Virtual Collocation Interconnection Sample Clauses
The Virtual Collocation Interconnection clause establishes the terms under which one party may interconnect its equipment with another party’s network infrastructure without physically placing its own equipment on the premises. Instead, the service provider manages and maintains the necessary equipment on behalf of the interconnecting party, who accesses the network remotely. This arrangement is commonly used in telecommunications to facilitate network access while minimizing the need for physical space and on-site presence. The core function of this clause is to enable efficient network interconnection while reducing logistical and operational burdens associated with physical collocation.
Virtual Collocation Interconnection. When CLEC provides its own facilities or uses the facilities of a third party to an SBC-AMERITECH Tandem or, at CLEC’s option, End Office and wishes for SBC-AMERITECH to place transport terminating equipment at that location on CLEC’s behalf, CLEC may Interconnect using the provisions of Virtual Collocation as set forth in Article XII or applicable tariff. Virtual Collocation allows CLEC to choose the equipment vendor and does not require that CLEC be Physically Collocated.
Virtual Collocation Interconnection. When AT&T provides its own facilities or uses the facilities of a third party to an SBC-AMERITECH Tandem or, at AT&T’s option, End Office and wishes for SBC-AMERITECH to place transport terminating equipment at that location on AT&T’s behalf, AT&T may Interconnect using the provisions of Virtual Collocation as set forth in Article XII or applicable tariff. Virtual Collocation allows AT&T to choose the equipment vendor and does not require that AT&T be Physically Collocated.
Virtual Collocation Interconnection. 9.1 Subject to space availability and technical feasibility, PACIFIC will provide Virtual Collocation in accordance with the Act, the FCC rules promulgated thereunder (e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 51.323), and any Commission decision. Unless inconsistent with this Section 9, Virtual Collocation Interconnection will be provided as set forth in Pacific B▇▇▇'▇ interstate Virtual Collocation tariffs (Pacific B▇▇▇'▇ Tariff FCC No.128).
9.1.1 If Pac-West designates permitted telecommunications equipment for Virtual Collocation that is not set forth in Pacific B▇▇▇'▇ interstate tariff, the provisioning of such telecommunications equipment shall be handled in the same manner as is used by PACIFIC for provisioning non-tariffed equipment under its interstate Virtual Collocation tariffs; provided, however, that in no event shall PACIFIC be required to file any tariff, whether interstate or intrastate in jurisdiction. By way of example and not limitation, Pac-West would apply for, and PACIFIC would price, provide, and b▇▇▇ such telecommunications equipment as if under PACIFIC's interstate virtual collocation tariff.
9.2 When providing Virtual Collocation, PACIFIC will, at a minimum, install, maintain, and repair Virtual Collocation equipment for Pac-West within the same time periods and with failure rates that are no greater than those that apply to the performance of similar functions for comparable equipment of PACIFIC.
9.3 PACIFIC will provide Virtual Collocation in "Eligible Structures", as defined in Appendix PHYSICAL COLLOCATION, which may be added by written amendment to this Agreement and permit the Virtual Collocation of telecommunications equipment permitted by 47 U.S.C. § 251(c) (6), FCC rules promulgated thereunder (e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 51.323), and Commission decisions.
9.3.1 Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, PACIFIC is under no obligation to provide and shall not provide Virtual Collocation for any equipment that, by its nature or due to its characteristics and methods of operation, interferes with or impairs service over PACIFIC's network, equipment, or facilities, or the network, equipment, or facilities of any other person or entity; creates hazards for or cause damage to those networks, equipment, or facilities, the Premises, or the Eligible Structure; impairs the privacy of any communications carried in, from, or through the Eligible Structure; or creates hazards or cause physical harm to any person, entity, or the public. The terms "Premises" and "Elig...
Virtual Collocation Interconnection. 3.2.1 When LEVEL 3 provides its own facilities or uses the facilities of a 3rd party to a SBC-13STATE Tandem or End Office and requests that SBC-13STATE place transport terminating equipment at that location on LEVEL 3’s behalf, LEVEL 3 may Interconnect using the provisions of Virtual Collocation as set forth in Appendix Virtual Collocation or applicable state tariff. Virtual Collocation allows LEVEL 3 to choose the equipment vendor and does not require that LEVEL 3 be Physically Collocated.