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SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffstariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP- PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 65.5 Trunk Groups 65.5.1 CLEC shall provide all SS7 signaling information pursuant to Section 65.2. For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 60.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 60.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 60.5 Trunk Groups 5.1 Where required, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) and CIC/OZZ ANI information digits (II) (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic, and Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained,. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 56.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC Carrier and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 56.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 56.3 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 56.3.1 The Parties agree to establish jointly establishprovision, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN InterMTA Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 56.3.2 For administrative consistency Carrier will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. Carrier will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 56.3.3 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 56.3.4 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups will be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: i. 911/E911 Trunks; ii Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules Law and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 65.5 Trunk Groups 65.5.1 CLEC shall provide all SS7 signaling information pursuant to Section 65.2. For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 One 60.4 One-Way and Two Two-Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 60.5 Trunk Groups 5.1 Where required, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) and CIC/OZZ ANI information digits (II) (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this sectionSection, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP- PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, and ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this sectionSection, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffstariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 65.5 Trunk Groups 65.5.1 CLEC shall provide all SS7 signaling information pursuant to Signaling Parameters Section 65.2. For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffstariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 ‌ 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink Brightspeed and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLinkBrightspeed. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink Brightspeed and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink Brightspeed shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 One 60.4 One-Way and Two Two-Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-two- way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-two- way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink Brightspeed otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. Brightspeed is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by Brightspeed. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi-directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where Brightspeed otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by Brightspeed for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 56.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC Carrier and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 56.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to R enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 56.3 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 56.3.1 The Parties agree to establish jointly establishprovision, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN InterMTA Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 56.3.2 For administrative consistency Carrier will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. Carrier will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 56.3.3 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 56.3.4 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups will be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: i. 911/E911 Trunks; ii Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable. 56.4 Trunk Groups 56.4.1 For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by Carrier wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes. 56.4.2 Carrier and CenturyLink shall, where applicable, make reciprocally available, the required trunk groups to handle different traffic types. a. Any Local Traffic routed over Switched Access Service trunks will be billed to the IXC at the appropriate intrastate or interstate terminating access rate. Neither Party shall route Switched Access Service traffic over Local Interconnection Trunks except for InterMTA Traffic, consistent with Section 57.3. b. Each Party shall only deliver traffic over the Local Interconnection Trunk Groups to the other P dem or End Office for those NXX Codes served by that Tandem or End Office as applicable in accordance with the LERG.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC Spectrotel and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC Spectrotel and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC Spectrotel are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffstariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for Spectrotel routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC Spectrotel can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, and ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this sectionSection, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 60.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 60.5 Trunk Groups 5.1 Where required, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) and CIC/ 0ZZ ANI information digits (II) (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/-0ZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules Law and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 65.5 Trunk Groups

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 56.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC Carrier and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 56.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 56.3 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 56.3.1 The Parties agree to establish jointly establishprovision, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN InterMTA Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 56.3.2 For administrative consistency Carrier will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. Carrier will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 56.3.3 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 56.3.4 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups will be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: i. 911/E911 Trunks; ii Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable. 56.4 Trunk Groups 56.4.1 For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by Carrier wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes. 56.4.2 Carrier and CenturyLink shall, where applicable, make reciprocally available, the required trunk groups to handle different traffic types. a. Any Local Traffic routed over Switched Access Service trunks will be billed to the IXC at the appropriate intrastate or interstate terminating access rate. Neither Party shall route Switched Access Service traffic over Local Interconnection Trunks except for InterMTA Traffic, consistent with Section 57.3. b. Each Party shall only deliver traffic over the Local Interconnection Trunk Groups to the other Party’s Tandem or End Office for those NXX Codes served by that Tandem or End Office as applicable in accordance with the LERG. 56.5 Trunk Servicing 56.5.1 Orders between the Parties to establish, add, change or disconnect trunks shall be processed by using an Access Service Request (ASR). Carrier will have administrative control for the purpose of issuing ASR’s on both two-way and one-way trunk groups. Parties will jointly manage the capacity of Local Interconnection Trunk Groups. 56.5.2 Should Carrier request trunking from CenturyLink in excess of the industry traffic engineering design blocking standard set forth in Section 55.2.3. CenturyLink is not obligated to provide such trunking unless Xxxxxxx agrees in writing to pay for the excess trunking on the CenturyLink side of the POI. 56.5.3 Utilization shall be defined as ‘trunks required’ as a percentage of trunks in service. Trunks required shall be determined using design utilization criteria stated in Section 56.5.4.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC CenturyLink Communications LLC,and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC CenturyLink Communications LLC,and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC CenturyLink Communications LLC,are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffstariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for CenturyLink Communications LLC,routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC CenturyLink Communications LLC,can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CenturyLink Communications LLC,shall be the sole responsibility of CenturyLink Communications LLC,. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CenturyLink Communications LLC,will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CenturyLink Communications LLC,and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency CenturyLink Communications LLC,will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CenturyLink Communications LLC,will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks established as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CenturyLink Communications LLC,can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CenturyLink Communications LLC,provides such service to its End User customers. 65.5 Trunk Groups 65.5.1 CenturyLink Communications LLC,shall provide all SS7 signaling information pursuant to Signaling Parameters Section 65.2. For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by CenturyLink Communications LLC,wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes. 65.5.2 CenturyLink Communications LLC,and CenturyLink shall, where applicable, make reciprocally available, the required trunk groups to handle different traffic types. a. Any Local Traffic routed over Switched Access Service trunks will be billed the intrastate terminating access rate. Neither party shall route Switched Access Service traffic over Local Interconnection Trunks. b. Each Party shall only deliver traffic over the Local Interconnection Trunk Groups to the other Party’s Tandem or End Office for those NXX Codes served by that Tandem or End Office as applicable in accordance with the LERG.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 56.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC Carrier and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 56.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to cla enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 56.3 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 56.3.1 The Parties agree to establish jointly establishprovision, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN InterMTA Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 56.3.2 For administrative consistency Carrier will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. Carrier will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 56.3.3 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 56.3.4 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups will be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: i. 911/E911 Trunks; ii Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable. 56.4 Trunk Groups 56.4.1 For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by Carrier wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes. 56.4.2 Carrier and CenturyLink shall, where applicable, make reciprocally available, the required trunk groups to handle different traffic types. a. Any Local Traffic routed over Switched Access Service trunks will be billed to the IXC at the appropriate intrastate or interstate terminating access rate. Neither Party shall route Switched Access Service traffic over Local Interconnection Trunks except for InterMTA Traffic, consistent with Section 57.3. b. Each Party shall only deliver traffic over the Local Interconnection Trunk Groups to the other P dem or End Office for those NXX Codes served by that Tandem or End Office as applicable in accordance with the LERG.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 56.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC Carrier and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 56.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC Carrier are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s an charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 56.3 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 56.3.1 The Parties agree to establish jointly establishprovision, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN InterMTA Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 56.3.2 For administrative consistency Carrier will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. Carrier will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 56.3.3 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the convers b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 56.3.4 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where Carrier can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups will be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: i. 911/E911 Trunks; ii Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s 's ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s 's charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 One 60.4 One-Way and Two Two-Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 60.5 Trunk Groups 5.1 Where required, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) and CIC/OZZ ANI information digits (II) (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to cla enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall ll pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 60.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 60.5 Trunk Groups 5.1 Where required, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) and CIC/OZZ ANI information digits (II) (non- SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC TWTC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC TWTC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groupsgroups for Local and Mass Calling. 65.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC TWTC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN and Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffstariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for TWTC routes any traffic to CenturyLink in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to intrastate access traffictraffic which is not VoIP-PSTN Traffic. 65.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- establish bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC TWTC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 65.4.2 Bi-directional two-way trunking for Local Traffic will be jointly provisioned and maintained, with each Party being responsible for costs on its side of the POI. 65.4.3 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to TWTC shall be the sole responsibility of TWTC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and TWTC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by TWTC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 65.4.4 For administrative consistency TWTC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. TWTC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 65.4.5 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks for local services previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a plan to identify processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking arrangements (the “Conversion Plan”). b. The Conversion Plan will identify all trunks to be converted from directionalized to bi-directional arrangements. 65.4.6 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where TWTC can demonstrate that it is not technically feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 trunks; 2. Mass Calling trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where TWTC provides such service to its End User customers. 65.5 Trunk Groups 65.5.1 TWTC shall provide all SS7 signaling information pursuant to Section 65.2. For terminating Jointly Provided Switched Access, CenturyLink will pass all SS7 signaling information including, without limitation, any CPN and JIP received from FGD carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Carrier Identification Codes (CIC) CCS platform and CIC/OZZ information (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by TWTC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s FC ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, and ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this sectionSection, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 60.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink Brightspeed and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLinkBrightspeed. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink Brightspeed and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s 's ICC Order to enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s 's charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink Brightspeed shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 One 60.4 One-Way and Two Two-Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- bi-directional two-two- way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-two- way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink Brightspeed otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. Brightspeed is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by Brightspeed. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi-directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where Brightspeed otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by Brightspeed for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers. 60.5 Trunk Groups 5.1 Where required, network signaling information such as transit network selection (TNS) parameter, Originating Line Information Parameter (OLIP) and CIC/OZZ ANI information digits (II) (non-SS7 environment) will be provided by CLEC wherever such information is needed for call routing or billing. The Parties will follow all Network Operations Forum (NOF) adopted standards and all OBF adopted standards pertaining to TNS and CIC/OZZ codes.

SIGNALING AND INTERCONNECTION TRUNKING REQUIREMENTS. 65.1 60.1 This Section sets forth certain signaling requirements and the terms and conditions for Interconnection provided by CenturyLink and CLEC and provides descriptions of the trunking requirements between CLEC and CenturyLink. This Section describes the required and optional trunk groups. 65.2 60.2 Signaling Parameters: CenturyLink and CLEC are required to provide each other the proper signaling information (e.g., originating Calling Party Number (CPN), Charge Number (ChN) and destination called party number, etc.) as required by Applicable Rules and further clarified by the FCC’s ICC Order to furth enable each Party to issue bills in a complete and timely fashion. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided unchanged including CPN, calling party category, ChN on all calls. All privacy indicators will be honored. Unless there is a waiver pending or the FCC has approved a waiver petition regarding specific technical restrictions, the ChN is to be passed unaltered in SS7 signaling fields where it is different than CPN and ChN must not be populated with a number associated with an intermediate switch, platform, or gateway, or other number that designates anything other than a calling party’s charge number. Where SS7 connections exist, each Party shall pass all CCS signaling parameters, where available, on each call carried over Interconnection trunks. The Parties will coordinate and exchange data as necessary to determine the cause of the CPN/ChN failure and to assist its correction. 65.3 60.3 The Parties shall use separate two-way Feature Group D trunks for the exchange of any traffic which is not Local Traffic, except for Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic, IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic and Jointly Provided Switched Access Service Traffic (as defined by MECAB and MECOD) and such trunks shall be ordered out of and subject to the applicable access Tariffs. In the event CLEC uses the Local Interconnection Trunks for any traffic in violation of this section, CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and to recover damages, including without limitation, compensation for such traffic at the rates applicable to access traffic. 65.4 60.4 One Way and Two Way Trunk Groups. 65.4.1 60.4.1 The Parties agree to jointly establish, provision and maintain bi- directional two-way trunk groups for Local Traffic, Transit Traffic, VoIP-PSTN Traffic and IntraLATA LEC Toll Traffic that has not been routed to an IXC and separate two-way trunk groups for Jointly Provided Switched Access Traffic. Trunks will utilize SS7 signaling protocol. Multi-frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. 60.4.2 The costs associated with transporting Information Service Traffic to CLEC shall be the sole responsibility of CLEC. CenturyLink is not obligated under this Agreement to provision orders for reciprocal trunks or build facilities in the establishment of Interconnection arrangements solely for the delivery of Information Service Traffic. Facilities for Information Service Traffic shall be ordered from the appropriate Tariff and CLEC will be obligated to pay the full cost of such facilities. An upfront charge will apply for any new facilities or network modifications requested by CLEC and agreed upon by CenturyLink. 60.4.3 For administrative consistency CLEC will have control for the purpose of issuing Access Service Requests (ASRs) on two-way groups. CLEC will also use ASRs to request or make necessary changes in trunking. 60.4.4 With respect to any two-way trunks directionalized as one-way in each direction and separate one-way trunks previously established between the Parties, the Parties will transition such trunks to bi-directional trunks in accordance with the following: a. The Parties understand that conversion of trunking arrangements from directionalized to bi-directional requires technical and operational coordination between the Parties. Accordingly, the Parties agree to work together to develop a conversion plan to identify all trunks, processes, guidelines, specifications, time frames and additional terms and conditions necessary to support and satisfy the standards set forth in the Agreement and implement the conversion of trunking from directionalized to bi- directionalized arrangements, if such conversion is desired by either Party. 60.4.5 Separate ancillary trunk groups may be established based on billing, signaling, and network requirements, and will be purchased from the applicable Tariff. a. Ancillary trunk groups will utilize SS7 protocol. Multi- frequency (MF) signaling protocol may only be used where CLEC can demonstrate that it is not Technically Feasible to use SS7 or where CenturyLink otherwise agrees to use MF. b. Separate trunk groups may be required by CenturyLink for certain traffic types including, but not limited to: 1. 911/E911 Trunks; 2. Mass Calling Trunks, if applicable; and 3. Toll Free Service trunks where CLEC provides such service to its End User customers.