Common use of Network standards Clause in Contracts

Network standards. 19.1 The Parties recognize that CenturyLink services and Network Elements have been purchased and deployed, over time, to Telcordia and CenturyLink technical standards. Specification of standards is built into the CenturyLink purchasing process, whereby vendors incorporate such standards into the equipment CenturyLink purchases. CenturyLink supplements generally held industry standards with CenturyLink Technical Publications.

Network standards. 19.1 21.1 The Parties recognize that CenturyLink services and Network Elements have been purchased and deployed, over time, to consistent with Telcordia and CenturyLink technical standards. Specification of standards is built into the CenturyLink purchasing process, whereby vendors incorporate such standards into the equipment CenturyLink purchases. CenturyLink supplements generally held industry standards with CenturyLink Technical Publications.