Common use of STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS Clause in Contracts

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - $110.00 Note2 $22.00 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariff.

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual (per end user account) Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge, per month Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces per order Surcharge for manually placed orders ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - per first 1000 electronic orders1 $110.00 per each add’l 1000 electronic orders1 Note2 $22.00 22.003 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 10.80 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 22.003 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of 1 The Charge per order applies on a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariffend user account basis.

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual (per end user account) Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge, per month Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces per order Surcharge for manually placed orders ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - per first 1000 electronic orders1 $110.00 Note2 per each add’l 1000 electronic orders1 Note 2 $22.00 22.003 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 10.80 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 22.003 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of 1The Charge per order applies on a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariffend user account basis.

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual (per end user account) Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge, per month Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces per order Surcharge for manually placed orders ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - per first 1000 electronic orders1 $110.00 Note2 per each add’l 1000 electronic orders1 Note 2 $22.00 22.003 Note4 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 10.80 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 22.003 Note4 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of 1The Charge per order applies on a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariffend user account basis.

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual (per end user account) Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge, per month Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces per order Surcharge for manually placed orders ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - per first 1000 Note 2 $22.003 electronic orders1 $110.00 Note2 $22.00 per each add’l Note4 1000 electronic orders1 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 10.80 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 22.003 Note4 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of 1The Charge per order applies on a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariffend user account basis.

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge, per month Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces per order Surcharge for manually placed orders ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - $110.00 Note2 $22.00 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of 1 The Charge per 1,000 LSRs applies on a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariffCLEC basis.

STATE RESIDENCE BUSINESS. ALABAMA 16.3% 16.3% FLORIDA 21.83% 16.81% GEORGIA 20.3% 17.3% KENTUCKY 16.79% 15.54% LOUISIANA 20.72% 20.72% MISSISSIPPI 15.75% 15.75% NORTH CAROLINA 21.5% 17.6% SOUTH CAROLINA 14.8% 14.8% TENNESSEE** 16% 16% * When a CLEC provides Resale service in a cross boundary area (areas that are part of the local service area of another state’s exchange) the rates, regulations and discounts for the tariffing state will apply. Billing will be from the serving state. ** In Tennessee, if CLEC provides its own operator services and directory services, the discount shall be 21.56%. CLEC must provide written notification to BellSouth within 30 days prior to providing its own operator services and directory services to qualify for the higher discount rate of 21.56%. EXHIBIT A OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS) RATES Interactive Ordering and Trouble Maintenance System OSS Order Charge Electronic Manual (per end user account) Non-Recurring Establishment Charge Monthly Recurring Charge, per month Charge Per LSR received from the CLEC by one of the OSS interactive interfaces Per LSR received from the CLEC by means other than one of the OSS interactive interfaces per order Surcharge for manually placed orders ALABAMA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 FLORIDA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 GEORGIA $200.00 Per 1,000 electronic LSRs received from the CLEC1 First 1,000 - $550.00 Add’l 1,000 - per first 1000 electronic orders1 $110.00 Note2 per each add’l 1000 electronic orders1 Note 2 $22.00 22.003 Note4 KENTUCKY $100.00 $50.00 $10.89 10.80 $22.00 LOUISIANA $100.00 $50.00 $9.16 $22.00 22.003 Note4 MISSISSIPPI $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 NORTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 SOUTH CAROLINA $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 TENNESSEE $100.00 $50.00 $10.80 $22.00 Rates for Operational Support Systems stated above are interim and are subject to modification based upon receipt of 1The Charge per order applies on a final, non-appealable order by each state’s Public Service Commission. In addition to OSS charges, applicable service order and related charges apply per the tariffend user account basis.