Common use of Term of the Agreement Clause in Contracts

Term of the Agreement. A. The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Lightyear pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 4.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three (3) years, beginning on the Effective Date January 1, 2000 and ending on December 31, 2002, and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina Carolina, and Tennessee. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement (as defined in Section 4.2 below) has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis while a Subsequent Agreement is being negotiated. The Parties’ rights and obligations with respect to this Agreement after expiration shall be as set forth in Sections 4.3 and 4.4 below. B. 4.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement with regard to the rates, terms, and conditions of any service arrangement described herein to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 4.3 If, as within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 4.2, above, the Parties are unable to satisfactorily negotiate new resale and/or local interconnection terms, conditions and prices, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate local interconnection and/or resale arrangements pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. The Parties agree that, in such event, they shall encourage the Commission to issue its order regarding the appropriate local Interconnection and/or Resale arrangements no later than the expiration date of this Agreement. The Parties further agree that in the event the Commission does not issue its order prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, a Subsequent or if the Parties continue beyond the expiration date of this Agreement has not been executed to negotiate the Services herein without Commission intervention, the terms, conditions and prices ultimately ordered by the Commission, or negotiated by the Parties, will be effective retroactive to the day following the expiration date of this Agreement. Until the Subsequent Agreement becomes effective, the Parties shall continue to Interconnect, exchange traffic, provide Resale Services and Network Elements, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties are within negotiation/have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and either no arbitration process outlined proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 252 4.3 above, or the Parties have not mutually agreed (where permissible) to extend the arbitration window for petitioning the applicable Commission(s) for resolution of those terms upon which the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandonedParties have not agreed, then either Party may terminate this Agreement shall terminate and upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier e.spire pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's Statement of Generally Available Terms (SGAT) to the extent an SGAT has been approved by the applicable Commission(s). If any state Commission has not approved a BellSouth SGAT, then upon BellSouth's termination of this Agreement as provided herein, BellSouth will continue to provide services to e.spire pursuant to BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that the SGAT or BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B aboveAgreement, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as retroactive to the day following expiration of the effective date as stated in Subsequent this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier CCI pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Aspire pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.5 In addition to as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, BellSouth reserves the right to suspend access to ordering systems, refuse to process additional or pending applications for service, or terminate service in the event of prohibited, unlawful or improper use of BellSouth’s facilities or service, abuse of BellSouth’s facilities or any other material breach of this Agreement, and all monies owed on all outstanding invoices shall become due. 2.6 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth is unable to contact Aspire pursuant to the Notices provision hereof or any other contact information provided by Aspire under this Agreement, and there are no active services being provisioned under this Agreement, then BellSouth may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement, without any liability whatsoever, upon sending of notification to Aspire pursuant to the Notices section hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina Carolina, and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). Nothing in this Section 2.2 shall be deemed to limit the Parties’ rights and obligations under Section 20 hereof during the term of this Agreement. C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier New Phone pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouthBellsouth's then current standard interconnection agreementStandard Interconnection Agreement. In the event that BellSouthBellsouth's standard interconnection agreement Standard Interconnection Agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B section 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Symtelco pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 4.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three (3) years, beginning on the Effective Date January 1, 2000 and ending on December 31, 2002, and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina Carolina, and Tennessee. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement (as defined in Section 4.2 below) has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis while a Subsequent Agreement is being negotiated. The Parties’ rights and obligations with respect to this Agreement after expiration shall be as set forth in Sections 4.3 and 4.4 below. B. 4.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement with regard to the rates, terms, and conditions of any service arrangement described herein to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 4.3 If, as within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 4.2, above, the Parties are unable to satisfactorily negotiate new resale and/or local interconnection terms, conditions and prices, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate local interconnection and/or resale arrangements pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. The Parties agree that, in such event, they shall encourage the Commission to issue its order regarding the appropriate local Interconnection and/or Resale arrangements no later than the expiration date of this Agreement. The Parties further agree that in the event the Commission does not issue its order prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, a Subsequent or if the Parties continue beyond the expiration date of this Agreement has not been executed to negotiate the Services herein without Commission intervention, the terms, conditions and prices ultimately ordered by the Commission, or negotiated by the Parties, will be effective retroactive to the day following the expiration date of this Agreement. Until the Subsequent Agreement becomes effective, the Parties shall continue to Interconnect, exchange traffic, provide Resale Services and Network Elements, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties are within negotiation/have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and either no arbitration process outlined proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 252 4.3 above, or the Parties have not mutually agreed (where permissible) to extend the arbitration window for petitioning the applicable Commission(s) for resolution of those terms upon which the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandonedParties have not agreed, then either Party may terminate this Agreement shall terminate and upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Xspedius pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's Statement of Generally Available Terms (SGAT) to the extent an SGAT has been approved by the applicable Commission(s). If any state Commission has not approved a BellSouth SGAT, then upon BellSouth's termination of this Agreement as provided herein, BellSouth will continue to provide services to Xspedius pursuant to BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that the SGAT or BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B aboveAgreement, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as retroactive to the day following expiration of the effective date as stated in Subsequent this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Budget Phone pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Comm South pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Cellutell Communications, Inc. pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier CityNet pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier World Access pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Azul Tel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, as after one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 In the event the Commission does not issue its order prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, a or if the Parties continue beyond the expiration date of this Agreement to negotiate the Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the PartiesAgreement, this Agreement shall continue be deemed extended on a month-to-month basis. Upon conversion to a month-to- month term, either Party, in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as its discretion may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then terminate this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.upon sixty

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date January 14, 2003 and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier CGI pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Ohio County Networks pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Ohio County Networks either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Ohio County Networks shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier ABC Telcom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier JCM pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Gateway pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. The term of this Agreement shall be three two years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. . The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will. Except as provided below, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. If, if as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B III above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement. If the Parties are subject to a pending arbitration of a Subsequent Agreement, this Agreement shall remain in effect until the arbitration proceeding is terminated or until a Subsequent Agreement is executed and approved, whichever comes first. In this case, the Parties agree that the Subsequent Agreement shall be effective beginning on the expiration date of this agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Speedy Reconnect pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Telstar Prepaid pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouthXxxxXxxxx's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Telstar Prepaid either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Telstar Prepaid shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier MC3 Telecom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) MC3 Telecom either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems MC3 Telecom shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier C A Networks pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) C A Networks either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems C A Networks shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier International Telnet pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier North Carolina Telcom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouthXxxxXxxxx's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) North Carolina Telcom either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems North Carolina Telcom shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Aspire Telecom, Inc. pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Telephone One pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Xxxxxxxx pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.5 In addition to as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, BellSouth reserves the right to suspend access to ordering systems, refuse to process additional or pending applications for service, or terminate service in the event of prohibited, unlawful or improper use of BellSouth’s facilities or service, abuse of BellSouth’s facilities or any other material breach of this Agreement, and all monies owed on all outstanding invoices shall become due. 2.6 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth is unable to contact Xxxxxxxx pursuant to the Notices provision hereof or any other contact information provided by Xxxxxxxx under this Agreement, and there are no active services being provisioned under this Agreement, then BellSouth may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement, without any liability whatsoever, upon sending of notification to Xxxxxxxx pursuant to the Notices section hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Buy-Tel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Buy-Tel either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Buy-Tel shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Mississippi Telephone pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Mississippi Telephone either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Mississippi Telephone shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier DPI pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Knology pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier NuStar pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) NuStar either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems NuStar shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Preferred pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Spectrotel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Think 12 pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 3.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 3.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 3.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 3.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 3.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier CI2 pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's ’s then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's ’s standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 3.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 3.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth’s then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 3.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Premier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Premier either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Premier shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier E2 pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) E2 either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems E2 shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Ciera Network Systems, Inc. pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier My-Tel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) My-Tel either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems My-Tel shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Express Paging pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.5 In addition to as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, BellSouth reserves the right to suspend access to ordering systems, refuse to process additional or pending applications for service, or terminate service in the event of prohibited, unlawful or improper use of BellSouth’s facilities or service, abuse of BellSouth’s facilities or any other material breach of this Agreement, and all monies owed on all outstanding invoices shall become due. 2.6 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth is unable to contact Express Paging pursuant to the Notices provision hereof or any other contact information provided by Express Paging under this Agreement, and there are no active services being provisioned under this Agreement, then BellSouth may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement, without any liability whatsoever, upon sending of notification to Express Paging pursuant to the Notices section hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Smart-Tel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier EveryCall pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier SPARDI pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Dialogica pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Micro-Comm pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Globe pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier BSE pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Xxxx pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Interlink Network Resources, Inc. pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier VarTec pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Express Connection pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.5 In addition to as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, BellSouth reserves the right to suspend access to ordering systems, refuse to process additional or pending applications for service, or terminate service in the event of prohibited, unlawful or improper use of BellSouth’s facilities or service, abuse of BellSouth’s facilities or any other material breach of this Agreement, and all monies owed on all outstanding invoices shall become due. 2.6 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth is unable to contact Express Connection pursuant to the Notices provision hereof or any other contact information provided by Express Connection under this Agreement, and there are no active services being provisioned under this Agreement, then BellSouth may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement, without any liability whatsoever, upon sending of notification to Express Connection pursuant to the Notices section hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Creative Telecom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Cutting Edge pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier SPARDI pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouthXxxxXxxxx's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Covista pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 3. The Parties agree to delete Section 24 of the General Terms and Conditions in its entirety and replace with the new Section 24 as follows:

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date August 3, 2003 and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the August 3, 2003. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier MidState Telecommunications pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) MidState Telecommunications either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier X. Xxxxxxx pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouthXxxxXxxxx's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) X. Xxxxxxx either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier ALTICOMM pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Easy Telephone pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Easy Telephone either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Delta Phones pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Navigator pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier MYLINETOO pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) MYLINETOO either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems MYLINETOO shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier XXXxxxx.xxx pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier NTBS pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Speedy Reconnect, Inc. pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Home Phone pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Home Phone either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Home Phone shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Quality Telephone pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Ring Connection pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Deland Actel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Xxxx Communications pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Andrex pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Andrex either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Andrex shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Quantum Phone Communications, Inc. pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Line 1 pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning begin on the Effective Date and will expire on June 9, 2008. This Agreement shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”).eighty C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect on a month-to-month basis while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amendeda Subsequent Agreement is being negotiated. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the The Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B B above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. D. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section B above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer services (excluding usage components in this Agreement) to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's General Subscriber Services Tariff, Section A35 and Section A16, Transit Traffic Service or, in the case of North Carolina, in the North Carolina Connection and Traffic Interchange Agreement effective June 30, 1994, as amended from time to time. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement and BellSouth provides services as stated above, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”).eighty C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect on a month-to-month basis while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amendeda Subsequent Agreement is being negotiated. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the The Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B B above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. D. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section B above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer services (excluding usage components in this Agreement) to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's General Subscriber Services Tariff, Section A35 and Section A16, Transit Traffic Service or, in the case of North Carolina, in the North Carolina Connection and Traffic Interchange Agreement effective June 30, 1994, as amended from time to time. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement and BellSouth provides services as stated above, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier DSL pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Southern Telcom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Access Point pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier NGTelecom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Conextel pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina Carolina, and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). Nothing in this Section 2.2 shall be deemed to limit the Parties’ rights and obligations under Section 20 hereof during the term of this Agreement. C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Southern Light pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouthBellsouth's then current standard interconnection agreementStandard Interconnection Agreement. In the event that BellSouthBellsouth's standard interconnection agreement Standard Interconnection Agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B section 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier VMT pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier FTS pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. In Addition, FTS may elect to adopt another CLEC’s Agreement under the terms in Section 13 of this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier COMTECH21 pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 3. The Parties agree to delete Section 24 of the General Terms and Conditions in its entirety and replace with the new Section 24 as follows:

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Electronic Telco pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreementof its execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Pyramid pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.5 In addition to as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, BellSouth reserves the right to suspend access to ordering systems, refuse to process additional or pending applications for service, or terminate service in the event of prohibited, unlawful or improper use of BellSouth’s facilities or service, abuse of BellSouth’s facilities or any other material breach of this Agreement, and all monies owed on all outstanding invoices shall become due. 2.6 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth is unable to contact Pyramid pursuant to the Notices provision hereof or any other contact information provided by Pyramid under this Agreement, and there are no active services being provisioned under this Agreement, then BellSouth may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement, without any liability whatsoever, upon sending of notification to Pyramid pursuant to the Notices section hereof.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Connect Paging pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouthXxxxXxxxx's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) Connect Paging either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems Connect Paging shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier NOW pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Solution Telecom pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning begin on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.the B. The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”).eighty C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect on a month-to-month basis while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amendeda Subsequent Agreement is being negotiated. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the The Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B B above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. D. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section B above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer services (excluding usage components in this Agreement) to Carrier pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's General Subscriber Services Tariff, Section A35 and Section A16, Transit Traffic Service or, in the case of North Carolina, in the North Carolina Connection and Traffic Interchange Agreement effective June 30, 1994, as amended from time to time. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement and BellSouth provides services as stated above, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier The Phone Connection pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouthXxxxXxxxx's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and (2) The Phone Connection either is not certified as a CLEC in any particular state to which this agreement applies or has not ordered any services under this Agreement as of the date of expiration, then this Agreement shall be deemed terminated as of the expiration date hereof.Operational Support Systems The Phone Connection shall pay charges for Operational Support Systems (OSS) as set forth in this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 4.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three (3) years, beginning on the Effective Date 01/15/01and ending on 01/14/04, and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina Carolina, and Tennessee. If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement (as defined in Section 4.2 below) has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue on a month-to-month basis while a Subsequent Agreement is being negotiated. The Parties’ rights and obligations with respect to this Agreement after expiration shall be as set forth in Sections 4.3 and 4.4 below. B. 4.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement with regard to the rates, terms, and conditions of any service arrangement described herein to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 4.3 If, as within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 4.2, above, the Parties are unable to satisfactorily negotiate new resale and/or local interconnection terms, conditions and prices, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate local interconnection and/or resale arrangements pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. The Parties agree that, in such event, they shall encourage the Commission to issue its order regarding the appropriate local Interconnection and/or Resale arrangements no later than the expiration date of this Agreement. The Parties further agree that in the event the Commission does not issue its order prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, a Subsequent or if the Parties continue beyond the expiration date of this Agreement has not been executed to negotiate the Services herein without Commission intervention, the terms, conditions and prices ultimately ordered by the Commission, or negotiated by the Parties, will be effective retroactive to the day following the expiration date of this Agreement. Until the Subsequent Agreement becomes effective, the Parties shall continue to Interconnect, exchange traffic, provide Resale Services and Network Elements, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties are within negotiation/have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and either no arbitration process outlined proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 252 4.3 above, or the Parties have not mutually agreed (where permissible) to extend the arbitration window for petitioning the applicable Commission(s) for resolution of those terms upon which the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandonedParties have not agreed, then either Party may terminate this Agreement shall terminate and upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Verizon Avenue pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's Statement of Generally Available Terms (SGAT) to the extent an SGAT has been approved by the applicable Commission(s). If any state Commission has not approved a BellSouth SGAT, then upon BellSouth's termination of this Agreement as provided herein, BellSouth will continue to provide services to Verizon Avenue pursuant to BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that the SGAT or BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B aboveAgreement, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as retroactive to the day following expiration of the effective date as stated in Subsequent this Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier Paramount pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection resale standalone agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection resale standalone agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement. 2.4.1 Except as set forth in Section 2.4.2 below, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement and conversion of this agreement to BellSouth's then current resale standalone agreement, the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, then either Party may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. 2.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 2.3 above, in the event that as of the date of expiration of this Agreement the Parties have not entered into a Subsequent Agreement and (1) no arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 2.3 above, and

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section will2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for all purposesa Subsequent Agreement, be treated as a request under Section 252 of either Party may petition the Act Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If, as of the expiration of this Agreement, a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier ATI pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin the process of voluntary negotiations. 2.3 If, within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of commencing the negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 252. 2.4 If as of the expiration of this Agreement, Agreement a Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the Parties, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 terminate. Upon termination of the Telecommunications Act of 1996this Agreement, as may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then this Agreement shall terminate and BellSouth shall continue to offer services to Carrier NAS pursuant to the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current standard interconnection agreement. In the event that BellSouth's standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Parties, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues to reach a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B 2.3 above, and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in Subsequent Agreement.

Term of the Agreement. A. 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three years, beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in the state(s) of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively prior to the Effective Date. B. 2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”). C. Either party's request under this Section will, for all purposes, be treated as a request under Section 252 of 2.3 In the Act for negotiation received by an incumbent local exchange carrier and will begin event the process of voluntary negotiations. If, as of Commission does not issue its order prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, a or if the Parties continue beyond the expiration date of this Agreement to negotiate the Subsequent Agreement has not been executed by the PartiesAgreement, this Agreement shall continue be deemed extended on a month-to-month basis. Upon conversion to a month-to- month term, either Party, in full force and effect while the Parties are within negotiation/arbitration process outlined in Section 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as its discretion may be amended. If the Section 252 process is concluded or abandoned, then terminate this Agreement shall terminate and upon thirty (30) days notice to the other Party. In the event that BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue to offer provide services to Carrier IDS Telcom pursuant to (1) the terms, conditions and rates set forth in BellSouth's then current ’s standard interconnection agreementagreement then in effect and made available to CLECs requesting negotiations pursuant to Section 251 of the Act, or (2) an agreement adopted by IDS Telcom pursuant to Section 252(i) of the Telecom Act. In the event that the Parties begin operating under BellSouth's ’s standard interconnection agreement becomes effective as between the Partiesor an agreement adopted by IDS Telcom, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement or arbitrate disputed issues may continue to reach pursue arbitration of a Subsequent Agreement as set forth in Section III.B above, and before the Commission. The terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date as stated in such Subsequent AgreementAgreement and shall not be applied retroactively to the expiration date of this Agreement unless the Parties agree otherwise.