Common use of Interconnection Points and Methods Clause in Contracts

Interconnection Points and Methods. 3.2.1 In each LATA where the Parties interconnect, CLEC and SBC- AMERITECH agree to Interconnect their networks through existing and/or new Interconnection facilities between the SBC-AMERITECH End Office(s) and/or Tandem switches and CLEC Switch(es) for the transmission and routing of Telephone Exchange Service traffic and Exchange Access traffic pursuant to Section 251(c)(2) of the Act. 3.2.2 Interconnection shall be accomplished at any technically feasible point within the Parties’ networks through either: (i) Collocation in SBC-AMERITECH’s Tandem and End Offices as provided in Article XII; (ii) any other Interconnection Method which is consistent with the Act, including a Fiber Meet and Leased Facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as provided in Section 251(c)(2) of the Act, CLEC, at its option, may request Interconnection of its facilities and equipment to SBC-AMERITECH’s network at any technically feasible point in SBC-AMERITECH’s network, for a Telecommunications Service that SBC-AMERITECH offers to itself, its subsidiaries, its Affiliates or other persons.