INTERCONNECTION CONFIGURATIONS Sample Clauses

INTERCONNECTION CONFIGURATIONS. A. ATM Logical Provisioning over the Interconnection ATM uses logical connections or software-defined connections between end points in the network called Permanent Virtual Connections (“PVCs”). ATM has three (3) categories of services associated with the PVCs: (1) Unspecified Bit Rate (“UBR”). UBR is a “best effort” class of service for critical, delay-tolerant applications. (2) Variable Bit Rate-Non Real Time (“VBR-NRT”). VBR-NRT is used for designed or bursty data traffic (like email, file transfer, local area network [“LAN”]-to-LAN interconnection). ASI-North allows for subscription rate of the logical connections up to 100% of the port bandwidth. (3) Constant Bit Rate (“CBR”). CBR carries the highest rating for applications that are real-time and delay-sensitive, like voice and video. ASI-North allows for subscription rate of the logical connections up to 100% of the bandwidth. B. Physical Interconnection with CLEC’s Facilities ASI-North will interconnect with CLEC’s facilities as follows: In each ASI-North territory in which CLEC offers local exchange service, the Parties will interconnect their network facilities at a minimum of one (1) mutually agreeable point of interconnection (“POI”). The POI will be established as the connection point into the ASI-North network. Each Party will be responsible for providing necessary equipment and facilities. C. ATM B-ICI (1) The interconnection between ASI-North and CLEC can occur at any mutually agreeable, economically and technically feasible point. This interconnection will be either on DS1, DS3, or OC3 facility depending on the technology being utilized. (a) Interconnection Design One: B-ICI Connection. CLEC will purchase transport and interconnection from ASI-North. ASI-North will terminate the interconnection to the CLEC’s termination point. The POI shall be designated as the Circuit Facility Assignment (“CFA”) point. CLEC must have some POI available for ASI-North to connect into. ASI-North will not be responsible for building out facilities or extra charges associated with interconnection for CLEC. Each Party is responsible for designing, provisioning, ownership and maintenance of all equipment and facilities on its side of the POI. (b) Interconnection Design Two: Network Gateway Interface (“NGI”) Connection. CLEC may interconnect through an NGI connection. CLEC will provide transport into ASI-North facility. CLEC will either purchase/lease access or use its own access to interconnect with ASI-North. Th...