Common use of Planning and Forecasting Clause in Contracts

Planning and Forecasting. The Parties will regularly exchange information and co-ordinate the planning of the interconnected Networks so that services can be provided efficiently and operational problems avoided. The Parties shall prepare a Network Plan to guide the provision of Interconnection and other Services between the Parties. During the negotiations over this Agreement, both Operators’ engineers will meet and exchange their network plans. These plans will show the layout and capacity of the SIP Interconnect and IP transport, along with any proposed changes during the next 3 years. This information will be classified as confidential between the Operators. During these meetings the Operators will discuss and agree the initial requirements for interconnection.