Common use of Network Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Network Interconnection. 5.1 International Long Distance traffic should be routed through network of NLD service providers, to the ILD service providers gateways for onward transmission to international networks. However, the access provider shall not refuse to interconnect with the Licensee directly in situations where POP of ILD service licensee and Switches of Access Provider’s (GMSC/ Transit Switch) are located at the same station which is a designated Level -I TAX location. 5.2 Further, the Licensor may direct the Licensee to implement the process whereby the subscribers could have a free choice to make international long distance calls through any Licensee having authorization for access service / NLD Service. 5.3 The licensee, who has authorization for International Long Distance, National Long Distance, Access services, may have only one Switch to provide the ILD, NLD and Access services. Separate accounts of all the services are to be maintained by duly apportioning the costs amongst the various services. However, the Access Service through the said Switch may be provided only if the License has the Access Service authorization for the Service Area in which the switch is located. For this purpose, Media Gateway or its equivalent shall be considered as switch. Separate TAX and Gateway switch is not mandatory. 5.4 While entering into an agreement/arrangement with Foreign Carriers, for provision of end-to-end ILD services including IPLC service, the Licensee shall ensure that the Foreign Carrier does not acquire customers in India and does not raise bills/collect revenue to/from any user of the ILD services in India.