Compensation for Internetwork Facilities Clause Samples
The "Compensation for Internetwork Facilities" clause establishes the terms under which one party compensates another for the use or provision of network infrastructure that connects different telecommunications networks. Typically, this clause outlines the calculation methods, payment schedules, and types of facilities covered, such as leased lines or interconnection points. Its core function is to ensure fair and transparent financial arrangements between parties sharing or accessing each other's network resources, thereby preventing disputes and supporting seamless network interoperability.
Compensation for Internetwork Facilities. The Parties agree to the following compensation for internetwork facilities, depending on facility type. Only Local Traffic and IntraLATA Toll Traffic will be used for calculation of this compensation.
Compensation for Internetwork Facilities. The Parties agree to the following compensation for internetwork facilities, depending on facility type. Only Local Traffic and IntraLATA Toll Traffic will be used for calculation of this compensation. Mid-Span Fiber Meet. VERIZON will charge special access (flat rated) transport from the applicable intrastate access tariff and will rate charges between the IP and VERIZON's interconnection switch. Subject to mutual agreement of the Parties, the Parties may agree to interconnect utilizing alternative interconnection arrangements, e.g., Optical Networking or MetroLAN. DS1 facility charges will be reduced to reflect the proportionate share of the facility that is used for transport of Local Traffic originated by VERIZON. The initial proportionate share factor for facilities is set forth in Appendix A. This factor will be updated quarterly in like manner or as the Parties otherwise agree. SPRINT will charge flat rated transport (i.e. non-usage sensitive) to VERIZON for SPRINT facilities used by VERIZON at tariffed rates or as mutually agreed. SPRINT will apply charges based on the lesser of; (i) the airline mileage from the IP to the SPRINT switch; or (ii) the airline mileage from the VERIZON switch to the serving area boundary.