Common use of Interface Requirements Clause in Contracts

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI or CCI- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Global Connection or CCI- Global Connection-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Global Connection local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Global Connection local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO Central Office (CO) where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection and BellSouth STPs STPs, so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Granite or CCI- Granite- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Granite local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Granite local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO Central Office (CO) where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection and BellSouth STPs STPs, so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI AFN or CCI- AFN- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI AFN Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI AFN local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI MRC or CCI- MRC- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI MRC Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI MRC local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI MTS Communications or CCI- MTS Communications-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching MTS Communications local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI MTS Communications local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Sail Networks or CCI- Sail Networks-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Sail Networks local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Sail Networks local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Kinetix or CCI- Kinetix- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Kinetix Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Kinetix local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.6.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI AT&T or CCI- AT&T- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.6.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching AT&T local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.6.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI AT&T local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.6.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.6.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.6.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.6.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI US LEC or CCI- US LEC-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching US LEC local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI US LEC local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO Central Office (CO) where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI PLI or CCI- PLI- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching PLI local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI PLI local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Velocity or CCI- Velocity-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Velocity local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Velocity local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI AmTel or CCI- AmTel- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching AmTel local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI AmTel local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Triarch Marketing or CCI- Triarch Marketing-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Triarch Marketing local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Triarch Marketing local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Southern Telecom or CCI- Southern Telecom-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Southern Telecom local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Southern Telecom local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Access America or CCI- Access America-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Access America local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Access Ame rica local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO Central Office (CO) where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection and BellSouth STPs STPs, so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ONS or CCI- ONS- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ONS local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI ONS local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ICG or CCI- ICG- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ICG local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI ICG local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Comm South or CCI- Comm South-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Comm South local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Comm South local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ▇▇▇.▇▇▇ or CCI- Win.Net-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ▇▇▇.▇▇▇ local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI ▇▇▇.▇▇▇ local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI US LEC or CCI- US LEC-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching US LEC local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI US LEC local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI FLATEL or CCI- FLATEL-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching FLATEL local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI FLATEL local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Victory or CCI- Victory- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Victory local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Victory local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI BAK or CCI- BAK- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching BAK local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI BAK local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.6.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI TCG or CCI- TCG- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.6.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching TCG local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.6.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI TCG local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.6.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.6.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.6.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.6.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Vertex or CCI- Vertex- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Vertex local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Vertex local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Columbus Local or CCI- Columbus Local-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Columbus Local Switching local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Columbus Local local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI BTI or CCI- BTI- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI BTI Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI BTI local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one (1) or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI e-Tel or CCI- e-Tel- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching e-Tel local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI e-Tel local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ABC Telcom or CCI- ABC Telcom-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ABC Telcom local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI ABC Telcom local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI TeleConex or CCI- TeleConex-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching TeleConex local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI TeleConex local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Tel West or CCI- Tel West-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Tel West local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Tel West local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI DPI Teleconnect or CCI- DPI Teleconnect-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching DPI Teleconnect local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI DPI Teleconnect local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Cinergy or CCI- Cinergy- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Cinergy Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Cinergy local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI FLATEL or CCI- FLATEL-designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI FLATEL Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI FLATEL local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Northeast or CCI- Northeast-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Northeast local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Northeast local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO Central Office (CO) where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Deland Actel or CCI- Deland Actel-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Deland Actel local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Deland Actel local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ConnectNow! or CCI- designated Local Switching ConnectNow!-designated local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ConnectNow! local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI ConnectNow! local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI BSE or CCI- BSE- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching BSE local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI BSE local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI NTBS or CCI- NTBS- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching NTBS local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI NTBS local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Starlink or CCI- Starlink- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Starlink local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Starlink local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ or CCI- Atlantic.Net-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI TWTC or CCI- TWTC- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching TWTC local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI TWTC local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI EZ Phone or CCI- EZ Phone-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching EZ Phone local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI EZ Phone local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI COMTECH21 or CCI- COMTECH21-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching COMTECH21 local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI COMTECH21 local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI AirCover or CCI- AirCover-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching AirCover local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI AirCover local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI OnePoint Communications or CCI- OnePoint Communications-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching OnePoint Communications local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI OnePoint Communications local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ or CCI- ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Level 3 local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Rent-A-Line or CCI- Rent-A-Line-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Rent-A-Line local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Rent-A-Line local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Telstar Communications or CCI- Telstar Communications-designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Telstar Communications Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Telstar Communications local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI WorldxChange or CCI- WorldxChange-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching WorldxChange local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI WorldxChange local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Clearwave Communications or CCI- Clearwave Communications-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Clearwave Communications local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Clearwave Communications local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Latin American Telephone or CCI- Latin American Telephone-designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Latin American Telephone Local Switching systems; and and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Latin American Telephone local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Global Connection or CCI- Global Connection-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 9.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Global Connection local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 9.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Global Connection local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 9.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 9.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO Central Office (CO) where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 9.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection and BellSouth STPs STPs, so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 9.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI BCFL or CCI- BCFL- designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI BCFL Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI BCFL local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI FeroNetworks or CCI- FeroNetworks-designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI FeroNetworks Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI FeroNetworks local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Lightning Communications or CCI- Lightning Communications-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Lightning Communications local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Lightning Communications local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI NGTelecom or CCI- NGTelecom-designated Local Switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI NGTelecom Local Switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI NGTelecom local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 The SPOI for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI FPB or CCI- FPB- designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching FPB local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI FPB local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Southern Light or CCI- Southern Light-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Southern Light local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Southern Light local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection (SPOI) for each link shall be located at a cross-connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI EPICUS or CCI- EPICUS-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching EPICUS local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI EPICUS local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI Gateway or CCI- Gateway-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching Gateway local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI Gateway local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.

Interface Requirements. 7.4.4.3.1 10.4.3.1 BellSouth shall provide the following STP options to connect CCI MyLineToo or CCI- MyLineToo-designated Local Switching local switching systems to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ BellSouth SS7 network: 7.4.4.3.1.1 10.4.3.1.1 An A-link interface from CCI Local Switching MyLineToo local switching systems; and 7.4.4.3.1.2 and, 10.4.3.1.2 A B-link interface from CCI MyLineToo local STPs. 7.4.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Each type of interface shall be provided by one or more layers of signaling links. 7.4.4.3.3 10.4.3.3 The SPOI Signaling Point of Interconnection for each link shall be located at a cross-cross- connect element in the CO where the BellSouth STP is located. There shall be a DS1 or higher rate transport interface at each of the SPOIs. Each signaling link shall appear as a DS0 channel within the DS1 or higher rate interface. 7.4.4.3.4 10.4.3.4 BellSouth shall provide intraoffice diversity between the SPOI and BellSouth STPs so that no single failure of intraoffice facilities or equipment shall cause the failure of both B-links in a layer connecting to a BellSouth STP. 7.4.4.3.5 10.4.3.5 STPs shall provide all functions of the MTP as defined in the applicable industry standard technical references.