Common use of Technical Requirements for Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Technical Requirements for Interconnection. 55.3.1. Interconnection at the CenturyLink Tandem (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink Tandem Switch(es) will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink end offices and NXXs which subtend that tandem(s), where local trunking is provided, and access to the toll network. (b) Interconnection to a CenturyLink Tandem for transit purposes will provide access to telecommunications carriers which are connected to that Tandem Switch. (c) Where a CenturyLink Tandem Switch also provides End-Office Switch functions, interconnection to a CenturyLink tandem serving that exchange will also provide CLEC access to CenturyLink’s end offices. (d) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes. 55.3.2. Interconnection at the CenturyLink End Office (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink End Office Switch will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink NXX codes served by that end office and any CenturyLink NXXs served by remotes that subtend those End Offices. (b) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes.

Technical Requirements for Interconnection. 55.3.1. Interconnection at the CenturyLink Tandem (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink Tandem Switch(es) will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink end offices and NXXs which subtend that tandem(s), where local trunking is provided, and access to the toll network. (b) Interconnection to a CenturyLink Tandem for transit purposes will provide access to telecommunications carriers which are connected to that Tandem Switch. (c) Where a CenturyLink Tandem Switch also provides End-Office Switch functions, interconnection to a CenturyLink tandem serving that exchange will also provide CLEC access to CenturyLink’s CenturyLink‟s end offices. (d) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes. 55.3.2. Interconnection at the CenturyLink End Office (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink End Office Switch will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink NXX codes served by that end office and any CenturyLink NXXs served by remotes that subtend those End Offices. (b) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes.

Technical Requirements for Interconnection. 55.3.154.3.1. Interconnection at the CenturyLink Tandem (a) 54.3.1.1. Interconnection to CenturyLink Tandem Switch(es) will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink end offices and NXXs which subtend that tandem(s), where local trunking is provided, and access to the toll network. (b) 54.3.1.2. Interconnection to a CenturyLink Tandem for transit purposes will provide access to telecommunications carriers which are connected to that Tandem Switch. (c) 54.3.1.3. Where a CenturyLink Tandem Switch also provides End-End- Office Switch functions, interconnection to a CenturyLink tandem serving that exchange will also provide CLEC access to CenturyLink’s end offices. (d) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes. 55.3.254.3.2. Interconnection at the CenturyLink End Office (a) 54.3.2.1. Interconnection to CenturyLink End Office Switch will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink NXX codes served by that end office and any CenturyLink NXXs served by remotes that subtend those End Offices. (b) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its 54.3.2.2. In the absence of direct End Office trunking to support CenturyLink generated Local calling to CLEC, the CenturyLink End Office will utilize alternate routing via the tandem it homes on, and deliver the traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at CLEC. CLEC will establish direct End Office trunking under the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes.conditions set forth in Section 54.2.1.1.‌

Technical Requirements for Interconnection. 55.3.1. Interconnection at the CenturyLink Tandem (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink Tandem Switch(es) will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink end offices and NXXs which subtend that tandem(s), where local trunking is provided, and access to the toll network. (b) Interconnection to a an CenturyLink Tandem for transit purposes will provide access to telecommunications carriers which are connected to that Tandem Switch. (c) Where a an CenturyLink Tandem Switch also provides End-Office Switch functions, interconnection to a an CenturyLink tandem serving that exchange will also provide CLEC access to CenturyLink’s end offices. (d) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes. 55.3.2. Interconnection at the CenturyLink End Office (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink End Office Switch will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink NXX codes served by that end office and any CenturyLink NXXs served by remotes that subtend those End Offices. (b) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any muxing necessary for such purposes.