Common use of Shared Transport Clause in Contracts

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “Shared Transport Facilities”. GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s network IP. 7.1.1 Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTE's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D. 7.1.2 When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0) call on GTE’s network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx generation. 7.1.4 GTE is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTE. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 GTE provides shared transport between GTE end offices or between a GTE end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “Shared Transport Facilities”. GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s network IP. 7.1.1 Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTE's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D. 7.1.2 When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0) call on GTE’s network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: : (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx bill generation. 7.1.4 GTE is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTE. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 GTE provides shared transport between GTE end offices or between a GTE end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “Shared Transport Facilities”. GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s network IP. 7.1.1 Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTE's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D. 7.1.2 When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0) call on GTE’s network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx bill generation. 7.1.4 GTE is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTE. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 GTE provides shared transport between GTE end offices or between a GTE end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “Shared Transport Facilities”. GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s network IP. 7.1.1 Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTE's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D. 7.1.2 When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0) call on GTE’s network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: : (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx generation. 7.1.4 GTE is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTE. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 GTE provides shared transport between GTE end offices or between a GTE end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “"Shared Transport Facilities”". GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s 's network IP. 7.1.1 Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTE's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D. 7.1.2 When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0DSO) call on GTE’s 's network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: : (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); ; (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx generation. 7.1.4 GTE is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTE. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 GTE provides shared transport between GTE end offices or between a GTE end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “Shared Transport Facilities”. GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s network IP. 7.1.1 . Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTE's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D. 7.1.2 D. When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 . The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0) call on GTE’s network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx generation. 7.1.4 . GTE is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTE. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 . GTE provides shared transport between GTE end offices or between a GTE end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.

Shared Transport. Shared Transport (also known as Common Transport) is the physical interoffice facility medium that is used to transport a call between switching offices. A central office switch translates the end-user dialed digits and routes the call over a Shared Transport Trunk Group that rides interoffice transmission facilities. These trunk groups and the associated interoffice transmission facilities are accessible by any end-user (GTE Tel USA end-user or CLEC end-user when CLEC has purchased unbundled local switching), and are referred to as “Shared Transport Facilities”. GTE will provide Shared Transport for a call originating from an unbundled switch port to the point where the call leaves GTE’s network IP. 7.1.1 Many calls riding shared transport facilities will also be switched by GTETel USA's access tandem. This tandem switching function is included as a rate component of Shared Transport, as set forth in Appendix D.A. 7.1.2 When the requesting CLEC purchases unbundled local switching the CLEC is obligated to purchase unbundled Shared Transport. All of the billing elements associated with Shared Transport are billed upon call origination, unless the call involves an interexchange carrier. 7.1.3 The rating of Shared Transport is based upon the duration of a voice grade (or DS0) call on GTETel USA’s network. Shared Transport is comprised of three billing components: (1) Transport Facility per ALM (usage and distance sensitive); (2) Transport Termination (per end, usage sensitive); and (3) Tandem Switching (usage sensitive). Until an industry standard solution is implemented for generating AMA recordings that identify tandem routed local calls, the parties will use a Shared Transport composite rate using the Tandem Switching rate, two (2) terminations, and an assumed Facility miles length of ten (10) miles. This interim methodology will be used in lieu of actual detailed AMA recordings and xxxx generation. 7.1.4 GTE 7.1.3 Tel USA is responsible for the sizing of the Shared Transport network. All analysis, engineering, and trunk augmentations to Common Transport Trunk Groups will be the sole responsibility of GTETel USA. To ensure that the network is appropriately sized, GTE Tel USA may request traffic forecasts from the CLEC requesting unbundled local switching. These forecasts must be provided to GTE Tel USA on a quarterly basis, with a 12 month outlook. 7.1.5 GTE 7.1.4 Tel USA provides shared transport between GTE Tel USA end offices or between a GTE Tel USA end office and the IP of a connecting telecommunications company. Shared transport will include tandem switching if GTE's Tel USA’s standard network configuration includes tandem routing for traffic between these points.