Common use of CLEC shall make all payments Clause in Contracts

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUT. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the CT-DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUT. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. The parties may agree on a third party administrator or agent for ACH network transfers. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. 44.3.1 CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the CT-DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE SBC- 12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 10.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 10.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUT. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the CT-DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. 9.2.1 CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the CT-DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Xxxx Due Date of each bill xxxx or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE SBC- 12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. 9.2.1 CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution institut ion designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's ’s financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the CT-DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's ’s financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will SBC- 12STATE shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must shall be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE is shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of CLEC shall make all payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. to 8.3.1 CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must shall make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT must SNET shall be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the CT-DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must shall use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT will SNET shall abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must shall be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT is SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SNET shall be Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers financial institution designated by SNET. If CLEC makes payment Charges will apply. SNET shall not be liable for any delays in receipt of date, or if a payment or any portion of a payment is received by either Party after the payment due date, then a late payment penalty shall be assessed. For bills rendered by either Party for payment, the late payment charge for both Parties shall be calculated based on the portion of the payment not received by the payment due date times the late factor as set forth in the applicable SBC-ILEC tariff. In no event, however, shall interest be assessed by either Party on any previously assessed late payment charges. resolved in favor of the disputing Party, the billing Party will remove the disputed charges and any associated interest and/or late payment charges from the disputing Party’s bill. If the disputing party withholds payment of disputed charges and the dispute is resolved in favor of the billing party, the disputing Party will pay the disputed charges and any associated interest and/or late payment charges as described above.

CLEC shall make all payments. to SBC-12STATE via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC- 12STATESBC-12STATE. Remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC-12STATE will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each ACH credit transfer must be received by SBC-12STATE no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC-12STATE SBC- 12STATE is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees. 8.3.1 Processing of payments not made via electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network may be delayed. CLEC is responsible for any Late Payment Charges resulting from CLEC’s failure to use electronic funds credit transfers through the ACH network. 8.3.2 CLEC must make all payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET in “immediately available funds.” All payments to SBC CONNECTICUT SNET must be made using one of the methods set forth in the Connecticut Access Service Tariff approved by the DPUC or via electronic funds credit transfers through the Automated Clearing House Association (ACH) network to the financial institution designated by SBC CONNECTICUTSNET. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, remittance information will be communicated together with the funds transfer via the ACH network. If CLEC makes payment through funds transfer via the ACH network, CLEC must use the CCD+ or the CTX transaction set. CLEC and SBC CONNECTICUT SNET will abide by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Rules and Regulations. Each payment must be received by SBC CONNECTICUT SNET no later than the Bill Due Date of each bill or Late Payment Charges will apply. SBC CONNECTICUT SNET is not liable for any delays in receipt of funds or errors in entries caused by CLEC or Third Parties, including CLEC's financial institution. CLEC is responsible for its own banking fees.