Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-2-1306 - Access to Databases and Other Network Functions

A. All LECs, including new and incumbent LECs, are required to provide nondiscriminatory access to all necessary network functions, databases, and service components required to provide competitive local exchange services. These elements include, but are not limited to, directory assistance database listings, white page listings, yellow page listings, 800 LIDB and AIN databases, CMDS hosting, Busy Line Verification and Busy Line Interrupt operator services, distribution of telephone directories, inclusion of NELEC information in the Call Guide Section of the directory, and E-911.

B. Access to additional network functions, databases, and service components may be required from time to time by order of the Commission. This provision does not preclude the incumbent LEC and NELECs from negotiating voluntary arrangements for access to additional network functions, databases, or service components so long as the contracts for the voluntary arrangements are filed with the Commission and such access is made available to all other NELECs, upon request, under nondiscriminatory terms and conditions, including price.

C. Incumbent LECs shall provide access that is at least equal in type, quality, and price to that provided to themselves, to any affiliate, from any affiliate, or to another incumbent LEC.

D. LECs shall make available the call setup signaling resources and information necessary for setting up local and interexchange connections, including the use of signaling protocols used in the querying of data bases such as 800 and LIDB. LECs shall be prohibited from interfering with the transmission of signaling information between customers and network operators. LECs and NELECs shall have a duty to correct errors, support network management in a way that promotes network integrity, and prevent fraudulent use of a LEC's network.

E. All LECs and NELECs shall cooperate in the development of a process to handle intercompany service ordering, provisioning, and billing, and, repair service referrals.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-2-1306

Adopted effective September 6, 1996, under an exemption as determined by the Arizona Corporation Commission (Supp. 96-3).

The Arizona Corporation Commission has determined that the following Section is exempt from the Attorney General approval provisions of the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act (A.R.S. § 41-1041) by a court order (State ex. rel. Corbin v. Arizona Corporation Commission, 174 Ariz. 216 848 P.2d 301 (App. 1992)).