Common use of Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops Clause in Contracts

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLI’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLI’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLI’s Embedded Base and PLI shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Ring Connection as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIRing Connection’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIRing Connection’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIRing Connection’s Embedded Base and PLI Ring Connection shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI INET as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIINET’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIINET’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIINET’s Embedded Base and PLI INET shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Network PTS as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLINetwork PTS’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLINetwork PTS’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLINetwork PTS’s Embedded Base and PLI Network PTS shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Preferred as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIPreferred’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIPreferred’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIPreferred’s Embedded Base and PLI Preferred shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Spectrotel as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLISpectrotel’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLISpectrotel’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLISpectrotel’s Embedded Base and PLI Spectrotel shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI ONS as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIONS’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIONS’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIONS’s Embedded Base and PLI ONS shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI DSL as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIDSL’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIDSL’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIDSL’s Embedded Base and PLI DSL shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI FLATEL as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIFLATEL’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIFLATEL’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIFLATEL’s Embedded Base and PLI FLATEL shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Starlink as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIStarlink’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIStarlink’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIStarlink’s Embedded Base and PLI Starlink shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Seven Bridges as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLISeven Bridges’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLISeven Bridges’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLISeven Bridges’s Embedded Base and PLI Seven Bridges shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Xxxx as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLI’s Xxxx’x Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLI’s Xxxx’x Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLI’s Xxxx’x Embedded Base and PLI Xxxx shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI BCFL as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIBCFL’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIBCFL’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIBCFL’s Embedded Base and PLI BCFL shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Global Crossing as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIGlobal Crossing’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIGlobal Crossing’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIGlobal Crossing’s Embedded Base and PLI Global Crossing shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Excel PCHP as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIExcel PCHP’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIExcel PCHP’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIExcel PCHP’s Embedded Base and PLI Excel PCHP shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI ProNet as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIProNet’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIProNet’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIProNet’s Embedded Base and PLI ProNet shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI OnePoint as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIOnePoint’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIOnePoint’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIOnePoint’s Embedded Base and PLI OnePoint shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Think 12 as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIThink 12’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIThink 12’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIThink 12’s Embedded Base and PLI Think 12 shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI NationsLine as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLINationsLine’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLINationsLine’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLINationsLine’s Embedded Base and PLI NationsLine shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI FPB as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIFPB’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIFPB’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIFPB’s Embedded Base and PLI FPB shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Trinity Connect as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLITrinity Connect’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLITrinity Connect’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLITrinity Connect’s Embedded Base and PLI Trinity Connect shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Freedom as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIFreedom’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIFreedom’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIFreedom’s Embedded Base and PLI Freedom shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Access Point as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIAccess Point’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIAccess Point’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIAccess Point’s Embedded Base and PLI Access Point shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Georgia Telephone as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIGeorgia Telephone’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIGeorgia Telephone’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIGeorgia Telephone’s Embedded Base and PLI Georgia Telephone shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI OnFiber as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIOnFiber’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIOnFiber’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIOnFiber’s Embedded Base and PLI OnFiber shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI Conextel as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIConextel’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIConextel’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIConextel’s Embedded Base and PLI Conextel shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.

Transition for DS1 and DS3 Loops. 2.1.4.1 For purposes of this Section 2, the Transition Period for DS1 and DS3 Loops is the twelve (12) month period beginning March 11, 2005 and ending March 10, 2006. 2.1.4.2 For purposes of this Section 2, Embedded Base means DS1 and DS3 Loops that were in service for PLI UTI as of March 10, 2005. Subsequent disconnects or loss of End Users shall be removed from the Embedded Base. 2.1.4.3 For purposes of this Section 2, a Business Line is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 51.5. 2.1.4.4 BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as defined in this Section 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BellSouth shall make available DS1 and DS3 Loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 only for PLIUTI’s Embedded Base during the Transition Period: 2.1.4.4.1 DS1 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 60,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.4.2 DS3 Loops at any location within the service area of a wire center containing 38,000 or more Business Lines and four (4) or more fiber-based collocators. 2.1.4.5 During the Transition Period, the rates for PLIUTI’s Embedded Base of DS1 and DS3 Loops described in this Section 2.1.4 shall be as set forth in Exhibit B. 2.1.4.6 The Transition Period shall apply only to PLIUTI’s Embedded Base and PLI UTI shall not add new DS1 or DS3 loops as described in this Section 2.1.4 pursuant to this Agreement. 2.1.4.7 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.1, no future DS1 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.8 Once a wire center exceeds both of the thresholds set forth in Section 2.1.4.4.2, no future DS3 Loop unbundling will be required in that wire center. 2.1.4.9 At the end of the Transition Period any remaining Embedded Base will be disconnected.