Common use of Location of switches and other network elements Clause in Contracts

Location of switches and other network elements. (i) The licensee shall install applicable system within its service area. However, for IP based Next Generation Network, Media Gateway Controller (MGC)/ Soft Switch can be deployed within geographical boundaries of any one of the authorized service area for Access Services or anywhere in the country if the Licensee has authorization for NLD/ILD service also. However, the Media Gateways shall be installed in each service area to perform the function of switching subscriber traffic under the control of MGC for call control. (ii) The MGC/ Soft Switch and common service support systems such as Intelligent Networks (IN), Billing, Network Operations Center (NOC) or any other equipment specifically permitted by the Licensor, shall be located in a service area where the licensee has Access service authorization or anywhere in the country if the Licensee has authorization for NLD/ILD service also. Location of MGC/ soft switch and common service support systems shall be intimated to Licensor as and when commissioned. In respect of Short Message Service Center (SMSC), it can be installed in any of the service areas where Licensee has authorization of access service.