Exhibit 10.11

 

BELLSOUTH® / CLEC Agreement

Customer Name: ITC DeltaCom Communications, Inc.

 

ITC DeltaCom Communications, Inc. - GA Agreement

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Table of Contents

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General Terms and Conditions

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Signature Page

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Attachment 1 - Resale

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ATT 1 - Resale Discounts and Rates

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Attachment 2 - Network Elements

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ATT 2 - Network Elements Rates

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ATT 2 - DSL USOCs & Rates

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ATT 2 - Melded Tandem Service Rates

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Attachment 3 - Network Interconnection

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ATT 3 - Network Interconnection Rates

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Attachment 3 - Exhibits B-E

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Attachment 3 - Exhibit F

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Attachment 4 - Collocation - CO

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ATT 4 - Collocation Rates

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Attachment 5 - Number Portability

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Attachment 6 - Ordering, Provisioning, Maintenance and Repair

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Attachment 7 - Billing

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Attachment 7 - Exhibit A - Escalation List

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ATT 7 - Billing Rates

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Attachment 8 - Rights of Way

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Attachment 9 - Performance Measurements

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Attachment 10 - Disaster Recovery

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Attachment 11 - BFR and NBR Process

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Note: This page is not part of the actual signed contract/amendment, but is
present for record keeping purposes only.

 

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By and Between

 

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.

 

And

 

ITC^DeltaCom Communications, Inc.

d/b/a ITC^DeltaCom d/b/a Grapevine

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

General Terms and Conditions

 

     Definitions      1.    CLEC Certification    5 2.    Term of the Agreement
   6 3.    Ordering Procedures    7 4.    Parity    7 5.    White Pages Listings
   8 6.    Liability and Indemnification    10 7.    Court Ordered Requests for
Call Detail Records and Other Subscriber Information    12 8.    Intellectual
Property Rights and Indemnification    13 9.    Proprietary and Confidential
Information    14 10.    Assignments    17 11.    Dispute Resolution    17 12.
   Limitation of Use    18 13.    Taxes    18 14.    Force Majeure    19 15.   
Modification of Agreement    19 16.    Indivisibility    21 17.    Waivers    21
18.    Governing Law    21 19.    Arm’s Length Negotiations    22 20.    Notices
   22 21.    Discontinuance of Service    23 22.    Rule of Construction    23
23.    Headings of No Force or Effect    23 24.    Multiple Counterparts    23
25.    Filing of Agreement    24 26.    Compliance with Applicable Law    24 27.
   Necessary Approvals    24 28.    Good Faith Performance    24 29.   
Nonexclusive Dealing    24 30.    Survival    24 31.    Establishment of Service
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d)

 

Attachment 1 - Resale

 

Attachment 2 - Unbundled Network Elements

 

Attachment 3 - Network Interconnection

 

Attachment 4 - Physical Collocation - CO

 

Attachment 5 - Number Portability

 

Attachment 6 - Pre-Ordering, Ordering, Provisioning, Maintenance and Repair

 

Attachment 7 - Billing

 

Attachment 8 - Rights-of-Way, Conduits and Pole Attachments

 

Attachment 9 - Performance Measurements

 

Attachment 10 - Disaster Recovery

 

Attachment 11–Bona Fide Request/New Business Request Process

 

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AGREEMENT

 

THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.,
(“BellSouth”), a Georgia corporation, and ITC^DeltaCom Communications, Inc.
d/b/a ITC^DeltaCom d/b/a Grapevine, hereinafter referred to as (“ITC^DeltaCom”)
an Alabama corporation, and shall be deemed effective on the Effective Date, as
defined herein. This agreement may refer to either BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom or
both as a “Party” or “Parties.”

 

W I T N E SS E T H

 

WHEREAS, BellSouth is an incumbent local exchange telecommunications company
authorized to provide telecommunications services in the states of Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, and Tennessee; and

 

WHEREAS, ITC^DeltaCom is a competitive local exchange telecommunications company
(“CLEC”) authorized to provide telecommunications services in the state of
Georgia; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to interconnect their facilities, purchase unbundled
elements and/or resale services, and exchange traffic pursuant to Sections 251
and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“the Act”).

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein,
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom agree as follows:

 

Definitions

 

Access Service Request or “ASR” means an industry standard form used by the
Parties to add, establish, change or disconnect trunks for the purposes of
interconnection.

 

Act means the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq., as amended,
including the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and as interpreted from time to
time in the duly authorized rules and regulations of the FCC or the
Commission/Board.

 

Advanced Intelligent Network or “AIN” is Telecommunications network architecture
in which call processing, call routing and network management are provided by
means of centralized databases.

 

Affiliate is an entity that (directly or indirectly) owns or controls, is owned
or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, another entity.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “own” or “control” means to own an
equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of more than 10 percent.

 

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American National Standards Institute or “ANSI” is a standards setting,
non-government organization, which develops and publishes standards for
“voluntary” use in the United States.

 

Automatic Number Identification or “ANI” is a telephone number associated with
the access line from which the a call originates.

 

Calling Party Number or “CPN” is a Common Channel Signaling parameter which
refers to the number transmitted through the network identifying the calling
party.

 

Carrier Identification Code or “CIC” means a three or four digit number assigned
to an IXC that identifies that carrier’s traffic.

 

Centralized Message Distribution System is a national system that Local Exchange
Carriers use to exchange Exchange Message Interface (EMI) formatted data among
host companies.

 

Commission is defined as the appropriate regulatory agency in each of
BellSouth’s nine-state region, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

 

Common Channel Signaling or “CCS” means a method of exchanging call set-up and
network control data over a digital signaling network fully separate from the
Public Switched Network that carriers the actual call.

 

Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) means a telephone company certificated
or otherwise legally authorized to provide local exchange service within
BellSouth’s franchised area. “Customer Local Area Signaling Services” or “CLASS”
is a set of call management service features consisting of number translation
such as call forwarding and caller identification, available within a the Local
Access and Transport Area (“LATA”).

 

Digital Service - Level 0 or “DS-0” means the 64 Kbps zero-level signal in the
time division multiplex hierarchy.

 

Digital Service - Level 1 or “DS-1” means the 1.544 Mbps in the time division
multiplex hierarchy. In the time-division multiplexing hierarchy of the
telephone network, DS1 is the initial level of multiplexing.

 

Digital Service - Level 3 or “DS-3” means the 44.736 Mbps in the time division
multiplex hierarchy. In the time-division multiplexing hierarchy of the
telephone network, DS3 is the initial level of multiplexing.

 

Effective Date is defined as the date that the Agreement is effective for
purposes of rates, terms and conditions and shall be ten (10) days after the
date of the last

 

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signature executing the Agreement. Future amendments including rate changes or
new rates will also be effective ten (10) days after the date of the last
signature executing the amendment. Future amendments with no rate changes or new
rates shall become effective on the date of the last signature executing the
Amendment.

 

End User means the ultimate user of the Telecommunications Service.

 

Exchange Message Interface is the nationally administered standard format for
the exchange of data among the Exchange Carriers within the telecommunications
industry.

 

Exchange Access means the offering by a LEC of services or facilities to an IXC
for the purpose of the origination or termination of telephone toll services.

 

FCC means the Federal Communication Commission.

 

Feature Group A or “FGA” means FGA interexchange access as defined in
BellSouth’s FCC Tariff No. 1.

 

Feature Group B or “FGB” means FGB interexchange access as defined in
BellSouth’s FCC Tariff No. 1.

 

Feature Group D or “FGD” means FGD interexchange access as defined in
BellSouth’s FCC Tariff No. 1.

 

General Terms and Conditions means this document including all of the terms,
provisions and conditions set forth herein.

 

Interconnection is the linking of the BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom networks for
the mutual exchange of traffic as described in Attachment 3 of this Agreement.

 

Point of Interconnection or “POI” is as described in Attachment 3 of this
Agreement.

 

Interexchange Carrier or “IXC” means a provider of interexchange
telecommunications services.

 

Local Exchange Carrier or “LEC” is as defined in the Act.

 

Local Exchange Routing Guide or “LERG” means a Telcordia product that is sold to
and used by LECs and IXCs to identify NPA-NXX routing and homing information as
well as Network Element and equipment designations.

 

Local Interconnection is defined as 1) the delivery of local traffic to be
terminated on each Party’s local network so that end users of either Party have
the ability to reach end users of the other Party without the use of any access
code or substantial delay in the processing of the call; 2) the LEC unbundled
network

 

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features, functions, and capabilities set forth in this Agreement; and 3)
Service Provider Number Portability sometimes referred to as temporary telephone
number portability to be implemented pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

Local Traffic is as defined in Attachment 3 of this Agreement.

 

Local Access and Transport Area or “LATA” means one of the contiguous geographic
areas established pursuant to the AT&T Consent Decree to define the permitted
operating regions of the RBOCs prior to the enactment of the Telecommunications
Act of 1996.

 

Multiple Exchange Carrier Access Billing or (“MECAB”) means the document
prepared by the Billing Committee of the Ordering and Billing Forum (“OBF”),
which functions under the auspices of the Carrier Liaison Committee of the
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (“ATIS”) and by Bellcore as
Special Report SR-BDS-000983, Containing the recommended guidelines for the
billing of Exchange Service access provided by two or more LECs and/or CLECs or
by one LEC in two or more states within a single LATA.

 

Network Element defined to mean a facility or equipment used in the provision of
a telecommunications service. Such term may include, but is not limited to,
features, functions, and capabilities that are provided by means of such
facility or equipment, including but not limited to, subscriber numbers,
databases, signaling systems, and information sufficient for billing and
collection or used in the transmission, routing, or other provision of a
telecommunications service.

 

Numbering Plan Area or “NPA” is also sometimes referred to as an area code. This
is the three-digit indicator, which is defined by the “A”, “B”, and “C” digits
of each “digit” telephone number within the North American Numbering Plan
(“NANP”). Each NPA contains 800 Possible NXX Codes. At present, there are two
general categories of NPA, “Geographic NPAs” and “Non-Geographic NPAS”. A
“Geographic NPA” is associated with a defined geographic area, and all telephone
numbers bearing such NPA are associated with services provided within that
Geographic area. A “Non-Geographic NPA”, also known as a “Service Access Code”
(SAC Code) is typically associated with a specialized telecommunications service
which may be provided across multiple geographic NPA areas; 500, 800, 9100, 700,
and 888 are examples of Non-Geographic NPAS.

 

“NXX”, “NXX” Code, “Central Office Code” or “CO Code” is the three-digit switch
entity indicator which is defined by the “D”, “E”, and “F” digits of a 10-digit
telephone number within the North American Numbering Plan.

 

Percent Of Interstate Usage of “PIU” is defined as a factor to be applied to
terminating access services minutes of use to obtain those minutes that should
be rated as interstate access services minutes of use. The numerator includes
all interstate “non-intermediary” minutes of use, including interstate minutes
of use

 

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that are forwarded due to service provider number portability less any
interstate minutes of use for Terminating Party Pays services, such as 800
Services. The denominator includes all “non-intermediary”, local, interstate,
intrastate, toll and access minutes of use adjusted for service provider number
portability less all minutes attributable to terminating Party pays services

 

Percent Local Usage or “PLU” is defined as a factor to be applied to intrastate
terminating minutes of use. The numerator shall include all “non-intermediary”
local minutes of use adjusted for those minutes of use that only apply local due
to Service Provider Number Portability. The denominator is the total intrastate
minutes of use including local, intrastate toll, and access, adjusted for
Service Provider Number Portability less intrastate terminating Party pays
minutes of use.

 

Rate Center identifies the specific geographic point within an Exchange area
which is associated with one or more particular NPA-NXX codes which have been
assigned to a LEC (or CLEC) for the provision of Telephone Exchange Services.
The Rate Center vertical and horizontal coordinates are used in the toll message
rating process to measure distances between Rate Centers.

 

Revenue Accounting Office (“RAO”) Status Company is a local exchange
company/alternate local exchange company that has been assigned a unique RAO
code. Message data exchanged among RAO status companies is grouped (i.e. packed)
according to From/To/Bill RAO combinations.

 

Telecommunications means the transmission, between or among points specified by
the user, of information of the user’s choosing, without change in the form or
content of the information as sent and received.

 

Transit Traffic Service is as described in Attachment 3 of this Agreement.

 

Wire Center denotes a building or space within a building, which serves as an
aggregation point on a given carrier’s network, where transmission facilities
and circuits are connected and/or switched. Wire Center can also denote a
building in which one or more central offices, used for the provision of
telecommunications services are located.

 

1. CLEC Certification

 

1.1 ITC^DeltaCom has provided BellSouth in writing the certificate number,
company number or docket number, for all states covered by this Agreement. .

 

1.2 Based upon the certification numbers being provided to BellSouth, BellSouth
will file this Agreement with the appropriate commission for approval.

 

1.3 Except as provided in this Agreement, neither Party shall discontinue or
refuse to provide any service provided or required hereunder.

 

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1.4 For products and services purchased pursuant to this Agreement, in the case
of a conflict between a provision of this Agreement and a tariff filed by either
Party, the conflict shall be resolved in favor of this Agreement.

 

2. Term of the Agreement

 

2.1 The term of this Agreement shall be three and one half (3 1/2) years,
beginning on the Effective Date and shall apply to the BellSouth territory in
the state of Georgia. Notwithstanding any prior agreement of the Parties, the
rates, terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be applied retroactively
prior to the Effective Date.

 

2.2 The Parties agree that by no earlier than two hundred seventy (270) days and
no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of this
Agreement, they shall commence negotiations for a new agreement to be effective
beginning on the expiration date of this Agreement (“Subsequent Agreement”).

 

2.3 If within one hundred and thirty-five days (135) days of commencing the
negotiation referred to in Section 2.2 above, the Parties are unable to
negotiate new terms, conditions and prices for a Subsequent Agreement, either
Party may petition the Commission to establish appropriate terms, conditions and
prices for the Subsequent Agreement pursuant to 47 §U.S.C.252.

 

2.3.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing and except as set forth in Section 2.4
below, in the event that, as of the date of the expiration of this Agreement and
conversion of this Agreement to a month-to-month term, the Parties have not
entered into a Subsequent Agreement and no arbitration proceeding has been filed
in accordance with Section 252 of the Act, then either Party may terminate this
Agreement upon sixty (60) days notice to the other Party. In the event that
BellSouth terminates this Agreement as provided above, BellSouth shall continue
to offer services to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to BellSouth’s then current standard
interconnection agreement or ITC^DeltaCom may exercise its rights under Section
252(i) of the Act. In the event that BellSouth’s standard interconnection
agreement becomes effective as between the Parties or ITC^DeltaCom adopts
another agreement, the Parties may continue to negotiate a Subsequent Agreement,
and the terms of such Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the
effective date stated in the Subsequent Agreement.

 

2.4

If an arbitration proceeding has been filed in accordance with Section 252 of
the Act and if the Commission does not issue its order prior to the expiration
of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be deemed extended on a month-to-month
basis until the Subsequent Agreement becomes effective. The terms of such
Subsequent Agreement shall be effective as of the effective date stated in such
Subsequent Agreement and shall not be applied retroactively to the expiration
date of this Agreement unless the Parties agree otherwise. Neither Party shall
refuse to provide services to the other Party during the negotiation of the

 

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Subsequent Agreement or the transition from this Agreement to the Subsequent
Agreement.

 

3. Ordering Procedures

 

3.1 Detailed procedures for ordering and provisioning BellSouth services are set
forth in BellSouth’s Local Interconnection and Facility Based Ordering Guide,
Resale Ordering Guide, and as set forth in the Attachment 6 of this Agreement,
as appropriate. To the extent there is a conflict between the BellSouth Local
Interconnection and Facility Based, Resale Ordering Guide and any specific
provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.

 

3.2 BellSouth has developed electronic systems for placing most resale and some
UNE orders. BellSouth has also developed electronic systems for accessing data
needed to place orders including valid address, available services and features,
available telephone numbers, due date estimation on pre-order and calculation on
firm order, and customer service records where applicable. Charges for OSS shall
be as set forth in Attachment 1, Exhibit A and Attachment 2, Exhibit A.

 

4. Parity

 

4.1 The services and service provisioning that BellSouth provides ITC^DeltaCom
for resale will be at least equal in quality to that provided to BellSouth, or
any BellSouth subsidiary, affiliate, other carrier or end user. In connection
with resale, BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with pre-ordering, ordering,
maintenance and trouble reporting, and daily usage data functionality that will
enable ITC^DeltaCom to provide equivalent levels of customer service to their
local exchange customers as BellSouth provides to its own end users.

 

4.2 BellSouth shall also provide ITC^DeltaCom with unbundled network elements,
and access to those elements. The quality of an unbundled network element, as
well as the quality of the access to such unbundled network element, that
BellSouth provides to ITC^DeltaCom shall be at least equal in quality to that
which BellSouth provides to itself or to any BellSouth subsidiary, affiliate or
other carrier. The terms and conditions pursuant to which BellSouth provides
access to unbundled network elements, including but not limited to the time
within which BellSouth provisions such access to unbundled network elements,
shall, at a minimum, be no less favorable to ITC^DeltaCom than the terms and
conditions under which BellSouth provisions such elements to itself. Consistent
with all applicable rules and regulations, BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom
with pre-ordering, ordering, provisioning, maintenance and repair, and billing
functionality at least equal to that which BellSouth provides for its own retail
services.

 

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5. White Page Listings

 

5.1 BellSouth shall make available to ITC^DeltaCom, for ITC^DeltaCom
subscribers, nondiscriminatory access to its telephone number and address
directory listings (“Directory Listings”), under the following terms and
conditions. In no event shall ITC^DeltaCom subscribers receive Directory
Listings that are at less favorable rates, terms or conditions than the rates,
terms or conditions that BellSouth provides its subscribers.

 

5.1.1 BellSouth has delegated certain authority to its affiliate, BellSouth
Advertising & Publishing Corporation (“BAPCO”) and has required BAPCO to carry
out certain BellSouth obligations imposed by the Act regarding the publication
of directories. ITC^DeltaCom and BAPCO have entered into an agreement regarding
BAPCO’s treatment of ITC^DeltaCom’s end users’ directory listing information in
directories published by BAPCO. BellSouth shall maintain the Directory Listings
database, which includes ITC^DeltaCom’s end users’ directory information used by
BAPCO in publishing directories in accordance with Section 5.2.1 below. Subject
to execution of such agreement between ITC^DeltaCom and BAPCO, BAPCO shall
publish directory listings as follows:

 

5.1.1.1 White Page Basic Directory Listings. BellSouth shall publish in all
BellSouth’s white pages Directories at no charge to ITC^DeltaCom or any
ITC^DeltaCom End User other than applicable miscellaneous listing charges as set
forth in BellSouth’s tariffs, one white pages basic Directory Listing for each
ITC^DeltaCom End User for all of such End User’s phone numbers located in the
geographic region covered by any white pages Directory. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, BellSouth shall not publish any white pages basic Directory Listing
for any ITC^DeltaCom End User whose Directory Listing has been identified as
non-published. ITC^DeltaCom will be required to provide to BellSouth the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of all ITC^DeltaCom’s End Users that wish to be
omitted from directories.

 

5.1.1.2 Enhanced White Pages Listings. Where BellSouth offers to publish, at no
charge, in its white pages directory Enhanced White Pages Listing to its retail
customer, BellSouth shall publish such listings, at no charge and under the same
terms and conditions, for ITC^DeltaCom for its End Users. Where BellSouth
charges its retail end users for Enhanced White Pages Listings, BellSouth shall
publish such listings under the same terms and conditions to ITC^DeltaCom for
its End Users at the applicable wholesale discount set forth in Attachment 1.

 

5.1.1.3 Yellow Pages Basic Directory Listings. Where BellSouth offers to publish
in its Yellow Pages Directory free Yellow Pages listing to its retail end user,
BellSouth shall publish such listing, at no charge and under the same terms and
conditions to ITC^DeltaCom for its End Users. Where BellSouth charges business
customer for Yellow Pages basic Directory Listings, BellSouth shall provide one
Yellow Pages basic Directory Listing for each ITC^DeltaCom End User, who
subscribes to business services, at BellSouth tariffed rates at the applicable
wholesale discount as set forth in Attachment 1. BellSouth shall not provide
“lead”

 

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information on ITC^DeltaCom End Users to its Yellow Pages directory publishing
Affiliate without written permission from ITC^DeltaCom.

 

5.1.2 Treatment of Directory Listings. BellSouth shall treat all Directory
Listings with the same level of confidentiality that BellSouth accords its own
directory listing information, and BellSouth shall limit access to
ITC^DeltaCom’s End User proprietary confidential directory information to those
BellSouth employees who are involved in the preparation of listings. Directory
Listings of ITC^DeltaCom End Users shall be alphabetically commingled with the
Directory Listings of all other telecommunications carriers, including
BellSouth. All Directory Listings published by BellSouth will be as accurate and
complete as BellSouth’s own listing or those of its Affiliates.

 

5.1.3 Reserved Rights. ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to withhold Directory
Listing information from BellSouth, if BellSouth charges ITC^DeltaCom a rate for
inclusion of ITC^DeltaCom’s unlisted numbers in the BellSouth directory
databases exceeding the BellSouth retail tariffed charge for unlisted numbers.

 

5.2. Directory Listing Database.

 

5.2.1 Maintenance. BellSouth shall maintain a Directory Listings database that
shall include the directory listings of BellSouth, ITC^DeltaCom and any other
carrier for whom BellSouth has agreed to publish Directory Listings.
ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall cooperate to ensure that Directory Listing
information relating to ITC^DeltaCom’s End User is delivered to BellSouth and
reflected in such database in a timely and accurate manner (and in no event in a
manner that is less timely or accurate than the manner in which BellSouth's
Directory Listings database in updated for information relating to BellSouth’s
End User). Data should be generated from the local service order process and
other data feeds for facility-based carriers and should be subject to the same
rigorous edits that are applied to BellSouth local service orders. BellSouth
shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Directory Listings
database in good order. BellSouth shall advise ITC^DeltaCom as soon as possible,
but in no event fewer than six (6) months in advance, of any changes in the
maintenance of the Directory Listings database or any mechanisms or interfaces,
whether industry standard or not, pursuant to which BellSouth will provide
Directory Listings to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

5.2.2 Third Party Access to Directory Listings Database. ITC^DeltaCom authorizes
BellSouth to provide Directory Listings of ITC^DeltaCom End Users to third
parties on terms and conditions that comport with the Communications Act and the
relevant FCC rules and orders on the same terms and conditions applicable to the
release of Directory Listings of BellSouth End Users to third parties. This data
shall not be used for any other purpose than publishing a directory.

 

5.2.3

Co-operation. ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth agree to co-operate in good faith to
resolve any issue regarding a Directory Listing raised by an ITC^DeltaCom End

 

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User (e.g., publication of a non-published Directory Listings, etc.). Upon
request by either party, ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth will in good faith mutually
develop a process for escalating and resolving such issues.

 

6. Liability and Indemnification

 

6.1 BellSouth Liability. BellSouth shall take financial responsibility for its
own actions in causing, or its lack of action in preventing, unbillable or
uncollectible ITC^DeltaCom revenues.

 

6.2 Liability for Acts or Omissions of Third Parties. Neither BellSouth nor
ITC^DeltaCom shall be liable for any act or omission of another
telecommunications company providing a portion of the services provided under
this Agreement.

 

6.3 Limitation of Liability.

 

6.3.1 With respect to any claim or suit, whether based in contract, tort or any
other theory of legal liability, by ITC^DeltaCom, any ITC^DeltaCom customer or
by any other person or entity, for damages associated with any of the services
provided by BellSouth pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement,
including but not limited to the installation, provision, preemption,
termination, maintenance, repair or restoration of service, and subject to the
provisions of the remainder of this Part A, BellSouth’s liability shall be
limited to an amount equal to the proportionate charge for the service provided
pursuant to this Agreement for the period during which the service was affected.
With respect to any claim or suit, whether based in contract, tort or any other
theory of legal liability, by BellSouth, any BellSouth customer or by any other
person or entity, for damages associated with any of the services provided by
ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement, including but not
limited to the installation, provision, preemption, termination, maintenance,
repair or restoration of service, and subject to the provisions of the remainder
of this Part A, ITC^DeltaCom’s liability shall be limited to an amount equal to
the proportionate charge for the service provided pursuant to this Agreement for
the period during which the service was affected. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
claims for damages by ITC^DeltaCom, any ITC^DeltaCom customer or any other
person or entity resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of
BellSouth and claims for damages by ITC^DeltaCom resulting from the failure of
BellSouth to honor in one or more material respects any one or more of the
material provisions of this Agreement shall not be subject to such limitation of
liability. Likewise, claims for damages by BellSouth, any BellSouth customer or
any other person or entity resulting from the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of ITC^DeltaCom and claims for damages by BellSouth resulting from
the failure of ITC^DeltaCom to honor in one or more material respects any one or
more of the material provisions of this Agreement shall not be subject to such
limitation of liability.

 

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6.3.2 Limitations in Tariffs. Subject to the provisions of 6.3.1, a Party may,
in its sole discretion, provide in its tariffs and contracts with its Customer
and third parties that relate to any service, product or function provided or
contemplated under this Agreement, that to the maximum extent permitted by
Applicable Law, such Party shall not be liable to Customer or third Party for
(i) any Loss relating to or arising out of this Agreement, whether in contract,
tort or otherwise, that exceeds the amount such party would have charged that
applicable person for the service, product or function that gave rise to such
Loss and (ii) Consequential Damages. To the extent that a Party elects not to
place in its tariffs or contracts such limitations of liability, and the other
Party incurs a Loss as a result thereof, such Party shall indemnify and
reimburse the other Party for that portion of the Loss that would have been
limited had the first Party included in its tariffs and contracts the
limitations of liability that such other Party included in its own tariffs at
the time of such Loss.

 

6.3.3 Neither BellSouth nor ITC^DeltaCom shall be liable for damages to the
other’s terminal location, POI or other company’s customers’ premises resulting
from the furnishing of a service, including, but not limited to, the
installation and removal of equipment or associated wiring, except to the extent
caused by a company’s negligence or willful misconduct or by a company’s failure
to properly ground a local loop after disconnection.

 

6.3.4 Under no circumstance shall a Party be responsible or liable for indirect,
incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, economic
loss or lost business or profits, damages arising from the use or performance of
equipment or software, or the loss of use of software or equipment, or
accessories attached thereto, delay, error, or loss of data. In connection with
this limitation of liability, each Party recognizes that the other Party may,
from time to time, provide advice, make recommendations, or supply other
analyses related to the Services, or facilities described in this Agreement,
and, while each Party shall use diligent efforts in this regard, the Parties
acknowledge and agree that this limitation of liability shall apply to provision
of such advice, recommendations, and analyses.

 

6.4

Indemnification for Certain Claims. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom providing
services, their affiliates and their parent company, shall be indemnified,
defended and held harmless by each other against any claim, loss or damage
arising from the receiving company’s use of the services provided under this
Agreement pertaining to (1) claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or
copyright infringement arising from the content of the receiving company’s own
communications, or (2) any claim, loss or damage claimed by the other company’s
customer arising from one company’s use or reliance on the other company’s
services, actions, duties, or obligations arising out of this Agreement;
provided that in the event of a claim arising under this Section 6.4(2), to the
extent any claim, loss or damage is caused by the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of the providing party, the receiving Party shall have no obligation
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indemnify, defend or hold harmless the providing Party hereunder, subject to the
other terms of this Section 6.

 

6.5 Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS
AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES TO THE OTHER
PARTY CONCERNING THE SPECIFIC QUALITY OF ANY SERVICES, OR FACILITIES PROVIDED
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES DISCLAIM, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OR
GUARANTEE OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARISING FROM
COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR FROM USAGES OF TRADE.

 

6.6 ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth will work cooperatively to minimize fraud
associated with third-number billed calls, calling card calls, or any other
services related to this Agreement. The Parties fraud minimization procedures
are to be cost effective and implemented so as not to unduly burden or harm one
Party as compared to the other.

 

6.7 Neither Party accepts responsibility to any person for any unlawful act
committed by the other Party, or that other Parties’ End Users, as part of
providing service to that other Party.

 

7. Court Ordered Requests for Call Detail Records and Other Subscriber
Information.

 

7.1 To the extent technically feasible, BellSouth maintains call detail records
for ITC^DeltaCom end users for limited time periods and can respond to subpoenas
and court ordered requests for information. BellSouth shall maintain such
information for ITC^DeltaCom end users for the same length of time it maintains
such information for its own end users.

 

7.2 ITC^DeltaCom agrees that BellSouth will respond to subpoenas and court
ordered requests delivered directly to BellSouth for the purpose of providing
call detail records when the targeted telephone numbers belong to ITC^DeltaCom
end users. Billing for such requests will be generated by BellSouth and directed
to the law enforcement agency initiating the request.

 

7.3 ITC^DeltaCom agrees that in cases where ITC^DeltaCom receives subpoenas or
court requests for call detail records for targeted telephone numbers belonging
to ITC^DeltaCom end users, ITC^DeltaCom will advise the law enforcement agency
initiating the request to redirect the subpoena or court ordered request to
BellSouth. Billing for call detail information will be generated by BellSouth
and directed to the law enforcement agency initiating the request.

 

7.4

In cases where the timing of the response to the law enforcement agency
prohibits ITC^DeltaCom from having the subpoena or court ordered request
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BellSouth by the law enforcement agency, ITC^DeltaCom will furnish the official
request to BellSouth for providing the call detail information. BellSouth will
provide the call detail records to ITC^DeltaCom and bill ITC^DeltaCom for the
information. ITC^DeltaCom agrees to reimburse BellSouth for the call detail
information provided.

 

7.5 ITC^DeltaCom will provide ITC^DeltaCom end user and/or other customer
information that is available to ITC^DeltaCom in response to subpoenas and court
orders for their own customer records. BellSouth will redirect subpoenas and
court ordered requests ITC^DeltaCom end user and/or other customer information
to ITC^DeltaCom for the purpose of providing this information to the law
enforcement agency.

 

8. Intellectual Property Rights and Indemnification

 

8.1 No License. No patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary right is
licensed, granted or otherwise transferred by this Agreement. ITC^DeltaCom is
strictly prohibited from any use, including but not limited to in sales, in
marketing or advertising of telecommunications services, of any BellSouth name,
service mark or trademark.

 

8.2 Ownership of Intellectual Property. Any intellectual property, which
originates from or is developed by a Party shall remain in the exclusive
ownership of that Party. Except for a limited license to use patents or
copyrights to the extent necessary for the Parties to use any facilities or
equipment (including software) or to receive any service solely as provided
under this Agreement, no license in patent, copyright, trademark or trade
secret, or other proprietary or intellectual property right now or hereafter
owned, controlled or licensable by a Party, is granted to the other Party or
shall be implied or arise by estoppel. It is the responsibility of each Party to
ensure at no additional cost to the other Party that it has obtained any
necessary licenses in relation to intellectual property of third Parties used in
its network that may be required to enable the other Party to use any facilities
or equipment (including software), to receive any service, or to perform its
respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

8.3 Indemnification. The Party providing a service pursuant to this Agreement
will defend the Party receiving such service or data provided as a result of
such service against claims of infringement arising solely from the use by the
receiving Party of such service and will indemnify the receiving Party for any
damages awarded based solely on such claims in accordance with Section 6 of this
Agreement.

 

Promptly after receipt of notice of any claim or the commencement of any action
for which a Party may seek indemnification pursuant to this Section, such Party
(the “Indemnified Party”) shall promptly give written notice to the other Party
(the “Indemnifying Party”) of such claim or action, but the failure to so notify
the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability
it may have to the Indemnified Party except to the extent the Indemnifying Party
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actually been prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to
assume the defense of such claim, at its own expense. The Indemnified Party
shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party’s reasonable requests for assistance
or Information relating to such claim, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense. The
Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in the investigation and
defense of such claim or action, with separate counsel chosen and paid for by
the Indemnified Party.

 

8.4 Claim of Infringement. In the event that use of any facilities or equipment
(including software), becomes, or in reasonable judgment of the Party who owns
the affected network is likely to become, the subject of a claim, action, suit,
or proceeding based on intellectual property infringement, then said Party shall
promptly and at its sole expense, but subject to the limitations of liability
set forth below:

 

8.4.1 modify or replace the applicable facilities or equipment (including
software) while maintaining form and function, or

 

8.4.2 obtain a license sufficient to allow such use to continue.

 

8.4.3 In the event 8.4.1 or 8.4.2 are commercially unreasonable, then said Party
may, terminate, upon reasonable notice under the circumstances, this contract
with respect to use of, or services provided through use of, the affected
facilities or equipment (including software), but solely to the extent required
to avoid the infringement claim.

 

8.5 Exception to Obligations. Neither Party’s obligations under this Section
shall apply to the extent the infringement is caused by: (i) modification of the
facilities or equipment (including software) by the indemnitee; (ii) use by the
indemnitee of the facilities or equipment (including software) in combination
with equipment or facilities (including software) not provided or authorized by
the indemnitor provided the facilities or equipment (including software) would
not be infringing if used alone; (iii) conformance to specifications of the
indemnitee which would necessarily result in infringement; or (iv) continued use
by the indemnitee of the affected facilities or equipment (including software)
after being placed on notice to discontinue use as set forth herein.

 

8.6 Exclusive Remedy. The foregoing shall constitute the Parties’ sole and
exclusive remedies and obligations with respect to a third party claim of
intellectual property infringement arising out of the conduct of business under
this agreement.

 

9. Treatment of Proprietary and Confidential Information

 

9.1

All confidential or proprietary information disclosed by either Party during the
negotiations and the term of this Agreement shall be protected by the Parties in
accordance with the terms of this Section 9. All information which is disclosed
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connection with this Agreement, or acquired in the course of performance of this
Agreement, shall be deemed confidential and proprietary to the Disclosing Party
and subject to this Agreement, such information including but not limited to,
network, financial, marketing, and staffing information, proposals, requests for
proposals, business plans, strategic information, specifications, costs,
procedures, processes, business systems, software programs, orders for services,
customer account data, call detail records, usage information in form, and
Customer Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”) as that term is defined by the
Act and the rules and regulations of the FCC (collectively, Disclosing Party’s
“Confidential Information”).

 

9.1.1 Recipient shall (i) use Confidential Information only for the purpose of
performing under this Agreement, (ii) hold Confidential Information in
confidence and disclose it only to employees who have a need to know it in order
to perform under this Agreement, and (iii) safeguard Confidential Information
from unauthorized use or disclosure using no less than the degree of care with
which Recipient safeguards its own Confidential Information. If Recipient wishes
to disclose the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information to a third party
agent or consultant in order to perform Recipient’s obligations hereunder, such
third party shall have executed a written agreement comparable in scope to the
terms of this Section 9.

 

9.1.1.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 9.1.1, under no
circumstances will BellSouth disclose ITC^DeltaCom’s Confidential Information
to, or permit access to ITC^DeltaCom’s Confidential Information by, the retail
operations or any employee thereof, or the retail customer representatives of,
BellSouth or any BellSouth Affiliate, or any independent contractors to any of
the foregoing, and BellSouth and any BellSouth Affiliate shall take all
reasonable actions to protect ITC^DeltaCom’s Confidential Information. In the
event that the retail operations, any employees thereof, or retail customer
representatives of BellSouth or any BellSouth Affiliate, or any independent
contractors to any of the foregoing, possess or have knowledge of any
ITC^DeltaCom Confidential Information, ITC^DeltaCom bears the burden of showing
that the actions taken by BellSouth to protect the Confidential Information were
not reasonable.

 

9.1.2

Recipient shall have no obligation to safeguard Confidential Information (i)
which was in the Recipient’s possession free of restriction prior to its receipt
from Disclosing Party, (ii) which becomes publicly known or available through no
breach of this Agreement by Recipient, (iii) which is lawfully acquired by
Recipient free of restrictions on its disclosure, (iv) which is independently
developed by personnel of Recipient to whom the Disclosing Party’s Confidential
Information had not been previously disclosed, or (v) which Disclosing Party in
writing authorizes Recipient to disclose without restriction. Recipient may
disclose Confidential Information if required by law, a court, or governmental
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the requirement promptly after Recipient becomes aware of the requirement, and
provided that Recipient undertakes all lawful measures to avoid disclosing such
information until Disclosing Party has had reasonable time to obtain a
protective order. Recipient agrees to comply with any protective order that
covers the Confidential Information to be disclosed.

 

9.1.3 Each Party agrees that Disclosing Party would be irreparably injured by a
breach of this Section 9 by Recipient or its representatives and that Disclosing
Party shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, including injunctive relief
and specific performance, in the event of any breach of this Section 9. Such
remedies shall not be exclusive, but shall be in addition to all other remedies
available at law or in equity.

 

9.2 CPNI related to ITC^DeltaCom’s customers obtained by virtue of Local
Interconnection or any other Service provided under this Agreement shall be
ITC^DeltaCom’s Confidential Information and may not be used by BellSouth for any
purpose except performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and in
connection with such performance, shall be disclosed only to employees with a
need to know, unless the ITC^DeltaCom customer expressly directs ITC^DeltaCom to
disclose such information to BellSouth pursuant to the requirements of Section
222(c)(2) of the Act. In the event such authorization is obtained, BellSouth may
use or disclose only such information as ITC^DeltaCom provides pursuant to such
authorization and may not use information that BellSouth has otherwise obtained,
directly or indirectly, in connection with its performance under this Agreement.
CPNI related to BellSouth’s customers obtained by virtue of Local
Interconnection or any other Service provided under this Agreement shall be
BellSouth’s Confidential Information and may not be used by ITC^DeltaCom for any
purpose except performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and in
connection with such performance shall be disclosed only to employees with a
need to know, unless the BellSouth customer expressly directs BellSouth to
disclose such information to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to the requirements of
Section 222(c)(2) of the Act. In the event such authorization is obtained,
ITC^DeltaCom may use or disclose only such information as BellSouth provides
pursuant to such authorization and may not use information that ITC^DeltaCom has
otherwise obtained, directly or indirectly, in connection with its performance
under this Agreement.

 

9.2.1 Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Section 9, nothing herein
shall be construed as limiting the rights of either Party with respect to its
customer information under any applicable law, including without limitation
Section 222 of the Act.

 

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9.3 Publicity

 

9.3.1 Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, neither Party shall publish or use
the other Party’s logo, trademark, service mark, name, language, pictures, or
symbols or words from which the other Party’s name may reasonably be inferred or
implied in any product, service, advertisement, promotion, or in connection with
any sales or marketing activity or any other publicity matter. 9.3.2 Neither
Party shall produce, publish or distribute any press release or other publicity
referring to the other Party or its Affiliates, or announcing the execution or
discussing the terms of this Agreement without prior notice to the other Party.
In no event shall either Party mischaracterize the contents of this Agreement in
any public statement or in any representation to a governmental entity or member
thereof.

 

9.4 The Parties’ rights and obligations under this Section 9 shall survive and
continue in effect until four (4) years after the expiration or termination date
of this Agreement with regard to all Confidential Information exchanged during
the term of this Agreement. Thereafter, the parties’ rights and obligations
hereunder survive and continue in effect with respect to any Information that is
a trade secret under applicable law.

 

10. Assignments

 

Any assignment by either Party to any non-affiliated entity of any right,
obligation or duty, or of any other interest hereunder, in whole or in part,
without the prior written consent of the other Party shall be void. A Party may
assign this Agreement or any right, obligation, duty or other interest hereunder
to an Affiliate company of the Party without the consent of the other Party. All
obligations and duties of any Party under this Agreement shall be binding on all
successors in interest and assigns of such Party. No assignment of delegation
hereof shall relieve the assignor of its obligations under this Agreement in the
event that the assignee fails to perform such obligations.

 

11. Dispute Resolution

 

Except as otherwise stated in this Agreement, the Parties agree that if any
dispute arises as to the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or as
to the proper implementation of this Agreement, either Party may petition the
Commission for a resolution of the dispute; provided, however, that to the
extent any issue disputed hereunder involves issues beyond the scope of
authority or jurisdiction of the Commission, the parties may seek initial
resolution of such dispute in another appropriate forum. However, each Party
reserves any rights it may have to seek judicial review of any ruling made by
the Commission concerning this Agreement. Each Party shall bear its own costs
when seeking Commission or judicial review of any ruling concerning this
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12. Limitation of Use

 

The Parties agree that this Agreement shall not be offered by either Party in
another jurisdiction as evidence of any concession or as a waiver of any
position taken by the other Party in that jurisdiction or for any other purpose.

 

13. Taxes

 

13.1.1 Any Federal, state or local excise, license, sales, use or other taxes or
tax-like charges (excluding any taxes levied on income) resulting from the
performance of this Agreement shall be borne by the Party upon which the
obligation for payment is imposed under applicable law, even if the obligation
to collect and remit such taxes is placed upon the other party. To the extent
permitted by applicable law, Any such taxes shall be shown as separate items on
applicable billing documents between the Parties. The Party obligated to collect
and remit taxes shall do so unless the other Party provides such Party with the
required evidence of exemption. The Party obligated to pay any such taxes may
contest the same and shall be entitled to the benefit of any refund or recovery.
The Party obligated to collect and remit taxes shall cooperate fully in any such
contest by the other Party by providing, records, testimony, and such additional
information or assistance as may reasonably be necessary to pursue the contest.

 

If the purchasing Party determines that in its opinion any such taxes or fees
are not payable, the providing Party shall not bill such taxes or fees to the
purchasing Party if the purchasing Party provides written certification,
reasonably satisfactory to the providing Party, stating that it is exempt or
otherwise not subject to the tax or fee, setting forth the basis therefore, and
satisfying any other requirements under applicable law. If any authority seeks
to collect any such tax or fee that the purchasing Party has determined and
certified not to be payable, or any such tax or fee that was not billed by the
providing Party, the purchasing Party may contest the same in good faith, at its
own expense. In any such contest, the purchasing Party shall promptly furnish
the providing Party with copies of all filings in any proceeding, protest, or
legal challenge, all rulings issued in connection therewith, and all
correspondence between the purchasing Party and the taxing authority.

 

In the event that all or any portion of an amount sought to be collected must be
paid in order to contest the imposition of any such tax or fee, or to avoid the
existence of a lien on the assets of the providing Party during the pendency of
such contest, the purchasing Party shall be responsible for such payment and
shall be entitled to the benefit of any refund or recovery.

 

If it is ultimately determined that any additional amount of such a tax or fee
is due to the imposing authority, the purchasing Party shall pay such additional
amount, including any interest and penalties thereon.

 

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the purchasing Party shall
protect, indemnify and hold harmless (and defend at the purchasing Party’s
expense) the providing Party from and against any such tax or fee, interest or
penalties thereon, or other charges or payable expenses (including reasonable
attorney fees) with respect thereto, which are incurred by the providing Party
in connection with any claim for or contest of any such tax or fee.

 

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Each Party shall notify the other Party in writing of any assessment, proposed
assessment or other claim for any additional amount of such a tax or fee by a
taxing authority; such notice to be provided, if possible, at least ten (10)
days prior to the date by which a response, protest or other appeal must be
filed, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after receipt of such
assessment, proposed assessment or claim.

 

Mutual Cooperation. In any contest of a tax or fee by one Party, the other Party
shall cooperate fully by providing records, testimony and such additional
information or assistance as may reasonably be necessary to pursue the contest.
Further, the other Party shall be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary
out-of-pocket copying and travel expenses incurred in assisting in such contest.

 

14. Force Majeure

 

In the event performance of this Agreement, or any obligation hereunder, is
either directly or indirectly prevented, restricted, or interfered with by
reason of fire, flood, earthquake or like acts of God, wars, revolution, civil
commotion, explosion, acts of public enemy, embargo, acts of the government in
its sovereign capacity, labor difficulties, including without limitation,
strikes, slowdowns, picketing, or boycotts, unavailability of equipment from
vendor, changes requested by Customer, or any other circumstances beyond the
reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the Party affected,
the Party affected, upon giving prompt notice to the other Party, shall be
excused from such performance on a day-to-day basis to the extent of such
prevention, restriction, or interference (and the other Party shall likewise be
excused from performance of its obligations on a day-to-day basis until the
delay, restriction or interference has ceased); provided however, that the Party
so affected shall use best efforts to avoid or remove such causes of
non-performance and both Parties shall proceed whenever such causes are removed
or cease.

 

15. Modification of Agreement

 

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16, BellSouth shall make available to
ITC^DeltaCom, pursuant to 47 USC 252, the FCC rules and regulations and the
Supreme Court Order in AT&T Corporation v. Iowa Utilities Board regarding such
availability, any interconnection, service or network element provided under any
other agreement filed and approved pursuant to 47 USC § 252. Individual
interconnection, service, or network element arrangements shall remain available
for use by ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to 47. CFR 51.809 for a reasonable period of
time after the approved agreement is available for public inspection under
section 252(f) of the Act. The adopted interconnection, service, or network
element and agreement shall apply to the same state(s) as such other agreement.
In the event that ITC^DeltaCom notifies BellSouth of its intent to modify the
Agreement, pursuant to this section with no modifications, BellSouth shall
provide ITC^DeltaCom an amendment for review within thirty (30) calendar days
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receipt of ITC^DeltaCom’s initial request or as mutually agreed upon by the
Parties.

 

15.2 No modification, amendment, supplement to, or waiver of the Agreement or
any of its provisions shall be effective and binding upon the Parties unless it
is made in writing and duly signed by the Parties.

 

15.2.1 Except as otherwise set forth in Attachment 3, Section 2 concerning the
Jurisdictional Factor Guide, the Parties acknowledge that certain provisions of
this Agreement incorporate by reference various BellSouth document and industry
publications (collectively referred to herein as the “Provisions”), and that
such Provisions may change from time to time. The Parties agree that: 1) If the
change or alteration was made as a result of the Change Control Process (CCP), a
revision to ANSI or Telcordia guidelines or OBF guidelines or if ITC^DeltaCom
agrees in writing to such change or alteration, any such change or alteration
shall become effective with respect to ITC^Deltacom pursuant to the terms of the
notice to ITC^DeltaCom via the applicable Internet website posting; 2) Any other
changes that (a) alters, amends or conflicts with any term of this Agreement,
(b) changes any charge or rate, or the application of any charge or rate,
specified in this Agreement, will be implemented through amendment of this
Agreement; and 3) all other changes that would require ITC^DeltaCom to incur
more than minimal expense will not become effective as to ITC^DeltaCom provided
ITC^DeltaCom has submitted to BellSouth notice within thirty (30) days of
receipt/posting of BellSouth’s notice of such change. For purposes of item (3)
above, costs associated with disseminating notice of the change or providing
training regarding the change to employees shall not be deemed “more than
minimal.” In the event the Parties disagree as to whether any alteration or
amendment described in this Section is effective as to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to
the requirements of this Section, either Party may file a complaint with the
Commission pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions of this Agreement, and
until a Commission issues its order regarding the dispute, the change shall not
take effect.

 

15.3 Execution of this Agreement by either Party does not confirm or infer that
the executing Party agrees with any decision(s) issued pursuant to the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the consequences of those decisions on
specific language in this Agreement. Neither Party waives its rights to appeal
or otherwise challenge any such decision(s) and each Party reserves all of its
rights to pursue any and all legal and/or equitable remedies, including appeals
of any such decision(s).

 

15.4

In the event that any effective legislative, regulatory, judicial or other legal
action materially affects any material terms of this Agreement, or the ability
of ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth to perform any material terms of this Agreement,
ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth may, on thirty (30) days’ written notice require that
such terms be renegotiated, and the Parties shall renegotiate in good faith such

 

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mutually acceptable new terms as may be required. In the event that such new
terms are not renegotiated within ninety (90) days after such notice, the
Dispute shall be referred to the Dispute Resolution procedure set forth in
Section 11.

 

15.5 If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to
either Party or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of the
Agreement, or the application of any such provision to the Parties or
circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be
effective thereby, provided that the Parties shall attempt to reformulate such
invalid provision to give effect to such portions thereof as may be valid
without defeating the intent of such provision.

 

15.6 If ITC^DeltaCom changes its name or makes changes to its structure or
identity due to a merger, acquisition, transfer or any other reason, it is the
responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom to notify BellSouth of said change and request
that an amendment to this Agreement, if necessary, be executed to reflect said
change.

 

16. Indivisibility

 

The Parties intend that this Agreement be indivisible and nonseverable, and each
of the Parties acknowledges that it has assented to all of the covenants and
promises in this Agreement as a single whole and that all of such covenants and
promises, taken as a whole, constitute the essence of the contract. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Parties acknowledges that
any provision by BellSouth of space for collocation was related to the provision
of interconnection and unbundled network elements under this Agreement as set
forth in Attachment 4 and is governed by the other applicable attachments to
this Agreement. The Parties further acknowledge that this Agreement is intended
to constitute a single transaction, and that the obligations of the Parties
under this Agreement are interdependent.

 

17. Waivers

 

A failure or delay of either Party to enforce any of the provisions hereof, to
exercise any option which is herein provided, or to require performance of any
of the provisions hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such
provisions or options, and each Party, notwithstanding such failure, shall have
the right thereafter to insist upon the specific performance of any and all of
the provisions of this Agreement.

 

18. Governing Law

 

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of laws
principles.

 

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19. Arm’s Length Negotiations

 

This Agreement was executed after arm’s length negotiations between the
undersigned Parties and reflects the conclusion of the undersigned that this
Agreement is in the best interests of all Parties.

 

20. Notices

 

20.1 Every notice, consent, approval, or other communications required or
contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered in
person or given by postage prepaid mail and electronic mail to the electronic
mail address listed below, if address to:

 

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.

 

BellSouth Local Contract Manager

600 North 19th Street

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

 

and

 

General Attorney - COU

Suite 4300

675 W. Peachtree St.

Atlanta, GA 30375

 

ITC^DeltaCom Communications, Inc.

d/b/a ITC^DeltaCom d/b/a Grapevine

 

Mr. Jerry Watts

Vice President

1530 DeltaCom Drive

PO Box 787

Anniston, AL 36202

JerryWatts@itcdeltacom.com

 

and

 

Ms. Nanette S. Edwards

Director – Regulatory Affairs

4092 S. Memorial Parkway

Huntsville, AL 35802

Nedwards@itcdeltacom.com

 

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or at such other address as the intended recipient previously shall have
designated by written notice to the other Party.

 

20.2 Where specifically required, notices shall be by certified or registered
mail. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, notice by mail shall be
effective on the date it is officially recorded as delivered by return receipt
or equivalent, and in the absence of such record of delivery, it shall be
presumed to have been delivered the fifth day, or next business day after the
fifth day, after it was deposited in the mails.

 

20.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, BellSouth may provide ITC^DeltaCom notice
via Internet posting of price changes and changes to the terms and conditions of
services available for resale per Commission Orders. Where there is a generic
Commission order to provide advance notice, BellSouth will comply. BellSouth
will post changes to business processes and policies, notices of new service
offerings, and changes to service offerings not requiring an amendment to this
Agreement, notices required to be posted to BellSouth’s website, and any other
information of general applicability to CLECs.

 

21. Discontinuance of Service

 

Each Party reserves the right to suspend or terminate service in the event of
prohibited, unlawful or improper use of facilities or service pursuant to
regulatory or legal authorities, for which it is purchasing services or in the
event of nonpayment of undisputed billing for services in accordance with
Attachment 7 of this Agreement.

 

22. Rule of Construction

 

No rule of construction requiring interpretation against the drafting Party
hereof shall apply in the interpretation of this Agreement.

 

23. Headings of No Force or Effect

 

The headings of Articles and Sections of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only, and shall in no way define, modify or restrict the meaning or
interpretation of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

 

24. Multiple Counterparts

 

This Agreement may be executed multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which shall together constitute but one and the
same document.

 

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25. Filing of Agreement

 

Upon execution of this Agreement it shall be filed with the appropriate state
regulatory agency pursuant to the requirements of Section 252 of the Act, and
the Parties shall share equally any filing fees therefore. If the regulatory
agency imposes any filing or public interest notice fees regarding the filing or
approval of the Agreement, the Parties shall be responsible for publishing the
required notice and the publication and/or notice costs shall be shared equally
by the Parties.

 

26. Compliance with Applicable Law

 

Each Party shall comply at its own expense with applicable law.

 

27. Necessary Approvals

 

Each Party shall be responsible for obtaining and keeping in effect all
approvals from, and rights granted by, governmental authorities, building and
property owners, other carriers, and any other persons that may be required in
connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Each
Party shall reasonably cooperate with the other Party in obtaining and
maintaining any required approvals and rights for which such Party is
responsible.

 

28. Good Faith Performance

 

Each Party shall act in good faith in its performance under this Agreement and,
in each case in which a Party’s consent or agreement is required or requested
hereunder, such Party shall not unreasonably withhold or delay such consent or
agreement.

 

29. Nonexclusive Dealings

 

This Agreement does not prevent either Party from providing or purchasing
services to or from any other person.

 

30. Survival

 

The Parties’ obligations under this Agreement which by their nature are intended
to continue beyond the termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive
the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

 

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31. Establishment of Service

 

Each Party shall be liable for any applicable charge as set forth in each
Parties’ respective Access Tariff for the unauthorized change in local service
to that Party pursuant to applicable State Commission or FCC slamming liability
rules.

 

31.1 This Agreement includes Attachments with provisions for the following:

 

Resale

Network Elements and Other Services

Network Interconnection

Collocation

Access to Numbers and Number Portability

Pre-Ordering, Ordering, Provisioning, Maintenance and Repair

Billing

Rights-of-Way, Conduits and Pole Attachments

Performance Measurements

BellSouth Disaster Recovery Plan

Bona Fide Request/New Business Request Process

 

31.2 The following services are included as options for purchase by ITC^DeltaCom
pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. If
ITC^DeltaCom elects to purchase one of the services, ITC^DeltaCom will provide a
written request to its Local Contract Manager if applicable. To the extent
ITC^DeltaCom currently purchases the following options, ITC^DeltaCom is not
required to provide a new written request to its Local Contract Manager.

 

Optional Daily Usage File (ODUF)

Access Daily Usage File (ADUF)

Line Information Database (LIDB) Storage

Centralized Message Distribution Service (CMDS)

Calling Name (CNAM)

LNP Data Base Query Service

 

31.3 This Agreement and its Attachments, incorporated herein by this reference,
sets forth the entire understanding and supersedes prior agreements between the
Parties relating to the subject matter contained herein and merges all prior
discussions between them, and neither Party shall be bound by any definition,
condition, provision, representation, warranty, covenant or promise other than
as expressly stated in this Agreement or as is contemporaneously or subsequently
set forth in writing and executed by a duly authorized officer or representative
of the Party to be bound thereby. Except as other wise provided in Attachment 4,
Section, any orders placed under prior agreements between the Parties shall be
governed by the terms of this Agreement and the Parties agree that any and all
amounts and obligations owed for services provisioned or orders placed under
prior agreements between the Parties, related to the subject matter hereof,
shall be due and owing under this Agreement and be governed by the terms and
conditions of this Agreement as if such services or orders were provisioned or
placed under this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement the day and year
written below.

 

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.      

ITC^DeltaCom Communications, Inc.

d/b/a ITC^DeltaCom d/b/a Grapevine

By:

 

/s/ Kristen E. Rowe

     

By:

 

/s/ Nanette S. Edwards

Name:

 

Kristen E. Rowe

     

Name:

 

Nanette S. Edwards

Title:

 

Director

     

Title:

 

Director - Regulatory

Date:

 

7/30/04

     

Date:

 

7/29/04

 

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Attachment 1

 

Resale

 

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Table of Contents

 

  1.

  

Discount Rates

   3

  2.

  

Definition of Terms

   3

  3.

  

General Provisions

   3

  4.

  

Restrictions on Provision of Service

   6

  5.

  

BellSouth’s Provision of Services to ITC^DeltaCom

   7

  6.

  

Operations Support Systems Functions

   9

  7.

  

Maintenance of Services

   9

  8.

  

Establishment of Service

   10

  9.

  

Standards of Performance

   10

10.

  

Payment And Billing Arrangements

   11

11.

  

Discontinuance of Service

   11

12.

  

Modification of Agreement

   12

13.

  

Line Information Database (LIDB)

   12

14.  

  

Optional Daily Usage File (ODUF)

   12

Operational Support Systems (OSS) Rates

   Exhibit A

Resale Restrictions

   Exhibit B

Line Information Database (LIDB) Storage Agreement

   Exhibit C

Optional Daily Usage File (ODUF)

   Exhibit D

Resale Discounts and Rates

   Exhibit E

 

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RESALE

 

1. Discount Rates

 

ITC^DeltaCom may purchase all retail Telecommunications Services provided by
BellSouth. The price or wholesale discount for these Telecommunications Services
shall be the retail rates reduced by the wholesale discount rate established by
the appropriate state public utility commission. The wholesale discount shall be
as set forth in Exhibit E, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.

 

2. Definition of Terms

 

2.1 CUSTOMER OF RECORD means the entity responsible for placing application for
service; requesting additions, rearrangements, maintenance or discontinuance of
service; payment in full of charges incurred such as non-recurring, monthly
recurring, toll, directory assistance, etc.

 

2.2 DEPOSIT means assurance provided by a customer in the form of cash, surety
bond or bank letter of credit to be held by BellSouth.

 

2.3 END USER means the ultimate user of the telecommunications services.

 

2.4 END USER CUSTOMER LOCATION means the physical location of the premises where
an end user makes use of the telecommunications services.

 

2.5 NEW SERVICES means functions, features or capabilities that are not
currently offered by BellSouth. This includes packaging of existing services or
combining a new function, feature or capability with an existing service.

 

2.6 COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY (CLEC) means a telephone company
certificated by the public service commissions of BellSouth’s franchised area to
provide local exchange service within BellSouth’s franchised area.

 

2.7 RESALE means an activity wherein a certificated CLEC, such as ITC^DeltaCom
subscribes to the telecommunications services of BellSouth and then reoffers
those telecommunications services to the public (with or without “adding
value”).

 

2.8 RESALE SERVICE AREA means the area, as defined in a public service
commission approved certificate of operation, within which an CLEC, such as
ITC^DeltaCom, may offer resold local exchange telecommunications service.

 

3. General Provisions

 

3.1

ITC^DeltaCom may resell the tariffed local exchange and toll telecommunications
services of BellSouth contained in the General Subscriber Service Tariff and
Private Line Service

 

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Tariff subject to the terms, and conditions specifically set forth herein.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the exclusions and limitations on services
available for resale will be as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.

 

3.2 BellSouth shall make available telecommunications services for resale at the
rates set forth in Exhibit E to this agreement and subject to the exclusions and
limitations set forth in Exhibit B to this agreement. Neither Party waives its
right to appeal or otherwise challenge any decision regarding resale that
resulted in the discount rates contained in Exhibit E or the exclusions and
limitations contained in Exhibit B. Both Parties reserve the right to pursue any
and all legal and/or equitable remedies, including appeals of any decisions. If
such appeals or challenges result in changes in the discount rates or exclusions
and limitations, the parties agree that appropriate modifications to this
Agreement will be made promptly to make its terms consistent with the outcome of
the appeal.

 

3.3 ITC^DeltaCom may purchase resale services from BellSouth for its own use in
operating its business. The resale discount will apply to those services under
the following conditions:

 

3.3.1 ITC^DeltaCom must resell services to other end users.

 

3.3.2 ITC^DeltaCom must order services through the LCSC and/or Complex Resale
Support Group (CRSG).

 

3.3.3 ITC^DeltaCom cannot be a competitive local exchange telecommunications
company for the single purpose of selling to themselves.

 

3.4 The provision of services by BellSouth to ITC^DeltaCom does not constitute a
joint undertaking for the furnishing of any service.

 

3.5 ITC^DeltaCom will be the customer of record for all services purchased from
BellSouth. Except as specified herein, BellSouth will take orders from, bill and
expect payment from ITC^DeltaCom for all services.

 

3.6 ITC^DeltaCom will be BellSouth’s single point of contact for all services
purchased pursuant to this Agreement. BellSouth shall have no contact with the
end user except to the extent provided for herein.

 

3.7 BellSouth will continue to bill the end user for any services that the end
user specifies it wishes to receive directly from BellSouth. The Parties shall
not restrict the customer’s choice of using other telecommunications carriers
and their services.

 

3.8

BellSouth maintains the right to serve directly any end user within the service
area of ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth will continue to directly market its own
telecommunications

 

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products and services and in doing so may establish independent relationships
with end users of ITC^DeltaCom.

 

3.9 Neither Party shall interfere with the right of any person or entity to
obtain service directly from the other Party. Neither Party, its employees, nor
its subcontractors shall make disparaging comments regarding the other Party or
its services to end-users.

 

3.10 Where BellSouth provides local switching or resold services to
ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with on line access to
intermediate telephone numbers as defined by applicable FCC rules and
regulations on a first come first served basis. ITC^DeltaCom acknowledges that
such access to numbers shall be in accordance with the appropriate FCC rules and
regulations. ITC^DeltaCom acknowledges that there may be instances where there
is a shortage of telephone numbers in a particular Common Language Location
Identifier Code (CLLIC); and in such instances, ITC^DeltaCom shall return unused
intermediate telephone numbers to BellSouth upon BellSouth’s request. BellSouth
shall make all such requests on a nondiscriminatory basis.

 

3.11 BellSouth will allow ITC^DeltaCom to designate up to 100 intermediate
telephone numbers per CLLIC, for ITC^DeltaCom’s sole use. Assignment,
reservation and use of telephone numbers shall be governed by applicable FCC
rules and regulations. ITC^DeltaCom acknowledges that there may be instances
where there is a shortage of telephone numbers in a particular CLLIC and
BellSouth has the right to limit access to blocks of intermediate telephone
numbers. These instances include: 1) where jeopardy status has been declared by
the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for a particular Numbering Plan Area
(NPA); or 2) where a rate center has less than six months supply of numbering
resources. ITC^DeltaCom may resell BellSouth services only within the specific
resale service area as defined in its certificate(s) of authority as a local
telecommunications carrier.

 

3.12 911- BellSouth shall provide to ITC^DeltaCom 911 and E911 emergency call
routing services at parity with BellSouth.

 

3.13 Customer Service Functions-Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
ITC^DeltaCom shall be the single point of contact for all ITC^DeltaCom end
users.

 

3.14 BellSouth shall refer all questions regarding ITC^DeltaCom service or
product directly to ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth shall use its best efforts to ensure
that all BellSouth representatives who receive inquiries regarding ITC^DeltaCom
services do not in any way disparage or discriminate against ITC^DeltaCom or its
products or services.

 

3.15 The same quality standards that BellSouth requires of its employees when
contacting BellSouth end users (e.g. honesty, respect, and courtesy) shall apply
when its employees are in contact with ITC^DeltaCom end users.

 

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3.16 Service Ordering and Operational Support Systems (OSS)

 

3.16.1 ITC^DeltaCom must order services through resale interfaces, i.e., the
Local Carrier Service Center (LCSC) and/or appropriate Complex Resale Support
Group (CRSG). BellSouth has developed and made available interactive interfaces
by which ITC^DeltaCom may submit LSRs electronically as set forth in Attachment
6 of this Agreement. Service orders will be in a standard format designated by
BellSouth. BellSouth OSS interfaces shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with the same
process and system capabilities for residential and business services. BellSouth
shall not require ITC^DeltaCom to develop distinct processes or OSS interfaces
by class of service. BellSouth may only charge manual non-recurring ordering
charges if it does not provide an electronic ordering process for its retail
representatives. LSRs submitted by means of one of these interactive interfaces
will incur an OSS electronic charge as set forth in Exhibit E to this Agreement.
An individual LSR will be identified for billing purposes by its Purchase Order
Number (PON). LSRs submitted by means other than one of these interactive
interfaces (Mail, fax, courier, etc.) will incur a manual order charge as set
forth in Exhibit E to this Agreement. Supplements or clarifications to a
previously billed LSR will not incur another OSS charge. In the event that
BellSouth’s OSS interfaces experience unscheduled downtime requiring
ITC^DeltaCom to submit an LSR manually, ITC^DeltaCom will incur the mechanized
OSS charge in lieu of the manual OSS charge provided that ITC^DeltaCom follows
the procedures outlined in BellSouth’s Business Rules for Local Ordering that
address system outages and associated OSS charges.

 

3.16.2 Denial/Restoral OSS Charge. In the event ITC^DeltaCom provides a list of
customers to be denied and restored, rather than an LSR, each location on the
list will require a separate PON and therefore will be billed as one LSR per
location.

 

3.16.3 Cancellation OSS Charge. ITC^DeltaCom will incur an OSS charge for an
accepted LSR that is later canceled.

 

4. Restrictions on Provision of Service

 

4.1 Service is furnished subject to the condition that it will not be used for
any unlawful purpose.

 

4.2 Service will be discontinued if any law enforcement agency advises that the
service being used is in violation of the law.

 

4.3 BellSouth can refuse service when it has grounds to believe that service
will be used in violation of the law.

 

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4.4 The characteristics and methods of operation of any circuits, facilities or
equipment provided by any person or entity other than BellSouth shall not:

 

4.5.1 Interfere with or impair service over any facilities of BellSouth, its
affiliates, or its connecting and concurring carriers involved in its service;

 

4.5.2 Cause damage to BellSouth’s plant;

 

4.5.3 Impair the privacy of any communications; or

 

4.5.4 Create hazards to any employees or the public.

 

4.6 Current telephone numbers may normally be retained by the end user.
ITC^DeltaCom has no property right to the telephone number or any other call
number designation associated with services furnished by BellSouth, and no right
to the continuance of service through any particular central office. BellSouth
reserves the right to change such numbers, or the central office designation
associated with such numbers, or both, whenever BellSouth deems it necessary to
do so in the conduct of its business any such changes will be implemented in a
nondiscriminatory manner.

 

4.7 No patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary right is licensed,
granted or otherwise transferred by this Agreement. ITC^DeltaCom is strictly
prohibited from any use, including but not limited to sales, marketing or
advertising, of any BellSouth name or trademark.

 

5. BellSouth’s Provision of Services to ITC^DeltaCom

 

5.1 ITC^DeltaCom agrees that its resale of BellSouth services shall be as
follows:

 

5.1.1 The resale of telecommunications services shall be limited to users and
uses conforming to the class of service restrictions.

 

5.1.2 Hotel and Hospital PBX service are the only telecommunications services
available for resale to Hotel/Motel and Hospital end users, respectively.
Similarly, Access Line Service for Customer Provided Coin Telephones is the only
local service available for resale to Independent Payphone Provider (IPP)
customers. Shared Tenant Service customers can only be sold those
telecommunications services available in BellSouth Shared Tenant Service Tariff

 

5.1.3 ITC^DeltaCom is prohibited from furnishing both flat and measured rate
service on the same business premises to the same subscribers (end users) as
stated in A2 of BellSouth’s Tariff except for backup service as indicated in the
applicable state tariff Section A3.

 

5.2 BellSouth reserves the right to periodically audit services purchased by
ITC^DeltaCom to establish authenticity of use. Such audit shall not occur more
than once in a calendar year. ITC^DeltaCom shall make any and all records and
data available to BellSouth or BellSouth’s auditors on a reasonable basis.
BellSouth shall bear the cost of said audit.

 

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5.3 Resold services can only be used in the same manner as specified in
BellSouth’s Tariff. Resold services are subject to the same terms and conditions
as are specified for such services when furnished to an individual end user of
BellSouth in the appropriate section of BellSouth’s Tariffs. Specific tariff
features, e.g. a usage allowance per month, shall not be aggregated across
multiple resold services. Resold services cannot be used to aggregate traffic
from more than one end user customer except as specified in BellSouth’s Tariff
referring to Shared Tenant Service

 

5.4 BellSouth may provide any service or facility for which a charge is not
established herein, as long as it is offered on the same terms to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

5.5 White page directory listings will be provided in accordance with Section 4
of the General Terms and Conditions and with the regulations set forth in
Section A6 of the General Subscriber Service Tariff.

 

5.6 Where available to BellSouth’s end users, BellSouth shall provide the
following telecommunications services at a discount to allow for voice mail
services:

 

  • Simplified Message Desk Interface – Enhanced (“SMDI-E”)

 

  • Simplified Message Desk Interface (“SMDI”) Message Waiting Indicator (“MWI”)
stutter dialtone and message waiting light feature capabilities.

 

  • Call Forward on Busy/Don’t Answer (“CF-B/DA”)

 

  • Call Forward on Busy (“CF/B”)

 

  • Call Forward Don’t Answer (“CF/DA”)

 

Further, BellSouth messaging services set forth in BellSouth’s Messaging Service
Information Package shall be made available for resale without the wholesale
discount.

 

5.7 BellSouth’s Inside Wire Maintenance Service Plan may be made available for
resale at rates, terms and conditions as set forth by BellSouth and without the
wholesale discount.

 

5.8 BellSouth will provide customer record information to ITC^DeltaCom provided
ITC^DeltaCom has either executed a blanket agency agreement or has the
appropriate Letter(s) of Authorization. BellSouth shall provide customer record
information via an electronic interface and in accordance with the provisions of
Attachment 6.

 

5.9 Telephone numbers transmitted via any resold service feature are intended
solely for the use of the end user of the feature. Resale of this information is
prohibited.

 

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6. Operations Support Systems Functions

 

6.1 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom advance notice of changes to the
prices, terms, and conditions for Resale in accordance with the provisions of
Section 20.3 of the General Terms and Conditions. BellSouth provides electronic
access to customer record information. Access is provided through the Local
Exchange Navigation System (LENS), and the Telecommunications Access Gateway
(TAG). Customer Record Information includes but is not limited to, customer
specific information in CRIS and RSAG. ITC^DeltaCom agrees not to view, copy or
otherwise obtain access to the customer record information of any customer
without that customer’s permission and only in accordance with applicable
federal and state regulations.

 

6.2 As provided in Section 2 of the General Terms and Conditions and Attachment
6, BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom, at its request, non-discriminatory
access to BellSouth’s OSS functions for pre-ordering, ordering, provisioning,
maintenance and repair, and billing. Such OSS functions shall be equal in
quality and provisioned with the same timeliness as provided by BellSouth to
itself or to any Subsidiary, Affiliate or any other Telecommunications Carrier
to which BellSouth provides the OSS functions.

 

6.3 Charges for use of OSS shall be as set forth in Exhibit E of this
Attachment.

 

7. Maintenance of Services

 

7.1 ITC^DeltaCom will adopt and adhere to the standards contained in the
applicable BellSouth Work Center Interface Agreement regarding maintenance and
installation of service.

 

7.2 Services resold under BellSouth’s Tariffs and facilities and equipment
provided by BellSouth shall be maintained by BellSouth

 

7.3 ITC^DeltaCom or its end users may not rearrange, move, disconnect, remove or
attempt to repair any facilities owned by BellSouth, other than by connection or
disconnection to any interface means used, except with the written consent of
BellSouth.

 

7.4 ITC^DeltaCom accepts responsibility to notify BellSouth of situations that
arise that may result in a service problem.

 

7.5 ITC^DeltaCom will be BellSouth's single point of contact for all repair
calls on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom’s end users. The parties agree to promptly
provide one another with toll-free contact numbers for such purposes.

 

7.6 ITC^DeltaCom will contact the appropriate repair centers in accordance with
reasonable procedures established by BellSouth

 

7.7 For all repair requests, ITC^DeltaCom accepts responsibility for adhering to
BellSouth's reasonable prescreening guidelines prior to referring the trouble to
BellSouth.

 

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7.8 BellSouth will bill ITC^DeltaCom for handling troubles that are found not to
be in BellSouth’s network pursuant to its standard time and material charges.
The standard time and material charges will be no more than what BellSouth
charges to its retail customers for the same services.

 

7.9 BellSouth reserves the right to contact ITC^DeltaCom’s customers, if deemed
necessary, for maintenance purposes.

 

7.10 Facilities and/or equipment utilized by BellSouth to provide service to
ITC^DeltaCom remain the property of BellSouth.

 

8. Establishment of Service

 

8.1 If ITC^DeltaCom has not already done so, after receiving certification as a
local exchange company from the appropriate regulatory agency, ITC^DeltaCom will
provide the appropriate Company service center the necessary documentation to
enable BellSouth to establish a master account for ITC^DeltaCom. Such
documentation shall include the Application for Master Account, proof of
authority to provide telecommunications services, an Operating Company Number
(“OCN”) assigned by the National Exchange Carriers Association (“NECA”) and a
tax exemption certificate, if applicable. BellSouth.

 

8.2 Service orders will be in a standard format designated by BellSouth.

 

8.3 BellSouth will not require end user confirmation prior to establishing
service for ITC^DeltaCom’s end user customer. ITC^DeltaCom must, however, be
able to demonstrate end user authorization upon request.

 

8.4 ITC^DeltaCom will be the single point of contact with BellSouth for all
subsequent ordering activity resulting in additions or changes to resold
services except that BellSouth will accept a request directly from the end user
for conversion of the end user's service from ITC^DeltaCom to BellSouth or will
accept a request from another CLEC for conversion of the end user’s service from
ITC^DeltaCom to the other LEC. BellSouth will promptly notify ITC^DeltaCom that
such a request has been processed.

 

8.5 BellSouth shall take orders for resale from ITC^DeltaCom provided the
deposit requirements of Section 1.11 of Attachment 7 to this Agreement are met.

 

8.6 The Parties will adopt and adhere to the BellSouth guidelines associated
with each method of providing customer record information.

 

9. Standards of Performance

 

9.1 BellSouth shall provide Resale Services to ITC^DeltaCom (i) in accordance
with Attachment 10 hereto and (ii) as required by the FCC or the applicable
State Commission.

 

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10. Payment And Billing Arrangements

 

10.1 If ITC^DeltaCom has not already done so, prior to submitting orders to
BellSouth for local service, a master account must be established for
ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom is required to provide the following before a master
account is established: proof of PSC/PUC certification, the Application for
Master Account, an Operating Company Number (“OCN”) assigned by the National
Exchange Carriers Association (“NECA”) and a tax exemption certificate, if
applicable.

 

10.2 BellSouth shall bill ITC^DeltaCom on a current basis all applicable charges
and credits.

 

10.3 Payment of all charges will be the responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom.
ITC^DeltaCom shall make payment to BellSouth for all services billed. BellSouth
is not responsible for payments not received by ITC^DeltaCom from ITC^DeltaCom’s
customer. BellSouth will not become involved in billing disputes that may arise
between ITC^DeltaCom and its customer. Payments made to BellSouth, as payment on
account will be credited to an accounts receivable master account and not to an
end user’s account.

 

10.4 BellSouth will render bills each month on established bill days for each of
ITC^DeltaCom’s accounts.

 

11. Discontinuance of Service

 

11.1 The procedures for discontinuing service to an end user are as follows:

 

11.1.1. Where possible, BellSouth will deny service to ITC^DeltaCom’s end user
on behalf of, and at the request of, ITC^DeltaCom. Upon restoration of the end
user’s service, restoral charges will apply and will be the responsibility of
ITC^DeltaCom. If within fifteen days after an end user’s service has been denied
no contact has been made in reference to restoring service, the end user's
service will be disconnected.

 

11.1.2. At the request of ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will disconnect a ITC^DeltaCom
end user customer.

 

11.1.3. All requests by ITC^DeltaCom for denial or disconnection of an end user
for nonpayment must be in writing or via the electronic interface established
pursuant to Attachment 6 to the Agreement.

 

11.1.4 ITC^DeltaCom will be made solely responsible for notifying the end user
of the proposed disconnection of the service.

 

11.1.5

BellSouth will continue to process calls made to the Annoyance Call Center and
will advise ITC^DeltaCom when it is determined that annoyance calls are
originated from one of their end user’s locations. BellSouth shall be
indemnified, defended and held harmless by ITC^DeltaCom and/or the end user
against any claim, loss or damage arising from

 

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providing this information to ITC^DeltaCom. It is the responsibility of
ITC^DeltaCom to take the corrective action necessary with its customers who make
annoying calls. Failure to do so will result in BellSouth’s disconnecting the
end user’s service.

 

12. Modification of Agreement

 

Provisions for modifying the terms, rates and conditions of this Attachment are
contained in Section 15 of the General Terms and Conditions to this Agreement.

 

13. Line Information Database (LIDB)

 

13.1 BellSouth will store in its Line Information Database (LIDB) records
relating to service only in the BellSouth region. The LIDB Storage Agreement is
included in this Attachment as Exhibit C.

 

13.2 BellSouth will provide LIDB Storage upon written request to ITC^DeltaCom’s
Local Contract Manager stating a requested activation date.

 

14. Optional Daily Usage File (ODUF)

 

14.1 The Optional Daily Usage File (ODUF) Agreement with terms and conditions is
included in this Attachment as Exhibit D. Rates for ODUF are as set forth in
Exhibit E of this Attachment.

 

14.2. BellSouth will provide ODUF service upon written request to its Local
Contract Manager stating a requested activation date.

 

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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES

 

BellSouth has developed and made available the following mechanized systems by
which ITC^DeltaCom may submit LSRs electronically.

 

LENS

   Local Exchange Navigation System

EDI

   Electronic Data Interchange

TAG

   Telecommunications Access Gateway

 

Rates for OSS are as set forth in Exhibit E of this Attachment.

 

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Type of Service

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GA

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Resale

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Discount

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1    Grandfathered Services (Note 1)    Yes    Yes 2    Contract Service
Arrangements    Yes    Yes 3    Promotions - > 90 Days (Note 2)    Yes    Yes 4
   Promotions - < 90 Days (Note 2)    Yes    No 5    Lifeline/Link Up Services
   Yes    Yes 6    911/E911 Services    Yes    Yes 7    N11 Services    Yes   
Yes 8    AdWatchSM Svc    Yes    Yes 9    MemoryCall® Service    Yes    No 10   
Mobile Services    Yes    No 11    Federal Subscriber Line Charges    Yes    No
12    Non-Recurring Charges    Yes    Yes 13    End User Line Charge – Number
Portability    Yes    No 14    Public Telephone Access Service (PTAS)    Yes   
Yes

 

Applicable Notes:

 

1. Grandfathered services can be resold only to existing subscribers of the
grandfathered service.

 

2. Where available for resale, promotions will be made available only to End
Users who would have qualified for the promotion had it been provided by
BellSouth directly.

 

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Exhibit C

 

LINE INFORMATION DATA BASE (LIDB)

 

RESALE STORAGE AGREEMENT

 

I. Definitions (from Addendum)

 

A. Billing number - a number used by BellSouth for the purpose of identifying an
account liable for charges. This number may be a line or a special billing
number.

 

B. Line number - a ten-digit number assigned by BellSouth that identifies a
telephone line associated with a resold local exchange service.

 

C. Special billing number - a ten-digit number that identifies a billing account
established by BellSouth in connection with a resold local exchange service.

 

D. Calling Card number - a billing number plus PIN number assigned by BellSouth.

 

E. PIN number - a four-digit security code assigned by BellSouth that is added
to a billing number to compose a fourteen-digit calling card number.

 

F. Toll billing exception indicator - associated with a billing number to
indicate that it is considered invalid for billing of collect calls or third
number calls or both, by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

G. Billed Number Screening - refers to the query service used to determine
whether a toll billing exception indicator is present for a particular billing
number.

 

H. Calling Card Validation - refers to the query service used to determine
whether a particular calling card number exists as stated or otherwise provided
by a caller.

 

I. Billing number information - information about billing number or Calling Card
number as assigned by BellSouth and toll billing exception indicator provided to
BellSouth by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

J. GetData - refers to the query service used to determine, at a minimum, the
Account Owner and/or Regional Accounting Office for a line number. This query
service may be modified to provide additional information in the future.

 

K. Originating Line Number Screening (“OLNS”) - refers to the query service used
to determine the billing, screening and call handling indicators, station type
and Account Owner provided to BellSouth by ITC^DeltaCom for originating line
numbers.

 

L. Account Owner - name of the local exchange telecommunications company that is
providing dialtone on a subscriber line.

 

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II. General

 

A. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which
BellSouth agrees to store in its LIDB certain information at the request of
ITC^DeltaCom and pursuant to which BellSouth, its LIDB customers and
ITC^DeltaCom shall have access to such information. In addition, this Agreement
sets forth the terms and conditions for ITC^DeltaCom’s provision of billing
number information to BellSouth for inclusion in BellSouth’s LIDB. ITC^DeltaCom
understands that BellSouth provides access to information in its LIDB to various
telecommunications service providers pursuant to applicable tariffs and agrees
that information stored at the request of ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to this
Agreement, shall be available to those telecommunications service providers. The
terms and conditions contained herein shall hereby be made a part of this Resale
Agreement upon notice to ITC^DeltaCom’s account team and/or Local Contract
Manager activate this LIDB Storage Agreement. The General Terms and Conditions
of the Resale Agreement shall govern this LIDB Storage Agreement.

 

B. BellSouth will provide responses to on-line, call-by-call queries to billing
number information for the following purposes:

 

  1. Billed Number Screening

 

BellSouth is authorized to use the billing number information to determine
whether ITC^DeltaCom has identified the billing number as one that should not be
billed for collect or third number calls.

 

  2. Calling Card Validation

 

BellSouth is authorized to validate a 14-digit Calling Card number where the
first 10 digits are a line number or special billing number assigned by
BellSouth, and where the last four digits (PIN) are a security code assigned by
BellSouth.

 

  3. OLNS

 

BellSouth is authorized to provide originating line screening information for
billing services restrictions, station type, call handling indicators,
presubscribed interLATA and local carrier and account owner on the lines of
ITC^DeltaCom from which a call originates.

 

  4. GetData

 

BellSouth is authorized to provide, at a minimum, the account owner and/or
Regional Accounting Office information on the lines of ITC^DeltaCom indicating
the local service provider and where billing records are to be sent for
settlement

 

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purposes. This query service may be modified to provide additional information
in the future.

 

  5. Fraud Control

 

BellSouth will provide seven days per week, 24-hours per day, fraud monitoring
on Calling Cards, bill-to-third and collect calls made to numbers in BellSouth’s
LIDB, provided that such information is included in the LIDB query. BellSouth
will establish fraud alert thresholds and will notify ITC^DeltaCom of fraud
alerts so that ITC^DeltaCom may take action it deems appropriate.

 

III. Responsibilities of the Parties

 

A. BellSouth will administer all data stored in the LIDB, including the data
provided by ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to this Agreement, in the same manner as
BellSouth’s data for BellSouth’s End User customers. BellSouth shall not be
responsible to ITC^DeltaCom for any lost revenue which may result from
BellSouth’s administration of the LIDB pursuant to its established practices and
procedures as they exist and as they may be changed by BellSouth in its sole
discretion from time to time.

 

B. Billing and Collection Customers

 

BellSouth currently has in effect numerous billing and collection agreements
with various interexchange carriers and billing clearing houses and as such
these billing and collection customers (“B&C Customers”) query BellSouth’s LIDB
to determine whether to accept various billing options from End Users. Until
such time as BellSouth implements in its LIDB and its supporting systems the
means to differentiate ITC^DeltaCom’s data from BellSouth’s data, the following
shall apply:

 

  (1) BellSouth will identify ITC^DeltaCom end user originated long distance
charges and will return those charges to the interexchange carrier as not
covered by the existing B&C agreement. ITC^DeltaCom is responsible for entering
into the appropriate agreement with interexchange carriers for handling of long
distance charges by their end users.

 

  (2) BellSouth shall have no obligation to become involved in any disputes
between ITC^DeltaCom and B&C Customers. BellSouth will not issue adjustments for
charges billed on behalf of any B&C Customer to ITC^DeltaCom. It shall be the
responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom and the B&C Customers to negotiate and arrange
for any appropriate adjustments.

 

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Exhibit D

 

IV. Fees for Service and Taxes

 

A. ITC^DeltaCom will not be charged a fee for storage services provided by
BellSouth to ITC^DeltaCom, as described in this LIDB Resale Storage Agreement.

 

B. Sales, use and all other taxes (excluding taxes on BellSouth’s income)
determined by BellSouth or any taxing authority to be due to any federal, state
or local taxing jurisdiction with respect to the provision of the service set
forth herein will be paid by ITC^DeltaCom General Terms and Conditions of this
Agreement.

 

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Exhibit D

 

Optional Daily Usage File

 

1. Upon written request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will provide the Optional
Daily Usage File (ODUF) service to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in this section.

 

2. ITC^DeltaCom shall furnish all relevant information required by BellSouth for
the provision of the ODUF.

 

3. The ODUF feed will contain billable messages that were carried over the
BellSouth Network and processed in the BellSouth Billing System, but billed to a
ITC^DeltaCom customer.

 

4. Charges for ODUF will appear on ITC^DeltaCom’s monthly bills. The charges are
as set forth in Exhibit E to this Attachment.

 

5. The ODUF feed will contain both rated and unrated messages. All messages will
be in the standard Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) EMI
record format.

 

6. Messages that error in ITC^DeltaCom’s billing system will be the
responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom. If, however, ITC^DeltaCom should encounter
significant volumes of errored messages that prevent processing by ITC^DeltaCom
within its systems, BellSouth will work with ITC^DeltaCom to determine the
source of the errors and the appropriate resolution.

 

6. The following specifications shall apply to the ODUF feed.

 

6.1 USAGE to be Transmitted

 

6.1.1 The following messages recorded by BellSouth will be transmitted to
ITC^DeltaCom:

 

  • Message recording for per use/per activation type services (examples: Three
Way Calling, Verify, Interrupt, Call Return, etc.)

 

  • Measured billable Local

 

  • Directory Assistance messages

 

  • IntraLATA Toll

 

  • WATS and 800 Service

 

  • N11

 

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  • Information Service Provider Messages

 

  • Operator Services Messages

 

  • Credit/Cancel Records

 

  • Usage for Voice Mail Message Service

 

6.1.2 Rated Incollects (originated in BellSouth and from other companies) can
also be on ODUF. Rated Incollects will be intermingled with BellSouth recorded
rated and unrated usage. Rated Incollects will not be packed separately.

 

6.1.3 BellSouth will perform duplicate record checks on records processed to
ODUF. Any duplicate messages detected will be deleted and not sent to
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

6.1.4 In the event that ITC^DeltaCom detects a duplicate on ODUF they receive
from BellSouth, ITC^DeltaCom will drop the duplicate message and will not return
the duplicate to BellSouth).

 

6.2 Physical File Characteristics

 

6.2.1 The ODUF will be distributed to ITC^DeltaCom via an agreed medium with
CONNECT: Direct being the preferred transport method. The ODUF will be a
variable block format (2472) with an LRECL of 2472. The data on the ODUF feed
will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte format plus modules). It will be
created on a daily basis (Monday through Friday except holidays). Details such
as dataset name and delivery schedule will be addressed during negotiations of
the distribution medium. There will be a maximum of one dataset per workday per
OCN.

 

6.2.2 Data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between BellSouth
and ITC^DeltaCom for the purpose of data transmission. Where a dedicated line is
required, ITC^DeltaCom will be responsible for ordering the circuit, overseeing
its installation and coordinating the installation with BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom
will also be responsible for any charges associated with this line. Equipment
required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and
to transmit successfully ongoing will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the
BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to
ITC^DeltaCom. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of
the dial circuit by ITC^DeltaCom will be the responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom.
Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will be negotiated
on a case-by-case basis between the Parties. All equipment, including modems and
software, that is required on ITC^DeltaCom end for the purpose of data
transmission will be the responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom.

 

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Exhibit D

 

6.3 Packing Specifications

 

6.3.1 A pack will contain a minimum of one message record or a maximum of 99,999
message records plus a pack header record and a pack trailer record. One
transmission can contain a maximum of 99 packs and a minimum of one pack.

 

6.3.2 The OCN, From RAO, and Invoice Number will control the invoice sequencing.
The From RAO will be used to identify to ITC^DeltaCom which BellSouth RAO is
sending the message. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will use the invoice sequencing
to control data exchange. BellSouth will be notified of sequence failures
identified by ITC^DeltaCom and resend the data as appropriate.

 

The data will be packed using ATIS EMI records.

 

6.4 Pack Rejection

 

6.4.1 ITC^DeltaCom will notify BellSouth within one business day of rejected
packs (via the mutually agreed medium). Packs could be rejected because of pack
sequencing discrepancies or a critical edit failure on the Pack Header or Pack
Trailer records (i.e. out-of-balance condition on grand totals, invalid data
populated). Standard ATIS EMI Error Codes will be used. ITC^DeltaCom will not be
required to return the actual rejected data to BellSouth. Rejected packs will be
corrected and retransmitted to ITC^DeltaCom by BellSouth.

 

6.5 Control Data

 

ITC^DeltaCom will send one confirmation record per pack that is received from
BellSouth. This confirmation record will indicate ITC^DeltaCom received the pack
and the acceptance or rejection of the pack. Pack Status Code(s) will be
populated using standard ATIS EMI error codes for packs that were rejected by
ITC^DeltaCom for reasons stated in the above section.

 

6.6 Testing

 

6.6.1 Upon request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall send test files to
ITC^DeltaCom for the ODUF. The Parties agree to review and discuss the file’s
content and/or format. For testing of usage results, BellSouth shall request
that ITC^DeltaCom set up a production (LIVE) file. The live test may consist of
ITC^DeltaCom’s employees making test calls for the types of services
ITC^DeltaCom requests on the ODUF. These test calls are logged by ITC^DeltaCom,
and the logs are provided to BellSouth. These logs will be used to verify the
files. Testing will be completed within 30 calendar days from the date on which
the initial test file was sent.

 

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RESALE DISCOUNTS AND RATES - Georgia

 

                                        Attachment: 1

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  Exhibit: E

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CATEGORY

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RATE ELEMENTS

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  Interim

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  Zone

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  BCS

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  USOC

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RATES($)

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  Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

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  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

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  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
1st

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Incremental
Charge -

Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Add’l

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Incremental
Charge -

Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-

Disc 1st

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Incremental
Charge -

Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-

Disc Add’l

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              Nonrecurring

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  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

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      OSS Rates( $)

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Rec

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  First

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  Add’l

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  First

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  Add'l

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  SOURCE

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  SOMEC

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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    The rates marked as “OR” in the Source Column are rates ordered by the
Commission. Both Parties have reviewed these rate sheets and agree that any
errors in the rate sheets shall be prospectively corrected by written amendment
to this Agreement.                            

APPLICABLE DISCOUNTS

                                                                Residence %    
              20.30                                                 Business %  
                17.30                                                 CSAs %    
              17.30                                            

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) -”REGIONAL RATES”

                               

NOTE: (1) CLEC should contact its contract negotiator if it prefers the “state
specific” OSS charges as ordered by the State Commissions. The OSS charges
currently contained in this rate exhibit are the BellSouth “regional” service
ordering charges. CLEC may elect either the state specific Commission ordered
rates for the service ordering charges, or CLEC may elect the regional service
ordering charge, however, CLEC can not obtain a mixture of the two regardless if
CLEC has a interconnection contract established in each of the 9 states.

    OSS - Electronic Service Order Charge, Per Local Service Request (LSR) -
Resale Only               SOMEC       3.50   0.00   3.50   0.00   MR            
                OSS - Manual Service Order Charge, Per Local Service Request
(LSR) - Resale Only               SOMAN       19.99   0.00   19.99   0.00   MR  
                     

SELECTIVE CALL ROUTING USING LINE CLASS CODES (SCR-LCC)

                                    Selective Routing Per Unique Line Class Code
Per Request Per Switch                       102.19   61.15   12.68   6.34   OR
                       

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CUSTOM BRANDING ANNOUNCEMENT via OLNS SOFTWARE

                                    Recording of DA Custom Branded Announcement
                      3,000.00   3,000.00           CO                          
  Loading of DA Custom Branded Anouncement per Switch per OCN                  
    1,170.00   1,170.00           CO                        

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE UNBRANDING via OLNS SOFTWARE

                                    Loading of DA per OCN (1 OCN per Order)    
                  420.00   420.00           CO                            
Loading of DA per Switch per OCN                       16.00   16.00          
CO                        

OPERATOR ASSISTANCE CUSTOM BRANDING ANNOUNCEMENT via OLNS SOFTWARE

                                    Recording of Custom Branded OA Announcement
                      7,000.00   7,000.00           CO                          
  Loading of Custom Branded OA Announcement per shelf/NAV per OCN              
        500.00   500.00           CO                             Loading of OA
Custom Branded Announcement per Switch per OCN                       1,170.00  
1,170.00           CO                        

OPERATOR ASSISTANCE UNBRANDING via OLNS SOFTWARE

                                    Loading of OA per OCN (Regional)            
          1,200.00   1,200.00           CO                        

ODUF/EODUF SERVICES

                                                               

OPTIONAL DAILY USAGE FILE (ODUF)

                                    ODUF: Recording, per message                
  0.0000068                   OR                             ODUF: Message
Processing, per message                   0.002167                   OR        
                    ODUF: Message Processing, per Magnetic Tape provisioned    
              36.06                   OR                             ODUF: Data
Transmission (CONNECT: DIRECT), per message                   0.00010856        
          OR                             Source Column Legend:                  
                                                  OR - Commission Ordered Rate  
                                                                  MR - Market
Rate                                                                     CO -
Company Offered Rate                                                            
   

 

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Unbundled Network Elements

 

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Table of Content

 

1.    Introduction    4 2.    Unbundled Loops    7 3.    Network Interface
Device    18 4.    Unbundled Loop Concentration (ULC) System    20 5.   
Sub-loop Elements    21 6.    Unbundled Network Terminating Wire (UNTW)    24 7.
   Dark Fiber Loop    26 8.    Loop Makeup (LMU)    29 9.    High Frequency
Spectrum Network Elements    32 10.    Switching    32 11.    Unbundled Network
Element Combinations    38 12.    Transport, Channelization and Dark Fiber    45
13.    Tandem Switching    52 14.    Operator Services    55 15.    Signaling   
66 16.    Signaling Transfer Points (STPs)    67 17.    SS7 Network
Interconnection    72 18.    Service Control Points/DataBases    76 19.    AIN
Selective Carrier Routing for Operator Services, Directory Assistance and Repair
Centers    86 20.    Packet Switching Capability    87 21.    Basic 911 and E911
   88

 

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22.  

Rates

   90

 

Order Coordination

   Exhibit A

Provisioning and Coordinated Cutovers

   Exhibit B

High Frequency Spectrum Network Element

   Exhibit C

Rates

   Exhibit D

 

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ACCESS TO UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS

 

1. Introduction

 

1.1 The Parties mutually agree to retain the terms, conditions and/or rates for
Local Switching, Unbundled Network Combinations and Enhanced Extended Links as
currently set forth in the Interconnection Agreements between the Parties in
this Attachment. Effective June 16, 2004, the United States Court of Appeals for
the District of Columbia Circuit issued its mandate (Court Ruling) in the appeal
of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Triennial Review (TRO) that
was effective on October 2, 2003. The Parties agree that this Agreement has not
been amended to include the provisions of the Court Ruling and the TRO. The
Parties will negotiate terms, conditions and/or rates pursuant to change of law
as set forth in Section 15.4, Modification of Agreement of General Terms and
Conditions of this Agreement.

 

1.1.2 This Attachment sets forth rates, terms and conditions for Network
Elements, combinations of Network Elements, Operator Services and Directory
Assistance as required by federal rules and regulations and pursuant to Section
251(c)(3) of the Act. The state commission has the authority to order additional
unbundling so long as any such state commission order does not conflict with, or
substantially prevent implementation of federal regime and is binding on
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom. Additionally, this Attachment sets forth the rates,
terms and conditions for other services Bellsouth makes available to
ITC^DeltaCom. The price for each Network Element and combinations of Network
Elements and other services are as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.
Additionally, the provision of a particular Network Element or service may
require ITC^DeltaCom to purchase other Network Elements or services.

 

1.2 Network Element is defined to mean a facility or equipment used in the
provision of a telecommunications service. Such term may include, but is not
limited to, features, functions, and capabilities that are provided by means of
such facility or equipment, including but not limited to, databases, signaling
systems, and information sufficient for billing and collection or used in the
transmission, routing or other provision of a telecommunications service.
BellSouth offers access to the following Network Elements: local loop; network
interface devised; subloops; switching capabilities; interoffice transmission
facilities operations support systems functions; signaling networks; access to
call-related databases; and service management systems, as set forth in this
Attachment 2. BellSouth shall offer operator services and directory assistance
pursuant to the rates, terms and conditions contained within this Attachment.

 

1.3

BellSouth shall, upon request of ITC^DeltaCom and to the extent technically
feasible, provide to ITC^DeltaCom access to its Network Elements for the

 

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provision of ITC^DeltaCom’s telecommunications services. If no rate is
identified in this Agreement, the rate for the specific service or function will
be as set forth in the applicable tariff of the Party providing the service or
function or as negotiated by the Parties upon request by either Party.

 

1.4 BellSouth will deliver Network Elements and other services purchased by
ITC^DeltaCom in compliance with FCC and state laws and regulations. Moreover,
ITC^DeltaCom may purchase Network Elements and other services from BellSouth
under this Attachment 2 for the purpose of combining such Network Elements or
other services in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Such Network
Elements or other services may be delivered to ITC^DeltaCom at the collocation
space of another Carrier, provided that BellSouth has rates, methods and
procedures in place to effectuate such an arrangement, and provided that the
collocated carrier has provided a letter of authorization for the delivery of
such Network Elements or services. ITC^DeltaCom is not required to have
facilities located at such collocation space to have Network Elements or other
services delivered by BellSouth. To the extent ITC^DeltaCom requests the
delivery to another Carrier's collocation space of any Network Element or other
service for which BellSouth has not developed methods and procedures to provide
such an arrangement, rates and/or methods and procedures for such arrangement
shall be established pursuant to the BFR process.

 

1.5 ITC^DeltaCom may not purchase unbundled network elements (UNEs) or convert
special access circuits to UNEs if such network elements will be used to provide
Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) providers service.

 

1.6 BellSouth shall comply with the requirements set forth in the technical
references within this Attachment 2.

 

1.7 BellSouth shall, upon request if ITC^DeltaCom and to the extent technically
feasible, provide to ITC^DeltaCom access to its unbundled network elements for
the provision of ITC^DeltaCom’s telecommunications service. If no rate is
identified in the contract, the rate for the specific service or function will
be as set forth in applicable BellSouth tariff or as negotiated by the parties
upon request by either party. Services cannot be charged as unbundled network
elements; for example, ordering services from the tariff to a point collocated
in a Central Office shall not incur UNE local loop or cross connect charges. At
ITC^DeltaCom’s option, access services may be order to the collocations space.

 

1.8

ITC^DeltaCom may purchase unbundled network elements from BellSouth for use in
any manner ITC^DeltaCom chooses to provide telecommunication services to its
intended users, including recreating existing BellSouth services. With the
exception of the sub-loop elements which are located outside of the central
office, BellSouth shall deliver the unbundled network elements purchased by

 

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ITC^DeltaCom for combining to the designated ITC^DeltaCom collocation space. The
unbundled network elements shall be provided as set forth in this Attachment.

 

1.9 Performance Measurements associated with this Attachment 2 are contained in
Attachment 10.

 

1.10 Rates

 

1.10.1 A one-month minimum billing period shall apply to all UNE conversions or
new installations.

 

1.10 Standard for Network Elements

 

1.10.1 BellSouth shall comply with the requirements set forth in the technical
reference TR73600, as well as any performance or other requirements identified
in this Agreement, to the extent that they are consistent with the greater of
BellSouth’s actual performance or applicable industry standards.

 

1.10.2 If one or more of the requirements set forth in this Agreement are in
conflict, the technical reference TR73600 requirement shall apply. If the
parties cannot reach agreement, the dispute resolution process set forth in
Section 11 of the General Terms and Conditions of this Agreement, incorporated
herein by this reference, shall apply.

 

1.10.3 The quality of the Network Elements as well as the quality of the access
to said Network Elements that BellSouth provides to ITC^DeltaCom shall be, to
the extent technically feasible, at least equal to that which BellSouth provides
to itself. Detailed performance standards and measurements for Network Elements
are set forth in Attachment 9 of this Agreement, incorporated herein by this
reference.

 

1.10.4 Except as otherwise specified by law, BellSouth shall not impose any
limitations, restrictions or requirements on requests for or use of Network
Elements or Combinations that would impair the ability of ITC^DeltaCom to offer
a telecommunications service in the manner ITC^DeltaCom intends, provided such
use does not impede or impair the use of BellSouth’s network by BellSouth or any
other telecommunications carrier utilizing said network.

 

1.10.5

Attachment 2 of this Agreement describes the Network Elements that ITC^Deltacom
and BellSouth have identified as of the Effective Date of this Agreement and are
not exclusive. Either Party may identify additional or revised Network Elements
as necessary to improve services to end users, to improve network or service
efficiencies or to accommodate changing technologies, or end user demand. Upon
BellSouth’s offering of a new or revised Network Element, BellSouth shall notify
ITC^DeltaCom of the existence of and the technical

 

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characteristics of the new or revised Network Element. Upon ITC^DeltaCom’s
identification of a new or revised Network Element, it shall make a request
pursuant to Attachment 9 of this Agreement, incorporated herein by this
reference.

 

2. Unbundled Loops

 

2.1 BellSouth agrees to offer access to unbundled loops pursuant to the
following terms and conditions and at the rates set forth in Exhibit D of this
Attachment.

 

2.2 Definition

 

2.2.1 The local loop Network Element (“Loop”) is defined as a transmission
facility between a distribution frame (or its equivalent) in BellSouth’s central
office and the loop demarcation point or at an end-user customer premises,
including inside wire owned, functions, and capabilities of the transmission
facilities, including dark fiber and attached electronics (except those used for
the provision of advanced services, such as Digital Subscriber Line Access
Multiplexers) and line conditioning. Each unbundled loop will be provisioned
with a NID.

 

2.2.2 The provisioning of loops to ITC^DeltaCom will require cross-office
cabling and cross-connections within the central office to connect the loop to a
local switch or to other transmission equipment in collocation space. These
cross-connects are a separate element and are not considered a part of the loop.

 

2.2.2.1 BellSouth Order Coordination referenced in this Attachment includes two
types: Order Coordination (OC) and Order Coordination - Time Specific (OC-TS) as
defined in Exhibit A of this Attachment. BellSouth shall provision coordinated
cutovers for SL2 loops as set forth in Exhibit B of this Attachment.

 

2.2.2.2 Order Coordination (OC) allows BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom to coordinate
the installation of all digital loops where OC maybe purchased as an option, to
ITC^DeltaCom’s facilities to limit end user service outage. OC is available when
the Loop is provisioned over an existing circuit that is currently providing
service to the end user. Order coordination for physical conversions will be
scheduled at during normal business hours on the committed due date and
ITC^DeltaCom advised.

 

2.2.2.3 Order Coordination – Time Specific (OC-TS) refers to service order
coordination in which ITC^DeltaCom requests a specific time for a service order
conversion to take place. Loops on a single service order of 14 or more loops
will be provisioned on a project basis. OC-TS is a chargeable option in addition
to any applicable OC charge. ITC^DeltaCom may specify a time between 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday local time. If ITC^DeltaCom specifies a time
outside this window, or selects a time or quantity of loops that requires
BellSouth technicians to work outside normal work hours, overtime charges will
apply in addition to the OC-TS charges.

 

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2.2.2.4 Ordering Process for non-SL2

 

2.2.2.4.1 The ordering process for unbundled loops shall proceed in accordance
with this Section 2.2.2.4 and Attachment 6 of this Agreement.

 

2.2.2.4.2 BellSouth shall exercise its best efforts in attempting to meet the
conversion time ITC^DeltaCom requests through the LSR. However, unless
ITC^DeltaCom’s LSR specifies a time specific conversion, in which case the
conversion must commence at the tie indicated in the LSR, then within
forty-eight (48) to twenty-four (24) hours prior to the date and time requested
for the loop conversion in ITC^DeltaCom’s LSR and acknowledged by BellSouth’s
FOC, BellSouth may contact ITC^DeltaCom via telephone, to finalize a scheduled
conversion time (i.e., specific timer, on the date set forth in the FOC) which
may be different from the conversion time ITC^DeltaCom requested in the LSR. The
scheduled conversion time shall be the time at which the parties shall commence
coordination of loop installation with the disconnect and reconnect of an end
user’s service and any number portability update. BellSouth shall not assess any
additional charges for scheduled conversion times commencing between BellSouth
normal business hours as set forth in Attachment 6 of this Agreement.

 

2.2.2.4.3 At the scheduled conversion time, BellSouth shall have a sixty (60)
minute window within which it shall contact ITC^DeltaCom to begin the loop
conversion process. Provided, however, that if ITC^DeltaCom requested a time
specific conversion, the conversion shall commence at the time indicated in
ITC^DeltaCom’s LSR and be completed consistently with timeframes for time
specific conversions. If Bellsouth fails to deliver a working loop at the
coordinated time, BellSouth shall at ITC^DeltaCom’s request, extend the window
at no additional charge.

 

2.2.2.4.3.1 If either Party dispatches a technician for a loop conversion and
the other Party fails to complete the conversion at the scheduled time, the
non-performing Party may be charged the one (1) hour additional engineering
charges as set forth in BellSouth’s FCC No. 1 tariff, Section 13.1.

 

2.2.2.4.4 After the loop conversion process commences, a coordinated loop
cutover, which shall include coordinated conversion of number portability, shall
be completed within the following time periods:

 

2.2.2.4.4.1 For single loop conversions per location, the conversion shall be
completed within fifteen (15) minutes;

 

2.2.2.4.4.2 For up to ten (10) loop conversions per location, the conversion of
all loops shall be competed within sixty (60) minutes, and each individual loop
conversion shall be completed within fifteen (15) minutes;

 

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2.2.2.4.4.3 For loop conversions not exceeding thirty (30) loops per location
and not determined complex or exceptionally large, the conversion of all loops
shall be completed within one hundred and twenty (120) minutes. All loops above
a thirty (30) loop quantity, or ten (10) loop quantity and determined as complex
(a cut that requires more operation than a single cut point), will be negotiated
by ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth prior to the due date.

 

2.2.2.4.4.4 BellSouth agrees that upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request, for order
coordinated loop cutovers involving three (3) or more lines, at least two (2)
lines will remain in service at all times during the conversion process.

 

2.2.2.5 Where facilities are requested new services do not currently exist, the
installation intervals will be determined by BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom will then
be notified of the targeted due date. BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom
adequate justification and an explanation of the unusual circumstances that
caused BellSouth to be unable to meet these commitments.

 

2.2.2.6 Where facilities are available, BellSouth will install unbundled loops
within a 5-7 business days interval. For orders of 14 or more unbundled loops,
the installation will be handled on a project basis and the intervals will be
set by the BellSouth project manager for that order. Said interval will be set
in a reasonable manner and in accordance with any required extra work times.
Some unbundled loops require a Service Inquiry (SI) to determine if facilities
are available prior to issuing the order. The interval for the SI process is
separate from the installation interval.

 

2.2.2.7 Rates, terms and conditions for order Service Date Advancement Charges
will apply in accordance with Attachment 6.

 

2.2.2.8 The Loop shall be provided to ITC^DeltaCom in accordance with
BellSouth’s TR73600 Unbundled Local Loop Technical Specification and applicable
industry standard technical references.

 

2.2.2.9 ITC^DeltaCom may utilize the unbundled Loops to provide any
telecommunications service it wishes, so long as such services are consistent
with industry standards and BellSouth’s TR73600.

 

2.2.2.10 BellSouth will only provision, maintain and repair the Loops to the
standards that are consistent with the type of Loop ordered. In those cases
where ITC^DeltaCom has requested that BellSouth modify a Loop so that it no
longer meets the technical parameters of the original Loop type (e.g., voice
grade, ISDN, ADSL, etc.), the resulting Loop will be maintained as set forth in
TR73600 or in the applicable industry standard.

 

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2.2.2.11 CLEC to CLEC Conversions for Unbundled Loops

 

2.2.2.11.1 The CLEC to CLEC conversion process for unbundled Loops may be used
by ITC^DeltaCom when converting an existing unbundled Loop from another CLEC for
the same end user. The Loop type being converted must be included in
ITC^DeltaCom’s Interconnection Agreement before requesting a conversion.

 

2.2.2.11.2 To utilize the CLEC to CLEC conversion process, the Loop being
converted must be the same Loop type with no requested changes to the Loop, must
serve the same end user location from the same serving wire center, and must not
require an outside dispatch to provision.

 

2.2.2.11.3 The Loops converted to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to the CLEC to CLEC
conversion process shall be provisioned in the same manner and with the same
functionality and options as described in this Attachment for the specific Loop
type.

 

2.2.3 Unbundled Voice Loops (UVLs)

 

2.2.3.1 BellSouth will offer Unbundled Voice Loops (UVL) in two different
service levels - Service Level One (SL1) and Service Level Two (SL2). SL1 loops
will be non-designed, and will not have test points. Order Coordination (OC)
and/or engineering information/circuit make-up data will be chargeable options.
Upon issuance of an order in the service order system, SL1 loops without
optional Order Coordination will be activated on the due date in the same manner
and time frames that BellSouth normally activates POTS-type loops for its
customers; provided, however, that for loop activation in BellSouth staffed
central offices, BellSouth will use its best efforts to provide an a.m. or p.m.
designation only where loop activation requires dispatching of a BellSouth
technician and where ITC^DeltaCom has specifically requested an a.m. or p.m.
preference for activation on the LSR. Further, for loop activation in BellSouth
central offices that are not staffed, BellSouth will use its best efforts to
provide an a.m. or p.m. designation only where loop activation requires
dispatching of a BellSouth technician and where ITC^DeltaCom has specifically
requested a.m. or p.m. preference for activation on the LSR. SL2 loops shall
have test points, will be designed with a Design Layout Record provided to
ITC^DeltaCom, and will be provided with Order Coordination. The OC feature will
allow ITC^DeltaCom to coordinate the installation of the loop with the
disconnect of an existing customer’s service and/or number portability service.
In these cases, BellSouth will perform the order conversion with standard order
coordination at its discretion during normal work hours.

 

2.2.4 BellSouth will also offer Unbundled Digital Loops (UDL). They will be
designed (where appropriate), will be provisioned with test points (where
appropriate), and will come standard with Order Coordination and a Design Layout
Record (DLR).

 

2.2.4.1 BellSouth shall make available the UDLs in 2.2.4.2- 2.2.4.14 including
any other UDLs ordered by regulatory authorities.

 

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2.2.4.1.1 BellSouth shall make available DS3 Loop, STS-1 Loop, OC3 Loop/OC12
Loop/OC48 Loop for the provision of ITC^DeltaCom’s telecommunications services.

 

2.2.4.2 2-wire Unbundled ISDN Digital Loop

 

2.2.4.3 2-wire Universal Digital Channel (IDSL Compatible)

 

2.2.4.4 2-wire Unbundled ADSL Compatible Loop

 

2.2.4.5 2-wire Unbundled HDSL Compatible Loop

 

2.2.4.6 4-wire Unbundled HDSL Compatible Loop

 

2.2.4.7 4-wire Unbundled DS1 Digital Loop

 

2.2.4.8 4-wire Unbundled Digital Loop/DS0 – 64 kbps, 56 kbps and below

 

2.2.4.9 DS3 Loop

 

2.2.4.10 STS-1 Loop

 

2.2.4.11 OC3 Loop

 

2.2.4.12 OC12 Loop

 

2.2.4.13 OC48 Loop

 

2.2.5 2-Wire Unbundled ISDN Digital Loops will be provisioned according to
industry standards for 2-Wire Basic Rate ISDN services and will come standard
with a test point, Order Coordination, and a DLR. ITC^DeltaCom will be
responsible for providing BellSouth with a Service Profile Identifier (SPID)
associated with a particular ISDN-capable loop and end user. With the SPID,
BellSouth will be able to adequately test the circuit and ensure that it
properly supports ISDN service.

 

2.2.5.1 The Universal Digital Channel (UDC) (also known as IDSL-compatible Loop)
is intended to be compatible with IDSL service and has the same physical
characteristics and transmission specifications as BellSouth’s ISDN-capable
loop. These specifications are listed in BellSouth’s TR73600.

 

2.2.5.2 The UDC may be provisioned on copper or through a Digital Loop Carrier
(DLC) system. When UDC Loops are provisioned using a DLC system, the Loops will
be provisioned on time slots that are compatible with data-only services such as
IDSL.

 

2.2.6 2-Wire ADSL-Compatible Loop. This is a designed loop that is provisioned
according to Revised Resistance Design (RRD) criteria and may be up to 18kft
long and may have up to 6kft of bridged tap (inclusive of loop length). The loop
is a 2-wire circuit and will come standard with a test point, Order
Coordination, and a DLR.

 

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2.2.7 2-Wire or 4-Wire HDSL-Compatible Loop. This is a designed loop that is
provisioned according to Carrier Serving Area (CSA) criteria and may be up to
12,000 feet long, and may have up to 2,500 feet of bridged tap (inclusive of
loop length). It may be a 2-wire or 4-wire circuit and will come standard with a
test point, Order Coordination, and a DLR.

 

2.2.8 4-Wire Unbundled DS1 Digital Loop. This is a designed 4-wire loop that is
provisioned according to industry standards for DS1 or Primary Rate ISDN
services and will come standard with a test point, Order Coordination, and a
DLR. A DS1 Loop may be provisioned over a variety of loop transmission
technologies including copper, HDSL-based technology or fiber optic transport
systems. It will include a 4-Wire DS1 Network Interface at the end-user’s
location.

 

2.2.9 4-Wire Unbundled Digital/DS0 Loop. These are designed 4-wire loops that
may be configured as 64kbps, 56kbps, 19kbps, and other sub-rate speeds
associated with digital data services and will come standard with a test point,
Order Coordination, and a DLR.

 

2.2.10 DS3 Loop. DS3 Loop is a two-point digital transmission path, which
provides for simultaneous two-way transmission of serial, bipolar,
return-to-zero isochronous digital electrical signals at a transmission rate of
44.736 megabits per second (Mbps). It may provide transport for twenty-eight
(28) DS1 channels, each of which provides the digital equivalent of twenty-four
analog voice grade channels. The interface to unbundled dedicated DS3 transport
is a metallic-based electrical interface.

 

2.2.11 STS-1 Loop. STS-1 Loop is a high-capacity digital transmission path with
SONET VT1.5 mapping. It is a two-point digital transmission path, which provides
for simultaneous two-way transmission of serial bipolar return-to-zero
synchronous digital electrical signals at a transmission rate of 51.84 megabits
per second (Mbps). It may provide transport for twenty-eight (28) DS1 channels,
each of which provides the digital equivalent of twenty-four analog voice grade
channels. The interface to unbundled dedicated STS-1 transport is a
metallic-based electrical interface

 

2.2.12 OC3 Loop/OC12 Loop/OC48 Loop. OC3/OC-12/OC-48 Loops are optical two-point
transmission. The physical interface for all optical transport is optical fiber.
This interface standard allows for transport of many different digital signals
using a basic building block or base transmission rate of 51.84 megabits per
second (Mbps). Higher rates are direct multiples of the base rate. The following
rates are applicable: OC-3 -155.52 Mbps; OC12 - 622.08 Mbps; and OC-48 - 2488
Mbps.

 

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2.2.13 DS3 and above services come with a test point and a DLR. BellSouth TR
73501 LightGate® Service Interface and Performance Specifications, Issue D, June
1995 applies to DS3 and above services.

 

2.3 Unbundled Copper Loops (UCL)

 

2.3.1 BellSouth shall make available Unbundled Copper Loops (UCLs). The UCL is a
copper twisted pair Loop that is unencumbered by any intervening equipment
(e.g., filters, load coils, range extenders, digital loop carrier, or repeaters)
and is not intended to support any particular telecommunications service. The
UCL will be offered in two types – Designed and Non-Designed.

 

2.3.2 Unbundled Copper Loop – Designed (UCL-D)

 

2.3.2.1 The UCL-D will be provisioned as a dry copper twisted pair loop that is
unencumbered by any intervening equipment (e.g., filters, load coils, range
extenders, digital loop carrier, or repeaters). The UCL-D will be offered in two
versions - Short and Long.

 

2.3.2.2 A short UCL-D (18,000 feet or less) is provisioned according to
Resistance Design parameters, may have up to 6,000 feet of bridged tap and will
have up to 1300 ohms of resistance.

 

2.3.2.3 The long UCL-D (beyond 18,000 feet) is provisioned as a dry copper
twisted pair longer than 18,000 feet and may have up to 12,000 feet of bridged
tap and up to 2800 ohms of resistance.

 

2.3.2.4 The UCL-D is a designed circuit, is provisioned with a test point, and
comes standard with a DLR. OC is a chargeable option for a UCL-D; however, OC is
always required on UCLs where a reuse of existing facilities has been requested
by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

2.3.2.5 These loops are not intended to support any particular services and may
be utilized by ITC^DeltaCom to provide a wide-range of telecommunications
services so long as those services do not adversely affect BellSouth’s network.
This facility will include a Network Interface Device (NID) at the customer’s
location for the purpose of connecting the loop to the customer’s inside wire.

 

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2.3.2.6 BellSouth will make available the following UCL-Ds:

 

2.3.2.6.1 2-Wire UCL-D/short

 

2.3.2.6.2 2-Wire UCL-D/long

 

2.3.2.6.3 4-Wire UCL-D/short

 

2.3.2.6.4 4-Wire UCL-D/long

 

2.3.3 Unbundled Copper Loop – Non-Designed (UCL-ND)

 

2.3.3.1 The UCL-ND is provisioned as a dedicated 2-wire metallic transmission
facility from BellSouth’s Main Distribution Frame to a customer’s premises
(including the NID). The UCL-ND will be a “dry copper” facility in that it will
not have any intervening equipment such as load coils, repeaters, or digital
access main lines (“DAMLs”), and may have up to 6,000 feet of bridged tap
between the end user’s premises and the serving wire center. The UCL-ND
typically will be 1300 Ohms resistance and in most cases will not exceed 18,000
feet in length, although the UCL-ND will not have a specific length limitation.
For loops less than 18,000 feet and with less than 1300 Ohms resistance, the
loop will provide a voice grade transmission channel suitable for loop start
signaling and the transport of analog voice grade signals. The UCL-ND will not
be designed and will not be provisioned with either a DLR or a test point.

 

2.3.3.2 The UCL-ND facilities may be mechanically assigned using BellSouth’s
assignment systems. Therefore, the Loop Make Up process is not required to order
and provision the UCL-ND. However, ITC^DeltaCom can request Loop Make Up for
which additional charges would apply.

 

2.3.3.3 At an additional charge, BellSouth also will make available Loop Testing
so that ITC^DeltaCom may request further testing on the UCL-ND. Rates for Loop
Testing are as set forth in Exhibit B of this Attachment.

 

2.3.3.4 UCL-ND loops are not intended to support any particular service and may
be utilized by ITC^DeltaCom to provide a wide-range of telecommunications
services so long as those services do not adversely affect BellSouth’s network.
The UCL-ND will include a Network Interface Device (NID) at the customer’s
location for the purpose of connecting the loop to the customer’s inside wire.

 

2.3.3.5 Order Coordination (OC) will be provided as a chargeable option and may
be utilized when the UCL-ND provisioning is associated with the reuse of
BellSouth facilities. Order Coordination -Time Specific (OC-TS) does not apply
to this product.

 

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2.3.3.6 ITC^DeltaCom may use BellSouth’s Unbundled Loop Modification (ULM)
offering to remove bridge tap and/or load coils from any loop within the
BellSouth network. Therefore, some loops that would not qualify as UCL-ND could
be transformed into loops that do qualify, using the ULM process.

 

2.4 Unbundled Loop Modifications (Line Conditioning)

 

2.4.1 Line Conditioning is defined as the removal from the Loop of any devices
that may diminish the capability of the Loop to deliver high-speed switched
wireline telecommunications capability, including xDSL service. Such devices
include, but are not limited to, load coils, bridged taps, low pass filters, and
range extenders.

 

2.4.2 BellSouth shall condition Loops, as requested by ITC^DeltaCom whether or
not BellSouth offers advanced services to the End User on that Loop.

 

2.4.3 In some instances, ITC^DeltaCom will require access to a copper twisted
pair loop unfettered by any intervening equipment (e.g., filters, load coils,
range extenders, etc.), so that ITC^DeltaCom can use the loop for a variety of
services by attaching appropriate terminal equipment at the ends. ITC^DeltaCom
will determine the type of service that will be provided over the loop.
BellSouth’s Unbundled Loop Modifications (ULM) process will be used to determine
the costs and feasibility of conditioning the loops as requested. Rates for ULM
are as set forth in Exhibit B of this Attachment.

 

2.4.4 In those cases where ITC^DeltaCom has requested that BellSouth modify a
Loop so that it no longer meets the technical parameters of the original Loop
type (e.g., voice grade, ISDN, ADSL, etc.) the resulting modified Loop will be
ordered and maintained as a UCL.

 

2.4.5 The Unbundled Loop Modifications (ULM) offering provides the following
elements: 1) removal of devices on 2-wire or 4-wire Loops equal to or less than
18,000 feet; 2) removal of devices on 2-wire or 4-wire Loops longer than 18,000
feet; and 3) removal of bridged-taps on loops of any length.

 

2.4.6 ITC^DeltaCom shall request Loop make up information pursuant to this
Attachment prior to submitting a service inquiry and/or a LSR for the Loop type
that ITC^DeltaCom desires BellSouth to condition.

 

2.4.7

When requesting ULM for a loop that BellSouth has previously provisioned for
ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom will submit a service inquiry to BellSouth. If a
spare loop facility that meets the loop modification specifications requested by

 

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ITC^DeltaCom is available at the location for which the ULM was requested,
ITC^DeltaCom will have the option to change the loop facility to the qualifying
spare facility rather than to provide ULM. In the event that BellSouth changes
the loop facility in lieu of providing ULM, ITC^DeltaCom will not be charged for
ULM but will only be charged the service order charges for submitting an order.

 

2.5 ITC^DeltaCom will be responsible for testing and isolating troubles on the
unbundled loops. Once ITC^DeltaCom has isolated a trouble to the BellSouth
portion of a designed/non-designed unbundled loop (e.g., UVL, SL2, UCL D, UVL
SL1, UCL ND, etc) before reporting repair to the UNE Center, ITC^DeltaCom will
issue a trouble to BellSouth on the loop. BellSouth will take the actions
necessary to repair the loop if a trouble actually exists. BellSouth will repair
these loops in the same time frames that BellSouth repairs similarly situated
loops to its customers. At the time of the trouble report, ITC^DeltaCom will be
required to provide the results of the ITC^DeltaCom test which indicated a
problem on the BellSouth provided loop.

 

2.5.1 Either Party may charge the other for dispatching and testing of a trouble
where the trouble was found not to be in the network of the dispatching or
testing Party and the dispatching or testing Party’s equipment did not cause the
dispatch. Where there is a dispute as to the appropriateness of such charge, the
Parties will meet and review the record of repair history and determine whether
the charge was appropriate. Charges so assessed by BellSouth shall be on a time
and materials basis as set forth in BellSouth’s state commission approved
tariffs. Charges so assessed by ITC^DeltaCom shall be on a time and materials
basis as set forth in ITC^DeltaCom’s state commission approved tariffs. If
ITC^DeltaCom does not have state commission approved tariffs addressing such
charges, then such charges shall be assessed by ITC^DeltaCom at the rates set
forth in BellSouth’s tariffs. If the trouble which was originally found not to
be in the network of the dispatching or testing Party is later proven to be a
trouble in the dispatching or testing Party’s network, the dispatching or
testing Party shall waive or refund any such charges.

 

2.6 Technical Requirements

 

2.6.1 To the extent available within BST’s Network at a particular location,
BellSouth will offer loops capable of supporting telecommunications services
such as: POTS, Centrex, basic rate ISDN, analog PBX, voice grade private line,
ADSL, HDSL, DS1 and digital data (up to 64 kb/s). Additional services may
include digital PBXs, primary rate ISDN, xDSL, and Nx 64 kb/s. If a requested
loop type is not available, then ITC^DeltaCom can use the Special Construction
process to request that BellSouth place facilities or otherwise modify
facilities in order to meet the ITC^DeltaCom’s request.

 

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2.6.1.1 The loop will support the transmission, signaling, performance and
interface requirements of the services described in 2.9.1 above. It is
recognized that the requirements of different services are different, and that a
number of types or grades of loops are required to support these services.
Services provided over the loop by ITC^DeltaCom will be consistent with industry
standards and BST’s TR73600.

 

2.6.1.2 If ITC^DeltaCom requests loop conditioning as described in this Section,
BellSouth will construct the loop type ordered and will maintain such loop to
the characteristics and specifications of the loop type ordered.

 

2.6.1.3 To the extent BellSouth converts a resold service to unbundled network
elements or combination of network elements for any telecommunications carrier,
BellSouth shall make available to ITC^DeltaCom the same conversion for the same
services and elements on the same terms and conditions and at the same rates, if
any; provided, however that the rate for such conversion shall not exceed those
rates set forth in Exhibit D to this Attachment.

 

2.6.2 The loop shall be provided to ITC^DeltaCom in accordance with the
following Technical References:

 

BellSouth’s TR73600, Unbundled Local Loop Technical Specification

 

2.6.2.1 Bellcore TR-NWT-000057, Functional Criteria for Digital Loop Carrier
Systems, Issue 2, January 1993.

 

2.6.2.2 Bellcore TR-NWT-000393, Generic Requirements for ISDN Basic Access
Digital Subscriber Lines.

 

2.6.2.3 ANSI T1.102 - 1993, American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Digital Hierarchy - Electrical Interfaces.

 

2.6.2.4 ANSI T1.403 - 1989, American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Carrier to Customer Installation, DS1 Metallic Interface Specification.

 

2.6.2.5 ANSI T1.413 – 1998, American National Standard for Telecommunications
Network and Customer Installation Interfaces – Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line (ADSL) Metallic Interface.

 

2.7 Universal Digital Loop Carriers (UDLC)

 

For unbundled loops provided to ITC^Deltacom via coordinated cutovers and where
the loop being provided to ITC^DeltaCom was heretofore used to provide service
to that same end user via UDLC, BellSouth will use commercially reasonable
efforts to re-use that same UDLC provided loop. Where for technical reasons,
BellSouth is not able to use the same UDLC provided loop to ITC^DeltaCom,
BellSouth will, no later than twenty-four-to-forty-eight (24-48) hour pre-due
date referenced in Section 1.3.3.1, notify ITC^DeltaCom that the same UDLC loop
will not be used.

 

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2.8 Integrated Digital Loop Carriers (IDLC)

 

If ITC^DeltaCom requests one or more loops served by an Integrated Digital Loop
Carrier system (“IDLC”), BellSouth shall unbundle the IDLC-delivered loop, as
soon as practicable, using one of the following alternative arrangements: (1)
utilize existing Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier (“NGDLC”) facilities; (2)
utilize existing Universal Digital Loop Carrier (“UDLC”); (3) utilize existing
cooper facilities that serve the distribution area or allocate new copper feeder
pairs to the distribution area if spare capacity is available in the feeder
route or carrier serving area; (4) utilize spare capacity of existing Integrated
Network Access system or other existing IDLC that is terminated on a digital
cross-connect system; (5) utilize side-door/hairpin capability of switch
peripheral if the serving IDLC is terminated on a peripheral with those
capabilities, or if spare capacity is available on a switch peripheral; (6)
activate new IDLC or NGDLC capacity to the distribution area; or (7) convert
some existing IDLC capacity to UDL. These alternative arrangements will be used
where available to permit ITC^DeltaCom to order a Loop and to provide
ITC^DeltaCom with the capability to serve end users at the same level BellSouth
provides its retail customers, to the extent technically feasible.

 

3. Network Interface Device

 

3.1 Definition

 

The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of end-user customer inside
wire to BellSouth’s distribution plant, such as a cross-connect device used for
that purpose. The NID is a single-line termination device or that portion of a
multiple-line termination device required to terminate a single line or circuit
at the premises. The NID features two independent chambers or divisions that
separate the service provider’s network from the End User’s on-premises wiring.
Each chamber or division contains the appropriate connection points or posts to
which the service provider and the end user each make their connections. The NID
provides a protective ground connection and is capable of terminating cables
such as twisted pair cable.

 

3.2 BellSouth shall permit ITC^DeltaCom to connect ITC^DeltaCom’s loop
facilities the end-user’s inside wire through the BellSouth NID or at any other
technically feasible point.

 

3.3 Access to Network Interface Device (NID)

 

3.3.1

Due to the wide variety of NIDs utilized by BellSouth (based on subscriber size
and environmental considerations), ITC^DeltaCom may access the end user’s wire
by any of the following means: BellSouth shall allow ITC^DeltaCom to connect its

 

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loops directly to BellSouth’s multi-line residential NID enclosures that have
additional space and are not used by BellSouth or any other telecommunications
carriers to provide service to the premise. ITC^DeltaCom agrees to install
compatible protectors and test jacks and to maintain the protection system and
equipment and to indemnify BellSouth pursuant to Section 6 of the General Terms
and Conditions of this Agreement.

 

3.3.1.1 Where an adequate length of the end user’s inside wire is present and
environmental conditions permit, either Party may remove the inside wire from
the other Party’s NID and connect that wire to that Party’s own NID; or

 

3.3.1.2 Enter the subscriber access chamber or “side” of “dual chamber” NID
enclosures for the purpose of extending a connecterized or spliced jumper wire
from the inside wiring through a suitable “punch-out” hole of such NID
enclosures; or

 

3.3.1.3 Request BellSouth to make other rearrangements to the inside wiring
terminations or terminal enclosure on a time and materials cost basis to be
charged to the requesting Party (i.e., ITC^DeltaCom, its agent, the building
owner or the subscriber). Such charges will be billed to the requesting Party.

 

3.3.1.4 In no case shall either Party remove or disconnect the other Party’s
loop facilities from either Party’s NIDs, enclosures, or protectors unless: (1)
the applicable Commission has expressly permitted the same; (2) the
disconnecting Party provides prior notice to the other Party, and (3) the Party
disconnecting appropriately caps off and guards the other Party’s loops. It will
be ITC^DeltaCom’s responsibility to ensure there is no safety hazard and will
hold BellSouth harmless for any liability associated with the removal of the
BellSouth loop from the BellSouth NID. In such cases, it shall be the
responsibility of the disconnecting party, once the other Party’s loop has been
disconnected from the NID, to reconnect the disconnected loop to a nationally-
recognized–testing-laboratory-listed station protector, which has been grounded
as per Article 800 of the National Electrical Code. If ITC^DeltaCom does not
wish to accept this responsibility, other options exist in which BellSouth
installs a NID for ITC^DeltaCom as a chargeable option.

 

3.3.1.5 In no case shall either Party remove or disconnect ground wires from
BellSouth’s NIDs, enclosures, or protectors.

 

3.3.1.6 In no case shall either Party remove or disconnect NID modules,
protectors, or terminals from BellSouth’s NID enclosures.

 

3.3.1.7 Due to the wide variety of NID enclosures and outside plant environments
BellSouth will work with ITC^DeltaCom to develop specific procedures to
establish the most effective means of implementing this Section 3.

 

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3.3.2 Technical Requirements

 

3.3.2.1 The NID shall provide an accessible point of interconnection and shall
maintain a connection to ground.

 

3.3.2.2 The NID shall be capable of transferring electrical analog or digital
signals between the subscriber’s inside wiring and the Distribution Media and/or
cross connect to ITC^DeltaCom’s NID, consistent with the NID’s function at the
Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

3.3.2.3 Where a BellSouth NID exists, it is provided in its “as is” condition.
ITC^DeltaCom may request BellSouth do additional work to the NID in accordance
with Section 3.3.1.7. When ITC^DeltaCom deploys its own local loops with respect
to multiple-line termination devices, ITC^DeltaCom shall specify the quantity of
NIDs connections that it requires within such device.

 

3.3.3 Interface Requirements

 

3.3.3.1 The NID shall be equal to or better than all of the requirements for
NIDs set forth in the following technical references:

 

3.3.3.2 BellCore Technical Advisory TA-TSY-000120 “Customer Premises or Network
Ground Wire”;

 

3.3.3.3 BellCore Generic Requirement GR-49-CORE “Generic Requirements for
Outdoor Telephone Network Interface Devices”;

 

3.3.3.4 BellCore Technical Requirement TR-NWT-00239 “Indoor Telephone Network
Interfaces”;

 

3.3.3.5 BellCore Technical Requirement TR-NWT-000937 “Generic Requirements for
Outdoor and Indoor Building Entrance”

 

4. Unbundled Loop Concentration (ULC) System

 

4.1 BellSouth will provide to ITC^DeltaCom Unbundled Loop Concentration (ULC).
Loop concentration systems in the central office concentrate the signals
transmitted over local loops onto a digital loop carrier system. The
concentration device is placed inside a BellSouth central office. BellSouth will
offer ULC with a TR008 interface or a TR303 interface

 

4.1.2

ULC will be offered in two sizes. System A will allow up to 96 BellSouth loops
to be concentrated onto multiple DS1s. The high-speed connection from the
concentrator will be at the electrical DS1 level and may connect to ITC^DeltaCom
at ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation site. System B will allow up to 192 BellSouth
loops to be concentrated onto multiple DS1s. System A may be upgraded to a
System B. A minimum of two DS1s is required for each system (i.e., System A

 

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requires two DS1s and System B would require an additional two DS1s or four in
total). All DS1 interfaces will terminate to the CLEC’s collocation space. ULC
service is offered with or without concentration and with or without protection.
A Line Interface element will be required for each loop that is terminated onto
the ULC system. Rates for ULC are as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

5. Sub-loop Elements

 

5.1 Where facilities permit and subject to applicable and effective FCC rules
and orders, BellSouth shall offer access to its Unbundled Sub Loop (USL) and
Unbundled Sub-loop Concentration (USLC) System. BellSouth shall provide
non-discriminatory access, in accordance with 51.311 and Section 251(c) (3) of
the Act, to the sub-loop. On an unbundled basis and pursuant to the following
terms and conditions and the rates approved by the Commission and set forth in
Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

5.1.1 Sub-loop components include but are not limited to the following:

 

5.1.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution;

 

5.1.3 Unbundled Sub-Loop Concentration/Multiplexing Functionality; and

 

5.1.4 Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder.

 

5.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop (distribution facilities)

 

5.2.1 Definition

 

5.2.2 Subject to applicable and effective FCC rules and orders, the unbundled
sub-loop distribution facility is dedicated transmission facility that BellSouth
provides from a customer’s point of demarcation to a BellSouth cross-connect
device. The BellSouth cross-connect device may be located within a remote
terminal (RT) or a stand-alone cross-box in the field or in the equipment room
of a building. The unbundled sub-loop distribution media is a copper twisted
pair that can be provisioned as a 2 Wire or 4 Wire facility. Following are the
current sub-loop distribution offerings:

 

5.2.2.1 Voice grade Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution (USL-D) is a sub-loop
facility from the cross-box in the field up to and including the point of
demarcation, at the end user’s premises.

 

5.2.2.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop distribution facilities were originally built as part
of the entire voice grade loop from the BellSouth central office to the customer
network interface. Therefore, the voice grade Unbundled Sub-Loop may have load
coils, which are necessary for transmission of voice grade services.

 

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5.2.2.3 Unbundled Copper Sub-Loop (UCSL) is a non-loaded copper facility of any
length provided from the cross-box in the field up to and including the
end-user’s point of demarcation.

 

5.2.2.3.1 If available, this facility will not have any intervening equipment
such as load coils between the end-user and the cross-box.

 

5.3 If ITC^DeltaCom requests a UCSL and a non-loaded pair is not available,
ITC^DeltaCom may order Unbundled Sub-Loop Modification to remove load coils
and/or bridge tap from an existing sub-loop facility. If load coils are removed
from an existing sub-loop, that sub-loop will be classified as a UCSL.
ITC^DeltaCom may order Loop Make-up to determine what loop modifications will be
required.

 

5.3.1 Unbundled Sub-Loop distribution facilities shall support functions
associated with provisioning, maintenance and testing of the Unbundled Sub-Loop.
For access to Voice Grade USL-D and UCSL, ITC^DeltaCom would be required to
deliver a cable to the BellSouth remote terminal or cross-box in the field to
provide continuity to ITC^DeltaCom’s feeder facilities. This cable would be
connected, by a BellSouth technician, within the BellSouth RT/cross-box during
the set-up process. ITC^DeltaCom’s cable pairs can then be connected to
BellSouth’s USL within the BellSouth cross-box by the BellSouth technician.

 

5.3.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop – Intrabuilding Network Cable (USL-INC) (a.k.a. riser
cable) is the distribution facility inside a subscribers’ building or between
buildings on one customer’s same premises (continuous property not separated by
a public street or road). USL-INC includes the facility from the cross-connect
device in the building equipment room up to and including the point of
demarcation, at the end user’s premises. In a scenario that requires connection
in a building equipment room, BellSouth will install a cross connect panel that
will be installed for the purpose of accessing USL-INC pairs. The cross-connect
panel will function as a single point of interconnection (SPOI) for USL-INC and
will be accessible by multiple carriers as space permits. BellSouth will place
cross-connect blocks in 25 pair increments for ITC^DeltaCom’s use on this
cross-connect panel. ITC^DeltaCom will be responsible for connecting its
facilities to the 25 pair cross-connect block(s).

 

5.3.3 BellSouth will provide Unbundled Sub-Loops where possible. Through the
firm order Service Inquiry (SI) process, BellSouth will determine if it is
feasible to place the required facilities where ITC^DeltaCom has requested
access to Unbundled Sub-Loops. If existing capacity is sufficient to meet
ITC^DeltaCom’s demand, then BellSouth will perform the set-up work as described
in Section 5.3.4. If any work must be done to modify existing BellSouth
facilities or add new facilities (other than adding the cross-connect panel in a
building equipment room as noted in 5.3.4) to accommodate ITC^DeltaCom’s request
for Unbundled Sub-Loops, ITC^DeltaCom may request BellSouth’s Special
Construction (SC) process to determine additional costs required to provision
the Unbundled Sub-Loops. ITC^DeltaCom will have the option of paying the SC
charges to modify the BellSouth facilities.

 

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5.3.4 Set-up work must be completed before ITC^DeltaCom can order sub-loop
pairs. During the set-up in a BellSouth cross-connect box in the field, the
BellSouth technician will perform the necessary work to splice ITC^DeltaCom’s
cable into the cross-connect box. For the set-up inside a building equipment
room, BellSouth will perform the necessary work to install the cross-connect
panel and the connecting block(s) that will be used to provide access to the
requested USLs.

 

5.3.5 Once the set-up is complete, ITC^DeltaCom will request sub-loop pairs
through submission of a Local Service Request (LSR) form to the Local Carrier
Service Center (LCSC). Manual Order Coordination is required with USL pair
provisioning and is in addition to the USL pair rate. For expedite requests by
ITC^DeltaCom for sub-loop pairs, expedite charges will apply for intervals less
than 5 days.

 

5.3.6 Unbundled Sub-Loop shall be equal to or better than each of the applicable
requirements set forth in the applicable industry standard technical references.

 

5.3.7 Unbundled Sub-Loops will be provided in accordance with technical
reference TR73600.

 

5.4 Unbundled Sub-Loop Concentration System (USLC)

 

5.4.1 Where facilities permit and where necessary to comply with an effective
Commission order, BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with the ability to
concentrate its sub-loops onto multiple DS1s back to the BellSouth Central
Office. The DS1s will then be terminated into ITC^DeltaCom collocation space.
TR-008 and TR303 interface standards are available.

 

5.4.2 USLC, using the Lucent Series 5 equipment, will be offered in two
different systems. System A will allow up to 96 of ITC^DeltaCom’s sub-loops to
be concentrated onto multiple DS1s. System B will allow an additional 96 of
ITC^DeltaCom’s sub-loops to be concentrated onto multiple DS1s. One System A may
be supplemented with one System B and they both must be physically located in a
single Series 5 dual channel bank. A minimum of two DS1s is required for each
system (i.e., System A requires two DS1s and System B would require an
additional two DS1s or four in total). The DS1 level facility that connects the
RT site with the serving wire center is known as a Feeder Interface. All DS1
Feeder Interfaces will terminate to ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space within the
SWC that serves the RT where ITC^DeltaCom’s sub-loops are connected. USLC
service is offered with or without concentration and with or without a
protection DS1.

 

5.4.3 In these scenarios ITC^DeltaCom would be required to place a cross-box,
remote terminal (RT), or other similar device and deliver a cable to the
BellSouth remote terminal. This cable would be connected, by a BellSouth
technician, to a cross-connect panel within the BellSouth RT/cross-box and would
allow ITC^DeltaCom’s sub-loops to then be placed on the ULSC and transported to
their collocation space at a DS1 level.

 

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5.5 Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder

 

5.5.1 Definition

 

5.5.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder (USLF) provides connectivity between BellSouth’s
central office and its cross-box (or other access point) that serves an end user
location.

 

5.5.3 USLF is intended to be utilized for voice traffic and can be configured as
2-wire voice (USLF-2W/V) or 4-wire voice (USLF-4W/V).

 

5.5.4 USLF can also to be utilized for digital traffic and can be configured as
2-wire ISDN (USLF-2W/I); 2-wire Copper (USLF-2W/C); 4-wire Copper (USLF-4W/C)
facilities: 4-wire DS0 level loop (USLF-4W/D0); or 4-wire DS1 & ISDN
(USLF-4W/DI).

 

5.5.5 USLF will provide the facilities needed to provision a 2W or 4W
communications pathway from the BellSouth central office to the BellSouth
cross-box. This element will allow for the connection of ITC^DeltaCom’s loop
distribution elements onto BellSouth’s feeder system.

 

5.6 Requirements

 

5.6.1 ITC^DeltaCom will extend its compatible cable to BellSouth’s cross-box.
The cable will then be connected to a panel inside the BellSouth cross-box to
the requested level of feeder element. In those cases when there is no room in
the BellSouth cross-box to accommodate the additional cross-connect panels
mentioned above, BellSouth will utilize its Special Construction process to
determine the costs to provide the sub-loop feeder element to ITC^DeltaCom.
ITC^DeltaCom will then have the option of paying the special construction
charges or canceling the order.

 

5.6.2 USLF will be a designed circuit and BellSouth will provide a Design Layout
Record (DLR) for this element.

 

5.6.3 BellSouth will provide USLF elements in accordance with applicable
industry standards for these types of facilities. Where industry standards do
not exist, BellSouth’s TR73600 will be used to determine performance parameters.

 

6. Unbundled Network Terminating Wire (UNTW)

 

6.1 BellSouth agrees to offer its Unbundled Network Terminating Wire (UNTW) to
ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to the following terms and conditions at rates as set
forth in Exhibit D.

 

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6.2 Definition

 

6.3 Subject to applicable and effective FCC rules and orders, UNTW is a
dedicated transmission facility that BellSouth provides from the Wiring Closet
/Garden Terminal (or other type of cross-connect point) at the point of
termination of BellSouth’s loop distribution facilities to the end user’s point
of demarcation. UNTW is the final portion of the loop owned by BellSouth.

 

6.4 Requirements

 

6.4.1 On a multi-unit premises where Provisioning Party owns the network
terminating wire, and by request of Requesting Party, Provisioning Party will
provide access to UNTW pairs on an Access Terminal that is suitable for use by
multiple carriers at each Garden Terminal or Wiring Closet.

 

6.4.2 In new construction where possible, both Parties may at their option and
with the property owner’s agreement install their own Network Terminating Wire
(NTW). In existing construction, the Provisioning Party shall not be required to
install new or additional NTW beyond existing NTW to provision the services of
the Requesting Party.

 

6.4.3 Upon notice from the Requesting Party to the Provisioning party that the
Requesting Party desires access to the Provisioning Party’s UNTW pairs in a
multi-unit premises, representatives of both Parties will participate in a
meeting at the site of the requested access. The purpose of the site visit will
include discussion of the procedures for Access Terminal installation, location
and addresses of the Access Terminals and to discuss an estimated completion
date. Upon completion of site visit, the Requesting Party will submit a Service
Inquiry (SI) to the person or organization designated by the Provisioning Party
to receive the SI. The SI will initiate the work for the Provisioning Party to
begin the Access Terminal installation. In multi-tenant unit (MTU) scenarios,
Provisioning Party will provide access to UNTW pairs on an Access Terminal(s).
By request of the Requesting Party, an Access Terminal will be installed either
adjacent to each Provisioning Party’s Garden Terminal or inside each Wiring
Closet on the requested MTU. All the UNTW pairs served by a Garden
Terminal/Wiring Closet will be made available on the Access Terminals.
Requesting Party will deliver and connect its central office facilities to the
UNTW pairs within the Access Terminal. Requesting Party may access any available
pair on an Access Terminal unless the Provisioning Party or another service
provider is using the pair to concurrently provide service. Prior to connecting
Requesting Party’s service on a pair previously used by Provisioning party,
Requesting Party is responsible for ensuring the end-user is no longer using
Provisioning Party’s service or another CLEC’s service before accessing UNTW
pairs.

 

6.4.4 Provisioning Party will use best efforts to complete installation of the
Access Terminals within 30 business days of the receipt by the Provisioning
Party of the Service Inquiry from the Requesting Party.

 

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6.4.5 Requesting Party is responsible for obtaining the property owner’s
permission for Provisioning Party to install an Access Terminal(s) on behalf of
the Requesting Party. The submission of the SI by the Requesting Party will
serve as certification by the Requesting Party that such permission has been
obtained.

 

6.4.6 Requesting Party will be billed for non-recurring and recurring charges
for accessing UNTW pairs at the time the Requesting Party activates the pair(s).
ITC^DeltaCom will report use of the UNTW pairs on a Local Service Request (LSR)
form submitted to BellSouth’s Local Carrier Service Center (LCSC).

 

6.4.7 Requesting Party will isolate and report repair problems to the UNE
center. Requesting Party must tag the UNTW pair that requires repair. If
Provisioning Party dispatches a technician on a reported trouble call and no
UNTW trouble is found, Provisioning Party will charge Requesting Party for time
spent on the dispatch and testing the UNTW pair(s).

 

6.4.8 If Requesting Party initiates the Access Terminal installation and the
Requesting Party has not activated at least one pair on the Access Terminal
installed pursuant to Requesting Party’s request for an Access Terminal within 6
months of installation of the Access Terminal, Provisioning Party will bill
Requesting Party a non-recurring charge equal to the actual cost of provisioning
the Access Terminal.

 

6.4.9 If Provisioning Party determines that Requesting Party is using the UNTW
pairs without reporting such usage to BellSouth, the following charges shall
apply in addition to any fines, which may be established by state commissions
and any other remedies at law or in equity available to the Provisioning Party:

 

6.4.10 If Requesting Party issued a LSR to disconnect an end-user from BellSouth
in order to use a UNTW pair, Requesting Party will be billed for the use of the
pair back to the disconnect order date.

 

6.4.11 If Requesting Party activated a UNTW pair on which Provisioning Party was
not previously providing service, Requesting Party will be billed for the use of
that pair back to the date the end-user began receiving service using that pair.
Upon request, Requesting Party will provide copies of its billing record to
substantiate such date. If Requesting Party fails to provide such records, then
Provisioning Party will bill the Requesting Party back to the date of the Access
Terminal installation.

 

7. Dark Fiber Loop

 

7.1 Dark Fiber Loop is an unused optical transmission facility without attached
signal regeneration, multiplexing, aggregation or other electronics. Dark Fiber
Loops may be strands of optical fiber existing in aerial or underground
structure. BellSouth will not provide line terminating elements, regeneration or
other electronics necessary for ITC^DeltaCom to utilize Dark Fiber Loops.

 

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7.1.1 A Dark Fiber Loop is defined as a transmission facility between a
distribution frame (or its equivalent) in BellSouth’s central office and the
loop demarcation point or at an end-user customer premises. BellSouth shall
provide ITC^DeltaCom access to Dark Fiber Loops at any technically feasible
point in BellSouth’s network.

 

7.2 Requirements

 

7.2.1 BellSouth shall make available in a reasonable and non-discriminatory
manner, Dark Fiber Loop where it exists in BellSouth’s network and where, as a
result of future building or deployment, it becomes available. Dark Fiber Loop
will not be deemed available if: (1) BellSouth will hold no more than two (2)
strands of fiber for maintenance and repair purposes; (2) it is designated for
use pursuant to a firm order placed by another customer; (3) it is restricted
for use by all carriers, including BellSouth, because it is scheduled for
removal due to documented changes to roads and infrastructure; or (4) BellSouth
has bona fide plans to use the fiber within a two year planning period.
BellSouth is not required to provide said Dark Fiber Loop to ITC^DeltaCom if
none is available. BellSouth shall provide access to Dark Fiber as described in
7.1.1 above.

 

7.2.2 ITC^DeltaCom may test the quality of the Dark Fiber to confirm its
usability and performance specifications.

 

7.2.3 ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall adopt Section 2.7.2.4 in the Birch
Interconnection Agreement for the states listed below as follows:

 

  • Birch Telecom of the South, Inc., (Birch) effective July 14, 2000;

 

7.2.3.1 The Parties agree that the adopted provisions pursuant to Section
2.7.2.4 will be as follows:

 

7.2.3.1.1 BellSouth shall use its best efforts to provide to Birch information
regarding the location, availability and performance of Dark Fiber within then
(10) business days for a records based answer and twenty (20) business days for
a field based answer, after receiving a request from Birch (“Request”). Within
such time period, BellSouth shall send written confirmation of availability of
the Dark Fiber (“Confirmation”), and shall check all reasonable routes between
the originating and terminating ends when checking for availability. From the
time of the Request to forty-five (45) days after Confirmation, BellSouth shall
hold such requested Dark Fiber for Birch’s use and may not allow any other party
to use such media, including BellSouth.

 

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7.2.3.1.2 The term of the adoption shall be from the Effective Date of this
Agreement and shall terminate in accordance with the Birch Interconnection
Agreements as follows:

 

  • Birch Telecom of the South, Inc., (Birch) termination effective July 13,
2005;

 

7.2.1.3 Upon expiration of the adoptions as specified in Sections 7.2.3 –
7.2.3.1.2 above, BellSouth shall provide to ITC^DeltaCom information regarding
the location, availability and performance of Dark Fiber Loop within ten (10)
business days after receiving a Service Inquiry (“SI”) from ITC^DeltaCom.

 

7.2.4 If the requested Dark Fiber Loop is available, BellSouth shall provision
the Dark Fiber Loop to ITC^DeltaCom within twenty (20) business days after
ITC^DeltaCom submits a valid, error free LSR Request. Provisioning includes
identification of appropriate connection points (e.g., Light Guide
Interconnection (LGX)) to enable ITC^DeltaCom to connect or splice or plug-in
ITC^DeltaCom provided transmission media (e.g., optical fiber) or equipment to
the Dark Fiber Loop.

 

7.2.5 Specifications. There is no specified performance objective for Unbundled
Dark Fiber. However, at the request of the customer, if made prior to the
installation of the facilities, BellSouth will attempt to estimate the
transmission loss of the channel at the customer’s intended transmission
wavelength: provided, however, that BellSouth does not warrant that the
customer’s channel will operate at that estimated loss or that the transmission
loss will remain constant during the period in which the customer obtains the
facilities from BellSouth.

 

For customer design purposes, BST will provide the Carrier the following
information:

 

  • Length of the fiber cable including 3% extra for possible cable reroutes.

 

  • Loss budget value in decibels/kilometer (dB/km) of fiber cable at l = 1310
nm or l = 1550 nm.

 

  • Number of splices constructed and anticipated number of maintenance splices.
Loss budget value of each splice in dB/splice.

 

  • Loss budget value of single-mode fiber jumper in dB/jumper.

 

  • Loss budget value of jumpers and connectors at the Lightguide Terminal
Interconnect Equipment (LTIE) in dB at customer premises.

 

  • Loss budget values of jumpers and connectors in dB used to connect fibers in
BST office(s).

 

Note: Loss Budget Values are end-of-life values which account for aging and are
usually greater than actual measured values.

 

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7.2.6 The following provides typical characteristics of optical fiber and
components commonly utilized in BST’s network:

 

Wavelength (l)

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1310 nm

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1550 nm

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Typical Fiber Loss   0.5 dB/km   0.35 dB/km

Discrete Reflectance

(Splices, Connectors)

  -40.0 dB   -40.0 dB

Return Loss

(Fiber Cable)

  +24.0 dB   +24.0 dB Medium Zero Dispersion Wavelength   1310 ± 3 nm   Not
Applicable

Chromatic Dispersion

(Fiber Cable)

  3.5 ps/nm-km   18.0 ps/nm-km

Chromatic Dispersion Slope

(Fiber Cable)

  0.093 ps/(nm-km2)   0.093 ps/(nm-km2)

Polarization Mode Dispersion

(Fiber Cable)

  10 ps   10 ps

 

Table 1: Typical Technical Characteristics of BST Optical Fiber and Components

 

8. Loop Makeup (LMU)

 

8.1.1 Description of Service

 

8.1.1.1 BellSouth shall make available via electronic interface to ITC^DeltaCom
(LMU) information for BellSouth’s network facilities so that ITC^DeltaCom can
make an independent judgment about whether the Loop is capable of supporting the
advanced services equipment ITC^DeltaCom intends to install and the services
ITC^DeltaCom wishes to provide. This section addresses LMU as a preordering
transaction, distinct from ITC^DeltaCom ordering any other service(s). Loop
Makeup Service Inquiries (LMUSI) for preordering loop makeup are likewise unique
from other preordering functions with associated service inquiries (SI) as
described in this Agreement.

 

8.1.1.2 BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom LMU information consisting of the
composition of the loop material (copper/fiber); the existence, location and
type of equipment on the Loop, including but not limited to digital loop carrier
or other remote concentration devices, feeder/distribution interfaces, bridged
taps, load coils, pair-gain devices; the loop length; the wire gauge and
electrical parameters.

 

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8.1.1.3 BellSouth’s LMU information is provided to ITC^DeltaCom as it exists
either in BellSouth’s databases or in its hard copy facility records. BellSouth
does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the LMU information provided.

 

8.1.1.4 BellSouth’s provisioning of LMU information to the requesting CLEC on
facilities is contingent upon either BellSouth or the requesting CLEC owning the
loop(s) that serve the service location for which LMU information has been
requested by the CLEC. The requesting CLEC is not authorized to receive LMU
information on a facility owned by another CLEC unless BellSouth receives a
Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the voice CLEC (owner) or its authorized
agent or the end user on the LMUSI (Loop Makeup Service Inquiry) submitted by
the requesting CLEC.

 

8.1.1.5 ITC^DeltaCom may choose to use equipment that it deems will enable it to
provide a certain type and level of service over a particular BellSouth Loop.
The determination shall be made solely by ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall not
be liable in any way for the performance of the advanced data services
provisioned over said Loop. The specific Loop type (ADSL, HDSL, or otherwise)
ordered on the LSR must match the LMU of the loop reserved taking into
consideration any requisite line conditioning. The LMU data is provided for
informational purposes only and does not guarantee ITC^DeltaCom’s ability to
provide advanced data services over the ordered loop type. Further, if
ITC^DeltaCom orders loops that are not intended to support advanced services
(such as UV-SL1, UV-SL2, or ISDN compatible loops) and that are not inventoried
as advanced services loops, the LMU information for such loops is subject to
change at any time due to modifications and/or upgrades to BellSouth’s network.
ITC^DeltaCom is fully responsible for any of its service configurations that may
differ from BellSouth’s technical standard for the loop type ordered.

 

8.1.2 Submitting Loop Makeup Service Inquiries

 

8.1.2.1 ITC^DeltaCom may obtain LMU information by submitting a LMU Service
Inquiry (LMUSI) mechanically or manually. Mechanized LMUSIs should be submitted
through BellSouth’s Operational Support Systems interfaces. After obtaining the
Loop information from the mechanized LMUSI process, if ITC^DeltaCom needs
further loop information in order to determine loop service capability,
ITC^DeltaCom may initiate a separate Manual Service Inquiry for a separate
nonrecurring charge as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

8.1.2.2

Manual LMUSIs shall be submitted by electronic mail to BellSouth’s Complex
Resale Support Group (CRSG) utilizing the Preordering Loop Makeup Service

 

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Inquiry form. The service interval for the return of a Loop Makeup Manual
Service Inquiry is three business days. Manual LMUSIs are not subject to
expedite requests. This service interval is distinct from the interval applied
to the subsequent service order.

 

8.1.3 Loop Reservations

 

8.1.3.1 For a Mechanized LMUSI, ITC^DeltaCom may reserve up to ten Loop
facilities. For a Manual LMUSI, ITC^DeltaCom may reserve up to three Loop
facilities.

 

8.1.3.2 ITC^DeltaCom may reserve facilities for up to four (4) business days for
each facility requested on a LMUSI from the time the LMU information is returned
to ITC^DeltaCom. During and prior to ITC^DeltaCom placing an LSR, the reserved
facilities are rendered unavailable to other customers, including BellSouth. If
ITC^DeltaCom does not submit an LSR for a UNE service on a reserved facility
within the four-day reservation timeframe, the reservation of that spare
facility,will become invalid and the facility will be released.

 

8.1.3.3 Charges for preordering LMUSI are separate from any charges associated
with ordering other services from BellSouth.

 

8.1.4 Ordering of Other UNE Services

 

8.1.4.1 All LSRs issued for reserved facilities shall reference the facility
reservation number as provided by BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom will not be billed any
additional LMU charges for the loop ordered on such LSR. If, however,
ITC^DeltaCom does not reserve facilities upon an initial LMUSI, ITC^DeltaCom
placement of an order shall be deemed placed and billed for such a facility rate
element that “includes manual service inquiry and reservation” per Exhibit D of
this Attachment.

 

8.2.4.1 Where ITC^DeltaCom has reserved multiple Loop facilities on a single
reservation, ITC^DeltaCom may not specify which facility shall be provisioned
when submitting the LSR. For those occasions, BellSouth will assign to
ITC^DeltaCom, subject to availability, a facility that meets the BellSouth
technical standards of the BellSouth type Loop as ordered by ITC^DeltaCom. If
the ordered Loop type is not available, may utilize the Unbundled Loop
Modification process or the Special Construction process, as applicable, to
obtain the Loop type ordered.

 

8.1.4.2 Where ITC^DeltaCom submits an LSR to order facilities reserved during
the LMUSI process, BellSouth will use its best efforts to assign to ITC^DeltaCom
the facility reserved as indicated on the return of the LMU,

 

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8.2 Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in this Agreement, BellSouth Tariff
FCC No. 1, or any other agreements or tariffs of BellSouth, BellSouth shall have
the following duties:

 

8.2.4.1 When an existing end user of BellSouth® FastAccess® DSL, or BellSouth®
FastAccess® DSL Lite (collectively “FastAccess”) migrates from BellSouth voice
to UNE-P purchased by ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall continue to provide
FastAcess on such UNE-P.

 

8.2.4.1.1 When an end user who is obtaining voice service from ITC^DeltaCom on
UNE-p requests and otherwise qualifies for FastAccess, BellSouth shall provide
FastAccess over ITC^DeltaCom’s UNE-P.

 

8.2.4.1.2 When a network service provider is providing high speed Internet
service to an end user using DSL form BellSouth FCC Tariff No. 1, Section
28.2(C)(1) or (C)(8) (“Tariffed DSL”), and the end user migrates from BellSouth
voice to UNE-P purchased by ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall continue to provide
DSL on such UNE-P.

 

8.2.4.1.3 When a network service provider requests Tariffed DSL on UNE-P
purchased by ITC^DeltaCom for the purpose of providing a high speed Internet
service to an end user, and the line otherwise qualifies for Tariffed DSL,
BellSouth shall provide Tariffed DSL over ITC^DeltaCom’s UNE-P.

 

8.2.4.2 BellSouth shall be permitted to terminate FastAccess for non-payment or
if the end user violates the end user service agreement of acceptable use
policy, and shall be permitted to terminate DSL for non-payment or if the
network service provider otherwise violates any provision of BellSouth FCC
Tariff No. 1.

 

8.2.4.3 ITC^DeltaCom grants BellSouth permission to use the high frequency
spectrum of a UNE-P loop without charge to BellSouth for the provision of
FastAccess and/or Tariffed DSL. BellSouth shall be permitted to provision, test
and maintain FastAccess and/or Tariffed DSL on such high frequency spectrum.

 

8.2.4.4 The ADL++ USOCs associated with the provisioning of FastAccess DSL are
reflected in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

9.0 High Frequency Spectrum Network Elements

 

BellSouth shall provide High Frequency Spectrum Network Elements pursuant to
Exhibit C of this Attachment.

 

10. Switching

 

All of the negotiated rates, terms and conditions set forth in this Section
pertain to the provision of local and tandem switching.

 

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10.1 Local Switching

 

10.1.1 BellSouth shall provide non-discriminatory access to local circuit
switching capability, and local tandem switching capability, on an unbundled
basis, except as set forth below in Section 10.1.3. below to ITC^DeltaCom for
the provision of a telecommunications service. BellSouth shall provide
non-discriminatory access to packet switching capability on an unbundled basis
to ITC^DeltaCom for the provision of a telecommunications service only in the
limited circumstance described below in Section 19.

 

10.1.2 BellSouth shall repair and restore any equipment or any other
maintainable component that may adversely impact Local Switching.

 

10.1.3 Local Circuit Switching Capability, including Tandem Switching Capability

 

10.1.3.1 Local Circuit Switching Capability is defined as: (A) line-side
facilities, which include, but are not limited to the connection between a loop
termination at a main distribution frame and a switch line card; (B) trunk-side
facilities, which include, but are not limited to, the connection between trunk
termination at a trunk-side cross-connect panel and a switch trunk card; and (C)
switching provided by remote switching modules; and (D) all features, functions,
and capabilities of the switch. Any features that are not currently available
but are technically feasible through the switch can be requested through the
BFR/NBR process.

 

10.1.3.1.1 Notwithstanding BellSouth’s general duty to unbundle local circuit
switching, BellSouth shall not be required to unbundle local circuit switching
for ITC^DeltaCom, when ITC^DeltaCom serves an end user at a physical end user
location with four (4) or more two (2) wire voice-grade loops equivalents or
lines in locations served by BellSouth’s local circuit switches, which are in
the Atlanta, GA MSA; and BellSouth has provided non-discriminatory cost based
access to the Enhanced Extended Link (EEL) throughout Density Zone 1 as
determined by NECA Tariff No. 4 as in effect on January 1, 1999.

 

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10.1.3.2 In the event that ITC^DeltaCom orders local circuit switching for an
end user with four (4) or more DS0 equivalent lines at a physical end user
location within Density Zone 1 in the Atlanta, GA MSA, BellSouth shall charge
ITC^DeltaCom the market based rates in Exhibit D for use of the local circuit
switching functionality for the affected facilities. Consistent with the
Commission’s Order dated May 6, 2004 in Docket No. 16583-U, the market rate for
local switching within Density Zone 1 in the Atlanta, GA MSA defined in Exhibit
D is subject to true-up. If a market rate is not set forth in Exhibit D, such
rate shall be negotiated by the Parties.

 

10.1.4 Unbundled Local Switching consists of three separate unbundled elements:
Unbundled Ports, End Office Switching Functionality, and End Office Interoffice
Trunk Ports.

 

10.1.5 Unbundled Local Switching combined with Common Transport and, if
necessary, Tandem Switching provides to ITC^DeltaCom’s end user local calling
and the ability to presubscribe to a primary carrier for intraLATA toll and/or
to presubscribe to a primary carrier for interLATA toll service.

 

10.1.6 Provided that ITC^DeltaCom purchases unbundled local switching (either
stand alone ports or in a loop port combination commonly known as UNE-P) from
BellSouth and uses the BellSouth CIC for its end users’ LPIC or if a BellSouth
end user selects BellSouth as its LPIC, then the Parties will consider as local
any calls originated by an ITC^DeltaCom local end user, or originated by a
BellSouth local end user and terminated to an ITC^DeltaCom local end user, where
such calls originate and terminate in the same LATA, except for those calls
originated and terminated through switched access arrangements (i.e., calls that
are transported by a Party other than BellSouth). For such calls, BellSouth will
charge ITC^DeltaCom the UNE elements for the BellSouth facilities utilized.
Neither Party shall bill the other originating or terminating switched access
charges for such calls. Intercarrier compensation for local calls between
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall be a s described in BellSouth’s UNE Local Call
Flows set forth on BellSouth’s website: http://interconnection.bellsouth.com, as
amended from time to time.

 

10.1.7 Where ITC^DeltaCom purchases unbundled local switching from BellSouth but
does not use the BellSouth CIC for its end users’ LPIC, BellSouth will consider
as local those direct dialed telephone calls that originate from an ITC^DeltaCom
end user and terminate within the basic local calling area or within the
extended local calling areas and that are dialed using 7 or 10 digits as defined
in Section A3 of BellSouth’s General Subscriber Services Tariffs. For such local
calls, Bellsouth will charge ITC^DeltaCom the UNE elements for the BellSouth
facilities utilized. Intercarrier compensation for local calls between BellSouth
and ITC^DeltaCom shall be as described in Bellsouth’s UNE Local Call Flows set
forth on BellSouth’s website: http://interconnection.bellsouth.com, as amended
from time to time.

 

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10.1.8 For any calls that originate and terminate through switched access
arrangements (i.e., calls that are transported by a party other than BellSouth
or ITC^DeltaCom ), BellSouth shall bill ITC^DeltaCom the UNE elements for the
BellSouth facilities utilized. Each Party may bill the toll provider originating
or terminating switched access charges, as appropriate.

 

10.2 Unbundled Port Features

 

10.2.1 Charges for Unbundled Port are as set forth in Exhibit D.

 

10.2.2 Where applicable and available, non-switch-based services (certain AIN-
based services such as privacy director and internet call waiting) may be
ordered with the Unbundled Port at BellSouth’s retail rates or resale rates as
appropriate.

 

10.2.3 Any features that are not currently available but are technically
feasible through the switch can be requested through the- BFR/NBR process.

 

10.2.4 BellSouth will provide to ITC^DeltaCom selective routing of calls to a
requested Operator System platform pursuant to Section 14 of Attachment 2. Any
other routing requests by ITC^DeltaCom will be made pursuant to the BFR/NBR
Process as set forth in Attachment 11.

 

10.2.4.1 A featureless port is one that has a line port, switching facilities,
and an interoffice port. A featured port is a port for which features available
in a switch may be specifically requested by ITC^DeltaCom. Any features that are
not currently available but are technically feasible through the switch can be
requested through the BFR process.

 

10.2.5 Remote Call Forwarding

 

10.2.5.1 As an option, BellSouth shall make available to ITC^DeltaCom an
unbundled port with Remote Call Forwarding capability (“URCF service”). URCF
service combines the functionality of unbundled local switching, tandem
switching and common transport to forward calls from the URCF service telephone
number (the number dialed by the calling party) to another telephone number
selected by the URCF service subscriber. When ordering URCF service,
ITC^DeltaCom will ensure that the following conditions are satisfied:

 

10.2.5.1.1 That the end user of the forward-to number (service) agrees to
receive calls forwarded using the URCF service (if such end user is different
from the URCF service end user);

 

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10.2.5.1.2 That the forward-to number (service) is equipped with sufficient
capacity to receive the volume of calls that will be generated from the URCF
service;

 

10.2.5.1.3 That the URCF service will not be utilized to forward calls to
another URCF or another remote call forwarded number; ITC^DeltaCom will make
every reasonable effort at time of service establishment that the forward to
number is not a URCF or Remote Call Forwarded Number. If BellSouth identifies
that ITC^Deltacom’s end user has forwarded a URCF service to another URCF or
remote call forwarded number, BellSouth will notify ITC^Deltacom. ITC^DeltaCom
shall take appropriate steps to discontinue the URCF service as set forth in
this Section.

 

10.2.5.1.3.1 BellSouth will not permit the URCF service to be utilized to
forward calls to another URCF or RCF number pursuant to the General Subscriber
Services Tariff; and

 

10.2.5.1.4 That the forward-to number (service) is not a public safety number
(e.g. 911, fire or police number).

 

10.2.5.2 In addition to the charge for the URCF service port, BellSouth shall
charge ITC^DeltaCom the rates set forth in Exhibit D for unbundled local
switching, tandem switching, and common transport, including all associated
usage incurred for calls from the URCF service telephone number (the number
dialed by the calling party) to the forward- to number (service).

 

10.2.6 Provision for Local Switching

 

10.2.6.1 BellSouth shall perform nonintrusive routine testing (e.g., Mechanized
Loop Tests (MLT) and test calls such as 105, 107 and 108 type calls) and fault
isolation.

 

10.2.6.1.2 BellSouth shall control congestion points such as those caused by
radio station call-ins, and network routing abnormalities. All traffic shall be
restricted in a non-discriminatory manner.

 

10.2.6.1.3 BellSouth shall perform manual call trace and permit customer
originated call trace.

 

10.2.6.1.4 BellSouth shall provide Switching Service Point (SSP) capabilities
and signaling software to interconnect the signaling links destined to the
Signaling Transfer Point Switch (STPS). These capabilities shall adhere to the
technical specifications set forth in the applicable industry standard technical
references. BellSouth shall provide interfaces to adjuncts through Telcordia
standard interfaces. These adjuncts can include, but are not limited to, the
Service Circuit Node and Automatic Call Distributors. BellSouth shall offer to
ITC^DeltaCom all AIN triggers in connection with its SMS/SCE offering.

 

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10.2.6.1.5 BellSouth shall provide access to SS7 Signaling Network or
Multi-Frequency trunking if requested by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

10.2.6.1.6 When applicable, BellSouth shall route calls to the appropriate trunk
or lines for call origination or termination, except for products or services
that would be routed otherwise (e.g., Directory Assistance Call Completion
(DACC) and Land To Mobile (LTM)).

 

10.2.6.1.7 BellSouth shall provide unbranded recorded announcement and call
progress tones to alert callers of call progress and disposition, except where
associated with a BellSouth service (e.g., Privacy Director and QuickService).

 

10.2.6.8 BellSouth shall activate service for an ITC^DeltaCom customer on any of
the Local Switching interfaces. This includes the provisioning changes to change
a customer from BellSouth’s services to ITC^DeltaCom’s services without loss of
switch feature functionality.

 

10.2.7 Local Switching Interfaces

 

10.2.7.1 The requirements set forth in this Section apply to Local Switching but
not to the Data Switching function of Local Switching. Local Switching shall be
equal to or better than the requirements for Local Switching set forth in the
applicable industry standard technical references. BellSouth shall provide the
following local switching interfaces:

 

10.2.7.1.1 Standard Tip/Ring interface including loopstart or groundstart,
on-hook signaling (e.g., for calling number, calling name and message waiting
lamp);

 

10.2.7.1.2 Coin phone signaling;

 

10.2.7.1.3 Basic Rate Interface ISDN adhering to appropriate Telcordia Technical
Requirements;

 

10.2.7.1.4 Two-wire analog interface to PBX;

 

10.2.7.1.5 Four-wire analog interface to PBX;

 

10.2.7.1.6 Four-wire DS1 interface to PBX or customer provided equipment (e.g.
computers and voice response systems) and may use SS7 signaling;

 

10.2.7.1.7 Primary Rate ISDN to PBX adhering to ANSI standards Q.931, Q.932 and
appropriate Telcordia Technical Requirements;

 

10.2.7.1.8 Switched Fractional DS1 with capabilities to configure Nx64 channels
(where N = 1 to 24) and may use SS7 signaling; and

 

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10.2.7.1.9 Loops adhering to Telcordia TR-NWT-08 and TR-NWT-303 specifications
to interconnect Digital Loop Carriers.

 

10.2.7.10 Upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request, BellSouth shall provide all performance
data regarding a customer line, traffic characteristics or other measureable
elements to ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom will pay BellSouth for all costs incurred
to provide such performance data pursuant to the Party’s Professional Services
Agreement or New Business Request (NBR).

 

11. Unbundled Network Element Combinations

 

11.1 Unbundled Network Element Combinations shall include: 1) Enhanced Extended
Links (EELs) 2) UNE Loops/Special Access Combinations 3) Loop/Port Combinations
and 4) Transport Combinations.

 

11.2 For purposes of this Section, references to “Currently Combined” network
elements shall mean that such network elements are in fact already combined by
BellSouth in the BellSouth network to provide service to a particular end user.

 

11.3 Enhanced Extended Links (EELs)

 

11.3.1 Where facilities permit and where necessary to comply with an effective
FCC and/or State Commission order, or as otherwise mutually agreed by the
Parties, BellSouth shall offer access to loop and transport combinations, also
known as the Enhanced Extended Link (EEL) as defined in Section 11.3.2 below.

 

11.3.2 Subject to Section 11.3.3 below, BellSouth will provide access to the EEL
in the combinations set forth in 11.3.4 following. This offering is intended to
provide connectivity from an end user’s location through that end user’s SWC to
ITC^DeltaCom’s POP serving wire center. The channels on the circuit sufficient
to meet the local usage options described in Section 11.3.5 below, must be
connected to ITC^DeltaCom’s switch for the purpose of provisioning telephone
exchange service to ITC^DeltaCom’s end user customer’s. The EEL will be
connected to ITC^DeltaCom’s facilities in ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space at
the POP SWC, or ITC^DeltaCom may purchase BellSouth’s access facilities between
ITC^DeltaCom’s POP and ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space at the POP SWC.

 

11.3.3

BellSouth shall make available to ITC^DeltaCom those EEL combinations described
in Section 11.3.4 below only to the extent such combinations are Currently
Combined. Furthermore, BellSouth will make available EEL combinations to
ITC^DeltaCom in density Zone 1, as defined in 47 C.F.R. 69 as of January 1,
1999, in the Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC; Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, NC;

 

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Nashville, TN and New Orleans, LA MSA regardless of whether or not such EELs are
Currently Combined. Except as stated above, EELs will be provide to ITC^DeltaCom
only to the extent such network elements are Currently Combined.

 

11.3.4 EELs Combinations

 

11.3.4.1 DS1 Interoffice Channel + DS1 Channelization + 2-wire VG Local Loop

 

11.3.4.2 DS1 Interoffice Channel + DS1 Channelization + 4-wire VG Local Loop

 

11.3.4.3 DS1 Interoffice Channel + DS1 Channelization + 2-wire ISDN Local Loop

 

11.3.4.4 DS1 Interoffice Channel + DS1 Channelization +4-wire 56 kbps Local Loop

 

11.3.4.5 DS1 Interoffice Channel + DS1 Channelization + 4-wire 64 kbps Local
Loop

 

11.3.4.6 DS1 Interoffice Channel + DS1 Local Loop

 

11.3.4.7 DS3 Interoffice Channel + DS3 Local Loop

 

11.3.4.8 STS-1 Interoffice Channel + STS-1 Local Loop

 

11.3.4.9 DS3 Interoffice Channel + DS3 Channelization + DS1 Local Loop

 

11.3.4.10 STS-1 Interoffice Channel + DS3 Channelization + DS1 Local Loop

 

11.3.4.11 2-wire VG Interoffice Channel + 2-wire VG Local Loop

 

11.3.4.12 4-wire VG Interoffice Channel + 4-wire VG Local Loop

 

11.3.4.13 4-wire 56 kbps Interoffice Channel + 4-wire 56 kbps Local Loop

 

11.3.4.14 4-wire 64 kbps Interoffice Channel + 4-wire 64 kbps Local Loop

 

11.4 Special Access Service Conversions

 

11.4.1.

ITC^DeltaCom may not convert special access services to combinations of loop and
transport network elements, whether or not ITC^DeltaCom self-provides its
entrance facilities (or obtains entrance facilities from a third party), unless
ITC^DeltaCom uses the combination to provide a significant amount of local
exchange service, in addition to exchange access service, to a particular
customer. To the extent ITC^DeltaCom requests to convert any special access
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ITC^DeltaCom shall provide to BellSouth a letter certifying that ITC^DeltaCom is
providing a significant amount of local exchange service (as described in this
Section) over such combinations. The certification letter shall also indicate
under what local usage option ITC^DeltaCom seeks to qualify for conversion of
special access circuits. ITC^DeltaCom shall be deemed to be providing a
significant amount of local exchange service over such combinations if one of
the following options is met:

 

11.4.1.1 ITC^DeltaCom certifies that it is the exclusive provider of an end
user’s local exchange service. The loop-transport combinations must terminate at
ITC^DeltaCom’s collocations arrangement in at least on BellSouth central office.
This option does not allow loop-transport combinations to be connected to
BellSouth’s tariffed service. Under this option, ITC^DeltaCom is the end user’s
only local service provider, and thus, is providing more than a significant
amount of local exchange service. ITC^DeltaCom can then use the loop-transport
combinations that serve the end user to carry any type of traffic, including
using them to carry 100 percent interstate access traffic; or

 

11.4.1.2 ITC^DeltaCom certifies that it provides local exchange and exchange
access service to the end user customer’s premises and handles at least on third
of the end user customer’s local traffic measured as a percent of total en user
customer local dialtone lines; and for DS1 circuits and above, at least 50
percent of the activated channels on the loop portion of the loop-transport
combination have at least 5 percent local voice traffic individually, and the
entire loop facility has at least 10 percent local voice traffic. When a
loop-transport combination includes multiplexing, each of the individual DS1
circuits must meet this criteria. The loop-transport combination must terminate
at ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation arrangement in at least one BellSouth central
office. This option does not allow loop-transport combinations to be connected
to BellSouth tariffed services; or

 

11.4.1.3 ITC^DeltaCom certifies that at last 50 percent of the activated
channels on a circuit are used to provide originating and terminating local
dial-tone service and at least 50 percent of the traffic on each of these local
dial-tone channels is local voice traffic, and that the entire loop facility has
at least 33 percent local voice traffic. When a loop-transport combination
includes multiplexing, each of the individual DS1 circuits must met this
criteria. This option does not allow loop-transport combinations to be connected
to BellSouth’s tariffed services. Under this option, collocation is not
required. ITC^DeltaCom does not need to provide a defined portion of the end
user’s local service, but the active channels on any loop-transport combination,
and the entire facility, must carry the amount of local exchange traffic
specified in this option.

 

11.4.2

In addition, there may be extraordinary circumstances where ITC^DeltaCom is
providing a significant amount of local exchange service, but does not qualify
under any of the three options set for in Sections 11.4.1.1, 11.4.1.2 and
11.4.1.3. In such

 

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case, ITC^DeltaCom may petition the FCC for a waiver of the local usage options
set forth in the June 2, 2000 Order. If a waiver is granted, the Parties shall
amend this Agreement within forty-five (45) days of ITC^DeltaCom’s request to
then extent necessary to incorporate the terms of such waiver.

 

11.4.3 BellSouth may audit ITC^DeltaCom records to the extent reasonably
necessary in order to verify the type of traffic being transmitted over
combinations of loop and transport network elements. The audit shall be
conducted by a third party independent auditor, and ITC^DeltaCom shall be given
thirty (30) days written notice of scheduled audit. Such audit shall occur no
more than one time in a calendar year, unless results of an audit find
noncompliance wit the significant amount of local exchange service requirement.
In the event of noncompliance, ITC^DeltaCom shall reimburse BellSouth for the
cost of the audit. If, based on its audits, BellSouth concludes that
ITC^DeltaCom is not providing a significant amount of local exchange traffic
over the combinations of loop and transport network elements, BellSouth may file
a complaint with the appropriate Commission, pursuant to the dispute resolution
process as set forth in the Interconnection Agreement. In the event that
BellSouth prevails, BellSouth may convert such combinations of loop and
transport network elements to special access services and may seek appropriate
retroactive reimbursement from ITC^DeltaCom.

 

11.4.4 ITC^DeltaCom may covert special access circuits to combinations of loop
and transport UNEs pursuant to the terms of this Section and subject to the
termination provisions in the applicable special access tariffs, if any.

 

11.4.5 UNE Special Access Combinations

 

BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom, upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request, a combination
of an unbundled network element or combination of network elements and tariffed
special access services. The Network Element portion of such circuit will be
billed at the rates set forth in this Agreement and the remainder of the circuit
or service will be billed in accordance with BellSouth’s tariffed rates.
ITC^DeltaCom may connect, attach, or otherwise link a Network Element, or a
Network Element combination, to one or more telecommunications services or
facilities that ITC^DeltaCom has obtained at wholesale from BellSouth, or
combining of a Network Element or Network Element combination with one or more
such wholesale telecommunications services or facilities.

 

11.4.6 Conversion of Special Access Loops to UNE Loops

 

ITC^DeltaCom may convert Special Access Loops to UNE Loops, so long as
ITC^DeltaCom certifies that it is providing a qualifying service. ITC^DeltaCom
will provide BellSouth via spreadsheet the special access loops to be converted
to UNE Loops. The conversion costs of stand-alone Loop shall be no greater than
the

 

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conversion charge of BellSouth’s current charge for conversion of special access
services to EELs as set forth Exhibit D.

 

11.5 Rates

 

11.5.1 Currently Combined EELs listed below in Sections 11.3.4.1 - 11.3.4.14
shall be billed at the nonrecurring switch-as-is charge and recurring charges
for that combination as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment. Currently
Combined EELs not listed above shall be billed at the sum of recurring charges
for the individual network elements that comprise the combination as set forth
in Exhibit D of this Attachment and a nonrecurring switch-as-is charge as set
forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

11.5.2 Ordinarily Combined EELs listed above shall be billed the sum of the
nonrecurring and recurring charges for that combination as set forth in Exhibit
D of this Attachment. Ordinarily Combined EELs not listed in Sections 11.3.4.1 -
11.3.4.14 shall be billed the sum of the nonrecurring charges and recurring
charges for the individual network elements that comprise the combination as set
forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

11.5.2.1 To the extent that ITC^DeltaCom requests an EEL combination Not
Typically Combined in the BellSouth network, the rates, terms and conditions
shall be determined pursuant to the Bona Fide Request Process.

 

11.5.3 Multiplexing

 

Where multiplexing functionality is required in connection with loop and
transport combinations, such multiplexing will be provided at the rates and on
the terms set forth in this Agreement.

 

11.6 Other UNE Combinations

 

11.6.1 BellSouth shall provide other Currently Combined and Ordinarily Combined
and Not Typically Combined UNE Combinations to ITC^DeltaCom in addition to those
specifically referenced in this Section 11 above, where available. Except as set
forth in Section 11.7, such combinations shall not be connected to BellSouth
tariffed services. To the extent ITC^DeltaCom requests a combination for which
BellSouth does not have methods and procedures in place to provide such
combination, rates and/or methods and procedures for such combinations will be
developed pursuant to the BFR/NBR process.

 

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11.6.2 Rates

 

11.6.2.1 The Rates for Ordinarily Combined UNE Combinations pursuant to Section
11.6 shall be the sum of the recurring rates and nonrecurring rates for the
stand-alone network elements as set forth in Exhibit D. The rates for Currently
Combined UNE Combinations pursuant to Section 11.6 shall be the sum of the
recurring rates for the stand-alone network elements as set forth in Exhibit D,
in addition to a nonrecurring charge set forth in Exhibit D. To the extent
ITC^DeltaCom requests a Not Typically Combined Combination pursuant to Section
11.6, or to the extent ITC^DeltaCom requests any combination for which BellSouth
has not developed methods and procedures to provide such combinations, rates
and/or methods and procedures for such combination shall be established pursuant
to the BFR/NBR process.

 

11.7 Port/Loop Combinations

 

11.7.1 AT ITC^DeltaCom’s request, BellSouth shall provide access to combinations
of port and loop network elements, as set forth in Section 11.8 below, that are
Currently Combined in BellSouth’s network except as specified in Sections
8.6.1.1 and 8.6.1.2 below.

 

11.7.1.1 BellSouth shall not provide combinations of port and loop network
elements on an unbundled basis in locations where, pursuant to FCC rules,
BellSouth is not required to provide circuit switching as an unbundled network
element.

 

11.7.1.2 In accordance with effective and applicable FCC rules, BellSouth shall
not be required to provide circuit switching as an unbundled network element in
density Zone 1 as specified in Section 10.1.3 above.

 

11.7.3 Combinations of port and loop network elements provide local exchange
service for the origination or termination of calls. BellSouth shall make
available the following loop and port combinations at the terms and at the rates
set forth below.

 

11.7.4 Except as set forth in section 11.7.5 below, BellSouth shall provide UNE
port/loop combinations described in Section 11.8 below that are Currently
Combined or Ordinarily Combined in BellSouth’s network at the cost-based rates
in Exhibit D. Except as set forth in Section 11.7.5 below, BellSouth shall
provide UNE port/loop combinations not described in Section 11.7 below or Not
Typically Combined Combinations in accordance with the Bona Fide Request
process.

 

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11.7.5 BellSouth is not required to provide combinations of port and loop
network elements on an unbundled basis in locations where, pursuant to FCC
rules, BellSouth is not required to provide local circuit switching as an
unbundled network element and shall do so at the market rates in Exhibit D. If a
market rate is not set forth in Exhibit D for a UNE port/loop combination, such
rate shall be negotiated by the Parties.

 

11.7.6 BellSouth shall make 911 updates in the BellSouth 911 database for
ITC^DeltaCom’s UNE port/loop combinations. BellSouth will not bill ITC^DeltaCom
for 911 surcharges. ITC^DeltaCom is responsible for paying all 911 surcharges to
the applicable governmental agency.

 

11.8 Combination Offerings

 

11.8.1 2-wire voice grade port, voice grade loop, unbundled end office
switching, unbundled end office trunk port, common transport per mile per MOU,
common transport facilities termination, tandem switching, and tandem trunk
port.

 

11.8.2 2-wire voice grade DID port, voice grade loop, unbundled end office
switching, unbundled end office trunk port, common transport per mile per MOU,
common transport facilities termination, tandem switching, and tandem trunk
port.

 

11.8.3 2-wire CENTREX port, voice grade loop, CENTREX intercom functionality,
unbundled end office switching, unbundled end office trunk port, common
transport per mile per MOU, common transport facilities termination, tandem
switching, and tandem trunk port.

 

11.8.4 2-wire ISDN Basic Rate Interface, voice grade loop, unbundled end office
switching, unbundled end office trunk port, common transport per mile per MOU,
common transport facilities termination, tandem switching, and tandem trunk
port.

 

11.8.5 4-wire ISDN Primary Rate Interface, DS1 loop, unbundled end office
switching, unbundled end office trunk port, common transport per mile per MOU,
common transport facilities termination, tandem switching, and tandem trunk
port.

 

11.8.6 4-wire DS1 Trunk port, DS1 Loop, unbundled end office switching,
unbundled end office trunk port, common transport per mile per MOU, common
transport facilities termination, tandem switching, and tandem trunk port.

 

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12. Transport, Channelization and Dark Fiber

 

12.1 BellSouth agrees to offer access to unbundled transport and dark fiber
pursuant to following terms and conditions and at the rates set forth in Exhibit
D. BellSouth shall provide nondiscriminatory access, in accordance with FCC Rule
51.311 and Section 251(c)(3) of the Act, to interoffice transmission facilities
on an unbundled basis to ITC^DeltaCom for the provision of a telecommunications
service.

 

12.2 Transport

 

12.2.1 Interoffice transmission facility network elements include:

 

12.2.1.1 Dedicated transport

 

12.2.1.2 Dark Fiber transport

 

12.2.1.3 Common (Shared) transport

 

12.3 BellSouth shall:

 

12.3.1 Provide ITC^DeltaCom exclusive use of interoffice transmission facilities
dedicated to a particular customer or carrier, or shared use of the features,
functions, and capabilities of interoffice transmission facilities shared by
more than one customer or carrier;

 

12.3.2 Provide all technically feasible transmission facilities, features,
functions, and capabilities that ITC^DeltaCom could use to provide
telecommunications services;

 

12.3.3 Permit, to the extent technically feasible, ITC^DeltaCom to connect such
interoffice facilities to equipment designated by ITC^DeltaCom, including but
not limited to, ITC^DeltaCom’s collocated facilities; and

 

12.3.4 Permit, to the extent technically feasible, ITC^DeltaCom to obtain the
functionality provided by BellSouth’s digital cross-connect systems in the same
manner that BellSouth provides such functionality to interexchange carriers and
itself.

 

12.3.5 BellSouth shall provide dark fiber transport in accordance with the
standards and provisions contained in Section 12.6.

 

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12.4 Common (Shared) Transport

 

12.4.1 Definition of Common (Shared) Transport

 

12.4.1.1 Common (Shared) Transport is an interoffice transmission path between
two BellSouth end-offices, BellSouth end-office and a local tandem, or between
two local tandems. Where BellSouth Network Elements are connected by
intra-office wiring, such wiring is provided as a part of the Network Elements
and is not Common (Shared) Transport. Common (Shared) Transport consists of
BellSouth inter-office transport facilities and is unbundled from local
switching.

 

12.4.2 Technical Requirements of Common (Shared) Transport

 

12.4.2.1 Common (Shared) Transport provided on DS1 or VT1.5 circuits, shall, at
a minimum, meet the performance, availability, jitter, and delay requirements
specified for Central Office to Central Office (“CO to CO”) connections in the
appropriate industry standards.

 

12.4.2.2 Common (Shared) Transport provided on DS3 circuits, STS-1 circuits, and
higher transmission bit rate circuits, shall, at a minimum, meet the
performance, availability, jitter, and delay requirements specified for CO to CO
connections in the appropriate industry standards.

 

12.4.2.3 BellSouth shall be responsible for the engineering, provisioning, and
maintenance of the underlying equipment and facilities that are used to provide
Common (Shared) Transport.

 

12.4.2.4 At a minimum, Common (Shared) Transport shall meet all of the
requirements set forth in the applicable industry standard technical references,
(including but not limited to ANSI & Bellcore Standards).

 

12.5 Dedicated Transport

 

12.5.1 Definitions

 

Dedicated Transport is defined as BellSouth transmission facilities dedicated to
a particular customer or carrier that provide telecommunications between wire
centers owned by BellSouth or requesting telecommunications carriers, or between
switches owned by BellSouth or requesting telecommunications carriers.

 

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12.5.2 Unbundled Local Channel

 

Unbundled Local Channel is the dedicated transmission path between
ITC^DeltaCom’s Point of Presence and the BellSouth Serving Wire Center’s
collocation.

 

12.5.3 Unbundled Interoffice Channel

 

12.5.3.1 Unbundled Interoffice Channel is the dedicated transmission path that
provides telecommunication between BellSouth’s Serving Wire Centers’
collocations.

 

12.5.4 BellSouth shall offer Dedicated Transport in each of the following ways:

 

12.5.4.1 As capacity on a shared UNE facility.

 

12.5.4.2 As a circuit (e.g., DS0, DS1, DS3 and OCn) dedicated to ITC^DeltaCom.
This circuit shall consist of an Unbundled Local Channel or an Unbundled
Interoffice Channel or both.

 

12.5.4.3 Dedicated Transport may be provided over facilities such as optical
fiber, copper twisted pair, and coaxial cable, and shall include transmission
equipment including but not limited to line terminating equipment, amplifiers,
microwave and regenerators.

 

12.5.5 When Dedicated Transport is provided it shall include:

 

12.5.5.1 Transmission equipment such as, line terminating equipment, amplifiers,
and regenerators;

 

12.5.5.2 Inter-office transmission facilities such as optical fiber, copper
twisted pair, and coaxial cable.

 

12.5.6 Rates for Dedicated Transport are listed in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

12.5.7 Technical Requirements

 

12.5.7.1 This Section sets forth technical requirements for all Dedicated
Transport.

 

12.5.7.2 When BellSouth provides Dedicated Transport, the entire designated
transmission service (e.g., DS0, DS1, DS3) shall be dedicated to ITC^DeltaCom
designated traffic.

 

12.5.7.3 BellSouth shall offer Dedicated Transport in all technologies that
become available including, but not limited to, (1) DS0, DS1 and DS3 transport
services, and (2) SONET at available transmission bit rates.

 

12.5.7.4 For DS1 or VT1.5 circuits, Dedicated Transport shall, at a minimum,
meet the performance, availability, jitter, and delay requirements specified for
Customer Interface to Central Office (“CI to CO”) connections in the appropriate
industry standards.

 

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12.5.7.5 Where applicable, for DS3, Dedicated Transport shall, at a minimum,
meet the performance, availability, jitter, and delay requirements specified for
CI to CO connections in the appropriate industry standards.

 

12.5.7.6 BellSouth shall offer the following interface transmission rates for
Dedicated Transport:

 

12.5.7.6.1 DS0 Equivalent;

 

12.5.7.6.2 DS1 (Extended SuperFrame - ESF);

 

12.5.7.6.3 DS3 (signal must be framed);

 

12.5.7.6.4 SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) Standard interface rates in
accordance with International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Recommendation
G.707 and Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) rates per ITU Recommendation
G.704.

 

12.5.7.6.5 When Dedicated Transport is provided, BellSouth shall design it
according to BellSouth’s network infrastructure to allow for the termination
points specified by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

12.5.8 At a minimum, Dedicated Transport shall meet each of the requirements set
forth in the applicable industry technical references.

 

12.5.9 BellSouth Technical References:

 

12.5.9.1 TR-TSY-000191 Alarm Indication Signals Requirements and Objectives,
Issue 1, May 1986.

 

12.5.9.2 TR 73501 LightGate® Service Interface and Performance Specifications,
Issue D, June 1995.

 

12.5.9.3 TR 73525 MegaLink® Service, MegaLink Channel Service & MegaLink Plus
Service Interface and Performance Specifications, Issue C, May 1996.

 

12.5.10 Provided that the facility is used to transport a significant amount of
local exchange services ITC^DeltaCom shall be entitled to convert existing
interoffice transmission facilities (i.e., special access) to the corresponding
interoffice transport network element option.

 

12.6 Unbundled Channelization

 

12.6.1 BellSouth agrees to offer access to Unbundled Channelization when
available pursuant to following terms and conditions and at the rates set forth
in Exhibit D of this Attachment. Channelization will be offered with both the
high and the low speed sides to be connected to collocation.

 

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12.6.2 Definition

 

12.6.2.1 Unbundled Channelization (UC) provides the multiplexing capability that
will allow a DS1 (1.544 Mbps) or DS3 (44.736 Mbps) or STS-1 Unbundled Network
Element (UNE) or collocation cross-connect to be multiplexed or channelized at a
BellSouth central office. This can be accomplished through the use of a
stand-alone multiplexer or a digital cross-connect system as mutually agreed by
the Parties. Once UC has been installed, ITC^DeltaCom can have channels
activated on an as-needed basis by having BellSouth connect lower level UNEs via
Central Office Channel Interfaces (COCIs).

 

12.6.3 BellSouth shall make available the following channelization systems and
COCIs:

 

12.6.3.1 DS3 Channelization System: An element that channelizes a DS3 signal
into 28 DS1s/STS-1s.

 

12.6.3.2 DS1 Channelization System: An element that channelizes a DS1 signal
into 24 DS0s.

 

12.6.3.3 DS1 COCI, which can be activated on a DS3 channelization system.

 

12.6.4 DS1 Central Office Channel Interface elements can be activated on a DS3
Channelization System.

 

12.6.5 Voice Grade and Digital Data Central Office Channel Interfaces can be
activated on a DS1 Channelization System.

 

12.6.6 AMI and B8ZS line coding with either Super Frame (SF) and Extended Super
Frame (ESF) framing formats will be supported as options on DS1 facilities.

 

12.6.7 COCI will be billed on the lower level UNE order that is interfacing with
the UC arrangement and will have to be compatible with those UNEs.

 

12.6.8 Technical Requirements

 

12.6.8.1 In order to assure proper operation with BST provided central office
multiplexing functionality, the customer’s channelization equipment must adhere
strictly to form and protocol standards. Separate standards exist for the
multiplex channel bank, for voice frequency encoding, for various signaling
schemes, and for subrate digital access.

 

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12.6.8.2 DS0 to DS1 Channelization

 

The DS1 signal must be framed utilizing the framing structure defined in ANSI
T1.107, Digital Hierarchy Formats Specifications and ANSI T1.403.02, DS1
Robbed-bit Signaling State Definitions. DS0 to DS1 Channelization requirements
are essential the same as defined in BellSouth Technical Reference 73525,
MegaLink®Service, MegaLink® Channel Service, MegaLink® Plus Service, and
MegaLink® Light Service Interface and Performance Specification.

 

12.6.8.3 DS1 to DS3 Channelization

 

The DS3 signal must be framed utilizing the framing structure define in ANSI
T1.107, Digital Hierarchy Formats Specifications. DS1 to DS3 Channelization
requirements are essentially the same as defined in BellSouth Technical
Reference 73501, LightGate® Service Interface and Performance Specifications.
The asynchronous M13 multiplex format (combination of M12 and M23 formats) is
specified for terminal equipment that multiplexes 28 DS1s into a DS3.

 

12.6.8.4 DS1 to STS Channelization

 

The STS-1 signal must be framed utilizing the framing structure define in ANSI
T1.105, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) – Basic Description Including
Multiplex Structure, Rates and Formats and T1.105.02, Synchronous Optical
Network (SONET) – Payload Mappings. DS1 to STS Channelization requirements are
essentially the same as defined in BellSouth Technical Reference TR 73501,
LightGate® Service Interface and Performance Specifications.

 

12.6.8.5 OC-3 Channelization

 

OC3 Channelization System: Channelizes an OC-3 signal into 84 DS1s or 3
DS3/STS-1s. The STS-1 Interface is in BellSouth Technical Reference TR 73501,
LightGate® Service Interface and Performance Specifications.

 

12.7 Dark Fiber Transport

 

12.7.1 A Dark Fiber Transport is defined as a transmission facility connecting
BellSouth’s central offices and wire centers within a LATA. BellSouth shall
provide Dark Fiber Transport at any technically feasible point in BellSouth’s
network.

 

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12.7.2 Requirements

 

12.7.2.1 BellSouth shall make available Dark Fiber Transport where it exists in
BellSouth’s network and where, as a result of future building or deployment, it
becomes available. Dark Fiber Transport will not be deemed available if: (1)
BellSouth will hold not more than two (2) strands of dark fiber for maintenance
and repair purposes; (2) it is designated for use pursuant to a firm order
placed by another customer; (3) it is restricted for use by all carriers,
including BellSouth, because it is scheduled for removal due to documented
changes to roads and infrastructure; or (4) BellSouth has plans to use the fiber
within a two-year period, there is no requirement to provide said fiber to
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

12.7.2.2 BellSouth shall use its best efforts to provide to ITC^DeltaCom
information regarding the location, availability and performance of Dark Fiber
Transport within ten (10) business after receiving a request from ITC^DeltaCom.
Within such time period, BellSouth shall send written confirmation of
availability of the Dark Fiber Transport.

 

12.7.2.3 ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall adopt Section 8.4.2.4 in the AT&T
Interconnection Agreement for the states listed below as follows:

 

  • AT&T Communications of the Southern States, Inc. in Georgia effective August
7, 2001;

 

12.7.2.3.1 The Parties agree that the adopted provisions pursuant to Section
8.4.2.4 will be as follows:

 

12.7.2.3.1.1 BellSouth shall use its best efforts to provide to AT&T information
regarding the location, availability and performance of Dark Fiber within then
(10) business days for a records based answer and twenty (20) business days for
a field based answer, after receiving a request from AT&T (“Request”). Within
such time period, BellSouth shall send written confirmation of availability of
the Dark Fiber (“Confirmation”). From the time of the Request to forty-five (45)
days after Confirmation, BellSouth shall hold such requested Dark Fiber for
AT&T’s use and may not allow any other party to use such media, including
BellSouth.

 

12.7.2.3.1.2 The term of the adoptions shall be from the Effective Date of this
Agreement and shall terminate in accordance with the AT&T Interconnection
Agreements as follows:

 

- AT&T Communications of the Southern States, Inc. in Georgia termination
effective August 6, 2004;

 

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12.7.2.3.3 Upon expiration of the adoptions as specified in Sections
12.7.3.3.1.2 above, BellSouth shall use its best efforts to provide to
ITC^DeltaCom information regarding the location, availability and performance of
Dark Fiber Transport within ten (10) business days after receiving a request
from ITC^DeltaCom. Within such time period, BellSouth shall send written
confirmation of availability of the Dark Fiber Transport.

 

12.7.3 If the requested Dark Fiber Loop is available, BellSouth shall provision
the Dark Fiber Loop to ITC^DeltaCom within twenty (20) business days after
ITC^DeltaCom submits a valid, error free LSR Request. Provisioning includes
identification of appropriate connection points (e.g., Light Guide
Interconnection (LGX)) to enable ITC^DeltaCom to connect or splice or plug-in
ITC^DeltaCom provided transmission media (e.g., optical fiber) or equipment to
the Dark Fiber Loop.

 

12.7.4 BellSouth Dark Fiber Transport specifications are as set forth in Section
7.2.6 above.

 

12.7.5 ITC^DeltaCom may splice and test Dark Fiber Transport obtained from
BellSouth using ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom designated personnel. BellSouth
shall provide appropriate interfaces to allow splicing and testing of Dark Fiber
Transport. BellSouth shall provide an excess cable length of 25 feet minimum
(for fiber in underground conduit) to allow the uncoiled fiber to reach from the
manhole to a splicing van.

 

13. Tandem Switching

 

13.1 Definition

 

13.1.1 Tandem Switching is the function that establishes a communications path
between two switching offices through a third switching office (the Tandem
switch).

 

13.1.1.1

Where ITC^DeltaCom utilizes portions of the BellSouth network in originating or
terminating traffic, the Tandem Switching rates are applied in call scenarios
where the Tandem Switching Network Element has been utilized. Because switch
recordings cannot accurately indicate on a per call basis when the Tandem
Switching Network Element has been utilized for an interoffice call originating
from a UNE port and terminating to a BellSouth, Independent Company or
Facility-Based CLEC office, BellSouth has developed, based upon call studies, a
melded rate that takes into account the average percentage of calls that utilize
Tandem Switching in these scenarios. BellSouth shall apply the melded Tandem
Switching rate for every call in these scenarios. BellSouth shall utilize Melded
Tandem

 

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Switching Rates until BellSouth has the capability to measure actual Tandem
Switch usage in each call scenario specifically mentioned above, at which point
the rate for the actual Tandem Switch usage shall apply. The UNE Call Flows se
forth on BellSouth’s website, as amended from time to time if such amendment are
mutually agreed upon, illustrate when the full or melded Tandem Switching rates
apply for specific scenarios.

 

13.2 Technical Requirements

 

13.2.1 Tandem Switching shall have the same capabilities or equivalent
capabilities as those described in Bell Communications Research TR-TSY-000540
Issue 2R2, Tandem Supplement, 6/1/90. The requirements for Tandem Switching
include, but are not limited to the following:

 

13.2.1.1 Tandem Switching shall provide signaling to establish a tandem
connection;

 

13.2.1.2 Tandem Switching will provide screening as jointly agreed to by
ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth;

 

13.2.1.3 Tandem Switching shall provide Advanced Intelligent Network triggers
supporting AIN features where such routing is not available from the originating
end office switch, to the extent such Tandem switch has such capability;

 

13.2.1.4 Tandem Switching shall provide access to Toll Free number portability
database as designated by ITC^DeltaCom;

 

13.2.1.5 Tandem Switching shall provide all trunk interconnections discussed
under the “Network Interconnection” section (e.g., SS7, MF, DTMF, DialPulse,
PRI-ISDN, DID, and CAMA-ANI (if appropriate for 911));

 

13.2.1.6 Tandem Switching shall provide connectivity to PSAPs where 911
solutions are deployed and the tandem is used for 911; and

 

13.2.1.7 Where appropriate, Tandem Switching shall provide connectivity to
transit traffic to and from other carriers.

 

13.2.2 Tandem Switching shall accept connections (including the necessary
signaling and trunking interconnections) between end offices, other tandems,
IXCs, ICOs, CAPs and CLEC switches.

 

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13.2.3 Tandem Switching shall provide local tandem functionality between two end
offices including two offices belonging to different CLECs (e.g., between a CLEC
end office and the end office of another CLEC).

 

13.2.4 Tandem Switching shall preserve CLASS/LASS features and Caller ID as
traffic is processed.

 

13.2.5 Tandem Switching shall record billable events and send them to the area
billing centers designated by ITC^DeltaCom. Tandem Switching will provide
recording of all billable events as jointly agreed to by ITC^DeltaCom and
BellSouth.

 

13.2.6 Upon a reasonable request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall perform
routine testing and fault isolation on the underlying switch that is providing
Tandem Switching and all its interconnections. The results and reports of the
testing shall be made immediately available to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

13.2.7 BellSouth shall maintain ITC^DeltaCom’s trunks and interconnections
associated with Tandem Switching at least at parity to its own trunks and
interconnections.

 

13.2.8 BellSouth shall control congestion points and network abnormalities. All
traffic will be restricted in a non-discriminatory manner.

 

13.2.9 Selective Call Routing through the use of line class codes is not
available through the use of tandem switching. Selective Call Routing through
the use of line class codes is an end office capability only. Detailed primary
and overflow routing plans for all interfaces available within BellSouth
switching network shall be mutually agreed to by ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth.

 

13.2.10 Tandem Switching shall process originating toll-free traffic received
from ITC^DeltaCom local switch.

 

13.2.11 In support of AIN triggers and features, Tandem Switching shall provide
SSP capabilities when these capabilities are not available from the Local
Switching Network Element, to the extent such Tandem Switch has such capability.

 

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13.3 Interface Requirements

 

13.3.1 Tandem Switching shall provide interconnection to the E911 PSAP where the
underlying Tandem is acting as the E911 Tandem.

 

13.3.2 Tandem Switching shall interconnect, with direct trunks, to all carriers
with which BellSouth interconnects.

 

13.3.3 BellSouth shall provide all signaling necessary to provide Tandem
Switching with no loss of feature functionality.

 

13.3.4 Tandem Switching shall interconnect with ITC^DeltaCom’s switch, using
two-way trunks, for traffic that is transiting via BellSouth network to
interLATA or intraLATA carriers. At ITC^DeltaCom’s request, Tandem Switching
shall record and keep records of traffic for billing.

 

13.3.5 Tandem Switching shall provide an alternate final routing pattern for
ITC^DeltaCom traffic overflowing from direct end office high usage trunk groups.

 

13.4 Tandem Switching shall meet or exceed (i.e., be more favorable to
ITC^DeltaCom) each of the requirements for Tandem Switching set forth in the
following technical references:

 

13.4.1 Bell Communications Research TR-TSY-000540 Issue 2R2, Tandem Supplement,
6/1/90;

 

13.4.2 GR-905-CORE covering CCSNIS;

 

13.4.3 GR-1429-CORE for call management features; and GR-2863-CORE and BellCore
GR-2902-CORE covering CCS AIN interconnection.

 

14. Operator Systems

 

BellSouth agrees to offer access to operator systems pursuant to the terms and
conditions following and at the rates set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

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14.1 Definition

 

Operator Systems is the Network Element that provides operator and automated
call handling and billing, special services, customer telephone listings and
optional call completion services. The Operator Systems, Network Element
provides two types of functions: Operator Service functions and Directory
Assistance Service functions, each of which are described in detail below.

 

14.2 Operator Service

 

14.2.1 Definition

 

Operator Service provides: (1) operator handling for call completion (for
example, collect, third number billing, and calling card calls), (2) operator or
automated assistance for billing after the customer has dialed the called number
(for example, calling card calls); and (3) special services including but not
limited to Busy Line Verification and Emergency Line Interrupt (ELI), Emergency
Agency Call, Operator-assisted Directory Assistance, and Rate Quotes.

 

14.2.2 Requirements

 

14.2.2.1 When ITC^DeltaCom requests BellSouth to provide Operator Services, the
following requirements apply:

 

14.2.2.1.1 BellSouth shall complete 0+ and 0- dialed local calls.

 

14.2.2.1.2 BellSouth shall complete 0+ intraLATA toll calls.

 

14.2.2.1.3 BellSouth shall complete calls that are billed to ITC^DeltaCom
customer’s calling card that can be validated by BellSouth.

 

14.2.2.1.4 BellSouth shall complete person-to-person calls.

 

14.2.2.1.5 BellSouth shall complete collect calls.

 

14.2.2.1.6 BellSouth shall provide the capability for callers to bill to a third
party and complete such calls.

 

14.2.2.1.7 BellSouth shall complete station-to-station calls.

 

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14.2.2.1.8 BellSouth shall process emergency calls.

 

14.2.2.1.9 BellSouth shall process Busy Line Verify and Emergency Line Interrupt
requests.

 

14.2.2.1.10 BellSouth shall process emergency call trace, as they do for their
Customers prior to the Effective Date. Call must originate from a 911 provider.

 

14.2.2.1.11 BellSouth shall process operator-assisted directory assistance
calls.

 

14.2.2.2 BellSouth shall adhere to equal access requirements, providing
ITC^DeltaCom local customers the same IXC access as provided to BellSouth
customers.

 

14.2.2.3 BellSouth shall exercise at least the same level of fraud control in
providing Operator Service to ITC^DeltaCom that BellSouth provides for its own
operator service.

 

14.2.2.4 BellSouth shall perform Billed Number Screening when handling Collect,
Person-to-Person, and Billed-to-Third-Party calls.

 

14.2.2.5 BellSouth shall direct customer account and other similar inquiries to
the customer service center designated by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

14.2.2.6 BellSouth shall provide a feed of customer call records in “EMI” format
to ITC^DeltaCom in accordance with ODUF standards specified in Attachment 7.

 

14.2.3 Interface Requirements

 

With respect to Operator Services for calls that originate on local switching
capability provided by or on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom, the interface requirements
shall conform to the then current established system interface specifications
for the platform used to provide Operator Service and the interface shall
conform to industry standards.

 

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14.3 Directory Assistance Service

 

14.3.1 Definition

 

Directory Assistance Service provides local customer telephone number listings
with the option to complete the call at the callers direction separate and
distinct from local switching.

 

14.3.2 Requirements

 

14.3.2.1 Directory Assistance Service shall provide up to two listing requests
per call. If available and if requested by ITC^DeltaCom’s customer, BellSouth
shall provide caller-optional directory assistance call completion service at
rates contained in this Attachment to one of the provided listings, equal to
that which BellSouth provides its customers. If not available, ITC^DeltaCom may
request such requirement pursuant to the Bona Fide Request Process of Attachment
9.

 

14.3.2.2 Directory Assistance Service Updates

 

14.3.2.2.1 BellSouth shall update customer listings changes daily. These changes
include:

 

14.3.2.2.1.1 New customer connections: BellSouth will provide service to
ITC^DeltaCom that is equal to the service it provides to itself and its
customers;

 

14.3.2.2.1.2 Customer disconnections: BellSouth will provide service to
ITC^DeltaCom that is equal to the service it provides to itself and its
customers; and

 

14.3.2.2.1.3 Customer address changes: BellSouth will provide service to
ITC^DeltaCom that is equal to the service it provides to itself and its
customers;

 

14.3.2.3 These updates shall also be provided for non-listed and non-published
numbers for use in emergencies.

 

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14.4 Branding for Operator Call Processing and Directory Assistance

 

 

14.4.1 The BellSouth Operator Systems Branding Feature provides a definable
announcement to ITC^DeltaCom end users using Directory Assistance (DA)/Operator
Call Processing (OCP) prior to placing them in queue or connecting them to an
available operator or automated operator system. This feature allows
ITC^DeltaCom to have its calls custom branded with ITC^DeltaCom name on whose
behalf BellSouth is providing Directory Assistance and/or Operator Call
Processing. Rates for Custom Branding, Operator Call Process and Directory
Assistance are set forth in Exhibit D.

 

14.4.2 BellSouth offers four service levels of branding to ITC^DeltaCom when
ordering Directory Assistance and/or Operator Call Processing.

 

14.4.2.1 Service Level 1 - BellSouth Branding

 

14.4.2.2 Service Level 2 - Unbranded

 

14.4.2.3 Service Level 3 - Custom Branding

 

14.4.2.4 Service Level 4 - Self Branding (applicable only to ITC^DeltaCom for
Resale or use with an Unbundled Port when routing to an operator service
provider other than BellSouth).

 

14.4.3 For Resellers and Use with an Unbundled Port

 

14.4.3.1 BellSouth Branding is the Default Service Level.

 

14.4.3.2 Unbranding, Custom Branding, and Self Branding require ITC^DeltaCom to
order selective routing for each originating BellSouth end office identified by
ITC^DeltaCom. Rates for Selective Routing are set forth in Exhibit D of this
Attachment.

 

14.4.3.3 Customer Branding and Self Branding require ITC^DeltaCom to order
dedicated trunking from each BellSouth end office identified by ITC^DeltaCom, to
either the BellSouth Traffic Operator Position System (TOPS) or ITC^DeltaCom
Operator Service Provider. Rates for trunks are set forth in applicable
BellSouth tariffs.

 

14.4.3.4

Unbranding - Unbranded Directory Assistance and/or Operator Call Processing
calls ride common trunk groups provisioned by BellSouth from those end offices

 

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identified by ITC^DeltaCom to the BellSouth TOPS. These calls are routed to “No
Announcement.”

 

14.4.4 For Facilities Based Carriers

 

14.4.4.1 All Service Levels require ITC^DeltaCom to order dedicated trunking
from their end office(s) point of interface to the BellSouth TOPS Switches.
Rates for trunks are set forth in applicable BellSouth tariffs.

 

14.4.4.2 Customized Branding includes charges for the recording of the branding
announcement and the loading of the audio units in each TOPS Switch, IVS and NAV
equipment for which ITC^DeltaCom requires service.

 

Directory Assistance customized branding uses:

 

  • the recording of the name;

 

  • the front-end loading in each TOPS switch.

 

Operator Call Processing customized branding uses:

 

  • the recording of the name;

 

  • the front-end loading in the TOPS Switch;

 

  • the back-end loading in the audio units in the Automated Alternate Billing
System (AABS) in the Interactive Voice Subsystem (IVS);

 

  • the 0- automation loading for the audio units in the Enhanced Billing and
Access Service (EBAS) in the Network Applications Vehicle (NAV).

 

14.4.4.3 BellSouth will provide at ITC^DeltaCom’s option, unbundled local
BellSouth switching and resold BellSouth local exchange service, with selective
routing of calls to a requested directory assistance services platform or
operator services platform. ITC^DeltaCom customers may use the same dialing
arrangements as BellSouth customers, but obtain an ITC^DeltaCom branded service.

 

14.5 Selective Call Routing Using Line Class Codes (SCR-LCC)

 

14.5.1 Where ITC^DeltaCom purchases unbundled local switching from BellSouth and
utilizes an Operator Services Provider other than BellSouth, BellSouth will
route ITC^DeltaCom’s end user calls to that provider through Selective Call
Routing.

 

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14.5.2 Selective Call Routing using Line Class Codes (SCR-LCC) provides the
capability for ITC^DeltaCom to have its OCP/DA calls routed to BellSouth’s
OCP/DA platform for BellSouth provided Custom Branded or Unbranded OCP/DA or to
its own or an alternate OCP/DA platform for Self-Branded OCP/DA. SCR-LCC is only
available if line class code capacity is available in the requested BellSouth
end office switches.

 

14.5.3 Custom Branding for Directory Assistance is not available for certain
classes of service, including but not limited to Hotel/Motel services, WATS
service, and certain PBX services.

 

14.5.4 Where available, ITC^DeltaCom specific and unique line class codes are
programmed in each BellSouth end office switch where ITC^DeltaCom intends to
serve end users with customized OCP/DA branding. The line class codes
specifically identify ITC^DeltaCom’s end users so OCP/DA calls can be routed
over the appropriate trunk group to the requested OCP/DA platform. Additional
line class codes are required in each end office if the end office serves
multiple NPAs (i.e., a unique LCC is required per NPA), and/or if the end office
switch serves multiple rate areas and V intends to provide V -branded OCP/DA to
its end users in these multiple rate areas.

 

14.5.5 BellSouth Branding is the default branding offering.

 

14.5.5.1 SCR-LCC supporting Custom Branding and Self Branding require V to order
dedicated trunking from each BellSouth end office identified by ITC^DeltaCom,
either to the BellSouth Traffic Operator Position System (TOPS) for Custom
Branding or to the ITC^DeltaCom Operator Service Provider for Self Branding.
Separate trunk groups are required for Operator Services and for Directory
Assistance. Rates for trunks are set forth in applicable BellSouth tariffs.

 

14.5.5.2 Unbranding - Unbranded Directory Assistance and/or Operator Call
Processing calls ride common trunk groups provisioned by BellSouth from those
end offices identified by ITC^DeltaCom to the BellSouth TOPS. These calls are
routed to “No Announcement.”

 

14.5.5.3

The Rates for SCR-LCC are as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment. There is
a nonrecurring charge for the establishment of each Line Class Code in each
BellSouth central office. Furthermore, for Unbranded and Custom Branded OCP/DA
provided by BellSouth Operator Services with unbundled ports and unbundled
port/loop switch combinations, monthly recurring usage charges shall apply for
the UNEs necessary to provide the service, such as end office and tandem
switching and common transport. A flat rated end office switching charge shall

 

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apply to Self-Branded OCP/DA when used in conjunction with unbundled ports and
unbundled port/loop switch combinations.

 

14.5.6 UNE Provider Branding via Originating Line Number Screening (OLNS)

 

14.5.6.1 BellSouth Branding, Unbranding and Custom Branding are also available
for Directory Assistance, Operator Call Processing or both via Originating Line
Number Screening (OLNS) software. When utilizing this method of Unbranding or
Custom Branding, ITC^DeltaCom shall not be required to purchase dedicated
trunking.

 

14.5.6.2 For BellSouth to provide Unbranding or Custom Branding via OLNS
software for Operator Call Processing or for Directory Assistance, ITC^DeltaCom
must have its Operating Company Number (“OCN(s)”) and telephone numbers reside
in BellSouth’s LIDB; however, a BellSouth LIDB Storage Agreement is not
required. To implement Unbranding and Custom Branding via OLNS software,
ITC^DeltaCom must submit a manual order form which requires, among other things,
ITC^DeltaCom’s OCN and a forecast for the traffic volume anticipated for each
BellSouth TOPS during the peak busy hour. ITC^DeltaCom shall provide updates to
such forecast on a quarterly basis and at any time such forecasted traffic
volumes are expected to change significantly. Upon ITC^DeltaCom’s purchase of
Unbranding or Custom Branding using OLNS software for any particular TOPS, all
ITC^DeltaCom end users served by that TOPS will receive the Unbranded “no
announcement” or the Custom Branded announcement.

 

14.5.6.3 BellSouth Branding is the default branding offering.

 

14.5.6.4 Rates for Unbranding and Custom Branding via OLNS software for
Directory Assistance and for Operator Call Processing are as set forth in
Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

14.5.6.4.1

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, to the extent
BellSouth is unable to bill ITC^DeltaCom applicable charges currently, BellSouth
shall track such charges and will bill the same retroactively at such time as a
billing process is implemented. In addition to the charges for Unbranding and
Custom Branding via OLNS software, ITC^DeltaCom shall continue to pay BellSouth
applicable labor and other charges for the use of BellSouth’s Directory
Assistance and Operator Call Processing platforms as set forth in Exhibit D of
this Attachment. Further, where ITC^DeltaCom is purchasing unbundled local
switching from BellSouth, UNE

 

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usage charges for end office switching, tandem switching and transport, as
applicable, shall continue to apply.

 

14.5.7 Facilities Based Carrier Branding

 

14.5.7.1 All Service Levels require ITC^DeltaCom to order dedicated trunking
from their end office(s) point of interface to the BellSouth TOPS Switches.
Rates for trunks are set forth in applicable BellSouth tariffs.

 

14.5.7.2 Unbranding is the default branding offering.

 

14.5.7.3 Rates for Custom Branded OCP/DA are set forth in Exhibit D of this
Attachment.

 

14.5.7.4 Customized Branding includes charges for the recording of the branding
announcement and the loading of the audio units in each TOPS Switch and Network
Applications Vehicle (NAV) equipment for which ITC^DeltaCom requires service.

 

14.5.8 Directory Assistance customized branding uses:

 

14.5.8.1 the recording of ITC^DeltaCom;

 

14.5.8.1.1 the loading of the recording in each switch;

 

14.5.8.2 Operator Call Processing customized branding uses:

 

14.5.8.2.1 the recording of ITC^DeltaCom;

 

14.5.8.2.2 the loading of the recording in each switch (North Carolina);

 

14.5.8.2.3 the loading on the Network Applications Vehicle (NAV). All NAV
shelves within the region where the customer is offering service must be loaded.

 

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14.6 Directory Assistance Database Service (DADS)

 

14.6.1 BellSouth shall make its Directory Assistance Database Service (DADS)
available solely for the expressed purpose of providing Directory Assistance
type services to ITC^DeltaCom end users. The term “end user” denotes any entity,
which obtains Directory Assistance type services for its own use from a DADS
customer. Directory Assistance type service is defined as Voice Directory
Assistance (DA Operator assisted) and Electronic Directory Assistance (Data
System assisted). ITC^DeltaCom agrees that Directory Assistance Database Service
(DADS) will not be used for any purpose which violates federal or state laws,
statutes, regulatory orders or tariffs. Except for the permitted users,
ITC^DeltaCom agrees not to disclose DADS to others and shall provide due care in
providing for the security and confidentiality of DADS. For the purposes of
provisioning a Directory Assistance type service, all terms and conditions of
GSST A38 apply and are incorporated by reference herein. Further, ITC^DeltaCom
authorizes the inclusion of ITC^DeltaCom Subscriber listings in the BellSouth
Directory Assistance products.

 

14.6.2 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom initially with daily updates which
reflect all listing change activity occurring since ITC^DeltaCom’s most recent
update via magnetic tape, and subsequently using electronic connectivity such as
Network Data Mover to be developed mutually by ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth.
ITC^DeltaCom agrees to assume the costs associated with CONNECT: Direct TM
connectivity, which will vary depending upon volume and mileage.

 

14.6.3 BellSouth will require approximately one month after receiving an order
to prepare the Base File. BellSouth will provide daily updates which will
reflect all listing change activity occurring since ITC^DeltaCom most recent
update. BellSouth shall provide updates to ITC^DeltaCom on a Business,
Residence, or combined Business and Residence basis. ITC^DeltaCom agrees that
the updates shall be used solely to keep the information current. Delivery of
Daily Updates will commence the day after ITC^DeltaCom receives the Base File.

 

14.6.4 BellSouth is authorized to include ITC^DeltaCom Subscriber List
Information in its Directory Assistance Database Service (DADS) and its
Directory Publishers Database Service (DPDS). Any other use by BellSouth of
ITC^DeltaCom Subscriber List Information is not authorized and with the
exception of a request for DADS or DPDS, BellSouth shall refer any request for
such information to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

14.6.5 Rates for DADS are as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

14.7 Direct Access to Directory Assistance Service

 

14.7.1

Direct Access to Directory Assistance Service (DADAS) will provide
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available BellSouth’s subscriber listings using the Directory Assistance search
format. Subscription to DADAS will allow ITC^DeltaCom to utilize its own switch,
operator workstations and optional audio subsystems.

 

14.7.2 BellSouth will provide DADAS from its DA location. ITC^DeltaCom will
access the DADAS system via a telephone company provided point of availability.
ITC^DeltaCom has the responsibility of providing the physical links required to
connect to the point of availability. These facilities may be purchased from the
telephone company as rates and charges billed separately from the charges
associated with this offering.

 

14.7.3 A specified interface to each ITC^DeltaCom subsystem will be provided by
BellSouth. Interconnection between ITC^DeltaCom system and a specified BellSouth
location will be pursuant to the use of ITC^DeltaCom owned or ITC^DeltaCom
leased facilities and shall be appropriate sized based upon the volume of
queries being generated by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

14.7.4 The specifications for the three interfaces necessary for interconnection
are available in the following documents:

 

14.7.4.1 DADAS to Subscriber Operator Position System—Northern Telecom Document
CSI-2300-07; Universal Gateway/ Position Message Interface Format Specification

 

14.7.4.2 DADAS to Subscriber Switch—Northern Telecom Document Q210-1 Version
A107; NTDMS/CCIDAS System Application Protocol; and AT&T Document 250-900-535
Operator Services Position System Listing Service and Application Call
Processing Data Link Interface Specification

 

14.7.4.3 DADAS to Audio Subsystem (Optional)—Directory One Call Control to Audio
Response Unit system interface specifications are available through Northern
Telecom as a licensed access protocol—Northern Telecom Document 355-004424 and
Gateway/Interactive Voice subsystem Protocol Specification

 

14.7.5 Rates for DADAS are as set forth in BellSouth’s FCC No. 1 Tariff.

 

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15. Signaling

 

15.1 Unbundled signaling and access to BellSouth’s signaling databases shall be
provided pursuant to this Attachment and Attachment 3 Section 4.8 subject to
compatibility testing and at the rates set forth in Exhibit D of this
Attachment. BellSouth may provide mediated access to BellSouth signaling systems
and databases. Available signaling elements include signaling links, signal
transfer points and service control points. Signaling functionality will be
available with both A-link and B-link connectivity.

 

15.2 Definition of Signaling Link Transport

 

15.2.1 Signaling Link Transport is a set of two or four dedicated 56 Kbps.
Transmission paths between CLEC-designated Signaling Points of Interconnection
(SPOI) that provides appropriate physical diversity.

 

15.3 Technical Requirements

 

15.3.1 Signaling Link Transport shall consist of full duplex mode 56 kbps
transmission paths.

 

15.3.2 Of the various options available, Signaling Link Transport shall perform
in the following two ways:

 

15.3.2.1 As an “A-link” which is a connection between a switch or SCP and a home
Signaling Transfer Point Switch (STP) pair; and

 

15.3.2.2 As a “B-link” which is a connection between two STP pairs in different
company networks (e.g., between two STP pairs for two Competitive Local Exchange
Carriers (CLECs)).

 

15.3.3 Signaling Link Transport shall consist of two or more signaling link
layers as follows:

 

15.3.3.1 An A-link layer shall consist of two links.

 

15.3.3.2 A B-link layer shall consist of four links.

 

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15.3.4 A signaling link layer shall satisfy a performance objective such that:

 

15.3.4.1 There shall be no more than two minutes down time per year for an
A-link layer; and

 

15.3.4.2 There shall be negligible (less than 2 seconds) down time per year for
a B-link layer.

 

15.3.5 A signaling link layer shall satisfy interoffice and intraoffice
diversity of facilities and equipment, such that:

 

15.3.5.1 No single failure of facilities or equipment causes the failure of both
links in an A-link layer (i.e., the links should be provided on a minimum of two
separate physical paths end-to-end); and

 

15.3.5.2 No two concurrent failures of facilities or equipment shall cause the
failure of all four links in a B-link layer (i.e., the links should be provided
on a minimum of three separate physical paths end-to-end).

 

15.4 Interface Requirements

 

There shall be a DS1 (1.544 Mbps) interface at the ITC^DeltaCom-designated
SPOIs. Each 56 kbps transmission path shall appear as a DS0 channel within the
DS1 interface.

 

16. Signaling Transfer Points (STPs)

 

16.1 Definition

 

16.1.1 Signaling Transfer Points is a signaling network function that includes
all of the capabilities provided by the signaling transfer point switches (STPs)
and their associated signaling links which enable the exchange of SS7 messages
among and between switching elements, database elements and signaling transfer
point switches

 

16.2.1 Technical Requirements

 

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16.2.1.1 STPs shall provide access to Network Elements connected to BellSouth
SS7 network. These include:

 

16.2.1.2 BellSouth Local Switching or Tandem Switching;

 

16.2.1.3 BellSouth Service Control Points/DataBases;

 

16.2.1.4 Third-party switching;

 

16.2.1.5 Third-party-provided STPs.

 

16.2.2 The connectivity provided by STPs shall fully support the functions of
all other Network Elements connected to BellSouth SS7 network. This explicitly
includes the use of BellSouth SS7 network to convey messages, which neither
originate nor terminate at a signaling end point directly connected to BellSouth
SS7 network (i.e., transient messages). When BellSouth SS7 network is used to
convey transient messages, there shall be no alteration of the Integrated
Services Digital Network User Part (ISDNUP) or Transaction Capabilities
Application Part (TCAP) user data that constitutes the content of the message.

 

16.2.3 If a BellSouth tandem switch routes calling traffic, based on dialed or
translated digits, on SS7 trunks between an ITC^DeltaCom local switch and third
party local switch, BellSouth SS7 network shall convey the TCAP messages that
are necessary to provide Call Management features (Automatic Callback, Automatic
Recall, and Screening List Editing) between ITC^DeltaCom local STPs and the STPs
that provide connectivity with the third party local switch, even if the third
party local switch is not directly connected to BellSouth STPs.

 

16.2.4 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in Bellcore ANSI
Interconnection Requirements. This includes:

 

16.2.4.1 Signaling Data Link functions, as defined in Bellcore ANSI
Interconnection Requirements,

 

16.2.4.2 Signaling Link functions, as defined in Bellcore ANSI Interconnection
Requirements, and

 

16.2.4.3 Signaling Network Management functions, as defined in Bellcore ANSI
Interconnection Requirements.

 

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16.2.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the SCCP necessary for Class 0 (basic
connectionless) service, as defined in Bellcore ANSI Interconnection
Requirements. In particular, this includes Global Title Translation (GTT) and
SCCP Management procedures, as specified in T1.112.4. In cases where the
destination signaling point is a ITC^DeltaCom or third party switching system
directly connected to BellSouth SS7 network, BellSouth shall perform final GTT
of messages to the destination and SCCP Subsystem Management of the destination.
In all other cases, BellSouth shall perform intermediate GTT of messages to a
gateway pair of STPs in an SS7 network connected with BellSouth SS7 network, and
shall not perform SCCP Subsystem Management of the destination. If BellSouth
performs final GTT to a ITC^DeltaCom database, then ITC^DeltaCom agrees to
provide BellSouth with the Destination Point Code for the ITC^DeltaCom database.

 

16.2.6 STPs shall provide on a non-discriminatory basis all functions of the
OMAP commonly provided by STPs, as specified in the reference in Section 12.4.5
of this Attachment. All OMAP functions will be on a “where available” basis and
can include:

 

16.2.6.1 MTP Routing Verification Test (MRVT) and

 

16.2.6.2 SCCP Routing Verification Test (SRVT).

 

16.2.7 In cases where the destination signaling point is a BellSouth switching
system or database, or is an ITC^DeltaCom or third party switching system
directly connected to the BellSouth SS7 network, STPs shall perform MRVT and
SRVT to the destination signaling point. In all other cases, STPs shall perform
MRVT and SRVT to a gateway pair of STPs in an SS7 network connected with the
BellSouth SS7 network. This requirement shall be superseded by the
specifications for Internet work MRVT and SRVT if and when these become approved
ANSI standards and available capabilities of BellSouth STPs, and if mutually
agreed upon by ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth.

 

16.2.8 STPs shall be on parity with BellSouth.

 

16.2.9

SS7 Network Interconnection shall provide transport for certain types of TCAP
messages. If traffic is routed based on dialed or translated digits between an
ITC^DeltaCom local switching system and a BellSouth or other third party local
switching system, either directly or via a BellSouth tandem switching system,
then

 

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it is a requirement that the BellSouth SS7 network convey via SS7 Network
Interconnection the TCAP messages that are necessary to provide Call Management
services (Automatic Callback, Automatic Recall and Screening List Editing)
between the ITC^DeltaCom local STPs and the BellSouth or other third party local
switch.

 

16.2.10 Signaling Information. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will send and receive
ten (10) digits for local traffic. Additionally, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will
exchange the proper call information, i.e., originated call company number and
destination call company number, CIC and OZZ, including all proper translations
for routing between networks and any information necessary for billing.

 

16.2.11 SS7 Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) Access

 

16.2.11.1 When technically feasible and upon request by ITC^DeltaCom, SS7 Access
shall be made available in association with unbundled switching. SS7 AIN Access
is the provisioning of AIN 0.1 triggers in an equipped BellSouth local switch
and interconnection of the BellSouth SS7 network with the ITC^DeltaCom SS7
network to exchange TCAP queries and responses with an ITC^DeltaCom SCP.

 

16.2.11.2 SS7 AIN Access shall provide ITC^DeltaCom SCP access to BellSouth
local switch in association with unbundled switching via interconnection of
BellSouth SS7 and ITC^DeltaCom SS7 Networks. BellSouth shall offer SS7 access
through its STPs. If BellSouth requires a mediation device on any part of its
network specific to this form of access, BellSouth must route its messages in
the same manner. The interconnection arrangement shall result in the BellSouth
local switch recognizing the ITC^DeltaCom SCP as at least at parity with
BellSouth’s SCP’s in terms of interfaces, performance and capabilities.

 

16.3 Interface Requirements

 

16.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STPs options to connect
ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom-designated local switching systems or STPs to
BellSouth SS7 network:

 

16.3.1.1 An A-link interface from ITC^DeltaCom local switching systems; and,

 

16.3.1.2 A B-link interface from ITC^DeltaCom local STPs.

 

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16.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more sets (layers) of
signaling links.

 

16.3.3 BellSouth shall provide Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) to
ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to Section 4.9 of Attachment 3.

 

16.3.4 BellSouth CO shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOIs and
BellSouth STPs, so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment
shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth
STP. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will work jointly to establish mutually
acceptable SPOIs.

 

16.3.5 BellSouth shall provide MTP and SCCP protocol interfaces that shall
conform to all sections relevant to the MTP or SCCP in the following
specifications:

 

16.3.5.1 Bellcore GR-905-CORE, Common Channel Signaling Network Interface
Specification (CCSNIS) Supporting Network Interconnection, Message Transfer Part
(MTP), and Integrated Services Digital Network User Part (ISDNUP);

 

16.3.5.2 Bellcore GR-1432-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) and Transaction Capabilities
Application Part (TCAP).

 

16.3.6 Message Screening

 

BellSouth shall set message screening parameters so as to accept and pass/send
valid messages destined to and from ITC^DeltaCom from any signaling point or
network interconnected through BellSouth’s SS7 network where the ITC^DeltaCom
SCP has a legitimate signaling relation.

 

16.4 STPs shall be equal to or better than all of the requirements for STPs set
forth in the following technical references:

 

16.4.1 ANSI T1.111-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) - Message Transfer Part (MTP);

 

16.4.2 ANSI T1.111A-1994 American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) - Message Transfer Part (MTP) Supplement;

 

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16.4.3 ANSI T1.112-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) - Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP);

 

16.4.4 ANSI T1.115-1990 American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) - Monitoring and Measurements for Networks;

 

16.4.5 ANSI T1.116-1990 American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) - Operations, Maintenance and Administration
Part (OMAP);

 

16.4.6 ANSI T1.118-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications -
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) - Intermediate Signaling Network Identification
(ISNI);

 

16.4.7 Bellcore GR-905-CORE, Common Channel Signaling Network Interface
Specification (CCSNIS) Supporting Network Interconnection, Message Transfer Part
(MTP), and Integrated Services Digital Network User Part (ISDNUP); and

 

16.4.8 Bellcore GR-1432-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) and Transaction Capabilities
Application Part (TCAP).

 

17. SS7 Network Interconnection

 

17.1.1 Definition

 

SS7 Network Interconnection is the interconnection of ITC^DeltaCom local
Signaling Transfer Point Switches (STP) and ITC^DeltaCom switching systems with
BellSouth STPs. This interconnection provides connectivity that enables the
exchange of SS7 messages among BellSouth switching systems and databases (DBs),
ITC^DeltaCom switching systems, and other third-party switching systems directly
connected to the BellSouth SS7 network.

 

17.1.2 Technical Requirements

 

17.1.2.1 SS7 Network Interconnection shall provide connectivity to all
components of the BellSouth SS7 network. These include:

 

17.1.2.1.1 BellSouth switching systems;

 

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17.1.2.1.2 BellSouth DBs; and

 

17.1.2.1.3 Other third-party switching systems.

 

17.1.2.5 SS7 Network Interconnection shall provide all functions of the SCCP
necessary for Class 0 (basic connectionless) service, as specified in ANSI
T1.112. In particular, this includes Global Title Translation (GTT) and SCCP
Management procedures, as specified in T1.112.4. Where the destination signaling
point is a BellSouth switching system or DB, or is another third-party switching
system directly connected to the BellSouth SS7 network, SS7 Network
Interconnection shall include final GTT of messages to the destination and SCCP
Subsystem Management of the destination. Where the destination signaling point
is an ITC^DeltaCom switching system, SS7 Network Interconnection shall include
intermediate GTT of messages to a gateway pair of ITC^DeltaCom local STPs, and
shall not include SCCP Subsystem Management of the destination.

 

17.1.2.6 SS7 Network Interconnection shall provide all functions of the
Integrated Services Digital Network User Part (ISDNUP), as specified in ANSI
T1.113.

 

17.1.2.7 SS7 Network Interconnection shall provide all functions of the TCAP, as
specified in ANSI T1.114.

 

17.1.2.8 If and when Internetwork MTP Routing Verification Test (MRVT) and SCCP
Routing Verification Test (SRVT) become approved ANSI standards and available
capabilities of BellSouth STPs, SS7 Network Interconnection shall provide these
functions of the OMAP.

 

17.1.2.9 SS7 Network Interconnection shall be equal to or better than the
following performance requirements:

 

17.1.2.9.1 MTP Performance, as specified in ANSI T1.111.6;

 

17.1.2.9.2 SCCP Performance, as specified in ANSI T1.112.5; and

 

17.1.2.9.3 ISDNUP Performance, as specified in ANSI T1.113.5.

 

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17.1.3 Interface Requirements

 

17.1.3.1 BellSouth shall offer the following SS7 Network Interconnection options
to connect ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom-designated local or tandem switching
systems or STPs to the BellSouth SS7 network:

 

17.1.3.1.1 A-link interface from ITC^DeltaCom switching systems; and

 

17.1.3.1.2 B-link interface from ITC^DeltaCom STPs.

 

17.1.3.2 BellSouth shall provide SS7 Signaling Interconnection to ITC^DeltaCom
pursuant to Section 4.9 of Attachment 3.

 

17.1.3.3 BellSouth CO shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOIs and
the BellSouth STP, so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or
equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a
BellSouth STP. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will work jointly to establish
mutually acceptable SPOI.

 

17.1.3.4 The protocol interface requirements for SS7 Network Interconnection
include the MTP, ISDNUP, SCCP, and TCAP. These protocol interfaces shall conform
to the following specifications:

 

17.1.3.4.1 Bellcore GR-905-CORE, Common Channel Signaling Network Interface
Specification (CCSNIS) Supporting Network Interconnection, Message Transfer Part
(MTP), and Integrated Services Digital Network User Part (ISDNUP);

 

17.1.3.4.2 Bellcore GR-1428-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Toll Free Service;

 

17.1.3.4.3 Bellcore GR-1429-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Call Management Services; and

 

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17.1.3.4.4 Bellcore GR-1432-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) and Transaction Capabilities
Application Part (TCAP).

 

17.1.3.5 BellSouth shall set message screening parameters to block accept
messages from ITC^DeltaCom switching systems destined to any signaling point in
the BellSouth SS7 network with which the ITC^DeltaCom switching system has a
legitimate signaling relation.

 

17.1.4 SS7 Network Interconnection shall be equal to or better than all of the
requirements for SS7 Network Interconnection set forth in the following
technical references:

 

17.1.4.1 ANSI T1.110-1992 American National Standard Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – General Information;

 

17.1.4.2 ANSI T1.111-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Message Transfer Part (MTP);

 

17.1.4.3 ANSI T1.111A-1994 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Message Transfer Part (MTP) Supplement;

 

17.1.4.4 ANSI T1.112-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP);

 

17.1.4.5 ANSI T1.113-1995 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
User Part;

 

17.1.4.6 ANSI T1.114-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Transaction Capabilities Application Part
(TCAP);

 

17.1.4.7 ANSI T1.115-1990 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Monitoring and Measurements for Networks;

 

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17.1.4.8 ANSI T1.116-1990 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Operations, Maintenance and Administration
Part (OMAP);

 

17.1.4.9 ANSI T1.118-1992 American National Standard for Telecommunications –
Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) – Intermediate Signaling Network Identification
(ISNI);

 

17.1.4.10 BellCore GR-905-CORE, Common Channel Signaling Network Interface
Specification (CCSNIS) Supporting Network Interconnection, Message Transfer Part
(MTP), and Integrated Services Digital Network User Part (ISDNUP);

 

17.1.4.11 BellCore GR-954-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Line Information Database (LIDB) Service;

 

17.1.4.12 BellCore GR-1428-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Toll Free Service;

 

17.1.4.13 BellCore GR-1429-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Call Management Services; and,

 

17.1.4.14 BellCore GR-1432-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) and Transaction Capabilities
Application Part (TCAP).

 

18. Service Control Points/DataBases

 

18.1 Definition

 

18.1.1 Databases provide the functionality for storage of, access to, and
manipulation of information required to offer a particular service and/or
capability. Databases include, but are not limited to: Local Number Portability,
Toll Free Number Database, Automatic Location Identification/Data Management
System, access to Service Creation Environment and Service Management System
(SCE/SMS) application databases and Directory Assistance.

 

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18.1.2 A Service Control Point (SCP) is a specific type of Database
functionality deployed in a Signaling System 7 (SS7) network that executes
service application logic in response to SS7 queries sent to it by a switching
system also cdonnected to the SS7 network. Service Management Systems provide
operational interfaces to allow for provisioning, administration and maintenance
of subscriber data and service application data stored in SCPs.

 

18.2 Technical Requirements for SCPs/Databases

 

Requirements for SCPs/Databases within this section address storage of
information, access to information (e.g. signaling protocols, response times),
and administration of information (e.g., provisioning, administration, and
maintenance). All SCPs/Databases shall be provided to ITC^DeltaCom in accordance
with the following requirements.

 

18.2.1 BellSouth shall provide physical access to SCPs through the SS7 network
and protocols with TCAP as the application layer protocol.

 

18.2.2 BellSouth shall provide physical interconnection to databases via
industry standard interfaces and protocols (e.g. SS7, ISDN and X.25).

 

18.2.3 The reliability of interconnection options shall be consistent with
requirements for diversity and survivability.

 

18.2.4 Database Availability

 

Call processing databases shall have a maximum unscheduled availability of 30
minutes per year. Unavailability due to software and hardware upgrades shall be
scheduled during minimal usage periods and only be undertaken upon proper
notification to providers, which might be impacted. Any downtime associated with
the provision of call processing related databases will impact all service
providers, including BellSouth, equally.

 

18.2.5 The operational interface provided by BellSouth shall complete Database
transactions (i.e., add, modify, delete) for ITC^DeltaCom customer records
stored in BellSouth databases within 3 days, or sooner where BellSouth
provisions its own customer records within a shorter interval.

 

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18.3 Local Number Portability Database

 

18.3.1 Definition

 

The Permanent Number Portability (PNP) database supplies routing numbers for
calls involving numbers that have been ported from one local service provider to
another. PNP is currently being worked in industry forums. The results of these
forums will dictate the industry direction of PNP. BellSouth agrees to provide
access to the PNP database at rates, terms and conditions as set forth by
BellSouth and in accordance with an effective FCC or Commission directive.

 

18.4 Line Information Database (LIDB)

 

18.4.1 Definition

 

The Line Information Database (LIDB) is a transaction-oriented database
accessible through Common Channel Signaling (CCS) networks. It contains records
associated with customer Line Numbers and Special Billing Numbers. LIDB accepts
queries from other Network Elements and provides appropriate responses. The
query originator need not be the owner of LIDB data. LIDB queries include
functions such as screening billed numbers that provides the ability to accept
Collect or Third Number Billing calls and validation of Telephone Line Number
based non-proprietary calling cards. The interface for the LIDB functionality is
the interface between BellSouth CCS network and other CCS networks. LIDB also
interfaces to administrative systems.

 

18.4.1.1 BellSouth will store in its LIDB only records relating to service in
the BellSouth region.

 

18.4.1.2 Prior to the availability of a long-term solution for LNP, BellSouth
shall enable ITC^DeltaCom to store in BellSouth’s LIDB any customer, Line Number
or Special Billing Number record, whether ported or not, for which the
ITC^DeltaCom dedicated NPA-NXX or RAO-0/1XX Group is supported by that LIDB.

 

18.4.1.3 Subsequent to the availability of a long-term solution for LNP,
BellSouth shall enable ITC^DeltaCom to store in BellSouth’s LIDB any customer,
Line Number or Special Billing Number record, whether ported or not, regardless
of the number’s dedicated NPA-NXX or RAO [NXX]-0/1XX.

 

18.4.2 Technical Requirements

 

BellSouth will offer to ITC^DeltaCom any additional capabilities that are
developed for LIDB during the life of this Agreement.

 

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18.4.2.1 BellSouth shall process ITC^DeltaCom’s Customer records in LIDB at
least at parity with BellSouth customer records, with respect to other LIDB
functions. BellSouth shall indicate to ITC^DeltaCom what additional functions
(if any) are performed by LIDB in the BellSouth network.

 

18.4.2.2 Within two (2) weeks after a request by ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall
provide ITC^DeltaCom with a list of the customer data items which ITC^DeltaCom
would have to provide in order to support each required LIDB function. The list
shall indicate which data items are essential to LIDB function, and which are
required only to support certain services. For each data item, the list shall
show the data formats, the acceptable values of the data item and the meaning of
those values.

 

18.4.2.3 BellSouth shall provide LIDB systems for which operating deficiencies
that would result in calls being blocked, shall not exceed 30 minutes per year.

 

18.4.2.4 BellSouth shall provide LIDB systems for which operating deficiencies
that would not result in calls being blocked shall not exceed 12 hours per year.

 

18.4.2.5 BellSouth shall provide LIDB systems for which the LIDB function shall
be in overload no more than 12 hours per year.

 

18.4.2.6 All additions, updates and deletions of ITC^DeltaCom data to the LIDB
shall be solely at the direction of ITC^DeltaCom. Such direction from
ITC^DeltaCom will not be required where the addition, update or deletion is
necessary to perform standard fraud control measures (e.g., calling card
auto-deactivation).

 

18.4.2.7 BellSouth shall provide priority updates to LIDB for ITC^DeltaCom data
upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request (e.g., to support fraud detection), via
password-protected telephone card, facsimile, or electronic mail within one hour
of notice from the established BellSouth contact.

 

18.4.2.8

BellSouth shall provide LIDB systems such that no more than 0.01% of
ITC^DeltaCom customer records will be missing from LIDB, as measured by
ITC^DeltaCom audits. BellSouth will audit ITC^DeltaCom records in LIDB against
DBAS to identify record mismatches and provide this data to a designated
ITC^DeltaCom contact person to resolve the status of the records and BellSouth
will update system appropriately. BellSouth will refer record of mis-matches to
ITC^DeltaCom within one business day of audit. Once reconciled records are
received back from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will update LIDB the same business

 

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day if less than 500 records are received before 1:00PM Central Time. If more
than 500 records are received, BellSouth will contact ITC^DeltaCom to negotiate
a time frame for the updates, not to exceed three business days.

 

18.4.2.9 BellSouth shall perform backup and recovery of all of ITC^DeltaCom’s
data in LIDB including sending to LIDB all changes made since the date of the
most recent backup copy, in at least the same time frame BellSouth performs
backup and recovery of BellSouth data in LIDB for itself. Currently, BellSouth
performs backups of the LIDB for itself on a weekly basis and when a new
software release is scheduled, a backup is performed prior to loading the new
release.

 

18.4.2.10 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with LIDB reports of data which
are missing or contain errors, as well as any misroute errors, within a reason
time period as negotiated between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth.

 

18.4.2.11 BellSouth shall prevent any access to or use of ITC^DeltaCom data in
LIDB by BellSouth personnel that are outside of established administrative and
fraud control personnel, or by any other party that is not authorized by
ITC^DeltaCom in writing.

 

18.4.2.12 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom performance of the LIDB Data
Screening function, which allows a LIDB to completely or partially deny specific
query originators access to LIDB data owned by specific data owners, for
Customer Data that is part of an NPA-NXX or RAO-0/1XX wholly or partially owned
by ITC^DeltaCom at least at parity with BellSouth Customer Data. BellSouth shall
obtain from ITC^DeltaCom the screening information associated with LIDB Data
Screening of ITC^DeltaCom data in accordance with this requirement. BellSouth
currently does not have LIDB Data Screening capabilities. When such capability
is available, BellSouth shall offer it to ITC^DeltaCom under the Bona Fide
Request process of Attachment 9.

 

18.4.2.13 BellSouth shall accept queries to LIDB associated with ITC^DeltaCom
customer records, and shall return responses in accordance with industry
standards.

 

18.4.2.14 BellSouth shall provide mean processing time at the LIDB within 0.50
seconds under normal conditions as defined in industry standards.

 

18.4.2.15 BellSouth shall provide processing time at the LIDB within 1 second
for 99% of all messages under normal conditions as defined in industry
standards.

 

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18.4.3 Interface Requirements

 

BellSouth shall offer LIDB in accordance with the requirements of this
subsection.

 

18.4.3.1 The interface to LIDB shall be in accordance with the technical
references contained within.

 

18.4.3.2 The CCS interface to LIDB shall be the standard interface described
herein.

 

18.4.3.3 The LIDB Data Base interpretation of the ANSI-TCAP messages shall
comply with the technical reference herein. Global Title Translation shall be
maintained in the signaling network in order to support signaling network
routing to the LIDB.

 

18.5 BellSouth SWA 8XX Toll Free Dialing Ten Digit Screening Service

 

All of the negotiated rates, terms and conditions set forth in this Section
pertain to the provision of 8XX Access Ten Digit Screening Services.

 

18.5.1 BellSouth SWA 8XX Toll Free Dialing Ten Digit Screening Service database

 

18.5.2 The BellSouth SWA 8XX Toll Free Dialing Ten Digit Screening Service
database (herein known as 8XX SCP) is a SCP that contains customer record
information and functionality to provide call-handling instructions for 8XX
calls. The 8XX SCP IN software stores data downloaded from the national SMS and
provides the routing instructions in response to queries from the SSP or tandem.
The BellSouth SWA 8XX Toll Free Dialing Ten Digit Screening Service (herein know
as 8XX TFD), utilizes the 8XX SCP to provide identification and routing of the
8XX calls, based on the ten digits dialed. 8XX TFD is provided with or without
POTS number delivery, dialing number delivery, and other optional complex
features as selected by ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth shall provide 8XX TFD in
accordance with the following:

 

18.5.3 Technical Requirements

 

18.5.4 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with access to the 8XX record
information located in the 8XX SCP. The 8XX SCP contains current records as
received from the national SMS and will provide for routing 8XX originating
calls based on the dialed ten digit 8XX number.

 

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18.5.5 The 8XX SCP is designated to receive and respond to queries using the
American National Standard Specification of Signaling System Seven (SS7)
protocol. The 8XX SCP shall determine the carrier identification based on all
ten digits of the dialed number and route calls to the carrier, POTS number,
dialing number and/or other optional feature selected by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

18.5.6 The SCP shall also provide, at ITC^DeltaCom’s option, such additional
feature as described in SR-TSV-002275 (BOC Notes on BellSouth Networks,
SR-TSV-002275, Issue 2, (Telcordia (formerly BellCore), April 1994)) as are
available to BellSouth. These may include but are not limited to:

 

18.5.7 Network Management;

 

18.5.8 Customer Sample Collection; and

 

18.5.9 Service Maintenance.

 

18.6 Automatic Location Identification/Data Management System (ALI/DMS)

 

The ALI/DMS Database contains customer information (including name, address,
telephone information, and sometimes special information from the local service
provider or customer) used to determine to which Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP) to route the call. The ALI/DMS database is used to provide more routing
flexibility for E911 calls than Basic 911. BellSouth shall provide the Emergency
Services Database in accordance with the following:

 

18.6.1 Technical Requirements

 

18.6.1.1 BellSouth shall offer ITC^DeltaCom a data link to the ALI/DMS database
or permit ITC^DeltaCom to provide its own data link to the ALI/DMS database.
BellSouth shall provide error reports from the ALI/DMS database to ITC^DeltaCom
immediately after ITC^DeltaCom inputs information into the ALI/DMS database.
Alternately, ITC^DeltaCom may utilize BellSouth, to enter customer information
into the database on a demand basis, and validate customer information on a
demand basis.

 

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18.6.1.2 The ALI/DMS database shall contain the following customer information:

 

18.6.1.2.1 Name;

 

18.6.1.2.2 Address;

 

18.6.1.2.3 Telephone number; and

 

18.6.1.2.4 Other information as appropriate (e.g., whether a customer is blind
or deaf or has another disability).

 

18.6.1.3 When the BellSouth is responsible for administering the ALI/DMS
database in its entirety, ported number NXXs entries for the ported numbers
should be maintained unless ITC^DeltaCom requests otherwise and shall be updated
if ITC^DeltaCom requests, provided ITC^DeltaCom supplies BellSouth with the
updates.

 

18.6.1.4 When Remote Call Forwarding (RCF) is used to provide number portability
to the local customer and a remark or other appropriate field information is
available in the database, the shadow or “forwarded-to” number and an indication
that the number is ported shall be added to the customer record.

 

18.6.1.5 If BellSouth is responsible for configuring PSAP features (for cases
when the PSAP or BellSouth supports an ISDN interface) it shall ensure that
CLASS Automatic Recall (Call Return) is not used to call back to the ported
number. Although BellSouth currently does not have ISDN interface, BellSouth
agrees to comply with this requirement once ISDN interfaces are in place.

 

18.6.2 Interface Requirements

 

The interface between the E911 Switch or Tandem and the ALI/DMS database for
ITC^DeltaCom customers shall meet industry standards.

 

18.7 Directory Assistance Database

 

18.7.1

BellSouth shall make its directory assistance database available to ITC^DeltaCom
in order to allow ITC^DeltaCom to provide its customers with the same directory
assistance telecommunications services BellSouth provides to BellSouth
customers. BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with an initial feed via
magnetic tape and daily update initially via magnetic tape and subsequently via
an electronic gateway to be developed mutually by ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth of
customer address and number changes. Directory Assistance Services must provide
both the ported and ITC^DeltaCom telephone numbers to the extent available in
BellSouth’s database

 

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assigned to a customer. Privacy indicators must be properly identified to assure
the non-published numbers are accurately identified.

 

18.8 Calling Name (CNAM) Database Service.

 

18.8.1 ITC^DeltaCom may provide to its account manager a written request to
enter into a CNAM agreement with BellSouth. If ITC^DeltaCom is interested in
requesting CNAM with volume and term pricing, ITC^DeltaCom must contact its
account manager and specifically request a CNAM volume and term agreement.

 

18.8.2 SCPs/Databases shall be equal to or better than all of the requirements
for SCPs/Databases set forth in the following technical references:

 

18.8.2.1 GR-246-CORE, Bell Communications Research Specification of Signaling
System Number 7, ISSUE 1 (Bellcore, December 199);

 

18.8.2.2 GR-1432-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS) Supporting
Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) and Transaction Capabilities
Application Part (TCAP). (Bellcore, March 1994);

 

18.8.2.3 GR-954-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS) Supporting
Line Information Database (LIDB) Service 6, Issue 1, Rev. 1 (Bellcore, October
1995);

 

18.8.2.4 GR-1149-CORE, OSSGR Section 10: System Interfaces, Issue 1 (Bellcore,
October 1995) (Replaces TR-NWT-001149);

 

18.8.2.5 BellCore GR-1158-CORE, OSSGR Section 22.3: Line Information Database 6,
Issue (Bellcore, October 1995);

 

18.8.2.6 BellCore GR-1428-CORE, CCS Network Interface Specification (CCSNIS)
Supporting Toll Free Service (Bellcore, May 1995); and

 

18.8.2.7 BOC Notes on BellSouth Networks, SR-TSV-002275, ISSUE 2, (Bellcore,
April 1994).

 

18.9 Service Creation Environment and Service Management System (SCE/SMS)
Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) Access.

 

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18.9.1 BellSouth’s Service Creation Environment and Service Management System
(SCE/SMS) Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) Access shall provide ITC^DeltaCom
the capability that will allow ITC^DeltaCom and other third parties to create
service applications in a BellSouth Service Creation Environment and deploy
those applications in a BellSouth SMS to a BellSouth SCP. The third party
service applications interact with AIN triggers provisioned on a BellSouth SSP.

 

18.9.2 BellSouth’s SCE/SMS AIN Access shall provide access to SCE hardware,
software, testing and technical support (e.g., help desk, system administrator)
resources available to ITC^DeltaCom. Scheduling procedures shall provide
ITC^DeltaCom equivalent priority to these resources.

 

18.9.3 BellSouth SCP shall partition and protect ITC^DeltaCom service logic and
data from unauthorized access, execution or other types of compromise.

 

18.9.4 When ITC^DeltaCom selects SCE/SMS AIN Access, BellSouth shall provide
training, documentation, and technical support to enable ITC^DeltaCom to use
BellSouth’s SCE/SMS AIN Access to create and administer applications. Training,
documentation, and technical support will address use of SCE and SMS access and
administrative functions, but will not include support for the creation of a
specific service application.

 

18.9.5 When ITC^DeltaCom selects SCE/SMS AIN Access, BellSouth shall provide for
a secure, controlled access environment in association with its internal use of
AIN components. ITC^DeltaCom access will be provided via remote data connection
(e.g., dedicated IP, Direct/Connect, dial-in, ISDN).

 

18.10.6 When ITC^DeltaCom selects SCE/SMS AIN Access, BellSouth shall allow
ITC^DeltaCom to download data forms and/or tables to BellSouth SCP via BellSouth
SMS without intervention from BellSouth (e.g., service customization and
customer subscription).

 

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19. AIN Selective Carrier Routing for Operator Services, Directory Assistance
and Repair Centers

 

19.1 BellSouth will provide AIN Selective Carrier Routing at the request of
ITC^DeltaCom. AIN Selective Carrier Routing will provide ITC^DeltaCom with the
capability of routing operator calls, 0+ and 0- and 0+ NPA (LNPA) 555-1212
directory assistance, 1+411 directory assistance and 611 repair center calls to
preselected destinations.

 

19.1.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall order AIN Selective Carrier Routing through its
Account Team. AIN Selective Carrier Routing must first be established regionally
and then on a per central office, per state basis.

 

19.1.3 AIN Selective Carrier Routing is not available in DMS 10 switches.

 

19.1.4 Where AIN Selective Carrier Routing is utilized by ITC^DeltaCom, the
routing of ITC^DeltaCom’s end user calls shall be pursuant to information
provided by ITC^DeltaCom and stored in BellSouth’s AIN Selective Carrier Routing
Service Control Point database. AIN Selective Carrier Routing shall utilize a
set of Line Class Codes (LCCs) unique to a basic class of service assigned on an
‘as needed basis. The same LCCs will be assigned in each central office where
AIN Selective Carrier Routing is established.

 

19.1.5 Upon ordering of AIN Selective Carrier Routing Regional Service,
ITC^DeltaCom shall remit to BellSouth the Regional Service Order non-recurring
charges set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment. There shall be a
non-recurring End Office Establishment Charge per office due at the addition of
each central office where AIN Selective Carrier Routing will be utilized. Said
non-recurring charge shall be as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment. For
each ITC^DeltaCom end user activated, there shall be a non-recurring End User
Establishment charge as set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment, payable to
BellSouth pursuant to the terms of the General Terms and Conditions,
incorporated herein by this reference. ITC^DeltaCom shall pay the AIN Selective
Carrier Routing Per Query Charge set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

19.1.6

This Regional Service Order non-recurring charge will be non-refundable and will
be paid with ½ coming up-front with the submission of all fully completed
required forms, including: Regional Selective Carrier Routing (SCR) Order
Request-Form A, Central Office AIN Selective Carrier Routing (SCR) Order Request
– Form B, AIN_SCR Central Office Identification Form – Form C, AIN_SCR Routing
Options Selection Form – Form D, and Routing Combinations Table – Form E.
BellSouth has 30 days to respond to the client’s fully completed firm order as a
Regional Service Order. With the delivery of this firm order response to the
client, BellSouth considers that the delivery schedule of this service

 

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commences. The remaining ½ of the Regional Service Order payment must be paid
when at least 90% of the Central Offices listed on the original order have been
turned up for the service.

 

19.1.7 The non-recurring End Office Establishment Charge will be billed to the
client following our normal monthly billing cycle for this type of order.

 

19.1.8 The non-recurring End-User Establishment Charges will be billed to the
client following our normal monthly billing cycle for this type of order

 

19.1.9 Additionally, the AIN Selective Carrier Routing Per Query Charge will be
billed to the client following the normal billing cycle for per query charges.

 

19.1.10 All other network components needed, for example, unbundled switching
and unbundled local transport, etc, will be billed according per contracted
rates.

 

20. Packet Switching Capability

 

20.1 Definition

 

20.1.1 Packet Switching Capability. The packet switching capability network
element is defined as the basic packet switching function of routing or
forwarding packets, frames, cells or other data units based on address or other
routing information contained in the packets, frames, cells or other data units,
and the functions that are performed by Digital Subscriber Line Access
Mulitplexers, including but not limited to:

 

20.1.2 The ability to terminate copper customer loops (which includes both a low
band voice channel and a high-band data channel, or solely a data channel);

 

20.1.3 The ability to forward the voice channels, if present, to a circuit
switch or multiple circuit switches;

 

20.1.4 The ability to extract data units from the data channels on the loops,
and

 

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20.1.5 The ability to combine data units from multiple loops onto one or more
trunks connecting to a packet switch or packet switches.

 

20.1.6 BellSouth shall be required to provide non-discriminatory access to
unbundled packet switching capability only where each of the following
conditions are satisfied:

 

20.1.6.1 BellSouth has deployed digital loop carrier systems, including but not
limited to, integrated digital loop carrier or universal digital loop carrier
systems; or has deployed any other system in which fiber optic facilities
replace copper facilities in the distribution section (e.g., end office to
remote terminal, pedestal or environmentally controlled vault);

 

20.1.6.2 There are no spare copper loops capable of supporting the xDSL services
ITC^DeltaCom seeks to offer;

 

20.1.6.3 BellSouth has not permitted ITC^DeltaCom to deploy a Digital Subscriber
Line Access Multiplexer at the remote terminal, pedestal or environmentally
controlled vault or other interconnection point, nor has the ITC^DeltaCom
obtained a virtual collocation arrangement at these sub-loop interconnection
points as defined by 47 C.F.R. § 51.319 (b); and

 

20.1.6.4 BellSouth has deployed packet switching capability for its own use.

 

20.1.7 If there is a dispute as to whether BellSouth must provide Packet
Switching, such dispute will be resolved according to the dispute resolution
process set forth in Section 12 of the General Terms and Conditions of this
Agreement, incorporated herein by this reference.

 

21. Basic 911 and E911

 

21.1 If ITC^DeltaCom orders unbundled network elements, then ITC^DeltaCom is
also responsible for providing E911 to its end users. BellSouth agrees to offer
access to the 911/E911 network pursuant to the following terms and conditions
set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

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21.2 Definition

 

Basic 911 and E911 is an additional requirement that provides a caller access to
the applicable emergency service bureau by dialing a 3-digit universal telephone
number (911).

 

21.3 Requirements

 

21.3.1 Basic 911 Service Provisioning.

 

For Basic 911 service, BellSouth will provide to ITC^DeltaCom a list consisting
of each municipality that subscribes to Basic 911 service. The list will also
provide, if known, the E911 conversion date for each municipality and, for
network routing purposes, a ten-digit directory number representing the
appropriate emergency answering position for each municipality subscribing to
911. ITC^DeltaCom will be required to arrange to accept 911 calls from its end
users in municipalities that subscribe to Basic 911 service and translate the
911 call to the appropriate 10-digit directory number as stated on the list
provided by BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom will be required to route that call to
BellSouth at the appropriate tandem or end office. When a municipality converts
to E911 service, ITC^DeltaCom will be required to discontinue the Basic 911
procedures and being using E911 procedures.

 

21.2.2 E911 Service Provisioning.

 

For E911 service, ITC^DeltaCom will be required to install a minimum of two
dedicated trunks originating from the ITC^DeltaCom serving wire center and
terminating to the appropriate E911 tandem. The dedicated trunks shall be, at a
minimum, DS-0 level trunks configured either as a 2-wire analog interface or as
part of a digital (1.544 Mb/s) interface. Either configuration shall use
CAMA-type signaling with multifrequency (“MF”) pulsing that will deliver
automatic number identification (“ANI”) with the voice portion of the call. If
the user interface is digital, MF pulses, as well as other AC signals, shall be
encoded per the u-255 Law convention. ITC^DeltaCom will be required to provide
BellSouth daily updates to the E911 database. ITC^DeltaCom will be required to
forward 911 calls to the appropriate E911 tandem, along with ANI, based upon the
current E911 end office to tandem homing arrangement as provided by BellSouth.
If the E911 tandem trunks are not available, ITC^DeltaCom will be required to
route the call to a designated 7-digit local number residing in the appropriate
Public Service Answering Point (“PSAP”). This call will be transported over
BellSouth’s interoffice network and will not carry the ANI of the calling party.
ITC^DeltaCom shall be responsible for providing BellSouth with complete and
accurate data for submission to the 911/E911 database for the purpose of
providing 911/E911 to its end users.

 

21.2.3 Rates.

 

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Charges for 911/E911 service are borne by the municipality purchasing the
service. BellSouth will impose no charge on ITC^DeltaCom beyond applicable
charges for BellSouth trunking arrangements.

 

21.2.4 Basic 911 and E911 functions provided to ITC^DeltaCom shall be at least
at parity with the support and services that BellSouth provides to its customers
for such similar functionality.

 

21.2.5 Detailed Practices and Procedures.

 

The detailed practices and procedures contained in the E911 Local Exchange
Carrier Guide For Facility-Based Providers as amended from time to time during
the term of this Agreement will determine the appropriate practices and
procedures for BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom to follow in providing 911/E911
services. BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with updates and the latest
available copies of said Guides via webposting.

 

22. Rates

 

22.1 General Principles

 

All services and network elements currently provided hereunder and all new and
additional services to be provided hereunder shall be priced in accordance with
all applicable provisions of the Act and the rules and orders of the Federal
Communications Commission and the applicable state commissions.

 

22.2 Unbundled Network Elements

 

The prices that ITC^DeltaCom shall pay to BellSouth for Unbundled Network
Elements are set forth in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

22.3 Operational Support Systems (OSS)

 

BellSouth has developed and made available the following mechanized systems by
which ITC^DeltaCom may submit LSRs electronically.

 

LENS

   Local Exchange Navigation System

EDI

   Electronic Data Interchange

TAG

   Telecommunications Access Gateway

 

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22.3.1 LSRs submitted by means of one of these interactive interfaces will incur
an OSS electronic ordering charge as specified in the table below. An individual
LSR will be identified for billing purposes by its Purchase Order Number (PON).
LSRs submitted by means other than one of these interactive interfaces (mail,
fax, courier, etc.) will incur a manual order charge.

 

All OSS charges are specified in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

22.3.1.1 ITC^DeltaCom shall assess an OSS charge to BellSouth for those LSRs
that BellSouth sends to ITC^DeltaCom in a “port-back” scenario under the terms
and conditions as BellSouth charges ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom shall bill
Bellsouth at the OSS Charges specified in Exhibit D of this Attachment.

 

22.3.2 Denial/Restoral OSS Charge

 

22.3.2.1 In the event ITC^DeltaCom provides a list of customers to be denied and
restored, rather than an LSR, each location on the list will require a separate
PON and, therefore will be billed as one LSR per location.

 

22.3.2.2 ITC^DeltaCom will incur an OSS charge for an accepted LSR that is later
cancelled by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

Note: Supplements or clarifications to a previously billed LSR will not incur
another OSS charge.

 

22.3.3 Network Elements and Other Services Manual Additive

 

22.3.3.1 The Commissions in some states have ordered per-element manual additive
non-recurring charges (NRC) for Network Elements and Other Services ordered by
means other than one of the interactive interfaces. These ordered Network
Elements and Other Services manual additive NRCs will apply in these states,
rather than the charge per LSR. The per-element charges are listed in Exhibit D
of this Attachment.

 

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Order
Coordination
(OC)

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Order Coordination
– Time Specific
(OC-TS)

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Test Points

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

DLR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Charge for Dispatch

and Testing if No

Trouble Found

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SL-1

(Non-Designed)

   Chargeable Option    Chargeable Option    Not available    Chargeable Option
– ordered as Engineering Information Document   

Charged for Dispatch

inside and outside

Central Office

UCL-ND

(Non-Designed)

   Chargeable Option    Not Available    Not Available   

Chargeable Option – ordered as

Engineering Information Document

  

Charged for Dispatch

inside and outside

Central Office

Unbundled Digital Loop

(Designed)

   Included    Chargeable Option (except on Universal Digital Channel)   
Included (where appropriate)    Included   

Charged for Dispatch

outside Central Office

Unbundled Copper Loop

(Designed)

   Chargeable in accordance with Section 2    Not available    Included   
Included   

Charged for Dispatch

outside Central Office

For UVL-SL1 and UCLs, ITC^DeltaCom must order and will be billed for both OC and
OC-TS

if requesting OC-TS.

Unbundled Voice Loops - SL-2 (including 2- and 4-wire UVL) (Designed) - See
Exhibit B.

 

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1. Provisioning and Coordinated Cutovers

 

1.1 Section 1.1 contains the initial coordination procedures that the Parties
agree to follow when ITC^DeltaCom orders and BellSouth provisions the conversion
of active BellSouth retail end users to a service configuration by which
ITC^DeltaCom will serve such end users by unbundled Loops and number portability
(hereinafter referred to as “Hot Cuts”). Both Parties agree that these
procedures may need to be refined or augmented if necessary as experience in
ordering and provisioning Hot Cuts is gained, and they further agree to
implement the improvement procedure provided in Section 1.4 below.

 

1.1.1 Except as otherwise agreed by the Parties, the time intervals for Hot Cuts
shall be monitored and shall conform to the performance standards and
consequences for failure to meet the specified standards as reflected in
Attachment 9 of this Agreement.

 

1.1.2 The following coordination procedures shall apply when BellSouth retail
service is being converted to service to be provided by ITC^DeltaCom utilizing a
SL2 local loop (as that term is defined in Section 1.3.1.3 below) provided by
BellSouth to ITC^DeltaCom with PNP (as defined in Attachment 5).

 

1.1.3 ITC^DeltaCom shall order Services and Elements as set forth in this
Attachment 2 and BellSouth shall provide a Firm Order Confirmation (“FOC”) (as
defined in Attachment 6).

 

1.2 Ordering

 

1.2.1

ITC^DeltaCom shall request Hot Cuts from BellSouth by delivering to BellSouth a
valid Local Service Request (“LSR”) using BellSouth’s ordering interfaces
described in Attachment 7 to this Agreement. ITC^DeltaCom may specify a Due Date
or Frame Due Time, as defined below, at any time, including twenty-four (24)
hours a day and seven (7) days a week. ITC^DeltaCom shall specify whether its
service order is to be provisioned by BellSouth as either: (a) Order
Coordination (“OC”); or (b) Order Coordination—Time Specific (“OC-TS”). OC
indicates the type of service order used by ITC^DeltaCom to request that
BellSouth provision a Hot Cut on the particular calendar date as specified on
the LSR and confirmed on the FOC as set forth in Section 1.2.3 below referred to
in this Section as the “Due Date.” OC-TS indicates the type of service order
used by ITC^DeltaCom to request that BellSouth provision a Hot Cut on the
particular day returned on the FOC as set forth in Section 1.2.3 below and at
the particular time specified on the FOC, referred to in this Section as the
“Frame Due Time.” ITC^DeltaCom shall pay the appropriate rate for either OC or
OC-TS as set forth in Attachment 2. ITC^DeltaCom will be billed and will pay
overtime for

 

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conversions requested and occurring outside of BellSouth’s normal hours of
operation as defined in Section 1.2.2 below.

 

1.2.1.1 Until such time as BellSouth’s systems can deliver the requested Frame
Due Time on the FOC as set forth above, ITC^DeltaCom shall rely on the time
requested on the LSR.

 

1.2.2 For purposes of this Section, BellSouth’s normal hours of operation for
personnel performing physical wire work are defined as follows:

 

1.2.2.1 Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5 :00 p.m. (Excluding Holidays) (Resale/UNE
non-coordinated, coordinated orders and order coordination-time specific)

 

1.2.2.2 Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Excluding Holidays) (Resale/UNE
non-coordinated orders)

 

1.2.2.3 The above hours are defined as the time of day where the work is being
performed.

 

1.2.2.4 Normal hours of operation for the various BellSouth centers supporting
ordering, provisioning and maintenance are as set forth in Attachment 7. Normal
hours of operation for the BellSouth centers providing ITC^DeltaCom support will
be at least equal to the hours of operation that BellSouth provisions services
to its affiliates, end users, and other CLECs.

 

1.2.2.5 It is understood and agreed that BellSouth technicians involved in
provisioning service to ITC^DeltaCom may work shifts outside of BellSouth’s
regular working hours as defined in Section 1.2.2 above (i.e., the employee’s
shift ends at 7:00 p.m. during daylight savings time). To the extent that
ITC^DeltaCom requests that work, necessarily required in the provisioning of
service, be performed outside BellSouth’s normal hours of operation and that
work is performed by a BellSouth technician during his or her scheduled shift
such that BellSouth does not incur any additional costs in performing the work
on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will not assess ITC^DeltaCom additional
charges beyond the rates and charges specified in this Agreement.

 

1.2.2.6 ITC^DeltaCom T will not be assessed overtime charges where BellSouth
elects to perform a coordinated hot cut outside of BellSouth’s normal hours of
operation. However, ITC^DeltaCom will pay overtime charges subject to the
provisions of Section 1.2.2.5 above, where ITC^DeltaCom requests a time specific
conversion which based on the completion intervals outlined in Section 1.3.6
requires BellSouth to complete the conversion outside of BellSouth’s normal
hours of operation.

 

1.2.2.7

Upon receipt of the LSR, BellSouth’s Operational Support System (hereinafter
“BellSouth’s OSS”) shall examine the service order to determine whether it
contains all the information necessary for BellSouth to process the service
order. BellSouth shall review the information provided on the LSR and identify
and

 

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reject any errors contained in the information provided by ITC^DeltaCom for the
current view of the LSR.

 

1.2.2.8 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom electronic access to the
information from its LFACS system in the pre-ordering phase to allow
ITC^DeltaCom (1) to access loop makeup in accordance with Attachment 2 and (2)
to validate its Connecting Facility Assignments (“CFA”) prior to the issuance of
an LSR. ITC^DeltaCom shall not be responsible for order modification charges
(OMC) when it is determined at the time of conversion that there is a CFA
discrepancy resulting solely from BellSouth’s error.

 

1.2.2.9 Both parties agree that post FOC clarifications should not occur,
provided ITC^DeltaCom checks the status of the CFA utilizing the real-time
preorder LFACS access, as referenced in Section 1.2.2.8 above, prior to the
issuance of an LSR, and BellSouth completes disconnect orders in a timely manner
through updating its own CFA database and performing the required physical work.
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will investigate and address adverse trends of post
FOC clarifications via the process improvement mechanism outlined in Section 1.4
below.

 

1.2.2.10 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will work cooperatively to ensure data base
integrity is achieved between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth CFA assignments. This
cooperative effort will include at a minimum: (1) ITC^DeltaCom ensuring that its
processes support data base integrity, e.g., timely issuance of disconnects,
proper assigning of facilities pending on canceled LSRs, and use of information
provided by BellSouth to allow ITC^DeltaCom to identify and synchronize such
data base; and (2) BellSouth will ensure that it processes ITC^DeltaCom requests
for cancellation of local service requests in a time frame that allows
ITC^DeltaCom to accurately maintain its CFA records.

 

1.2.2.11 BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with data base information via the
BellSouth Interconnection Services website at weekly intervals and BellSouth and
ITC^DeltaCom will work jointly to identify and resolve any discrepancies between
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom databases containing the CFA assignments.

 

1.2.3 Firm Order Commitment (“FOC”)

 

1.2.3.1 Pursuant to Section 1.2.1 above, for purposes of this Section, a FOC is
a notification from BellSouth to ITC^DeltaCom that a service order is valid and
error free and that BellSouth has committed to provision the service order on
the date specified on the LSR and confirmed on the FOC or for time specific
conversions, on the date and time specified on the LSR and confirmed on the FOC.
BellSouth’s committed due date is the date BellSouth strives to deliver service
but is not a guaranteed date and may be altered due to facility or manpower
shortages and force majeure conditions.

 

1.2.3.2

For the initial LSR, BellSouth should not provide ITC^DeltaCom with either a
request for clarification or a reject message after BellSouth provides
ITC^DeltaCom a FOC, except as outlined in Section 1.2.2.9 above. Supplemental

 

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LSRs must be submitted via the method utilized to submit the original LSR i.e.
mechanized or manual unless conditions warrant otherwise and mutually agreed to
by both parties.

 

1.2.3.3 BellSouth’s measurement of FOC/reject performance as stated in Section
1.2.3.1 above will be set forth in Attachment 9.

 

1.3 Provisioning

 

1.3.1 Either party shall notify the other as soon as it becomes aware of any
condition which may arise that would jeopardize BellSouth’s committed Due Date
or Frame Due Time, as applicable, for providing service to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.3.1.1 Upon receipt of the FOC pursuant to Section 1.2.3.1, it is ITC^DeltaCom
responsibility to notify the customer of the Due Date and or Frame Due Time
(OC-TS order). Either party shall notify the other party immediately if either
party becomes unable to make the Hot Cut at the Frame Due Time and / or on the
Frame Due Date specified. New scheduled due dates and times shall be within
BellSouth’s normal hours of operations unless mutually agreed to by both
parties.

 

1.3.1.2 Excluding facility shortages, force majeure or unforeseen force
shortages, if BellSouth changes the date of a conversion from the date returned
on the FOC, the new due date will be no greater than three (3) business days
from the original requested date.

 

1.3.1.3 In the event BellSouth does not complete a conversion on the date
returned on the FOC or does not complete a time specific conversion as requested
due solely to BellSouth reasons, the following circumstances shall occur: (a)
BellSouth shall document the order as a Missed Appointment pursuant to the
appropriate service quality measurement outlined in Attachment 9 and (b)
ITC^DeltaCom will not re-negotiate nor consider a change in due date and or due
time as a re-negotiation; and (c) ITC^DeltaCom will advise BellSouth to proceed
as necessary to complete the cut; and BellSouth will not bill OC-TS charges and
ITC^DeltaCom will not be required to pay for OC-TS where a missed appointment of
OC-TS has occurred as provided for in the service quality measurements of
Attachment 9 .

 

1.3.1.4 Conversions that cannot be completed as requested on the LSR and
confirmed on the FOC, solely to ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom’s end user reasons
will be submitted to BellSouth as a Supplemental Order. Supplemental Orders must
be submitted via the method utilized to submit the original LSR, e.g.,
mechanized or manual unless conditions warrant otherwise and mutually agreed to
by both parties.

 

1.3.2 Upon receipt of the FOC, ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth agree to follow the
procedures for porting numbers as outlined in Attachment 5.

 

1.3.2.1

In the event that BellSouth discovers, during the provisioning process, a
conflict between BellSouth’s database and its physical facilities, indicating a
lack of BellSouth facilities, BellSouth shall issue a Pending Facilities (“PF”)
status by sending an electronic notice to ITC^DeltaCom, if the request was
submitted

 

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electronically, or in the case of a manually submitted LSR, such notice will be
provided via the PF report accessible via the Internet.

 

1.3.2.1.1 PF order status occurs when a due date may be in jeopardy due to
facility delay and may become a Missed Appointment due to BellSouth reasons.

 

1.3.2.1.2 In the event that BellSouth cannot meet its committed Due Date and/or
Frame Due Time because of a PF condition due to a BellSouth facility shortage,
the following shall occur: (a) BellSouth will notify ITC^DeltaCom as soon as the
order is placed in PF status in accordance with Section 1.3.2.1 above; and (b)
BellSouth shall document the order as a Missed Appointment (“MA”) within
BellSouth’s internal systems, provided BellSouth is unable to complete the work
on the date returned on the FOC; and (c) BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom
estimated service date (“ESD”) information at intervals that BellSouth provides
such information to itself, its own end users, its affiliates or any other CLEC.
BellSouth targets to provide ESD information within three (3) business days from
the date the PF condition occurs.

 

1.3.2.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall provide BellSouth with a toll free number as stated
in the Implementation Contact Telephone Number (“ImpCon”) Field on the LSR that
BellSouth shall commit to call and use for all notification to ITC^DeltaCom. In
addition, an ITC^DeltaCom representative will answer and will respond within
five (5) minutes and be ready to receive and record information provided by
BellSouth.

 

1.3.2.3

In the event BellSouth does not find dial tone on the ITC^DeltaCom side when
testing prior to the conversion date and time, and detects no trouble on the
BellSouth side, BellSouth shall immediately notify ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom
shall perform the appropriate internal tests and, if necessary, will dispatch a
technician to its collocation site at the BellSouth Central Office. If the
ITC^DeltaCom technician finds no trouble on the ITC^DeltaCom side when testing,
ITC^DeltaCom will notify BellSouth. Both Parties will work cooperatively, to
isolate and clear the trouble and arrange, if necessary, a joint meeting of a
BellSouth technician and an ITC^DeltaCom technician, to BellSouth’s side of the
demarcation point associated with ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation arrangement. Both
Parties’ technicians will meet at the collocation site to work cooperatively by
jointly isolating the trouble, and repairing it. If either Party believes the
trouble is not being resolved properly, either Party may escalate the matter for
immediate resolution. BellSouth will continue to process the Service Order
without requiring a supplemental order assuming that ITC^DeltaCom will correct
the problem prior to the cut date and time. The Parties shall comply with
Section 1.3.1. If the problem is determined to be a BellSouth problem and the
Due Date or Frame Due Time has passed, BellSouth will waive non-recurring OC-TS
charges pursuant to Section 1.3.1.3 above, and the Parties shall establish, by
mutual consent, a new due time and or due date to be met through expedited
processing. Except in PF situations which are addressed elsewhere in this
Section 1, the new time and/or due date shall not

 

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exceed two (2) business days from the original due date and/or due time. In such
cases, ITC^DeltaCom will not be charged expedite charges.

 

1.3.2.4 Troubles referred to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to Section 1.3.2.3 above will
be repaired by the ITC^DeltaCom technician, if necessary. Unless ITC^DeltaCom
notifies BellSouth that the “No Dial tone” issue has not been resolved,
BellSouth shall continue to process the Service Order without requiring a
supplemental order. ITC^DeltaCom agrees that BellSouth may rely on the lack of
such notification to mean that ITC^DeltaCom believes it can resolve the “No Dial
tone” issue prior to Due Date or Frame Due Time. ITC^DeltaCom shall not be
required to call BellSouth to communicate that the “No Dial Tone” issue has been
resolved. If at the time of the cut, ITC^DeltaCom dial tone is not detected on
the BellSouth collocation pair and ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth agree that the
problem is due to ITC^DeltaCom and cannot be resolved within fifteen (15)
minutes, ITC^DeltaCom will be required to supplement the order, which will be
submitted via the method utilized to submit the original LSR, and request a new
due date and time. If ITC^DeltaCom is unable to correct the repair within
fifteen (15) minutes, ITC^DeltaCom may request that BellSouth technicians
standby until the condition is corrected by paying standby rates as provided for
in FCC Tariff #1. If either Party believes that the process set forth herein is
not satisfactorily implemented, the process improvement plan as described in
Section 1.4.1 below will be applied.

 

1.3.3 ITC^DeltaCom will ensure that dial tone is delivered to the BellSouth
collocation pair forty-eight (48) hours prior to due date.

 

1.3.3.1 For OC-TS or OC conversions, BellSouth will verify the cut-over time
designated by ITC^DeltaCom for OCTS or verify the due date for OC conversions
twenty-four to forty-eight (24-48) hours in advance via telephone to ensure that
the conversion is to be completed as ordered. In addition, BellSouth shall
provide the following information at the time of this call: dial tone and the
ANI test results, Due Date, Frame Due Time if the order is an OC-TS order, the
number of lines and the cable and pair assignment. This verified information
must be the same Due Date or Frame Due Time as sent back on the FOC unless the
Parties jointly agree on or before this concurrence call on a new Due Date or
Frame Due Time. Both parties will ensure OC-TS as identified in this section
will commence within fifteen (15) minutes of the agreed time. BellSouth agrees
to make the concurrence call at the same time or after the dial tone and ANAC
test has been completed. In the unlikely event BellSouth does not complete the
dial tone and ANAC test twenty-four (24) hours prior to the due date, BellSouth
will either confirm that the conversion will take place at the scheduled
conversion time or advise ITC^DeltaCom that it will not. If BellSouth advises
ITC^DeltaCom that it will not meet the scheduled conversion date or time,
BellSouth will document a missed due date or missed time specific conversion in
accordance with Section 1.3.1.3 above.

 

1.3.3.2

BellSouth will advise ITC^DeltaCom, via jeopardy notice, as soon as BellSouth
becomes aware of a jeopardy condition which would delay the delivery of service

 

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to ITC^DeltaCom as outlined in BellSouth’s FOC or time of conversion as mutually
agreed to or as ordered by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.3.3.3 Upon the issuance and receipt of a jeopardy notice, the Parties agree to
follow mutually agreed upon business rules established for resolving various
types of jeopardy conditions.

 

1.3.4 Due Date Activities

 

1.3.4.1 CWINS will coordinate with all internal groups within BellSouth to start
the conversion at the scheduled conversion time. Once notified, the central
office technician will verify ITC^DeltaCom dial tone at the tied in jumper at
the BellSouth cable pair and will perform an ANAC verification of the line at
the BellSouth cable pair. If dial tone is verified and the line is verified to
the correct number, the BellSouth central office technician will monitor the
line and when idle, will remove the BellSouth jumper and terminate at the
BellSouth main distribution frame (“MDF”) the tied in jumper to the ITC^DeltaCom
collocation point. The BellSouth CO technician will then perform an ANAC
verification of the line to verify ITC^DeltaCom dial tone and ensure the correct
number is delivered to the BellSouth cable pair.

 

1.3.5 Activities After Hot Cut

 

1.3.5.1 The UNEC will then advise ITC^DeltaCom via telephone call for all
coordinated conversions that the cut is complete, pursuant to Section 1.3.2.2
above, and allow ITC^DeltaCom to accept or reject the service. BellSouth shall
work cooperatively with ITC^DeltaCom to correct any problems associated with the
conversion of the service which might result in ITC^DeltaCom’s rejection of the
service.

 

1.3.5.2 If BellSouth fails to contact ITC^DeltaCom after the hot cut and in
accordance with the Cut Complete Call stated in Sections 1.3.5.1 and 1.3.2.2
above (number stated in the “ImpCon” Field of the ITC^DeltaCom LSR) BellSouth
shall document the order as a “Missed Appointment” within BellSouth’s internal
systems pursuant to Section 1.3.1.3 above.

 

1.3.5.3 BellSouth will hold open the conversion orders within the following time
frames after the call specified in Section 1.3.5.1 above has been made:

 

1.3.5.3.1 If the call is received by ITC^DeltaCom prior to 5:00 p.m. on the
conversion day, BellSouth will hold the order open until 6:00 pm;

 

1.3.5.3.2 If ITC^DeltaCom requests the order be held open for a longer time,
BellSouth will hold the requested order open until 12:00 noon the following
business day;

 

1.3.5.3.3 If the call is received by ITC^DeltaCom after 5:00 p.m. on the
conversion day, BellSouth will hold the order open until 12:00 noon the
following business day unless otherwise agreed to by the parties;

 

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1.3.5.3.4 If BellSouth does not receive verbal acceptance by ITC^DeltaCom
pursuant to the above conditions, BellSouth will deem the conversion accepted by
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.3.5.4 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom reserve the right to change its internal hot
cut activities as business needs dictate. Any change to the hot cut procedures
contained in this Attachment will be discussed by the parties and will be
implemented subject to the provisions of the process improvement mechanism as
set forth in Section 1.4 below.

 

1.3.6 Loop Cut-Over Timing

 

1.3.6.1 BellSouth shall complete the loop cut-over step and notify ITC^DeltaCom
of such completion in accordance with section 1.3.5, commencing with the Frame
Due Time and ending no later than the following time limits depending on the
number of lines being cut. In the case of a OC-TS or OC conversion: 1-10 loops
=> 60 mins (1 hour); 11-30 loops => 120 mins. (2 hours) unless project managed;
15+ loops => Project Managed. BellSouth agrees that upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request,
for order coordinated loop cutovers involving three (3) or more lines, at least
two lines will remain in service at all times during the conversion process.

 

1.3.6.2 BellSouth’s commitment to performance as set forth in Attachment 9 of
this Agreement.

 

1.3.6.3 Intervals for project managed loops as defined in the interval guides
will be completed at intervals mutually coordinated by both parties through
Project Management. Both parties recognize that certain conversions requiring
multiple cut points may exceed the above intervals but in any event both parties
will work cooperatively to limit service outage to an end user.

 

1.3.6.4 In the event BellSouth does not complete the loop cut-over step within
the appropriate time limit provided in Section 1.3.6.1 above and notify
ITC^DeltaCom of such completion in accordance with Section 1.3.5.1 above,
ITC^DeltaCom may escalate such failure to the proper BellSouth official for
expedited resolution.

 

1.3.7 Completion Notice

 

1.3.7.1 BellSouth shall send ITC^DeltaCom completion notices when the LSRs are
submitted electronically. If submitted manually, ITC^DeltaCom may determine the
completion status for all LSRs by accessing the CSOTS Report via the Internet.

 

1.4 Process Improvement

 

1.4.1 ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth (“Petitioner”) shall notify the other Party
(“Respondent”) in writing via ITC^DeltaCom’s Industry Relations Department or
BellSouth’s ITC^DeltaCom Account Team (“Account Team”) of the needed areas of
improvement and any proposed changes to the current hot cut process provided for
in this Agreement.

 

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1.4.1.1 The Respondent shall submit a written response to Petitioner within
fifteen (15) calendar days of the requested change.

 

1.4.2 Upon receipt of the response, Petitioner shall either:

 

1.4.2.1 schedule a meeting between representatives of each party with authority
to identify areas of improvement and, if applicable, to develop and implement
process changes resulting from such mutual cooperation; or

 

1.4.2.2 accept all proposed changes by Respondent, if any, and notify Respondent
with a written response within seven (7) calendar days that the changes, if any,
will be accepted.

 

1.4.3 If Section 1.4.2.1 is implemented, the Parties agree to negotiate the
requested change in good faith within ninety (90) calendar days of the day
Petitioner requested the proposed change.

 

1.4.4 A mutually agreed upon process under either Section 1.4.2.1 or Section
1.4.2.2 shall be implemented upon a mutually agreed upon timeframe.

 

1.4.5 Should the Parties be unable to agree on a mutually acceptable change to
the process and or an agreeable date to implement such change within one hundred
and twenty (120) days of the day Petitioner requested the proposed change, the
Parties agree to resolve any disputes in accordance with the dispute resolution
process provided in Section 116 of the General Terms and Conditions of this
Agreement.

 

1.4.6 At no such time, shall either Party waive any rights that it may have with
respect to the Agreement in its entirety.

 

1.4.7 Nothing in this Process Improvement Plan is deemed to amend or modify any
other terms in the Interconnection Agreement.

 

1.4.8 If ITC^DeltaCom requested a time-specific conversion, the conversion shall
commence at the time indicated in ITC^DeltaCom’s LSR and be completed
consistently with timeframes for time-specific conversion. If BellSouth fails to
deliver a working loop at the coordinated time, BellSouth shall, at
ITC^DeltaCom;s request, extend the window at no additional charge.

 

1.5 New Loop Provisioning – “Loop Only”

 

1.5.1 BellSouth will provision new loops at intervals outlined in the Products
and Services Interval Guide.

 

1.5.2 BellSouth will perform pre-service testing to ensure ITC^DeltaCom dial
tone and telephone number is delivered to the BellSouth loop.

 

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1.5.3 If ITC^DeltaCom dial tone is not detected during pre-service testing,
BellSouth will notify ITC^DeltaCom and will continue with the provisioning
process assuming that ITC^DeltaComwill correct the problem prior to the due
date.

 

1.5.4 ITC^DeltaCom will deliver dial tone and telephone number to the
demarcation point associated with ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation arrangement
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the due date.

 

1.5.5 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will notify either party if the due date cannot
be met for any reason.

 

1.5.6 Trouble resolution, completion notification acceptance and Cooperative
Testing (if requested at time of acceptance and utilizing only the personnel
required in the Provisioning of the order) as provided for in Section 1.2
Ordering and Section 1.3 Provisioning of Hot Cuts will apply.

 

1.5.7 BellSouth will deliver to the ordered location at the end users premises,
loops as outlined in TR73600.

 

1.5.8 Where a field visit is required to provision the loop, BellSouth will test
the loop ordered by ITC^DeltaCom to the NID. Testing requested by ITC^DeltaCom
to points beyond the NID will be billed a time and material charge at the same
increments BellSouth charges its own end users. Requests for field testing where
a dispatch is not required may be made by ITC^DeltaCom and where mutually agreed
to, BellSouth will dispatch to perform additional field testing at rates billed
on a time and material basis as mentioned in this section.

 

1.5.9 Provided, however, that if ITC^DeltaCom requested a time-specific
conversion, the conversion shall commence at the time indicated in
ITC^DeltaCom’s LSR and be completed consistently with timeframes for
time-specific conversions. If BellSouth fails to deliver a working loop at the
coordinated time, BellSouth shall at ITC^DeltaCom’s request extend the window at
no additional charge.

 

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1. High Frequency Spectrum Network Element

 

1.1 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom access to the high frequency portion of
the local loop as an unbundled network element (“High Frequency Spectrum”) at
the rates set forth in Exhibit D. BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with the
High Frequency Spectrum irrespective of whether BellSouth chooses to offer xDSL
services on the loop.

 

1.1.1 The High Frequency Spectrum is defined as the frequency range above the
voiceband on a copper loop facility carrying analog circuit-switched voiceband
transmissions. Access to the High Frequency Spectrum is intended to allow
ITC^DeltaCom the ability to provide Digital Subscriber Line (“xDSL”) data
services to the end user for which BellSouth provides voice services. The High
Frequency Spectrum shall be available for any version of xDSL presumed
acceptable for deployment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 51.230, including, but
not limited to, ADSL, RADSL, and any other xDSL technology that is presumed to
be acceptable for deployment pursuant to FCC rules. BellSouth will continue to
have access to the low frequency portion of the loop spectrum (from 300 Hertz to
at least 3000 Hertz, and potentially up to 3400 Hertz, depending on equipment
and facilities) for the purposes of providing voice service. ITC^DeltaCom shall
only use xDSL technology that is within the PSD mask parameters set forth in
T1.413 or other applicable industry standards. ITC^DeltaCom shall provision xDSL
service on the High Frequency Spectrum in accordance with the applicable
Technical Specifications and Standards.

 

1.1.2

The following loop requirements are necessary for ITC^DeltaCom to be able to
access the High Frequency Spectrum: an unconditioned, 2-wire copper loop. An
unconditioned loop is a copper loop with no load coils, low-pass filters, range
extenders, DAMLs, or similar devices and minimal bridged taps consistent with
ANSI T1.413 and T1.601. The process of removing such devices is called
“conditioning.” BellSouth shall charge and ITC^DeltaCom shall pay as interim
rates, the same rates that BellSouth charges for conditioning stand-alone loops
as provided in this Interconnection Agreement (e.g., unbundled copper loops,
ADSL loops, and HDSL loops) until permanent pricing for loop conditioning are
established either by mutual agreement or by a state public utilities
commission. The interim costs for conditioning are subject to true up as
provided in this agreement. BellSouth will condition loops to enable
ITC^DeltaCom to provide xDSL-based services on the same loops the incumbent is
providing analog voice service, regardless of loop length. BellSouth is not
required to condition a loop in connection with ITC^DeltaCom’s access to the
High Frequency Spectrum if conditioning of that loop impairs service from the
end users perspective. If ITC^DeltaCom requests that BellSouth condition a loop
longer than 18,000 ft.

 

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and such conditioning significantly degrades the voice services on the loop,
ITC^DeltaCom shall pay for the loop to be restored to its original state.

 

1.1.3 ITC^DeltaCom’s termination point is the point of termination for
ITC^DeltaCom’s on the toll main distributing frame in the central office
(“Termination Point”). BellSouth will use jumpers to connect ITC^DeltaCom’s
connecting block to the splitter. The splitter will route the High Frequency
Spectrum on the circuit to the ITC^DeltaCom’s xDSL equipment in the
ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space.

 

1.1.4 For the purposes of testing line shared loops, ITC^DeltaCom shall have
access to the test access point associated with the splitter and the demarcation
point between BellSouth’s network and ITC^DeltaCom’s network.

 

1.2. PROVISIONING OF HIGH FREQUENCY SPECTRUM AND SPLITTER SPACE

 

1.2.1 BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with access to the High Frequency
Spectrum as follows:

 

1.2.2 BellSouth will install splitters within thirty-six (36) calendar days of
ITC^DeltaCom’s submission of such order to the BellSouth Complex Resale Support
Group.

 

1.2.3 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom the status of manually submitted LSRs
for end user line sharing orders through the PON Report on the CLEC Operations
Website at https://clec.bellsouth.com.

 

Status shall include FOC Sent, Pending, Cancelled, In Clarification, Jeopardies
or Rejected. A description of these statuses can be found on this website. This
is a secure website. Passwords can be obtained from your account team.

 

For LSRs submitted through an electronic interface (EDI, TAG, LENS), the
following responses will be returned to ITC^DeltaCom electronically: FOCs,
Completion Notices, Errors/Clarifications, Pending Order Status, Jeopardies,
e.g. missed appointments. ITC^DeltaCom may view CSRs through LENs. ITC^DeltaCom
may determine the status of its line sharing end user service orders through
CSOTS (CLEC Service Order Tracking System). The service order statuses are
described in the Pending Order Status Job Aid located on the web at
http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/markets/lec/oss_info.html. Passwords
for CSOTS can be obtained from the account team. ITC^DeltaCom may determine the
status of its COSMOS/SWITCH work order for its line sharing end user orders
through the COSMOS/SWITCH Line

 

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Sharing Report. These reprots will provide the telephone number, CLLI code,
cable and pair, splitter assignment, status and in COSMOS service order number
if pending. The reports also provide a summary including working pairs, pairs
pendind disconnect, pairs pending connect. The COSMOS/SWITCH report will be in a
form that enables ITC^DeltaCom to download it into an excel-type spreadsheet
format. When ITC^DeltaCom has received a Firm Order Confirmation (“FOC”) on an
order and the CSOTS system also shows that order as complete, but the order
appears on the COSMOS/SWITCH report in the pending connect or pending disconnect
status, ITC^DeltaCom shall enter a trouble report through DLEC Tafi or report
troubles to the BellSouth CWINS center. When ITC^DeltaCom has received a FOC on
an order and the order in pending in CSOTS beyond the due date of the order,
then ITC^DeltaCom shall check to see if BellSouth has provided a jeopardy or
clarification notification via the PON Status Report. If there are no
outstanding clarifications or jeopardies, ITC^DeltaCom will contact the LCSC.
The COSMOS/SWITCH report will be updated by 8:00 p.m., daily, Monday thru
Sunday.

 

1.2.4 ITC^DeltaCom shall be entitled to order the High Frequency Spectrum on
lines served out of any central office where ITC^DeltaCom has a splitter
available for its use pursuant to Section 2.11.2.

 

1.2.5 BellSouth will select, purchase, install, and maintain a central office
POTS splitter and provide ITC^DeltaCom access to data ports on the splitter. In
the event that BellSouth elects to use a brand of splitter other than Siecor,
the Parties shall renegotiate the recurring and non-recurring rates associated
with the splitter. In the event the Parties cannot agree upon such rates, the
then current rates (final or interim) for the Siecor splitter shall be the
interim rates for the new splitter. BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with a
carrier notification letter at least 30 days before such change and shall work
collaboratively with ITC^DeltaCom to select a mutually agreeable brand of
splitter for use by BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom shall thereafter purchase ports on
the splitter as set forth more fully below.

 

1.2.6

BellSouth will install the splitter in (i) a common area close to the
ITC^DeltaCom collocation area, if possible; or (ii) in a BellSouth relay rack as
close to the ITC^DeltaCom DSO termination point as possible. For purposes of
this section, a common area is defined as an area in the central office in which
both Parties have access to a common test access point. Nothing in this section
shall be construed as ITC^DeltaCom’s agreement that such placement is the most
efficient network configuration. Moreover, nothing in this section shall be
construed as ITC^DeltaCom’s agreement that such placement is consistent with
TELRIC pricing rules or otherwise is a network configuration that would be used
by an efficient forward looking provider of unbundled network elements.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party waives any rights to take a
position contrary to the provisions of

 

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this Section before any regulatory body regarding line sharing processes or
rates. BellSouth will cross-connect the splitter data ports to a specified
ITC^DeltaCom DS0 at such time that an ITC^DeltaCom end user’s service is
established.

 

1.2.7 The High Frequency Spectrum shall only be available on loops on which
BellSouth is also providing, and continues to provide, analog voice service
directly to the end user. In the event the end-user terminates its BellSouth
provided voice service for any reason, and ITC^DeltaCom desires to continue
providing xDSL service on such loop, ITC^DeltaCom shall be required to purchase
the full stand-alone loop unbundled network element. In the event BellSouth
disconnects the end-user’s voice service pursuant to its tariffs or applicable
law, and ITC^DeltaCom desires to continue providing xDSL service on such loop,
ITC^DeltaCom shall be permitted to continue using the line by purchasing the
full stand-alone loop unbundled network element. BellSouth shall give
ITC^DeltaCom notice in a reasonable time prior to disconnect, which notice shall
give ITC^DeltaCom an adequate opportunity to notify BellSouth of its intent to
purchase such loop. The Parties shall work collaboratively towards the method of
notification and the time periods for notice. In those cases in which BellSouth
no longer provides voice service to the end user and ITC^DeltaCom purchases the
full stand-alone loop, ITC^DeltaCom may elect the type of loop it will purchase.
ITC^DeltaCom will pay the appropriate recurring and non-recurring rates for such
loop as set forth in Attachment 2 of the Agreement, including a voice grade
loop.

 

1.2.8 ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall continue to work together collaboratively
to develop systems and processes for provisioning the High Frequency Spectrum in
various real life scenarios. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom agree that ITC^DeltaCom
is entitled to purchase the High Frequency Spectrum on a loop that is
provisioned over fiber-fed digital loop carrier. BellSouth will provide
ITC^DeltaCom with access to feeder sub-loops at UNE prices. BellSouth and
ITC^DeltaCom will work together to establish methods and procedures for
providing ITC^DeltaCom access to the High Frequency Spectrum over fiber fed
digital loop carriers.

 

1.2.9 Only one competitive local exchange carrier shall be permitted access to
the High Frequency Spectrum of any particular loop.

 

1.2.10 To order High Frequency Spectrum on a particular loop, ITC^DeltaCom must
have a DSLAM collocated in the central office that serves the end-user of such
loop. BellSouth shall allow ITC^DeltaCom to order splitters in central offices
where vis in the process of obtaining collocation space. BellSouth shall install
such splitters before the end of ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation provisioning
interval.

 

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1.2.11 BellSouth will devise a splitter order form that allows ITC^DeltaCom to
order splitter ports in increments of 8, 24 or 96 ports.

 

1.2.12 BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom the Local Service Request (“LSR”)
format to be used when ordering the High Frequency Spectrum.

 

1.2.13 BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with access to the High Frequency
Spectrum of the unbundled loop as follows:

 

For 1-5 lines at the same address within three (3) business days from
BellSouth’s issuance of a FOC; 6-10 lines at the same address within 5 business
days from BellSouth’s issuance of a FOC; and more than 10 lines at the same
address is to be negotiated.

 

For manual orders, BellSouth will return a Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) in no
more than twenty-four (24) business hours. For electronic orders, BellSouth will
return a FOC in one (1) hour ninety-five percent (95%) of the time for orders
that flow-through. For orders that do not flow-through, BellSouth will return a
FOC in twenty-four (24) business hours.

 

1.2.14 BellSouth shall perform testing to confirm that all in place splitters
are correctly installed to the BellSouth frame. In the event any splitters are
not correctly cabled or installed shall be corrected before February 28, 2001.
BellSouth shall include testing to ensure splitters are correctly installed and
cabled to the BellSouth frame as a part of the splitter installation process. If
BellSouth informs ITC^DeltaCom that a splitter has been installed for
ITC^DeltaCom’s use, and that splitter is later found to have been incorrectly
installed, BellSouth shall waive the nonrecurring charge for that splitter
installation.

 

1.2.15 BellSouth shall test the data portion of the loop to insure the
continuity of the wiring for ITC^DeltaCom’s data using the LSVT test-set for
both the provisioning and maintenance of a loop. This test shall be performed
from the ITC^DeltaCom designated tie cable pair (which is connected to
ITC^DeltaComs DSLAM) to the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) where the customer’s
cable pair leaves the BellSouth central office. This process will be implemented
unless, and until, ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth mutually agree on another process.
If BellSouth delivers a line shared loop that is not properly wired by
BellSouth, BellSouth shall adjust the monthly recurring charge to reflect the
day that the line shared loop was placed in service.

 

1.3 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

 

1.3.1

ITC^DeltaCom shall have access, for test, repair, and maintenance purposes, to
any loop as to which it has access to the High Frequency Spectrum.

 

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ITC^DeltaCom may access the loop at the point where the combined voice and data
signal exits the central office splitter.

 

1.3.2 BellSouth will be responsible for repairing voice services and the
physical line between the network interface device at the customer premise and
the Termination Point of demarcation in the central office. ITC^DeltaCom will be
responsible for repairing data services. Each Party will be responsible for
maintaining its own equipment.

 

1.3.3 If the problem encountered appears to impact primarily the xDSL service,
the end user should call ITC^DeltaCom. If the problem impacts primarily the
voice service, the end user should call BellSouth. If both services are
impaired, the end user should contact BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.3.4 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will work together to diagnose and resolve any
troubles reported by the end-user and to develop a process for repair of lines
as to which ITC^DeltaCom has access to the High Frequency Spectrum. The Parties
will continue to work together to address customer initiated repair requests and
other customer impacting maintenance issues to better support unbundling of High
Frequency Spectrum.

 

1.3.4.1 The Parties will be responsible for testing and isolating troubles on
its respective portion of the loop. Once a Party (“Reporting Party”) has
isolated a trouble to the other Party’s (“Repairing Party”) portion of the loop,
the Reporting Party will notify the end user to report the trouble to the other
service provider. The Repairing Party will take the actions necessary to repair
the loop if it determines a trouble exists in its portion of the loop.

 

1.3.4.2 If a trouble is reported on either Party’s portion of the loop and no
trouble actually exists, the Repairing Party may charge the Reporting Party for
any dispatching and testing (both inside and outside the central office)
required by the Repairing Party in order to confirm the loop’s working status.

 

1.3.5 In the event ITC^DeltaCom’s deployment of xDSL on the High Frequency
Spectrum significantly degrades the performance of other advanced services or of
BellSouth’s voice service on the same loop, BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom
and allow twenty-four (24) hours to cure the trouble. If ITC^DeltaCom fails to
resolve the trouble, BellSouth may discontinue ITC^DeltaCom’s access to the High
Frequency Spectrum on such loop.

 

1.4 PRICING

 

1.4.1

BellSouth ITC^DeltaCom agree to the negotiated, interim rates for the High
Frequency Spectrum. All interim prices will be subject to true up based on
either mutually agreed to permanent pricing or permanent pricing established in
a line sharing cost proceeding conducted by state public utility

 

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commissions. In the event interim prices are established by state public utility
commissions before permanent prices are established, either through arbitration
or some other mechanism, the interim prices established in this Agreement will
be changed to reflect the interim prices mandated by the state public utility
commissions; however, no true up will be performed until mutually agreed to
permanent prices are established or permanent prices are established by state
public utility commissions.

 

1.4.2 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom enter into this Agreement without waiving
current or future relevant legal rights and without prejudicing any position
BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom may take on relevant issues before state or federal
regulatory or legislative bodies or courts of competent jurisdiction. This
clause specifically contemplates but is not limited to: (a) the positions
BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom may take in any cost docket related to the terms and
conditions associated with access to the High Frequency Spectrum; and (b) the
positions that BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom might take before the FCC or any state
public utility commission related to the terms and conditions under which
BellSouth must provide ITC^DeltaCom with access to the High Frequency Spectrum.
The interim rates set forth in Exhibit D were adopted as a result of a
compromise between the parties and do not reflect either party’s position as to
final rates for access to the High Frequency Spectrum.

 

Any element necessary for interconnection that is not identified above is priced
as currently set forth in the Agreement.

 

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CATEGORY

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RATE
ELEMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES ($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Svc Order

Submitted

Elec

per LSR

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Svc Order

Submitted

Manually

per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge -

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge –

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge –

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge –

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Disc Add’l

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              Rec   Nonrecurring

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  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

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  OSS Rates($)

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                    First

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  Add’l

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  First

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  Add’l

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  SOMEC

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  SOMAN

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Source

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    The rates marked “OR” in the Source Column are rates ordered by the
Commission. Both Parties have reviewed these rate sheets and agree that any
errors in the rate sheets shall be prospectively corrected by amendment to this
Agreement. The “Zone” shown in the sections for stand-alone loops or loops as
part of a combination refers to Geographically Deaveraged UNE Zones. To view
Geographically Deaveraged UNE Zone Designations by Central Office, refer to
internet Website:
http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/become_a_clec/html/interconnection.htm

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS)

                            NOTE: (1) CLEC should contact its contract
negotiator if it prefers the “state specific” OSS charges as ordered by the
State Commissions. The OSS charges currently contained in this rate exhibit are
the BellSouth “regional” service ordering charges. CLEC may elect either the
state specific Commission ordered rates for the service ordering charges, or
CLEC may elect the regional service ordering charge, however, CLEC can not
obtain a mixture of the two. NOTE: (2) Any element that can be ordered
electronically will be billed according to the SOMEC rate listed in this
category. Please refer to BellSouth’s Business Rules for Local Ordering (BBR-LO)
to determine if a product can be ordered electronically. For those elements that
cannot be ordered electronically at present per the BBR-LO, the listed SOMEC
rate in this category reflects the charge that would be billed to a CLEC once
electronic ordering capabilities come on-line for that element. Otherwise, the
manual ordering charge, SOMAN, will be applied to a CLECs bill when it submits
an LSR to BellSouth.     OSS - Electronic Service Order Charge, Per Local
Service Request (LSR) - UNE Only               SOMEC       3.50   0.00   3.50  
0.00                                 OSS - Manual Service Order Charge, Per
Local Service Request (LSR) - UNE Only               SOMAN       11.73   0.00  
6.13   0.00                           OR UNE SERVICE DATE ADVANCEMENT CHARGE    
                NOTE: The Expedite charge will be maintained commensurate with
BellSouth’s FCC No.1 Tariff, Section 5 as applicable.                 UNE
Expedite Charge per Circuit or Line Assignable USOC, per Day          
UAL, UEANL, UCL,
UEF, UDF, UEQ,
UDL, UENTW,
UDN, UEA, UHL,
ULC, USL, U1T12,
U1T48, U1TD1,
U1TD3, U1TDX,
U1TO3, U1TS1,
U1TVX, UC1BC,
UC1BL, UC1CC,
UC1CL, UC1DC,
UC1DL, UC1EC,
UC1EL, UC1FC,
UC1FL, UC1GC,
UC1GL, UC1HC,
UC1HL, UDL12,
UDL48, UDLO3,
UDLSX, UE3,
ULD12, ULD48,
ULDD1, ULDD3,
ULDDX, ULDO3,
ULDS1, ULDVX,
UNC1X, UNC3X,
UNCDX, UNCNX,
UNCSX, UNCVX,
UNLD1, UNLD3,
UXTD1, UXTD3,
UXTS1, U1TUC,
U1TUD, U1TUB,
U1TUA   SDASP       200.00                                        

UNBUNDLED EXCHANGE ACCESS LOOP

                   

2-WIRE ANALOG VOICE GRADE LOOP

                    2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 1 - Zone 1  
    1   UEANL   UEAL2   10.24   40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72                      
    OR     2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 1 - Zone 2       2  
UEANL   UEAL2   15.37   40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72                           OR
    2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 1 - Zone 3       3   UEANL  
UEAL2   30.44   40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72                           OR    
Unbundled Miscellaneous Rate Element, Tag Loop at End User Premise          
UEANL   URETL       8.33   0.83                                         Loop
Testing - Basic 1st Half Hour           UEANL   URET1       25.12              
                        OR     Loop Testing - Basic Additional Half Hour        
  UEANL   URETA       13.62   13.62                                   OR    
Loop Testing - Premium per Half Hour                       41.29   22.27        
                          OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge Without Outside
Dispatch (UVL-SL1)                                                              
                  UEANL   UREWO       15.75   8.92                              
     

 

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  Exhibit: D

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CATEGORY

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RATE ELEMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES ($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Svc Order

Submitted

Elec

per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Svc Order

Submitted

Manually

per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge -

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge –

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge –

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge –

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

              Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

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  OSS Rates($)

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                  First

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  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

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  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  Source

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    Unbundled Voice Loop, Non-Design Voice Loop, billing for BST providing
make-up (Engineering Information - E.I.)           UEANL   UEANM       7.30  
7.30                                   OR     Manual Order Coordination for
UVL-SL1s (per loop)           UEANL   UEAMC       18.92   18.92                
                  OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time for
UVL-SL1 (per LSR)           UEANL   OCOSL       57.79                          
            OR

2-WIRE UNBUNDLED COPPER LOOP - NON-DESIGNED

                                                   

4

  2 Wire Unbundled Copper Loop Non-Designed - Zone 1       1   UEQ   UEQ2X  
11.02   44.69   22.40   0.00   0.00                           OR     2 Wire
Unbundled Copper Loop Non-Designed - Zone 2       2   UEQ   UEQ2X   12.72  
44.69   22.40   0.00   0.00                           OR     2 Wire Unbundled
Copper Loop Non-Designed-Zone 3       3   UEQ   UEQ2X   20.22   44.69   22.40  
0.00   0.00                           OR     Unbundled Miscellaneous Rate
Element, Tag Loop at End User Premise           UEQ   URETL       8.33   0.83  
                                      Manual Order Coordination 2 Wire Unbundled
Copper Loop - Non-Designed (per loop)           UEQ   UCLMC       18.92   18.92
                                  OR     Unbundled Copper Loop, Non-Design
Copper Loop, billing for BST providing make-up (Engineering Information - E.I.)
          UEQ   UEQMU       7.30   7.30                                   OR    
Loop Testing - Basic 1st Half Hour           UEQ   URET1       25.12            
                          OR     Loop Testing - Basic Additional Half Hour      
    UEQ   URETA       13.62   13.62                                   OR    
Loop Testing - Premium per Half Hour                       41.29   22.27        
                          OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge Without Outside
Dispatch (UCL-ND)           UEQ   UREWO       14.25   7.42                      
             

UNBUNDLED EXCHANGE ACCESS LOOP

                                                   

2-WIRE ANALOG VOICE GRADE LOOP

                                                   

UNE Loop Rates for Line Splitting (In Ga. PSC ordered the line splitting loop
USOCs match the lower port - loop combo rates UEPLX)

                2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) for Line Splitting - Zone 1      
1   UEPSR
UEPSB   UEABS   9.32   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR  
  2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) for Line Splitting - Zone 2       2   UEPSR
UEPSB   UEABS   14.45   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR
    2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1)for Line Splitting - Zone 3       3   UEPSR
UEPSB   UEABS   30.14   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR

UNBUNDLED EXCHANGE ACCESS LOOP

                               

2-WIRE ANALOG VOICE GRADE LOOP

                                    2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service
Level 2 w/Loop or                                                              
      Ground Start Signaling - Zone 1       1   UEA   UEAL2   11.26   79.85  
24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     2-Wire Analog Voice Grade
Loop - Service Level 2 w/Loop or                                                
                    Ground Start Signaling - Zone 2       2   UEA   UEAL2  
16.43   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     2-Wire
Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 2 w/Loop or                            
                                        Ground Start Signaling - Zone 3       3
  UEA   UEAL2   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                          
OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UEA
  OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     2-Wire Analog
Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 2 w/Reverse                                    
                                Battery Signaling - Zone 1       1   UEA   UEAR2
  11.26   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     2-Wire
Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 2 w/Reverse                            
                                        Battery Signaling - Zone 2       2   UEA
  UEAR2   16.43   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR    
2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Service Level 2 w/Reverse                      
                                              Battery Signaling - Zone 3       3
  UEA   UEAR2   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                          
OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UEA
  OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     CLEC to CLEC
Conversion Charge without outside dispatch           UEA   UREWO       87.72  
36.36                                         Loop Tagging - Service Level 2
(SL2)           UEA   URETL       11.19   1.10                                  
 

4-WIRE ANALOG VOICE GRADE LOOP

                                    4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Zone 1    
  1   UEA   UEAL4   17.33   93.01   28.17   19.52   8.12                        
  OR     4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Zone 2       2   UEA   UEAL4   20.74  
93.01   28.17   19.52   8.12                           OR     4-Wire Analog
Voice Grade Loop - Zone 3       3   UEA   UEAL4   28.81   93.01   28.17   19.52
  8.12                           OR     Order Coordination for Specified
Conversion Time (per LSR)           UEA   OCOSL       57.79                    
                  OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge without outside dispatch
          UEA   UREWO       87.72   36.36                                    

2-WIRE ISDN DIGITAL GRADE LOOP

                                    2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop - Zone 1    
  1   UDN   U1L2X   21.89   180.06   35.25   18.23   6.97                      
    OR     2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop - Zone 2       2   UDN   U1L2X   25.27
  180.06   35.25   18.23   6.97                           OR     2-Wire ISDN
Digital Grade Loop - Zone 3       3   UDN   U1L2X   40.17   180.06   35.25  
18.23   6.97                           OR     Order Coordination For Specified
Conversion Time (per LSR)           UDN   OCOSL       57.79                    
                  OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge without outside dispatch
          UDN   UREWO       120.98   33.04                                    

2-WIRE Universal Digital Channel (UDC) COMPATIBLE LOOP

                                    2-Wire Universal Digital Channel (UDC)
Compatible Loop - Zone 1       1   UDC   UDC2X   21.89   44.69   31.55   0.00  
0.00                           OR

 

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CATEGORY

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RATE
ELEMENTS

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  Interim

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Zone

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  BCS

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  USOC

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      RATES ($)

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Svc Order

Submitted

Elec

per LSR

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Svc Order

Submitted

Manually

per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge -

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental

Charge -

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Add’l

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Incremental

Charge -

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-
Disc 1st

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Incremental

Charge -

Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic-

Disc Add’l

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                Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring

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  Nonrecurring Disconnect

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  OSS Rates($)

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                  First

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  Add’l

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  First

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  Add’l

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  SOMEC

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  SOMAN

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    2-Wire Universal Digital Channel (UDC) Compatible Loop - Zone 2       2  
UDC   UDC2X   25.27   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR  
  2-Wire Universal Digital Channel (UDC) Compatible Loop - Zone 3       3   UDC
  UDC2X   40.17   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR    
CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge without outside dispatch           UDC   UREWO  
    44.69   31.55                                    

2-WIRE ASYMMETRICAL DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (ADSL) COMPATIBLE LOOP

    2 Wire Unbundled ADSL Loop including manual service inquiry & facility
reservation - Zone 1       1   UAL   UAL2X   11.23   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                          OR     2 Wire Unbundled ADSL Loop including manual
service inquiry & facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UAL   UAL2X   12.97  
44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     2 Wire Unbundled
ADSL Loop including manual service inquiry & facility reservation - Zone 3      
3   UAL   UAL2X   20.62   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                          
OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UAL
  OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     2 Wire
Unbundled ADSL Loop without manual service inquiry & facility reservaton - Zone
1       1   UAL   UAL2W   11.23   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                  
        OR     2 Wire Unbundled ADSL Loop without manual service inquiry &
facility reservaton - Zone 2       2   UAL   UAL2W   12.97   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                           OR     2 Wire Unbundled ADSL Loop without
manual service inquiry & facility reservaton - Zone 3       3   UAL   UAL2W  
20.62   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     Order
Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UAL   OCOSL      
57.79                                       OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion
Charge without outside dispatch           UAL   UREWO       44.69   29.29      
                             

2-WIRE HIGH BIT RATE DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (HDSL) COMPATIBLE LOOP

    2 Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop including manual service inquiry & facility
reservation - Zone 1       1   UHL   UHL2X   7.88   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                          OR     2 Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop including manual
service inquiry & facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UHL   UHL2X   9.09  
44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     2 Wire Unbundled
HDSL Loop including manual service inquiry & facility reservation - Zone 3      
3   UHL   UHL2X   14.48   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                          
OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UHL
  OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     2 Wire
Unbundled HDSL Loop without manual service inquiry and facility reservation -
Zone 1       1   UHL   UHL2W   7.88   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00              
            OR     2 Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop without manual service inquiry and
facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UHL   UHL2W   9.09   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                           OR     2 Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop without
manual service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3       3   UHL   UHL2W  
14.48   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     Order
Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UHL   OCOSL      
57.79                                       OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion
Charge without outside dispatch           UHL   UREWO       44.69   31.55      
                             

4-WIRE HIGH BIT RATE DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (HDSL) COMPATIBLE LOOP

    4 Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop including manual service inquiry and facility
reservation - Zone 1       1   UHL   UHL4X   10.39   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                          OR     4-Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop including manual
service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UHL   UHL4X   12.00
  44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     4-Wire Unbundled
HDSL Loop including manual service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3    
  3   UHL   UHL4X   19.07   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                        
  OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)          
UHL   OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     4-Wire
Unbundled HDSL Loop without manual service inquiry and facility reservation -
Zone 1       1   UHL   UHL4W   10.39   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00              
            OR     4-Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop without manual service inquiry and
facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UHL   UHL4W   12.00   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                           OR     4-Wire Unbundled HDSL Loop without
manual service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3       3   UHL   UHL4W  
19.07   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     Order
Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UHL   OCOSL      
57.79                                       OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion
Charge without outside dispatch           UHL   UREWO       44.69   31.55      
                             

4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL LOOP

    4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - Zone 1       1   USL   USLXX   39.61   211.93  
72.49   38.24   7.20                           OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop -
Zone 2       2   USL   USLXX   44.72   211.93   72.49   38.24   7.20            
              OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - Zone 3       3   USL   USLXX  
59.04   211.93   72.49   38.24   7.20                           OR     Order
Coordination for Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           USL   OCOSL      
57.79                                       OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion
Charge without outside dispatch           USL   UREWO       100.91   42.97      
                             

 

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4-WIRE 56 OR 64 KBPS DIGITAL GRADE LOOP

    4 Wire Unbundled Digital Loop 56 Kbps - Zone 1       1   UDL   UDL56   21.21
  196.66   37.00   18.82   7.20                           OR     4 Wire
Unbundled Digital Loop 56 Kbps - Zone 2       2   UDL   UDL56   27.22   196.66  
37.00   18.82   7.20                           OR     4 Wire Unbundled Digital
Loop 56 Kbps - Zone 3       3   UDL   UDL56   36.38   196.66   37.00   18.82  
7.20                           OR     Order Coordination for Specified
Conversion Time (per LSR)           UDL   OCOSL       57.79                    
                  OR     4 Wire Unbundled Digital Loop 64 Kbps - Zone 1       1
  UDL   UDL64   21.21   196.66   37.00   18.82   7.20                          
OR     4 Wire Unbundled Digital Loop 64 Kbps - Zone 2       2   UDL   UDL64  
27.22   196.66   37.00   18.82   7.20                           OR     4 Wire
Unbundled Digital Loop 64 Kbps - Zone 3       3   UDL   UDL64   36.38   196.66  
37.00   18.82   7.20                           OR     Order Coordination for
Specified Conversion Time (per LSR)           UDL   OCOSL       57.79          
                            OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge without
outside dispatch           UDL   UREWO       101.95   49.66                    
               

2-WIRE Unbundled COPPER LOOP

    2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Short including manual service inquiry &
facility reservation - Zone 1       1   UCL   UCLPB   12.02   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                           OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Short
including manual service inquiry & facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UCL  
UCLPB   13.88   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     2
Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Short including manual service inquiry & facility
reservation - Zone 3       3   UCL   UCLPB   22.07   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                          OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled Copper Loops
(per loop)           UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92                            
      OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Short without manual service inquiry
and facility reservation - Zone 1       1   UCL   UCLPW   12.02   44.69   31.55
  0.00   0.00                           OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper
Loop/Short without manual service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 2    
  2   UCL   UCLPW   13.88   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                        
  OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Short without manual service inquiry and
facility reservation - Zone 3       3   UCL   UCLPW   22.07   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                           OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled
Copper Loops (per loop)           UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92              
                    OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - includes manual
srvc. inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 1       1   UCL   UCL2L   35.56  
44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     2-Wire Unbundled
Copper Loop/Long - includes manual svc. inquiry and facility reservation - Zone
2       2   UCL   UCL2L   41.07   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                  
        OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - includes manual svc. inquiry
and facility reservation - Zone 3       3   UCL   UCL2L   65.28   44.69   31.55
  0.00   0.00                           OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled
Copper Loops (per loop)           UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92              
                    OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - without manual
service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 1       1   UCL   UCL2W   35.56
  44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     2-Wire Unbundled
Copper Loop/Long - without manual service inquiry and facility reservation -
Zone 2       2   UCL   UCL2W   41.07   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00              
            OR     2-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - without manual service
inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3       3   UCL   UCL2W   65.28   44.69
  31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     Order Coordination for
Unbundled Copper Loops (per loop)           UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92    
                              OR     CLEC to CLEC Conversion Charge without
outside dispatch (UCL-Des)           UCL   UREWO       44.69   31.55            
                       

4-WIRE COPPER LOOP

    4-Wire Copper Loop/Short - including manual service inquiry and facility
reservation - Zone 1       1   UCL   UCL4S   16.65   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                          OR     4-Wire Copper Loop/Short - including manual
service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UCL   UCL4S   19.22
  44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     4-Wire Copper
Loop/Short - including manual service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3
      3   UCL   UCL4S   30.55   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                    
      OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled Copper Loops (per loop)          
UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92                                   OR     4-Wire
Copper Loop/Short - without manual service inquiry and facility reservation -
Zone 1       1   UCL   UCL4W   16.65   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00              
            OR     4-Wire Copper Loop/Short - without manual service inquiry and
facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UCL   UCL4W   19.22   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                           OR     4-Wire Copper Loop/Short - without
manual service inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3       3   UCL   UCL4W  
30.55   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           OR     Order
Coordination for Unbundled Copper Loops (per loop)           UCL   UCLMC      
18.92   18.92                                   OR     4-Wire Unbundled Copper
Loop/Long - includes manual svc. inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 1      
1   UCL   UCL4L   30.85   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                          
OR

 

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       4-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - includes manual svc. inquiry and
facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UCL   UCL4L   53.87   44.69   31.55  
0.00   0.00                                 OR     4-Wire Unbundled Copper
Loop/Long - includes manual svc. inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 3      
3   UCL   UCL4L   98.64   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                           
     OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled Copper Loops (per loop)          
UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92                                         OR    
4-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - without manual svc. inquiry and facility
reservation - Zone 1       1   UCL   UCL4O   47.56   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                                OR     4-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long -
without manual svc. inquiry and facility reservation - Zone 2       2   UCL  
UCL4O   54.93   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00                                 OR  
  4-Wire Unbundled Copper Loop/Long - without manual svc. inquiry and facility
reservation - Zone 3       3   UCL   UCL4O   87.30   44.69   31.55   0.00   0.00
                                OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled Copper
Loops (per loop)           UCL   UCLMC       18.92   18.92                      
                  OR     CLEC to CLEC conversion Charge without outside dispatch
          UCL   UREWO       44.69   31.55                                     
    

LOOP MODIFICATION

                                                                      Unbundled
Loop Modification, Removal of Load Coils - 2 Wire pair less than or equal to 18k
ft           UAL, UHL, UCL,
UEQ, ULS, UEA,
UEANL, UEPSR,
UEPSB   ULM2L       0.00   0.00                                         OR    
Unbundled Loop Modification, Removal of Load Coils - 2 wire greater than 18k ft
          UCL, ULS, UEQ   ULM2G       0.00   0.00                              
          OR     Unbundled Loop Modification Removal of Load Coils - 4 Wire less
than or equal to 18K ft           UHL, UCL, UEA   ULM4L       0.00   0.00      
                                  OR     Unbundled Loop Modification Removal of
Load Coils - 4 Wire pair greater than 18k ft           UCL   ULM4G       0.00  
0.00                                         OR     Unbundled Loop Modification
Removal of Bridged Tap Removal, per unbundled loop           UAL, UHL, UCL,
UEQ, ULS, UEA,
UEANL, UEPSR,
UEPSB   ULMBT       0.00   0.00                                         OR

SUB-LOOPS

                                                                 

Sub-Loop Distribution

                                                                         
Sub-Loop - Per Cross Box Location - CLEC Feeder Facility Set-Up           UEANL
  USBSA       255.76                                             OR     Sub-Loop
- Per Cross Box Location - Per 25 Pair Panel Set-Up           UEANL   USBSB    
  7.29                                             OR     Sub-Loop - Per
Building Equipment Room - CLEC Feeder Facility Set-Up           UEANL   USBSC  
    175.09                                             OR     Sub-Loop - Per
Building Equipment Room - Per 25 Pair Panel Set-Up           UEANL   USBSD      
51.61                                             OR     Unbundled Sub-Loops,
Riser Cable, 2-Wire per Loop, Working and Spare Loop Activation           UEANL
  USBRC   3.61   28.46   3.85   2.20   0.01                                 OR  
  Unbundled Sub-Loops, Riser Cable, 4-Wire per Loop, Working and Spare Loop
Activation           UEANL   USBRD   7.67   31.07   4.79   2.27   0.01         
                       OR     Sub-Loop Distribution Per 2-Wire Analog Voice
Grade Loop - Zone 1       1   UEANL   USBN2   6.37   28.46   3.85   2.20   0.01
                                OR     Sub-Loop Distribution Per 2-Wire Analog
Voice Grade Loop - Zone 2       2   UEANL   USBN2   9.88   28.46   3.85   2.20  
0.01                                 OR     Sub-Loop Distribution Per 2-Wire
Analog Voice Grade Loop - Zone 3       3   UEANL   USBN2   18.59   28.46   3.85
  2.20   0.01                                 OR     Sub-Loop Distribution Per
4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Zone 1       1   UEANL   USBN4   5.93   31.07  
4.79   2.27   0.01                                 OR     Sub-Loop Distribution
Per 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Zone 2       2   UEANL   USBN4   9.71  
31.07   4.79   2.27   0.01                                 OR     Sub-Loop
Distribution Per 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - Zone 3       3   UEANL   USBN4
  18.85   31.07   4.79   2.27   0.01                                 OR    
Order Coordination for Unbundled Sub-Loops, per sub-loop pair           UEANL  
USBMC       18.92   18.92                                         OR    
Sub-Loop 2-Wire Intrabuilding Network Cable (INC)           UEANL   USBR2   3.61
  28.46   3.85   2.20   0.01                                 OR     Order
Coordination for Unbundled Sub-Loops, per sub-loop pair           UEANL   USBMC
      18.92   18.92                                         OR

 

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      Sub-Loop 4-Wire Intrabuilding Network Cable (INC)           UEANL   USBR4
  7.67   31.07   4.79   2.27   0.01                           OR     Order
Coordination for Unbundled Sub-Loops, per sub-loop pair           UEANL   USBMC
      18.92   18.92                                   OR     2 Wire Copper
Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution - Zone 1       1   UEF   UCS2X   5.94   28.46  
3.85   2.20   0.01                           OR     2 Wire Copper Unbundled
Sub-Loop Distribution - Zone 2       2   UEF   UCS2X   7.51   28.46   3.85  
2.20   0.01                           OR     2 Wire Copper Unbundled Sub-Loop
Distribution - Zone 3       3   UEF   UCS2X   9.22   28.46   3.85   2.20   0.01
                          OR     Order Coordination for Unbundled Sub-Loops, per
sub-loop pair           UEF   USBMC       18.92   18.92                        
          OR     4 Wire Copper Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution - Zone 1       1
  UEF   UCS4X   6.37   31.07   4.79   2.27   0.01                           OR  
  4 Wire Copper Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution - Zone 2       2   UEF   UCS4X  
6.32   31.07   4.79   2.27   0.01                           OR     4 Wire Copper
Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution - Zone 3       3   UEF   UCS4X   9.10   31.07  
4.79   2.27   0.01                           OR     Order Coordination for
Unbundled Sub-Loops, per sub-loop pair           UEF   USBMC       18.92   18.92
                                  OR

Unbundled Network Terminating Wire (UNTW)

                                                        Unbundled Network
Terminating Wire (UNTW) per Pair           UENTW   UENPP   0.533   25.12   12.28
                                  OR

Network Interface Device (NID)

                                                        Network Interface Device
(NID) - 1-2 lines           UENTW   UND12       32.86   20.69                  
                OR     Network Interface Device (NID) - 1-6 lines          
UENTW   UND16       56.03   43.86                                   OR    
Network Interface Device Cross Connect - 2W           UENTW   UNDC2       2.45  
2.45                                   OR     Network Interface Device Cross
Connect - 4W           UENTW   UNDC4       2.45   2.45                          
        OR

SUB-LOOPS

                                                               

Sub-Loop Feeder

                                                        USL-Feeder, DS0 Set-up
per Cross Box location - CLEC Distribution Facility set-up           UEA, UDN,
UCL, UDL,
UDC   USBFW       255.76                                       OR     USL Feeder
- DS0 Set-up per Cross Box location - per 25 pair set-up           UEA, UDN,
UCL, UDL,
UDC   USBFX       7.29   7.29                                   OR     USL
Feeder DS1 Set-up at DSX location, per DS1 termination           USL   USBFZ    
  183.87   7.29                                         Unbundled Sub-Loop
Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Ground Start, Voice Grade - Zone 1       1   UEA   USBFA  
5.72   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                           OR     Unbundled
Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Ground-Start, Voice Grade - Zone 2       2   UEA  
USBFA   7.40   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                           OR    
Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, Per 2 Wire Ground-Start, Voice Grade - Zone 3  
    3   UEA   USBFA   13.86   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                      
    OR     Order Coordination for Specified Conversion Time, per LSR          
UEA   OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     Unbundlde
Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Loop-Start, Voice Grade - Zone 1       1   UEA  
USBFB   5.72   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                           OR    
Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Loop-Start, Voice Grade - Zone 2       2
  UEA   USBFB   7.40   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                           OR
    Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Start Loop, Voice Grade - Zone 3    
  3   UEA   USBFB   13.86   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                        
  OR     Order Coordination for Specified Time Conversion, per LSR           UEA
  OCOSL       57.79                                       OR     Unbundled
Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Reverse Battery, Voice Grade - Zone 1       1   UEA
  USBFC   5.72   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                           OR    
Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Reverse Battery, Voice Grade - Zone 2    
  2   UEA   USBFC   7.40   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87                        
  OR     Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire Analog Reverse Battery, Voice
Grade - Zone 3       3   UEA   USBFC   13.86   77.57   23.66   18.92   7.87    
                      OR     Order Coordination For Specified Conversion Time,
per LSR           UEA   OCOSL       57.79                                      
OR     Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4 Wire Ground-Start, Voice Grade - Zone 1
      1   UEA   USBFD   12.83   89.60   26.71   19.52   8.12                    
      OR     Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4 Wire Ground-Start, Voice Grade -
Zone 2       2   UEA   USBFD   12.06   89.60   26.71   19.52   8.12            
              OR     Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4 Wire Ground Start, Voice
Grade - Zone 3       3   UEA   USBFD   12.09   89.60   26.71   19.52   8.12    
                      OR     Order Coordination For Specified Conversion Time,
Per LSR           UEA   OCOSL       57.79                                      
OR     Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4 Wire Loop-Start, Voice Grade - Zone 1  
    1   UEA   USBFE   12.83   89.60   26.71   19.52   8.12                      
    OR     Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4 Wire Loop-Start, Voice Grade - Zone
2       2   UEA   USBFE   12.06   89.60   26.71   19.52   8.12                  
        OR

 

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     3    UEA    USBFE    12.09    89.60    26.71    19.52    8.12             
                    OR      Order Coordination For Specified Conversion Time,
Per LSR              UEA    OCOSL         57.79                                 
               OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2 Wire ISDN BRI - Zone 1
        1    UDN    USBFF    12.95    162.56    29.05    18.23    6.97          
                       OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2-Wire ISDN BRI -
Zone 2         2    UDN    USBFF    15.63    162.56    29.05    18.23    6.97   
                              OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2-Wire
ISDN BRI - Zone 3         3    UDN    USBFF    21.54    162.56    29.05    18.23
   6.97                                  OR      Order Coordination For
Specified Conversion Time, Per LSR              UDN    OCOSL         57.79     
                                           OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder, 2
Wire UDC (IDSL compatible)         1    UDC    USBFS    12.95    162.56    29.05
   18.23    6.97                                  OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop
Feeder, 2 Wire UDC (IDSL compatible)         2    UDC    USBFS    15.63   
162.56    29.05    18.23    6.97                                  OR     
Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder, 2 Wire UDC (IDSL compatible)         3    UDC   
USBFS    21.54    162.56    29.05    18.23    6.97                              
   OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4-Wire DS1 - Zone 1         1    USL
   USBFG    14.01    190.21    60.56    38.24    7.20                         
        OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4-Wire DS1 - Zone 2         2   
USL    USBFG    20.01    190.21    60.56    38.24    7.20                       
          OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4-Wire DS1 - Zone 3         3
   USL    USBFG    35.52    190.21    60.56    38.24    7.20                    
             OR      Order Coordination For Specified Conversion Time, Per LSR
             USL    OCOSL         57.79                                        
        OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder, 2-Wire Copper Loop - Zone 1         1
   UCL    USBFH    3.63    138.71    26.67    16.68    6.97                    
             OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2-Wire Copper Loop - Zone 2
        2    UCL    USBFH    3.27    138.71    26.67    16.68    6.97          
                       OR      Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 2-Wire Copper
Loop - Zone 3         3    UCL    USBFH    2.79    138.71    26.67    16.68   
6.97                                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire
Copper Loop - Zone 1         1    UCL    USBFJ    5.56    156.47    29.61   
17.22    7.20                                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per
4-Wire Copper Loop - Zone 2         2    UCL    USBFJ    4.58    156.47    29.61
   17.22    7.20                                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per
4-Wire Copper Loop - Zone 3         3    UCL    USBFJ    4.29    156.47    29.61
   17.22    7.20                                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per
4-Wire 19.2 Kbps Digital Grade Loop         1    UDL    USBFN    14.66    170.69
   33.41    18.82    7.20                                  OR      Sub-Loop
Feeder - Per 4-Wire 19.2 Kbps Digital Grade Loop         2    UDL    USBFN   
15.58    170.69    33.41    18.82    7.20                                  OR  
   Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire 19.2 Kbps Digital Grade Loop         3    UDL   
USBFN    18.03    170.69    33.41    18.82    7.20                              
   OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire 56 Kbps Digital Grade Loop - Zone 1     
   1    UDL    USBFO    14.66    170.69    33.41    18.82    7.20               
                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire 56 Kbps Digital Grade
Loop - Zone 2         2    UDL    USBFO    15.58    170.69    33.41    18.82   
7.20                                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire 56
Kbps Digital Grade Loop - Zone 3         3    UDL    USBFO    18.03    170.69   
33.41    18.82    7.20                                  OR      Order
Coordination For Specified Time Conversion, per LSR              UDL    OCOSL   
     57.79                                                 OR      Sub-Loop
Feeder - Per 4-Wire 64 Kbps Digital Grade Loop - Zone 1         1    UDL   
USBFP    14.66    170.69    33.41    18.82    7.20                              
   OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire 64 Kbps Digital Grade Loop - Zone 2     
   2    UDL    USBFP    15.58    170.69    33.41    18.82    7.20               
                  OR      Sub-Loop Feeder - Per 4-Wire 64 Kbps Digital Grade
Loop - Zone 3         3    UDL    USBFP    18.03    170.69    33.41    18.82   
7.20                                  OR      Order Coordination For Specified
Conversion Time, per LSR              UDL    OCOSL         57.79               
                                 OR

SUB-LOOPS

                                                                               

Sub-Loop Feeder

                                                                               
               UE3    1L5SL    12.80                                           
                 Sub Loop Feeder - DS3 - Facility Termination Per Month        
     UE3    USBF1    329.94    3,396.56    406.50    163.61    92.75          
                              Sub Loop Feeder – STS-1 – Per Mile Per Month     
        UDLSX    1L5SL    12.80                                                
            Sub Loop Feeder - STS-1 - Facility Termination Per Month          
   UDLSX    USBF7    372.78    3,396.56    406.50    163.61    92.75          
                        

UNBUNDLED LOOP CONCENTRATION (Inside CO)

                                                            Unbundled Loop
Concentration - System A (TR008)              ULC    UCT8A    172.78    431.36
   20.36                                            OR      Unbundled Loop
Concentration - System B (TR008)              ULC    UCT8B    39.21    334.86   
20.36                                            OR      Unbundled Loop
Concentration - System A (TR303)              ULC    UCT3A    201.80    431.36
   20.36                                            OR      Unbundled Loop
Concentration - System B (TR303)              ULC    UCT3B    67.30    334.86   
20.36                                            OR      Unbundled Loop
Concentration - DS1 Loop Interface Card              ULC    UCTCO    3.50   
50.91    29.41    19.79    3.22                                  OR     
Unbundled Loop Concentration - ISDN Loop Interface (Brite Card)              UDN
   ULCC1    5.86    7.84    2.28    2.64    1.32                              
   OR      Unbundled Loop Concentration - UDC Loop Interface (Brite Card)     
        UDC    ULCCU    5.86    7.84    2.28    2.64    1.32                    
             OR      Unbundled Loop Concentration - 2 Wire Voice-Loop Start or
Ground Start Loop Interface (POTS Card)              UEA    ULCC2    1.45   
7.84    2.28    2.64    1.32                                  OR      Unbundled
Loop Concentration - 2 Wire Voice - Reverse Battery Loop Interface (SPOTS Card)
             UEA    ULCCR    3.81    7.84    2.28    2.64    1.32               
                  OR

 

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     Unbundled Loop Concentration - 4 Wire Voice Loop Interface (Specials Card)
          UEA   ULCC4   3.50   7.84   2.28   2.64   1.32                        
  OR      Unbundled Loop Concentration - TEST CIRCUIT Card           ULC   UCTTC
  27.35   7.84   2.28   2.64   1.32                           OR      Unbundled
Loop Concentration - Digital 19.2 Kbps Data Loop Interface           UDL   ULCC7
  5.76   7.84   2.28   2.64   1.32                           OR      Unbundled
Loop Concentration - Digital 56 Kbps Data Loop Interface           UDL   ULCC5  
5.76   7.84   2.28   2.64   1.32                           OR      Unbundled
Loop Concentration - Digital 64 Kbps Data Loop Interface           UDL   ULCC6  
5.76   7.84   2.28   2.64   1.32                           OR

UNE OTHER, PROVISIONING ONLY - NO RATE

                                                 NID - Dispatch and Service
Order for NID installation           UENTW   UNDBX   0.00   0.00                
                             UNTW Circuit Id Establishment, Provisioning Only -
No Rate           UENTW   UENCE   0.00   0.00                                  
           Unbundled Contract Name, Provisioning Only - No Rate          
UEANL,UEF,UEQ,UENTW   UNECN   0.00   0.00                                      
 

UNE OTHER, PROVISIONING ONLY - NO RATE

                                                 Unbundled Contact Name,
Provisioning Only - no rate           UAL,UCL,UDC,UDL,
UDN,UEA,UHL,ULC   UNECN   0.00   0.00                                          
   Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder-2 Wire Cross Box Jumper - no rate          
UEA,UDN,UCL,UDC   USBFQ   0.00   0.00                                          
   Unbundled Sub-Loop Feeder-4 Wire Cross Box Jumper - no rate          
UEA,USL,UCL,UDL   USBFR   0.00   0.00                                          
   Unbundled DS1 Loop - Superframe Format Option - no rate           USL   CCOSF
  0.00   0.00                                              Unbundled DS1 Loop -
Expanded Superframe Format option - no rate           USL   CCOEF   0.00   0.00
                                       

HIGH CAPACITY UNBUNDLED LOCAL LOOP

                                                 High Capacity Unbundled Local
Loop - DS3 - Per Mile per month           UE3   1L5ND   10.97                  
                        OR      High Capacity Unbundled Local Loop - DS3 -
Facility Termination per month           UE3   UE3PX   253.38   1,753.23  
131.90   112.91   75.88                           OR      High Capacity
Unbundled Local Loop - STS-1 - Per Mile per month           UDLSX   1L5ND  
10.97                                           OR      High Capacity Unbundled
Local Loop - STS-1 - Facility Termination per month           UDLSX   UDLS1  
305.42   1,753.23   131.90   112.91   75.88                           OR     
High Capacity Unbundled Local Loop - OC3 - Per Mile, per month              
1L5ND   8.74                                                  High Capacity
Unbundled Local Loop - OC3 - Facility Termination, per month                  
346.04   1,880.55   76.62   66.77   52.81                                  High
Capacity Unbundled Local Loop - OC12 - Per Mile, per month               1L5ND  
9.08                                                  High Capacity Unbundled
Local Loop - OC12 - Facility Termination, per month                   115.03  
1,880.55   77.47   66.77   52.81                                  High Capacity
Unbundled Local Loop - OC48 - Per Mile, per month               1L5ND   29.77  
                                               High Capacity Unbundled Local
Loop - OC48 - Facility Termination, per month                   886.27  
1,880.55   77.47   66.77   52.81                                  High Capacity
Unbundled Local Loop - OC48 - Interface OC12 on OC48                   305.42  
1,753.23   131.90   112.91   75.88                            

LOOP MAKE-UP

                                                                     Loop Makeup
- Preordering Without Reservation, per working or spare facility queried
(Manual).           UMK   UMKLW       15.19   15.19                            
      OR      Loop Makeup - Preordering With Reservation, per spare facility
queried (Manual).           UMK   UMKLP       19.85   19.85                    
              OR

HIGH FREQUENCY SPECTRUM

                                           

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SPLITTERS-CENTRAL OFFICE BASED

                                                 Line Sharing Splitter, per
System 96 Line Capacity           ULS   ULSDA   131.00   272.17   0.00   51.20  
0.00                                  Line Sharing Splitter, per System 24 Line
Capacity           ULS   ULSDB   32.00   272.17   0.00   51.20   0.00          
                       Line Sharing Splitter, Per System, 8 Line Capacity      
    ULS   ULSD8   11.00   272.17   0.00   51.20   0.00                          
 

 

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    Line Sharing-DLEC Owned Splitter in CO-CFA activatIon- deactivation (per
LSOD)           ULS   ULSDG       66.34    0.00    51.20    0.00                
           

END USER ORDERING-CENTRAL OFFICE BASED-HIGH FREQUENCY SPECTRUM AKA LINE SHARING

                        Line Sharing - per Line Activation (BST Owned Splitter)
          ULS   ULSDC   0.61   10.51    7.70    7.00    4.20                    
            Line Sharing - per Subsequent Activity per Line Rearrangement(BST
Owned Splitter)           ULS   ULSDS       36.23    13.23                      
                    Line Sharing - per Subsequent Activity per Line
Rearrangement(DLEC Owned Splitter)           ULS   ULSCS       36.23    13.23   
                                       Line Sharing - per Line Activation (DLEC
owned Splitter)           ULS   ULSCC   0.61   47.44    19.31    0.00    0.00  
                         

LINE SPLITTING

                                                          

END USER ORDERING-CENTRAL OFFICE BASED

                                                           Line Splitting - per
line activation DLEC owned splitter           UEPSR UEPSB   UREOS   0.61       
                                            Line Splitting - per line activation
BST owned - physical           UEPSR UEPSB   UREBP   0.61   53.48    34.48   
16.45    12.75                                 Line Splitting - per line
activation BST owned - virtual           UEPSR UEPSB   UREBV   0.61   53.48   
34.48    16.45    12.75                            

UNBUNDLED DEDICATED TRANSPORT

                                                          

NOTE: INTEROFFICE CHANNEL DEDICATED TRANSPORT - minimum billing period - below
DS3=one month.

                   

INTEROFFICE CHANNEL-DEDICATED TRANSPORT

                                                           Interoffice Channel -
Dedicated Transport - 2-Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile per month           U1TVX  
1L5XX   0.0057                                              OR     Interoffice
Channel - Dedicated Transport - 2- Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination      
    U1TVX   U1TV2   12.87   48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00                    
      OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 2-Wire Voice Grade Rev
Bat. - Per Mile per month           U1TVX   1L5XX   0.0057                     
                        OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 2-
Wire VG Rev Bat. - Facility Termination           U1TVX   U1TR2   12.87   48.46
   19.48    16.58    5.00                           OR     Interoffice Channel -
Dedicated Transport -4-Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile per month           U1TVX  
1L5XX   0.0057                                              OR     Interoffice
Channel - Dedicated Transport -4- Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination      
    U1TVX   U1TV4   10.78   48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00                    
      OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 56 kbps - per mile per
month           U1TDX   1L5XX   0.0057                                         
    OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 56 kbps - Facility
Termination           U1TDX   U1TD5   7.83   48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00    
                      OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 64 kbps
- per mile per month           U1TDX   1L5XX   0.0057                           
                  OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 64 kbps -
Facility Termination           U1TDX   U1TD6   7.83   48.46    19.48    16.58   
5.00                           OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Channel -
DS1 - Per Mile per month           U1TD1   1L5XX   0.1154                       
                      OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Tranport - DS1-
Facility Termination           U1TD1   U1TF1   34.19   111.03    80.28    31.36
   21.73                           OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated
Transport - DS3 - Per Mile per month           U1TD3   1L5XX   2.53            
                                 OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated
Transport - DS3 - Facility Termination per month           U1TD3   U1TF3  
342.02   320.47    86.32    66.77    52.81                           OR    
Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - STS-1 - Per Mile per month          
U1TS1   1L5XX   2.53                                              OR    
Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - STS-1 - Facility Termination        
  U1TS1   U1TFS   358.67   320.47    86.32    66.77    52.81                    
      OR     Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - OC3 - Per Mile per
month           U1TO3   1L5XX   3.90                                           
        Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - OC3 - Facility Termination  
        UITO3   U1T3F   988.02   567.47    86.32    66.77    52.81              
                  Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - OC12 - Per Mile
per month           U1T12   1L5XX   12.81                                       
            Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - OC12 - Facility
Termination           UIT12   U1T2F   3,513.35   567.47    86.32    66.77   
52.81                                 Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport
- OC48 - Per Mile per month           U1T48   1L5XX   12.81                     
                         

 

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    Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - OC48 - Facility Termination    
      UIT48   U1T4F   3,513.35   567.47   86.32   66.77   52.81                
                

Interoffice Channel - Dedicated

Transport - OC48 - Interface OC12 on OC48

          UIT48   U1T4B   638.04   561.32   148.50   66.77   52.81              
              

LOCAL CHANNEL - DEDICATED TRANSPORT

                                                

NOTE: LOCAL CHANNEL DEDICATED TRANSPORT - minimum billing period = below DS3=one
month.

                             Local Channel - Dedicated - 2-Wire Voice Grade    
      ULDVX   ULDV2   7.74   121.07   53.30   46.40   13.37                    
       OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - 2-Wire Voice Grade Rev Bat          
ULDVX   ULDR2   7.74   121.07   53.30   46.40   13.37                           
OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - 4-Wire Voice Grade           ULDVX   ULDV4  
8.72   125.62   54.43   46.40   13.37                            OR     Local
Channel - Dedicated - DS1 Zone 1       1   ULDD1   ULDF1   18.16   149.46  
111.20   40.36   26.12                            OR     Local Channel -
Dedicated - DS1 Zone 2       2   ULDD1   ULDF1   52.47   149.46   111.20   40.36
  26.12                            OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - DS1 Zone 3
      3   ULDD1   ULDF1   157.03   149.46   111.20   40.36   26.12              
             OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - DS3 - Per Mile per month        
  ULDD3   1L5NC   1.44                                            OR     Local
Channel - Dedicated - DS3 - Facility Termination           ULDD3   ULDF3  
147.01   445.01   145.18   112.91   75.88                            OR    
Local Channel - Dedicated - STS-1 - Per Mile per month           ULDS1   1L5NC  
1.44                                            OR     Local Channel - Dedicated
- STS-1 - Facility Termination           ULDS1   ULDFS   154.62   445.01  
145.18   112.91   75.88                            OR

DARK FIBER

                                                                     Dark Fiber,
Four Fiber Strands, Per Route Mile or Fraction Thereof per month - Local Channel
          UDF, UDFCX   1L5DC   46.84                                           
OR     NRC Dark Fiber - Local Channel           UDF, UDFCX   UDFC4      
1,745.99   87.54   73.64   18.70                            OR     Dark Fiber,
Four Fiber Strands, Per Route Mile or Fraction Thereof per month - Interoffice
Channel           UDF, UDFCX   1L5DF   23.29                                    
       OR     NRC Dark Fiber - Interoffice Channel           UDF, UDFCX   UDF14
      1,776.53   89.75   73.64   18.70                            OR     Dark
Fiber, Four Fiber Strands, Per Route Mile or Fraction Thereof per month - Local
Loop           UDF, UDFCX   1L5DL   46.84                                      
     OR     NRC Dark Fiber - Local Loop           UDF, UDFCX   UDFL4      
1,745.99   87.54   73.64   18.70                            OR     Dark Fiber,
Four Fiber Strands, Per Route Mile or Fraction Thereof per month - Subloop
Feeder           UDF, UDFCX   UDFF4   23.03                                    
             NRC Dark Fiber - Subloop Feeder           UDF, UDFCX   UDFFC      
668.23   182.47   267.20   151.96                                  NRC Dark
Fiber - Subloop Feeder - Service Inquiry                       590.13          
                              

8XX ACCESS TEN DIGIT SCREENING

                                                     8XX Access Ten Digit
Screening, Per Call           OHD       0.0008543                              
             OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Reservation Charge Per 8XX
Number Reserved           OHD   N8R1X       2.50   0.43                        
           OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Per 8XX No. Established W/O
POTS Translations           OHD           5.65   0.76   4.24   0.51            
               OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Per 8XX No. Established
With POTS Translations           OHD   N8FTX       5.65   0.76   4.24   0.51    
                       OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Customized Area of
Service Per 8XX Number           OHD   N8FCX       2.50   1.25                  
                 OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Multiple InterLATA CXR  
                                                                   Routing Per
CXR Requested Per 8XX No.           OHD   N8FMX       2.93   1.68              
                     OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Change Charge Per
Request           OHD   N8FAX       2.93   0.43                                
   OR     8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, Call Handling and Destination Features
          OHD   N8FDX       2.50                                        OR    
8XX Access Ten Digit Screening, w/8FL No. Delivery           OHD       0.0008543
                                           OR     8XX Access Ten Digit
Screening, w/POTS No. Delivery           OHD       0.0008543                    
                       OR

LINE INFORMATION DATA BASE ACCESS (LIDB)

                                                     LIDB Common Transport Per
Query           OQT       0.0000682                                           
OR     LIDB Validation Per Query           OQU       0.0266962                  
                         OR     LIDB Originating Point Code Establishment or
Change           OQT, OQU   NRBPX       33.24   33.24   39.35   39.35          
                 OR

SIGNALING (CCS7)

                                                                     CCS7
Signaling Connection, Per 56Kbps Facility           UDB   TPP++   0.00   0.00  
0.00   0.00   0.00                                  CCS7 Signaling Termination,
Per STP Port           UDB   PT8SX   0.00                                      
           CCS7 Signaling Usage, Per Call Setup Message           UDB       0.00
                                                 CCS7 Signaling Usage, Per TCAP
Message           UDB       0.00                                               
  CCS7 Signaling Connection, Per link (A link) (same as E.3.1)           UDB  
TPP++   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                                  CCS7
Signaling Connection, Per link (B link) (also known as D link) (same as E.3.1)  
        UDB   TPP++   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                        
    

 

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    CCS7 Signaling Usage, Per ISUP Message (same as E.3.3)           UDB      
0.00                                                 CCS7 Signaling Usage
Surrogate, per link           UDB   STU56   0.00                                
               

CCS7 Signaling Point Code, Establishment or Change, per STP

affected

          UDB   CCAPO       28.15   28.15   33.32   33.32                      
    OR

E911 SERVICE

                        Local Channel - Dedicated - 2-wr Voice Grade            
      7.74   121.07   53.30   46.40   13.37                           OR    
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2-wr Voice Grade Per Mile                  
0.0057                                           OR     Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2-wr Voice Grade Per Facility Termination                   12.87  
48.46   19.48   16.58   5.00                           OR     Local Channel -
Dedicated - DS1 - Zone 1                   18.16   149.46   111.20   40.36  
26.12                           OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - DS1 - Zone 2
                  52.47   149.46   111.20   40.36   26.12                      
    OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - DS1 - Zone 3                   157.03  
149.46   111.20   40.36   26.12                           OR     Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - DS1 Per Mile                   0.1154                  
                        OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 Per
Facility Termination                   34.19   111.03   80.28   31.36   21.73  
                        OR

CALLING NAME (CNAM) SERVICE

                        CNAM For DB Owners - Service Establishment           OQV
          22.90       20.32                               OR     CNAM For Non DB
Owners - Service Establishment           OQV           22.90       20.32        
                      OR     CNAM For DB Owners - Service Provisioning With
Point Code Establishment           OQV           959.77   709.83   251.47  
184.91                           OR     CNAM For Non DB Owners - Service
Provisioning With Point Code Establishment           OQV           331.89  
237.45   257.65   184.91                           OR     CNAM for DB Owners,
Per Query           OQV       0.0009924                                        
  OR     CNAM for Non DB Owners, Per Query           OQV       0.0009924        
                                  OR     CNAM (Non-Databs Owner), NRC, applies
when using the Character Based User Interface (CHUI)           OQV   CDDCH      
595.00   595.00                                    

LNP Query Service

                        LNP Charge Per query                   0.00082          
                                OR     LNP Service Establishment Manual        
              12.49       11.09                               OR     LNP Service
Provisioning with Point Code Establishment                       574.87   293.68
  251.47   184.91                           OR

OPERATOR CALL PROCESSING

                        Oper. Call Processing - Oper. Provided, Per Min. - Using
BST LIDB                   1.20                                                
Oper. Call Processing - Oper. Provided, Per Min. - Using Foreign LIDB          
        1.24                                                 Oper. Call
Processing - Fully Automated, per Call - Using BST LIDB                   0.20  
                                              Oper. Call Processing - Fully
Automated, per Call - Using Foreign LIDB                   0.20                
                           

INWARD OPERATOR SERVICES

                        Inward Operator Svcs - Verification, Per Minute        
          1.15                                                 Inward Operator
Services - Verification and Emergency Interrupt - Per Minute                  
1.15                                            

BRANDING - OPERATOR CALL PROCESSING

                   

Facility based CLEC

                        Recording of Custom Branded OA Announcement            
  CBAOS       7,000.00   7,000.00                                        
Loading of Custom Branded OA Announcement per shelf/NAV per OCN              
CBAOL       500.00   500.00                                    

UNEP CLEC

                        Recording of Custom Branded OA Announcement            
          7,000.00   7,000.00                                         Loading of
Custom Branded OA Announcement per shelf/NAV per OCN                      
500.00   500.00                                    

Unbranding via OLNS for UNEP CLEC

                        Loading of OA per OCN (Regional)                      
1,200.00   1,200.00                                    

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICES

                   

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE ACCESS SERVICE

                        Directory Assistance Access Service Calls, Charge Per
Call                   0.275                                            

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CALL COMPLETION ACCESS SERVICE (DACC)

                   

 

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      Directory Assistance Call Completion Access Service (DACC), Per Call
Attempt                   0.10                                            

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICES

                   

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE DATA BASE SERVICE (DADS)

                        Directory Assistance Data Base Service Charge Per
Listing                   0.04                                                
Directory Assistance Data Base Service, per month               DBSOF   150.00  
                                         

BRANDING - DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE

                   

Facility Based CLEC

                        Recording and Provisioning of DA Custom Branded
Announcement           AMT   CBADA       3,000.00   3,000.00                    
                    Loading of Custom Branded Announcement per Switch per OCN  
        AMT   CBADC       1,170.00   1,170.00                                  
 

UNEP CLEC

                        Recording of DA Custom Branded Announcement            
          3,000.00   3,000.00                                         Loading of
DA Custom Branded Announcement per Switch per OCN                       1,170.00
  1,170.00                                    

Unbranding via OLNS for UNEP CLEC

                        Loading of DA per OCN (1 OCN per Order)                
      420.00   420.00                                         Loading of DA per
Switch per OCN                       16.00   16.00                              
     

SELECTIVE ROUTING

                        Selective Routing Per Unique Line Class Code Per Request
Per Switch               USRCR       102.19   61.15   12.68   6.34              
            OR

VIRTUAL COLLOCATION

                        Virtual Collocation-2 Wire Cross Connects (Loop) for
Line Splitting           UEPSR
UEPSB   VE1LS   0.0188   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                           OR

PHYSICAL COLLOCATION

                        Physical Collocation-2 Wire Cross Connects (Loop) for
Line Splitting           UEPSR
UEPSB   PE1LS   0.0197   0.00   0.00                                   OR

AIN - SELECTIVE CARRIER ROUTING

                        Regional Service Establishment           SRC   SRCEC    
  101,311.67   101,311.67   7,833.25   7,833.25                           OR    
End Office Establishment           SRC   SRCEO       158.92   158.92   1.64  
1.64                           OR     Line/Port NRC, per end user           SRC
  SRCLP       2.06   2.06                                         Query NRC, per
query           SRC       0.0020368                                           OR

AIN - BELLSOUTH AIN SMS ACCESS SERVICE

                        AIN SMS Access Service - Service Establishment, Per
State, Initial Setup           A1N   CAMSE       41.41   41.41   41.63   41.63  
                        OR     AIN SMS Access Service - Port Connection -
Dial/Shared Access           A1N   CAMDP       8.15   8.15   9.16   9.16        
                  OR     AIN SMS Access Service - Port Connection - ISDN Access
          A1N   CAM1P       8.15   8.15   9.16   9.16                          
OR     AIN SMS Access Service - User Identification Codes - Per User ID Code    
      A1N   CAMAU       35.29   35.29   26.50   26.50                          
OR     AIN SMS Access Service - Security Card, Per User ID Code, Initial or
Replacement           A1N   CAMRC       40.24   40.24   11.72   11.72          
                OR     AIN SMS Access Service - Storage, Per Unit (100
Kilobytes)                   0.0038                                           OR
    AIN SMS Access Service - Session, Per Minute                   1.81        
                                  OR     AIN SMS Access Service - Company
Performed Session, Per Minute                   0.8323                          
                OR

AIN - BELLSOUTH AIN TOOLKIT SERVICE

                        AIN Toolkit Service - Service Establishment Charge, Per
State, Initial Setup           CAM   BAPSC       41.41   41.41   41.63   41.63  
                        OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Training Session, Per
Customer               BAPVX       4,236.62   4,236.62                          
        OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Trigger Access Charge, Per Trigger, Per DN,
Term. Attempt               BAPTT       8.15   8.15   9.16   9.16              
            OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Trigger Access Charge, Per Trigger, Per
                                                                    DN, Off-Hook
Delay               BAPTD       8.15   8.15   9.16   9.16                      
    OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Trigger Access Charge, Per Trigger, Per DN,
Off-Hook Immediate               BAPTM       8.15   8.15   9.16   9.16          
                OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Trigger Access Charge, Per Trigger,
Per DN, 10-Digit PODP               BAPTO       33.98   33.98   14.09   14.09  
                        OR

 

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       AIN Toolkit Service - Trigger Access Charge, Per Trigger, Per DN, CDP   
               BAPTC         33.98    33.98    14.09    14.09                  
               OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Trigger Access Charge, Per Trigger,
Per DN, Feature Code                   BAPTF         33.98    33.98    14.09   
14.09                                  OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Query
Charge, Per Query                        0.0271438                              
                       OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Type 1 Node Charge, Per AIN
Toolkit Subscription, Per Node, Per Query                        0.0059195     
                                                OR     AIN Toolkit Service - SCP
Storage Charge, Per SMS Access Account, Per 100 Kilobytes                       
0.04                                                      OR     AIN Toolkit
Service - Monthly report - Per AIN Toolkit Service Subscription              CAM
   BAPMS    14.78    8.15    8.15    5.71    5.71                              
   OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Special Study - Per AIN Toolkit Service
Subscription              CAM    BAPLS    6.46    8.98    8.98                  
                         OR     AIN Toolkit Service - Call Event Report - Per
AIN Toolkit Service Subscription              CAM    BAPDS    8.54    8.15   
8.15    5.71    5.71                                  OR     AIN Toolkit Service
- Call Event Special Study - Per AIN Toolkit Service Subscription             
CAM    BAPES    0.22    8.98    8.98                                           
OR

ENHANCED EXTENDED LINK (EELs)

                   

NOTE: The monthly recurring and non-recurring charges below will apply and the
Switch-As-Is Charge will not apply for UNE combinations provisioned as
‘Ordinarily Combined’ Network Elements.

NOTE: The monthly recurring and the Switch-As-Is Charge and not the
non-recurring charges below will apply for UNE combinations provisioned as
‘Currently Combined’ Network Elements.

NOTE: Minimum billing is one month for DS1 and below.

EXTENTED 2-WIRE VOICE GRADE EXTENDED LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

                        First 2-Wire VG Loop (SL2) in Combination - Zone 1     
   1    UNCVX    UEAL2    11.26    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86             
                    OR     First 2-Wire VG Loop (SL2) in Combination - Zone 2   
     2    UNCVX    UEAL2    16.43    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86          
                       OR     First 2-Wire VG Loop (SL2) in Combination - Zone 3
        3    UNCVX    UEAL2    31.49    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86        
                         OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1
combination - Per Mile per month              UNC1X    1L5XX    0.1154          
                                           OR     Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - DS1 combination - Facility Termination per month              UNC1X
   U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73    43.80    27.97                         
        OR     1/0 Channelization System in combination Per Month             
UNC1X    MQ1    69.75    86.10                                                
OR     Voice Grade COCI - Per Month              UNCVX    1D1VG    0.4689   
27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                                  OR     Each
Additional 2-Wire VG Loop (SL 2) in Combination - Zone 1         1    UNCVX   
UEAL2    11.26    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                              
   OR     Each Additional 2-Wire VG Loop (SL 2) in Combination - Zone 2        
2    UNCVX    UEAL2    16.43    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86               
                  OR     Each Additional 2-Wire VG Loop (SL 2) in Combination -
Zone 3         3    UNCVX    UEAL2    31.49    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86
                                 OR     Voice Grade COCI - Per Month          
   UNCVX    1D1VG    0.4689    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                  
               OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch -
As- Is Charge              UNC1X    UNCCC         5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61
                                 OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE VOICE GRADE EXTENDED LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

         First 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop in Combination - Zone 1         1
   UNCVX    UEAL4    17.33    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                  
               OR     First 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop in Combination - Zone
2         2    UNCVX    UEAL4    20.74    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86     
                            OR     First 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop in
Combination - Zone 3         3    UNCVX    UEAL4    28.81    195.94    36.38   
18.42    6.86                                  OR     Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile Per Month              UNC1X    1L5XX   
0.1154                                                      OR     Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - DS1 - Facility Termination Per Month              UNC1X
   U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73    43.80    27.97                         
        OR     1/0 Channel System in combination Per Month              UNC1X   
MQ1    69.75    86.10                                                 OR    
Voice Grade COCI in combination - per month              UNCVX    1D1VG   
0.4689    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                                  OR    
Additional 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 1         1    UNCVX    UEAL4    17.33    195.94    36.38   
18.42    6.86                                  OR     Additional 4-Wire Analog
Voice Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2        
2    UNCVX    UEAL4    20.74    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86               
                  OR     Additional 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop in same DS1
Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3         3    UNCVX    UEAL4    28.81
   195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                                  OR

 

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        Additional Voice Grade COCI in combination - per month             
UNCVX    1D1VG    0.4689    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                    
             OR      Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch -
As- Is Charge              UNC1X    UNCCC         5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61
                                 OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 56 KBPS EXTENDED DIGITAL LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

     First 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Loop in Combination - Zone 1         1   
UNCDX    UDL56    21.21    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                    
             OR      First 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Loop in Combination -
Zone 2         2    UNCDX    UDL56    27.22    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86
                                 OR      First 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Loop
in Combination - Zone 3         3    UNCDX    UDL56    36.38    195.94    36.38
   18.42    6.86                                  OR      Interoffice Transport
- Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile Per Month              UNC1X    1L5XX
   0.1154                                                      OR     
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 - combination Facility Termination Per
Month              UNC1X    U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73    43.80    27.97
                                 OR      1/0 Channel System in combination Per
Month              UNC1X    MQ1    69.75    86.10                              
                  OR      OCU-DP COCI (data) per month (2.4-64kbs)             
UNCDX    1D1DD    0.9963    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                    
             OR      Additional 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Loop in same DS1
Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1         1    UNCDX    UDL56    21.21
   195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                                  OR     
Additional 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 2         2    UNCDX    UDL56    27.22    195.94    36.38   
18.42    6.86                                  OR      Additional 4-Wire 56Kbps
Digital Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3     
   3    UNCDX    UDL56    36.38    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86             
                    OR      Additional OCU-DP COCI (data) - in combination per
month (2.4- 64kbs)              UNCDX    1D1DD    0.9963    27.33    2.90   
16.86    1.04                                  OR      Nonrecurring Currently
Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge              UNC1X    UNCCC   
     5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61                                  OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 64 KBPS EXTENDED DIGITAL LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

     First 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in Combination - Zone 1         1   
UNCDX    UDL64    21.21    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                    
             OR      First 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in Combination -
Zone 2         2    UNCDX    UDL64    27.22    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86
                                 OR      First 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop
in Combination - Zone 3         3    UNCDX    UDL64    36.38    195.94    36.38
   18.42    6.86                                  OR      Interoffice Transport
- Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile Per Month              UNC1X    1L5XX
   0.1154                                                      OR     
interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Facility Termination Per
Month              UNC1X    U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73    43.80    27.97
                                 OR      1/0 Channel System in combination Per
Month              UNC1X    MQ1    69.75    86.10                              
                  OR      OCU-DP COCI (data) - in combination - per month
(2.4-64kbs)              UNCDX    1D1DD    0.9963    27.33    2.90    16.86   
1.04                                  OR      Additional 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital
Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1         1   
UNCDX    UDL64    21.21    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                    
             OR      Additional 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in same DS1
Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2         2    UNCDX    UDL64    27.22
   195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                                  OR     
Additional 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 3         3    UNCDX    UDL64    36.38    195.94    36.38   
18.42    6.86                                  OR      Additional OCU-DP COCI
(data) - in combination - per month (2.4-64kbs)              UNCDX    1D1DD   
0.9963    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                                  OR  
   Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge     
        UNC1X    UNCCC         5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61                    
             OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop in Combination - Zone 1         1    UNC1X    USLXX
   39.61    209.45    70.44    37.91    6.86                                  OR
     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop in Combination - Zone 2         2    UNC1X    USLXX
   44.72    209.45    70.44    37.91    6.86                                  OR
     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop in Combination - Zone 3         3    UNC1X    USLXX
   59.04    209.45    70.44    37.91    6.86                                  OR
     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile Per Month   
          UNC1X    1L5XX    0.1154                                             
        OR      Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Facility
Termination Per Month              UNC1X    U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73   
43.80    27.97                                  OR      Nonrecurring Currently
Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge              UNC1X    UNCCC   
     5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61                                  OR

 

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TRANSPORT

    First DS1Loop in Combination - Zone 1       1   UNC1X   USLXX   39.61  
209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                              OR     First DS1Loop
in Combination - Zone 2       2   UNC1X   USLXX   44.72   209.45   70.44   37.91
  6.86                              OR     First DS1Loop in Combination - Zone 3
      3   UNC1X   USLXX   59.04   209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                
             OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS3 combination - Per
Mile Per Month           UNC3X   1L5XX   2.53                                   
          OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS3 - Facility Termination
per month           UNC3X   U1TF3   342.02   325.91   77.07   49.56   32.88    
                         OR     3/1Channel System in combination per month      
    UNC3X   MQ3   121.90                                              OR     DS1
COCI in combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33   2.90  
16.86   1.04                              OR     Additional DS1Loop in DS3
Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1       1   UNC1X   USLXX   39.61  
209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                              OR     Additional
DS1Loop in DS3 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2       2   UNC1X  
USLXX   44.72   209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                              OR  
  Additional DS1Loop in DS3 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3       3  
UNC1X   USLXX   59.04   209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                          
   OR     Additoinal DS1 COCI in combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1  
7.35   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04                              OR    
Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge        
  UNC3X   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                              OR

EXTENDED 2-WIRE VOICE GRADE EXTENDED LOOP/ 2 WIRE VOICE GRADE INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

    2-WireVG Loop in combination - Zone 1       1   UNCVX   UEAL2   11.26  
195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                              OR     2-WireVG Loop
in combination - Zone 2       2   UNCVX   UEAL2   16.43   195.94   36.38   18.42
  6.86                              OR     2-WireVG Loop in combination - Zone 3
      3   UNCVX   UEAL2   31.49   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                
             OR     Interoffice Transport - 2-wire VG - Dedicated - Per Mile Per
Month           UNCVX   1L5XX   0.0057                                          
   OR     Interoffice Transport - 2-wire VG - Dedicated - Facility              
                                                         Termination per month  
        UNCVX   U1TV2   12.87   66.53   33.61   43.42   27.60                   
          OR    

Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network

Elements Switch - As- Is Charge

          UNCVX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                        
     OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE VOICE GRADE EXTENDED LOOP/ 4 WIRE VOICE GRADE INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

    4-WireVG Loop in combination - Zone 1       1   UNCVX   UEAL4   17.33  
195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                              OR     4-WireVG Loop
in combination - Zone 2       2   UNCVX   UEAL4   20.74   195.94   36.38   18.42
  6.86                              OR     4-WireVG Loop in combination - Zone 3
      3   UNCVX   UEAL4   28.81   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                
             OR     Interoffice Transport - 4-wire VG - Dedicated - Per Mile Per
Month           UNCVX   1L5XX   0.0057                                          
   OR     Interoffice Transport - 4-wire VG - Dedicated - Facility Termination
per month           UNCVX   U1TV4   10.78   66.53   33.61   43.42   27.60      
                       OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements
Switch - As- Is Charge           UNCVX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61  
                           OR

EXTENDED DS3 DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS3 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

    DS3 Local Loop in combination - per mile per month           UNC3X   1L5ND  
10.97                                              OR     DS3 Local Loop in
combination - Facility Termination per month           UNC3X   UE3PX   253.38  
1,260.47   628.84   41.53   20.76                              OR    
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS3 - Per Mile per month           UNC3X  
1L5XX   2.53                                              OR     Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - DS3 combination - Facility Termination per month        
  UNC3X   U1TF3   342.02   325.91   77.07   49.56   32.88                     
        OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is
Charge           UNC3X   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                
             OR

EXTENDED STS-1 DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH DEDICATED STS-1 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

    STS-1 Local Lolp in combination - per mile per month           UNCSX   1L5ND
  10.97                                              OR     STS-1 Local Loop in
combination - Facility Termination per month           UNCSX   UDLS1   305.42  
1,260.47   628.84   41.53   20.76                              OR    
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - STS-1 combination - per mile per month      
    UNCSX   1L5XX   2.53                                              OR    
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - STS-1 combination - Facility Termination per
month           UNCSX   U1TFS   358.67   325.91   77.07   49.56   32.88        
                     OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements
Switch - As- Is Charge           UNCSX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61  
                           OR

EXTENDED 2-WIRE ISDN EXTENDED LOOP WITH DS1 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

 

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    First 2-Wire ISDN Loop in Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCNX   U1L2X  
19.24   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     First
2-Wire ISDN Loop in Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCNX   U1L2X   25.23  
195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     First 2-Wire ISDN
Loop in Combination - Zone 3       3   UNCNX   U1L2X   40.14   195.94   36.38  
18.42   6.86                           OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated
- DS1 combination - per mile per month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154        
                                  OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1
combination - Facility Termination per month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19  
87.76   45.73   43.80   27.97                           OR     1/0 Channel
System in combination - per month           UNC1X   MQ1   69.75   86.10        
                              OR     2-wire ISDN COCI (BRITE) - in combination -
per month           UNCNX   UC1CA   1.66   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04          
                OR     Additional 2-wire ISDN Loop in same DS1Interoffice
Transport Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCNX   U1L2X   19.24   195.94   36.38
  18.42   6.86                           OR     Additional 2-wire ISDN Loop in
same DS1Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCNX   U1L2X  
25.23   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR    
Additional 2-wire ISDN Loop in same DS1Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone
3       3   UNCNX   U1L2X   40.14   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86              
            OR     Additional 2-wire ISDN COCI (BRITE) - in combination - per
month           UNCNX   UC1CA   1.66   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04              
            OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As-
Is Charge           UNC1X   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61              
            OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH DEDICATED STS-1 INTEROFFICE
TRANSPORT

    First DS1 Loop Combination - Zone 1       1   UNC1X   USLXX   39.61   209.45
  70.44   37.91   6.86                           OR     First DS1 Loop
Combination - Zone 2       2   UNC1X   USLXX   44.72   209.45   70.44   37.91  
6.86                           OR     First DS1 Loop Combination - Zone 3      
3   UNC1X   USLXX   59.04   209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                      
    OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - STS-1 combination - Per Mile Per
Month           UNCSX   1L5XX   2.53                                          
OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - STS-1 combination - Facility
Termination per month           UNCSX   U1TFS   358.67   325.91   77.07   49.56
  32.88                           OR     3/1 Channel System in combination per
month           UNCSX   MQ3   121.90                                          
OR     DS1 COCI in combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33
  2.90   16.86   1.04                           OR     Additional DS1Loop in the
same STS-1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1       1   UNC1X   USLXX  
39.61   209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                           OR    
Additional DS1Loop in the same STS-1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2
      2   UNC1X   USLXX   44.72   209.45   70.44   37.91   6.86                
          OR     Additional DS1Loop in the same STS-1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 3       3   UNC1X   USLXX   59.04   209.45   70.44   37.91  
6.86                           OR

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  DS1 COCI in combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33  
2.90   16.86   1.04                           OR     Nonrecurring Currently
Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge           UNCSX   UNCCC      
5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                           OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 56 KBPS DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH 56 KBPS INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

    4-wire 56 kbps Local Loop in combination - Zone 1       1   UNCDX   UDL56  
21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     4-wire 56
kbps Local Loop in combination - Zone 2       2   UNCDX   UDL56   27.22   195.94
  36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     4-wire 56 kbps Local
Loop in combination - Zone 3       3   UNCDX   UDL56   36.38   195.94   36.38  
18.42   6.86                           OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated
- 4-wire 56 kbps combination - Per Mile per month           UNCDX   1L5XX  
0.0057                                           OR     Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 4-wire 56 kbps combination - Facility Termination per month        
  UNCDX   U1TD5   7.83   66.53   33.61   43.42   27.60                          
OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge  
        UNCDX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                          
OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 64 KBPS DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH 64 KBPS INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

    4-wire 64 kbps Lcoal Loop in Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCDX   UDL64  
21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     4-wire 64
kbps Lcoal Loop in Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCDX   UDL64   27.22   195.94
  36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     4-wire 64 kbps Lcoal
Loop in Combination - Zone 3       3   UNCDX   UDL64   36.38   195.94   36.38  
18.42   6.86                           OR     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated
- 4-wire 64 kbps combination - Per Mile per month           UNCDX   1L5XX  
0.0057                                           OR     Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 4-wire 64 kbps combination - Facility Termination per month        
  UNCDX   U1TD6   7.83   66.53   33.61   43.42   27.60                          
OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge  
        UNCDX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                          
OR

EXTENDED 2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH DS1 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT w/ 3/1 MUX

 

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      First 2-wire VG Loop (SL2) in Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCVX   UEAL2
  11.26   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     First
2-wire VG Loop (SL2) in Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCVX   UEAL2   16.43  
195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     First 2-wire VG
Loop (SL2) in Combination - Zone 3       3   UNCVX   UEAL2   31.49   195.94  
36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     First Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile           UNC1X   1L5XX  
0.1154                                           OR     First Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Facility Termination per month        
  UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73   43.80   27.97                        
  OR     Per each DS1 Channelization System Per Month           UNC1X   MQ1  
69.75   86.10                                       OR     Per each Voice Grade
COCI - Per Month per month           UNCVX   1D1VG   0.4689   27.33   2.90  
16.86   1.04                           OR     3/1 Channel System in combination
per month           UNC3X   MQ3   121.90                                        
  OR     Per each DS1 COCI in combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1  
7.35   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04                           OR     Each
Additional 2-Wire VG Loop(SL 2) in the same DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCVX   UEAL2   11.26   195.94   36.38   18.42  
6.86                           OR     Each Additional 2-Wire VG Loop(SL2) in the
same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCVX   UEAL2  
16.43   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     Each
Additional 2-Wire VG Loop(SL2) in the same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination
- Zone 3       3   UNCVX   UEAL2   31.49   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86        
                  OR     Each Additional Voice Grade COCI in combination - per
month           UNCVX   1D1VG   0.4689   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04            
              OR     Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel per mile in same
3/1 Channel System per month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154                  
                        OR     Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel Facility
Termination in same 3/1 Channel System per month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19
  87.76   45.73   43.80   27.97                           OR     Each Additional
DS1 COCI combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33   2.90  
16.86   1.04                           OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined
Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge           UNC1X   UNCCC       5.70  
5.70   6.61   6.61                           OR

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MUX

    First 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Local Loop in Combination - Zone 1       1  
UNCVX   UEAL4   17.33   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                          
OR     First 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Local Loop in Combination - Zone 2      
2   UNCVX   UEAL4   20.74   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                      
    OR     First 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Local Loop in Combination - Zone 3  
    3   UNCVX   UEAL4   28.81   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                  
        OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per
Mile Per Month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154                                
          OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 - Facility
Termination Per Month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73   43.80  
27.97                           OR     Per each 1/0 Channel System in
combination Per Month           UNC1X   MQ1   69.75   86.10                    
                  OR     Per each Voice Grade COCI in combination - per month  
        UNCVX   1D1VG   0.4689   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04                    
      OR     3/1 Channel System in combination per month           UNC3X   MQ3  
121.90                                           OR     Per each DS1 COCI in
combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33   2.90   16.86  
1.04                           OR     Additional 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop
in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCVX   UEAL4  
17.33   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR    
Additional 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCVX   UEAL4   20.74   195.94   36.38   18.42  
6.86                           OR     Additional 4-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop
in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3       3   UNCVX   UEAL4  
28.81   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     Each
Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel per mile in same 3/1 Channel System per month
          UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154                                           OR  
  Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel Facility Termination in same 3/1
Channel System per month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73   43.80
  27.97                           OR     Additional Voice Grade COCI - in
combination - per month           UNCVX   1D1VG   0.4689   27.33   2.90   16.86
  1.04                           OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network
Elements Switch - As- Is Charge           UNC1X   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61
  6.61                           OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 56 KBPS DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH 56 KBPS INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT
w/ 3/1 MUX

    First 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Local Loop in Combination - Zone 1       1
  UNCDX   UDL56   21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                        
  OR     First 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Local Loop in Combination - Zone 2  
    2   UNCDX   UDL56   27.22   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                  
        OR

 

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      First 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Local Loop in Combination - Zone 3      
3   UNCDX   UDL56   36.38   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                      
    OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile
Per Month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154                                      
    OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 - combination Facility
Termination Per Month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73   43.80  
27.97                           OR     Per each 1/0 Channel System in
combination Per Month           UNC1X   MQ1   69.75   86.10                    
                  OR     Per each OCU-DP COCI (data) COCI per month (2.4-64kbs)
          UNCDX   1D1DD   0.9963   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04                  
        OR     3/1 Channel System in combination per month           UNC3X   MQ3
  121.90                                           OR     Per each DS1 COCI in
combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33   2.90   16.86  
1.04                           OR     Additional 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade
Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCDX  
UDL56   21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR    
Additional 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCDX   UDL56   27.22   195.94   36.38   18.42  
6.86                           OR     Additional 4-Wire 56Kbps Digital Grade
Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3       3   UNCDX  
UDL56   36.38   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR    
OCU-DP COCI (data) COCI in combination per month (2.4- 64kbs)           UNCDX  
1D1DD   0.9963   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04                           OR    
Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel per mile in same 3/1 Channel System per
month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154                                          
OR     Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel Facility Termination in same 3/1
Channel System per month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73   43.80
  27.97                           OR     Each Additional DS1 COCI in the same
3/1 channel system combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33
  2.90   16.86   1.04                           OR     Nonrecurring Currently
Combined Network Elements Switch - As - Is Charge           UNC1X   UNCCC      
5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                           OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 64 KBPS DIGITAL LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT w/
3/1 MUX

        First 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in a DS1 Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 1       1   UNCDX   UDL64   21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42  
6.86                           OR     First 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in
a DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCDX   UDL64   27.22
  195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR     First 4-Wire
64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in a DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3  
    3   UNCDX   UDL64   36.38   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                  
        OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per
Mile Per Month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154                                
          OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination -
Facility Termination Per Month           UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73  
43.80   27.97                           OR     Per each Channel System 1/0 in
combination Per Month           UNC1X   MQ1   69.75   86.10                    
                  OR     Per each OCU-DP COCI (data) in combination - per month
(2.4- 64kbs)           UNCDX   1D1DD   0.9963   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04    
                      OR     3/1 Channel System in combination per month        
  UNC3X   MQ3   121.90                                           OR     Per each
DS1 COCI in combination per month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33   2.90
  16.86   1.04                           OR     Additional 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital
Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1       1  
UNCDX   UDL64   21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                          
OR     Additional 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice
Transport Combination - Zone 2       2   UNCDX   UDL64   27.22   195.94   36.38
  18.42   6.86                           OR     Additional 4-Wire 64Kbps Digital
Grade Loop in same DS1 Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3       3  
UNCDX   UDL64   36.38   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                          
OR     Additional OCU-DP COCI (data) - DS1 to DS0 Channel System combination -
per month (2.4-64kbs)           UNCDX   1D1DD   0.9963   27.33   2.90   16.86  
1.04                           OR     Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel
per mile in same 3/1 Channel System per month           UNC1X   1L5XX   0.1154  
                                        OR     Each Additional DS1 Interoffice
Channel Facility Termination in same 3/1 Channel System per month          
UNC1X   U1TF1   34.19   87.76   45.73   43.80   27.97                          
OR     Each Additional DS1 COCI in the same 3/1 channel system combination per
month           UNC1X   UC1D1   7.35   27.33   2.90   16.86   1.04              
            OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As-
Is Charge           UNC1X   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61              
            OR

EXTENDED 2-WIRE ISDN LOOP WITH DS1 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT w/ 3/1 MUX

   

 

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    First 2-Wire ISDN Loop in a DS1 Interoffice Combination Transport - Zone 1
        1    UNCNX    U1L2X    19.24    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86        
                         OR     First 2-Wire ISDN Loop in a DS1 Interoffice
Combination Transport - Zone 2         2    UNCNX    U1L2X    25.23    195.94   
36.38    18.42    6.86                                  OR     First 2-Wire ISDN
Loop in a DS1 Interoffice Combination Transport - Zone 3         3    UNCNX   
U1L2X    40.14    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                              
   OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile
per month              UNC1X    1L5XX    0.1154                                 
                    OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1
combination - Facility Termination per month              UNC1X    U1TF1   
34.19    87.76    45.73    43.80    27.97                                  OR  
  Per each Channel System 1/0 in combination - per month              UNC1X   
MQ1    69.75    86.10                                                 OR     Per
each 2-wire ISDN COCI (BRITE) in combination - per month              UNCNX   
UC1CA    1.66    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                                 
OR     3/1 Channel System in combination per month              UNC3X    MQ3   
121.90                                                      OR     Per each DS1
COCI in combination per month              UNC1X    UC1D1    7.35    27.33   
2.90    16.86    1.04                                  OR     Additional 2-wire
ISDN Loop in same DS1Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 1         1   
UNCNX    U1L2X    19.24    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                    
             OR     Additional 2-wire ISDN Loop in same DS1Interoffice Transport
Combination - Zone 2         2    UNCNX    U1L2X    25.23    195.94    36.38   
18.42    6.86                                  OR     Additional 2-wire ISDN
Loop in same DS1Interoffice Transport Combination - Zone 3         3    UNCNX   
U1L2X    40.14    195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                              
   OR     Additional 2-wire ISDN COCI (BRITE) in same 1/0 channel system
combination - per month              UNCNX    UC1CA    1.66    27.33    2.90   
16.86    1.04                                  OR     Each Additional DS1
Interoffice Channel per mile in same 3/1 Channel System per month             
UNC1X    1L5XX    0.1154                                                      OR
    Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel Facility Termination in same 3/1
Channel System per month              UNC1X    U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73
   43.80    27.97                                  OR     Each Additional DS1
COCI in the same 3/1 channel system combination per month              UNC1X   
UC1D1    7.35    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                                 
OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge
             UNC1X    UNCCC         5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61               
                  OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE DS1 LOOP WITH DEDICATED DS1 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT w/ 3/1 MUX

                                       First 4-wire DS1 Digital Local Loop in
Combination - Zone 1         1    UNC1X    USLXX    39.61    209.45    70.44   
37.91    6.86                                  OR     First 4-wire DS1 Digital
Local Loop in Combination - Zone 2         2    UNC1X    USLXX    44.72   
209.45    70.44    37.91    6.86                                  OR     First
4-wire DS1 Digital Local Loop in Combination - Zone 3         3    UNC1X   
USLXX    59.04    209.45    70.44    37.91    6.86                              
   OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1 combination - Per Mile
Per Month              UNC1X    1L5XX    0.1154                                 
                    OR     First Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - DS1
combination - Facility Termination Per Month              UNC1X    U1TF1   
34.19    87.76    45.73    43.80    27.97                                  OR  
  3/1 Channel System in combination per month              UNC3X    MQ3   
121.90                                                      OR     Per each DS1
COCI combination per month              UNC1X    UC1D1    7.35    27.33    2.90
   16.86    1.04                                  OR     Each Additional DS1
Interoffice Channel per mile in same 3/1 Channel System per month             
UNC1X    1L5XX    0.1154                                                      OR
    Each Additional DS1 Interoffice Channel Facility Termination in same 3/1
Channel System per month              UNC1X    U1TF1    34.19    87.76    45.73
   43.80    27.97                                  OR     Each Additional DS1
COCI in the same 3/1 channel system combination per month              UNC1X   
UC1D1    7.35    27.33    2.90    16.86    1.04                                 
OR     Additional 4-Wire DS1 Digital Local Loop in Combination - Zone 1        
1    UNC1X    USLXX    39.61    209.45    70.44    37.91    6.86               
                  OR     Additional 4-Wire DS1 Digital Local Loop in Combination
- Zone 2         2    UNC1X    USLXX    44.72    209.45    70.44    37.91   
6.86                                  OR     Additional 4-Wire DS1 Digital Local
Loop in Combination - Zone 3         3    UNC1X    USLXX    59.04    209.45   
70.44    37.91    6.86                                  OR     Nonrecurring
Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As-                              
                                                      Is Charge             
UNC1X    UNCCC         5.70    5.70    6.61    6.61                            
     OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 56 KBPS DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH DS0 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                       First 4-wire 56 kbps Local Loop in
combination - Zone 1         1    UNCDX    UDL56    21.21    195.94    36.38   
18.42    6.86                                  OR     First 4-wire 56 kbps Local
Loop in combination - Zone 2         2    UNCDX    UDL56    27.22    195.94   
36.38    18.42    6.86                                  OR     First 4-wire 56
kbps Local Loop in combination - Zone 3         3    UNCDX    UDL56    36.38   
195.94    36.38    18.42    6.86                                  OR

 

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      First 4-wiree 56 kbps Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - Per Mile per
month           UNCDX   1L5XX   0.0057                                          
OR     First 4-wire 56 kbps Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - Facility
Termination per month           UNCDX   U1TD5   7.83   66.53   33.61   43.42  
27.60                           OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network
Elements Switch - As- Is Charge           UNCDX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61
  6.61                           OR

EXTENDED 4-WIRE 64 KBPS DIGITAL EXTENDED LOOP WITH DS0 INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                    First 4-wire 64 kbps Local Loop in combination - Zone 1    
  1   UNCDX   UDL64   21.21   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                    
      OR     First 4-wire 64 kbps Local Loop in combination - Zone 2       2  
UNCDX   UDL64   27.22   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                          
OR     First 4-wire 64 kbps Local Loop in combination - Zone 3       3   UNCDX  
UDL64   36.38   195.94   36.38   18.42   6.86                           OR    
First I4-wire 65 kbps Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - Per Mile per month    
      UNCDX   1L5XX   0.0057                                           OR    
First 4-wire 64 kbps Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - Facility Termination
per month           UNCDX   U1TD6   7.83   66.53   33.61   43.42   27.60        
                  OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch
- As- Is Charge           UNCDX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61        
                  OR

ADDITIONAL NETWORK ELEMENTS

               

When used as a part of currently combined facility, the non-recurring charges do
not apply, but a Switch As Is charge does apply.

               

When used as ordinarily combined network elements in All States, the
non-recurring charges apply and the Switch As Is Charge does not.

           

Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements "Switch As Is" Charge (One
applies to each combination)

                    Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch -
As- Is Charge - 2 wire/4-Wire VG           UNCVX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70  
6.61   6.61                           OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined
Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge - 56/64 kbps           UNCDX   UNCCC    
  5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                           OR     Nonrecurring
Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge - DS1           UNC1X
  UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                           OR    
Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge - DS3  
        UNC3X   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                          
OR     Nonrecurring Currently Combined Network Elements Switch - As- Is Charge -
STS1           UNCSX   UNCCC       5.70   5.70   6.61   6.61                    
      OR

NOTE: Local Channel - Dedicated Transport - minimum billing period - Below
DS3=one month.

                    Local Channel - Dedicated - 2-Wire Voice Grade          
UNCVX   ULDV2   7.74   121.07   53.30   46.40   13.37                          
OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - 4-Wire Voice Grade           UNCVX   ULDV4  
8.72   125.62   54.43   46.40   13.37                           OR     Local
Channel - Dedicated - DS1 per month Zone 1       1   UNC1X   ULDF1   18.16  
149.46   111.20   40.36   26.12                           OR     Local Channel -
Dedicated - DS1 Per Month Zone 2       2   UNC1X   ULDF1   52.47   149.46  
111.20   40.36   26.12                           OR     Local Channel -
Dedicated - DS1 - Per Month Zone 3       3   UNC1X   ULDF1   157.03   149.46  
111.20   40.36   26.12                           OR     Local Channel -
Dedicated - DS3 - Per Mile per month           UNC3X   1L5NC   1.44            
                              OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - DS3 - Facility
Termination           UNC3X   ULDF3   147.01   445.01   145.18   112.91   75.88
                          OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - STS-1 - Per Mile
per month           UNCSX   1L5NC   1.44                                        
  OR     Local Channel - Dedicated - STS-1 - Facility Termination          
UNCSX   ULDFS   154.62   445.01   145.18   112.91   75.88                      
    OR

Optional Features & Functions:

                    Clear Channel Capability Extended Frame Option - per DS1    
      U1TD1,
ULDD1,UNC1X   CCOEF   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                          
      Clear Channel Capability Super FrameOption - per DS1           U1TD1,
ULDD1,UNC1X   CCOSF   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                          
      Clear Channel Capability (SF/ESF) Option - Subsequent           ULDD1,
U1TD1,                                                         Activity - per
DS1           UNC1X, USL   NRCCC       65.02                                    
        C-bit Parity Option - Subsequent Activity - per DS3          
U1TD3, ULDD3,
UE3, UNC3X   NRCC3       50.02                                        

MULTIPLEXERS

               

NOTE: minimum billing period is one month for DS1 to DS0 Channel System and
interfaces

                    DS1 to DS0 Channel System per month           UNC1X   MQ1  
69.75   86.10                                       OR     OCU-DP COCI (data) -
DS1 to DS0 Channel System - per month (2.4-64kbs) used for a Local Loop        
  UDL   1D1DD   0.9963   11.98   11.39   6.61   6.61                          
OR     OCU-DP COCI (data) - DS1 to DS0 Channel System - per month (2.4-64kbs)
used for connection to a channelized DS1 Local Channel in the same SWC as
collocation           U1TUD   1D1DD   0.9963   11.98   11.39   6.61   6.61      
                    OR     2-wire ISDN COCI (BRITE) - DS1 to DS0 Channel System
- per month for a Local Loop           UDN   UC1CA   1.66   15.81   11.39   6.61
  6.61                           OR

 

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       2-wire ISDN COCI (BRITE) - DS1 to DS0 Channel System - per month used for
connection to a channelized DS1 Local Channel in the same SWC as collocation    
      U1TUB   UC1CA   1.66   15.81   11.39   6.61   6.61                        
  OR      Voice Grade COCI - DS1 to DS0 Channel System - per month used for a
Local Loop           UEA   1D1VG   0.4689   11.98   11.39   6.61   6.61        
                  OR      Voice Grade COCI - DS1 to DS0 Channel System - per
month used for connection to a channelized DS1 Local Channel in the same SWC as
collocation           U1TUC   1D1VG   0.4689   11.98   11.39   6.61   6.61      
                    OR      DS3 to DS1 Channel System per month           UNC3X
  MQ3   121.90   0.00                                       OR      STS-1 to DS1
Channel System per month           UNCSX   MQ3   121.90   0.00                  
                    OR      DS1 COCI used with Loop per month           USL  
UC1D1   7.35   15.81   11.39   6.61   6.61                           OR      DS1
COCI (used for connection to a channelized DS1 Local Channel in the same SWC as
collocation) per month           U1TUA   UC1D1   7.35   15.81   11.39   6.61  
6.61                           OR      DS1 COCI used with Interoffice Channel
per month           U1TD1   UC1D1   7.35   15.81   11.39   6.61   6.61          
                OR      DS3 Interface Unit (DS1 COCI) used with Local Channel
per month           ULDD1   UC1D1   7.35   15.81   11.39   6.61   6.61          
                OR

Sub-Loop Feeder

                                                                     Unbundled
Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4-Wire DS1 - Zone 1       1   UNC1X   USBFG   13.58  
190.21   60.56   38.24   7.20                                  Unbundled
Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4-Wire DS1 - Zone 2       2   UNC1X   USBFG   19.25  
190.21   60.56   38.24   7.20                                  Unbundled
Sub-Loop Feeder Loop, 4-Wire DS1 - Zone 3       3   UNC1X   USBFG   33.81  
190.21   60.56   38.24   7.20                            

UNBUNDLED LOCAL EXCHANGE SWITCHING(PORTS)

                                                               

Exchange Ports

                                                               

NOTE: Although the Port Rate includes all available features in GA, KY, LA & TN,
the desired features will need to be ordered using retail USOCs

                   

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LINE PORT RATES (RES)

                                                                     Exchange
Ports - 2-Wire Analog Line Port-Res.           UEPSR   UEPRL   1.09   2.42  
2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire
Analog Line Port with Caller ID - Res.           UEPSR   UEPRC   1.09   2.42  
2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire
Analog Line Port outgoing only - Res.           UEPSR   UEPRO   1.09   2.42  
2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire VG
unbundled res, low usage line port with Caller ID (LUM)           UEPSR   UEPAP
  1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange
Ports - 2-Wire Voice Georgia basic dialing port without Caller ID          
UEPSR   UEPWC   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR  
   2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with Caller ID -
res           UEPSR   UEPWQ   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                  
        OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - outgoing
only           UEPSR   UEPWR   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                
          OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Low Usage Line Port without Caller ID
Capability           UEPSR   UEPRT   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28          
                OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Unbundled Port without Caller ID
capability, Georgia           UEPSR   UEPRV   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28  
                        OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Unbundled Port with Caller ID
capability, Georgia           UEPSR   UEPRU   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28  
                        OR      Subsequent Activity           UEPSR   USASC  
0.00   0.00   0.00                                    

FEATURES

                                                                     All
Available Vertical Features           UEPSR   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00        
                          OR

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LINE PORT RATES (BUS)

                                                                     Exchange
Ports - 2-Wire Analog Line Port without Caller ID - Bus           UEPSB   UEPBL
  1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange
Ports - 2-Wire VG unbundled Line Port with unbundled port with Caller+E484 ID -
Bus.           UEPSB   UEPBC   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                
          OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire Voice Georgia Business Basic Dialing
Port, with Caller ID capability           UEPSB   UEPWP   1.09   2.42   2.31  
1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire Analog
Line Port outgoing only - Bus.           UEPSB   UEPBO   1.09   2.42   2.31  
1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire VG
unbundled incoming only port with Caller ID - Bus           UEPSB   UEPB1   1.09
  2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR      Exchange Ports -
2-Wire Voice Georgia Business Dialing Plan without Caller ID           UEPSB  
UEPWD   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                           OR

 

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       2-Wire voice unbundled Incoming Only Port without Caller ID Capability  
        UEPSB   UEPBE   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                        
  OR      Subsequent Activity           UEPSB   USASC   0.00   0.00   0.00      
                             

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Available Vertical Features           UEPSB   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00        
                          OR

EXCHANGE PORT RATES (DID & PBX)

                                                                     2-Wire VG
Unbundled 2-Way PBX Trunk - Res           UEPSE   UEPRD   1.09   28.88   13.63  
11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia
extended dialing port, PBX 1- Way Outdial Trunk           UEPSE   UEPPO   1.09  
28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire VG Line
Side Unbundled 2-Way PBX Trunk - Bus           UEPSP   UEPPC   1.09   28.88  
13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire VG Line Side
Unbundled Outward PBX Trunk - Bus           UEPSP   UEPPO   1.09   28.88   13.63
  11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire VG Line Side Unbundled
Incoming PBX Trunk - Bus           UEPSP   UEPP1   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48
  0.83                           OR      2-Wire Analog Long Distance Terminal
PBX Trunk - Bus           UEPSP   UEPLD   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83  
                        OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Ports    
      UEPSP   UEPLD   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83                      
    OR      2-Wire Vice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Usage Port           UEPSP   UEPXA  
1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire
Voice Unbundled PBX Toll Terminal Hotel Ports           UEPSP   UEPXB   1.09  
28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire Voice
Unbundled PBX LD DDD Terminals Port           UEPSP   UEPXC   1.09   28.88  
13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled
PBX LD Terminal Switchboard Port           UEPSP   UEPXD   1.09   28.88   13.63
  11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD
Terminal Switchboard IDD Capable Port           UEPSP   UEPXE   1.09   28.88  
13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled
2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy Administrative Calling Port           UEPSP  
UEPXL   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83                           OR     
2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy Room Calling Port      
    UEPSP   UEPXM   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83                        
  OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Hotel/Hospital Discount Room
Calling Port           UEPSP   UEPXO   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83      
                    OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Measured
Port           UEPSP   UEPXS   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83              
            OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 1-Way
Outdial Trunk           UEPSP   UEPWS   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83    
                      OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port
- 2-Way Trunk           UEPSP   UEPWT   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83    
                      OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port
- 2-way PBX Trunk           UEPSP   UEPPQ   1.09   28.88   13.63   11.48   0.83
                          OR      Subsequent Activity           UEPSP   USASC  
0.00   0.00   0.00                                    

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                                                                     All
Available Vertical Features           UEPSP UEPSE   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00  
                                OR

EXCHANGE PORT RATES (COIN)

                                                                     Exchange
Ports - Coin Port                   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28            
              OR

NOTE: Transmission/usage charges associated with POTS circuit switched usage
will also apply to circuit switched voice and/or circuit switched data
transmission by B-Channels associated with 2-wire ISDN ports.

       

NOTE: Access to B Channel or D Channel Packet capabilities will be available
only through BFR/New Business Request Process. Rates for the packet capabilities
will be determined via the Bona Fide Request/New Business Request Process.

       

UNBUNDLED LOCAL EXCHANGE SWITCHING(PORTS)

                                               

EXCHANGE PORT RATES

                                                                     Exchange
Ports - 2-Wire DID Port           UEPEX   UEPP2   5.50   122.26   18.65   54.82
  3.45                           OR      Exchange Ports - DDITS Port - 4-Wire
DS1 Port with DID capability           UEPDD   UEPDD   41.20   200.96   93.00  
65.81   2.33                           OR      Exchange Ports - 2-Wire ISDN Port
(See Notes below.)           UEPTX, UEPSX   U1PMA   6.09   76.39   51.50   45.67
  10.36                           OR      All Features Offered           UEPTX,
UEPSX   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                                         
Exchange Ports - 2-Wire ISDN Port — Channel Profiles           UEPTX, UEPSX  
U1UMA   0.00   0.00   0.00                                    

NOTE: Transmission/usage charges associated with POTS circuit switched usage
will also apply to circuit switched voice and/or circuit switched data
transmission by B-Channels associated with 2-wire ISDN ports.

       

NOTE: Access to B Channel or D Channel Packet capabilities will be available
only through BFR/New Business Request Process. Rates for the packet capabilities
will be determined via the Bona Fide Request/New Business Request Process.

       

EXCHANGE PORT RATES (continued)

                                                         Exchange Ports - 4-Wire
ISDN DS1 Port with Detailed E911 Locator Capability           UEPEX   UEPEX  
65.13   198.74   97.29   72.95   17.69                           OR     
Exchange Ports - 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port           UEPDX   UEPDX   65.13   198.74  
97.29   72.95   17.69                           OR      Physical Collocation -
DS1 Cross-Connects           UEPEX UEPDX   PE1P1   1.32   27.77   15.52   5.93  
4.77                                  Virtual collocation - Special Access &
UNE, cross-connect per DS1           UEPEX UEPDX   CNC1X   0.3726              
                            OR

Detailed E911 with Locator Capability (required with UEPEX port)

                                                               

 

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Initial Profile Establishment per CLEC per State           UEPEX       UEP1A  
0.00   1,818.00                                             Unbundled Exchange
Ports, 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port - E911 Locator Capability - Subsequent Profile
Changes, Additions, Deletions           UEPEX       UEP1B   0.00   176.57      
                                 

New or Additional PRI Telephone Numbers

                                Unbundled Exchange Ports, 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port -
E911 Locator Capability 2-way Telephone Numbers, per number in E911 profile [New
or Additional]           UEPEX       UEP1C   0.0703   0.50                      
                      Unbundled Exchange Ports, 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port - E911
Locator Capability - Outdial Telephone Numbers, per number in E911 profile [New
or Additional]           UEPEX       UEP1D   0.0703   10.72   10.72            
                            Unbundled Exchange Ports, 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port -
Inward Telephone Numbers - Inward Data Only Option [New or Additional]          
UEPDX       UEP1E   0.00   0.50                                            
Exchange Ports - 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port - Subsequent [New] Inward Tel Numbers
[Customer Testing Purposes]           UEPEX       PR7ZT   0.00   21.43   21.43  
                                 

INTERFACE (Provisioning Only)

                                Voice/Data           UEPEX       PR71V   0.00  
0.00   0.00                                   OR     Digital Data          
UEPEX       PR71D   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
Inward Data           UEPDX       PR71E   0.00   0.00   0.00                    
              OR

New or Additional Channel

                                New or Additional - Voice/Data “B” Channel      
    UEPEX       PR7BV   0.00   28.71                                       OR  
  New or Additional - Digital Data “B” Channel           UEPEX       PR7BF  
0.00   28.71                                       OR     New or Additional
Inward Data “B” Channel           UEPDX       PR7BD   0.00   28.71              
                        OR     New or Additional Useage Sensitive Voice Data “B”
Channel           UEPEX       PR7BS   0.00                                      
    OR     New or Additional Useage Sensitive Digital Data “B” Channel          
UEPEX       PR7BU   0.00                                           OR     New or
Additional PRI “D” Channel           UEPEX       PR7EX   0.00   28.71          
                            OR

CALL TYPES

                                Inward           UEPEX   UEPDX   PR7C1   0.00  
0.00   0.00                                   OR     Outward           UEPEX    
  PR7CO   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR     Two-way  
        UEPEX       PR7CC   0.00   0.00   0.00                                  
OR

UNBUNDLED PORT with REMOTE CALL FORWARDING CAPABILITY

                           

UNBUNDLED REMOTE CALL FORWARDING SERVICE - RESIDENCE

                                Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, Area
Calling, Res           UEPVR       UERAC   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28    
                      OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, Local
Calling - Res           UEPVR       UERLC   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28    
                      OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, InterLATA
- Res           UEPVR       UERTE   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28            
              OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, IntraLATA - Res  
        UEPVR       UERTR   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                    
      OR

Non-Recurring

                                Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service -
Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPVR       USAC2       2.01   0.31        
                          OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service -
Conversion with allowed change (PIC and LPIC)           UEPVR       USACC      
2.01   0.31                                   OR

UNBUNDLED REMOTE CALL FORWARDING - Bus

                                Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, Area
Calling - Bus           UEPVB       UERAC   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28    
                      OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, Local
Calling - Bus           UEPVB       UERLC   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28    
                      OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, InterLATA
- Bus           UEPVB       UERTE   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28            
              OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service, IntraLATA - Bus  
        UEPVB       UERTR   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                    
      OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service Expanded and Exception
Local Calling           UEPVB       UERVJ   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28    
                      OR

Non-Recurring

                                Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service -
Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPVB       USAC2       2.01   0.31        
                          OR     Unbundled Remote Call Forwarding Service -
Conversion with allowed change (PIC and LPIC)           UEPVB       USACC      
2.01   0.31                                   OR

Remote Call Forwarding (RCF) & Call Forwarding Variable (CFV) for NXX Testing

                           

 

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    RCF & CFV, Residence Line, per path               TNPRL   1.09   2.42   2.31
  1.37   1.28                           OR     RCF & CFV, Business Line, per
path               TNPBL   1.09   2.42   2.31   1.37   1.28                    
        UNBUNDLED LOCAL SWITCHING, PORT USAGE                        

End Office Switching (Port Usage)

                                                                    End Office
Switching Function, Per MOU                   0.0006153                        
                  OR     End Office Trunk Port - Shared, Per MOU                
  0.0001226                                           OR

Tandem Switching (Port Usage) (Local or Access Tandem)

                            Tandem Switching Function Per MOU                  
0.0000972                                           OR     Tandem Trunk Port -
Shared, Per MOU                   0.0001557                                    
      OR

Common Transport

                                                                    Common
Transport - Per Mile, Per MOU                   0.0000027                      
                    OR     Common Transport - Facilities Termination Per MOU    
              0.0001914                                           OR UNBUNDLED
PORT/LOOP COMBINATIONS - COST BASED RATES                        

Cost Based Rates are applied where BellSouth is required by FCC and/or State
Commission rule to provide Unbundled Local Switching or Switch Ports.

   

Features shall apply to the Unbundled Port/Loop Combination - Cost Based Rate
section in the same manner as they are applied to the Stand-Alone Unbundled Port
section of this Rate Exhibit.

                       

End Office and Tandem Switching Usage and Common Transport Usage rates in the
Port section of this rate exhibit shall apply to all combinations of loop/port
network elements except for UNE Coin Port/Loop Combinations.

   

The first and additional Port nonrecurring charges apply to Not Currently
Combined Combos. For Currently Combined Combos the nonrecurring charges shall be
those identified in the Nonrecurring - Currently Combined sections.

   

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (RES)

                       

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                    2-Wire VG
Loop/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           10.22                                
          OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2       2           15.35    
                                      OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3
      3           31.04                                           OR

UNE Loop Rates

                            2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 1       1  
UEPRX   UEPLX   9.32                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 2       2   UEPRX   UEPLX   14.45                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3       3
  UEPRX   UEPLX   30.14                                           OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (Res)

                            2-Wire voice unbundled port - residence          
UEPRX   UEPRL   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR
    2-Wire voice unbundled port with Caller ID - res           UEPRX   UEPRC  
0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire
voice unbundled port outgoing only - res           UEPRX   UEPRO   0.9019  
10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice
unbundles res, low usage line port with Caller ID (LUM)           UEPRX   UEPAP
  0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire
voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port without Caller ID capability - res  
        UEPRX   UEPWC   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                    
      OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with
Caller ID - res           UEPRX   UEPWQ   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28  
                        OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port
- outgoing only           UEPRX   UEPWR   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28  
                        OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Low Usage Line Port
without Caller ID Capability           UEPRX   UEPRT   0.9019   10.05   7.36  
1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Unbundled Port
without Caller ID, Georgia           UEPRX   UEPRV   0.9019   10.05   7.36  
1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Unbundled Port
with Caller ID, Georgia           UEPRX   UEPRU   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37  
1.28                           OR

FEATURES

                            All Features Offered           UEPRX   UEPVF   0.00
  0.00   0.00                                   OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                            2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / Line Port Combination -
Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPRX   USAC2       0.10   0.10            
                      OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / Line Port Combination -
Conversion - Switch with change           UEPRX   USACC       0.10   0.10      
                            OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                            2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / Line Port Combination -
Subsequent Activity           UEPRX   USAS2   0.00   0.00   0.00                
                  OR

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

                            2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop –
Non-Design       1   UEPRX   UEAEN   10.24   40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72        
                  OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design  
    2   UEPRX   UEAEN   15.37   40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72                      
    OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design       3   UEPRX
  UEAEN   30.44   40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72                           OR     2
Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design       1   UEPRX   UEAED   11.26
  79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     2 Wire Analog
Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design       2   UEPRX   UEAED   16.43   79.85  
24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade
Extension Loop – Design       3   UEPRX   UEAED   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92
  7.87                           OR

 

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INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                    Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination          
UEPRX   U1TV2   17.07   79.61   36.08                                   OR    
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction
Mile           UEPRX   U1TVM   0.0222   0.00   0.00                            
      OR

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (BUS)

                                                               

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                    2-Wire VG
Loop/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           10.22                                
          OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2       2           15.35    
                                      OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3
      3           31.04                                           OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 1       1   UEPBX   UEPLX   9.32                        
                  OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 2       2   UEPBX
  UEPLX   14.45                                           OR     2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3       3   UEPBX   UEPLX   30.14                      
                    OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port (Bus)

                                                                    2-Wire voice
unbundled port without Caller ID - bus           UEPBX   UEPBL   0.9019   10.05
  7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice unbundled
port with Caller + E484 ID - bus           UEPBX   UEPBC   0.9019   10.05   7.36
  1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice unbundled port
outgoing only - bus           UEPBX   UEPBO   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37  
1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice unbundled incoming only port
with Caller ID - Bus           UEPBX   UEPB1   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37  
1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port, without Caller ID capability - bus           UEPBX   UEPWD  
0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire
voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with Caller ID - bus        
  UEPBX   UEPWP   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                          
OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Incoming Only Port without Caller ID Capability  
        UEPBX   UEPBE   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                    
      OR

FEATURES

                                                                    All Features
Offered           UEPBX   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                            
      OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop / Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPBX  
USAC2       0.10   0.10                                   OR     2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop / Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch with change          
UEPBX   USACC       0.10   0.10                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop/Line Port Combination - Subsequent Activity           UEPBX   USAS2  
    0.00   0.00                                   OR

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

                                                                    2 Wire
Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design       1   UEPBX   UEAEN   10.24  
40.02   9.99   5.61   1.72                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice
Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design       2   UEPBX   UEAEN   15.37   40.02   9.99
  5.61   1.72                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade
Extension Loop – Non-Design       3   UEPBX   UEAEN   30.44   40.02   9.99  
5.61   1.72                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension
Loop – Design       1   UEPBX   UEAED   11.26   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87    
                      OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design  
    2   UEPBX   UEAED   16.43   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                    
      OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design       3   UEPBX  
UEAED   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                    Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination          
UEPBX   U1TV2   17.07   79.61   36.08                                        
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction
Mile           UEPBX   U1TVM   0.0222   0.00   0.00                            
       

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (RES - PBX)

                                                               

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                    2-Wire VG
Loop/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           10.22                                
          OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2       2           15.35    
                                      OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3
      3           31.04                                           OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1       1   UEPRG   UEPLX   9.32                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2       2  
UEPRG   UEPLX   14.45                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3       3   UEPRG   UEPLX   30.14                
                          OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (RES - PBX)

                                                                    2-Wire VG
Unbundled Combination 2-Way PBX Trunk Port - Res           UEPRG   UEPRD  
0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR

 

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      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia extended dialing port, PBX 1- Way Outdial
Trunk           UEPRG   UEPPO   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28            
              OR

FEATURES

                                                                    All Features
Offered           UEPRG   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                            
      OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination (PBX) - Conversion - Switch-As-Is          
UEPRG   USAC2       0.10   0.10                                   OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination (PBX) - Conversion - Switch with Change
          UEPRG   USACC       0.10   0.10                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination (PBX) - Subsequent Activity           UEPRG  
USAS2   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR     PBX
Subsequent Activity - Change/Rearrange Multiline Hunt Group                    
  6.70   6.70                                   OR

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

                                                                    Local
Channel Voice grade, per termination       1   UEPRG   P2JHX   11.26   79.85  
24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     Local Channel Voice grade,
per termination       2   UEPRG   P2JHX   16.43   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87  
                        OR     Local Channel Voice grade, per termination      
3   UEPRG   P2JHX   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                        
  OR     Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade       1   UEPRG   SDD2X  
12.74   56.92   7.70   4.40   0.02                           OR     Non-Wire
Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade       2   UEPRG   SDD2X   19.76   56.92   7.70
  4.40   0.02                           OR     Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel
Voice Grade       3   UEPRG   SDD2X   37.18   56.92   7.70   4.40   0.02        
                  OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                    Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination          
UEPRG   U1TV2   17.07   79.61   36.08                                        
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction
Mile           UEPRG   U1TVM   0.0222   0.00   0.00                            
       

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (BUS - PBX)

                                                               

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                    2-Wire VG
Loop/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           10.22                                
          OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2       2           15.35    
                                      OR     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3
      3           31.04                                           OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1       1   UEPPX   UEPLX   9.32                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2       2  
UEPPX   UEPLX   14.45                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3       3   UEPPX   UEPLX   30.14                
                          OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (BUS - PBX)

                                                                    Line Side
Unbundled Combination 2-Way PBX Trunk Port - Bus           UEPPX   UEPPC  
0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     Line Side
Unbundled Outward PBX Trunk Port - Bus           UEPPX   UEPPO   0.9019   10.05
  7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     Line Side Unbundled
Incoming PBX Trunk Port - Bus           UEPPX   UEPP1   0.9019   10.05   7.36  
1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD
Terminal Ports           UEPPX   UEPLD   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28    
                      OR     2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way Combination PBX Usage
Port           UEPPX   UEPXA   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28              
            OR     2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX Toll Terminal Hotel Ports        
  UEPPX   UEPXB   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                          
OR     2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD DDD Terminals Port           UEPPX   UEPXC
  0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard Port           UEPPX   UEPXD  
0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard IDD Capable Port           UEPPX  
UEPXE   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR    
2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy Administrative Calling
Port           UEPPX   UEPXL   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28              
            OR     2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy Room
Calling Port           UEPPX   UEPXM   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX
Hotel/Hospital Discount Room Calling Port           UEPPX   UEPXO   0.9019  
10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice
Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Measured Port           UEPPX   UEPXS   0.9019  
10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice
unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 1-Way Oudial Trunk           UEPPX  
UEPWS   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR    
2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 2-Way Trunk           UEPPX
  UEPWT   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR

 

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      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port -2-way PBX Trunk        
  UEPPX   UEPPQ   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                          
OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX LD Terminal Ports
          UEPPX   UEPPS   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                  
        OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX Toll
Terminal Ports           UEPPX   UEPPT   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28    
                      OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port -
PBX LD DDD Terminal Port           UEPPX   UEPPU   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37
  1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port - PBX LD Terminal Switchboard Port           UEPPX   UEPPV   0.9019
  10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire voice
unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX LD Terminal Switchboard DDD Capable
Port           UEPPX   UEPPW   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28              
            OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX 2-Way
Trunk           UEPPX   UEPPC   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28            
              OR

FEATURES

                                                        All Features Offered    
      UEPPX   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/ Line
Port Combination (PBX) - Conversion - Switch-As-Is           UEPPX   USAC2      
0.10   0.10                                   OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/
Line Port Combination (PBX) - Conversion - Switch with Change           UEPPX  
USACC       0.10   0.10                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/
Line Port Combination (PBX) - Subsequent Activity           UEPPX   USAS2   0.00
  0.00   0.00                                   OR     PBX Subsequent Activity -
Change/Rearrange Multiline Hunt Group                       6.70   6.70        
                          OR

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

                                                        Local Channel Voice
grade, per termination       1   UEPPX   P2JHX   11.26   79.85   24.65   18.92  
7.87                           OR     Local Channel Voice grade, per termination
      2   UEPPX   P2JHX   16.43   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                  
        OR     Local Channel Voice grade, per termination       3   UEPPX  
P2JHX   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR    
Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade       1   UEPPX   SDD2X   12.74  
56.92   7.70   4.40   0.02                           OR     Non-Wire Direct
Serve Channel Voice Grade       2   UEPPX   SDD2X   19.76   56.92   7.70   4.40
  0.02                           OR     Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice
Grade       3   UEPPX   SDD2X   37.18   56.92   7.70   4.40   0.02              
            OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                        Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination           UEPPX   U1TV2  
17.07   79.61   36.08                                         Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction Mile          
UEPPX   U1TVM   0.0222   0.00   0.00                                    

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE ANALOG LINE COIN PORT

                                           

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        2-Wire VG Coin Port/Loop
Combo – Zone 1       1           10.22                                          
OR     2-Wire VG Coin Port/Loop Combo – Zone 2       2           15.35          
                                OR     2-Wire VG Coin Port/Loop Combo – Zone 3  
    3           31.04                                           OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL1) - Zone 1       1   UEPCO   UEPLX   9.32                                  
        OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 2       2   UEPCO   UEPLX  
14.45                                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL1) - Zone 3       3   UEPCO   UEPLX   30.14                                  
        OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Ports (COIN)

                                                        2-Wire Coin 2-Way with
Operator Screening (GA)           UEPCO   UEPGC   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37  
1.28                           OR     2-Wire Coin 2-Way with Operator Screening
and Blocking: 011, 900/976, 1+DDD (GA)           UEPCO   UEP2G   0.9019   10.05
  7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Coin 2-Way with
Operator Screening and 011 Blocking (GA)           UEPCO   UEPGA   0.9019  
10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Coin 2-Way
with Operator Screening and 900/976 Blocking (GA)           UEPCO   UEPGB  
0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Coin
2-Way with Operator Screening and Blocking: 900/976, 1+DDD, 011+, and Local (GA)
          UEPCO   UEPCH   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                  
        OR     2-Wire Coin Outward with Operator Screening and 011 Blocking (GA,
KY, MS)           UEPCO   UEPRJ   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28          
                OR

 

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      2-Wire Coin Outward with Operator Screening and Blocking: 900/976, 1+DDD,
011+, and Local (FL, GA)           UEPCO   UEPCQ   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37
  1.28                           OR     2-Wire 2-Way Smartline with 900/976 (all
states except LA)           UEPCO   UEPCK   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28
                          OR     2-Wire Coin Outward Smartline with 900/976 (all
states except LA)           UEPCO   UEPCR   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28
                          OR

ADDITIONAL UNE COIN PORT/LOOP (RC)

                                                        UNE Coin Port/Loop Combo
Usage (Flat Rate)           UEPCO   URECU   3.59   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
                       

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
/ Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPCO   USAC2    
  0.10   0.10                                   OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop /
Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch with change           UEPCO   USACC
      0.10   0.10                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop/Line Port Combination - Subsequent Activity           UEPCO   USAS2      
0.00   0.00                                   OR

2-WIRE VOICE LOOP/ 2WIRE VOICE GRADE IO TRANSPORT/ 2-WIRE LINE PORT (RES)

                                   

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           25.22                            
              OR     2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 2       2    
      30.39                                           OR     2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 3       3           45.46                            
              OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL2) - Zone 1       1   UEPFR   UECF2   11.26                                  
        OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 2       2   UEPFR   UECF2  
16.43                                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL2) - Zone 3       3   UEPFR   UECF2   31.49                                  
        OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (Res)

                                                        2-Wire voice unbundled
port - residence           UEPFR   UEPRL   1.09   166.05   43.66   41.89   15.44
                          OR     2-Wire voice unbundled port with Caller ID -
res           UEPFR   UEPRC   1.09   166.05   43.66   41.89   15.44            
              OR     2-Wire voice unbundled port outgoing only - res          
UEPFR   UEPRO   1.09   166.05   43.66   41.89   15.44                          
OR     2-Wire voice unbundles res, low usage line port with Caller ID (LUM)    
      UEPFR   UEPAP   1.09   166.05   43.66   41.89   15.44                    
      OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port, without Caller
ID capability - res           UEPFR   UEPWC   1.09   166.05   43.66   41.89  
15.44                           OR     2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port for use with Caller ID - res           UEPFR   UEPWQ   1.09  
166.05   43.66   41.89   15.44                           OR     2-Wire voice
unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - outgoing only           UEPFR   UEPWR  
1.09   166.05   43.66   41.89   15.44                           OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                        Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination           UEPFR   U1TV2  
12.87                                           OR     Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction Mile           UEPFR  
1L5XX   0.0057                                           OR

FEATURES

                                                        All Features Offered    
      UEPFR   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                            2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport
/ 2 Wire Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPFR  
USAC2       7.85   1.86                                   OR     2-Wire Loop /
Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination - Conversion -
Switch-With-Change           UEPFR   USACC       7.85   1.86                    
              OR

2-WIRE VOICE LOOP/ 2WIRE VOICE GRADE IO TRANSPORT/ 2-WIRE LINE PORT (BUS)

                                   

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           25.22                            
              OR     2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 2       2    
      30.39                                           OR     2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 3       3           45.46                            
              OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL2) - Zone 1       1   UEPFB   UECF2   11.26                                  
        OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 2       2   UEPFB   UECF2  
16.43                                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL2) - Zone 3       3   UEPFB   UECF2   31.49                                  
        OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port (Bus)

                                                        2-Wire voice unbundled
port without Caller ID - bus           UEPFB   UEPBL   1.09   166.05   43.66  
41.89   15.44                           OR

 

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     2-Wire voice unbundled port with Caller + E484 ID - bus              UEPFB
   UEPBC    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                         
        OR      2-Wire voice unbundled port outgoing only - bus             
UEPFB    UEPBO    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                    
             OR      2-Wire voice unbundled incoming only port with Caller ID -
Bus              UEPFB    UEPB1    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44   
                              OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port, without Caller ID capability - bus              UEPFB    UEPWD   
1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                                  OR  
   2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with Caller ID -
bus              UEPFB    UEPWP    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44   
                              OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                               
     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility
Termination              UEPFB    U1TV2    12.87                              
                       OR      Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice
Grade - Per Mile or Fraction Mile              UEPFB    1L5XX    0.0057        
                                             OR

FEATURES

                                                                               
     All Features Offered              UEPFB    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00   
                                        OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

     2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination -
Conversion - Switch-as-is              UEPFB    USAC2         7.85    1.86     
                                      OR      2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO
Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination -Conversion - Switch with change     
        UEPFB    USACC         7.85    1.86                                   
        OR

2-WIRE VOICE LOOP/ 2WIRE VOICE GRADE IO TRANSPORT/ 2-WIRE LINE PORT (PBX)

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                               
     2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo -Zone 1         1              25.22
                                                     OR      2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo -Zone 2         2              30.39                       
                              OR      2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port
Combo -Zone 3         3              45.46                                      
               OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                               
     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) -Zone 1         1    UEPFP    UECF2    11.26
                                                     OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop (SL2) -Zone 2         2    UEPFP    UECF2    16.43                         
                            OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) -Zone 3     
   3    UEPFP    UECF2    31.49                                                
     OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (BUS - PBX)

     Line Side Unbundled Combination 2-Way PBX Trunk Port - Bus             
UEPFP    UEPPC    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                    
             OR      Line Side Unbundled Outward PBX Trunk Port - Bus          
   UEPFP    UEPPO    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                  
               OR      Line Side Unbundled Incoming PBX Trunk Port - Bus        
     UEPFP    UEPP1    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44               
                  OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Ports          
   UEPFP    UEPLD    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                  
               OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way Combination PBX Usage Port
             UEPFP    UEPXA    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44        
                         OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX Toll Terminal Hotel
Ports              UEPFP    UEPXB    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44
                                 OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD DDD
Terminals Port              UEPFP    UEPXC    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89
   15.44                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD
Terminal Switchboard Port              UEPFP    UEPXD    1.09    166.05    43.66
   41.89    15.44                                  OR      2-Wire Voice
Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard IDD Capable Port              UEPFP   
UEPXE    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                              
   OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy
Administrative Calling Port              UEPFP    UEPXL    1.09    166.05   
43.66    41.89    15.44                                  OR      2-Wire Voice
Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy Room Calling Port              UEPFP
   UEPXM    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                         
        OR      2-Wire Voice Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Hotel/Hospital
Discount Room Calling Port              UEPFP    UEPXO    1.09    166.05   
43.66    41.89    15.44                                  OR      2-Wire Voice
Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Measured Port              UEPFP    UEPXS    1.09
   166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                                  OR     
2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 1-Way Oudial Trunk          
   UEPFP    UEPWS    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44                  
               OR      2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 2-Way
Trunk              UEPFP    UEPWT    1.09    166.05    43.66    41.89    15.44
                                 OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                               
     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility
Termination              UEPFP    U1TV2    12.87                              
                       OR      Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice
Grade - Per Mile or Fraction Mile              UEPFP    1L5XX    0.0057        
                                             OR

FEATURES

                                                                               
     All Features Offered              UEPFP    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00   
                                        OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs)-CURRENTLY COMBINED

 

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     2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination -
Conversion -Switch-as-is              UEPFP         USAC2         7.85    1.86
                                           OR      2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO
Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination -Conversion -Switch with change        
     UEPFP         USACC         7.85    1.86                                   
        OR

UNBUNDLED PORT/LOOP COMBINATIONS -COST BASED RATES

                                                                               
    

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP - BUS ONLY - WITH 2-WIRE DID TRUNK PORT

                                                                               
    

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                               
          2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combo -UNE Zone 1         1     
             16.74                                                      OR     
2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combo -UNE Zone 2         2               
   21.91                                                      OR      2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combo -UNE Zone 3         3                   36.98
                                                     OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                               
          2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - (SL2) - UNE Zone 1         1    UEPPX
        UECD1    11.26                                                      OR  
   2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - (SL2) - UNE Zone 2         2    UEPPX     
   UECD1    16.43                                                      OR     
2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - (SL2) - UNE Zone 3         3    UEPPX        
UECD1    31.49                                                      OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                               
          Exchange Ports - 2-Wire DID Port              UEPPX         UEPD1   
5.48    174.55    13.64    59.31    4.27                                  OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES -CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                                               
          2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / 2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combination -
Switch-as-is              UEPPX         USAC1         6.66    1.86             
                              OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / 2-Wire DID Trunk
Port Conversion with BellSouth Allowable Changes              UEPPX        
USA1C         6.66    1.86                                            OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                               
    

Telephone Number/Trunk Group Establisment Charges

                                                                               
          DID Trunk Termination (One Per Port)              UEPPX         NDT   
0.00    0.00    0.00                                            OR      DID
Numbers, Establish Trunk Group and Provide First Group of 20 DID Numbers        
     UEPPX         NDZ    0.00    0.00    0.00                                 
          OR      Additional DID Numbers for each Group of 20 DID Numbers     
        UEPPX         ND4    0.00    0.00    0.00                              
             OR      DID Numbers, Non -consecutive DID Numbers, Per Number     
        UEPPX         ND5    0.00    0.00    0.00                              
             OR      Reserve Non-Consecutive DID numbers              UEPPX     
   ND6    0.00    0.00    0.00                                            OR  
   Reserve DID Numbers              UEPPX         NDV    0.00    0.00    0.00   
                                        OR

2-WIRE ISDN DIGITAL GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE ISDN DIGITAL LINE SIDE PORT

                                                                               
    

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                               
          2W ISDN Digital Grade Loop/2W ISDN Digital Line Side Port -UNE Zone 1
        1    UEPPB    UEPPR         19.03                                      
               OR      2W ISDN Digital Grade Loop/2W ISDN Digital Line Side
Port -UNE Zone 2         2    UEPPB    UEPPR         23.75                    
                                 OR      2W ISDN Digital Grade Loop/2W ISDN
Digital Line Side Port -UNE Zone 3         3    UEPPB    UEPPR         36.51   
                                                  OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                               
          2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop - UNE Zone 1         1    UEPPB   
UEPPR    USL2X    13.84                                                      OR
     2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop - UNE Zone 2         2    UEPPB    UEPPR   
USL2X    18.56                                                      OR     
2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop - UNE Zone 3         3    UEPPB    UEPPR    USL2X
   31.33                                                      OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                               
          Exchange Port - 2-Wire ISDN Line Side Port              UEPPB    UEPPR
   UEPPB    5.19    161.36    141.68    43.68    8.37                         
        OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES -CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                                               
          2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop / 2-Wire ISDN Line Side Port
Combination -Conversion              UEPPB    UEPPR    USACB    0.00    42.52   
26.99                                            OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                               
          2-Wire ISDN Loop / 2-Wire ISDN Port Combination - Sub Actvy Non
Feature/Add Trunk              UEPPB    UEPPR    USASB         0.00             
                                   OR

B-CHANNEL USER PROFILE ACCESS:

                                                                               
          CVS/CSD (DMS/5ESS)              UEPPB    UEPPR    U1UCA    0.00   
0.00    0.00                                            OR      CVS (EWSD)     
        UEPPB    UEPPR    U1UCB    0.00    0.00    0.00                         
                  OR      CSD              UEPPB    UEPPR    U1UCC    0.00   
0.00    0.00                                            OR

B-CHANNEL AREA PLUS USER PROFILE ACCESS: (AL, KY, LA, MS SC, MS, & TN)

                                                                               
    

USER TERMINAL PROFILE

                                                                               
          User Terminal Profile (EWSD only)              UEPPB    UEPPR    U1UMA
   0.00    0.00    0.00                                            OR

VERTICAL FEATURES

                                                                               
    

 

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    All Vertical Features - One per Channel B User Profile              UEPPB   
UEPPR    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        
   OR

INTEROFFICE CHANNEL MILEAGE

    Interoffice Channel mileage each, including first mile and                  
                                                                      
facilities termination              UEPPB    UEPPR    M1GNC    12.8757    48.46
   19.48    16.58    5.00                                  OR     Interoffice
Channel mileage each, additional mile              UEPPB    UEPPR    M1GNM   
0.0057    0.00    0.00                                            OR

4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL LOOP WITH 4-WIRE ISDN DS1 DIGITAL TRUNK PORT

    

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

         4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk Port - UNE Zone 1        
1    UEPPP              104.74                                                  
   OR     4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk Port - UNE Zone 2     
   2    UEPPP              109.85                                             
        OR     4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk Port - UNE Zone 3
        3    UEPPP              124.17                                        
             OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                               
         4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE Zone 1         1    UEPPP         USL4P
   39.61                                                      OR     4-Wire DS1
Digital Loop - UNE Zone 2         2    UEPPP         USL4P    44.72             
                                        OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE
Zone 3         3    UEPPP         USL4P    59.04                              
                       OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                               
         Exchange Ports - 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port              UEPPP         UEPPP
   65.13    365.73    187.42    73.41    21.80                                 
OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

         4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk Port
Combination - Conversion - Switch-as-is              UEPPP         USACP    0.00
   122.56    77.97                                            OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

         4-Wire DS1 Loop/4-W ISDN Digtl Trk Port - Subsqt Actvy- Inward/two way
Tel Nos. (except NC)              UEPPP         PR7TF         0.50             
                                   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire ISDN DS1
Digital Trunk Port - Outward Tel Numbers (All States except NC)             
UEPPP         PR7TO         10.72                                             
   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Digital Trk Port - Subsequent Inward
Tel Numbers              UEPPP         PR7ZT         21.43                    
                            OR

INTERFACE (Provsioning Only)

         Voice/Data              UEPPP         PR71V    0.00    0.00    0.00   
                                        OR     Digital Data              UEPPP
        PR71D    0.00    0.00    0.00                                           
OR     Inward Data              UEPPP         PR71E    0.00    0.00    0.00     
                                      OR

New or Additional “B” Channel

         New or Additional - Voice/Data B Channel              UEPPP        
PR7BV    0.00    13.59                                                 OR    
New or Additional - Digital Data B Channel              UEPPP         PR7BF   
0.00    13.59                                                 OR     New or
Additional Inward Data B Channel              UEPPP         PR7BD    0.00   
13.59                                                 OR

CALL TYPES

                                                                               
         Inward              UEPPP         PR7C1    0.00    0.00    0.00        
                                   OR     Outward              UEPPP        
PR7CO    0.00    0.00    0.00                                            OR    
Two-way              UEPPP         PR7CC    0.00    0.00    0.00               
                            OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage

         Fixed Each Including First Mile              UEPPP         1LN1A   
34.31    111.03    80.28    31.36    21.73                                  OR  
  Each Airline-Fractional Additional Mile              UEPPP         1LN1B   
0.1154                                                      OR

4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL LOOP WITH 4-WIRE DDITS TRUNK PORT

    

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

         4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W DDITS Trunk Port - UNE Zone 1         1    UEPDC
             80.81                                                      OR    
4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W DDITS Trunk Port - UNE Zone 2         2    UEPDC        
     85.91                                                      OR     4W DS1
Digital Loop/4W DDITS Trunk Port - UNE Zone 3         3    UEPDC             
100.24                                                      OR

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                               
         4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE Zone 1         1    UEPDC         USLDC
   39.61                                                      OR     4-Wire DS1
Digital Loop - UNE Zone 2         2    UEPDC         USLDC    44.72             
                                        OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE
Zone 3         3    UEPDC         USLDC    59.04                              
                       OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                               
         4-Wire DDITS Digital Trunk Port              UEPDC         UDD1T   
41.20    392.25    185.06    80.17    7.86                                  OR

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

         4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port Combination -
Switch-as-is              UEPDC         USAC4         132.19    66.79          
                                 OR

 

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    4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port Combination - Conversion
with DS1 Changes           UEPDC   USAWA       132.19   66.79                  
                OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port
Combination - Conversion with Change - Trunk           UEPDC   USAWB      
132.19   66.79                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

    4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsequent Service Activity Per
Service Order           UEPDC   USAS4       0.00   0.00                        
          OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - NRC - Subsequent
Channel Activation/Chan- 2-Way Trunk           UEPDC   UDTTA       13.95   13.95
                                  OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk
Port - Subsequent Channel Activation/Chan - 1-Way Outward Trunk           UEPDC
  UDTTB       13.95   13.95                                   OR     4-Wire DS1
Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsqnt Channel Activation/Chan Inward Trunk
w/out DID           UEPDC   UDTTC       13.95   13.95                          
        OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsqnt Chan
Activation Per Chan - Inward Trunk with DID           UEPDC   UDTTD       13.95
  13.95                                   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS
Trunk Port - Subsqnt Chan Activation / Chan - 2-Way DID w User Trans          
UEPDC   UDTTE       13.95   13.95                                   OR

BIPOLAR 8 ZERO SUBSTITUTION

    B8ZS - Superframe Format           UEPDC   CCOSF       0.00   392.25        
                                B8ZS - Extended Superframe Format          
UEPDC   CCOEF       0.00   392.25                                    

Alternate Mark Inversion

                                                                    AMI -
Superframe Format           UEPDC   MCOSF       0.00   0.00                    
                    AMI - Extended SuperFrame Format           UEPDC   MCOPO    
  0.00   0.00                                    

Telephone Number/Trunk Group Establisment Charges

    Telephone Number for 2-Way Trunk Group           UEPDC   UDTGX   0.00      
                                    OR     Telephone Number for 1-Way Outward
Trunk Group           UEPDC   UDTGY   0.00                                      
    OR     Telephone Number for 1-Way Inward Trunk Group Without DID          
UEPDC   UDTGZ   0.00                                           OR     DID
Numbers, Establish Trunk Group and Provide First Group of 20 DID Numbers        
  UEPDC   NDZ   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR     DID
Numbers for each Group of 20 DID Numbers           UEPDC   ND4   0.00          
                                OR     DID Numbers, Non - consecutive DID
Numbers, Per Number           UEPDC   ND5   0.00                                
          OR     Reserve Non-Consecutive DID Nos.           UEPDC   ND6   0.00  
0.00   0.00                                   OR     Reserve DID Numbers        
  UEPDC   NDV   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR

Dedicated DS1 (Interoffice Channel Mileage) - FX/FCO for 4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop
with 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port

    Interoffice Channel Mileage - Fixed rate 0-8 miles (Facilities Termination)
          UEPDC   1LNO1   34.19   111.03   80.28   31.36   21.73                
          OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Additional rate per mile - 0-8
miles           UEPDC   1LNOA   0.1154   0.00   0.00                            
      OR    

Interoffice Channel Mileage - Fixed rate 9-25 miles (Facilities

Termination)

          UEPDC   1LNO2   0.00   0.00   0.00                                  
OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Additional rate per mile - 9-25 miles      
    UEPDC   1LNOB   0.1154   0.00   0.00                                   OR  
  Interoffice Channel Mileage - Fixed rate 25+ miles (Facilities Termination)  
        UEPDC   1LNO3   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR
    Interoffice Channel Mileage - Additional rate per mile - 25+ miles          
UEPDC   1LNOC   0.1154   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
Central Office Termininating Point           UEPDC   CTG   0.00                
                          OR

4-WIRE DS1 LOOP WITH CHANNELIZATION WITH PORT

System is 1 DS1 Loop, 1 D4 Channel Bank, and up to 24 Feature Activations

Each System can have up to 24 combinations of rates depending on type and number
of ports used

UNE DS1 Loop

                                                                    4-Wire DS1
Loop - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPMG   USLDC   39.61   0.00   0.00                
                  OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop - UNE Zone 2       2   UEPMG   USLDC  
44.72   0.00   0.00                                   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop -
UNE Zone 3       3   UEPMG   USLDC   59.04   0.00   0.00                        
          OR

UNE DSO Channelization Capacities (D4 Channel Bank Configurations)

    24 DSO Channel Capacity - 1 per DS1           UEPMG   VUM24   43.04   0.00  
0.00                                   OR     48 DSO Channel Capacity - 1 per 2
DS1s           UEPMG   VUM48   86.06   0.00   0.00                              
    OR     96 DSO Channel Capacity - 1 per 4 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM96  
172.16   0.00   0.00                                   OR     144 DSO Channel
Capacity - per 6 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM14   258.24   0.00   0.00            
                      OR

 

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      192 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 8 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM19   344.32  
0.00   0.00                                   OR     240 DS0 Channel Capacity -
1 per 10 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM2O   430.40   0.00   0.00                    
              OR     288 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 12 DS1s           UEPMG  
VUM28   516.48   0.00   0.00                                   OR     384 DS0
Channel Capacity - 1 per 16 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM38   688.64   0.00   0.00
                                  OR     480 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 20
DS1s           UEPMG   VUM4O   860.80   0.00   0.00                            
      OR     576 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 24 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM57  
1,032.96   0.00   0.00                                   OR     672 DS0 Channel
Capacity - 1 per 28 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM67   1,205.12   0.00   0.00      
                            OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with 4-Wire DS1 Loop with Channeliztion
with Port - Conversion Charge Based on a System

   

A Minimum System configuration is One (1) DS1, One (1) D4 Channel Bank, and Up
To 24 DSO Ports with Feature Activations.

   

Multiples of this configuration functioning as one are considered Add’l after
the minimum system configuration is counted.

        NRC - Conversion (Currently Combined) with or without BellSouth Allowed
Changes           UEPMG   USAC4   0.00   153.24   8.37                          
        OR

System Additions at End User Locations Where 4-Wire DS1 Loop with Channelization
with Port Combination Currently Exists and

   

New (Not Currently Combined) in all states, except in Density Zone 1 of Top 8
MSA’s

        1 DS1/D4 Channel Bank - Additionally Add NRC for each Port and Assoc Fea
Activation           UEPMG   VUMD4   0.00   379.04   253.97   69.43   8.35      
                    OR

Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution

        Clear Channel Capability Format, superframe - Subsequent Activity Only  
        UEPMG   CCOSF   0.00   0.00   379.04                                    
    Clear Channel Capability Format - Extended Superframe - Subsequent Activity
Only           UEPMG   CCOEF   0.00   0.00   379.04                            
       

Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

        Superframe Format           UEPMG   MCOSF   0.00   0.00   0.00          
                              Extended Superframe Format           UEPMG   MCOPO
  0.00   0.00   0.00                                    

Exchange Ports Associated with 4-Wire DS1 Loop with Channelization with Port

   

Exchange Ports

        Line Side Combination Channelized PBX Trunk Port - Business          
UEPPX   UEPCX   1.09   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                           OR  
  Line Side Outward Channelized PBX Trunk Port - Business           UEPPX  
UEPOX   1.09   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                           OR     Line
Side Inward Only Channelized PBX Trunk Port without DID           UEPPX   UEP1X
  1.09   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                           OR     2-Wire Trunk
Side Unbundled Channelized DID Trunk Port           UEPPX   UEPDM   5.50   0.00
  0.00   0.00   0.00                           OR

Feature Activations - Unbundled Loop Concentration

        Feature (Service) Activation for each Line Port Terminated in D4 Bank  
        UEPPX   1PQWM   0.4689   12.90   6.80   1.96   1.95                    
            Feature (Service) Activation for each Trunk Port Terminated in D4
Bank           UEPPX   1PQWU   0.4689   38.09   9.18   26.77   5.34            
               

Telephone Number/ Group Establishment Charges for DID Service

        DID Trunk Termination (1 per Port)           UEPPX   NDT   0.00   0.00  
0.00                                   OR     Estab Trk Grp and Provide 1st 20
DID Nos. (FL,GA, NC,& SC)           UEPPX   NDZ   0.00   0.00   0.00            
                      OR     DID Numbers - groups of 20 - Valid all States      
    UEPPX   ND4   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
Non-Consecutive DID Numbers - per number           UEPPX   ND5   0.00   0.00  
0.00                                   OR     Reserve Non-Consecutive DID
Numbers           UEPPX   ND6   0.00   0.00   0.00                              
    OR     Reserve DID Numbers           UEPPX   NDV   0.00   0.00   0.00      
                            OR

FEATURES - Vertical and Optional

   

Local Switching Features Offered with Line Side Ports Only

        All Features Available           UEPPX   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00    
                              OR

UNBUNDLED PORT LOOP COMBINATIONS - MARKET RATES

   

Market Rates shall apply where BellSouth is not required to provide unbundled
local switching or switch ports per FCC and/or State Commission rules.

   

This includes:

   

Unbundled port/loop combinations that are Currently Combined or Not Currently
Combined in Zone 1 of the Top 8 MSAS in BellSouth’s region for end users with 4
or more DS0 equivalent lines.

   

The Top 8 MSAs in BellSouth's region are: FL (Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami);
GA (Atlanta); LA (New Orleans); NC (Greensboro-Winston
Salem-Highpoint/Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill); TN (Nashville).

   

BellSouth currently is developing the billing capability to mechanically bill
the recurring and non-recurring Market Rates in this section except for
nonrecurring charges for not currently combined in FL and NC. In the interim
where BellSouth cannot bill Market Rates, BellSouth shall bill the rates in the
Cost-Based section preceding in lieu of the Market Rates and reserves the right
to true-up the billing difference.

   

The Market Rate for unbundled ports includes all available features in all
states.

   

End Office and Tandem Switching Usage and Common Transport Usage rates in the
Port section of this rate exhibit shall apply to all combinations of loop/port
network elements except for UNE Coin Port/Loop Combinations which have a flat
rate usage charge (USOC: URECU).

   

For Not Currently Combined scenarios the Nonrecurring charges are listed in the
First and Additional NRC columns for each Port USOC. For Currently Combined
scenarios, the Nonrecurring charges are listed in the NRC - Currently Combined
section.

   

Additional NRCs may apply also and are categorized accordingly.

   

 

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UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        2-Wire VG Loop/Port
Combo - Zone 1         1            23.32                                      
          2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2         2            28.46        
                                        2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3     
   3            44.14                                            

UNE Loop Rates

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL1) - Zone 1         1    UEPRX   UEPLX   9.32                                
          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 2         2    UEPRX  
UEPLX   14.46                                           OR     2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3         3    UEPRX   UEPLX   30.14                    
                      OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port (Res)

                                                        2-Wire voice unbundled
port - residence              UEPRX   UEPRL   14.00   90.00   90.00            
                            2-Wire voice unbundled port with Caller ID - res   
          UEPRX   UEPRC   14.00   90.00   90.00                                
        2-Wire voice unbundled port outgoing only - res              UEPRX  
UEPRO   14.00   90.00   90.00                                         2-Wire
voice unbundles res, low usage line port with Caller ID (LUM)              UEPRX
  UEPAP   14.00   90.00   90.00                                         2-Wire
voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port without Caller ID capability - res   
          UEPRX   UEPWC   14.00   90.00   90.00                                
        2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with Caller ID
- res              UEPRX   UEPWQ   14.00   90.00   90.00                        
                2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - outgoing
only              UEPRX   UEPWR   14.00   90.00   90.00                        
                2-Wire voice unbundled Low Usage Line Port without Caller ID
Capability              UEPRX   UEPRT   14.00   90.00   90.00                  
                      2-Wire Voice Grade Unbundled Port without Caller ID,
Georgia              UEPRX   UEPRV   14.00   90.00   90.00                      
                  2-Wire Voice Grade Unbundled Port with Caller ID, Georgia     
        UEPRX   UEPRU   14.00   90.00   90.00                                  
 

FEATURES

                                                        All Features Offered   
          UEPRX   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                                    

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
/ Line Port Combination - Switch-as-is              UEPRX   USAC2       41.50  
41.50                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / Line
Port Combination - Switch with change              UEPRX   USACC       41.50  
41.50                                    

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                        NRC - 2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop/Line Port Combination - Subsequent              UEPRX   USAS2   0.00   0.00
  0.00                                    

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

                                                        2 Wire Analog Voice
Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design         1    UEPRX   UEAEN   10.24   40.02  
9.99   5.61   1.72                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade
Extension Loop – Non-Design         2    UEPRX   UEAEN   15.37   40.02   9.99  
5.61   1.72                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension
Loop – Non-Design         3    UEPRX   UEAEN   30.44   40.02   9.99   5.61  
1.72                           OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop –
Design         1    UEPRX   UEAED   11.26   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87        
                  OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design     
   2    UEPRX   UEAED   16.43   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                    
      OR     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design         3   
UEPRX   UEAED   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                          
OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                        Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility                                       
                                Termination              UEPRX   U1TV2   17.07  
79.61   36.08                                         Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile                                       
                                or Fraction Mile              UEPRX   U1TVM  
0.0222   0.00   0.00                                    

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (BUS)

                                                   

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        2-Wire VG Loop/Port
Combo - Zone 1         1            23.32                                      
          2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2         2            28.46        
                                        2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3     
   3            44.14                                            

UNE Loop Rates

                                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL1) - Zone 1         1    UEPBX   UEPLX   9.32                                
          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 2         2    UEPBX  
UEPLX   14.46                                           OR     2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3         3    UEPBX   UEPLX   30.14                    
                      OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port (Bus)

                                                        2-Wire voice unbundled
port without Caller ID - bus              UEPBX   UEPBL   14.00   90.00   90.00
                                        2-Wire voice unbundled port with Caller
+ E484 ID - bus              UEPBX   UEPBC   14.00   90.00   90.00              
                     

 

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        2-Wire voice unbundled port outgoing only - bus              UEPBX   
UEPBO    14.00    90.00    90.00                                               
   2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port, without Caller ID
capability - bus              UEPBX    UEPWD    14.00    90.00    90.00        
                                          2-Wire voice unbundled Incoming Only
Port without Caller ID Capability              UEPBX    UEPBE    14.00    90.00
   90.00                                                   2-Wire voice
unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with Caller ID - bus             
UEPBX    UEPWP    14.00    90.00    90.00                                      
      

FEATURES

     All Features Offered              UEPBX    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00   
                                         

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / Line Port Combination - Switch-as-is             
UEPBX    USAC2         41.50    41.50                                           
       2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / Line Port Combination - Switch with change     
        UEPBX    USACC         41.50    41.50                                   
         

ADDITIONAL NRCs

     NRC - 2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/Line Port Combination - Subsequent          
   UEPBX    USAS2         0.00    0.00                                        
    

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

     2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design         1    UEPBX   
UEAEN    10.24    40.02    9.99    5.61    1.72                                 
OR      2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design         2    UEPBX
   UEAEN    15.37    40.02    9.99    5.61    1.72                              
   OR      2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Non-Design         3   
UEPBX    UEAEN    30.44    40.02    9.99    5.61    1.72                       
          OR      2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design         1   
UEPBX    UEAED    11.26    79.85    24.65    18.92    7.87                    
             OR      2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design         2
   UEPBX    UEAED    16.43    79.85    24.65    18.92    7.87                  
               OR      2 Wire Analog Voice Grade Extension Loop – Design        
3    UEPBX    UEAED    31.49    79.85    24.65    18.92    7.87               
                  OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

     Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility
Termination              UEPBX    U1TV2    17.07    79.61    36.08             
                                     Interoffice Transport -Dedicated - 2 Wire
Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction Mile              UEPBX    U1TVM    0.0222   
0.00    0.00                                             

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (RES - PBX)

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

     2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 1         1              23.32          
                                                  2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo -
Zone 2         2              28.46                                             
               2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3         3              44.14
                                                      

UNE Loop Rates

     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 1         1    UEPRG    UEPLX    9.32
                                                     OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop (SL1) - Zone 2         2    UEPRG    UEPLX    14.46                       
                              OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3   
     3    UEPRG    UEPLX    30.14                                             
        OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (RES - PBX)

     2-Wire VG Unbundled Combination 2-Way PBX Trunk Port - Res             
UEPRG    UEPRD    14.00    90.00    90.00                                      
            2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia extended dialing port, PBX 1- Way
Outdial Trunk              UEPRG    UEPPO    14.00    90.00    90.00          
                                        2-Wire voice unbundled Low Usage Line
Port without Caller ID Capability              UEPRX    UEPRT    14.00    90.00
   90.00                                             

FEATURES

     All Features Offered              UEPRG    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00   
                                         

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Switch-As-Is             
UEPRG    USAC2         41.50    41.50                                           
       2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Switch with Change     
        UEPRG    USACC         41.50    41.50                                   
         

ADDITIONAL NRCs

     2 Wire Loop/Line Side Port Combination - Non feature - Subsequent Activity-
Nonrecurring                             0.00    0.00                         
                         PBX Subsequent Activity - Change/Rearrange Multiline
Hunt Group                             14.64    14.64                         
                  OR

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

     Local Channel Voice grade, per termination         1    UEPRG    P2JHX   
11.26    79.85    24.65    18.92    7.87                                  OR

 

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        Local Channel Voice grade, per termination         2    UEPRG    P2JHX
   16.43    79.85    24.65    18.92    7.87                                  OR
     Local Channel Voice grade, per termination         3    UEPRG    P2JHX   
31.49    79.85    24.65    18.92    7.87                                  OR  
   Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade    0    1    UEPRG    SDD2X   
12.74    56.92    7.70    4.40    0.02                                  OR     
Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade         2    UEPRG    SDD2X    19.76
   56.92    7.70    4.40    0.02                                  OR     
Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade         3    UEPRG    SDD2X    37.18
   56.92    7.70    4.40    0.02                                  OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                          
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination   
          UEPRG    U1TV2    17.07    79.61    36.08                            
                      Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade -
Per Mile or Fraction Mile              UEPRG    U1TVM    0.0222    0.00    0.00
                                            

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE LINE PORT (BUS - PBX)

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                          
2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 1         1              23.32               
                                             2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 2
        2              28.46                                                  
          2-Wire VG Loop/Port Combo - Zone 3         3              44.14     
                                                 

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                          
2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 1         1    UEPPX    UEPLX    9.32     
                                                OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL1) - Zone 2         2    UEPPX    UEPLX    14.46                            
                         OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3        
3    UEPPX    UEPLX    30.14                                                  
   OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (BUS - PBX)

     Line Side Unbundled Combination 2-Way PBX Trunk Port - Bus             
UEPPX    UEPPC    14.00    90.00    90.00                                      
            Line Side Unbundled Outward PBX Trunk Port - Bus              UEPPX
   UEPPO    14.00    90.00    90.00                                             
     Line Side Unbundled Incoming PBX Trunk Port - Bus              UEPPX   
UEPP1    14.00    90.00    90.00                                               
   2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Ports              UEPPX    UEPLD   
14.00    90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire
Voice Unbundled 2-Way Combination PBX Usage Port              UEPPX    UEPXA   
14.00    90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire
Voice Unbundled PBX Toll Terminal Hotel Ports              UEPPX    UEPXB   
14.00    90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire
Voice Unbundled PBX LD DDD Terminals Port              UEPPX    UEPXC    14.00
   90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire Voice
Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard Port              UEPPX    UEPXD    14.00
   90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire Voice
Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard IDD Capable Port              UEPPX   
UEPXE    14.00    90.00    90.00                                               
   2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy Administrative
Calling Port              UEPPX    UEPXL    14.00    90.00    90.00             
                                     2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX
Hotel/Hospital Economy Room Calling Port              UEPPX    UEPXM    14.00   
90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire Voice
Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Hotel/Hospital Discount Room Calling Port          
   UEPPX    UEPXO    14.00    90.00    90.00                                   
               2-Wire Voice Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Measured Port          
   UEPPX    UEPXS    14.00    90.00    90.00                                   
               2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 1-Way Oudial
Trunk              UEPPX    UEPWS    14.00    90.00    90.00                    
                              2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port
- 2-Way Trunk              UEPPX    UEPWT    14.00    90.00    90.00          
                                        2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port - 2-way PBX Trunk              UEPPX    UEPPQ    14.00    90.00   
90.00                                                   2-Wire voice unbundled
Georgia basic dialing port - PBX LD Terminal Ports              UEPPX    UEPPS
   14.00    90.00    90.00                                                  
2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX Toll Terminal Ports     
        UEPPX    UEPPT    14.00    90.00    90.00                              
                    2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX LD
DDD Terminal Port              UEPPX    UEPPU    14.00    90.00    90.00        
                                          2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port - PBX LD Terminal Switchboard Port              UEPPX    UEPPV   
14.00    90.00    90.00                                                   2-Wire
voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - PBX LD Terminal Switchboard DDD
Capable Port              UEPPX    UEPPW    14.00    90.00    90.00             
                               

FEATURES

                                                                           All
Features Offered              UEPPX    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00          
                                  

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Switch-As-Is             
UEPPX    USAC2         41.50    41.50                                           
 

 

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    UEPPX   USACC       41.50   41.50                                    

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Subsequent           UEPPX   USAS2   0.00  
0.00   0.00                                         2 Wire Loop/Line Side Port
Combination - Non feature - Subsequent Activity - Nonrecurring                  
    0.00   0.00                                         PBX Subsequent Activity
- Change/Rearrange Multiline Hunt Group                       14.64   14.64    
                              OR

OFF/ON PREMISES EXTENSION CHANNELS

    Local Channel Voice grade, per termination       1   UEPPX   P2JHX   11.26  
79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87                           OR     Local Channel
Voice grade, per termination       2   UEPPX   P2JHX   16.43   79.85   24.65  
18.92   7.87                           OR     Local Channel Voice grade, per
termination       3   UEPPX   P2JHX   31.49   79.85   24.65   18.92   7.87      
                    OR     Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade       1  
UEPPX   SDD2X   12.74   56.92   7.70   4.40   0.02                           OR
    Non-Wire Direct Serve Channel Voice Grade       2   UEPPX   SDD2X   19.76  
56.92   7.70   4.40   0.02                           OR     Non-Wire Direct
Serve Channel Voice Grade       3   UEPPX   SDD2X   37.18   56.92   7.70   4.40
  0.02                           OR

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

    Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility
Termination           UEPPX   U1TV2   17.07   79.61   36.08                    
                    Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per
Mile or Fraction Mile           UEPPX   U1TVM   0.0222   0.00   0.00            
                       

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE ANALOG LINE COIN PORT

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

    2-Wire VG Coin Port/Loop Combo – Zone 1       1           23.32            
                                    2-Wire VG Coin Port/Loop Combo – Zone 2    
  2           28.46                                                 2-Wire VG
Coin Port/Loop Combo – Zone 3       3           44.14                          
                 

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 1       1   UEPCO   UEPLX   9.32                        
                  OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 2       2   UEPCO
  UEPLX   14.46                                           OR     2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL1) - Zone 3       3   UEPCO   UEPLX   30.14                      
                    OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (Coin)

    2-Wire Coin 2-Way with Operator Screening (GA)           UEPCO   UEPGC  
14.00   90.00   90.00                                         2-Wire Coin 2-Way
with Operator Screening and Blocking: 011, 900/976, 1+DDD (GA)           UEPCO  
UEP2G   14.00   90.00   90.00                                         2-Wire
Coin 2-Way with Operator Screening and 011 Blocking (GA)           UEPCO   UEPGA
  14.00   90.00   90.00                                         2-Wire Coin
2-Way with Operator Screening and 900/976 Blocking (GA)           UEPCO   UEPGB
  14.00   90.00   90.00                                         2-Wire Coin
2-Way with Operator Screening and Blocking: 900/976, 1+DDD, 011+,and Local (GA)
          UEPCO   UEPCH   14.00   90.00   90.00                                
        2-Wire Coin Outward with Operator Screening and 011Blocking (GA, KY, MS)
          UEPCO   UEPRJ   14.00   90.00   90.00                                
        2-Wire Coin Outward with Operator Screening and Blocking: 900/976,
1+DDD, 011+, and Local (FL, GA)           UEPCO   UEPCQ   14.00   90.00   90.00
                                   

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

    2-Wire Voice Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Switch-As-Is          
UEPCO   USAC2       41.50   41.50                                         2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Switch with Change           UEPCO  
USACC       41.50   41.50                                    

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop/ Line Port Combination - Subsequent           UEPCO   USAS2      
0.00   0.00                                    

2-WIRE VOICE LOOP/ 2WIRE VOICE GRADE IO TRANSPORT/ 2-WIRE LINE PORT (RES)

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

    2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           25.26      
                                          2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo
- Zone 2       2           30.43                                                
2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 3       3           45.49          
                                 

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 1       1   UEPFR   UECF2   11.26                      
                    OR

 

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      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 2       2   UEPFR   UECF2   16.43    
                                      OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) -
Zone 3       3   UEPFR   UECF2   31.49                                          
OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (Res)

                                            2-Wire voice unbundled port -
residence           UEPFR   UEPRL   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00    
                            2-Wire voice unbundled port with Caller ID - res    
      UEPFR   UEPRC   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                  
              2-Wire voice unbundled port outgoing only - res           UEPFR  
UEPRO   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                                
2-Wire voice unbundles res, low usage line port with Caller ID (LUM)          
UEPFR   UEPAP   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                        
        2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port, without Caller ID
capability - res           UEPFR   UEPWC   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00  
60.00                                 2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port for use with Caller ID - res           UEPFR   UEPWQ   14.00  
225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                                 2-Wire voice
unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - outgoing only           UEPFR   UEPWR  
14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                            

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                    Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination           UEPFR   U1TV2  
12.87                                                 Interoffice Transport -
Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction Mile           UEPFR  
1L5XX   0.0057                                            

FEATURES

                                                                    All Features
Offered           UEPFR   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                            
       

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                            2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport
/ 2 Wire Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPFR  
USAC2       100.00   100.00                                         2-Wire Loop
/ Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination - Conversion -
Switch-With-Change           UEPFR   USACC       100.00   100.00                
                   

2-WIRE VOICE LOOP/ 2 WIRE VOICE GRADE IO TRANSPORT/ 2-WIRE LINE PORT (BUS)

                       

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                    2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           25.26                            
                    2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 2       2      
    30.43                                                 2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 3       3           45.49                            
               

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 1       1   UEPFB   UECF2   11.26                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 2       2  
UEPFB   UECF2   16.43                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 3       3   UEPFB   UECF2   31.49                
                          OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port (Bus)

                                                    2-Wire voice unbundled port
without Caller ID - bus           UEPFB   UEPBL   14.00   225.00   225.00  
60.00   60.00                                 2-Wire voice unbundled port with
Caller + E484 ID - bus           UEPFB   UEPBC   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00
  60.00                                 2-Wire voice unbundled port outgoing
only - bus           UEPFB   UEPBO   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00    
                            2-Wire voice unbundled incoming only port with
Caller ID - Bus           UEPFB   UEPB1   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00  
60.00                                 2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic
dialing port, without Caller ID capability - bus           UEPFB   UEPWD   14.00
  225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                                 2-Wire voice
unbundled Georgia basic dialing port for use with Caller ID - bus          
UEPFB   UEPWP   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                        
   

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                    Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination          
UEPFB   U1TV2   12.87                                                
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction
Mile           UEPFB   1L5XX   0.0057                                          
 

FEATURES

                                                                    All Features
Offered           UEPFB   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                            
       

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                    2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport / 2
Wire Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPFB   USAC2  
    100.00   100.00                                         2-Wire Loop /
Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch with
change           UEPFB   USACC       100.00   100.00                            
       

2 - WIRE VOICE LOOP/ 2 WIRE VOICE GRADE IO TRANSPORT/ 2 - WIRE LINE PORT (BUS)

                       

UNE PORT/ LOOP COMBINATION RATES

                                                    2-Wire VG Loop/IO
Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 1       1           25.26                            
               

 

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      2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port Combo - Zone 2       2           30.43    
                                            2-Wire VG Loop/IO Tranport/Port
Combo - Zone 3       3           45.49                                          
 

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 1       1   UEPFP   UECF2   11.26                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 2       2  
UEPFP   UECF2   16.43                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL2) - Zone 3       3   UEPFP   UECF2   31.49                
                          OR

2-Wire Voice Grade Line Port Rates (BUS - PBX)

    Line Side Unbundled Combination 2-Way PBX Trunk Port - Bus           UEPFP  
UEPPC   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                                
Line Side Unbundled Outward PBX Trunk Port - Bus           UEPFP   UEPPO   14.00
  225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                                 Line Side
Unbundled Incoming PBX Trunk Port - Bus           UEPFP   UEPP1   14.00   225.00
  225.00   60.00   60.00                                 2-Wire Voice Unbundled
PBX LD Terminal Ports           UEPFP   UEPLD   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00
  60.00                                 2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way Combination
PBX Usage Port           UEPFP   UEPXA   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00
                                2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX Toll Terminal Hotel
Ports           UEPFP   UEPXB   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00        
                        2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD DDD Terminals Port        
  UEPFP   UEPXC   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                      
          2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard Port          
UEPFP   UEPXD   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                        
        2-Wire Voice Unbundled PBX LD Terminal Switchboard IDD Capable Port    
      UEPFP   UEPXE   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                  
              2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX Hotel/Hospital Economy
Administrative Calling Port           UEPFP   UEPXL   14.00   225.00   225.00  
60.00   60.00                                 2-Wire Voice Unbundled 2-Way PBX
Hotel/Hospital Economy Room Calling Port           UEPFP   UEPXM   14.00  
225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                                 2-Wire Voice
Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Hotel/Hospital Discount Room Calling Port          
UEPFP   UEPXO   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                        
        2-Wire Voice Unbundled 1-Way Outgoing PBX Measured Port           UEPFP
  UEPXS   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                              
  2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 1-Way Oudial Trunk        
  UEPFP   UEPWS   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                      
          2-Wire voice unbundled Georgia basic dialing port - 2-Way Trunk      
    UEPFP   UEPWT   14.00   225.00   225.00   60.00   60.00                    
       

INTEROFFICE TRANSPORT

                                                                    Interoffice
Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Facility Termination          
UEPFP   U1TV2   12.87                                                
Interoffice Transport - Dedicated - 2 Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile or Fraction
Mile           UEPFP   1L5XX   0.0057                                          
 

FEATURES

                                                                    All Features
Offered           UEPFP   UEPVF   0.00   0.00   0.00                            
       

NONRECURRING CHARGES (NRCs) - CURRENTLY COMBINED

    2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire Line Port - Combination -
Conversion - Switch-as-is           UEPFP   USAC2       100.00   100.00        
                                2-Wire Loop / Dedicated IO Transport / 2 Wire
Line Port Combination - Conversion - Switch with change           UEPFP   USACC
      100.00   100.00                                    

UNBUNDLED PORT/LOOP COMBINATIONS - MARKET BASED RATES

2-WIRE VOICE GRADE LOOP - BUS ONLY - WITH 2-WIRE DID TRUNK PORT

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                                    2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combo - UNE Zone 1       1           96.26          
                                      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combo
- UNE Zone 2       2           101.43                                          
      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combo - UNE Zone 3       3          
116.49                                            

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                    2-Wire
Analog Voice Grade Loop - (SL2) - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPPX   UECD1   11.26    
                                      OR     2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop -
(SL2) - UNE Zone 2       2   UEPPX   UECD1   16.43                              
            OR     2-Wire Analog Voice Grade Loop - (SL2) - UNE Zone 3       3  
UEPPX   UECD1   31.49                                           OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                    Exchange
Ports - 2-Wire DID Port           UEPPX   UEPD1   85.00   350.00   40.00  
120.00   9.00                            

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

    2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / 2-Wire DID Trunk Port Combination - Switch-As-Is
Top 8 MSAs only           UEPPX   USAC1       200.00   20.00                    
              OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop / 2-Wire DID Trunk Port Conversion
with BellSouth Allowable Changes Top 8 MSAs only           UEPPX   USA1C      
200.00   20.00                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                               

 

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Telephone Number/Trunk Group Establisment Charges

        DID Trunk Termination (One Per Port)           UEPPX       NDT   0.00  
0.00   0.00                                   OR     DID Numbers, Establish
Trunk Group and Provide First Group of 20 DID Numbers           UEPPX       NDZ
  0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR     Additional DID
Numbers for each Group of 20 DID Numbers           UEPPX       ND4   0.00   0.00
  0.00                                   OR     DID Numbers, Non - consecutive
DID Numbers, Per Number           UEPPX       ND5   0.00   0.00   0.00          
                        OR     Reserve Non-Consecutive DID numbers          
UEPPX       ND6   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
Reserve DID Numbers           UEPPX       NDV   0.00   0.00   0.00              
                    OR

2-WIRE ISDN DIGITAL GRADE LOOP WITH 2-WIRE ISDN DIGITAL LINE SIDE PORT

                           

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        2W ISDN Digital Grade
Loop/2W ISDN Digital Line Side Port - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPPB   UEPPR      
73.84                                                 2W ISDN Digital Grade
Loop/2W ISDN Digital Line Side Port - UNE Zone 2       2   UEPPB   UEPPR      
78.56                                                 2W ISDN Digital Grade
Loop/2W ISDN Digital Line Side Port - UNE Zone 3       3   UEPPB   UEPPR      
91.33                                            

UNE Loop Rate

                                                                        2-Wire
ISDN Digital Grade Loop - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPPB   UEPPR   USL2X   13.84    
                                      OR     2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop -
UNE Zone 2       2   UEPPB   UEPPR   USL2X   18.56                              
            OR     2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop - UNE Zone 3       3   UEPPB  
UEPPR   USL2X   31.33                                           OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                        Exchange
Port - 2-Wire ISDN Line Side Port           UEPPB   UEPPR   UEPPB   60.00  
525.00   400.00                                    

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                        2-Wire ISDN Digital Grade Loop / 2-Wire
ISDN Line Side Port Combination - Conversion - Top 8 MSAs only           UEPPB  
UEPPR   USACB   0.00   215.00   215.00                                   OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                   

B-CHANNEL USER PROFILE ACCESS:

                                                        CVS/CSD (DMS/5ESS)      
    UEPPB   UEPPR   U1UCA   0.00   0.00   0.00                                  
OR     CVS (EWSD)           UEPPB   UEPPR   U1UCB   0.00   0.00   0.00          
                        OR     CSD           UEPPB   UEPPR   U1UCC   0.00   0.00
  0.00                                   OR

B-CHANNEL AREA PLUS USER PROFILE ACCESS: (AL,KY,LA,MS SC,MS, & TN)

                                   

USER TERMINAL PROFILE

        User Terminal Profile (EWSD only)           UEPPB   UEPPR   U1UMA   0.00
  0.00   0.00                                   OR

VERTICAL FEATURES

                                                                        All
Vertical Features - One per Channel B User Profile           UEPPB   UEPPR  
UEPVF       0.00   0.00                                    

INTEROFFICE CHANNEL MILEAGE

                                                        Interoffice Channel
mileage each, including first mile and facilities termination           UEPPB  
UEPPR   M1GNC   12.8757   48.46   19.48   16.58   5.00                          
OR     Interoffice Channel mileage each, additional mile           UEPPB   UEPPR
  M1GNM   0.0057   0.00   0.00                                   OR

4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL LOOP WITH 4-WIRE ISDN DS1 DIGITAL TRUNK PORT

                           

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                        4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W
ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk Port - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPPP           939.61      
                                          4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W ISDN DS1
Digital Trunk Port - UNE Zone 2       2   UEPPP           944.72                
                                4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk
Port - UNE Zone 3       3   UEPPP           959.04                              
             

UNE Loop Rates

                                                                        4-Wire
DS1 Digital Loop - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPPP       USL4P   39.61              
                            OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE Zone 2       2
  UEPPP       USL4P   44.72                                           OR    
4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE Zone 3       3   UEPPP       USL4P   59.04        
                                  OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                                        Exchange
Ports - 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Port           UEPPP       UEPPP   900.00   1,200.00  
1,200.00                                    

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

                                        4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire ISDN
DS1 Digital Trunk Port Combination - Conversion - Switch-As-Is Top 8 MSAs only  
        UEPPP       USACP   0.00   925.00   925.00                              
    OR

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                   

 

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    4-Wire DS1 Loop/4-W ISDN Digtl Trk Port - Subsqt Actvy- Inward/two way
Telephone Numbers (except NC)           UEPPP   PR7TF       0.50                
                      OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire ISDN DS1 Digital Trunk
Port - Outward Tel Numbers (All States except NC)           UEPPP   PR7TO      
10.72   22.75                                   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire
ISDN DS1 Digital Trk Port - Subsequent Inward Telephone Numbers           UEPPP
  PR7ZT       21.43   45.49                                   OR

INTERFACE (Provsioning Only)

                                                            Voice/Data          
UEPPP   PR71V   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
Digital Data           UEPPP   PR71D   0.00   0.00   0.00                      
            OR     Inward Data           UEPPP   PR71E   0.00   0.00   0.00    
                              OR

New or Additional “B” Channel

                                                            New or Additional -
Voice/Data B Channel           UEPPP   PR7BV   0.00   13.59                    
                  OR     New or Additional - Digital Data B Channel          
UEPPP   PR7BF   0.00   13.59                                       OR     New or
Additional Inward Data B Channel           UEPPP   PR7BD   0.00   13.59        
                              OR

CALL TYPES

                                                            Inward          
UEPPP   PR7C1   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
Outward           UEPPP   PR7CO   0.00   0.00   0.00                            
      OR     Two-way           UEPPP   PR7CC   0.00   0.00   0.00              
                    OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage

                                                            Fixed Each Including
First Mile           UEPPP   1LN1A   34.31   111.03   80.28   31.36   21.73    
                      OR     Each Airline-Fractional Additional Mile          
UEPPP   1LN1B   0.1154                                           OR

4-WIRE DS1 DIGITAL LOOP WITH 4-WIRE DDITS TRUNK PORT

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates

                                                            4W DS1 Digital
Loop/4W DDITS Trunk Port - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPDC       176.33              
                                  4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W DDITS Trunk Port - UNE
Zone 2       2   UEPDC       184.93                                            
    4W DS1 Digital Loop/4W DDITS Trunk Port - UNE Zone 3       3   UEPDC      
222.73                                            

UNE Loop Rates

                                                            4-Wire DS1 Digital
Loop - UNE Zone 1       1   UEPDC   USLDC   55.53                              
            OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop - UNE Zone 2       2   UEPDC   USLDC
  64.13                                           OR     4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop
- UNE Zone 3       3   UEPDC   USLDC   101.93                                  
        OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                            4-Wire DDITS Digital
Trunk Port           UEPDC   UDD1T   750.00   1,050.00   480.00   210.00   25.00
                           

NONRECURRING CHARGES - CURRENTLY COMBINED

    4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port Combination - Switch-As-Is
Top 8 MSAs only           UEPDC   USAC4       270.00   270.00                  
                      4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port
Combination - Conversion with DS1 Changes Top 8 MSAs only           UEPDC  
USAWA       270.00   270.00                                         4-Wire DS1
Digital Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port Combination - Conversion with Change -
Trunk Top 8 MSAs only           UEPDC   USAWB       270.00   270.00            
                       

ADDITIONAL NRCs

                                                                    4-Wire DS1
Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsequent Service Activity Per Service Order  
        UEPDC   USAS4       147.47   147.47                                    
    4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - NRC - Subsequent Channel
Activation/Chan - 2-Way Trunk           UEPDC   UDTTA       13.95   13.95      
                            OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port -
Subsequent Channel Activation/Chan - 1-Way Outward Trunk           UEPDC   UDTTB
      13.95   13.95                                   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop /
4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsqnt Channel Activation/Chan Inward Trunk w/out DID
          UEPDC   UDTTC       13.95   13.95                                   OR
    4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsqnt Chan Activation Per Chan
- Inward Trunk with DID           UEPDC   UDTTD       13.95   13.95            
                      OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop / 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port - Subsqnt
Chan Activation / Chan - 2-Way DID w User Trans           UEPDC   UDTTE      
13.95   13.95                                   OR

BIPOLAR 8 ZERO SUBSTITUTION

                                                            B8ZS - Superframe
Format           UEPDC   CCOSF       0.00   600.00                              
          B8ZS - Extended Superframe Format           UEPDC   CCOEF       0.00  
600.00                                    

Alternate Mark Inversion

                                                            AMI - Superframe
Format           UEPDC   MCOSF       0.00   0.00                                
   

 

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Telephone Number/Trunk Group Establisment Charges

    Telephone Number for 2-Way Trunk Group           UEPDC   UDTGX   0.00      
                                    OR     Telephone Number for 1-Way Outward
Trunk Group           UEPDC   UDTGY   0.00                                      
    OR     Telephone Number for 1-Way Inward Trunk Group Without DID          
UEPDC   UDTGZ   0.00                                           OR     DID
Numbers, Establish Trunk Group and Provide First Group of 20 DID Numbers        
  UEPDC   NDZ   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR     DID
Numbers for each Group of 20 DID Numbers           UEPDC   ND4   0.00          
                                OR     DID Numbers, Non - consecutive DID
Numbers, Per Number           UEPDC   ND5   0.00                                
          OR     Reserve Non-Consecutive DID Nos.           UEPDC   ND6   0.00  
0.00   0.00                                   OR     Reserve DID Numbers        
  UEPDC   NDV   0.00   0.00   0.00                                   OR

Dedicated DS1 (Interoffice Channel Mileage) -

                                                   

FX/FCO for 4-Wire DS1 Digital Loop with 4-Wire DDITS Trunk Port

    Interoffice Channel Mileage - Fixed rate 0-8 miles (Facilities Termination)
          UEPDC   1LNO1   34.19   111.03   80.28   31.36   21.73                
          OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Additional rate per mile - 0-8
miles           UEPDC   1LNOA   0.1154   0.00   0.00                            
      OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Fixed rate 9-25 miles (Facilities
Termination)           UEPDC   1LNO2   0.00   0.00   0.00                      
            OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Additional - rate per mile -
9-25 miles           UEPDC   1LNOB   0.1154   0.00   0.00                      
            OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Fixed rate 25+ miles
(Facilities Termination)           UEPDC   1LNO3   0.00   0.00   0.00          
                        OR     Interoffice Channel Mileage - Additional rate per
mile - 25+ miles           UEPDC   1LNOC   0.1154   0.00   0.00                
                  OR     Central Office Termininating Point           UEPDC  
CTG   0.00                                            

4-WIRE DS1 LOOP WITH CHANNELIZATION WITH PORT

                                           

System is 1 DS1 Loop, 1 D4 Channel Bank, and up to 24 Feature Activations

A system can have various rate combinations based on type and number of ports
used

UNE DS1 Loop

                                                                4-Wire DS1 Loop
- UNE Zone 1       1   UEPMG   USLDC   39.61   0.00   0.00                      
            OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop - UNE Zone 2       2   UEPMG   USLDC   44.72
  0.00   0.00                                   OR     4-Wire DS1 Loop - UNE
Zone 3       3   UEPMG   USLDC   59.04   0.00   0.00                            
      OR

UNE DSO Channelization Capacities (D4 Channel Bank Configurations)

    24 DSO Channel Capacity - 1 per DS1           UEPMG   VUM24   43.04   0.00  
0.00                                   OR     48 DSO Channel Capacity - 1 per 2
DS1s           UEPMG   VUM48   86.06   0.00   0.00                              
    OR     96 DSO Channel Capacity - 1per 4 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM96  
172.16   0.00   0.00                                   OR     144 DS0 Channel
Capacity - 1 per 6 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM14   258.24   0.00   0.00          
                        OR     192 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 8 DS1s          
UEPMG   VUM19   344.32   0.00   0.00                                   OR    
240 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 10 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM2O   430.40   0.00
  0.00                                   OR     288 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per
12 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM28   516.48   0.00   0.00                          
        OR     384 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 16 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM38
  688.64   0.00   0.00                                   OR     480 DS0 Channel
Capacity - 1 per 20 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM4O   860.80   0.00   0.00        
                          OR     576 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 24 DS1s      
    UEPMG   VUM57   1,032.96   0.00   0.00                                   OR
    672 DS0 Channel Capacity - 1 per 28 DS1s           UEPMG   VUM67   1,205.12
  0.00   0.00                                   OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with 4-Wire DS1 Loop with Channeliztion
with Port - Conversion Charge Based on a System

A Minimum System configuration is One (1) DS1, One (1) D4 Channel Bank, and Up
To 24 DSO Ports with Feature Activations.

Multiples of this configuration functioning as one are considered Add’l after
the minimum system configuration is counted.

    NRC - Conversion (Currently Combined) with or without BellSouth Allowed
Changes - Top 8 MSAs Only           UEPMG   USAC4   0.00   450.00   50.00      
                            OR

System Additions Where Currently Combined and New (Not Currently Combined )

                               

In Density Zone 1 Top 8 MSAs

                                                    1 DS1/D4 Channel Bank - Add
NRC for each Port and Assoc Fea Activation -           UEPMG   VUMD4   0.00  
950.00   600.00   200.00   30.00                            

Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution

                                                        Clear Channel Capability
Format, superframe - Subsequent Activity Only           UEPMG   CCOSF   0.00  
0.00   600.00                                         Clear Channel Capability
Format - Extended Superframe - Subsequent Activity Only           UEPMG   CCOEF
  0.00   0.00   600.00                                    

 

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Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI)

     Superframe Format              UEPMG    MCOSF    0.00    0.00    0.00     
                                             Extended Superframe Format        
     UEPMG    MCOPO    0.00    0.00    0.00                                   
         

Exchange Ports Associated with 4-Wire DS1 Loop with Channelization with Port

Exchange Ports

     Line Side Combination Channelized PBX Trunk Port -Business             
UEPPX    UEPCX    14.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                         
               Line Side Outward Channelized PBX Trunk Port - Business          
   UEPPX    UEPOX    14.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                    
                    Line Side Inward Only Channelized PBX Trunk Port without DID
             UEPPX    UEP1X    14.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00          
                              2-Wire Trunk Side Unbundled Channelized DID Trunk
Port              UEPPX    UEPDM    80.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00     
                             

Feature Activations - Unbundled Loop Concentration

     Feature (Service) Activation for each Line Port Terminated in D4 Bank     
        UEPPX    1PQWM    0.4689    40.00    20.00    6.00    5.00             
                           Feature (Service) Activation for each Trunk Port
Terminated in                                                                 
                    D4 Bank              UEPPX    1PQWU    0.4689    110.00   
30.00    65.00    20.00                                   

Telephone Number/ Group Establishment Charges for DID Service

     DID Trunk Termination (1 per Port)              UEPPX    NDT    0.00   
0.00    0.00                                            OR      Estab Trk Grp
and Provide 1st 20 DID Nos. (FL,GA, NC,& SC)              UEPPX    NDZ    0.00
   0.00    0.00                                            OR      DID Numbers -
groups of 20 - Valid all States              UEPPX    ND4    0.00    0.00   
0.00                                            OR      Non-Consecutive DID
Numbers - per number              UEPPX    ND5    0.00    0.00    0.00          
                                 OR      Reserve Non-Consecutive DID Numbers   
          UEPPX    ND6    0.00    0.00    0.00                                 
          OR      Reserve DID Numbers              UEPPX    NDV    0.00    0.00
   0.00                                            OR

FEATURES - Vertical and Optional

Local Switching Features Offered with Line Side Ports Only

     All Features Available              UEPPX    UEPVF    0.00    0.00    0.00
                                            

UNBUNDLED CENTREX PORT/LOOP COMBINATIONS - COST BASED RATES

                                       

1. Cost Based Rates are applied where BellSouth is required by FCC and/or State
Commission rule to provide Unbundled Local Switching or Switch Ports.

2. Features shall apply to the Unbundled Port/Loop Combination - Cost Based Rate
section in the same manner as they are applied to the Stand-Alone Unbundled Port
section of this Rate Exhibit.

3. End Office and Tandem Switching Usage and Common Transport Usage rates in the
Port section of this rate exhibit shall apply to all combinations of loop/port
network elements except for UNE Coin Port/Loop Combinations.

4. The first and additional Port nonrecurring charges apply to Not Currently
Combined Combos.For Currently Combined Combos, the nonrecurring charges shall be
those identified in the Nonrecurring - Currently Combined sections.

Additional NRCs may apply also and are categorized accordingly.

5. Market Rates for Unbundled Centrex Port/Loop Combination will be negotiated
on an Individual Case Basis, until further notice.

UNE-P CENTREX - 1AESS - (Valid in AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,&TN only)

2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Combo

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Non-Design)

     2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design   
     1    UEP91         10.22                                                  
   OR      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo -
Non-Design         2    UEP91         15.35                                   
                  OR      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port
Combo - Non-Design         3    UEP91         31.04                            
                         OR

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Design)

     2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo -Design        
1    UEP91         12.1619                                                     
OR      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design     
   2    UEP91         17.3319                                                  
   OR      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design
        3    UEP91         32.3919                                             
        OR

UNE Loop Rate

                                                                               
     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1         1    UEP91    UECS1    9.32
                                                     OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2         2    UEP91    UECS1    14.45                       
                              OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3   
     3    UEP91    UECS1    30.14                                             
        OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 1         1    UEP91   
UECS2    11.26                                                      OR     
2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 2         2    UEP91    UECS2    16.43   
                                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop (SL 2) - Zone 3         3    UEP91    UECS2    31.49                       
                              OR

UNE Ports

                                                                               

All States (Except North Carolina and Sout Carolina)

     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex ) Basic Local Area              UEP91   
UEPYA    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                              
   OR

 

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        2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800 termination)Basic Local Area     
        UEP91    UEPYB    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28               
                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)Note1
Basic Local Area              UEP91    UEPYH    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37
   1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center) Note 2, 3 Basic Local Area             
UEP91    UEPYM    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                    
             OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800
Service Term - Basic Local Area              UEP91    UEPYZ    0.9019    82.27
   26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice
Grade Port terminated in on Megalink or equivalent - Basic Local Area          
   UEP91    UEPY9    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                    
             OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term -
Basic Local Area              UEP91    UEPY2    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37
   1.28                                  OR

Georgia and Florida Only

                                                                               
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex )              UEP91    UEPHA    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800 termination)              UEP91    UEPHB    0.9019
   10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)1              UEP91    UEPHH    0.9019
   10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center)2, 3              UEP91
   UEPHM    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                         
        OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center 2, 3 - 800
Service Term              UEP91    UEPHZ    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29   
9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated
in on Megalink or equivalent              UEP91    UEPH9    0.9019    10.05   
7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Port Terminated on 800 Service Term              UEP91    UEPH2    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR

Local Switching

                                                                               
     Centrex Intercom Funtionality, per port              UEP91    URECS   
0.4237                                                       

Features

                                                                               
     All Standard Features Offered, per port              UEP91    UEPVF    0.00
                                                     OR      All Select Features
Offered, per port              UEP91    UEPVS    0.00    0.00                  
                              OR      All Centrex Control Features Offered, per
port              UEP91    UEPVC    0.00                                        
             OR

NARS

                                                                               
     Unbundled Network Access Register - Combination              UEP91    UARCX
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        
Unbundled Network Access Register - Indial              UEP91    UAR1X    0.00
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        
Unbundled Network Access Register - Outdial              UEP91    UAROX    0.00
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                   

Miscellaneous Terminations

2-Wire Trunk Side

                                                                               
     Trunk Side Terminations, each              UEP91    CENA6    5.50    122.26
   18.65    54.82    3.45                                  OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage - 2-Wire

     Interoffice Channel Facilities Termination - Voice Grade              UEP91
   M1GBC    12.87    48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00                            
     OR      Interoffice Channel mileage, per mile or fraction of mile          
   UEP91    M1GBM    0.0057                                                     
OR

Feature Activations (DS0) Centrex Loops on Channelized DS1 Service

D4 Channel Bank Feature Activations

     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot              UEP91
   1PQWS    0.4689                                                      OR     
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX line Side Loop Slot              UEP91
   1PQW6    0.4689                                                      OR     
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX Trunk Side Loop Slot             
UEP91    1PQW7    0.4689                                                      OR
     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot - Different Wire
Center              UEP91    1PQWP    0.4689                                   
                  OR      Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Private Line
Loop Slot              UEP91    1PQWV    0.4689                                 
                    OR      Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Tjie
Line/Trunk Loop Slot              UEP91    1PQWQ    0.4689                    
                                 OR      Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank
WATS Loop Slot              UEP91    1PQWA    0.4689                            
                         OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with UNE- P Centrex

     Conversion - Currently Combined Switch-As-Is with allowed                  
                                                                   changes, per
port              UEP91    USAC2         0.10    0.10                         
                  OR      New Centrex Standard Common Block              UEP91
   M1ACS    0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                            
     OR      New Centrex Customized Common Block              UEP91    M1ACC   
0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                                  OR  
   Secondary Block, per Block              UEP91    M2CC1    0.00    77.10     
                                            

 

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      NAR Establishment Charge, Per Occasion           UEP91   URECA   0.00  
0.00                                       OR

UNE-P CENTREX - 5ESS (Valid in All States)

2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Combo

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Non-Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design    
  1   UEP95       10.22                                           OR     2-Wire
VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Non-Design       2   UEP95
      15.35                                           OR     2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Non-Design       3   UEP95  
    31.04                                           OR

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Design       1
  UEP95       12.1619                                           OR     2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design       2   UEP95      
17.3319                                           OR     2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design       3   UEP95       32.3919    
                                      OR

UNE Loop Rate

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1       1   UEP95   UECS1   9.32                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2       2  
UEP95   UECS1   14.45                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3       3   UEP95   UECS1   30.14                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 1       1
  UEP95   UECS2   11.26                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 2       2   UEP95   UECS2   16.43                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 3       3
  UEP95   UECS2   31.49                                           OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                               

All States

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex ) Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPYA   0.9019   10.05
  7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex 800 termination)           UEP95   UEPYB   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37
  1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with
Caller ID)1Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPYH   0.9019   10.05   7.36  
1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex
from diff Serving Wire Center)2, 3 Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPYM  
0.9019   82.27   26.96   20.29   9.15                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center 2,3 - 800 Service Term - Basic Local
Area           UEP95   UEPYZ   0.9019   82.27   26.96   20.29   9.15            
              OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated in on Megalink or
equivalent - Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPY9   0.9019   10.05   7.36  
1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated
on 800 Service Term - Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPY2   0.9019   10.05
  7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR

FL & GA Only

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex )           UEP95   UEPHA   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37  
1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800
termination)           UEP95   UEPHB   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)1    
      UEP95   UEPHH   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                      
    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center)2,3  
        UEP95   UEPHM   0.9019   82.27   26.96   20.29   9.15                  
        OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800 Service
Term 2,3           UEP95   UEPHZ   0.9019   82.27   26.96   20.29   9.15        
                  OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated in on Megalink or
equivalent           UEP95   UEPH9   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28        
                  OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term
          UEP95   UEPH2   0.9019   10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                  
        OR

Local Switching

                                                                    Centrex
Intercom Funtionality, per port           UEP95   URECS   0.4237                
                           

Features

                                                                    All Standard
Features Offered, per port           UEP95   UEPVF   0.00                      
                    OR     All Select Features Offered, per port           UEP95
  UEPVS   0.00   0.00                                       OR     All Centrex
Control Features Offered, per port           UEP95   UEPVC   0.00              
                            OR

NARS

                                                                    Unbundled
Network Access Register - Combination           UEP95   UARCX   0.00   0.00  
0.00   0.00   0.00                                 Unbundled Network Access
Register - Indial           UEP95   UAR1X   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
                            Unbundled Network Access Register - Outdial        
  UEP95   UAROX   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                            

 

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Miscellaneous Terminations

                                                               

2-Wire Trunk Side

                                                                    Trunk Side
Terminations, each           UEP95   CEND6   5.50   122.26   18.65   54.82  
3.45                           OR

4-Wire Digital (1.544 Megabits)

    DS1 Circuit Terminations, each           UEP95   M1HD1   41.20   200.96  
93.00   65.81   2.33                           OR     DS0 Channels Activated,
each           UEP95   M1HDO   0.00   13.95                                    
  OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage - 2-Wire

    Interoffice Channel Facilities Termination           UEP95   M1GBC   12.87  
48.46   19.48   16.58   5.00                           OR     Interoffice
Channel mileage, per mile or fraction of mile           UEP95   M1GBM   0.0057  
                                        OR

Feature Activations (DS0) Centrex Loops on Channelized DS1 Service

D4 Channel Bank Feature Activations

    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot           UEP95  
1PQWS   0.4689                                           OR     Feature
Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX line Side Loop Slot           UEP95   1PQW6  
0.4689                                           OR     Feature Activation on
D-4 Channel Bank FX Trunk Side Loop Slot           UEP95   1PQW7   0.4689      
                                    OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel
Bank Centrex Loop Slot - Different Wire Center           UEP95   1PQWP   0.4689
                                          OR     Feature Activation on D-4
Channel Bank Private Line Loop Slot           UEP95   1PQWV   0.4689            
                              OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Tjie
Line/Trunk Loop Slot           UEP95   1PQWQ   0.4689                          
                OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank WATS Loop Slot    
      UEP95   1PQWA   0.4689                                           OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with UNE-P Centrex

    NRC Conversion Currently Combined Switch-As-Is with allowed changes, per
port           UEP95   USAC2       0.10   0.10                                  
OR     New Centrex Standard Common Block           UEP95   M1ACS   0.00   317.90
  37.59   48.99   5.92                                 New Centrex Customized
Common Block           UEP95   M1ACC   0.00   317.90   37.59   48.99   5.92    
                            NAR Establishment Charge, Per Occasion          
UEP95   URECA   0.00   0.00                                        

UNE-P CENTREX - DMS100 (Valid in All States)

2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Combo

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Non-Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design    
  1   UEP9D       10.22                                           OR     2-Wire
VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design       2  
UEP9D       15.35                                           OR     2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design       3   UEP9D  
    31.04                                           OR

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Design       1
  UEP9D       12.1619                                           OR     2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Design       2   UEP9D      
17.3319                                           OR     2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Design       3   UEP9D       32.3919    
                                      OR

UNE Loop Rate

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1       1   UEP9D   UECS1   9.32                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2       2  
UEP9D   UECS1   14.45                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3       3   UEP9D   UECS1   30.14                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 1       1
  UEP9D   UECS2   11.26                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 2       2   UEP9D   UECS2   16.43                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 3       3
  UEP9D   UECS2   31.49                                           OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                               

ALL STATES

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex) Basic Local Area           UEP9D   UEPYA   0.9019   10.05  
7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex 800 termination)Basic Local Area           UEP9D   UEPYB   0.9019  
10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade
Port (Centrex / EBS-PSET)3Basic Local Area           UEP9D   UEPYC   0.9019  
10.05   7.36   1.37   1.28                           OR

 

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        2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5009) 3 Basic Local Area        
     UEP9D    UEPYD    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                  
               OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5209))3 Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYE    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37   
1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex /
EBS-M5112))3 Basic LocalArea              UEP9D    UEPYF    0.9019    10.05   
7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Port (Centrex / EBS-M5312))3 Basic Local Basic Local Area              UEP9D   
UEPYG    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                              
   OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5008))3 Basic Local Area     
        UEP9D    UEPYT    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28               
                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5208))3 Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYU    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37   
1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex /
EBS-M5216))3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYV    0.9019    10.05   
7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Port (Centrex / EBS-M5316))3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY3   
0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR     
2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID) Basic Local Area             
UEP9D    UEPYH    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                       
          OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/Caller ID/Msg Wtg Lamp
Indication))4 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYW    0.9019    10.05   
7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade
Port (Centrex/Msg Wtg Lamp Indication))4 Basic Local Area              UEP9D   
UEPYJ    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                              
   OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center)
2,3-Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYM    0.9019    82.27    26.96   
20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-PSET)2,3,4 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYO
   0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5009)2,3,4 Basic Local
Area              UEP9D    UEPYP    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15   
                              OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ
SWC /EBS-5209)2, 3, 4 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYQ    0.9019   
82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5112)2, 3, 4 Basic Local Area        
     UEP9D    UEPYR    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15               
                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC
/EBS-M5312)2,3,4 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYS    0.9019    82.27
   26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5008)2,3,4 Basic Local Area             
UEP9D    UEPY4    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                    
             OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5208)2,3
Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY5    0.9019    82.27    26.96   
20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5216)2,3,4 Basic Local Area              UEP9D   
UEPY6    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                              
   OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5316)2,3,4 Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY7    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29   
9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff
Serving Wire Center - 800 Service Term 2,3              UEP9D    UEPYZ    0.9019
   82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR     
2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated in on Megalink or equivalent Basic Local Area
             UEP9D    UEPY9    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28          
                       OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service
Term Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY2    0.9019    10.05    7.36   
1.37    1.28                                  OR

FL & GA Only

     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)              UEP9D    UEPHA    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800 termination)              UEP9D    UEPHB    0.9019
   10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-PSET)4              UEP9D    UEPHC    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5009)4              UEP9D    UEPHD    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5209)4              UEP9D    UEPHE    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5112)4              UEP9D    UEPHF    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5312)4              UEP9D    UEPHG    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5008)4              UEP9D    UEPHT    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5208)4              UEP9D    UEPHU    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5216)4              UEP9D    UEPHV    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR

 

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Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5316)4

             UEP9D    UEPH3    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28          
                       OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)
             UEP9D    UEPHH    0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28          
                       OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/Caller ID/Msg
Wtg Lamp Indication)4              UEP9D    UEPHW    0.9019    10.05    7.36   
1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/Msg Wtg Lamp Indication)4              UEP9D    UEPHJ    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center) 2,3              UEP9D
   UEPHM    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                         
        OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-PSET)2,3,4     
        UEP9D    UEPHO    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15             
                    OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC
/EBS-M5009)2,3,4              UEP9D    UEPHP    0.9019    82.27    26.96   
20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-5209)2,3,4              UEP9D    UEPHQ    0.9019   
82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5112)2,3,4              UEP9D   
UEPHR    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                              
   OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5312)2, 3,4        
     UEP9D    UEPHS    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15               
                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC
/EBS-M5008)2,3,4              UEP9D    UEPH4    0.9019    82.27    26.96   
20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5208)2,3,4              UEP9D    UEPH5    0.9019   
82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5216)2,3,4              UEP9D   
UEPH6    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15                              
   OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5316)2,3,4        
     UEP9D    UEPH7    0.9019    82.27    26.96    20.29    9.15               
                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center -
800 Service Term 2,3              UEP9D    UEPHZ    0.9019    82.27    26.96   
20.29    9.15                                  OR      2-Wire Voice Grade Port
terminated in on Megalink or equivalent              UEP9D    UEPH9    0.9019   
10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR      2-Wire
Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term              UEP9D    UEPH2   
0.9019    10.05    7.36    1.37    1.28                                  OR

Local Switching

                                                                               
     Centrex Intercom Funtionality, per port              UEP9D    URECS   
0.4237                                                       

Features

                                                                               
     All Standard Features Offered, per port              UEP9D    UEPVF    0.00
                                                     OR      All Select Features
Offered, per port              UEP9D    UEPVS    0.00    0.00                  
                              OR      All Centrex Control Features Offered, per
port              UEP9D    UEPVC    0.00                                        
             OR

NARS

                                                                               
     Unbundled Network Access Register - Combination              UEP9D    UARCX
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        
Unbundled Network Access Register - Inward              UEP9D    UAR1X    0.00
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        
Unbundled Network Access Register - Outdial              UEP9D    UAROX    0.00
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                   

Miscellaneous Terminations

2-Wire Trunk Side

     Trunk Side Terminations, each              UEP9D    CEND6    5.50    122.26
   18.65    54.82    3.45                                  OR

4-Wire Digital (1.544 Megabits)

     DS1 Circuit Terminations, each              UEP9D    M1HD1    41.20   
200.96    93.00    65.81    2.33                                  OR      DS0
Channels Activiated per Channel              UEP9D    M1HDO    0.00    13.95   
                                             OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage - 2-Wire

     Interoffice Channel Facilities Termination              UEP9D    M1GBC   
12.87    48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00                                  OR  
   Interoffice Channel mileage, per mile or fraction of mile              UEP9D
   M1GBM    0.0057                                                      OR

Feature Activations (DS0) Centrex Loops on Channelized DS1 Service

D4 Channel Bank Feature Activations

     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot              UEP9D
   1PQWS    0.4689                                                      OR     
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX line Side Loop Slot              UEP9D
   1PQW6    0.4689                                                      OR     
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX Trunk Side Loop Slot             
UEP9D    1PQW7    0.4689                                                      OR
     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot - Different Wire
Center              UEP9D    1PQWP    0.4689                                   
                  OR

 

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    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Private Line Loop Slot            
UEP9D    1PQWV    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Tjie Line/Trunk Loop Slot            
UEP9D    1PQWQ    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank WATS Loop Slot             UEP9D   
1PQWA    0.4689                                                      OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with UNE-P Centrex

    NRC Conversion Currently Combined Switch-As-Is with allowed changes, per
port             UEP9D    USAC2         0.10    0.10                            
               OR     New Centrex Standard Common Block             UEP9D   
M1ACS    0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                              
         New Centrex Customized Common Block             UEP9D    M1ACC    0.00
   317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                                        NAR
Establishment Charge, Per Occasion             UEP9D    URECA    0.00    0.00   
                                              

Note 1 - Required Port for Centrex Control in 1AESS, 5ESS & EWSD

Note 2 - Requres Interoffice Channel Mileage

Note 3 - Installation is combination of Installation charge for SL2 Loop and
Port

Note 4 - Requires Specific Customer Premises Equipment

UNBUNDLED CENTREX PORT/LOOP COMBINATIONS - MARKET RATES

                                  

1. Market Rates are applied where BellSouth is not required by FCC and/or State
Commission rule to provide Unbundled Local Switching or Switch Ports.

2. Recurring Charges for all Standard Centrex and Centrex Conrol Features are
Included in the Market Rate

3. End Office and Tandem Switching Usage and Common Transport Usage rates in the
Port section of this rate exhibit shall apply to all combinations of loop/port
network elements except for UNE Coin Port/Loop Combinations.

4. The first and additional Port nonrecurring charges apply to Not Currently
Combined Combos. For Currently Combined Combos, the nonrecurring charges shall
be those identified in the Nonrecurring - Currently Combined sections.
Additional NRCs may apply also and are categorized accordingly.3

UNE-P CENTREX - 1AESS - (Valid in AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,&TN only)

2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Combo

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Non-Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design    
   1    UEP91         23.32                                                     
      2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design  
     2    UEP91         28.45                                                  
         2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo -
Non-Design        3    UEP91         44.14                                      
                

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Design       
1    UEP91         25.26                                                       
    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Design       
2    UEP91         30.43                                                       
    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design        3
   UEP91         45.49                                                       

UNE Loop Rate

    2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1        1    UEP91    UECS1    9.32
                                                     OR     2-Wire Voice Grade
Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2        2    UEP91    UECS1    14.45                       
                              OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3    
   3    UEP91    UECS1    30.14                                                
     OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 1        1    UEP91    UECS2
   11.26                                                      OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 2        2    UEP91    UECS2    16.43          
                                           OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2)
- Zone 3        3    UEP91    UECS2    31.49                                   
                  OR

UNE Ports

                                                                              

All States (Except North Carolina and Sout Carolina)

    2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Basic Local Area             UEP91   
UEPYA    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                              
         2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800 termination)Basic Local Area    
        UEP91    UEPYB    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00             
                          2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)1Basic
Local Area             UEP91    UEPYH    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex
from diff Serving Wire Center)2 Basic Local Area             UEP91    UEPYM   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                       
2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800 Service Term - Basic
Local Area             UEP91    UEPYZ    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated
in on Megalink or equivalent - Basic Local Area             UEP91    UEPY9   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                       
2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term - Basic Local Area       
     UEP91    UEPY2    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00               
                   

 

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    2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)              UEP91    UEPHA    14.00   
90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800 termination)              UEP91    UEPHB    14.00
   90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                       
2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)1              UEP91    UEPHH   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                       
2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center)2             
UEP91    UEPHM    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
                   2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800
Service Term              UEP91    UEPHZ    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated
in on Megalink or equivalent              UEP91    UEPH9    14.00    90.00   
45.00    20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire Voice
Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term              UEP91    UEPH2    14.00
   90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   

Local Switching

    Centrex Intercom Funtionality, per port              UEP91    URECS   
0.4237                                                       

Features

                                                                               
    All Standard Features Offered, per port              UEP91    UEPVF    0.00
                                                           All Select Features
Offered, per port              UEP91    UEPVS    0.00    0.00                  
                              OR     All Centrex Control Features Offered, per
port              UEP91    UEPVC    0.00                                        
              

NARS

                                                                               
    Unbundled Network Access Register - Combination              UEP91    UARCX
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                       
Unbundled Network Access Register - Indial              UEP91    UAR1X    0.00
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        Unbundled
Network Access Register - Outdial              UEP91    UAROX    0.00    0.00   
0.00    0.00    0.00                                   

Miscellaneous Terminations

2-Wire Trunk Side

    Trunk Side Terminations, each              UEP91    CENA6    5.50    122.26
   18.65    54.82    3.45                                  OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage - 2-Wire

    Interoffice Channel Facilities Termination - Voice Grade              UEP91
   M1GBC    12.87    48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00                            
     OR     Interoffice Channel mileage, per mile or fraction of mile          
   UEP91    M1GBM    0.0057                                                     
 

Feature Activations (DS0) Centrex Loops on Channelized DS1 Service

D4 Channel Bank Feature Activations

    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot              UEP91
   1PQWS    0.4689                                                      OR    
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX line Side Loop Slot              UEP91
   1PQW6    0.4689                                                      OR    
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX Trunk Side Loop Slot             
UEP91    1PQW7    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot - Different Wire
Center              UEP91    1PQWP    0.4689                                   
                  OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Private Line
Loop Slot              UEP91    1PQWV    0.4689                                 
                    OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Tjie
Line/Trunk Loop Slot              UEP91    1PQWQ    0.4689                    
                                 OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank
WATS Loop Slot              UEP91    1PQWA    0.4689                            
                         OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with UNE-P Centrex

    Conversion - Currently Combined Switch-As-Is with allowed changes, per port
             UEP91    USAC2         41.50    41.50                              
             OR     New Centrex Standard Common Block              UEP91   
M1ACS    0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                              
   OR     New Centrex Customized Common Block              UEP91    M1ACC   
0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                                  OR    
Secondary Block, per Block              UEP91    M2CC1    0.00    77.10        
                                              NAR Establishment Charge, Per
Occasion              UEP91    URECA    0.00    0.00                            
                    OR

UNE-P CENTREX - 5ESS (Valid in All States)

2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Combo

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Non-Design)

    2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design   
     1    UEP95         23.32                                                  
         2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port Combo -
Non-Design         2    UEP95         28.45                                   
                        2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Port
Combo - Non-Design         3    UEP95         44.14                            
                          

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Design)

 

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  UEP95       25.26                                                 2-Wire VG
Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design       2   UEP95      
30.43                                                 2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Design       3   UEP95       45.49      
                                     

UNE Loop Rate

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1       1   UEP95   UECS1   9.32                      
                    OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2       2  
UEP95   UECS1   14.45                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3       3   UEP95   UECS1   30.14                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 1       1
  UEP95   UECS2   11.26                                           OR     2-Wire
Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 2       2   UEP95   UECS2   16.43                
                          OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 3       3
  UEP95   UECS2   31.49                                           OR

UNE Port Rate

                                                               

All States

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex ) Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPYA   14.00   90.00  
45.00   20.00   10.00                                 2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex 800 termination)           UEP95   UEPYB   14.00   90.00   45.00  
20.00   10.00                                 2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex
with Caller ID)1Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPYH   14.00   90.00   45.00
  20.00   10.00                                 2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex
from diff Serving Wire Center)2 Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPYM   14.00
  90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00                                 2-Wire Voice
Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800 Service Term - Basic Local Area      
    UEP95   UEPYZ   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00                      
          2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated in on Megalink or equivalent -
Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPY9   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00
                                2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800
Service Term - Basic Local Area           UEP95   UEPY2   14.00   90.00   45.00
  20.00   10.00                            

FL & GA Only

                                                                    2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex )           UEP95   UEPHA   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00  
10.00                                 2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800
termination)           UEP95   UEPHB   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00    
                            2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)1  
        UEP95   UEPHH   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00                  
              2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center)2  
        UEP95   UEPHM   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00                  
              2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800 Service
Term           UEP95   UEPHZ   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00            
                    2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated in on Megalink or
equivalent           UEP95   UEPH9   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00      
                          2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term
          UEP95   UEPH2   14.00   90.00   45.00   20.00   10.00                
           

Local Switching

                                                                    Centrex
Intercom Funtionality, per port           UEP95   URECS   0.4237                
                           

Features

                                                                    All Standard
Features Offered, per port           UEP95   UEPVF   0.00                      
                          All Select Features Offered, per port           UEP95
  UEPVS   0.00   0.00                                       OR     All Centrex
Control Features Offered, per port           UEP95   UEPVC   0.00              
                             

NARS

                                                                    Unbundled
Network Access Register - Combination           UEP95   UARCX   0.00   0.00  
0.00   0.00   0.00                                 Unbundled Network Access
Register - Indial           UEP95   UAR1X   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00    
                            Unbundled N\etwork Access Register - Outdial        
  UEP95   UAROX   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00                            

Miscellaneous Terminations

                                                               

2-Wire Trunk Side

                                                                    Trunk Side
Terminations, each           UEP95   CEND6   5.50   122.26   18.65   54.82  
3.45                           OR

4-Wire Digital (1.544 Megabits)

                                                                    DS1 Circuit
Terminations, each           UEP95   M1HD1   41.20   200.96   93.00   65.81  
2.33                           OR     DS0 Channels Activated, each          
UEP95   M1HDO   0.00   13.95                                       OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage - 2-Wire

                                                                    Interoffice
Channel Facilities Termination           UEP95   M1GBC   12.87   48.46   19.48  
16.58   5.00                           OR     Interoffice Channel mileage, per
mile or fraction of mile           UEP95   M1GBM   0.0222                      
                    OR

Feature Activations (DS0) Centrex Loops on Channelized DS1 Service

                                                               

D4 Channel Bank Feature Activations

                                                               

 

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       Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot             
UEP95    1PQWS    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX line Side Loop Slot             
UEP95    1PQW6    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX Trunk Side Loop Slot             
UEP95    1PQW7    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot - Different Wire
Center              UEP95    1PQWP    0.4689                                   
                  OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Private Line
Loop Slot              UEP95    1PQWV    0.4689                                 
                    OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Tjie
Line/Trunk Loop Slot              UEP95    1PQWQ    0.4689                    
                                 OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank
WATS Loop Slot              UEP95    1PQWA    0.4689                            
                         OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with UNE-P Centrex

                                       NRC Conversion Currently Combined
Switch-As-Is with allowed changes, per port              UEP95    USAC2        
41.50    41.50                                            OR     New Centrex
Standard Common Block              UEP95    M1ACS    0.00    317.90    37.59   
48.99    5.92                                  OR     New Centrex Customized
Common Block              UEP95    M1ACC    0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99   
5.92                                  OR     NAR Establishment Charge, Per
Occasion              UEP95    URECA    0.00    0.00                            
                    OR

UNE-P CENTREX - DMS100 (Valid in All States)

                                  

2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex) Combo

                                  

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Non-Design)

                                       2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex) Port Combo - Non-Design         1    UEP9D         23.32             
                                              2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade
Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Non-Design         2    UEP9D         28.45          
                                                 2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex)Port Combo - Non-Design         3    UEP9D         44.14   
                                                   

UNE Port/Loop Combination Rates (Design)

                                       2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex) Port Combo - Design         1    UEP9D         25.26                  
                                         2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex)Port Combo - Design         2    UEP9D         30.43                  
                                         2-Wire VG Loop/2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex)Port Combo - Design         3    UEP9D         45.49                  
                                    

UNE Loop Rate

                                       2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 1
        1    UEP9D    UECS1    9.32                                             
        OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 2         2    UEP9D   
UECS1    14.45                                                      OR    
2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 1) - Zone 3         3    UEP9D    UECS1    30.14   
                                                  OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop
(SL 2) - Zone 1         1    UEP9D    UECS2    11.26                            
                         OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 2        
2    UEP9D    UECS2    16.43                                                  
   OR     2-Wire Voice Grade Loop (SL 2) - Zone 3         3    UEP9D    UECS2   
31.49                                                      OR

UNE Port Rate

                                  

ALL STATES

                                       2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex ) Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYA    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex
800 termination)Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYB    14.00    90.00
   45.00    20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-PSET)3Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYC   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                       
2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5009)3Basic Local Area             
UEP9D    UEPYD    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
                   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5209))3 Basic Local
Area              UEP9D    UEPYE    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00   
                                    2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex /
EBS-M5112))3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYF    14.00    90.00   
45.00    20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5312))3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYG
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
    2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5008))3 Basic Local Area          
   UEP9D    UEPYT    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                  
                

 

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        2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5208))3 Basic Local Area        
     UEP9D    UEPYU    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00               
                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5216))3 Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYV    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex /
EBS-M5316))3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY3    14.00    90.00   
45.00    20.00    10.00                                         2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID) Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYH
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/Caller ID/Msg Wtg Lamp Indication))3 Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYW    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/Msg Wtg Lamp Indication))3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYJ
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex from diff Serving Wire Center) 2 Basic
Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYM    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-PSET)2, 3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYO
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5009)2, 3 Basic Local
Area              UEP9D    UEPYP    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00   
                                     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC
/EBS-5209)2, 3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYQ    14.00    90.00   
45.00    20.00    10.00                                         2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5112)2, 3 Basic Local Area             
UEP9D    UEPYR    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
                    2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5312)2, 3
Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPYS    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00
   10.00                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5008)2, 3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY4
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5208)2, 3 Basic Local
Area              UEP9D    UEPY5    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00   
                                     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC
/EBS-M5216)2, 3 Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY6    14.00    90.00
   45.00    20.00    10.00                                         2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5316)2, 3 Basic Local Area             
UEP9D    UEPY7    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
                    2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center - 800
Service Term              UEP9D    UEPYZ    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port terminated
in on Megalink or equivalent Basic Local Area              UEP9D    UEPY9   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term Basic Local Area     
        UEP9D    UEPY2    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00             
                     

FL & GA Only

                                                                               
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex)              UEP9D    UEPHA    14.00   
90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                         2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex 800 termination)              UEP9D    UEPHB    14.00
   90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                        
2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-PSET)3              UEP9D    UEPHC   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/ EBS-M5009)3              UEP9D    UEPHD   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/ EBS-M5209)3              UEP9D    UEPHE   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5112)3              UEP9D    UEPHF   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5312)3              UEP9D    UEPHG   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5008)3              UEP9D    UEPHT   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5208)3              UEP9D    UEPHU   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5216)3              UEP9D    UEPHV   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex / EBS-M5316)3              UEP9D    UEPH3   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex with Caller ID)              UEP9D    UEPHH
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
     2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/Caller ID/Msg Wtg Lamp Indication)3     
        UEP9D    UEPHW    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00             
                           2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/Msg Wtg Lamp
Indication)3              UEP9D    UEPHJ    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00   
10.00                                         2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex
from diff Serving Wire Center) 2              UEP9D    UEPHM    14.00    90.00
   45.00    20.00    10.00                                         2-Wire Voice
Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-PSET)2, 3              UEP9D    UEPHO   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                     
   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5009)2, 3             
UEP9D    UEPHP    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
              

 

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       2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-5209)2, 3             
UEP9D    UEPHQ    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
                   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5112)2, 3
             UEP9D    UEPHR    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00        
                               2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC
/EBS-M5312)2, 3              UEP9D    UEPHS    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00
   10.00                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Port
(Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5008)2, 3              UEP9D    UEPH4    14.00   
90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire
Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5208)2, 3              UEP9D    UEPH5
   14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   
    2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5216)2, 3             
UEP9D    UEPH6    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                    
                   2-Wire Voice Grade Port (Centrex/differ SWC /EBS-M5316)2, 3
             UEP9D    UEPH7    14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00        
                               2-Wire Voice Grade Port, Diff Serving Wire Center
- 800 Service Term              UEP9D    UEPHZ    14.00    90.00    45.00   
20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire Voice Grade Port
terminated in on Megalink or equivalent              UEP9D    UEPH9    14.00   
90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                        2-Wire
Voice Grade Port Terminated on 800 Service Term              UEP9D    UEPH2   
14.00    90.00    45.00    20.00    10.00                                   

Local Switching

    Centrex Intercom Funtionality, per port              UEP9D    URECS   
0.4237                                                       

Features

    All Standard Features Offered, per port              UEP9D    UEPVF    0.00
                                                           All Select Features
Offered, per port              UEP9D    UEPVS    0.00    0.00                  
                              OR     All Centrex Control Features Offered, per
port              UEP9D    UEPVC    0.00                                        
              

NARS

    Unbundled Network Access Register -Combination              UEP9D    UARCX
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                       
Unbundled Network Access Register - Inward              UEP9D    UAR1X    0.00
   0.00    0.00    0.00    0.00                                        Unbundled
Network Access Register - Outdial              UEP9D    UAROX    0.00    0.00   
0.00    0.00    0.00                                   

Miscellaneous Terminations

2-Wire Trunk Side

   

Trunk Side Terminations, each

             UEP9D    CEND6    5.50    122.26    18.65    54.82    3.45        
                         OR

4-Wire Digital (1.544 Megabits)

    DS1 Circuit Terminations, each              UEP9D    M1HD1    41.20   
200.96    93.00    65.81    2.33                                  OR     DS0
Channels Activiated per Channel              UEP9D    M1HDO    0.00    13.95   
                                             OR

Interoffice Channel Mileage - 2-Wire

    Interoffice Channel Facilities Termination              UEP9D    M1GBC   
12.87    48.46    19.48    16.58    5.00                                  OR    
Interoffice Channel mileage, per mile or fraction of mile              UEP9D   
M1GBM    0.0222                                                      OR    
Feature Activations (DS0) Centrex Loops on Channelized DS1 Service             
                                                                  

D4 Channel Bank Feature Activations

    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot              UEP9D
   1PQWS    0.4689                                                      OR    
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX line Side Loop Slot              UEP9D
   1PQW6    0.4689                                                      OR    
Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank FX Trunk Side Loop Slot             
UEP9D    1PQW7    0.4689                                                      OR
    Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Centrex Loop Slot - Different Wire
Center              UEP9D    1PQWP    0.4689                                   
                  OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Private Line
Loop Slot              UEP9D    1PQWV    0.4689                                 
                    OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank Tjie
Line/Trunk Loop Slot              UEP9D    1PQWQ    0.4689                    
                                 OR     Feature Activation on D-4 Channel Bank
WATS Loop Slot              UEP9D    1PQWA    0.4689                            
                         OR

Non-Recurring Charges (NRC) Associated with UNE-P Centrex

    NRC Conversion Currently Combined Switch-As-Is with allowed changes, per
port              UEP9D    USAC2         41.50    41.50                         
                  OR     New Centrex Standard Common Block              UEP9D   
M1ACS    0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                              
   OR     New Centrex Customized Common Block              UEP9D    M1ACC   
0.00    317.90    37.59    48.99    5.92                                  OR    
NAR Establishment Charge, Per Occasion              UEP9D    URECA    0.00   
0.00                                                 OR

Note 1 - Required Port for Centrex Control in 1AESS, 5ESS & EWSD

Note 2 - Requres Interoffice Channel Mileage

Note 3 - Requires Specific Customer Premises Equipment

Note 4 - Pursuant to the GPSC Order, Docket No. 16583-U dated May 6, 2004, the
“market rate” for switching is subject to true-up should the Commission
determine a different market rate fo local switching in Docket No. 17749-U.

 

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    The rates marked as “OR” in the Source Column are rates ordered by the
Commission. Both Parties have reviewed these rate sheets and agree that any
errors in the rate sheets shall be prospectively corrected by written amendment
to this Agreement.

UNBUNDLED PORT/LOOP COMBINATIONS - COST BASED RATES

BellSouth ADSL (RES)

                                                                Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit with data rates up to
1.5 Mbps downstream and up to 256 Kbps upstream via integrated fiber facilities,
provisioning only, no rate           UEPRX   ADLAA   0.00   0.00   0.00        
  CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual circuits (vc) with
multiple destination capability, 1 destination           UEPRX   ADLB1   0.00  
0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual
circuits (vc) with multiple destination capability, 2 destinations          
UEPRX   ADLB2   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                            
Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated,
identifies virtual circuits (vc) with multiple destination capability, 3
destinations           UEPRX   ADLB3   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO          
                  Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning
onlt, non-rated to assign outside plant facilities for the optical Network Unit
(ONU) utilizing FITL-A technology           UEPRX   ADLPL   0.00   0.00   0.00  
        CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, provisioning only, non-rated to identify a second, third or fourth
virtual circuit associated with a first virtual circuit and a common Local
Exchange Service           UEPRX   ADLVC   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO      
                      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, ADSL
Virtual Circuit with data rates up to 256 Kbps downstream, and up to 128 Kbs
upstream, provisioning only, zero rate           UEPRX   ADL01   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) Service, ADSL virtual circuit with data rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream
and up to 256 Kbps upstream, provisioning only, zero rate           UEPRX  
ADL11   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
with Data rates of 384 Kbps downstream and 384 Kbps upstream, provisioning only
          UEPRX   ADL22   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit
Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from 1.5-1.8 Mbps downstream and from
512-768 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL31   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from
2.0 to 4.0 Mbps downstream and from 640 to 896 Kbps upstream, provisioning only
          UEPRX   ADL41   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit
Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from 4.0 to 6.0 Mbps downstream and
from 640 Kbps to 896 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL51  
0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with
Data Rates at least 768 Kbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream, provisioning only
          UEPRX   ADL61   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Symmetric Virtual
Circuit with upstream and downstream data rates of at least 192 Kbps,
provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL71   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO    
                        ADSL Virtual Circuit with Data Rates 3.0 Mbps Downstream
and 256 Kbps Upstream, Provisioning Only           UEPRX   ADL91   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             DSL Downstream data rate of at
least 384 Kbps, Upstream data rate of at least 384 Kbps, per virtual circuit
(UBR)           UEPRX   ADL21   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                
       

BellSouth ADSL (BUS)

                                                           

 

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    Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit with data
rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and up to 256 Kbps upstream via integrated fiber
facilities, provisioning only, no rate           UEPBX   ADLAA   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual circuits (vc)
with multiple destination capability, 1 destination           UEPBX   ADLB1  
0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual
circuits (vc) with multiple destination capability, 2 destinations          
UEPBX   ADLB2   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                            
Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated,
identifies virtual circuits (vc) with multiple destination capability, 3
destinations           UEPBX   ADLB3   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO          
                  Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning
onlt, non-rated to assign outside plant facilities for the optical Network Unit
(ONU) utilizing FITL-A technology           UEPBX   ADLPL   0.00   0.00   0.00  
        CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, provisioning only, non-rated to identify a second, third or fourth
virtual circuit associated with a first virtual circuit and a common Local
Exchange Service           UEPBX   ADLVC   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO      
                      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, ADSL
Virtual Circuit with data rates up to 256 Kbps downstream, and up to 128 Kbs
upstream, provisioning only, zero rate           UEPBX   ADL01   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) Service, ADSL virtual circuit with data rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream
and up to 256 Kbps upstream, provisioning only, zero rate           UEPBX  
ADL11   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
with Data rates of 384 Kbps downstream and 384 Kbps upstream, provisioning only
          UEPBX   ADL22   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit
Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from 1.5-1.8 Mbps downstream and from
512-768 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL31   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from
2.0 to 4.0 Mbps downstream and from 640 to 896 Kbps upstream, provisioning only
          UEPBX   ADL41   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit
Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from 4.0 to 6.0 Mbps downstream and
from 640 Kbps to 896 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL51  
0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with
Data Rates at least 768 Kbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream, provisioning only
          UEPBX   ADL61   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Symmetric Virtual
Circuit with upstream and downstream data rates of at least 192 Kbps,
provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL71   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO    
                        ADSL Virtual Circuit with Data Rates 3.0 Mbps Downstream
and 256 Kbps Upstream, Provisioning Only           UEPBX   ADL91   0.00   0.00  
0.00           CO                             DSL Downstream data rate of at
least 384 Kbps, Upstream data rate of at least 384 Kbps, per virtual circuit
(UBR)           UEPBX   ADL21   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                
       

UNBUNDLED PORT LOOP COMBINATIONS- MARKET RATES

BellSouth ADSL (RES)

                                                                    Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit with data rates up to
1.5 Mbps downstream and up to 256 Kbps upstream via integrated fiber facilities,
provisioning only, no rate           UEPRX   ADLAA   0.00   0.00   0.00        
  CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual circuits (vc) with
multiple destination capability, 1 destination           UEPRX   ADLB1   0.00  
0.00   0.00           CO                        

 

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UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS - Georgia                                          
Attachment: 2

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CATEGORY

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RATE ELEMENTS

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Submitted
Elec per
LSR

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Manually
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    Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only,
non-rated, identifies virtual circuits (vc) with multiple destination
capability, 2 destinations           UEPRX   ADLB2   0.00   0.00   0.00        
  CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual circuits (vc) with
multiple destination capability, 3 destinations           UEPRX   ADLB3   0.00  
0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning onlt, non-rated to assign outside
plant facilities for the optical Network Unit (ONU) utilizing FITL-A technology
          UEPRX   ADLPL   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only,
non-rated to identify a second, third or fourth virtual circuit associated with
a first virtual circuit and a common Local Exchange Service           UEPRX  
ADLVC   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, ADSL Virtual Circuit with data rates up
to 256 Kbps downstream, and up to 128 Kbs upstream, provisioning only, zero rate
          UEPRX   ADL01   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, ADSL virtual circuit
with data rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and up to 256 Kbps upstream,
provisioning only, zero rate           UEPRX   ADL11   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, Virtual Circuit Constant Bit Rate (CBR) with Data rates of 384 Kbps
downstream and 384 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL22  
0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with
Data Rates from 1.5-1.8 Mbps downstream and from 512-768 Kbps upstream,
provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL31   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO    
                        Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service,
Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from 2.0 to 4.0 Mbps
downstream and from 640 to 896 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPRX
  ADL41   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate
(UBR) with Data Rates from 4.0 to 6.0 Mbps downstream and from 640 Kbps to 896
Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL51   0.00   0.00   0.00  
        CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates at least 768
Kbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPRX   ADL61
  0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Symmetric Virtual Circuit with upstream and
downstream data rates of at least 192 Kbps, provisioning only           UEPRX  
ADL71   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             ADSL Virtual
Circuit with Data Rates 3.0 Mbps Downstream and 256 Kbps Upstream, Provisioning
Only           UEPRX   ADL91   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                  
          DSL Downstream data rate of at least 384 Kbps, Upstream data rate of
at least 384 Kbps, per virtual circuit (UBR)           UEPRX   ADL21   0.00  
0.00   0.00           CO                        

BellSouth ADSL (BUS)

                                                                    Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit with data rates up to
1.5 Mbps downstream and up to 256 Kbps upstream via integrated fiber facilities,
provisioning only, no rate           UEPBX   ADLAA   0.00   0.00   0.00        
  CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual circuits (vc) with
multiple destination capability, 1 destination           UEPBX   ADLB1   0.00  
0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated, identifies virtual
circuits (vc) with multiple destination capability, 2 destinations          
UEPBX   ADLB2   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                            
Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only, non-rated,
identifies virtual circuits (vc) with multiple destination capability, 3
destinations           UEPBX   ADLB3   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO          
                  Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning
onlt, non-rated to assign outside plant facilities for the optical Network Unit
(ONU) utilizing FITL-A technology           UEPBX   ADLPL   0.00   0.00   0.00  
        CO                        

 

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EXHIBIT 1

 

 

UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS - Georgia                               Attachment: 2

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  Exhibit D

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CATEGORY

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

RATE ELEMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES ($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Source

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Svc Order
Submitted
Elec

per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, provisioning only,
non-rated to identify a second, third or fourth virtual circuit associated with
a first virtual circuit and a common Local Exchange Service           UEPBX  
ADLVC   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, ADSL Virtual Circuit with data rates up
to 256 Kbps downstream, and up to 128 Kbs upstream, provisioning only, zero rate
          UEPBX   ADL01   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                      
      Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, ADSL virtual circuit
with data rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and up to 256 Kbps upstream,
provisioning only, zero rate           UEPBX   ADL11   0.00   0.00   0.00      
    CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, Virtual Circuit Constant Bit Rate (CBR) with Data rates of 384 Kbps
downstream and 384 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL22  
0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with
Data Rates from 1.5-1.8 Mbps downstream and from 512-768 Kbps upstream,
provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL31   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO    
                        Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service,
Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates from 2.0 to 4.0 Mbps
downstream and from 640 to 896 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPBX
  ADL41   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate
(UBR) with Data Rates from 4.0 to 6.0 Mbps downstream and from 640 Kbps to 896
Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL51   0.00   0.00   0.00  
        CO                             Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
Service, Virtual Circuit Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) with Data Rates at least 768
Kbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream, provisioning only           UEPBX   ADL61
  0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             Asymetric Digital
Subscriber Line (ADSL) Service, Symmetric Virtual Circuit with upstream and
downstream data rates of at least 192 Kbps, provisioning only           UEPBX  
ADL71   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                             ADSL Virtual
Circuit with Data Rates 3.0 Mbps Downstream and 256 Kbps Upstream, Provisioning
Only           UEPBX   ADL91   0.00   0.00   0.00           CO                  
          DSL Downstream data rate of at least 384 Kbps, Upstream data rate of
at least 384 Kbps, per virtual circuit (UBR)           UEPBX   ADL21   0.00  
0.00   0.00           CO                            

Source Column Legend:

                                                                    OR -
Commission Ordered Rate                                                        
            MR - Market Rate                                                    
                CO - Company Offered Rate                                      
                         

 

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EXHIBIT 1

 

UNBUNDLED NETWORK ELEMENTS - Georgia                                          
Attachment: 2

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  Exhibit D

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CATEGORY

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

RATE ELEMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES ($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Source

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

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    The rate marked “OR” are those ordered by the Commission. Both Parties have
reviewed the rate sheet and agree than any errors in the rate sheet shall be
prospectively corrected by written amendment to this Agreement.     UNBUNDLED
LOCAL SWITCHING, PORT USAGE                                                    
           

Tandem Switching (Port Usage) (Local or Access Tandem)

                                                           

Tandem Switching Function Per MOU (Melded)

                  0.000017904                   CO                            

Tandem Trunk Port - Shared, Per MOU (Melded)

                  0.00002868                   CO                            

Melded Factor: 18.42% of the Tandem Rate

                                                                   

Source Column Legend:

                                                                   

OR - Commission Ordered Rate

                                                                   

MR - Market Rate

                                                                   

CO - Company Offered Rate

                                                               

 

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Attachment 3

 

Network Interconnection

 

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Table of Contents

 

1.    Scope    3 2.    Jurisdictional Reporting    11 3.    Interconnection
Trunking and Routing    14 4.    Network Design and Management for
Interconnection    20 5.    Parity    28 6.    Interconnection Compensation   
28 7.    Compensation for 8XX Traffic    29 8.    Transmission and Routing of
Exchange Access Traffic    30 9.    NXX Translations Implementation    30 10.   
Mutual Provision of Switched Access Service    30 11.    Transit Traffic Service
   32 12.    Packet Switched Network Interconnection/Frame Relay    33

 

Rates    Exhibit A One- Way Trunk Group Architecture    Exhibit B Two- Way Trunk
Group Architecture    Exhibit C SuperGroup Trunk Group Architecture    Exhibit D
Basic Trunk Group Architecture    Exhibit E Provisions for Interconnection
Points (IPs)    Exhibit F

 

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NETWORK INTERCONNECTION

 

1. Scope

 

BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom interconnection with BellSouth’s network
for the transmission and routing of Telephone Exchange Service (Local Traffic),
ISP-bound Traffic, and Switched Access Traffic, pursuant to Section 251 (c)(2)
of the Act on the terms and conditions specified in this Attachment 3.

 

1.1 Definitions: (For the purpose of this Attachment)

 

1.1.1 For purposes of this attachment only, the following terms shall have the
definitions set forth below:

 

1.1.2 Call Termination has the meaning set forth for “termination” in 47 CFR §
51.701 (d), which is defined as the switching of telecommunications traffic at
the terminating carrier’s end office switch, or equivalent facility, and
delivery of such traffic to the called party’s premises.

 

1.1.3 Call Transport has the meaning set forth for “transport” in 47CFR §
51.701(c) which is defined as the transmission and any necessary tandem
switching of telecommunications traffic subject to section 251(b)(5) of the Act
from the interconnection point between the two carriers to the terminating
carrier’s end office switch that directly serves the called party, or equivalent
facility provided by a carrier other than an incumbent LEC.

 

1.1.4 Call Transport and Termination is used collectively to mean the switching
and transport functions from the Interconnection Point to the last point of
switching.

 

1.1.5 Common (Shared) Transport is defined as the transport of the originating
Party’s traffic by the terminating Party over the terminating Party’s common
(shared) facilities between (1) the terminating Party’s tandem switch and end
office switch, (2) between the terminating Party’s tandem switches, and/or (3)
between the terminating Party’s host and remote end office switches. All
switches referred herein must be entered into the Local Exchange Routing Guide
(“LERG”).

 

1.1.6 Dedicated Interoffice Facility is defined as a switch transport facility
between a Party’s Serving Wire Center and the first point of switching within
the LATA on the other Party’s network.

 

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1.1.7 End Office Switching is defined as the function that establishes a
communications path between the trunk side and line side of the End Office
switch.

 

1.1.8 Fiber Meet is an interconnection arrangement whereby the Parties
physically interconnect their networks via an optical fiber interface at which
one Party’s facilities, provisioning, and maintenance responsibility begins and
the other Party’s responsibility ends.

 

1.1.9 Interconnection Point (“IP”) is the physical telecommunications equipment
interface that interconnects the networks of BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.1.10 ISP-bound Traffic is as defined in Section 6.1 of this Attachment.

 

1.1.11 Local Channel is defined as a switched transport facility between a
Party’s Interconnection Point and the IP’s Serving Wire Center.

 

1.1.12 Local Traffic is as defined in Section 6.1 of this Attachment.

 

1.1.13 Serving Wire Center is defined as the wire center owned by one Party from
which the other Party would normally obtain dial tone for its IP.

 

1.1.14 Tandem Switching is defined as the function that establishes a
communications path between two switching offices through a third switching
office through the provision of trunk side to trunk side switching.

 

1.1.15 Transit Traffic is traffic originating on ITC^DeltaCom’s network that is
switched and/or transported by BellSouth and delivered to a third party’s
network, or traffic originating on a third party’s network that is switched
and/or transported by BellSouth and delivered to ITC^DeltaCom’s network.

 

1.2 Network Interconnection

 

1.2.1 This Attachment pertains only to the provision of network interconnection
where ITC^DeltaCom owns, leases from a third Party, or otherwise provides its
own switch(es).

 

1.2.2

At each Party’s option, network interconnection in each LATA may be provided at
any technically feasible point within the Parties’ network, including without
limitation the trunk side of any local switch; trunk interconnection points for
any tandem switch; central office cross connect points; out-of-band signal
transfer points; and the

 

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points of access to unbundled elements. Requests to BellSouth for
interconnection at other technically feasible points not set forth above may be
made through the Bona Fide Request/New Business Request process set out in
General Terms and Conditions and Attachment 9.

 

1.2.3 In order for ITC^DeltaCom to home its NPA/NXX(s) on a BellSouth Tandem,
ITC^DeltaCom’s NPA/NXX(s) must be assigned to an Exchange Rate Center Area
served by that BellSouth Tandem and as specified by BellSouth. The specified
association between BellSouth Tandems and Exchange Rate Center Areas is defined
in the Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG). To the extent that as of the date
hereof, existing arrangements do not comply with this section, the Parties will
work cooperatively to transition existing arrangements to comply with this
section.

 

1.2.4 For the purposes of this Attachment, the Interconnection Point is further
defined as the physical telecommunications interface between BellSouth and
ITC^DeltaCom’s interconnection functions. It establishes the technical interface
and point of operational responsibility. The primary function is to serve as the
terminus for the interconnection service. The Interconnection Point has the
following main characteristics:

 

  1. It is a cross-connect point to allow connection, disconnection, transfer or
restoration of service.

 

  2. It is a point where BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom can verify and maintain
specific performance objectives.

 

  3. It is specified according to the interface offered in the tariff or local
interconnection agreement (for example: for DS1 service the FCC # 1 tariff
specifies that the interface meets the technical specifications detailed in
Generic Requirements GR-342-CORE, Issue 1, December 1995.)

 

  4. The Parties provide their own equipment (CPE) to interface with the DS0,
DS1, DS3, STS1 and/or OCn circuits on the customer premises.

 

The IP must be located within BellSouth’s serving territory in the LATA in which
traffic is originating. In the establishment of BellSouth’s Interconnection
Point, if BellSouth chooses to collocate with ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will pay
ITC^DeltaCom collocation charges at rates no more than the BellSouth collocation
rates that BellSouth charges ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.2.5

A minimum of one Interconnection Point shall be established in each LATA in
BellSouth’s serving territory in which ITC^DeltaCom originates, terminates, or
exchanges Local Traffic and/or ISP-bound traffic and interconnects with
BellSouth. The location of the initial Interconnection Point shall be
established by mutual agreement of the Parties. In selecting the initial
Interconnection Point, both Parties will act in good faith and select the point
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both Parties. Each Party shall be responsible for engineering and maintaining
the network on its side of the Interconnection Point. Establishment of an
initial Interconnection Point will be initiated by written request and will be
based on traffic volumes and patterns, facilities available, and other factors
unique to the area. If the Parties are not able to reach mutual agreement on an
initial Interconnection Point within 30 calendar days of the date of the written
request, the dispute will be escalated to the next level of management. The next
level of management will meet as often as necessary to resolve the dispute. If,
30 calendar days after the dispute has been escalated, the Parties are still
unable to agree to an initial mutual Interconnection Point, each Party will
designate the initial Interconnection Point for its originated traffic.

 

1.2.5.1 The Parties agree that they have, at the time of entering into this
agreement, existing Interconnection Points in certain LATAs. A list of some of
these existing Interconnection Points is found in Section 1.2.5.4 below. The
Parties agree that if either Party desires to transition an existing
Interconnection Point or Points that are NOT included in Section 1.2.5.4 below,
the transition of the first Interconnection Point in a LATA will be pursuant to
Section 1.2.5 above. The transition of a subsequent Interconnection Point or
Points that is NOT included in Section 1.2.5.4 below in a LATA shall be pursuant
to Section 1.2.5.2 below. Notwithstanding the above, no more than eight
Interconnection Points region wide shall be transitioned within the first twelve
months of the effective date of this agreement and no more than sixteen
Interconnection Points region wide shall be transitioned over a period of
twenty-four months.

 

1.2.5.2 Additional Interconnection Points in a particular LATA may be
established by mutual agreement of the Parties. Absent mutual agreement, in
order to establish additional Interconnection Points in a LATA, the traffic
between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth at the proposed additional Interconnection
Point must exceed 8.9 million minutes of local and/or ISP-bound traffic per
month for three consecutive months during the busy hour. Additionally, any end
office to be designated as an Interconnection Point must be more than 20 miles
from an existing Interconnection Point. BellSouth will not designate an
Interconnection Point at a Central Office where physical or virtual collocation
space or BellSouth fiber connectivity is not available. Upon written
notification from the Party requesting the establishment of an additional
Interconnection Point, the receiving Party has 45 calendar days to analyze,
respond to, and negotiate in good faith the establishment of and location of
such Interconnection Point. If the receiving Party disagrees that the traffic
and mileage thresholds set forth herein have been met, then such Party may
utilize the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the General Terms and
Conditions of this Agreement.

 

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1.2.5.3 Notwithstanding any of the above provisions, BellSouth agrees to allow
ITC^DeltaCom to select 5 IPs on BellSouth’s network during the term of this
Agreement that are not subject to the requirements of 1.2.5 or 1.2.5.2, and each
party is responsible for its facilities to the IP.

 

1.2.5.4 The Parties agree to grandfather the following existing IPs:

 

IP CLLI

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Address

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City

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

State

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

11.1

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CHRLNCRU4MD

  401 South College St   Charlotte   NC   422

GNBONCPH9MD

  301 South Elm St   Greensboro   NC   424

RLGINCMNAMD

  213 N Harrington   Raleigh   NC   426

GNVLSCMCCMD

  325 West McBee Av   Greenville   SC   430

FLRNSCTSHMD

  224 West Cheves St   Florence   SC   432

CLMASCEANMD

  1426 Main Street   Columbia   SC   434

CHTNSCPSXYX

  One Charlotte Street   Charleston   SC   436

ATLNGAPKXCX

  55 Park Place NE, Suite 360   Atlanta   GA   438

MACNGA013MD

  160 State Street   Macon   GA   446

AGSTGADL5MD

  301 B 15th Street   Augusta   GA   442

ALBYGADZ1MD

  2151 Gillionville Rd   Albany   GA   444

JCVLFLJBH06

  421 West Church St   Jacksonville   FL   452

ORLFFL42AMD

  8248 Parkline Blvd, Suite 220   Orlando   FL   458

WPBIFLJA1MD

  1475 Centrepark Blvd, Suite 300   West Palm Beach   FL   460

NSVMTN30AMD

  101 Raines Ave   Nashville   TN   470

CHTHTNDNH00

  1329 Slayton St   Chattanooga   TN   472

ANTNAL07AMD

  410 West 10th St   Anniston   AL   476

BRHMALWDBM D

  900 Appalachee St   Birmingham   AL   476

HNVIAL03ZMD

  8600 South Memorial Pkwy   Huntsville   AL   477

MTGMALLTAMD

  10 Tallapoosa St   Montgomery   AL   478

MOBLALNHAMD

  25 Battleship Pkwy   Mobile   AL   480

JCSNMSITBMD

  308 East Pearl St   Jackson   MS   482

GLPTMS55JMD

  2221 17th St   Gulfport   MS   484

SHPTLA12XVX

  724 McNeil, 2nd Floor, Suite 200   Shreveport   LA   486

NWORLA90AMD

  12928 Chef Menteur Hwy   New Orleans   LA   490

 

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1.2.5.4.1 The Parties further agree that the IPs set forth in Section 1.2.5.4
and Section 1.2.5.3 above are not subject to the triggers for additional IPs as
set forth in Sections 1.2.5, 1.2.5.1, or 1.2.5.2. Additionally, BellSouth shall
take no other action to require ITC^DeltaCom to migrate traffic from the
grandfathered IP’s or the 5 ITC^DeltaCom designated IPs, referred to above,
without the mutual consent of the parties. The Parties agree that ITC^DeltaCom
will not charge BellSouth for collocation charges normally assessed for
collocation for the past for these 30 grandfathered IP’s. ITC^DeltaCom also
agrees that it will not charge Bellsouth collocation charges normally assessed
for collocation for these 30 grandfathered IP’s, in the present or in the future
for so long as the POIs listed in Section 1.2.5.4 and described in Section
1.2.5.3 are grandfathered by mutual consent of the parties at the locations set
forth in Section 1.2.5.4 or in those locations where ITC^DeltaCom designated the
POI as described in Section 1.2.5.3 above. ITC^DeltaCom may request an
augmentation to such arrangement; however, to the extent such augmentation
requires the placement of additional equipment by BellSouth, BellSouth will be
entitled to place such additional equipment in the same manner and subject to
the same conditions as it placed the original equipment at such IP and BellSouth
shall not be responsible for any collocation charges for the additional
equipment. Notwithstanding the above, while collocation charges are waived for
these 30 Points of Interconnection referenced herein, Bellsouth agrees to abide
by the provisions set forth in Exhibit F hereto.

 

1.2.6 The Parties shall make available to each other one way and two way trunks
for the reciprocal exchange of combined local, ISP-bound and intraLATA toll
traffic. When the Parties agree to utilize two-way interconnection trunk groups
for the exchange of Local Traffic, ISP-bound Traffic and IntraLATA Toll Traffic
the Parties must agree to the location of the IP(s).

 

1.2.7 Each Party agrees to use its best efforts and act in good faith to adopt
reasonable procedures to facilitate the addition of appropriate local
interconnection trunks and facilities for the exchange of traffic between each
Party’s network.

 

1.3 Methods of Interconnection

 

Each Party at its election shall have the sole right and discretion to specify
any one of the following methods for interconnection at the Interconnection
Point:

 

a) a Fiber-Meet as set forth in Section 1.3.3 of this Attachment;

 

b) a collocation facility which it maintains at the other Party’s
Interconnection Point wire center (i.e., physical collocation as set forth in
Attachment 4 of this Agreement);

 

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c) a collocation facility maintained at the Interconnection Point wire center by
a third party with whom the Party requesting interconnection has contracted for
such purpose; or

 

d) Interconnection via purchase of leased facility(ies) as set forth in Section
1.3.2 below.

 

1.3.1 ITC^DeltaCom shall provide written notice to BellSouth to change from one
of the interconnection methods specified above to another of the interconnection
methods specified above. The parties shall negotiate in good faith the interval
for changing the interconnection methods. A mutually acceptable third party
contractor can be employed by the Party making the change.

 

1.3.2 Interconnection via Purchase of Facilities

 

1.3.2.1 As part of Call Transport and Termination, the originating Party may
obtain Local Channel facilities from the terminating Party. The percentage of
Local Channel facilities utilized for Local Traffic shall be determined based
upon the application of the Percent Local Facility (PLF) Factor on a statewide
basis The charges applied to the percentage of Local Channel facilities used for
Local Traffic as determined by the PLF are as set forth in Exhibit A to this
Attachment. The remaining percentage of Local Channel facilities shall be billed
at BellSouth’s applicable access tariff rates.

 

1.3.2.2 As a part of Call Transport and Termination, the originating Party may
obtain Dedicated Interoffice Facilities from the terminating Party. The
percentage of Dedicated Interoffice Facilities utilized for Local Traffic shall
be determined based upon the application of the Percent Local Facility (PLF)
Factor on a statewide basis. The charges applied to the percentage of the
Dedicated Interoffice Facilities used for Local Traffic as determined by the PLF
are as set forth in Exhibit A to this Attachment. The remaining percentage of
the Dedicated Interoffice Facilities shall be billed at BellSouth’s applicable
access tariff rates.

 

1.3.2.3 The facilities purchased pursuant to this Section 3 shall be ordered via
the Access Service Request (“ASR”) process.

 

1.3.3 Fiber Meet

 

1.3.3.1

If ITC^DeltaCom elects to interconnect with BellSouth pursuant to a Fiber Meet,
ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall jointly engineer and operate a Synchronous
Optical Network (“SONET”) transmission system by which they shall interconnect
their networks for the transmission and routing of Telephone Exchange Service
traffic pursuant to Section 251 (c)(2) of the Act. The Parties shall work
together to determine the specific SONET transmission system. However,
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BellSouth’s equipment in the Serving Wire Center. The Parties respective
equipment and software versions must be compatible with each other and the Data
Communications Channel (DCC) must be turned off. BellSouth reserves the right to
determine the equipment (and compatibility thereof) that it employs for service.

 

1.3.3.2 BellSouth shall, wholly at its own expense, procure, install and
maintain the agreed upon SONET equipment in the BellSouth central office within
the interconnection wire center.

 

1.3.3.3 ITC^DeltaCom shall, wholly at its own expense, procure, install and
maintain the agreed upon SONET equipment in the ITC^DeltaCom central office
within the interconnection wire center.

 

1.3.3.4 BellSouth shall designate an Interconnection Point outside the BellSouth
central office within the interconnection wire center as a Fiber Meet point, and
shall make all necessary preparations to receive, and to allow and enable
ITC^DeltaCom to deliver, fiber optic facilities into the Interconnection Point
with sufficient spare length to reach the fusion splice point at the
Interconnection Point. BellSouth shall, wholly at its own expense, procure,
install and maintain the fusion splicing point in the Interconnection Point. A
Common Language Location Identification (“CLLI”) code will be established for
each Point of Interface. The code established must be a building type code. All
orders shall originate from the Interconnection Point (i.e., Interconnection
Point to ITC^DeltaCom, Interconnection Point to BellSouth).

 

1.3.3.5 ITC^DeltaCom shall deliver and maintain such strands wholly at its own
expense. Upon verbal request by ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall allow ITC^DeltaCom
access to the Fiber Meet entry point for maintenance purposes as promptly as
possible.

 

1.3.3.6 The Parties shall jointly coordinate and undertake maintenance of the
SONET transmission system. Each Party shall be responsible for maintaining the
components of the SONET transmission system (e.g., software upgrades).

 

1.3.3.7 Each Party will be responsible for (i) providing its own transport
facilities to the Fiber Meet, (ii) the cost to build-out its facilities to such
Fiber Meet, and (iii) ITC^DeltaCom can use BellSouth’s dark fiber leases as
ITC^DeltaCom’s portion of the network between the ITC^DeltaCom POP and the
Interconnection Point.

 

1.3.3.8

Neither Party shall charge the other for its portion of the Fiber Meet facility
used exclusively for non-transit local traffic (i.e. the Local Channel). Charges
incurred for other services including dedicated transport facilities to the
Point of Interconnection if applicable will apply. ITC^DeltaCom shall be billed
for a mixed use of the Local Channel as set forth in the appropriate tariff(s)
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Special Access Services shall be billed in accordance with the applicable Access
Service tariff of the Providing Party (i.e. the ITC^DeltaCom Interstate or
Intrastate Tariff or BellSouth Interstate or Intrastate Access Services Tariff).

 

2. Jurisdictional Reporting

 

2.1 Jurisdictions Factors. ITC^DeltaCom agrees report all factors quarterly in
accordance with the Jurisdictional Factors Reporting Guide (Version 5),
effective December 3, 2003, which can be found at
www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/guides/ixc/pdf/factgu.pdf as it is amended
from time to time, if such amendments are mutually agreed upon. All amendments
to the Guide will be considered mutually agreed upon unless ITC^DeltaCom
provides written notice of BellSouth of disagreement with the changes within
thirty (30) days of any changes being posted to the website. ITC^DeltaCom
further agrees to bill BellSouth according to the factors provided to
ITC^DeltaCom by BellSouth on a prospective basis.

 

2.2 Percent Local Use. Each Party will report to the other a Percentage Local
Usage (“PLU”). The application of the PLU will determine the amount of local or
ISP-bound minutes to be billed to the other party. For purposes of developing
the PLU, each party shall consider every local, and ISP-bound call, and every
long distance call, excluding Transit Traffic. Effective on the first of
January, April, July and October of each year, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall
provide a positive report updating the PLU and shall send it to the other Party
to be received no later than 30 days after the first of each such month based on
local usage for the past three months ending the last day of December, March,
June and September, respectively. Requirements associated with PLU calculating
and reporting shall be as set forth in BellSouth’s Standard Percent Local Use
Jurisdictional Factors Reporting Platform Guide, as it is amended from time to
time if such amendments are mutually agreed upon. All amendments to the Guide
will considered mutually agreed upon unless ITC^DeltaCom provides written notice
to BellSouth of disagreement with the changes within thirty (30) days of any
changes being posted to the website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the
terminating company has message recording technology that identifies the traffic
terminated, such information, in lieu of the PLU factor, shall at the
terminating party’s option be utilized to determine the appropriate local usage
compensation to be paid.

 

2.3

Percent Local Facility. Each Party shall report to the other a Percent Local
Facility (“PLF”) factor per each utilized ACNA code. The application of the PLF
will determine the portion of switched dedicated transport to be billed per the
local jurisdiction rates. The PLF shall be applied to Multiplexing, Local
Channel and Interoffice Channel Switched Dedicated Transport utilized in the
provision of local interconnection trunks. Each Party shall update its PLF on
the first of January, April, July and October of the year and shall send it to
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received no later than 30 days after the first of each such month to be
effective the first bill period the following month, respectively. Requirements
associated with PLF calculation and reporting shall be as set forth in
BellSouth’s Jurisdictional Factors Reporting Guide, as it is amended from time
to time if such amendments are mutually agreed upon. All amendments to the Guide
will be considered mutually agreed upon unless ITC^DeltaCom provides written
notice to BellSouth of disagreement with the changes within 30 days of any
changes being posted to the website.

 

2.3 Percentage Interstate Usage. Both Party’s based on their respective tariffs
for combined interstate and intrastate traffic terminated by the other Party
over the same facilities, will be required to provide a projected Percentage
Interstate Usage (“PIU”) to the other Party. All jurisdictional report
requirements, rules and regulations for Interexchange Carriers specified in the
Parties’ Access Services Tariff will apply. After interstate and intrastate
traffic percentages have been determined by use of PIU procedures, the PLU
factor will be used for application and billing of local interconnection. Each
Party shall update its PIUs on the first of January, April, July and October of
the year and shall send it to the other Party to be received no later than 30
days after the first of each such month, for all services showing the
percentages of use (PIUs, PLU, and PLF) for the past three months ending the
last day of December, March, June and September.

 

2.4 Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 above, where the
terminating Party has message recording technology that identifies the
jurisdiction of traffic terminated as defined in this Agreement, such
information shall, at the terminating Party’s option, be utilized to determine
the appropriate jurisdictional reporting factors (PLU, PIU, and/or PLF), in lieu
of those provided by the originating Party. In the event that the terminating
Party opts to utilize its own data to determine jurisdictional reporting
factors, such terminating Party shall notify the originating Party at least 15
days prior to the beginning of the calendar quarter in which the terminating
Party will begin to utilize its own data. Such factors shall subject to the
Dispute Resolution provisions in this Agreement, as well as the Audit provisions
set forth in 2.6 below.

 

2.5 If a Party has access to CCS7 Signaling Services monitoring software, then
that carrier may use this software to identify the appropriate jurisdictional
factors (SPIU/SPLU) on its signaling with BellSouth and report these factors in
the same format detailed herein.

 

2.5.1

If, however, a carrier does not have access to CCS7 Signaling Services
monitoring software, then an SPIU for CCS7 Signaling Services shall be developed
and reported based upon the associated billed minutes of use for SWA Usage-based
services. The signals associated with billed minutes that are jurisdictionally
interstate, as a percentage of the signals associated with total billed minutes
shall be reported as the CCS7 Access SPIU. Where the customer is a “Third Party
Provider” of CCS7 services then the SPIU will be developed

 

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based upon a weighted average of all of that provider’s “Third Party Customer’s”
end user traffic. Carriers developing and reporting an SPIU in this manner shall
inform BellSouth of the methodology used to determine the signals associated
with billed minutes that jurisdictionally interstate and the methodology used to
determine the signals associated with total billed minutes.

 

2.5.2 CCS7 ACCESS ARRANGEMENT SPLU

 

2.5.2.1 If a carrier has access to CCS7 Signaling Services monitoring software,
then that carrier may use this software to identify the appropriate
jurisdictional factors (SPIU/SPLU) on its signaling with BellSouth and report
these factors in the same format detailed herein.

 

2.5.2.2 If, however, a carrier does not have access to CCS7 Signaling Services
monitoring software, then an SPLU for CCS7 Signaling Services shall be developed
and reported based upon the associated billed minutes of use for SWA Usage-based
services and Local Interconnection services. The signals associated with billed
minutes that are jurisdictionally local, as a percentage of the signals
associated with total intrastate billed minutes shall be reported as the CCS7
Access SPLU. Where the customer is a “Third Party Provider” of CCS7 services
then the SPLU will be developed based upon a weighted average of all of that
provider’s “Third Party Customer’s” end user traffic. Carriers developing and
reporting an SPLU in this manner shall inform BellSouth of the methodology used
to determine the signals associated with billed minutes that jurisdictionally
interstate and the methodology used to determine the signals associated with
total billed minutes.

 

2.6 Audits

 

On thirty (30) days written notice, each party must provide the other the
ability and opportunity to conduct an annual audit to ensure the proper billing
of traffic. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall retain records of call detail for a
minimum of nine months from which a PLU, PLF, and/or PIU can be ascertained. The
audit shall be accomplished during normal business hours at an office designated
by the party being audited. Audit requests shall not be submitted more
frequently than one (1) time per calendar year. Audits shall be performed by a
mutually acceptable independent auditory paid for by the party requesting the
audit. The PLU, PLF, and/or PIU shall be adjusted based upon the audit results
and shall apply to the usage for the quarter the audit was completed, to the
usage for the quarter prior to the completion of the audit, and to the usage for
the two quarters following the completion of the audit. In the states of Alabama
if, as a result of an audit, either Party is found to have intentionally
overstated the PLU and/or PIU by twenty percentage points (20%) or more, that
Party shall reimburse the auditing Party for the cost of the audit. In the state
of Georgia, if as a result of an audit, either Party is found to have overstated
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points (20%) or more, that Party shall reimburse the auditing Party for the cost
of the audit.

 

3. Interconnection Trunking and Routing

 

3.1 BellSouth Access Tandem Interconnection BellSouth access tandem
interconnection at a single access tandem provides access to those end offices
subtending that access tandem (“Intratandem Access”). Access tandem
interconnection is available for any of the following access tandem
architectures.

 

3.2 Trunking Options. Unless BellSouth demonstrates, consistent with objectively
verifiable engineering standards, that such trunking arrangement is not
technically feasible, BellSouth shall provide interconnecting trunk groups and
trunking configurations between networks including the establishment of one-way
or two-way trunks in accordance with the following conditions. For trunking
purposes, traffic will be routed in accordance with the LERG. ITC^DeltaCom may
choose which of the following trunking arrangements to utilize, except for the
use of the Two-Way Trunking Configuration/Architecture as set forth in Section
3.2.2 below, which must be mutually agreed to by the Parties.

 

3.2.1 One-Way Trunking Configuration (Architecture). In one-way trunk group
architecture, the Parties interconnect using three separate trunk groups. A
one-way trunk group provides Intratandem Access for ITC^DeltaCom-originated
Local Traffic destined for BellSouth end-users. A second on-way trunk group
carries BellSouth-originated Local Traffic destined for ITC^DeltaCom’s
end-users. A two-way trunk group provides Intratandem Access for ITC^DeltaCom’s
originating and terminating Transit Traffic. This trunk group carries Transit
Traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and Independent Companies, Interexchange Carriers,
Other CLECs, CMRS providers that have a Meet Point Billing arrangement with
BellSouth, and other network providers with which ITC^DeltaCom desires to
exchange traffic. This trunk group also carries ITC^DeltaCom originated Transit
Traffic transiting a single BellSouth access tandem destined to third party
tandems such as an Independent Company tandem or other CLEC tandem. Bellsouth
originated Local Traffic is transported on a separate single one-way trunk group
terminating to ITC^DeltaCom. Both Parties will use the ASR to order trunks. The
LERG contains current routing and tandem serving arrangements. The one-way trunk
group architecture is illustrated in Exhibit C.

 

3.2.2

Two-Way Trunking Configuration (Architecture). Upon mutual agreement of the
Parties in a joint planning meeting, the Parties’ shall exchange Local Traffic
on two-way interconnection trunk group(s) with the quantity of trunks being
mutually determined and the provisioning being jointly coordinated. Furthermore,
the Parties shall agree upon the IP(s) for two-way interconnection trunk groups
transporting both Parties’ Local Traffic. ITC^DeltaCom shall order

 

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such two-way trunks via the Access Service Request (ASR) process. BellSouth will
use the Trunk Group Service Request (TGSR) to request changes in trunking.
Furthermore, the Parties shall jointly review trunk performance and forecasts on
a periodic basis. The Parties’ use of two-way interconnection trunk groups for
the transport of Local Traffic between the Parties does not preclude either
Party from establishing additional one-way interconnection trunks for the
delivery of its originated Local Traffic to the other Party. Upon agreement of
the Parties as set forth above, the two-way trunk group Architecture establishes
one two-way trunk group to provide Intratandem Access for the exchange of Local
Traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth. In addition, a separate two-way
transit trunk group must be established for ITC^DeltaCom’s originating and
terminating Transit Traffic. This trunk group carries Transit Traffic between
ITC^DeltaCom and Independent Companies, Interexchange Carriers, other CLECs,
CMRS providers that have a Meet Point Billing arrangement with BellSouth, and
other network providers with which ITC^DeltaCom desires to exchange traffic.
This trunk group also carries ITC^DeltaCom originated Transit Traffic transiting
a single BellSouth access tandem destined to third party tandems such as an
Independent Company tandem or other CLEC tandem. BellSouth originated traffic
may, in order to prevent or remedy traffic blocking situations, be transported
on a separate single one-way trunk group terminating to ITC^DeltaCom. However,
where ITC^DeltaCom is responsive in a timely manner to BellSouth’s transport
needs for its originated traffic, BellSouth originating traffic will be placed
on the two-way Local Traffic trunk group. The LERG contains current routing and
tandem serving arrangements. The two-way trunk group architecture is illustrated
in Exhibit D.

 

3.2.3 SuperGroup Trunking Configuration (Architecture).. In the supergroup
architecture, the Parties’ Local Traffic and ITC^DeltaCom’s Transit Traffic are
exchanged on a single two-way trunk group between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth to
provide Intratandem Access to ITC^DeltaCom. This trunk group carries Transit
Traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and Independent Companies, Interexchange Carriers,
other CLECs, CMRS providers that have a Meet Point Billing arrangement with
BellSouth, and other network providers with which ITC^DeltaCom desires to
exchange traffic. This trunk group also carries ITC^DeltaCom originated Transit
Traffic transiting a single BellSouth access tandem destined to third party
tandems such as an Independent Company tandem or other CLEC tandem. BellSouth
originated traffic may, in order to prevent or remedy traffic blocking
situations, be transported on a separate single one-way trunk group terminating
to ITC^DeltaCom. However, where ITC^DeltaCom is responsive in a timely manner to
BellSouth’s transport needs for its originated traffic, BellSouth originating
traffic will be placed on the Supergroup. The LERG contains current routing and
tandem serving arrangements. The Supergroup architecture is illustrated in
Exhibit E.

 

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3.2.4 Basic Trunking Configuration (Architecture) In the basic architecture,
ITC^DeltaCom’s originating Local Traffic and originating and terminating Transit
Traffic is transported on a single two-way trunk group between ITC^DeltaCom and
BellSouth access tandem(s) within a LATA to provide Intratandem Access. This
trunk group carries Transit Traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and Independent
Companies, Interexchange Carriers, other CLECs, CMRS providers that have a Meet
Point Billing arrangement with BellSouth, and other network providers with which
ITC^DeltaCom desires to exchange traffic. This trunk group also carries
ITC^DeltaCom originated Transit Traffic transiting a single BellSouth access
tandem destined to third party tandems such as an Independent Company tandem or
other CLEC tandem. BellSouth originated Local Traffic is transported on a
separate single one-way trunk group terminating to ITC^DeltaCom. The LERG
contains current routing and tandem serving arrangements. The basic Architecture
is illustrated in Exhibit B.

 

3.2.5 Any ITC^DeltaCom interconnection request that deviates from the standard
trunking configurations as described in this Agreement and that affects traffic
delivered to ITC^DeltaCom from a BellSouth switch that requires special
BellSouth switch translations and other network modifications will require
ITC^DeltaCom to submit a Bona Fide Request/New Business Request via the Bona
Fide Request/New Business Request Process set forth in General Terms and
Conditions and in Attachment 9.

 

3.2.6 With the exception of Transit Traffic compensation, the Parties shall
institute a “bill and keep” compensation plan under which neither Party will
charge the other Party recurring and nonrecurring charges as set forth in
Exhibit A for trunks (one-way, two-way) and associated dedicated facilities for
the exchange of Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic. The portion of trunks and
facilities utilized for Local Traffic and ISP-bound traffic, which are subject
to bill and keep in accordance with this section, shall be determined based upon
the application of the Percent Local Facility (PLF) Factor as defined in this
Attachment. The remaining portion of the trunks and facilities shall be billed
at the applicable access tariff rates. The Parties agree that charges for such
trunks and facilities are as set forth in Exhibit A to this Attachment or the
applicable tariff when not addressed in Exhibit A to this attachment.
ITC^DeltaCom shall be responsible for ordering and paying for any two-way trunks
carrying transit traffic.

 

3.2.7 The Parties shall utilize direct end office trunking under the following
conditions:

 

(1) Tandem Exhaust - If a tandem through which the Parties are interconnected is
unable to, or is forecasted to be unable to support additional traffic loads for
any period of time, the Parties will mutually agree on an end office trunking
plan that will alleviate the tandem capacity shortage and ensure completion of
traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth’s subscribers.

 

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(2) Traffic Volume –To the extent either Party has the capability to measure the
amount of traffic between a ITC^DeltaCom switching center and a BellSouth end
office, either Party shall install and retain direct end office trunking
sufficient to handle actual or reasonably forecasted traffic volumes, whichever
is greater, between a ITC^DeltaCom switching center and a BellSouth end office
where the traffic exceeds or is forecasted to exceed a single DS1 of local
traffic per month. Either Party will install additional capacity between such
points when overflow traffic between ITC^DeltaCom’s switching center and
BellSouth’s end office exceeds or is forecasted to exceed a single DS1 of local
traffic per month. In the case of one way trunking, additional trunking shall
only be required by the Party whose trunking has achieved the preceding usage
threshold.

 

(3) Mutual Agreement - The Parties may install direct end office trunking upon
mutual agreement in the absence of the conditions (1) or (2) above and agreement
will not unreasonably be withheld.

 

3.3 Switched Access traffic will be delivered to and by IXCs based on
ITC^DeltaCom’s NXX Access Tandem homing arrangement as specified by ITC^DeltaCom
in the national Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG).

 

3.4 All trunk groups will be provisioned as Signaling System 7 (SS7) capable
where technically feasible. If SS7 is not technically feasible multi-frequency
(MF) protocol signaling shall be used.

 

3.5 Multiple Tandem Access

 

3.5.1 Multiple Tandem Access (MTA) provides for LATA wide transport and
termination of local, and ISP-bound, and of a Party by establishing
interconnection trunk group(s) at the transporting and terminating Party’s
access tandem with routing through multiple access tandems of the transporting
and terminating Party as required. However, the Party originating such traffic
must establish interconnection trunk group(s) at all access tandems of the
transporting and terminating Party where the originating Party’s NXXs are
“homed”. If the originating Party does not have NXXs homed at an access tandem
of the transporting and terminating Party within a LATA and elects not to
establish an interconnection trunk group(s) at such access tandem, the
originating Party may order MTA in each access tandem of the transporting and
terminating Party within the LATA where it does have interconnection trunk
group(s) and the transporting and terminating Party will terminate traffic to
end-users served through those access tandems where the originating Party does
not have an Interconnection Point. MTA shall be provisioned in accordance with
the transporting and terminating Party’s Ordering Guidelines.

 

3.5.2

ITC^DeltaCom may also utilize MTA to route its originated Transit Traffic;
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transporting and terminating Party’s network to an Interexchange Carrier (IXC).
Switched Access traffic will be delivered to and by IXCs based on the
originating Party’s NXX Access Tandem homing arrangement as specified by the
originating Party in the national Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG).

 

3.5.3 For local, and ISP-bound, originated by one Party that the other Party
transports but is destined for termination by a third Party network (transit
traffic), MTA is required if multiple access tandems are necessary to deliver
the call to the third party network.

 

3.5.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the situation of tandem exhaust at any
particular tandem, where the Parties choose MTA as an alternative routing plan,
the Parties will negotiate in good-faith appropriate rates, terms and conditions
for MTA. Compensation for MTA shall be at the applicable tandem switching and
transport charges specified in Exhibit A to this Attachment and shall be billed
in addition to any Call Transport and Termination charges.

 

3.5.5 to the extent ITC^DeltaCom does not purchase MTA in a LATA served by
multiple access tandems, ITC^DeltaCom must establish an interconnection trunk
group(s) to every BellSouth access tandem in the LATA to serve the entire LATA.
To the extent ITC^DeltaCom routes its traffic in such a way that utilizes
BellSouth’s MTA service without properly ordering MTA, ITC^DeltaCom shall pay
BellSouth the associated MTA charges.

 

3.6 Local Tandem Interconnection

 

3.6.1 This interconnection arrangement allows ITC^DeltaCom to establish
interconnection trunk group(s) at BellSouth local tandems for: (1) the delivery
of ITC^DeltaCom-originated local traffic and ISP-bound Traffic and transported
and terminated by BellSouth to BellSouth end offices within the local calling
area as defined in BellSouth’s GSST, section A3 served by those BellSouth local
tandems, and (2) for local transit traffic transported by BellSouth for third
party network providers who have also established interconnection trunk group(s)
at those BellSouth local tandems.

 

3.6.2

When a specified local calling area is served by more than one BellSouth local
tandem, ITC^DeltaCom must designate a “home” local tandem for each of its
assigned NPA/NXXs and establish trunk connections to such local tandems.
Additionally, ITC^DeltaCom may choose to establish interconnection trunk
group(s) at the BellSouth local tandems where it has no codes homing but is not
required to do so. ITC^DeltaCom may deliver local traffic, ISP-bound Traffic, to
a “home” BellSouth local tandem that is destined for other BellSouth or third
party network provider end offices subtending other BellSouth local tandems in
the same local calling area where ITC^DeltaCom does not choose to establish a
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ITC^DeltaCom’s responsibility to enter its own NPA/NXX local tandem homing
arrangements into the Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG) either directly or via
a vendor in order for other third party network providers to determine
appropriate traffic routing to ITC^DeltaCom’s codes. Likewise, ITC^DeltaCom
shall obtain its routing information from the LERG.

 

3.6.3 Notwithstanding establishing interconnection trunk group(s) to BellSouth’s
local tandems, ITC^DeltaCom must also establish interconnection trunk group(s)
to BellSouth access tandems within the LATA on which ITC^DeltaCom has NPA/NXX’s
homed for the delivery of Interexchange Carrier Switched Access (SWA) and toll
traffic, and traffic to Type 2A CMRS connections located at the access tandems.
BellSouth cannot switch SWA traffic through more than one BellSouth access
tandem. SWA, Type 2A CMRS or toll traffic routed to the local tandem in error
will not be backhauled to the BellSouth access tandem for completion. (Type 2A
CMRS interconnection is defined in BellSouth’s A35 General Subscriber Services
Tariff).

 

3.6.4 BellSouth’s provisioning of local tandem interconnection assumes that
ITC^DeltaCom has executed the necessary local interconnection agreements with
the other third party network providers subtending those local tandems as
required by the Act.

 

3.6.5 Direct connection to an End Office shall provide the Party requesting
Interconnection with access to all valid NXX codes served by that End Office.
Direct end office trunking may not be unreasonably withheld. Trunking can be
established to tandems or end offices or a combination as mutually agreed.

 

3.6.6 ITC^DeltaCom may opt at any time to terminate to BellSouth some or all
local exchange traffic and intraLATA toll traffic originating on its network,
together with switched access traffic, via Feature Group B or D Switched Access
services which ITC^DeltaCom may otherwise purchase from BellSouth, subject to
the rates, terms and conditions specified in BellSouth’s applicable switched
access tariffs. At no time shall ITC^DeltaCom be required to route outbound
traffic via facilities for which a full retail or end user toll charge would be
assessed when parallel FG-B or FG-D routing, or routing via a different carrier
exists which is capable of carrying and completing said traffic at more
favorable rates. However, Switched Access Traffic will not be represented as
Local Traffic.

 

3.7 Toll Free Traffic

 

3.7.1

If ITC^DeltaCom chooses BellSouth to perform the Service Switching Point (“SSP”)
Function (i.e., handle Toll Free database queries) from BellSouth’s switches,
all ITC^DeltaCom originating Toll Free traffic will be routed over the Transit
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delivered using GR-394 format. Carrier Code “0110” and Circuit Code (to be
determined for each LATA) shall be used for all such calls.

 

3.7.2 ITC^DeltaCom may choose to perform its own Toll Free database queries from
its switch. In such cases, ITC^DeltaCom will determine the nature
(local/intraLATA/interLATA) of the Toll Free call (local/IntraLATA/InterLATA)
based on the response from the database. If the call is a BellSouth local or
intraLATA Toll Free call, ITC^DeltaCom will route the post-query local or
IntraLATA converted ten-digit local number to BellSouth over the local or
intraLATA trunk group. If the call is a third party (ICO, IXC, CMRS or other
CLEC) local or intraLATA Toll Free call, < ITC^DeltaCom will route the
post-query local or intraLATA converted ten-digit local number to BellSouth over
the Transit Traffic Trunk Group and ITC^DeltaCom shall provide to BellSouth a
Toll Free billing record when appropriate. If the query reveals the call is an
interLATA Toll Free call, ITC^DeltaCom will route the post-query interLATA Toll
Free call (1) directly from its switch for carriers interconnected with its
network or (2) over the Transit Traffic Trunk Group to carriers that are not
directly connected to ITC^DeltaCom’s network but that are connected to
BellSouth’s access tandem.

 

3.7.3 All post-query Toll Free calls for which ITC^DeltaCom performs the SSP
function, if delivered to BellSouth, shall be delivered using GR-394 format for
calls destined to IXCs, and GR-317 format for calls destined to end offices that
directly subtend a BellSouth access tandem within the LATA.

 

4. Network Design and Management for Interconnection

 

4.1 Network Management and Changes. BellSouth shall work cooperatively with
ITC^DeltaCom to install and maintain the most effective and reliable
interconnected telecommunications networks, including but not limited to, the
exchange of toll-free maintenance contact numbers and escalation procedures.
BellSouth agrees to provide public notice of changes in the information
necessary for the transmission and routing of services using its Local Exchange
facilities or networks, as well as of any other changes that would affect the
interoperability of those facilities and networks.

 

4.2

Interconnection-Technical Standards. The interconnection of all networks will be
based upon accepted industry/national guidelines for transmission standards and
traffic blocking criteria. Interconnecting facilities shall conform, at a
minimum, to the telecommunications industry standard of DS1 pursuant to Bellcore
Standard No. TR-NWT-00499. Signal transfer point, Signaling System 7(“SS7”)

 

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connectivity is required at each interconnection point. BellSouth will provide
out-of-band signaling using Common Channel Signaling Access Capability where
technically and economically feasible, in accordance with the technical
specifications set forth in the BellSouth Guidelines to Technical Publication,
TR-TSV000905. Facilities of each Party shall provide the necessary on-hook,
off-hook answer and disconnect supervision and shall hand off calling number ID
when technically feasible.

 

4.3 Network Management Controls. Both Parties shall work cooperatively with each
other to apply sound network management principles by invoking appropriate
network management controls, e.g., call gapping, to alleviate or prevent network
congestion.

 

4.4 Forecasting Requirements

 

4.4.1 The Parties shall exchange technical descriptions and forecasts of their
Interconnection and traffic requirements in sufficient detail necessary to
establish the interconnections required to assure traffic completion to and from
all customers in their respective designated service areas. In order for
BellSouth to provide as accurate reciprocal trunking forecasts as possible to
ITC^DeltaCom, ITC^DeltaCom must timely inform BellSouth of any known or
anticipated events that may affect BellSouth reciprocal trunking requirements.
If ITC^DeltaCom refuses to provide such information, BellSouth shall provide
reciprocal trunking forecasts based only on existing trunk group growth and
BellSouth’s annual estimated percentage of BellSouth subscriber line growth.

 

4.4.2 Both Parties shall meet every six (6) months or at otherwise mutually
agreeable intervals for the purpose of exchanging non-binding forecasts of their
traffic and volume requirements for the Interconnection and Network Elements
provided under this Agreement, in the form and in such detail as agreed by the
Parties. The Parties agree that each forecast provided under this Section shall
be deemed “Confidential Information” under Section 9 of the General Terms and
Conditions of the Agreement.

 

4.4.3

The trunk forecast should include trunk requirements for all of the
interconnecting trunk groups for the current year plus the next two future
years. The forecast meeting between the Parties could be a face-to-face meeting,
video conference or audio conference. It could be held regionally or
geographically. Ideally, these forecast meetings should be held at least
semi-annually, or more often if the forecast is no longer usable. Updates to a
forecast or portions thereof, should be made whenever the Party providing the
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trunk requirements exceed the original quantities by 48 trunks or ten percent
(10%), whichever is greater. Either Party should notify the other Party if they
have measurements indicating that a trunk group is exceeding its designed call
carrying capacity and is impacting other trunk groups in the network. Also,
either Party should notify the other Party if they know of situations where the
traffic load is expected to increase significantly and thus affects the
interconnecting trunk requirements as well as the trunk requirements within the
other Party’s network. The Parties agree that the forecast information provided
under this Section shall be deemed “Confidential Information” as described in
the General Terms and Conditions Part A of the Agreement.

 

4.4.4 Trunk Utilization Under a Non-Binding Forecast

 

4.4.4.1 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall monitor traffic on each interconnection
trunk group that is ordered and installed. The Parties agree that within 180
days of the initial installation or subsequent installation of a trunk or
trunks, the trunks will be utilized at 60 percent (60%) of the time consistent
busy hour utilization level. The Parties agree that within 365 days of the
installation of a trunk or trunks, the trunks will be utilized at eighty percent
(80%) of the time consistent busy hour utilization level. Time consistent busy
hour utilization is defined as the identical hour each day during which, over a
number of days, the highest average traffic is measured. Any trunk or trunks not
meeting the minimum thresholds set forth in this Section are defined as
“Under-utilized” trunks. BellSouth may disconnect any Under-utilized reciprocal
trunk(s) and the Party whose trunks are disconnected shall refund to the other
Party associated trunk and facility charges paid by such other Party, if any.

 

4.4.4.2

BellSouth’s Local Interconnection Switching Center (LISC) Project Manager or
Circuit Capacity Manager will notify ITC^DeltaCom of any under-utilized
reciprocal trunk groups and the number of trunks that BellSouth wishes to
disconnect. BellSouth will provide supporting information either by email or
facsimile to the designated ITC^DeltaCom interface. ITC^DeltaCom will provide
concurrence with the disconnection in seven (7) business days or will provide
specific information supporting why the trunks should not be disconnected. Such
supporting information should include expected traffic volumes (including
traffic volumes generated due to Local Number Portability) and the timeframes
within which ITC^DeltaCom expects to need such trunks. BellSouth’s LISC Project
Manager and Circuit Capacity Manager will discuss the information with
ITC^DeltaCom to determine if agreement can be reached on the number of trunks to
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BellSouth will issue disconnect orders to ITC^DeltaCom. The due date of these
orders will be four weeks after ITC^DeltaCom was first notified in writing of
the underutilization of the trunk groups.

 

4.4.4.3 To the extent that any interconnection trunk group is utilized at a
time-consistent busy hour of eighty percent (80%) or greater, the Parties shall
negotiate in good faith for the installation of augmented facilities. Unless in
response to a blocking situation or for a project, when either Party orders
interconnection trunk group augmentations, a Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) shall
be returned to the ordering Party within four (4) business days from receipt of
a valid error free ASR. A project is defined as a new trunk group or the request
of 96 or more trunks on a single or multiple trunk group(s) in a given local
calling area. Blocking situations and projects shall be managed through the
BellSouth's Local Interconnection Switching Center (LISC) Project Management
Group and ITC^DeltaCom’s equivalent trunking group In a blocking final
situation, the Party with administrative control may issue an ASR to the other
Party. Additionally, the ordering Party will contact the Project Manager at the
other Party to work through implementation issues.

 

4.4.5 Binding forecast:

 

4.4.5.1 In addition to, and not in lieu of, non-binding forecasts, ITC^DeltaCom
may at its electionprovide to BellSouth a binding forecast of the trunks that
BellSouth will need to interconnect with ITC^DeltaCom in order to terminate
traffic to ITC^DeltaCom. Unless otherwise agreed, a binding forecast may not be
requested for an existing trunk group that is underutilized as defined in this
section or for exhausted BellSouth switch locations. ITC^DeltaCom shall provide
to BellSouth sufficient justification for the quantity of trunks contained
within the binding forecast. The due date contained in the binding forecast
shall be no less than three months from the date of the binding forecast. Once
the binding forecast is submitted to BellSouth, ITC^DeltaCom agrees to make no
changes to said forecast.

 

4.4.5.2 BellSouth shall provide the total amount of requested trunks from either
tandem or end offices depending on trunk and facilities availability.

 

4.4.5.3

A binding forecast shall not replace the ASR process of ordering trunks and
BellSouth shall order the quantity of trunks from ITC^DeltaCom set forth in the
binding forecast. BellSouth shall request due dates on the trunk orders to
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specified in the binding forecast, and the Parties shall provision the ordered
trunks by the due date.

 

4.4.5.4 To recover the cost associated with assuring that the quantity of trunk
port terminations needed to meet the binding forecast are available on the
agreed upon due date, ITC^DeltaCom shall pay to BellSouth a non-recurring charge
of $305.00 for the first DS1 trunk port and a non-recurring charge $152.50 for
each additional DS1 trunk port forecasted in a trunk group (i.e. between an A to
Z location or BellSouth switch location to an ITC^DeltaCom switch location)

 

4.4.5.5 If, within 180 days of the installation of the trunks, 60 percent of the
capacity of the trunks is not being utilized, ITC^DeltaCom will pay BellSouth a
percentage of the total monthly recurring trunk and facility charges as set
forth in BellSouth’s tariffs for the percentage of the trunks’ capacity that is
not being utilized.

 

4.4.5.6 If, within 360 days of the installation of the trunks, 85 percent of the
capacity of the trunks is not being utilized, ITC^DeltaCom will pay BellSouth a
percentage of the total monthly recurring trunk and facility charges as set
forth in BellSouth’s tariffs for the percentage of the trunks’ capacity that is
not being utilized.

 

4.4.5.7 If, within 405 days of the installation of the trunks, the trunks are
not being utilized to 85 percent of the capacity of the trunks, the excess
trunks may be disconnected by BellSouth.

 

4.4.5.8 Utilization on BellSouth reciprocal interconnection trunk groups
associated with a binding forecast shall be measured monthly and shall be
measured at the time consistent busy hour. The charges as a result of
under-utilization as described in the preceding section shall apply monthly.

 

4.4.5.9 Where BellSouth installs additional facilities on an interconnection
trunk group associated with a binding forecast, ITC^DeltaCom will not be subject
to underutilization penalties as set for in this Section 4.4.5.

 

4.5

Common Channel Signaling. Both Parties shall provide LEC-to-LEC Common Channel
Signaling (“CCS”) to each other, where available, in conjunction with all
traffic in order to enable full interoperability of CLASS features and functions
except for call return. All CCS signaling parameters will be provided, including
automatic number identification (“ANI”), originating line information (“OLI”),
calling company category, charge number, etc. All privacy indicators will be
honored, and each Party will cooperate with the other on the

 

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exchange of Transactional Capabilities Application Part (“TCAP”) messages to
facilitate full interoperability of CCS-based features between the respective
networks. The Parties will provide all line information signaling parameters
including but not limited to, Calling Party Number, Charge Number (if it is
different from calling party number), and originating line information (OLI).
For terminating FGD, either Party will pass any CPN it receives from other
carriers. All privacy indicators will be honored. Where available,
network-signaling information such as Transit Network Selection (“TNS”)
parameter (SS7 environment) will be provided by the end office Party wherever
such information is needed for call routing or billing. Where TNS information
has not been provided by the end office Party, the tandem Party will route
originating exchange access traffic to the IXC using available translations. The
Parties will follow all industry Ordering and Billing Forum (“OBF”) adopted
guidelines pertaining to TNS codes.

 

4.5.1 BellSouth’s Common Channel Signaling Access Service (“CCSAS”) allows
interconnected carriers to exchange signaling information over a communications
path that is separate from the message path.

 

4.5.2 The transport portion of CCSAS, commonly referred to as a signaling link,
is provided via dedicated 56 kbps out of band signaling connections between the
ITC^DeltaCom signaling point of interconnection and BellSouth’s signaling point
of interconnection (“SPOI”).

 

4.5.3 BellSouth shall provide Signaling Transfer Point(s) (STP) pursuant to
Section 15 of Attachment 2.

 

4.5.4 Charges for signaling links and STP port termination can be found in
Attachment 2 of this Agreement, incorporated herein by this reference.

 

4.5.5 BellSouth shall provide CCSAS signaling connection as set forth in Section
15 of Attachment 2.

 

4.6 SS7 Interconnection will take place at STP locations that are mutually
agreed to by the Parties.

 

4.7 Where CCS is not available, in-band multi-frequency signaling will be
provided. In such an arrangement, each Party will out pulse the full ten-digit
telephone number of the called party to the other Party with appropriate call
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4.8 The Parties will provide CCS to one another, where and as available, in
conjunction with access to call related databases and Service Control Points
(“SCP”), including toll free databases, Line Information Database (“LIDB”),
Calling Name (“CNAM”), and any other necessary databases, pursuant to Section 18
of Attachment 2.

 

4.9 Where the interconnection is via B-link connections, charges for the SS7
interconnection elements (including port charges, SS7 Network Usage and SS7
link) shall be bill and keep.

 

4.9.1 Where interconnection is via A-link connections, charges for the SS7
interconnection elements are as follows: 1) Port Charge - BellSouth will bill an
STP port charge and does not agree to pay a termination charge at ITC^DeltaCom’s
end office; 2) SS7 Network Usage - BellSouth will bill for usage on its SS7
network and will not agree to pay for any usage billed by ITC^DeltaCom; 3) Link
- BellSouth will bill full charges for each link in the A-link pair and will not
agree to pay ITC^DeltaCom for any portion of those links.

 

4.9.2 Where the SPOI for the signaling link is at a Fiber Meet; there shall be
no compensation between the Parties for the signaling link facilities used.

 

4.9.3 Where the SPOI for the signaling link facilities is located at the
BellSouth Serving Wire Center where the signaling link facilities terminates and
ITC^DeltaCom has furnished the interconnection facility, BellSouth will pay a
monthly charge equal to one half of the ITC^DeltaCom provided facility charge
according to BellSouth's unbundled rate element for the facility used. Rates for
said interconnection facilities shall be as set forth in Exhibit A in Attachment
2, incorporated herein by this reference.

 

4.9.4 Where the SPOI for the signaling link facilities is located at the
ITC^DeltaCom Serving Wire Center facility where the signaling link facilities
terminate and BellSouth has furnished the interconnection facility, ITC^DeltaCom
will pay a monthly charge equal to one half of the BellSouth-provided facility
charge according to BellSouth’s unbundled rate element for the facility used.
Rates for interconnection facilities shall be as set forth in Exhibit A in
Attachment 2, incorporated herein by this reference.

 

4.9.5 Each party is responsible for all facility maintenance and provisioning on
its side of the SPOI.

 

4.10

Implementation of new interconnection arrangements (as opposed to augmentation
of existing arrangements), including testing of SS7

 

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interconnection, shall be pursuant to the technical specifications set forth in
the applicable industry standard technical references. Each Party will be
expected to provide sufficient cooperative testing resources to ensure proper
provisioning, including the ability to confirm that ITC^DeltaCom LERG-assigned
NPA NXX codes have been opened, translated and routed accurately in all
appropriate BellSouth switches. A mutually agreed test-calling plan shall be
conducted to ensure successful completion of originating and terminating calls.

 

4.11 Message Screening

 

4.11.1 BellSouth shall set message screening parameters so as to accept messages
from ITC^DeltaCom local or tandem switching systems destined to any signaling
point in the BellSouth SS7 network or any network with which the ITC^DeltaCom
switching system has a legitimate signaling relationship.

 

4.11.2 BellSouth shall set message screening parameters so as to accept messages
destine to/from an ITC^DeltaCom local or tandem switching system or to/from an
ITC^DeltaCom Service Control Point (“SCP”) from any signaling point or network
interconnected to the BellSouth SS7 network with which the ITC^DeltaCom
switching system has a legitimate signaling relationship.

 

4.12 STP Requirements

 

4.12.1 BellSouth shall provide message transfer part and Signaling Connection
Control Point (“SCCP”) protocol interfaces in accordance with the technical
specifications set forth in the applicable industry standard technical
references and Section 16 of Attachment 2.

 

4.13 SS7 Network Interconnection

 

4.13.1 SS7 Network Interconnection is the interconnection of ITC^DeltaCom STPs
and ITC^DeltaCom local or tandem switching systems with the BellSouth STPs. This
interconnection provides connectivity that enables the exchange of SS7 messages
among BellSouth switching systems and databases, ITC^DeltaCom local or tandem
switching systems and other third-party switching systems directly connected to
the BellSouth SS7 network.

 

4.13.2 SS7 Network Interconnection Technical Requirements are defined in Section
17.2 of Attachment 2.

 

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5. Parity

 

5.1 Interconnection shall be equal in quality to that provided by the Parties to
themselves or to any subsidiary, affiliate, or other party. Equal in quality
means that interconnection facilities shall meet the same technical criteria and
service standards that are used within the Parties’ own networks, such as
probability of blocking in peak hours and transmission standards.

 

5.2 The Parties shall provide Interconnection (i) in accordance with the
requirements of this Attachment 3, (ii) in conformance with the Performance
Standards listed in Attachment 10, and (iii) as required by the applicable state
Commission and the FCC.

 

5.3 Local Dialing Parity

 

Each Party shall provide local dialing parity, meaning that each Party’s
customers will not have to dial any greater number of digits than the other
Party’s customers to complete the same call. In addition, under equivalent
interconnection arrangements, ITC^DeltaCom local service customers will
experience at least the same quality as BellSouth local service customers
regarding post-dial delay, call completion rate and transmission quality.

 

6. Interconnection Compensation

 

6.1 Local Traffic Definition: Local Traffic is defined as any call that
originates and terminates in the same LATA, except for that portion of the calls
that are completed using switched access arrangements as defined in the Parties’
respective access tariffs as filed and effective with the appropriate
Commission.

 

6.2 ISP-Bound Traffic Definition: ISP-Bound Traffic is defined as calls to an
information service provider or Internet service provider (ISP) that are dialed
by using a local dialing pattern (7 or 10 digits) by a calling party in one LATA
to an ISP serving the same LATA, except for that portion of the calls that are
completed using switched access arrangements a defined in the Parties’
respective tariffs as filed and effective with the appropriate Commission.
ISP-bound Traffic is not Local Traffic subject to reciprocal compensation, but
instead is information access traffic subject to the FCC’s jurisdiction.
ISP-Bound traffic is interstate in nature. ISPs are to be treated as end users
and are not subject to access charges.

 

6.3 The Parties shall compensate each other for the call transport and
termination of Local Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic at the rates set forth below
in Sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.2. For ISP-bound Traffic exchanged during the year
2003 until the expiration of the Agreement, the Parties agree to apply the
growth caps set forth in the FCC’s ISP Order on Remand and described in Section
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6.3.1 For the period commencing on June 14, 2003 and continuing until the
expiration of this Agreement, the Parties shall charge the rate of $.0007 per
minute of use.

 

6.3.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the volume of
ISP-bound Traffic for which one Party may bill the other shall be capped and
such cap shall be negotiated pursuant to the FCC’s ISP Order on Remand.

 

6.3.3 Any ISP-bound Traffic that exceeds the minute of use caps described above
shall be exchanged on a bill and keep basis, and no compensation shall be paid
to the terminating Party therefore.

 

6.3.4 The appropriate elemental rates set forth in Exhibit A of this Attachment
shall apply for Transit Traffic and to Multiple Tandem Access.

 

6.3.5 Neither Party shall represent Switched Access Traffic as Local Traffic or
ISP-bound Traffic for purposes of determining compensation for the call.

 

7. Compensation for 8XX Traffic

 

7.1. Compensation for 8XX Traffic. Each Party shall compensate the other
pursuant to the appropriate switched access charges, including the database
query charge, as set forth in the Party’s Commission or FCC filed and approved
intrastate or interstate switched access tariffs.

 

7.1.2 Records for 8XX Billing. Each Party will provide to the other the
appropriate records necessary for billing intraLATA 8XX customers. The records
provided will be in a standard EMI format.

 

7.1.3 8XX Access Screening. BellSouth’s provision of 8XX Toll Free Database
(TFD) to ITC^DeltaCom requires interconnection from ITC^DeltaCom to BellSouth
8XX Signal Channel Point (“SCP”). Such interconnections shall be established
pursuant to BellSouth’s Common Channel Signaling Interconnection Guidelines and
Bellcore’s CCS Network Interface Specification document, TR-TSV-000905.
ITC^DeltaCom shall establish CCS7 interconnection at the BellSouth Local Signal
Transfer Points serving the BellSouth 8XX SCPs that ITC^DeltaCom desires to
query. The terms and conditions for 8XX TFD are set out in BellSouth’s
Intrastate Access Services Tariff as amended.

 

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8. Transmission and Routing of Exchange Access Traffic

 

The Parties shall jointly provide Tandem-transported Switched Exchange Access
Services to Interexchange Carriers to enable such Interexchange Carriers to
originate and terminate traffic from/to ITC^DeltaCom’s End Users, and to
originate and terminate traffic to/from BellSouth’s End Users.

 

9. NXX Translations Implementation

 

9.1 It shall be the responsibility of each Party to program and update its
switches and network systems pursuant to the local exchange routing guide (LERG)
and other switched telecommunications industry guidelines to recognize and route
traffic to the other Party’s assigned NXX codes. Neither Party shall impose any
fees or charges whatsoever on the other Party for such activities.

 

9.2 Testing and inputting of the translations in the BellSouth databases of
ITC^DeltaCom’s NXXs’ should be the same as BellSouth’s own.

 

9.3 Each Party will translate NXXs according to industry guidelines, including
the terminating LATA in which the NXXs/rate center is located.

 

9.4 The Parties will cooperate and implement industry solutions for number
conservation, e.g. number pooling.

 

10. Mutual Provision of Switched Access Service

 

10.1

Switched Access Traffic. Switched Access Traffic is described as telephone calls
requiring local transmission or switching services for the purpose of the
origination or termination of Telephone Toll Service. Switched Access Traffic
includes, but is not limited to, the following types of traffic: Feature Group
A, Feature Group B, Feature Group C, Feature Group D, toll free access (e.g.,
8XX), 900 access and their successors. Additionally, any Public Switched
Telephone Network interexchange telecommunications traffic, regardless of
transport protocol method, where the originating and terminating points,
end-to-end points, are in different LATAs, are in the same LATA and the Parties’
Switched Access services are used for the origination or termination of the
call, shall be considered Switched Access Traffic. The Parties have been unable
to agree as to whether “Voice-Over-Internet Protocol” transmission (VOIP) which
cross LATA boundaries constitute Switched Access Service Traffic.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without waiving any rights with respect to
either Party’s position as to the jurisdictional nature of VOIP, the Parties
agree to any effective and applicable FCC rules and orders regarding the nature
of such traffic and the compensation

 

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payable by the Parties for such traffic, if any; provided however, that any VOIP
transmission which originates in one LATA and terminates to another LATA (i.e.,
the end-to-end points of the call), shall not be compensated as Local Traffic.

 

10.2 If an end user chooses ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.
as their presubscribed interexchange carrier or if the end users uses
ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. as an interexchange carrier
on a 101XXXX basis, the party providing originating switched access services
shall apply its tariffed charges to the party providing interexchange carrier
services. 10.2. Where the originating Party delivers a call to the terminating
Party over switched access facilities, the originating Party will pay the
terminating Party terminating, switched access charges as set forth in the
providing Party’s Intrastate or Interstate Access Services Tariff, as
appropriate.

 

10.3 When ITC^DeltaCom’s end office switch provides an access service connection
to or from an interexchange carrier (“IXC”) by a direct trunk group to the IXC
utilizing BellSouth facilities, each Party will provide its own access services
to the IXC and bill on a multi-bill, multi-tariff meet-point basis. Each Party
will bill its own access services rates to the IXC with the exception of the
interconnection charge. The interconnection charge will be billed by
ITC^DeltaCom as the Party providing the end office function. Each party will use
the Multiple Exchange Carrier Access Billing (MECAB) guidelines to establish
meet point billing for all applicable traffic. The parties shall utilize a
thirty (30) day billing period.

 

10.4 When ITC^DeltaCom’s end office subtends the BellSouth Access Tandem switch
for receipt or delivery of switched access traffic and provides an access
service connection to or from an IXC via BellSouth’s Access Tandem switch,
BellSouth, as the tandem company agrees to provide to ITC^DeltaCom, as the End
Office Company, as defined in MECAB, at no charge, all the switched access
detail usage data, recorded at the access tandem, within no more than sixty (60)
days after the recording date. Each Party will notify the other when it is not
feasible to meet these requirements. As business requirements change, data
reporting requirements may be modified as necessary.

 

10.5 BellSouth, as the tandem provider company, will retain for a minimum period
of sixty (60) days, access message detail sufficient to recreate any data that
is lost or damaged by the tandem provider company or any third party involved in
processing or transporting data.

 

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10.6 BellSouth, as the tandem provider company, agrees to recreate the lost or
damaged data within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by the other or by an
authorized third party handling the data.

 

10.7 Any claims against BellSouth, as the tandem provider company, for
unbillable or uncollectible revenue should be filed with the tandem provider
company within 120 days of the usage date.

 

10.8 BellSouth, as the tandem provider company shall keep records of its billing
activities relating to jointly-provided Intrastate and Interstate access
services in sufficient detail to permit the Subsequent Billing Party to, by
formal or informal review or audit, to verify the accuracy and reasonableness of
the jointly-provided access billing data provided by the Initial Billing Party.
Each Party agrees to cooperate in such formal or informal reviews or audits and
further agrees to jointly review the findings of such reviews or audits in order
to resolve any differences concerning the findings thereof.

 

ITC^DeltaCom agrees not to deliver switched access traffic to BellSouth for
termination except over ITC^DeltaCom ordered switched access trunks and
facilities.

 

11. Transit Traffic Service

 

11.1 BellSouth shall provide tandem switching and transport services for
ITC^DeltaCom’s Transit Traffic. Rates for local Transit Traffic and ISP-bound
Transit Traffic shall be the applicable Call Transport and Termination charges
as set forth in Exhibit A to this Attachment. Rates for Switched Access Transit
Traffic shall be the applicable charges as set forth in BellSouth Interstate or
Intrastate Switched Access tariffs. Billing associated with all Transit Traffic
shall be pursuant to MECAB guidelines. Traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and Wireless
Type 1 third parties shall not be treated as Transit Traffic from a routing or
billing perspective. Traffic between ITC^DeltaCom and Wireless Type 2A or a
third party CLEC utilizing BellSouth switching shall not be treated as Transit
Traffic from a routing or billing perspective until BellSouth and the Wireless
carrier or a third party CLEC utilizing BellSouth switching have the capability
to properly meet-point-bill in accordance with MECAB guidelines. BellSouth will
post notification of meet-point-billing arrangements via web posting.

 

11.2

The delivery of traffic that transits the BellSouth network and is transported
to another carrier’s network is excluded from any BellSouth billing guarantees.
BellSouth agrees to deliver Transit Traffic to the terminating carrier;
provided, however, that ITC^DeltaCom is solely responsible for negotiating and
executing any appropriate contractual agreements with the terminating carrier
for the exchange of Transit Traffic through the BellSouth network. BellSouth
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terminating carrier or to ITC^DeltaCom. In the event that the terminating third
party carrier imposes on BellSouth any charges or costs for the delivery of
Transit Traffic, ITC^DeltaCom shall reimburse BellSouth for such costs.
Additionally, the Parties agree that any billing to a third party or other
telecommunications carrier under this section shall be pursuant to MECAB
procedures.

 

11.3 When BellSouth routes any BellSouth Originated traffic over the transit
trunk group(s), with or without ITC^DeltaCom’s consent, BellSouth will
compensate ITC^DeltaCom for such BellSouth Originated traffic. When with
ITC^DeltaCom’s consent, ITC^DeltaCom may charge BellSouth a proration of the
fixed costs for the transit trunk group(s) for the period beginning when
ITC^DeltaCom is notified by BellSouth of the need to route traffic until
BellSouth reroutes traffic to the originating trunk group. When without
ITC^DeltaCom’s consent, ITC^DeltaCom will notify BellSouth via trouble ticket to
CISC immediately upon discovery of a situation in which misrouting is occurring.
The Parties will use best efforts to verify that such misrouting is actually
occurring. The Parties will then work cooperatively to resolve such misrouting
in a timely manner. ITC^DeltaCom may charge BellSouth a pro-ration of the fixed
costs for the transit trunk group(s) for the period beginning when ITC^DeltaCom
notifies BellSouth of a situation in which misrouting is occurring and ending
when BellSouth resolves such misrouting. Pro-ration will be based on BellSouth
originating minutes divided by total minutes in the trunk group.

 

12. Packet Switched Network Interconnection/Frame Relay

 

The Parties agree to interconnect their local data services networks for the
exchange of Frame Relay Services (“FRS”) traffic.

 

12.1 The following provisions will apply only to Frame Relay Service and
Exchange Access Frame Relay Service in those states where traffic is being
exchanged between ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth Frame Relay Switches in the same
LATA.

 

12.1.1 The Parties agree to establish two-way Frame Relay facilities between
their respective Frame Relay Switches to the mutually-agreed upon Frame Relay
Service point(s) of interconnection (“POIs”) within the LATA. All POIs shall be
within the same Frame Relay Network Serving Area as defined in Section A40 of
BellSouth’s General Subscriber Services Tariff.

 

12.1.2

Upon the request of either Party, such interconnection will be established where
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom have Frame Relay Switches in the same LATA. Where
there are multiple Frame Relay switches in the central office of a Party, an
interconnection with any

 

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one of the switches will be considered an interconnection with all of the
switches at that central office for purposes of routing packet traffic.

 

12.1.3 The Parties agree to provision local and IntraLATA Frame Relay Service
and Exchange Access Frame Relay Service (both intrastate and interstate) over
Frame Relay Trunks between the respective Frame Relay switches and the POIs.

 

12.1.4 The Parties agree to assess each other reciprocal charges for the
facilities that each provides to the other according to the Percent Local
Circuit Use (“PLCU”) factor PLCU, determined as follows:

 

(i) Frame Relay framed packet data is transported within Virtual Circuits
(“VC”). For the purposes of calculating the PLCU, if all the data packets
transported within a VC remain within the LATA, then consistent with the local
definitions in this Agreement, the traffic on that VC is local (“Local VC”).

 

(ii) If the originating and terminating locations of the two way packet data
traffic are not in the same LATA, the traffic on that VC is interLATA.

 

(iii) The PLCU shall be determined by dividing the total number of Local VCs, by
the total number of VCs on each Frame Relay facility at the end of the reporting
period. The Parties agree to renegotiate the method for determining PLCU, at
either Party’s request, and within 90 days, if either Party notifies the other
that it has found that this method does not adequately represent the PLCU. (iv)
If there are no VCs on a facility when it is billed, the PLCU will be zero.

 

12.1.5 BellSouth will provide the Frame Relay Trunk(s) between the Parties’
respective Frame Relay Switches. The Parties will be compensated as follows-
BellSouth will invoice, and ITC^DeltaCom will pay, the total non-recurring and
recurring charges for the trunk facility. ITC^DeltaCom will then invoice, and
BellSouth will pay, an amount calculated by multiplying the BellSouth billed
charges for the trunk facility by one-half of ITC^DeltaCom’s PLCU.

 

12.1.6

Each Party will provide a Frame Relay network-to-network interface (“NNI”) port
to the other Party for each trunk facility provided pursuant to 11.1.5 above.
Compensation for NNI ports shall be based upon the NNI rates set forth in the
BellSouth F.C.C Tariff No. 1. Pursuant to that tariff, ITC^DeltaCom may select a
month-to-month or term rate structure for the NNI ports BellSouth provides to

 

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ITC^DeltaCom. Whatever rate structure ITC^DeltaCom selects shall be deemed to be
the same rate structure that applies to the NNI port ITC^DeltaCom provides to
BellSouth. There shall be no termination liability to either party for the local
portion of the NNI port as determined by the ITC^DeltaCom PLCU at the time of
termination.

 

12.1.7 Compensation for the NNI ports shall be calculated as follows:

 

12.1.7.1 For NNI ports provided by BellSouth to ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will
invoice, and ITC^DeltaCom will pay, the total nonrecurring and recurring charges
for the NNI port. ITC^DeltaCom will then invoice, and BellSouth will pay, an
amount calculated by multiplying the BellSouth billed non-recurring and
recurring charges for the NNI port by one-half of ITC^DeltaCom’s PLCU.

 

12.1.7.2 For NNI ports provided by ITC^DeltaCom to BellSouth, ITC^DeltaCom will
invoice, and BellSouth will pay, the total non-recurring and recurring charges
for the NNI port. BellSouth will then invoice, and ITC^DeltaCom will pay, an
amount determined as follows: ITC^DeltaCom’s combined interLATA and local usage
will be calculated by subtracting one-half of ITC^DeltaCom’s PLCU factor from
one hundred percent. The difference will then be multiplied by the total charges
initially billed by ITC^DeltaCom for the NNI port. BellSouth will then invoice,
and ITC^DeltaCom will pay, this amount to BellSouth.

 

12.1.8 A Permanent Virtual Circuit (“PVC”) is a logical channel from a frame
relay network interface (e.g., NNI or User Network Interface) to another frame
relay network interface. A PVC is created when a Data Link Channel Identifier
(“DLCI”) is mapped together with another DLCI. Neither Party will charge the
other Party any DLCI or Committed Information Rate (“CIR”) charges for the PVC
from its Frame Relay switch to its own subscriber’s premises.

 

12.1.9 For the PVC between the ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth Frame Relay switches,
compensation for the DLCI and CIR charges are based upon the rates in the
BellSouth FCC Tariff No. 1. Compensation for PVC and CIR rate elements shall be
calculated as follows:

 

12.1.10 For PVCs between the BellSouth Frame Relay switch and the ITC^DeltaCom
Frame Relay switch, BellSouth will invoice, and ITC^DeltaCom will pay, the total
nonrecurring and recurring DLCI and CIR charges. If the VC is a Local VC,
ITC^DeltaCom will invoice and BellSouth will pay, 100% of the DLCI and CIR
charges initially billed by BellSouth for that PVC. If the VC is not local, no
compensation will be paid to ITC^DeltaCom for the PVC.

 

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12.1.11 Each Party will compensate the other Party for any applicable Feature
Change or Transfer of Service Charges as set forth in BellSouth’s Tariff F.C.C.
No. 1. The Parties agree to limit the sum of the CIR for the VCs on a given NNI
port to not more than two times the port speed.

 

12.1.12 Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement does not address or
alter in any way either Party’s provision of Exchange Access Frame Relay Service
or interLATA Frame Relay Service. All charges by each Party to the other for
carriage of Exchange Access Frame Relay Service or interLATA Frame Relay Service
are included in the BellSouth access tariffs.

 

12.1.13 Until such time as BellSouth obtains authority to provide in-region,
interLATA service, ITC^DeltaCom will identify and report its PLCU to BellSouth
on a quarterly basis.

 

12.1.14 Either Party may request a review or audit of the various service
components, including but not limited to a Party’s determination of its PLCU,
consistent with the provisions of section E2 of the BellSouth State Access
Services tariffs or Section 2 of the BellSouth FCC No. 1 Tariff.

 

12.1.15 If during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth obtains authority to
provide in-region, interLATA service, the Parties shall renegotiate the
provisions of Section 12.1.5, 12.1.7, 12.1.8-12.1.10, and 12.1.13 to account for
BellSouth’s PLCU. In the event the parties are unable to reach agreement within
one hundred eighty (180) days of the date BellSouth receives interLATA
authority, the matter shall be resolved pursuant to the dispute resolution
provisions set forth in this agreement.

 

12.1.16 If during the term of this Agreement, BellSouth makes available, to an
affiliate or any other telecommunications carrier, Frame Relay interconnection
on rates, terms and conditions different than those provided for in this Section
12, then ITC^DeltaCom shall be entitled, at its option, to replace any part of
this Section 12 with such rates, terms, and conditions.

 

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LOCAL INTERCONNECTION - Georgia

 

            Attachment: 3

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  Exhibit: A

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CATEGORY

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RATE
ELEMENTS

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   Interim

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   Zone

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  BCS

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  USOC

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  RATES($)

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  Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

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  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

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  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
1st

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  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Add’l

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  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Disc 1st

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Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc

Order vs.

Electronic -
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

             

Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOURCE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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        The rates marked as “OR” are those ordered by the Commission. Both
Parties have reviewed these rate sheets and agree that any erros in the rate
sheets shall be prospectively corrected by written amendment to this Agreement.
LOCAL INTERCONNECTION (CALL TRANSPORT AND TERMINATION)                 NOTE:
“bk” beside a rate indicates that the Parties have agreed to bill and keep for
that element pursuant to the terms and conditions in Attachment 3.              
  Intercarrier Compensation for ISP-bound and Local Traffic   0.0007            
                                        Single Rate for ISP-bound & Local
Traffic                                                     TANDEM SWITCHING    
            Tandem Switching Function Per MOU   OHD       0.0004086            
      OR                                 Multiple Tandem Switching, per MOU
(applies to intial tandem only)   OHD       0.0004086                   OR      
                          Tandem Intermediary Charge, per MOU*   OHD      
0.0015                   MR                             * This charge is
applicable only to transit traffic and is applied in addition to applicable
switching and/or interconnection charges.             COMMON TRANSPORT          
      Common Transport - Per Mile, Per MOU   OHD       0.0000027                
                                    Common Transport - Facilities Termination,
Per MOU   OHD       0.0001914                                                
TRUNK CHARGE                 Installation Trunk Side Service - per DS0   OHD  
TPP6X       21.53bk   8.11bk           CO                                
Installation Trunk Side Service - per DS0   OHD   TPP9X       21.53bk   8.11bk  
        CO                                 Dedicated End Office Trunk Port
Service-per DS0**   OHD   TDEOP   0.00                   OR                    
            Dedicated End Office Trunk Port Service-per DS1**   OH1
OH1MS   TDE1P   0.00                   OR                                
Dedicated Tandem Trunk Port Service-per DS0**   OHD   TDWOP   0.00              
    OR                                 Dedicated Tandem Trunk Port Service-per
DS1**   OH1
OH1MS   TDW1P   0.00                   OR                             ** This
rate element is recovered on a per MOU basis and is included in the End Office
Switching and Tandem Switching, per MOU rate elements             COMMON
TRANSPORT (Shared)                 Common Transport - Per Mile, Per MOU   OHD  
    0.0000027                   OR                                 Common
Transport - Facilities Termination Per MOU   OHD       0.0001914                
  OR                         LOCAL INTERCONNECTION (DEDICATED TRANSPORT)        
        INTEROFFICE CHANNEL - DEDICATED TRANSPORT                 Interoffice
Channel - Dedicated Transport - 2-Wire Voice Grade - Per Mile per month   OHM  
1L5NF   0.0057bk                   OR                                
Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - 2-Wire Voice Grade - Facility
Termination per month   OHM   1L5NF   12.87bk   48.455bk   19.48bk   16.575bk  
4.995bk   OR                                 Interoffice Channel - Dedicated
Transport - 56 kbps - per mile per month   OHM   1L5NK   0.0057bk              
    OR                                 Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport
- 56 kbps - Facility Termination per month   OHM   1L5NK   7.83bk   48.455bk  
19.48bk   16.575bk   4.995bk   OR                                 Interoffice
Channel - Dedicated Transport - 64 kbps - per mile per month   OHM   1L5NK  
0.0057bk                   OR                                 Interoffice
Channel - Dedicated Transport - 64 kbps - Facility Termination per month   OHM  
1L5NK   7.83bk   48.455bk   19.48bk   16.575bk   4.995bk   OR                  
              Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Channel - DS1 - Per Mile per month
  OH1,
OH1MS   1L5NL   0.1154bk                   OR                                
Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - DS1 - Facility Termination per month
  OH1,
OH1MS   1L5NL   34.19bk   111.025bk   80.28bk   31.355bk   21.73bk   OR        
                        Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - DS3 - Per
Mile per month   OH3,
OH3MS   1L5NM   2.53bk                   OR                                
Interoffice Channel - Dedicated Transport - DS3 - Facility Termination per month
  OH3,
OH3MS   1L5NM   342.02bk   320.47bk   86.32bk   66.77bk   52.81bk   OR          
                  LOCAL CHANNEL - DEDICATED TRANSPORT                 Local
Channel - Dedicated - 2-Wire Voice Grade per month   OHM   TEFV2   7.74bk  
121.065bk   53.295bk   46.395bk   13.365bk   OR                                
Local Channel - Dedicated - 4-Wire Voice Grade per month   OHM   TEFV4   8.72bk
  125.62bk   54.43bk   46.395bk   13.365bk   OR                                
Local Channel - Dedicated - DS1 per month   OH1   TEFHG   18.47bk   149.46bk  
111.195bk   40.355bk   26.115bk   OR                                 Local
Channel - Dedicated - DS3 Facility Termination per month   OH3   TEFHJ  
147.01bk   445.01bk   145.18bk   112.905bk   75.88bk   OR                      
      LOCAL INTERCONNECTION MID-SPAN MEET             NOTE: If Access service
ride Mid-Span Meet, one-half the tariffed service Local Channel rate is
applicable.                 Local Channel - Dedicated - DS1 per month   OH1MS  
TEFHG   0.00   0.00               CO                                 Local
Channel - Dedicated - DS3 per month   OH3MS   TEFHJ   0.00   0.00              
CO                             MULTIPLEXERS                 Channelization - DS1
to DS0 Channel System   OH1,
OH1MS   SATN1   69.75bk   105.675bk   41.585bk   23.75bk   4.19bk   OR          
                      DS3 to DS1 Channel System per month   OH3,
OH3MS   SATNS   121.90bk   224.475bk   71.83bk   40.005bk   31.065bk   OR      
                 

 

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LOCAL INTERCONNECTION - Georgia

 

            Attachment: 3

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  Exhibit: A

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CATEGORY

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RATE
ELEMENTS

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  Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

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  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

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  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
1st

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  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOURCE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

              First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

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  First

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  Add’l

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     SOMEC

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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  SOMAN

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        DS3 Interface Unit (DS1 COCI) per month   OH1,
OH1MS   SATCO   7.35bk   15.805bk   11.385bk   6.605bk   6.605bk    OR          
                  Notes: If no rate is identified in the contract, the rates,
terms, and conditions for the specific service or function will be as set forth
in the Providing Party’s tariff.                 Source Column Legend:          
                                                       OR - Commission Ordered
Rate                                                                  MR -
Market Rate                                                                  CO
- Company Offered Rate                                                         

 

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ATTACHMENT 3

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Basic Architecture

 

Exhibit B

 

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ATTACHMENT 3

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One-Way Architecture

 

Exhibit C

 

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ATTACHMENT 3

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Two-Way Architecture

 

Exhibit D

 

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ATTACHMENT 3

PAGE 4

 

Exhibit E

 

Supergroup Architecture

 

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Attachment 3

Exhibit F

Page 1

 

1. BellSouth shall indemnify and hold harmless ITC^DeltaCom from any and all
claims, actions, causes of action, of whatever kind or nature arising out of the
presence of BellSouth’s Guests in the Collocation Space except to the extent
caused by BellSouth’s sole negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

 

2. BellSouth shall place a plaque or other identification affixed to BellSouth’s
equipment necessary to identify BellSouth’s equipment, including a list of
emergency contacts with telephone numbers.

 

3. ITC^DeltaCom will permit one accompanies site visit to BellSouth’s designated
collocation arrangement location after receipt of the Bona Fide Firm Order
without charge to BellSouth. BellSouth must submit to ITC^DeltaCom the completed
Access Control Request Form for all employees or agents requiring access to the
ITC^DeltaCom Premises a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date
BellSouth desires access to the Collocation space, BellSouth may submit such a
request at any time subsequent to ITC^DeltaCom’s receipt of the BFFO. In the
event BellSouth desires access to the Collocation Space after submitting such a
request but prior to access being approved, in addition to the first accompanied
free visit, ITC^DeltaCom shall permit BellSouth to access the Collocation Space
accompanied by a security escort at BellSouth’s expense. BellSouth must request
escorted access at least three (3) business days prior to the date such access
is desired.

 

4. Interference or Impairment. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Attachment, BellSouth shall not use any product or service provided under this
Agreement, any other service related thereto or used in combination therewith,
or place or use any equipment or facilities in any manner that 1) significantly
degrades, interferes with or impairs service provided by ITC^DeltaCom or by any
other entity or any person’s use of its telecommunications service; 2) endangers
or damages the equipment, facilities or other property of ITC^DeltaCom or of any
other entity or person; 3) compromises the privacy of any communications; or 4)
creates an unreasonable risk of injury or death to any individual or to the
public. If ITC^DeltaCom reasonably determines that any equipment or facilities
of BellSouth violates the provisions of this paragraph, ITC^DeltaCom shall give
written notice to BellSouth, which notice shall direct BellSouth to cure the
violation within forty-eight (48) hours of BellSouth’s actual receipt of written
notice or, at a minimum, to commence curative measures within twenty-four (24)
hours and to exercise reasonable diligence to complete such measures as soon as
possible thereafter. After receipt of the notice, the Parties agree to consult
immediately and, if necessary, to inspect the arrangement.

 

4.1

Except in the case of the deployment of an advanced service which significantly
degrades the performance of other advanced services or traditional voice band
services, if BellSouth fails to take curative action within forty-eight (48)
hours

 

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Attachment 3

Exhibit F

Page 2

 

 

or if the violation is of a character which poses an immediate and substantial
threat of damage to property, injury or death to any person, or any other
significant degradation, interference or impairment of ITC^DeltaCom’s or another
entity’s service, then and only in that event ITC^DeltaCom may take such actions
as it deems appropriate to correct the violation, including without limitation
the interruption of electrical power to BellSouth’s equipment. ITC^DeltaCom will
endeavor, but is not required, to provide notice to BellSouth prior to taking
such action and shall have no liability to BellSouth for any damages arising
from such actions, except to the extent that such action by ITC^DeltaCom
constitutes willful misconduct.

 

4.2 For purposes of this Section, the term significantly degrade shall mean an
action that noticeably impairs a service from a user’s perspective. In the case
of the deployment of an advanced service which significantly degrades the
performance of other advanced services or traditional voice band services and
BellSouth fails to take curative action within forty-eight (48) hours then
ITC^DeltaCom will establish before the relevant Commission that the technology
deployment is causing the significant degradation. Any claims of network harm
presented to BellSouth or, if subsequently necessary, the relevant Commission
must be supported with specific and verifiable information. Where ITC^DeltaCom
demonstrates that a deployed technology is significantly degrading the
performance of other advanced services or traditional voice band services,
BellSouth shall discontinue deployment of that technology and migrate its
customers to technologies that will not significantly degrade the performance of
other such services. Where the only degraded service itself is a known
disturber, and the newly deployed technology satisfies at least one of the
criteria for presumption that is acceptable for deployment under section
47.C.F.R. 51.230, the degraded service shall not prevail against the
newly-deployed technology.

 

5. Environmental Compliance. The Parties agree to utilize and adhere to the
Environmental Hazard Guidelines identified as Exhibit A of Attachment 4.

 

6. Security Escort. A security escort will be required whenever BellSouth or its
approved agent desires access to the entrance manhole or must have access to the
Premises after the once accompanied site visit allowed pursuant to Section 5
prior to completing ITC^DeltaCom’s Security Training requirements. Rates for
security escort are as set forth in Exhibit F beginning with the scheduled
escort time. ITC^DeltaCom will wait for one-half (1/2) hour after the scheduled
time for such an escort and BellSouth shall pay for such half-hour charges in
the event BellSouth fails to show up.

 

7. Security and Safety Requirements

 

7.1

Unless otherwise specified by BellSouth will be require, at its own expense, to
conduct a statewide investigation of criminal history records for each BellSouth

 

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Attachment 3

Exhibit F

Page 3

 

 

employee hired in the past five (5) years being considered for work on the
ITC^DeltaCom Premises, for the states/counties where the BellSouth employee has
worked and lived for the past five (5) years. Where state law does not permit
statewide collection or reporting, an investigation of the applicable counties
is acceptable. BellSouth shall not be required to perform this investigation if
an affiliated company of BellSouth has performed an investigation of the
BellSouth employee seeking access, if such investigation meets the criteria set
forth above. This requirement will not apply if Bellsouth has performed a
pre-employment statewide investigation of criminal history records of the
BellSouth employee for the states/counties where the BellSouth employee has
worked and lived for the past five (5) years or, where state law does not permit
a statewide investigation, an investigation of the applicable counties.

 

7.2 BellSouth will be required to administer to their personnel assigned to the
ITC^DeltaCom Premises security training either provided by ITC^DeltaCom, or
meeting criteria defined by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

7.3 BellSouth shall provide its employees and agents with picture
identification, which must be worn, and visible at all times while in the
Collocation Space or other areas in or around the Premises. The photo
identification card shall bear, at a minimum, the employee’s name and photo, and
BellSouth’s name. ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to remove from its premises
any employee of BellSouth not possessing identification issued by BellSouth or
who has violated any of ITC^DeltaCom’s policies as outlined in the Security
Training documents. BellSouth shall hold ITC^DeltaCom harmless for any damages
resulting from such removal of its personnel from ITC^DeltaCom premises.
BellSouth shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any Guest of BellSouth
is in compliance with all subsections of this Section.

 

7.4 BellSouth shall no assign to the ITC^DeltaCom Premises any personnel with
records of felony criminal convictions. BellSouth shall not assign to the
ITC^DeltaCom Premises any personnel with records of misdemeanor convictions,
except for misdemeanor traffic violations, without advising ITC^DeltaCom of the
nature and gravity of the offense(s). ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to refuse
building access to any BellSouth personnel who have been identified to have
misdemeanor criminal convictions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event
that BellSouth chooses not to advise ITC^DeltaCom of the nature and gravity of
any misdemeanor conviction, BellSouth may, in the alternative, certify to
ITC^DeltaCom that it shall not assign to the ITC^DeltaCom Premises any personnel
with records of misdemeanor convictions (other than misdemeanor traffic
violations).

 

7.5

BellSouth shall not knowingly assign to the ITC^DeltaCom Premises any individual
who was a former employee of ITC^DeltaCom and whose employment with ITC^DeltaCom
was terminated for a criminal offense whether

 

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or not ITC^DeltaCom sought prosecution of the individual for the criminal
offense.

 

7.6 BellSouth shall not knowingly assign to the ITC^DeltaCom Premises any
individual who was a former supplier of ITC^DeltaCom and whose access to a
ITC^DeltaCom Premises was revoked due to commission of a criminal offense
whether or not ITC^DeltaCom sought prosecution of the individual for the
criminal offense.

 

7.7 For each BellSouth employee or agent hired by BellSouth within five (5)
years of being considered for work on the ITC^DeltaCom Premises, who requires
access to a ITC^DeltaCom Premises pursuant to this agreement, BellSouth shall
furnish ITC^DeltaCom, prior to an employee or agent gaining such access, a
certification that the aforementioned background check and security training
were completed. The certification will contain a statement that no felony
convictions were found and certifying that the security training was completed
by the employee. If the employee’s criminal history includes misdemeanor
convictions, BellSouth will disclose the nature of the convictions to
ITC^DeltaCom at that time. In the alternative, BellSouth may certify to
ITC^DeltaCom that it shall not assign to the ITC^DeltaCom Premises any personnel
with records of misdemeanor convictions other than misdemeanor traffic
violations.

 

7.8 For all other BellSouth employees requiring access to a ITC^DeltaCom
Premises pursuant to this Attachment, BellSouth shall furnish ITC^DeltaCom,
prior to an employee gaining such access, a certification that the employee is
not subject to the requirements of Section 7.5 above and that security training
was completed by the employee.

 

7.9 At ITC^DeltaCom’s request, BellSouth shall promptly remove from
ITC^DeltaCom’s Premises any employee of BellSouth ITC^DeltaCom does not wish to
grant access to its premises 1) pursuant to any investigation conducted by
ITC^DeltaCom or 2) prior to the initiation of an investigation of an employee of
BellSouth is found interfering with the property or personnel of ITC^DeltaCom or
another collocated telecommunications carrier, provided that an investigation
shall promptly be commenced by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

7.10

Security Violations. ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to interview BellSouth’s
employees, agents or suppliers in the event of wrongdoing in or around
ITC^DeltaCom’s property or involving ITC^DeltaCom’s or another
telecommunications carrier’s property or personnel, provided that ITC^DeltaCom
shall provide twenty-four (24) hours notice (or such shorter notice as may be
agreed to by the Parties as reasonable under the circumstances) to BellSouth’s
Security representative of such interview. BellSouth reserves the right to have
its Security representative present during the interview. BellSouth and its
suppliers shall reasonably cooperate with ITC^DeltaCom’s investigation

 

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into allegations of wrongdoing or criminal conduct committed by, witnessed by or
involving BellSouth’s employees, agents or suppliers. Additionally, ITC^DeltaCom
reserves the right to bill BellSouth for all reasonable costs associated with
investigations involving its employees, agents, or supplies if it is established
an mutually agreed in good faith that BellSouth’s employees, agents or suppliers
are responsible for the alleged act. ITC^DeltaCom shall bill BellSouth for
ITC^DeltaCom property which is stolen or damaged where an investigation
determines the culpability of BellSouth’s employees, agents or suppliers and
where BellSouth agree, in good faith, with the results of such investigation
BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom in writing immediately in the event that
BellSouth discovers one of its employees already working on the ITC^DeltaCom
Premises is a possible security risk. Upon request of the other Party, the Party
who is the employer shall discipline consistent with its employment practices,
up to and including removal from the ITC^DeltaCom Premises, any employee found
to have violated the security and safety requirements of this Section. BellSouth
shall hold ITC^DeltaCom harmless for any damages resulting from such removal of
its personnel from ITC^DeltaCom’s Premises.

 

7.11 BellSouth reserves the right to interview ITC^DeltaCom’s employees, agents,
or suppliers in the event of wrongdoing in or around BellSouth’s property or
involving BellSouth’s personnel, provided that BellSouth shall provide
twenty-four (24) hours notice (or such shorter notice as may be agreed to by the
Parties as reasonable under the circumstances) to ITC^DeltaCom’s Security
representative of such interview. ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to have its
Security representative present during the interview. ITC^DeltaCom and its
suppliers shall reasonably cooperate with BellSouth’s investigation into
allegations of wrongdoing or criminal conduct committed by, witnessed by, or
involving ITC^DeltaCom’s employees, agents or suppliers. Additionally, BellSouth
reserves the right to bill ITC^DeltaCom for all reasonable costs associated with
investigations involving its employees, agents, or suppliers if it is
established and mutually agreed in good faith that ITC^DeltaCom’s employees,
agents, or suppliers are responsible for the alleged act. BellSouth shall bill
ITC^DeltaCom for BellSouth property which is stolen or damaged where an
investigation determines the culpability of ITC^DeltaCom’s employees, agents, or
suppliers and where ITC^DeltaCom agrees, in good faith, with the results of such
investigation. ITC^DeltaCom shall notify BellSouth in writing immediately in the
event that ITC^DeltaCom discovers one of its employees is a possible security
risk to BellSouth property. Upon request of the other Party, the Party who is
the employer shall discipline consistent with its employment practices, up to
and including removal from access to BellSouth’s collocation space and/or
equipment, any employee found to have violated the security and safety
requirements of this Section. ITC^DeltaCom shall hold BellSouth harmless for any
damages resulting from such removal of its personnel from BellSouth’s
collocation space and/or access to BellSouth’s equipment.

 

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7.12 Use of Supplies. Unauthorized use of equipment, supplies, or other property
by either Party, whether or not used routinely to provide telephone service will
be strictly prohibited and handled appropriately. Costs associated with such
unauthorized use may be charges to the offending Party, as may be all associated
investigative costs.

 

7.13 Use of Official Lines. Except for non-toll calls necessary in the
performance of their work, neither Party shall use the telephones of the other
Party on the ITC^DeltaCom Premises. Charges for unauthorized telephone calls may
be charges to the offending Party, as may be all associated investigative costs.

 

7.14 Accountability. Full compliance with the Security requirements of this
section shall in no way limit the accountability of either Party to the other
for the improper actions of its employees.

 

8. Destruction of Collocation Space

 

8.1 In the event a Collocation Space is wholly or partially damages by fire,
windstorm, tornado, flood or by similar causes to such an extent as to be
rendered wholly unsuitable for BellSouth’s permitted use hereunder, then either
Party may elect within ten (10) business days after such damage, to terminate
occupancy of the damaged Collocation Space, and if either Party shall so elect,
by giving the other written notice of termination, both Parties shall stand
released of and from further liability under the terms hereof. If the
Collocation Space shall suffer only minor damage and shall not be rendered
wholly unsuitable for BellSouth’s permitted use, or is damaged and the option to
terminate is not exercised by either Party, ITC^DeltaCom covenants and agrees to
proceed promptly without expense to BellSouth, except for improvements not the
property of ITC^DeltaCom, to repair the damage. ITC^DeltaCom shall, at parity
with repairs made to their own space, have a reasonable time within which to
rebuild or make any repairs, and such rebuilding and repairing shall be subject
to delays caused by storms, shortages of labor and materials, government
regulations, strikes, walkouts, and causes beyond the control of ITC^DeltaCom,
which causes shall not be construed as limiting factors, but as exemplary only.
BellSouth may, at its own expense, accelerate the rebuild of its collocated
space and equipment provided however, that a ITC^DeltaCom Certified Supplier is
used and the necessary space preparation has been completed. If BellSouth’s
acceleration of the project increases the cost of the project, then those
additional charges will be incurred by BellSouth. Where allowed and where
practical, BellSouth may erect a temporary facility while ITC^DeltaCom rebuilds
or makes repairs. In all cases where the Collocation Space shall be rebuilt or
repaired, BellSouth shall be entitled to an equitable abatement of rent and
other charges, depending upon the unsuitability of the Collocation Space for
BellSouth’s permitted use, until such Collocation Space is fully repaired and
restored and BellSouth’s equipment installed therein (but in no event later than
thirty (30) business days after the Collocation Space is fully repaired and
restored). Where BellSouth has placed an Adjacent Arrangement pursuant to
Section 3, BellSouth shall have the sole responsibility to repair or replace
said Adjacent Arrangement provided herein. Pursuant to this section,
ITC^DeltaCom will restore the associated services to the Adjacent Arrangement.

 

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Attachment 4

 

Physical Collocation

 

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Table of Contents

 

1.

  

Scope of Attachment

   3

2.

  

Space Availability Report

   4

3.

  

Collocation Options

   5

4.

  

Occupancy

   9

5.

  

Use of Collocation Space

   10

6.

  

Ordering and Preparation of Collocation Space

   16

7.

  

Construction and Provisioning

   20

8.

  

Rates and Charges

   23

9.

  

Insurance

   25

10.

  

Mechanics Liens

   27

11.

  

Inspections

   27

12.

  

Security and Safety Requirements

   27

13.

  

Destruction of Collocation Space

   31

14.

  

Eminent Domain

   31

15.

  

Nonexclusivity

   32

Environmental and Safety Principles

   Exhibit A

Three Month CLEC Collocation Forecast

   Exhibit B

Rates

   Exhibit C

 

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PHYSICAL COLLOCATION

 

1. Scope of Attachment

 

1.1 The rates, terms, and conditions contained within this Attachment shall only
apply when ITC^DeltaCom is physically collocated as a sole occupant or as a Host
within a Premises location pursuant to this Attachment. BellSouth Premises
include BellSouth Central Offices and Serving Wire Centers (hereinafter
“Premises”). This Attachment is applicable to Premises owned or leased by
BellSouth. However, if BellSouth requests to place equipment at an ITC^DeltaCom
premises for the benefit of other CLECs, and ITC^DeltaCom allows such
collocation, BellSouth shall compensate ITC^DeltaCom at the same rates, terms
and conditions contained herein. Notwithstanding the above, when BellSouth
physically collocates at an ITC^DeltaCom location solely for the benefit of and
at the request of ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall not compensate ITC^DeltaCom for
access to the collocation space.

 

1.2 Right to Occupy. BellSouth shall offer to ITC^DeltaCom collocation on rates,
terms, and conditions that are just, reasonable, non-discriminatory and
consistent with the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”).
Subject to the rates, terms and conditions of this Attachment where space is
available and it is technically feasible, BellSouth will allow ITC^DeltaCom to
occupy that certain area designated by BellSouth within a BellSouth Premises, or
on BellSouth property upon which the BellSouth Premises is located, of a size
which is specified by ITC^DeltaCom and agreed to by BellSouth (hereinafter
“Collocation Space”). The necessary rates, terms and conditions for BellSouth
locations other than BellSouth Premises shall be negotiated upon request for
collocation at such location(s).

 

1.2.1 Neither BellSouth nor any of BellSouth’s affiliates may reserve space for
future use on more preferential terms than those set forth below.

 

1.2.1.1 The size specified by ITC^DeltaCom may contemplate a request for space
sufficient to accommodate ITC^DeltaCom’s growth within a two-year period.

 

1.3

Space Allocation. BellSouth shall attempt to accommodate ITC^DeltaCom ‘s
requested preferences if any. In allocating Collocation Space, BellSouth shall
not materially increase ITC^DeltaCom’s cost or materially delay ITC^DeltaCom’s
occupation and use of the Collocation Space, shall not assign Collocation Space
that will impair the quality of service or otherwise limit the service
ITC^DeltaCom wishes to offer, and shall not reduce unreasonably the total space
available for physical collocation or preclude unreasonably physical collocation
within the Premises. Space shall not be available for collocation if it is: (a)
physically occupied by non-obsolete equipment; (b) assigned to another
collocator; (c) used to provide physical access to occupied space; (d) used to
enable technicians to work on equipment located within occupied space; (e)
properly reserved for future use, either by BellSouth or by another carrier; or
(f) essential for the

 

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administration and proper functioning of BellSouth’s Premises. BellSouth may
segregate Collocation Space and require separate entrances in accordance with
FCC rules.

 

1.4 Space Reclamation. In the event of space exhaust within a Central Office
Premises, BellSouth may include in its documentation for the Petition for Waiver
filing any unutilized space in the Central Office Premises. ITC^DeltaCom will be
responsible for any justification of unutilized space within its space, if the
appropriate state commission requires such justification.

 

1.5 Use of Space. ITC^DeltaCom shall use the Collocation Space for the purposes
of installing, maintaining and operating ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment (to include
testing and monitoring equipment) necessary for interconnection with BellSouth
services and facilities or for accessing BellSouth unbundled network elements
for the provision of telecommunications services, as specifically set forth in
this Attachment. The Collocation Space may be used for no other purposes except
as specifically described herein or in any amendment hereto.

 

1.6 Rates and Charges. ITC^DeltaCom agrees to pay the rates and charges
identified in Exhibit C attached hereto.

 

1.7 Due Dates. If any due date contained in this Attachment falls on a weekend
or National holiday, then the due date will be the next business day thereafter.
For intervals of ten (10) days or less National holidays will be excluded.

 

1.8 The parties agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, county,
local and administrative laws, rules, ordinances, regulations and codes in the
performance of their obligations hereunder.

 

2. Space Availability Report

 

2.1 Space Availability Report. Upon request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will
provide a written report (“Space Availability Report”) describing in detail the
space that is available for collocation and specifying the amount of Collocation
Space available at the Premises requested, the number of collocators present at
the Premises, any modifications in the use of the space since the last report on
the Premises requested and the measures BellSouth is taking to make additional
space available for collocation arrangements. A Space Availability Report does
not reserve space at the Premises.

 

2.1.1 The request from ITC^DeltaCom for a Space Availability Report must be
written and must include the Premises street address, identified in the Local
Exchange Routing Guide (“LERG”), and Common Language Location Identification
(“CLLI”) code of the Premises. CLLI code information is located in the National
Exchange Carriers Association (“NECA”) Tariff FCC No. 4.

 

2.1.2

BellSouth will respond to a request for a Space Availability Report for a
particular Premises within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such request.
BellSouth will make

 

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best efforts to respond in ten (10) calendar days to such a request when the
request includes from two (2) to five (5) Premises within the same state. The
response time for requests of more than five (5) Premises shall be negotiated
between the Parties. If BellSouth cannot meet the ten (10)calendar day response
time, BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom and inform ITC^DeltaCom of the time
frame under which it can respond.

 

3. Collocation Options

 

3.1 Cageless. BellSouth shall allow ITC^DeltaCom to collocate ITC^DeltaCom’s
equipment and facilities without requiring the construction of a cage or similar
structure. BellSouth shall allow ITC^DeltaCom to have direct access to
ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment and facilities. BellSouth shall make cageless
collocation available in single bay increments. Except where ITC^DeltaCom’s
equipment requires special technical considerations (e.g., special cable
racking, isolated ground plane, etc.), BellSouth shall assign cageless
Collocation Space in conventional equipment rack lineups where feasible. For
equipment requiring special technical considerations, ITC^DeltaCom must provide
the equipment layout, including spatial dimensions for such equipment pursuant
to generic requirements contained in Telcordia GR-63-Core, and shall be
responsible for compliance with all special technical requirements associated
with such equipment.

 

3.2 Caged. At ITC^DeltaCom’s expense, ITC^DeltaCom may arrange with a Supplier
certified by BellSouth (“BellSouth Certified Supplier”) to construct a
collocation arrangement enclosure in accordance with BellSouth’s Technical
References (TR) (“Specifications”) prior to starting equipment installation.
BellSouth will provide Specifications upon request. Where local building codes
require enclosure specifications more stringent than BellSouth’s standard
enclosure specification, ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth Certified
Supplier, and ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier must comply with the
more stringent local building code requirements. ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a
BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier
shall be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary permits
and/or licenses for such construction. BellSouth shall cooperate with
ITC^DeltaCom and provide, at ITC^DeltaCom’s expense, the documentation,
including existing building architectural drawings, enclosure drawings, and
Specifications required and necessary for ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a
BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier to
obtain the zoning, permits and/or other licenses. ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth
Certified Supplier shall bill ITC^DeltaCom directly for all work performed for
ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to this Attachment and BellSouth shall have no liability
for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth
Certified Supplier. ITC^DeltaCom must provide the local BellSouth building
contact with two Access Keys used to enter the locked enclosure. Except in case
of emergency, BellSouth will not access ITC^DeltaCom’s locked enclosure prior to
notifying ITC^DeltaCom. Upon request, BellSouth shall construct the enclosure
for ITC^DeltaCom.

 

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3.2.1 BellSouth may elect to review ITC^DeltaCom’s plans and specifications
prior to allowing construction to start to ensure compliance with BellSouth’s
Specifications. Notification to ITC^DeltaCom indicating BellSouth’s desire to
execute this review will be provided in BellSouth’s response to the Initial
Application, if ITC^DeltaCom has indicated its desire to construct its own
enclosure. If ITC^DeltaCom’s Initial Application does not indicate its desire to
construct its own enclosure, but its subsequent firm order does indicate its
desire to construct its own enclosure, then notification to review will be given
within ten (10) calendar days after the Firm Order date. BellSouth shall
complete its review within fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of the
plans and specifications. Regardless of whether or not BellSouth elects to
review ITC^DeltaCom’s plans and specifications, BellSouth reserves the right to
inspect the enclosure during and after construction to make sure it is
constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications and BellSouth’s
Specifications, as applicable. If BellSouth decides to inspect, BellSouth will
complete its inspection within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of
written notification of completion of the enclosure from ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth
shall require ITC^DeltaCom to remove or correct within fifteen (15) calendar
days at ITC^DeltaCom’s expense any structure that does not meet these plans and
specifications or, where applicable, BellSouth’s Specifications.

 

3.3 Shared Caged Collocation. ITC^DeltaCom may allow other telecommunications
carriers to share ITC^DeltaCom’s caged collocation arrangement pursuant to terms
and conditions agreed to by ITC^DeltaCom (“Host”) and other telecommunications
carriers (“Guests”) and pursuant to this Section, except where the BellSouth
Premises is located within a leased space and BellSouth is prohibited by said
lease from offering such an option. ITC^DeltaCom shall notify BellSouth in
writing upon execution of any agreement between the Host and its Guest within
ten (10) calendar days of its execution and prior to any Firm Order. Further,
such notice shall include the name of the Guest(s) and the term of the
agreement, and shall contain a certification by ITC^DeltaCom that said agreement
imposes upon the Guest(s) the same terms and conditions for Collocation Space as
set forth in this Attachment between BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom.

 

3.3.1 ITC^DeltaCom, as the Host, shall be the sole interface and responsible
Party to BellSouth for the assessment and billing of rates and charges contained
within this Attachment and for the purposes of ensuring that the safety and
security requirements of this Attachment are fully complied with by the
Guest(s), its employees and agents. BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with a
proration of the costs of the Collocation Space based on the number of
collocators and the space used by each with a minimum charge of one (1) bay/rack
per Host/Guest. In addition to the foregoing, ITC^DeltaCom shall be the
responsible party to BellSouth for the purpose of submitting applications for
initial and additional equipment placement of Guest. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Guest may arrange directly with BellSouth for the provision of the
interconnecting facilities between BellSouth and Guest and for the provision of
the services and access to unbundled network elements.

 

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3.3.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall indemnify and hold harmless BellSouth from any and all
claims, actions, causes of action, of whatever kind or nature arising out of the
presence of ITC^DeltaCom’s Guests in the Collocation Space except to the extent
caused by BellSouth’s sole negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

 

3.4 Adjacent Collocation. Subject to technical feasibility and space
availability, BellSouth will permit adjacent collocation arrangements (“Adjacent
Arrangement”) on the Premises’ property, where the Adjacent Arrangement does not
interfere with access to existing or planned structures or facilities on the
Premises property. The Adjacent Arrangement shall be constructed or procured by
ITC^DeltaCom and in conformance with BellSouth’s design and construction
Specifications. Further, ITC^DeltaCom shall construct, procure, maintain and
operate said Adjacent Arrangement(s) pursuant to all of the rates, terms and
conditions set forth in this Attachment.

 

3.4.1 Should ITC^DeltaCom elect Adjacent Collocation, ITC^DeltaCom must arrange
with a BellSouth Certified Supplier to construct an Adjacent Arrangement
structure in accordance with BellSouth’s Specifications. BellSouth will provide
Specifications upon request. Where local building codes require enclosure
specifications more stringent than BellSouth’s standard specification,
ITC^DeltaCom and ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier must comply with
the more stringent local building code requirements. ITC^DeltaCom, if certified
as a BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified
Supplier shall be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary
zoning, permits and/or licenses for such construction. ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth
Certified Supplier shall bill ITC^DeltaCom directly for all work performed for
ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to this Attachment and BellSouth shall have no liability
for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth
Certified Supplier. ITC^DeltaCom must provide the local BellSouth building
contact with two cards, keys or other access device used to enter the locked
enclosure. Except in cases of emergency, BellSouth shall not access
ITC^DeltaCom’s locked enclosure prior to notifying ITC^DeltaCom.

 

3.4.2 ITC^DeltaCom must submit its plans and specifications to BellSouth with
its Firm Order. BellSouth shall review ITC^DeltaCom’s plans and specifications
prior to construction of an Adjacent Arrangement(s) to ensure compliance with
BellSouth’s Specifications. BellSouth shall complete its review within fifteen
(15) calendar days after receipt of plans and specifications. BellSouth reserves
the right to inspect the Adjacent Arrangement during and after construction to
confirm it is constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications.
If BellSouth decides to inspect, BellSouth will complete its inspection within
fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of written notification of completion
of the enclosure from ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth shall require ITC^DeltaCom to
remove or correct within fifteen (15) calendar days at ITC^DeltaCom’s expense
any structure that does not meet these plans and specifications or, where
applicable, BellSouth’s Specifications.

 

3.4.3

ITC^DeltaCom shall provide a concrete pad, the structure housing the
arrangement, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (“HVAC”), lighting, and all
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the structure (i.e. racking, conduits, etc.) to the BellSouth point of
demarcation. At ITC^DeltaCom’s option, and where the local authority having
jurisdiction permits, BellSouth shall provide an AC power source and access to
physical collocation services and facilities subject to the same
nondiscriminatory requirements as applicable to any other physical collocation
arrangement. BellSouth shall allow Shared Caged Collocation within an Adjacent
Arrangement pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

3.5 Co-Carrier Cross Connect (CCXC). The primary purpose of collocation is for a
collocated telecommunications carrier to interconnect with BellSouth’s network
or to access BellSouth’s unbundled network elements for the provision of
telecommunications services within a BellSouth Premises. BellSouth will permit
ITC^DeltaCom to interconnect between its virtual or physical collocation
arrangements and those of another collocated telecommunications carrier within
the same central office. Both ITC^DeltaCom’s agreement and the other collocated
telecommunications carrier’s agreement must contain rates, terms and conditions
for CCXC language. At no point in time shall ITC^DeltaCom use the Collocation
Space for the sole or primary purpose of cross connecting to other collocated
telecommunications carriers. ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth Certified
Supplier, or its BellSouth Certified Supplier must place the CCXC. The CCXC
shall be provisioned through facilities owned by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

3.5.1 Such connections to other carriers may be made using either optical or
electrical facilities. ITC^DeltaCom may deploy such optical or electrical
connections directly between its own facilities and the facilities of other
collocated telecommunications carriers without being routed through BellSouth
equipment. ITC^DeltaCom may not self-provision CCXC on any BellSouth
distribution frame, POT (Point of Termination) Bay, DSX (Digital System
Cross-connect) or LGX (Light Guide Cross-connect). ITC^DeltaCom is responsible
for ensuring the integrity of the signal.

 

ITC^DeltaCom shall be responsible for providing written authorization to
BellSouth from the other collocated telecommunications carrier prior to
installing the CCXC. ITC^DeltaCom -provisioned CCXC shall utilize common cable
support structure. There will be a recurring charge per linear foot, per cable,
of common cable support structure used. In cases where ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment
and the equipment of the other interconnector are located in contiguous caged
Collocation Spaces, ITC^DeltaCom will have the option of using ITC^DeltaCom’s
own technicians to deploy co-carrier cross connects using copper (or ABAM or
coaxial as appropriate) or optical facilities between the sets of equipment and
construct its own dedicated cable support structure. If BellSouth cable support
structure is used cable support charges shall be assessed per linear foot, per
cable, of support structure used.

 

3.5.2

To order CCXCs ITC^DeltaCom must submit an Initial Application or Subsequent
Application. If no modification to the Collocation Space is requested other than
the placement of CCXCs, the Subsequent Application Fee for CCXC, as defined in
Exhibit C, will apply. If modifications in addition to the placement of CCXCs
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the Initial Application or Subsequent Application Fee will apply. This
non-recurring fee will be billed by BellSouth on the date that BellSouth
provides an Application Response.

 

4. Occupancy

 

4.1 Occupancy. BellSouth will notify ITC^DeltaCom in writing that the
Collocation Space is ready for occupancy (“Space Ready Date”). ITC^DeltaCom will
schedule and complete an acceptance walkthrough of each Collocation Space with
BellSouth within fifteen (15) calendar days of BellSouth’s notifying
ITC^DeltaCom that the Collocation Space is ready for occupancy. BellSouth will
correct any deviations to ITC^DeltaCom’s original or jointly amended
requirements within seven (7) calendar days after the walkthrough, unless the
Parties jointly agree upon a different time frame, and BellSouth shall establish
a new Space Ready Date. Another acceptance walkthrough will then be scheduled
and conducted within fifteen (15) calendar days of the new Space Ready Date.
This follow-up acceptance walkthrough will be limited to those items identified
in the initial walkthrough. If ITC^DeltaCom has met the fifteen (15) calendar
day interval(s), billing will begin upon the date of ITC^DeltaCom’s acceptance
of the Collocation Space (“Space Acceptance Date”). In the event that
ITC^DeltaCom fails to complete an acceptance walkthrough within the applicable
fifteen (15) day interval, the Collocation Space shall be deemed accepted by
ITC^DeltaCom. Billing will commence on the Space Ready Date or on the Space
Acceptance Date, whichever is sooner. ITC^DeltaCom must notify BellSouth in
writing that collocation equipment installation is complete and is operational
with BellSouth’s network. BellSouth may, at its option, not accept orders for
cross connects until receipt of such notice. For purposes of this paragraph,
ITC^DeltaCom’s telecommunications equipment will be deemed operational when
cross-connected to BellSouth’s network for the purpose of service provisioning.

 

4.2 Termination of Occupancy. In addition to any other provisions addressing
termination of occupancy in this Agreement, ITC^DeltaCom may terminate occupancy
in a particular Collocation Space by submitting a Subsequent Application
requesting termination of occupancy. A Subsequent Application Fee will not apply
for termination of occupancy. Either Party may terminate ITC^DeltaCom’s right to
occupy the Collocation Space in the event either Party fails to comply with any
provision of this Agreement. The Parties agree to resolve any disputes regarding
either Party’s noncompliance through the Dispute Resolution procedures as
outlined in Section 11 of the General Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.

 

4.2.1

Upon termination of occupancy, ITC^DeltaCom at its expense shall remove its
equipment and other property from the Collocation Space. ITC^DeltaCom shall have
thirty (30) calendar days from the termination date to complete such removal,
including the removal of all equipment and facilities of ITC^DeltaCom’s
Guest(s), unless ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s) has assumed responsibility for the
collocation space housing the Guest(s)’s equipment and executed the
documentation required by BellSouth prior to such removal date. ITC^DeltaCom
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BellSouth until such date as ITC^DeltaCom, and if applicable ITC^DeltaCom’s
Guest(s), has fully vacated the Collocation Space and the Space Relinquish Form
has been accepted by BellSouth. Should ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s)
fail to vacate the Collocation Space within thirty (30) calendar days from the
termination date, BellSouth shall have the right to remove the equipment and
other property of ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s) at ITC^DeltaCom’s
expense and with no liability for damage or injury to ITC^DeltaCom or
ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s)’s property unless caused by the gross negligence or
intentional misconduct of BellSouth. Upon termination of ITC^DeltaCom’s right to
occupy Collocation Space, the Collocation Space will revert back to BellSouth,
and ITC^DeltaCom shall surrender such Collocation Space to BellSouth in the same
condition as when first occupied by ITC^DeltaCom except for ordinary wear and
tear, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties. ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a
BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier
shall be responsible for updating and making any necessary changes to
BellSouth’s records as required by BellSouth’s Specifications including but not
limited to Central Office Record Drawings and ERMA Records. ITC^DeltaCom shall
be responsible for the cost of removing any ITC^DeltaCom constructed enclosure,
together with all support structures (e.g., racking, conduits, power cables,
etc.), at the termination of occupancy and restoring the grounds to their
original condition minus any normal wear and tear.

 

5. Use of Collocation Space

 

5.1 Equipment Type. BellSouth permits the collocation of any type of equipment
necessary for interconnection to BellSouth’s network or for access to
BellSouth’s unbundled network elements in the provision of telecommunications
services, as the term “necessary” is defined by FCC 47 C.F.R. Section 51.323
(b). In addition, ITC^DeltaCom may deploy DLC equipment (TR303 compliant) in
ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space or in ITC^DeltaCom’s network. The primary
purpose and function of any equipment collocated in a Premises must be for
interconnection to BellSouth's network or for access to BellSouth's unbundled
network elements in the provision of telecommunications services.

 

5.1.1 Examples of equipment that would not be considered necessary include but
are not limited to: Traditional circuit switching equipment, equipment used
exclusively for call-related databases, computer servers used exclusively for
providing information services, operations support system (OSS) equipment used
to support collocated telecommunications carrier network operations, equipment
that generates customer orders, manages trouble tickets or inventory, or stores
customer records in centralized databases, etc. BellSouth will determine upon
receipt of an application if the requested equipment is necessary based on the
criteria established by the FCC. Multifunctional equipment placed on BellSouth’s
Premises must not place any greater relative burden on BellSouth’s property than
comparable single-function equipment. BellSouth reserves the right to permit
collocation of any equipment on a nondiscriminatory basis.

 

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5.1.2 Whenever BellSouth objects to collocation of equipment by ITC^DeltaCom for
the purposes within the scope of Section 251(c)(6) of the Act, BellSouth shall
prove to the Commission that the equipment is not necessary for the purpose of
obtaining interconnection or access to unbundled network elements pursuant to
FCC 47 C.F.R. 51.323 (b). BellSouth may not object to the collocation of
equipment on the grounds that the equipment does not comply with safety or
engineering standards that are more stringent than the safety or engineering
standards that BellSouth applies to its own equipment. The applicable standards
are set forth in Section 5.1.3. BellSouth may not object to the collocation of
equipment on the ground that the equipment fails to comply with National
Equipment and Building Specifications performance standards. Except where
otherwise required by state Commission order, if BellSouth denies collocation of
ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment, citing safety standards, BellSouth must provide to
ITC^DeltaCom within five (5) business days of the denial a list of all equipment
that BellSouth locates within the Premises in question, together with an
affidavit attesting that all of that equipment meets or exceeds the safety
standard that BellSouth contends ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment fails to meet.

 

5.1.3 Such equipment must at a minimum meet the following Telcordia Network
Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) General Equipment Requirements: Criteria Level
1 requirements as outlined in the Telcordia Special Report SR-3580, Issue 1;
equipment design spatial requirements per GR-63-CORE, Section 2; thermal heat
dissipation per GR-063-CORE, Section 4, Criteria 77-79; acoustic noise per
GR-063-CORE, Section 4, Criterion 128, and National Electric Code standards.

 

5.1.4 ITC^DeltaCom shall not request more DS0, DS1, DS3 and optical terminations
for a collocation arrangement than the total port or termination capacity of the
transmission equipment, (including but not limited; to transmission equipment,
multiplexers, DSLAMS, DLC’s, signal regenerators, cross connect panels)
physically installed in the arrangement. The total capacity of the transmission
equipment collocated in the arrangement will include transmission equipment
contained in the application, as well as the transmission equipment already
placed in the collocation arrangement. If full network termination capacity of
the equipment being installed is not requested in the application, additional
network terminations for the installed equipment will require the submission of
another application. In the event that ITC^DeltaCom submits an application for
terminations that exceed the total capacity of the collocated equipment,
ITC^DeltaCom will be informed of the discrepancy and will be required to submit
a revision to the application.

 

5.2

ITC^DeltaCom will provide a list of those entities with a security interest in
collocation equipment in ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation site to BellSouth. This list
will be updated by ITC^DeltaCom annually. This information shall be expressly
covered by the confidentiality provisions contained in Section 9 of the General
Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. In no event shall BellSouth use the list
of entities with an interest in equipment in ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space
for marketing BellSouth’s telecommunications services. Furthermore, BellSouth
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notify ITC^DeltaCom prior to contacting any such entity that has a financial
interest, secured or otherwise, in the equipment in ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation
space.

 

5.3 ITC^DeltaCom shall not use the Collocation Space for marketing purposes nor
shall it place any identifying signs or markings outside the Collocation Space
or on the grounds of the Premises.

 

5.4 ITC^DeltaCom shall place a plaque or other identification affixed to
ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment necessary to identify ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment,
including a list of emergency contacts with telephone numbers.

 

5.5 Entrance Facilities. ITC^DeltaCom may elect to place ITC^DeltaCom-owned or
ITC^DeltaCom-leased fiber entrance facilities into the Collocation Space.
BellSouth will designate the point of interconnection in close proximity to the
Premises building housing the Collocation Space, such as an entrance manhole or
a cable vault, which are physically accessible by both Parties. ITC^DeltaCom
will provide and place fiber cable at the point of entrance of sufficient length
to be pulled through conduit and into the splice location. ITC^DeltaCom will
provide and install a sufficient length of fire retardant riser cable, to which
the entrance cable will be spliced by BellSouth, which will extend from the
splice location to ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment in the Collocation Space. In the
event ITC^DeltaCom utilizes a non-metallic, riser-type entrance facility, a
splice will not be required. ITC^DeltaCom must contact BellSouth for
instructions prior to placing the entrance facility cable in the manhole.
ITC^DeltaCom is responsible for maintenance of the entrance facilities. At
ITC^DeltaCom’s option BellSouth will accommodate where technically feasible a
microwave entrance facility pursuant to separately negotiated terms and
conditions. In the case of adjacent collocation, unless BellSouth determines
that limited space is available for the entrance facilities, copper facilities
may be used between the adjacent collocation arrangement and the central office
demarcation point.

 

5.5.1 Dual Entrance. BellSouth will provide at least two interconnection points
at each Premise where there are at least two such interconnection points
available and where capacity exists. Upon receipt of a request for physical
collocation under this Attachment, BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with
information regarding BellSouth’s capacity to accommodate dual entrance
facilities. If conduit in the serving manhole(s) is available and is not
reserved for another purpose for utilization within 12 months of the receipt of
an application for collocation, BellSouth will make the requested conduit space
available for installing a second entrance facility to ITC^DeltaCom’s
arrangement. The location of the serving manhole(s) will be determined at the
sole discretion of BellSouth. Where dual entrance is not available due to lack
of capacity, BellSouth will so state in the Application Response.

 

5.5.2

Shared Use. ITC^DeltaCom may utilize spare capacity on an existing
interconnector entrance facility for the purpose of providing an entrance
facility to ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation arrangement within the same BellSouth
Premises. BellSouth shall allow the splice, provided that the fiber is
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BellSouth for BellSouth to splice the ITC^DeltaCom provided riser cable to the
spare capacity on the entrance facility. The rates set forth in Exhibit C will
apply. If ITC^DeltaCom desires to allow another telecommunications carrier to
use its entrance facilities, additional rates, terms and conditions will apply
and shall be negotiated between the parties.

 

5.6 Demarcation Point. BellSouth will designate the point(s) of demarcation
between ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment and/or network and BellSouth’s network. Each
Party will be responsible for maintenance and operation of all
equipment/facilities on its side of the demarcation point. For 2-wire and 4-wire
connections to BellSouth’s network, the demarcation point shall be a common
block on the BellSouth designated conventional distributing frame (CDF).
ITC^DeltaCom shall be responsible for providing, and ITC^DeltaCom, if certified
as a BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified
Supplier shall be responsible for installing and properly labeling/stenciling,
the common block, and necessary cabling pursuant to Section 6. For all other
terminations BellSouth shall designate a demarcation point on a per arrangement
basis. ITC^DeltaCom or its agent must perform all required maintenance to
equipment/facilities on its side of the demarcation point, pursuant to Section
5.6, following, and may self-provision cross-connects that may be required
within the Collocation Space to activate service requests.

 

5.7 ITC^DeltaCom’s Equipment and Facilities. ITC^DeltaCom, or if required by
this Attachment, ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth Certified Supplier,
or ITC^DeltaCom‘s BellSouth Certified Supplier, is solely responsible for the
design, engineering, installation, testing, provisioning, performance,
monitoring, maintenance and repair of the equipment and facilities used by
ITC^DeltaCom which must be performed in compliance with all applicable BellSouth
policies and guidelines. Such equipment and facilities may include but are not
limited to cable(s), equipment, and point of termination connections.
ITC^DeltaCom and its selected BellSouth Certified Supplier must follow and
comply with all BellSouth requirements outlined in BellSouth’s TR 73503, TR
73519, TR 73572, and TR 73564.

 

5.8 BellSouth’s Access to Collocation Space. From time to time BellSouth may
require access to the Collocation Space. BellSouth retains the right to access
such space for the purpose of making BellSouth equipment and building
modifications (e.g., running, altering or removing racking, ducts, electrical
wiring, HVAC, and cables). BellSouth will give notice to ITC^DeltaCom at least
forty-eight (48) hours before access to the Collocation Space is required.
ITC^DeltaCom may elect to be present whenever BellSouth performs work in the
Collocation Space. The Parties agree that ITC^DeltaCom will not bear any of the
expense associated with this work.

 

5.9

Access. Pursuant to Section 11, ITC^DeltaCom shall have access to the
Collocation Space twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
ITC^DeltaCom agrees to provide the name and social security number or date of
birth or driver’s license number of each employee, supplier, or agent of
ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s) provided with access keys or devices
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Access Keys. Key acknowledgement forms must be signed by ITC^DeltaCom and
returned to BellSouth Access Management within 15 calendar days of
ITC^DeltaCom’s receipt. Failure to return properly acknowledged forms will
result in the holding of subsequent requests until acknowledgements are current.
Access Keys shall not be duplicated under any circumstances. ITC^DeltaCom agrees
to be responsible for all Access Keys and for the return of all said Access Keys
in the possession of ITC^DeltaCom employees, suppliers, Guests, or agents after
termination of the employment relationship, contractual obligation with
ITC^DeltaCom or upon the termination of this Attachment or the termination of
occupancy of an individual collocation arrangement.

 

5.9.1 BellSouth will permit one accompanied site visit to ITC^DeltaCom’s
designated collocation arrangement location after receipt of the Bona Fide Firm
Order without charge to ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom must submit to BellSouth the
completed Access Control Request Form for all employees or agents requiring
access to the BellSouth Premises a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days prior to
the date ITC^DeltaCom desires access to the Collocation Space. In order to
permit reasonable access during construction of the Collocation Space,
ITC^DeltaCom may submit such a request at any time subsequent to BellSouth’s
receipt of the BFFO. In the event ITC^DeltaCom desires access to the Collocation
Space after submitting such a request but prior to access being approved, in
addition to the first accompanied free visit, BellSouth shall permit
ITC^DeltaCom to access the Collocation Space accompanied by a security escort at
ITC^DeltaCom’s expense. ITC^DeltaCom must request escorted access at least three
(3) business days prior to the date such access is desired.

 

5.10 Lost or Stolen Access Keys. ITC^DeltaCom shall notify BellSouth in writing
immediately in the case of lost or stolen Access Keys. Should it become
necessary for BellSouth to re-key buildings or deactivate a card as a result of
a lost Access Key(s) or for failure to return an Access Key(s), ITC^DeltaCom
shall pay for all reasonable costs associated with the re-keying or deactivating
the card.

 

5.11

Interference or Impairment. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Attachment, ITC^DeltaCom shall not use any product or service provided under
this Agreement, any other service related thereto or used in combination
therewith, or place or use any equipment or facilities in any manner that 1)
significantly degrades, interferes with or impairs service provided by BellSouth
or by any other entity or any person’s use of its telecommunications service; 2)
endangers or damages the equipment, facilities or other property of BellSouth or
of any other entity or person; 3) compromises the privacy of any communications;
or 4) creates an unreasonable risk of injury or death to any individual or to
the public. If BellSouth reasonably determines that any equipment or facilities
of ITC^DeltaCom violates the provisions of this paragraph, BellSouth shall give
written notice to ITC^DeltaCom, which notice shall direct ITC^DeltaCom to cure
the violation within forty-eight (48) hours of ITC^DeltaCom’s actual receipt of
written notice or, at a minimum, to commence curative measures within
twenty-four (24) hours and to exercise reasonable diligence to complete such
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thereafter. After receipt of the notice, the Parties agree to consult
immediately and, if necessary, to inspect the arrangement.

 

5.11.1 Except in the case of the deployment of an advanced service which
significantly degrades the performance of other advanced services or traditional
voice band services, if ITC^DeltaCom fails to take curative action within
forty-eight (48) hours or if the violation is of a character which poses an
immediate and substantial threat of damage to property, injury or death to any
person, or any other significant degradation, interference or impairment of
BellSouth’s or another entity’s service, then and only in that event BellSouth
may take such action as it deems appropriate to correct the violation, including
without limitation the interruption of electrical power to ITC^DeltaCom’s
equipment. BellSouth will endeavor, but is not required, to provide notice to
ITC^DeltaCom prior to taking such action and shall have no liability to
ITC^DeltaCom for any damages arising from such action, except to the extent that
such action by BellSouth constitutes willful misconduct.

 

5.11.2 For purposes of this Section, the term significantly degrade shall mean
an action that noticeably impairs a service from a user’s perspective. In the
case of the deployment of an advanced service which significantly degrades the
performance of other advanced services or traditional voice band services and
ITC^DeltaCom fails to take curative action within forty-eight (48) hours then
BellSouth will establish before the relevant Commission that the technology
deployment is causing the significant degradation. Any claims of network harm
presented to ITC^DeltaCom or, if subsequently necessary, the relevant Commission
must be supported with specific and verifiable information. Where BellSouth
demonstrates that a deployed technology is significantly degrading the
performance of other advanced services or traditional voice band services,
ITC^DeltaCom shall discontinue deployment of that technology and migrate its
customers to technologies that will not significantly degrade the performance of
other such services. Where the only degraded service itself is a known
disturber, and the newly deployed technology satisfies at least one of the
criteria for a presumption that is acceptable for deployment under section 47
C.F.R. 51.230, the degraded service shall not prevail against the newly-deployed
technology.

 

5.12 Personalty and its Removal. Facilities and equipment placed by ITC^DeltaCom
in the Collocation Space shall not become a part of the Collocation Space, even
if nailed, screwed or otherwise fastened to the Collocation Space, but shall
retain their status as personal property and may be removed by ITC^DeltaCom at
any time. Any damage caused to the Collocation Space by ITC^DeltaCom’s
employees, agents or representatives during the removal of such property shall
be promptly repaired by ITC^DeltaCom at its expense except for normal wear and
tear. If ITC^DeltaCom decides to remove equipment from its Collocation Space and
the removal requires no physical change, BellSouth will bill ITC^DeltaCom a
Supplemental Application Fee (Administrative Only Application Fee) as set forth
in Exhibit C. This non-recurring fee will be billed on the date that BellSouth
provides an Application Response.

 

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5.13 Alterations. In no case shall ITC^DeltaCom or any person acting on behalf
of ITC^DeltaCom make any rearrangement, modification, improvement, addition, or
other alteration which could affect in any way space, power, HVAC, and/or safety
considerations to the Collocation Space or the BellSouth Premises without the
written consent of BellSouth, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
The cost of any such specialized alterations shall be paid by ITC^DeltaCom. Any
such material rearrangement, modification, improvement, addition, or other
alteration shall require a Subsequent Application and Subsequent Application Fee
which will be billed by BellSouth on the date that BellSouth makes an
Application Response.

 

5.14 Janitorial Service. ITC^DeltaCom shall be responsible for the general
upkeep of the Collocation Space. ITC^DeltaCom shall arrange directly with a
BellSouth Certified Supplier for janitorial services applicable to Caged
Collocation Space. BellSouth shall provide a list of such suppliers on a
site-specific basis upon request.

 

6. Ordering and Preparation of Collocation Space

 

6.1 Should any state or federal regulatory agency impose procedures or intervals
applicable to ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth that are different from procedures or
intervals set forth in this section, whether now in effect or that become
effective after execution of this Agreement, those procedures or intervals shall
supersede the requirements set forth herein for that jurisdiction for all
applications submitted for the first time after the effective date thereof.

 

6.2 Initial Application. For ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s) initial
equipment placement, ITC^DeltaCom shall submit to BellSouth a Physical Expanded
Interconnection Application Document (“Initial Application”). The Initial
Application is Bona Fide when it is complete and accurate, meaning that all
required fields on the application are completed with the appropriate type of
information. An application fee will apply which will be billed by BellSouth on
the date that BellSouth makes an Application Response.

 

6.3 Subsequent Application. In the event ITC^DeltaCom or ITC^DeltaCom’s Guest(s)
desires to modify the use of the Collocation Space after a BFFO, ITC^DeltaCom
shall complete an Application detailing all information regarding the
modification to the Collocation Space (“Subsequent Application”). The Subsequent
Application is Bona Fide when it is complete and accurate, meaning that all
required fields on the Subsequent Application are completed with the appropriate
type of information. BellSouth shall determine what modifications, if any, to
the Premises are required to accommodate the change requested by ITC^DeltaCom in
the Application. Such necessary modifications to the Premises may include, but
are not limited to, floor loading changes, changes necessary to meet HVAC
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6.3.1 Subsequent Application Fee.

 

The application fee paid by ITC^DeltaCom for its request to modify the use of
the Collocations Space shall be dependent upon the level of assessment needed
for the modification requested. Where the Subsequent Application does not
require assessment for provisioning or construction work but requires
administrative costs by BellSouth, an Administrative Only Application Fee of
$400 will be assessed to ITC^DeltaCom as set forth in Exhibit C. This fee shall
remain in effect until the appropriate Commission adopts a permanent rate for
the Administrative Only Application Fee. At that time, the fee shall be amended
in accordance with Section 15, Modification of Agreement, as contained in the
General Terms and Conditions of this Agreement to reflect the new Administrative
Only Fee and will become effective on the date of the Commission’s Order. The
Administrative Only Application Fee will be applicable in instances such as
Transfer of Ownership of the Collocation Space, Removal of Equipment from the
Collocation Space, modification to an application prior to BFFO and V-to-P
Conversion (In Place). The fee for a Subsequent Application where the
modification requested has limited effect (e.g.), requires labor expenditure but
no capital expenditure by BellSouth and sufficient cable support structure,
HVAC, power and terminations, are available) shall be the Subsequent Application
Fee as set forth in Exhibit C. If the modification requires capital expenditure,
an Initial Application Fee shall apply. The nonrecurring fee will be billed on
the date that BellSouth provides ITC^DeltaCom with an Application response.

 

6.4 Space Preferences. If ITC^DeltaCom has previously requested and received a
Space Availability Report for the Premises, ITC^DeltaCom may submit up to three
(3) space preferences on their application identifying specific space
identification numbers as referenced on the Space Availability Report. In the
event that BellSouth cannot accommodate the ITC^DeltaCom’s preference(s),
ITC^DeltaCom may elect to accept the space allocated by BellSouth or may cancel
its application and submit another application requesting additional
preferences, which will be treated as a new application and an application fee
will apply which will be billed by BellSouth on the date that BellSouth makes an
Application Response.

 

6.5 Space Availability Notification.

 

6.5.1 Unless otherwise specified, BellSouth will respond to an application
within ten (10) calendar days as to whether space is available or not available
within a BellSouth Premises. BellSouth will also respond as to whether the
Application is Bona Fide and if it is not Bona Fide the items necessary to cause
the Application to become Bona Fide. If the amount of space requested is not
available, BellSouth will notify ITC^DeltaCom of the amount of space that is
available and no Application Fee shall apply. When BellSouth’s response includes
an amount of space less than that requested by ITC^DeltaCom, or differently
configured, ITC^DeltaCom must resubmit its Application to reflect the actual
space available.

 

6.6

Denial of Application. If BellSouth notifies ITC^DeltaCom that no space is
available (“Denial of Application”), BellSouth will not assess an Application
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ITC^DeltaCom that BellSouth has no available space in the requested Premises,
BellSouth will allow ITC^DeltaCom, upon request, to tour the entire Premises
within ten (10) calendar days of such Denial of Application. In order to
schedule said tour within ten (10) calendar days, the request for a tour of the
Premises must be received by BellSouth within five (5) calendar days of the
Denial of Application.

 

6.7 Filing of Petition for Waiver. Upon Denial of Application, BellSouth will
timely file a petition with the Commission pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251(c)(6).
BellSouth shall provide to the Commission any information requested by that
Commission. Such information shall include which space, if any, BellSouth or any
of BellSouth’s affiliates have reserved for future use and a detailed
description of the specific future uses for which the space has been reserved.
Subject to an appropriate nondisclosure agreement or provision, BellSouth shall
permit ITC^DeltaCom to inspect any floor plans or diagrams that BellSouth
provides to the Commission.

 

6.8 Waiting List. On a first-come, first-served basis governed by the date of
receipt of an Application or Letter of Intent, BellSouth will maintain a waiting
list of requesting carriers who have either received a Denial of Application or,
where it is publicly known that the Premises is out of space, have submitted a
Letter of Intent to collocate. BellSouth will notify the telecommunications
carriers on the waiting list that can be accommodated by the amount of space
that becomes available according to the position of the telecommunications
carriers on said waiting list.

 

6.8.1 When space becomes available, ITC^DeltaCom must submit an updated,
complete, and correct Application to BellSouth within 30 calendar days of such
notification. If ITC^DeltaCom has originally requested caged collocation space
and cageless collocation space becomes available, ITC^DeltaCom may refuse such
space and notify BellSouth in writing within that time that ITC^DeltaCom wants
to maintain its place on the waiting list without accepting such space.
ITC^DeltaCom may accept an amount of space less than its original request by
submitting an Application as set forth above, and upon request, may maintain its
position on the waiting list for the remaining space that was initially
requested. If ITC^DeltaCom does not submit such an Application or notify
BellSouth in writing as described above, BellSouth will offer such space to the
next CLEC on the waiting list and remove ITC^DeltaCom from the waiting list.
Upon request, BellSouth will advise ITC^DeltaCom as to its position on the list.

 

6.9 Public Notification. BellSouth will maintain on its Interconnection Services
website a notification document that will indicate all Central Offices that are
without available space. BellSouth shall update such document within ten (10)
calendar days of the date BellSouth becomes aware that there is insufficient
space to accommodate physical collocation. BellSouth will also post a document
on its Interconnection Services website that contains a general notice where
space has become available in a Central Office previously on the space exhaust
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6.10 Application Response.

 

6.10.1 When space has been determined to be available for caged or cageless
arrangements, BellSouth will provide an Application Response within twenty (20)
calendar days of receipt of a Bona Fide Application. The Application Response
will include, at a minimum, the configuration of the space, the Cable
Installation Fee, Cable Records Fee, and the space preparation fees, as
described in Section 8.

 

6.10 Application Modifications

 

6.11.1 If a modification or revision is made to any information in the Bona Fide
Application prior to a BFFO, with the exception of modifications to Customer
Information, Contact Information or Billing Contact Information, at the request
of ITC^DeltaCom, or necessitated by technical considerations, the application
shall be considered a new application and handled as a new application with
respect to the response and provisioning intervals. BellSouth will charge
ITC^DeltaCom the appropriate application fee associated with the level of
assessment performed by BellSouth. If the modification requires no labor or
capital expenditure by BellSouth, but BellSouth must perform an assessment of
the application to evaluate whether or not BellSouth would be required to
perform necessary infrastructure or provisioning activities, than an
Administrative Only Application Fee shall apply. The fee for an application
modification where the modification requested has limited effect (e.g., requires
labor expenditure but no capital expenditure by BellSouth and sufficient cable
support structure, HVAC, power and terminations are available) shall be the
Subsequent Application Fee as set forth in Exhibit C. A modification involving a
capital expenditure by BellSouth shall require ITC^DeltaCom to submit the
application with an Initial Application Fee. The nonrecurring fee will be billed
by BellSouth on the date that BellSouth provides ITC^DeltaCom with an
Application Response.

 

6.11.2 Bona Fide Firm Order.

 

6.11.2.1 ITC^DeltaCom shall indicate its intent to proceed with equipment
installation in a BellSouth Premises by submitting a Physical Expanded
Interconnection Firm Order document (“Firm Order”) to BellSouth. A Firm Order
shall be considered Bona Fide when ITC^DeltaCom has completed the
Application/Inquiry process described in Section 6, preceding, and has submitted
the Firm Order document indicating acceptance of the Application Response
provided by BellSouth. The BFFO must be received by BellSouth no later than
thirty (30) calendar days after BellSouth’s Application Response to
ITC^DeltaCom’s Bona Fide application or the application will expire.

 

6.11.2.2 BellSouth will establish a firm order date based upon the date
BellSouth is in receipt of a BFFO. BellSouth will acknowledge the receipt of
ITC^DeltaCom’s BFFO within seven (7) calendar days of receipt indicating that
the BFFO has been received. A BellSouth response to a BFFO will include a Firm
Order Confirmation containing the firm order date. No revisions will be made to
a BFFO.

 

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7. Construction and Provisioning

 

7.1 Construction and Provisioning Intervals

 

7.1.1 BellSouth will complete construction for caged collocation arrangements
under ordinary conditions as soon as possible and within a maximum of ninety
(90) calendar days from receipt of a BFFO or as agreed to by the Parties.
BellSouth will complete construction for cageless collocation arrangements under
ordinary conditions as soon as possible and within a maximum of sixty (60)
calendar days from receipt of a BFFO and ninety (90) calendar days for
extraordinary conditions or as agreed to by the Parties. Ordinary conditions are
defined as space available with only minor changes to support systems required,
such as but not limited to, HVAC, cabling and the power plant(s). Extraordinary
conditions are defined to include but are not limited to major BellSouth
equipment rearrangement or addition; power plant addition or upgrade; major
mechanical addition or upgrade; major upgrade for ADA compliance; environmental
hazard or hazardous materials abatement; and arrangements for which equipment
shipping intervals are extraordinary in length. The Parties may mutually agree
to renegotiate an alternative provisioning interval or BellSouth may seek a
waiver from this interval from the Commission.

 

7.2 Joint Planning. Joint planning between BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will
commence within a maximum of twenty (20) calendar days from BellSouth’s receipt
of a BFFO. BellSouth will provide the preliminary design of the Collocation
Space and the equipment configuration requirements as reflected in the Bona Fide
Application and affirmed in the BFFO. The Collocation Space completion time
period will be provided to ITC^DeltaCom during joint planning.

 

7.3 Permits. Each Party or its agents will diligently pursue filing for the
permits required for the scope of work to be performed by that Party or its
agents within ten (10) calendar days of the completion of finalized construction
designs and specifications.

 

7.4 Acceptance Walkthrough. ITC^DeltaCom will schedule and complete an
acceptance walkthrough of each Collocation Space with BellSouth within fifteen
(15) calendar days of BellSouth’s notifying ITC^DeltaCom that the collocation
space is ready for occupancy (Space Ready Date). In the event that ITC^DeltaCom
fails to complete an acceptance walkthrough within this fifteen (15) calendar
day interval(s) and BellSouth was available for an acceptance walkthrough within
the applicable fifteen (15) calendar day interval(s), the Collocation Space
shall be deemed accepted by ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth will correct any deviations
to ITC^DeltaCom’s original or jointly amended requirements within seven (7)
calendar days after the walkthrough, unless the Parties jointly agree upon a
different time frame.

 

7.5 Circuit Facility Assignments (CFAs). Unless otherwise specified, BellSouth
will provide CFAs to ITC^DeltaCom prior to the applicable provisioning interval
set forth herein (“Provisioning Interval”) for those Premises in which
ITC^DeltaCom has a physical collocation arrangement with no POT bay or with a
POT bay provided by BellSouth prior to 6/1/99. BellSouth cannot provide CFAs to
ITC^DeltaCom prior to the Provisioning Interval for those Premises in which
ITC^DeltaCom has a physical collocation arrangement with a POT bay provided by
ITC^DeltaCom prior to 6/1/99 or a virtual collocation arrangement until
ITC^DeltaCom provides BellSouth with the following information:

 

For ITC^DeltaCom -provided POT bay - a complete layout of the POT panels
(equipment inventory update (EIU) form) showing locations, speeds, etc.

 

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For virtual - a complete layout of ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment (equipment inventory
update (EIU) form), including the locations of the low speed ports and the
specific frame terminations to which the equipment will be wired by
ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s
BellSouth Certified Supplier

 

BellSouth cannot begin work on the CFAs until the complete and accurate EIU form
is received from ITC^DeltaCom. If this EIU is provided ten (10) calendar days
prior to the Provisioning Interval, then CFAs will be made available by the
Provisioning Interval. If this EIU is not received ten (10) calendar days prior
to the Provisioning Interval, then the CFAs will be provided within ten (10)
calendar days of receipt of the EIU.

 

7.6 Use of BellSouth Certified Supplier. ITC^DeltaCom shall select a supplier
which has been approved as a BellSouth Certified Supplier to perform all
engineering and installation work. ITC^DeltaCom and ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth
Certified Supplier must follow and comply with all BellSouth requirements
outlined in BellSouth’s TR 73503, TR 73519, TR 73572, and TR 73564. In some
cases, ITC^DeltaCom must select separate BellSouth Certified Suppliers for
transmission equipment, switching equipment and power equipment. BellSouth shall
provide ITC^DeltaCom with a list of BellSouth Certified Suppliers upon request.
The BellSouth Certified Supplier(s) shall be responsible for installing
ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment and components, extending power cabling to the
BellSouth power distribution frame, performing operational tests after
installation is complete, and notifying BellSouth’s equipment engineers and
ITC^DeltaCom upon successful completion of installation, etc. The BellSouth
Certified Supplier shall bill ITC^DeltaCom directly for all work performed for
ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to this Attachment and BellSouth shall have no liability
for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by the BellSouth Certified
Supplier. BellSouth shall consider certifying ITC^DeltaCom or any supplier
proposed by ITC^DeltaCom. All work performed by or for ITC^DeltaCom shall
conform to generally accepted industry guidelines and standards.

 

7.7 Alarm and Monitoring. BellSouth shall place environmental alarms in the
Premises for the protection of BellSouth equipment and facilities. ITC^DeltaCom
shall be responsible for placement, monitoring and removal of environmental and
equipment alarms used to service ITC^DeltaCom’s Collocation Space. Upon request,
BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with applicable tariffed service(s) to
facilitate remote monitoring of collocated equipment by ITC^DeltaCom. Both
Parties shall use best efforts to notify the other of any verified environmental
condition known to that Party.

 

7.8

Virtual to Physical Collocation Relocation. In the event physical collocation
space was previously denied at a location due to technical reasons or space
limitations, and physical collocation space has subsequently become available,
ITC^DeltaCom may relocate its virtual collocation arrangements to physical
collocation arrangements and

 

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pay the appropriate fees for physical collocation and for the rearrangement or
reconfiguration of services terminated in the virtual collocation arrangement,
as outlined in the appropriate BellSouth tariffs. In the event that BellSouth
knows when additional space for physical collocation may become available at the
location requested by ITC^DeltaCom, such information will be provided to
ITC^DeltaCom in BellSouth’s written denial of physical collocation. To the
extent that (i) physical Collocation Space becomes available to ITC^DeltaCom
within 180 calendar days of BellSouth’s written denial of ITC^DeltaCom’s request
for physical collocation, (ii) BellSouth had knowledge that the space was going
to become available, and (iii) ITC^DeltaCom was not informed in the written
denial that physical Collocation Space would become available within such 180
calendar days, then ITC^DeltaCom may relocate its virtual collocation
arrangement to a physical collocation arrangement and will receive a credit for
any nonrecurring charges previously paid for such virtual collocation.
ITC^DeltaCom must arrange with a BellSouth Certified Supplier for the relocation
of equipment from its virtual Collocation Space to its physical Collocation
Space and will bear the cost of such relocation.

 

7.9 Virtual to Physical Conversion (In Place). Virtual collocation arrangements
may be converted to “in-place” physical arrangements if the potential conversion
meets the following four criteria: 1) there is no change in the amount of
equipment or the configuration of the equipment that was in the virtual
collocation arrangement; 2) the conversion of the virtual collocation
arrangement will not cause the equipment or the results of that conversion to be
located in a space that BellSouth has reserved for its own future needs; 3) the
converted arrangement does not limit BellSouth’s ability to secure its own
equipment and facilities due to the location of the virtual collocation
arrangement; and 4) any changes to the arrangement can be accommodated by
existing power, HVAC, and other requirements. The application fee for the
conversion from virtual to in-place, physical collocation is as set forth in
Attachment 11. Unless otherwise specified, BellSouth will complete virtual to
in-place physical collocation conversions within sixty (60) calendar days.
BellSouth will bill ITC^DeltaCom an Administrative Only Application Fee as set
forth in Exhibit C for these charges on the date that BellSouth provides an
Application Response.

 

7.10 Cancellation. If, at anytime prior to space acceptance, ITC^DeltaCom
cancels its order for the Collocation Space(s) (“Cancellation”), BellSouth will
bill the applicable nonrecurring rate for any and all work processes for which
work has begun.

 

7.11 Licenses. ITC^DeltaCom, at its own expense, will be solely responsible for
obtaining from governmental authorities, and any other appropriate agency,
entity, or person, all rights, privileges, and licenses necessary or required to
operate as a provider of telecommunications services to the public or to occupy
the Collocation Space.

 

7.12 Environmental Compliance. The Parties agree to utilize and adhere to the
Environmental Hazard Guidelines identified as Exhibit A attached hereto.

 

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8. Rates and Charges

 

8.1 Recurring Charges. If ITC^DeltaCom has met the applicable fifteen (15)
calendar day walkthrough interval(s) specified in Section 4 and BellSouth was
available for an acceptance walkthrough within the applicable fifteen calendar
day interval, billing for recurring charges will begin upon the Space Acceptance
Date. In the event that ITC^DeltaCom fails to complete an acceptance walkthrough
within the applicable fifteen (15) day interval and BellSouth was available for
an acceptance walkthrough within the applicable fifteen (15) calendar day
interval(s), billing for recurring charges will commence on the Space Ready
Date.

 

8.2 Application Fee. BellSouth shall assess an Application Fee via a service
order, which shall be issued at the time BellSouth responds that space is
available pursuant to Section 6 (Application Response). Payment of said
Application Fee will be due as dictated by ITC^DeltaCom’s current billing cycle
and is non-refundable.

 

8.3 Space Preparation. Space preparation fees consist of a nonrecurring charge
for firm order processing and monthly recurring charges for central office
modifications, assessed per arrangement, per square foot, and common systems
modifications, assessed per arrangement, per square foot for cageless
collocation and per cage for caged collocation. ITC^DeltaCom shall remit payment
of the nonrecurring firm order-processing fee coincident with submission of a
BFFO. The charges recover the costs associated with preparing the Collocation
Space, which includes survey, engineering of the Collocation Space, which
includes survey, engineering of the Collocation Space, design and modification
costs for network, building and support systems. In the event ITC^DeltaCom opts
for cageless space, the space preparation fees will be assessed based on the
total floor space dedicated to ITC^DeltaCom as prescribed in this Section.

 

8.4 Cable Installation. Cable Installation Fee(s) are assessed per entrance
cable placed. This non-recurring fee will be billed by BellSouth upon receipt of
the ITC^DeltaCom’s BFFO.

 

8.5

Floor Space. The Floor Space Charge includes reasonable charges for lighting,
HVAC, and other allocated expenses associated with maintenance of the Premises
but does not recover any power-related costs incurred by BellSouth. When the
Collocation Space is enclosed, ITC^DeltaCom shall pay floor space charges based
upon the number of square feet so enclosed. When the Collocation Space is not
enclosed, ITC^DeltaCom shall pay floor space charges based upon the following
floor space calculation: [(depth of the equipment lineup in which the rack is
placed) + (0.5 x maintenance aisle depth) + (0.5 x wiring aisle depth)] X (width
of rack and spacers). For purposes of this calculation, the depth of the
equipment lineup shall consider the footprint of equipment racks plus any
equipment overhang. BellSouth will assign unenclosed Collocation Space in
conventional equipment rack lineups where feasible. In the event ITC^DeltaCom’s
collocated equipment requires special cable racking, isolated grounding or other
treatment which prevents placement within conventional equipment

 

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rack lineups, ITC^DeltaCom shall be required to request an amount of floor space
sufficient to accommodate the total equipment arrangement.

 

8.6 Power. BellSouth shall make available –48 Volt (-48V) DC power for
ITC^DeltaCom’s Collocation Space at a BellSouth Power Board or BellSouth Battery
Distribution Fuse Bay (BDFB) at ITC^DeltaCom’s option within the Premises.

 

8.6.1 When obtaining power from a BDFB, fuses and power cables (A&B) must be
engineered (sized), and installed by ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth
Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier. When
obtaining power from a BellSouth power board, power cables (A&B) must be
engineered (sized), and installed by ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth
Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier. ITC^DeltaCom
is responsible for contracting with a BellSouth Certified Supplier for power
distribution feeder cable runs from a BellSouth BDFB or power board to
ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment. The determination of the BellSouth BDFB or BellSouth
power board as the power source will be made at BellSouth’s sole, but
reasonable, discretion. The BellSouth Certified Supplier contracted by
ITC^DeltaCom must provide BellSouth a copy of the engineering power
specification prior to the day on which ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment becomes
operational. BellSouth will provide the common power feeder cable support
structure between the BellSouth BDFB or power board and ITC^DeltaCom’s
arrangement area. ITC^DeltaCom shall contract with a BellSouth Certified
Supplier who will be responsible for the following: dedicated power cable
support structure within ITC^DeltaCom’s arrangement, power cable feeds, and
terminations of cable. Any terminations at a BellSouth power board must be
performed by a BellSouth Certified power Supplier. ITC^DeltaCom shall comply
with all applicable National Electric Code (NEC), BellSouth TR73503, Telcordia
and ANSI Standards regarding power cabling.

 

8.6.2 If ITC^DeltaCom elects to install its own DC Power Plant, BellSouth shall
provide AC power to feed ITC^DeltaCom’s DC Power Plant. Charges for AC power
will be assessed per breaker ampere per month. Rates include the provision of
commercial and standby AC power. When obtaining power from a BellSouth service
panel, protection devices and power cables must be engineered (sized), and
installed by ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth Certified Supplier, or
ITC^DeltaCom’s BellSouth Certified Supplier except that BellSouth shall engineer
and install protection devices and power cables for Adjacent Collocation.
ITC^DeltaCom, if certified as a BellSouth Certified Supplier, or ITC^DeltaCom’s
BellSouth Certified Supplier must also provide a copy of the engineering power
specification prior to the equipment becoming operational. Charges for AC power
shall be assessed pursuant to the rates specified in Exhibit C. AC power voltage
and phase ratings shall be determined on a per location basis. At ITC^DeltaCom’s
option, ITC^DeltaCom may arrange for AC power in an Adjacent Collocation
arrangement from a retail provider of electrical power.

 

8.6.5

If ITC^DeltaCom requests a reduction in the amount of power that BellSouth is
currently providing ITC^DeltaCom must submit a Subsequent Application. If no
modification to the Collocation Space is requested other than the reduction in
power,

 

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the Subsequent Application Fee for Power Reduction as set forth in Exhibit C
will apply. If modifications are requested in addition to the reduction of power
the Subsequent Application Fee will apply. This non-recurring fee will be billed
by BellSouth on the date that BellSouth provides an Application Response.

 

8.6 Security Escort. A security escort will be required whenever ITC^DeltaCom or
its approved agent desires access to the entrance manhole or must have access to
the Premises after the one accompanied site visit allowed pursuant to Section 5
prior to completing BellSouth’s Security Training requirements. Rates for a
security escort are as set forth in Exhibit C beginning with the scheduled
escort time. BellSouth will wait for one-half (1/2) hour after the scheduled
time for such an escort and ITC^DeltaCom shall pay for such half-hour charges in
the event ITC^DeltaCom fails to show up.

 

8.7 Cable Record charges. These charges apply for work required to build cable
records in BellSouth systems. The VG/DS0 per cable record charge is for a
maximum of 3600 records. The Fiber cable record charge is for a maximum of 99
records. These non-recurring fees will be billed upon receipt of ITC^DeltaCom’s
BFFO.

 

8.8 Other. If no rate is identified in the contract, the rate for the specific
service or function will be negotiated by the Parties upon request by either
Party.

 

9. Insurance

 

9.1 ITC^DeltaCom shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure, maintain, and
keep in force insurance as specified in this Section 9 and underwritten by
insurance companies licensed to do business in the states applicable under this
Attachment and having a Best’s Insurance Rating of A-.

 

9.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall maintain the following specific coverage:

 

9.2.1 Commercial General Liability coverage in the amount of ten million dollars
($ 10,000,000.00) or a combination of Commercial General Liability and
Excess/Umbrella coverage totaling not less than ten million dollars
($10,000,000.00). BellSouth shall be named as an Additional Insured on the
Commercial General Liability policy as specified herein.

 

9.2.2 Statutory Workers Compensation coverage and Employers Liability coverage
in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) each accident, one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) each employee by disease, and five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) policy limit by disease.

 

9.2.3 All Risk Property coverage on a full replacement cost basis insuring all
of ITC^DeltaCom’s real and personal property situated on or within BellSouth’s
Central Office location(s).

 

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9.2.4 ITC^DeltaCom may elect to purchase business interruption and contingent
business interruption insurance, having been advised that BellSouth assumes no
liability for loss of profit or revenues should an interruption of service
occur.

 

9.3 The limits set forth in Section 9.2 above may be increased by BellSouth from
time to time during the term of this Attachment upon thirty (30) days notice to
ITC^DeltaCom to at least such minimum limits as shall then be customary with
respect to comparable occupancy of BellSouth structures.

 

9.4 All policies purchased by ITC^DeltaCom shall be deemed to be primary and not
contributing to or in excess of any similar coverage purchased by BellSouth. All
insurance must be in effect on or before the date equipment is delivered to
BellSouth’s Premises and shall remain in effect for the term of this Attachment
or until all ITC^DeltaCom’s property has been removed from BellSouth’s Premises,
whichever period is longer. If ITC^DeltaCom fails to maintain required coverage,
BellSouth may pay the premiums thereon and seek reimbursement of same from
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

9.5 ITC^DeltaCom shall submit certificates of insurance reflecting the coverage
required pursuant to this Section a minimum of ten (10) business days prior to
the commencement of any work in the Collocation Space. Failure to meet this
interval may result in construction and equipment installation delays.
ITC^DeltaCom shall arrange for BellSouth to receive thirty (30) business days’
advance notice of cancellation from ITC^DeltaCom’s insurance company.
ITC^DeltaCom shall forward a certificate of insurance and notice of
cancellation/non-renewal to BellSouth at the following address:

 

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.

Attn.: Risk Management Coordinator

17H53 BellSouth Center

675 W. Peachtree Street

Atlanta, Georgia 30375

 

9.6 ITC^DeltaCom must conform to recommendations made by BellSouth’s fire
insurance company to the extent BellSouth has agreed to, or shall hereafter
agree to, such recommendations.

 

9.7

Self-Insurance. If ITC^DeltaCom’s net worth exceeds five hundred million dollars
($500,000,000), ITC^DeltaCom may elect to request self-insurance status in lieu
of obtaining any of the insurance required in Sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2.
ITC^DeltaCom shall provide audited financial statements to BellSouth thirty (30)
calendar days prior to the commencement of any work in the Collocation Space.
BellSouth shall then review such audited financial statements and respond in
writing to ITC^DeltaCom in the event that self-insurance status is not granted
to ITC^DeltaCom. If BellSouth approves ITC^DeltaCom for self-insurance,
ITC^DeltaCom shall annually furnish to BellSouth, and keep current, evidence of
such net worth that is attested to by one of ITC^DeltaCom’s corporate officers.
The ability to self-insure shall continue so long as the ITC^DeltaCom meets all
of the requirements of this Section. If the ITC^DeltaCom

 

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subsequently no longer satisfies this Section, ITC^DeltaCom is required to
purchase insurance as indicated by Sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2.

 

9.8 The net worth requirements set forth in Section 9.7 may be increased by
BellSouth from time to time during the term of this Attachment upon thirty (30)
calendar days’ notice to ITC^DeltaCom to at least such minimum limits as shall
then be customary with respect to comparable occupancy of BellSouth structures.

 

9.9 Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section will be deemed a
material breach of this Attachment.

 

10. Mechanics Liens

 

10.1 If any mechanics lien or other liens shall be filed against property of
either Party (BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom), or any improvement thereon by reason
of or arising out of any labor or materials furnished or alleged to have been
furnished or to be furnished to or for the other Party or by reason of any
changes, or additions to said property made at the request or under the
direction of the other Party, the other Party directing or requesting those
changes shall, within thirty (30) business days after receipt of written notice
from the Party against whose property said lien has been filed, either pay such
lien or cause the same to be bonded off the affected property in the manner
provided by law. The Party causing said lien to be placed against the property
of the other shall also defend, at its sole cost and expense, on behalf of the
other, any action, suit or proceeding which may be brought for the enforcement
of such liens and shall pay any damage and discharge any judgment entered
thereon.

 

11. Inspections

 

11.1 BellSouth may conduct an inspection of ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment and
facilities in the Collocation Space(s) prior to the activation of facilities
between ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment and equipment of BellSouth. BellSouth may
conduct an inspection if ITC^DeltaCom adds equipment and may otherwise conduct
routine inspections at reasonable intervals mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours or
two (2) business days, whichever is greater, advance notice of all such
inspections. All costs of such inspection shall be borne by BellSouth.

 

12. Security and Safety Requirements

 

12.1

Unless otherwise specified, ITC^DeltaCom will be required, at its own expense,
to conduct a statewide investigation of criminal history records for each
ITC^DeltaCom employee hired in the past five (5) years being considered for work
on the BellSouth Premises, for the states/counties where the ITC^DeltaCom
employee has worked and lived for the past five (5) years. Where state law does
not permit statewide collection or reporting, an investigation of the applicable
counties is acceptable. ITC^DeltaCom shall

 

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not be required to perform this investigation if an affiliated company of
ITC^DeltaCom has performed an investigation of the ITC^DeltaCom employee seeking
access, if such investigation meets the criteria set forth above. This
requirement will not apply if ITC^DeltaCom has performed a pre-employment
statewide investigation of criminal history records of the ITC^DeltaCom employee
for the states/counties where the ITC^DeltaCom employee has worked and lived for
the past five (5) years or, where state law does not permit a statewide
investigation, an investigation of the applicable counties.

 

12.2 ITC^DeltaCom will be required to administer to their personnel assigned to
the BellSouth Premises security training either provided by BellSouth, or
meeting criteria defined by BellSouth.

 

12.3 ITC^DeltaCom shall provide its employees and agents with picture
identification, which must be worn, and visible at all times while in the
Collocation Space or other areas in or around the Premises. The photo
identification card shall bear, at a minimum, the employee’s name and photo, and
ITC^DeltaCom’s name. BellSouth reserves the right to remove from its premises
any employee of ITC^DeltaCom not possessing identification issued by
ITC^DeltaCom or who has violated any of BellSouth’s policies as outlined in the
CLEC Security Training documents. ITC^DeltaCom shall hold BellSouth harmless for
any damages resulting from such removal of its personnel from BellSouth
premises. ITC^DeltaCom shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any Guest
of ITC^DeltaCom is in compliance with all subsections of this Section.

 

12.4 ITC^DeltaCom shall not assign to the BellSouth Premises any personnel with
records of felony criminal convictions. ITC^DeltaCom shall not assign to the
BellSouth Premises any personnel with records of misdemeanor convictions, except
for misdemeanor traffic violations, without advising BellSouth of the nature and
gravity of the offense(s). BellSouth reserves the right to refuse building
access to any ITC^DeltaCom personnel who have been identified to have
misdemeanor criminal convictions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event
that ITC^DeltaCom chooses not to advise BellSouth of the nature and gravity of
any misdemeanor conviction, ITC^DeltaCom may, in the alternative, certify to
BellSouth that it shall not assign to the BellSouth Premises any personnel with
records of misdemeanor convictions (other than misdemeanor traffic violations).

 

12.4.1 ITC^DeltaCom shall not knowingly assign to the BellSouth Premises any
individual who was a former employee of BellSouth and whose employment with
BellSouth was terminated for a criminal offense whether or not BellSouth sought
prosecution of the individual for the criminal offense.

 

12.4.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall not knowingly assign to the BellSouth Premises any
individual who was a former supplier of BellSouth and whose access to a
BellSouth Premises was revoked due to commission of a criminal offense whether
or not BellSouth sought prosecution of the individual for the criminal offense.

 

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12.5 For each ITC^DeltaCom employee or agent hired by ITC^DeltaCom within five
(5) years of being considered for work on the BellSouth Premises, who requires
access to a BellSouth Premises pursuant to this agreement, ITC^DeltaCom shall
furnish BellSouth, prior to an employee or agent gaining such access, a
certification that the aforementioned background check and security training
were completed. The certification will contain a statement that no felony
convictions were found and certifying that the security training was completed
by the employee. If the employee’s criminal history includes misdemeanor
convictions, ITC^DeltaCom will disclose the nature of the convictions to
BellSouth at that time. In the alternative, ITC^DeltaCom may certify to
BellSouth that it shall not assign to the BellSouth Premises any personnel with
records of misdemeanor convictions other than misdemeanor traffic violations.

 

12.5.1 For all other ITC^DeltaCom employees requiring access to a BellSouth
Premises pursuant to this Attachment, ITC^DeltaCom shall furnish BellSouth,
prior to an employee gaining such access, a certification that the employee is
not subject to the requirements of Section 12.5 above and that security training
was completed by the employee.

 

12.6 At BellSouth’s request, ITC^DeltaCom shall promptly remove from BellSouth’s
Premises any employee of ITC^DeltaCom BellSouth does not wish to grant access to
its premises 1) pursuant to any investigation conducted by BellSouth or 2) prior
to the initiation of an investigation if an employee of ITC^DeltaCom is found
interfering with the property or personnel of BellSouth or another collocated
telecommunications carrier, provided that an investigation shall promptly be
commenced by BellSouth.

 

12.7

Security Violations. BellSouth reserves the right to interview ITC^DeltaCom’s
employees, agents or suppliers in the event of wrongdoing in or around
BellSouth’s property or involving BellSouth’s or another telecommunications
carrier’s property or personnel, provided that BellSouth shall provide 24 hours
notice (or such shorter notice as may be agreed to by the Parties as reasonable
under the circumstances) to ITC^DeltaCom’s Security representative of such
interview. ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to have its Security representative
present during the interview. ITC^DeltaCom and its suppliers shall reasonably
cooperate with BellSouth’s investigation into allegations of wrongdoing or
criminal conduct committed by, witnessed by or involving ITC^DeltaCom’s
employees, agents, or suppliers. Additionally, BellSouth reserves the right to
bill ITC^DeltaCom for all reasonable costs associated with investigations
involving its employees, agents, or suppliers if it is established and mutually
agreed in good faith that ITC^DeltaCom’s employees, agents, or suppliers are
responsible for the alleged act. BellSouth shall bill ITC^DeltaCom for BellSouth
property which is stolen or damaged where an investigation determines the
culpability of ITC^DeltaCom’s employees, agents, or suppliers and where
ITC^DeltaCom agree, in good faith, with the results of such investigation.
ITC^DeltaCom shall notify BellSouth in writing immediately in the event that
ITC^DeltaCom discovers one of its employees already working on the
BellSouthPremises is a possible security risk. Upon request of the other Party,
the Party who is the employer shall discipline consistent with its employment
practices, up to and including removal from the BellSouth Premises, any employee
found to have violated

 

CCCS 297 of 530

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the security and safety requirements of this Section. ITC^DeltaCom shall hold
BellSouth harmless for any damages resulting from such removal of its personnel
from BellSouth’s Premises.

 

12.7.1 ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to interview BellSouth’s employees,
agents, or suppliers in the event of wrongdoing in or around ITC^DeltaCom’s
property or involving ITC^DeltaCom’s personnel, provided that ITC^DeltaCom shall
provide 24 hours notice (or such shorter notice as may be agreed to by the
Parties as reasonable under the circumstances) to BellSouth’s Security
representative of such interview. BellSouth reserves the right to have its
Security representative present during the interview. BellSouth and its
suppliers shall reasonably cooperate with ITC^DeltaCom’s investigation into
allegations of wrongdoing or criminal conduct committed by, witnessed by, or
involving BellSouth’s employees, agents, or suppliers. Additionally,
ITC^DeltaCom reserves the right to bill BellSouth for all reasonable costs
associated with investigations involving its employees, agents, or suppliers if
it is established and mutually agreed in good faith that BellSouth’s employees,
agents, or suppliers are responsible for the alleged act. ITC^DeltaCom shall
bill BellSouth for ITC^DeltaCom property which is stolen or damaged where an
investigation determines the culpability of BellSouth’s employees, agents, or
suppliers and where BellSouth agrees, in good faith, with the results of such
investigation. BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom in writing immediately in the
event that BellSouth discovers one of its employees is a possible security risk
to ITC^DeltaCom property. Upon request of the other Party, the Party who is the
employer shall discipline consistent with its employment practices, up to and
including removal from access to ITC^DeltaCom’s collocation space and/or
equipment, any employee found to have violated the security and safety
requirements of this Section. BellSouth shall hold ITC^DeltaCom harmless for any
damages resulting from such removal of its personnel from ITC^DeltaCom’s
collocation space and/or access to ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment.

 

12.8 Use of Supplies. Unauthorized use of equipment, supplies, or other property
by either Party, whether or not used routinely to provide telephone service will
be strictly prohibited and handled appropriately. Costs associated with such
unauthorized use may be charged to the offending Party, as may be all associated
investigative costs.

 

12.9 Use of Official Lines. Except for non-toll calls necessary in the
performance of their work, neither Party shall use the telephones of the other
Party on the BellSouth Premises. Charges for unauthorized telephone calls may be
charged to the offending Party, as may be all associated investigative costs.

 

12.10 Accountability. Full compliance with the Security requirements of this
section shall in no way limit the accountability of either Party to the other
for the improper actions of its employees.

 

CCCS 298 of 530

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13. Destruction of Collocation Space

 

13.1 In the event a Collocation Space is wholly or partially damaged by fire,
windstorm, tornado, flood or by similar causes to such an extent as to be
rendered wholly unsuitable for ITC^DeltaCom’s permitted use hereunder, then
either Party may elect within ten (10) business days after such damage, to
terminate occupancy of the damaged Collocation Space, and if either Party shall
so elect, by giving the other written notice of termination, both Parties shall
stand released of and from further liability under the terms hereof. If the
Collocation Space shall suffer only minor damage and shall not be rendered
wholly unsuitable for ITC^DeltaCom’s permitted use, or is damaged and the option
to terminate is not exercised by either Party, BellSouth covenants and agrees to
proceed promptly without expense to ITC^DeltaCom, except for improvements not
the property of BellSouth, to repair the damage. BellSouth shall, at parity with
repairs made to their own space, have a reasonable time within which to rebuild
or make any repairs, and such rebuilding and repairing shall be subject to
delays caused by storms, shortages of labor and materials, government
regulations, strikes, walkouts, and causes beyond the control of BellSouth,
which causes shall not be construed as limiting factors, but as exemplary only.
ITC^DeltaCom may, at its own expense, accelerate the rebuild of its collocated
space and equipment provided however that a BellSouth Certified Supplier is used
and the necessary space preparation has been completed. If ITC^DeltaCom’s
acceleration of the project increases the cost of the project, then those
additional charges will be incurred by ITC^DeltaCom. Where allowed and where
practical, ITC^DeltaCom may erect a temporary facility while BellSouth rebuilds
or makes repairs. In all cases where the Collocation Space shall be rebuilt or
repaired, ITC^DeltaCom shall be entitled to an equitable abatement of rent and
other charges, depending upon the unsuitability of the Collocation Space for
ITC^DeltaCom’s permitted use, until such Collocation Space is fully repaired and
restored and ITC^DeltaCom’s equipment installed therein (but in no event later
than thirty (30) business days after the Collocation Space is fully repaired and
restored). Where ITC^DeltaCom has placed an Adjacent Arrangement pursuant to
Section 3, ITC^DeltaCom shall have the sole responsibility to repair or replace
said Adjacent Arrangement provided herein. Pursuant to this section, BellSouth
will restore the associated services to the Adjacent Arrangement.

 

14. Eminent Domain

 

14.1

If the whole of a Collocation Space or Adjacent Arrangement shall be taken by
any public authority under the power of eminent domain, then this Attachment
shall terminate with respect to such Collocation Space or Adjacent Arrangement
as of the day possession shall be taken by such public authority and rent and
other charges for the Collocation Space or Adjacent Arrangement shall be paid up
to that day with proportionate refund by BellSouth of such rent and charges as
may have been paid in advance for a period subsequent to the date of the taking.
If any part of the Collocation Space or Adjacent Arrangement shall be taken
under eminent domain, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall each have the right to
terminate this Attachment with respect to such Collocation Space or Adjacent
Arrangement and declare the same null and void,

 

CCCS 299 of 530

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by written notice of such intention to the other Party within ten (10) business
days after such taking.

 

15. Nonexclusivity

 

15.1 ITC^DeltaCom understands that this Attachment is not exclusive and that
BellSouth may enter into similar agreements with other Parties. Assignment of
space pursuant to all such agreements shall be determined by space availability
and made on a first come, first served basis.

 

CCCS 300 of 530

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Attachment 4-Central Office

Exhibit A

Page 33

 

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY

PRINCIPLES

 

The following principles provide basic guidance on environmental and safety
issues when applying for and establishing Physical Collocation arrangements.

 

1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

 

1.1 Compliance with Applicable Law. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom agree to comply
with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety laws and
regulations including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations
issued under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and OSHA
regulations issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as
amended and NFPA and National Electrical Codes (NEC) and the NESC (“Applicable
Laws”). Each Party shall notify the other if compliance inspections are
conducted by regulatory agencies and/or citations are issued that relate to any
aspect of this Attachment.

 

1.2 Notice. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall provide notice to the other,
including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), of known and recognized physical
hazards or Hazardous Chemicals existing on site or brought on site. Each Party
is required to provide specific notice for known potential Imminent Danger
conditions. ITC^DeltaCom should contact 1-800-743-6737 for BellSouth MSDS
sheets.

 

1.3 Practices/Procedures. BellSouth may make available additional environmental
control procedures for ITC^DeltaCom to follow when working at a BellSouth
Premises (See Section 2, below). These practices/procedures will represent the
regular work practices required to be followed by the employees and contractors
of BellSouth for environmental protection. ITC^DeltaCom will require its
contractors, agents and others accessing the BellSouth Premises to comply with
these practices. Section 2 lists the Environmental categories where BST
practices should be followed by ITC^DeltaCom when operating in the BellSouth
Premises.

 

1.4 Environmental and Safety Inspections. BellSouth reserves the right to
inspect the ITC^DeltaCom space with proper notification. BellSouth reserves the
right to stop any ITC^DeltaCom work operation that imposes Imminent Danger to
the environment, employees or other persons in the area or Facility.

 

1.5

Hazardous Materials Brought On Site. Any hazardous materials brought into, used,
stored or abandoned at the BellSouth Premises by ITC^DeltaCom are owned by
ITC^DeltaCom. ITC^DeltaCom will indemnify BellSouth for claims, lawsuits or
damages to persons or property caused by these materials. Without prior written

 

CCCS 301 of 530

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Page 34

 

BellSouth approval, no substantial new safety or environmental hazards can be
created by ITC^DeltaCom or different hazardous materials used by ITC^DeltaCom at
BellSouth Facility. ITC^DeltaCom must demonstrate adequate emergency response
capabilities for its materials used or remaining at the BellSouth Facility.

 

1.6 Spills and Releases. When contamination is discovered at a BellSouth
Premises, the Party discovering the condition must notify BellSouth. All Spills
or Releases of regulated materials will immediately be reported by ITC^DeltaCom
to BellSouth.

 

1.7 Coordinated Environmental Plans and Permits. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will
coordinate plans, permits or information required to be submitted to government
agencies, such as emergency response plans, spill prevention control and
countermeasures (SPCC) plans and community reporting. If fees are associated
with filing, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will develop a cost sharing procedure.
If BellSouth’s permit or EPA identification number must be used, ITC^DeltaCom
must comply with all of BellSouth’s permit conditions and environmental
processes, including environmental “best management practices (BMP)” (see
Section 2, below) and/or selection of BST disposition vendors and disposal
sites.

 

1.8 Environmental and Safety Indemnification. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party from and against any claims
(including, without limitation, third-party claims for personal injury or death
or real or personal property damage), judgments, damages, (including direct and
indirect damages, and punitive damages), penalties, fines, forfeitures, costs,
liabilities, interest and losses arising in connection with the violation or
alleged violation of any Applicable Law or contractual obligation or the
presence or alleged presence of contamination arising out of the acts or
omissions of the indemnifying Party, its agents, contractors, or employees
concerning its operations at the Facility.

 

2. CATEGORIES FOR CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

 

2.1 When performing functions that fall under the following Environmental
categories on BellSouth’s Premises, ITC^DeltaCom agrees to comply with the
applicable sections of the current issue of BellSouth’s Environmental and Safety
Methods and Procedures (M&Ps), incorporated herein by this reference.
ITC^DeltaCom further agrees to cooperate with BellSouth to ensure that
ITC^DeltaCom’s employees, agents, and/or subcontractors are knowledgeable of and
satisfy those provisions of BellSouth’s Environmental M&Ps which apply to the
specific Environmental function being performed by ITC^DeltaCom, its employees,
agents and/or subcontractors.

 

2.2 The most current version of reference documentation must be requested from
BellSouth.

 

CCCS 302 of 530

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Exhibit A

Page 35

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

CATEGORIES

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ENVIRONMENTAL

ISSUES

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ADDRESSED BY THE

FOLLOWING

DOCUMENTATION

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Disposal of hazardous material or other regulated material

(e.g., batteries, fluorescent tubes, solvents & cleaning materials)

  

Compliance with all applicable local, state, & federal laws and regulations

 

Pollution liability insurance

 

EVET approval of contractor

  

Std T&C 450

Fact Sheet Series 17000

 

Std T&C 660-3

 

Approved Environmental

Vendor List (Contact ATCC Representative)

Emergency response    Hazmat/waste release/spill fire safety emergency   

Fact Sheet Series 17000

Building Emergency

Operations Plan (EOP)

(specific to and located on Premises)

Contract labor/outsourcing for services with environmental implications to be
performed on BellSouth Premises (e.g., disposition of hazardous material/waste;
maintenance of storage tanks)   

Compliance with all applicable local, state, & federal laws and regulations

 

Performance of services in accordance with BST’s environmental M&Ps

 

Insurance

  

Std T&C 450

 

Std T&C 450-B

(Contact ATCC Representative for copy of appropriate E/S M&Ps.)

 

Std T&C 660

Transportation of hazardous material   

Compliance with all applicable local, state, & federal laws and regulations

 

Pollution liability insurance

 

EVET approval of contractor

  

Std T&C 450

Fact Sheet Series 17000

 

Std T&C 660-3

 

Approved Environmental

Vendor List (Contact ATCC Representative)

Maintenance/operations work which may produce a waste

 

Other maintenance work

  

Compliance with all application local, state, & federal laws and regulations

 

Protection of BST employees and equipment

  

Std T&C 450

 

 

29CFR 1910.147 (OSHA Standard)

29CFR 1910 Subpart O (OSHA Standard)

 

CCCS 303 of 530

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Attachment 4-Central Office

Exhibit A

Page 36

 

Janitorial services   

All waste removal and disposal must conform to all applicable federal, state and
local regulations

 

All Hazardous Material and Waste

 

Asbestos notification and protection of employees and equipment

  

P&SM Manager - Procurement

 

Fact Sheet Series 17000

 

GU-BTEN-001BT, Chapter 3 BSP 010-170-001BS (Hazcom)

Manhole cleaning   

Compliance with all applicable local, state, & federal laws and regulations

 

Pollution liability insurance

 

EVET approval of contractor

  

Std T&C 450

Fact Sheet 14050

BSP 620-145-011PR

Issue A, August 1996

 

Std T&C 660-3

 

Approved Environmental Vendor List (Contact ATCC Representative)

Removing or disturbing building materials
that may contain asbestos    Asbestos work practices   

GU-BTEN-001BT, Chapter 3

For questions regarding removing or disturbing materials that contain asbestos,
call the BellSouth Building Service Center:

 

AL, MS, TN, KY & LA (local area code) 557-6194

FL, GA, NC & SC (local area code) 780-2740

 

3. DEFINITIONS

 

Generator. Under RCRA, the person whose act produces a Hazardous Waste, as
defined in 40 CFR 261, or whose act first causes a Hazardous Waste to become
subject to regulation. The Generator is legally responsible for the proper
management and disposal of Hazardous Wastes in accordance with regulations.

 

Hazardous Chemical. As defined in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), any chemical which is a health
hazard or physical hazard.

 

CCCS 304 of 530

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Exhibit A

Page 37

 

Hazardous Waste. As defined in section 1004 of RCRA.

 

Imminent Danger. Any conditions or practices at a facility which are such that a
danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause immediate death or
serious harm to people or immediate significant damage to the environment or
natural resources.

 

Spill or Release. As defined in Section 101 of CERCLA.

 

4. ACRONYMS

 

ATCC – Account Team Collocation Coordinator

 

BST – BellSouth Telecommunications

 

CRES – Corporate Real Estate and Services (formerly PS&M)

 

DEC/LDEC – Department Environmental Coordinator/Local Department Environmental
Coordinator

 

E/S – Environmental/Safety

 

EVET – Environmental Vendor Evaluation Team

 

GU-BTEN-001BT – BellSouth Environmental Methods and Procedures

 

NESC – National Electrical Safety Codes

 

P&SM – Property & Services Management

 

T&C – Standard Terms & Conditions

 

CCCS 305 of 530

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Attachment 4-Central Office

Exhibit B

Page 38

 

THREE MONTH CLEC COLLOCATION FORECAST

 

CLEC NAME __________________________   DATE __________________________

 

STATE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Central
Office/City

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   CAG
ED
Sq.
Ft.

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CAGELESS #

Bays

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   FRAME
TERMINATIONS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   CLEC
Provided
BDFB–
Amps
Load

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BST
Provided
BDFB—

Amps
Load

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   Heat
Dissipation
BTU/Hour

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Entrance

Facilities
# sheaths
& #
fibers

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Proposed
Application
Date

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   NOTES

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Standard
Bays*

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Non-

Standard
Bays**

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* Standard bays are defined as racks, bays or cabinets, including equipment and
cable, with measurements equal to or less than the following: Width - 26”, Depth
-25”. The standard height for all collocated equipment bays in BellSouth is 7’
0”.

 

** Any forecast for non-standard cageless bays must include an attachment
describing the quantity and width and depth measurements.

 

Notes: Forecast information will be used for no other purpose than collocation
planning.

 

CCCS 306 of 530

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COLLOCATION - Georgia

 

                                                                     
Attachment: 4

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   Exhibit: C

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CATEGORY

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RATE
ELEMENTS

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Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   RATES($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                  Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Nonrecurring
Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                     First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOURCE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SOMAN

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     The rates marked as “OR” are those ordered by the Commission. Both Parties
have reviewed these rate sheets and agree that any errors in the rate sheets
shall be prospectively corrected by amendment to this Agreement.

PHYSICAL COLLOCATION

          Physical Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire Analog
- Res              UEPSR    PE1R2    0.0197                        CO          
                         Physical Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange
Port 2-Wire Line Side PBX Trunk - Bus              UEPSP    PE1R2    0.0197     
                  CO                                    Physical Collocation
2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire Voice Grade PBX Trunk - Res          
   UEPSE    PE1R2    0.0197                        CO                         
          Physical Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire Analog
- Bus              UEPSB    PE1R2    0.0197                        CO          
                         Physical Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange
Port 2-Wire ISDN              UEPSX    PE1R2    0.0197                        CO
                                   Physical Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect,
Exchange Port 2-Wire ISDN              UEPTX    PE1R2    0.0197               
        CO                                    Physical Collocation 4-Wire Cross
Connect, Exchange Port 4-Wire ISDN DS1              UEPEX    PE1R4    0.0393   
                    CO                              

PHYSICAL COLLOCATION

     Physical Collocation - Initial Application Fee              CLO    PE1BA   
     1,285.98         0.59         OR                                   
Physical Collocation - Subsequent Application Fee              CLO    PE1CA     
   1,085.48         0.59         OR                                    Physical
Collocation Administrative Only - Application Fee              CLO    PE1BL     
   400.00                   CO                                    Physical
Collocation - Space Preparation - Firm Order Processing              CLO   
PE1SJ         141.10                   OR                                   
Physical Collocation - Space Preparation - C.O. Modification per square ft.     
        CLO    PE1SK    2.01                        OR                         
          Physical Collocation - Space Preparation, Common Systems             
                                                                       
Modifications-Cageless, per square foot              CLO    PE1SL    2.23     
                  OR                                    Physical Collocation -
Space Preparation - Common Systems Modifications-Caged, per cage             
CLO    PE1SM    75.61                        OR                                
   Physical Collocation - Cable Installation, Pricing, non-recurring charge, per
Entrance Cable              CLO    PE1BD         736.93         21.51         OR
                                   Physical Collocation - Floor Space, per sq
feet              CLO    PE1PJ    4.52                        OR               
                    Physical Collocation - Cable Support Structure, per Entrance
Cable              CLO    PE1PM    7.21                        OR               
                    Physical Collocation - Power, - 48V DC Power - per Fused Amp
             CLO    PE1PL    4.78                        OR                    
               Physical Collocation - Power Reconfiguration Only, Application
Fee    1         CLO    PE1PR         398.80                                   
                    Physical Collocation - Power, 120V AC Power, Single Phase,
per Breaker Amp              CLO    PE1FB    5.14                        OR     
                              Physical Collocation - Power, 240V AC Power,
Single Phase, per Breaker Amp              CLO    PE1FD    10.30               
        OR                                    Physical Collocation - Power, 120V
AC Power, Three Phase, per Breaker Amp              CLO    PE1FE    15.44     
                  OR                                    Physical Collocation -
Power, 277V AC Power, Three Phase, per Breaker Amp              CLO    PE1FG   
35.65                        OR                                    Physical
Collocation - 2-wire cross-connect, loop, provisioning              UEANL,UEQ,
UNLDX, UNCNX, UEA, UCL, UAL, UHL, UDC, UDN, UNCVX    PE1P2    0.0197          
             OR                                    Physical Collocation - 4-wire
cross-connect, loop, provisioning              UEA, UHL, UNCVX, UNCDX, UCL, UDL
   PE1P4    0.0393                        OR                                   
Physical Collocation - DS1 Cross-Connect for Physical Collocation provisioning
             WDS1L,WDS1S, UXTD1, ULDD1, USLEL, UNLD1, UEPEX, UEPDX, USL, ULC,
U1TD1, UNC1X    PE1P1    0.3726                        OR                       
      

 

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COLLOCATION - Georgia

 

                                                        Attachment: 4

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  Exhibit: C

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CATEGORY

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

RATE ELEMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic -
Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs
Electronic -
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     

OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOURCE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Physical Collocation - DS3 Cross-Connect, provisioning          

UE3,

U1TD3, UXTD3, UXTS1, UNC3X, UNCSX, ULDD3, U1TS1,

ULDS1, UNLD3

  PE1P3   4.06                   OR                             Physical
Collocation - 2-Fiber Cross-Connect           CLO, ULDO3, ULD12, ULD48, U1TO3,
U1T12, U1T48, UDLO3, UDL12, UDF   PE1F2   1.72                   OR            
                Physical Collocation - 4-Fiber Cross-Connect           ULDO3,
ULD12, ULD48, U1TO3, U1T12, U1T48, UDLO3, UDL12, UDF   PE1F4   3.30            
      OR                             Physical Collocation - Space enclosure,
welded wire, first 100 square feet           CLO   PE1BW   160.45              
    OR                             Physical Collocation - Space enclosure,
welded wire, each additional 50 square feet           CLO   PE1CW   15.74      
            OR                             Physical Collocation - Security
Access System - Security System per Central Office, per Sq. Ft.           CLO  
PE1AY   0.0106                   OR                             Physical
Collocation - Security Access System - New Card Activation, per Card Activation
(First), per State           CLO   PE1A1       22.00               OR          
                  Physical Collocation-Security Access System-Administrative
Change, existing Access Card, per Request, per State, per Card           CLO  
PE1AA       5.38               OR                             Physical
Collocation - Security Access System - Replace Lost or Stolen Card, per Card    
      CLO   PE1AR       17.01               OR                            
Physical Collocation - Security Access - Initial Key, per Key           CLO  
PE1AK       13.20               OR                             Physical
Collocation - Security Access - Key, Replace Lost or Stolen Key, per Key        
  CLO   PE1AL       13.20               OR                             Physical
Collocation - Space Availability Report, per Central Office Requested          
CLO   PE1SR       248.75               OR                             Physical
Collocation - Cable Records, per request           CLO   PE1CR       743.65  
478.06   125.75       OR                             Physical Collocation, Cable
Records, VG/DS0 Cable, per cable record (maximum 3600 records)           CLO  
PE1CD       317.60       177.77       OR                             Physical
Collocation, Cable Records, VG/DS0 Cable, per each 100 pair           CLO  
PE1CO       4.48       5.30       OR                             Physical
Collocation, Cable Records, DS1, per T1 TIE           CLO   PE1C1       2.22    
  2.63       OR                             Physical Collocation, Cable Records,
DS3, per T3 TIE           CLO   PE1C3       7.76       9.19       OR            
                Physical Collocation - Cable Records, Fiber Cable, per cable
record (maximum 99 records)           CLO   PE1CB       83.45       73.57      
OR                             Physical Collocation - Security Escort for Basic
Time - normally scheduled work, per half hour           CLO   PE1BT       16.52
  10.83           OR                             Physical Collocation - Security
Escort for Overtime - outside of normally scheduled working hours on a scheduled
work day, per half hour           CLO   PE1OT       21.92   14.19           OR  
                          Physical Collocation - Security Escort for Premium
Time - outside of scheduled work day, per half hour           CLO   PE1PT      
27.31   17.55           OR                             Physical Collocation -
Virtual to Physical Collocation Relocation, per Voice Grade Circuit          
CLO   PE1BV       33.00               CO                             Physical
Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation Relocation, per DSO Circuit      
    CLO   PE1BO       33.00               CO                            
Physical Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation Relocation, per DS1
Circuit           CLO   PE1B1       52.00               CO                      
      Physical Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation Relocation, per DS3
Circuit           CLO   PE1B3       52.00               CO                      
      Physical Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation In-Place, Per Voice
Grade Circuit           CLO   PE1BR       23.00               CO                
            Physical Collocation Virtual to Physical Collocation In-Place, Per
DSO Circuit           CLO   PE1BP       23.00               CO                  
          Physical Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation In-Place, Per
DS1 Circuit           CLO   PE1BS       33.00               CO                  
     

 

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    Physical Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation In-Place, per DS3
Circuit           CLO   PE1BE       37.00               CO                      
      Physical Collocation - Virtual to Physical Collocation In -
Place/Relocation, space cable facilities assigned to Collocation Space, per 700
cable pairs or fraction thereof           CLO   PE1B7       592.00              
CO                             Physical Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross
Connects/Direct Connect - Fiber Cable Support Structure, per linear ft.        
  CLO   PE1ES   0.001                   CO                             Physical
Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross Connect/Direct Connect - Copper/Coax Cable
Support Structure, per lin. ft.           CLO   PE1DS   0.0015                  
CO                             Physical Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross
Connects/Direct Connect, Application Fee, per application           CLO   PE1DT
      583.18               CO                             Physical Collocation -
Copper Entrance Cable per Cable (CO manhole to vault splice)           CLO  
PE1EA       1,198.43   42.645           CO                             Physical
Collocation - Copper Entrance Cable Installation, per 100 Pairs           CLO  
PE1EB       18.071               CO                             Physical
Collocation - Fiber Entrance Cable per Cable (CO manhole to vault splice)      
    CLO   PE1EC       1,003.267   42.645           CO                          
  Physical Collocation - Fiber Entrance Cable Installation, per Fiber          
CLO   PE1ED       7.228               CO                             Physical
Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross Connect/Direct Connect - Fiber Cable Support
Structure, per cable   I       CLO   PE1DU       553.43               CO        
                    Physical Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross Connect/Direct
Connect - Copper/Coax Cable Support Structure, per cable   I       CLO   PE1DV  
    553.43               CO                             Physical Collocation,
Entrance Cable Support Structure, Copper, per each 100 pairs or fraction thereof
(CO Manhole to Frame)   I       CLO   PE1EE   0.2629                   OR      
                      Physical Collocation, Entrance Cable Installation, Copper,
per Cable (CO Manhole to Frame)   I       CLO   PE1EF       755.15       21.51  
    OR                             Physical Collocation, Entrance Cable
Installation, Copper, per each 100 pairs or fraction thereof (CO Manhole to
Frame)   I       CLO   PE1EG       9.12               OR                        
ADJACENT COLLOCATION                                                            
        Adjacent Collocation - Space Charge per Sq. Ft.           CLOAC   PE1JA
  0.164                   OR                             Adjacent Collocation -
Electrical Facility Charge per Linear Ft.           CLOAC   PE1JC   4.01        
          OR                             Adjacent Collocation - 2-Wire
Cross-Connects           UEA,UHL,UDL,UCL   PE1P2   0.0172                   OR  
                          Adjacent Collocation - 4-Wire Cross-Connects          
UEA,UHL,UDL,UCL   PE1P4   0.0344                   OR                          
  Adjacent Collocation - DS1 Cross-Connects           UEA,UHL,UDL,UCL   PE1P1  
0.3608                   OR                             Adjacent Collocation -
DS3 Cross-Connects           UEA,UHL,UDL,UCL   PE1P3   4.73                   OR
                            Adjacent Collocation - 2-Fiber Cross-Connect        
  CLOAC   PE1F2   1.66                   OR                             Adjacent
Collocation - 4-Fiber Cross-Connect           CLOAC   PE1F4   3.24              
    OR                             Adjacent Collocation - Application Fee      
    CLOAC   PE1JB       1,382.19       0.50       OR                            
Adjacent Collocation - 120V, Single Phase Standby Power Rate per AC Breaker Amp
          CLOAC   PE1FB   5.14                   OR                            
Adjacent Collocation - 240V, Single Phase Standby Power Rate per AC Breaker Amp
          CLOAC   PE1FD   10.30                   OR                            
Adjacent Collocation - 120V, Three Phase Standby Power Rate per AC Breaker Amp  
        CLOAC   PE1FE   15.44                   OR                            
Adjacent Collocation - 277V, Three Phase Standby Power Rate per AC Breaker Amp  
        CLOAC   PE1FG   35.65                   OR                            
Adjacent Collocation - 240V, Three Phase Standby Power Rate per AC Breaker Amp  
        CLOAC   PE1JD   35.65                   CO                        
PHYSICAL COLLOCATION IN THE REMOTE SITE                                        
                            Physical Collocation in the Remote Site -
Application Fee           CLORS   PE1RA       300.61       132.62       OR      
                      Cabinet Space in the Remote Site per Bay/ Rack          
CLORS   PE1RB   143.23                   OR                             Physical
Collocation in the Remote Site - - Security Access - Key           CLORS   PE1RD
      13.20               OR                             Physical Collocation in
the Remote Site - Space Availability Report per Premises Requested          
CLORS   PE1SR       109.94               OR                             Physical
Collocation in the Remote Site - Remote Site CLLI Code Request, per CLLI Code
Requested           CLORS   PE1RE       36.04               OR                  
          Remote Site DLEC Data (BRSDD), per Compact Disk, per CO          
CLORS   PE1RR       116.64               OR                             Physical
Collocation - Security Escort for Basic Time - normally scheduled work, per half
hour           CLORS   PE1BT       16.52   10.83           OR                  
     

 

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    Physical Collocation - Security Escort for Overtime - outside of normally
scheduled working hours on a scheduled work day, per half hour           CLORS  
PE1OT       21.92   14.19           OR                             Physical
Collocation - Security Escort for Premium Time - outside of scheduled work day,
per half hour           CLORS   PE1PT       27.31   17.55           OR          
              PHYSICAL COLLOCATION IN THE REMOTE SITE - ADJACENT                
                                                    Remote Site-Adjacent
Collocation - AC Power, per breaker amp           CLORS   PE1RS   6.27          
        CO                             Remote Site-Adjacent Collocation - Real
Estate, per square foot           CLORS   PE1RT   0.134                   CO    
                        Remote Site-Adjacent Collocation-Application Fee        
  CLORS   PE1RU       755.62   755.62           CO                        

NOTE: If Security Escort and/or Add’l Engineering Fees become necessary for
remote site collocation, the Parties will negotiate appropriate rates.

                                VIRTUAL COLLOCATION                            
                                        Virtual Collocation - Application Fee  
        AMTFS   EAF       609.52       0.59       OR                            
Virtual Collocation Administrative Only - Application Fee           AMTFS  
VE1AF       400.00                                             Virtual
Collocation - Cable Installation Cost, per cable           AMTFS   ESPCX      
736.93       21.51       OR                             Virtual Collocation -
Floor Space, per sq. ft.           AMTFS   ESPVX   4.52                   OR    
                        Virtual Collocation - Power, per fused amp          
AMTFS   ESPAX   4.78                   OR                             Virtual
Collocation - Cable Support Structure, per entrance cable           AMTFS  
ESPSX   7.57                   OR                             Virtual
Collocation - 2-wire Cross Connects (loop)           UEANL,UEA,UDN,U
DC,UAL,UHL,UCL,U
EQ, UNCVX,
UNCDX, UNCNX   UEAC2   0.0188                   OR                            
Virtual Collocation - 4-wire Cross Connects (loop)           UEA,UHL,UCL,UDL,
UAL, UDN, UNCVX,
UNCDX   UEAC4   0.0375                   OR                             Virtual
Collocation - 2-Fiber Cross Connects           UDL12, UDLO3,
U1T48, U1T12,
U1T03, ULDO3,
ULD12, ULD48, UDF   CNC2F   1.73                   OR                          
  Virtual Collocation - 4-Fiber Cross Connects           UDL12, UDLO3,
U1T48, U1T12,
U1T03, ULDO3,
ULD12, ULD48, UDF   CNC4F   3.45                   OR                          
  Virtual collocation - Special Access & UNE, cross-connect per DS1          
USL,ULC, ULR,
UXTD1, UNC1X,
ULDD1, U1TD1,
USLEL, UNLD1,
UEPEX, UEPDX   CNC1X   0.3726                   OR                            
Virtual collocation - Special Access & UNE, cross-connect per DS3          
USL,UE3, U1TD3,
UXTS1, UXTD3,
UNC3X, UNCSX,
ULDD3, U1TS1,
ULDS1, UDLSX,
UNLD3   CND3X   4.06                   OR                             Virtual
Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross Connects - Fiber Cable Support Structure, per
linear foot           AMTFS   VE1CB   0.0023                   CO              
              Virtual Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross Connects - Copper/Coax
Cable Support Structure, per linear ft           AMTFS   VE1CD   0.0034        
          CO                             Virtual Collocation - Co-Carrier Cross
Connects - Fiber Cable Support Structure,per cable           AMTFS   VE1CC      
553.43               CO                             Virtual Collocation -
Co-Carrier Cross Connects - Copper/Coax Cable Support Structure, per cable      
    AMTFS   VE1CE       553.43               CO                            
Virtual Collocation Cable Records - per request           AMTFS   VE1BA      
743.65   478.06   125.75       OR                             Virtual
Collocation Cable Records - VG/DS0 Cable, per cable record           AMTFS  
VE1BB       317.60       177.77       OR                             Virtual
Collocation Cable Records - VG/DS0 Cable, per each 100 pair           AMTFS  
VE1BC       4.48       5.30       OR                             Virtual
Collocation Cable Records - DS1, per T1TIE           AMTFS   VE1BD       2.22  
    2.63       OR                        

 

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    Virtual Collocation Cable Records - DS3, per T3TIE           AMTFS   VE1BE  
    7.76       9.19       OR                             Virtual Collocation
Cable Records - Fiber Cable, per 99 fiber records           AMTFS   VE1BF      
83.45       73.57       OR                             Virtual collocation -
Security Escort - Basic, per half hour           AMTFS   SPTBX       16.52  
10.83           OR                             Virtual collocation - Security
Escort - Overtime, per half hour           AMTFS   SPTOX       21.92   14.19    
      OR                             Virtual collocation - Security Escort -
Premium, per half hour           AMTFS   SPTPX       27.31   17.55           OR
                            Virtual collocation - Maintenance in CO - Basic, per
half hour           AMTFS   CTRLX       26.54   10.83           OR              
              Virtual collocation - Maintenance in CO - Overtime, per half hour
          AMTFS   SPTOM       35.44   14.19           OR                        
    Virtual collocation - Maintenance in CO - Premium per half hour          
AMTFS   SPTPM       44.34   17.55           OR                            
Virtual Collocation, Entrance Cable Support Structure, Copper, per each 100
pairs or fraction thereof (CO Manhole to Frame)   I       AMTFS   VE1EE   0.23  
                OR                             Virtual Collocation, Entrance
Cable Installation, Copper, per Cable (CO Manhole to Frame)   I       AMTFS  
VE1EF       755.15       21.51       OR                             Virtual
Collocation, Entrance Cable Installation, Copper, per each 100 pairs or fraction
thereof (CO Manhole to Frame)   I       AMTFS   VE1EG       9.12              
OR                        

VIRTUAL COLLOCATION

                                            Virtual Collocation - 2-wire Cross
Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire Analog - Res           UEPSR   VE1R2   0.0188    
              CO                             Virtual Collocation 2-Wire Cross
Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire Line Side PBX Trunk - Bus           UEPSP   VE1R2
  0.0188                   CO                        

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  Virtual Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire Voice Grade PBX
Trunk - Res           UEPSE   VE1R2   0.0188                   CO              
              Virtual Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire
Analog Bus           UEPSB   VE1R2   0.0188                   CO                
            Virtual Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire ISDN
          UEPSX   VE1R2   0.0188                   CO                          
  Virtual Collocation 2-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 2-Wire ISDN          
UEPTX   VE1R2   0.0188                   CO                             Virtual
Collocation 4-Wire Cross Connect, Exchange Port 4-Wire ISDN DS1           UEPEX
  VE1R4   0.0375                   CO                        

Note: Rates displaying an "I" in interim column are interim and subject to rate
true-up as set forth in General Terms and Conditions.

 

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Attachment 5

 

Access To Numbers And Number Portability

 

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Table of Contents

 

1.

  

Access To Telephone Numbers

   3

2.

  

Local Number Portability

   4

3.

  

Operational Support System (OSS) Rates

   5

 

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ACCESS TO NUMBERS AND NUMBER PORTABILITY

 

1. ACCESS TO TELEPHONE NUMBERS

 

1.1 The Parties will offer Number Portability in accordance with rules,
regulations and guidelines adopted by the Commission, the FCC and industry fora.

 

1.2 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or otherwise adversely
affect in any manner either Party’s right to employ, or to request and be
assigned, any Central Office (NXX) Codes pursuant to the Central Office Code
Assignment Guidelines (INC 95-0407-008), as may be amended from time to time, or
to establish by Tariff or otherwise, Rate Center and Rating Points corresponding
to such NXX Codes. The Parties will offer Number Portability in accordance with
rules, regulations and guidelines adopted by the Commission, the FCC and
industry fora.

 

1.3 In order to be assigned a Central Office Code, the Parties will be required
to complete the Central Office Code (NXX) Assignment Request and Confirmation
Form (Code Request Form) in accordance with Industry Numbering Committee’s
Central Office Code (NXX) Assignment Guidelines (INC 95-0407-008).

 

1.4 During the term of this Agreement, where a Party is utilizing its own
switch, that Party has the responsibility to contact the North American
Numbering Plan Administrator, NeuStar, for the assignment of numbering
resources.

 

1.5 It shall be the responsibility of each Party to program and update its own
switches and network systems in accordance with the Local Exchange Routing Guide
(“LERG”) with respect to Local Number Portability in order to recognize and
route traffic to the other Party’s assigned NXX Codes at all times.

 

1.6 Where BellSouth provides local switching or resold services to ITC^DeltaCom,
BellSouth will provide ITC^DeltaCom with on-line access to intermediate
telephone numbers as defined by applicable FCC rules and regulations on a
nondiscriminatory, first come first served basis. The Parties acknowledge that
where there is a shortage of telephone numbers in a particular rate center, in
such instances, BellSouth may request that ITC^DeltaCom return unused
intermediate numbers to BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom will make a good faith effort to
identify and return any unused numbers to BellSouth. BellSouth shall make all
such requests on a nondiscriminatory basis.

 

1.7 ITC^DeltaCom may at its option designate up to 100 intermediate telephone
numbers per rate center for ITC^DeltaCom’s sole use. Assignment, reservation and
use of telephone numbers shall be governed by applicable FCC rules and
regulations.

 

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1.8 ITC^DeltaCom reserves its right to assign and port numbers to ITC^DeltaCom
facilities based customers.

 

1.9 In the event ITC^DeltaCom ports a number that is associated with a “choke
code”, upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request the Parties shall work to set up routing from
the “choke code” calling number to the ported telephone number, as agreed to by
the Southeast Region Operations Committee.

 

1.10 End User Line Charge. BellSouth shall bill and ITC^DeltaCom shall pay the
end user line charge associated with implementing LNP, when (1) ITC^DeltaCom
resells BellSouth’s local service; (2) when ITC^DeltaCom purchases switching
ports as unbundled network elements under Section 251; and (3) when BellSouth
provides query service. Charges for End User Line Charge are as set forth in
BellSouth’s FCC Tariff No. 1. This charge is not subject to the resale discount
set forth in Attachment 1 of this Agreement.

 

1.11 To limit service outage, the Parties will adhere to the process flows and
cutover guidelines for porting numbers as outlined in the LNP Reference Guide,
as amended from time to time, in accordance with rules, regulations, and
guidelines adopted by the Commission, the FCC and industry fora. Other changes,
when required, to the LNP Reference Guide will be applicable to the Parties upon
mutual agreement thereto. The LNP Reference Guide, Issue 3, April, 2001
incorporated herein by reference is accessible via the Internet at the following
website: http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com.

 

1.12 The Parties will set Location Routing Number (LRN) unconditional or
10-digit triggers where applicable. Where triggers are set, the porting Party
will remove the ported number at the same time the trigger is removed.

 

1.13 A trigger order is a service order issued in advance of the porting of a
number. A trigger order 1) initiates call queries to the AIN SS7 network in
advance of the number being ported; and 2) provides for the new service provider
to be in control of when a number ports.

 

1.14 Where triggers are not set, the Parties shall coordinate the porting of the
number between service providers so as to minimize service interruptions to the
end user.

 

1.15 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will work cooperatively to implement change to
LNP process flows ordered by the FCC or as recommended by standard industry
forums addressing LNP.

 

1.16 ITC^DeltaCom reserves its right to assign and port numbers to ITC^DeltaCom
facilities based customers.

 

2. LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY

 

2.1

Description of LNP. LNP uses the industry standard LRN that assigns a unique
10-digit number to each Wire Center to the extent technically feasible. To
support

 

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LNP, LRN data is stored, and LNP is provisioned on Advanced Intelligent Network
(“AIN”) elements that replace the dialed TLN with the LRN so that LNP calls can
be routed to the proper Wire Center for connection to the dialed party. To
obtain the LRN data and properly provision LNP services, carriers must be
connected to independently operated Regional Number Portability Administration
Centers (“NPACs”), which will manage LNP services and provide LNP call routing
data to carriers.

 

2.2 Charges. The Parties agree to compensate each other for providing LNP in
accordance with pertinent rules, orders and charges adopted or approved by the
State Commission, FCC, and effective Tariffs filed in accordance with such State
Commission or FCC requirements. Such charges shall be itemized and clearly
designated as “LNP charges.”

 

2.3 It shall be the responsibility of each Party to disconnect numbers within
two (2) hours of request of the other Party or as otherwise ordered by the
Commission,

 

2.3.1 For an LNP Coordinated Cutover Environment (where the loop is being
purchased by ITC^DeltaCom as an unbundled Network Element at the time of LNP
implementation), BellSouth shall use best efforts to update switch translations,
where necessary, within fifteen (15) minutes or as otherwise ordered by the
Commission, after receiving the activate message from NPAC.

 

2.3.2 For an LNP Non-Coordinated Cutover Environment (where the Loop is supplied
by ITC^DeltaCom) BellSouth shall use its best efforts to update switch
translations where necessary, within fifteen (15) minutes, or as otherwise
ordered by the Commission, after receiving the activate message from NPAC.

 

2.4 Number Portability Through NXX Migration

 

The Parties agree that any request for transfer of central office codes and
thousands block of numbers shall be pursuant to Central Office Code (NXX)
Assignment Guidelines (INC-95-0407-008) and Thousands Block Number (NXX-X)
Pooling Administration Guidelines (INC-99-0127-023), as may be amended from time
to time.

 

3. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (OSS) RATES

 

3.1 BellSouth shall bill ITC^DeltaCom OSS rates pursuant to the terms,
conditions and rates for OSS as set forth in Exhibit D of Attachment 2.
ITC^DeltaCom shall bill BellSouth a single manual OSS charge (SOMAN) per local
service request associated with the ‘port back’ of a telephone number to
BellSouth as set forth in Exhibit D of Attachment 2, pursuant to the terms and
conditions under which BellSouth bills ITC^DeltaCom for OSS. Should BellSouth
desire to establish a mechanized interface with ITC^DeltaCom in support of the
‘port back’ local service requests, BellSouth shall initiate a New Business
Request to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

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Attachment 6

 

Ordering, Provisioning, Maintenance and Repair

 

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Table of Contents

 

1.

   Ordering and Provisioning    3

2.

   Change Management    6

3.

   Pre-Ordering Interfaces and Functions    7

4.

   Ordering/Provisioning Interfaces and Functions    9

5.

   Maintenance/Repair Interfaces and Functions    15

6.

   Service Date Advancement Charges    18

 

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ORDERING AND PROVISIONING

 

1. Ordering and Provisioning

 

1.1 BellSouth shall provide ordering and provisioning services to ITC^DeltaCom
that are equal to the ordering and provisioning services BellSouth provides to
itself, any affiliates or subsidiaries or any other CLEC where technically
feasible and shall provide reasonable assistance, both written and verbally to
ITC^DeltaCom as necessary for ITC^DeltaCom to understand how to implement and
use all of the OSS functions available to it. BellSouth shall provide
information, assistance and access to training at rates as may be specified by
BellSouth as necessary to provide ITC^DeltaCom with nondiscriminatory access to
BellSouth’s OSS. BellSouth shall make available one free seat per year for each
OSS system (e.g. LENS, TAG, EDI, SOEG, PMAP, ECTA and TAFI). Additional training
shall be available at rates specified by BellSouth. BellSouth shall provide
ITC^DeltaCom with nondiscriminatory access to its Operations Support Systems
(“OSS”) as necessary to access pre-ordering information, place orders, and
obtain maintenance and repair, of both Resale Services and Unbundled Network
Elements (“UNEs”). Detailed guidelines for ordering and pre-ordering are set
forth in the Ordering Guide for manual ordering and the Local Exchange Ordering
Guide for electronic ordering and other documents specific to ordering local
service on the interconnection web site. Except where otherwise required by
Commission order, where practicable, BellSouth will notify ITC^DeltaCom of
changes to ordering and preordering interfaces and business rules via the
appropriate BellSouth web site thirty (30) days prior to such changes. In
addition, BellSouth will use its best efforts, through the account team assigned
to ITC^DeltaCom and upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request, to provide such notices via
e-mail to the address specified by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.2

All changes implemented by the Change Control Process (“CCP”) and OBF, as
appropriate, unless mutually agreed otherwise, shall be followed by the Parties.
Upon request of ITC^DeltaCom for electronic access to the pre-ordering,
ordering/provisioning, maintenance/repair and billing functions. determined by
the Change Control Process (“CCP”); (i) for ordering, an electronic interface
utilizing Electronic Data Interchange established by the Ordering and Billing
Forum (OBF) and the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) as
determined (note name change) by Change Control Process (CCP); (v) and other
mutually agreeable method; (ii) for pre-ordering and ordering, a
-human-to-machine interface known as the Local Exchange Navigation System
(“LENS”), and the machine-to-machine interface known as Telecommunications
Access Gateway (“TAG”); (iii) facsimile-based and e-mail-based interfaces; (iv)
BellSouth’s Trouble Analysis and Facilitation Interface (“TAFI”), T1/M1

 

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machine-to-machine interface, and Electronic Communication Trouble
Administration (“ECTA”) interface for maintenance and repair; BellSouth shall
provide loop make-up information electronically in accordance with current
releases. BellSouth shall accept and provision electronically Resold services,
Advanced Services, UNE, and other facility services at parity to that provided
by BellSouth to itself, its Affiliates or any other Telecommunications Carrier.

 

1.3 BellSouth should administer testing in accordance with its published test
process as set forth in BellSouth’s guide, CLEC Pre-Ordering/Ordering Interface
TPP (Testing Practices and Procedures), Version 3.0.1, Issue dated July 15, 2004
on BellSouth’s website:
http://interconnection.bellsouth.com/clectest/testing_documentation.html as
amended from time to time. Test decks should include up to date scripts and
provided both new functionality testing as well as regression testing.
ITC^DeltaCom should be allowed to select the test venue when multiple choices
exist, and create test scripts using its own data.

 

1.4 ITC^DeltaCom may utilize BellSouth electronic interfaces for the purpose of
establishing and maintaining Resale services, UNEs and future uses as they are
made available by BellSouth.

 

1.5 When utilizing such OSS functions, the Parties shall at all times adhere to
all FCC requirements relating to confidentiality of End-Users’ Customer
Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”) and in accordance with the terms of the
Blanket Letter of Authorization provided to each Party.

 

1.6 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall jointly establish interface contingency and
disaster recovery plans for the pre-order, ordering, provisioning, repair and
maintenance of Resale Services and UNEs.

 

1.7 The electronic interfaces described herein shall be utilized for, but not
limited to, transferring and receiving orders, Firm Order Confirmations (FOCs),
completions notices, Design Layout Records (DLRs) as applicable and when
available, and Facility Check when ordered by the Commission, electronic error
notices, for reject or clarification, and service jeopardies, in addition to
Loss Notification Reports.

 

1.8 Industry standards bodies and forums regularly produce updates and new
releases to specifications and documentation related to electronic access to OSS
functions. Except as otherwise specified in the Agreement, the Parties agree
that systems, business rules and ordering guidelines utilized for access to OSS
shall be compliant with the most current policies and/or guidelines with
industry standards including OBF unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise.
The Party’s will notify each other via letter.

 

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1.8.1 Neither Party waives its right to participate in, or advocate any position
in connection with deliberations of OBF, ATIS-TCIF or other industry standards
organizations to establish and conform standards for electronic interfaces for
pre-ordering, ordering, provisioning, and maintenance and repair. ITC^DeltaCom
and BellSouth shall be individually responsible for evaluating the risk of
developing their respective systems in advance of standards and shall support
their own system modifications as necessary to comply with new requirements.

 

1.9 In areas where BellSouth does not provide an electronic interface for the
pre-order and ordering processes, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall develop
manual work around processes until such time as the transactions can be
electronically transmitted. ITC^DeltaCom shall transmit preorder and ordering
requests to the Local Carrier Service Center (“LCSC”) via facsimile where
electronic interfaces are not available or are not functioning. In the event,
that LENs, TAG or EDI is unavailable to process electronic orders due to system
failures or internal program issues and a manual service order is required then
SOMEC should be indicated on the LSR consistent with BellSouth’s The Local
Ordering Handbook (LOH) in order to incur electronic service order charges.

 

1.10 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom personnel with all relevant manuals or
other publications, information concerning ordering codes and field identifiers,
and information concerning other business rules or practices necessary to ensure
nondiscriminatory access to OSS, including all updates, on a timely basis via an
electronic means as mutually agreed by the Parties.

 

1.11 BellSouth shall deploy the necessary systems and personnel to provide
sufficient access to each of the necessary OSS functions.

 

1.12 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with all of the information necessary
to format and process its electronic requests so that these requests flow
through the interfaces, the transmission links, and into the legacy systems as
quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

1.13 BellSouth shall disclose to ITC^DeltaCom any ‘business rules,’ including
information concerning the ordering codes, that BellSouth uses which
ITC^DeltaCom needs to place orders through the system efficiently via
BellSouth’s Interconnection Web Site in downloadable common, spaced value
format. Such ordering codes include universal service ordering codes (“USOCs”)
and field identifiers (“FIDs”) used to identify the different services and
features used in offering Telecommunications Services to Customers. Throughout
the term of this Agreement, the following information will be available on
BellSouth’s Web Site:

 

1.13.1 USOC Code. Alphanumeric code that is utilized to provision BellSouth
products and services;

 

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1.13.2 USOC Description. English description of each USOC Code;

 

1.13.3 Service Type Indicator. Designates whether the USOC is available at the
order level;

 

1.13.4 Line Indicator. Designates whether the USOC is available at the line
level;

 

1.13.5 Feature Charge Code. Designates whether the USOC is available at the
feature level;

 

1.13.6 FIDs. A list of all valid FIDs (File Identifiers) associated with the
USOC;

 

1.14 BellSouth shall ensure that its OSS are designed to accommodate both
current demand and projected demand of ITC^DeltaCom and other CLECs in the
aggregate for access to OSS functions.

 

1.15 For those OSS functions, if any, that have no retail analogue, BellSouth
shall provide access to ITC^DeltaCom that offers ITC^DeltaCom a meaningful
opportunity to compete. The specific performance measurements for OSS functions
are specified in Attachment 10.

 

1.16 BellSouth shall provide access to OSS functions necessary to order both
individual UNEs and those combinations of Network Elements as set forth in
Attachment 2.

 

1.17 BellSouth OSS functions for ordering, tracking and provisioning shall be
able to handle reasonable fluctuations in service orders by competing carriers
as well as reasonably foreseeable general increases in ordering volumes.

 

1.18 The Ordering Guide and the Local Exchange Ordering Guide, and associated
training and carrier consultation, shall support both Resale services and UNEs.

 

1.19 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom notification of disconnects, updated
and delivered once daily, via an electronic process known as Loss Notification.

 

2. Change Management

 

2.1 BellSouth reserves the right to modify or discontinue the use of any OSS
interface or version of such interface on the following terms:

 

2.1.1 With respect to national standard electronic interfaces, upon the release
of a new version of such interfaces, BellSouth shall maintain the current
national standard version and the previous national standard version.

 

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2.1.2 With respect to discontinuation of electronic interfaces, BellSouth shall
provide ITC^DeltaCom with 180 days advance notice of such discontinuation
consistent with applicable state and FCC requirements.

 

2.1.3 With respect to changes or modifications to electronic interfaces other
than as specified in 2.1.1 above, BellSouth shall provide prior notice of such
changes and modifications and shall use its best efforts to provide ITC^DeltaCom
with 180 days advance notice of such changes or modifications. When necessary,
the Parties shall work cooperatively to develop a temporary work around solution
and to implement such changes and modifications to the electronic interfaces.

 

2.2 Database Downloads

 

2.2.1 Product and Service Information Management System (“PSIMS”). BellSouth
shall provide ITC^DeltaCom, on a monthly basis, a flat file extraction of PSIMS,
which includes PIC availability as well as a list of the features and functions
available on an end office-by-end office basis, via CONNECT:Direct Service.
There is no charge for obtaining the PSIMS file in this manner.

 

3. Pre-Ordering Interfaces and Functions

 

3.1 Definition. Pre-ordering is defined as the exchange of information between
ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth relating to current or proposed products, services or
UNEs utilized by End Users. Pre-ordering includes the activities undertaken by
ITC^DeltaCom to gather and verify information necessary to formulate an accurate
order for End Users. As provided hereafter, pre-ordering functions include,
without limitation: telephone number selection; street address validation;
services and features availability; due date selection; loop make-up
information; pending service order information, directory listings information
pursuant to Section 3.4.1 below and Customer Service Record (“CSR”) information
as set forth in BellSouth’s Customer Service Record (CSR) Job Aid and Parsed
Customer Service (PCSR) Job Aid, Issue 3-November, 2003, as amended from time to
time, incorporated herein by this reference is accessible via the Internet at
the following: http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com. BellSouth shall provide
OSS to ITC^DeltaCom necessary to access such pre-order functions that is at
parity with that provided by BellSouth to itself, its Affiliates, or any other
Telecommunications Carrier.

 

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3.2 BellSouth will provide to ITC^DeltaCom non-discriminatory access to the
information to perform the functions of pre-ordering, ordering, provisioning,
maintenance and repair and billing.

 

3.3 BellSouth acknowledges that ordering requirements necessitate the use of
current, real time pre-order information to accurately build service orders.
Each pre-order interface shall be available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven
(7) days a week, less reasonable periods required for regular maintenance and
scheduled down-time. BellSouth shall use its best efforts to perform maintenance
and schedule down-time during evening hours and on weekends, and will post its
scheduled down time on its website http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com.

 

3.4 Preordering Functions. In accordance with FCC and Commission rules and
orders, BellSouth will provide electronic access to the following pre-ordering
functions:

 

3.4.1 Customer Service Record information as set forth in BellSouth’s Customer
Service Record (CSR) Job Aid and Parsed Customer Service (PCSR) Job Aid, Issue
3-November, 2003, as amended from time to time, incorporated herein by this
reference is accessible via the Internet at the following:
http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com. Access is provided through the Local
Exchange Navigation System (LENS) interface, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
and the Telecommunications Access Gateway (TAG) interface. BellSouth agrees to
provide accurate customer service record information that is updated on a daily
basis. When a customer selects ITC^DeltaCom as its primary local carrier,
BellSouth will, within 24 hours after the conversion date, update the customer
service record.

 

3.4.2 Upon receipt of a customer service record (CSR) request, the Parties shall
provide paper copies of the CSR as follows: CSR’s of fifty (50) pages or less
will be returned via facsimile within eight (8) business hours of receipt of the
request. CSR’s greater than 50 pages will be sent within twenty-four (24)
business hours of receipt of the request by US Mail or overnight, at the
requesting Party’s expense. Business hours are as set forth in Center
Information accessible via the Internet at the following:
http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com. ITC^DeltaCom will provide BellSouth
CSR information including circuit numbers associated with each telephone number
when applicable.

 

3.4.3 Provide service availability dates as set forth in BellSouth Products and
Services Interval Guide, Issue 5G, March, 2003, as amended from time to time,
incorporated herein by this reference is accessible via the Internet at the
following: http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com.

 

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3.4.4 Provide information regarding the dispatch/installation schedule, if
applicable;

 

3.4.5 Provide PIC/LPIC options for intraLATA toll and interLATA toll;

 

3.4.6 Perform address verification; /MSAG/RSAG and CRIS, and reconcile data
between address databases.

 

3.4.7 Channel Facility Assignment (“CFA”), Network Channel (“NC”), and Network
Channel Interface (“NCI”) data. NC and NCI combinations will be clearly defined
and posted to BellSouth’s website in a timely manner.

 

4. Ordering/Provisioning Interfaces and Functions

 

4.1 For generation of Resale and UNE service orders, ordering flows shall be
available via such electronic interfaces for each of the following ordering
functions: Conversion (“as is” or “with changes”); Change (features, listings,
long distance, etc); New Connect; Disconnect; From and To (change of premises
with same service).

 

4.1.1 BellSouth shall accept any requests from ITC^DeltaCom to disconnect the
service of an existing ITC^DeltaCom end user. BellSouth will not require end
user confirmation prior to disconnection of the end user’s service. If
ITC^DeltaCom rescinds such disconnect order or issues a reconnect order within
24 hours of submission of the disconnect order, BellSouth shall use its best
efforts to reconnect service within 24 hours.

 

4.2 BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with a FOC for each Resale and UNE
order. As of the date of this Agreement, the FOC includes purchase order number,
telephone number, Local Service Request Number, the due date and Service Order
number. Any changes to information included in the FOC shall be as determined by
the CCP. BellSouth shall provide an FOC as defined in the applicable state
ordered performance measure plan. Where ordered by the Commissions, an
electronic check of facilities availability will be conducted prior to the
delivery of the FOC for those orders that are impacted by facilities and/or
ITC^DeltaCom is to required not required to check facilities as part of the
pre-order process.

 

4.2.1

A completions notifier, indicating posting to the appropriate BellSouth billing
system and Customer Service Record update, shall be provided to ITC^DeltaCom as
provided to all CLECs in release 13.0. The notifier should contain the Purchase
Order Number

 

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(PON), the date FOC’d, the date posted, the account telephone number, and the
BellSouth service order number.

 

4.2.2 When ITC^DeltaCom is the losing carrier, BellSouth will report the loss
via the Line Loss Notification Report available via the Performance Measurement
and Analysis Platform (PMAP) website. ITC^DeltaCom may use this operational
report to discontinue billing. The Line Loss Notification Report will reflect a
loss upon the order completing BellSouth’s ordering and billing processes error
free. In the event of a billing error, the physical work in BellSouth’s network
is complete but a delay is incurred in reporting the loss on the Line Loss
Notification Report. BellSouth will use its best effort to insure that less than
five (5) percent of the loss orders for ITC^DeltaCom will be delayed posting to
the Line Loss Notification Report due to a billing error.

 

4.3 BellSouth shall provision Resale Services and UNEs as prescribed in
ITC^DeltaCom’s service order requests. Access to status on such electronic
orders of Resale services and UNEs shall be provided via the electronic
interfaces utilized by ITC^DeltaCom. Status on manual orders shall be available
by access to CSOTS and operational reports located on the PMAP website.

 

4.4 Order Status shall allow ITC^DeltaCom to check service order status,
including any pending orders, as well as Due Dates and Customer Facility Due
Date-Jeopardies.

 

4.5 BellSouth shall provide notice of a lack of facilities availability at
parity (in terms of means and timing) to that BellSouth provides to itself, its
Affiliates, or any other Telecommunications Carrier.

 

4.6 General Ordering/Provisioning Requirements

 

4.6.1 BellSouth shall provide a single point of contact (“SPOC”) for the
provisioning of Resale Services (LCSC) and provisioning of UNEs (UNE center)
ordered by ITC^DeltaCom. For services and UNEs available electronically,
preordering and ordering shall be available via an electronic interface seven
(7) days a week, 24 hours a day less reasonable periods for maintenance and
scheduled downtime. During provisioning of services to ITC^DeltaCom, support
personnel will be available until the migration of the end user is complete.
Provisioning services (LCSC and UNE Center) shall be provided during the same
business hours that BellSouth provisions services to it’s own end users. All
other ITC^DeltaCom requests for provision and installation services are
considered outside of the normal hours of operation and may be performed subject
to the application of additional charges.

 

4.6.2

BellSouth shall provide access to assistance for technical issues such as
connectivity and passwords related to LENS, TAG and TAFI, and to the “EDI
Central Group” for technical problems with EDI. Assistance will be available by

 

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telephone during normal business hours and through other contacts on nights,
weekends and holidays.

 

4.6.3 BellSouth shall provide the following to ITC^DeltaCom:

 

4.6.3.1 Circuit Layout Record Card and Design Layout Records (“DLRs”) for
designed unbundled Network Elements;

 

4.6.3.2 Upon request of ITC^DeltaCom, advance information on the details and
requirements for planning and implementation of NPA splits.

 

4.6.3.3 BellSouth shall provide MSAG to ITC^DeltaCom, as a facilities based
carrier, and shall provide updates to MSAG on a monthly basis. MSAG and the
updates thereto shall be provided at no charge.

 

4.6.4 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall work cooperatively to develop methods and
procedures between BellSouth’s LCSC and ITC^DeltaCom’s corresponding Work
Center(s) regarding common systems and work center interfaces.

 

4.6.5 BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall establish mutually acceptable methods and
procedures at no charge to the other for handling all misdirected calls from
ITC^DeltaCom End Users. All misdirected calls to BellSouth from ITC^DeltaCom End
Users shall be given a recording (or a live statement) directing them to call an
ITC^DeltaCom designated 800 number. ITC^DeltaCom, on a reciprocal basis, shall
refer all misdirected calls that ITC^DeltaCom receives from BellSouth End Users
to a BellSouth-designated number.

 

4.6.6 BellSouth shall provide order format specifications to ITC^DeltaCom for
all available services, features, and functions and for ancillary data that is
necessary to provision these services. Business Rules and EDI Mapping for format
and data requirements shall be consistent with industry guidelines and
standards.

 

4.6.7 The Parties shall provide a generic intercept referral message that
includes any new telephone number of an End User for the same period of time
that the Party’s provide such service to their end users. The intercept message
shall be similar in format to the intercept referral message currently provided
by BellSouth for its own End Users. Each Party shall provide this referral
service at no charge to the other Party.

 

4.6.8 BellSouth shall perform all pre-testing necessary to insure the services
ordered meet the specifications outlined in the technical service description
provided by BellSouth for the service being ordered.

 

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4.6.9 Any written “leave behind” materials that BellSouth technicians provide to
ITC^DeltaCom End Users shall be non-branded materials that do not identify the
work being performed as being by BellSouth. These materials shall include,
without limitation, non-branded forms for the Customer and non-branded “not at
home” cards. BellSouth technicians shall not use the visit to market BellSouth
services.

 

4.6.10 If an ITC^DeltaCom End User requests a change of service at the time of
installation, BellSouth technicians shall direct them to contact ITC^DeltaCom
directly and provide a toll-free (8xx) number supplied by ITC^DeltaCom. When a
BellSouth employee visits the premise of an ITC^DeltaCom End User, the BellSouth
employee shall inform the Customer that he or she is there acting on behalf of
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.6.11 BellSouth shall provide telephone and/or facsimile notification of any
charges associated with any construction required for a given service, and
obtain ITC^DeltaCom’s approval prior to commencing construction under an
ITC^DeltaCom order for such service or those charges shall be waived.

 

4.6.12 Each Party shall train and direct its employees who have contact with End
Users of the other Party, including but not limited to those employees involved
in the process of provisioning, maintenance or repair, not to disparage the
other Party or its services in any way to the other Party’s End Users. Nor shall
either Party use these calls to End Users as a basis for internal referrals or
to solicit customers to market services. Both Parties shall respond with
accurate information in answering customer questions.

 

4.6.13

When ITC^DeltaCom places an LSR, ITC^DeltaCom shall specify a requested Due
Date, and BellSouth shall assign a Due Date based on the applicable intervals.
In the event, ITC^DeltaCom’s requested date is less than the standard interval,
ITC^DeltaCom shall indicate on the Local Service Request (LSR) the request for
expedite and may contact BellSouth by telephone and the Parties shall negotiate
an expedited (aka Service Date Advancement) Due Date. This situation shall be
considered an expedited order. In the event the negotiated Due Date assigned by
BellSouth is within the standard interval, the order will not be considered
expedited. BellSouth shall not complete the order prior to the Due Date unless
authorized by ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth shall use its best efforts to notify
ITC^DeltaCom of any known jeopardies prior to the scheduled conversion.
BellSouth shall also promptly notify ITC^DeltaCom of the revised installation
Due Date if known at the time of the jeopardy notice. If ITC^DeltaCom requests
that an order be expedited, BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom of the status of
the order within the expedited interval (i) by the end of the same Business Day
when such expedite requests are made prior to noon; or (ii) by noon the
following Business Day otherwise. Service Date

 

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Advancement Charges (aka Expedites) will be as set forth in Exhibit D,
Attachment 2 of this Agreement.

 

4.6.14 ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall agree to escalation procedures and
contacts for resolving issues related to ordering and provisioning procedures or
to the processing of individual orders, subject ultimately to the dispute
resolution provisions of this Agreement. BellSouth shall use its best efforts to
notify ITC^DeltaCom of any modifications to these contacts within ten (10)
business days of any such modifications.

 

4.6.15 BellSouth shall transmit to ITC^DeltaCom a FOC or, in the alternative,
notification of the lack of available facilities within time periods specified
herein after BellSouth’s receipt of a complete and correct LSR from
ITC^DeltaCom, provided, however, that an LSR for complex services requiring a
service inquiry shall be deemed received for these purposes only after
completion of the service inquiry. The FOC shall contain a due date, which shall
be established on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to installation dates
for comparable orders at such time. An LSR for LNP and an associated unbundled
Loop simultaneously, BellSouth shall likewise issue a FOC for both the Loop and
the LNP simultaneously. BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom FOCs for resale,
unbundled network elements, LNP and local interoffice transport as follows:
fully mechanized in three (3) hours, partially mechanized in 10 hours and
non-mechanized in 36 hours; interconnection trunks FOC will be provided within
10 days or pursuant to Commission

 

4.6.16 BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom via electronic interface, of
Rejections/Errors contained in any of the data element(s) fields contained on
any ITC^DeltaCom electronic Service Request. If the electronic interface is
unavailable or malfunctioning, BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom by telephone,
facsimile, or email as mutually agreed to by the Parties, of such Rejections and
Errors.

 

4.6.17 ITC^DeltaCom shall specify on each LSR its Desired Due Date (DDD) for
completion of that particular order. BellSouth shall not complete the order
prior to DDD unless authorized or accepted by ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth shall
notify ITC^DeltaCom if the DDD cannot be met. BellSouth shall exercise best
efforts to meet the DDD for Network Element requests.

 

4.6.18 Use of Facilities. When a customer of a ITC^DeltaCom elects to
discontinue service and transfer service to another local exchange carrier,
including BellSouth, BellSouth shall have the right to reuse the facilities
provided to CLEC by BellSouth for retail or resale service, unbundled loop
and/or unbundled port for that customer.

 

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4.6.18.1 Upon receipt of a service order, BellSouth will do the following:

 

4.6.18.1.1 Process disconnect and reconnect orders to provision the service
which shall be due dated using current interval guidelines.

 

4.6.18.1.2 Reuse the serving facility for the retail, resale service, or
unbundled network element at the same location.

 

4.6.18.1.3 BellSouth shall cease billing ITC^DeltaCom for that facility
concurrent with the date of disconnect, effective billing date (EBD) or reuse of
the facility by BellSouth or another CLEC.

 

4.6.19 BellSouth shall provision UNEs with the same timeliness that the same or
similar facilities are provisioned to BellSouth’s Affiliates, or other Persons
to whom BellSouth directly provides such facilities.

 

4.6.20 When available, BellSouth shall provide ITC^DeltaCom with the ability to
have BellSouth end offices AIN triggers initiated via an electronic service
order from ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.6.21 ITC^DeltaCom may order from BellSouth multiple individual UNEs on a
single order without the need for ITC^DeltaCom to send an order for each such
UNE, if such UNEs are (i) for a single type of service, (ii) for the same type
of loop, (iii) for a single location and (iv) for the same account.

 

4.6.22 BellSouth shall recognize ITC^DeltaCom as the Customer of Record for all
UNEs ordered by ITC^DeltaCom and shall send all notices, invoices and pertinent
Customer information directly to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.6.23 BellSouth agrees to use commercially reasonable best efforts to
cooperatively test within two (2) hours of request on a first-come, first-serve
basis in priority.

 

4.6.24 Order Flow Through. Order Flow Through is defined as the process whereby
ITC^DeltaCom’s orders are transmitted electronically through the gateway and
accepted into BellSouth’s back office order systems without manual intervention.

 

4.6.25

Upon request, BellSouth will provide to ITC^DeltaCom, a test line per switch for
ITC^DeltaCom’s use solely to do verification testing of routing and translations
instructions in BellSouth’s switches. This test line provided by BellSouth will
utilize Remote Call Forwarding and Call Forwarding Variable. Test lines will be
provided to ITC^DeltaCom in sufficient time for ITC^DeltaCom to perform its
verification testing prior to NXX code activation.

 

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Remote Call Forwarding and Call Forwarding Variable for test rates will be as
set forth in Exhibit D of Attachment 2.

 

4.7 UNE Conversions

 

4.7.1 BellSouth agrees to coordinate with ITC^DeltaCom at least twenty-four to
forty-eight hours prior to the due date a scheduled conversion date and time.

 

4.7.2 Twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours in advance of a loop cutover,
BellSouth will conduct testing to ensure that dial tone from ITC^DeltaCom is
available for requested loops. If dial tone is not available from ITC^DeltaCom,
BellSouth will so notify ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.7.3 If ITC^DeltaCom requests or approves that a BellSouth technician perform
services in excess of those necessary for the conversion of “live” Telephone
Exchange Services to UNEs, BellSouth may charge ITC^DeltaCom for any additional
reasonable labor charges to perform such services.

 

4.7.4 Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the performance/intervals for
installation of unbundled Loops should not exceed the interval for
reestablishing service for the customer with BellSouth.

 

5. Maintenance/Repair Interfaces and Functions

 

5.1 BellSouth shall make available electronic interfaces to ITC^DeltaCom for
maintenance, trouble reporting, and repair, including initiation of trouble
tickets, updates/changes, status checking, scheduling maintenance appointments,
and cancellation, for both Resale services and UNEs. Ongoing maintenance
practices on unbundled loops shall equal the practices employed by BellSouth for
facilities used to provide retail services. BellSouth will use its best efforts
to ensure that the mean time to repair unbundled loops shall be equivalent to
the mean time to repair reported by BellSouth for its retail customers. OSS
support will include generally available training, documentation and
notifications as appropriate for CPSS, CPSS-TA and any new tools deployed for
maintenance of customer services.

 

5.1.1 If ITC^DeltaCom has received an FOC for resale or UNE order, BellSouth’s
repair department shall have responsibility for coordinating actions to restore
service to end-user when end-user reports an outage.

 

5.1.2 BellSouth agrees to provide features on a temporary basis in a
nondiscriminatory basis.

 

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5.2 BellSouth’s maintenance systems and databases will allow ITC^DeltaCom
maintenance personnel and customer service representatives to perform the
following functions for ITC^DeltaCom Customers: (i) enter a new customer trouble
ticket into the BellSouth maintenance system for an ITC^DeltaCom Customer; (ii)
retrieve and track current status on all ITC^DeltaCom Customer repair tickets;
(iii) receive “estimated time to repair” (“ETTR”) on a real-time basis; (iv)
perform where appropriate an electronic test at the time of ticket entry and
provide test results to ITC^DeltaCom; and (v) electronic notification when
trouble is cleared.

 

5.3 If an electronic interface is not available, BellSouth agrees that
ITC^DeltaCom may transmit repair calls to BellSouth’s repair bureau and request
dispatching a BellSouth technician to an ITC^DeltaCom customer’s premises by
telephone. BellSouth agrees to provide the status upon ITC^DeltaCom’s request,
in an expedient manner. The speed of answer time for ITC^DeltaCom shall be equal
to that for BellSouth.

 

5.4 BellSouth shall prioritize ITC^DeltaCom end users for purposes of repair in
the same manner and within the same time frames that BellSouth prioritizes its
own end users for repair as described in this Section. In disaster situations,
BellSouth follows the FCC’s Emergency Preparedness Restoration Guidelines
(010-400-002 BT). In non-disaster situations, ITC^DeltaCom shall receive
response time priority that is at least equal to the response time priority that
BellSouth provides to its own End Users, and the End Users of its Affiliates and
other Telecommunications Carriers, and BellSouth shall use the same
prioritization, at no additional charge, for the repair of ITC^DeltaCom’s UNEs
or resale and services where ITC^DeltaCom reports to BellSouth that the UNE or
service serves an emergency facility, an end user requiring access to emergency
facilities via telecommunications services or another high priority end user.
ITC^DeltaCom agrees to submit expedite reports pursuant to this Section only in
the circumstances described herein, and any such report for prioritization shall
be made in good faith. The Parties shall comply with the Disaster Recovery Plan
as set forth in Attachment 10 of this Agreement.

 

5.5 BellSouth agrees to advise ITC^DeltaCom of any central office failure or
other major service interruptions that are known at the time of an inquiry or
trouble report.

 

5.6 BellSouth agrees to provide, via electronic interface, an Estimated Time to
Repair (“ETTR”) on all trouble reports submitted electronically, an appointment
time or a commitment time, as appropriate.

 

5.7

The Parties shall insure that all technicians and representatives are properly
trained and that they follow such procedures in all their communications with

 

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End Users. At a minimum, the aforementioned procedures shall assume that: (1)
BellSouth technicians shall provide repair service that is at least equal in
quality to that provided to BellSouth customers or any other entity; (2)
maintenance and repair shall take place based on a prioritization schedule
devised by mutual agreement of the parties; (3) Customers shall be restored to
service based on the priority system devised by mutual agreement of the parties
on a non-discriminatory basis; and (4) ITC^DeltaCom may prioritize repair
scheduling of its own customers through an escalation procedure.

 

5.8 The BellSouth repair bureau including the Electronic Interface, shall be
on-line and operational twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week
except for scheduled electronic interface downtime.

 

5.9 Service centers shall be established by both Parties to handle service
issues, escalations, and resolution of billing issues and other administrative
problems.

 

5.10 The Parties agree to adopt a process for the efficient management of
misdirected service calls.

 

5.11 BellSouth shall perform Mechanized Unbundled Loop Tests (“Quick Test”) at
the request of ITC^DeltaCom while ITC^DeltaCom is on line.

 

5.12 BellSouth shall attempt to close all trouble reports with ITC^DeltaCom,
within 24 hours of resolution of the trouble. ITC^DeltaCom shall close all
trouble reports with the End User. BellSouth’s outside technicians shall clear
troubles to the network interface and provide callback from the fault location
to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

5.13 BellSouth shall not undertake any work at an End User’s request for which
ITC^DeltaCom would be charged without obtaining the prior approval of
ITC^DeltaCom. This includes authorizations by ITC^DeltaCom if a dispatch is
required to the customer premises as well as verification of actual work
completed.

 

5.14 All Auto/Subscriber Line Tests (“ALT/SLT”) tests performed on ITC^DeltaCom
customers that result in a failure shall be reported to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

5.15 ITC^DeltaCom shall coordinate dispatches to the customer premise. This
includes re-dispatches for customer not-at-home.

 

5.16

BellSouth shall respond to ITC^DeltaCom customer alarms consistent with how and
when they respond to alarms for their own customers. BellSouth shall ensure that
all applicable alarm systems that support ITC^DeltaCom customers are

 

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operational and the supporting databases are accurate so that equipment that is
in alarm will be promptly identified.

 

5.17 BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom, of any scheduled maintenance activity
performed by BellSouth that may be service affecting to ITC^DeltaCom local
customers (i.e., cable throws, power tests, etc.).

 

5.18 The Parties agree to establish a special emergency escalation procedure for
use in situations involving customer out-of-service situations.

 

5.19 In facility and power outage situations, BellSouth agrees to provide UNEs
leased by ITC^DeltaCom the same priority for maintenance and restoral as similar
elements used by BellSouth for itself or its Affiliates.

 

5.20 BellSouth shall notify ITC^DeltaCom at parity with its own retail units in
the event any repair person is unable to be present for, or anticipates missing,
a scheduled repair opportunity.

 

6. Service Date Advancement Charges (a.k.a. Expedites)

 

For Service Date Advancement requests by ITC^DeltaCom Service Date Advancement
charges will apply for intervals less than the standard interval as outlined in
the BellSouth Product and Services Interval Guide. The charges as outlined in
Exhibit D of Attachment 2 will apply as applicable.

 

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Attachment 7

 

Billing and Billing Accuracy Certification

 

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Table of Contents

 

1.

   Payment and Billing Arrangements    3

2.

   Billing and Billing Accuracy Certification    10

3.

   Billing Disputes    11

4.

   RAO Hosting    12

5.

   Optional Daily Usage File    16

6.

   Access Daily Usage File    20

Escalation List

   Exhibit A

Rates

   Exhibit B

 

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BILLING AND BILLING ACCURACY CERTIFICATION

 

1. Payment and Billing Arrangements

 

1.1 The terms and conditions set forth in this Attachment shall apply to all
services ordered and provisioned pursuant to this Agreement.

 

1.2 Billing. Currently, BellSouth provides billing through the Carrier Access
Billing System (CABS), Integrated Billing System (IBS) and through the Customer
Records Information System (CRIS) depending on the particular service(s) that
ITC^DeltaCom requests. BellSouth will bill and record in accordance with this
agreement those charges ITC^DeltaCom incurs as a result of ITC^DeltaCom
purchasing from BellSouth Network Elements, Combinations, and Local Services, as
set forth in this agreement. BellSouth will format all bills in CBOS Standard or
CLUB/EDI format, depending on the type of service ordered. BellSouth’s bills to
ITC^DeltaCom for unbundled network elements and resold services purchased by
ITC^DeltaCom shall include the item (USOC), quantity and price of such purchased
services. For those services where standards have not yet been developed,
BellSouth’s billing shall be consistent with Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF)
standards.

 

1.2.1 At either party’s request, multiple billing media or additional copies of
bills will be provided at a reasonable cost.

 

1.2.2 BellSouth will render bills each month for resold lines on established
bill days for each of ITC^DeltaCom’s accounts.

 

1.2 Master Account. The Parties have established accounts with each other.

 

1.3 Payment Responsibility. Payment of all charges will be the responsibility of
ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth as applicable. ITC^DeltaCom and BellSouth shall make
payment to each other for all services billed. Neither Party shall be
responsible for payments not received by the other Party’s customers. Neither
Party shall become involved in billing disputes that may arise between the other
Party and its customers. Payments made by either Party as payment on account
shall be credited to an accounts receivable master account and not to an end
user’s account.

 

1.4 Tax Exemption. Upon proof of tax exempt certification, the total amount
billed shall not include any taxes due from the end user. The Retail Service
provider shall be solely responsible for the computation, tracking, reporting
and payment of all federal, state and/or local jurisdiction taxes associated
with the services resold to the end user.

 

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1.5 Miscellaneous. BellSouth will bill ITC^DeltaCom in advance for all resold
services to be provided during the ensuing billing period except charges
associated with service usage, which will be billed in arrears. Charges will be
calculated on an individual End User account level, including, if applicable,
any charge for usage or usage allowances. BellSouth will also bill ITC^DeltaCom
and ITC^DeltaCom will be responsible for and remit to BellSouth, all charges
applicable to resold services including but not limited to 911 and E911 charges,
federal subscriber line charges, telecommunications relay charges (TRS), and
franchise fees.]

 

1.6 Late Payment. If any portion of the payment is received by the Party after
the payment due date as set forth preceding, or if any portion of the payment is
received by the Party in funds that are not immediately available to the Party,
then a late payment charge shall be due to the Party. The late payment charge
shall be the portion of the payment not received by the payment due date
multiplied by a late factor and will be applied on a per bill basis. For billing
from BellSouth, the late factor shall be as set forth in Section A2 of the
General Subscriber Services Tariff, Section B2 of the Private Line Service
Tariff or Section E2 of the Intrastate Access Tariff, as appropriate. For
billing from ITC^DeltaCom, the late factor shall be as set forth in the
appropriate ITC^DeltaCom’s tariff, but in no event, shall such late factor
exceed that set forth in the applicable BST tariff. In addition to any
applicable late payment charges, the Party may be charged a fee for all returned
checks as set forth in Section A2 of the General Subscriber Services Tariff or
pursuant to the applicable state law.

 

1.7 Access Charges for Resold Services. Any Switched Access charges associated
with interexchange carrier access to the resold local exchange lines will be
billed by, and due to, BellSouth. No additional charges are to be assessed to
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.8 End User Common Line Charge for Resold Services. Pursuant to 47 CFR Section
51.617, BellSouth will bill ITC^DeltaCom end user common line charges identical
to the end user common line charges BellSouth bills its end users.

 

1.9 Discontinuing Service. The procedures for discontinuing service to
ITC^DeltaCom or BellSouth are as follows:

 

1.9.1 Each party reserves the right to suspend or terminate service for
nonpayment in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

 

1.9.2

If payment of account is not received by the bill day in the month after the
original bill day, the billing Party may provide written notice via certified

 

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U.S. Mail to the other Party pursuant to the Notice Provision in Section 20.3 of
General Terms and Conditions that additional applications for service may be
refused and that any pending orders for service may not be completed if payment
is not received by the fifteenth day following the date of the notice. Pending
formalization of an escalation and dispute resolution process, the BellSouth
General Manager of Credit and Collections will contact the ITC^DeltaCom CFO
before the actual termination or interruption of order processing or ability to
make a PICC changes. In addition the billing party may, at the same time, give
thirty days notice to the person designated by the other party to receive
notices of noncompliance, to discontinue the provision of existing services at
any time thereafter. These conditions shall be applied consistent with the
Settlement Agreement between the Parties.

 

1.9.3 In the case of such discontinuance, all billed charges, as well as
applicable termination charges, shall become due.

 

1.9.4 If the billing party does not discontinue the provision of the services
involved on the date specified in the thirty days notice and the other Party’s
noncompliance continues, nothing contained herein shall preclude the billing
party’s right to discontinue the provision of the services without further
notice.

 

1.9.5 If payment is not received or satisfactory arrangements made for payment
by the date given in the written notification, the billed party’s services may
be discontinued. Upon discontinuance of service on the billed party’s account,
service to the billed party’s end users will be denied. The billing party will
reestablish service at the request of the end user or the other Party upon
payment of the appropriate connection fee and subject to the billing party’s
normal application procedures. The billed party is solely responsible for
notifying the end user of the proposed service disconnection.

 

1.9.6 If within fifteen days after an end user’s service has been denied no
contact has been made in reference to restoring service, the end user's service
shall be disconnected.

 

1.11

Deposit Policy. The Parties agree that the purpose of this Deposit is to provide
assurance to BellSouth that timely payments for services performed and
accurately billed are made by ITC^DeltaCom to BellSouth. The Parties also agree
that the remedies of this Deposit Policy shall be applied in good faith and not
under circumstances caused by an administrative error. BellSouth reserves the
right to secure the accounts of new and existing customers only as provided for
pursuant to this section. Customer, for purposes of this Section 1.11, is
defined as ITC^DeltaCom Communications, Inc. or any entity authorized to conduct
business as a

 

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CLEC in the state and does not include any parents or separate affiliates.
Notice, for purposes of this Deposit Policy, is defined as written notification
to the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and Vice President of Line Cost
Accounting of ITC^DeltaCom.

 

1.11.1 New Customers and existing Customers may satisfy the requirements of this
section with a D&B credit rating of 5A1 or through the presentation of a payment
guarantee executed by another existing customer of BellSouth and with terms
acceptable to BellSouth where said guarantor has a credit rating equal to 5A1.
Upon request, Customer shall complete the BellSouth credit profile and provide
information, reasonably necessary, to BellSouth regarding creditworthiness.

 

1.11.2 With the exception of new Customers with a D&B credit rating equal to
5A1, BellSouth may secure the accounts of all new Customers as set forth in
subsection 1.11.4. In addition, new Customers will be treated as such until
twelve months from their first bill/invoice date, and will be treated as
existing Customers thereafter.

 

1.11.3 If a Customer has filed for bankruptcy protection within twelve (12)
months of the effective date of this Agreement, BellSouth may treat Customer,
for purposes of establishing a security on its accounts as a new customer as set
forth in subsection 1.11.7.

 

1.11.4 The security required by BellSouth shall take the form of cash, an
Irrevocable Letter of Credit (BellSouth Form), Surety Bond (BellSouth Form), or,
in BellSouth’s sole discretion, some other form of security proposed by
Customer. The amount of the security shall not exceed one months’ estimated
billing for services billed in advance and two months billing for services
billed in arrears and if provided in cash, interest on said cash security shall
accrue and be paid in accordance with the terms in the Commission approved
General Subscriber BellSouth tariff for the appropriate state.

 

1.11.5 Any such security shall in no way release Customer from the obligation to
make complete and timely payments of its bill.

 

1.11.6 No security deposit shall be required of an existing Customer who has a
good payment history and meets two (2) liquidity benchmarks sets forth below in
Sections 1.11.6.2 and 1.11.6.3. BellSouth may secure, pursuant to Section
1.11.9, the accounts of existing Customers where an existing Customer does not
have a good payment history as defined in Section 1.11.1.6.1. If an existing
Customer has a good payment history but fails to meet the two (2) liquidity
benchmarks defined in Sections 1.11.6.2 and 1.11.6.3, BellSouth may secure the
Customer’s accounts, pursuant to Section 1.11.9.

 

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1.11.6.1 Payment history is based upon the preceding twelve (12) month period. A
good payment history shall mean that less than 10% of the non-disputed
receivable balance is aged over thirty (30) days from the invoice/bill date at
any given time. The existing Customer’s payment history shall be predicated on
net-thirty (30) day terms from the invoice/bill date. Only good faith disputes
submitted to BellSouth pursuant to the procedures set forth in the parties’
interconnection agreement, as amended, will be considered in determining the
“non-disputed receivable balance”. Where Customer has disputed a rate change
initiated by BellSouth as a result of the Triennial Review Order and/or the
appeal of that order by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
(referred to as “USTA”), BellSouth shall treat that dispute as a dispute in good
faith pending any final determination made pursuant to the dispute resolution
mechanism set forth in the parties’ interconnection agreement. If an
invoice/bill is delivered electronically, and such electronic invoice/bill is
transmitted by BellSouth more than ten (10) business days after the invoice/bill
date, the calculation of Customer’s payment history as to said invoice shall be
on net-thirty (30) day terms from the date the invoice/bill is transmitted for
such invoice/bill.

 

1.11.6.1.2 If Customer fails to comply with the requirements of this Section
1.11.6.1, BellSouth will provide Customer with three (3) business days Notice of
default of this Section 1.11.6.1. If Customer fails to either cure said default,
or to demonstrate that there is no default, within the three (3) business days
notice period, BellSouth may secure Customer’s accounts pursuant to Section
1.11.9.

 

1.11.6.2 The existing Customer’s liquidity status, based upon a review of
EBITDA, is EBITDA positive for the prior four (4) quarters of reported
financials excluding any nonrecurring charges or special restructuring charges.
EBITDA means, for any period, the sum, determined on a Consolidated basis, of
(a) net income, (b) interest expense, (c) income tax expense, (d) depreciation
expense, (e) amortization expense, and (f) the aggregate of all non-case
deducted in arriving at net income in clause (a) above, as long as this
information is included in publicly available financial data audited annually by
a domestic Certified Public Accountant, including, but not limited to, asset
impairment charges and any restructuring charges.

 

1.11.6.3 The existing Customer has a current bond rating of BBB or above or
Customer has no bond rating or a current bond rating between CCC and BB and
meets the following criteria for the reported financials of the last Fiscal Year
End, audited by a domestic Certified Public Accountant (“Last Fiscal Year End”),
and for the prior four (4) quarters of reported financials on a cumulative
basis.

 

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1.11.6.3.1 Positive cash flow from operations minus cash dividends. Negative
cash flow from operations directly due to one time charges from merger and
acquisitions or other extraordinary items will not automatically act as a
trigger for a deposit. Customer will disclose the nature and amount of such
charges to BellSouth, and BellSouth will review such amounts and shall waive
this condition if exclusion of such items would result in positive cash flow
from operations, and Customer has adequate cash or liquidity to fund such
adjustments.

 

1.11.6.3.2 Positive tangible net worth;

 

1.11.6.3.3 Debt/tangible net worth between zero and 2.5. For purposes of
computing debt/tangible net worth, the redeemable preferred stuck presented in
the mezzanine section of the Customer’s balance sheet will be included as
equity; and

 

1.11.6.3.4 Customer is compliant with all financial maintenance covenants.

 

1.11.7 If Customer files for bankruptcy protection during the term of this
Agreement, Customer acknowledges that BellSouth is entitled to adequate
assurance of payment in the form of a deposit of one months’ estimated billing
for services billed in advance and two months billing for services billed in
arrears or other means of security during the pendency of the bankruptcy
proceeding. Upon confirmation of the reorganization plan and the emergence of
Customer from bankruptcy, if BellSouth’s agreements were not cured 100% and
BellSouth incurred a loss on the pre-petition account of Customer of the
bankruptcy, Customer shall be treated as a new customer, as “new Customer” is
treated under this section, for a period of one year in regard to BellSouth’s
right to secure the accounts of Customer.

 

1.11.8 Upon notice of default of a bank (or other loan provider’s) financial
maintenance covenant and upon Customer’s failure to either cure or obtain a
waiver from such default within seven (7) calendar days of notice, BellSouth may
utilize the remedies set forth in subsection 1.11.9 unless Customer can
demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of BellSouth that Customer has ample
liquidity to fund said debt should the debt payment obligation become
accelerated.

 

1.11.9 If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, Customer fails to
comply with the requirements of Section 1.11.6 or 1.11.8, BellSouth shall
provide Notice to Customer of its intent to implement this subsection 1.11.9.

 

1.11.9.1

Upon receipt of notice, Customer shall pay all current amounts by due date and
pay past due nondisputed amounts immediately. Customer shall

 

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also immediately pay disputed amounts to the extent the amount in dispute is
greater than 30% of total charges for the current month. Customer shall
thereafter pay the charges for future services billed by BellSouth pursuant to
an accelerated payment schedule, which shall provide for half of the charges to
be paid within fifteen (15) days of invoice/bill date and the remainder to be
paid within thirty (30) days of invoice/bill date. If an invoice/bill is
delivered electronically for future services, and such electronic invoice/bill
is transmitted more than ten (10) business days from invoice/bill date, the
accelerated payment schedule will be adjusted for said invoice/bill and shall
provide for half of the charges to be paid within fifteen (15) days of said
invoice/bill transmit date and the remainder to be paid within thirty (30) days
of said invoice/bill transmit date. Further, Customer shall pay all disputed
amounts to the extent the amount in dispute is greater than 30% of the total
charges for the current month, within the accelerated payment schedule
timeframe. If paid disputed amounts are resolved in the Customer’s favor, the
Customer will be issued a credit for the resolved amount and BellSouth shall
credit Customer’s account for accrued interest at the same rate of interest that
BellSouth assesses under its tariffs for late payment. Customer shall make all
payments from readily available funds by wire transfer or some other equivalent
electronic means. If Customer fails to comply with the requirements of this
Section 1.11.9.1, BellSouth will provide Customer with three (3) business days
Notice of default of this Section. If Customer fails to either cure said
default, or to demonstrate that there is no default, within the three (3)
business days notice period, BellSouth may secure Customer’s accounts pursuant
to Section 1.11.9.2.

 

1.11.9.2 If Customer defaults on above Section 1.11.9.1, then BellSouth may
secure accounts with a one (1) months deposit of average billing services billed
in advance and two (2) months billing for services billed in arrears during
prior six month period. Said deposit shall be paid to BellSouth within thirty
(30) days from the date of BellSouth Notice pursuant 1.11.9.1. The security
required by BellSouth shall take the form of cash, an Irrevocable Letter of
Credit (BellSouth form), Surety Bond (BellSouth form), or, in BellSouth’s sole
discretion, some other form of security proposed by Customer. If the amount of
security is provided in cash, interest on said cash security shall accrue and be
paid in accordance with the terms in the appropriate BellSouth tariff. If
Customer fails to comply with the requirements of this Section 1.11.9.2,
BellSouth will provide Customer with three (3) business days notice of default
of this Section 1.11.9.2. If Customer fails to cure said default within the
three (3) business days notice period, BellSouth shall have the right to begin
immediate termination of services provided under this Agreement without regard
to any other provision contained within this Agreement.

 

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1.11.10 Once a deposit is provided to BellSouth by Customer under any criterion,
if, after twelve (12) months, Customer meets the criterion specified in above
Section 1.11.6, the deposit and all interest will be applied to Customer’s
account. If at any time subsequent to the return of a deposit, Customer evinces
a poor payment history or fails to satisfy the conditions set forth in this
deposit policy, BellSouth may require a security deposit.

 

1.11.11 In the event BellSouth demands a deposit from Customer and Customer can
show that BellSouth’s demand is contrary to the terms and intent of this Section
1.11, Customer reserves its right to seek Commission review of BellSouth’s
deposit demand.

 

1.12 Neither Party will perform billing and collection services for the other as
a result of the execution of this Agreement. All requests for billing services
should be referred to the appropriate entity or operational group of the other
Party.

 

2. Billing and Billing Accuracy Certification

 

2.1 At the option of ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom shall mutually
agree upon a billing quality assurance program for all billing elements covered
in this Agreement that shall eliminate the need for post-billing reconciliation.
Appropriate terms for access to any BellSouth documents, systems, records, and
procedures for the recording and billing of charges shall be part of that
program.

 

2.2 As part of the billing quality assurance program, BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom
will develop standards, measurements, and performance requirements for a local
billing measurements process. On a regular basis the billing party will provide
the other party with mutually agreed upon performance measurement data that
substantiates the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the billing process
for local billing. In return, each party shall pay all bills received from the
other party in full by the payment due date.

 

2.3 Local billing discrepancies will be addressed in an orderly manner via a
mutually agreed upon billing exemption process.

 

2.3.1 Each party agrees to notify the other Party upon identifying a billing
discrepancy. The Parties shall endeavor to resolve any billing discrepancy
within sixty (60) calendar days of the notification date. A mutually agreed upon
escalation process shall be established for resolving local billing
discrepancies as part of the billing quality assurance program.

 

2.3.2

Closure of a specific billing period shall occur by joint agreement of the
Parties whereby the Parties agree that such billing period is closed to any

 

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further analysis and financial transactions except those resulting from
regulatory mandates. Closure will take place within a mutually agreed upon time
interval from the Bill Date. The month being closed represents those charges
that were billed or should have been billed by the designated Bill Date.

 

2.4 Audits If BellSouth fails to meet the Commission-ordered billing accuracy
measure, then ITC^DeltaCom may audit the bills it receives from BellSouth.

 

3. Billing Disputes

 

3.1 Where the parties have not agreed upon a billing quality assurance program,
billing disputes shall be handled pursuant to the terms of this section.
Provided, that nothing herein shall preclude either party from filing
complaints, at any time, in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions
included in the General Terms and Conditions to the Agreement.

 

3.2 Each Party agrees to notify the other Party upon the discovery of a billing
dispute. Each Party shall report all billing disputes using the Billing
Adjustment Request Form (BAR Form RF 1461). In the event of a billing dispute,
the Parties will endeavor to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) calendar days
of the Bill Date on which such disputed charges appear. Resolution of the
dispute is expected to occur at the first level of management as set forth in
Exhibit A, resulting in a recommendation for settlement of the dispute and
closure of a specific billing period. If the issues are not resolved within the
allotted time frame, the following resolution procedure will begin.

 

3.2.1 If the dispute is not resolved within sixty (60) days of the Bill Date,
the dispute will be escalated to the second level of management as set forth in
Exhibit A for each of the respective Parties for resolution. If the dispute is
not resolved within ninety (90) days of the Bill Date, the dispute will be
escalated to the third level of management as set forth in Exhibit A for each of
the respective Parties for resolution.

 

3.2.2 If the dispute is not resolved within one hundred and twenty (120) days of
the Bill Date, the dispute will be escalated to the fourth level of management
as set forth in Exhibit A for each of the respective Parties for resolution.
Prior to actual termination or interruption of order processing or ability to
make PICC changes, the BellSouth General Manager of Credit and Collections will
contact the ITC^DeltaCom CFO.

 

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3.3 If a Party disputes a charge and does not pay such charge by the payment due
date, such charges shall be subject to late payment charges as set forth in the
Late Payment Charges provision of this Attachment. If a Party disputes charges
and the dispute is resolved in favor of such Party, the other Party shall credit
the bill of the disputing Party for the amount of the disputed charges along
with any late payment charges assessed no later than the second Bill Date after
the resolution of the dispute. Accordingly, if a Party disputes charges and the
dispute is resolved in favor of the other Party, the disputing Party shall pay
the other Party the amount of the disputed charges and any associated late
payment charges assessed no later than the second bill payment due date after
the resolution of the dispute. In no event, however, shall any late payment
charges be assessed on any previously assessed late payment charges.

 

3.4 The Parties can backbill for services rendered under this Agreement up to
twelve (12) months after the invoice for those services has been rendered.

 

4. RAO Hosting

 

4.1 RAO Hosting, Credit Card and Third Number Settlement System (CATS) and
Non-Intercompany Settlement System (NICS) services provided to ITC^DeltaCom by
BellSouth will be in accordance with the methods and practices regularly adopted
and applied by BellSouth to its own operations during the term of this
Agreement, including such revisions as may be made from time to time by
BellSouth.

 

4.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall furnish all relevant information required by BellSouth
for the provision of RAO Hosting, CATS and NICS.

 

4.3 Applicable compensation amounts will be billed by BellSouth to ITC^DeltaCom
on a monthly basis in arrears. Amounts due from one Party to the other
(excluding adjustments) are payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
billing statement.

 

4.4 ITC^DeltaCom must have its own unique RAO code. Requests for establishment
of RAO status where BellSouth is the selected CMDS interfacing host, require
written notification from ITC^DeltaCom to the BellSouth RAO Hosting coordinator
at least eight (8) weeks prior to the proposed effective date. The proposed
effective date will be mutually agreed upon between the Parties with
consideration given to time necessary for the completion of required Telcordia
functions. BellSouth will request the assignment of an RAO code from its
connecting contractor on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom and will coordinate all
associated conversion activities.

 

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4.5 BellSouth will receive messages from ITC^DeltaCom that are to be processed
by BellSouth, another LEC or CLEC in the BellSouth region or a LEC outside the
BellSouth region.

 

4.6 BellSouth will perform invoice sequence checking, standard EMI format
editing, and balancing of message data with the EMI trailer record counts on all
data received from ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.7 All data received from ITC^DeltaCom that is to be processed or billed by
another LEC or CLEC within the BellSouth region will be distributed to that LEC
or CLEC in accordance with the agreement(s) which may be in effect between
BellSouth and the involved LEC or CLEC.

 

4.8 All data received from ITC^DeltaCom that is to be placed on the CMDS network
for distribution outside the BellSouth region will be handled in accordance with
the agreement(s) which may be in effect between BellSouth and its connecting
contractor.

 

4.9 BellSouth will receive messages from the CMDS network that are destined to
be processed by ITC^DeltaCom and will forward them to ITC^DeltaCom on a daily
basis.

 

4.10 Transmission of message data between BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will be via
CONNECT:Direct.

 

4.11 All messages and related data exchanged between BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom
will be formatted in accordance with accepted industry standards for EMI
formatted records and packed between appropriate EMI header and trailer records,
also in accordance with accepted industry standards.

 

4.12 ITC^DeltaCom will ensure that the recorded message detail necessary to
recreate files provided to BellSouth will be maintained for back-up purposes for
a period of three (3) calendar months beyond the related message dates.

 

4.13 Should it become necessary for ITC^DeltaCom to send data to BellSouth more
than sixty (60) days past the message date(s), ITC^DeltaCom will notify
BellSouth in advance of the transmission of the data. If there will be impacts
outside the BellSouth region, BellSouth will work with its connecting contractor
and ITC^DeltaCom to notify all affected Parties.

 

4.14

In the event that data to be exchanged between the two Parties should become
lost or destroyed, both Parties shall work together to determine the source of
the problem. Once the cause of the problem has been jointly determined and the
responsible Party (BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom)

 

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identified and agreed to, the company responsible for creating the data
(BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom) shall make every effort to have the affected data
restored and retransmitted. If the data cannot be retrieved, the responsible
Party will be liable to the other Party for any resulting lost revenue. Lost
revenue may be a combination of revenues that could not be billed to the end
users and associated access revenues. Both Parties will work together to
estimate the revenue amount based upon a reasonable estimate of three to twelve
months of prior usage. The resulting estimated revenue loss will be paid by the
responsible Party to the other Party within three (3) calendar months of the
date of problem resolution, or as mutually agreed upon by the Parties. If access
usage data is not processed and delivered by either Party in a timely manner
such that the other Party is unable to bill the IXC, the responsible Party shall
be liable for the amount of lost revenue. The Parties agree that the term
“timely manner” as used herein shall be defined in accordance with OBF
guidelines. Until such time as OBF addresses this issue, the term “timely
manner” shall be reasonably determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

4.15 Should an error be detected by the EMI format edits performed by BellSouth
on data received from ITC^DeltaCom, the entire pack containing the affected data
will not be processed by BellSouth. BellSouth will notify ITC^DeltaCom of the
error condition. ITC^DeltaCom will correct the error(s) and will resend the
entire pack to BellSouth for processing. In the event that an out-of-sequence
condition occurs on subsequent packs, ITC^DeltaCom will resend these packs to
BellSouth after the pack containing the error has been successfully reprocessed
by BellSouth. Both Parties agree to provide the other Party notification of any
discovered errors within 7 business days of the discovery.

 

4.16 In association with message distribution service, BellSouth will provide
ITC^DeltaCom with associated intercompany settlements reports (CATS and NICS) as
appropriate.

 

4.17 Other than as specified in Section 4.14 and 4.15 above, in no case shall
either Party be liable to the other for any direct or consequential damages
incurred as a result of the obligations set out in this agreement.

 

4.18 RAO Compensation

 

4.18.1 Rates for message distribution service provided by BellSouth for
ITC^DeltaCom are as set forth in Exhibit B of this Agreement.

 

4.18.2 Rates for data transmission associated with message distribution service
are as set forth in Exhibit B of this Agreement.

 

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4.18.3 Data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom for the purpose of data transmission. Where a
dedicated line is required, ITC^DeltaCom will be responsible for ordering the
circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with
BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom shall be responsible for the initial costs of
establishing the data circuit. Each party shall be responsible for the recurring
charges for the data circuit to the mutually agreed upon meet point. Equipment
required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the mainframe computer and
to transmit successfully ongoing will be negotiated on an individual case basis.
Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be installed in the
BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges assessed to
BellSouth. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with the use of the
dial circuit by BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will be borne by ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.18.4 All equipment, including modems and software, that is required on the
ITC^DeltaCom end for the purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility
of ITC^DeltaCom.

 

4.19 Intercompany Settlements Messages

 

4.19.1 This Section addresses the settlement of revenues associated with traffic
originated from or billed by ITC^DeltaCom as a facilities based provider of
local exchange telecommunications services outside the BellSouth region. Only
traffic that originates in one company’s operating territory and bills in
another company’s operating territory is included. Traffic that originates and
bills within the same company’s operating territory will be settled on a local
basis between ITC^DeltaCom and the involved company(ies), unless that company is
participating in NICS.

 

4.19.2 Both traffic that originates outside the BellSouth region by ITC^DeltaCom
and is billed within the BellSouth region, and traffic that originates within
the BellSouth region and is billed outside the BellSouth region by ITC^DeltaCom,
is covered by this Agreement (CATS). Also covered is

 

traffic that either is originated by or billed by ITC^DeltaCom, involves a
company other than ITC^DeltaCom, qualifies for inclusion in the CATS settlement,
and is not originated or billed within the BellSouth region (NICS).

 

4.19.3 Revenues associated with calls originated and billed within the BellSouth
region will be settled via BellCore’s, its successor or assign, NICS system.

 

4.19.4 BellSouth shall receive the monthly NICS reports from BellCore, its
successor or assign, on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth will distribute copies
of these reports to ITC^DeltaCom on a monthly basis.

 

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4.19.5 BellSouth shall receive the monthly Credit Card and Third Number
Settlement System (CATS) reports from BellCore, its successor or assign, on
behalf of ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth will distribute copies of these reports to
ITC^DeltaCom on a monthly basis.

 

4.19.6 BellSouth shall collect the revenue earned by ITC^DeltaCom from the
operating company in whose territory the messages are billed (CATS), less a per
message billing and collection fee of five cents ($0.05), on behalf of
ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth will remit the revenue billed by ITC^DeltaCom to the
operating company in whose territory the messages originated, less a per message
billing and collection fee of five cents ($0.05), on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom.
These two amounts will be netted together by BellSouth and the resulting charge
or credit issued to ITC^DeltaCom via a monthly Carrier Access Billing System
(CABS) miscellaneous bill.

 

4.19.7 BellSouth shall collect the revenue earned by ITC^DeltaCom within the
BellSouth territory from another CLEC also within the BellSouth territory (NICS)
where the messages are billed, less a per message billing and collection fee of
five cents ($0.05), on behalf of ITC^DeltaCom. BellSouth will remit the revenue
billed by ITC^DeltaCom within the BellSouth region to the CLEC also within the
BellSouth region, where the messages originated, less a per message billing and
collection fee of five cents ($0.05). These two amounts will be netted together
by BellSouth and the resulting charge or credit issued to ITC^DeltaCom via a
monthly Carrier Access Billing System (CABS) miscellaneous bill. BellSouth and
ITC^DeltaCom agree that monthly netted amounts of less than fifty dollars
($50.00) shall not be settled.

 

5. Optional Daily Usage File

 

5.1 Upon written request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall provide the Optional
Daily Usage File (ODUF) service to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in this section.

 

5.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall furnish all relevant information required by BellSouth
for the provision of the Optional Daily Usage File.

 

5.3

The Optional Daily Usage Feed will contain billable messages that were carried
over the BellSouth Network and processed in the BellSouth Billing System, but
billed to an ITC^DeltaCom customer.

 

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Charges for delivery of the Optional Daily Usage File will appear on
ITC^DeltaCom's monthly bills. The charges are as set forth in Exhibit B of this
Attachment.

 

5.4 The Optional Daily Usage Feed will contain both rated and unrated messages.
All messages will be in the standard Alliance for Telecommunications Industry
Solutions (ATIS) EMI record format.

 

5.5 Messages that error in the billing system of ITC^DeltaCom will be the
responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom. If, however, ITC^DeltaCom should encounter
significant volumes of errored messages that prevent processing by ITC^DeltaCom
within its systems, BellSouth will work with ITC^DeltaCom to determine the
source of the errors and the appropriate resolution.

 

5.6 The following specifications shall apply to the Optional Daily Usage Feed.

 

5.6.1 Usage To Be Transmitted

 

5.6.1.1 The following messages recorded by BellSouth will be transmitted to
ITC^DeltaCom:

 

  • message recording for per use/per activation type services (examples: Three
Way Calling, Verify, Interrupt, Call Return, ETC.)

 

  • measured billable Local

 

  • Directory Assistance messages

 

  • intraLATA Toll

 

  • WATS & 800 Service

 

  • N11

 

  • information service provider messages

 

  • OPS services messages

 

  • OPS messages – attempted calls (UNE only)

 

  • Credit /cancel records

 

  • Usage for Voice Mail

 

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5.6.1.2 Rated Incollects (originated in BellSouth and from other companies) can
also be on Optional Daily Usage File. Rated Incollects will be intermingled with
BellSouth recorded rated and unrated usage. Rated Incollects will not be packed
separately.

 

5.6.1.3 BellSouth will perform duplicate record checks on records processed to
Optional Daily Usage File. Any duplicate messages detected will be deleted and
not sent to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

5.6.1.4 In the event that ITC^DeltaCom detects a duplicate on Optional Daily
Usage File they receive from BellSouth, ITC^DeltaCom will drop the duplicate
message (ITC^DeltaCom will not return the duplicate to BellSouth).

 

5.6.2 Physical File Characteristics

 

5.6.2.1 The Optional Daily Usage File will be distributed to ITC^DeltaCom via an
agreed medium with CONNECT:Direct being the preferred transport method. The
Daily Usage Feed will be a variable block format (2476) with an LRECL of 2472.
The data on the Daily Usage Feed will be in a non-compacted EMI format (175 byte
format plus modules). It will be created on a daily basis (Monday through Friday
except holidays). Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be
addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a
maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN.

 

5.6.2.2 Data circuits (private line or dial-up) may be required between
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom for the purpose of data transmission. Where a
dedicated line is required, ITC^DeltaCom will be responsible for ordering the
circuit, overseeing its installation and coordinating the installation with
BellSouth. ITC^DeltaCom will also be responsible for any charges associated with
this line. Equipment required on the BellSouth end to attach the line to the
mainframe computer and to transmit successfully ongoing will be negotiated on a
case-by-case basis. Where a dial-up facility is required, dial circuits will be
installed in the BellSouth data center by BellSouth and the associated charges
assessed to ITC^DeltaCom. Additionally, all message toll charges associated with
the use of the dial circuit by ITC^DeltaCom will be the responsibility of
ITC^DeltaCom. Associated equipment on the BellSouth end, including a modem, will
be negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the parties. All equipment,
including modems and software, that is required on the ITC^DeltaCom end for the
purpose of data transmission will be the responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom.

 

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5.6.3 Packing Specifications

 

5.6.3.1 A pack will contain a minimum of one message record or a maximum of
99,999 message records plus a pack header record and a pack trailer record. One
transmission can contain a maximum of 99 packs and a minimum of one pack.

 

5.6.3.2 The OCN, From RAO, and Invoice Number will control the invoice
sequencing. The From RAO will be used to identify to ITC^DeltaCom which
BellSouth RAO that is sending the message. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will use
the invoice sequencing to control data exchange. BellSouth will be notified of
sequence failures identified by ITC^DeltaCom and resend the data as appropriate.

 

The data will be packed using ATIS EMI records.

 

5.6.4 Pack Rejection

 

5.6.4.1 ITC^DeltaCom shall notify BellSouth within one business day of rejected
packs (via the mutually agreed medium). Packs could be rejected because of pack
sequencing discrepancies or a critical edit failure on the Pack Header or Pack
Trailer records (i.e. out-of-balance condition on grand totals, invalid data
populated). Standard ATIS EMI Error Codes will be used. ITC^DeltaCom will not be
required to return the actual rejected data to BellSouth. Rejected packs will be
corrected and retransmitted to ITC^DeltaCom by BellSouth.

 

5.6.5 Control Data

 

ITC^DeltaCom will send one confirmation record per pack that is received from
BellSouth. This confirmation record will indicate ITC^DeltaCom received the pack
and the acceptance or rejection of the pack. Pack Status Code(s) will be
populated using standard ATIS EMI error codes for packs that were rejected by
ITC^DeltaCom for reasons stated in the above section.

 

5.6.6 Testing

 

Upon request from ITC^DeltaCom BellSouth shall send test files to ITC^DeltaCom
for the Optional Daily Usage File. The parties agree to review and discuss the
file’s content and/or format. For testing of usage results, BellSouth shall
request that ITC^DeltaCom set up a production (LIVE) file. The live test may
consist of ITC^DeltaCom’s employees making test calls for the types of services
ITC^DeltaCom requests on the Optional Daily Usage File. These test calls are
logged by ITC^DeltaCom, and the logs are provided to BellSouth. These logs will
be used to verify

 

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the files. Testing will be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the
date on which the initial test file was sent.

 

6. ACCESS DAILY USAGE FILE

 

6.1 Upon written request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth will provide the Access
Daily Usage File (ADUF) service to ITC^DeltaCom pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in this section.

 

6.2 ITC^DeltaCom shall furnish all relevant information required by BellSouth
for the provision of ADUF.

 

6.3 ADUF will contain access messages associated with a port that ITC^DeltaCom
has purchased from BellSouth

 

6.4 Charges for ADUF will appear on ITC^DeltaCom’s monthly bills. The charges
are as set forth in Exhibit B to this Attachment. All messages will be in the
standard ATIS EMI record format.

 

6.5 Messages that error in the billing system of ITC^DeltaCom will be the
responsibility of ITC^DeltaCom. If, however, ITC^DeltaCom should encounter
significant volumes of errored messages that prevent processing by ITC^DeltaCom
within its systems, BellSouth will work with ITC^DeltaCom to determine the
source of the errors and the appropriate resolution. In the event ITC^DeltaCom
wants only certain ADUF records, ITC^DeltaCom shall submit a New Business
request as set forth in Attachment 11 of this Agreement. ITC^DeltaCom shall
compensate BellSouth for the costs associated with isolating and providing only
certain ADUF records.

 

6.6 When ITC^DeltaCom purchases Network Element ports from BellSouth and calls
are made using these ports, BellSouth will handle the calls as follows:

 

Originating from Network Element and carried by Interexchange Carrier:

 

BellSouth will send access record to the ITC^DeltaCom via ADUF.

 

Originating from network element and carried by BellSouth (ITC^DeltaCom) is
BellSouth’s toll customer)

 

Selecting BST’s LPIC is the only means by which a CLEC utilizing UNE-P may keep
such a call on the BST network in order to utilize UNE-P to complete the
intraLATA call. For such calls BST shall bill the CLEC, not the CLEC end user,
and at the local UNE rates for unbundled network elements used to transport and
terminate the call.

 

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Terminating on network element and carried by Interexchange Carrier or BellSouth
intraLATA toll:

 

BellSouth will send access record to ITC^DeltaCom.

 

6.7 ADUF Messages To Be Transmitted

 

6.7.1 The following messages recorded by BellSouth will be transmitted to
ITC^DeltaCom:

 

interstate and intrastate access records associated with a port.

 

undetermined jurisdiction access records associated with a port.

 

6.7.2 BellSouth will perform duplicate record checks on records processed to
ADUF. Any duplicate messages detected will be dropped and not sent to
ITC^DeltaCom.

 

6.7.3 In the event that ITC^DeltaCom detects a duplicate on ADUF they receive
from BellSouth, ITC^DeltaCom will drop the duplicate message and will not return
the duplicate to BellSouth.

 

6.7.4 ADUF Physical File Characteristics

 

6.7.4.1 ADUF will be distributed to ITC^DeltaCom via CONNECT: Direct or another
mutually agreed medium. The ADUF feed will be a fixed block format (2476) with
an LRECL of 2472. The data on the ADUF feed will be in a non-compacted EMI
format (210 byte). It will be created on a daily basis Monday through Friday
except holidays. Details such as dataset name and delivery schedule will be
addressed during negotiations of the distribution medium. There will be a
maximum of one dataset per workday per OCN.

 

6.7.4.1.1 Data circuits (private line or dial-up) will be required between
BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom for the purpose of data transmission as set forth in
Section 4.18.3 above.

 

6.7.5 ADUF Packing Specifications

 

6.7.5.1 A pack will contain a minimum of one message record or a maximum of
99,999 message records plus a pack header record and a pack trailer record. One
transmission can contain a maximum of 99 packs and a minimum of one pack.

 

6.7.5.2 The OCN, From RAO, and Invoice Number will control the invoice
sequencing. The From RAO will be used to identify to ITC^DeltaCom which
BellSouth RAO is sending the message. BellSouth and ITC^DeltaCom will use the
invoice sequencing to control data exchange. BellSouth will be notified of
sequence failures identified by ITC^DeltaCom and resend the data as appropriate.

 

The data will be packed using ATIS EMI records.

 

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6.7.6 ADUF Pack Rejection

 

ITC^DeltaCom will notify BellSouth within one business day of rejected packs
(via the mutually agreed medium). Packs could be rejected because of pack
sequencing discrepancies or a critical edit failure on the Pack Header or Pack
Trailer records (i.e. out-of-balance condition on grand totals, invalid data
populated). Standard ATIS EMI error codes will be used. ITC^DeltaCom will not be
required to return the actual rejected data to BellSouth. Rejected packs will be
corrected and retransmitted to ITC^DeltaCom by BellSouth.

 

6.7 ADUF Control Data

 

ITC^DeltaCom will send one confirmation record per pack that is received from
BellSouth. This confirmation record will indicate ITC^DeltaCom’s receipt of the
pack and acceptance or rejection of the pack. Pack Status Code(s) will be
populated using standard ATIS EMI error codes for packs that were rejected by
ITC^DeltaCom for reasons stated in the above section.

 

6.8 ADUF Testing

 

Upon request from ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall send a test file of generic data
to ITC^DeltaCom via Connect: Direct or Text File via E-Mail. The Parties agree
to review and discuss the test file’s content and/or format.

 

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BellSouth Billing Collections Contact Escalation Matrix

 

Access Disputes Collections

 

BellSouth Billing & Collections Contact & Escalation Matrix

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Carrier/Company Name

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

ACNA(s)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Billing Services

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Billing Center

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Billing Center
Address

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

1st Level Manage

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

2nd Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

3rd Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ITC^DeltaCom -Interquest,
Interstate FiberNet,   DLT  

•       Switched Access

  Atlanta Billing
& Collections Center  

Email Address:

BillAccess.Disputes

 

Leonard Jones

Leonard.Jones2@bellsouth.com

 

Julie Royer

Julie.Royer

 

Gary Patterson

Operations AVP -

The IT Group, SoutherNet
Interexchange      

•       Special Access

     
@BellSouth.com   404-532-2162  

@bellsouth.com

404-532-2086

 

Wholesale

Operations

       

•       Local Interconnection

                  Gary.Patterson2
ATL      

•       Unbundled Network Elements
(Access Only - Not Resale)

                 

@bellsouth.com

205-714-7357

Fax 205-682-2730

       

Note: Collections; Late Payment Charges “LPC” & Tax Disputes will be handled by
the Birmingham Billing Center

     

U.S. Postal Address:

BellSouth Billing Office

                          2300 Northlake Center, 4th Floor East,                
           

Tucker, GA 30084

Contact Number - 800-823-2455

                            Fax Number - 770-621-0294                          
               

 

12 Apr 2004

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BellSouth Billing Collections Contact

 

Carrier/Company Name

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Billing Services

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Billing Center

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Billing
Center
Address

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

1st Level
Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

2nd Level
Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

3rd Level
Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

All Carriers -ACP Updates    (ACP) Area Commitment    Birmingham    Email
Address:    Angela McCurry    Maxine Alagar    Gary Patterson     
Plan Account Updates - Not    Billing & Collections    Access.specialtycenter
@bellsouth.com    Angela.McCurry
@bellsouth.com    Maxine.Alagar
@bellsouth.com    Operations AVP
- W      Disputes    Center         (205) 714-7360    205-714-7405    Operations
               U.S. Postal Address:              Gary.patterson2@bellsouth.com
BHM              BellSouth Billing Office              205-714-7357            
   1 Chase Corporate Drive, 3rd Floor              Fax 205-682-2730            
   Birmingham, Al. 35244                               Contact Number          
                    800-773-4967                               Fax Number     
                         205-682-2729               

 

12 Apr 2004

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BellSouth Billing Collections Contact Escalation Matrix

 

BAN Consolidations

 

Carrier/
Company
Name

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Billing
Services

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Billing
Center

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Billing Center Address

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

1st Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   2nd Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   3rd Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

All Carriers – BAN and Bill Period

Consolidations

  

(BAN) Billing Account

Number and / or Bill Period

Consolidation Requests

  

Birmingham

Billing & Collections

Center

  

Email Address:

Access.specialtycenter@bellsouth.com

  

Ann Mason

Ann.Mason@bellsouth.com

(205) 714-7361

   Maxine Alagar
Maxine.Alagar@bellsouth.com
205-714-7405    Gary Patterson
Operations AVP -Wholesale
Operations
Gary.patterson2@bellsouth.com
205-714-7357
Fax 205-682-2730                                                       

U.S. Postal Address:

BellSouth Billing Office

1 Chase Corporate Drive, 3Rd Floor

Birmingham, Al. 35244

                                                                     BHM        
                                   Contact Number                              
(800) 773-4967                               Fax Number                         
     205 682-2729               

 

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BellSouth Billing Collections Contact Escalation Matrix

 

Billing Factor Updates

 

Carrier/Company Name

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Billing
Services

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Billing
Center

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Billing Center Address

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   1st Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   2nd Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

3rd Level Manager

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

All Billing Factor Updates “Percent Interstate Usage “PIU” Factor “Type”
updates.    All PIU
Factor
“Type”
Updates
should be
sent to the
Atlanta
Billing &
Collections
Center.    Atlanta
Billing &
Collections
Center.    Email Address:
piu.reports@bellsouth.com    Leonard Jones
Leonard.Jones2@bellsouth.com
404-532-2162    Julie Royer
Julie.Royer@bellsouth.com
404-532-2086   

Gary Patterson

Operations AVP-Whole Operations

Gary.patterson2@bellsouth.com

205-714-7357

Fax 205-682-2730

                                   U.S. Postal Address:
BellSouth Billing Office
2300 Northlake Center,
4th Floor East,
Tucker, GA 30084                                                                
     ATL                                            Contact Number:
800-823-2455                                                             Fax
Number:
770-621-0294                                             

 

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ODUF/ADUF/CMDS - Georgia

 

            Attachment: 7

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  Exhibit: B

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CATEGORY

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

RATE ELEMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Interim

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Zone

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  BCS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  USOC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  RATES($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Elec per
LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Svc Order
Submitted
Manually
per LSR

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental
Charge -
Manual

Svc

Order vs.
Electronic-
1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental
Charge -
Manual

Svc

Order vs.
Electronic-
Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Incremental
Charge -
Manual

Svc

Order vs.
Electronic-
Disc 1st

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Incremental
Charge -
Manual Svc
Order vs.
Electronic-
Disc Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                Nonrecurring

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Nonrecurring
Disconnect

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

      OSS Rates($)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

            Rec

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  First

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Add’l

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOURCE

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  SOMAN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The rates marked as “OR” are those ordered by the Commission. Both Parties
have reviewed these rate sheets and agree that any errors in the rate sheets
shall be prospectively corrected by written amendment to this Agreement.
ODUF/ADUF/CMDS                                                                

ACCESS DAILY USAGE FILE (ADUF)

                                                                    ADUF:
Message Processing, per message               N/A   0.001713                  
OR                             ADUF: Data Transmission (CONNECT:DIRECT), per
message               N/A   0.00013027                   OR                    
   

OPTIONAL DAILY USAGE FILE (ODUF)

                                                                    ODUF:
Recording, per message               N/A   0.0000068                   OR      
                      ODUF: Message Processing, per message               N/A  
0.002167                   OR                             ODUF: Message
Processing, per Magnetic Tape provisioned               N/A   36.06            
      OR                             ODUF: Data Transmission (CONNECT:DIRECT),
per message               N/A   0.00010856                   OR                
       

CENTRALIZED MESSAGE DISTRIBUTION SERVICE (CMDS)

                                                                    CMDS:
Message Processing, per message               N/A   0.004                   CO  
                          CMDS: Data Transmission (CONNECT:DIRECT), per message
              N/A   0.001                   CO                        

Notes: If no rate is identified in the contract, the rate for the specific
service or function will be as set forth in the providing Party’s tariff

                                                Source Column Legend:          
                                                          OR - Commission
Ordered Rate                                                                    
MR - Market Rate                                                                
    CO - Company Offered Rate                                                  
             

 

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Attachment 8

 

Rights-of-Way, Conduits and Pole Attachments

 

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Rights-of-Way, Conduits and

Pole Attachments

 

BellSouth will provide nondiscriminatory access to any pole, duct, conduit, or
right-of-way owned or controlled by BellSouth pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 224, as
amended by the Act, pursuant to terms and conditions of a license agreement
subsequently negotiated with BellSouth’s Competitive Structure Provisioning
Center.

 

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Attachment 9

 

Performance Measurements

 

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

 

Upon a particular Commission’s issuance of an Order pertaining to Performance
Measurements in a proceeding expressly applicable to all CLECs generally,
BellSouth shall implement in that state such Performance Measurements as of the
date specified by the Commission. Performance Measurements that have been
Ordered in a particular state can currently be accessed via the internet at
https://pmap.bellsouth.com.

 

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BellSouth Service Quality

Measurement Plan

(SQM)

 

Region Performance Metrics

 

Measurement Descriptions

Version 0.06

 

Issue Date: June 4, 2002

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Introduction

 

Introduction

 

The BellSouth Service Quality Measurement Plan (SQM) describes in detail the
measurements produced to evaluate the quality of service delivered to
BellSouth’s customers both wholesale and retail. The SQM was developed to
respond to the requirements of the Communications Act of 1996 Section 251 (96
Act) which required BellSouth to provide non-discriminatory access to
Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC)1 and its Retail Customers. The
reports produced by the SQM provide regulators, CLECs and BellSouth the
information necessary to monitor the delivery of non-discriminatory access.

 

This plan results from the many divergent forces evolving from the 96 Act. The
96 Act, the Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) Order (Docket 7892-U
12/30/97), LCUG 1-7.0, the FCC’s NPRM (CC Docket 98-56 RM9101 04/17/98), the
Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) Order (Docket U-22252 Subdocket C
04/19/98), numerous arbitration cases, LPSC sponsored collaborative workshops
(10/98-02/00), and proceedings in Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina have
and continue to influence the SQM.

 

The SQM and the reports flowing from it must change to reflect the dynamic
requirements of the industry. New measurements are added as new products,
systems, and processes are developed and fielded. New products and services are
added as the markets for them develop and the processes stabilize. The
measurements are also changed to reflect changes in systems, correct errors, and
respond to both 3rd Party audit requirements and Commission requirements.

 

This document is intended for use by someone with knowledge of
telecommunications industry, information technologies and a functional knowledge
of the subject areas covered by the BellSouth Performance Measurements and the
reports that flow from them.

 

Once it is approved, the most current copy of this document can be found on the
web at URL: https:// pmap.bellsouth.com in the Documentation Downloads folder.

 

Report Publication Dates

 

Each month, preliminary SQM reports will be posted to BellSouth’s SQM web site
(https://www.pmap.bellsouth.com) by 8:00 A.M. EST on the 21st day of each month
or the first business day after the 21st. Final validated SQM reports will be
posted by 8:00 A.M. on the last day of the month. Reports not posted by this
time will be considered late for SEEM payment purposes. SEEM reports will posted
on the 15th of the following month. Payments due will also be paid on the 15th
of the following month. For instance: May data will be posted in preliminary SQM
reports on June 21. Final validated SQM reports will be posted on the last day
of June. Final validated SEEM reports will be posted and payments mailed on July
15th. In the event the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, reports and payments
will be posted/made the next business day.

 

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1 Alternative Local Exchange Companies (ALEC) and Competing Local Providers
(CLP) are referred to as Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) in this
document.

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Introduction

 

Report Delivery Methods

 

CLEC SQM and SEEM reports will be considered delivered when posted to the web
site. Commissions will be given access to the web site. In addition, a copy of
the Monthly State Summary reports will be filed with the appropriate Commissions
as soon as possible after the last day of each month.

 

Document Number: RGN-V005-122101

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Introduction

 

Contents     

Section 1: Operations Support Systems (OSS)

   1-1

OSS-1: Average Response Time and Response Interval (Pre-Ordering/ Ordering)

   1-1

OSS-2: Interface Availability (Pre-Ordering/Ordering)

   1-5

OSS-3: Interface Availability (Maintenance & Repair)

   1-7

OSS-4: Response Interval (Maintenance & Repair)

   1-9

PO-1: Loop Makeup - Response Time – Manual

   1-11

PO-2: Loop Make Up - Response Time - Electronic

   1-13

Section 2: Ordering

   2-1

O-1: Acknowledgement Message Timeliness

   2-1

O-2: Acknowledgement Message Completeness

   2-3

O-3: Percent Flow-Through Service Requests (Summary)

   2-4

O-4: Percent Flow-Through Service Requests (Detail)

   2-7

O-5: Flow-Through Error Analysis

   2-11

O-6: CLEC LSR Information

   2-13

LSR Flow Through Matrix

   2-14

O-7: Percent Rejected Service Requests

   2-17

O-8: Reject Interval

   2-19

O-9: Firm Order Confirmation Timeliness

   2-22

O-10: Service Inquiry with LSR Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) Response Time
Manual

   2-25

O-11: Firm Order Confirmation and Reject Response Completeness

   2-27

O-12: Speed of Answer in Ordering Center

   2-29

O-13: LNP-Percent Rejected Service Requests

   2-30

O-14: LNP-Reject Interval Distribution & Average Reject Interval

   2-33

O-15: LNP-Firm Order Confirmation Timeliness Interval Distribution & Firm Order
Confirmation Average Interval

   2-36

Section 3: Provisioning

   3-1

P-1: Mean Held Order Interval & Distribution Intervals

   3-1

P-2: Average Jeopardy Notice Interval & Percentage of Orders Given Jeopardy
Notices

   3-3

P-3: Percent Missed Installation Appointments

   3-5

P-4: Average Completion Interval (OCI) & Order Completion Interval Distribution

   3-8

P-5: Average Completion Notice Interval

   3-11

P-6: % Completions/Attempts without Notice or < 24 hours Notice

   3-13

P-7: Coordinated Customer Conversions Interval

   3-15

P-7A: Coordinated Customer Conversions – Hot Cut Timeliness% Within Interval and
Average Interval

   3-17

P-7B: Coordinated Customer Conversions – Average Recovery Time

   3-19

P-7C: Hot Cut Conversions - % Provisioning Troubles Received Within 7 days of a
completed Service Order

   3-21

P-8: Cooperative Acceptance Testing - % of xDSL Loops Tested

   3-23

P-9: % Provisioning Troubles within 30 days of Service Order Completion

   3-25

P-10: Total Service Order Cycle Time (TSOCT)

   3-28

P-11: Service Order Accuracy

   3-30

P-12: LNP-Percent Missed Installation Appointments

   3-32

 

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P-13: LNP-Average Disconnect Timeliness Interval & Disconnect Timeliness
Interval Distribution

   3-34

P-14: LNP-Total Service Order Cycle Time (TSOCT)

   3-36

Section 4: Section 4: Maintenance & Repair

   4-1

M&R-1: Missed Repair Appointments

   4-1

M&R-2: Customer Trouble Report Rate

   4-3

M&R-3: Maintenance Average Duration

   4-5

M&R-4: Percent Repeat Troubles within 30 Days

   4-7

M&R-5: Out of Service (OOS) > 24 Hours

   4-9

M&R-6: Average Answer Time – Repair Centers

   4-11

M&R-7: Mean Time To Notify CLEC of Network Outages

   4-12

Section 5: Billing

   5-1

B-1: Invoice Accuracy

   5-1

B2: Mean Time to Deliver Invoices

   5-3

B3: Usage Data Delivery Accuracy

   5-5

B4: Usage Data Delivery Completeness

   5-6

B5: Usage Data Delivery Timeliness

   5-7

B6: Mean Time to Deliver Usage

   5-8

B7: Recurring Charge Completeness

   5-9

B8: Non-Recurring Charge Completeness

   5-10

Section 6: Operator Services And Directory Assistance

   6-1

OS-1: Speed to Answer Performance/Average Speed to Answer - Toll

   6-1

OS-2: Speed to Answer Performance/Percent Answered with “X” Seconds - Toll

   6-2

DA-1: Speed to Answer Performance/Average Speed to Answer - Directory Assistance
(DA)

   6-3

DA-2: Speed to Answer Performance/Percent Answered within “X” Seconds -
Directory Assistance (DA)

   6-4

Section 7: Database Update Information

   7-1

D-1: Average Database Update Interval

   7-1

D-2: Percent Database Update Accuracy

   7-3

D-3: Percent NXXs and LRNs Loaded by the LERG Effective Date

   7-5

Section 8: E911

   8-1

E-1: Timeliness

   8-1

E-2: Accuracy

   8-2

E-3: Mean Interval

   8-3

Section 9: Trunk Group Performance

   9-1

TGP-1: Trunk Group Performance-Aggregate

   9-1

TGP-2: Trunk Group Performance-CLEC Specific

   9-3

Section 10: Collocation

   10-1

C-1: Collocation Average Response Time

   10-1

C-2: Collocation Average Arrangement Time

   10-3

C-3: Collocation Percent of Due Dates Missed

   10-4

 

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Section 11: Change Management

   11-5

CM-1: Timeliness of Change Management Notices

   11-5

CM-2: Change Management Notice Average Delay Days

   11-6

CM-3: Timeliness of Documents Associated with Change

   11-7

CM-4: Change Management Documentation Average Delay Days

   11-8

CM-5: Notification of CLEC Interface Outages

   11-9

Section 12: Bona Fide / New Business Request Process

   12-1

BFR-1: Percentage of BFR/NBR Requests Processed Within 30 Business Days

   12-1

BFR-2: Percentage of Quotes Provided for Authorized BFR/NBR Requests Processed
Within X (10/30/60) Business Days

   12-2

Appendix A: Reporting Scope

   1

A-1: Standard Service Groupings

   1

A-2: Standard Service Order Activities

   1

Appendix B: Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

   1

Appendix C: BellSouth Audit Policy

   1

 

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Region Performance Metrics   OSS

 

Section 1: Operations Support Systems (OSS)

 

OSS-1: Average Response Time and Response Interval (Pre-Ordering/Ordering)

 

Definition

 

Average response time and response intervals are the average times and number of
requests responded to within certain intervals for accessing legacy data
associated with appointment scheduling, service & feature availability, address
verification, request for Telephone numbers (TNs), and Customer Service Records
(CSRs).

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The average response time for retrieving pre-order/order information from a
given legacy system is determined by summing the response times for all requests
submitted to the legacy systems during the reporting period and dividing by the
total number of legacy system requests for that month.

 

The response interval starts when the client application (LENS or TAG for CLECs
and RNS or ROS for BellSouth) submits a request to the legacy system and ends
when the appropriate response is returned to the client application. The number
of accesses to the legacy systems during the reporting period which take less
than 2.3 seconds, the number of accesses which take more than 6 seconds, and the
number which are less than or equal to 6.3 seconds are also captured.

 

Calculation

 

Response Time = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date & Time of Legacy Response

 

  • b = Date & Time of Legacy Request

 

Average Response Time = c / d

 

  • c = Sum of Response Times

 

  • d = Number of Legacy Requests During the Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Not CLEC Specific

 

  • Not Product/Service Specific

 

  • Regional Level

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Legacy Contract (per reporting dimension)

  

•      Legacy Contract (per reporting dimension)

•      Response Interval

  

•      Response Interval

•      Regional Scope

  

•      Regional Scope

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark     

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      RSAG – Address (Regional Street Address Guide - Address) – stores street
address information used to validate customer addresses. CLECs and BellSouth
query this legacy system.

    

•      RSAG – TN (Regional Street Address Guide - Telephone number) – contains
information about facilities available and telephone numbers working at a

    

 

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given address. CLECs and BellSouth query this legacy system.

    

•      ATLAS (Application for Telephone Number Load Administration and
Selection) – acts as a warehouse for storing telephone numbers that are
available for assignment by the system. It enables CLECs and BellSouth service
reps to select and reserve telephone numbers. CLECs and BellSouth query this
legacy system.

    

•      COFFI (Central Office Feature File Interface) – stores information about
product and service offerings and availability. CLECs query this legacy system.

    

•      DSAP (DOE Support Application) – provides due date information. CLECs and
BellSouth query this legacy system.

    

•      HAL/CRIS (Hands-Off Assignment Logic/Customer Record Information System)
– a system used to access the Business Office Customer Record Information System
(BOCRIS). It allows BellSouth servers, including LENS, access to legacy systems.
CLECs query this legacy system.

    

•      P/SIMS (Product/Services Inventory Management system) – provides
information on capacity, tariffs, inventory and service availability. CLECs
query this legacy system.

    

•      OASIS (Obtain Available Services Information Systems) – Information on
feature and rate availability. BellSouth queries this legacy system.

    

 

Table 1: Legacy System Access Times For RNS

 

System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Contract

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Data

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

< 2.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

> 6 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

<= 6.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Avg. Sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

# of Calls

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RSAG

  

RSAG-TN

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

RSAG

  

RSAG-ADDR

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

ATLAS

  

ATLAS-TN

  

TN

   x    x    x    x    x

DSAP

  

DSAP

  

Schedule

   x    x    x    x    x

CRIS

  

CRSACCTS

  

CSR

   x    x    x    x    x

OASIS

  

OASISCAR

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

OASIS

  

OASISLPC

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

OASIS

  

OASISMTN

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

OASIS

  

OASISBIG

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

 

Table 2: Legacy System Access Times For R0S

 

System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Contract

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Data

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

< 2.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

> 6 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

<= 6.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Avg. sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

# of Calls

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RSAG

  

RSAG-TN

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

RSAG

  

RSAG-ADDR

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

ATLAS

  

ATLAS-TN

  

TN

   x    x    x    x    x

DSAP

  

DSAP

  

Schedule

   x    x    x    x    x

CRIS

  

CRSOCSR

  

CSR

   x    x    x    x    x

OASIS

  

OASISBIG

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

 

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Table 3: Legacy System Access Times For LENS

 

System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Contract

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Data

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

< 2.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

> 6 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

< 6.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Avg. sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

# of Calls

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RSAG

  

RSAG-TN

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

RSAG

  

RSAG-ADDR

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

ATLAS

  

ATLAS-TN

  

TN

   x    x    x    x    x

DSAP

  

DSAP

  

Schedule

   x    x    x    x    x

HAL

  

HAL/CRIS

  

CSR

   x    x    x    x    x

COFFI

  

COFFI/USOC

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

P/SIMS

  

PSIMS/ORB

  

Feature/Service

   x    x    x    x    x

 

Table 4: Legacy System Access Times For TAG

 

System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Contract

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Data

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

< 2.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

> 6 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

< 6.3 sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Avg. sec.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

# of Calls

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RSAG

  

RSAG-TN

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

RSAG

  

RSAG-ADDR

  

Address

   x    x    x    x    x

ATLAS

  

ATLAS-TN

  

TN

   x    x    x    x    x

ATLAS

  

ATLAS-MLH

  

TN

   x    x    x    x    x

ATLAS

  

ATLAS-DID

  

TN

   x    x    x    x    x

DSAP

  

DSAP

  

Schedule

   x    x    x    x    x

CRIS

  

CRSECSRL

  

CSR

   x    x    x    x    x

CRIS

  

CRSECSR

  

CSR

   x    x    x    x    x

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

  

Tier I

         

Tier II

   X

 

Note: CLEC specific data is not available in this measure. Queries of this sort
do not have company specific signatures.

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      RSAG – Address (Regional Street Address Guide - Address) – stores street
address information used to validate customer addresses. CLECs and BellSouth
query this legacy system.

  

•      Percent Response Received within 6.3 seconds: > 95%

•      Parity + 2 seconds

•      RSAG – TN (Regional Street Address Guide - Telephone number) – contains
information about facilities available and telephone numbers working at a given
address. CLECs and BellSouth query this legacy system.

    

•      ATLAS (Application for Telephone Number Load Administration and
Selection) – acts as a warehouse for storing telephone numbers that are
available for assignment by the system. It enables CLECs and BellSouth service
reps to select and reserve telephone numbers. CLECs and BellSouth query this
legacy system.

    

•      COFFI (Central Office Feature File Interface) – stores information about
product and service offerings and availability. CLECs query this legacy system.

    

•      DSAP (DOE Support Application) – provides due date information. CLECs and
BellSouth query this legacy system.

    

 

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•        HAL/CRIS (Hands-Off Assignment Logic/Customer Record Information
System) – a system used to access the Business Office Customer Record
Information System (BOCRIS). It allows BellSouth servers, including LENS, access
to legacy systems. CLECs query this legacy system.

   

•        P/SIMS (Product/Services Inventory Management system) – provides
information on capacity, tariffs, inventory and service availability. CLECs
query this legacy system.

   

•        OASIS (Obtain Available Services Information Systems) – Information on
feature and rate availability. BellSouth queries this legacy system.

   

 

SEEM OSS Legacy Systems

 

System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   BellSouth

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   CLEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Telephone Number/Address     

RSAG-ADDR

   RNS, ROS    TAG, LENS

RSAG-TN

   RNS, ROS    TAG, LENS

ATLAS

   RNS, ROS    TAG, LENS      Appointment Scheduling     

DSAP

   RNS, ROS    TAG, LENS      CSR Data     

CRSACCTS

   RNS     

CRSOCSR

   ROS     

HAL/CRIS

        LENS

CRSECSRL

        TAG

CRSECSR

        TAG      Service/Feature Availability     

OASISBIG

   RNS, ROS     

PSIMS/ORB

        LENS

 

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OSS-2: Interface Availability (Pre-Ordering/Ordering)

 

Definition

 

Percent of time applications are functionally available as compared to scheduled
availability. Calculations are based upon availability of applications and
interfacing applications utilized by CLECs for pre-ordering and ordering.
“Functional Availability” is defined as the number of hours in the reporting
period that the applications/interfaces are available to users. “Scheduled
Availability” is defined as the number of hours in the reporting period that the
applications/interfaces are scheduled to be available.

 

Scheduled availability is posted on the Interconnection web site:

(www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/oss/oss_hour.html)

 

Exclusions

 

  • CLEC-impacting troubles caused by factors outside of BellSouth’s purview,
e.g., troubles in customer equipment, troubles in networks owned by
telecommunications companies other than BellSouth, etc.

 

  • Degraded service, e.g., slow response time, loss of non-critical
functionality, etc.

 

Business Rules

 

This measurement captures the functional availability of applications/interfaces
as a percentage of scheduled availability for the same systems. Only full
outages are included in the calculations for this measure. Full outages are
defined as occurrences of either of the following:

 

  • Application/interfacing application is down or totally inoperative.

 

  • Application is totally inoperative for customers attempting to access or use
the application. This includes transport outages when they may be directly
associated with a specific application.

 

Comparison to an internal benchmark provides a vehicle for determining whether
or not CLECs and retail BST entities are given comparable opportunities for use
of pre-ordering and ordering systems.

 

Calculation

 

Interface Availability (Pre-Ordering/Ordering) = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Functional Availability

 

  • b = Scheduled Availability

 

Report Structure

 

  • Not CLEC Specific

 

  • Not Product/Service Specific

 

  • Regional Level

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Report Month

  

•        Report Month

•        Legacy Contract Type (per reporting dimension)

  

•        Legacy Contract Type (per reporting dimension)

•        Regional Scope

  

•        Regional Scope

•        Hours of Downtime

  

•        Hours of Downtime

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Regional Level

  

•        >= 99.5%

 

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OSS Interface Availability

 

Application

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Applicable to

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   % Availability

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EDI

   CLEC    x

TAG

   CLEC    x

LENS

   CLEC    x

LEO

   CLEC    x

LESOG

   CLEC    x

LNP Gateway

   CLEC    x

COG

   CLEC    Under Development

SOG

   CLEC    Under Development

DOM

   CLEC    Under Development

DOE

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

SONGS

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

ATLAS/COFFI

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

BOCRIS

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

DSAP

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

RSAG

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

SOCS

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

CRIS

   CLEC/BellSouth    x

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes                    

   Tier I           Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Regional Level

  

•        >= 99.5%

 

SEEM OSS Interface Availability

 

Application

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Applicable to

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

% Availability

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EDI

   CLEC    x

HAL

   CLEC    x

LENS

   CLEC    x

LEO Mainframe

   CLEC    x

LESOG

   CLEC    x

PSIMS

   CLEC    x

TAG

   CLEC    x

 

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OSS-3: Interface Availability (Maintenance & Repair)

 

Definition

 

Percent of time applications are functionally available as compared to scheduled
availability. Calculations are based upon availability of applications and
interfacing applications utilized by CLECs for maintenance and repair.
“Functional Availability” is defined as the number of hours in the reporting
period that the applications/interfaces are available to users. “Scheduled
Availability” is defined as the number of hours in the reporting period that the
applications/interfaces are scheduled to be available.

 

Scheduled availability is posted on the Interconnection web site:

 

(www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/oss/oss_hour.html)

 

Exclusions

 

  • CLEC-impacting troubles caused by factors outside of BellSouth's purview,
e.g., troubles in customer equipment, troubles in networks owned by
telecommunications companies other than BellSouth, etc.

 

  • Degraded service, e.g., slow response time, loss of non-critical
functionality, etc.

 

Business Rules

 

This measurement captures the functional availability of applications/interfaces
as a percentage of scheduled availability for the same systems. Only full
outages are included in the calculations for this measure. Full outages are
defined as occurrences of either of the following:

 

  • Application/interfacing application is down or totally inoperative.

 

  • Application is totally inoperative for customers attempting to access or use
the application. This includes transport outages when they may be directly
associated with a specific application.

 

Comparison to an internal benchmark provides a vehicle for determining whether
or not CLECs and retail BST entities are given comparable opportunities for use
of maintenance and repair systems.

 

Calculation

 

OSS Interface Availability (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Functional Availability

 

  • b = Scheduled Availability

 

Report Structure

 

  • Not CLEC Specific

 

  • Not Product/Service Specific

 

  • Regional Level

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Availability of CLEC TAFI

 

•      Availability of BellSouth TAFI

•      Availability of LMOS HOST, MARCH, SOCS, CRIS, PREDICTOR, LNP and OSPCM

 

•      Availability of LMOS HOST, MARCH, SOCS, CRIS, PREDICTOR, LNP and OSPCM

•      ECTA

   

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Regional Level

 

•      >= 99.5%

 

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OSS Interface Availability (M&R)

 

OSS Interface

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

% Availability

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BST TAFI   x CLEC TAFI   x CLEC ECTA   x

BellSouth & CLEC

  x CRIS   x LMOS HOST   x LNP   x MARCH   x OSPCM   x PREDICTOR   x SOCS   x

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I           Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Regional Level

 

•      >= 99.5%

 

OSS Interface Availability (M&R)

 

OSS Interface

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

% Availability

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CLEC TAFI   x CLEC ECTA   x

 

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OSS-4: Response Interval (Maintenance & Repair)

 

Definition

 

The response intervals are determined by subtracting the time a request is
received on the BellSouth side of the interface from the time the response is
received from the legacy system. Percentages of requests falling into each
interval category are reported, along with the actual number of requests falling
into those categories.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

This measure is designed to monitor the time required for the CLEC and BellSouth
interface system to obtain from BellSouth’s legacy systems the information
required to handle maintenance and repair functions. The clock starts on the
date and time when the request is received on the BellSouth side of the
interface and the clock stops when the response has been transmitted through
that same point to the requester.

 

Note: The OSS Response Interval BellSouth Total Report is a combination of
BellSouth Residence and Business Total.

 

Calculation

 

OSS Response Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Query Response Date and Time

 

  • b = Query Request Date and Time

 

Percent Response Interval (per category) = (c / d) X 100

 

  • c = Number of Response Intervals in category “X”

 

  • d = Number of Queries Submitted in the Reporting Period

 

where, “X” is <= 4, > 4 <= 10, <= 10, > 10, or > 30 seconds.

 

Report Structure

 

  • Not CLEC Specific

 

  • Not product/service specific

 

  • Regional Level

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC Transaction Intervals

 

•      BellSouth Business and Residential Transactions Intervals

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark    

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Regional Level

 

•      Parity

 

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Legacy System Access Times for M&R

 

System

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   BellSouth &
CLEC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Count

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

          <= 4

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   > 4 <= 10

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   <= 10

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   > 10

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   > 30

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CRIS

   x    x    x    x    x    x

DLETH

   x    x    x    x    x    x

DLR

   x    x    x    x    x    x

LMOS

   x    x    x    x    x    x

LMOSupd

   x    x    x    x    x    x

LNP

   x    x    x    x    x    x

MARCH

   x    x    x    x    x    x

OSPCM

   x    x    x    x    x    x

Predictor

   x    x    x    x    x    x

SOCS

   x    x    x    x    x    x

NIW

   x    x    x    x    x    x

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Not Applicable

 

•        Not Applicable

 

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PO-1: Loop Makeup - Response Time – Manual

 

Definition

 

This report measures the average interval and percent within the interval from
the submission of a Manual Loop Makeup Service Inquiry (LMUSI) to the
distribution of Loop Makeup information back to the CLEC.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Inquiries, which are submitted electronically.

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation.

 

  • Weekend hours from 5:00PM Friday until 8:00AM Monday are excluded from the
interval calculation.

 

  • Canceled Inquiries.

 

Business Rules

 

The CLEC Manual Loop Makeup Service Inquiry (LMUSI) process includes inquiries
submitted via mail or FAX to BellSouth’s Complex Resale Support Group (CRSG).

 

This measurement combines three intervals:

 

  1. From receipt of the Service Inquiry for Loop Makeup to hand off to the
Service Advocacy Center (SAC) for “Look-up.”

 

  2. From SAC start date to SAC complete date.

 

  3. From SAC complete date to date the Complex Resale Support Group (CRSG)
distributes loop makeup information back to the CLEC.

 

The “Receive Date” is defined as the date the Manual LMUSI is received by the
CRSG. It is counted as day Zero. LMU “Return Date” is defined as the date the
LMU information is sent back to the CLEC from BellSouth. The interval
calculation is reset to Zero when a CLEC initiated change occurs on the Manual
LMU request.

 

Note: The Loop Make Up Service Inquiry Form does not require the CLEC to furnish
the type of Loop. The CLEC determines whether the loop makeup will support the
type of service they wish to order or not and qualifies theloop. If the loop
makeup will support the service, a firm order LSR is submitted by the CLEC.

 

Calculation

 

Response Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time LMUSI returned to CLEC

 

  • b = Date and Time the LMUSI is received

 

Average Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Response Intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of LMUSIs received within the reporting period

 

Percent within interval = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Total LMUSIs received within the interval

 

  • f = Total Number of LMUSIs processed within the reporting period

 

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Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

  • Interval for manual LMUs:

0 – <= 1 day

 

>1 – <= 2 days

 

>2 – <= 3 days

 

0 – <= 3 days

 

>3 – <= 6 days

 

>6 – <= 10 days

 

> 10 days

 

  • Average Interval in days

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Report Month

 

•        Not Applicable

•        Total Number of Inquiries

   

•        SI Intervals

   

•        State and Region

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Loops

  Benchmark    

•        95% <= 3 Business Days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Loops

  Benchmark    

•        95% <= 3 Business Days

 

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PO-2: Loop Make Up - Response Time - Electronic

 

Definition

 

This report measures the average interval and the percent within the interval
from the electronic submission of a Loop Makeup Service Inquiry (LMUSI) to the
distribution of Loop Makeup information back to the CLEC.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Manually submitted inquiries.

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation.

 

  • Canceled Requests.

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance.

 

Business Rules

 

The response interval starts when the CLEC’s Mechanized Loop Makeup Service
Inquiry (LMUSI) is submitted electronically through the Operational Support
Systems interface, LENS, TAG or RoboTAG. It ends when BellSouth’s Loop Facility
Assignment and Control System (LFACS) responds electronically to the CLEC with
the requested Loop Makeup data via LENS, TAG or RoboTAG Interfaces.

 

Note: The Loop Make Up Service Inquiry Form does not require the CLEC to furnish
the type of Loop. The CLEC determines whether the loop makeup will support the
type of service they wish to order or not and qualifies the loop. If the loop
makeup will support the service, a firm order LSR is submitted by the CLEC. EDI
is not a pre-ordering system, and, therefore, is not applicable in this measure.

 

Calculation

 

Response Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time LMUSI returned to CLEC

 

  • b = Date and Time the LMUSI is received

 

Average Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all response intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of LMUSIs received within the reporting period

 

Percent within interval = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Total LMUSIs received within the interval

 

  • f = Total Number of LMUSIs processed within the reporting period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

  • Interval for electronic LMUs:

 

0 – <= 1 minute

 

>1 – <= 5 minutes

 

0 - <= 5 minutes

 

> 5 – <= 8 minutes

 

> 8 – <= 15 minutes

 

> 15 minutes

 

  • Average Interval in minutes

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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•      Legacy Contract

   

•      Response Interval

   

•      Regional Scope

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

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•      Loops

 

•      90% <= 5 Minutes (05/01/01)

   

•      95% <= 1 Minute (08/01/01)

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

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Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

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SEEM Analog/Benchmark

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•      Loop

 

•      90% <= 5 Minutes (05/01/01)

   

•      95% <= 1 Minute (08/01/01)

 

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Section 2: Ordering

 

O-1: Acknowledgement Message Timeliness

 

Definition

 

This measurement provides the response interval from the time an LSR or
transmission (may contain multiple LSRs from one or more CLECs in multiple
states) is electronically submitted via EDI or TAG respectively until an
acknowledgement notice is sent by the system.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

The process includes EDI & TAG system functional acknowledgements for all
messages/Local Service Requests (LSRs) which are electronically submitted by the
CLEC. Users of EDI may package many LSRs into one transmission which will
receive the acknowledgement message. EDI users may place multiple LSRs in one
“envelope” requesting service in one or more states which will mask the identity
of the state and CLEC. The start time is the receipt time of the message at
BellSouth’s side of the interface (gateway). The end time is when the
acknowledgement is transmitted by BellSouth at BellSouth’s side of the interface
(gateway). If more than one CLEC uses the same ordering center (aggregator), an
Acknowledgement Message will be returned to the “Aggregator”. However, BellSouth
will not be able to determine which specific CLEC or state this message
represented.

 

Calculation

 

Response Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time Acknowledgement Notices returned to CLEC

 

  • b = Date and Time messages/LSRs electronically submitted by the CLEC via EDI
or TAG respectively

 

Average Response Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Response Intervals

 

  • d = Total number of electronically submitted messages/LSRs received, from
CLECs via EDI or TAG respectively, in the Reporting Period.

 

Reporting Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific/Aggregator

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • Region

 

  • Electronically Submitted LSRs

 

0 – <= 10 minutes

 

>10 – <= 20 minutes

 

>20 – <= 30 minutes

 

0 – <= 30 minutes

 

>30 – <= 45 minutes

 

>45 – <= 60 minutes

 

>60 – <= 120 minutes

 

>120 minutes

 

  • Average interval for electronically submitted messages/LSRs in minutes

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

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•      Report Month

 

•      Not Applicable

•      Record of Functional Acknowledgements

   

 

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SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark

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•      EDI

 

•      EDI

   

•      90% <= 30 minutes (05/01/01)

   

•      95% <= 30 minutes (08/01/01)

•      TAG

 

•      TAG – 95% <= 30 minutes

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

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Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

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SEEM Analog/Benchmark

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•      EDI

 

•      EDI

   

•      90% <= 30 minutes (05/01/01)

   

•      95% <= 30 minutes (08/01/01)

•      TAG

 

•      TAG – 95% <= 30 minutes

 

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O-2: Acknowledgement Message Completeness

 

Definition

 

This measurement provides the percent of transmissions/LSRs received via EDI or
TAG respectively, which are acknowledged electronically.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Manually submitted LSRs

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

EDI and TAG send Functional Acknowledgements for all transmissions/LSRs, which
are electronically submitted by a CLEC. Users of EDI may package many LSRs from
multiple states in one transmission. If more than one CLEC uses the same
ordering center, an Acknowledgement Message will be returned to the
“Aggregator”, however, BellSouth will not be able to determine which specific
CLEC this message represented. The Acknowledgement Message is returned prior to
the determination of whether the transmission/ LSR will be partially mechanized
or fully mechanized.

 

Calculation

 

Acknowledgement Completeness = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total number of Functional Acknowledgements returned in the reporting
period for transmissions/LSRs electronically submitted by EDI or TAG
respectively

 

  • b = Total number of electronically submitted transmissions/LSRs received in
the reporting period by EDI or TAG respectively

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific/Aggregator

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • Region

 

Note: The Order calls for Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, and Totally
Mechanized, however, the Acknowledgement message is generated before the system
recognizes whether this electronic transmission will be partially or fully
mechanized.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Report Month

  

•        Not Applicable

•        Record of Functional Acknowledgements

    

 

SQM Disaggregation – Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark

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•        EDI

  

•        Benchmark: 100%

•        TAG

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation – Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

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SEEM Analog/Benchmark

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•        EDI

  

•        Benchmark: 100%

•        TAG

    

 

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O-3: Percent Flow-Through Service Requests (Summary)

 

Definition

 

The percentage of Local Service Requests (LSR) and LNP Local Service Requests
(LNP LSRs) submitted electronically via the CLEC mechanized ordering process
that flow through and reach a status for a FOC to be issued, without manual
intervention.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Fatal Rejects

 

  • Auto Clarification

 

  • Manual Fallout

 

  • CLEC System Fallout

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

The CLEC mechanized ordering process includes all LSRs, including supplements
(subsequent versions) which are submitted through one of the three gateway
interfaces (TAG, EDI and LENS), that flow through and reach a status for a FOC
to be issued, without manual intervention. These LSRs can be divided into two
classes of service: Business and Residence, and two types of service: Resale,
and Unbundled Network Elements (UNE). The CLEC mechanized ordering process does
not include LSRs which are submitted manually (for example, fax and courier) or
are not designed to flow through (for example, Manual Fallout.)

 

Definitions:

 

Fatal Rejects: Errors that prevent an LSR, submitted electronically by the CLEC,
from being processed further. When an LSR is submitted by a CLEC, LEO/LNP
Gateway will perform edit checks to ensure the data received is correctly
formatted and complete. For example, if the PON field contains an invalid
character, LEO/LNP Gateway will reject the LSR and the CLEC will receive a Fatal
Reject.

 

Auto-Clarification: Clarifications that occur due to invalid data within the
LSR. LESOG/LAUTO will perform data validity checks to ensure the data within the
LSR is correct and valid. For example, if the address on the LSR is not valid
according to RSAG, or if the LNP is not available for the NPA NXXX requested,
the CLEC will receive an Auto-Clarification.

 

Manual Fallout: Planned Fallout that occur by design. Certain LSRs are designed
to fallout of the Mechanized Order Process due to their complexity. These LSRs
are manually processed by the LCSC. When a CLEC submits an LSR, LESOG/LAUTO will
determine if the LSR should be forwarded to LCSC for manual handling. Following
are the categories for Manual Fallout:

 

1. Complex*

 

2. Special pricing plans

 

3. Some Partial migrations

 

4. New telephone number not yet posted to BOCRIS

 

5. Pending order review required

 

6. CSR inaccuracies such as invalid or missing CSR data in CRIS

 

7. Expedites (requested by the CLEC)

 

8. Denials-restore and conversion, or disconnect and conversion orders

 

9. Class of service invalid in certain states with some types of service

 

10. Low volume such as activity type “T” (move)

 

11. More than 25 business lines, or more than 15 loops

 

12. Transfer of calls option for the CLEC end users

 

13. Directory Listings (Indentions and Captions) CRIS

 

* See LSR Flow-Through Matrix following O-6 for a list of services, including
complex services, and whether LSRs issued for the services are eligible to flow
through.

 

Total System Fallout: Errors that require manual review by the LSCS to determine
if the error is caused by the CLEC, or is due to BellSouth system functionality.
If it is determined the error is caused by the CLEC, the LSR will be sent back
to the CLEC for clarification. If it is determined the error is BellSouth
caused, the LCSC representative will correct the error, and the LSR will
continue to be processed.

 

Z Status: LSRs that receive a supplemental LSR submission prior to final
disposition of the original LSR.

 

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Calculation

 

Percent Flow Through = a / [b - (c + d + e + f)] X 100

 

  • a = The total number of LSRs that flow through LESOG/LAUTO and reach a
status for a FOC to be issued

 

  • b = the number of LSRs passed from LEO/LNP Gateway to LESOG/LAUTO

 

  • c = the number of LSRs that fall out for manual processing

 

  • d = the number of LSRs that are returned to the CLEC for clarification

 

  • e = the number of LSRs that contain errors made by CLECs

 

  • f = the number of LSRs that receive a Z status

 

Percent Achieved Flow Through = a / [b-(c+d+e)] X 100

 

  • a = the number of LSRs that flow through LESOG/LAUTO and reach a status for
a FOC to be issued

 

  • b = the number of LSRs passed from LEO/LNP Gateway to LESOG/LAUTO

 

  • c = the number of LSRs that are returned to the CLEC for clarification

 

  • d = the number of LSRs that contain errors made by CLECs

 

  • e = the number of LSRs that receive Z status

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

•        Report Month

 

•        Total Number of LSRs Received, by Interface, by CLEC

 

•      TAG

  

 

•        Report Month

 

•        Total Number of Errors By Type

 

•      Bell5south System Error

 

•      EDI

    

 

•      LENS

    

 

•        Total Number of Errors by Type, by CLEC

    

 

•      Fatal Rejects

    

 

•      Auto Clarification

    

 

•      CLEC Caused System Fallout

    

 

•        Total Number of Errors by Error Code

    

 

•        Total Fallout for Manual Processing

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark2

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•        Residence

 

  

 

•        Benchmark: 95%

•        Business

  

 

•        Benchmark: 90%

 

•        UNE

  

 

•        Benchmark: 85%

 

•        LNP

  

 

•        Benchmark: 85%

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I           Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

•        Residence

  

 

•        Benchmark: 95%

 

•        Business

  

 

•        Benchmark: 90%

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2 Benchmarks do not apply to the “Percent Achieved Flow Through.”

 

3 Benchmarks do not apply to the “Percent Achieved Flow Through.”

 

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•        UNE

  

•        Benchmark: 85%

 

•        LNP

  

 

•        Benchmark: 85%

 

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O-4: Percent Flow-Through Service Requests (Detail)

 

Definition

 

A detailed list, by CLEC, of the percentage of Local Service Requests (LSR) and
LNP Local Service Requests (LNP LSRs) submitted electronically via the CLEC
mechanized ordering process that flow through and reach a status for a FOC to be
issued, without manual or human intervention.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Fatal Rejects

 

  • Auto Clarification

 

  • Manual Fallout

 

  • CLEC System Fallout

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

The CLEC mechanized ordering process includes all LSRs, including supplements
(subsequent versions) which are submitted through one of the three gateway
interfaces (TAG, EDI, and LENS), that flow through and reach a status for a FOC
to be issued, without manual intervention. These LSRs can be divided into two
classes of service: Business and Residence, and three types of service: Resale,
and Unbundled Network Elements (UNE). The CLEC mechanized ordering process does
not include LSRs, which are submitted manually (for example, fax and courier) or
are not designed to flow through (for example, Manual Fallout.)

 

Definitions:

 

Fatal Rejects: Errors that prevent an LSR, submitted electronically by the CLEC,
from being processed further. When an LSR is submitted by a CLEC, LEO/LNP
Gateway will perform edit checks to ensure the data received is correctly
formatted and complete. For example, if the PON field contains an invalid
character, LEO/LNP Gateway will reject the LSR and the CLEC will receive a Fatal
Reject.

 

Auto-Clarification: Clarifications that occur due to invalid data within the
LSR. LESOG/LAUTO will perform data validity checks to ensure the data within the
LSR is correct and valid. For example, if the address on the LSR is not valid
according to RSAG, or if the LNP is not available for the NPA NXXX requested,
the CLEC will receive an Auto-Clarification.

 

Manual Fallout: Planned Fallout that occur by design. Certain LSRs are designed
to fallout of the Mechanized Order Process due to their complexity. These LSRs
are manually processed by the LCSC. When a CLEC submits an LSR, LESOG/LAUTO will
determine if the LSR should be forwarded to LCSC for manual handling. Following
are the categories for Manual Fallout:

 

1. Complex*

 

2. Special pricing plans

 

3. Some Partial migrations

 

4. New telephone number not yet posted to BOCRIS

 

5. Pending order review required

 

6. CSR inaccuracies such as invalid or missing CSR data in CRIS

 

7. Expedites (requested by the CLEC)

 

8. Denials-restore and conversion, or disconnect and conver sion orders

 

9. Class of service invalid in certain states with some types of service

 

10. Low volume such as activity type “T” (move)

 

11. More than 25 business lines, or more than 15 loops

 

12. Transfer of calls option for the CLEC end users

 

13. Directory Listings (Indentions and Captions)

 

* See LSR Flow-Through Matrix following O-6 for a list of services, including
complex services, and whether LSRs issued for the services are eligible to flow
through.

 

Total System Fallout: Errors that require manual review by the LSCS to determine
if the error is caused by the CLEC, or is due to BellSouth system functionality.
If it is determined the error is caused by the CLEC, the LSR will be sent back
to the CLEC for clarification. If it is determined the error is BellSouth
caused, the LCSC representative will correct the error, and the LSR will
continue to be processed.

 

Z Status: LSRs that receive a supplemental LSR submission prior to final
disposition of the original LSR.

 

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Calculation

 

Percent Flow Through = a / [b-(c + d + e + f)] X 100

 

  • a = The total number of LSRs that flow through LESOG/LAUTO and reach a
status for a FOC to be issued

 

  • b = the number of LSRs passed from LEO/LNP Gateway to LESOG/LAUTO

 

  • c = the number of LSRs that fall out for manual processing

 

  • d = the number of LSRs that are returned to the CLEC for clarification

 

  • e = the number of LSRs that contain errors made by CLECs

 

  • f = the number of LSRs that receive a Z status

 

Percent Achieved Flow Through = a / [b-(c+d+e)] X 100

 

  • a = the number of LSRs that flow through LESOG/LAUTO and reach a status for
a FOC to be issued

 

  • b = the number of LSRs passed from LEO/LNP Gateway to LESOG/LAUTO

 

  • c = the number of LSRs that are returned to the CLEC for clarification

 

  • d = the number of LSRs that contain errors made by CLECs

 

  • e = the number of LSRs that receive Z status

 

Report Structure

 

Provides the flow through percentage for each CLEC (by alias designation)
submitting LSRs through the CLEC mechanized ordering process. The report
provides the following:

 

  • CLEC (by alias designation)

 

  • Number of fatal rejects

 

  • Mechanized interface used

 

  • Total mechanized LSRs

 

  • Total manual fallout

 

  • Number of auto clarifications returned to CLEC

 

  • Number of validated LSRs

 

  • Number of BellSouth caused fallout

 

  • Number of CLEC caused fallout

 

  • Number of Service Orders Issued

 

  • Base calculation

 

  • CLEC error excluded calculation

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Total Number of LSRs Received, by Interface, by CLEC

  

•      Total Number of Errors by Type

•      TAG

  

•      Bellsouth System Error

•      EDI

    

•      LENS

    

•      Total Number of Errors by Type, by CLEC

    

•      Fatal Rejects

    

•      Auto Clarification

    

•      CLEC Errors

    

•      Total Number of Errors by Error Code

    

•      Total Fallout for Manual Processing

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark4

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•      Residence

  

•      Benchmark: 95%

•      Business

  

•      Benchmark: 90%

•      UNE

  

•      Benchmark: 85%

•      LNP

  

•      Benchmark: 85%

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4 Benchmarks do not apply to the “Percent Achieved Flow Through.”

 

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SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation-Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark5

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Residence

  

•      Benchmark: 95%

•      Business

  

•      Benchmark: 90%

•      UNE

  

•      Benchmark: 85%

•      LNP

  

•      Benchmark: 85%

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5 Benchmarks do not apply to the “Percent Achieved Flow Through.”

 

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O-5: Flow-Through Error Analysis

 

Definition

 

An analysis of each error type (by error code) that was experienced by the LSRs
that did not flow through or reached a status for a FOC to be issued.

 

Exclusions

 

Each Error Analysis is error code specific, therefore exclusions are not
applicable.

 

Business Rules

 

The CLEC mechanized ordering process includes all LSRs, including supplements
(subsequent versions) which are submitted through one of the three gateway
interfaces (TAG, EDI, and LENS), that flow through and reach a status for a FOC
to be issued. The CLEC mechanized ordering process does not include LSRs which
are submitted manually (for example, fax and courier).

 

Calculation

 

Total for each error type.

 

Report Structure

 

Provides an analysis of each error type (by error code). The report is in
descending order by count of each error code and provides the following:

 

  • Error Type (by error code)

 

  • Count of each error type

 

  • Percent of each error type

 

  • Cumulative percent

 

  • Error Description

 

  • CLEC Caused Count of each error code

 

  • Percent of aggregate by CLEC caused count

 

  • Percent of CLEC caused count

 

  • BellSouth Caused Count of each error code

 

  • Percent of aggregate by BellSouth caused count

 

  • Percent of BellSouth by BellSouth caused count

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Total Number of LSRs Received

  

•      Total Number of Errors by Type (by error code)

•      Total Number of Errors by Type (by error code)

  

•      BellSouth System Error

•      CLEC Caused Error

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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O-6: CLEC LSR Information

 

Definition

 

A list with the flow through activity of LSRs by CC, PON and Ver, issued by each
CLEC during the report period.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Fatal Rejects

 

  • LSRs submitted manually

 

Business Rules

 

The CLEC mechanized ordering process includes all LSRs, including supplements
(subsequent versions) which are submitted through one of the three gateway
interfaces (TAG, EDI, and LENS), that flow through and reach a status for a FOC
to be issued. The CLEC mechanized ordering process does not include LSRs which
are submitted manually (for example, fax and courier).

 

Calculation

 

Not Applicable

 

Report Structure

 

Provides a list with the flow through activity of LSRs by CC, PON and Ver,
issued by each CLEC during the report period with an explanation of the of the
columns and content. This report is available on a CLEC specific basis. The
report provides the following for each LSR.

 

  • CC

 

  • PON

 

  • Ver

 

  • Timestamp

 

  • Type

 

  • Err #

 

  • Note or Error Description

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Not Applicable

•      Record of LSRs Received by CC, PON and Ver

    

•      Record of Timestamp, Type, Err # and Note or Error Description for each
LSR by CC, PON and Ver

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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LSR Flow Through Matrix

 

Product

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Product
Type

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Reqtype

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   ACT Type

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   F/T3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Complex
Service

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Complex
Order

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Planned
Fallout For
Manual
Handling1

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   EDI

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   TAG2

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   LENS4

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2 wire analog DID trunk port

   U,C    A    N,T    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

2 wire analog port

   U    A    N,T    No    UNE    No    Yes    Y    Y    N

2 wire ISDN digital line

   U,C    A    N,T    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

2 wire ISDN digital loop

   U,C    A    N,T    Yes    UNE    Yes    No    Y    Y    N

3 Way Calling

   R,B    E,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

4 wire analog voice grade loop

   U,C    A    N,T    Yes    UNE    Yes    No    Y    Y    N

4 wire DSO & PRI digital loop

   U,C    A    N,T    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

4 wire DS1 & PRI digital loop

   U,C    A    N,T    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

4 wire ISDN DSI digital trunk ports

   U,C    A    N,T    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Accupulse

   C    E    N,C,T,V,W    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

ADSL

   R,B,C    E    V,W    No    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    N

Area Plus

   R,B    E,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Basic Rate ISDN

   U,C    A    N,T    No    Yes    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

Basic Rate ISDN 2 Wire

   C    E    C, D,T,V,W    No    Yes    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

Basic Rate ISDN 2 Wire

   C    E    N,T    No    Yes    Yes    N/A    N    N    N

Basic Rate ISDN 2 Wire UNE P

   C    M    N,C,D,V    No    YES    Yes    N/A    N    N    N

Analog Data/Private Line

   C    E    N, C, T, V, W, D,    No    Yes    Yes    N/A    N    N    N       
        P, Q                                   

Call Block

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Call Forwarding

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Call Return

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Call Selector

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Call Tracing

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Call Waiting

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Call Waiting Deluxe

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Caller ID

   R,B    E,B,M    N,C,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

CENTREX

   C    P    V,P    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

DID ACT W

   C    N    W    No    Yes    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    Y

Digital Data Transport

   U    E    N,C,T,V,W    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Directory Listing Indentions

   B,U    B,C,E,F,    N,C,T,R,V,W,P,Q    No    No    No    Yes    Y    Y    Y  
        J,M,N                                        

Directory Listings Captions

   R,B,U    B,C,E,F,    N,C,T,R,V,W,P,Q    No    No    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    Y
          J,M,N                                        

Directory Listings (simple)

   R,B,U    B,C,E,F,    N,C,T,R,V,W,P,Q    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y
          J,M,N                                        

DS3

   U    A,M    N,C,V    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

DS1Loop

   U    A,M    N,C,V    Yes    UNE    Yes    No    Y    Y    N

DSO Loop

   U    A, B    N,C,D,T,V    Yes    UNE    Yes    No    Y    Y    N

Enhanced Caller ID

   R,B    E,M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

ESSX

   C    P    C,D,T,V,S,B,W,L    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N          
     ,P,Q                                   

Flat Rate/Business

   B    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Flat Rate/Residence

   R    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

FLEXSERV

   C    E    N,C,D,T,V,W,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Frame Relay

   C    E    N,C,D,V,W    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

FX

   C    E    N,C,D,T,V,W,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Ga. Community Calling

   R,B    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

HDSL

   U    A    N,C,D    Yes    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    N

Hunting MLH

   R,B    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    No    C/S4    C/S    Yes    Y    Y    N

Hunting Series Completion

   R,B    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    C/S    C/S    No    Y    Y    Y

 

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INP to LNP Conversion

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   U

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   C

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   C

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   No

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   UNE

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   Yes

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   Yes

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   Y

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   Y

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   N

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Product

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   Product
Type

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   Reqtype

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   ACT Type

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   F/T3

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   Complex
Service

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   Complex
Order

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   Planned
Fallout
For
Manual
Handling1

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   EDI

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   TAG2

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   LENS4

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LightGate

   C    E    N,C,D,T,V,W,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Line Sharing

   U    A    C,D    Yes    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Local Number Portability

   U    C    C,D,P,V,Q    Yes    UNE    Yes    No    Y    Y    N

LNP With Complex Listing

   C    C    P,V,Q,W    No    UNE    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

LNP with Partial Migration

   U    C    D,P,V,Q    No    UNE    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

LNP with Complex Services

   C    C    P,V,Q,W    No    UNE    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

Loop+INP

   U    B    D,P,V,Q    Yes    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    N

Loop+LNP

   U    B    C,D,N,V    Yes    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    N

Measured Rate/Bus

   R,B    E,M    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Measured Rate/Res

   R,B    E,M    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Megalink

   C    E    N,V,W,T,D,C,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Megalink-T1

   C    E,M    N,V,W,T,D,C,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Memory Call

   R,B    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Memory Call Ans. Svc.

   R,B    E, M    C,D,N,T,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Multiserv

   C    P    N,C,D,T,V,S,B,    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N            
   W,L,P,Q                                   

Native Mode LAN Interconnection

   C    E    N,C,D,V,W    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

(NMLI)

                                                 

Off-Prem Stations

   C    E    N,C,D,V,W,T,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Optional Calling Plan

   R,B    E, M    N    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Package/Complete Choice and

   R,B    E, M    N,T,C,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Area Plus

                                                 

Pathlink Primary Rate ISDN

   C    E    N,C,D,T,V,W,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Pay Phone Provider

   B    E    C,D,T,N,V,W    No    No    No    NA    N    N    N

PBX Standalone Port

   C    F    N,C,D    No    Yes    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

PBX Trunks

   R,B    E    N,C,D,V,W,T,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

Port/Loop PBX

   U    M    A,C,D,V    No    No    No    Yes    Y    Y    N

Port/Loop Simple

   U    M    A,C,D,V    Yes    No    No    Yes    Y    Y    Y

Preferred Call Forward

   R,B,U    E    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

RCF Basic

   R,B    E    N,D,W,T,F    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Remote Access to CF

   R,B    E,M    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Repeat Dialing

   R,B    E,M    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Ringmaster

   R,B    E,M    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Smartpath

   R,B    E    C,D,T,N,V,W    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

SmartRING

   C    E    N,D,C,V,W    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Speed Calling

   R,B    E    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Synchronet

   C    E    N    Yes    Yes    Yes    Yes    Y    Y    N

Tie Lines

   C    E    N,C,D,V,W,T,P,Q    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Touchtone

   R,B    E    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Unbundled Loop-Analog 2W, SL1, SL2

   U    A,B    C,D,T,N,V,W    Yes    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    Y

WATS

   R,B    E    W,D    No    Yes    Yes    NA    N    N    N

XDSL

   C,U    A,B    N,T,C,V,D    Yes    UNE    No    No    Y    Y    N

XDSL Extended LOOP

   C,U    A,B    N,T,C,V,D    No    UNE    Yes    NA    N    N    N

Collect Call Block

   R,B    E    N,T,C,V,W,D    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

900 Call Block

   R,B    E    N,T,C,V,W,D    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

3rd Party Call Block

   R,B    E    N,T,C,V,W,D    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

Three Way Call Block

   R,B    E    N,T,C,V,W,D    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

PIC/LPIC Change

   R,B    E    T,C,V,    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

PIC/LPIC Freeze

   R,B    E    N,T,C,V    Yes    No    No    No    Y    Y    Y

 

Note1: Planned Fallout for Manual Handling denotes those services that are
electronically submitted and are not intended to flow through due to the
complexity of the service.

 

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Note2: The TAG column includes those LSRs submitted via Robo TAG.

 

Note3: For all services that indicate ‘No’ for flow-through, the following
reasons, in addition to errors or complex services, also prompt manual handling:
Expedites from CLECs, special pricing plans, denials restore and conversion or
disconnect and conversion both required, partial migrations (although
conversions-as-is flow through for issue 9), class of service invalid in certain
states with some TOS e.g. government, or cannot be changed when changing main TN
on C activity, low volume e.g. activity type T=move, pending order review
required, more than 25 business lines, CSR inaccuracies such as invalid or
missing CSR data in CRIS, Directory listings – Indentions, Directory listings –
Captions, transfer of calls option for CLEC end user – new TN not yet posted to
BOCRIS. Many are unique to the CLEC environment.

 

Note4: Services with C/S in the Complex Service and/or the Complex Order columns
can be either complex or simple.

 

Note5: EELs are manually ordered.

 

Note6: LSRs submitted for Resale Products and Services for which there is a
temporary promotion or discount plan will be processed identically to those LSRs
ordering the same Products or Services without a promotion or discount plan.

 

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O-7: Percent Rejected Service Requests

 

Definition

 

Percent Rejected Service Request is the percent of total Local Service Requests
(LSRs) received which are rejected due to error or omission. An LSR is
considered valid when it is submitted by the CLEC and passes edit checks to
insure the data received is correctly formatted and complete.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Service Requests canceled by the CLEC prior to being rejected/clarified.

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

Fully Mechanized: An LSR is considered “rejected” when it is submitted
electronically but does not pass LEO edit checks in the ordering systems (EDI,
LENS, TAG, LEO, LESOG) and is returned to the CLEC without manual intervention.
There are two types of “Rejects” in the Mechanized category:

 

A Fatal Reject occurs when a CLEC attempts to electronically submit an LSR but
required fields are either not populated or incorrectly populated and the
request is returned to the CLEC before it is considered a valid LSR.

 

Fatal rejects are reported in a separate column, and for informational purposes
ONLY. Fatal rejects are excluded from the calculation of the percent of total
LSRs rejected or the total number of rejected LSRs.

 

An Auto Clarification occurs when a valid LSR is electronically submitted but
rejected from LESOG because it does not pass further edit checks for order
accuracy.

 

Partially Mechanized: A valid LSR, which is electronically submitted (via EDI,
LENS, TAG) but cannot be processed electronically and “falls out” for manual
handling. It is then put into “clarification” and sent back (rejected) to the
CLEC.

 

Total Mechanized: Combination of Fully Mechanized and Partially Mechanized LSRs
electronically submitted by the CLEC.

 

Non-Mechanized: LSRs which are faxed or mailed to the LCSC for processing and
“clarified” (rejected) back to the CLEC by the BellSouth service representative.

 

Interconnection Trunks: Interconnection Trunks are ordered on Access Service
Requests (ASRs). ASRs are submitted to and processed by the Interconnection
Purchasing Center (IPC). Trunk data is reported separately.

 

Calculation

 

Percent Rejected Service Requests = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total Number of Rejected Service Requests in the Reporting Period

 

  • b = Total Number of Service Requests Received in the Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

  • Product Specific Percent Rejected

 

  • Total Percent Rejected

 

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Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Not Applicable

•      Total Number of LSRs

   

•      Total Number of Rejects

   

•      State and Region

   

•      Total Number of ASRs (Trunks)

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark

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Mechanized, Partially Mechanized and Non-Mechanized  

•      Diagnostic

•      Resale - Residence

   

•      Resale - Business

   

•      Resale – Design (Special)

   

•      Resale PBX

   

•      Resale Centrex

   

•      Resale ISDN

   

•      LNP (Standalone)

   

•      INP (Standalone)

   

•      2W Analog Loop Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

   

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

   

•      Switch Ports

   

•      UNE Combination Other

   

•      UNE xDSL (ADSL, HDSL, UCL)

   

•      Line Sharing

   

•      UNE ISDN Loop

   

•      UNE Other Design

   

•      UNE Other Non-Design

   

•      Local Interoffice Transport

   

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

   

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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O-8: Reject Interval

 

Definition

 

Reject Interval is the average reject time from receipt of an LSR to the
distribution of a Reject. An LSR is considered valid when it is submitted by the
CLEC and passes edit checks to insure the data received is correctly formatted
and complete.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Service Requests canceled by CLEC prior to being rejected/clarified

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation

 

  • LSRs which are identified and classified as “Projects”

 

  • The following hours for Partially mechanized and Non-mechanized LSRs are
excluded from the interval calculation:

 

Residence Resale Group – Monday through Saturday 7:00PM until 7:00AM

                                             From 7:00 PM Saturday until 7:00 AM
Monday

 

Business Resale, Complex, UNE Groups – Monday through Friday 6:00PM until 8:00AM

                                                                         From
6:00 PM Friday until 8:00 AM Monday.

 

The hours excluded will be altered to reflect changes in the Center operating
hours. The LCSC will accept faxed LSRs only during posted hours of operation.

 

The interval will be the amount of time accrued from receipt of the LSR until
normal closing of the center if an LSR is worked using overtime hours.

 

In the case of a Partially Mechanized LSR received and worked after normal
business hours, the interval will be set at one (1) minute.

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

Fully Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid electronically
submitted LSR (date and time stamp in EDI, LENS or TAG) until the LSR is
rejected (date and time stamp or reject in EDI, TAG or LENS). Auto
Clarifications are considered in the Fully Mechanized category.

 

Partially Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid electronically
submitted LSR (date and time stamp in EDI, LENS or TAG) until it falls out for
manual handling. The stop time on partially mechanized LSRs is when the LCSC
Service Representative clarifies the LSR back to the CLEC via LENS, EDI, or TAG.

 

Total Mechanized: Combination of Fully Mechanized and Partially Mechanized LSRs
which are electronically submitted by the CLEC.

 

Non-Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid LSR (date and time
stamp of FAX or date and time mailed LSR is received in the LCSC) until notice
of the reject (clarification) is returned to the CLEC via LON.

 

Interconnection Trunks: Interconnection Trunks are ordered on Access Service
Requests (ASRs). ASRs are submitted to and processed by the Local
Interconnection Service Center (LISC). Trunk data is reported separately. All
interconnection trunks are counted in the non-mechanized category.

 

Calculation

 

Reject Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time of Service Request Rejection

 

  • b = Date and Time of Service Request Receipt

 

Average Reject Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Reject Intervals

 

  • d = Number of Service Requests Rejected in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

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  • State

 

  • Region

 

  • Mechanized:

 

0 - <= 4 minutes

>4 - <= 8 minutes

>8 - <= 12 minutes

>12 - <= 60 minutes

0 - <= 1 hour

>1 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 12 hours

>12 - <= 16 hours

>16 - <= 20 hours

>20 - <= 24 hours

>24 hours

 

  • Partially Mechanized:

 

0 - <= 1 hour

>1 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 10 hours

0 - <= 10 hours

>10 - <= 18 hours

0 - <= 18 hours

>18 - <= 24 hours

>24 hours

 

  • Non-mechanized:

 

0 - <= 1 hour

>1 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 12 hours

>12 - <= 16 hours

>16 - <= 20 hours

>20 - <= 24 hours

0 - <= 24 hours

> 24 hours

 

  • Trunks:

 

<= 4 days

>4 - <= 8 days

>8 - <= 12 days

>12 - <= 14 days

>14 - <= 20 days

>20 days

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Report Month

  

•      Not Applicable

•      Reject Interval

    

•      Total Number of LSRs

    

•      Total Number of Rejects

    

•      State and Region

    

•      Total Number of ASRs (Trunks)

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale - Residence

  

•      Mechanized:

•      Resale - Business

  

•      97% <= I Hour

•      Resale - Design (Special)

  

•      Partially Mechanized:

•      Resale PBX

  

•      85% <= 24 hours

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      85% <= 18 Hours (05/01/01)

 

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•      Resale ISDN

  

•      85% <= 10 Hours (08/01/01)

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Non-Mechanized: - 85% <= 24 hours

•      INP (Standalone)

    

•      2W Analog Loop Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

    

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

    

•      Switch Ports

    

•      UNE Combination Other

    

•      UNE xDSL (ADSL, HDSL, UCL)

    

•      Line Sharing

    

•      UNE ISDN Loops

    

•      UNE Other Non-Design

    

•      Local Interoffice Transport

    

•      UNE Other Design

    

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Trunks: - 85% <= 4 Days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Fully Mechanized

   •      97% <= 1 Hour

•      Partially Mechanized

   •      85% <= 24 Hours      •      85% <= 18 Hours (05/01/01)      •      85%
<= 10 Hours (08/01/01)

•      Non-Mechanized

   •      85% <= 24 Hours

 

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O-9: Firm Order Confirmation Timeliness

 

Definition

 

Interval for Return of a Firm Order Confirmation (FOC Interval) is the average
response time from receipt of valid LSR to distribution of a Firm Order
Confirmation.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Rejected LSRs

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation

 

  • LSRs which are identified and classified as “Projects”

 

  • The following hours for Partially Mechanized and Non-mechanized LSRs are
excluded from the interval calculation:

 

Residence Resale Group – Monday through Saturday 7:00PM until 7:00AM

From 7:00 PM Saturday until 7:00 AM Monday.

 

Business Resale, Complex, UNE Groups – Monday through Friday 6:00PM until 8:00AM

From 6:00 PM Friday until 8:00 AM Monday.

 

The hours excluded will be altered to reflect changes in the Center operating
hours. The LCSC will accept faxed LSRs only during posted hours of operation.

 

The interval will be the amount of time accrued from receipt of the LSR until
normal closing of the center if an LSR is worked using overtime hours.

 

In the case of a Partially Mechanized LSR received and worked after normal
business hours, the interval will be set at one (1) minute.

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

  • Fully Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid electronically
submitted LSR (date and time stamp in EDI, LENS or TAG) until the LSR is
processed, appropriate service orders are generated and a Firm Order
Confirmation is returned to the CLEC via EDI, LENS or TAG.

 

  • Partially Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid
electronically submitted LSR (date and time stamp in EDI, LENS, or TAG) which
falls out for manual handling until appropriate service orders are issued by a
BellSouth service representative via Direct Order Entry (DOE) or Service Order
Negotiation Generation System (SONGS) to SOCS and a Firm Order Confirmation is
returned to the CLEC via EDI, LENS, or TAG.

 

  • Total Mechanized: Combination of Fully Mechanized and Partially Mechanized
LSRs which are electronically submitted by the CLEC.

 

  • Non-Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid paper LSR (date and
time stamp of FAX or date and time paper LSRs received in LCSC) until
appropriate service orders are issued by a BellSouth service representative via
Direct Order Entry (DOE) or Service Order Negotiation Generation System (SONGS)
to SOCS and a Firm Order Confirmation is sent to the CLEC via LON.

 

  • Interconnection Trunks: Interconnection Trunks are ordered on Access Service
Requests (ASRs). ASRs are submitted to and processed by the Local
Interconnection Service Center (LISC). Trunk data is reported separately.

 

Calculation

 

Firm Order Confirmation Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date & Time of Firm Order Confirmation

 

  • b = Date & Time of Service Request Receipt)

 

Average FOC Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all FOC Intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of Service Requests Confirmed in Reporting Period

 

FOC Interval Distribution (for each interval) = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Service Requests Confirmed in interval

 

  • f = Total Service Requests Confirmed in the Reporting Period

 

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Report Structure

 

  • Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

  • Fully Mechanized:

 

0-<= 15 minutes

 

>15-<= 30 minutes

 

>30-<= 45 minutes

 

>45 - <= 60 minutes

 

>60 - <= 90 minutes

 

>90 - <= 120 minutes

 

>120 - <= 180 minutes

 

0 - <= 3 hours

 

>3 - <= 6 hours

 

>6 - <= 12 hours

 

>12 - <= 24 hours

 

>24 - <= 48 hours

 

>48 hours

 

  • Partially Mechanized:

 

0 - <= 4 hours

 

>4 - <= 8 hours

 

>8 - <= 10 hours

 

0 - <= 10 hours

 

>10 - <= 18 hours

 

0 - <= 18 hours

 

>18 - <= 24 hours

 

0 - <= 24 hours

 

>24 - <= 48 hours

 

>48 hours

 

  • Non-Mechanized:

 

0 - <= 4 hours

 

>4 - <= 8 hours

 

>8 - <= 12 hours

 

>12 - <= 16 hours

 

>16 - <= 20 hours

 

>20 - <= 24 hours

 

>24 - <= 36 hours

 

0 - <= 36 hours

 

>36 - <= 48 hours

 

>48 hours

 

  • Trunks:

 

0 - <= 5 days

 

>5 - <= 10 days

 

0 - <= 10 days

 

>10 - <= 15 days

 

>15 - <= 20 days

 

>20 days

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

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•      Report Month

 

•      Not Applicable

•      Interval for FOC

   

•      Total Number of LSRs

   

•      State and Region

   

•      Total Number of ASRs (Trunks)

   

 

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SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark

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•      Resale – Residence

 

•      Mechanized: - 95% <= 3 Hours

•      Resale – Business

 

•      Partially Mechanized:

•      Resale – Design (Special)

 

•      85% <= 24 Hours

•      Resale PBX

 

•      85% <= 18 Hours (05/01/01)

•      Resale Centrex

 

•      85% <= 10 Hours (08/01/01)

•      Resale ISDN

 

•      • Non-mechanized: - 85% <= 36 Hours

•      LNP (Standalone)

   

•      INP( Standalone)

   

•      2W Analog Loop Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

   

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

   

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

   

•      Switch Ports

   

•      UNE Combination Other

   

•      UNE xDSL (ADSL, HDSL, UCL)

   

•      Line Sharing

   

•      UNE ISDN Loops

   

•      UNE Other Design

   

•      UNE Other Non-Design

   

•      Local Interoffice Transport

   

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Trunks: - 95% <= 10 Days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

Yes

   Tier I    X    Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

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SEEM Analog/Benchmark

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•      Fully Mechanized

 

•      95% <= 3 Hours

•      Partially Mechanized

 

•      85% <= 24 Hours

   

•      85% <= 18 Hours (05/01/01)

   

•      85% <= 10 Hours (08/01/01)

•      Non-Mechanized

 

•      85% <= 36 Hours

•      IC Trunks

 

•      95% <= 10 Days

 

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O-10: Service Inquiry with LSR Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) Response Time
Manual6

 

Definition

 

This report measures the interval and the percent within the interval from the
submission of a Service Inquiry (SI) with Firm Order LSR to the distribution of
a Firm Order Confirmation (FOC).

 

Exclusions

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation

 

  • Weekend hours from 5:00PM Friday until 8:00AM Monday are excluded from the
interval calculation of the Service Inquiry

 

  • Canceled Requests

 

  • Electronically Submitted Requests

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

This measurement combines four intervals:

 

  1. From receipt of Service Inquiry with LSR to hand off to the Service
Advocacy Center (SAC) for Loop ‘Look-up’.

 

  2. From SAC start date to SAC complete date.

 

  3. From SAC complete date to the Complex Resale Support Group (CRSG) complete
date with hand off to LCSC.

 

  4. From receipt of SI/LSR in the LCSC to Firm Order Confirmation.

 

Calculation

 

FOC Timeliness Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) for SI with LSR returned to
CLEC

 

  • b = Date and Time SI with LSR received

 

Average Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all FOC Timeliness Intervals

 

  • d = Total number of SIs with LSRs received in the reporting period

 

Percent Within Interval = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Total number of Service Inquiries with LSRs received by the CRSG to
distribution of FOC by the Local Carrier Service Center (LCSC)

 

  • f = Total number of Service Inquiries with LSRs received in the reporting
period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

  • Intervals

 

0 – <= 3 days

 

>3 – <= 5 days

 

0 – <= 5 days

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6 See O-9 for FOC Timeliness

 

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>5 – <= 7 days

 

>7 – <= 10 days

 

>10 – <= 15 days

 

>15 days

 

  • Average Interval measured in days

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Not Applicable

•      Total Number of Requests

   

•      SI Intervals

   

•      State and Region

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

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SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      xDSL (includes UNE unbundled ADSL, HDSL and UNE Unbundled Copper Loops)

 

•      95% Returned <= 5 Business days

•      Unbundled Interoffice Transport

   

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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O-11: Firm Order Confirmation and Reject Response Completeness

 

Definition

 

A response is expected from BellSouth for every Local Service Request
transaction (version). More than one response or differing responses per
transaction is not expected. Firm Order Confirmation and Reject Response
Completeness is the corresponding number of Local Service Requests received to
the combination of Firm Order Confirmation and Reject Responses.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Service Requests canceled by the CLEC prior to FOC or Rejected/Clarified

 

  • Non-Mechanized LSRs

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

Mechanized – The number of FOCs or Auto Clarifications sent to the CLEC from
LENS, EDI, TAG in response to electronically submitted LSRs (date and time stamp
in LENS, EDI, TAG).

 

Partially Mechanized – The number of FOCs or Rejects sent to the CLEC from LENS,
EDI, TAG in response to electronically submitted LSRs (date and time stamp in
LENS, EDI, TAG), which fall out for manual handling by the LCSC personnel.

 

Total Mechanized – The number of the combination of Fully Mechanized and
Partially Mechanized LSRs

 

Non-Mechanized – The number of FOCs or Rejects sent to the CLEC via FAX Server
in response to manually submitted LSRs (date and time stamp in FAX Server).

 

Note: Manual (Non-Mechanized) LSRs have no version control by the very nature of
the manual process, therefore, non-mechanized LSRs are not captured by this
report.

 

For CLEC Results:

 

Firm Order Confirmation and Reject Response Completeness is determined in two
dimensions:

 

Percent responses is determined by computing the number of Firm Order
Confirmations and Rejects transmitted by BellSouth and dividing by the number of
Local Service Requests (all versions) received in the reporting period.

 

Percent of multiple responses is determined by computing the number of Local
Service Request unique versions receiving more than one Firm Order Confirmation,
Reject or the combination of the two and dividing by the number of Local Service
Requests (all versions) received in the reporting period.

 

Calculation

 

Single FOC/Reject Response Expected

 

Firm Order Confirmation / Reject Response Completeness = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total Number of Service Requests for which a Firm Order Confirmation or
Reject is Sent

 

  • b = Total Number of Service Requests Received in the Report Period

 

Multiple or Differing FOC / Reject Responses Not Expected

 

Response Completeness = [(a + b) / c] X 100

 

  • a = Total Number of Firm Order Confirmations Per LSR Version

 

  • b = Total Number of Reject Responses Per LSR Version

 

  • c = Total Number of Service Requests (All Versions) Received in the
Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • State and Region

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Specific

 

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Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

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Report Month   

•      Not Applicable

•      Reject Interval

    

•      Total Number of LSRs

    

•      Total Number of Rejects

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      95% Returned

•      Resale Business

    

•      Resale Design

    

•      Resale PBX

    

•      Resale Centrex

    

•      Resale ISDN

    

•      LNP (Standalone)

    

•      INP (Standalone)

    

•      2W Analog Loop Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop Non - Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non - Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non - Design

    

•      UNE Loop and Port Combinations

    

•      Switch Ports

    

•      UNE Combination Other

    

•      UNE xDSL (ADSL, HDSL, UCL)

    

•      Line Sharing

    

•      UNE ISDN Loops

    

•      UNE Other Design

    

•      UNE Other Non - Design

    

•      Local Interoffice Transport

    

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Fully Mechanized

  

•      95% Returned

 

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O-12: Speed of Answer in Ordering Center

 

Definition

 

Measures the average time a customer is in queue.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when the appropriate option is selected (i.e., 1 for Resale
Consumer, 2 for Resale Multiline, and 3 for UNE-LNP, etc.) and the call enters
the queue for that particular group in the LCSC. The clock stops when a
BellSouth service representative in the LCSC answers the call. The speed of
answer is determined by measuring and accumulating the elapsed time from the
entry of a CLEC call into the BellSouth automatic call distributor (ACD) until a
service representative in BellSouth’s Local Carrier Service Center (LCSC)
answers the CLEC call.

 

Calculation

 

Speed of Answer in Ordering Center = (a / b)

 

  • a = Total seconds in queue

 

  • b = Total number of calls answered in the Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

Aggregate

 

  • CLEC – Local Carrier Service Center

 

  • BellSouth

 

  • Business Service Center

 

  • Residence Service Center

 

Note: Combination of Residence Service Center and Business Service Center data.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Mechanized tracking through LCSC Automatic Call Distributor

  

•      Mechanized tracking through BellSouth Retail center support system.

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aggregate

  

•      Parity with Retail

•      CLEC – Local Carrier Service Center

    

•      BellSouth

    

•      Business Service Center

    

•      Residence Service Center

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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O-13: LNP-Percent Rejected Service Requests

 

Definition

 

Percent Rejected Service Request is the percent of total Local Service Requests
(LSRs) which are rejected due to error or omission. An LSR is considered valid
when it is electronically submitted by the CLEC and passes LNP Gateway edit
checks to insure the data received is correctly formatted and complete, i.e.,
fatal rejects are never accepted and, therefore, are not included.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Service Requests canceled by the CLEC

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

An LSR is considered “rejected” when it is submitted electronically but does not
pass edit checks in the ordering systems (EDI, TAG, LNP Gateway, LAUTO) and is
returned to the CLEC without manual intervention.

 

Fully Mechanized: There are two types of “Rejects” in the Fully Mechanized
category:

 

A Fatal Reject occurs when a CLEC attempts to electronically submit an LSR (via
EDI or TAG) but required fields are not populated correctly and the request is
returned to the CLEC.

 

Fatal rejects are reported in a separate column, and for informational purposes
ONLY. They are not considered in the calculation of the percent of total LSRs
rejected or the total number of rejected LSRs.

 

An Auto Clarification is a valid LSR which is electronically submitted (via EDI
or TAG), but is rejected from LAUTO because it does not pass further edit checks
for order accuracy. Auto Clarifications are returned without manual
intervention.

 

Partially Mechanized: A valid LSR which is electronically submitted (via EDI or
TAG), but cannot be processed electronically due to a CLEC error and “falls out”
for manual handling. It is then put into “clarification”, and sent back
(rejected) to the CLEC.

 

Total Mechanized: Combination of Fully Mechanized and Partially Mechanized
rejects.

 

Non-Mechanized: A valid LSR which is faxed or mailed to the BellSouth LCSC.

 

Calculation

 

LNP-Percent Rejected Service Requests = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of Service Requests Rejected in the Reporting Period

 

  • b = Number of Service Requests Received in the Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      LNP

  

•      Diagnostic

•      UNE Loop With LNP

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

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SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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O-14: LNP-Reject Interval Distribution & Average Reject Interval

 

Definition

 

Reject Interval is the average reject time from receipt of an LSR to the
distribution of a Reject. An LSR is considered valid when it is electronically
submitted by the CLEC and passes LNP Gateway edit checks to insure the data
received is correctly formatted and complete.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Service Requests canceled by the CLEC

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation

 

  • LSRs which are identified and classified as “Projects”

 

  • The following hours for Partially mechanized and Non-mechanized LSRs are
excluded from the interval calculation:

 

Residence Resale Group – Monday through Saturday 7:00PM until 7:00AM

                                                                From 7:00 PM
Saturday until 7:00 AM Monday

 

Business Resale, Complex, UNE Groups – Monday through Friday 6:00PM until 8:00AM

                                                                               
         From 6:00 PM Friday until 8:00 AM Monday.

 

The hours excluded will be altered to reflect changes in the Center operating
hours. The LCSC will accept faxed LSRs only during posted hours of operation.

 

The interval will be the amount of time accrued from receipt of the LSR until
normal closing of the center if an LSR is worked using overtime hours.

 

In the case of a Partially Mechanized LSR received and worked after normal
business hours, the interval will be set at one (1) minute.

 

  • Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

The Reject interval is determined for each rejected LSR processed during the
reporting period. The Reject interval is the elapsed time from when BellSouth
receives LSR until that LSR is rejected back to the CLEC. Elapsed time for each
LSR is accumulated for each reporting dimension. The accumulated time for each
reporting dimension is then divided by the associated total number of rejected
LSRs to produce the reject interval distribution.

 

An LSR is considered “rejected” when it is submitted electronically but does not
pass edit checks in the ordering systems (EDI, TAG, LNP Gateway, LAUTO) and is
returned to the CLEC without manual intervention.

 

Fully Mechanized: There are two types of “Rejects” in the Fully Mechanized
category:

 

A Fatal Reject occurs when a CLEC attempts to electronically submit an LSR but
required fields are not populated correctly and the request is returned to the
CLEC.

 

An Auto Clarification is a valid LSR which is electronically submitted (via EDI
or TAG), but is rejected from LAUTO because it does not pass further edit checks
for order accuracy. Auto Clarifications are returned without manual
intervention.

 

Partially Mechanized: A valid LSR which electronically submitted (via EDI or
TAG), but cannot be processed electronically due to a CLEC error and “falls out”
for manual handling. It is then put into “clarification”, and sent back to the
CLEC.

 

Total Mechanized: Combination of Fully Mechanized and Partially Mechanized
rejects.

 

Non-Mechanized: A valid LSR which is faxed or mailed to the BellSouth LCSC.

 

Calculation

 

Reject Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date & Time of Service Request Rejection

 

  • b = Date & Time of Service Request Receipt

 

Average Reject Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Reject Intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of Service Requests Rejected in Reporting Period

 

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Reject Interval Distribution = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Service Requests Rejected in reported interval

 

  • f = Total Number of Service Requests Rejected in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • State, Region

 

  • Fully Mechanized:

0 - <= 4 minutes

>4 - <= 8 minutes

>8 - <= 12 minutes

>12 - <= 60 minutes

0 - <= 1 hour

>1 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 12 hours

>12 - <= 16 hours

>16 - <= 20 hours

>20 - <= 24 hours

> 24 hours

 

  • Partially Mechanized:

0 - <= 1 hour

>1 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 10 hours

0 - <= 10 hours

>10 - <= 18 hours

0 - <= 18 hours

>18 - <= 24 hours

> 24 hours

 

  • Non-Mechanized:

0 - <= 1 hour

>1 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 12 hours

>12 - <= 16 hours

>16 - <= 20 hours

>20 - <= 24 hours

0 - <= 24 hours

>24 hours

 

  • Average Interval in Days or Hours

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Not Applicable

•      Reject Interval

    

•      Total Number of LSRs

    

•      Total number of Rejects

    

•      State and Region

    

 

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SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      LNP

  

•      Mechanized: 97% <= I Hour

•      UNE Loop with LNP

  

•      Partially Mechanized: 85% <= 24 Hours

    

•      Partially Mechanized: 85% <= 18 Hours (05/01/01)

    

•      Partially Mechanized: 85% <= 10 Hours (08/01/01)

    

•      Non-Mechanized: 85% <= 24 Hours

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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O-15: LNP-Firm Order Confirmation Timeliness Interval Distribution & Firm Order
Confirmation Average Interval

 

Definition

 

Interval for Return of a Firm Order Confirmation (FOC Interval) is the average
response time from receipt of a valid LSR to distribution of a firm order
confirmation.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Rejected LSRs

 

  • Designated Holidays are excluded from the interval calculation

 

  • LSRs which are identified and classified as “Projects”

 

  • The following hours for Partially Mechanized and Non-mechanized LSRs are
excluded from the interval calculation:

 

Residence Resale Group – Monday through Saturday 7:00PM until 7:00AM

 

                                                               From 7:00 PM
Saturday until 7:00 AM Monday.

 

Business Resale, Complex, UNE Groups – Monday through Friday 6:00PM until 8:00AM

 

                                                                               
        From 6:00 PM Friday until 8:00 AM Monday.

 

The hours excluded will be altered to reflect changes in the Center operating
hours. The LCSC will accept faxed LSRs only during posted hours of operation.

 

The interval will be the amount of time accrued from receipt of the LSR until
normal closing of the center if an LSR is worked using overtime hours.

 

In the case of a Partially Mechanized LSR received and worked after normal
business hours, the interval will be set at one (1) minute.

 

• Scheduled OSS Maintenance

 

Business Rules

 

  • Fully Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid electronically
submitted LSR (date and time stamp in EDI, LENS or TAG) until the LSR is
processed, appropriate service orders are generated and a Firm Order
Confirmation is returned to the CLEC via EDI, LENS or TAG.

 

  • Partially Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid
electronically submitted LSR (date and time stamp in EDI, LENS, or TAG) which
falls out for manual handling until appropriate service orders are issued by a
BellSouth service representative via Direct Order Entry (DOE) or Service Order
Negotiation Generation System (SONGS) to SOCS and a Firm Order Confirmation is
returned to the CLEC via EDI, LENS, or TAG.

 

  • Total Mechanized: Combination of Fully Mechanized and Partially Mechanized
LSRs which are electronically submitted by the CLEC.

 

  • Non-Mechanized: The elapsed time from receipt of a valid paper LSR (date and
time stamp of FAX or date and time paper LSRs received in LCSC) until
appropriate service orders are issued by a BellSouth service representative via
Direct Order Entry (DOE) or Service Order Negotiation Generation System (SONGS)
to SOCS and a Firm Order Confirmation is sent to the CLEC via LON.

 

Calculation

 

Firm Order Confirmation Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date & Time of Firm Order Confirmation

 

  • b = Date & Time of Service Request Receipt)

 

Average FOC Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all FOC Intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of Service Requests Confirmed in Reporting Period

 

FOC Interval Distribution (for each interval) = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Service Requests Confirmed in interval

 

  • f = Total Service Requests Confirmed in the Reporting Period

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Ordering

 

Report Structure

 

Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized, Total Mechanized, Non-Mechanized

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • State and Region

 

  • Fully Mechanized:

0 - <= 15 minutes

>15 - <= 30 minutes

>30 - <= 45 minutes

>45 - <= 60 minutes

>60 - <= 90 minutes

>90 - <= 120 minutes

>120 - <= 180 minutes

0 - <= 3 hours

>3 - <= 6 hours

>6 - <= 12 hours

>12 - <= 24 hours

>24 - <= 48 hours

>48 hours

 

  • Partially Mechanized:

0 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 10 hours

0 - <= 10 hours

>10 - <= 18 hours

0 - <= 18 hours

>18 - <= 24 hours

0 - <= 24 hours

>24 - <= 48 hours

> 48 hours

 

  • Non-Mechanized:

0 - <= 4 hours

>4 - <= 8 hours

>8 - <= 12 hours

>12 - <= 16 hours

>16 - <= 20 hours

>20 - <= 24 hours

>24 - <= 36 hours

0 - <= 36 hours

>36 - <= 48 hours

>48 hours

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Report Month

  

•      Not Applicable

•      Total Number of LSRs

    

•      Total Number of FOCs

    

•      State and Region

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      LNP

  

•      Mechanized: 95% <= 3 Hours

•      UNE Loop with LNP

  

•      Partially Mechanized: 85% <= 24 Hours

    

•      Partially Mechanized: 85% <= 18 Hours (05/01/01)

    

•      Partially Mechanized: 85% <= 10 Hours (08/01/01)

    

•      Non-Mechanized: 85% <= 36 hours

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Ordering

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I    Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

Section 3: Provisioning

 

P-1: Mean Held Order Interval & Distribution Intervals

 

Definition

 

When delays occur in completing CLEC orders, the average period that CLEC orders
are held for BellSouth reasons, pending a delayed completion, should be no worse
for the CLEC when compared to BellSouth delayed orders. Calculation of the
interval is the total days orders are held and pending but not completed that
have passed the currently committed due date; divided by the total number of
held orders. This report is based on orders still pending, held and past their
committed due date at the close of the reporting period. The distribution
interval is based on the number of orders held and pending but not completed
over 15 and 90 days. (Orders reported in the >90 day interval are also included
in the >15 day interval.)

 

Exclusions

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.)

 

  • Disconnect (D) & From (F) orders

 

  • Orders with appointment code of ‘A’ for Rural orders

 

Business Rules

 

Mean Held Order Interval: This metric is computed at the close of each report
period. The held order interval is established by first identifying all orders,
at the close of the reporting interval, that both have not been reported as
completed in SOCS and have passed the currently committed due date for the
order. For each such order, the number of calendar days between the earliest
committed due date on which BellSouth had a company missed appointment and the
close of the reporting period is established and represents the held order
interval for that particular order. The held order interval is accumulated by
the standard groupings, unless otherwise noted, and the reason for the order
being held. The total number of days accumulated in a category is then divided
by the number of held orders within the same category to produce the mean held
order interval. The interval is by calendar days with no exclusions for Holidays
or Sundays.

 

CLEC Specific reporting is by type of held order (facilities, equipment, other),
total number of orders held, and the total and average days.

 

Held Order Distribution Interval: This measure provides data to report total
days held and identifies these in categories of >15 days and > 90 days. (Orders
counted in >90 days are also included in > 15 days).

 

Calculation

 

Mean Held Order Interval = a / b

 

  • a = Sum of held-over-days for all Past Due Orders Held for the reporting
period

 

  • b = Number of Past Due Orders Held and Pending But Not Completed and past
the committed due date

 

Held Order Distribution Interval (for each interval) = (c / d) X 100

 

  • c = # of Orders Held for >= 15 days or # of Orders Held for >= 90 days

 

  • d = Total # of Past Due Orders Held and Pending But Not Completed)

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Circuit Breakout < 10, >= 10 (except trunks)

 

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Region Performance Metrics   OSS

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Order Number and PON (PON)

 

•      BellSouth Order Number

•      Order Submission Date (TICKET_ID)

 

•      Order Submission Date

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

 

•      Committed Due Date

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

 

•      Service Type

•      Hold Reason

 

•      Hold Reason

•      Total Line/circuit Count

 

•      Total Line/circuit Count

•      Geographic Scope

 

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      INP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders

•      2W Analog Loop With INP-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - POTS ExcludingSwitch-Based Orders

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop < DS1

•      UNE Digital Loop >= DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop >= DS1

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN - BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I    Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-2: Average Jeopardy Notice Interval & Percentage of Orders Given Jeopardy
Notices

 

Definition

 

When BellSouth can determine in advance that a committed due date is in jeopardy
for facility delay, it will provide advance notice to the CLEC.

 

The interval is from the date/time the notice is released to the CLEC/BellSouth
systems until 5pm on the commitment date of the order. The Percent of Orders is
the percentage of orders given jeopardy notices for facility delay in the count
of orders confirmed in the report period.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Orders held for CLEC end user reasons

 

  • Disconnect (D) & From (F) orders

 

  • Non-Dispatch Orders

 

Business Rules

 

When BellSouth can determine in advance that a committed due date is in jeopardy
for facility delay, it will provide advance notice to the CLEC. The number of
committed orders in a report period is the number of orders that have a due date
in the reporting period. Jeopardy notices for interconnection trunks results are
usually zero as these trunks seldom experience facility delays. The Committed
due date is considered the Confirmed due date. This report measures dispatched
orders only. If an order is originally sent as non-dispatch and it is determined
there is a facility delay, the order is converted to a dispatch code so the
facility problem can be corrected. It will remain coded dispatched until
completion.

 

Calculation

 

Jeopardy Interval = a - b

 

  • a = Date and Time of Jeopardy Notice

 

  • b = Date and Time of Scheduled Due Date on Service Order

 

Average Jeopardy Interval = c / d

 

  • c = Sum of all jeopardy intervals

 

  • d = Number of Orders Notified of Jeopardy in Reporting Period

 

Percent of Orders Given Jeopardy Notice = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Number of Orders Given Jeopardy Notices in Reporting Period

 

  • f = Number of Orders Confirmed (due) in Reporting Period)

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Dispatch Orders

 

  • Mechanized Orders

 

  • Non-Mechanized Orders

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Order Number and PON

  

•      BellSouth Order Number

•      Date and Time Jeopardy Notice Sent

  

•      Date and Time Jeopardy Notice Sent

•      Committed Due Date

  

•      Committed Due Date

•      Service Type

  

•      Service Type

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

%  Orders Given Jeopardy Notice

    

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      INP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch - Based Orders)

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch - Based Orders)

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS Excluding Switch - Based Orders)

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop < DS1

•      UNE Digital Loop >= DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop >= DS1

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Business and Residence

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

•      Average Jeopardy Notice Interval

  

•      95% >= 48 Hours

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-3: Percent Missed Installation Appointments

 

Definition

 

“Percent missed installation appointments” monitors the reliability of BellSouth
commitments with respect to committed due dates to assure that the CLEC can
reliably quote expected due dates to their retail customer as compared to
BellSouth. This measure is the percentage of total orders processed for which
BellSouth is unable to complete the service orders on the committed due dates
and reported for Total misses and End User Misses.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders Test Orders,
etc.)

 

  • Disconnect (D) & From (F) orders

 

  • End User Misses on Local Interconnection Trunks

 

Business Rules

 

Percent Missed Installation Appointments (PMI) is the percentage of orders with
completion dates in the reporting period that are past the original committed
due date. Missed Appointments caused by end-user reasons will be included and
reported separately. The first commitment date on the service order that is a
missed appointment is the missed appointment code used for calculation whether
it is a BellSouth missed appointment or an End User missed appointment. The “due
date” is any time on the confirmed due date. Which means there cannot be a
cutoff time for commitments, as certain types of orders are requested to be
worked after standard business hours. Also, during Daylight Savings Time, field
technicians are scheduled until 9PM in some areas and the customer is offered a
greater range of intervals from which to select.

 

Calculation

 

Percent Missed Installation Appointments = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of Orders with Completion date in Reporting Period past the
Original Committed Due Date

 

  • b = Number of Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Report in Categories of <10 lines/circuits >= 10 lines/circuits (except
trunks)

 

  • Dispatch/No Dispatch

 

Report Explanation: The difference between End User MA and Total MA is the
result of BellSouth caused misses. Here, Total MA is the total percent of orders
missed either by BellSouth or CLEC end user. The End User MA represents the
percentage of orders missed by the CLEC or their end user.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Order Number and PON (PON)

  

•      BellSouth Order Number

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

  

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

•      Completion Date (CMPLTN DD)

  

•      Completion Date (CMPLTN DD)

•      Status Type

  

•      Status Type

•      Status Notice Date

  

•      Status Notice Date

•      Standard Order Activity

  

•      Standard Order Activity

•      Geographic Scope

  

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM LEVEL of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      INP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS Excluding Switch - Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop < DS1

•      UNE Digital Loop >= DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop >= DS1

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Dispatch Out

  

•      Dispatch Out

•      Non-Dispatch

  

•      Non-Dispatch

•      Dispatch In

  

•      Dispatch In

•      Switch-Based

  

•      Switch-Based

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch (Including Dispatch Out
and Dispatch In)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN - BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-4: Average Completion Interval (OCI) & Order Completion Interval Distribution

 

Definition

 

The “average completion interval” measure monitors the interval of time it takes
BellSouth to provide service for the CLEC or its own customers. The “Order
Completion Interval Distribution” provides the percentages of orders completed
within certain time periods. This report measures how well BellSouth meets the
interval offered to customers on service orders.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.)

 

  • Disconnect (D&F) orders (Except “D” orders associated with LNP Standalone)

 

  • “L” Appointment coded orders (where the customer has requested a later than
offered interval)

 

Business Rules

 

The actual completion interval is determined for each order processed during the
reporting period. The completion interval is the elapsed time from when
BellSouth issues a FOC or SOCS date time stamp receipt of an order from the CLEC
to BellSouth’s actual order completion date. This includes all delays for
BellSouth’s CLEC/End Users. The clock starts when a valid order number is
assigned by SOCS and stops when the technician or system completes the order in
SOCS. Elapsed time for each order is accumulated for each reporting dimension.
The accumulated time for each reporting dimension is then divided by the
associated total number of orders completed. Orders that are worked on zero due
dates are calculated with a .33-day interval (8 hours) in order to report a
portion of a day interval. These orders are issued and worked/completed on the
same day. They can be either flow through orders (no field work-non-dispatched)
or field orders (dispatched).

 

The interval breakout for UNE and Design is: 0-5 = 0-4.99, 5-10 = 5-9.99, 10-15
= 10-14.99, 15-20 = 15- 19.99, 20-25 = 20-24.99, 25-30 = 25-29.99, >= 30 = 30
and greater.

 

Calculation

 

Completion Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Completion Date

 

  • b = Order Issue Date

 

Average Completion Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Completion Intervals

 

  • d = Count of Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Order Co mpletion Interval Distribution (for each interval) = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Service Orders Completed in “X” days

 

  • f = Total Service Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Dispatch / No Dispatch categories applicable to all levels except trunks

 

  • Residence & Business reported in day intervals = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5+

 

  • UNE and Design reported in day intervals = 0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-25,
25-30,>= 30

 

  • All Levels are reported <10 line/circuits; >= 10 line/circuits (except
trunks)

 

  • ISDN Orders included in Non-Design

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Company Name

  

•      BellSouth Order Number

•      Order Number (PON)

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

•      Application Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

  

•      Application Date & Time

•      Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

  

•      Order Completion Date & Time

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

  

•      Service Type

•      Geographic Scope

  

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.     

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      INP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch - Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop < DS1

•      UNE Digital Loop >= DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop >= DS1

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Dispatch Out

  

•      Dispatch Out

•      Non-Dispatch

  

•      Non-Dispatch

•      Dispatch In

  

•      Dispatch In

•      Switch-Based

  

•      Switch-Based

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch (Including Dispatch Out
and Dispatch In)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL) without conditioning

  

•      7 Days

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL) with conditioning

  

•      14 Days

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    

Yes

   Tier I    X         Tier II    X     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL without conditioning

  

•      7 Days

•      UNE xDSL with conditioning

  

•      14 Days

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-5: Average Completion Notice Interval

 

Definitions

 

The Completion Notice Interval is the elapsed time between the BellSouth
reported completion of work and the issuance of a valid completion notice to the
CLEC.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Cancelled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.)

 

  • D&F orders (Exception: “D” orders associated with LNP Standalone)

 

Business Rules

 

Measurement on interval of completion date and time entered by a field
technician on dispatched orders, and 5PM start time on the due date for
non-dispatched orders; to the release of a notice to the CLEC/BellSouth of the
completion status. The field technician notifies the CLEC the work was complete
and then he/she enters the completion time stamp information in his/her
computer. This information switches through to the SOCS systems either
completing the order or rejecting the order to the Work Management Center (WMC).
If the completion is rejected, it is manually corrected and then completed by
the WMC. The notice is returned on each individual order.

 

The start time for all orders is the completion stamp either by the field
technician or the 5PM due date stamp; the end time for mechanized orders is the
time stamp the notice was transmitted to the CLEC interface (LENS, EDI, OR TAG).
For non-mechanized orders the end timestamp will be timestamp of order update to
C-SOTS system.

 

Calculation

 

Completion Notice Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time of Notice of Completion

 

  • b = Date and Time of Work Completion

 

Average Completion Notice Interval = c / d

 

  • c = Sum of all Completion Notice Intervals

 

  • d = Number of Orders with Notice of Completion in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Mechanized Orders

 

  • Non-Mechanized Orders

 

  • Reporting intervals in Hours; 0, 1-2, 2-4, 4-8, 8-12, 12-24, >= 24 plus
Overall Average Hour Interval (The categories are inclusive of these time
intervals: 0-1 = 0.99; 1-2 =1-1.99; 2-4 = 2-3.99, etc.)

 

  • Reported in categories of <10 line/circuits; >= 10 line/circuits (except
trunks)

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Order Number (so_nbr)

  

•      BellSouth Order Number (so_nbr)

•      Work Completion Date (cmpltn_dt)

  

•      Work Completion Date (cmpltn_dt)

•      Work Completion Time

  

•      Work Completion Time

•      Completion Notice Availability Date

  

•      Completion Notice Availability Date

•      Completion Notice Availability Time

  

•      Completion Notice Availability Time

•      Service Type

  

•      Service Type

•      Geographic Scope

  

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.    NOTE: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw
data file.

 

    3-11   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 431 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      INP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business(POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business(POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop < DS1

•      UNE Digital Loop >= DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop >= DS1

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Dispatch Out

  

•      Dispatch Out

•      Non-Dispatch

  

•      Non-Dispatch

•      Dispatch In

  

•      Dispatch In

•      Switch-Based

  

•      Switch-Based

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch (Including Dispatch Out
and Dispatch In)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-6: % Completions/Attempts without Notice or < 24 hours Notice

 

Definition

 

This Report measures the interval from the FOC end timestamp on the LSR until
5:00 P.M. on the original committed due date of a service order. The purpose of
this measure is to report if BellSouth is returning a FOC to the CLEC in time
for the CLEC to notify their customer of the scheduled date.

 

Exclusions

 

“0” dated orders or any request where the subscriber requested an earlier due
date of < 24 hours prior to the original commitment date, or any LSR received <
24 hours prior to the original commitment date.

 

Business Rules

 

For CLEC Results:

 

Calculation would exclude any successful or unsuccessful service delivery where
the CLEC was informed at least 24 hours in advance. BellSouth may also exclude
from calculation any LSRs received from the requesting CLEC with less than 24
hour notice prior to the commitment date.

 

For BellSouth Results:

 

BellSouth does not provide a FOC to its retail customers.

 

Calculation

 

Percent Completions or Attempts without Notice or with Less Than 24 Hours Notice
= (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Completion Dispatches (Successful and Unsuccessful) With No FOC or FOC
Received < 24 Hours of original Committed Due Date

 

  • b = All Completions

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Dispatch /Non-Dispatch

 

  • Total Orders FOC < 24 Hours

 

  • Total Completed Service Orders

 

  • % FOC < 24 Hours

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

  

•      Not Applicable

•      FOC End Timestamp

    

•      Report Month

    

•      CLEC Order Number and PON

    

•      Geographic Scope

    

•      State / Region

    

 

    3-13   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 433 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Diagnostic

•      Resale Business

    

•      Resale Design

    

•      Resale PBX

    

•      Resale Centrex

    

•      Resale ISDN

    

•      LNP (Standalone)

    

•      INP (Standalone)

    

•      2W Analog Loop Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With INP-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

    

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

    

•      UNE Digital Loop >=DS1

    

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

    

•      UNE Switch ports

    

•      UNE Combo Other

    

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

    

•      UNE ISDN

    

•      UNE Line Sharing

    

•      UNE Other Design

    

•      UNE Other Non - Design

    

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

    

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

    3-14   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 434 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-7: Coordinated Customer Conversions Interval

 

Definition

 

This report measures the average time it takes BellSouth to disconnect an
unbundled loop from the BellSouth switch and cross connect it to CLEC equipment.
This measurement applies to service orders with INP and with LNP, and where the
CLEC has requested BellSouth to provide a coordinated cut over.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any order canceled by the CLEC will be excluded from this measurement

 

  • Delays due to CLEC following disconnection of the unbundled loop

 

  • Unbundled Loops where there is no existing subscriber loop and loops where
coordination is not requested

 

Business Rules

 

When the service order includes INP, the interval includes the total time for
the cut over including the translation time to place the line back in service on
the ported line. When the service order includes LNP, the interval only includes
the total time for the cut over (the port of the number is controlled by the
CLEC). The interval is calculated for the entire cut over time for the service
order and then divided by items worked in that time to give the average per-item
interval for each service order.

 

Calculation

 

Coordinated Customer Conversions Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Completion Date and Time for Cross Connection of a Coordinated Unbundled
Loop • b = Disconnection Date and Time of an Coordinated Unbundled Loop

 

Percent Coordinated Customer Conversions (for each interval) = (c / d) X 100

 

  • c = Total number of Coordinated Customer Conversions for each interval

 

  • d = Total Number of Unbundled Loop with Coordinated Conversions (items) for
the reporting period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • The interval breakout is 0-5 = 0-4.99, 5-15 = 5-14.99, >=15 = 15 and
greater, plus Overall Average Interval.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      No BellSouth Analog Exists

•      CLEC Order Number

    

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

    

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

    

•      Cut over Start Time

    

•      Cut over Completion Time

    

•      Portability Start and Completion Times (INP orders)

    

•      Total Conversions (Items)

     Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.     

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Unbundle d Loops with INP/LNP

  

•      95% <= 15 minutes

•      Unbundled Loops without INP/LNP

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

    3-15   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 435 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Unbundled Loops

  

•      95% <= 15 minutes

 

    3-16   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 436 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Product Reporting Level

  

•      95% Within + or – 15 minutes of Scheduled Start Time

•      SL1 Time Specific

    

•      SL1 Non-Time Specific

    

•      SL2 Time Specific

    

•      SL2 Non-Time Specific

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      UNE Loops

  

•      95% Within + or – 15 minutes of Scheduled Start time

 

    3-17   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 437 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-7A: Coordinated Customer Conversions – Hot Cut Timeliness% Within Interval and
Average Interval

 

Definition

 

This category measures whether BellSouth begins the cut over of an unbundled
loop on a coordinated and/or a time specific order at the CLEC requested start
time. It measures the percentage of orders where the cut begins within 15
minutes of the requested start time of the order and the average interval.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any order canceled by the CLEC will be excluded from this measurement

 

  • Delays caused by the CLEC

 

  • Unbundled Loops where there is no existing subscriber loop and loops where
coordination is not requested

 

  • All unbundled loops on multiple loop orders after the first loop

 

Business Rules

 

This report measures whether BellSouth begins the cut over of an unbundled loop
on a coordinated and/or a time specific order at the CLEC requested start time.
The cut is considered on time if it starts 15 minutes before or after the
requested start time. Using the scheduled time and the actual cut over start
time, the measurement will calculate the percent within interval and the average
interval. If a cut involves multiple lines, the cut will be considered “on time”
if the first line is cut within the interval. <= 15 minutes includes intervals
that began 15:00 minutes or less before the scheduled cut time and cuts that
began 15 minutes or less after the scheduled cut time; >15 minutes, <= 30
minutes includes cuts within 15:00 – 30:00 minutes either prior to or after the
scheduled cut time; >30 minutes includes cuts greater than 30:00 minutes either
prior to or after the scheduled cut time.

 

Calculation

 

% within Interval = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total Number of Coordinated Unbundled Loop Orders for the interval

 

  • b = Total Number of Coordinated Unbundled Loop Orders for the reporting
period

 

Interval = (c - d)

 

  • c = Scheduled Time for Cross Connection of a Coordinated Unbundled Loop
Order

 

  • d = Actual Start Date and Time of a Coordinated Unbundled Loop Order

 

Average Interval = (e / f)

 

  • Sum of all Intervals

 

  • Total Number of Coordinated Unbundled Loop Orders for the reporting period.

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

Reported in intervals of early, on time and late cuts % <=15 minutes; % >15
minutes, <= 30 minutes; % > 30 minutes, plus Overall Average Interval.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      No BellSouth Analog exists

•      CLEC Order Number (so_nbr)

    

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

    

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

    

•      Cut over Scheduled Start Time

    

•      Cut over Actual Start Time

    

•      Total Conversions Orders

     Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file     

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-7B: Coordinated Customer Conversions – Average Recovery Time

 

Definition

 

Measures the time between notification and resolution by BellSouth of a service
outage found that can be isolated to the BellSouth side of the network. The time
between notification and resolution by BellSouth must be measured to ensure that
CLEC customers do not experience unjustifiable lengthy service outages during a
Coordinated Customer Conversion. This report measures outages associated with
Coordinated Customer Conversions prior to service order completion.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Cut overs where service outages are due to CLEC caused reasons

 

  • Cut overs where service outages are due to end-user caused reasons

 

Business Rules

 

Measures the outage duration time related to Coordinated Customer Conversions
from the initial trouble notification until the trouble has been restored and
the CLEC has been notified. The duration time is defined as the time from the
initial trouble notification until the trouble has been restored and the CLEC
has been notified. The interval is calculated on the total outage time for the
circuits divided by the total number of outages restored during the report
period to give the average outage duration.

 

Calculation

 

Recovery Time = (a - b)

  • a = Date & Time That Trouble is Closed by CLEC

 

  • b = Date & Time Initial Trouble is Opened with BellSouth

 

Average Recovery Time = (c / d)

  • c = Sum of all the Recovery Times

 

  • d = Number of Troubles Referred to the BellSouth

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      None

•      CLEC Company Name

   

•      CLEC Order Number (so_nbr)

   

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

   

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

   

•      CLEC Acceptance Conflict (CLEC_CONFLICT)

   

•      CLEC Conflict Resolved (CLEC_RESOLVE)

   

•      CLEC Conflict MFC (CLEC_CONFLICT_MFC)

   

•      Total Conversion Orders

   

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Unbundled Loops with INP/LNP

  

•      Diagnostic

•      Unbundled Loops without INP/LNP

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Measure

 

   

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

         No      Tier I                      Tier II          

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

    3-20   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 440 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-7C: Hot Cut Conversions - % Provisioning Troubles Received Within 7 days of a
completed Service Order

 

Definition

 

Percent Provisioning Troubles received within 7 days of a completed service
order associated with a Coordinated and Non-Coordinated Customer Conversion.
Measures the quality and accuracy of Hot Cut Conversion Activities.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any order canceled by the CLEC

 

  • Troubles caused by Customer Provided Equipment

 

Business Rules

 

Measures the quality and accuracy of completed service orders associated with
Coordinated and Non-Coordinated Hot Cut Conversions. The first trouble report
received on a circuit ID within 7 days following a service order completion is
counted in this measure. Subsequent trouble reports are measured in Repeat
Report Rate. Reports are calculated searching in the prior report period for
completed Coordinated and Non-Coordinated Hot Cut Conversion service orders and
following 7 days after the completion of the service order for a trouble report
issue date.

 

Calculation

 

% Provisioning Troubles within 7 days of service order completion = (a / b) X
100

 

  • a = The sum of all Hot Cut Circuits with a trouble within 7 days following
service order(s) completion

 

  • b = The total number of Hot Cut service order circuits completed in the
previous report calendar month

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Dispatch/Non-Dispatch

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      No BellSouth Analog Exists

•      CLEC Order Number (so_nbr)

    

•      PON

    

•      Order Submission Date (TICKET_ID)

    

•      Order Submission Time (TICKET_ID)

    

•      Status Type

    

•      Status Notice Date

    

•      Standard Order Activity

    

•      Geographic Scope

    

•      Total Conversion Circuits

    

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      UNE Loop Design

  

•      <= 5%

•      UNE Loop Non-Design

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

   

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

         Yes      Tier I    X                 Tier II    X     

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      UNE Loops

  

•      <= 5%

 

    3-22   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 442 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-8: Cooperative Acceptance Testing - % of xDSL Loops Tested

 

Definition

 

The loop will be considered cooperatively tested when the BellSouth technician
places a call to the CLEC representative to initiate cooperative testing and
jointly performs the tests with the CLEC.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Testing failures due to CLEC (incorrect contact number, CLEC not ready,
etc.)

 

  • xDSL lines with no request for cooperative testing

 

Business Rules

 

When a BellSouth technician finishes delivering an order for an xDSL loop where
the CLEC order calls for cooperative testing at the customer’s premise, the
BellSouth technician is to call a toll free number to the CLEC testing center.
The BellSouth technician and the CLEC representative at the center then test the
line. As an example of the type of testing performed, the testing center may ask
the technician to put a short on the line so that the center can run a test to
see if it can identify the short.

 

Calculation

 

Cooperative Acceptance Testing - % of xDSL Loops Tested = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total number of successful xDSL cooperative tests for xDSL lines where
cooperative testing was requested in the reporting period

 

  • b = Total Number of xDSL line tests requested by the CLEC and scheduled in
the reporting period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Type of Loop tested

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      No BellSouth Analog Exists

•      CLEC Company Name (OCN)

    

•      CLEC Order Number (so_nbr) and PON (PON)

    

•      Committed Due Date (DD)

    

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

    

•      Acceptance Testing Completed (ACCEPT_TESTING)

    

•      Acceptance Testing Declined (ACCEPT_TESTING)

    

•      Total xDSL Orders

    

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      UNE xDSL

  

•      95% of Lines Tested

•      ADSL

    

•      HDSL

    

•      UCL

    

•      OTHER

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

  

Tier I

   X     

Tier II

   X

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      UNE xDSL

  

•      95% of Lines Tested

 

    3-24   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 444 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-9: % Provisioning Troubles within 30 days of Service Order Completion

 

Definition

 

Percent Provisioning Troubles within 30 days of Service Order Completion
measures the quality and accuracy of Service order activities.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.)

 

  • D & F orders

 

  • Trouble reports caused and closed out to Customer Provided Equipment (CPE)

 

Business Rules

 

Measures the quality and accuracy of completed orders. The first trouble report
from a service order after completion is counted in this measure. Subsequent
trouble reports are measured in Repeat Report Rate. Reports are calculated
searching in the prior report period for completed service orders and following
30 days after completion of the service order for a trouble report issue date.

 

D & F orders are excluded as there is no subsequent activity following a
disconnect.

 

Note: Standalone LNP historical data is not available in the maintenance systems
(LMOS or WFA).

 

Calculation

 

% Provisioning Troubles within 30 days of Service Order Activity = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Trouble reports on all completed orders 30 days following service
order(s) completion

 

  • b = All Service Orders completed in the previous report calendar month

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Reported in categories of <10 line/circuits; >= 10 line/circuits (except
trunks)

 

  • Dispatch / No Dispatch (except trunks)

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Order Number and PON

  

•      BellSouth Order Number

•      Order Submission Date (TICKET_ID)

  

•      Order Submission Date

•      Order Submission Time (TICKET_ID)

  

•      Order Submission Time

•      Status Type

  

•      Status Type

•      Status Notice Date

  

•      Status Notice Date

•      Standard Order Activity

  

•      Standard Order Activity

•      Geographic Scope

  

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business - (POTS Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop With INP Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS - Excluding Switch-Based Orders)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      UNE Digital Loop < DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop < DS1

•      UNE Digital Loop >= DS1

  

•      Retail Digital Loop >= DS1

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

  

•      ADSL provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      INP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      LNP (Standalone)

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      Dispatch Out

  

•      Dispatch Out

•      Non-Dispatch

  

•      Non-Dispatch

•      Dispatch In

  

•      Dispatch In

•      Switch-Based

  

•      Switch-Based

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch (Including Dispatch Out
and Dispatch In)

•      Dispatch

  

•      Dispatch

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

  

•      Non-Dispatch (Dispatch In)

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

•      UNE Other Non-Design

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

  

Tier I

   X     

Tier II

   X

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

    3-27   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 447 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-10: Total Service Order Cycle Time (TSOCT)

 

Definition

 

This report measures the total service order cycle time from receipt of a valid
service order request to the return of a completion notice to the CLEC
Interface.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.)

 

  • D (Disconnect - Except “D” orders associated with LNP Standalone.) and F
(From) orders. (From is disconnect side of a move order when the customer moves
to a new address)

 

  • “L” Appointment coded orders (where the customer has requested a later than
offered interval)

 

  • Orders with CLEC/Subscriber caused delays or CLEC/Subscriber requested due
date changes

 

Business Rules

 

The interval is determined for each order processed during the reporting period.
This measurement combines three reports: FOC Timeliness, Average Order
Completion Interval and Average Completion Notice Interval. For UNE XDSL Loop,
this measurement combines Service Inquiry Interval (SI), FOC Timeliness, Average
Completion Interval, and Average Completion Notice Interval.

 

This interval starts with the receipt of a valid service order request and stops
when a completion notice is sent to the CLEC Interface (LENS, TAG OR EDI) and
the BellSouth Legacy Systems. Elapsed time for each order is accumulated for
each reporting dimension. The accumulated time for each reporting dimension is
then divided by the associated total number of orders completed. Orders that are
worked on zero due dates are calculated with a .33 day interval (8 hours) in
order to report a portion of a day interval. These orders are issued and
worked/completed on same day. They can be either flow through orders (no field
work-non-dispatched) or field orders (dispatched).

 

Reporting is by Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized and Non-Mechanized
receipt of LSRs.

 

Calculation

 

Total Service Order Cycle Time = (a - b)

 

  • a = Service Order Completion Notice Date

 

  • b = Service Request Receipt Date

 

Average Total Service Order Cycle Time = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Total Service Order Cycle Times

 

  • d = Total Number Service Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Total Service Order Cycle Time Interval Distribution (for each interval) = (e /
f) X 100

 

  • e = Total Number of Service Requests Completed in “X” minutes/hours

 

  • f = Total Number of Service Requests Received in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Fully Mechanized; Partially Mechanized; Non-Mechanized

 

  • Report in categories of <10 line/circuits; >= 10 line/circuits (except
trunks)

 

  • Dispatch / No Dispatch categories applicable to all levels except trunks

 

  • Intervals 0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-25, 25-30, >= 30 Days. The interval
breakout is: 0-5 = 0-4.99, 5-10 = 5-9.99, 10-15 = 10-14.99, 15-20 = 15-19.99,
20-25 = 20-24.99, 25-30 = 25-29.99, >= 30 = 30 and greater.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

•      Interval for FOC

  

•      BellSouth Order Number

•      CLEC Company Name (OCN)

  

•      Order Submission Date & Time

•      Order Number (PON)

  

•      Order Completion Date & Time

•      Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

  

•      Service Type

•      Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

  

•      Geographic Scope

•      Completion Notice Date and Time

    

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

    

•      Geographic Scope

     Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file     

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Diagnostic

•      Resale Business

    

•      Resale Design

    

•      Resale PBX

    

•      Resale Centrex

    

•      Resale ISDN

    

•      LNP (Standalone)

    

•      INP (Standalone)

    

•      2W Analog Loop Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop Non-Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Design

    

•      2W Analog Loop With LNP Non-Design

    

•      UNE Switch Ports

    

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

    

•      UNE Combo Other

    

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

    

•      UNE ISDN

    

•      UNE Line Sharing

    

•      UNE Other Design

    

•      UNE Other Non - Design

    

•      UNE Digital Loops < DS1

    

•      UNE Digital Loops >= DS1

    

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

    

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-11: Service Order Accuracy

 

Definition

 

The “service order accuracy” measurement measures the accuracy and completeness
of a sample of BellSouth service orders by comparing what was ordered and what
was completed.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Cancelled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.)

 

  • D & F orders

 

Business Rules

 

A statistically valid sample of service orders, completed during a monthly
reporting period, is compared to the original account profile and the order that
the CLEC sent to BellSouth. An order is “completed without error” if all service
attributes and account detail changes (as determined by comparing the original
order) completely and accurately reflect the activity specified on the original
order and any supplemental CLEC order. For both small and large sample sizes,
when a Service Request cannot be matched with a corresponding Service Order, it
will not be counted. For small sample sizes an effort will be made to replace
the service request.

 

Calculation

 

Percent Service Order Accuracy = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Orders Completed without Error

 

  • b = Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Reported in categories of <10 line/circuits; >= 10 line/circuits

 

  • Dispatch / No Dispatch

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      No BellSouth Analog Exist

•      CLEC Order Number and PON

    

•      Local Service Request (LSR)

    

•      Order Submission Date

    

•      Committed Due Date

    

•      Service Type

    

•      Standard Order Activity

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      95% Accurate

•      Resale Business

    

•      Resale Design (Specials)

    

•      UNE Specials (Design)

    

•      UNE (Non-Design)

    

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

    3-31   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 451 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-12: LNP-Percent Missed Installation Appointments

 

Definition

 

“Percent missed installation appointments” monitors the reliability of BellSouth
commitments with respect to committed due dates to assure that CLECs can
reliably quote expected due dates to their retail customer as compared to
BellSouth. This measure is the percentage of total orders processed for which
BellSouth is unable to complete the service orders on the committed due dates
and reported for total misses and End User Misses.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.) where identifiable

 

Business Rules

 

Percent Missed Installation Appointments (PMI) is the percentage of total orders
processed for which BellSouth is unable to complete the service orders on the
committed due dates. Missed Appointments caused by end-user reasons will be
included and reported in a separate category. The first commitment date on the
service order that is a missed appointment is the missed appointment code used
for calculation whether it is a BellSouth missed appointment or an End User
missed appointment. The “due date” is any time on the confirmed due date, which
means there cannot be a cutoff time for commitments as certain types of orders
are requested to be worked after standard business hours.

 

Calculation

 

LNP Percent Missed Installation Appointments = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of Orders with Completion date in Reporting Period past the
Original Committed Due Date

 

  • b = Number of Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State/Region

 

  • Report in Categories of <10 lines/circuits >= 10 lines/circuits (except
trunks)

 

Report explanation: Total Missed Appointments is the total percent of orders
missed either by BellSouth or the CLEC end user. End User MA represents the
percentage of orders missed by the CLEC end user. The difference between End
User Missed Appointments and Total Missed Appointments is the result of
BellSouth caused misses.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Report Month

 

•        Not Applicable

•        CLEC Order Number and PON (PON)

   

•        Committed Due Date (DD)

   

•        Completion Date (CMPLTN DD)

   

•        Status Type

   

•        Status Notice Date

   

•        Standard Order Activity

   

•        Geographic Scope

    Note:  Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        LNP

 

•        Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        LNP

 

•        95% Due Dates Meta

 

a Due to data structure issues, BellSouth is using a benchmark comparison for
SEEM rather than the Truncated Z as stated in the Order.

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-13: LNP-Average Disconnect Timeliness Interval & Disconnect

Timeliness Interval Distribution

 

Definition

 

Disconnect Timeliness is defined as the interval between the time ESI Number
Manager receives the valid ‘Number Ported’ message from NPAC (signifying the
CLEC ‘Activate’) until the time the Disconnect is completed in the Central
Office switch. This interval effectively measures BellSouth responsiveness by
isolating it from impacts that are caused by CLEC related activities.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.) where identifiable.

 

Business Rules

 

The Disconnect Timeliness interval is determined for each telephone number
ported associated with a disconnect service order processed on an LSR during the
reporting period. The Disconnect Timeliness interval is the elapsed time from
when BellSouth receives a valid ‘Number Ported’ message in ESI Number Manager
(signifying the CLEC ‘Activate’) for each telephone number ported until each
telephone number on the service order is disconnected in the Central Office
switch. Elapsed time for each ported telephone number is accumulated for each
reporting dimension. The accumulated time for each reporting dimension is then
divided by the total number of selected telephone numbers disconnected in the
reporting period.

 

Calculation

 

Disconnect Timeliness Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Completion Date and Time in Central Office switch for each number on
disconnect order

 

  • b = Valid ‘Number Ported’ message received date & time

 

Average Disconnect Timeliness Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Disconnect Timeliness Intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of disconnected numbers completed in reporting period

 

Disconnect Timeliness Interval Distribution (for each interval) = (e / f) X 100

 

  • e = Disconnected numbers completed in “X” days

 

  • f = Total disconnect numbers completed in reporting period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • State, Region

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Order Number

 

•        Not Applicable

•        Telephone Number/Circuit Number

   

•        Committed Due Date

   

•        Receipt Date/Time (ESI Number Manager)

   

•        Date/Time of Recent Change Notice

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        LNP

 

•        95% <= 15 Minutes

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        LNP Standalone

 

•        95% <= 15 Minutes

 

    3-35   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 455 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

P-14: LNP-Total Service Order Cycle Time (TSOCT)

 

Definition

 

Total Service Order Cycle Time measures the interval from receipt of a valid
service order request to the completion of the final service order associated
with that service request.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Canceled Service Orders

 

  • Order Activities of BellSouth or the CLEC associated with internal or
administrative use of local services (Record Orders, Listing Orders, Test
Orders, etc.) where identifiable

 

  • “L” appointment coded orders (indicating the customer has requested a later
than offered interval)

 

  • “S” missed appointment coded orders (indicating subscriber missed
appointments), except for “SP” codes (indicating subscriber prior due date
requested). This would include “S” codes assigned to subsequent due date
changes.

 

Business Rules

 

The interval is determined for each order processed during the reporting period.
This measurement combines three reports: FOC Timeliness, Average Order
Completion Interval and Average Completion Notice Interval.

 

This interval starts with the receipt of a valid service order request and stops
when a completion notice is sent to the CLEC Interface (LENS, TAG OR EDI).
Elapsed time for each order is accumulated for each reporting dimension. The
accumulated time for each reporting dimension is then divided by the associated
total number of orders completed. Orders that are worked on zero due dates are
calculated with a .33 day interval (8 hours) in order to report a portion of a
day interval. These orders are issued and worked/completed on the same day.

 

Reporting is by Fully Mechanized, Partially Mechanized and Non-Mechanized
receipt of LSRs.

 

Calculation

 

Total Service Order Cycle Time = (a - b)

 

  • a = Service Order Completion Notice Date

 

  • b = Service Request Receipt Date

 

Average Total Service Order Cycle Time = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Total Service Order Cycle Times

 

  • d = Total Number Service Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Total Service Order Cycle Time Interval Distribution (for each interval) = (e /
f) X 100

 

  • e = Total Number of Service Orders Completed in “X” minutes/hours

 

  • f = Total Number of Service Orders Received in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • Fully Mechanized; Partially Mechanized; Non-Mechanized

 

  • Report in categories of < 10 lines/circuits; >= lines/circuits (except
trunks)

 

  • Intervals 0-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-25, 25-30, >= 30 Days. The interval
breakout is: 0-5 = 0-4.99, 5-10 = 5-9.99, 10-15 = 10-14.99, 15-20 = 15-19.99,
20-25 = 20-24.99, 25-30 = 25-29.99, >= 30 = 30 and greater.

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

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Relating to BellSouth Performance

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•        Report Month

 

•        Not Applicable

•        Interval for FOC

   

•        CLEC Company Name (OCN)

   

•        Order Number (PON)

   

•        Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

   

•        Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

   

•        Completion Notice Date and Time

   

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Provisioning

 

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header

found in the raw data file

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      LNP

 

•      Diagnostic

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

Section 4: Maintenance & Repair

 

M&R-1: Missed Repair Appointments

 

Definition

 

The percent of trouble reports not cleared by the committed date and time.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trouble tickets canceled at the CLEC request

 

  • BellSouth trouble reports associated with internal or administrative service

 

  • Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) troubles or CLEC Equipment Trouble

 

Business Rules

 

The negotiated commitment date and time is established when the repair report is
received. The cleared time is the date and time that BellSouth personnel clear
the trouble and closes the trouble report in his/her Computer Access Terminal
(CAT) or workstation. If this is after the Commitment time, the report is
flagged as a “Missed Commitment” or a missed repair appointment. When the data
for this measure is collected for BellSouth and a CLEC, it can be used to
compare the percentage of the time repair appointments are missed due to
BellSouth reasons. (No access reports are not part of this measure because they
are not a missed appointment.)

 

Note: Appointment intervals vary with force availability in the POTS
environment. Specials and Trunk intervals are standard interval appointments of
no greater than 24 hours. Standalone LNP historical data is not available in the
maintenance systems (LMOS or WFA).

 

Calculation

 

Percentage of Missed Repair Appointments = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of Customer Troubles Not Cleared by the Quoted Commitment Date and
Time

 

  • b = Total Trouble reports closed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Dispatch/Non-Dispatch

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience   Relating to BellSouth Performance

•      Report Month

 

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Company Name

 

•      BellSouth Company Code

•      Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

 

•      Submission Date & Time

•      Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

 

•      Completion Date

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

 

•      Service Type

•      Disposition and Cause (CAUSE_CD & CAUSE_DESC)

 

•      Disposition and Cause (Non-Design /Non-Special Only)

•      Geographic Scope

 

 

•      Trouble Code (Design and Trunking Services)

•      Geographic Scope

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

     

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

 

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

 

•      Retail business

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

   

•      Resale Centrex

 

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone) (Not Available in Maintenance)

 

•      Not Applicable

•      2W Analog Loop Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS) (Exclusion of Switch-Based Feature
Troubles)

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      UNE Switch Ports

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

 

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN – BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

 

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

 

SEEM Measure

 

   

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   

Yes

   Tier I    X          Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

 

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

 

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

M&R-2: Customer Trouble Report Rate

 

Definition

 

Percent of initial and repeated customer direct or referred troubles reported
within a calendar month per 100 lines/circuits in service.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trouble tickets canceled at the CLEC request

 

  • BellSouth trouble reports associated with internal or administrative service

 

  • Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) troubles or CLEC Equipment Trouble

 

Business Rules

 

Customer Trouble Report Rate is computed by accumulating the number of
maintenance initial and repeated trouble reports during the reporting period.
The resulting number of trouble reports are divided by the total “number of
service” lines, ports or combination that exist for the CLECs and BellSouth
respectively at the end of the report month.

 

Calculation

 

Customer Trouble Report Rate = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of Initial and Repeated Trouble Reports closed in the Current
Period

 

  • b = Number of Service Access Lines in service at End of the Report Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Dispatch/Non-Dispatch

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Report Month

•      CLEC Company Name

 

•      BellSouth Company Code

•      Ticket Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

 

•      Ticket Submission Date & Time

•      Ticket Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

 

•      Ticket Completion Date

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

 

•      Service Type

•      Disposition and Cause (CAUSE_CD & CAUSE_DESC)

 

•      Disposition and Cause (Non-Design /Non-SpecialOnly)

•      # Service Access Lines in Service at the end of period

 

•      Trouble Code (Design and Trunking Services)

•      Geographic Scope

 

•      # Service Access Lines in Service at the end of period

 

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

 

•      Geographic Scope

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

 

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

 

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

 

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

 

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone) (Not Available in Maintenance)

 

•      Not Applicable

•      2W Analog Loop Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS) (Exclusion of Switch-Based Feature
Troubles)

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      UNE Switch Ports

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

 

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN – BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

 

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

 

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

 

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

M&R-3: Maintenance Average Duration

 

Definition

 

The Average duration of Customer Trouble Reports from the receipt of the
Customer Trouble Report to the time the trouble report is cleared.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trouble tickets canceled at the CLEC request

 

  • BellSouth trouble reports associated with internal or administrative service

 

  • Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) troubles or CLEC Equipment Trouble

 

Business Rules

 

For Average Duration the clock starts on the date and time of the receipt of a
correct repair request. The clock stops on the date and time the service is
restored and the BellSouth or CLEC customer is notified (when the technician
completes the trouble ticket on his/her CAT or work systems).

 

Calculation

 

Maintenance Duration = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time of Service Restoration

 

  • b = Date and Time Trouble Ticket was Opened

 

Average Maintenance Duration = (c / d)

 

  • c = Total of all maintenance durations in the reporting period

 

  • d = Total Closed Troubles in the reporting period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Dispatch/Non-Dispatch

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Report Month

•      Total Tickets (LINE_NBR)

 

•      Total Tickets

•      CLEC Company Name

 

•      BellSouth Company Code

•      Ticket Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

 

•      Ticket Submission Date

•      Ticket Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

 

•      Ticket Submission Time

•      Service Type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

 

•      Ticket Completion Date

•      Disposition and Cause (CAUSE_CD & CAUSE_DESC)

 

•      Ticket Completion Time

•      Total Duration Time

•      Geographic Scope

 

•      Service Type

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.  

•      Disposition and Cause (Non-Design /Non-Special Only)

   

•      Trouble Code (Design and Trunking Services)

   

•      Geographic Scope

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

 

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

 

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

 

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

 

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone) (Not Available in Maintenance)

 

•      Not Applicable

•      2W Analog Loop Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS) (Exclusion of Switch-Based Feature
Troubles)

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      UNE Switch Ports

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

 

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN – BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

 

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

 

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

 

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

M&R-4: Percent Repeat Troubles within 30 Days

 

Definition

 

Closed trouble reports on the same line/circuit as a previous trouble report
received within 30 calendar days as a percent of total troubles closed reported

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trouble tickets canceled at the CLEC request

 

  • BellSouth trouble reports associated with internal or administrative service

 

  • Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) troubles or CLEC Equipment Trouble

 

Business Rules

 

Includes Customer trouble reports received within 30 days of an original
Customer trouble report.

 

Calculation

 

Percent Repeat Troubles within 30 Days = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of closed Customer Troubles where more than one trouble report was
logged for the same service line within a continuous 30 days

 

  • b = Total Trouble Reports Closed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Dispatch/Non-Dispatch

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Report Month

•      Total Tickets (LINE_NBR)

 

•      Total Tickets

•      CLEC Company Name

 

•      BellSouth Company Code

•      Ticket Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

 

•      Ticket Submission Date

•      Ticket Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT)

 

•      Ticket Submission Time

•      Total and Percent Repeat Trouble Reports within 30 Days (TOT_REPEAT)

 

•      Ticket Completion Date

•      Ticket Completion Time

•      Service Type

 

•      Total and Percent Repeat Trouble Reports within 30 Days

•      Disposition and Cause (CAUSE_CD & CAUSE_DESC)

 

•      Service Type

•      Geographic Scope

 

•      Disposition and Cause (Non-Design /Non-Special Only)

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.  

•      Trouble Code (Design and Trunking Services)

•      Geographic Scope

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

  

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

  

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

  

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

  

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone) (Not Available in Maintenance)

  

•      Not Applicable

•      2W Analog Loop Design

  

•      Retail Residence & Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non - Design

  

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS) (Exclusion of Switch-Based Feature
Troubles)

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      UNE Switch Ports

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

  

•      Retail Residence, Business & Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

  

•      Retail ISDN – BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

  

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

  

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale POTS

  

•      Retail Residence and Business (POTS)

•      Resale Design

  

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

  

•      Retail Residence and Business

•      UNE Loops

  

•      Retail Residence and Business Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Line Sharing

  

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

  

•      Parity with Retail

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

M&R-5: Out of Service (OOS) > 24 Hours

 

Definition

 

For Out of Service Troubles (no dial tone, cannot be called or cannot call out)
the percentage of Total OOS Troubles cleared in excess of 24 hours. (All design
services are considered to be out of service).

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trouble Reports canceled at the CLEC request

 

  • BellSouth Trouble Reports associated with administrative service

 

  • Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) Troubles or CLEC Equipment Troubles

 

Business Rules

 

Customer Trouble reports that are out of service and cleared in excess of 24
hours. The clock begins when the trouble report is created in LMOS/WFA and the
trouble is counted if the elapsed time exceeds 24 hours.

 

Calculation

 

Out of Service (OOS) > 24 hours = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total Cleared Troubles OOS > 24 Hours

 

  • b = Total OOS Troubles in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Dispatch/Non - Dispatch

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Total Tickets

  

•      Total Tickets

•      CLEC Company Name

  

•      BellSouth Company Code

•      Ticket Submission Date & Time (TICKET_ID)

  

•      Ticket Submission Date

•      Ticket Completion Date (CMPLTN_DT

  

•      Ticket Submission time

•      Percentage of Customer Troubles out of

  

•      Ticket Completion Date

•      Service > 24 Hours (OOS>24_FLAG)

  

•      Ticket Completion Time

•      Service type (CLASS_SVC_DESC)

  

•      Percent of Customer Troubles out of Service > 24 Hours

•      Disposition and Cause (CAUSE_CD & CAUSE-DESC)

  

•      Service type

•      Geographic Scope

  

•      Disposition and Cause (Non-Design/Non-Special only)

    

•      Trouble Code (Design and Trunking Services)

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.   

•      Geographic Scope

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Resale Residence

 

•      Retail Residence

•      Resale Business

 

•      Retail Business

•      Resale Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      Resale PBX

 

•      Retail PBX

•      Resale Centrex

 

•      Retail Centrex

•      Resale ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN

•      LNP (Standalone) (Not Available in Maintenance)

 

•      Not Applicable

•      2W Analog Loop Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business Dispatch

•      2W Analog Loop Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS) (Exclusion of Switch-Based Feature
Troubles)

•      UNE Loop + Port Combinations

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      UNE Switch Ports

 

•      Retail Residence & Business (POTS)

•      UNE Combo Other

 

•      Retail Residence, Business and Design Dispatch

•      UNE xDSL (HDSL, ADSL and UCL)

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE ISDN

 

•      Retail ISDN – BRI

•      UNE Line Sharing

 

•      ADSL Provided to Retail

•      UNE Other Design

 

•      Retail Design

•      UNE Other Non - Design

 

•      Retail Residence & Business

•      Local Interconnection Trunks

 

•      Parity with Retail

•      Local Transport (Unbundled Interoffice Transport)

 

•      Retail DS1/DS3 Interoffice

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

M&R-6: Average Answer Time – Repair Centers

 

Definition

 

This measures the average time a customer is in queue when calling a BellSouth
Repair Center.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when a CLEC Representative or BellSouth customer makes a choice
on the Repair Center’s menu and is put in queue for the next repair attendant.
The clock stops when the repair attendant answers the call (abandoned calls are
not included).

 

Note: The Total Column is a combined BellSouth Residence and Business number.

 

Calculation

 

Answer Time for BellSouth Repair Centers = (a - b)

 

  • a = Time BellSouth Repair Attendant Answers Call

 

  • b = Time of entry into queue after ACD Selection

 

Average Answer Time for BellSouth Repair Centers = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Answer Times

 

  • d = Total number of calls by reporting period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC Average Answer Time

 

•      BellSouth Average Answer Time

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region. CLEC/BellSouth Service Centers and BellSouth Repair Centers are
regional.

 

•      For CLEC, Average Answer Times in UNE Center and BRMC are comparable to
the Average Answer Times in the BellSouth Repair Centers.

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   M&R

 

M&R-7: Mean Time To Notify CLEC of Network Outages

 

Definition

 

This report measures the time it takes for the BellSouth Network Management
Center (NMC) to notify the CLEC of major network outages.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

BellSouth will inform the CLEC of any major network outages (key customer
accounts) via a page or email. When the BellSouth NMC becomes aware of a network
incident, the CLEC and BellSouth will be notified electronically. The
notification time for each outage will be measured in minutes and divided by the
number of outages for the reporting period. These are broadcast messages. It is
up to those receiving the message to determine if they have customers affected
by the incident.

 

The CLECs will be notified in accordance with the rules outlined in Appendix D
of the CLEC “Customer Guide” which is published on the internet at:
www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/guides/other_guides/html/gopue/indexf.htm.

 

Calculation

 

Time to Notify CLEC = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and Time BellSouth Notified CLEC

 

  • b = Date and Time BellSouth Detected Network Incident

 

Mean Time to Notify CLEC = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Times to Notify CLEC

 

  • d = Count of Network Incidents

 

Report Structure

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Major Network Events

  

•      Major Network Events

•      Date/Time of Incident

  

•      Date/Time of Incident

•      Date/Time of Notification

  

•      Date/Time of Notification

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      BellSouth Aggregate

  

•      Parity by Design

•      CLEC Aggregate

    

•      CLEC Specific

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

    

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

Section 5: Billing

 

B-1: Invoice Accuracy

 

Definition

 

This measure provides the percentage of accuracy of the billing invoices
rendered to CLECs during the current month.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Adjustments not related to billing errors (e.g., credits for service outage,
special promotion credits, adjustments to satisfy the customer)

 

  • Test Accounts

 

Business Rules

 

The accuracy of billing invoices delivered by BellSouth to the CLEC must enable
them to provide a degree of billing accuracy comparative to BellSouth bills
rendered to retail customers of BellSouth. CLECs request adjustments on bills
determined to be incorrect. The BellSouth Billing verification process includes
manually analyzing a sample of local bills from each bill period. The bill
verification process draws from a mix of different customer billing options and
types of service. An end-to-end auditing process is performed for new products
and services. Internal measurements and controls are maintained on all billing
processes.

 

Calculation

 

Invoice Accuracy = [(a - b) / a] X 100

 

  • a = Absolute Value of Total Billed Revenues during current month

 

  • b = Absolute Value of Billing Related Adjustments during current month

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • Region

 

  • State

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Invoice Type

  

•      Retail Type

•      UNE

  

•      CRIS

•      Resale

  

•      CABS

•      Interconnection

  

•      Total Billed Revenue

•      Total Billed Revenue

  

•      Billing Related Adjustments

•      Billing Related Adjustments

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Product/Invoice Type

  

•      CLEC Invoice Accuracy is comparable to BellSouth Invoice Accuracy

•      Resale

    

•      UNE

    

•      Interconnection

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X    Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC State

  

•      Parity With Retail

•      BellSouth State

    

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B2: Mean Time to Deliver Invoices

 

Definition

 

Bill Distribution is calculated as follows: CRIS BILLS-The number of workdays is
reported for CRIS bills. This is calculated by counting the Bill Period date as
the first work day. Weekends and holidays are excluded when counting workdays.
J/N Bills are counted in the CRIS work day category for the purposes of the
measurement since their billing account number (Q account) is provided from the
CRIS system.

 

CABS BILLS-The number of calendar days is reported for CABS bills. This is
calculated by counting the day following the Bill Period date as the first
calendar day. Weekends and holidays are included when counting the calendar
days.

 

Exclusions

 

Any invoices rejected due to formatting or content errors.

 

Business Rules

 

This report measures the mean interval for timeliness of billing records
delivered to CLECs in an agreed upon format. CRIS-based invoices are measured in
business days, and CABS-based invoices in calendar days.

 

Calculation

 

Invoice Timeliness = (a - b)

 

  • a = Invoice Transmission Date

 

  • b = Close Date of Scheduled Bill Cycle

 

Mean Time To Deliver Invoices = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Invoice Timeliness intervals

 

  • d = Count of Invoices Transmitted in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • Region

 

  • State

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Invoice Type

  

•      Invoice Type

•      UNE

  

•      CRIS

•      Resale

  

•      CABS

•      Interconnection

  

•      Invoice Transmission Count

•      Invoice Transmission Count

  

•      Date of Scheduled Bill Close

•      Date of Scheduled Bill Close

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Product/Invoice Type

•      Resale

•      UNE

•      Interconnection

  

•      CRIS-based invoices will be released for delivery within six (6) business
days.

•      CABS-based invoices will be released for delivery within eight (8)
calendar days.

•      CLEC Average Delivery Intervals for both CRIS and CABS Invoices are
comparable to BellSouth Average delivery for both systems.

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC State

  

•      Parity with Retail

•      CRIS

    

•      CABS

    

•      BellSouth Region

    

 

    5-4   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 473 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B3: Usage Data Delivery Accuracy

 

Definition

 

This measurement captures the percentage of recorded usage that is delivered
error free and in an acceptable format to the appropriate Competitive Local
Exchange Carrier (CLEC). These percentages will provide the necessary data for
use as a comparative measurement for BellSouth performance. This measurement
captures Data Delivery Accuracy rather than the accuracy of the individual usage
recording.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The accuracy of the data delivery of usage records delivered by BellSouth to the
CLEC must enable them to provide a degree of accuracy comparative to BellSouth
bills rendered to their retail customers. If errors are detected in the delivery
process, they are investigated, evaluated and documented. Errors are corrected
and the data retransmitted to the CLEC.

 

Calculation

 

Usage Data Delivery Accuracy = (a - b) / a X 100

 

  • a = Total number of usage data packs sent during current month

 

  • b = Total number of usage data packs requiring retransmission during current
month

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Geographic Scope

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Record Type

  

•      Record Type

•      BellSouth Recorded

    

•      Non-BellSouth Recorded

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      CLEC Usage Data Delivery Accuracy is comparable to BellSouth Usage Data
Delivery Accuracy

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes    Tier I    X      Tier II    X

 

SEEM Disaggregation—Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC State

  

•      Parity With Retail

•      BellSouth Region

    

 

    5-5   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 474 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B4: Usage Data Delivery Completeness

 

Definition

 

This measurement provides percentage of complete and accurately recorded usage
data (usage recorded by BellSouth and usage recorded by other companies and sent
to BellSouth for billing) that is processed and transmitted to the CLEC within
thirty (30) days of the message recording date. A parity measure is also
provided showing completeness of BellSouth messages processed and transmitted
via CMDS. BellSouth delivers its own retail usage from recording location to
billing location via CMDS as well as delivering billing data to other companies.
Timeliness, Completeness and Mean Time to Deliver Usage measures are reported on
the same report.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The purpose of these measurements is to demonstrate the level of quality of
usage data delivered to the appropriate CLEC. Method of delivery is at the
option of the CLEC.

 

Calculation

 

Usage Data Delivery Completeness = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total number of Recorded usage records delivered during current month
that are within thirty (30) days of the message recording date

 

  • b = Total number of Recorded usage records delivered during the current
month

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Record Type

  

•      Record Type

•      BellSouth Recorded

    

•      Non-BellSouth Recorded

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      CLEC Usage Data Delivery Completeness is comparable to BellSouth Usage
Data Delivery Completeness

         

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

    5-6   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 475 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B5: Usage Data Delivery Timeliness

 

Definition

 

This measurement provides a percentage of recorded usage data (usage recorded by
BellSouth and usage recorded by other companies and sent to BellSouth for
billing) that is delivered to the appropriate CLEC within six (6) calendar days
from the receipt of the initial recording. A parity measure is also provided
showing timeliness of BellSouth messages processed and transmitted via CMDS.
Timeliness, Completeness and Mean Time to Deliver Usage measures are reported on
the same report.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The purpose of this measurement is to demonstrate the level of timeliness for
processing and transmission of usage data delivered to the appropriate CLEC. The
usage data will be mechanically transmitted or mailed to the CLEC data
processing center once daily. The Timeliness interval of usage recorded by other
companies is measured from the date BellSouth receives the records to the date
BellSouth distributes to the CLEC. Method of delivery is at the option of the
CLEC.

 

Calculation

 

Usage Data Delivery Timeliness Current month = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total number of usage records sent within six (6) calendar days from
initial recording/receipt

 

  • b = Total number of usage records sent

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Record Type

  

•      Record Type

•      BellSouth Recorded

    

•      Non-BellSouth Recorded

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      CLEC Usage Data Delivery Timeliness is comparable to BellSouth Usage Data
Delivery Timeliness

         

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B6: Mean Time to Deliver Usage

 

Definition

 

This measurement provides the average time it takes to deliver Usage Records to
a CLEC. A parity measure is also provided showing timeliness of BellSouth
messages processed and transmitted via CMDS. Timeliness, Completeness and Mean
Time to Deliver Usage measures are reported on the same report.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The purpose of this measurement is to demonstrate the average number of days it
takes BellSouth to deliver Usage data to the appropriate CLEC. Usage data is
mechanically transmitted or mailed to the CLEC data processing center once
daily. Method of delivery is at the option of the CLEC.

 

Calculation

 

Mean Time to Deliver Usage = (a X b) / c

 

  • a = Volume of Records Delivered

 

  • b = Estimated number of days to deliver

 

  • c = Total Record Volume Delivered

 

Note: Any usage record falling in the 30+ day interval will be added using an
average figure of 31.5 days.

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Record Type

  

•      Record Type

•      BellSouth Recorded

    

•      Non-BellSouth Recorded

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      Mean Time to Deliver Usage to CLEC is comparable to Mean Time to Deliver
Usage to BellSouth.

         

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B7: Recurring Charge Completeness

 

Definition

 

This measure captures percentage of fractional recurring charges appearing on
the correct bill.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The effective date of the recurring charge must be within 30 days of the bill
date for the charge to appear on the correct bill.

 

Calculation

 

Recurring Charge Completeness = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of fractional recurring charges that are on the correct bill1

 

  • b = Total count of fractional recurring charges that are on the correct bill

 

  1 Correct bill = next available bill

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Invoice Type

  

•      Retail Analog

•      Total Recurring Charges Billed

  

•      Total Recurring Charges Billed

•      Total Billed on Time

  

•      Total Billed on Time

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Product/Invoice Type

    

•      Resale

  

•      Parity

•      UNE

  

•      Benchmark 90%

•      Interconnection

  

•      Benchmark 90%

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I           Tier II     

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   Billing

 

B8: Non-Recurring Charge Completeness

 

Definition

 

This measure captures percentage of non-recurring charges appearing on the
correct bill.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The effective date of the non-recurring charge must be within 30 days of the
bill date for the charge to appear on the correct bill.

 

Calculation

 

Non-Recurring Charge Completeness = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of non-recurring charges that are on the correct bill1

 

  • b = Total count of non-recurring charges that are on the correct bill

 

1 Correct bill = next available bill

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Report Month

  

•        Report Month

•        Invoice Type

  

•        Retail Analog

•        Total Non-recurring Charges Billed

  

•        Total Non-recurring Charges Billed

•        Total Billed on Time

  

•        Total Billed on Time

 

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Product/Invoice Type     

•        Resale

  

•        Parity

•        UNE

  

•        Benchmark 90%

•        Interconnection

  

•        Benchmark 90%

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Not Applicable

  

•        Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   OSDA

 

Section 6: Operator Services And Directory Assistance

 

OS-1: Speed to Answer Performance/Average Speed to Answer - Toll

 

Definition

 

Measurement of the average time in seconds calls wait before answered by a toll
operator.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when the customer enters the queue and the clock stops when a
BellSouth representative answers the call or the customer abandons the call. The
length of each call is determined by measuring, using a scanning technique, and
accumulating the elapsed time from the entry of a customer call into the
BellSouth call management system queue until the customer call is abandoned or
transferred to BellSouth personnel assigned to handle calls for assistance. The
system makes no distinction between CLEC customers and BellSouth customers.

 

Calculation

 

Speed to Answer Performance/Average Speed to Answer - Toll = a / b

 

  • a = Total queue time

 

  • b = Total calls answered

 

Note: Total queue time includes time that answered calls wait in queue as well
as time abandoned calls wait in queue prior to abandonment.

 

Report Structure

 

  • Reported for the aggregate of BellSouth and CLECs

 

  • State

 

Data Retained (on Aggregate Basis)

 

  • For the items below, BellSouth’s Performance Measurement Analysis Platform
(PMAP) receives a final computation; therefore, no raw data file is available in
PMAP

 

  • Month

 

  • Call Type (Toll)

 

  • Average Speed of Answer

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        None

  

•        Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Not Applicable

  

•        Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   OSDA

 

OS-2: Speed to Answer Performance/Percent Answered with “X” Seconds - Toll

 

Definition

 

Measurement of the percent of toll calls that are answered in less than ten
seconds.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when the customer enters the queue and the clock stops when a
BellSouth representative answers the call or the customer abandons the call. The
length of each call is determined by measuring, using a scanning technique, and
accumulating the elapsed time from the entry of a customer call into the
BellSouth call management system queue until the customer call is abandoned or
transferred to BellSouth personnel assigned to handle calls for assistance. The
system makes no distinction between CLEC customers and BellSouth customers.

 

Calculation

 

The Percent Answered within “X” Seconds measurement for toll is derived by using
the BellCore Statistical Answer Conversion Tables, to convert the Average Speed
to Answer measure into a percent of calls answered within “X” seconds. The
BellCore Conversion Tables are specific to the defined parameters of work time,
number of operators, max queue size and call abandonment rates.

 

Report Structure

 

  • Reported for the aggregate of BellSouth and CLECs

 

  • State

 

Data Retained (on Aggregate Basis)

 

  • For the items below, BellSouth’s Performance Measurement Analysis Platform
(PMAP) receives a final computation; therefore, no raw data file is available in
PMAP

 

  • Month

 

  • Call Type (Toll)

 

  • Average Speed of Answer

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        None

  

•        Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Not Applicable

  

•        Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   OSDA

 

DA-1: Speed to Answer Performance/Average Speed to Answer - Directory Assistance
(DA)

 

Definition

 

Measurement of the average time in seconds calls wait before answered by a DA
operator.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when the customer enters the queue and the clock stops when a
BellSouth representative answers the call or the customer abandons the call. The
length of each call is determined by measuring, using a scanning technique, and
accumulating the elapsed time from the entry of a customer call into the
BellSouth call management system queue until the customer call is abandoned or
transferred to BellSouth personnel assigned to handle calls for assistance. The
system makes no distinction between CLEC customers and BellSouth customers.

 

Calculation

 

Speed to Answer Performance/Average Speed to Answer – Directory Assistance (DA)
= a / b

 

  • a = Total queue time

 

  • b = Total calls answered

 

Note: Total queue time includes time that answered calls wait in queue as well
as time abandoned calls wait in queue prior to abandonment.

 

Report Structure

 

  • Reported for the aggregate of BellSouth and CLECs

 

  • State

 

Data Retained (on Aggregate Basis)

 

  • For the items below, BellSouth’s Performance Measurement Analysis Platform
(PMAP) receives a final computation; therefore, no raw data file is available in
PMAP

 

  • Month

 

  • Call Type (DA)

 

  • Average Speed of Answer

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        None

  

•        Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Not Applicable

  

•        Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   OSDA

 

DA-2: Speed to Answer Performance/Percent Answered within “X” Seconds -
Directory Assistance (DA)

 

Definition

 

Measurement of the percent of DA calls that are answered in less than twelve
seconds.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when the customer enters the queue and the clock stops when a
BellSouth representative answers the call or the customer abandons the call. The
length of each call is determined by measuring, using a scanning technique, and
accumulating the elapsed time from the entry of a customer call into the
BellSouth call management system queue until the customer call is abandoned or
transferred to BellSouth personnel assigned to handle calls for assistance. The
system makes no distinction between CLEC customers and BellSouth customers.

 

Calculation

 

The Percent Answered within “X” Seconds measurement for DA is derived by using
the BellCore Statistical Answer Conversion Tables, to convert the Average Speed
to Answer measure into a percent of calls answered within “X” seconds. The
BellCore Conversion Tables are specific to the defined parameters of work time,
number of operators, max queue size and call abandonment rates.

 

Report Structure

 

  • Reported for the aggregate of BellSouth and CLECs

 

  • State

 

Data Retained (on Aggregate Basis)

 

  • For the items below, BellSouth’s Performance Measurement Analysis Platform
(PMAP) receives a final computation; therefore, no raw data file is available in
PMAP.

 

  • Month

 

  • Call Type (DA)

 

  • Average Speed of Answer

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        None

  

•        Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•        Not Applicable

  

•        Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   DUI

 

Section 7: Database Update Information

 

D-1: Average Database Update Interval

 

Definition

 

This report measures the interval from receipt of the database change request to
the completion of the update to the database for Line Information Database
(LIDB), Directory Assistance and Directory Listings. For E-911, see Section 8.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Updates Canceled by the CLEC

 

  • Initial update when supplemented by CLEC

 

  • BellSouth updates associated with internal or administrative use of local
services

 

Business Rules

 

The interval for this measure begins with the date and time stamp when a service
order is completed and the completion notice is released to all systems to be
updated with the order information including Directory Assistance, Directory
Listings, and Line Information Database (LIDB). The end time stamp is the date
and time of completion of updates to the system.

 

For BellSouth Results:

 

The BellSouth computation is identical to that for the CLEC with the
clarifications noted below.

 

Other Clarifications and Qualification:

 

  • For LIDB, the elapsed time for a BellSouth update is measured from the point
in time when the BellSouth file maintenance process makes the LIDB update
information available until the date and time reported by BellSouth that
database updates are completed.

 

  • Results for the CLECs are captured and reported at the update level by
Reporting Dimension (see below).

 

  • The Completion Date is the date upon which BellSouth issues the Update
Completion Notice to the CLEC.

 

  • If the CLEC initiates a supplement to the originally submitted update and
the supplement reflects changes in customer requirements (rather than responding
to BellSouth initiated changes), then the update submission date and time will
be the date and time of BellSouth receipt of a syntactically correct update
supplement. Update activities responding to BellSouth initiated changes will not
result in changes to the update submission date and time used for the purposes
of computing the update completion interval.

 

  • Elapsed time is measured in hours and hundredths of hours rounded to the
nearest tenth of an hour.

 

  • Because this should be a highly automated process, the accumulation of
elapsed time continues through off-schedule, weekends and holidays; however,
scheduled maintenance windows are excluded.

 

Calculation

 

Update Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Completion Date & Time of Database Update

 

  • b = Submission Date and Time of Database Change

 

Average Update Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Update Intervals

 

  • d = Total Number of Updates Completed During Reporting Period

 

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Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific (Under development)

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Database File Submission Time

 

•      Database File Submission Time

•      Database File Update Completion Time

 

•      Database File Update Completion Time

•      CLEC Number of Submissions

 

•      BellSouth Number of Submissions

•      Total Number of Updates

 

•      Total Number of Updates

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Database Type  

•      Parity by Design

•      LIDB

   

•      Directory Listings

   

•      Directory Assistance

   

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I    Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   DUI

 

D-2: Percent Database Update Accuracy

 

Definition

 

This report measures the accuracy of database updates by BellSouth for Line
Information Database (LIDB), Directory Assistance, and Directory Listings using
a statistically valid sample of LSRs/Orders in a manual review. This manual
review is not conducted on BellSouth Retail Orders.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Updates canceled by the CLEC

 

  • Initial update when supplemented by CLEC

 

  • CLEC orders that had CLEC errors

 

  • BellSouth updates associated with internal or administrative use of local
services

 

Business Rules

 

For each update completed during the reporting period, the original update that
the CLEC sent to BellSouth is compared to the database following completion of
the update by BellSouth. An update is “completed without error” if the database
completely and accurately reflects the activity specified on the original and
supplemental update (order) submitted by the CLEC. Each database (LIDB,
Directory Assistance, and Directory Listings) should be separately tracked and
reported.

 

A statistically valid sample of CLEC Orders are pulled each month. That sample
will be used to test the accuracy of the database update process. This is a
manual process.

 

Calculation

 

Percent Update Accuracy = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of Updates Completed Without Error

 

  • b = Number Updates Completed

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • CLEC Specific (not available in this report)

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate (not available in this report)

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

 

•      Not Applicable

•      CLEC Order Number (so_nbr) and PON (PON)

   

•      Local Service Request (LSR)

   

•      Order Submission Date

   

•      Number of Orders Reviewed

   

Note: Code in parentheses is the corresponding header found in the raw data
file.

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Database Type  

•      95% Accurate

•      LIDB

   

•      Directory Assistance

   

•      Directory Listings

   

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I    Tier II

 

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SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   DUI

 

D-3: Percent NXXs and LRNs Loaded by the LERG Effective Date

 

Definition

 

Measurement of the percent of NXX(s) and Location Routing Numbers LRN(s) loaded
in end office and/or tandem switches by the Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG)
effective date when facilities are in place. BellSouth has a single provisioning
process for both NXX(s) and LRN(s). In this measure, BellSouth will identify
whether or not a particular NXX has been flagged as LNP capable (set triggers
for dips) by the LERG effective date.

 

An LRN is assigned by the owner of the switch and is placed into the software
translations for every switch to be used as an administrative pointer to route
NXX(s) in LNP capable switches. The LRN is a result of Local Number Porting and
is housed in a national database provided by the Number Portability
Administration Center (NPAC). The switch owner is responsible for notifying NPAC
and requesting the effective date that will be reflected in the LERG. The
national database downloads routing tables into BellSouth Service Control Point
(SCP) regional databases, which are queried by switches when routing ported
numbers.

 

The basic NXX routing process includes the addition of all NXX(s) in the
response translations. This addition to response translations is what supports
LRN routing. Routing instructions for all NXX(s), including LRN(s), are received
from the Advance Routing & Trunking System (ARTS) and all routing, including
response, is established based on the information contained in the Translation
Work Instructions (TWINs) document.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Activation requests where the CLEC’s interconnection arrangements and
facilities are not in place by the LERG effective date

 

  • Expedite requests

 

Business Rules

 

Data for the initial NXX(s) and LRN(s) in a local calling area will be based on
the LERG effective date or completion of the initial interconnection trunk
group(s), whichever is longer. Data for additional NXX(s) in the local calling
area will be based on the LERG effective date. The LERG effective date is loaded
into the system at the request of the CLEC. It is contingent upon the CLEC to
engineer, order, and install interconnection arrangements and facilities prior
to that date.

 

The total Count of NXX(s) and LRN(s) that were scheduled to be loaded and those
that were loaded by the LERG effective date in BellSouth switches will be
captured in the Work Force Administration -Dispatch In database.

 

Calculation

 

Percent NXXs/LRNs Loaded and Tested Prior to the LERG Effective Date = (a / b) X
100

 

  • a = Count of NXXs and LRNs loaded by the LERG effective date

 

  • b = Total NXXs and LRNs scheduled to be loaded by the LERG effective date

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth (Not Applicable)

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Company Name

 

•      Not Applicable

•      Company Code

   

•      NPA/NXX

   

•      LERG Effective Date

   

•      Loaded Date

   

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Geographic Scope

 

•      100% by LERG Effective Date

- Region

   

 

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SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   E911

 

Section 8: E911

 

E-1: Timeliness

 

Definition

 

Measures the percent of batch orders for E911 database updates (to CLEC resale
and BellSouth retail records) processed successfully within a 24-hour period.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any resale order canceled by a CLEC

 

  • Facilities-based CLEC orders

 

Business Rules

 

The 24-hour processing period is calculated based on the date and time
processing starts on the batch orders and the date and time processing stops on
the batch orders. Mechanical processing starts when SCC (the BellSouth E911
vendor) receives E911 files containing batch orders extracted from the BellSouth
Service Order Control System (SOCS). Processing stops when SCC loads the
individual records to the E911 database. The E911 database includes updates to
the Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database. The system makes no
distinction between CLEC resale records and BellSouth retail records.

 

Calculation

 

E911 Timeliness = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of batch orders processed within 24 hours

 

  • b = Total number of batch orders submitted

 

Report Structure

 

Reported for the aggregate of CLEC resale updates and BellSouth retail updates

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report month

 

  • Aggregate data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      None

 

•      Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   E911

 

E-2: Accuracy

 

Definition

 

Measures the percent of E911 telephone number (TN) record updates (to CLEC
resale and BellSouth retail records) processed successfully for E911 (including
the Automatic Location Identification (ALI) database).

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any resale order canceled by a CLEC

 

  • Facilities-based CLEC orders

 

Business Rules

 

Accuracy is based on the number of records processed without error at the
conclusion of the processing cycle. Mechanical processing starts when SCC (the
BellSouth E911 vendor) receives E911 files containing telephone number (TN)
records extracted from BellSouth’s Service Order Control System (SOCS). The
system makes no distinction between CLEC resale records and BellSouth retail
records.

 

Calculation

 

E911 Accuracy = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of record individual updates processed with no errors

 

  • b = Total number of individual record updates

 

Report Structure

 

Reported for the aggregate of CLEC resale updates and BellSouth retail updates

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report month

 

  • Aggregate data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      None

 

•      Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   E911

 

E-3: Mean Interval

 

Definition

 

Measures the mean interval processing of E911 batch orders (to update CLEC
resale and BellSouth retail records) including processing against the Automatic
Location Identification (ALI) database.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any resale order canceled by a CLEC

 

  • Facilities-based CLEC orders

 

Business Rules

 

The processing period is calculated based on the date and time processing starts
on the batch orders and the date and time processing stops on the batch orders.
Data is posted is 4-hour increments up to and beyond 24 hours. The system makes
no distinction between CLEC resale records and BellSouth retail records.

 

Calculation

 

E911 Interval = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date and time of batch order completion

 

  • b = Date and time of batch order submission

 

E911 Mean Interval = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all E911 Intervals

 

  • d = Number of batch orders completed

 

Report Structure

 

Reported for the aggregate of CLEC resale updates and BellSouth retail updates

 

  • State

 

  • Region

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report month

 

  • Aggregate data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      None

 

•      Parity by Design

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No    Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

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Region Performance Metrics   TGP

 

Section 9: Trunk Group Performance

 

TGP-1: Trunk Group Performance-Aggregate

 

Definition

 

The Trunk Group Performance report displays, over a reporting cycle, aggregate,
average trunk group blocking data for each hour of each day of the reporting
cycle, for both CLEC affecting and BellSouth affecting trunk groups.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trunk groups for which valid data is not available for an entire study
period

 

  • Duplicate trunk group information

 

  • Trunk groups blocked due to CLEC network/equipment failure

 

  • Trunk groups blocked due to CLEC delayed or refused orders

 

  • Trunk groups blocked due to unanticipated significant increases in CLEC
traffic

 

  • Final groups actually overflowing, not blocked

 

Business Rules

 

The purpose of the Trunk Group Performance Report is to provide trunk blocking
measurements on CLEC and BellSouth trunk groups for comparison only. It is not
the intent of the report that it be used for network management and/or
engineering.

 

Monthly Average Blocking:

 

  • The reporting cycle includes both business and non-business days in a
calendar month.

 

  • Monthly average blocking values are calculated for each trunk group for each
of the 24 time consistent hours across a reporting cycle.

 

Aggregate Monthly Blocking:

 

  • Used to compare aggregate blocking across trunk groups which terminate
traffic at CLEC points of presence versus BellSouth switches.

 

  • Aggregate monthly blocking data is calculated for each hour of the day
across all trunk groups assigned to a category.

 

Trunk Categorization:

 

This report displays, over a reporting cycle, aggregate, average blocking data
for each hour of a day. Therefore, for each reporting cycle, 24 blocking data
points are generated for two aggregate groups of selected trunk groups. These
groups are CLEC affecting and BellSouth affecting trunk groups. In order to
assign trunk groups to each aggregate group, all trunk groups are first assigned
to a category. A trunk group’s end points and the type of traffic that is
transmitted on it define a category. Selected categories of trunk groups are
assigned to the aggregate groups so that trunk reports can be generated. The
categories to which trunk groups have been assigned for this report are as
follows.

 

CLEC Affecting Categories:

 

   

Point A

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Point B

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category 1:   BellSouth End Office   BellSouth Access Tandem Category 3:  
BellSouth End Office   CLEC Switch Category 4:   BellSouth Local Tandem   CLEC
Switch Category 5:   BellSouth Access Tandem   CLEC Switch Category 10:  
BellSouth End Office   BellSouth Local Tandem Category 16:   BellSouth Tandem  
BellSouth Tandem

BellSouth Affecting Categories:

           

Point A

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Point B

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category 9:   BellSouth End Office   BellSouth End Office

 

Calculation

 

Monthly Average Blocking:

 

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Region Performance Metrics   TGP

 

  • For each hour of the day, each day’s raw data are summed across all valid
measurements days in a report cycle for blocked and attempted calls.

 

  • The sum of the blocked calls is divided by the total number of calls
attempted in a reporting period.

 

Aggregate Monthly Blocking:

 

  • For each hour of the day, the monthly sums of the blocked and attempted
calls from each trunk group are separately aggregated over all trunk groups
within each assigned category.

 

  • The total blocked calls is divided by the total call attempts within a group
to calculate an aggregate monthly blocking for each assigned group.

 

  • The result is an aggregate monthly average blocking value for each of the 24
hours by group.

 

  • The difference between the CLEC and BellSouth affecting trunk groups are
also calculated for each hour.

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

  • State

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Total Trunk Groups

  

•      Total Trunk Groups

•      Number of Trunk Groups by CLEC

  

•      Aggregate Hourly Blocking Per Trunk Group

•      Hourly Blocking Per Trunk Group

  

•      Hourly Usage Per Trunk Group

•      Hourly Usage Per Trunk Group

  

•      Hourly Call Attempts Per Trunk Group

•      Hourly Call Attempts Per Trunk Group

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC aggregate

  

•      Any 2 hour period in 24 hours where CLEC blockage exceeds BellSouth
blockage by more than 0.5% using trunk groups 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16 for CLECs and 9
for BellSouth

•      BellSouth aggregate

            

 

SEEM Measure

 

         

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Yes    Tier I                Tier II   

X

    

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC Aggregate

  

•      Any 2 hour period in 24 hours where CLEC blockage exceeds BellSouth
blockage by more than 0.5% using trunk groups 1,3,4,5,10,16 for CLECs and 9 for
BellSouth

•      BellSouth Aggregate

            

 

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Region Performance Metrics   TGP

 

TGP-2: Trunk Group Performance-CLEC Specific

 

Definition

 

The Trunk Group Performance report displays, over a reporting cycle, aggregate,
average trunk group blocking data for each hour of each day of the reporting
cycle, for both CLEC affecting and BellSouth affecting trunk groups.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Trunk Groups for which valid data is not available for an entire study
period

 

  • Duplicate trunk group information

 

  • Trunk groups blocked due to CLEC network/equipment failure

 

  • Trunk groups blocked due to CLEC delayed or refused orders

 

  • Trunk groups blocked due to unanticipated significant increases in CLEC
traffic

 

  • Final groups actually overflowing, not blocked

 

Business Rules

 

The purpose of the Trunk Group Performance Report is to provide trunk blocking
measurements on CLEC and BellSouth trunk groups for comparison only. It is not
the intent of the report that it be used for network management and/or
engineering.

 

Monthly Average Blocking:

 

  • The reporting cycle includes both business and non-business days in a
calendar month.

 

  • Monthly average blocking values are calculated for each trunk group for each
of the 24 time consistent hours across a reporting cycle.

 

Aggregate Monthly Blocking:

 

  • Used to compare aggregate blocking across trunk groups which terminate
traffic at CLEC points of presence versus BellSouth switches.

 

  • Aggregate monthly blocking data is calculated for each hour of the day
across all trunk groups assigned to a category.

 

Trunk Categorization:

 

  • This report displays, over a reporting cycle, aggregate, average blocking
data for each hour of a day. Therefore, for each reporting cycle, 24 blocking
data points are generated for two aggregate groups of selected trunk groups.
These groups are CLEC affecting and BellSouth affecting trunk groups. In order
to assign trunk groups to each aggregate group, all trunk groups are first
assigned to a category. A trunk group’s end points and the type of traffic that
is transmitted on it define a category. Selected categories of trunk groups are
assigned to the aggregate groups so that trunk reports can be generated. The
categories to which trunk groups have been assigned for this report are as
follows.

 

CLEC Affecting Categories:

 

   

Point A

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Point B

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category 1:

  BellSouth End Office   BellSouth Access Tandem

Category 3:

  BellSouth End Office   CLEC Switch

Category 4:

  BellSouth Local Tandem   CLEC Switch

Category 5:

  BellSouth Access Tandem   CLEC Switch

Category 10:

  BellSouth End Office   BellSouth Local Tandem

Category 16:

  BellSouth Tandem   BellSouth Tandem

BellSouth Affecting Categories:

       

Point A

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Point B

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category 9:

  BellSouth End Office   BellSouth End Office

 

    9-3   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 495 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   TGP

 

Calculation

 

Monthly Average Blocking:

 

  • For each hour of the day, each day’s raw data are summed across all valid
measurements days in a report cycle for blocked and attempted calls.

 

  • The sum of the blocked calls is divided by the total number of calls
attempted in a reporting period.

 

Aggregate Monthly Blocking:

 

  • For each hour of the day, the monthly sums of the blocked and attempted
calls from each trunk group are separately aggregated over all trunk groups
within each assigned category.

 

  • The total blocked calls is divided by the total call attempts within a group
to calculate an aggregate monthly blocking for each assigned group.

 

  • The result is an aggregate monthly average blocking value for each of the 24
hours by group.

 

  • The difference between the CLEC and BellSouth affecting trunk groups are
also calculated for each hour.

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Specific

 

  • State

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Report Month

  

•      Report Month

•      Total Trunk Groups

  

•      Total Trunk Groups

•      Number of Trunk Groups by CLEC

  

•      Aggregate Hourly Blocking Per Trunk Group

•      Hourly Blocking Per Trunk Group

  

•      Hourly Usage Per Trunk Group

•      Hourly Usage Per Trunk Group

  

•      Hourly Call Attempts Per Trunk Group

•      Hourly Call Attempts Per Trunk Group

    

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC Trunk Group

  

•      Any 2 hour period in 24 hours where CLEC blockage exceeds BellSouth
blockage by more than 0.5% using trunk groups 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16 for CLECs and 9
for BellSouth

              

 

SEEM Measure

 

         

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Yes    Tier I   

X

          Tier II          

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      CLEC Trunk Group

  

•      Any 2 hour period in 24 hours where CLEC blockage exceeds BellSouth
blockage by more than 0.5% using trunk groups 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16 for CLECs and 9
for BellSouth

•      BellSouth Trunk Group

            

 

    9-4   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 496 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

Section 10: Collocation

 

C-1: Collocation Average Response Time

 

Definition

 

Measures the average time (counted in calendar days) from the receipt of a
complete and accurate collocation application (including receipt of application
fee if required) to the date BellSouth returns a response electronically or in
writing. Within 10 calendar days after having received a bona fide application
for physical collocation, BellSouth must respond as to whether space is
available or not.

 

Exclusions

 

Any application canceled by the CLEC.

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts on the date that BellSouth receives a complete and accurate
collocation application accompanied by the appropriate application fee if
required. The clock stops on the date that BellSouth returns a response. The
clock will restart upon receipt of changes to the original application request.

 

Calculation

 

Response Time = (a - b)

 

  • a = Request Response Date

 

  • b = Request Submission Date

 

Average Response Time = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Response Times

 

  • d = Count of Responses Returned within Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Individual CLEC (alias) Aggregate

 

  • Aggregate of all CLECs

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Aggregate Data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      State

  

•      Virtual - 20 Calendar Days

•      Virtual-Initial

  

•      Physical Caged - 30 Calendar Days

•      Virtual-Augment

  

•      Physical Cageless - 30 Calendar Days

•      Physical Caged-Initial

    

•      Physical Caged-Augment

    

•      Physical-Cageless-Initial

    

•      Physical Cageless-Augment

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

         

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     No    Tier I                Tier II          

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

  

•      Not Applicable

 

    10-1   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 497 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

 

C-2: Collocation Average Arrangement Time

 

Definition

 

Measures the average time (counted in calendar days) from receipt of a complete
and accurate Bona Fide firm order (including receipt of appropriate fee if
required) to the date BellSouth completes the collocation arrangement and
notifies the CLEC.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Any Bona Fide firm order canceled by the CLEC

 

  • Any Bona Fide firm order with a CLEC-negotiated interval longer than the
benchmark interval

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts on the date that BellSouth receives a complete and accurate
Bone Fide firm order accompanied by the appropriate fee. The clock stops on the
date that BellSouth completes the collocation arrangement and notifies the CLEC.

 

Calculation

 

Arrangement Time = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date Collocation Arrangement is Complete

 

  • b = Date Order for Collocation Arrangement Submitted

 

Average Arrangement Time = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Arrangement Times

 

  • d = Total Number of Collocation Arrangements Completed during Reporting
Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Individual CLEC (alias) Aggregate

 

  • Aggregate of all CLECs

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Aggregate Data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    State

  

•    Virtual - 50 Calendar Days (Ordinary)

•    Virtual-Initial

  

•    Virtual - 75 Calendar Days (Extraordinary)

•    Virtual-Augment

  

•    Physical Caged - 90 Calendar Days

•    Physical Caged-Initial

  

•    Physical Cageless - 60 Calendar Days (Ordinary)

•    Physical Caged-Augment

  

•    Physical Cageless - 90 Calendar Days (Extraordinary)

•    Physical Cageless-Initial

    

•    Physical Cageless-Augment

    

•    Physical Cageless-Augment

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    Not Applicable

  

•    Not Applicable

 

    10-2   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 498 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

C-3: Collocation Percent of Due Dates Missed

 

Definition

 

Measures the percent of missed due dates for both virtual and physical
collocation arrangements.

 

Exclusions

 

Any Bona Fide firm order canceled by the CLEC.

 

Business Rules

 

Percent Due Dates Missed is the percent of total collocation arrangements which
BellSouth is unable to complete by end of the BellSouth committed due date. The
clock starts on the date that BellSouth receives a complete and accurate Bona
Fide firm order accompanied by the appropriate fee if required. The arrangement
is considered a missed due date if it is not completed on or before the
committed due date.

 

Calculation

 

% of Due Dates Missed = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of Completed Orders that were not completed within BellSouth
Committed Due Date during Reporting Period

 

  • b = Number of Orders Completed in Reporting Period

 

Report Structure

 

  • Individual CLEC (alias) Aggregate

  • Aggregate of all CLECs

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Aggregate Data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    State

  

•    >= 95% on time

•    Virtual-Initial

    

•    Virtual-Augment

    

•    Physical Caged-Initial

    

•    Physical Caged-Augment

    

•    Physical Cageless-Initial

    

•    Physical Cageless-Augment

    

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I   

X

     Tier II   

X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    All Collocation Arrangements

  

•    >= 95% on time

 

    10-3   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 499 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

Section 11: Change Management

 

CM-1: Timeliness of Change Management Notices

 

Definition

 

Measures whether CLECs receive required software release notices on time to
prepare for BellSouth interface/system changes so CLEC interfaces are not
impaired by change.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Changes to release dates for reasons outside BellSouth control, such as the
system software vendor changes. For example: a patch to fix a software problem.

 

  • Type 6 Change Requests (Defects/Expedites), as defined by the Change Control
Process (CCP)

 

Business Rules

 

This metric is designed to measure the percent of change management notices sent
to the CLECs according to notification standards and time frames set forth in
the Change Control Process. The CCP is used by BellSouth and the CLECs to manage
requested changes to the BellSouth Local Interfaces.

 

The clock starts on the notification date. The clock stops on the software
release date. When project events occur (scope changes, analysis information,
etc.), the software release date may change. A revised notification would be
required and the clock would restart. Based on release constraints for
defects/expedites, notification may be less than the agreed upon interval in the
CCP for new features.

 

Calculation

 

Timeliness of Change Management Notices = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Total number of Change Management Notifications Sent Within Required
Timeframes

 

  • b = Total Number of Change Management Notifications Sent

 

Report Structure

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Notice Date

 

  • Release Date

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    Region

  

•    95% >= 30 Days of Release

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

   Tier I           Tier II   

X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    Region

  

•    95% >= 30 Days of Release

 

    11-5   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 500 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

CM-2: Change Management Notice Average Delay Days

 

Definition

 

Measures the average delay days for change management system release notices
sent outside the time frame set forth in the Change Control Process.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Changes to release dates for reasons outside BellSouth control, such as the
system software vendor changes. For example: a patch to fix a software problem

 

  • Type 6 Change Requests (Defects/Expedites), as defined by the Change Control
Process

 

Business Rules

 

This metric is designed to measure the percent of change management notices sent
to the CLECs according to notification standards and time frames set forth in
the Change Control Process. The CCP is used by BellSouth and the CLECs to manage
requested changes to the BellSouth Local Interfaces.

 

The clock starts on the notification due date. The clock stops on the software
release date. When project events occur (scope changes, analysis information,
etc.), the software release date may change. A revised notification would be
required and the clock would restart. Based on release constraints for
defects/expedites, notification may be less than the agreed upon interval in the
CCP for new features.

 

Calculation

 

Change Management Notice Delay Days = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date Notice Sent

 

  • b = Date Notice Due

 

Change Management Notice Average Delay Days = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all Change Management Notice Delay Days

 

  • d = Total Number of Notices Sent Late

 

Report Structure

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Notice Date

 

  • Release Date

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    Region

  

•    <= 8 Days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

   Tier I      Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•    Not Applicable

  

•    Not Applicable

 

    11-6   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 501 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrices   Change Management

 

CM-3: Timeliness of Documents Associated with Change

 

Definition

 

Measures whether CLECs received requirements or business rule documentation on
time to prepare for BellSouth interface/system changes so CLEC interfaces are
not impaired by change.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Documentation for release dates that slip less than 30 days for reasons
outside BellSouth control, such as changes due to Regulatory mandate or CLEC
request

 

  • Type 6 Change Requests (Defects/Expedites), as defined by the Change Control
Process

 

Business Rules

 

This metric is designed to measure the percent of requirements or business rule
documentation sent to the CLECs according to documentation standards and
timeframes set forth in the Change Control Process. The CCP is used by BellSouth
and the CLECs to manage requested changes to the BellSouth Local Interfaces.

 

The clock starts on the business rule documentation release date. The clock
stops on the software release date. When project events occur (scope changes,
analysis information, etc.), the software release date may change. Revisions to
documentation could be required and the clock would restart.

 

Calculation

 

Timeliness of Documents Associated with Change = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Change Management Documentation Sent Within Required Timeframes after
Notices

 

  • b = Total Number of Change Management Documentation Sent

 

Report Structure

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Notice Date

 

  • Release Date

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      95% >= 30 days if new features coding is required

    

•      95% >= 5 days for documentation defects, corrections or clarifications

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes

  

Tier I

         

Tier II

   X

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      95% >= 30 days of the change

 

    11-7   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 502 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

CM-4: Change Management Documentation Average Delay Days

 

Definition

 

Measures the average delay days for requirements or business rule documentation
sent outside the time frames set forth in the Change Control Process.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Documentation for release dates that slip less than 30 days for reasons
outside BellSouth control, such as changes due to Regulatory mandate or CLEC
request

 

  • Type 6 Change Requests (Defects/Expedites), as defined by the Change Control
Process

 

Business Rules

 

This metric is designed to measure the percent of requirements or business rule
documentation sent to the CLECs according to documentation standards and time
frames set forth in the Change Control Process. The CCP is used by BellSouth and
the CLECs to manage requested changes to the BellSouth Local Interfaces.

 

The clock starts on the business rule documentation release date. The clock
stops on the software release date. When project events occur (scope changes,
analysis information, etc.), the software release date may change. Revisions to
documentation could be required and the clock would restart.

 

Calculation

 

Change Management Documentation Delay Days = (a - b)

 

  • a = Date Documentation Provided

 

  • b = Date Documentation Due

 

Change Management Documentation Average Delay Days = (c / d)

 

  • c = Sum of all CM Documentation Delay Days

 

  • d = Total Change Management Documents Sent

 

Report Structure

 

  • BellSouth Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Notice Date

 

  • Release Date

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

 

•      <= 8 Days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

  

Tier I

    

Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

    11-8   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 503 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Change Management

 

CM-5: Notification of CLEC Interface Outages

 

Definition

 

Measures the time it takes BellSouth to notify the CLEC of an outage of an
interface.

 

Exclusions

 

None

 

Business Rules

 

This measure is designed to notify the CLEC of interface outages within 15
minutes of BellSouth’s verification that an outage has taken place. This metric
will be expressed as a percentage.

 

Calculation

 

Notification of CLEC Interface Outages = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Number of Interface Outages where CLECS are notified within 15 minutes

 

  • b = Total Number of Interface Outages

 

Report Structure

 

  • CLEC Aggregate

 

Data Retained

 

Relating to CLEC Experience

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Relating to BellSouth Performance

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Number of Interface Outages

•      Number of Notifications <= 15 minutes

 

•      Not Applicable

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      By interface type for all interfaces accessed by CLECs

 

•      97% in 15 Minutes

 

Interface

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Applicable to

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EDI

  CLEC

CSOTS

  CLEC

LENS

  CLEC

TAG

  CLEC

ECTA

  CLEC

TAFI

  CLEC/BellSouth

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

  

Tier I

    

Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

    11-9   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 504 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   BFR

 

Section 12: Bona Fide / New Business Request Process

 

BFR-1: Percentage of BFR/NBR Requests Processed Within 30 Business Days

 

Definition

 

Percentage of Bona Fide/New Business Requests processed within 30 business days
for the development and purchases of network elements not currently offered.

 

Exclusions

• Any application cancelled by the CLEC

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when BellSouth receives a complete and accurate application.
The clock stops when BellSouth completes application processing for Network
Elements that are not operational at the time of the request.

 

Calculation

 

Percentage of BFR/NBR Requests Processed Within 30 Business Days = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of number of requests processed within 30 days

 

  • b = Total number of requests

 

Report Structure

 

  • Individual CLEC (alias) Aggregate

 

  • Aggregate of all CLECs

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Aggregate Data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

  

•      90% <= 30 business days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

  

Tier I

    

Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

    12-1   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 505 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   BFR

 

BFR-2: Percentage of Quotes Provided for Authorized BFR/NBR Requests Processed
Within X (10/30/60) Business Days

 

Definition

 

Percentage of quotes provided in response to Bona Fide/New Business Requests
within X (10/30/60) business days for network elements not currently offered.

 

Exclusions

 

  • Requests that are subject to pending arbitration

 

Business Rules

 

The clock starts when BellSouth receives a complete and accurate application.
The clock stops when BellSouth responds back to the application with a price
quote.

 

Calculation

 

Percentage of Quotes Provided for Authorized BFR/NBR Requests Processed Within X
(10/30/60) Business Days = (a / b) X 100

 

  • a = Count of number of requests processed within “X” days

 

  • b = Total number of requests where “X” = 10, 30, or 60 days

 

Report Structure

 

  • New Network Elements that are operational at the time of the request

 

  • New Network Elements that are ordered by the FCC

 

  • New Network Elements that are not operational at the time of the request

 

Data Retained

 

  • Report Period

 

  • Aggregate Data

 

SQM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SQM Level of Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SQM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Region

 

•      90% <= 10/30/60 business days

   

•      Network Elements that are operational at the time of the request – 10
days

   

•      Network Elements that are Ordered by the FCC – 30 days

   

•      New Network Elements – 90 days

 

SEEM Measure

 

SEEM Measure

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No

  

Tier I

    

Tier II

 

SEEM Disaggregation - Analog/Benchmark

 

SEEM Disaggregation

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

SEEM Analog/Benchmark

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

•      Not Applicable

 

•      Not Applicable

 

    12-2   Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 506 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Reporting Scope

 

 

Appendix A: Reporting Scope

 

A-1: Standard Service Groupings

 

See individual reports in the body of the SQM.

 

A-2: Standard Service Order Activities

 

These are the generic BellSouth/CLEC service order activities which are included
in the Pre-Ordering, Ordering, and Provisioning sections of this document. It is
not meant to indicate specific reporting categories.

 

Service Order Activity Types

 

  • Service Migrations Without Changes

 

  • Service Migrations With Changes

 

  • Move and Change Activities

 

  • Service Disconnects (Unless noted otherwise)

 

  • New Service Installations

 

Pre-Ordering Query Types

 

  • Address

 

  • Telephone Number

 

  • Appointment Scheduling

 

  • Customer Service Record

 

  • Feature Availability

 

  • Service Inquiry

 

Maintenance Query Types:

 

TAFI - TAFI queries the systems below

 

  • CRIS

 

  • March

 

  • Predictor

 

  • LMOS

 

  • DLR

 

  • DLETHL

 

  • LMOSupd

 

  • LNP

 

  • NIW

 

  • OSPCM

 

  • SOCS

 

Report Levels

 

  • CLEC RESH

 

  • CLEC State

 

  • CLEC Region

 

  • Aggregate CLEC State

 

  • Aggregate CLEC Region

 

  • BellSouth State

 

  • BellSouth Region

 

   

A-1

  Issue Date: June 4, 2002     CCCS 507 of 530    

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Region Performance Metrics   Glossary

 

 

Appendix B: Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

 

Symbols used in calculations

 

S

 

A mathematical symbol representing the sum of a series of values following the
symbol.

 

-

 

A mathematical operator representing subtraction.

 

+

 

A mathematical operator representing addition.

 

/

 

A mathematical operator representing division.

 

<

 

A mathematical symbol that indicates the metric on the left of the symbol is
less than the metric on the right.

 

<=

 

A mathematical symbol that indicates the metric on the left of the symbol is
less than or equal to the metric on the right.

 

>

 

A mathematical symbol that indicates the metric on the left of the symbol is
greater than the metric on the right.

 

>=

 

A mathematical symbol that indicates the metric on the left of the symbol is
greater than or equal to the metric on the right.

 

(  )

 

Parentheses, used to group mathematical operations which are completed before
operations outside the parentheses.

 

A

 

ACD

 

Automatic Call Distributor - A service that provides status monitoring of agents
in a call center and routes high volume incoming telephone calls to available
agents while collecting management information on both callers and attendants.

 

Aggregate

 

Sum total of all items in like category, e.g. CLEC aggregate equals the sum
total of all CLECs’ data for a given reporting level.

 

ALEC

 

Alternative Local Exchange Company = FL CLEC

 

ADSL

 

Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line

 

ASR

 

Access Service Request - A request for access service terminating delivery of
carrier traffic into a Local Exchange Carrier’s network.

 

ATLAS

 

Application for Telephone Number Load Administration System - The BellSouth
Operations System used to administer the pool of available telephone numbers and
to reserve selected numbers from the pool for use on pending service
requests/service orders.

 

ATLASTN

 

ATLAS software contract for Telephone Number.

 

   

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Auto Clarification

 

The number of LSRs that were electronically rejected from LESOG and
electronically returned to the CLEC for correction.

 

B

 

BFR:

 

Bona Fide Request

 

BILLING

 

The process and functions by which billing data is collected and by which
account information is processed in order to render accurate and timely billing.

 

BOCRIS

 

Business Office Customer Record Information System (Front-end to the CRIS
database.)

 

BRI

 

Basic Rate ISDN

 

BRC

 

Business Repair Center – The BellSouth Business Systems trouble receipt center
which serves business and CLEC customers.

 

BellSouth

 

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.

 

C

 

CABS

 

Carrier Access Billing System

 

CCC

 

Coordinated Customer Conversions

 

CCP

 

Change Control Process

 

Centrex

 

A business telephone service, offered by local exchange carriers, which is
similar to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) but the switching equipment is
located in the telephone company Central Office (CO).

 

CKTID

 

A unique identifier for elements combined in a service configuration

 

CLEC

 

Competitive Local Exchange Carrier

 

CLP

 

Competitive Local Provider = NC CLEC

 

CM

 

Change Management

 

CMDS

 

Centralized Message Distribution System - Telcordia administered national system
used to transfer specially formatted messages among companies.

 

COFFI

 

Central Office Feature File Interface - Provides information about USOCs and
class of service. COFFI is a part of DOE/ SONGS. It indicates all services
available to a customer.

 

   

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COG

 

Corporate Gateway - Telcordia product designed for the electronic submission of
xDSL Local Service Requests.

 

CRIS

 

Customer Record Information System - The BellSouth proprietary corporate
database and billing system for non-access customers and services.

 

CRSACCTS

 

CRIS software contract for CSR information

 

CRSG

 

Complex Resale Support Group

 

C-SOTS

 

CLEC Service Order Tracking System

 

CSR

 

Customer Service Record

 

CTTG

 

Common Transport Trunk Group - Final trunk groups between BellSouth &
Independent end offices and the BellSouth access tandems.

 

CWINS Center

 

Customer Wholesale Interconnection Network Services Center (formerly the UNE
Center).

 

D

 

DA

 

Directory Assistance

 

Design

 

Design Service is defined as any Special or Plain Old Telephone Service Order
which requires BellSouth Design Engineering Activities.

 

Disposition & Cause

 

Types of trouble conditions, e.g. No Trouble Found, Central Office Equipment,
Customer Premises Equipment, etc.

 

DLETH

 

Display Lengthy Trouble History - A history report that gives all activity on a
line record for trouble reports in LMOS.

 

DLR

 

Detail Line Record - All the basic information maintained on a line record in
LMOS, e.g. name, address, facilities, features etc.

 

DS-0

 

The worldwide standard speed for one digital voice signal (64000 bps).

 

DS-1

 

24 DS-0s (1.544Mb/sec., i.e. carrier systems)

 

DOE

 

Direct Order Entry System - An internal BellSouth service order entry system
used by BellSouth Service Representatives to input business service orders in
BellSouth format.

 

DOM

 

Delivery Order Manager - Telcordia product designed for the electronic
submission of xDSL Local Service Requests.

 

   

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DSAP

 

DOE (Direct Order Entry) Support Application - The BellSouth Operations System
which assists a Service Representative or similar carrier agent in negotiating
service provisioning commitments for non-designed services and Unbundled Network
Elements.

 

DSAPDDI

 

DSAP software contract for schedule information.

 

DSL

 

Digital Subscriber Line

 

DUI

 

Database Update Information

 

E

 

E911

 

Provides callers access to the applicable emergency services bureau by dialing a
3-digit universal telephone number.

 

EDI

 

Electronic Data Interchange - The computer-to-computer exchange of inter and/or
intra-company business documents in a public standard format.

 

ESSX

 

BellSouth Centrex Service

 

F

 

Fatal Reject

 

LSRs electronically rejected from LEO, which checks to see of the LSR has all
the required fields correctly populated.

 

Flow-Through

 

In the context of this document, LSRs submitted electronically via the CLEC
mechanized ordering process that flow through to the BellSouth OSS without
manual or human intervention.

 

FOC

 

Firm Order Confirmation - A notification returned to the CLEC confirming that
the LSR has been received and accepted, including the specified commitment date.

 

FX

 

Foreign Exchange

 

G H

 

HAL

 

“Hands Off” Assignment Logic - Front end access and error resolution logic used
in interfacing BellSouth Operations Systems such as ATLAS, BOCRIS, LMOS, PSIMS,
RSAG and SOCS.

 

HALCRIS

 

HAL software contract for CSR information

 

HDSL

 

High Density Subscriber Loop/Line

 

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ILEC

 

Incumbent Local Exchange Company

 

INP

 

Interim Number Portability

 

ISDN

 

Integrated Services Digital Network

 

IPC

 

Interconnection Purchasing Center

 

L

 

LAN

 

Local Area Network

 

LAUTO

 

The automatic processor in the LNP Gateway that validates LSRs and issues
service orders.

 

LCSC

 

Local Carrier Service Center - The BellSouth center which is dedicated to
handling CLEC LSRs, ASRs, and Pre-ordering transactions along with associated
expedite requests and escalations.

 

Legacy System

 

Term used to refer to BellSouth Operations Support Systems (see OSS)

 

LENS

 

Local Exchange Negotiation System - The BellSouth LAN/web server/OS application
developed to provide both preordering and ordering electronic interface
functions for CLECs.

 

LEO

 

Local Exchange Ordering - A BellSouth system which accepts the output of EDI,
applies edit and formatting checks, and reformats the Local Service Requests in
BellSouth Service Order format.

 

LERG

 

Local Exchange Routing Guide

 

LESOG

 

Local Exchange Service Order Generator - A BellSouth system which accepts the
service order output of LEO and enters the Service Order into the Service Order
Control System using terminal emulation technology.

 

LFACS

 

Loop Facilities Assessment and Control System

 

LIDB

 

Line Information Database

 

LISC

 

Local Interconnection Service Center - The center that issues trunk orders.

 

LMOS

 

Loop Maintenance Operations System - A BellSouth Operations System that stores
the assignment and selected account information for use by downstream OSS and
BellSouth personnel during provisioning and maintenance activities.

 

LMOS HOST

 

LMOS host computer

 

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LMOSupd

 

LMOS updates

 

LMU

 

Loop Make-up

 

LMUS

 

Loop Make-up Service Inquiry

 

LNP

 

Local Number Portability - In the context of this document, the capability for a
subscriber to retain his current telephone number as he transfers to a different
local service provider.

 

Loops

 

Transmission paths from the central office to the customer premises.

 

LRN

 

Location Routing Number

 

LSR

 

Local Service Request – A request for local resale service or unbundled network
elements from a CLEC.

 

M

 

Maintenance & Repair

 

The process and function by which trouble reports are passed to BellSouth and by
which the related service problems are resolved.

 

MARCH

 

BellSouth Operations System which accepts service orders, interprets the coding
contained in the service order image, and constructs the specific switching
system Recent Change command messages for input into end office switches.

 

N

 

NBR

 

New Business Request

 

NC

 

“No Circuits” - All circuits busy announcement.

 

NIW

 

Network Information Warehouse

 

NMLI

 

Native Mode LAN Interconnection

 

NPA

 

Numbering Plan Area

 

NXX

 

The “exchange” portion of a telephone number.

 

O

 

OASIS

 

Obtain Availability Services Information System - A BellSouth front-end
processor, which acts as an interface between COFFI and RNS. This system takes
the USOCs in COFFI and translates them to English for display in RNS.

 

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OASISBSN

 

OASIS software contract for feature/service

 

OASISCAR

 

OASIS software contract for feature/service

 

OASISLPC

 

OASIS software contract for feature/service

 

OASISMTN

 

OASIS software contract for feature/service

 

OASISNET

 

OASIS software contract for feature/service

 

OASISOCP

 

OASIS software contract for feature/service

 

ORDERING

 

The process and functions by which resale services or unbundled network elements
are ordered from BellSouth as well as the process by which an LSR or ASR is
placed with BellSouth.

 

OSPCM

 

Outside Plant Contract Management System - Provides Scheduling Information.

 

OSS

 

Operations Support System - A support system or database which is used to
mechanize the flow or performance of work. The term is used to refer to the
overall system consisting of hardware complex, computer operating system(s), and
application which is used to provide the support functions.

 

Out Of Service

 

Customer has no dial tone and cannot call out.

 

P

 

PMAP

 

Performance Measurement Analysis Platform

 

PMQAP

 

Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Plan

 

PON

 

Purchase Order Number

 

POTS

 

Plain Old Telephone Service

 

PREDICTOR

 

The BellSouth Operations system which is used to administer proactive
maintenance and rehabilitation activities on outside plant facilities, provide
access to selected work groups (e.g. RRC & BRC) to Mechanized Loop Testing and
switching system I/O ports, and provide certain information regarding the
attributes and capabilities of outside plant facilities.

 

Preordering

 

The process and functions by which vital information is obtained, verified, or
validated prior to placing a service request.

 

PRI

 

Primary Rate ISDN

 

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Provisioning

 

The process and functions by which necessary work is performed to activate a
service requested via an LSR or ASR and to initiate the proper billing and
accounting functions.

 

PSIMS

 

Product/Service Inventory Management System - A BellSouth database Operations
System which contains availability information on switching system features and
capabilities and on BellSouth service availability. This database is used to
verify the availability of a feature or service in an NXX prior to making a
commitment to the customer.

 

PSIMSORB

 

PSIMS software contract for feature/service.

 

Q R

 

RNS

 

Regional Negotiation System - An internal BellSouth service order entry system
used by BellSouth Consumer Services to input service orders in BellSouth format.

 

ROS

 

Regional Ordering System

 

RRC

 

Residence Repair Center - The BellSouth Consumer Services trouble receipt center
which serves residential customers.

 

RSAG

 

Regional Street Address Guide - The BellSouth database, which contains street
addresses validated to be accurate with state and local governments.

 

RSAGADDR

 

RSAG software contract for address search.

 

RSAGTN

 

RSAG software contract for telephone number search.

 

S

 

SAC

 

Service Advocacy Center

 

SEEM

 

Self Effectuating Enforcement Mechanism

 

SOCS

 

Service Order Control System - The BellSouth Operations System which routes
service order images among BellSouth drop points and BellSouth Operations
Systems during the service provisioning process.

 

SOG

 

Service Order Generator - Telcordia product designed to generate a service order
for xDSL.

 

SOIR

 

Service Order Interface Record - any change effecting activity to a customer
account by service order that impacts 911/E911

 

SONGS

 

Service Order Negotiation and Generation System.

 

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T

 

TAFI

 

Trouble Analysis Facilitation Interface—The BellSouth Operations System that
supports trouble receipt center personnel in taking and handling customer
trouble reports.

 

TAG

 

Telecommunications Access Gateway – TAG was designed to provide an electronic
interface, or machine-to-machine interface for the bi-directional flow of
information between BellSouth’s OSSs and participating CLECs.

 

TN

 

Telephone Number

 

Total Manual Fallout

 

The number of LSRs which are entered electronically but require manual entering
into a service order generator.

 

U V

 

UNE

 

Unbundled Network Element

 

UCL

 

Unbundled Copper Link

 

USOC

 

Universal Service Order Code

 

W X Y Z

 

WATS

 

Wide Area Telephone Service

 

WFA

 

Work Force Administration

 

WMC

 

Work Management Center

 

WTN

 

Working Telephone Number.

 

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Appendix C: Appendix C: BellSouth Audit Policy

 

BellSouth currently provides many CLECs with certain audit rights as a part of
their individual interconnection agreements. However, it is not reasonable for
BellSouth to undergo an audit of the SQM for every CLEC with which it has a
contract. BellSouth has developed a proposed Audit Plan for use by the parties
to an audit. If requested by a Public Service Commission or by a CLEC exercising
contractual audit rights, BellSouth will agree to undergo a comprehensive audit
of the aggregate level reports for both BellSouth and the CLEC(s) each of the
next five (5) years (2001-2005) to be conducted by an independent third party.
The results of that audit will be made available to all the parties subject to
proper safeguards to protect proprietary information. This aggregate level audit
includes the following specifications:

 

  1. The cost shall be borne 50% by BellSouth and 50% by the CLEC or CLECs.

 

  2. The independent third party auditor shall be selected with input from
BellSouth, the PSC, if applicable, and the CLEC(s).

 

  3. BellSouth, the PSC and the CLEC(s) shall jointly determine the scope of the
audit.

 

BellSouth reserves the right to make changes to this audit policy as growth and
changes in the industry dictate.

 

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Attachment 10

 

BellSouth Disaster Recovery Plan

 

CONTENTS

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        PAGE

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1.0

   Purpose         2

2.0

   Single Point of Contact    2

3.0

   Identifying the Problem    2      3.1    Site Control    3      3.2   
Environmental Concerns    4

4.0

   The Emergency Control Center (ECC)    4

5.0

   Recovery Procedures    5      5.1    CLEC Outage    5      5.2    BellSouth
Outage    5           5.2.1    Loss of Central Office    6           5.2.2   
Loss of a Central Office with Serving Wire Center Functions    6           5.2.3
   Loss of a Central Office with Tandem Functions    6           5.2.4    Loss
of a Facility Hub    6      5.3    Combined Outage (CLEC and BellSouth
Equipment)    7

6.0

   T1 Identification Procedures    7

7.0

   Acronyms         8

 

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1.0 PURPOSE

 

In the unlikely event of a disaster occurring that affects BellSouth’s long-term
ability to deliver traffic to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC),
general procedures have been developed by BellSouth to hasten the recovery
process in accordance with the Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) Program
established by the Federal Communications Commission to identify and prioritize
telecommunications services that support national security or emergency
preparedness (NS/EP) missions. Since each location is different and could be
affected by an assortment of potential problems, a detailed recovery plan is
impractical. However, in the process of reviewing recovery activities for
specific locations, some basic procedures emerge that appear to be common in
most cases.

 

These general procedures should apply to any disaster that affects the delivery
of traffic for an extended time period. Each CLEC will be given the same
consideration during an outage, and service will be restored as quickly as
possible.

 

This document will cover the basic recovery procedures that would apply to every
CLEC.

 

2.0 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

 

When a problem is experienced, regardless of the severity, the BellSouth Network
Management Center (NMC) will observe traffic anomalies and begin monitoring the
situation. Controls will be appropriately applied to insure the sanity of
BellSouth’s network; and, in the event that a switch or facility node is lost,
the NMC will attempt to circumvent the failure using available reroutes.

 

BellSouth’s NMC will remain in control of the restoration efforts until the
problem has been identified as being a long-term outage. At that time, the NMC
will contact BellSouth’s Emergency Control Center (ECC) and relinquish control
of the recovery efforts. Even though the ECC may take charge of the situation,
the NMC will continue to monitor the circumstances and restore traffic as soon
as damaged network elements are revitalized.

 

The telephone number for the BellSouth Network Management Center in Atlanta, as
published in Telcordia’s National Network Management Directory, is 404-321-2516.

 

3.0 IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM

 

During the early stages of problem detection, the NMC will be able to tell which
CLECs are affected by the catastrophe. Further analysis and/or first hand
observation will determine if the disaster has affected CLEC equipment only,
BellSouth equipment only or a combination. The initial restoration activity will
be largely determined by the equipment that is affected.

 

Once the nature of the disaster is determined and after verifying the cause of
the problem, the NMC will initiate reroutes and/or transfers that are jointly
agreed upon by the affected CLECs’ Network Management Center and the BellSouth
NMC. The type and percentage of controls used will depend upon available network
capacity. Controls necessary to stabilize the situation will be invoked and the
NMC will attempt to re-establish as much traffic as possible.

 

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For long-term outages, recovery efforts will be coordinated by the Emergency
Control Center (ECC). Traffic controls will continue to be applied by the NMC
until facilities are re-established. As equipment is made available for service,
the ECC will instruct the NMC to begin removing the controls and allow traffic
to resume.

 

3.1 SITE CONTROL

 

In the total loss of building use scenario, what likely exists will be a smoking
pile of rubble. This rubble will contain many components that could be
dangerous. It could also contain any personnel on the premises at the time of
the disaster. For these reasons, the local fire marshal with the assistance of
the police will control the site until the building is no longer a threat to
surrounding properties and the companies have secured the site from the general
public.

 

During this time, the majority owner of the building should be arranging for a
demolition contractor to mobilize to the site with the primary objective of
reaching the cable entrance facility for a damage assessment. The results of
this assessment would then dictate immediate plans for restoration, both short
term and permanent.

 

In a less catastrophic event, i.e., the building is still standing and the cable
entrance facility is usable, the situation is more complex. The site will
initially be controlled by local authorities until the threat to adjacent
property has diminished. Once the site is returned to the control of the
companies, the following events should occur.

 

An initial assessment of the main building infrastructure systems (mechanical,
electrical, fire and life safety, elevators, and others) will establish building
needs. Once these needs are determined, the majority owner should lead the
building restoration efforts. There may be situations where the site will not be
totally restored within the confines of the building. The companies must
individually determine their needs and jointly assess the cost of permanent
restoration to determine the overall plan of action.

 

Multiple restoration trailers from each company will result in the need for
designated space and installation order. This layout and control is required to
maximize the amount of restoration equipment that can be placed at the site, and
the priority of placements.

 

Care must be taken in this planning to ensure other restoration efforts have
logistical access to the building. Major components of telephone and building
equipment will need to be removed and replaced. A priority for this equipment
must also be jointly established to facilitate overall site restoration.
(Example: If the AC switchgear has sustained damage, this would be of the
highest priority in order to regain power, lighting, and HVAC throughout the
building.)

 

If the site will not accommodate the required restoration equipment, the
companies would then need to quickly arrange with local authorities for street
closures, rights of way or other possible options available.

 

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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

 

In the worse case scenario, many environmental concerns must be addressed. Along
with the police and fire marshal, the state environmental protection department
will be on site to monitor the situation.

 

Items to be concerned with in a large central office building could include:

 

1. Emergency engine fuel supply. Damage to the standby equipment and the fuel
handling equipment could have created “spill” conditions that have to be handled
within state and federal regulations.

 

2. Asbestos-containing materials that may be spread throughout the wreckage.

 

Asbestos could be in many components of building, electrical, mechanical,
outside plant distribution, and telephone systems.

 

3. Lead and acid. These materials could be present in potentially large
quantities depending upon the extent of damage to the power room.

 

4. Mercury and other regulated compounds resident in telephone equipment.

 

5. Other compounds produced by the fire or heat.

 

Once a total loss event occurs at a large site, local authorities will control
immediate clean up (water placed on the wreckage by the fire department) and
site access.

 

At some point, the companies will become involved with local authorities in the
overall planning associated with site clean up and restoration. Depending on the
clean up approach taken, delays in the restoration of several hours to several
days may occur.

 

In a less severe disaster, items listed above are more defined and can be
addressed individually depending on the damage.

 

In each case, the majority owner should coordinate building and environmental
restoration as well as maintain proper planning and site control.

 

4.0 THE EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTER (ECC)

 

The ECC is located in the Colonnade Building in Birmingham, Alabama. During an
emergency, the ECC staff will convene a group of pre-selected experts to
inventory the damage and initiate corrective actions. These experts have
regional access to BellSouth’s personnel and equipment and will assume control
of the restoration activity anywhere in the nine-state area.

 

In the past, the ECC has been involved with restoration activities resulting
from hurricanes, ice storms and floods. They have demonstrated their
capabilities during these calamities as well as

 

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during outages caused by human error or equipment failures. This group has an
excellent record of restoring service as quickly as possible.

 

During a major disaster, the ECC may move emergency equipment to the affected
location, direct recovery efforts of local personnel and coordinate service
restoration activities with the CLECs. The ECC will attempt to restore service
as quickly as possible using whatever means is available, leaving permanent
solutions, such as the replacement of damaged buildings or equipment, for local
personnel to administer.

 

Part of the ECC’s responsibility, after temporary equipment is in place, is to
support the NMC efforts to return service to the CLECs. Once service has been
restored, the ECC will return control of the network to normal operational
organizations. Any long-term changes required after service is restored will be
made in an orderly fashion and will be conducted as normal activity.

 

5.0 RECOVERY PROCEDURES

 

The nature and severity of any disaster will influence the recovery procedures.
One crucial factor in determining how BellSouth will proceed with restoration is
whether or not BellSouth’s equipment is incapacitated. Regardless of whose
equipment is out of service, BellSouth will move as quickly as possible to aid
with service recovery; however, the approach that will be taken may differ
depending upon the location of the problem.

 

5.1 CLEC OUTAGE

 

For a problem limited to one CLEC (or a building with multiple CLECs), BellSouth
has several options available for restoring service quickly. For those CLECs
that have agreements with other CLECs, BellSouth can immediately start directing
traffic to a provisional CLEC for completion. This alternative is dependent upon
BellSouth having concurrence from the affected CLECs.

 

Whether or not the affected CLECs have requested a traffic transfer to another
CLEC will not impact BellSouth’s resolve to re-establish traffic to the original
destination as quickly as possible.

 

5.2 BELLSOUTH OUTAGE

 

Because BellSouth’s equipment has varying degrees of impact on the service
provided to the CLECs, restoring service from damaged BellSouth equipment is
different. The outage will probably impact a number of Carriers simultaneously.
However, the ECC will be able to initiate immediate actions to correct the
problem.

 

A disaster involving any of BellSouth’s equipment locations could impact the
CLECs, some more than others. A disaster at a Central Office (CO) would only
impact the delivery of traffic to and from that one location, but the incident
could affect many Carriers. If the Central Office is a Serving Wire Center
(SWC), then traffic from the entire area to those Carriers served from that
switch would also be impacted. If the switch functions as an Access Tandem, or
there is a tandem in the building, traffic from every CO to every CLEC could be
interrupted. A disaster that destroys a facility hub could disrupt various
traffic flows, even though the switching equipment may be unaffected.

 

The NMC would be the first group to observe a problem involving BellSouth’s
equipment. Shortly after a disaster, the NMC will begin applying controls and
finding re-routes for the

 

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completion of as much traffic as possible. These reroutes may involve delivering
traffic to alternate Carriers upon receiving approval from the CLECs involved.
In some cases, changes in translations will be required. If the outage is caused
by the destruction of equipment, then the ECC will assume control of the
restoration.

 

5.2.1 Loss of a Central Office

 

When BellSouth loses a Central Office, the ECC will

 

a) Place specialists and emergency equipment on notice;

 

b) Inventory the damage to determine what equipment and/or functions are lost;

 

c) Move containerized emergency equipment and facility equipment to the stricken
area, if necessary;

 

d) Begin reconnecting service for Hospitals, Police and other emergency
agencies; and

 

e) Begin restoring service to CLECs and other customers.

 

5.2.2 Loss of a Central Office with Serving Wire Center Functions

 

The loss of a Central Office that also serves as a Serving Wire Center (SWC)
will be restored as described in Section 5.2.1.

 

5.2.3 Loss of a Central Office with Tandem Functions

 

When BellSouth loses a Central Office building that serves as an Access Tandem
and as a SWC, the ECC will

 

a) Place specialists and emergency equipment on notice;

 

b) Inventory the damage to determine what equipment and/or functions are lost;

 

c) Move containerized emergency equipment and facility equipment to the stricken
area, if necessary;

 

d) Begin reconnecting service for Hospitals, Police and other emergency agencies
or end users served by BellSouth or ITC^DeltaCom in accordance with the TSP
priority restoration coding scheme entered in the BellSouth Maintenance database
immediately prior to the emergency;

 

e) Re-direct as much traffic as possible to the alternate access tandem (if
available) for delivery to those CLECs utilizing a different location as a SWC;

 

f) Begin aggregating traffic to a location near the damaged building. From this
location, begin re-establishing trunk groups to the CLECs for the delivery of
traffic normally found on the direct trunk groups. (This aggregation point may
be the alternate access tandem location or another CO on a primary facility
route.)

 

g) Begin restoring service to CLECs and other customers.

 

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5.2.4 Loss of a Facility Hub

 

In the event that BellSouth loses a facility hub, the recovery process is much
the same as above. Once the NMC has observed the problem and administered the
appropriate controls, the ECC will assume authority for the repairs. The
recovery effort will include

 

a) Placing specialists and emergency equipment on notice;

 

b) Inventorying the damage to determine what equipment and/or functions are
lost;

 

c) Moving containerized emergency equipment to the stricken area, if necessary;

 

d) Reconnecting service for Hospitals, Police and other emergency agencies or
end users served by BellSouth or ITD^DeltaCom in accordance with the TSP
priority restoration coding scheme entered in the BellSouth Maintenance database
immediately prior to the emergency; and,

 

e) Restoring service to CLECs and other customers. If necessary, BellSouth will
aggregate the traffic at another location and build temporary facilities. This
alternative would be viable for a location that is destroyed and building
repairs are required.

 

5.3 COMBINED OUTAGE (CLEC AND BELLSOUTH EQUIPMENT)

 

In some instances, a disaster may impact BellSouth’s equipment as well as the
CLECs’. This situation will be handled in much the same way as described in
Section 5.2.3. Since BellSouth and the CLECs will be utilizing temporary
equipment, close coordination will be required.

 

6.0 T1 IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES

 

During the restoration of service after a disaster, BellSouth may be forced to
aggregate traffic for delivery to a CLEC. During this process, T1 traffic may be
consolidated onto DS3s and may become unidentifiable to the Carrier. Because
resources will be limited, BellSouth may be forced to “package” this traffic
entirely differently than normally received by the CLECs. Therefore, a method
for identifying the T1 traffic on the DS3s and providing the information to the
Carriers is required.

 

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7.0 ACRONYMS

 

CO

   -    Central Office (BellSouth)

DS3

   -    Facility that carries 28 T1s (672 circuits)

ECC

   -    Emergency Control Center (BellSouth)

CLEC

   -    Competitive Local Exchange Carrier

NMC

   -    Network Management Center

SWC

   -    Serving Wire Center (BellSouth switch)

T1

   -    Facility that carries 24 circuits

 

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Hurricane Information

 

During a hurricane, BellSouth will make every effort to keep CLECs updated on
the status of our network. Information centers will be set up throughout
BellSouth Telecommunications. These centers are not intended to be used for
escalations, but rather to keep the CLEC informed of network related issues,
area damages and dispatch conditions, etc.

 

Hurricane-related information can also be found on line at
http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/network/disaster/dis_resp.htm.
Information concerning Mechanized Disaster Reports can also be found at this
website by clicking on CURRENT MDR REPORTS or by going directly to
http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/network/disaster/mdrs.htm.

 

BST Disaster Management Plan

 

BellSouth maintenance centers have geographical and redundant communication
capabilities. In the event of a disaster removing any maintenance center from
service another geographical center would assume maintenance responsibilities.
The contact numbers will not change and the transfer will be transparent to the
CLEC.

 

CCCS 526 of 530

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Attachment 11

 

Bona Fide Request and New Business Requests Process

 

CCCS 527 of 530

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BONA FIDE REQUEST AND NEW BUSINESS REQUESTS PROCESS

 

1.0 The Parties agree that ITC^DeltaCom is entitled to order any Network
Element, Interconnection option, service option or Resale Service required to be
made available by the Communications Act of 1934, as modified by the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “Act”), FCC requirements or State Commission
requirements. ITC^DeltaCom also shall be permitted to request the development of
new or revised facilities or service options which are not required by the Act.
Procedures applicable to requesting the addition of such facilities or service
options are specified in this Attachment 11.

 

2.0 Bona Fide Requests (“BFR”) are to be used when ITC^DeltaCom makes a request
of BellSouth to provide a new or modified network element, interconnection
option, or other service option pursuant to the Act that was not previously
included in the Agreement. New Business Requests (“NBRs”) are to be used when
ITC^DeltaCom makes a request of BellSouth to provide a new or custom capability
or function to meet ITC^DeltaCom’s business needs that was not previously
included in the Agreement.

 

3.0 A BFR or a NBR shall be submitted in writing by ITC^DeltaCom and shall
specifically identify the required service date, technical requirements, space
requirements and/or such specifications that clearly define the request such
that BellSouth has sufficient information to analyze and prepare a response.
Such a request also shall include a ITC^DeltaCom’s designation of the request as
being (i) pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (i.e. a “BFR”) or (ii)
pursuant to the needs of the business (i.e. a “NBR”). The request shall be sent
to ITC^DeltaCom’s Local Contract Manager.

 

4.0 Within thirty (30) business days of its receipt of a BFR or NBR from
ITC^DeltaCom, BellSouth shall respond to ITC^DeltaCom by providing a preliminary
analysis of such Interconnection, Network Element, or other facility or service
option that is the subject of the BFR or NBR. The preliminary analysis shall
confirm that BellSouth will either offer access to the Interconnection, Network
Element, or other facility or service option, or provide an explanation of why
it is not technically feasible and/or why the request does not qualify as an
Interconnection or Network Element or is otherwise not required to be provided
under the Act. However, if the preliminary analysis is determined to be of such
complexity that it causes BellSouth to expend inordinate resources, a fee will
be levied upon ITC^DeltaCom and collected prior to the beginning of the
preliminary analysis and the thirty (30) business days will begin upon

 

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receipt of the fee. In addition to the preliminary analysis, an explanation of
the fee will be provided.

 

5.0 ITC^DeltaCom may cancel a BFR or NBR at any time. If ITC^DeltaCom cancels
the request more than three (3) business days after submitting it, ITC^DeltaCom
shall pay BellSouth’s reasonable and demonstrable costs of processing and/or
implementing the BFR or NBR up to the date of cancellation. If ITC^DeltaCom does
not cancel a BFR or NBR, ITC^DeltaCom shall pay BellSouth’s reasonable and
demonstrable costs of processing and implementing the request.

 

6.0 BellSouth shall propose a firm price quote and a detailed implementation
plan for BFRs within thirty (30) business days of ITC^DeltaCom’s acceptance of
the preliminary analysis. BellSouth shall propose a firm price and a detailed
implementation plan for NBRs within sixty (60) business days of ITC^DeltaCom’s
acceptance of the preliminary analysis.

 

7.0 If ITC^DeltaCom accepts the preliminary analysis, BellSouth shall proceed
with ITC^DeltaCom’s BFR or NBR, and ITC^DeltaCom agrees to pay the
non-refundable amount identified in the preliminary analysis for the initial
work required to develop the project plan, create the design parameters, and
establish all activities and resources required to complete the BFR or NBR.
These costs will be referred to as “development” costs. The development costs
identified in the preliminary analysis are fixed. If ITC^DeltaCom cancels a BFR
or NBR after BellSouth has received ITC^DeltaCom’s acceptance of the preliminary
analysis, ITC^DeltaCom agrees to pay BellSouth the reasonable, demonstrable, and
actual costs, if any, directly related to complying with ITC^DeltaCom’s BFR or
NBR up to the date of cancellation, to the extent such costs were not included
in the non-refundable amount set forth above.

 

8.0 If ITC^DeltaCom believes that BellSouth’s firm price quote is not consistent
with the requirements of the Act, ITC^DeltaCom may seek FCC or state Commission
arbitration of its request, as appropriate. Any such arbitration applicable to
Network Elements and/or Interconnection shall be conducted in accordance with
standards prescribed in Section 252 of the Act.

 

9.0 Unless ITC^DeltaCom agrees otherwise, all prices shall be consistent with
the pricing principles of the Act, FCC and/or the State Commission.

 

10.0

If either Party to a BFR or NBR believes that the other Party is not requesting,
negotiating, or processing the Bona Fide Request in good faith,

 

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or disputes a determination, or price or cost quote, such Party may seek FCC or
state Commission resolution of the dispute, as appropriate.

 

11.0 Upon agreement to the terms of a BFR or NBR, an amendment to the Agreement
may be required.

 

CCCS 530 of 530