Common use of Special Rates Clause in Contracts

Special Rates. (A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement, or the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS/END USER DEDICATED Services, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service (collectively, the “ABB Attachments”), commencing within ten (10) business days following the date this Amendment No. 14 has been fully executed by both parties and delivered to Customer. Customer’s rates for the applicable ACCESS BASED BILLING Services will be the respective rates per minute set forth below. All other rates will be as set forth in the Agreement or the ABB Attachments. (i) ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 1 * SEE Exhibit 2 * (ii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 3 * (iii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service SEE Exhibit 4 * (iv) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service SEE Exhibit 5* (v) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service SEE Exhibit 6* (B) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the TSA, MCI reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subsection (A) above (which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI charges for comparable services), upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification.

Special Rates. (A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement, or the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS/END USER DEDICATED Services, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service (collectively, the “ABB Attachments”), commencing Commencing within ten (10) business days following the date this Special Rate Amendment No. 14 has been fully is executed by both parties and is delivered to Customer, Customers rate(s) (hereinafter referred to as "SPECIAL RATES") for the Jurisdiction(s) and CLASSIC Service(s) checked below will be as set forth on the Schedule(s) indicated, which Special Rate(s) will not be subject to any discount. Further, Customer’s 's rates for any CLASSIC Service not checked below or not described on the applicable ACCESS BASED BILLING Services will be the respective Schedule (including rates per minute set forth below. All other rates that are left blank) will be as set forth in the Agreement TSA or in the ABB Attachments. (i) ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 1 * SEE Exhibit 2 * (ii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 3 * (iii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service SEE Exhibit 4 * (iv) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service SEE Exhibit 5* (v) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service SEE Exhibit 6* (B) latest applicable Amendment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the TSA, MCI UUNET reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subsection (A) above (herein which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI UUNET charges for comparable services), upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ ' prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification.. [x] INTERSTATE Service SEE Schedule [1] (within the 48 contiguous United States) [ ] CARRIER TERMINATION Service [ ] CARRIER ORIGINATION Service [x] SWITCHLESS 1+ Service [x] SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service [ ] END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service [ ] END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service [x] INTERSTATE Service SEE Schedule [2] (within the 48 contiguous United States) [ ] CARRIER TERMINATION Service [ ] CARRIER ORIGINATION Service [x] SWITCHLESS 1+ Service [x] SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service [ ] END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service [ ] END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service

Special Rates. (A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreementapplicable Attachment(s) attached hereto, or commencing as of the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING Effective Date (described in Section 1 above) and continuing through the end of the Service Term, with respect to CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS 1+ Service, CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service, CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service, CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service, CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS/END USER DEDICATED Services, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING and CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER TERMINATION Service Service, Customer will receive the special rates (collectivelythe "Special Rates") shown in Subparts (i) through (xix) below. The Special Rates contained in Subparts ii, the “ABB Attachments”)iii, commencing within ten (10) business days following the date this Amendment No. 14 has been fully executed by both parties iv, v, ix, x, xi, and delivered xii will be subject to Customer. Customer’s rates for the applicable ACCESS BASED BILLING Services will be the respective rates per minute discount percentage set forth belowin the applicable Attachment(s). The Special Rates contained in Subparts i, vi, vii, viii, xiii, xiv, xv,xvi, xvii, xviii, and xix will not be subject to the applicable discount percentage set forth in the applicable Attachment(s). All other rates will be as set forth in the Agreement or the ABB Attachmentsapplicable Attachment(s). (i) ACCESS BASED BILLING CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 1 * SEE Exhibit 2 and CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be *. (ii) ACCESS BASED BILLING CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 3 Service—Customer's Interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (iii) ACCESS BASED BILLING CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service SEE Exhibit 4 Service—Customer's Interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (iv) ACCESS BASED BILLING CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER ORIGINATION Service SEE Exhibit 5*TERMINATION Service—Customer's Interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * * CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH RESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS. (v) ACCESS BASED BILLING CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER ORIGINATION Service—Customer's Interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (vi) CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS 1+ Service and CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Intrastate rate for calls within the following states will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (vii) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER TERMINATION Service SEE Exhibit 6and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service—Customer's Intrastate rate for calls within the following states will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (viii) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER ORIGINATION Service and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Intrastate rate for calls within the following states will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (ix) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER ORIGINATION Service and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Interstate—Extended rate for calls will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (x) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER TERMINATION Service and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service—Customer's Interstate—Extended rate for calls will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (xi) CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Interstate—Extended rate for calls will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (xii) CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS 1+ Service—Customer's Interstate—Extended rate for calls will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: * (xiii) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER ORIGINATION Service and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Canada (All Regions) rate for calls from Canada to the 48 contiguous United States will be * * CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH RESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS. (xiv) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER TERMINATION Service and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service—Customer's Canada rate for calls from the 48 contiguous United States to Canada will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: Region 1 NPAs—250, 416, 418, 450, 514, 519, 604, 613, 705, 807, 819, 905 Region 2 NPAs—403, 780, 867, 886, 889, 902 Region 3 NPAs—204, 306, 506, 709 (xv) CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS 1+ Service—Customer's Canada rate for calls from the 48 contiguous United States to Canada will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: Region 1 NPAs—250, 416, 418, 450, 514, 519, 604, 613, 705, 807, 819, 905 Region 2 NPAs—403, 780, 867, 886, 889, 902 Region 3 NPAs—204, 306, 506, 709 (xvi) CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service—Customer's Canada rate for calls will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: (xvii) CLASSIC 2000 CARRIER TERMINATION Service and CLASSIC 2000 END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service—Customer's Mexico rate for calls from the 48 contiguous United States to Mexico will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: (xviii) CLASSIC 2000 SWITCHLESS 1+ Service—Customer's Mexico rate for calls will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: (xix) CLASSIC 2000 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE Service—Customer's Directory Assistance rate for calls will be the respective rates per call set forth below: (B) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the TSA, MCI WorldCom reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subsection (A) above (which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI WorldCom charges for comparable services), upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ ' prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification.

Special Rates. (A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement, or applicable Attachment(s) attached to the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS/END USER DEDICATED Services, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service (collectively, the “ABB Attachments”)TSA, commencing within ten (10) business days following the date MCI WorldCom's execution of this Amendment No. 14 has been fully executed 1, which date will be determined by both parties MCI WorldCom in its sole discretion, and delivered continuing through the end of the Service Term (including any extensions thereto), with respect to CustomerCLASSIC CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, CLASSIC SWITCHLESS 1+ Service and CLASSIC CARRIER TERMINATION Service, Customer will receive the special rate (the "SPECIAL RATES") shown in Subparts (i), (ii), and (iii) below. Customer’s rates for The Special Rates will not be subject to the applicable ACCESS BASED BILLING Services will be the respective rates per minute discount percentage set forth belowin the applicable Attachment(s). All other rates will be as set forth in the Agreement or the ABB Attachmentsapplicable Attachment(s). (i) ACCESS BASED BILLING CLASSIC CARRIER ORIGINATION Service Customer's interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: JURISDICTION RATE ------------ ---- - Within the 48 contiguous United States (excluding origination from SUPERSAVER and PREMIUM LATAs) $[*****] Day/Nonday - Within the 48 contiguous United States (origination from SUPERSAVER LATAs on Schedule CL-A) $[*****] Day/Nonday - Within the 48 contiguous United States (origination from PREMIUM LATAs on Schedule CL-B) $[*****] Day/Nonday (ii) CLASSIC CARRIER TERMINATION Service - Customer's Interstate rate for calls within the 48 contiguous United States will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: JURISDICTION RATE ------------ ---- - Within the 48 contiguous United States (excluding termination to SUPERSAVER and PREMIUM LATAs) $[*****] Day/Nonday - Within the 48 contiguous United States (termination to SUPERSAVER LATAs on Schedule CL-A) $[*****] Day/Nonday - Within the 48 contiguous United States (termination to PREMIUM LATAs on Schedule CL-B) $[*****] Day/Nonday (iii) CLASSIC SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 1 * SEE Exhibit 2 - Customer's Mexico rate for calls from the 48 contiguous United States to Mexico will be the respective rates per minute set forth below: MEXICO RATE ------ ---- PEAK (ALL BANDS) $[* ****] OFF-PEAK (iiALL BANDS) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 3 $[* (iii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service SEE Exhibit 4 * (iv) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service SEE Exhibit 5* (v) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service SEE Exhibit 6**] (B) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the TSA, MCI WorldCom reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subparts (i) and (ii) of Subsection (A) above (which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI WorldCom charges for comparable services), upon not less than fifteen (15) calendar days' prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification. Further, MCI Worldcom reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subpart (iii) of Subsection (A) above (which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI WorldCom charges for comparable services), upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ ' prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification.

Special Rates. (A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement, or the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS/END USER DEDICATED Services, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service (collectively, the “ABB Attachments”), commencing Commencing within ten (10) business days following the date this Special Rate Amendment No. 14 has been fully is executed by both parties UUNET, Customer’s rate(s) (hereinafter referred to as “Special Rates”) for the jurisdiction(s) and delivered ACCESS BASED BILLING Service(s) checked below will be as set forth on the Schedule(s) indicated, which Special Rate(s) will not be subject to Customerany discount. Further, Customer’s rates for the applicable any ACCESS BASED BILLING Services will be Service not checked below or not described on the respective applicable Schedule (including rates per minute set forth below. All other rates that are left blank) will be as set forth in the Agreement TSA or in the ABB Attachments. (i) ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 1 * SEE Exhibit 2 * (ii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 3 * (iii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service SEE Exhibit 4 * (iv) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service SEE Exhibit 5* (v) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service SEE Exhibit 6* (B) latest applicable Amendment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the TSA, MCI UUNET reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subsection (A) above (herein which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI UUNET charges for comparable services), upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification.. ý INTERSTATE Service SEE Schedule _0 (xxxxxx xxx 00 xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx) CARRIER TERMINATION Service CARRIER ORIGINATION Service ý SWITCHLESS 1+ Service - SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service ý INTRASTATE Service SEE Schedule 2 (within the 48 contiguous United States) CARRIER TERMINATION Service CARRIER ORIGINATION Service ý SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service

Special Rates. (A) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement, or the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS/END USER DEDICATED Services, the Attachment for ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service (collectively, the “ABB Attachments”), commencing Commencing within ten (10) business days following the date this Special Rate Amendment No. 14 has been fully is executed by both parties and is delivered to Customer, Customers rate(s) (hereinafter referred to as "SPECIAL RATES") for the jurisdiction(s) and CLASSIC Service(s) checked below will be as set forth on the Schedule(s) indicated, which Special Rate(s) will not be subject to any discount. Customer’s Further, Customers rates for any CLASSIC Service not checked below or not described on the applicable ACCESS BASED BILLING Services will be the respective Schedule (including rates per minute set forth below. All other rates that are left blank) will be as set forth in the Agreement TSA or in the ABB Attachments. (i) ACCESS BASED BILLING SWITCHLESS 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 1 * SEE Exhibit 2 * (ii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service SEE Exhibit 3 * (iii) ACCESS BASED BILLING END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service SEE Exhibit 4 * (iv) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER ORIGINATION Service SEE Exhibit 5* (v) ACCESS BASED BILLING CARRIER TERMINATION Service SEE Exhibit 6* (B) latest applicable Amendment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the TSA, MCI UUNET reserves the right to modify the Special Rates described in Subsection (A) above (herein which charge modifications shall not exceed then-current generally available MCI UUNET charges for comparable services), upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ ' prior notice to Customer (facsimile being acceptable), which notice will state the effective date for the charge modification.. [x] INTERSTATE Service SEE Schedule [A] (within the 48 contiguous United States) [ ] CARRIER TERMINATION Service [ ] CARRIER ORIGINATION Service [x] END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service [x] END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service [x] INTERSTATE Service SEE Schedule [B] (within the 48 contiguous United States) [ ] CARRIER TERMINATION Service [ ] CARRIER ORIGINATION Service [ ] SWITCHLESS 1+ Service [ ] SWITCHLESS TOLL FREE Service [x] END USER DEDICATED 1+ Service [x] END USER DEDICATED TOLL FREE Service