Common use of LIS Forecasting Clause in Contracts

LIS Forecasting. 7.2.2.8.1 Both CLEC and Qwest shall work in good faith to define a mutually agreed upon forecast of LIS trunking. 7.2.2.8.2 Both Parties shall have the obligation to participate in joint Qwest Version 3.7 Template Agreement, 05-14-2001 Page 46 5-24-2001/bbd/Z-Tel/NE/CDS-010523-0107 planning meetings at quarterly intervals to establish trunk design and provisioning requirements. The Parties agree to provide mutual trunk forecast information t ensure end user call completion between the Parties’ networks. Such forecasts shall be for LIS trunking, which impacts the switch capacity and facilities of each Party. 7.2.2.8.3 Switch capacity growth requiring the addition of new switching modules may require six months to order and install. To align with the timeframe needed to provide for the requested facilities, including engineering, ordering, installation and make ready activities, the Parties will utilize Qwest standard forecast timelines, as defined in the standard Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms for growth planning. For capacity growth, Qwest will utilize CLEC forecasts to ensure availability of switch capacity. 7.2.2.8.4 Each Party will utilize the Forecast cycle outlined on the Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms, which stipulates that forecasts be submitted on a quarterly basis. The forecast will identify trunking requirements for a two (2) year period. From the quarterly close date as outlined in the forecast cycle, the receiving Party will have one month to determine network needs and place vendor orders which may require a six (6) month interval to complete the network build. Seven (7) months after submission of the initial forecast, Qwest will have the necessary capacity in place to meet the CLEC forecast. After the initial forecast, Qwest will ensure that capacity is available to meet CLECs’ needs. For ordering information see the Interconnection Section of this Agreement. 7.2.2.8.5 Both Parties will follow the forecasting and provisioning requirements of this Agreement for the appropriate sizing of trunks, and use of direct end office vs. tandem routing.

LIS Forecasting. 7.2.2.8.1 Both CLEC and Qwest shall work in good faith to define a mutually agreed upon forecast of LIS trunking. 7.2.2.8.2 Both Parties shall have the obligation to participate in joint Qwest Version 3.7 Template Agreement, 05-14-2001 Page 46 5-24-2001/bbd/Z-Tel/NE/CDS-010523-0107 planning meetings at quarterly intervals to establish trunk design and provisioning requirements. The Parties agree to provide mutual trunk forecast information t ensure end user call completion between the Parties’ networks. Such forecasts shall be for LIS trunking, trunking which impacts the switch capacity and facilities of each Party. 7.2.2.8.3 Switch capacity growth requiring the addition of new switching modules may require six months to order and install. To align with the timeframe needed to provide for the requested facilities, including engineering, ordering, installation and make ready activities, the Parties will utilize Qwest standard forecast timelines, as defined in the standard Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms for growth planning. For capacity growth, Qwest will utilize CLEC forecasts to ensure availability of switch capacity.. Qwest Version 3.6 Template Agreement, 03-16-2001 46 4/27/01/HAH for BB/NOS Comm Inc/NE/CDS-010426-0042 7.2.2.8.4 Each Party will utilize the Forecast cycle outlined on the Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms, which stipulates that forecasts be submitted on a quarterly basis. The forecast will identify trunking requirements for a two (2) year period. From the quarterly close date as outlined in the forecast cycle, the receiving Party will have one month to determine network needs and place vendor orders which may require a six (6) month interval to complete the network build. Seven (7) months after submission of the initial forecast, Qwest will have the necessary capacity in place to meet the CLEC forecast. After the initial forecast, Qwest will ensure that capacity is available to meet CLECs’ needs. For ordering information see the Interconnection Section of this Agreement. 7.2.2.8.5 Both Parties will follow the forecasting and provisioning requirements of this Agreement for the appropriate sizing of trunks, and use of direct end office vs. tandem routing.

LIS Forecasting. 7.2.2.8.1 Both CLEC and Qwest shall work in good faith to define a mutually agreed upon forecast of LIS trunking. 7.2.2.8.2 Both Parties shall have the obligation to participate in joint Qwest Version 3.7 Template Agreement, 05-14-2001 Page 46 5-24-2001/bbd/Z-Tel/NE/CDS-010523-0107 planning meetings at quarterly intervals to establish trunk design and provisioning requirements. The Parties agree to provide mutual trunk forecast information t ensure end user call completion between the Parties’ networks. Such forecasts shall be for LIS trunking, trunking which impacts the switch capacity and facilities of each Party. 7.2.2.8.3 Switch capacity growth requiring the addition of new switching modules may require six months to order and install. To align with the timeframe needed to provide for the requested facilities, including engineering, ordering, installation and make ready activities, the Parties will utilize Qwest standard forecast timelines, as defined in the standard Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms for growth planning. For capacity growth, Qwest will utilize CLEC forecasts to ensure availability of switch capacity. 7.2.2.8.4 Each Party will utilize the Forecast cycle outlined on the Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms, which stipulates that forecasts be submitted on a quarterly basis. The forecast will identify trunking requirements for a two (2) year period. From the quarterly close date as outlined in the forecast cycle, the receiving Party will have one month to determine network needs and place vendor orders which may require a six (6) month interval to complete the network build. Seven (7) months after submission of the initial forecast, Qwest will have the necessary capacity in place to meet the CLEC forecast. After the initial forecast, Qwest will ensure that capacity is available to meet CLECs’ needs. For ordering information see the Interconnection Section of this Agreement. 7.2.2.8.5 Both Parties will follow the forecasting and provisioning requirements of this Agreement for the appropriate sizing of trunks, and use of direct end office vs. tandem routing.

LIS Forecasting. 7.2.2.8.1 Both CLEC and Qwest shall work in good faith to define a mutually agreed upon forecast of LIS trunking. 7.2.2.8.2 Both Parties shall have the obligation to participate in joint Qwest Version 3.7 Template Agreement, 05-14-2001 Page 46 5-24-2001/bbd/Z-Tel/NE/CDS-010523-0107 planning meetings at quarterly intervals to establish trunk design and provisioning requirements. The Parties agree to provide mutual trunk forecast information t ensure end user call completion between the Parties’ networks. Such forecasts shall be for LIS trunking, trunking which impacts the switch capacity and facilities of each Party. 7.2.2.8.3 Switch capacity growth requiring the addition of new switching modules may require six months to order and install. To align with the timeframe needed to provide for the requested facilities, including engineering, ordering, installation and make ready activities, the Parties will utilize Qwest standard forecast timelines, as defined in the standard Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms for growth planning. For capacity growth, Qwest will utilize CLEC forecasts to ensure availability of switch capacity. 7.2.2.8.4 Each Party will utilize the Forecast cycle outlined on the Qwest Version 3.6 Template Agreement, 03-16-2001 46 4/13/01/HAH for MS/360networks (USA) inc/NE/CDS-010411-0026 Qwest LIS Trunk Forecast Forms, which stipulates that forecasts be submitted on a quarterly basis. The forecast will identify trunking requirements for a two (2) year period. From the quarterly close date as outlined in the forecast cycle, the receiving Party will have one month to determine network needs and place vendor orders which may require a six (6) month interval to complete the network build. Seven (7) months after submission of the initial forecast, Qwest will have the necessary capacity in place to meet the CLEC forecast. After the initial forecast, Qwest will ensure that capacity is available to meet CLECs’ needs. For ordering information see the Interconnection Section of this Agreement. 7.2.2.8.5 Both Parties will follow the forecasting and provisioning requirements of this Agreement for the appropriate sizing of trunks, and use of direct end office vs. tandem routing.