Reciprocal compensation agreements set rates for transmission and switching services provided by one carrier to complete or carry traffic originating on another carriers' network. The 13-state agreement establishes two levels of compensation for local and ISP bound traffic exchanged by the companies through May 2003. For in-balance traffic, the average rate is .0032 cents per minute throughout the life of the agreement.
Actual rates vary depending upon the state.
A complete schedule of the rates can be obtained by contacting Level 3 . This freely negotiated agreement proves that a reasonable solution to the reciprocal compensation issue can be reached in the marketplace. Under the Telecommunications Act, the agreements will be filed with the appropriate state commissions, which will then take action within 90 days of the filing. Level 3 offers services primarily to communications intensive companies that deliver their services over the Level 3 Network. Forward Looking Statement Some of the statements made by Level 3 in this press release are forward-looking in nature.