Common use of Network Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Network Interconnection. 26.1 Interconnection between the networks of different SERVICE PROVIDERs shall be as per National Standards of CCS No.7 issued from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. However, if situation so arises, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling may be permitted by LICENSOR. 26.2 The LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems, (c) To connect, and keep connected, to their Applicable Systems. 26.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 26.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider shall be carried out by mutual arrangement between the LICENSEE and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time, not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service providers for rectification of deficiencies / deviations, if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall be required. 26.5 It shall be mandatory for the LICENSEE to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Providers as well as NLD Operators whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ international long distance calls through NLD/ ILD Operator. For international long distance call, the LICENSEE shall normally access International Long Distance Operator's network through National Long Distance Operator's network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches/ Point of Presence (POP), and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level -I TAX . 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers in the licensed SERVICE AREA is permitted. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service Providers, subject to compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers within one hour or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from the LICENSOR in this regard. 26.7 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks shall be governed by Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements with other licensed service providers in the respective Interconnect Agreements with them.

Network Interconnection. 26.1 27.1 Interconnection amongst the networks of Licensees shall take place where specifically provided for in the Service Authorization Chapter in PART-II of the Schedule to the License. In such cases the conditions of interconnections as specified below shall be applicable. 27.2 Transmission links for interconnection shall meet relevant standards or Interface Requirements (IR) issued by TEC from time to time. 27.3 Interconnection between the networks of different SERVICE PROVIDERs Licensees for carrying circuit switched traffic shall be as per National Standards national standards of CCS No.7 issued as amended from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations regulations/ directions/ orders issued by the TRAI TRAI/ Licensor from time to time. HoweverFor inter-networking between circuit switched and IP based network, if situation so arisesthe Licensee shall install Media Gateway Switch. Further, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling the Licensor may be permitted direct the LICENSEE to adopt any other technical standards issued by LICENSORTEC on interconnection related issues. 26.2 The LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements 27.4 Licensee shall interconnect with other service providers Telecom Service Providers at the Points of Inter-connection (POI) subject to negotiate compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The charges for accessing other networks for inter- network calls shall conform to the Orders/ Regulations/ Guidelines issued by the TRAI/ Licensor from time to time. The Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will will, inter-alia, provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers number to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems, (c) To connect, and keep connected, to their Applicable Systems. 26.3 27.5 The charges for accessing other networks for inter-network calls shall be based on mutual agreements between the service providers conforming to the Orders/IUC Regulations/Guidelines issued by the TRAI from time to time. 27.6 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the be subject to mutual agreement of the concerned partiesparties and shall conform to TRAI’s regulations and orders. 26.4 27.7 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Telecom Service provider Provider shall be carried out by mutual arrangement between the LICENSEE Licensee and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time, not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service providers for rectification of deficiencies / deviations, if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall reference could be requiredmade to Licensor / TRAI. 26.5 It shall be mandatory for the LICENSEE to provide 27.8 The interconnection to all eligible with a Telecom Service Providers as well as NLD Operators whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ international long distance calls through NLD/ ILD Operator. For international long distance call, the LICENSEE shall normally access International Long Distance Operator's network through National Long Distance Operator's network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches/ Point of Presence (POP), and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level -I TAX . 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers in the licensed SERVICE AREA is permitted. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service Providers, subject to compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection Provider shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers within one hour of receipt of intimation or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from in case of revocation of the LICENSOR in this regardLICENSE of the Telecom Service Provider. 26.7 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks shall be governed by Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements with other licensed service providers in the respective Interconnect Agreements with them.

Network Interconnection. 26.1 27.1 Interconnection between the networks of different SERVICE PROVIDERs service providers shall be as per National Standards national standards of CCS No.7 issued from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) ), and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. However, if situation so arises, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling may be permitted by LICENSOR. 26.2 27.2 The LICENSEE Cellular Service Licensee may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems, (c) To connect, and keep connected, to their Applicable Systems., 26.3 27.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 26.4 27.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider shall may be carried out by mutual arrangement between the LICENSEE Licensee and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time, not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service providers for rectification of deficiencies / deviations, if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall be required. 26.5 27.5 It shall be mandatory for the LICENSEE Cellular Service providers to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Providers Provider as well as NLD Operators service providers whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ circle/international long distance calls through NLD/ ILD OperatorNLD service provider. For international long distance call, the LICENSEE cellular service operator shall normally access International Long Distance Operator's network international long distance operator through National Long Distance Operator's network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches/ Point of Presence (POP), and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level -I TAX national long distance operator only. 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers in the licensed SERVICE AREA is permitted. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service Providers, subject to compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers within one hour or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from the LICENSOR in this regard. 26.7 27.6 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks of cellular mobile Telephone service providers and fixed service providers shall be governed by Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements only with other licensed service providers Level-I TAXs and Tandem exchanges in the respective Interconnect Agreements Metros. In Telecom Circles the interconnection shall be with themlevel I TAX/interconnection with level II TAXs may also be allowed, however, transiting of traffic to other LDCAs at POIs on level II TAX is not permitted.

Network Interconnection. 26.1 Interconnection between the networks of different SERVICE PROVIDERs 17.1 It shall be as per National Standards of CCS No.7 issued from time mandatory for Basic Service Providers, Cellular Mobile Service Providers, Cable Service Providers, to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) and also subject provide interconnection to technical feasibility and technical integrity of NLD service providers whereby the Networks and subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ international long distance calls through NLD service provider. 17.2 NLD Service provider shall be within required to make own suitable arrangements/ agreements for leased lines with the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. However, if situation so arises, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling may be permitted by LICENSORAccess Providers for last mile. 26.2 17.3 The LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission connect, and reception of messages between the interconnected systems.keep connected, to their Applicable Systems, (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in of sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems, (c) To connect, meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and keep connected, to their Applicable Systemsreception of messages between the interconnected systems. 26.3 17.4 The provision terms and conditions of any equipment interconnection including standard interfaces, points of interconnection and its installation technical aspects will be such as mutually agreed between the service providers. 17.5 The LICENSEE shall for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on providing the mutual agreement of SERVICE install own equipment so as to be compatible with other service/Access providers' equipment to which the concerned partiesLICENSEE's Applicable Systems are intended for interconnection. 26.4 17.6 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface LICENSEE shall comply with any order or direction or regulation on interconnection issued by the TRAI under TRAI Act, 1997. 17.7 The LICENSEE shall operate and maintain the LICENCED Network conforming to Quality of Service provider standards to be mutually agreed between the service providers in respect of Network-Network Interface. 17.8 The charges for access or interconnection with other networks for origination, termination and carriage of calls shall be carried out by based on mutual arrangement agreements between the LICENSEE and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time, not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service providers for rectification of deficiencies / deviations, if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall be required. 26.5 It shall be mandatory for the LICENSEE to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Providers as well as NLD Operators whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ international long distance calls through NLD/ ILD Operator. For international long distance call, the LICENSEE shall normally access International Long Distance Operator's network through National Long Distance Operator's network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation the restrictions issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches/ Point of Presence (POP)TRAI under TRAI Act, and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level -I TAX 1997. 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers in 17.9 The network resources including the licensed cost of upgrading/modifying interconnecting networks to meet the service requirements of SERVICE AREA is permittedwill be provided by the service provider seeking interconnection. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service ProvidersHowever, subject to compliance mutually negotiated sharing arrangements for cost of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of upgrading/modifying interconnecting networks between the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers within one hour or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from the LICENSOR in this regard. 26.7 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks shall be governed by Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAIpermitted. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements with other licensed service providers in the respective Interconnect Agreements with them.

Network Interconnection. 26.1 Interconnection between the networks of different SERVICE PROVIDERs shall be as per National Standards of CCS No.7 CCSNo. 7 issued from form time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. However, if situation so arises, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling may be permitted by LICENSOR. 26.2 The LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems,. (c) To connect, and keep connected, to their Applicable Systems. 26.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 26.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider shall be carried out by mutual arrangement between the LICENSEE and the other party involved. The Interconnection interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time, not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service providers for rectification of deficiencies / deviations, if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall be required. 26.5 It shall be mandatory for the LICENSEE to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Providers as well as NLD Operators whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ international long distance calls through NLD/ NLD/ILD Operator. , For international long distance call, the LICENSEE shall normally access International Long Distance Operator's ’s network through National Long Distance Operator's ’s network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from form time to time by Licensor/ Licensor/TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches/ Point of Presence (POP), and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ GMSC/Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level -I TAX – I TAX. 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers providers in the licensed SERVICE AREA is permitted. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service Providers, subject to compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers provider within one hour or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from the LICENSOR in this regard. 26.7 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks shall be governed by Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ TRAI. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements with other licensed service providers in the respective Interconnect Agreements with them.

Network Interconnection. 26.1 Interconnection between the networks of different SERVICE PROVIDERs shall be as per National Standards of CCS No.7 No. & issued from time to time by Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) and also subject to technical feasibility and technical integrity of the Networks Network and shall be within the overall framework of interconnection regulations issued by the TRAI from time to time. However, if situation so arises, INTERCONNECTION with R2MF signaling may be permitted by LICENSOR. 26.2 The LICENSEE may enter into suitable arrangements with other service providers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements whereby the interconnected networks will provide the following: (a) To meet all reasonable demand for the transmission and reception of messages between the interconnected systems. (b) To establish and maintain such one or more Points of Interconnect as are reasonably required and are of sufficient capacity and in sufficient numbers to enable transmission and reception of the messages by means of the Applicable Systems,. (c) To connect, connect and keep connected, connect to their Applicable Systems. 26.3 The provision of any equipment and its installation for the purpose of Interconnection shall depend on the mutual agreement of the concerned parties. 26.4 The Interconnection Tests for each and every interface with any Service provider shall be carried out by mutual arrangement between the LICENSEE and the other party involved. The Interconnection Tests schedule shall be mutually agreed. Adequate time, time not less than 30 days, will be given by the LICENSEE for these tests. On successful completion of interconnection tests or on mutual agreement between service providers provider for rectification of deficiencies / deviations, deviations if any, the LICENSEE can commence the SERVICE. In case of disagreement for rectification of deficiencies / deviations in conducted interconnection tests, prior approval of LICENSOR shall be required. 26.5 It shall be mandatory for the LICENSEE to provide interconnection to all eligible Telecom Service Providers as well as NLD Operators whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make inter-circle/ circle / international long distance calls through NLD/ NLD / ILD Operator. For international long distance call, the LICENSEE shall normally access International Long Distance Operator's ’s network through National Long Distance Operator's operator’s network subject to fulfillment of any Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Guidelines / Orders / Directions / Regulation issued from time to time by Licensor/ Licensor / TRAI. The LICENSEE shall not refuse to interconnect with the International Long Distance Licensee directly in situations where ILD Gateway Switches/ Switches / Point of Presence (POP), and that of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ GMSC / Transit Switch) are located at the same station of Level -I TAX – I TAX. 26.6 Direct interconnectivity among all Telecom Service Providers in the he licensed SERVICE AREA is permitted. LICENSEE shall interconnect with other Service Providers, subject to compliance of prevailing regulations, directions or determinations issued by TRAI. The interconnection shall have to be withdrawn in case of termination of the respective licensed networks of another Telecom service providers within one hour or within such time as directed by the LICENSOR in writing, after receiving intimation from the LICENSOR in this regard. 26.7 Point of Inter-connection (POI) between the networks shall be governed by Guidelines/ Orders/ Directions/ Regulation Guidelines / Orders / Directions / Regulations issued from time to time by Licensor/ Licensor / TRAI. 26.8 LICENSEE will work out suitable regular interconnect billing arrangements with other licensed service providers in the respective Interconnect Agreements with them.