Common use of SS7 Signaling Clause in Contracts

SS7 Signaling. Except as otherwise provided herein, if SS7 signaling is provided by Telco, it will be provided in accordance with Appendix – SS7 (Wireless). Appendix – SS7 (Wireless) describes various SS7 elements available for Carrier to purchase from Telco, including elements required to exchange ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages(s) (as defined in Telcordia Document GR-246-CORE) associated with Local Calls. 3.2.1 If the Parties exchange ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages associated with Local Calls (hereafter referred to as “Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages") and Carrier does not own a substantially similar SS7 network to Telco's SS7 network that Carrier uses for such exchange, then Carrier shall pay Telco in accordance with Appendix – SS7 (Wireless) for Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages originated from Carrier's network and initiated with an IAM message. If the Parties exchange Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Messages and Carrier owns a substantially similar SS7 network to Telco's SS7 network that Carrier uses for such exchange, then the Parties will employ a bill and keep arrangement for the exchange of such Local ISUP SS7 Signaling Message(s). A "substantially similar SS7 network" means an SS7 network as generally recognized in the telecommunications industry, including, without limitation, signaling links, STPs, and signaling (originating and destination) points, all of which are combined to form a “signaling network” utilized to transfer signaling messages between a Party's switches and the switches of the other Party and one or more third parties. Signaling messages delivered to Telco from Carrier must be associated with Authorized Services traffic originating on Carrier's network. All other SS7 signaling messages and elements will be offered to Carrier at rates described in Appendix - SS7 (Wireless). SS7 signaling associated with InterMTA Traffic will be determined using the same process described in Section 11.3 of this Agreement for determining the amount on InterMTA Traffic; such signaling shall be paid to Telco at SS7 rates listed in Telco’s State access tariffs. 3.2.2 Parties will cooperate on the exchange of Transactional Capabilities Application Part ("TCAP") messages to facilitate interoperability of Common Channel Signaling-based features between their respective networks, including all intraLATA CLASS Features and functions, to the extent each Party offers such features and functions to its Customers. All Common Channel Signaling parameters will be provided including, without limitation, calling party number ("CPN"), originating line information ("OLI"), calling party category and charge number.