Common use of Modifications to OSS Interfaces Clause in Contracts

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. 11.6.1 Paging Provider and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solution (ATIS) Committees. Establishment of new, or changes to industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed on no less than a quarterly basis commencing on the effective date of this Agreement. This review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. The Parties will use reasonable effort to reach closure upon the necessary changes within no more than three (3) months of initiating each review and to implement the changes within nine (9) months or earlier, if reasonably possible, unless there is agreement to a different implementation schedule. 11.6.2 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest and Paging Provider to support local service delivery, Paging Provider and Qwest may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing standards. Paging Provider and Qwest will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards its acceptance as a standard. 11.6.3 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed to changes requested by the FORUM. Qwest will provide to Paging Provider the features list for modifications to the interface ninety (90) Days prior to any release date. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to Paging Provider three (3) weeks prior to the release date. Paging Provider is required to upgrade to the current release within six (6) months of the installation date. 11.6.4 This Section constitutes the entirety of the OSS agreement. Nothing beyond what is described herein should be implied or inferred.

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. 11.6.1 12.6.1 Paging Provider and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solution (ATIS) Committees. Establishment of new, or changes to industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed on no less than a quarterly basis commencing on the effective date of this Agreement. This review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. The Parties will use reasonable effort to reach closure upon the necessary changes within no more than three (3) months of initiating each review and to implement the changes within nine (9) months or earlier, if reasonably possible, unless there is agreement to a different implementation schedule. 11.6.2 12.6.2 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest and Paging Provider to support local service delivery, Paging Provider and Qwest may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing standards. Paging Provider and Qwest will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards its acceptance as a standard. 11.6.3 12.6.3 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed to changes requested by the FORUM. Qwest will provide to Paging Provider the features list for modifications to the interface ninety (90) Days prior to any release date. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to Paging Provider three (3) weeks prior to the release date. Paging Provider is required to upgrade to the current release within six (6) months of the installation date. 11.6.4 12.6.4 This Section constitutes the entirety of the OSS agreement. Nothing beyond what is described herein should be implied or inferred.

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. 11.6.1 Paging Provider WSP and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solution (ATIS) Committees. Establishment of new, or changes to industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed on no less than a quarterly basis commencing on the effective date of this Agreement. This review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. The Parties will use reasonable effort to reach closure upon the necessary changes within no more than three (3) months of initiating each review and to implement the changes within nine (9) months or earlier, if reasonably possible, unless there is agreement to a different implementation schedule. 11.6.2 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest and Paging Provider WSP to support local service delivery, Paging Provider WSP and Qwest may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing standards. Paging Provider WSP and Qwest will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards its acceptance as a standard. 11.6.3 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed to changes requested by the FORUM. Qwest will provide to Paging Provider WSP the features list for modifications to the interface ninety (90) Days prior to any release date. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to Paging Provider WSP three (3) weeks prior to the release date. Paging Provider WSP is required to upgrade to the current release within six (6) months of the installation date. 11.6.4 This Section constitutes the entirety of the OSS agreement. Nothing beyond what is described herein should be implied or inferred.

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. 11.6.1 Paging Provider NAS and Qwest USW agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solution (ATIS) Committeescommittees. Establishment of new, or changes to industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed on no less than a quarterly basis commencing on the effective date of this Agreement. This review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. The Parties will use reasonable effort to reach closure upon the necessary changes within no more than three (3) months of initiating each review and to implement the changes within nine (9) months or earlier, if reasonably possible, unless there is agreement to a different implementation schedule. 11.6.2 10.6.1 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest USW and Paging Provider NAS to support local service delivery, Paging Provider NAS and Qwest USW may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing standards. Paging Provider NAS and Qwest USW will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards its acceptance as a standard. 11.6.3 10.6.2 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed to changes requested by the FORUM. Qwest USW will provide to Paging Provider NAS the features list for modifications to the interface ninety (90) Days days prior to any release date. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to Paging Provider NAS three (3) weeks prior to the release date. Paging Provider NAS is required to upgrade to the current release within six (6) months of the installation date. 11.6.4 10.6.3 This Section Part G constitutes the entirety of the OSS agreement. Nothing beyond what is described herein herein, should be implied or inferred.

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. 11.6.1 Paging Provider Union and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant Alliance for Telecommunication Industry Solution (ATIS) Committees. Establishment of new, or changes to industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed on no less than a quarterly basis commencing on the effective date of this Agreement. This review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. The Parties will use reasonable effort to reach closure upon the necessary changes within no more than three (3) months of initiating each review and to implement the changes within nine (9) months or earlier, if reasonably possible, unless there is agreement to a different implementation schedule. 11.6.2 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest and Paging Provider Union to support local service delivery, Paging Provider Union and Qwest may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing standards. Paging Provider Union and Qwest will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards its acceptance as a standard. 11.6.3 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed to changes requested by the FORUM. Qwest will provide to Paging Provider Union the features list for modifications to the interface ninety (90) Days prior to any release date. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to Paging Provider Union three (3) weeks prior to the release date. Paging Provider Union is required to upgrade to the current release within six (6) months of the installation date. 11.6.4 This Section constitutes the entirety of the OSS agreement. Nothing beyond what is described herein should be implied or inferred.