Common use of Transit Traffic Clause in Contracts

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLink's Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink Qwest will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLinkQwest's Switch. CenturyLink Qwest will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink Qwest is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink Qwest will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink Qwest receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink Qwest in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLinkQwest. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLink's Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys attorney's fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network tr and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s Telecommunication network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLink's Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or r its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier ommunications Xxxxxxx with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys attorney's fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 6.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink will accept traffic originated by CLECWSP’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is user(s) connected to CenturyLink's ’s Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network networks and/or its end users to CLECWSP’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That Such traffic is defined in Section 6.5 as Jointly Provided CenturyLink’s Wireless Switched AccessAccess Traffic. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting 6.2.2.3.2 All transit traffic will deliver calls be delivered to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability interoperability and Billing billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 6.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 6.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC WSP to a telephone number that has been ported Ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 6.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC WSP does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC WSP must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second such agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLECWSP.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 6.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink QC will accept traffic originated by CLECViaero Wireless’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is user(s) connected to CenturyLink's CenturyLink QC’s Switch. CenturyLink QC will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network networks and/or its end users to CLECViaero Wireless’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic Transit Traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That Such traffic is defined in Section 6.5 as Jointly Provided CenturyLink QC’s Wireless Switched AccessAccess Traffic. 7.2.2.3.2 6.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic Transit Traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability interoperability and Billing billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 6.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree that they have an obligation, and will use all reasonable efforts, to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. Viaero Wireless represents and warrants to CenturyLink QC that it has and will make all reasonable efforts to enter into the above-referenced traffic exchange agreements. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all unpaid charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any reasonable attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 6.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink QC receives an unqueried call from CLEC Viaero Wireless to a telephone number that has been ported Ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 6.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC Viaero Wireless does not have an agreement with CenturyLink QC in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC Viaero Wireless must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLinkCenturyLink QC. In the absence of a second such agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLECViaero Wireless.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink Qwest will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) CLEC for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users another CLEC, existing LEC, or wireless Carrier that is connected to CenturyLinkQwest's local and/or Access Tandem Switch. CenturyLink Qwest will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users Carriers to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. Neither party intentionally shall deliver traffic from Interexchange Carriers through local or EAS tandems. Intentional delivery does not include inappropriately routed calls to either party or include unqueried LNP calls. CLEC will accept traffic originated by Qwest for termination to another CLEC, existing LEC or wireless Carrier that is connected to CLEC’s local or access tandem switch. While CLEC may provide transit service to Qwest, Qwest shall not be obligated to utilize transit services of CLEC and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of Qwest's right to seek direct interconnection to any Telecommunications Carriers that CLEC may provide transiting services between the Telecommunications Carrier and Qwest. 7.2.2.3.2 The To the extent Technically Feasible, the Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree that it is each Party’s sole responsibility to seek to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll Exchange Access traffic where CenturyLink Qwest is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink Qwest will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink either Party receives an unqueried call from CLEC the other Party to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition subject to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of receiving Party having a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than direct connection and delivering the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEClocal services provider terminating the call.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLink's Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink Qwest will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users End Users that is connected to CenturyLinkQwest's Switch. CenturyLink Qwest will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink Qwest is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink Qwest will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink Qwest receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink Qwest in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLinkQwest. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLink's Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys attorneys' fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 4.1. CenturyLink will accept traffic Transit Traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) Verizon Wireless’ customers for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users a third-party telecommunications carrier that is connected to CenturyLink's ’s Tandem Switch. CenturyLink will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic to Verizon Wireless for termination when the call originates from a third-party telecommunications carrier that is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Accessconnected to CenturyLink’s Tandem Switch. 7.2.2.3.2 The 4.2. To the extent technically feasible, the Parties involved in transporting transit traffic Transit Traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 Common Channel Signaling (CCS)/Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability interoperability and Billing billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 4.3. The originating company carrier is responsible for payment of appropriate rates charges to the transit company carrier providing the transiting service and to the terminating companycarrier. The Parties agree Each Party acknowledges that it is the responsibility of the Party originating Transit Traffic to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third third-party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carrierstelecommunications carriers as required by the Act. In the event one Party originates traffic (“Originating Party”) that transits the second Party’s network (“Transiting Party”) to reach a third third-party Telecommunications Carrier telecommunications carrier with whom which the originating Originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Transiting Party against any actions or complaints, including any attorneys’ fees and all expenses, imposed by such third- party telecommunications carrier against the Transiting Party concerning the non- payment of charges levied by such third third-party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to telecommunications carrier for such traffic and any attorneys fees and expensestraffic. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic Traffic where CenturyLink is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, 4.4. Where either Party interconnects and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLink. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed delivers traffic to the CLECother from third parties, each Party shall bill such third parties the appropriate charges pursuant to its respective Tariffs or contractual offerings for such third-party terminations.

Transit Traffic. 7.2.2.3.1 CenturyLink Qwest will accept traffic originated by CLEC’s network and/or its end user(s) for termination to other Telecommunications Carrier’s network and/or its end users that is connected to CenturyLinkQwest's Switch. CenturyLink Qwest will also terminate traffic from these other Telecommunications Carriers’ network and/or its end users to CLEC’s network and/or its end users. For purposes of the Agreement, transit traffic does not include traffic carried by Interexchange Carriers. That traffic is defined as Jointly Provided Switched Access. 7.2.2.3.2 The Parties involved in transporting transit traffic will deliver calls to each involved network with CCS/SS7 protocol and the appropriate ISUP/TCAP messages to facilitate full Interoperability and Billing functions. 7.2.2.3.3 The originating company is responsible for payment of appropriate rates to the transit company and to the terminating company. The Parties agree to use reasonable efforts to enter into traffic exchange agreements with third party Telecommunications Carriers prior to delivering traffic to be transited to third party Telecommunications Carriers. In the event one Party originates traffic that transits the second Party’s network to reach a third party Telecommunications Carrier with whom the originating Party does not have a traffic exchange agreement, then the originating Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the second Party against any and all charges levied by such third party Telecommunications Carrier, including any termination charges related to such traffic and any attorneys fees and expenses. In the case of IntraLATA LEC Toll traffic where CenturyLink Qwest is the designated IntraLATA Toll provider for existing LECs, CenturyLink Qwest will be responsible for payment of appropriate usage rates. 7.2.2.3.4 When CenturyLink Qwest receives an unqueried call from CLEC to a telephone number that has been ported to another local services provider, the transit rate will apply in addition to any query rates. 7.2.2.3.5 In the case of a transit call that terminates in the Local Calling Area but in a different state than the call originated, and the CLEC does not have an agreement with CenturyLink Qwest in the state where the transit call terminated, CLEC must execute an agreement for that state if it is a state served by CenturyLinkQwest. In the absence of a second agreement, the transit rate in Exhibit A of this Agreement will be billed to the CLEC.