{"component": "clause", "props": {"groups": [{"snippet": "2.7.1 The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of end-user customer premises wiring to BellSouth\u2019s distribution plant, such as a cross-connect device used for that purpose. The NID is a single-line termination device or that portion of a multiple-line termination device required to terminate a single line or circuit at the premises. The NID features two independent \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 or divisions that separate the service provider\u2019s network from the end user\u2019s customer-premises wiring. Each chamber or division contains the appropriate connection points or posts to which the service provider and the end user each make their connections. The NID provides a protective ground connection and is capable of terminating cables such as twisted pair cable.\n2.7.1.1 BellSouth shall permit Choice Telephone Company to connect Choice Telephone Company\u2019s Loop facilities the end-user\u2019s customer-premises wiring through the BellSouth NID or at any other technically feasible point.", "samples": [{"hash": "kcWjiy0NgsF", "uri": "/contracts/kcWjiy0NgsF#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Clec Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "bwor0qA8Aci", "uri": "/contracts/bwor0qA8Aci#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Clec Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "9rDbM7Ba1rk", "uri": "/contracts/9rDbM7Ba1rk#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Bellsouth\u00ae / Clec Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "size": 92, "snippet_links": [{"key": "premises-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [78, 93]}, {"key": "distribution-plant", "type": "definition", "offset": [109, 127]}, {"key": "a-multiple", "type": "clause", "offset": [246, 256]}, {"key": "the-premises", "type": "clause", "offset": [331, 343]}, {"key": "the-service-provider", "type": "definition", "offset": [414, 434]}, {"key": "the-end-user", "type": "clause", "offset": [450, 462]}, {"key": "connection-points", "type": "clause", "offset": [541, 558]}, {"key": "capable-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [699, 709]}, {"key": "telephone-company", "type": "definition", "offset": [795, 812]}, {"key": "technically-feasible-point", "type": "definition", "offset": [949, 975]}], "hash": "545268d8a5351675345ea0267d913c07", "id": 1}, {"snippet": "3.1 The Windstream NID is defined as any means of Interconnection of Customer on-premises wiring and Windstream's distribution plant, such as a cross connect device used for that purpose. Specifically, the NID is a single line termination device or that portion of a multiple line termination device required to terminate a single line or circuit at a premises. If Comcast seeks to access a NID, it may do so only pursuant to Section 3. If Comcast seeks to access a NID, it may only do so pursuant to this Section 3. Windstream shall permit Comcast to connect its own Loop facilities to on-premises wiring through Windstream's NID, or at any other Technically Feasible point. The NID carries with it all features, functions and capabilities of the facilities used to connect the Loop distribution plant to the End User Customer's premises wiring, including access to the Cross Connection field, regardless of the particular design of the NID mechanism. Although the NID provides the connection to the End User Customer's premises wiring, it may not represent the Demarcation Point where Windstream ownership or control of the intra-premises wiring ends. The NID contains a protective ground connection that protects the End User Customer's on-premises wiring against lightning and other high voltage surges and is capable of terminating media such as twisted pair cable. The NID is offered in three (3) varieties:\n3.1.1 Simple NID - The modular NID is divided into two (2) components, one containing the over-voltage unit (protector) and the other containing the End User Customer's on-premises inside wiring termination, and a modular plug which connects the inside wire to the distribution plant or dial tone source. 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The NID houses the protector which establishes the demarcation point between the loop (inclusive of the NID) and the End User Customer\u2019s Inside Wire pursuant to 47 CFR 68.105. Except in multi- unit tenant properties where CenturyLink owns and maintains control over Inside Wire within a building, maintenance and control of the End User Customer\u2019s Inside Wiring (i.e., on the End User Customer\u2019s side of the NID) is under the control of the End User Customer. 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The NID contains an FCC Part 68 registered \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 from which inside wire may be connected to VERIZON\u2019s network. The point of demarcation between the End-User's inside wiring and VERIZON's facilities.", "samples": [{"hash": "lBfnprO7cHN", "uri": "/contracts/lBfnprO7cHN#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 26.1704312115, "published": true}, {"hash": "1lu1GnxWJFX", "uri": "/contracts/1lu1GnxWJFX#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 26.1704312115, "published": true}, {"hash": "3rAPZfgxVpY", "uri": "/contracts/3rAPZfgxVpY#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 22.1704312115, "published": true}], "size": 8, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [82, 94]}, {"key": "where-the-customer", "type": "clause", "offset": [95, 113]}, {"key": "user-service", "type": "definition", "offset": [120, 132]}, {"key": "part-68", "type": "definition", "offset": [202, 209]}, {"key": "inside-wire", "type": "definition", "offset": [237, 248]}, {"key": "point-of-demarcation", "type": "clause", "offset": [292, 312]}, {"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [336, 349]}], "hash": "a7bd8f0de030a4568eae2b556c45ee30", "id": 4}, {"snippet": "The GTE provided interface terminating GTE\u2019s telecommunication network on the property where the customer\u2019s End-User service is located at a point determined by GTE. The NID contains an FCC Part 68 registered \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 from which inside wire may be connected to GTE\u2019s network. The point of demarcation between the End-User's inside wiring and GTE's facilities.", "samples": [{"hash": "hCRbzTkBiR", "uri": "/contracts/hCRbzTkBiR#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "98MS5NrFSlw", "uri": "/contracts/98MS5NrFSlw#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 19.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "4sbcfRGke5D", "uri": "/contracts/4sbcfRGke5D#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "251/252 Agreement", "score": 19.0, "published": true}], "size": 6, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [74, 86]}, {"key": "where-the-customer", "type": "clause", "offset": [87, 105]}, {"key": "user-service", "type": "definition", "offset": [112, 124]}, {"key": "part-68", "type": "definition", "offset": [190, 197]}, {"key": "inside-wire", "type": "definition", "offset": [225, 236]}, {"key": "point-of-demarcation", "type": "clause", "offset": [276, 296]}, {"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [320, 333]}], "hash": "7f5fbbdd065476ee97be627c0224ccc7", "id": 6}, {"snippet": "The NID UNE is defined as any means of interconnection of Customer inside wiring to VERIZON\u2019s distribution plant. To gain access to a Customer\u2019s inside wiring, SPRINT may connect its own loop directly to VERIZON\u2019s NID where SPRINT uses its own facilities to provide local service to a Customer formerly served by VERIZON, as long as such direct connection does not adversely affect VERIZON\u2019s network. VERIZON shall have the right to deny SPRINT's ability to connect its own loop directly to VERIZON's NID.", "samples": [{"hash": "lBfnprO7cHN", "uri": "/contracts/lBfnprO7cHN#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 26.1704312115, "published": true}, {"hash": "1lu1GnxWJFX", "uri": "/contracts/1lu1GnxWJFX#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 26.1704312115, "published": true}, {"hash": "dnBqFwgqF4W", "uri": "/contracts/dnBqFwgqF4W#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "251/252 Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "size": 5, "snippet_links": [{"key": "of-customer", "type": "clause", "offset": [55, 66]}, {"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [67, 80]}, {"key": "distribution-plant", "type": "definition", "offset": [94, 112]}, {"key": "access-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [122, 131]}, {"key": "to-provide", "type": "definition", "offset": [255, 265]}, {"key": "local-service", "type": "definition", "offset": [266, 279]}, {"key": "served-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [303, 312]}, {"key": "direct-connection", "type": "definition", "offset": [338, 355]}, {"key": "adversely-affect", "type": "definition", "offset": [365, 381]}, {"key": "right-to-deny", "type": "clause", "offset": [424, 437]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [447, 457]}], "hash": "4ae05e1686422633f009d2791384cc0e", "id": 7}, {"snippet": "The NID is a cross-connect device used to connect loop facilities to Customer-owned inside wiring and serves as the point of demarcation between the end-user\u2019s inside wiring and Spectra\u2019s facilities.", "samples": [{"hash": "dDUDZMp9qfo", "uri": "/contracts/dDUDZMp9qfo#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection, Resale and Unbundling Agreement", "score": 33.6008690961, "published": true}, {"hash": "b8hKbyiazTi", "uri": "/contracts/b8hKbyiazTi#network-interface-device-nid", "label": "Interconnection, Resale and Unbundling Agreement", "score": 33.1403457781, "published": true}], "size": 5, "snippet_links": [{"key": "to-customer", "type": "clause", "offset": [66, 77]}, {"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [84, 97]}, {"key": "point-of-demarcation", "type": "clause", "offset": [116, 136]}], "hash": "ae8344ed97c1ae14454b9fc6de83be96", "id": 8}, {"snippet": "The NID UNE is defined as any means of interconnection of end-user Customer inside wiring to GTE\u2019s distribution plant. 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