Common use of Network Interface Device (NID) Clause in Contracts

Network Interface Device (NID). The NID UNE is defined as any means of interconnection of Customer inside wiring to VERIZON’s distribution plant. To gain access to a Customer’s inside wiring, SPRINT may connect its own loop directly to VERIZON’s NID where SPRINT uses its own facilities to provide local service to a Customer formerly served by VERIZON, as long as such direct connection does not adversely affect VERIZON’s network. VERIZON shall have the right to deny SPRINT's ability to connect its own loop directly to VERIZON's NID.

Network Interface Device (NID). The NID UNE is defined as any means of interconnection of end-user Customer inside premises wiring to VERIZONVerizon’s distribution plant. To gain access to a Customeran end-user’s inside wiring, SPRINT Empire may connect its own loop directly to VERIZONVerizon’s NID where SPRINT Empire uses its own facilities to provide local service to a Customer an end-user formerly served by VERIZONVerizon, as long as such direct connection does not adversely affect VERIZONVerizon’s network. VERIZON Verizon shall have the right to deny SPRINT's Empire’s ability to connect its own loop directly to VERIZON's Verizon’s NID.