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AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 131st Revised Check Sheet Page 1
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels 130th Revised Check Sheet Page 1
Issued: November 22, 2010 Effective: November 23, 2010

ACCESS SERVICES
CHECK SHEET

The Title Page and Pages 1 through 17-9.1.2 inclusive of this tariff are
effective as of the date shown. Original and revised pages as named below
contain all changes from the original tariff that are in effect on the
date shown.

Number of Number of Number of
Revision Revision Revision
Except as Except as Except as
Page Indicated Page Indicated Page Indicated

Title Original 2-13 Original 17-1.2 15th
Check Sheet 131st* 2-14 Original 17-2 19th
3 1st 2-15 Original 17-2.a 2nd
4 3rd 2-16 Original 17-2.b 3rd
4.1 1st 2-16.1 Original 17-2.1 12th
5 4th 2-17 Original 17-2.1.1 7th
5.1 Original 2-18 2nd 17-2.1.2 5th
6 4th 4-1 2nd 17-2.1.3 1st
7 4th 4-2 2nd 17-2.2 10th
8 7th 4-3 5th 17-2.2.1 6th
10 3rd 4-4 33rd 17-3 1st
12 1st 4-4.1 3 17-4 16th
1-1 1st 5-1 3 17-4.1 14th
2-1 5th 5-2 1 17.4.1.1 8th
2-1.1 3rd 5-3 2 17-4.1.1 9th
2-2 2nd 5-4 Original 17-4.1.2 7th
2-3 2nd 5-5 3 17-4.2 15th
2-3.1 2nd 5-6 1 17-4.2.1 11th
2-3.2 1st 5-7 1 17-4.2.2 8th
2-3.3 1st 5-8 1 17-4.3 15th
2-3.4 1st 5-9 1 17-4.3.1 11th
2-4 3rd 13-1 1 17-4.3.2 7th
2-4.1 Original 13-2 1 17-5 12th
2-5 2nd 13-3 4th 17-6 4rd
2-5.1 2nd 13-4 4th 17-7 5th
2-5.1.1 Original 13-5 1st 17-7.1 19th *
2-5.2 1st 13-6 1st 17-7.1.1 17th *
2-5.3 1st 13-7 2nd 17-7.2 15th
2-5.3.1 Original 13-8 1st 17-7.2.1 6th
2-5.3.2 1st 13-9 2nd 17-7.2.2 1st
2-6 2nd 13-10 2nd 17-7.2.3 5th
2-6.1 3rd 14-1 1st 17-7.2.4 6th
2-6.1.1 Original 14-2 Original 17-8 1st
2-6.2 1st 14-3 Original 17-9 26th *
2-7 4th 15-1 2nd 17-9.0.1 4th *
2-7.1 2nd 15-2 2nd 17-9.1 19th *
2-8 1st 15-3 1st 17-9.1.a 5th *
2-8.1 Original 15-4 2nd 17-9.1.b 5th *
2-8.2 Original 15-5 2nd 17-9.1.c 6th *
2-8.3 Original 15-6 2nd 17-9.1.1 20th *
2-8.4 Original 15-7 Original 17-9.1.1.a 5th *
2-8.5 1st 16-1 1st 17-9.1.1.b Original
2-9 2nd 16-2 8th 17-9.1.2 17th
2-10 3rd 16-3 Original 17-9.1.3 2nd
2-10.1 2nd 16-4 Original
2-10.2 2nd 17-1 13th
2-11 2nd 17-1.1 53rd
2-12 2nd 17-1.1.a 3rd
* New or Revised Page
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 130th Revised Check Sheet Page 2
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels 129th Revised Check Sheet Page 2
Issued: October 30, 2009 Effective: November 1, 2009

ACCESS SERVICES
CHECK SHEET

The Title Page and Pages 1 through 17-9.1.2 inclusive of this tariff are
effective as of the date shown. Original and revised pages as named below
contain all changes from the original tariff that are in effect on the
date shown.

Number of Number of Number of
Revision Revision Revision
Except as Except as Except as
Page Indicated Page Indicated Page Indicated
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs Original Title Page 1
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Issued: December 6, 1996 Effective: December 9, 1996

** All material contained herein is new **

ACCESS SERVICES

TITLE PAGE

This tariff contains the regulations, rates and charges applying to the
provision of Access Services for connection to interstate communications
facilities of Customers.

Access Services are provided by means of wire, fiber optics, radio or any
suitable technology or combination of technologies.
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 1st Revised Page 3
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels Original Page 3
Issued: June 13, 1997 Effective: June 16, 1997

ACCESS SERVICES

MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Check Sheet................................................... 1

Table of Contents............................................. 4

How to Use This Tariff........................................ 16

Section 1 - Application of the Tariff........................ 1-1

Section 2 - General Regulations.............................. 2-1

Section 3 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 3-1

Section 4 - End User Access Service.......................... 4-1

Section 5 - Access Ordering........ ......................... 5-1 C

Section 6 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 6-1

Section 7 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 7-1

Section 8 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 8-1

Section 9 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 9-1

Section 10 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 10-1

Section 11 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 11-1

Section 12 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 12-1

Section 13 - Additional Engineering, Labor and C
Miscellaneous Services........................... 13-1 C

Section 14 - Reserved for Future Use.......................... 14-1

Section 15 - AT&T Digital Link Access Service................. 15-1 C

Section 16 - Service Availability and Rating Information...... 16-1

Section 17 - Rates............................................ 17-1
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs Original Page 2
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Issued: December 6, 1996 Effective: December 9, 1996

ACCESS SERVICES

This page is reserved for future use.
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 3rd Revised Page 4
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels 2nd Revised Page 4
Issued: July 23, 1998 Effective: July 24, 1998

ACCESS SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page.......................................................... Title
Check Sheet......................................................... 1
Master Table of Contents............................................ 3
Lists of Issuing, Concurring, Connecting and
Other Participating Carriers........................................ 8
Explanation of Symbols - Coding of Tariff Revisions................. 9
Trademarks and Service Marks........................................ 9
Explanation of Abbreviations........................................ 10

How to Use This Tariff

General............................................................. 11
Tariff Structure.................................................... 11
Abbreviations and Definitions....................................... 11
Technical Publication Information................................... 12
Tariff Format....................................................... 13
Check Sheets and Supplements........................................ 14

Section 1 - Application of the Tariff

1.1. APPLICATION................................................... 1-1
1.1.1. General............................................... 1-1

Section 2 - General Regulations

2.1. UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY.................................... 2-1
2.1.1. Scope................................................. 2-1
2.1.2. Limitations........................................... 2-1
2.1.3. Liability............................................. 2-2
2.1.4. Provision of Services................................. 2-3.1
2.1.5. Points of Termination................................. 2-3.1
2.1.6. Service Maintenance................................... 2-3.1
2.1.7. Changes and Substitutions............................. 2-3.2
2.1.8. Refusal and Discontinuance of Service................. 2-3.2
2.1.9. Notification of Service-Affecting Activities.......... 2-3.4
2.1.10. Coordination with Respect to Network Contingencies.... 2-3.4
2.1.11. Provision and Ownership of Telephone Numbers.......... 2-3.4
2.1.12. Network Management.................................... 2-3.4
2.1.13. Design Layout Reports................................. 2-3.4
2.2 USE.......................................................... 2-4
2.2.1. Interference or Impairment............................ 2-4
2.2.2. Unlawful and Abusive Use.............................. 2-4
2.2.3. Use of AT&T Marks..................................... 2-4 N
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 2nd Revised Page 4.1
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels 1st Revised Page 4.1
Issued: September 17, 1999 Effective: September 20, 1999

ACCESS SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Section 2 - General Regulations (continued)

2.3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER................................... 2-5
2.3.1. Damages............................................... 2-5
2.3.2. Ownership of Facilities............................... 2-5
2.3.3. Equipment Space and Power............................. 2-5
2.3.4. Availability for Testing.............................. 2-5
2.3.5. Design of Customer Services........................... 2-5
2.3.6. References to the Company............................. 2-5.1
2.3.7. Indemnification of the Company........................ 2-5.1
2.3.8. Coordination with Respect to Network Contingencies.... 2-5.1.1
2.3.9. Jurisdictional Report Requirements.................... 2-5.2
2.3.10. Determination of Interstate Charges for Mixed
Interstate and Intrastate Access Service.............. 2-5.3
2.3.11. SS7 Signaling; Call Detail Information ............... 2-5.3.1
2.3.12. Supervisory Signaling................................. 2-5.3.1
2.3.13. Provision of Facility and Trunking Requirements....... 2-5.3.1
2.3.14. Sales, Use and Other Taxes/Charges.................... 2-5.3.1
2.3.15. Settlements Through Other Carriers.................... 2-5.3.2
2.4. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND CREDIT ALLOWANCES.................... 2-6
2.4.1. Description of Rates and Charges.......................2-6
2.4.2. Payment of Rates, Charges and Deposits................ 2-6.1
2.4.3. Minimum Periods....................................... 2-8
2.4.4. Cancellation of an Order for Service.................. 2-8
2.4.5. Credit Allowance for Service Interruptions............ 2-8.1
2.4.6. Re-establishment of Service Following Fire, Flood
or Other Occurrence................................... 2-8.2
2.4.7. Title or Ownership Rights............................. 2-8.3
2.4.8. Access Services Provided By More Than
One Telephone Company................................. 2-8.4
2.5. CONNECTIONS................................................... 2-9
2.6. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE....................................... 2-10
2.7. DEFINITIONS................................................... 2-14 N
2.8. DETARIFFING................................................... 2-18 N

Section 3 - Reserved For Future Use
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 4th Revised Page 5
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels 3rd Revised Page 5
Issued: September 13, 2005 Effective: September 14, 2005

ACCESS SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Section 4 - End User Access Service

4.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................... 4-1
4.2. LIMITATIONS................................................... 4-1
4.2.1. Exclusions............................................ 4-1
4.2.2. Lifeline Assistance................................... 4-1
4.3. UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY.................................... 4-1
4.4. OBLIGATIONS OF RADIO COMMON CARRIERS.......................... 4-1
4.5. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.......................................... 4-2
4.5.1. Minimum Period........................................ 4-2
4.5.2. Cancellation of Orders................................ 4-2
4.5.3. Changes to Orders..................................... 4-2
4.5.4. Temporary Suspension of Business Service.............. 4-2
4.6. RATE REGULATIONS.............................................. 4-2
4.6.1. Who Is Billed......................................... 4-2
4.6.2. Semi-Public Service................................... 4-2
4.6.3. Business Services..................................... 4-2
4.6.4. Radio Common Carriers................................. 4-3
4.6.5. Remote Call Forwarding................................ 4-3
4.6.6. Reserved for Future Use............................... 4-3
4.6.7. Reserved for Future Use............................... 4-3 T
T

Section 5 - Access Ordering

5.1. GENERAL....................................................... 5-1
5.1.1. Service Installation.................................. 5-1
5.2. ORDERING REQUIREMENTS......................................... 5-2
5.2.1. Access Service........................................ 5-2
5.2.2. Miscellaneous Services................................ 5-3
5.3. RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE....................................... 5-4
5.4. CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESS ORDERING....................... 5-5
5.4.1. Service Order Charges................................. 5-5
5.4.2. Service Order Change Charges.......................... 5-6
5.4.3. Administrative Change Charges......................... 5-6
5.5. CANCELLATIONS................................................. 5-8
5.5.1. Cancellation of a Service Order....................... 5-8
5.5.2. Partial Cancellation Charge........................... 5-9
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs Original Page 5.1
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Issued: June 13, 1997 Effective: June 16, 1997

** All material on this page is moved. **

ACCESS SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 6 - Reserved For Future Use

Section 7 - Reserved For Future Use

Section 8 - Reserved For Future Use

Section 9 - Reserved For Future Use

Section 10 - Reserved For Future Use

Section 11 - Reserved For Future Use

Section 12 - Reserved For Future Use

The material on this page formerly appeared on Page 5.
AT&T COMMUNICATIONS TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 28
Adm. Rates and Tariffs 4th Revised Page 6
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Cancels 3rd Revised Page 6
Issued: September 21, 2001 Effective: September 22, 2001

ACCESS SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Section 13 - Additional Engineering, Labor and
Miscellaneous Services

13.1. GENERAL...................................................... 13-1
13.2. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING....................................... 13-1
13.3. ADDITIONAL LABOR............................................. 13-2
13.3.1. Overtime Installation............................... 13-2
13.3.2. Overtime Repair..................................... 13-2
13.3.3. Standby............................................. 13-2
13.3.4. Testing and Maintenance with Other Companies........ 13-2
13.3.5. Other Labor......................................... 13-2
13.4. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES....................................... 13-3
13.4.1. Presubscription..................................... 13-3
13.4.2. Billing Name and Address Service.................... 13-5
13.4.3. Maintenance of Service.............................. 13-8
13.4.4. Toll Free (8YY) Data Base Service................... 13-8
13.4.5. CIC Code Activation Charge.......................... 13-9
13.4.6. Reserved for Future Use............................. 13-9
13.4.7. Provision of Access Service Billing Information..... 13-9

Section 14 - SS7 Interconnection Signaling N
14.1. GENERAL...................................................... 14-1 .
14.2. Rates and Charges............................................ 14-2
14.2.1 APPLICATION OF CHARGES....................................... 14-2 .
14.2.2. USAGE CHARGES.............................................. 14-3 N

Section 15 - AT&T Digital Link Access Service

15.1. GENERAL...................................................... 15-1
15.1.1. Service Description................................. 15-1
15.2. DLAS RATE CATEGORIES......................................... 15-2
15.2.1. Switched Transport.................................. 15-2
15.2.2. Switching Charge.................................... 15-3
15.2.3. Reserved for Future Use............................. 15-3
15.3. DLAS RATE REGULATIONS........................................ 15-4
15.3.1. Application of Rates and Charges.................... 15-4
15.3.2. Minimum Periods..................................... 15-5
15.3.3. Reserved For Future Use............................. 15-5
15.3.4. Service Rearrangements.............................. 15-5
15.3.5. Measuring Access Minutes............................ 15-6
15.3.6. Mileage Measurement................................. 15-6
15.4. DLAS DIRECT CONNECT TRANSPORT SERVICE - ICB ARRANGEMENTS..... 15-7

Section 16 - Service Availability and Rating Information

16.1. GENERAL...................................................... 16-1
16.2. V&H COORDINATE METHOD OF DETERMINING AIRLINE MILEAGE......... 16-1
16.3. SERVICE AVAILABILITY AND WIRE CENTER INFORMATION............. 16-2
16.3.1. Access Services Availability - Level A.............. 16-2
16.3.2. Access Services Availability - Level B...............16-2
16.3.3. AT&T Digital Link Access Service Availability....... 16-3
16.4. MEET POINT BILLING INFORMATION............................... 16-4