Indirect Network Connection. 59.7.1 For purposes of this Agreement, Indirect Traffic means traffic which is originated by one Party and terminated to the other Party in which a third party ILEC’s Tandem switch both provides the intermediary Transit Service and serves CenturyLink’s NXXs. Indirect Network Connection for Indirect Traffic is intended only for de minimis traffic associated with CLEC “start- up” market entry into a CenturyLink local exchange. Therefore Indirect Network Connection will be allowed only on routes between CenturyLink End Offices and a CLEC switch in instances where, and only so long as, none of the POI thresholds set forth in Section 59.3.2 have been reached.
59.7.2 Indirect Network Connection shall be accomplished by CenturyLink and CLEC each being responsible for delivering Local Traffic IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and VoIP-PSTN Traffic to and receiving such traffic at the ILEC Tandem serving the CenturyLink End Office. Each Party is responsible for the appropriate sizing, operation, and maintenance of the transport facility to the Tandem.
59.7.3 If CLEC has not established a POI within thirty (30) Days after notification from CenturyLink that CLEC has exceeded the POI Threshold in Sections 59.3.2, CLEC will reimburse CenturyLink for any transit charges billed by an intermediary carrier after the thirty (30) Day period for traffic originated by CenturyLink. CLEC will also reimburse CenturyLink for any transport costs that would be CLEC’s responsibility under the Direct Interconnection terms.
59.7.4 To the extent a Party combines Local Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic on a single trunk group for indirect delivery through a third party ILEC’s Tandem, the originating Party, at the terminating Party’s request, will declare quarterly Percentages of Local Use (PLUs). CenturyLink will determine the jurisdiction of a call if CenturyLink has sufficient call details.
a. Such PLUs will be verifiable with either call summary records, call detail samples, or traffic study documentation. The terminating Party should apportion per Minute Of Use (MOU) charges appropriately.
Indirect Network Connection. 64.8.1 For purposes of this Agreement, Indirect Traffic means traffic which is originated by one Party and terminated to the other Party in which a third party ILEC’s Tandem switch both provides the intermediary Transit Service and serves CenturyLink’s NXXs. Indirect Network Connection for Indirect Traffic is intended only for de minimis traffic associated with CLEC “start- up” market entry into a CenturyLink local exchange. Therefore Indirect Network Connection will be allowed only on routes between CenturyLink End Offices and a CLEC switch in instances where, and only so long as, none of the POI thresholds set forth in Section 64.4.2 have been reached.
Indirect Network Connection. A method of Interconnection for the exchange of Local Traffic between two Telecommunications Carriers where the networks of such Telecommunications Carriers are not directly connected.
Indirect Network Connection. 64.8.1 For purposes of this Agreement, “Indirect Traffic” means traffic which is originated by one Party and terminated to the other Party in which a third party ILEC’s tandem switch both provides the intermediary transit service and serves CenturyLink’s NXXs. Indirect Network Connection for Indirect Traffic is intended only for de minimis traffic associated with CLEC “start- up” market entry into a CenturyLink local exchange. Therefore Indirect Network Connection will be allowed only on routes between CenturyLink End Offices and a CLEC switch in instances where, and only so long as, none of the triggers set forth in this Section 64.8 have been reached.
64.8.2 Indirect Network Connection shall be accomplished by CenturyLink and CLEC each being responsible for delivering Local Traffic to and receiving Local Traffic at the ILEC Tandem serving the CenturyLink End Office. Each Party acknowledges that it is the originating Party’s responsibility to enter into transiting arrangements with the third party providing the transit services. Each Party is responsible for the facilities to the Meet Point with the ILEC on the CenturyLink side of the ILEC Tandem, and for the appropriate sizing, operation, and maintenance of the transport facility to the Tandem.
64.8.3 Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, once the total volume of Indirect Traffic exchanged between the Parties at an CenturyLink End Office exceeds 200,000 MOU per month for two (2) consecutive months, or the one-way traffic from either Party exceeds 100,000 MOU per month for two (2) consecutive months, CLEC must establish a POI with CenturyLink’s End Office for the mutual exchange of traffic within thirty
Indirect Network Connection. The interconnection of the Parties’ networks for exchange of Local Traffic via a common or shared access tandem switch.
Indirect Network Connection. 3.3.1.1 Either Party may deliver Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic indirectly to the other for termination through any carrier to which both Parties’ networks are interconnected directly or indirectly. The Originating Party shall bear all charges payable to the transiting carrier(s) for such transit service with respect to Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic.
3.3.1.2 Unless otherwise agreed, the Parties shall exchange all Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic indirectly through one or more transiting carriers until the total volume of Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic being exchanged between the Parties’ networks exceeds 240,000 minutes per month for three (3) consecutive months, at which time either Party may request the establishment of Direct Interconnection. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if either Party is unable to arrange for or maintain transit service for its originated Local Traffic upon commercially reasonable terms before the volume of Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic being exchanged between the Parties’ networks exceeds 240,000 minutes per month, that Party may unilaterally, and at its sole expense, utilize one-way trunk(s) for the delivery of its originated Local Traffic to the other Party.
3.3.1.3 After the Parties have established Direct Interconnection between their networks, neither Party may continue to transmit its originated Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic indirectly except on an overflow basis to mitigate traffic blockage, equipment failure or emergency situations.
Indirect Network Connection. 3.3.1.1 Indirect Network Connection in intended only for de minimis traffic associated with BendTel “start-up” market entry into a CenturyLink local exchange. Therefore Indirect Network Interconnection will be allowed only on routes between CenturyLink end offices and a BendTel switch in instances where, and only so long as, none of the triggers set forth in Section 3.3.2.4 of this Article have been reached.
3.3.1.2 Indirect Network Connection shall be accomplished by CenturyLink and BendTel each being responsible for delivering Local Traffic to and receiving Local Traffic at the ILEC Tandem Switch serving the CenturyLink end office. Each Party is responsible for the facilities to its side of the tandem. Each Party is responsible for the appropriate sizing, operation, and maintenance of the transport facility to the tandem.
3.3.1.3 The Parties agree to enter into their own agreements with third- party providers. In the event that BendTel sends traffic through CenturyLink’s network to a third-party provider with whom BendTel does not have a traffic interexchange agreement, then BendTel agrees to indemnify CenturyLink for any termination charges rendered by a third-party provider for such traffic.
Indirect Network Connection. Indirect Network Connection in intended only for de minimis traffic associated with **CLEC “start-up” market entry into a CenturyLink local exchange. Therefore Indirect Network Interconnection will be allowed only on routes between CenturyLink end offices and a **CLEC switch in instances where, and only so long as, none of the triggers set forth in Section 74.4.2 of this Article have been reached.
Indirect Network Connection. 59.7.1 For purposes of this Agreement, Indirect Traffic means traffic which is originated by one Party and terminated to the other Party in which a third party ILEC’s Tandem switch both provides the intermediary Transit Service and serves CenturyLink’s NXXs. Indirect Network Connection for Indirect Traffic is intended only for de minimis traffic associated with CLEC “start-up” market entry into a CenturyLink local exchange. Therefore, Indirect Network Connection will be allowed only on routes between CenturyLink End Offices and a CLEC switch in instances where, and only so long as, none of the POI thresholds set forth in Section 59.3.2 have been reached.
59.7.2 Indirect Network Connection shall be accomplished by CenturyLink and CLEC each being responsible for delivering Local Traffic IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and VoIP-PSTN Traffic to and receiving such traffic at the ILEC Tandem serving the CenturyLink End Office. Each Party is responsible for the appropriate sizing, operation, and maintenance of the transport facility to the Tandem.
59.7.3 If CLEC has not established a POI within thirty (30) Days after notification from CenturyLink that CLEC has exceeded the POI Threshold in Sections 59.3.2, CLEC will reimburse CenturyLink for any transit charges billed by an intermediary carrier after the thirty (30) Day period for traffic originated by CenturyLink. CLEC will also reimburse CenturyLink for any transport costs that would be CLEC’s responsibility under the Direct Interconnection terms.
Indirect Network Connection. A method of Interconnection through a third party Tandem Switch provider for the exchange of Local Traffic and ISP Bound Traffic between two Telecommunications Carriers where the networks of such Telecommunications Carriers are not directly connected. For purposes of this Agreement, a Tandem Switch owned and operated by a separate but affiliated company which is not a party to this Agreement is considered a third party Tandem Switch. 2.52 Intentionally left blank 2.53 Intentionally left blank
