Common use of Technical Requirements for Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Technical Requirements for Interconnection. 55.3.1. Interconnection at the CenturyLink Tandem (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink Tandem Switch(es) will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink end offices and NXXs which subtend that tandem(s), where local trunking is provided, and access to the toll network. (b) Interconnection to a CenturyLink Tandem for transit purposes will provide access to telecommunications carriers which are connected to that Tandem Switch. (c) Where a CenturyLink Tandem Switch also provides End-Office Switch functions, interconnection to a CenturyLink tandem serving that exchange will also provide CLEC access to CenturyLink’s end offices. (d) the CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any MUXing necessary for such purposes. (e) Interconnection to a CenturyLink Tandem Switch through use of a mid-span meet shall be subject to the interconnection arrangements described in this Section 55.3.1. 55.3.2. Interconnection at the CenturyLink End Office (a) Interconnection to CenturyLink End Office Switch will provide CLEC local interconnection for local service purposes to the CenturyLink NXX codes served by that end office and any CenturyLink NXXs served by remotes that subtend those End Offices. (b) The CLEC is responsible for provisioning its traffic to interface into CenturyLink's switch port at the DS1 level, including any MUXing necessary for such purposes. (c) Interconnection to a CenturyLink End Office Switch through use of a mid-span meet shall be subject to the interconnection arrangements described in this Section 55.3.2.