Common use of Interconnect Clause in Contracts

Interconnect. The Interconnect facilities are the physical connections from WinStar's Switch to other carrier networks for the provisioning of services to WinStar customers. These facilities connect to the LECs, IXCs, Internet Peering Points, Carrier Hotels (locations with a large concentration of carrier POPs) and CAPs. The capacity of the interconnect facilities varies from T-1 to multiple OC-12 and OC-48. The interconnect network can consist of: (i) Leased telco facilities on copper and/or fiber; (ii) Point-to-point microwave radio facilities operating on the 18, 23, 28 and 38 GHz bands; or (iii) Fiber that has been procured through long-term IRUs and uses optronics owned and operated by WinStar.