Common use of Technology Upgrade Clause in Contracts

Technology Upgrade. A. Charges will not apply when a service or rate element under a TDP is disconnected before the expiration of a selected service period as a result of a customer requested upgrade to a next generation service offering, under the following conditions: (1) The service period of the new TDP for the new service offering is a period equal to or exceeding the remaining service period of the disconnected TDP, and (2) The service orders to install the new service and disconnect the old service are related together, and there is no lapse in service between the installation of the new service and the disconnection of the old service, and (3) The service orders to install the new service and disconnect the old service are for the same customer at the same location. B. CenturyLink will determine whether the replacement service qualifies as a next generation service offering. C. Nonrecurring charges and Service Charges for the new service will apply according to the requirements of the new service.