Common use of Interconnection Technical Standards Clause in Contracts

Interconnection Technical Standards. The interconnection of all networks will be based upon accepted industry/national guidelines for transmission standards and traffic blocking criteria. Interconnecting facilities shall conform, at a minimum, to the telecommunications industry standard of DS1 pursuant to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇. Signal transfer point, Signaling System 7("SS7") connectivity is required at each interconnection point. BellSouth will provide out-of-band signaling using Common Channel Signaling Access Capability where technically and economically feasible, in accordance with the technical specifications set forth in the BellSouth Guidelines to Technical Publication, TR-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Facilities of each Party shall provide the necessary on-hook, off-hook answer and disconnect supervision and shall hand off calling number ID when technically feasible.