Common use of Provisioning of High Frequency Spectrum and Splitter Space Clause in Contracts

Provisioning of High Frequency Spectrum and Splitter Space. 3.2.1 BellSouth will provide Global Connection with access to the High Frequency Spectrum as follows: 3.2.1.1 To order High Frequency Spectrum on a particular Loop, Global Connection must have a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) collocated in the central office that serves the end-user of such Loop. 3.2.1.2 Global Connection may provide its own splitters or may order splitters in a central office once it has installed its DSLAM in that central office. BellSouth will install splitters within thirty-six (36) calendar days of Global Connection’s submission of an error free Line Splitter Ordering Document (“LSOD”) to the BellSouth Complex Resale Support Group. 3.2.1.3 Once a splitter is installed on behalf of Global Connection in a central office in which Global Connection is located, Global Connection shall be entitled to order the High Frequency Spectrum on lines served out of that central office. BellSouth will bill and Global Connection shall pay the electronic or manual ordering charges as applicable when Global Connection orders High Frequency Spectrum for end- user service. 3.2.1.4 BellSouth will select, purchase, install, and maintain a central office POTS splitter and provide Global Connection access to data ports on the splitter. The splitter will route the High Frequency Spectrum on the circuit to Global Connection’s xDSL equipment in Global Connection’s collocation space. At least 30 days before making a change in splitter suppliers, BellSouth will provide Global Connection with a carrier notification letter, informing Global Connection of change. Global Connection shall purchase ports on the splitter in increments of 8 or 24 ports. 3.2.1.5 BellSouth will install the splitter in (i) a common area close to Global Connection’s collocation area, if possible; or (ii) in a BellSouth relay rack as close to Global Connection’s DS0 termination point as possible. Global Connection shall have access to the splitter for test purposes, regardless of where the splitter is placed in the BellSouth premises. For purposes of this section, a common area is defined as an area in the central office in which both Parties have access to a common test access point. A Termination Point is defined as the point of termination for Global Connection on the toll main distributing frame in the central office and is not the demarcation point set forth in Attachment 4 of this Agreement. BellSouth will cross-connect the splitter data ports to a specified Global Connection DS0 at such time that a Global Connection end user’s service is established. 3.2.1.6 Global Connection may at its option purchase, install and maintain central office POTS splitters in its collocation arrangements. Global Connection may use such splitters for access to its customers and to provide digital line subscriber services to its customers using the High Frequency Spectrum. Existing Collocation rules and procedures shall apply. 3.2.1.7 Any splitters installed by Global Connection in its collocation arrangement shall comply with ANSI T1.413, Annex E, or any future ANSI splitter Standards. Global Connection may install any splitters that BellSouth deploys or permits to be deployed for itself or any BellSouth affiliate. 3.2.1.8 The High Frequency Spectrum shall only be available on Loops on which BellSouth is also providing, and continues to provide, analog voice service directly to the end user. In the event the end-user terminates its BellSouth provided voice service for any reason, or in the event BellSouth disconnects the end user’s voice service pursuant to its tariffs or applicable law, and Global Connection desires to continue providing xDSL service on such Loop, Global Connection shall be required to purchase a full stand-alone Loop unbundled network element. To the extent commercially practicable, BellSouth shall give Global Connection notice in a reasonable time prior to disconnect, which notice shall give Global Connection an adequate opportunity to notify BellSouth of its intent to purchase such Loop. In those cases in which BellSouth no longer provides voice service to the end user and Global Connection purchases the full stand-alone Loop, Global Connection may elect the type of loop it will purchase. Global Connection will pay the appropriate recurring and non-recurring rates for such Loop as set forth in Exhibit B to this Attachment. In the event Global Connection purchases a voice grade Loop, Global Connection acknowledges that such Loop may not remain xDSL compatible. 3.2.1.9 Only one competitive local exchange carrier shall be permitted access to the High Frequency Spectrum of any particular loop.

Provisioning of High Frequency Spectrum and Splitter Space. 3.2.1 BellSouth will provide Global Connection with access to the High Frequency Spectrum as follows: 3.2.1.1 To order High Frequency Spectrum on a particular Loop, Global Connection must have a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) collocated in the central office that serves the end-user of such Loop. 3.2.1.2 Global Connection may provide its own splitters or may order splitters in a central office once it has installed its DSLAM in that central office. BellSouth will install splitters within thirty-six (36) calendar days of Global Connection’s submission of an error free Line Splitter Ordering Document (“LSOD”) to the BellSouth Complex Resale Support Group. 3.2.1.3 Once a splitter is installed on behalf of Global Connection in a central office in which Global Connection is located, Global Connection shall be entitled to order the High Frequency Spectrum on lines served out of that central office. BellSouth will bill xxxx and Global Connection shall pay the electronic or manual ordering charges as applicable when Global Connection orders High Frequency Spectrum for end- user service. 3.2.1.4 BellSouth will select, purchase, install, and maintain a central office POTS splitter and provide Global Connection access to data ports on the splitter. The splitter will route the High Frequency Spectrum on the circuit to Global Connection’s xDSL equipment in Global Connection’s collocation space. At least 30 days before making a change in splitter suppliers, BellSouth will provide Global Connection with a carrier notification letter, informing Global Connection of change. Global Connection shall purchase ports on the splitter in increments of 8 or 24 ports. 3.2.1.5 BellSouth will install the splitter in (i) a common area close to Global Connection’s collocation area, if possible; or (ii) in a BellSouth relay rack as close to Global Connection’s DS0 termination point as possible. Global Connection shall have access to the splitter for test purposes, regardless of where the splitter is placed in the BellSouth premises. For purposes of this section, a common area is defined as an area in the central office in which both Parties have access to a common test access point. A Termination Point is defined as the point of termination for Global Connection on the toll main distributing frame in the central office and is not the demarcation point set forth in Attachment 4 of this Agreement. BellSouth will cross-connect the splitter data ports to a specified Global Connection DS0 at such time that a Global Connection end user’s service is established. 3.2.1.6 Global Connection may at its option purchase, install and maintain central office POTS splitters in its collocation arrangements. Global Connection may use such splitters for access to its customers and to provide digital line subscriber services to its customers using the High Frequency Spectrum. Existing Collocation rules and procedures shall apply. 3.2.1.7 Any splitters installed by Global Connection in its collocation arrangement shall comply with ANSI T1.413, Annex E, or any future ANSI splitter Standards. Global Connection may install any splitters that BellSouth deploys or permits to be deployed for itself or any BellSouth affiliate. 3.2.1.8 The High Frequency Spectrum shall only be available on Loops on which BellSouth is also providing, and continues to provide, analog voice service directly to the end user. In the event the end-user terminates its BellSouth provided voice service for any reason, or in the event BellSouth disconnects the end user’s voice service pursuant to its tariffs or applicable law, and Global Connection desires to continue providing xDSL service on such Loop, Global Connection shall be required to purchase a full stand-alone Loop unbundled network element. To the extent commercially practicable, BellSouth shall give Global Connection notice in a reasonable time prior to disconnect, which notice shall give Global Connection an adequate opportunity to notify BellSouth of its intent to purchase such Loop. In those cases in which BellSouth no longer provides voice service to the end user and Global Connection purchases the full stand-alone Loop, Global Connection may elect the type of loop it will purchase. Global Connection will pay the appropriate recurring and non-recurring rates for such Loop as set forth in Exhibit B to this Attachment. In the event Global Connection purchases a voice grade Loop, Global Connection acknowledges that such Loop may not remain xDSL compatible. 3.2.1.9 Only one competitive local exchange carrier shall be permitted access to the High Frequency Spectrum of any particular loop.