Common use of Combination of Network Elements Clause in Contracts

Combination of Network Elements. 9.3.1 Ameritech shall provide Network Elements to CLEC in a manner that shall allow CLEC to combine such Network Elements (a Combination) in order to provide a Telecommunications Service. When purchasing a Combination, CLEC will have access to all features and capabilities of each individual Network Element that comprises such Combination and the specific technical and interface requirements for each of the Network Elements shall apply, except to the extent not technically feasible given the specific manner in which CLEC has requested that the elements be combined. 9.3.2 Except upon the request of CLEC, Ameritech shall provide Network Elements separately from each other, and shall not separate Network Elements it normally provides in combination into separate Network Elements. 9.3.3 Upon CLEC's request, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements in any manner, even if those elements are not ordinarily combined in Ameritech's network; provided that such combination is (i) technically feasible and (ii) would not impair the ability of other Telecommunications Carriers to obtain access to unbundled Network Elements or to Interconnect with Ameritech's network. In addition, upon a request of CLEC that is consistent with the above criteria, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements with elements possessed by CLEC in any technically feasible manner to allow CLEC to provide a Telecommunications Service. 9.3.4 Ameritech shall make available to CLEC the following Combinations at the rates set forth at Item V of the Pricing Schedule:

Combination of Network Elements. 9.3.1 IX.3.1 Ameritech shall provide Network Elements to CLEC in a manner that shall allow CLEC to combine such Network Elements (a Combination) in order to provide a Telecommunications Service. When purchasing a Combination, CLEC will have access to all features and capabilities of each individual Network Element that comprises such Combination and the specific technical and interface requirements for each of the Network Elements shall apply, except to the extent not technically feasible given the specific manner in which CLEC has requested that the elements be combined. 9.3.2 IX.3.2 Except upon the request of CLEC, Ameritech shall provide Network Elements separately from each other, and shall not separate Network Elements it normally provides in combination into separate Network Elements. 9.3.3 IX.3.3 Upon CLEC's request, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements in any manner, even if those elements are not ordinarily combined in Ameritech's network; provided that such combination is (i) technically feasible and (ii) would not impair the ability of other Telecommunications Carriers to obtain access to unbundled Network Elements or to Interconnect with Ameritech's network. In addition, upon a request of CLEC that is consistent with the above criteria, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements with elements possessed by CLEC in any technically feasible manner to allow CLEC to provide a Telecommunications Service. 9.3.4 IX.3.4 Ameritech shall make available to CLEC the following Combinations at the rates set forth at Item V of the Pricing Schedule: 9.3.4.1 Unbundled Element Platform with Operator Services and Directory Assistance. This Combination is described on Schedule 9.3.4. 9.3.4.2 Loop Combination. This Combination is described on Schedule 9.3.4.

Combination of Network Elements. 9.3.1 IX.3.1 Ameritech shall provide Network Elements to CLEC in a manner that shall allow CLEC to combine such Network Elements (a Combination) in order to provide a Telecommunications Service. When purchasing a Combination, CLEC will have access to all features and capabilities of each individual Network Element that comprises such Combination and the specific technical and interface requirements for each of the Network Elements shall apply, except to the extent not technically feasible given the specific manner in which CLEC has requested that the elements be combined. 9.3.2 IX.3.2 Except upon the request of CLEC, Ameritech shall provide Network Elements separately from each other, and shall not separate Network Elements it normally provides in combination into separate Network Elements. 9.3.3 IX.3.3 Upon CLEC's request, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements in any manner, even if those elements are not ordinarily combined in Ameritech's network; provided that such combination is (i) technically feasible and (ii) would not impair the ability of other Telecommunications Carriers to obtain access to unbundled Network Elements or to Interconnect with Ameritech's network. In addition, upon a request of CLEC that is consistent with the above criteria, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements with elements possessed by CLEC in any technically feasible manner to allow CLEC to provide a Telecommunications Service. 9.3.4 IX.3.4 Ameritech shall make available to CLEC the following Combinations at the rates set forth at Item V of the Pricing Schedule:

Combination of Network Elements. 9.3.1 Ameritech shall provide Network Elements to CLEC Focal in a manner that shall allow CLEC Focal to combine such Network Elements (a "Combination") in order to provide a Telecommunications Service. When purchasing a Combination, CLEC Focal will have access to all features and capabilities of each individual Network Element that comprises such Combination and the specific technical and interface requirements for each of the Network Elements shall apply, except to the extent not technically feasible given the specific manner in which CLEC Focal has requested that the elements be combined. 9.3.2 Except upon the request of CLECFocal, Ameritech shall provide Network Elements separately from each other, and shall not separate Network Elements it normally provides in combination into separate Network Elements. 9.3.3 Upon CLECFocal's request, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements in any manner, even if those elements are not ordinarily combined in Ameritech's network; provided that such combination is (i) technically feasible and (ii) would not impair the ability of other Telecommunications Carriers to obtain access to unbundled Network Elements or to Interconnect with Ameritech's network. In addition, upon a request of CLEC Focal that is consistent with the above criteria, Ameritech shall perform the functions necessary to combine Ameritech's Network Elements with elements possessed by CLEC Focal in any technically feasible manner to allow CLEC Focal to provide a Telecommunications Service. 9.3.4 Ameritech shall make available to CLEC Focal the following Combinations at the rates set forth at Item V of the Pricing Schedule: 9.3.4.1 Unbundled Element Platform with Operator Services and Directory Assistance. This Combination is described on Schedule 9.3.4. 9.3.4.2 Loop Combination. This Combination is described on Schedule 9.3.4. 9.3.4.3 Switching Combination #1. This Combination is described on Schedule 9.3.4. 9.3.4.4 Unbundled Element Platform without Operator Services and Directory Assistance. This Combination is described on Schedule 9.3.4. 9.3.5 The following Network Elements and Combinations shall be requested by Focal in accordance with Section 9.6: