Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Approves Interconnection Agreement for Level 3 Communications and Union Telephone Company

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update regarding the approval of an interconnection agreement between Level 3 Communications, LLC and Union Telephone Company. The agreement aims to establish a reciprocal compensation and interconnection arrangement for the transport and termination of local traffic between the two carriers. The agreement is subject to approval by the Commission, and Union Telephone Company has submitted the agreement to the Commission for approval.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement aims to establish a reciprocal compensation and interconnection arrangement for the transport and termination of local traffic between Level 3 Communications, LLC and Union Telephone Company.
  • The agreement is subject to approval by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
  • The agreement includes definitions of various terms, including "Act," "Affiliate," "Applicable Law," and "Exchange Service."
  • The agreement establishes a bill-and-keep arrangement for certain traffic specified in the agreement.
  • The agreement includes provisions for interconnection facilities, exchange service, and exchange access service.
  • The agreement does not include certain types of traffic, including Information Access Traffic and IP-Enabled Voice Traffic.

Statistics:

  • The agreement is subject to approval by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and has been submitted by Union Telephone Company for review.
  • The agreement includes a bill-and-keep arrangement for certain traffic specified in the agreement.
  • The agreement includes provisions for interconnection facilities, exchange service, and exchange access service.

Sources:

  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, "Re: Application for the Approval of an Interconnection Agreement for the Transport and Termination of Local Traffic Between Wireline Carriers (Our File No. 2741.15840)"
  • Level 3 Communications, LLC and Union Telephone Company, "Interconnection Agreement for the Transport and Termination of Local Traffic Between Wireline Carriers"
  • Federal Communications Commission, "[Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996]"
  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, "LCR 9, Attachment F, Exhibit A"