Common use of TRUNK FORECASTING Clause in Contracts

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000795-000-000400- 100; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. 58.1 CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. 58.1.1 Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. 58.1.2 The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. 58.1.3 Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. 58.1.4 Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. 58.2 CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. 58.3 Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. 58.4 Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. 58.5 The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. 58.5.1 In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. 58.5.2 The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. 58.5.3 Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following:following:‌ 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq ILEC shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq ILEC twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-Tandem- subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq ILEC anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-one- way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0XX-0, DS1XX-0, DS3DS-3/OC3 OC-3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and EmbarqEmbarq ILEC. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq ILEC acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq ILEC may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 DS-1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to EmbarqEmbarq ILEC. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-Tandem- subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-one- way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0XX-0, DS1XX-0, DS3DS-3/OC3 OC-3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 DS-1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.156.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq Sprint shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq Sprint twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.156.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.256.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000795-000-000400- 100; 58.1.356.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.456.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.256.2. In addition, CLEC shall provide an updated a trunk forecast when ordering establishing or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementationaugmenting a Point of Interconnection. 58.356.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.456.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0DS-0, DS1DS-1, DS3DS- 3/OC3 OC-3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and EmbarqSprint. 58.556.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.156.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq Sprint acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq Sprint may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.256.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 DS-1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to EmbarqSprint. 58.5.356.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. ‌ 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 DS-1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq ILEC shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq ILEC twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000795-000-000400- 100; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq ILEC anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0DS-0, DS1DS-1, DS3DS- 3/OC3 OC-3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and EmbarqEmbarq ILEC. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq ILEC acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq ILEC may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 DS-1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to EmbarqEmbarq ILEC. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-Tandem- subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-one- way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.1. CLEC shall provide forecasts for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or equipment are available. Embarq shall make all reasonable efforts and CoastCom – ICRA: OR – Eff: 05/20/08 67 cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company forecast information must be provided by CLEC to Embarq twice a year. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.4. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.3. Each Party shall provide a specified point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0, DS1, DS3/OC3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC and Embarq. 58.5. The parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecast. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.1. In the event that CLEC over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to Embarq. 58.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another partyParty.

TRUNK FORECASTING. 58.16.7.1. CLEC The Parties shall provide forecasts work towards the development of joint forecasting responsibilities for traffic utilization over trunk groups. Orders for trunks that exceed forecasted quantities for forecasted locations will be accommodated as facilities and/or and or equipment are available. Embarq The Parties shall make all reasonable efforts and cooperate in good faith to develop alternative solutions to accommodate orders when facilities are not available. Company Intercompany forecast information must be provided by CLEC the Parties to Embarq each other twice a year. SBCT will be responsible for forecasting two-way trunk groups between the two networks. Sprint shall be responsible for forecasting the one way trunk groups terminating to SBCT. SBCT shall be responsible for forecasting the one way trunk groups terminating to Sprint. The initial trunk forecast meeting should take place soon at or after the first implementation meeting. A forecast should will be provided at or prior to the first implementation meeting. The semi-annual forecasts shall project trunk gain/loss on a monthly basis or quarterly basis, for the forecast period, and shall include: 58.1.16.7.1.1. Semi-annual forecasted trunk quantities (which include baseline data that reflect actual Tandem and end office Local Interconnection and meet point trunks and Tandem-subtending Local Interconnection end office equivalent trunk requirements) for no more than two years (current plus one year); 58.1.26.7.1.2. The use of Common Language Location Identifier (CLLI-MSG), which are described in Telcordia documents BR 000-000-000 and BR 000-000-000; 58.1.36.7.1.3. Description of major network projects that affect the other Party will be provided in the semi-annual forecasts. Major network projects include but are not limited to trunking or network rearrangements, shifts in anticipated traffic patterns, or other activities by CLEC either party that are reflected by a significant increase or decrease in trunking demand for the following forecasting period. 58.1.46.7.2. Parties shall meet to review and reconcile the their forecasts if forecasts vary significantly. 58.2. CLEC shall provide an updated trunk forecast when ordering or requesting additional trunks from Embarq anytime after the initial trunk implementation. 58.36.7.3. Each Party shall provide a specified positional point of contact for planning forecasting and trunk servicing purposes. 58.46.7.4. Trunking can be established to Tandems or end offices or a combination of both via either one-way or two-way trunks. Trunking will be at the DS0XX-0, DS1XX-0, DS3DS-3/OC3 OC-3 level, or higher, as agreed upon by CLEC SBCT and EmbarqSprint. 58.56.7.5. The parties Parties agree to abide by the following if a forecast cannot be agreed to: local interconnection trunk groups will be provisioned to the higher forecastforecast at Sprint’s discretion. A blocking standard of one percent (1%) during the average busy hour shall be maintained. Should the Parties not agree upon the forecast, and the Parties engineer facilities at the higher forecast, the Parties agree to abide by the following: 58.5.10.0.0.0. In Xx the event that CLEC one Party over-forecasts its trunking requirements by twenty percent (20%) or more, and Embarq the other Party acts upon this forecast to its detriment, Embarq the other Party may recoup any actual and reasonable expense it incurs. 58.5.26.7.5.2. The calculation of the twenty percent (20%) over-forecast will be based on the number of DS1 DS-1 equivalents for the total traffic volume to EmbarqSprint. 58.5.36.7.5.3. Expenses will only be recouped for non-recoverable facilities that cannot otherwise be used at any time within twelve (12) months after the initial installation for another purpose including but not limited to: other traffic growth between the Parties, internal use, or use with another party.