Common use of Interconnection Facility Options Clause in Contracts

Interconnection Facility Options. 7.1.1 This Section describes the Interconnection of Qwest's network and CLEC's network for the purpose of exchanging Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic), Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA) traffic. Qwest will provide Interconnection at any technically feasible point within its network, including but not limited to, (i) the line-side of a local switch (i.e., local switching); (ii) the trunk side of a local switch, (iii) the trunk connection points for a tandem switch, (iv) central office cross-connection points, (v) out-of-band signaling transfer points necessary to exchange traffic at these points and access call-related databases, and (vi) points of access to unbundled network elements. The Unbundled Network Elements Section of this Agreement describes Interconnection at points (i), (iv), (v), and (vi), although some aspects of these Interconnection points are described in the Interconnection Section of this Agreement. "Interconnection" is as described in the Act and refers to the connection between networks for the purpose of transmission and routing of telephone Exchange Service traffic and exchange access traffic at points (ii) and (iii) described above. Interconnection, which Qwest currently names “Local Interconnection Service” (LIS) is provided for the purpose of connecting end office switches to end office switches or end office switches to local or access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic); or end office switches to access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) or Jointly Provided Switched Access traffic. Qwest tandem to CLEC tandem switch connections will be provided where technically feasible. Qwest local tandem to Qwest access tandem and Qwest access tandem to Qwest access tandem switch connections are not provided.

Interconnection Facility Options. 7.1.1 This Section describes the Interconnection of Qwest's network and CLEC's network for the purpose of exchanging Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic), Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA) traffic. Qwest will provide Interconnection at any technically feasible Technically Feasible point within its network, including but not limited to, (i) the line-side of a local switch Switch (i.e., local switching); (ii) the trunk side of a local switchSwitch, (iii) the trunk connection points for a tandem switchSwitch, (iv) central office cross-connection Central Office Cross Connection points, (v) out-of-band signaling transfer points necessary to exchange traffic at these points and access call-related databases, and (vi) points of access to unbundled network elements. The Unbundled Network Elements Elements. Section 9 of this Agreement describes Interconnection at points (i), (iv), (v), and (vi), although some aspects of these Interconnection points are described in the Interconnection Section of this Agreement7. "Interconnection" is as described in the Act and refers refers, in this Section, to the connection between networks for the purpose of transmission and routing of telephone Exchange Service traffic and exchange access traffic at points (ii) and (iii) described above. Interconnection, which Qwest currently names “Local Interconnection Service” (LIS) is provided for the purpose of connecting end office switches End Office Switches to end office switches End Office Switches or end office switches End Office Switches to local or access tandem switches Access Tandem Switches for the exchange of Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic); or end office switches End Office Switches to access tandem switches Access Tandem Switches for the exchange of Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) or Jointly Provided Switched Access traffic. Qwest tandem to CLEC tandem switch connections will be provided where technically feasible. New or continued Qwest local tandem to Qwest access tandem and Qwest access tandem to Qwest access tandem switch Access Tandem Switch connections are not providedrequired where Qwest can demonstrate that such connections present a risk of Switch exhaust and that Qwest does not make similar use of its network to transport the local calls of its own or any Affiliate’s End Users.

Interconnection Facility Options. 7.1.1 This Section describes the Interconnection of Qwest's network and CLEC's network for the purpose of exchanging Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic), Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) ), ISP-bound traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA) traffic. Qwest will provide Interconnection at any technically feasible point within its network, including but not limited to, (i) the line-side of a local switch (i.e., local switching); (ii) the trunk side of a local switch, (iii) the trunk connection points for a tandem switch, (iv) central office cross-cross- connection points, (v) out-of-band signaling transfer points necessary to exchange traffic at these points and access call-related databases, and (vi) points of access to unbundled network elements. The Unbundled Network Elements Elements. Section 9 of this Agreement describes Interconnection at points (i), (iv), (v), and (vi), although some aspects of these Interconnection points are described in the Interconnection Section of this Agreement7. "Interconnection" is as described in the Act and refers refers, in this Section of the Agreement, to the connection between networks for the purpose of transmission and routing of telephone Exchange Service traffic traffic, ISP-bound traffic, and exchange access Exchange Access traffic at points (ii) and (iii) described above. Interconnection, which Qwest currently names “Local Interconnection Service” (LIS) is provided for the purpose of connecting end office switches End Office Switches to end office switches End Office Switches or end office switches End Office Switches to local or access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic); or end office switches End Office Switches to access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) or Jointly Provided Switched Access traffic. Qwest tandem to CLEC tandem switch connections will be provided where technically feasible. New or continued Qwest local tandem to Qwest access tandem and Qwest access tandem to Qwest access tandem switch connections are not providedrequired where Qwest can demonstrate that such connections present a risk of switch exhaust and that Qwest does not make similar use of its network to transport the local calls of its own or any affiliate’s end users. 7.1.1.1 Qwest will provide to CLEC Interconnection at least equal in quality to that provided to itself, to any subsidiary, affiliate, or any other Party to which it provides Interconnection. Notwithstanding specific language in other sections of this Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement regarding Interconnection are subject to this requirement. Qwest will provide Interconnection under rates, terms and conditions that are just, reasonable and non-discriminatory. In addition, Qwest shall comply with all state wholesale and retail service quality requirements.

Interconnection Facility Options. 7.1.1 This Section describes the Interconnection of Qwest's network and CLECSBCT's network for the purpose of exchanging Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic), Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA) traffic. Qwest will provide Interconnection at any technically feasible point within its network, including but not limited to, (i) the line-side of a local switch (i.e., local switching); (ii) the trunk side of a local switch, (iii) the trunk connection points for a tandem switch, (iv) central office cross-connection points, (v) out-of-band signaling transfer points necessary to exchange traffic at these points and access call-related databases, and (vi) points of access to unbundled network elements. The Unbundled Network Elements Section 9 of this Agreement describes Interconnection at points (i), (iv), (v), and (vi), although some aspects of these Interconnection points are described in the Interconnection Section of this Agreement7. "Interconnection" is as described in the Act and refers refers, in this Section of the Agreement, to the connection between networks for the purpose of transmission and routing of telephone Exchange Service traffic and exchange access traffic at points (ii) and (iii) described above. Interconnection, which Qwest currently names “Local Interconnection Service” (LIS) is provided for the purpose of connecting end office switches SBCT Switches to end office switches Qwest End Office Switches or end office switches SBCT Switches to Qwest local or access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic); or end office switches SBCT Switches to Qwest access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) or Jointly Provided Switched Access traffic. Qwest Optionally, and at SBCT’s request, LIS trunking to Qwest’s access tandem to CLEC tandem switch connections will switches shall be provided where technically feasiblein accordance with the Single Point of Presence provisions of this Agreement. New or continued Qwest local tandem to Qwest access tandem and Qwest access tandem to Qwest access tandem switch connections are not providedrequired where Qwest can demonstrate that such connections present a risk of switch exhaust and that Qwest does not make similar use of its network to transport the local calls of its own or any affiliate’s end users. 7.1.1.1 Qwest will provide to SBCT Interconnection at least equal in quality to that provided to itself, to any subsidiary, affiliate, or any other party to which it provides Interconnection. Qwest will provide Interconnection under rates, terms and conditions that are just, reasonable and non-discriminatory in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the requirements of Sections 251 of the Act. In addition, Qwest shall comply with all state wholesale and retail service quality requirements.

Interconnection Facility Options. 7.1.1 This Section describes the Interconnection of Qwest's network and CLEC's network for the purpose of exchanging Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic), Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA) traffic. Qwest will provide Interconnection at any technically feasible point within its network, including but not limited to, (i) the line-side of a local switch (i.e., local switching); (ii) the trunk side of a local switch, (iii) the trunk connection points for a tandem switch, (iv) central office cross-connection points, (v) out-of-band signaling transfer points necessary to exchange traffic at these points and access call-related databases, and (vi) points of access to unbundled network elements. The Unbundled Network Elements Elements. Section 9 of this Agreement describes Interconnection at points (i), (iv), (v), and (vi), although some aspects of these Interconnection points are described in the Interconnection Section of this Agreement7. "Interconnection" is as described in the Act and refers refers, in this Section of the Agreement, to the connection between networks for the purpose of transmission and routing of telephone Exchange Service traffic and exchange access Exchange Access traffic at points (ii) and (iii) described above. Interconnection, which Qwest currently names “Local Interconnection Service” (LIS) is provided for the purpose of connecting end office switches End Office Switches to end office switches End Office Switches or end office switches End Office Switches to local or access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Service (EAS/Local traffic); or end office switches End Office Switches to access tandem switches for the exchange of Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll) or Jointly Provided Switched Access traffic. Qwest tandem to CLEC tandem switch connections will be provided where technically feasible. New or continued Qwest local tandem to Qwest access tandem and Qwest access tandem to Qwest access tandem switch connections are not providedrequired where Qwest can demonstrate that such connections present a risk of switch exhaust and that Qwest does not make similar use of its network to transport the local calls of its own or any affiliate’s end users. 7.1.1.1 Qwest will provide to CLEC Interconnection at least equal in quality to that provided to itself, to any subsidiary, affiliate, or any other Party to which it provides Interconnection. Notwithstanding specific language in other sections of this Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement regarding Interconnection are subject to this requirement. Qwest will provide Interconnection under rates, terms and conditions that are just, reasonable and non-discriminatory. In addition, Qwest shall comply with all state wholesale and retail service quality requirements.