Common use of Timing of Messages Clause in Contracts

Timing of Messages. With respect to VERIZON resold measured rate local Service(s), chargeable time begins when a connection is established between the calling station and the called station. Chargeable time ends when the calling station "hangs up," thereby releasing the network connection. If the called station "hangs up" but the calling station does not, chargeable time ends when the network connection is released by automatic timing equipment in the network. A. SPRINT agrees that, if an order by the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction affirming VERIZON’s interim surcharge is issued during the term of this Agreement, Sprint shall, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of such order (i) begin paying the monthly interim surcharge in accord with Appendix C, and (ii) make a lump sum payment to VERIZON of the total interim surcharges retroactive to the effective date of this Agreement. VERIZON further expressly reserves its right to seek retroactive true-up from Sprint of such interim surcharges under this Agreement in the event the Commission or a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order affirming VERIZON’s interim surcharge after the expiration of this Agreement. B. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, VERIZON reserves the right to, at its sole discretion and at any time, seek injunctive or other relief (i) requiring SPRINT to pay VERIZON's interim surcharge or (ii) requiring the Commission to immediately impose the interim surcharge. C. Nothing in this Agreement shall restrict or impair VERIZON from seeking injunctive relief or any other remedy at any time and in any court regarding VERIZON's interim surcharge or the Commission's rejection or modification of VERIZON's interim surcharge. Residential (per line) $ 3.79 Business (per line) $ 5.51