customers.
9.2. If, in BSLD's opinion, Customer breaches this paragraph, BSLD may (a)
terminate this Agreement pursuant to Subparagraph 5.1(e), and/or (b)
discontinue PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS. If BSLD elects option (b), it will resume
and/or reinstate PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS only after Customer produces evidence
satisfactory to BSLD that it has cured its breach.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.
10.1. Customer shall not be relieved of any obligation hereunder by virtue
of the fact that Service is ultimately used by END USERS.
10.2. Interfacing and communicating with END-USERS shall be the sole
responsibility of Customer with respect to any use that Customer may make of
the service provided pursuant to this Agreement to in turn provide service to
other persons or entities. Customer shall be solely responsible for END USER
solicitation, service requests, credit worthiness, customer service, account
systems and support, billing and collection.
10.3. Customer shall be solely liable for amounts it cannot collect from
END USERS, and billing adjustments it grants END USERS, including adjustments
for fraudulent charges, directory assistance or any other form of credit.
10.4. Customer shall comply with BSLD's network interface procedures when
it orders its own access facilities.
11. SERVICE ACTIVATION. BSLD will use reasonable efforts to provide dedicated
SERVICE within thirty (30) days, following Customer's order, or the requested
delivery date, whichever is later. These deadlines will be extended by the time
it takes to address activation errors or obtain from Customer a complete and
accurate order. Customer shall reimburse BSLD for LEC imposed fees resulting
from a request to expedite SERVICE.
12. PRICING; GENERAL CONDITIONS.
12.1. Pricing. BASE RATES and PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS are contained in the
Exhibits hereto.
12.2. Prices in Lieu of Other Discounts. BASE RATES and PROMOTIONAL
DISCOUNTS are extended in lieu of any other Tariff or contractual discount,
special pricing or discount term plan. Discounts upon discounts are only
permitted if expressly provided for herein.
12.3. Prices Contingent on Performance. BASE RATES and PROMOTIONAL
DISCOUNTS are contingent on Customer's full performance of all terms of the
Agreement. If Customer fails to pay the undisputed portion of an invoice
pursuant to Paragraph 15, all SERVICE for which payment is past due may, at
BSLD's option, be priced at BASE RATES.
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12.4. Per Minute Charges. BASE RATES are invoiced based on PER MINUTE CHARGES
utilizing the BILLING INCREMENTS in EXHIBIT 4.
12.5. Promotional Pricing Levels. Customer will receive discounts applied only
to RATE ELEMENTS as provided in EXHIBIT 5.
12.6. Pricing Contingent on Primary Carrier Status. Pricing hereunder is
contingent on Customer utilizing BSLD as its PRIMARY CARRIER for the PRIMARY
CARRIER SERVICES listed in EXHIBIT 3. If Dedicated Outbound Services is a
PRIMARY CARRIER SERVICE then 90% of all Dedicated Access End Users under
Customer's control shall be placed on the BSLD network during the TERM. Customer
shall produce, within 30 days following BSLD's request, evidence acceptable to
BSLD that it is in compliance with this subparagraph. Failure to maintain BSLD
as PRIMARY CARRIER on any PRIMARY CARRIER SERVICE will result in SERVICE being
provided hereunder at BASE RATES for the remainder of the TERM. Customer may
select a temporary back-up carrier for any period during which it is affected by
a BSLD network outage.
12.7. Pricing Contingent on Tax Compliance. The price of SERVICE is exclusive of
applicable taxes. BASE RATES and PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS are contingent on
Customer providing BSLD with certificates from appropriate taxing authorities
exempting Customer from taxes that would otherwise be invoice hereunder.
13. SURCHARGES.
13.1. Minimum Commitment Surcharge. Any month Customer fails to meet the MINIMUM
USAGE COMMITMENT stated on EXHIBIT 3, Customer shall pay a surcharge for Service
provided during such month equal to [*] of the difference between the MINIMUM
USAGE COMMITMENT and Customer's Net Usage. The MINIMUM COMMITMENT shall not
relieve Customer of any credit or security obligation hereunder.
13.2. Minimum Average Time Requirement Surcharge. Any month Customer fails to
equal or exceed the MINIMUM AVERAGE TIME REQUIREMENT specified in EXHIBIT 4 for
PRICING specified in EXHIBIT 5, then Customer shall pay BSLD a per minute
surcharge on such usage equal to [*].
13.4. Minimum Port Usage Surcharge. Any month Customer fails to equal or exceed
the MINIMUM PORT USAGE per ACTIVE DEDICATED PORT as stated on EXHIBIT 3,
Customer shall pay BSLD a surcharge on its Dedicated Service usage equal to the
difference between (a) [*] (b) the MINIMUM PORT USAGE multiplied by the total
number of ACTIVE DEDICATED PORTS. This surcharge shall be calculated in each
PRODUCT HIERARCHY ▇▇▇▇▇.
▇▇. SPECIAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS
14.1. BSLD may, after 30 days notice to Customer, adjust the price of
International SERVICE.
14.2. Every six months during the Term, BSLD will adjust the price of Service
provided in Paragraph 12.5 to reflect changes in statewide average per-minute
Terminating interstate LEC access charges imposed on BSLD.
15. PAYMENT FOR SERVICE.
15.1. Payment Obligation. Customer shall pay BSLD for SERVICE pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
15.2. Call Detail. BSLD may, at its option, and without liability to Customer,
modify the format of the call detail media following 30 days written notice to
Customer.
15.3. Payment Procedure. BSLD will invoice Customer monthly for SERVICE provided
hereunder. All amounts for Services billed to Customer as stated in each monthly
invoice shall be due and payable by Customer upon receipt. The cost of Services
is exclusive of any applicable sales, use, excise and like taxes, which shall be
separately stated and included on each monthly invoice. Undisputed charges for
Service that remain unpaid by Customer for a period of fifteen (15) days or more
after the date of the invoice shall be subject to interest thereon from the date
of the invoice at a rate equal to the lesser of [*] per annum ([*] per month),
or the maximum rate allowed by law. If Customer fails to pay for Services in
accordance with this Section. Customer shall not be eligible to receive any
discounts, concessions, waivers or credits.
15.4. Billing Disputes. In the event that Customer, in good faith, disputes any
invoiced amount, Customer must submit full payment of the undisputed portion of
the invoice according to the payment terms set forth in this section. In
addition, Customer must submit written documentation identifying and
substantiating any disputed amounts within thirty (30) days of the date of the
invoice for which an amount is in dispute. All disputed amounts are payable
immediately by Customer upon BellSouth Long Distance written denial of a
disputed amount. If the Parties, in good faith, cannot resolve the dispute
within a reasonable period of time, then the dispute shall be settled by
mediation, arbitration or court proceeding pursuant to Paragraph 18.
15.5. Payment Terms. Payment terms may be modified by BellSouth Long Distance
based on a Customer's credit rating, credit risk, prior payment history, letters
of credit, deposits or other demonstrations of credit-worthiness by the
Customer.
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15.6 Payment Security. BSLD may require Customer, prior to or during the
provision of Services pursuant to this Agreement, to tender a reasonable deposit
in an amount to be determined by BSLD in its reasonable discretion to be held by
BSLD as a guarantee for the payment of charges set forth in this Agreement. To
determine the financial responsibility of Customer and/or the specific amount of
any deposit required, BSLD may rely upon commercially reasonable factors to
assess and manage the risk the non-payment, including but not limited to payment
history for telecommunications service (including such service purchased from
BSLD), number of years in business, bankruptcy or insolvency history, current
BSLD account treatment status, financial statement analysis, and commercial
credit bureau rating. It shall be Customer's responsibility to provide to BSLD
upon request such information as is necessary for BSLD to determine the
financial responsibility of Customer, including but not limited to Customer's
tax returns, audited or unaudited financial statements and loan applications. A
deposit does not relieve Customer of the responsibility for the prompt payment
of bills on presentation or the due date appearing in the face of the bills.
Interest will be paid to Customer for the period that a cash deposit is held by
BSLD. The interest rate used will be simple interest at the rate of six percent
annually unless a different rate has been established by the appropriate legal
authority in the state where the Service offering is located. The failure of
Customer to pose a deposit as required by BSLD pursuant to this paragraph shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement by Customer which shall entitle
BSLD to terminate this Agreement and the service provided hereunder upon five
(5) days written notice to Customer. When the service for which the deposit has
been required is discontinued, the deposit will be applied to the final ▇▇▇▇ and
any credit balance will be refunded to Customer with applicable interest
accrued.
16. PAYMENT OF TAXES. BSLD shall apply all applicable taxes for each
jurisdiction. It is understood between the parties that the Services provided by
BSLD pursuant to this Agreement are tax-free sales to the extent that Customer
purchases these services for resale and to the extent that sales for resale are
tax exempt within a jurisdiction; it shall be Customer's responsibility to
provide to BSLD for each such jurisdiction a valid resale tax exemption
certificate prior to the first ▇▇▇▇ for services provided pursuant to this
Agreement. Customer shall be solely responsible for the payment of any local,
state and federal taxes, duties, levies and other similar charges (and any
related interest and penalties), however, designated, which may be levied upon
the sale, transfer of ownership, installation, license, use or provision of
service by Customer to its customers. Customer shall not be liable for taxes on
BSLD's net income.
17. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND INDEMNIFICATION
The limitations of liability, exclusive remedies and rights of
indemnification shall be as set forth in this Section shall apply to all
services furnished pursuant to this Agreement and the Annexes hereto except to
the extent that they may be varied by the specific terms of any of the Annexes
hereto for specific services, in which event the terms of the Annexes shall
control.
Definitions. For purposes of the exclusive remedies and limitations of
liability set forth in this Agreement and the Annexes hereto, the term:
- "BSLD" shall be defined as BSLD, its subsidiaries and their affiliates, and
their employees, agents, representatives, subcontractors, interconnection
service providers and suppliers;
- "DAMAGES" will refer collectively to all injury, damage, loss or expense
incurred.
17.2 LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. EXCEPT AS MAY OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED HEREIN, BSLD
(INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS)
MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO SERVICES
OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. BSLD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
SERVICE IMPAIRMENTS CAUSED BY ACTS WITHIN THE CONTROL OF CUSTOMER, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES OR LICENSEES OR INTEROPERABILITY OF SPECIFIC CUSTOMER APPLICATIONS.
CUSTOMER SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
TRANSMITTED BY CUSTOMER USING THE SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
BSLD SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY ACTS OR EVENTS
BEYOND BSLD'S CONTROL, INCLUDING THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF OTHER
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OR INTERCONNECTION WITH OTHER SERVICES PROVIDERS.
BSLD SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S FAILURE TO PERFORM
ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ANNEXES HERETO, OR FOR THE ACT
OF THIRD PARTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CUSTOMER'S END-USERS). BSLD DOES
NOT GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY BSLD
WHEN SUCH SERVICES ARE USED IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. BSLD SHALL BE
INDEMNIFIED, DEFENDED, AND HELD HARMLESS BY CUSTOMER AGAINST ALL CLAIMS,
LOSSES, OR DAMAGES, BY ANY PERSON RELATING TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO
THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ANNEXES HERETO WHEN USED IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. IN
ALL OTHER RESPECT, BSLD'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
AGAINST BSLD FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT,
INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED TO
THE FOLLOWING:
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o ACTS OR OMISSIONS. BSLD'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER ON ACCOUNT OF ANY ACTS OR
OMISSIONS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ANNEXES HERETO SHALL BE
LIMITED TO [*].
o SERVICE IMPAIRMENT. BSLD'S LIABILITY FOR SERVICE IMPAIRMENTS SHALL NOT
EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO [*].
o PROPERTY DAMAGES. BSLD'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER FOR DAMAGES TO REAL OR
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY BSLD'S NEGLIGENCE IN THE
COURSE OF ITS PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO CUSTOMER'S
PROVEN DAMAGES OF SUCH PROPERTY.
o PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. BSLD'S LIABILITY TO CUSTOMER FOR BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH TO ANY PERSON PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY BSLD NEGLIGENCE IN THE COURSE OF
ITS PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO CUSTOMER'S PROVEN
DAMAGES TO PERSON.
o THIRD-PARTY PATENT INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS. NO LICENSE UNDER PATENTS (OTHER
THAN THE LIMITED LICENSE TO USE) IS GRANTED BY BSLD OR SHALL BE IMPLIED OR
ARISE BY ESTOPPEL, WITH RESPECT TO ANY SERVICE OFFERED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT OR THE ANNEXES HERETO. BSLD WILL DEFEND CUSTOMER AGAINST CLAIMS
OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT ARISING SOLELY FROM THE USE BY CUSTOMER OF THE
SERVICES PROVIDED BY BSLD PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY APPLICABLE
TARIFF AND WILL INDEMNIFY CUSTOMER FOR ANY DAMAGES AWARDED BASED ON SUCH
CLAIMS.
17.3 NON-DIRECT DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 19.2, BELOW, NEITHER PARTY HAS
ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER RELATED TO ITS PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
ANNEXES HERETO FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR
FOR LOST PROFITS, SAVINGS OR REVENUES, WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON CONTRACT,
PRODUCT LIABILITY, TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE OR
OTHERWISE, WHETHER OR NOT BSLD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
17.4 Failure of Exclusive Remedy. The limitations of liability set forth in
this Agreement and in the Annexes hereto shall survive failure of an exclusive
remedy.
17.5 Duty to Indemnify and Defend. Customer shall indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless BSLD and its directors, officers, employees, agents, parent,
subsidiaries, successors, and assigns from all thirty-party claims, actions, and
causes of action for damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees)
arising out of or resulting from, in whole or in part, the actions or omissions
of Customer, its End-Users, their employees, agents or contractors affiliated
companies and their employees, agents or contractors, including but not limited
to claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or infringement of copyright
arising from any communication and claims for patent infringement arising from
combining or using services or equipment furnished by BSLD in connection with
facilities or equipment furnished by others. Customer shall also indemnify,
defend and hold BSLD harmless from and against all liabilities and costs
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any and all claims by any
person based on the content of any communication transmitted by Customer using
the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Customer shall also indemnify,
defend and hold BSLD harmless for all causes of action, claims, liabilities or
expenses asserted or incurred by any of Customer's End-Users arising out of any
failure, breakdown, or interruption of service provided to Customer by BSLD or
to End-Users by Customer. Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold BSLD
harmless for all causes of action, claims, liabilities or expenses asserted or
incurred by Customer's End-Users due to Customer's marketing efforts, including
but not limited to Customer's violation of laws and regulations applicable to
the authorization and proof of authorization necessary to convert an End-User's
former service to Customer's service as the End-User's Primary Interexchange
Carrier. BSLD shall be indemnified, defended, and held harmless by Customer,
Users and End-Users against all claims, losses or damages by any person relating
to such Service when used in an explosive atmosphere.
17.6 Notice to Indemnify and Defend. In the event that either party is entitled
to indemnification and defense from the other party pursuant to this Agreement,
the Indemnified Party shall notify the Indemnifying Party promptly, in writing,
of any claims, lawsuits or demand by third parties for which the Indemnified
Party alleges that the Indemnifying Party is responsible under this paragraph
and tender the defense of such claim, lawsuit, or demand to the Indemnifying
Party. The Indemnified Party shall also cooperate in every reasonable manner
with the defense or settlement of such claim, lawsuit, or demand. The
Indemnifying Party shall not be liable under this subparagraph for settlements
by the Indemnified Party of any claim, demand, or lawsuit unless the
Indemnifying Party has approved the settlement in advance or unless the defense
of the claim, demand, or lawsuit has been tendered to the Indemnifying Party, in
writing, and the Indemnifying Party has failed promptly to undertake the
defense.
17.7 Limitation of Actions. Neither party may bring a claim or action arising
out of or related to this Agreement or the Annexes hereto, including any claim
of fraud or misrepresentation, more than two (2) years after the cause of
action has accrued or the termination of this Agreement, which occurs later.
The Parties hereby waive the right to invoke any different limitation on the
bringing of actions provided under state law.
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18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
18.1 Mediation. The parties agree to use good faith efforts to resolve any
Dispute promptly and fairly. If the parties are unable to resolve a Dispute
Negotiation, both parties agree to submit it to mediation conducted by a
mutually selected mediator or, at the option of either party, by the Center for
Public Resources (CPR). The parties, their representatives, other participants
and the mediator shall hold the existence, content and result of the mediation
in confidence.
18.2 Arbitration. If a Dispute submitted to mediation is not successfully
resolved, it shall be subject to binding arbitration under the then-current
rules and supervision of the CPR. The Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Section
1 to 16, not Georgia law, will govern the arbitrability of all claims. A single
arbitrator who is knowledgeable in business information, commercial matters or
the telecommunications field, as applicable, will conduct the arbitration. The
arbitrator's decision and award will be final and binding, and either party may
enter it in any court with jurisdiction. The arbitrator will not have authority
to award punitive or other non-compensatory damages to either party. The
arbitration will be held in Atlanta. Each party will bear its own attorney's
fees and related costs associated with the arbitration. The parties will pay all
other costs and expenses of the arbitration as the rules of the CPR provide. The
parties, their representatives, other participants and the arbitrator shall hold
the existence, content and result of the arbitration in confidence except that
the prevailing party shall have the right to enter the arbitration award in a
court of competent jurisdiction if such entry is necessary to enforce the terms
of the award.
18.3 Court Proceeding. Except as permitted in this Section, neither party may
bring a case in court in connection with a Dispute. If a party disregards this
restrictions, files a court case and fails to dismiss it promptly upon being
notified of this provision, that party will pay the other party's costs and
expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred after the notice in defending the
court case. Each party retains the right to obtain an injunction in court to
prevent the other party's misuse of its intellectual property or Confidential
Information.
19. Acknowledgement of Right to Compete. Customer acknowledges and understands
that it remains at all times solely responsible for the success and profits of
its business, and that BSLD makes no promises, warranties or representations
regarding Customer's business success or prospects of business success in
connection with the provision of service pursuant to this Agreement. Customer
acknowledges and understands that BSLD will continue to market BSLD services
directly to the public and that such marketing may from time to time bring BSLD
into direct or indirect competition with Customer, and that BSLD may also market
its services to competitors of Customer. Customer acknowledges and understands
that nothing in this Agreement diminishes or restricts in any way the rights of
Customer to engage in competition with Customer or to market its services to
competitors of Customer.
20. Lawful Use of Service. Customer may use the services provided under this
Agreement for any lawful purpose consistent with the transmission ??? switching
parameters of the telecommunications network, and may resell its use (or the use
of any part thereof) to a third party in the normal course of Customer's
business, except as specifically prohibited or limited in any Annex hereto. In
any instance in which any of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement
are being used in an unlawful manner, BSLD may, immediately and upon written
notice to Customer, and without liability, restrict, suspend or discontinue
providing such service.
21. NOTICES. Notices, requests or other communications (excluding invoices)
hereunder shall be in writing and sent by certified mail addressed as follows:
If to BSLD: BellSouth Long Distance, Inc.
▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Sr. Director Marketing
If to Customer: Shared Communications Services, Inc.
▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇.▇.
▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
22. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder
may be assigned or delegated to any other entity without the prior written
consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
23. EXCUSABLE DELAY. In the event of an Excusable Delay the performance
obligations of the Parties hereunder shall be suspended and the Term shall be
extended for a period of time equal to the length of such delay; provided,
however, the affected Party shall promptly notify the other Party of the nature
of the delay and the estimated time that it will continue. If an Excusable Delay
continues for more than 90 days and has a material adverse
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impact on the other Party, such other Party may, at its option and upon written
notice to the other Party, terminate this Agreement without liability other
than payment for Services provided prior to termination. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, neither Party may invoke this paragraph with regard to any xxxxt
listed in Paragraph 5 or to delay performance of Paragraphs 15 or 16.
24. CAPTIONS. Captions of the paragraphs and subparagraphs herein are for
convenience only, are not part of the Agreement and shall not define or limit
any of the Agreement's terms.
25. CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and
governed by, the laws of the State of Georgia.
26. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. No rule of construction requiring interpretation
against the draftsman shall apply in the interpretation of this Agreement.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with the attached Exhibits,
represents the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements, proposals,
representations, statements or understandings. No subsequent agreement between
CUSTOMER and BSLD concerning the services provided pursuant to this Agreement
shall be effective or binding unless it is made in writing by an authorized
representative of CUSTOMER and an authorized representative of BSLD, and no
representation, promise, inducement or statement of intention has been made by
either party with is not embodied herein relating to the Service.
28. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including its Exhibits, may be
amended, modified or supplemented only by a separate written document executed
by both Parties with the formality of this Agreement.
29. WAIVER OF TERMS. No term or provision herein shall be waived, and no
breach or default excused, unless such waiver or consent is in writing and
signed by the Party to which it is attributed. No consent by a Party to, or
waiver of, a breach or default by the other, whether express or implied, shall
constitute a consent to, or waiver of, any subsequent breach or default.
30. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid
or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not invalidate or
render the Agreement unenforceable, but rather the Agreement shall be construed
as if not containing the invalid or unenforceable provision. However, if such
provision is an essential element of this Agreement, the Parties shall promptly
attempt to negotiate a substitute therefor.
31. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES. Except as otherwise provided herein, the remedies
provided for in this Agreement are in addition to any other remedies available
or at law or in equity.
32. EXPIRATION OF OFFER. BSLD's offer to enter into this Agreement shall be
withdrawn if the Agreement is not executed by both Parties within 45 days after
the Proposal Date stated on Exhibit 3.
EXECUTED and made effective as provided herein.
Shared Communications Services, Inc. BellSouth Long Distance, Inc.
(Customer)
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
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▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
Title: President Vice President Marketing
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Date: 11-25-97 Date: 3/14/98
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EXHIBIT 1
DEFINITIONS
Capitalized Terms appearing in bold print in the Agreement, its Exhibits and
Attachments are defined as follows:
"ACF" Access Coordination Fee
"ACTIVE DEDICATED PORT" means a Customer access port (DS-0 equivalent) connected
to BSLD and activated as Dedicated Service.
"ANI" means a calling telephone number identification which is forwarded to an
IXC by a LEC as a call is placed.
"AFFILIATED LOCATION" means a physical premise to or from which BSLD provides
Service which is: (a) owned or leased by Customer; (b) occupied by a business in
which Customer has an equity interest of at least a 25%; or (c) occupied by a
franchisee of Customer.
"ATTACHMENT" means a supplement attached to, and a part of, the Agreement.
"BASE RATES" means prediscounted rates associated with the lowest net monthly
volume of service level specified in Exhibit 5.
"BILLING INCREMENT" means billing increment stated in Exhibit 4.
"BILLING HIERARCHY" means the level in which the billing system has accumulated
information for billing and reporting purposes. A hierarchy will in summarize
information at its level and roll it up to the next highest hierarchy level for
additional reporting purposes.
"CARRIER BASE RATES" means the prices provided herein for CARRIER SERVICE.
"CARRIER SERVICE" means switched Service purchased under the Agreement and
invoiced under BSLD's BILLING HIERARCHY.
"CLC" means an IXC carrier identification code.
"CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION" means any information which relates to the Agreement
or any of the Annexes hereto, including but not limited to proposals,
specifications, drawings, models, samples, data, network designs, pricing
information, reports, research, strategic plans, computer programs, software and
documentation, prototypes, and related technical or business information, the
terms and conditions of this Agreement (and all written or oral discussions,
negotiations, and other communications related thereto and in contemplation
thereof) and which is exchanged under this Agreement, provided that, when
exchanged, such information is written or in other permanent form (including,
without limitation, information incorporated in computer software or held in
electronic storage media) and is identified as confidential and/or proprietary
to the originating party by clear and conspicuous markings. Any CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION which is not in writing or other permanent form when exchanged shall
be considered CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION hereunder only to the extent the original
disclosure of the information is accompanied by a statement that the information
is confidential and/or proprietary, and information so disclosed is reduced to
writing by the originating party, in detail reasonably sufficient to describe
such information, and transmitted, with such information, to the receiving party
within thirty (30) days of such original disclosure.
"COC" Central Office Connection.
"DISCOUNT" means a RATE ELEMENT specific discount that [*].
"DISCOUNT MONTHLY VOLUME OF SERVICE" means [*].
"DISCOUNT RATE PERIOD" means the initial international rate period unless
otherwise specified herein.
"EFC" Entrance Facility Charge.
"EARLY TERMINATION CHARGE" means the charge imposed for terminating the
Agreement prior to expiration of the Term as provided in Paragraph 5 thereof.
"ECONOMY RATE PERIOD" means the Tariff international economy rate period.
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"END USER" means a customer of Customer to whom BSLD extends Network Service at
a NON-AFFILIATED LOCATION.
"END USER SERVICE" means SERVICE that BSLD extends to the NON-AFFILIATED
LOCATION of an END USER.
"EXCUSABLE DELAY" means any event that prevents a Party from performing its
obligations hereunder and that is beyond the reasonable control and without the
fault or negligence of such Party.
"EXHIBIT" means a supplement attached to, and a part of, the Agreement.
"INVOICE HIERARCHY LEVEL" means the second billing hierarchy, level, and is
directly above the PRODUCT HIERARCHY LEVEL and directly below the MASTER
HIERARCHY LEVEL.
"IXC" means interexchange carrier.
"LEC" means local exchange carrier.
"MASTER HIERARCHY LEVEL" means the first and highest billing hierarchy, level 1.
"MINIMUM AVERAGE TIME REQUIREMENT" means the minimum average call duration,
expressed in minutes, for SERVICES as specified in Exhibit 4. Such calculations
will be made at each PRODUCT HIERARCHY LEVEL.
"MINIMUM USAGE COMMITMENT" means the minimum monthly usage commitment stated on
Exhibit 3. The calculation to determine whether Customer has met the MINIMUM
USAGE COMMITMENT shall be based on Customer's invoiced NET USAGE.
"MINIMUM PORT USAGE" means the NET USAGE for DEDICATED SERVICE stated on
Exhibit 3 that Customer shall generate per ACTIVE DEDICATED PORT.
"MONTHLY VOLUME OF SERVICE DISCOUNT" means the volume of Customer's monthly
usage, at the MASTER HIERARCHY LEVEL, of all CARRIER SERVICES, including
directory assistance SERVICES, priced after the application of discounts.
MONTHLY VOLUME OF SERVICE DISCOUNT does not include CARRIER SERVICE charges
that are not based on usage, such as Private Line charges, any charge
associated with access (dedicated or non-dedicated), facilities charges, any
usage related fixed charge, any non-recurring charge such as installation
charges, taxes, surcharges, transfer fees, or interest.
"NET USAGE" means the monthly amount invoiced for use of a SERVICE net of
discounts. NET USAGE includes the following as they apply to particular
SERVICES: monthly per-minute usage charges invoiced under the Agreement; route
advance charges; real time ANI charges; switched origination and termination
charges; directory assistance charges; MINIMUM AVERAGE TIME REQUIREMENT
Surcharges; and Noncomplete Call Surcharges.
"NON-▇▇▇▇ SERVICE AREA" means an area in which a Regional ▇▇▇▇ Operating
Company is not providing local access. An alternate Local Exchange Carrier may
provide service.
"NON-AFFILIATED LOCATION" means any physical premise to or from which BSLD
provides SERVICE that is not an AFFILIATED LOCATION.
"OFF PEAK RATE PERIOD" means (a) the EVENING RATE PERIOD and the NIGHT/WEEKEND
RATE PERIOD for interstate traffic which is all other hours than the PEAK RATE
PERIOD and (b) the DISCOUNT RATE PERIOD and ECONOMY RATE PERIOD for
international traffic.
"PEAK RATE PERIOD" means (a) the DAY RATE PERIOD for interstate traffic which is
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and (b) the
STANDARD RATE PERIOD for international traffic.
"PER MINUTE CHARGE" means the per minute charge for SERVICE as set forth in
Exhibit 5 based on RATE PERIODS and BILLING INCREMENTS stated in Exhibit 4.
"PRIMARY CARRIER" means the IXC designated by Customer as its first routing
choice and primary overflow carrier.
"PRIMARY CARRIER SERVICE" means the SERVICE specified in Exhibit 3 for which
BSLD shall be Customer's PRIMARY CARRIER.
"PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS" is a collective reference to all DISCOUNTS.
"PROPOSAL DATE" means the date indicated on Exhibit 3 that the Agreement is
offered by BSLD to Customer.
"RATE ELEMENT" means a jurisdiction element of the rate for a particular
SERVICE. For example. Dedicated rates consist of separate RATE ELEMENTS
interstate, intrastate, Canada, Mexico domestic. Mexico international, other
international, and directory assistance usage.
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"Rate Periods" is a collective reference to the DAY RATE PERIOD, DISCOUNT RATE
PERIOD, ECONOMY RATE PERIOD, EVENING RATE PERIOD, ????/WEEKEND RATE PERIOD, OFF
PEAK RATE PERIOD, PEAK RATE PERIOD, and STANDARD RATE PERIOD.
"Service" means the service identified in the EXHIBITS that BSLD shall provide
and Customer shall purchase hereunder.
"Service Hierarchy Level" means the fourth and lowest level in the Customer's
billing hierarchy.
"Standard Rate Period" means the TARIFF standard rate period for international
SERVICE unless otherwise specified herein.
"Product Hierarchy Level" means the third level in the Customer billing
hierarchy, and is directly above the SERVICE HIERARCHY LEVEL which ties like
SERVICES together for purposes of reporting. Each PRODUCT HIERARCHY LEVEL is
considered independently for calculation and application of Discounts. LEC Cap
Surcharges, MINIMUM AVERAGE TIME REQUIREMENTS Surcharges, and MINIMUM PORT USAGE
Surcharges.
"Tariff(s)" means any applicable tariff filed by BSLD with the Federal
Communications Commission for interstate or international SERVICE (including
TARIFF revisions) and/or any applicable tariff filed with a state regulatory
commission for intrastate SERVICE. Should BSLD no longer file TARIFFS in order
to provide SERVICE, then TARIFF shall mean the standard rate tables and terms
and conditions that replace such TARIFFS.
"Term" means the term of the Agreement as provided in Paragraph 3 thereof.
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 2
SERVICES
The following SERVICES are provided pursuant to the Agreement:
1. OUTBOUND SERVICE.
1.1. DEDICATED. Dedicated service is provided hereunder for outbound traffic
with domestic or international termination that originates over dedicated
special access (T1.5 or T45) circuits.
2. DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE.
2.1. DOMESTIC. Interstate and intrastate directory assistance provided
hereunder must have a domestic origination over Customer's circuits. BSLD may
modify directory assistance prices provided in the Agreement to reflect changes
in directory assistance charges.
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 3
GENERAL TERMS
A.4. TERM OF AGREEMENT: Twelve (12) months.
A.12.7. PRIMARY CARRIER REQUIREMENT. Customer shall utilize BSLD as its
PRIMARY CARRIER for the following PRIMARY CARRIER SERVICES.
- Not Applicable -
A.13.1. MINIMUM USAGE COMMITMENT:
Minimum Monthly
Months Usage Commitment
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[*] [*]
[*] [*]
[*] [*]
[*] [*]
A.13.4. MINIMUM PORT USAGE: $100 Minimum Dedicated Usage Per Port
PROMOTIONAL ACF/COC/EFC CHARGES
Waive all ACF Charges
Monthly recurring COC charges will be [*] per port.
Monthly recurring EFC charges will be [*] per port when Customer
utilizes BSLD's entrance facilities.
A.32. PROPOSAL DATE: October 21, 1997
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 4
BILLING INCREMENTS
B.12.4. Billing Increments/Usage Periods for Per Minute Charges.
Service will be invoiced based on Per Minute Charges utilizing Rate
Period and Billing Increments set forth below:
Initial Additional
Billing Billing
Service Type/ Increment Increment
Rate Element (seconds) (seconds)
------------ --------- ----------
Domestic Interstate Dedicated [*] [*]
Canada Term. Dedicated [*] [*]
Mexico Term. Dedicated [*] [*]
Other International Locations Dedicated [*] [*]
B.13.2. Minimum Call Duration: Minimum Average Time Requirement (MATR)
shall not apply unless specifically set forth below:
Service Type MATR MATR Surcharge
------------ ---- --------------
N/A N/A N/A
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service:
Per minute Base Rates
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State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
AK 1 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AL 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
AL 2 GTE SOUTH INC - AL [*] [*]
AL 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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AR 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
AR 2 GTE MIDWEST, INC. IA [*] [*]
AR 3 ALLTEL COMM - AR [*] [*]
AR 4 CENTURY CELLUNET INC. [*] [*]
AR 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AZ 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
AZ 2 CITIZENS MOHAVE CELL [*] [*]
AZ 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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CA 1 PAC-WEST TELECOMM [*] [*]
CA 2 GTE CO OF CA [*] [*]
CA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CO 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
CO 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CT 1 SO NEW ENGLAND TEL [*] [*]
CT 2 NYNEX NEW YORK [*] [*]
CT 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DC 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC DC INC [*] [*]
DC 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ INC [*] [*]
DE 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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FL 1 SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*] [*]
FL 2 SPRINT UNITED TEL FL [*] [*]
FL 3 GTE FLORIDA INC [*] [*]
FL 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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GA 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
GA 2 ALLTEL GA INC [*] [*]
GA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HI 1 GTE HAWAIIAN TELCO [*] [*]
HI 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IA 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
IA 2 GTE NORTH INC - IA [*] [*]
IA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID 1 US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
ID 2 GTE NORTHWEST INC-ID [*] [*]
ID 3 CITIZENS TELECOM ID [*] [*]
ID 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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IL 1 AMERITECH ILLINOIS [*] [*]
IL 2 SPRINT CENTEL IL [*] [*]
IL 3 GTE OF IL [*] [*]
IL 4 TELEPORT COMM GROUP [*] [*]
IL 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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IN 1 AMERITECH INDIANA [*] [*]
IN 2 UNITED TEL CO OF IN [*] [*]
IN 3 GTE OF IN [*] [*]
IN 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KS 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KS 2 UNITED TELCO OF KS [*] [*]
KS 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KY 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
KY 2 CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service:
Per minute Base Rates
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State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
KY 1 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
LA 2 CENTURY TEL LA [*] [*]
LA 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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MA 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
MA 2 GRANBY TEL & TEL CO [*] [*]
MA 3 RICHMOND TEL CO [*] [*]
MA 4 MFS INTELENET - MA [*] [*]
MA 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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MD 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC MD INC [*] [*]
MD 2 MFS INTELENET - MD [*] [*]
MD 3 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ TEL CO MD [*] [*]
MD 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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ME 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
ME 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MI 1 AMERITECH MICHIGAN [*] [*]
MI 2 GTE OF MI [*] [*]
MI 3 CENTURY TEL MIDWEST [*] [*]
MI 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MN 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MN 2 UNITED TEL CO OF MN [*] [*]
MN 3 GTE NORTH INC - MN [*] [*]
MN 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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MO 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MO 2 GTE NORTH INC - MO [*] [*]
MO 3 ALLTEL MISSOURI INC [*] [*]
MO 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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MS 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
MS 2 CENTURY TEL OF NO MS [*] [*]
MS 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MT 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
MT 2 CITIZENS TELECOM MT [*] [*]
MT 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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NC 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NC 2 SPRINT MID ATLANTIC [*] [*]
NC 3 GTE SOUTH INC - NC [*] [*]
NC 4 ALLTEL CAROLINA INC [*] [*]
NC 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ND 1 US WEST MTN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
ND 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NE 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
NE 2 UNITED TELCO WEST [*] [*]
NE 3 GTE NORTH INC - NE [*] [*]
NE 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NH 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
NH 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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NJ ▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ INC [*] [*]
NJ 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NM 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
NM 2 GTE SOUTHWEST - NM [*] [*]
NM 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NV 1 NEVADA ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NV 2 CONTEL CA DBA GTE CA [*] [*]
NV 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service:
Per minute Base Rates
-----------------------
State Group Vendor Name ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
NY 2 TELEPORT COMM GROUP [*] [*]
NY 3 ROCHESTER TEL CORP [*] [*]
NY 4 CITIZENS TELECOM NY [*] [*]
NY 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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OH 1 AMERITECH OHIO [*] [*]
OH 2 UNITED TELCO OF OHIO [*] [*]
OH 3 GTE NORTH INC - OH [*] [*]
OH 4 CINCINNATI ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
OH 5 ALLTEL OH INC [*] [*]
OH 6 CENTURY TEL OF OHIO [*] [*]
OH 7 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OK 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
OK 2 GTE SOUTHWEST - OK [*] [*]
OK 3 ALLTEL OKLAHOMA INC [*] [*]
OK 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OR 1 US WEST PNW BELL [*] [*]
OR 2 UNITED TEL CO OF NW [*] [*]
OR 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC - OR [*] [*]
OR 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PA 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC PA INC [*] [*]
PA 2 UNITED TEL CO OF PA [*] [*]
PA 3 GTE OF PA INC [*] [*]
PA 4 ALLTEL PENNA INC [*] [*]
PA 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
RI 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SC 1 SOUTHERN ▇▇▇▇ TEL CO [*] [*]
SC 2 UNITED TEL CO ▇▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
SC 3 GTE SOUTH, INC. - SC [*] [*]
SC 4 ALLTEL SO CAROLINA [*] [*]
SC 5 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SD 1 US WEST ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
SD 2 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TN 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
TN 2 UNITED TEL CO INC [*] [*]
TN 3 CITIZENS TELECOM TN [*] [*]
TN 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TX 1 SOUTHWESTERN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*]
TX 2 UNITED TEL CO OF TX [*] [*]
TX 3 GTE SOUTHWEST - TX [*] [*]
TX 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UT 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
UT 2 CITIZENS TELECOM UT [*] [*]
UT 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VA 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC VA INC [*] [*]
VA 2 UNITED INTER-MTN TEL [*] [*]
VA 3 GTE SOUTH INC - VA [*] [*]
VA 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VI 1 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VT 1 NYNEX NEW ENGLAND [*] [*]
VT 2 HYPERION TELECOM VT [*] [*]
VT 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WA 1 US WEST PNW BELL [*] [*]
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 5 - PRICING
Interstate and Intrastate Charges for Dedicated Outbound Service:
Per minute Base Rates
-----------------------
State Group Vendor Name Interstate Intrastate
WA 2 UNITED TEL CO OF NW [*] [*]
WA 3 GTE NORTHWEST INC - WA [*] [*]
WA 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WI 1 AMERITECH WISCONSIN [*] [*]
WI 2 GTE OF WI [*] [*]
WI 3 CENTURY TEL OF WII [*] [*]
WI 4 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
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WV 1 ▇▇▇▇ ATLANTIC WV INC [*] [*]
WV 2 CITIZENS TELECOM WV [*] [*]
WV 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WY 1 US WEST MTN BELL [*] [*]
WY 2 UNITED TELCO WEST [*] [*]
WY 3 ALL OTHER LEC's [*] [*]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic Directory Assistance:
Dedicated Access:
Interstate Base Rate: [*] per call
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Intrastate Base Rate: [*] per call
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BellSouth Long Distance, Inc.
Carrier Agreement
Exhibit 5 - PRICING
International dedicated Outbound Base Rates:
(Via BSLD switch location)
Flat Rate
COUNTRY Per Minute
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EL SALVADOR [*]
EQUATORIAL GUINEA [*]
ERITREA [*]
ESTONIA [*]
ETHIOPIA [*]
FAEROE ISLDS [*]
FALKAND ISLD [*]
FIJI [*]
FINLAND [*]
FRANCE [*]
FRENCH ANTILLES [*]
FRENCH GUIANA [*]
FRENCH POLYNESIA [*]
GABON [*]
GAMBIA [*]
GEORGIA [*]
GERMANY [*]
GHANA [*]
GIBRALTAR [*]
GREECE [*]
GREENLAND [*]
GRENADA [*]
GUADALOUPE [*]
GUAM [*]
GUANTANAMO BAY [*]
GUATEMALA [*]
GUINEA BISSAU [*]
GUINEA PEOPLES REPUBLIC [*]
GUYANA [*]
HAITI [*]
HONDURAS [*]
HONG KONG [*]
HUNGARY [*]
ICELAND [*]
INDIA [*]
India-Medras [*]
India-New Delhi [*]
INDONESIA [*]
IRAN [*]
IRAQ [*]
IRELAND [*]
ISRAEL [*]
ITALY [*]
IVORY COAST [*]
JAMAICA [*]
JAPAN [*]
JORDAN [*]
KAZAKHSTAN [*]
KENYA [*]
KIRIBATI [*]
KOREA (SOUTH) [*]
KUWAIT [*]
KYRGYZSTAN [*]
LAOS [*]
LATVIA [*]
LEBANON [*]
LESOTHO [*]
LIBERIA [*]
LIBYA APSI [*]
LIECHTEDNSTEIN [*]
LITHUANIA [*]
LUXEMBOURG [*]
MACAO [*]
MACEDONIA [*]
MADAGASCAR [*]
MALAWI [*]
MALAYSIA [*]
MALDIVES REP [*]
--------------------
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▇▇▇▇ SOUTH LONG DISTANCE, INC.
CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 5 - PRICING
International dedicated Outbound Base Rates:
(Via BSLD switch location)
FLAT RATE
COUNTRY PER MINUTE
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MALI REP [*]
MALTA REP [*]
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ISLDS [*]
MAURITANIA [*]
MAURITIUS [*]
MAYOTTE ISLD. [*]
MEXICO BAND 1 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 2 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 3 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 4 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 5 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 6 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 7 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 8 - Std. [*]
MEXICO BAND 1 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 2 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 3 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 4 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 5 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 6 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 7 - Econ. [*]
MEXICO BAND 8 - Econ. [*]
Mexico City only [*]
MICRONESIA [*]
MOLDOVA [*]
MONACO [*]
MONGOLIA [*]
MONTSERRAT [*]
MOROCCO [*]
MOZAMBIQUE [*]
NAMIBIA [*]
MAURU [*]
NEPAL [*]
NETHERLANDS [*]
NETHERLANDS ▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
NEW CALEDONIA [*]
NEW ZEALAND [*]
NICARAGUA [*]
NIGER REPUBLIC [*]
NIGERIA [*]
NIUE [*]
NORFOLK ISLD. [*]
NORWAY [*]
OMAN [*]
PAKISTAN [*]
PALAU. REP. [*]
PANAMA [*]
PAPUA N. GUINEA [*]
PARAGUAY [*]
PERU [*]
PHILIPPINES [*]
POLAND [*]
PORTUGAL [*]
QATAR [*]
REUNION ISLAND [*]
ROMANIA [*]
RUSSIA [*]
RWANDA [*]
SAIPAN [*]
SAN MARINO [*]
SAO TOME [*]
SAUDI ARABIA [*]
SENEGAL [*]
SERBIA, YUGOSLAVIA [*]
SEYCHELLES ISLDS. [*]
SIERRA LEONE [*]
SINGAPORE [*]
SLOVAKIA [*]
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CARRIER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 5 - PRICING
International dedicated Outbound Base Rates:
(Via BSLD switch location)
FLAT RATE
COUNTRY PER MINUTE
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SLOVENIA [*]
SOLOMON ISLDS. [*]
SOMALIA [*]
SOUTH AFRICA [*]
SPAIN [*]
SRI LANKA [*]
ST. HELENA [*]
ST. PIERRE [*]
ST. KITTS [*]
ST. LUCIA [*]
ST. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ [*]
SUDAN [*]
SURINAME [*]
SWAZILAND [*]
SWEDEN [*]
SWITZERLAND [*]
SYRIAN ARABREP [*]
TAIWAN [*]
TAJIKISTAN [*]
TANZANIA [*]
THAILAND [*]
TOGO [*]
TONGA [*]
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO [*]
TUNISIA [*]
TURKEY [*]
TURKMENISTAN [*]
TURKS CAICOS [*]
TUVALU [*]
UGANDA [*]
UKRAINE [*]
UNITED A.E. [*]
UNITED KINGDOM [*]
URUGUAY [*]
UZBEKISTAN [*]
VANUATU REP. [*]
VATICAN CITY [*]
VENEZUELA [*]
VIETNAM [*]
WALLIS & FORNTUNA ISLD. [*]
WESTERN SAMOA [*]
YEMEN REP. [*]
ZAIRE REP. [*]
ZAMBIA [*]
ZIMBABWE [*]
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EXHIBIT 6
SWITCH PORT LICENSE AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. SCOPE
The scope of this Switch Port License Agreement ("License") is to set forth
terms and conditions for BSLD to license from SCS the use of a portion of SCS's
telecommunications equipment including its Nortel DMS 250 Supermode in Portland,
Oregon, in order to interconnect such telecommunications equipment with
telecommunications equipment provided by SCS, BellSouth affiliates and
subsidiaries, other carriers, billing providers, order entry systems,
maintenance systems, network operations systems and end user customers as
described in this License and the Annexes attached hereto. All non-conflicting
terms and conditions of the Agreement shall apply to this License. BSLD and SCS
are sometimes referred to as "parties" or individually as "a party".
SECTION 2. LICENSE TO USE FACILITIES
2.1 License. Subject to the terms as set forth herein, SCS hereby grants to
BSLD a nonexclusive license to use a portion of SCS's Premises, comprised of a
quantity of T-1 ports (Dedicated Switch Partition), as set forth in Appendix B
to this License, for the purpose of permitting BSLD to receive and deliver
communications traffic to and from SCS's telecommunications network or that of
other carriers, and end users, together with a nonexclusive license to connect
BSLD's equipment to the equipment provided by SCS or that of other carriers and
end user customers ("License"). The license granted hereby is, with respect to
the Dedicated Switch Partition, exclusive of any other license, but this
license shall not be construed to limit, qualify or condition SCS's access to
the Dedicated Switch Partition, or its possession thereof. SCS shall at all
times retain sole ownership rights in the SCS's premises and equipment, BSLD
shall not obtain any ownership rights therein except as to the license
provided therein.
2.2 Services. For the licensed premises described in paragraph 2.1, SCS shall
provide switching, billing and operational services for BSLD as set forth in
Appendix A to this License which is incorporated by reference.
2.3 Available Ports. BSLD shall notify SCS in writing of the number of T-1
ports desired to be used by BSLD. Within fifteen (15) business days thereafter,
SCS shall use its best efforts to have the ports available for use by BSLD. BSLD
shall use its best efforts to provide SCS accurate forecasts of future port
requirements.
2.4 Location. The Dedicated Switch Partition shall be located within an area
designated by the SCS.
2.5 Point of Demarcation. Reception and delivery of such communications
traffic between SCS and BSLD shall be to the SCS's point of demarcation in
their premises. The point of demarcation between SCS and BSLD shall be a DSX-1,
DSX-3 (together the "DSX") or analog termination (the "MDF") as applicable.
Signals transmitted or received at this demarcation shall meet the then current
industry standard for the applicable interface specifications.
2.6 Labor and Materials. Labor and materials required for the mounting,
installation and facility interconnection, which includes but is not limited to
cable running, wirewrapping and punch down to the demarcation point, shall meet
SCS and BSLD approved technical standards and shall be provided by SCS.
2.7 Additional Equipment. If requested by BSLD, SCS may provide additional
equipment to BSLD, including but not limited to, modems, terminations, and
other ancillary equipment. BSLD is responsible
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for paying charges agreed to by the parties prior to the time of installation.
Title to all equipment provided by SCS as part of this license resides at all
times with the SCS.
2.8 Fraud Monitoring. SCS shall monitor ports designated to BSLD for
fraudulent and illegal use to the same standards that are used to manage SCSs
traffic. SCS shall be liable for all fraudulent and illegal usage of SCS's
telecommunications equipment. SCS agrees to indemnify and hold BSLD harmless
for any such fraudulent or illegal use. SCS is responsible and liable for all
fraud incidence, maintenance and management, unless caused by BSLD or BSLD
Customer.
2.9 Emergencies and Instructions. In case of interruption of any services
furnished hereunder, SCS shall use commercially reasonable efforts under the
circumstances to restore service or if SCS elects, equivalent service may be
substituted.
2.10 Retention of Title. SCS shall retain title to all of its equipment and
facilities used to provide services under the License.
2.11 BSLD Access to SCS Premises. SCS is responsible for arranging premises
access at any reasonable time so that BSLD personnel may, inspect Service
components. Premises access must be made available at a time mutually agreeable
to SCS and BSLD.
SECTION 3. MONTHLY PAYMENTS
3.2 Set-up Charge. SCS may charge a one-time Switch Set-up charge to be paid
by BSLD at the signing of Amendment No. 1. The initial one-time Switch Set-up
charge shall not exceed * (see Appendix B) per T-1 port and shall be due prior
to the commencement of any installation work associated with the additional
ports.
3.3 Monthly Payments. BSLD agrees to pay in advance to SCS each month during
the term of the Agreement, the payment (a "Monthly License Payment") set forth
in Appendix B to this License attached hereto. SCS's invoices for amounts
payable hereunder shall be mailed on the tenth (10th) day of the month
preceding the month for which Monthly License Payment is due. Invoices are due
upon receipt by BSLD. If any Monthly License Payment remains unpaid by the
fifth business day of the month following the date of the first SCS's invoice
for such payment, such payment shall be subject to a late payment charge equal
to the lesser of (i) [*] of the unpaid balance per month,
or (ii) the maximum rate allowed under applicable state law. SCS shall send
invoices to BSLD at the address listed herein.
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Attn: Finance, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
3.4 Rejection of Ports. BSLD may reject, in writing, a port that is not
operating according to industry standards.
SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE, USE AND ALTERATION OF THE PREMISES
4.1 Alterations. SCS shall use reasonable care in maintaining the Premises
based on industry standards. Any alteration performed by BSLD, e.g., the
construction of conduits for purposes of building interconnection, shall be
done using reasonable care and shall become SCS's property, upon the
termination of the Agreement. Any alteration performed by SCS e.g. the
construction of conduit for the
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purpose of building interconnection, shall be done using reasonable care and
will be billed on the basis of time and materials for work performed.
4.2 Access. BSLD shall have dial-in and dedicated access to a system that
provides the ability to view but not modify or change billing data and displays
operational measurements of the Dedicated Switch Partition at all times, except
during mandatory routine maintenance procedures. View only parameters will be
defined at a later date. Fully supervised, physical access to the SCS's site
may be arranged on an appointment basis.
SECTION 5 EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION
5.1 Term. The term of the License shall be the same as the term of the
Agreement.
5.2 Effect of Termination. Upon the expiration or termination of the
Agreement, the License shall no longer have any force or effect and neither
party shall have any further obligations hereunder.
5.3 Other Termination. If any state or federal governmental agency or
authority with jurisdiction over the parties determines that the provision of
the services under the Agreement or the License is contrary to existing laws,
rules, or regulations, either part may terminate the Agreement without penalty.
SECTION 6 GENERAL
6.1 Entire Agreement. The License established in this Exhibit 6, the Annexes
attached hereto, and the non-conflicting terms and conditions of the Agreement
constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersede all prior written or oral agreements, proposals,
representations, statements or understandings. No subsequent agreement between
SCS and BSLD concerning the License provided pursuant to this Exhibit 6 and the
Agreement shall be effective or binding unless it is made in writing by an
authorized representative of SCS and an authorized representative of BSLD, and
no representation, promise, inducement or statement of intention has been made
by either party which is not embodied herein.
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APPENDIX A TO EXHIBIT 6
SERVICES
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Domestic and International Service. The network arrangements for
originating access shall be by Dedicated or Switched Access Lines. When
dedicated access is available from a local network, then SCS will
coordinate the ordering, installation, and testing of and maintain the
local loop or facility to the LEC's network or other mutually acceptable
provider. If dedicated access is ordered in conjunction with a Facility
Provider back-haul facility, then BSLD will serve as the liaison in
coordinating the ordering, provisioning and maintenance of all lines with
Facility Provider and will assume all related charges. When Baseline
service terminates into a local network hubbing facility with
interconnection into the SCS's switch, SCS will order, install, test and
maintain -- only the loop -- from the local network, and will provide
coordination for the Facility Provider's facility in cooperation with BSLD.
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PRICE
1. Subject to the terms set forth above and upon set-up of BSLD's switch
partition at SCS's premises located at ▇▇▇ ▇/▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇,
BSLD shall pay for T-1 ports according to the pricing schedule shown below.
Monthly
Non-Recurring Recurring
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Partition Setup Fee [*] [*]
Fee per T-1 [*] [*]
(Equivalent Fee Per Port) [*] [*]
Included in the Monthly License Payment is the following: Call Detail
Record in ASCII format, least cost routing, and SS7 messaging. In the event
that Least Cost Routing will include traffic routed over the SCS network,
billing will be submitted to BSLD at mutually agreed contracted rates.
At BSLD's option and for the life of the Agreement, BSLD may purchase
additional T-1 ports the rate shown in APPENDIX B.1 above.
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BS_Rate_Difference
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AK 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
AK 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
AL 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
AL 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
AL 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
AR 1 SWBT [*] [*] [*]
AR 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
AR 4 ALL TEL [*] [*] [*]
AR 5 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
AR 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
AZ 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
AZ 4 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
AZ 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
CA 1 PACIFIC TELESIS [*] [*] [*]
CA 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
CA 4 CONTEL/CA [*] [*] [*]
CA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
CO 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
CO 4 PTI [*] [*] [*]
CO 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
CT 1 SNET [*] [*] [*]
CT 2 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
CT 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
DC 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
DC 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
DE 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
DE 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
FL 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
FL 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
FL 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
FL 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
GA 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
GA 4 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
GA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
GU 1 GUAM TEL [*] [*] [*]
HI 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
HI 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
IA 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
IA 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
IA 4 CEA-INS [*] [*] [*]
IA 5 ROCHESTER [*] [*] [*]
IA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
ID 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
ID 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
ID 4 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
ID 5 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
ID 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
IL 1 AMERITECH [*] [*] [*]
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IL 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
IL 4 TCG [*] [*] [*]
IL 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
IN 1 AMERITECH [*] [*] [*]
IN 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
IN 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
IN 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
KS 1 SWBT [*] [*] [*]
KS 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
KS 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
KY 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
KY 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
KY 4 CINN ▇▇▇▇ [*] [*] [*]
KY 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
LA 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
LA 4 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
LA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MA 1 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
MA 2 GRANBY TEL [*] [*] [*]
MA 3 RICHMOND TEL [*] [*] [*]
MA 4 MFS INTELENET [*] [*] [*]
MA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MD 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
MD 2 MFS INTELENET [*] [*] [*]
MD 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
ME 1 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
ME 4 TDS [*] [*] [*]
ME 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MI 1 AMERITECH [*] [*] [*]
MI 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
MI 4 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
MI 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MN 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
MN 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
MN 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
MN 4 CEA-MEANS [*] [*] [*]
MN 5 ROCHESTER [*] [*] [*]
MN 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MO 1 SWBT [*] [*] [*]
MO 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
MO 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
MO 4 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
MO 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MS 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
MS 4 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
MS 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
MT 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
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BS_Rate_Difference
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-- --- --- -------- -------- ----
MT 4 PTI [*] [*] [*]
MT 5 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
MT 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NC 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
NC 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
NC 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
NC 4 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
NC 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
ND 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
ND 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NE 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
NE 2 SPRING LTD [*] [*] [*]
NE 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
NE 4 LINCOLN [*] [*] [*]
NE 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NH 1 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
NH 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NJ 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
NJ 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
NJ 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NM 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
NM 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
NM 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NV 1 PACIFIC TELESIS [*] [*] [*]
NV 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
NV 4 CONTEL/CA [*] [*] [*]
NV 5 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
NV 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
NY 1 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
NY 4 TCG [*] [*] [*]
NY 5 ROCHESTER [*] [*] [*]
NY 6 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
NY 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
OH 1 AMERITECH [*] [*] [*]
OH 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
OH 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
OH 4 CINN BELL [*] [*] [*]
OH 5 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
OH 6 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
OH 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
OK 1 SWBT [*] [*] [*]
OK 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
OK 4 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
OK 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
OR 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
OR 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
OR 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
OR 4 PTI [*] [*] [*]
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OR 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
PA 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
PA 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
PA 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
PA 4 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
PA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
RI 1 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
RI 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
SC 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
SC 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
SC 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
SC 4 ALLTEL [*] [*] [*]
SC 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
SD 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
SD 4 CEA-SDN [*] [*] [*]
SD 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
TN 1 ▇▇▇▇ SOUTH [*] [*] [*]
TN 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
TN 4 TDS [*] [*] [*]
TN 5 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
TN 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
TX 1 SWBT [*] [*] [*]
TX 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
TX 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
TX 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
UT 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
UT 4 CITIZENS [*] [*] [*]
UT 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
VA 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
VA 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
VA 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
VA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
VT 1 NYNEX [*] [*] [*]
VT 2 HYPERION [*] [*] [*]
VT 4 TDS [*] [*] [*]
VT 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
WA 1 US WEST [*] [*] [*]
WA 2 SPRINT LTD [*] [*] [*]
WA 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
WA 4 PTI [*] [*] [*]
WA 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
WI 1 AMERITECH [*] [*] [*]
WI 3 GTE [*] [*] [*]
WI 4 CENTURY [*] [*] [*]
WI 5 PTI [*] [*] [*]
WI 6 TDS [*] [*] [*]
WI 7 LEC OTHER [*] [*] [*]
WV 1 BELL ATL [*] [*] [*]
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WV 4 [*] [*] [*] [*]
WV 7 [*] [*] [*] [*]
WY 1 [*] [*] [*] [*]
WY 2 [*] [*] [*] [*]
WY 4 [*] [*] [*] [*]
WY 7 [*] [*] [*] [*]
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