Network Connection Architecture Clause Samples

Network Connection Architecture. Charter may connect with CenturyTel on its network at any of the minimum Currently Available points required by the FCC, including at a single Point of Interconnection (POI) within a local access and transport area (“LATA”). Connection at additional points will be reviewed on an individual case basis. Where the Parties mutually agree to directly connect their respective networks, connection will be as specified in the following subsections. Based on the configuration, the installation time line will vary considerably; however, CenturyTel will work with Charter in all circumstances to install POIs within 120 calendar days absent extenuating circumstances. Internetwork connection and protocol must be based on industry standards developed consistent with Section 256 of the Act. 2.2.1 Subject to mutual agreement, the Parties may use the following types of network facility connection, using such interface media as are (i) appropriate to support the type of connection requested and (ii) available at the facility at which connection is requested. a. A Mid-Span Fiber Meet within an existing CenturyTel exchange area whereby the Parties mutually agree to jointly plan and engineer their facility POI at a designated manhole or junction location with each Party being individually responsible for its incurred costs in establishing this arrangement. The POI is the demarcation between ownership of the fiber transmission facility. b. A special access arrangement terminating at a CenturyTel Wire Center subject to the rates, terms, and conditions contained in CenturyTel's applicable tariffs. These facilities will meet the standards set forth in such tariffs. c. Charter may exchange traffic via indirect connections by transiting a third-party provider’s interconnection with CenturyTel. In the event that Charter sends traffic through a third-party provider, Charter will be responsible for any termination, transiting or tandem charges rendered by a third-party provider for all traffic originating on Charter’s network. To the extent that CenturyTel delivers originating traffic to Charter via indirect connections by transiting a third-party provider’s interconnection with Charter, CenturyTel will be responsible for any transiting or tandem charges rendered by a third-party provider for all traffic originating on CenturyTel’s network. 2.2.2 The Parties agree to rely upon existing indirect interconnection arrangements to exchange traffic, as set forth below. With respect to new con...