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1.0 Introduction
Attachment 02 – Network Interconnection/AT&T LOUISIANA
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Cricket Communications, Inc.
Version: 3Q08 – Two-Way CMRS ICA – Wireless 02/12/09
1.1 This Attachment to the Two-Way CMRS Interconnection Agreement (Wireless) between the Parties sets forth rates,
terms, and conditions for Interconnection, Trunking, Reciprocal Compensation, and other usage compensation of
wireless Telecommunications traffic between AT&T LOUISIANA and WSP.
2.0 Network Interconnection Methods
2.1 Interconnection shall be provided at a level of quality equal to that which AT&T LOUISIANA provides to itself, to any
Affiliates, or to any other Telecommunications Carrier.
2.1.1 In the event that a Party deploys new switches after the Effective Date of the Agreement, such Party will
provide reasonable advance notice of such change to the other Party, and the Parties will work
cooperatively to accomplish all necessary network changes.
2.1.2 WSP may designate the interface it wants to receive from the following: Trunk Side terminations at voice
grade, DS0 or DS1 level.
2.1.3 WSP and AT&T LOUISIANA will interconnect directly in each LATA in which they exchange Section
251(b)(5) Calls and Switched Access Services traffic. AT&T LOUISIANA does not provide Inter-tandem
switching.
2.1.4 Facilities will be planned for in accordance with the trunk forecasts exchanged between the Parties, as
described in Section 3.3 below.
2.2 Point Of Interconnection (“POI”) Options:
2.2.1 Where WSP elects to use two-way trunks, WSP and AT&T LOUISIANA shall establish a POI at the AT&T
LOUISIANA End Office or Tandem building, or another mutually agreeable location under terms and
conditions to be determined by the Parties.
2.2.2 Where WSP elects to use one-way trunks, the location of POIs will be as follows:
2.2.2.1 For WSP mobile-to-land traffic to AT&T LOUISIANA, the POI will be at the AT&T LOUISIANA End
Office or Tandem building, or another mutually agreeable location under terms and conditions to be
determined by the Parties; and
2.2.2.2 For AT&T LOUISIANA land-to-mobile traffic to WSP, the POI will be at WSP’s MSC within the
LATA or the WSP’s point of presence within the LATA where the Facilities terminate; or
2.2.2.3 Any other mutually agreeable location under terms and conditions to be determined by the Parties.
2.2.3 A POI, established under section 2.2.1 above, shall not be located outside of AT&T LOUISIANA’s franchise
service area, nor shall it be located either across a LATA boundary or more than 30 miles from the AT&T
LOUISIANA End Office or Tandem Building where the Facility connection is established (or outside the
State’s defined local calling area, whichever is greater).
2.3 Terms And Compensation For Use Of Facilities:
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2.3.1 Each Party shall be responsible for providing its own or leased Facilities used to interconnect the Parties’
respective networks, and to transport and route Authorized Services calls to and from the POI. Each Party
may construct its own Facilities, or it may purchase or lease the Facilities from a Third Party, or it may
purchase or lease the Facilities from the other Party, if available, pursuant to applicable tariffs, General
Exchange Price List or separate contract. Optional Payment Plans (“OPP”), High Cap Term Payment Plans
(“HCTPP”), and Volume and Term discount plans are not available for transport Facilities pursuant to this
Agreement. Cricket reserves its rights to modify this Section 2.3.1, including sub-sections 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.1.1,
2.3.1.1.2, 2.3.1.1.3, 2.3.1.1.4, 2.3.1.1.5, 2.3.1.2, and 2.3.1.3 consistent with the Commission’s findings in a
final and effective order in Docket No. U-31350 (“Commission Order”) in accordance with Sections 39.2 and
39.3 of the General Terms and Conditions. Notwithstanding the fact that such a Commission Order may not
constitute Intervening Law as set forth in Section 21 of the General Terms and Conditions of this