Common use of TRUNKING DESCRIPTIONS Clause in Contracts

TRUNKING DESCRIPTIONS. 2.1 Type 1: Provides a one-way Trunk Side connection between an SBC-13STATE end office and WSP's network. Type 1 Trunks will be used solely for the transmission and routing of Ancillary Services traffic. 2.2 Type 2A: Provides a Trunk Side connection between an SBC-13STATE Tandem Switch and WSP's network. WSP to SBC-13STATE traffic on such an Interconnection Trunk Group must be destined for an NPA-NXX residing in an SBC-13STATE End Office Switch that homes on that SBC-13STATE Tandem Switch. Type 2A Trunks can be one-way or two-way. 2.3 Type 2A Local/Equal Access Combined Trunk Group: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and an SBC-7STATE Access Tandem. Local/Equal Access Trunk Groups carry interexchange access traffic and local traffic. This Trunk Group requires an interface utilizing equal access signaling. 2.4 Type 2A Equal Access Trunk Group: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and an SBC-13STATE Access Tandem. Equal Access Trunk Groups carry interexchange access traffic. This Trunk Group requires an interface utilizing equal access signaling. 2.4.1 In SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE, a separate Type 2A Equal Access Trunk Group is required when SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE is not able to record WSP-originated traffic to an IXC. WSP will also provide to SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE, using industry standard data record formats, recordings of all calls (both Completed Calls and attempts) to IXCs from WSP's network using Trunks employing a Type 2A connection. 2.5 Type 2B: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and SBC-12STATE End Office Switch providing the capability to access only subscribers served by that End Office Switch. Type 2B is a one-way mobile-to-land or land-to-mobile trunk group (and two-way, where available) and is available where facilities and equipment permit. Type 2B is not offered at DMS 10, Ericsson and 1AESS switches. 2.6 Type 2C: Provides a one-way terminating Trunk Side connection between WSP’s MSC and SBC-13STATE 's 911 Tandem equipped to provide access to E911 services. 2.7 Type 2D: Provides a direct voice-grade transmission path to a LEC Operator Services System (OSS) switch. 2.7.1 Directory Assistance and/or Operator Services traffic may be delivered through a dedicated Trunk Group to an SBC-13STATE Operator Services switch.

TRUNKING DESCRIPTIONS. 2.1 Type 1: Provides a one-way Trunk Side connection between an SBC-13STATE end office and WSP's network. Type 1 Trunks will be used solely for the transmission and routing of Ancillary Services traffic. 2.2 Type 2A: Provides a Trunk Side connection between an SBC-13STATE Tandem Switch and WSP's network. WSP to SBC-13STATE traffic on such an Interconnection Trunk Group pursuant to this Agreement must be destined for an NPA-NXX residing in an SBC-13STATE End Office Switch that homes on that SBC-13STATE Tandem Switch. Type 2A Trunks can be one-way or two-way. 2.3 Type 2A Local/Equal Access Combined Trunk Group: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and an SBC-7STATE Access Tandem. Local/Equal Access Trunk Groups carry interexchange access traffic and local traffic. This Trunk Group requires an interface utilizing equal access signaling. 2.4 Type 2A Equal Access Trunk Group: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and an SBC-13STATE Access Tandem. Equal Access Trunk Groups carry interexchange access traffic. This Trunk Group requires an interface utilizing equal access signaling. 2.4.1 In SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE, a separate Type 2A Equal Access Trunk Group is required when SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE is not able to record WSP-originated traffic to an IXC. WSP will also provide to SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE, using industry standard data record formats, recordings of all calls (both Completed Calls and attempts) to IXCs from WSP's network using Trunks employing a Type 2A connection. 2.5 Type 2B: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and SBC-12STATE End Office Switch providing the capability to access only subscribers served by that End Office Switch. Type 2B is a one-way mobile-mobile- to-land or land-to-mobile trunk group (and two-way, where available) and is available where facilities and equipment permit. Type 2B is not offered at DMS 10, Ericsson and 1AESS switches. 2.6 Type 2C: Provides a one-way terminating Trunk Side connection between WSP’s MSC and SBC-13STATE 's 911 Tandem equipped to provide access to E911 services. 2.7 Type 2D: Provides a direct voice-grade transmission path to a LEC Operator Services System (OSS) switch. 2.7.1 Directory Assistance and/or Operator Services traffic may be delivered through a dedicated Trunk Group to an SBC-13STATE Operator Services switch.

TRUNKING DESCRIPTIONS. 2.1 Type 1: Provides a one-way Trunk Side connection between an SBC-13STATE end office and WSP's network. Type 1 Trunks will be used solely for the transmission and routing of Ancillary Services traffic. 2.2 Type 2A: Provides a Trunk Side connection between an SBC-13STATE Tandem Switch and WSP's network. WSP to SBC-13STATE traffic on such an Interconnection Trunk Group must be destined for an NPA-NXX residing in an SBC-13STATE End Office Switch that homes on that SBC-13STATE Tandem Switch. Type 2A Trunks can be one-way or two-way except in SBC CONNECTICUT where Trunk groups must be ordered and provisioned as one-way. 2.3 Type 2A Local/Equal Access Combined Trunk Group: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and an SBC-7STATE Access Tandem. Local/Equal Access Trunk Groups carry interexchange access traffic and local traffic. This Trunk Group requires an interface utilizing equal access signaling. 2.4 Type 2A Equal Access Trunk Group: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and an SBC-13STATE Access Tandem. Equal Access Trunk Groups carry interexchange access traffic. This Trunk Group requires an interface utilizing equal access signaling. 2.4.1 In SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE, a separate Type 2A Equal Access Trunk Group is required when SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE is not able to record WSP-originated traffic to an IXC. WSP will also provide to SBC MIDWEST REGION 5-STATE and SBC SOUTHWEST REGION 5-STATE, using industry standard data record formats, recordings of all calls (both Completed Calls and attempts) to IXCs from WSP's network using Trunks employing a Type 2A connection. 2.5 Type 2B: Provides a Trunk Side connection between WSP's network and SBC-12STATE End Office Switch providing the capability to access only subscribers served by that End Office Switch. Type 2B is a one-way mobile-mobile- to-land or land-to-mobile trunk group (and two-way, where available) and is available where facilities and equipment permit. Type 2B is not offered at DMS 10, Ericsson and 1AESS switches. 2.6 Type 2C: Provides a one-way terminating Trunk Side connection between WSP’s MSC and SBC-13STATE 's 911 Tandem equipped to provide access to E911 services. 2.7 Type 2D: Provides a direct voice-grade transmission path to a LEC Operator Services System (OSS) switch. 2.7.1 Directory Assistance and/or Operator Services traffic may be delivered through a dedicated Trunk Group to an SBC-13STATE Operator Services switch.