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Supply Chain Services Agreement

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 Exhibit 10.6 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES AGREEMENT 
  
  
  
 By and Between 
  
  
  
 Hawaiian Telcom MergerSub, Inc. 
  
  
  
 And 
  
  
  
 Sprint North Supply Company 
  

 
  
 December 10, 2004 

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 SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES AGREEMENT 
  
 THIS SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES
AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of the Effective Date, is between HAWAIIAN TELCOM MERGERSUB, INC., a Delaware
corporation (“Hawaiian Telcom”), and SPRINT NORTH SUPPLY COMPANY, an Ohio corporation (“Supplier”). 
  
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 WHEREAS, Supplier desires to provide to
Hawaiian Telcom, and Hawaiian Telcom desires to obtain from Supplier, the supply chain services and related services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth herein; 
  
 WHEREAS, Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier
have engaged in extensive negotiations and discussions that have culminated in the formation of the relationship described in this Agreement. 
  
 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the obligations set forth below, Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier
agree as follows: 
  

	1.	DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION 

  
 1.1        Definitions.    The terms used in this
Agreement with initial capital letters have the meanings set forth in Exhibit 1 unless expressly defined in the body of this Agreement. 
  
 1.2        Interpretation. 
  
 (a)        The Exhibits attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated
into and deemed part of this Agreement. All references to “Agreement” herein include the Exhibits to this Agreement. All references to “Exhibits” herein include the attachments to such Exhibits. 
  
 (b)        The headings
preceding the text of Articles, Sections and the headings to Exhibits, the table of contents and the table of Exhibits included in or attached to this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting
this Agreement. 
  
 (c)        Any reference to an Exhibit, Section or Article shall be to such Exhibit, Section or Article of this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly specified. 
  
 (d)        The use of the
terms “including,” “include” or “includes” shall in all cases herein mean “including without limitation,” “include without limitation” or “includes without limitation,” respectively.

  
 (e)        The
Parties acknowledge and agree that they have mutually negotiated the terms and conditions of this Agreement and that any provision contained herein with respect to which an issue of interpretation or construction arises shall not be construed to the
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the drafter on the basis that such Party or its professional advisor was the drafter, but shall be construed according to the intent of the Parties as
evidenced by the entire Agreement. 
  
 1.3        Order of Precedence; Other Terms.    Except as otherwise expressly specified in the body of this Agreement or in an Exhibit, in the event of a conflict, ambiguity
or inconsistency between the provisions in the body of this Agreement and any Exhibit, the provisions in the body of this Agreement shall prevail to the extent of such conflict, ambiguity or inconsistency. The provisions in the body of this
Agreement and its Exhibits shall govern all transactions between the Parties regarding the Products and the Services. No terms on any purchase orders or similar communications between the Parties shall govern any transaction between the Parties
relating to the Products or the Services, except for terms on such communications specifying the quantity and type of Products ordered, special packing or shipping instructions, delivery date (without limiting Supplier’s Service Level
obligations), and the destination point for ordered Products. 
  

	2.	Term 

  
 2.1        Initial Term.    The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for 5 years thereafter, and for any
renewal or extension period agreed by the Parties, or until this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms (“Term”). 
  
 2.2        Renewal Terms.    At least 12 months prior to the expiration of the Term,
Supplier shall provide to Hawaiian Telcom the terms, conditions and pricing that Supplier proposes would apply to any renewal term of this Agreement. 
  

	3.	SERVICES 

  
 3.1        Services Defined.    The Services include the following: 
  
 (a)        the services,
functions, and responsibilities described in the Agreement; 
  
 (b)        the services, functions, and responsibilities routinely performed prior to the Commencement Date by or on behalf of Hawaiian Telcom with respect to the shipment and inventory
management of the Products, which services, functions or responsibilities were displaced or transitioned as a result of this Agreement; provided that such service, function or responsibility is reasonably related to the services described in this
Agreement; 
  
 (c)        the services, functions, and responsibilities that are of a nature and type that would ordinarily be performed by the organization or part of the organization performing services
similar to the Services within a company in the telecommunications industry, even if not specifically described in the Agreement; and 
  
 (d)        any services, functions, and responsibilities not specifically described in the Agreement but
that are required for the proper performance and provision of the services, functions, and responsibilities described above. 
  

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 3.2        Commencement and Mobilization. 
  
 (a)        Commencement.    Supplier shall be responsible for providing all Services as of the Effective Date, except as expressly provided in Exhibit 3.

  
 (b)        Mobilization Services.    Supplier shall perform the Mobilization Services in accordance with the Mobilization Plan set forth on Exhibit 8
(“Mobilization Plan”) without causing a material disruption to Hawaiian Telcom’s business. Supplier shall designate an individual who shall be responsible for managing and implementing the Mobilization Services (the
“Supplier Mobilization Manager”). Until the completion of the Mobilization Services, the Supplier Mobilization Manager shall review with Hawaiian Telcom the status of the Mobilization Services in accordance with the Mobilization
Plan and, in addition, as often as may be requested by Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 3.3        Product Listing Updates.    Hawaiian Telcom may update and modify the Product Listing set forth on Exhibit 2. Any products added to such updated or
modified listing shall become “Products” under this Agreement, and Supplier shall procure such products for Hawaiian Telcom in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including Service Levels, provided that: (i) for new Products
identified as “WL” or “CI” on the Product Listing, Service Levels shall apply beginning 6 weeks after the date such Products are added to the Product Listing; and (ii) for new Products identified as “ML” in the
Product Listing, the Service Levels shall apply from the date such Products are added to the Product Listing. The unit prices Supplier offers to Hawaiian Telcom for products added to the Product Listing shall be in accordance with
Section 10.10. 
  
 3.4        Authorized Users; Cooperation.    Supplier shall provide the Services to Hawaiian Telcom and, upon Hawaiian Telcom’s request, to any Hawaiian Telcom
subsidiary or Affiliate, under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, subject to such subsidiary or Affiliate meeting Supplier’s standard creditworthiness criteria; provided that if such entity fails to meet such criteria and Hawaiian
Telcom guarantees payment by such entity, Supplier shall perform the Services for the entity regardless of the entity’s credit status. In addition, Supplier shall provide reasonable cooperation and assistance to any third party vendors or
customers of Hawaiian Telcom or its Affiliates as necessary to facilitate Hawaiian Telcom’s business relationship with such third parties. 
  
 3.5        Technology.    Supplier shall support all of the technologies identified in
the Agreement or employed by Hawaiian Telcom and related to the Services as of the Effective Date, and will provide reasonable support for new technologies implemented by Hawaiian Telcom. Supplier shall be proactive in identifying and offering to
Hawaiian Telcom opportunities to implement new technologies that will improve Supplier’s service and support at a reduced cost. 
  
 3.6        Non-Exclusivity.    Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a
requirements contract, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Agreement shall not be interpreted to prevent Hawaiian Telcom from obtaining from third parties, or providing to itself, any or all of the Services or
services similar thereto. 
  

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 3.7        Resources.    Except as expressly provided
otherwise in this Agreement, Supplier shall provide at its cost and expense all facilities, assets, and resources (including personnel, equipment, software, travel and other expenses, etc.) necessary to perform the Services and otherwise meet its
obligations under this Agreement. 
  

	4.	ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES; COOPERATION 

  
 4.1        Acquisitions.    If Hawaiian Telcom acquires a business unit, Supplier shall, upon Hawaiian Telcom’s request, provide acquisition support (including
assessments, transition planning and migration support) and subsequently provide any or all of the Services, as specified by Hawaiian Telcom, for the acquired entity under the terms and conditions (including pricing) of this Agreement. 

 
 4.2        Divestitures.    If Hawaiian Telcom divests a business unit, Supplier shall, upon Hawaiian Telcom’s request, provide any or all of the Services, as specified
by Hawaiian Telcom, to such divested entity for up to 12 months after such divestiture under the terms and conditions (including pricing) of this Agreement, subject to such entity meeting Supplier’s standard creditworthiness criteria; provided
that if such entity fails to meet such criteria and Hawaiian Telcom guarantees payment by such entity, Supplier shall perform the Services for the entity regardless of the entity’s credit status. In addition, the Supplier will provide
transition support services to Hawaiian Telcom and the acquiring entity similar to those described above for acquired entities. 
  

	5.	NEW SERVICES 

  
 5.1        New Service Requests.    If Hawaiian Telcom requests a New Service, Supplier
shall promptly provide a proposal with respect to such request that identifies: (i) the services, functions and responsibilities Supplier anticipates performing in connection with the New Service; (ii) a mobilization plan with respect to
the New Service; (iii) Supplier’s fees for such New Service, including a detailed breakdown of such fees; (iv) if applicable, a list of any additional equipment and service locations to be used in connection with such New Service;
(v) any necessary alterations or additions to the terms of this Agreement; (vi) proposed service levels for the New Services; and (v) any other information requested by Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 5.2        Performance.    Supplier shall not begin performing any New Service until Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier have agreed upon the terms for such New Service and
Hawaiian Telcom has provided Supplier with written authorization by executing the New Service Proposal with respect to the New Service. Any New Service performed by Supplier without such advance agreement to terms and authorization shall be deemed
part of the Services without incremental charge. 
  
 5.3        Charges for New Services.    Supplier’s charges and fees specified in any New Service Proposal shall be no more than the charges and fees for such services
that Supplier provides to other Supplier customers (excluding Affiliates of Supplier) that are acquiring services of similar type, in similar volumes, and on similar terms as Hawaiian Telcom. 
  

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	6.	SERVICE LEVELS. 

  
 6.1        Service Levels.    Supplier shall perform the Services that have
corresponding Service Levels in accordance with Exhibit 3. Supplier shall perform all Services that do not have defined Service Levels in a manner consistent with industry standards and shall use all reasonable efforts to perform such
Services at levels that equal or exceed the level of service being provided by Hawaiian Telcom prior to the Commencement Date. Hawaiian Telcom may add, delete and adjust the Service Levels in accordance with Exhibit 3. 
  
 6.2        Root-Cause
Analysis.    After each Supplier failure to provide Services in accordance with the applicable Service Levels, Supplier shall, as soon as reasonably practicable but no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which
such failure occurred, (i) perform a root-cause analysis to identify the cause of such failure, (ii) provide Hawaiian Telcom with a report detailing the cause of, and procedure for correcting, such failure, and (iii) upon Hawaiian
Telcom’s approval of such corrective procedure, implement such procedure. 
  
 6.3        Measurement and Monitoring Tools.    Supplier shall implement the measurement and monitoring tools and procedures required to measure and
report Supplier’s performance against the Service Levels. Such measurement and monitoring Tools and procedures are set forth in Exhibit 3 and shall as of the Commencement Date (i) permit reporting at a level of detail
sufficient to verify compliance with the Service Levels and (ii) be subject to audit by Hawaiian Telcom or its designee. Supplier shall provide Hawaiian Telcom and its designees with information and access to such measurement and monitoring
tools and procedures upon request for inspection and verification purposes. Supplier shall provide to Hawaiian Telcom monthly Service Level reports that demonstrate Supplier’s performance against the Service Levels. Such reports shall be in a
form and format approved by Hawaiian Telcom. 
  

	7.	BENCHMARKING. 

  
 7.1        Benchmarking Overview.    The Benchmarking Process shall be conducted a time
and with regard to the portion of the Services specified by Hawaiian Telcom by a Benchmarker chosen by Hawaiian Telcom from the list of approved Benchmarkers specified on Exhibit 7. If the Benchmarkers are no longer providing the services
required to conduct the Benchmarking Process at the time Hawaiian Telcom elects to conduct the Benchmarking Process, the Parties shall promptly designate a replacement Benchmarker. If the Parties do not agree within 15 days on a replacement
Benchmarker, Hawaiian Telcom shall designate the Benchmarker in its sole discretion, provided that such Benchmarker may not be a competitor of Supplier. Supplier shall at its expense cooperate with and assist the Benchmarker and any other third
parties involved in the Benchmarking Process, including providing information relating to the provision of the Services (subject to reasonable confidentiality restrictions), as requested by Hawaiian Telcom or the Benchmarker. 
  
 7.2        Benchmark Results
Review and Adjustments.    Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier shall review the Benchmark Results during the Benchmark Review Period. If any Charges paid by Hawaiian Telcom to Supplier are higher than the applicable fees contained
in the Benchmark Results, Supplier shall then reduce the Charges in a manner that eliminates such variance for the benchmarked period and thereafter. In addition, if any Service Levels are lower than the applicable service levels contained in the
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reduce its Charges proportionately to adjust for the difference between the Service Levels and the applicable service levels contained in the Benchmark
Results. In no event will Supplier increase the Charges as a result of any benchmarking. 
  

	8.	SERVICE LOCATIONS; HAWAIIAN TELCOM SYSTEMS. 

  
 8.1        Service
Locations.    The Supplier will maintain and enforce, at the facilities from which the Services are provided, safety and physical security procedures that are at least equal to industry standards for locations similar to the
Supplier’s locations. 
  
 8.2        New Service Locations.    If Supplier intends to provide Services from locations other than the locations from which Supplier provides the Services as of the
Effective Date, Supplier shall provide written notice of such new service location to Hawaiian Telcom, which notice shall include a description of any effect the change in location, or additional location, will have on the Services or on Hawaiian
Telcom. In no event shall any change in service locations or additional service locations result in an increase in the Charges or a reduction in Service Levels or cause Hawaiian Telcom to incur any additional expense. Supplier shall be responsible
for any incremental Hawaiian Telcom cost or expense related to any change in, or additional, supplier locations, including any additional taxes that result from Supplier’s relocating or rerouting the delivery of Products or Services to, from,
or through a new location. 
  
 8.3        Access to Hawaiian Telcom Systems.    If Hawaiian Telcom grants Supplier access to any Hawaiian Telcom systems, such access shall be solely for purposes of
performing the Services, and Supplier’s access shall be limited to those systems specified by Hawaiian Telcom. Supplier’s access shall be subject to such business control and information protection policies, standards, and guidelines as
may be provided to supplier by Hawaiian Telcom from time to time. Any other use by Supplier of any other Hawaiian Telcom assets or property or systems is prohibited. 
  

	9.	SUPPLIER STAFF. 

  
 9.1        Supplier Account Manager.    Supplier shall appoint an individual (the
“Supplier Account Manager”) who from the date of this Agreement shall serve as Hawaiian Telcom’s single point of contact with respect to the Services. The Supplier Account Manager shall (i) have overall responsibility for
managing and coordinating the performance of Supplier’s obligations under this Agreement and (ii) be authorized to act for and on behalf of Supplier with respect to all matters relating to this Agreement, including promptly escalating
issues to the appropriate level of management and reporting back to Hawaiian Telcom with resolutions to such issues . 
  
 9.2        Local Manager.    Supplier shall designate an individual to be located in
Hawaii to be the local manager for the Hawaiian Telcom account (the “Local Account Manager”). 
  
 9.3        Single Points of Contact.    Supplier shall designate individuals to be
single points of contact for each Product. 
  

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 9.4        Key Supplier Personnel. 
  
 (a)        Collectively, the
Supplier Account Manager, the Local Account Manager, the Supplier Mobilization Manager, and the single points of contact for each Product are “Key Supplier Personnel.” 
  
 (b)        Before assigning
an individual to a Key Supplier Personnel position, whether as an initial assignment or as replacement, Supplier shall (i) notify Hawaiian Telcom of the proposed individual, (ii) introduce the individual to a representatives of Hawaiian
Telcom designated by Hawaiian Telcom, (iii) provide Hawaiian Telcom with a resume and any information regarding the individual that may be requested by Hawaiian Telcom, and (A) with respect to single points of contact, consult with
Hawaiian Telcom regarding such assignment and consider in good faith Hawaiian Telcom’s recommendations and objections with respect to such assignment, and (B) with respect to the Supplier Account Manager, the Local Account Manager, and the
Supplier Mobilization Manager, obtain Hawaiian Telcom’s approval for such assignment. 
  
 (c)        If Hawaiian Telcom in good faith desires to have any Key Supplier Personnel removed from Hawaiian Telcom’s account, Hawaiian Telcom shall notify Supplier
of such fact and Supplier shall investigate Hawaiian Telcom’s stated reasons for the removal and present its findings to Hawaiian Telcom within 10 days after Hawaiian Telcom’s notification. The Parties shall review the findings within 5
days after they are presented to Hawaiian Telcom, or such other time designated by Hawaiian Telcom. With respect to Key Personnel that are single points of contact, if after such review the Parties cannot agree on the removal of such personnel, the
Parties shall follow the expedited dispute process set forth in Exhibit 5. With respect to the Supplier Account Manager, Local Account Manager, and Supplier Mobilization Manager, after such review Supplier shall remove such personnel if
requested by Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 (d)        Supplier shall make the Key Supplier Personnel available for meetings with Hawaiian Telcom personnel in accordance with Exhibit 5 and otherwise upon Hawaiian Telcom’s
request. 
  
 9.5        Subcontractors. 
  
 (a)        Supplier shall not subcontract or delegate any of its material obligations under this Agreement without the prior written approval of Hawaiian Telcom. If
Supplier intends to subcontract any material obligation under this Agreement, Supplier shall notify Hawaiian Telcom of the proposed subcontract and shall obtain Hawaiian Telcom’s approval of such subcontract. 
  
 (b)        Supplier shall
include in all of its subcontracts where applicable provisions equivalent to those in this Agreement with respect to use of facilities, confidentiality, audit rights, and warranties. 
  
 (c)        Supplier shall cause Supplier Agents to adhere to any applicable
standards, policies and procedures of Supplier and Hawaiian Telcom. The Supplier shall not disclose Confidential Information of Hawaiian Telcom to any Supplier Agent until such agent 

  

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has executed a nondisclosure agreement with protections at least as protective of Confidential Information as those protections set forth in this Agreement.

  
 (d)        No
subcontracting shall release Supplier from its responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Supplier shall be responsible for the work and activities of each of the Supplier Agents, including compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
Supplier shall be responsible for all payments to its Supplier Agents. 
  

	10.	PAYMENTS 

  
 10.1        Volume Incentive Discount.    The Parties agree that a pricing mechanism
pursuant to which Supplier would discount the Charges based Hawaiian Telcom’s purchase of certain volumes of Products would create an incentive for Hawaiian Telcom to purchase more products from Supplier and for Supplier to provide its best
service and pricing to Hawaiian Telcom. Accordingly, the Parties agree to use reasonable efforts to agree upon and implement, via an amendment to the Agreement, such volume discounts promptly after the Effective Date. 
  
 10.2        Charges.    Hawaiian Telcom shall pay the Charges as specified in Exhibit 4 and this Article 10. Supplier shall not charge Hawaiian Telcom
for any service or adjust its pricing in any manner except as expressly permitted under Exhibit 4. Hawaiian Telcom may withhold invoiced amounts that Hawaiian Telcom disputes in good faith. Hawaiian Telcom shall notify Supplier of all such
disputes in writing by the date payment under such invoice would otherwise be due. 
  
 10.3        Monthly Invoices. 
  
 (a)        Supplier shall render, in a form and format approved by Hawaiian Telcom, a single consolidated
invoice for the Transportation Charges and the charge for Direct Product order management incurred by Hawaiian Telcom in each calendar month. 
  
 (b)        Supplier shall provide a monthly report showing such details as reasonably specified by
Hawaiian Telcom, including: (i) identification of all Charges for the month to which the report corresponds, which Charges shall be broken down by Service Charge, Transportation Charge, and Product cost; (ii) identification of all Products
ordered during that month, including purchase order number, item quantity, item description, unit of measure, purchase order line item and total line item dollar amount; (iii) identification of the amounts and types of any taxes the Supplier is
collecting from Hawaiian Telcom; (iv) the calculations used to establish the Charges; (v) any information necessary to satisfy Hawaiian Telcom’s internal accounting, tax, audit and charge back requirements; and (vi) any other
information requested by Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 10.4        Product Invoices.    Supplier shall invoice Hawaiian Telcom for the cost of Products ordered by Hawaiian Telcom, and the associated Service Charge, upon shipment
of such Products. Such invoices shall not include any Transportation Charges or other charges. 
  
 10.5        Pass-Through Expenses.    Supplier shall include in each monthly invoice all Pass-Through Expenses for which Supplier has received the
applicable third party invoice, and shall identify any Pass-Through Expense invoices that a third party vendor does not provide to the Supplier in a timely manner. The Supplier shall report each month to Hawaiian Telcom on the 

  

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status of late third party vendor invoices for Pass-Through Expenses and the Supplier’s efforts to obtain them. 
  
 10.6        Time of
Payment.    Hawaiian Telcom shall pay undisputed Supplier invoices within 30 days after Hawaiian Telcom’s receipt thereof. Supplier shall not invoice Hawaiian Telcom, and Hawaiian Telcom shall not be obligated to pay,
any Charges or Pass-Through Expenses that are not invoiced within 3 months after the end of the month in which such charges or expenses were incurred. 
  
 10.7        Taxes.    Hawaiian Telcom shall be responsible for sales, use and services
taxes imposed on the sale of the Products or provision of the Services. For clarity, Hawaiian Telcom is not responsible for taxes on Supplier’s income or on the cost of Supplier’s acquisition or use of goods and services used to provide
the Services. Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier shall cooperate to determine a Party’s tax liability and to minimize such liability to the extent legally permissible. Each Party shall provide and make available to the other Party any resale
certificates, information regarding out-of-state sales or use of equipment, materials or services, and any other exemption certificates or information requested by a Party. 
  
 10.8        No Adjustments or Other
Charges.    Supplier’s performance of any and all of the Services is included within the Charges. Hawaiian Telcom shall not be obligated to pay, or reimburse Supplier for, any costs, fees, expenses or charges other than
those costs, fees, expenses and charges expressly designated in this Agreement as Hawaiian Telcom’s responsibility. Supplier shall make no adjustments to any Charges except as expressly permitted under Exhibit 4. 
  
 10.9        Due
Diligence.    Hawaiian Telcom has delivered or made available to Supplier all information and documents Supplier has deemed necessary for Supplier to commit to its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with its
terms. Supplier shall not be relieved of any of its obligations under this Agreement, or alter, increase or add any fees or charges related to this Agreement, as a result of its failure to review the foregoing information and documents or any
documents referred to therein or its failure to request any information or documents from Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 10.10        Most Favored Customer.    Supplier agrees that Hawaiian Telcom shall be
treated as a most favored customer of Supplier. Supplier shall provide to Hawaiian Telcom Supplier’s best pricing for the Products and Services that Supplier provides to its other customers (excluding Supplier Affiliates) purchasing similar
products and services in similar volumes. Supplier shall notify Hawaiian Telcom in a timely manner in the event Supplier provides better pricing for products or services to another customer (excluding a Supplier Affiliate) purchasing similar
products and services in similar volumes under similar terms and conditions and shall in such notice offer to Hawaiian Telcom a reduction in Charges to match the charges in any such transaction. 
  

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	11.	GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL 

  
 11.1        Governance.    Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier shall implement a governance
structure as described in Exhibit 5 that includes the content and purpose of various governance committees, the roles and responsibilities of governance committee members, the type, content and frequency of governance meetings, and the Change
Control Procedures. All governance meetings will be hosted at a time and location acceptable to Hawaiian Telcom. Either party may replace or reassign its governance committee members upon notice to the other. 
  
 11.2        Change
Control.    Supplier’s performance of the Services shall be in accordance with Change Control Procedures set forth in Exhibit 5, which procedures shall specify at minimum the following: 
  
 (a)        No Change shall be
implemented without Hawaiian Telcom’s approval, except as may be necessary on a temporary basis to maintain the continuity of the Services. 
  
 (b)        With respect to all Changes, Supplier shall: (i) other than those Changes made on a
temporary basis to maintain the continuity of the Services, schedule Changes so as not to unreasonably interrupt Hawaiian Telcom’s business operations; (ii) provide Hawaiian Telcom 30 days notice of any planned Changes; and
(iii) monitor and report on the status of all Changes. 
  
 (c)        With respect to any Change made on a temporary basis to maintain the continuity of the Services, Supplier shall document and provide to Hawaiian Telcom notification of the Change no
later than the next business day after the Change is made. 
  

	12.	ORDERING; OWNERSHIP 

  
 12.1        Ordering. 
  
 (a)        Hawaiian Telcom may place orders for Products from Supplier from
time to time as described in Exhibit 2. Supplier shall provide to Hawaiian Telcom on or before the Commencement Date current contact information for each method of ordering (e.g., phone, fax, EDI (when implemented)) described in Exhibit
2 or otherwise agreed by the Parties. 
  
 (b)        Supplier shall acknowledge receipt of each Hawaiian Telcom order as soon as reasonably practicable after Supplier’s receipt of such order, which notification shall be within 2
hours after receipt with respect to Expedited Orders. Each order acknowledgement will confirm the type and quantity of Products ordered, the applicable prices, delivery dates, and special shipping instructions (if any). For purposes of this
Agreement “receipt” means the time that Hawaiian Telcom’s order arrives at Supplier’s physical address, email address, or EDI system, as applicable. Supplier shall accept all orders placed by Hawaiian Telcom that are consistent
with this Agreement. 
  
 (c)        Supplier shall ship all Products FOB Destination. Title and risk of loss for each Product shall pass from Supplier to Hawaiian Telcom upon Hawaiian Telcom’s physical receipt of
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 12.2        Notice of Discontinued Products.    Supplier
shall notify Hawaiian Telcom promptly after it becomes aware that any Product on the Product Listing has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and shall suggest a substitute product for the discontinued Product. 
  
 12.3        Returns.    Hawaiian Telcom shall return Products to Supplier in accordance with the applicable procedures set forth in Exhibit 2. Hawaiian Telcom may
cancel without payment or penalty of any kind any order that has not arrived at its designated shipping point more than 10 days after it is due in accordance with this Agreement, and Supplier shall pay return shipping for any such Products returned
by Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 12.4        Inventory.    Except as specified in Section 18, Supplier shall bear all risks and costs associated with obsolete Products, Products damaged in
inventory or during shipment, excess inventory, shrinkage, and other inventory-management and distribution related issues. 
  
 12.5        Ownership and License. 
  
 (a)        The ownership and use rights applicable to any software Products
and software contained within the Products shall be as specified in the license agreement associated with such Products. 
  
 (b)        Supplier grants to Hawaiian Telcom a fully-paid-up non-exclusive license during the Term and
Termination Assistance Period to reproduce and use any software, APIs and other interfaces, and any other deliverables provided or made available to Hawaiian Telcom by Supplier in connection with Supplier’s integration of its systems with
Hawaiian Telcom systems, including any such items related to Supplier’s responsibilities with respect to GTEAMS and PeopleSoft. 
  

	13.	CONTINUED PROVISION OF SERVICES 

  
 13.1        Disaster Recovery Plan.    Supplier shall
comply with the disaster recovery plan set forth in Exhibit 6, as such plan is updated and amended by Supplier (“Disaster Recovery Plan” or “DRP”). Supplier shall update and test the operability of the DRP in
accordance with industry standards. Supplier shall immediately notify Hawaiian Telcom of any disaster and implement the DRP upon the occurrence of a disaster (as “disaster” is defined in the DRP (a “Disaster”)). Without
limiting Supplier’s other obligations under this Agreement, if Supplier is unable to deliver Critical Items within 48 hours after Hawaiian Telcom places an order for such items due to the occurrence of a Disaster, and Hawaiian Telcom thereafter
obtains such items from an alternate supplier, Supplier shall be responsible for the difference between any reasonable fees or charges required to obtain such items from the alternate supplier and the fees or charges for such items under this
Agreement. In the event of a Disaster, Supplier shall not increase the Charges or impose on Hawaiian Telcom any additional fees, costs or expenses. 
  
 13.2        Force Majeure.    If and to the extent a Party’s performance of any of
its obligations pursuant to this Agreement is prevented, hindered or delayed by fire, flood, earthquake, acts of God, acts of war, riots, rebellions or revolutions, or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of such Party (but
excluding labor and union-related activities, and failures of Supplier Agents) (each, a “Force Majeure Event”), and such was not caused by, and could not have been prevented by reasonable precautions undertaken by, the Party
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Force Majeure Event, then such Party shall be excused for such non-performance, hindrance or delay of those obligations affected by the Force Majeure Event
for as long as such Force Majeure Event continues and such Party continues to use its best efforts to recommence performance whenever and to whatever extent possible, including through the use of alternate locations, workaround plans and other
means. The Party whose performance is prevented, hindered or delayed by a Force Majeure Event shall immediately notify the other Party of the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event and describe in reasonable detail the nature of the Force Majeure
Event. The occurrence of a Force Majeure Event does not excuse, limit or otherwise affect Supplier’s obligation to implement the Disaster Recovery Plan. Supplier shall not increase the Charges or impose on Hawaiian Telcom any additional fees,
costs or expenses with respect to the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event. 
  
 13.3        Allocation of Resources.    If a Force Majeure Event or a Disaster causes Supplier to allocate limited resources between or among
Supplier’s customers, Supplier shall not provide other Supplier customers priority over Hawaiian Telcom. 
  

	14.	COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE; AUDITS 

  
 14.1        Regulatory Compliance. 
  
 (a)        Hawaiian
Telcom Laws.    Supplier shall provide any support required for Hawaiian Telcom to comply with Hawaiian Telcom Laws related to the Services. If any change in a Hawaiian Telcom Law requires changes to the Services, Supplier
shall promptly propose to Hawaiian Telcom a plan to implement such changes and, upon Hawaiian Telcom’s approval, implement such changes; provided that if such implementation will result in a material cost to Supplier, Supplier shall propose a
one-time charge or adjustments to the applicable Charges associated with such changes and shall not implement such changes until Hawaiian Telcom has approved such charges. 
  
 (b)        Supplier Laws.    With respect to changes in
Laws to which Supplier is required to submit or voluntarily submits, Supplier shall implement in a timely manner, at its own cost and expense, any changes in the Services required to comply with such changes; provided, that if such changes have a
material effect on the provision or receipt of the Services, Supplier shall obtain Hawaiian Telcom’s consent before implementing such changes. 
  
 14.2        Audits 
  
 (a)        Supplier shall retain complete and accurate written records of
its financial and non-financial activities related to this Agreement. Supplier shall provide to Hawaiian Telcom, its auditors, inspectors, and regulators access to personnel, information and records relating to the Services for the purpose of
performing audits and inspections for any reasonable business purpose, including (i) verifying the accuracy of the Charges and invoices; (ii) verifying Supplier’s Product costs, including with respect to any Supplier-proposed
adjustment in Product prices; (iii) supporting audits and examinations by Governmental Authorities; and (iv) complying with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements and other Hawaiian Telcom Laws. Hawaiian Telcom shall provide Supplier reasonable
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to this Section 14.2, and Supplier shall provide access to its facilities as necessary to conduct the audit during normal business hours.

  
 (b)        Supplier and Hawaiian Telcom shall meet to review the results of any audit performed by Hawaiian Telcom or its agents in connection with this Agreement and, if appropriate, agree
upon a plan to address any deficiencies identified and changes suggested by such audit report. If an audit reveals an overcharge by Supplier, the Supplier shall promptly refund the amount of such overcharge together with reasonable interest on such
amount. 
  
 (c)        Supplier will make available promptly to Hawaiian Telcom the results of any reviews or audits conducted by or on behalf of Supplier relating to the Supplier’s operating
practices and procedures to the extent relevant to the Services and to the extent Supplier makes such reviews or audits available to any other Supplier customer (excluding Supplier Affiliates). 
  
 14.3        Records
Retention.    Supplier shall retain and provide Hawaiian Telcom access to records and supporting documentation (i) sufficient to satisfy the requirements set forth in this Article 14; (ii) as necessary to
establish the basis for, and verify the accuracy of, the Charges paid or payable by Hawaiian Telcom under this Agreement, including adjustments thereto; (iii) as required by Law; (iv) as necessary to enable Hawaiian Telcom to comply with
Laws that require access to Supplier’s records and documentation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and (v) otherwise in accordance with Hawaiian Telcom’s retention policies and procedures. Supplier shall maintain all such records for
at least 7 years after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, or longer if required by Law. 
  

	15.	CONFIDENTIALITY 

  
 15.1        General Obligations.    Except as expressly provided herein, neither Party
shall disclose to third parties, or use other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations hereunder, Confidential Information of the other Party without the other Party’s prior written consent. Each Party shall protect the other
Party’s Confidential Information to the same extent and in at least the same manner as such Party protects its own confidential information of a similar nature (and in no event with less than reasonable care). Neither Party shall use the
Confidential Information of the other Party except as necessary to provide, receive or use the Services. Each Party may disclose relevant aspects of the other Party’s Confidential Information to its officers, directors, agents, professional
advisors, contractors (including the Benchmarker), subcontractors and employees and to the officers, directors, agents, professional advisors, contractors, subcontractors and employees of its Affiliates, to the extent that such disclosure is
reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and obligations or the determination, preservation or exercise of its rights and remedies under this Agreement; provided, in each case, the recipient of Confidential Information is under a duty
of confidentiality with respect to the Confidential Information substantially similar to the duty of confidentiality set forth in this Agreement. The obligations in this Section shall not restrict any disclosure as required by any Law (provided that
the recipient shall give prompt notice to the disclosing Party of such requirement). 
  

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 15.2        Unauthorized Acts.    Without limiting either
Party’s rights with respect to a breach of this Article 15, each Party shall: 
  
 (a)        promptly notify the other Party of any unauthorized use or disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information of which such Party becomes aware;

  
 (b)        promptly furnish to the other Party details of such unauthorized use or disclosure; and 
  
 (c)        use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of any such unauthorized use or disclosure of
Confidential Information. 
  
 15.3        Injunctive Relief.    The Parties acknowledge and agree that monetary damages may be inadequate to compensate for a breach of the provisions contained in this
Article 15. In the event of such breach, the injured Party may be entitled to seek injunctive relief and any and all other remedies available at law or in equity. 
  
 15.4        Return.    Upon a Party’s request, and
upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, each party shall return or destroy any confidential information (or the portion requested) of the other party still in its possession. 
  

	16.	REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 

  
 16.1        By Hawaiian Telcom.    Hawaiian Telcom
represents and warrants that: 
  
 (a)        Hawaiian Telcom is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware; 
  
 (b)        Hawaiian Telcom
has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement; 
  
 16.2        By Supplier.    Supplier represents and warrants that: 
  
 (a)        Supplier is a
corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Ohio; 
  
 (b)        Supplier has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its
obligations under this Agreement; 
  
 (c)        the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Supplier (i) has been duly authorized by Supplier and (ii) shall not conflict with, result in a breach of, or
constitute a default under any other agreement to which Supplier is a party or by which Supplier is bound; 
  
 (d)        Supplier is duly licensed, authorized or qualified to do business and is in good standing in
every jurisdiction in which a license, authorization or qualification is required to perform the Services, except where the failure to be so licensed, authorized or qualified would not have a material adverse effect on Supplier’s ability to
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 (e)        Supplier is in compliance with all Laws applicable to
Supplier’s obligations under this Agreement and has obtained all applicable Governmental Approvals and any licenses, approvals, permits, certificates, inspections, consents and authorizations required of Supplier by third parties in connection
with its obligations under this Agreement; 
  
 (f)        there is no outstanding litigation, arbitrated matter or other dispute to which Supplier is a party which, if decided unfavorably to Supplier, would reasonably be expected to have a
material adverse effect on Supplier’s ability to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement; 
  
 (g)        Supplier has not violated any Hawaiian Telcom policies of which the Supplier has been given
notice regarding the offering of unlawful inducements in connection with the Agreement. 
  
 16.3        Disclaimer.    EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 16.1
AND SECTION 16.2, NEITHER HAWAIIAN TELCOM NOR SUPPLIER MAKES ANY WARRANTIES
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 
  

	17.	SUPPLIER COVENANTS. 

  
 17.1        Supplier shall provide the Services with promptness, diligence and in a professional manner, in
accordance with the practices and professional standards used in well-managed operations performing services similar to the Services, and Supplier shall use adequate numbers of qualified individuals with suitable training, education, experience and
skill to perform the Services; for clarity, nothing in this section diminishes Supplier’s obligations with respect to Service Levels; 
  
 17.2        Supplier will use its all reasonable efforts to use efficiently the resources or services
necessary to provide the Services, and to perform the Services in the most cost efficient manner consistent with the required level of quality and performance; 
  

17.3        Supplier shall comply with all Laws in its performance of the Services as well as obtain and
keep current all Governmental Approvals and any necessary licenses, approvals, permits, certificates, inspections, consents and authorizations required by or from third parties to perform the Services. 
  
 17.4        Supplier shall not
violate any Hawaiian Telcom policies of which the Supplier has been given notice regarding the offering of unlawful inducements in connection with the Agreement; 
  
 17.5        neither Supplier nor any Supplier Agents shall make any
unauthorized representations on Hawaiian Telcom’s behalf or about Hawaiian Telcom, nor commit or bind Hawaiian Telcom other than as specifically authorized in writing; 
  
 17.6        none of the Services, Supplier deliverables or other materials
provided to Hawaiian Telcom by Supplier (excluding Products) will infringe, violate, or misappropriate the proprietary rights of any third party, and Supplier shall promptly notify Hawaiian Telcom if 

  

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Supplier becomes aware of any claim, pending or threatened, or any fact upon which a claim could be made, that the Services, Supplier deliverables or other
materials provided to Hawaiian Telcom by Supplier may infringe upon the proprietary rights of any third party; 
  
 17.7        Supplier shall use all reasonable efforts to ensure that no viruses or similar items are
introduced into any Hawaiian Telcom systems via any Supplier interaction with such systems or any Supplier deliverables, and Supplier in the event a virus or similar item is found to have been introduced into the Hawaiian Telcom systems, Supplier
shall use all reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of the virus or similar item; 
  
 17.8        any deliverables provided to Hawaiian Telcom by Supplier (excluding Products) shall be free from defects in materials, design, and workmanship, and in
conformance with any applicable documentation, manuals, specifications or requirements and shall be free and clear of any liens, claims, charges, debts or other encumbrances, and Supplier shall promptly take any actions necessary to cause any
deliverables comply with the foregoing in the event such deliverables do not so comply when delivered to Hawaiian Telcom; 
  
 17.9        the Products will be free of all liens or other encumbrances and Supplier shall transfer title
to such products to Hawaiian Telcom free of any liens or other encumbrances; should any lien or encumbrance be asserted with respect to any Product delivered to Hawaiian Telcom hereunder for any reason, Hawaiian Telcom may (i) require the
Supplier to obtain a properly executed release of such lien or encumbrance satisfactory to Hawaiian Telcom, and, if Supplier fails to obtain such release in a timely manner, (ii) pay the amount necessary to satisfy such lien or encumbrance and
deduct such amounts from payments due to the Supplier; 
  
 17.10      Supplier shall ensure that Hawaiian Telcom shall be able to obtain the full benefit of the Product manufacturer’s warranty applicable to each Product. If Products are defective, on
request of Hawaiian Telcom, Supplier shall handle the return of Products to the manufacturer and will replace the defective product in accordance with the return process specified in Exhibit 2; and 
  
 17.11      Supplier shall pack, label,
mark and ship all Products to the destination specified in the applicable Hawaiian Telcom order and shall use industry-standard methods to pack and ship all Products in a manner such that they will not be damaged during shipment, unless more
specific packing methods are specified by Hawaiian Telcom in its order; Supplier will be responsible for any loss or damage to Products caused by Supplier’s failure to pack, mark, ship or handle Products in accordance with the applicable order
or otherwise in an industry-standard manner. 
  

	18.	TERMINATION. 

  
 18.1        Termination for Convenience.    Hawaiian Telcom may terminate this
Agreement, in whole or in part, for convenience effective as of any time after the Effective Date by giving Supplier notice of the termination at least 90 days prior to the termination date specified in the notice. 
  

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 18.2        Termination for Cause 
  
 (a)        If Supplier fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement in any material respect or repeatedly fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement and the cumulative effect thereof could reasonably be considered material, and does not cure
such breach within 30 days after receipt of a notice of breach from Hawaiian Telcom, then Hawaiian Telcom may, without limiting Hawaiian Telcom’s other rights or remedies under this Agreement, by giving notice to Supplier, terminate this
Agreement, in whole or in part, as of the termination date specified in the notice and without payment of any amounts that would otherwise be due upon termination in accordance with Section 18.4(b). 
  
 (b)    If Hawaiian Telcom fails to make
undisputed payments due to Supplier and does not cure such default within 30 days after receipt of a notice of default from Supplier, then Supplier may, by giving notice to Hawaiian Telcom, terminate this Agreement in whole, as of the termination
date specified in the notice of default. The foregoing is the only circumstance in which Supplier may terminate this Agreement. 
  
 (c)        Hawaiian Telcom may terminate this Agreement as of the date specified in its notice of
termination, in whole or in part, if at any time during the term of the Agreement: (i) the sum of the accrued Service Level Credits are equal to or greater than 40% of the aggregate At Risk Amount for the 12 months preceding such time, or
(ii) there are more than 4 defaults of a Critical Service Level within a 12-month rolling window, without payment of any amounts that would otherwise be due upon termination in accordance with Section 18.4(b). 
  
 18.3        Extension of
Termination Effective Date.    Hawaiian Telcom may extend the effective date of any termination pursuant to this Article 18 one or more times by notifying Supplier in writing of such extension, provided that the total
of all such extensions shall not exceed 180 days following the original effective date of termination. 
  
 18.4        Removal; Unique Products. 
  
 (a)        Removal.    If Hawaiian Telcom intends to
remove any Product from the Product Listing during the Term, Hawaiian Telcom shall use reasonable efforts to provide Supplier with 60 days notice prior to such removal and shall thereafter use reasonable efforts to enable Supplier to deplete the
inventory of the Product removed from the Product Listing. 
  
 (b)        Unique Products.    Upon any notice of termination or non-renewal of this Agreement, except termination by Hawaiian Telcom pursuant to Section 18.2,
the Parties shall use reasonable efforts to deplete Supplier’s then-existing inventory of Unique Products, including efforts to transfer such inventory to any supplier that succeeds Supplier in providing such Products to Hawaiian Telcom. In the
event the Parties are unable to deplete Supplier’s then-existing inventory of Unique Products within a commercially reasonable period, Hawaiian Telcom shall, upon Supplier’s request, purchase the Unique Products remaining in
Supplier’s inventory. The price and shipping charge for such remaining Unique Products shall be Supplier’s cost for such Products and shipping, as demonstrated by written records acceptable to Hawaiian Telcom. 
  
 (c)        Liability.    This Section 18.4 states Hawaiian Telcom’s entire obligation and liability with respect to excess Product inventory. 
  

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	19.	TERMINATION ASSISTANCE 

  
 19.1        Termination Assistance.    Upon Hawaiian Telcom’s request during the
Termination Assistance Period, Supplier shall provide the Termination Assistance Services to facilitate the orderly transfer of the Services to Hawaiian Telcom or its designee (collectively, the “Successor”) regardless of the reason
for the termination, expiration or cessation of Services. The quality and level of performance of the Services during the Termination Assistance Period shall be consistent with the quality and level of performance of the Services during the Term.

  
 19.2        Payment.    The Service and Product Charges include all Termination Assistance Services provided by Supplier during the Term, and Supplier shall not charge
Hawaiian Telcom any variable or other fees for such services. For Termination Assistance Services provided by Supplier after the last day of the Term, Supplier shall provide such services (i) in the case of Termination Assistance Services that
are Services, at the rates in effect for such Services immediately prior to termination or expiration of the Agreement and (ii) for Termination Assistance Services for which no rates exist immediately prior to such termination or expiration at
Supplier’s most favorable commercial rates for similarly situated customers (excluding Supplier Affiliates). Termination Assistance Services provided after the last day of the Term shall be subject to the provisions of the Agreement as such
provisions would have been applicable to the Services prior to the effective date of termination or expiration. If Hawaiian Telcom requests Termination Assistance Services after this Agreement has been terminated pursuant to
Section 18.2(b), Supplier may require Hawaiian Telcom to pay for such services in advance. 
  

	20.	INDEMNITIES. 

  
 (a)        Indemnity by Hawaiian Telcom.    Hawaiian Telcom shall indemnify Supplier
from, and defend and hold Supplier, its officers, directors, employees, and assigns harmless from and against any Losses incurred by Supplier, or to which the foregoing parties become subject, arising out of or relating to: (i) any inaccuracy
or untruthfulness, or breach of any warranty set forth in Section 16.1; (ii) any third party claim of infringement of any patent, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary right, alleged to have occurred because of systems or
other resources provided by Hawaiian Telcom to Supplier; (iii) any amounts, including taxes, interest and penalties, assessed against Supplier that are the obligation of Hawaiian Telcom pursuant to this Agreement; and (iv) personal injury
(including death) or property loss or damage resulting from Hawaiian Telcom’s acts or omissions. Hawaiian Telcom shall indemnify Supplier from any costs and expenses incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Section 20(a).

  
 (b)        Indemnity by Supplier.    Supplier shall indemnify Hawaiian Telcom from, and defend and hold Hawaiian Telcom, its officers, directors, employees, and assigns
harmless from and against any Losses incurred by Hawaiian Telcom, or to which the foregoing parties become subject, arising out of or relating to: (i) any inaccuracy or untruthfulness, or breach of any warranty set forth in
Section 16.2; (ii) any breach of Section 17.3, 17.4, or 17.5; (iii) Supplier’s violation of Hawaiian Telcom’s agreements relating to the purchase of Direct Products; (iv) any claims
arising out of or related to occurrences Supplier is required to insure against under this Agreement; (v) any third party claim of infringement of any patent, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary right, alleged to have occurred because
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resources provided by Supplier to Hawaiian Telcom (excluding Products), or based upon performance of the Services by the Supplier; (vi) claims between
the Supplier and any of its employees, partners, agents or subcontractors; (vii) personal injury (including death) or property loss or damage resulting from Supplier’s or Supplier Agents’ acts or omissions; and (viii) any
amounts, including taxes, interest and penalties, assessed against Hawaiian Telcom that are the obligation of Supplier under this Agreement. Supplier shall indemnify Hawaiian Telcom from any costs and expenses incurred in connection with the
enforcement of this Section 20(b). 
  
 20.2        Indemnification Procedures.    If any third party claim is commenced against a person or entity entitled to indemnification under this Article 20 (the
“Indemnified Party”), notice thereof shall be given to the Party that is obligated to provide indemnification (the “Indemnifying Party”) as promptly as practicable. If, after such notice, the Indemnifying Party
acknowledges that this Agreement applies with respect to such claim, then the Indemnifying Party may elect, in a notice promptly delivered to the Indemnified Party, but in no event less than 15 days prior to the date on which a response to such
claim is due, to immediately take control of the defense and investigation of such claim and to employ and engage attorneys reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party to handle and defend the same, at the Indemnifying Party’s sole cost and
expense. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate, at the cost of the Indemnifying Party, in all reasonable respects with the Indemnifying Party and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such claim and any appeal arising therefrom;
provided, however, that the Indemnified Party may, at its own cost and expense, participate, through its attorneys or otherwise, in such investigation, trial and defense of such claim and any appeal arising therefrom. No settlement of a claim that
involves a remedy other than the payment of money by the Indemnifying Party shall be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party. After notice by the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party of its election to assume full control of
the defense of any such claim, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses incurred thereafter by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense of that claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not
assume full control over the defense of a claim as provided in this Section, the Indemnifying Party may participate in such defense, at its sole cost and expense, and the Indemnified Party shall have the right to defend the claim in such manner as
it may deem appropriate, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party. 
  
 21.        DAMAGES.    Neither Hawaiian Telcom nor Supplier shall be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of
or relating to its performance under this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitation of liability shall not apply to: (i) any inaccuracy, untruthfulness, or breach of any warranty set forth in
Article 16; (ii) Supplier’s breach of Section 17.3, 17.4, or 17.5; (iii) breaches of Article 15; (iv) damages to a Party caused by the other Party’s failure to comply with a
Law; or (v) liability resulting from the fraud, gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional or willful misconduct of a Party. For clarity, costs to procure replacements for lost, stolen, damaged or delayed goods and services from an
alternate source, together with related expenses, as a result of Supplier’s failure to perform its obligations hereunder are direct damages. 
  

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	22.	INSURANCE. 

  
 22.1        Documentation.    Supplier shall provide to Hawaiian Telcom upon request
during the Term evidence of all insurance required under this Article 22. Supplier shall provide evidence of any “claims made” policies to Hawaiian Telcom upon request at any time up to 3 years after the Term. The insurance
companies providing such insurance must have an A.M. Best rating of A minus-/VII or better and be licensed or authorized to conduct business in all states in which Hawaiian Telcom does business. The provisions of this Article 22 shall in no
way limit the liability of Supplier. Failure of Hawaiian Telcom to request certificates of insurance or insurance policies shall not constitute a waiver of Supplier’s obligations and requirements to maintain the minimal coverages specified.
Supplier shall maintain, in its files, evidence of all subcontractors’ insurance coverage. 
  
 22.2        Types and Amounts.    During the Term Supplier shall at its cost and
expense obtain and maintain the following insurance coverage: 
  
 (a)        Worker’s Compensation: to statutory liability limits. 
  
 (b)        Employer’s Liability: $1 million 
  
 (c)        Commercial General
Liability: $2 million per occurrence, $5 million aggregate 
  
 (d)        All Risk Property Liability: greater than $10 million 
  
 (e)        Business Automobile Liability: $2 million per accident 
  
 (f)        Umbrella or Excess
Liability: greater than $10 million 
  
 (g)        Employee Dishonesty and Computer Fraud: greater than $10 million 
  
 (h)        Warehouseman’s Legal Liability: greater than $10 million 
  
 22.3        Claims Made
Policies.    If Supplier purchases “claims made” insurance, all acts and omissions of Supplier and its representatives and agents, shall be, during the Term and the Termination Assistance Period, “continually
covered” notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the provisions of this Agreement allowing Supplier to purchase “claims made” insurance coverage. In order for the acts and omissions of Supplier and its representatives and
agents to be “continually covered” there must be insurance coverage for the entire period commencing on the Effective Date of this Agreement and ending on the date that is at a minimum three years after the Term, and such insurance must
satisfy the liability coverage requirements provided for in this Agreement. 
  
 22.4        Policy Requirements.    Hawaiian Telcom shall be listed on all such insurance policies (except workers’ compensation insurance, for
which Supplier shall obtain a waiver of subrogation for Hawaiian Telcom from Supplier’s insurer, Employer’s Liability, All Risk Property Liability, Employee Dishonesty and Computer Fraud, and Warehouseman’s Legal 

  

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Liability) obtained by Supplier as “Additional Insureds” up to the amount required of Supplier under this Agreement. If a “claims made”
policy is purchased, then Supplier shall also purchase adequate “tail coverage” for claims made against Hawaiian Telcom after such policy has lapsed or been canceled or this Agreement is no longer in effect. Hawaiian Telcom shall not
materially reduce the amounts or types of coverages specified in this Article 22 without Hawaiian Telcom’s prior approval 
  

	23.	MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 

  
 23.1        Assignment.    Neither Party shall, without the consent of the other
Party, assign this Agreement or any amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement, except that either Party may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the other Party’s consent to (i) a subsidiary or Affiliate of such party,
(ii) with respect to Hawaiian Telcom, an entity that acquires a business unit that receives Services, or (iii) an entity that acquires a substantial portion of such Party’s assets; except, with respect to subsection (ii) and
(iii) above, in the event that the non-assigning party demonstrates reasonable grounds to object to such assignment based on the creditworthiness of such entity or such entity’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. With respect to
an assignment pursuant to subsection (i) above, if Hawaiian Telcom demonstrates reasonable grounds to object to such assignment based on the assignee’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder, Supplier shall, upon Hawaiian
Telcom’s request, provide a written guarantee of assignee’s performance of Supplier’s obligations hereunder prior to such assignment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Supplier shall not assign this Agreement to Time Warner, Inc. without
Hawaiian Telcom’s consent. Upon Hawaiian Telcom’s assignment of this Agreement, Hawaiian Telcom shall be released from any obligation or liability under this Agreement. The consent of a Party to any assignment of this Agreement shall not
constitute such Party’s consent to further assignment. This Agreement shall be binding on the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any assignment in contravention of this subsection shall be null and void. 

 
 23.2        Notices.    Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all notices, requests, consents, approvals, agreements, authorizations, acknowledgements, waivers
and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing in order to be effective. Wherever under this Agreement one Party is required to give notice to the other, such notice shall be deemed effective: (i) 3
calendar days after deposit in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; (ii) two business days after deposit with a national overnight courier for overnight delivery; (c) if given by
facsimile, that day such facsimile is sent, provided confirmation of such notice is also sent by national overnight courier or delivered in person; or (d) upon delivery if delivered in person or by messenger, in each case, addressed to the
following addresses (or such other address as either party may be notified of as described above): 
  

			
	 To Hawaiian Telcom:
	 	 Hawaiian Telcom MergerSub, Inc.
 Attn: Michael
Ruley
 1177 Bishop Street
 Honolulu, HI 96813

  

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	 With a copy to:
	 	 Latham & Watkins LLP
 Attn: Ronald Hopkinson
 885 Third Avenue, Suite 1000
 New York, NY 10022-4834
  
 and
 Latham & Watkins
 Attn: Kevin Boyle
 Two Freedom Square
 11955 Freedom Drive, Suite 500
 Reston, VA 20190-5651

		
	 To Supplier:
	 	 Sprint North Supply Company
 600 New Century Parkway
 New Century, Kansas 66031-8000
 Attention: Contract Management
 MS: KSNCAA0274
 Fax: 913-794-7645
  
 In case of a dispute, notice shall also be sent to:
 6391 Sprint Parkway

Attn: Law Dept—Sprint North Supply
 Overland Park, Kansas 66251-2525
 Mailstop: KSOPHT0101-Z2525

  
 Either Party may change its address or
telecopy number for notification purposes by giving the other Party 10 days notice of the new address or telecopy number and the date upon which it shall become effective. 
  
 23.3        Relationship.    The Parties intend to create
an independent contractor relationship and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to make either Hawaiian Telcom or Supplier partners, joint venturers, principals, agents or employees of the other. No officer, director, employee,
agent, affiliate or contractor retained by Supplier to perform work on Hawaiian Telcom’s behalf under this Agreement shall be deemed to be an employee, agent or contractor of Hawaiian Telcom. Neither Party shall have any right, power or
authority, express or implied, to bind the other. 
  
 23.4        Continuity of Services.    In the event of a good faith dispute between Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier, Supplier shall continue to perform its obligations under
this Agreement during the resolution of such dispute unless and until this Agreement is terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof. 
  
 23.5        Severability.    If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be contrary to Law, then the remaining provisions of this Agreement, if capable of substantial performance, shall remain in full force and effect. 
  

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 23.6        Waivers.    No delay or omission by either
Party to exercise any right or power it has under this Agreement shall impair or be construed as a waiver of such right or power. A waiver by any Party of any breach or covenant shall not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach or any
other covenant. All waivers must be signed by the Party waiving its rights. 
  
 23.7        Timing and Cumulative Remedies.    Supplier acknowledges and agrees that time is of the essence with respect to its performance of its
obligations under this Agreement. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to either Party is exclusive of any other right or remedy, and each and every right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy
under this Agreement or under applicable Law. 
  
 23.8        Survival.    The terms of Sections 14.2(a), 14.3, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 23 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 
  
 23.9        Third Party
Beneficiaries.    Except with respect to the Hawaiian Telcom Affiliates, each Party intends that this Agreement shall not benefit, or create any right or cause of action in or on behalf of, any person or entity other than the
Parties. 
  
 23.10      Governing
Law and Venue.    The rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of laws principles
that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Supplier agrees that it shall only bring any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement in a federal court in the Southern District of New York or in
state court in New York County, New York, and Supplier irrevocably submits to the personal jurisdiction and venue of any such court in any such action or proceeding or in any action or proceeding brought in such courts by Hawaiian Telcom. Supplier
further irrevocably consents to the service of process from any of the aforesaid courts by mailing copies thereof by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to Supplier at its address designated pursuant to this Agreement, with such service
of process to become effective 10 days after such mailing. 
  
 23.11      Covenant of Further Assurances.    Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier covenant and agree that, subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and, without any
additional consideration, each of Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier shall execute and deliver any further legal instruments and perform any acts that are or may become necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement. 
  
 23.12      Publicity.    Each Party shall (i) submit to the other all advertising, written sales promotions, press releases and other publicity matters relating to this Agreement
in which the other Party’s trade name or trademark is mentioned or which contains language from which the connection of said name or mark may be inferred or implied, and (ii) not publish or use such advertising, sales promotions, press
releases or publicity matters without the other Party’s consent. 
  
 23.13      Consents, Approvals and Requests.    Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, all consents and approvals to be given by either Party under this Agreement shall
not 

  

 23. 

 CONFIDENTIAL 
  
 
be unreasonably withheld or delayed and each Party shall make only reasonable requests under this Agreement. 
  
 23.14      Good Faith and Fair
Dealing.    Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier each acknowledge and agree that all aspects of the relationship and dealings between Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier contemplated by this Agreement shall be governed by the fundamental
principle of good faith and fair dealing except as otherwise expressly provided herein. 
  
 23.15      Entire Agreement.    This Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, represent the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject
matter, and there are no other oral or written representations, understandings or agreements between the Parties relative to such subject matter. No amendment to, or change, waiver or discharge of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid
unless in writing and signed by both Parties. 
  
 23.16      Counterparts.    This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute
one single agreement between the Parties. 
  

 24. 

 CONFIDENTIAL 
  
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of Hawaiian Telcom and Supplier
has caused this Agreement to be signed and delivered by its duly authorized representative. 
  

							
	 HAWAIIAN TELCOM, INC.
	    	SPRINT NORTH SUPPLY COMPANY
				
	 By: 
	 	/S/ MICHAEL S. RULEY	    	By: 	  	 
				
	 Name: 
	 	 Michael S. Ruley
	    	Name: 	  	 
				
	 Title: 
	 	 Chief Executive Officer
	    	Title:Master Services Agreement, effective as of May 2, 2005

 Exhibit 10.16 
  
 MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT 
  
 This Master Services Agreement (this Agreement) is entered into between Hawaiian Telcom Services Company. (°HTSC) with its principal place of business located
at
                                        
and Verizon Select Services Inc. (VSSI), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal place of business located at 110 Allen Road, Suite 300, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938, U.S.A., to provide Services
(as such term is defined in Section 1) hereunder. HTSC and VSSI may be referred to collectively as Parties, and each individually as a Party. 
  
 PURPOSE 
  
 Whereas, VSSI owns or operates communications and other supporting services (the Services”), and is in the business of providing such Services pursuant to certain terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement
and the following Service Schedules, applicable to each of the Services and incorporated herein by this reference; arid 
  
 Whereas, HTSC wishes to purchase the Services and agrees that VSSI will provide such Services pursuant to this Agreement. 
  
 NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows: 
  

	1.	DEFINITIONS: 

  
 Unless otherwise defined the following terms shall have the respective meanings specified below: 
  
 “Affiliate” shall mean a person or entity that (directly or
indirectly) owns or controls, is owned or controlled by or is under common ownership or control of a Party. As used in this definition, Control means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the
management and policies of a corporation, person or other entity whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, 
  
 “Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble and includes all Service Schedules, Attachments, Annexes, and Exhibits
attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 
  
 “Authorizations” shall mean any tariffs, permits, certifications, authorizations, licenses, approvals or similar documentation or consents as may be required by any governmental body or agency having jurisdiction over the
business of a Party in connection with this Agreement, including without limitation, in the United States, the Federal Communications Commission and a state Public Utility or Service Commission. 
  
 “Billing Cycle” with respect to any Service, shall have the
meaning set forth in the applicable Service Schedule or if not defined therein shall mean VSSI (billing cycle to which HTSC's account hereunder is assigned by VSSI (a full billing cycle being approximately thirty (30) days). 
  
 “Business Day” shall mean any day except Saturday, Sunday
and any day which shall, in New York, New York, USA, be a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or other government action to close. 
  
 “Claims” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9. 
  
 “Cure Period” shall have the meaning set forth in
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 “Contract” shall mean this document without Annexes, Exhibits, Service Schedules or
Attachments. 
  
 “Disclosing Party” shall mean
any Party disclosing Proprietary Information. 
  
 “Due
Date” shall mean, with respect to any Invoice, the 30th calendar day after the time of HTSC’s receipt thereof as set forth in Section 18, unless a later date is set forth on the Invoice. 
  
 “Effective Date” shall mean the Closing Date as defined in
the Amended and Restated Agreement of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) dated as of April 8, 2005 among GTE Corporation, Verizon Holdco L.L.C., Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc., and Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc. 
  
 “End-Users” shall mean those of HTSC’s customers to
whom HTSC resells Services purchased hereunder or who otherwise are authorized to use such Services. 
  
 “Event of Force Majeure” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11. 
  
 “Excused Outage” shall mean any outage, unavailability,
delay or other degradation of Service to, associated with or caused by, mutually agreed scheduled maintenance events, HTSC negligence or willful misconduct or the negligence or willful misconduct of others unauthorized or authorized by HTSC to use
the service, HTSC provided power or equipment, including, without limitation, traffic exchange points, or an Event of Force Majeure. 
  
 “Facilities” shall mean property owned or leased by VSSI and used to deliver Service, including terminal and other equipment, wires,
fiber optic cables, fines, circuits, ports, routers, switches, channel service units, data service units and the like. 
  
 “Government Authority” shall mean any instrumentality, subdivision, court, administrative or law enforcement agency, commission, official
or other authority of the United States or any other country or any state, province, prefect, municipality, locality or other government or political subdivision thereof, or any quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, taxing,
importing or other governmental or quasi-governmental authority. 
  
 “Indemnitee” and “Indemnitees” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 9. 
  
 “Indemnitor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9. 
  
 “Initial Term” shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Date and expiring at the end of the ninth
month (9th) month thereafter unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 6. 
  
 “Invoice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2. 
  
 “Notice of Dispute” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5. 
  
 “Parties” and “Party” shall have the meanings set forth in the preamble. 
  
 “Proprietary Information” shall mean (a) information
relating to this Agreement (including, without limitation, its existence, its terms and conditions and the relationship of the Parties) and (b) with respect to each Disclosing Party, (i) the Services provided by or purchased by such
Disclosing Party and (ii) other information of the Disclosing Party (including its suppliers, services providers, agents, contractors, licensors, other vendors and business partners) which is not generally available to the public and which the
Disclosing Party desires to protect against unrestricted disclosure or use, including, without limitation, all specifications, drawings, sketches, models, samples, reports, plans, forecasts, current or historical data, projections, financial
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 practice), trade secrets, source codes, maskworks, inventions (whether or not patentable or reduced to
practice), technology, and other technical, financial or business information and data (and all copies and tangible embodiments of any of the foregoing). 
  
 “Recipient” shall mean the Party to whom Proprietary Information is disclosed or who otherwise has access thereto, including such
Party’s Affiliates. 
  
 “Regulatory
Requirement” shall mean any rule, regulation, law or order issued by the Federal Communications Commission, a state Public Utility or Service Commission or a governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction. 
  
 “Service” and “Services” shall refer to the
Services listed in the Service Schedules. 
  
 “Service
Date” shall mean, for the initial scope of Services, the Effective Date or, for any new Services ordered by HTSC during the Term, the date set forth in the applicable Service Schedule when VSSI shall first provide the Service to HTSC.

  
 “Service Order” shall mean any orders
hereafter submitted by HTSC to VSSI for one or more Services under this Agreement, which Service Order shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to VSSI in accordance with VSSI’s then current standard procedures and guidelines for ordering such
Service and which, in any event, shall set forth information reasonably necessary for VSSI to provide the Services requested, including without limitation and to the extent applicable, the term of the Service (if different from the Term), volume
requirements if any, technical and logistical specifications, and pricing and billing information. Service Orders for switched Services shall be made through mechanized orders through NOCV, CARE and such other systems as may be designated by VSSI
from time to time. HTSC shall not be required to submit Service Orders for existing service arrangements transferred to HTSC pursuant to Section 5.18(c) of the Merger Agreement. 
  
 “Service Schedule” shall mean a document attached to this Agreement which describes a Service and which
specifies the features of the Service, e.g. term, geographic scope and technical definitions applicable to that Service. Service Schedules shall include all subordinate Attachments, including a Pricing Attachment. 
  
 “Subsequent Term” shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.2. 
  
 “Taxes” shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 7. 
  
 “Term”
shall mean, collectively, the Initial Term and all Subsequent Terms, if any. 
  
 “Written Notice” shall mean a notice delivered in accordance with Section 18. 
  

	2.	SERVICES; SERVICE ORDERS: 

  

	 	2.1	The Services provided pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Service Schedules attached hereto. Terms, conditions arid guidelines for Service-specific rights and obligations
are set out in each Service Schedule. VSSI shall provide to HTSC the Services that HTSC subscribes to hereunder in accordance with this Agreement. For Services that require a Service Order in order to initiate provisioning under this agreement, such
provisioning shall be undertaken only upon the Service Order being accepted in accordance with the procedures set forth herein and in any applicable Service Schedule. 

  

	 	2.2	The specific responsibilities of HTSC and VSSI are set forth below: 

  

					
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 HTSC shall: 
  

	 	a)	Ensure that any representation, warranty or guarantee made to its End Users regarding a Services specifications, features or capabilities will be consistent with VSSI is
documentation, literature and commitments for that Service. 

	 	b)	Allow VSSI access to and use of End Users premises to the extent reasonably necessary for the installation, connection, inspection, scheduled or emergency maintenance, removal of
Facilities and systems relating to the Service, and for repair, replacement or otherwise as VSSI may determine is necessary, provided however, that VSSI shall use reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions to the Service caused thereby;

	 	c)	Allow VSSI to remove the Facilities from the End Users Premises upon termination, expiration or cancellation of this Agreement or a relevant Service Order (this provision shall
survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of the Agreement); 

	 	d)	Be responsible for providing and maintaining at its own expense the level of power, heating and air conditioning necessary to maintain the proper environment for all Facilities
incident to providing the Service on the End Users premises; 

	 	e)	Comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the working conditions on the End Users premises; 

	 	f)	Order any new Services by transmitting Service Orders therefore, if required by the applicable Service Schedule, to VSSI; and 

	 	g)	At all times comply with industry recognized standards of acceptable use and comply with its own Privacy Policy. 

  
 HTSC shall not and shall not permit others to: 
  

	 	a)	Rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair, or otherwise tamper with any Facilities of VSSI, without the prior written consent of VSSI; or 

	 	b)	Take any action that causes the imposition of any lien or encumbrance on the Facilities. 

  

	    	In no event will VSSI be liable to HTSC or any other person for interruption of Service or for any other loss, cost or damage caused or related to improper use or maintenance of the
Facilities by HTSC or third parties that are provided access to the Facilities by HTSC or End User in violation of this Agreement 

  
 VSSI shall: 
  

	 	a)	Provide and maintain the Facilities in good working order; 

	 	b)	Except for emergency repairs, notify HTSC at least three (3) business days in advance of any regularly scheduled maintenance that will require access to the End User’s
premises, schedule such access at reasonable times and comply with any reasonable policies regarding such access of HTSC or the applicable End User; 

	 	c)	Accept or reject Service Orders for new Services promptly after receipt thereof and once accepted in writing (including by countersigning the Service Order), each such Service Order
shall be deemed a part of this Agreement subject to the terms and conditions hereof and shall be incorporated by reference herein, it being expressly agreed that VSSI shall be under no obligation to accept any Service Order for new Services and
VSSI’s failure to promptly accept or reject any such Service Order shall in no event be deemed or otherwise construed as acceptance thereof; 

	 	d)	At all times comply with industry recognized standards of acceptable use and comply with its own Privacy Policy; and 

	 	e)	Provide the Service per the applicable Service Schedule as agreed to in the applicable accepted Service Orders. 

  

	3.	TERM OF THE AGREEMENT: 

  

					
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	 	3.1	This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date and shall continue in effect, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for the duration of
the Initial Term. Section 3.3 shall govern the term of those Services which exceed the Term of this Agreement. 

  

	 	3.2	Unless otherwise agreed in an amendment to this Agreement or a Service Order, all Services, Service Schedules, Attachments and Service Orders for the Services provided under this
Agreement will terminate simultaneously with the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 

  

	 	3.3	The term of a Service Order for new Services shall commence as of the first to occur of: 

  

	 	a)	the date set forth in the Service Order respecting the Service that is delivered by VSSI to HTSC; 

  
 All Services provided after a term commences shall be charged to HTSC. 
  

	4.	BILLING AND PAYMENT; RATES AND CHARGES 

  

	 	4.1	HTSC shall pay VSSI for the Services at the rates, fees and charges set forth in the applicable Service Schedules or accepted Service Orders. HTSC shall be liable for all undisputed
charges for the Services. 

  

	 	4.2	VSSI agrees to make commercially reasonable efforts to send HTSC a current invoice no later than thirty (30) days after the close of each Billing Cycle for each of the Services
provided to HTSC (“Invoice”), The Parties shall specify in each Service Schedule the number of Invoices and content of each Invoice to be provided at the close of each Billing Cycle. 

  

	 	4.3	HTSC shall pay the monthly recurring charges for Service when due. Payment for bills rendered to HTSC shall be due thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the invoice. Each
Invoice shall be paid by HTSC via wire transfer or automated clearing house (ACH) in immediately available funds so that the payment is received by VSSI no later than the Due Date, The applicable Service Schedule shall specify the currencies in
which payments shall be made for each Service and geographic location and, if not so specified, the currency shall be US Dollars. Any delinquent Invoice or undisputed amounts unpaid and outstanding thereunder shall accrue interest (from the
applicable Due Date until all such amounts and accrued interest thereon are paid in full) at a rate equal to the lesser of (a) 1.5% per month or (b) the maximum rate permitted under applicable law, 

  

	 	4.4	The prices in Annex A for the initial scope of Services are fixed except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement. Unless the accepted Service Order provides that the
rate for a Service is fixed for a specified Term or dependent on particular volumes, or the Parties agree that the rate is fixed for the Term of the Agreement, VSSI may revise the rates, monthly recurring and other charges for such Service at any
time upon prior Written Notice to HTSC. 

  

	 	4.5	In the event of any change in applicable law, regulation, decision, rule or order that materially increases the costs or other terms of delivery of Service, the Parties agree to
negotiate regarding the rates that are fixed for a specified Term or dependent on particular volumes. VSSI shall provide Written Notice of any such change as soon as practicable, but not less than thirty (30) days prior to such rate change. In
the event that the Parties are unable to reach agreement respecting new rates within thirty (30) days after delivery of Written Notice requesting negotiation, then (a) VSSI may pass such increased costs through to HTSC as a rate increase,
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	 	    	Order by delivering Written Notice of termination no later than thirty (30) days after the effective date of the rate increase. 

  

	5.	BILLING DISPUTES: 

  

	    	HTSC shall have the affirmative obligation of providing Written Notice of any dispute (a “Notice of Dispute”) regarding any Invoice prior to the Due Date for
payment thereof. Each Notice of Dispute shall include sufficient detail for VSSI to investigate the dispute set forth therein. HTSC may withhold payment only on amounts so disputed in good faith and clearly set forth in any applicable Notice of
Dispute together with the basis for the dispute. Any and all undisputed amounts shall be paid in full when due. HTSC will pay when due any invoiced amounts not disputed in accordance with this Section 5 and if HTSC does not dispute an amount
within sixty (60) days of the Due Date HTSC shall be deemed to have waived its right to dispute such amount, Provided HTSC has provided sufficient detail for investigation of the dispute, VSSI shall use reasonable efforts to resolve and communicate
its position regarding the dispute to HTSC in writing within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the Notice of Dispute. In the event that the Parties are unable to resolve any such dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
applicable Notice of Dispute, at the request of either Party, the dispute shall promptly be submitted to the Parties for resolution or for determination of an appropriate procedure for resolving the dispute. If the dispute is resolved in VSSI’s
favor (either by agreement or by a court of competent jurisdiction) any amounts to be paid by I-ITSC following the resolution of the dispute shall be subject to interest under Section 4.3 hereof retroactive to the Due Date of the disputed
Invoice. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, claims of fraudulent usage shall not constitute a valid basis for a dispute except to the extent due to a failure of VSSI to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement.

  

	6.	TERMINATION RIGHTS: 

  

	 	6.1	Regulatory Changes: In the event that a Regulatory Requirement is expected to materially affect any Service (other than as provided in Section 4.5 of this Agreement), VSSI will
provide HTSC with as much advance notice of the Requirement as possible, and the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement within thirty (30) days of issuance in such a way as the Parties mutually agree in writing is
consistent with the form, intent and purpose of this Agreement and is necessary to comply with such Regulatory Requirement. Should the Parties not be able to agree on modifications necessary to comply with a Regulatory Requirement within thirty
(30) days after the Regulatory Requirement is effective, then upon Written Notice, either Party may, to the extent practicable, terminate that portion of this Agreement that is adversely affected by the Regulatory Requirement, or, if partial
termination is not practicable or substantially alters the fundamental terms of this Agreement, terminate this Agreement in its entirety. 

  

	 	6.2	Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately (a) upon the other Party’s insolvency, dissolution or cessation of business operations, (b) if such other Party files
a petition in bankruptcy or if a petition in bankruptcy is filed against it, or (c) if such other Party makes an assignment for the benefit of any of its creditors or similar arrangement pursuant to any bankruptcy law (or similar law of an
applicable jurisdiction). 

  

	 	6.3	VSSI may terminate this Agreement or any Service Schedule under which it is providing Services upon fifteen (15) days’ Written Notice to HTSC for HTSC’s failure to
pay any Invoice in full (except for amounts withheld in accordance with Section 5) when due. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, VSSI may suspend or terminate any individual Service or End User immediately and without
notice, to the extent, in the sole discretion of VSSI, (a) any misuse of such Service or misconduct with respect thereto on the part of HTSC or its End-Users would, in VSSI’s reasonable opinion, damage VSSI’s network, facilities or
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	 	    	a Government Authority. VSSI will notify HTSC as soon as practicable of such suspension and will promptly reinstate any suspended services upon the issue being resolved.

  

	 	6.4	In the event of a breach of any material term or condition of this Agreement by a Party (other than a failure to make payment when due, but including, without limitation, any breach
of warranty hereunder), the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ prior Written Notice, unless the breaching Party cures the breach during such thirty (30) day period (the “Cure
Period”). 

  

	 	6.5	Upon any material breach by HTSC not cured before expiration of the applicable Cure Period, if any, VSSI may at its sole option do any or all of the following:

  

	 	a)	Cease accepting or processing Service Orders and suspend some or all Services without liability; 

  

	 	b)	Cease providing all electronically and manually generated information and reports (including any call detail records [CDRs] not paid for by HTSC); 

  

	 	c)	Terminate this Agreement and some or all Services without liability or further obligation and without further notice; 

  

	 	d)	Collect from HTSC an amount equal to any “Minimum Charges” or “Cancellation Charges” as may be set forth in an applicable Service Schedule, for the remaining
portion of the unexpired Term; and 

  

	 	e)	Pursue such other legal or equitable remedy or relief as may be appropriate. 

  

	 	6.6	Either Party shall be entitled immediately to suspend this Agreement and/or the provision of Services, without liability, in the event that: 

  

	 	(a)	Payment of an undisputed portion of an Invoice is not received by VSSI within fifteen (15) days of the Due Date; 

  

	 	(b)	It is entitled to terminate the Agreement; 

  

	 	(c)	At the instruction of any competent Government Authority. 

  

	 	    	Any exercise of such right of suspension shall not prejudice any right of such Party to subsequently terminate this Agreement. 

  

	 	6.7	HTSC will have the right to terminate this Agreement, in whole but not in part, at any time for convenience (including all Service Schedules or Service Orders as designated in
HTSC’s notice) upon ninety (90) days prior written notice. In such event, HTSC will not owe VSSI any amounts or liabilities beyond payment for undisputed charges for the terminated Services that were properly provided prior to and through
the effective date of termination, including any applicable termination liability. 

  

	 	6.8	VSSI shall undertake commercially reasonable efforts to transition HTSC’s customers from the Services to substitute service arrangements established by HTSC upon the expiration
or earlier termination of this Agreement and/or any Service Orders. Such assistance will consist of the transfer of relevant and available customer data, including ordering and billing records as they exist in the VSSI’s ordering and billing
systems. VSSI shall provide such data in a flat file format. HTSC shall develop any necessary interfaces to upload such into its own systems. 

  

					
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	7.	TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS:  

  

	    	HTSC is responsible for the collection and remittance of all governmental assessments, surcharges and fees pertaining to its purchase and resale of the Services (other than taxes on
VSSI’s net income) (collectively, “Taxes”). It is HTSC’s obligation to obtain and provide to VSSI a copy of valid and property executed certificates of exemption. 

  

	8.	WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:  

  

	 	8.1	Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that (i) it has the power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement, (ii) this
Agreement, when executed, shall become the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Party (iii) the person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of such Party has the full right, power and authority to do so on such Party’s
behalf and (iv) no consent from any other person or entity (including, without limitation, Authorizations) is required as a condition precedent to such Party entering into or performing its obligations under this Agreement.

  

	 	8.2	VSSI warrants that the Services it provides (i) shall comply with applicable Service Standards set out in Service Schedules, and (ii) that such Services and the authorized
use thereof do not infringe, misappropriate or misuse any third party intellectual property or other rights. EXCEPT FOR THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, VSSI MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN
FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR WITH RESPECT TO TRANSMISSION, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE PROVIDED
HEREUNDER. VSSI DOES NOT MONITOR AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENT OF ANY COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTED VIA AN APPLICABLE SERVICE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OR MISUSE OF ANY APPLICABLE
SERVICE. 

  

	 	    	NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF CUSTOMERS, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS OR COST OF PURCHASING REPLACEMENT SERVICES) ARISING OUT OF THE
PERFORMANCE OR FAILURE TO PERFORM UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF SUCH PARTY’S EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, REGARDLESS OF THE FORESEEABILITY THEREOF AND
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. 

  

	 	8.3	HTSC shall be solely responsible for solicitation, service requests, creditworthiness, customer service, billing and collection of its End Users. HTSC remains responsible for
compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation, payment obligations, without regard to HTSC’s ability to charge for Services used by or purchased from it by End Users or to collect payment from its End
Users. 

  

	 	8.4	Each Party’s sole liability and the other Party’s sole remedy for damages relating to a Service provided under this Agreement shall be limited to the amounts paid for such

  

					
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	 	    	Service and any amounts accrued but unpaid therefor (plus interest thereon) during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event out of which the liability arose.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, VSSI may seek injunctive relief against HTSC for any unauthorized use of Services provided hereunder. The limitations of Section 8.4 shall not apply to the indemnification provisions of Section 9 (except as
explicitly noted). 

  

	9.	INDEMNIFICATION: 

  

	    	Each Party (in each case, the indemnitor) shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party and its Affiliates, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees,
representatives and agents (each, an indemnitee” and, collectively, the “Indemnitees”) from any and all claims, taxes, penalties, interest, expenses, fees, damages, lawsuits or other liabilities, including without limitation,
reasonable attorneys fees and court costs, (collectively, “Claims”) relating to or arising out of (i) the infringement of third party patent, copyright or trade secret rights to the extent caused through unauthorized use of the
Service provided by Indemnitor hereunder and (ii) claims made by third parties for personal injury (or death) or loss or damage to real or personal property, arising out of or related to the negligence or willful misconduct, errors or omissions
of the Indemnitor or its subcontractors, Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives; provided, however, that (a) claims made by employees of a Party which are covered under applicable workers compensation laws
are not indemnified hereunder and (b) VSSI shall not be liable and shall not be obligated to indemnify HTSC, and HTSC shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless VSSI and its Affiliates, and each of their respective directors, officers,
employees, representatives and agents hereunder, for any Claims by any third party, including without limitation End-Users and governmental agencies (whether for penal sanctions or otherwise), with respect to (1) services provided by HTSC which
may incorporate any of VSSI’s Services except solely to the extent that such claim relates to the Services provided by VSSI and (2) the content of any communications transmitted via an applicable Service (including, without
limitation, for libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, misappropriation of trade secrets or infringement of intellectual property rights). Indemnitor shall have the sole discretion to settle any Claims without Indemnitee’s consent (unless such
settlement would require Indemnitee to make any unindemnified payment, make an admission of fault, or be subject to non-monetary prospective relief). Indemnitor shall have the sole right to retain and select counsel to represent its interests in
defending any Claim as part of its indemnification obligation and Indemnitor shall fully control such defense. Upon request and at Indemnitor’s sole cost and expense, Indemnitee shall provide reasonable assistance necessary to defend any Claim.
Indemnitor shall not reimburse, nor shall Indemnitee have any right of indemnification for Indemnitee’s attorneys fees and costs in connection with Indemnitee’s separate retention of counsel, unless Indemnitor shall have wrongly failed to
defend and indemnify Indemnitee, or otherwise consents in writing to such separate retention of counsel. 

  

	10.	RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES:  

  

	    	The Parties acknowledge and agree that the relationship between them is solely that of independent contractors. Neither Party, nor their respective employees, agents or
representatives, has any right, power or authority to act or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other Party. If applicable, HTSC is the service provider with respect to its End Users. VSSI is merely a supplier to HTSC with
no relationship to HTSC’s End Users. HTSC shall not be relieved of any duty, obligation or responsibility hereunder due to the fact that any Service is ultimately provided to other service providers and/or End Users. 

 

	11.	FORCE MAJEURE: 

  

	    	Other than with respect to the failure to make payments which have accrued and are due hereunder, neither Party shall be liable under this Agreement for delays, failures to perform,
damages, losses or destruction, or malfunction of any equipment, or any consequence thereof, caused by, or due to fire, earthquake, flood, water, the elements, strikes, work actions or other labor disputes, utility curtailments, power failures (that
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	    	power supplies that are considered prudent under industry standards), explosions, civil disturbances, governmental actions, shortages and/or unavailability of equipment or supplies,
unavailability of transportation, acts or omissions of third parties, or any other cause beyond its reasonable control (each, an “Event of Force Majeure”) provided, however, that in the event that any such event of Force
Majeure causes any delay or failure on the part of VSSI to deliver the Services in accordance with this Agreement for a continuous period of sixty (60) days or more, or for an aggregate of sixty (60) days in any one hundred and eighty
(180) day period, HTSC may terminate this Agreement, or any relevant part of it, by Written Notice effective immediately. It is understood and agreed by the Parties, however, that payment for Services not provided because of any event of Force
Majeure shall be suspended for the duration of such event and until such time as such Services are restored or resumed, as the case may be. 

  

	12.	WAIVERS: 

  

	    	Either party’s failure at any time to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or any right or remedy available hereunder or at law or equity, or to exercise any option
herein provided will in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions, rights, remedies or options or in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement unless otherwise provided herein. The exercise by a party of any rights, remedies or
options provided hereunder or at law or equity shall not preclude or prejudice the exercising thereafter of the same or any other rights, remedies or options. The waiver by either Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement or any breach
thereof, shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of any such provision of this Agreement. 

  

	13.	ASSIGNMENT: 

  

	    	Except in connection with the merger, consolidation, reorganization, restructuring or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of a Party, neither Party may assign or transfer
its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the other Party’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. Any attempted assignment or transfer without the required consent is void, ab initio.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, VSSI may assign this Agreement or its rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, to any of its Affiliates, and HTSC may assign this Agreement or its rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, to a
wholly owned subsidiary of Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., without the consent of the other Party hereto. 

  

	14.	CONFIDENTIALITY: 

  

	 	14.1	All Proprietary Information which is disclosed by a Disclosing Party to the Recipient and which is to be protected hereunder shall either: 

  

	 	a)	if in writing or other tangible form, be conspicuously labeled as “Proprietary”, “Confidential” or the like at the time of delivery; and

  

	 	b)	if oral, be identified as Proprietary prior to disclosure, be reduced to writing and labeled as confidential and be provided to the Recipient within fifteen (15) days of the
disclosure. 

  

	 	    	A Disclosing Party shall have the right to correct any inadvertent failure to designate information as “Proprietary” or “Confidential” by written notification as
soon as practical (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days) after such error is discovered by that Party. The Recipient shall, upon receiving such a notification, treat such information as Proprietary Information from the date of
receipt of notification. Proprietary Information shall remain the property of the Disclosing Party. 

  

	 	14.2	Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 14.3 and 14.4 with respect to any Proprietary Information provided by a Disclosing Party hereunder, the Recipient shall keep such Proprietary
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	 	    	shall not be less than reasonable care) to limit disclosure thereof as it uses with similar Proprietary Information of its own that it does not desire to disclose or disseminate.
Without limiting the foregoing, the Recipient shall: 

  

	 	a)	restrict disclosure of such Proprietary Information solely to its Affiliates and its, and its Affiliates, employees, advisors and representatives with a need to know and not
disclose such Proprietary Information to any other person; 

  

	 	b)	advise all of its Affiliates and its, and its Affiliates, employees, advisors and representatives with access to the Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party of their
obligation to protect such Proprietary Information in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and obtain the advisors and representatives agreement in writing to be so bound; and 

  

	 	c)	use the Proprietary Information provided hereunder only for purposes related directly to performance of the Recipients obligations under this Agreement and for no other purpose.

  

	 	14.3	The obligations imposed upon a Recipient herein shall not apply to Information of a Disclosing Party, whether or not designated as Proprietary: 

  

	 	a)	that is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the Recipient or its employees, advisors and representatives in breach of this
Agreement; 

  

	 	b)	that the Recipient can reasonably demonstrate was already in the possession of the Recipient at the time of disclosure and is not, to the Recipients knowledge, subject to an
existing confidentiality agreement; 

  

	 	c)	that is received from a third person without restriction and without breach of this Agreement; or 

  

	 	d)	that is independently developed by the Recipient without access to relevant Proprietary Information, as evidenced by its records. 

  

	 	    	If any portion of the Proprietary Information falls within any of the aforementioned exceptions, the remainder thereof shall continue to be subject to the prohibitions and
restrictions on disclosure and use set forth herein. 

  

	 	14.4	Recipient may disclose Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party if required to do so by statute, applicable law or regulation or by legal or regulatory authority or process
or securities exchange (including without limitation, being legally compelled by deposition, interrogatory, request for documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand or similar process) to disclose; provided, however, that the Recipient shall
first have given prompt prior written notice to the Disclosing Party so that the Disclosing Party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy. At the cost and expense of the Disclosing Party and upon reasonable request, Recipient shall
provide any reasonable assistance necessary in obtaining any protective order or other appropriate remedy hereunder. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, the Receiving Party shall furnish only that portion of the
Proprietary Information which it is legally required to disclose and shall exercise reasonable efforts to obtain assurance that confidential treatment shall be accorded such Proprietary Information. Notwithstanding any such disclosure, any
Proprietary Information disclosed pursuant to this Section 14.4 shall continue to be deemed Proprietary Information for purposes hereof. 

  

					
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	 	14.5	Each Party acknowledges that its breach or threatened breach of this Section 14 may cause the Disclosing Party irreparable harm which would not be adequately compensated by
monetary damages. Accordingly, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the Receiving Party agrees that equitable relief, including temporary or permanent injunctions, is an available remedy in addition to any legal remedies to which
the Disclosing Party may be entitled. 

  

	 	14.6	If the need for any Proprietary Information has expired, each Recipient shall promptly return to the Disclosing Party (or, at the request of the Disclosing Party, destroy) all
tangible embodiments of such Disclosing Party’s Proprietary Information, in whole or in part, which it has in its possession. In addition, each Recipient agrees to hold secret and confidential any non-public knowledge that it might have gained
in its interaction through this contract with the Disclosing Party for a period of two (2) years following the termination of this Agreement 

  

	15.	lNTEGRATlON CONSISTENCY: 

  

	    	This Contract, the Service Orders placed hereunder and all Service Schedules, Attachments and Annexes and other attachments incorporated herein and identified on Attachment A, List
of Service Schedules, Annexes, and Attachments or in a document included on Attachment A, represent the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede and merge all prior agreements, promises,
understandings, statements, representations, warranties, indemnities and inducements to the making of this Agreement relied upon by either Party, whether written or oral. The provisions of an Attachment to a Service Schedule shall prevail over any
conflicting term of a Service Schedule, an Annex to a Service Schedule, this Contract, or a Service Order. The provisions of a Service Schedule shall prevail over any conflicting term of an Annex to a Service Schedule, this Contract or a Service
Order. The provisions of an Annex shall prevail over any conflicting term of this Contract or a Service Order. The provisions of this Contract shall prevail over any conflicting provisions of a Service Order or any other transaction documentation,
including order acceptances and invoices. Unless stated otherwise, the provisions of each Service Schedule or Attachment apply only to the subject matter of each particular Service Schedule or Attachment respectively. 

  

	16.	CONSTRUCTION:  

  

	    	The language used in this Agreement is deemed the language chosen by the Parties to express their mutual intent No rule of strict construction requiring interpretation against the
drafting party hereof shall be applied against such drafting Party in the interpretation or construction of this Agreement. 

  

	17.	GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION: 

  

	    	This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of New York, without regard to that states conflicts of law principles. The Parties agree that
any action related to this Agreement may be brought and maintained only in the federal and state courts located in the State of New York, New York County, USA, and, if applicable, the courts of appeal therefrom. The Parties consent to the
nonexclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any right to object to such jurisdiction and venue. 

  

	18.	NOTICES: 

  

	    	All notices, including but not limited to, demands, requests and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given; (i) when
delivered in person, (ii) twenty four (24) hours after deposit with an overnight delivery service for next day delivery, (iii) the same day when sent by facsimile transmission during normal business hours, receipt confirmed by
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	    	prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the recipient Party at the address set forth below, unless a different recipient has been
designated by the receiving party for specific notices such as billing disputes: 

  

			
	 If to HTSC:
	  	Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc.
	 	  	1177 Bishop Street
	 	  	Honolulu, HI 96813 U.S.A.
	 	  	Attn: Linda Frank
	 	  	Facsimile #: (to be provided)
	 	  	E-mail Address: Linda.frank@carlyle.com
		
	 with a copy to:
	  	Hawaiian Telcom Services Company, Inc.
	 	  	1177 Bishop Street
	 	  	Honolulu, HI 96813 U.S.A.
	 	  	Attn: Alan Oshima, General Counsel
	 	  	Facsimile #: (to be provided)
	 	  	E-mail Address: alanoshima@carlyle.com
		
	 With a copy to:
	  	William Kennard
	 	  	The Carlyle Group
	 	  	1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
	 	  	Washington, D.C. 20004 U.S.A.
	 	  	Facsimile #: 202.347.1692
	 	  	E-mail Address: william.kennard@carlyle.com
		
	 If to VSSI:
	  	Verizon Select Services Inc.
	 	  	600 Hidden Ridge
	 	  	Mail Code HQE02L24
	 	  	Irving, TX 75039
	 	  	Attn: Wholesale Commercial Agreement Contract Management
	 	  	Facsimile#: (972) 719-1504
		
	 With a copy to:
	  	Verizon Select Services Inc.
	 	  	1515 N Court House, Room 500
	 	  	Arlington, Virginia 22201
	 	  	Attn: VSSI/Wholesale - John Cullina
	 	  	Facsimile #: (703) 351-3659

  

	19.	COUNTERPARTS:  

  

	    	This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

  

	20.	THIRD PARTIES: 

  

	    	The provisions of this Agreement and the rights and obligations created hereunder are intended for the sole benefit of the Parties hereto, and do not create any right, claim or
benefit on the part of any other person not a Party to this Agreement, including End-Users. 

  

	21.	SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS: 

  

	    	Any obligations of the Parties relating to monies owed, as well as those provisions relating to confidentiality, limitations on liability and indemnification, as well as those
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	    	nature would continue beyond the cancellation, termination, or expiration of this Agreement or any Service Order placed hereunder by HTSC shall survive such cancellation,
termination, or expiration. 

  

	22.	UNENFORCEABILITY OF PROVISIONS:  

  

	    	The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or portion thereof does not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision or portion. If any
provision or portion of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason, there shall be deemed to be made such minimum change in such provision or portion as is necessary to make it valid and enforceable as so modified in order to
give effect to the intent of the Parties; provided, however, that if the making of such minimum change is not feasible or not practical under the circumstances, said provision or portion thereof shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity
or unenforceability only, without affecting in any way the remaining parts of said provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. 

  

	23.	CUMULATIVE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES: 

  

	    	Except as may otherwise be provided herein, the assertion by a Party of any right or the obtaining of any remedy hereunder shall not preclude such Party from asserting or obtaining
any other right or remedy, at law or in equity, hereunder. 

  

	24.	NOT EXCLUSIVE: 

  

	    	Unless otherwise indicated in Service Schedules, this Agreement is not intended to be an exclusive agreement for any Service. Each Party may engage in and possess other business
ventures that are competitive with the Services provided under this Agreement. 

  

	25.	AMENDMENTS: 

  

	    	Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and agreed to by both Parties. 

  

	26.	PUBLICITY, USE OF DATA AND SIMILAR RIGHTS: 

  

	 	26.1	Neither Party (i) shall issue any publication or press release relating to this Agreement or the relationship of the Parties hereunder except as may be required by law or
securities exchange or agreed to in writing between the Parties or (ii) may use the name, logo, trade name, service marks, trademarks, or printed materials of the other Party (or any indicia of origin confusingly similar thereto), in any
promotional or advertising material, statement, document, press release or broadcast without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent may be granted or withheld at the other Party’s sole discretion. 

 

	 	26.2	All rights not expressly granted by each Party hereunder are hereby reserved by such respective Party. 

  

	 	26.3	For avoidance of doubt and without implying that any other breach of this Agreement is immaterial, breach of this Section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

  

	 	26.4	Subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in this Agreement, each Party authorizes the other to transmit data and any transaction and billing data on its behalf to any
third parties for the purpose of performing its obligations under this Agreement. Both Parties hereby consent to the processing of such data by the other and for such purposes such Party consents to the transfer of such data as needed.

  

					
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	27.	LEGAL ADVICE:  

  

	    	Each Party acknowledges and agrees that sufficient allowance has been made for review of this Agreement by respective counsel and that each Party has been advised or had the
opportunity to be advised by its legal counsel as to its legal rights, duties and obligations under this Agreement. 

  

	28.	SERVICES PROVIDED BY VSSI AFFILIATES: 

  

	    	If a Service Order requires the provision of Service to HTSC in a country other than the country within which this Agreement was executed, such Service may be provided to HTSC by an
Affiliate of VSSI authorized to provide such Service in such country. If a Service Order requires the delivery of Service in a jurisdiction where, in order for such Service Order to be enforceable against the Parties, additional terms must be added,
then the Parties shall incorporate such terms into the Service Order (preserving, to the fullest extent possible, the terms of this Agreement), The additional terms shall be reflected in a written amendment. 

  

	    	Services under this Agreement may also be provided by Bell Atlantic Communications Inc., d/b/a Verizon Long Distance (“VZLD”) 

  

	29.	HTSC AFFILIATES: 

  

	    	Any wholly owned subsidiaries of Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc. may order Services under this Agreement from time to time and in such case all references to HTSC in this
Agreement will be deemed to be to such subsidiary; provided that HTSC will remain responsible for any liabilities of such Affiliate under this Agreement, and, provided, further, that orders by subsidiaries may not materially increase VSSI’s
costs or obligations under this Agreement. 

  

	30.	RECORD RETENTION; AUDIT 

  

	    	Each Party shall maintain records necessary to substantiate monthly statements and Invoices for a period of one (1) year following the expiration or termination for any reason
of this Agreement. VSSI will make its accounting and settlement records for Service(s) provided hereunder available for inspection by HTSC at reasonable times and upon prior Written Notice, Necessary adjustments as a result of such audits shall be
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party has caused its duly authorized signatory to execute this Agreement on such
Party’s behalf as of the date set forth below. 
  

									
	Hawaiian Telcom Services Company , Inc.	 	 	 	Verizon Select Services Inc.
					
	By:	 	/s/    Michael S. Ruley	 	 	 	By:	 	 
	Name:	 	Michael S. Ruley	 	 	 	Name:	 	 
	Title:	 	Chief Executive Officer	 	 	 	Title:	 	 
	Date:	 	 	 	 	 	Date:	 	 

  
  
 [LD Agreement] 

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party has caused its duly authorized signatory to execute this Agreement on such
Party’s behalf, as of the date set forth below. 
  

									
	Hawaiian Telcom Services Company , Inc.	 	 	 	Verizon Select Services Inc.
					
	By:	 	 	 	 	 	By:	 	/s/    John D. Broter
	Name:	 	 	 	 	 	Name:	 	John D. Broter
	Title:	 	 	 	 	 	Title:	 	Vice President
	Date:	 	 	 	 	 	Date:	 	 

  
  
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