Common use of Signaling Networks Clause in Contracts

Signaling Networks. 6.1.1 If CLEC purchases Switching Capability from Ameritech, Ameritech shall provide access to its signaling network from that switch in the same manner in which Ameritech obtains access to such switch itself. In addition, Ameritech shall provide CLEC access to Ameritech's signaling network for each of CLEC's switches when CLEC uses its own switching facilities. This connection shall be made in the same manner as Ameritech connects one of its own switches to an STP. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Ameritech shall not be required to unbundle those signaling links that connect Service Control Points to STPs or to permit CLEC to link its own STPs directly to Ameritech's switch or call-related databases. 6.1.2 If CLEC has its own switching facilities, Ameritech shall provide CLEC access to STPs to each of CLEC's switches, in the same manner in which Ameritech connects one of its own switches to an STP, or in any other technically feasible manner (e.g., bringing an “A” link from CLEC's switch to Ameritech's STP, or linking CLEC's switch to its own STP and then connecting that STP to Ameritech's STP via a “B” or “D” link); provided that Ameritech shall not be required to (i) unbundle the signaling link connecting SCPs to STPs, (ii) permit direct linkage of CLEC's own STPs to Ameritech's switch or call-related databases or

Signaling Networks. 6.1.1 If CLEC Focal purchases Switching Capability from Ameritech, Ameritech shall provide access to its signaling network from that switch in the same manner in which Ameritech obtains access to such switch itself. In addition, Ameritech shall provide CLEC Focal access to Ameritech's signaling network for each of CLECFocal's switches when CLEC Focal uses its own switching facilities. This connection shall be made in the same manner as Ameritech connects one of its own switches to an STP. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Ameritech shall not be required to unbundle those signaling links that connect Service Control Points to STPs or to permit CLEC Focal to link its own STPs directly to Ameritech's switch or call-related databases. 6.1.2 If CLEC Focal has its own switching facilities, Ameritech shall provide CLEC Focal access to STPs to each of CLECFocal's switches, in the same manner in which Ameritech connects one of its own switches to an STP, or in any other technically feasible manner (e.g., bringing an “"A” " link from CLECFocal's switch to Ameritech's STP, or linking CLECFocal's switch to its own STP and then connecting that STP to Ameritech's STP via a “"B” " or “"D” " link); provided that Ameritech shall not be required to (i) unbundle the signaling link connecting SCPs to STPs, (ii) permit direct linkage of CLECFocal's own STPs to Ameritech's switch or call-related databases oror (iii) unbundle an SCP from its associated STP. 6.1.3 The Parties shall agree upon appropriate mediation facilities and arrangements for the Interconnection of their signaling networks and facilities, as necessary to adequately safeguard against intentional and unintentional misuse of the signaling networks and facilities of each Party. Such arrangements shall provide at a minimum: . Certification that Focal's switch is compatible with Ameritech's SS7 network; . Certification that Focal's switch is compatible with Ameritech's AIN SCP;

Signaling Networks. 6.1.1 If CLEC purchases Switching Capability from Ameritech, Ameritech shall provide access to its signaling network from that switch in the same manner in which Ameritech obtains access to such switch itself. In addition, Ameritech shall provide CLEC access to Ameritech's signaling network for each of CLEC's switches when CLEC uses its own switching facilities. This connection shall be made in the same manner as Ameritech connects one of its own switches to an STP. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Ameritech shall not be required to unbundle those signaling links that connect Service Control Points to STPs or to permit CLEC to link its own STPs directly to Ameritech's switch or call-related databases. 6.1.2 If CLEC has its own switching facilities, Ameritech shall provide CLEC access to STPs to each of CLEC's switches, in the same manner in which Ameritech connects one of its own switches to an STP, or in any other technically feasible manner (e.g., bringing an “A” link from CLEC's switch to Ameritech's STP, or linking CLEC's switch to its own STP and then connecting that STP to Ameritech's STP via a “B” or “D” link); provided that Ameritech shall not be required to (i) unbundle the signaling link connecting SCPs to STPs, (ii) permit direct linkage of CLEC's own STPs to Ameritech's switch or call-related databases oror (iii) unbundle an SCP from its associated STP. 6.1.3 The Parties shall agree upon appropriate mediation facilities and arrangements for the Interconnection of their signaling networks and facilities, as necessary to adequately safeguard against intentional and unintentional misuse of the signaling networks and facilities of each Party. Such arrangements shall provide at a minimum: • Certification that CLEC's switch is compatible with Ameritech's SS7 network; • Certification that CLEC's switch is compatible with Ameritech's AIN SCP; • Certification that CLEC's switch is compatible with a desired AIN application residing on Ameritech's SCP; • Agreement on procedures for handling maintenance and troubleshooting related to AIN services; • Usage of forecasts provided by CLEC, so that Ameritech can provide sufficient SS7 resources for CLEC and all other requesting carriers; • Mechanisms to control signaling traffic at agreed-upon levels, so that Ameritech's SS7 resources can be fairly shared by all requesting carriers; • Mechanisms to restrict signaling traffic during testing and certification, as necessary to minimize risks to the service quality experienced by Customers served by Ameritech's network and those of other carriers while compatibility and interconnection items are verified; and • Mechanisms to ensure protection of the confidentiality of Proprietary Information of both carriers and Customers.