Trunking Architecture Clause Samples
The Trunking Architecture clause defines the framework and technical specifications for how multiple communication channels are combined and managed within a network. It typically outlines the requirements for integrating various voice, data, or multimedia streams into a single, efficient transmission system, often using shared infrastructure to optimize resource use. By establishing clear guidelines for trunking, this clause ensures interoperability, scalability, and efficient use of network resources, ultimately solving the problem of managing high volumes of simultaneous communications in a cost-effective manner.
Trunking Architecture. The Originating Party must establish direct trunking to a Receiving Party’s End Office (which may have a Tandem-routed overflow) by self- provisioning, purchasing transport rated as unbundled dedicated interoffice transport from the Receiving Party, or purchasing from a third party if the Local and Compensable Internet Traffic destined for that End Office exceeds the CCS busy hour equivalent of two (2) DS1s for any three
Trunking Architecture. The Originating Party must establish direct trunking to a Receiving Party’s End Office (which may have a Tandem-routed overflow) by self-provisioning, purchasing transport rated as unbundled dedicated interoffice transport from the Receiving Party, or purchasing from a third party if the Local and Compensable Internet Traffic destined for that End Office exceeds the CCS busy hour equivalent of two (2) DS1s for any three (3) months during any six (6) month period. For purposes of this paragraph, BA shall satisfy its end office trunking obligations by handing off traffic to a Level 3 IP. Should Level 3 fail to comply with this end office trunking requirement, then the Intercarrier Compensation rate to be paid by Level 3 shall be determined as follows: (a) for direct (non-switched) end office trunks delivered to BA at the BA Tandem wire center that is subtended by the BA End Office serving the Customer location receiving the call, Level 3 shall pay the applicable Intercarrier Compensation rate then in effect pursuant to Section 5.7.3, plus $.0007 per minute of use; and (b) for Tandem-switched trunks delivered to BA at the BA Tandem Wire Center that is subtended by the relevant BA end office, Level 3 shall pay the Tandem Office Reciprocal Call Termination Rate as set forth in Exhibit A hereto; provided, however, that in the event Level 3 has properly forecasted and ordered the required trunking from BA and BA has been unable to provision the ordered trunking, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ shall not be obligated to pay the higher Tandem Office rate until BA is able to provide the requested trunking.
Trunking Architecture. (a) If an Originating Party’s Reciprocal Compensation Traffic and ISP-bound Traffic destined for a particular end office of the Receiving Party exceeds the equivalent of one DS1 for any three (3) months during any six (6) month period, the Originating Party must establish direct trunking to that end office of the Receiving Party (which shall have a Tandem-routed overflow for two-way trunks) by: (i) self- provisioning, (ii) purchasing from the Receiving Party transport (i.e., trunking and facilities, including any necessary multiplexing) from the relevant IP of the Originating Party to the Receiving Party’s end office at rates set forth in the Receiving Party’s applicable special access tariff, or (iii) purchasing transport from a third party. To the extent such trunking is provided pursuant to option (ii) in the immediately preceding sentence, such transport shall be rated according to the Receiving Party’s applicable intrastate or interstate special access tariff by applying the Percent Interstate Usage (“PIU”) and Percent Local Usage (“PLU”) factors provided by the Originating Party. For purposes of such application, the portion of use attributable to Reciprocal Compensation Traffic shall be rated at intrastate special access tariff rates, and the portion attributable to ISP-bound Traffic shall be rated at interstate special access tariff rates. For purposes of this Section 1.0.2, Verizon shall satisfy its end office trunking obligations by handing off traffic to a geographically relevant Level 3 IP established pursuant to Sections 1.0.1.1 and