Common use of Direct Connection Clause in Contracts

Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.2 of the Collocation Agreement, BSIA may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. BSIA must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by BSIA. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. EXHIBIT B Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order:

Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.2 I.B of the Collocation Agreement, BSIA Utilicore may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. BSIA Utilicore must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by BSIAUtilicore. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. EXHIBIT B Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order:

Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.2 I.B of the Collocation Agreement, BSIA Interconnector may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. BSIA Interconnector must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by BSIAInterconnector. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. EXHIBIT B Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order:

Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.2 I.B of the Collocation Agreement, BSIA Interconnector may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. BSIA Interconnector must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by BSIAInterconnector. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. EXHIBIT B Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order:

Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.2 I.B of the Collocation Agreement, BSIA Network Telephone may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. BSIA Network Telephone must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by BSIANetwork Telephone. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. EXHIBIT B Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order:

Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.2 I.B of the Collocation Agreement, BSIA Level 3 may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. BSIA Xxxxx 0 must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by BSIALevel 3. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. EXHIBIT Exhibit B Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order: