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Sprint will offer unbundled access to the network interface device element (NID). The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of end-user customer premises wiring to an incumbent LEC\u2019s distribution plant, such as a cross connect device used for that purpose. This includes all features, functions, and capabilities of the facilities used to connect the loop to end-user customer premises wiring, regardless of the specific mechanical design.\n43.2. The function of the NID is to establish the network demarcation point between a LEC (ILEC/CLEC) and its subscriber. The NID provides a protective ground connection, protection against lightning and other high voltage surges and is capable of terminating cables such as twisted pair cable.\n43.3. CLEC may connect its NID to Sprint\u2019s NID; may connect an unbundled loop to its NID; or may connect its own Loop to Sprint\u2019s NID. Sprint will provide one NID termination with each loop. If additional NID terminations are required, CLEC may request them pursuant to the process detailed in the Bona Fide Request Section herein.\n43.4. Sprint will provide CLEC with information that will enable their technician to locate end user inside wiring at NIDs terminating multiple subscribers. Sprint will dispatch a technician and tag the wiring at the CLEC\u2019s request. In such cases the charges specified in Table One will apply.\n43.5. Sprint will not provide specialized (Sprint non-standard) NIDS.\n43.6. The Sprint NID shall provide a clean, accessible point of connection for the inside wiring and for the distribution media and/or cross connect to CLEC\u2019s NID and shall maintain a connection to ground that meets applicable industry standards. Each Party shall ground its NID independently of the other party\u2019s NID.\n43.7. When requested, Sprint will provide NIDs separately from loops for a separate price as shown in Table 1. 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The NID provides a protective ground connection and is capable of terminating cables such as twisted pair cable.\n2.7.2 AT&T shall permit Covad to connect Covad\u2019s Loop facilities to the End User\u2019s customer premises wiring through the AT&T NID or at any other technically feasible point.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-end-user", "type": "clause", "offset": [60, 72]}, {"key": "premises-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [84, 99]}, {"key": "distribution-plant", "type": "definition", "offset": [110, 128]}, {"key": "a-multiple", "type": "clause", "offset": [247, 257]}, {"key": "the-premises", "type": "clause", "offset": [332, 344]}, {"key": "the-service-provider", "type": "definition", "offset": [419, 439]}, {"key": "connection-points", "type": "clause", "offset": [537, 554]}, {"key": "capable-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [695, 705]}, {"key": "the-att", "type": "clause", "offset": [869, 877]}, {"key": "technically-feasible-point", "type": "definition", "offset": [898, 924]}], "samples": [{"hash": "k6KNoEDIRP", "uri": "/contracts/k6KNoEDIRP#network-interface-device", "label": "MFN Agreement", "score": 21.477016449, "published": true}, {"hash": "kyHdjksoR14", "uri": "/contracts/kyHdjksoR14#network-interface-device", "label": "MFN Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "6j7mO65vU8E", "uri": "/contracts/6j7mO65vU8E#network-interface-device", "label": "MFN Agreement", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "size": 95, "hash": "20d96f9bb58700453d560218c3e6c68f", "id": 3}, {"snippet": "68.1 CenturyLink will provide nondiscriminatory access to either side of the NID. Subject to this Section and its subsections, CenturyLink shall provide access to the existing NID under the following terms and conditions.\n68.2 Under no circumstances shall CLEC connect to either side of the NID or to the End User\u2019s Inside Wiring unless the CenturyLink network is first properly disconnected from the End User\u2019s Inside Wiring as set forth in this Article.\n68.3 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\u2019s inside wiring (i.e., on the End User\u2019s side of the Demarcation Point) is under the control of the End User. Conflicts between telephone service providers for access to the End User\u2019s inside wire on the End User\u2019s side of the Demarcation Point must be resolved by the End User.\n68.4 CLEC may obtain access to the NID on CenturyLink\u2019s network side or the End User Access side on a stand-alone basis to permit CLEC to connect its own loop facilities to the Premises wiring. CLEC may not connect to the End User Access side of the NID except in accordance with these terms.\n68.5 CLEC may elect to isolate CenturyLink\u2019s network from the Customer Inside Wiring within the NID on the End User Access side of the NID, but CLEC shall not perform any disconnect on the network side of the NID. CenturyLink, at the request of CLEC, will disconnect CenturyLink\u2019s network from the NID or will arrange access to the network side of the NID for any purpose. The charges reflected in Table 1 will apply to any CenturyLink dispatch for any purpose initiated at CLEC\u2019s request. The phrase \u201cEnd User Access side of the NID\u201d is descriptive and does not convey any ownership or usage rights. The demarcation point between the Local Loop (inclusive of the NID) and the End User\u2019s Inside Wire is established pursuant to 47 C.F.R. \u00a768.105.\n68.6 CLEC shall maintain a connection to ground on its network that meets applicable industry standards. In the case of a NID-to-NID connection, each Party shall ground its NID independently of the other Party\u2019s NID.\n68.7 With respect to multiple dwelling units or multiple-unit business premises, CLEC shall have the option of connecting directly with the End User\u2019s Premises wire, or may connect with the End User\u2019s Premises wire via CenturyLink\u2019s NID. CenturyLink will provide CLEC with information that will enable its technician to locate End User Premises wiring at NIDs that terminate multiple subscribers. CenturyLink will dispatch a technician and tag the wiring at CLEC\u2019s request.\n68.8 Any repairs, upgrade and/or rearrangements to the NID requested or required by CLEC will be performed by CenturyLink based on the Stand Alone NID Charges set out in Table 1.\n68.9 CenturyLink will make available to CLEC any existing installed NID at the time CLEC seeks Interconnections to such NID to serve an End User. CenturyLink shall be under no obligation to install a new NID in order to enable CLEC to interconnect to such NID.\n68.10 CLEC shall not access, remove, disconnect or in any other way rearrange CenturyLink\u2019s loop facilities from CenturyLink\u2019s NIDs, enclosures or protectors. CLEC shall not attach to, remove or disconnect ground wires from CenturyLink\u2019s NIDs, enclosures or protectors. CLEC shall not remove or disconnect NID modules, protectors or terminals (including test port connections) from CenturyLink\u2019s NID enclosures.\n68.11 CLEC may access the End User side of a CenturyLink NID for the purpose of isolating CenturyLink\u2019s Local Loop from the Inside Wiring within the NID. Isolation of CenturyLink\u2019s Local Loop from the Customer Inside Wiring is achieved by removing the Inside Wiring from the NID terminals and using appropriate method and practices to prevent bare wires from coming in contact with such NID terminals (e.g., capping individual bare wires with Scotchloks\u2122). CLEC may not remove the test port wire from the test port as the isolation method unless CLEC subsequently inserts a dummy test port plug with a rubber weather seal since this may damage CenturyLink\u2019s active network by allowing the accumulation of corrosive moisture and short-circuiting insect debris within the test port.\n68.12 Any access to the End User\u2019s side of a CenturyLink NID that utilizes the NID functionality, including a NID to NID connection, shall be considered a billable use of the CenturyLink NID.\n68.13 CLEC shall be liable to CenturyLink for any damage to a CenturyLink NID caused by improper or unauthorized use of CenturyLink\u2019s NID by CLEC. In addition to any monetary damages that CenturyLink may be entitled to recover as a result of such damages, CenturyLink shall also be entitled to seek injunctive relief to prevent further NID damages. 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CenturyLink will offer unbundled access to the network interface device element (NID). The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of end user customer premises wiring to an incumbent LEC\u2019s distribution plant, such as a cross connect device used for that purpose. This includes all features, functions, and capabilities of the facilities used to connect the loop to end user customer premises wiring, regardless of the specific mechanical design.\n44.2. The function of the NID is to establish the network demarcation point between a LEC (ILEC/CLEC) and its subscriber. The NID provides a protective ground connection, protection against lightning and other high voltage surges and is capable of terminating cables such as twisted pair cable.\n44.3. CLEC may connect its NID to CenturyLink\u2019s NID either through a cross connect or through the end user\u2019s inside wiring; may connect an unbundled loop to CLEC\u2019s NID; or may connect CLEC\u2019s own Loop to CenturyLink\u2019s NID, except that CLEC may not disconnect CenturyLink\u2019s loop and leave it disconnected from CenturyLink\u2019s NID. CenturyLink will provide one NID termination with each loop. If additional NID terminations are required, CLEC may request them pursuant to the process detailed in the Bona Fide Request Section herein.\n44.4. CenturyLink will provide CLEC with information that will enable their technician to locate end user inside wiring at NIDs terminating multiple subscribers. CenturyLink will dispatch a technician and tag the wiring at the CLEC\u2019s request. In such cases the charges specified in Table One will apply.\n44.5. CenturyLink will not provide specialized (CenturyLink non-standard) NIDS.\n44.6. The CenturyLink NID shall provide a clean, accessible point of connection for the inside wiring and for the distribution media and/or cross connect to CLEC\u2019s facility and shall maintain a connection to ground that meets applicable industry standards. Each Party shall ground its NID independently of the other party\u2019s NID.\n44.7. A NID will be provided with each unbundled loop and is included in the loop pricing shown in Table One. CenturyLink will also provide NIDs separately from loops for a separate price as shown in Table One, and CLECs shall order stand-alone NIDs whenever CLEC utilizes CenturyLink\u2019s NID in any fashion other than with an unbundled loop. .\n44.8. CLEC shall be liable to CenturyLink for any damage to the NID caused by improper or unauthorized use of CenturyLink\u2019s NID by the CLEC, and in the event such damage occurs CenturyLink shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to prevent NIDs further damage, in addition to any monetary damages that CenturyLink may be entitled to recover.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "access-to-the-network", "type": "clause", "offset": [39, 60]}, {"key": "premises-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [165, 180]}, {"key": "distribution-plant", "type": "definition", "offset": [203, 221]}, {"key": "cross-connect", "type": "clause", "offset": [233, 246]}, {"key": "the-facilities", "type": "clause", "offset": [336, 350]}, {"key": "mechanical-design", "type": "clause", "offset": [441, 458]}, {"key": "the-function", "type": "definition", "offset": [466, 478]}, {"key": "to-establish", "type": "definition", "offset": [493, 505]}, {"key": "network-demarcation-point", "type": "definition", "offset": [510, 535]}, {"key": "high-voltage", "type": "clause", "offset": [670, 682]}, {"key": "capable-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [697, 707]}, {"key": "the-end-user", "type": "clause", "offset": [849, 861]}, {"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "clause", "offset": [864, 877]}, {"key": "unbundled-loop", "type": "definition", "offset": [894, 908]}, {"key": "provide-one", "type": "clause", "offset": [1099, 1110]}, {"key": "the-process", "type": "clause", "offset": [1222, 1233]}, {"key": "bona-fide-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [1250, 1267]}, {"key": "multiple-subscribers", "type": "clause", "offset": [1424, 1444]}, {"key": "in-such-cases", "type": "clause", "offset": [1527, 1540]}, {"key": "the-charges", "type": "clause", "offset": [1541, 1552]}, {"key": "table-one", "type": "definition", "offset": [1566, 1575]}, {"key": "provide-a", "type": "definition", "offset": [1700, 1709]}, {"key": "point-of-connection", "type": "clause", "offset": [1728, 1747]}, {"key": "distribution-media", "type": "clause", "offset": [1782, 1800]}, {"key": "industry-standards", "type": "clause", "offset": [1905, 1923]}, {"key": "each-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [1925, 1935]}, {"key": "other-party", "type": "clause", "offset": [1978, 1989]}, {"key": "separate-price", "type": "definition", "offset": [2170, 2184]}, {"key": "as-shown", "type": "definition", "offset": [2185, 2193]}, {"key": "damage-to-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [2390, 2403]}, {"key": "caused-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [2408, 2417]}, {"key": "unauthorized-use", "type": "definition", "offset": [2430, 2446]}, {"key": "in-the-event", "type": "clause", "offset": [2485, 2497]}, {"key": "injunctive-relief", "type": "definition", "offset": [2555, 2572]}, {"key": "in-addition-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [2605, 2619]}, {"key": "monetary-damages", "type": "definition", "offset": [2624, 2640]}], "samples": [{"hash": "kJdDI7QLqze", "uri": "/contracts/kJdDI7QLqze#network-interface-device", "label": "Interconnection, Collocation and Resale Agreement", "score": 32.0425415039, "published": true}, {"hash": "fuAy9VHBb6N", "uri": "/contracts/fuAy9VHBb6N#network-interface-device", "label": "Interconnection, Collocation and Resale Agreement", "score": 31.9604206085, "published": true}, {"hash": "1tsMJ2edBJS", "uri": "/contracts/1tsMJ2edBJS#network-interface-device", "label": "Interconnection, Collocation and Resale Agreement", "score": 30.0151672363, "published": true}], "size": 17, "hash": "0b09f7d1d065cafde516a9c907c66aaf", "id": 6}, {"snippet": "2.7.1 The NID is defined as any means of interconnection of the End User\u2019s 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 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.\n2.7.2 BellSouth shall permit <<customer_short_name>> to connect <<customer_short_name>>\u2019s Loop facilities to the End User\u2019s customer premises wiring through the BellSouth NID or at any other technically feasible point.", "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-end-user", "type": "clause", "offset": [60, 72]}, {"key": "premises-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [84, 99]}, {"key": "distribution-plant", "type": "definition", "offset": [115, 133]}, {"key": "a-multiple", "type": "clause", "offset": [252, 262]}, {"key": "the-premises", "type": "clause", "offset": [337, 349]}, {"key": "the-service-provider", "type": "definition", "offset": [420, 440]}, {"key": "connection-points", "type": "clause", "offset": [538, 555]}, {"key": "capable-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [696, 706]}, {"key": "technically-feasible-point", "type": "definition", "offset": [945, 971]}], "samples": [{"hash": "bYLN8PGC802", "uri": "/contracts/bYLN8PGC802#network-interface-device", "label": "Telecommunications", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "9KxQioQZPYS", "uri": "/contracts/9KxQioQZPYS#network-interface-device", "label": "Telecommunications", "score": 21.0, "published": true}, {"hash": "5eqvgfLf0Co", "uri": "/contracts/5eqvgfLf0Co#network-interface-device", "label": "Telecommunications", "score": 21.0, "published": true}], "size": 17, "hash": "54da0251a8a2cc9a57f0b1cd127d8c35", "id": 7}, {"snippet": "9.1 Subject to the conditions set forth in Section 1 of this Attachment and upon request by Intrado, Verizon shall permit Intrado to connect an Intrado Loop to the Inside Wiring of a Customer's premises through the use of a Verizon NID in accordance with this Section 9 and the rates and charges provided in the Pricing Attachment. Verizon shall provide Intrado with access to NIDs in accordance with, but only to the extent required by, the Federal Unbundling Rules. Intrado may access a Verizon NID either by means of a connection (but only if the use of such connection is technically feasible) from an adjoining Intrado NID deployed by Intrado or, if an entrance module is available in the Verizon NID, by connecting an Intrado Loop to the Verizon NID. When necessary, Verizon will rearrange its facilities to provide access to an existing Customer\u2019s Inside Wire. An entrance module is available only if facilities are not connected to it.\n9.2 In no case shall Intrado access, remove, disconnect or in any other way rearrange Verizon\u2019s Loop facilities from Verizon\u2019s NIDs, enclosures, or protectors.\n9.3 In no case shall Intrado access, remove, disconnect or in any other way rearrange, a Customer\u2019s Inside Wiring from Verizon\u2019s NIDs, enclosures, or protectors where such Customer Inside Wiring is used in the provision of ongoing Telecommunications Service to that Customer.\n9.4 In no case shall Intrado remove or disconnect ground wires from Verizon\u2019s NIDs, enclosures, or protectors.\n9.5 In no case shall Intrado remove or disconnect NID modules, protectors, or terminals from Verizon\u2019s NID enclosures.\n9.6 Maintenance and control of premises Inside Wiring is the responsibility of the Customer. Any conflicts between service providers for access to the Customer\u2019s Inside Wiring must be resolved by the person who controls use of the wiring (e.g., the Customer).\n9.7 When Intrado is connecting an Intrado-provided Loop to the Inside Wiring of a Customer\u2019s premises through the Customer\u2019s side of the Verizon NID, Intrado does not need to submit a request to Verizon and Verizon shall not charge Intrado for access to the Verizon NID. In such instances, Intrado shall comply with the provisions of Sections 9.2 through 9.7 of this Attachment and shall access the Customer\u2019s Inside Wire in the manner set forth in Section 9.8 of this Attachment.\n9.8 Due to the wide variety of NIDs utilized by Verizon (based on Customer size and environmental considerations), Intrado may access the Customer\u2019s Inside Wiring, acting as the agent of the Customer by any of the following means:\n9.8.1 Where an adequate length of Inside Wiring is present and environmental conditions permit, Intrado may remove the Inside Wiring from the Customer\u2019s side of the Verizon NID and connect that Inside Wiring to Intrado\u2019s NID.\n9.8.2 Where an adequate length of Inside Wiring is not present or environmental conditions do not permit, Intrado may enter the Customer side of the Verizon NID enclosure for the purpose of removing the Inside Wiring from the terminals of Verizon\u2019s NID and connecting a connectorized or spliced jumper wire from a suitable \u201cpunch out\u201d hole of such NID enclosure to the Inside Wiring within the space of the Customer side of the Verizon NID. Such connection shall be electrically insulated and shall not make any contact with the connection points or terminals within the Customer side of the Verizon NID.\n9.8.3 Intrado may request Verizon to make other rearrangements to the Inside Wiring terminations or terminal enclosure on a time and materials cost basis to be charged to the requesting party (i.e. Intrado, its agent, the building owner or the Customer). If Intrado accesses the Customer\u2019s Inside Wiring as described in this Section 9.8.3, time and materials charges will be billed to the requesting party (i.e. Intrado, its agent, the building owner or the Customer).", "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-conditions", "type": "clause", "offset": [15, 29]}, {"key": "section-1", "type": "definition", "offset": [43, 52]}, {"key": "upon-request", "type": "clause", "offset": [76, 88]}, {"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "clause", "offset": [164, 177]}, {"key": "in-accordance-with", "type": "clause", "offset": [236, 254]}, {"key": "rates-and-charges", "type": "definition", "offset": [278, 295]}, {"key": "pricing-attachment", "type": "definition", "offset": [312, 330]}, {"key": "to-the-extent", "type": "clause", "offset": [411, 424]}, {"key": "required-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [425, 436]}, {"key": "federal-unbundling-rules", "type": "clause", "offset": [442, 466]}, {"key": "technically-feasible", "type": "clause", "offset": [576, 596]}, {"key": "provide-access", "type": "clause", "offset": [814, 828]}, {"key": "existing-customer", "type": "definition", "offset": [835, 852]}, {"key": "inside-wire", "type": "definition", "offset": [855, 866]}, {"key": "in-no-case", "type": "clause", "offset": [948, 958]}, {"key": "provision-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1314, 1326]}, {"key": "telecommunications-service", "type": "definition", "offset": [1335, 1361]}, {"key": "control-of-premises", "type": "clause", "offset": [1630, 1649]}, {"key": "responsibility-of-the-customer", "type": "clause", "offset": [1671, 1701]}, {"key": "service-providers", "type": "definition", "offset": [1725, 1742]}, {"key": "access-to-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1747, 1760]}, {"key": "to-submit", "type": "definition", "offset": [2042, 2051]}, {"key": "the-provisions-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [2186, 2203]}, {"key": "based-on", "type": "definition", "offset": [2408, 2416]}, {"key": "customer-size", "type": "definition", "offset": [2417, 2430]}, {"key": "environmental-considerations", "type": "clause", "offset": [2435, 2463]}, {"key": "the-agent", "type": "clause", "offset": [2525, 2534]}, {"key": "length-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [2606, 2615]}, {"key": "environmental-conditions", "type": "clause", "offset": [2645, 2669]}, {"key": "for-the-purpose-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [2979, 2997]}, {"key": "punch-out", "type": "definition", "offset": [3132, 3141]}, {"key": "the-space", "type": "definition", "offset": [3198, 3207]}, {"key": "the-connection-points", "type": "clause", "offset": [3333, 3354]}, {"key": "cost-basis", "type": "clause", "offset": [3556, 3566]}, {"key": "requesting-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [3588, 3604]}, {"key": "building-owner", "type": "definition", "offset": [3635, 3649]}, {"key": "section-983", "type": "clause", "offset": [3738, 3751]}, {"key": "time-and-materials-charges", "type": "definition", "offset": [3753, 3779]}], "samples": [{"hash": "2ndhxO3AszT", "uri": "/contracts/2ndhxO3AszT#network-interface-device", "label": "Service Agreement", "score": 21.4668006897, "published": true}, {"hash": "jaVMMSFKQPs", "uri": "/contracts/jaVMMSFKQPs#network-interface-device", "label": "Service Agreement", "score": 21.2819976807, "published": true}], "size": 15, "hash": "4967832360645c2e0172ac55d5acaafa", "id": 8}, {"snippet": "3.1 The Network Interface Device (NID) is a device used to connect loop facilities to inside wiring or a compatible interface device or NID on a AT&T owned or controlled telephone pole where the CLEC Radio Port connects with AT&T\u2019s network. The fundamental function of the NID is to establish the official network demarcation point between a carrier and its end user customer or a AT&T-supplied loop and a compatible interface device or NID on a AT&T owned or controlled telephone pole where the CLEC Radio Port connects with AT&T\u2019s network. The NID Unbundled Network Element is defined as any means of interconnection of end-user customer premises wiring to AT&T\u2019s distribution loop facilities, such as cross connect device used for that purpose, and it includes all features, functions, and capabilities of the NID. The NID contains the appropriate and accessible connection points or posts to which AT&T, CLEC and/or the end user customer each make its connections. Pursuant to applicable FCC rules, AT&T offers nondiscriminatory access to the network interface device on an unbundled basis to any requesting telecommunications carrier for the provision of a telecommunications service.\n3.1.1 The NID can be a single-line termination device or that portion of a multiple-line termination device required to terminate a single line or circuit.\n3.1.2 The NID may provide a protective ground connection for outside plant terminating directly on the NID. In addition, the NID provides the following functionality:\na. the termination mechanism for AT&T\u2019s outside plant, b. the termination mechanism for the customer premises wiring, and", "snippet_links": [{"key": "inside-wiring", "type": "clause", "offset": [86, 99]}, {"key": "compatible-interface", "type": "definition", "offset": [105, 125]}, {"key": "owned-or-controlled", "type": "definition", "offset": [150, 169]}, {"key": "to-establish", "type": "definition", "offset": [280, 292]}, {"key": "the-official", "type": "clause", "offset": [293, 305]}, {"key": "network-demarcation-point", "type": "definition", "offset": [306, 331]}, {"key": "end-user-customer", "type": "definition", "offset": [358, 375]}, {"key": "unbundled-network-element", "type": "clause", "offset": [550, 575]}, {"key": "premises-wiring", "type": "definition", "offset": [640, 655]}, {"key": "cross-connect", "type": "clause", "offset": [704, 717]}, {"key": "connection-points", "type": "clause", "offset": [866, 883]}, {"key": "the-end-user", "type": "clause", "offset": [920, 932]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-applicable", "type": "clause", "offset": [969, 991]}, {"key": "fcc-rules", "type": "definition", "offset": [992, 1001]}, {"key": "access-to-the-network", "type": "clause", "offset": [1033, 1054]}, {"key": "telecommunications-carrier", "type": "definition", "offset": [1112, 1138]}, {"key": "provision-of-a", "type": "clause", "offset": [1147, 1161]}, {"key": "telecommunications-service", "type": "definition", "offset": [1162, 1188]}, {"key": "a-multiple", "type": "clause", "offset": [1263, 1273]}, {"key": "provide-a", "type": "definition", "offset": [1364, 1373]}, {"key": "outside-plant", "type": "definition", "offset": [1407, 1420]}, {"key": "in-addition", "type": "clause", "offset": [1454, 1465]}, {"key": "the-termination", "type": "clause", "offset": [1516, 1531]}, {"key": "for-att", "type": "clause", "offset": [1542, 1550]}, {"key": "for-the-customer", "type": "clause", "offset": [1597, 1613]}], "samples": [{"hash": "kIVydTDyGB4", "uri": "/contracts/kIVydTDyGB4#network-interface-device", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 29.4629936218, "published": true}, {"hash": "2JCkmqgths4", "uri": "/contracts/2JCkmqgths4#network-interface-device", "label": "MFN Agreement", "score": 26.1704311371, "published": true}, {"hash": "4OZqc3hW8nO", "uri": "/contracts/4OZqc3hW8nO#network-interface-device", "label": "Interconnection Agreement", "score": 22.5674190521, "published": true}], "size": 12, "hash": "23f6e51be2a8504b1d1fe6d28aa91dd3", "id": 9}, {"snippet": "3.1 Apart from its obligation to provide the Network Interface Device (NID) functionality as part of an unbundled loop or subloop, SBC MISSOURI shall also provide nondiscriminatory access to the NID as a UNE, consistent with Section 2.1 of this Attachment UNE, SBC MISSOURI shall provide Network Interface Device under the following terms and conditions in this subsection.\n3.2 The Network Interface Device (NID) UNE is defined as any means of interconnection of end user customer premises wiring to SBC MISSOURI\u2019s distribution plant, such as a cross connect device used for that purpose. Fundamentally, the NID establishes the final (and official) network demarcation point between the loop and the end user's inside wire. Except in multi-unit tenant properties where SBC MISSOURI owns and maintains control over inside wire within a building or on a property up to the NID, maintenance and control of the end user's inside wiring (i.e., on the end user's side of the NID) is under the control of the end user. Conflicts between telephone service providers for access to the end user's inside wire on the end user\u2019s side of the NID must be resolved by the end user. Pursuant to applicable FCC rules, SBC MISSOURI offers nondiscriminatory access to the NID on an unbundled basis to CLEC for the provision of a Telecommunications Service. CLEC access to the NID is offered as specified below.\n3.3 CLEC may obtain unbundled access to the NID on SBC MISSOURI\u2019s network side on a stand-alone basis to permit CLEC to connects its own loop facilities to the premises wiring at any customer locations. Any repairs, upgrade and rearrangements to the NID required by CLEC will be performed by SBC MISSOURI based on Time and Material charges set out in Appendix Pricing. SBC MISSOURI, at the request of CLEC, will disconnect the SBC MISSOURI local loop from the NID, at charges reflected in Appendix Pricing. CLEC may elect to disconnect SBC MISSOURI\u2019s local loop from the NID on the customer\u2019s side of the NID, but CLEC shall not perform any disconnect on the network side of the NID.\n3.4 With respect to multiple dwelling units or multiple-unit business premises, CLEC shall have the option of connecting directly with the End User\u2019s premises wire, or may connect with the End User\u2019s premises wire via SBC MISSOURI\u2019s NID.\n3.5 SBC MISSOURI shall be under no obligation to install a NID in order to enable CLEC to interconnect to such NID, but SBC MISSOURI shall make available to CLEC any NID that exists at the time CLEC seeks interconnections to a NID to serve an end user customer. The NIDs that CLEC uses under this Attachment will be existing NIDs installed by SBC MISSOURI to serve its End Users.\n3.6 Neither Party shall attach to or disconnect the other Party\u2019s ground. 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