Common use of TRUNK FORECASTING Clause in Contracts

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI -MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 GTE and Nextel will work together to begin providing these forecasts within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement. New trunk groups will be implemented as dictated by engineering requirements for either Party. 4.4.4 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI? -MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-semi- annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-two- year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000- 000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 GTE and DSL will work together to begin providing these forecasts within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement. New trunk groups will be implemented as dictated by engineering requirements for either Party. 4.4.4 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI -MSG CLCI?-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties GTE and Spectrum will meet work together to review and reconcile their begin providing these forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.within thirty

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop joint non-binding forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI -MSG CLCI-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties GTE and AirTouch will meet work together to review and reconcile their begin providing these forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.within thirty

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties GTE and USX will meet work together to review and reconcile their begin providing these forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.within thirty

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI -MSG CLCI[]-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Telcordia, Technologies document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12Trunk Groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year two (2)-year period (current year, plus one (1) year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.14.4. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 GTE and AWS will work together to begin providing these forecasts within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date of this Agreement. New Trunk Groups will be implemented as dictated by engineering requirements for either Party. 4.4.4 The Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI -MSG CLCIC-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000795-000-000400- 100; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12Trunk Groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year two (2)-year period (current year, plus one (1) year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000795-000-000100- 100; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-semi- annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.14.4. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 GTE and AWS will work together to begin providing these forecasts within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date of this Agreement. New Trunk Groups will be implemented as dictated by engineering requirements for either Party. 4.4.4 The Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 GTE and SETI will work together to begin providing these forecasts within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement. New trunk groups will be implemented as dictated by engineering requirements for either Party. 4.4.4 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 4.4.1 The Parties will develop work towards the development of joint forecasting of trunk groups in accordance with Article III, Section 12groups. Intercompany forecast information must be provided by the Parties to each other twice a year. The semi-annual forecasts will include: 4.4.1.1 yearly forecasted trunk quantities for no less than a two-year period (current year, plus one year); and 4.4.1.2 the use of (i) CLCI CLCI™-MSG codes, which are described in Telcordia Technologies Bellcore document BR 000-000-000; (ii) circuit identifier codes as described in BR 000-000-000; and (iii) Trunk Group Serial Number (TGSN) as described in BR 000-000-000. 4.4.2 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided with the semi-annual forecasts provided pursuant to Section 4.4.1. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by either Party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 4.4.3 GTE and NT will work together to begin providing these forecasts within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement. New trunk groups will be implemented as dictated by engineering requirements for either Party. 4.4.4 Parties will meet to review and reconcile their forecasts if their respective forecasts differ significantly from one another.