Exhibit 10.34
The following is a fair and accurate English translation of the original
contract.
AGREEMENT
between
Swisscom AG
represented by Network Services
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 00, 0000 Xxxx
(in the following referred to as Swisscom)
and
STARFON Telecom Services AG
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 00
Xxxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxxx
(in the following referred to as STARFON)
concerning
the Joining of Telecommunication Systems and Services
Preamble
1. Integral Parts of this Contract
1.1 Present Contractual Document
1.2 Terms and Conditions of Business of Swisscom for the Joining of
Telecommunication Systems and Services (in the following referred to as
Terms and Conditions of Business, Version 2.0 dated 30.4.1998)
1.3 Standard Service Descriptions (incl. possible Appendices) for the
following services of the parties: (Please tick services agreed)
Swisscom:
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Swisscom Network to Provider of Swisscom PSTN International Access
Telecommunications Services Service (Version 1.4 dated
Network 7.08.1998)
Joining Service (Version 2.0 dated Swisscom ISDN International
30.4.1998) Access Service (Version 1.4 dated
7.08.1998)
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Swisscom PSTN Interconnection
Terminating Service (Version 2.0
dated 30.4.1998)
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Swisscom PSTN to Selected Carrier
(Provider of Telecommunication
Services)
Service (Version 2.0 dated
30.4.1998)
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Swisscom PSTN Emergency Services
Access (Version 2.0 dated
30.4.1998)
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Swisscom PSTN National Directory
Enquiry Access Service (Version 2.0
dated 30.4.1998)
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Swisscom to PTS 0800 Access Service
(Version 2.0 dated 1.7.1998)
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Swisscom Transit Access Service
(Version 2.1 dated 22.7.1998)
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1.4 Standard Manual of Technical Specifications (Version 2.0 dated 30.4.1998)
incl. possible Appendix
1.5 Standard Manual of Operational Procedures (Version 2.1 dated 17.8.1998)
incl. possible Appendix
1.6 Standard Manual of Accounting & Billing (Version 1.0 dated 20.1.1998)
incl. possible Appendix
1.7 Standard Manual of Definitions (Version 2.0 dated 30.4.1998)
2. Special Agreements According to Terms and Conditions of Business
2.1 Contact Addresses (according to Paragraph 3.8 of Terms and Conditions of
Business)
Subject to specially designated contact addresses in other integral parts
of the contract, the parties shall communicate via the following contact
addresses:
Swisscom AG
NWS-NWP-3 (Carrier Services)
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 00
Bern
Telephone 031/000 00 00, fax 031 / 000 00 00
STARFON Telecom Services AG
Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Director
Xxxxxxxxxxxx. 00, Xxxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxxx
Telephone 01/000 00 00, fax 01/000 00 00
2.2 Costs of Interoperability Test (Paragraph 4.6 of Terms and Conditions of
Business)
The network acceptance test listed in the following is performed once per
PTS switch type. On the other hand, network implementation and ISUP confidence
tests are performed per signalling connection, i.e. between all signalling point
codes opposite each other in the networks to be connected and between which one
or several signalling links are installed (per AP/POP).
The following prices are charged once and are listed excluding VAT.
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Description
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Network Acceptance Planned time frame = 4 weeks CHF28,000.--
Test
(Level 4, Q. 748.1 and level 4
(once per PTS and Q.788)
switch type)
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Network Planned time frame = 1 week CHF 7,000.--
Implementation Test
(Level 1, G.821; levels 2, 3 and 4
(once per AP/POP) Q.781; Q.782 and Q.788 reduced)
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ISUP Confidence Planned time frame = 1 week CHF 7,000.--
Test
(Live traffic tests after putting
(once per AP/POP) the link into service)
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Test documentation Delivery after completion of tests CHF 6,800.--
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Extra cost per day These extra costs will be charged CHF 1,680.--
and person as accrued if the above mentioned per day and
planned time frames cannot be held. person
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2.3 Costs and Rebates for Set-up Work (Paragraph 4.7 of Terms and Conditions
of Business)
Rebate
When one of the services of Swisscom, except the Swisscom Network Joining
Service, the costs of the interoperability tests as well as the costs of the
numbering and metering set-up is entered - sorted - at the dates listed below
(valid as from 1.1.98), a rebate of 25% on the installation charges is granted.
Rebate at the following dates
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Entry deadline Implemented up to
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31.1. 31.3
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31.3 31.5
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31.5 31.7
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31.7 30.9.
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30.9. 30.11.
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30.11. 31.1.
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2.4 Public holidays
The same time periods and tariffs as on Sundays are valid on the following
public holidays:
January 1 and 2, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday,
August 1, December 25 and 26.
2.5 Special Long-Distance Dialling Codes
The long-distance dialling codes 051 and 075 are offered by Swisscom at
the national tariff subject to withdrawal.
2.6 Swisscom Help Desk Number
The Swisscom Help Desk Number is 033 224 28 24.
2.7 Designations
When PTS (Provider of Telecommunication Services) is mentioned in this
contract in the individual integral parts of the contract , STARFON is referred
to.
3. Supplements to / Deviations from the Terms and Conditions of Business
Paragraph 6 of the Terms and Conditions of Business is supplemented as
follows:
6.8 Swisscom is entitled to demand advance payment or a security should
Swisscom have substantiated doubts whether the other party meets the Terms and
Conditions of Payment according to the contact.
6.9 If the other party does not make an advance payment or does not
provide a security, Swisscom is entitled to cease the provision of
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its services and annul the contract without notice and without compensation. The
same regulation applies in case of insolvency or adjudication of bankruptcy when
the other party or the receivership does not provide a security for the payment
of future invoices.
6.10 Swisscom waives the security when it has the guarantee that the other
party will comply with the conditions of payment according to the contract.
Securities in the form of a cash deposit shall bear interest according to the
market rates.
6.11 Swisscom is entitled to set off accounts receivable from the other
party with its security.
4. Entry into Force and Official Copies
4.1 This contract enters into force when signed.
4.2 This contract is made out in two official copies. Each party to the
contract receives one copy.
Bern, August 21, 1998 Bern, August 21, 1998
For For
Swisscom AG STARFON Telecom Services AG
Network Services
/s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx /s/ X. Xxxxx
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx /s/ X. Xxxxxxxx
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