AMENDMENT FOUR
TO THE
MANAGED NETWORK AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P.
AND
BRIDGE DATA COMPANY
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT PURSUANT TO A REQUEST
FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND HAVE BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. ASTERISKS DENOTE OMISSIONS.
The Managed Network Agreement ("Agreement") between Sprint Communications
Company, L.P. ("Sprint") and Bridge Data Company ("Bridge"), having an effective
date of March 1, 1995, as amended, is hereby further amended as set forth below.
WHEREAS, Sprint and Bridge have previously entered into an Agreement for the
provision of managed network services; and
WHEREAS, Bridge now desires to perform the management services currently
performed by Sprint under the Agreement, and Sprint agrees to allow Bridge to do
so; and
WHEREAS, Bridge desires to purchase Asynchronous Transfer Mode ("ATM") services
from Sprint, and Sprint desires to provide ATM services to Bridge.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Section 2. Contract Documents and Definitions. Delete the definition of
"Products and Services" and replace with the following definition:
"Products and Services" means the equipment, facilities, programming, software
and related services provided by Sprint to Bridge hereunder. The Products and
Services include Sprint Frame Relay service and/or Sprint ATM service, but do
not include special access lines that may be used by Bridge in connection with
the Products and Services.
2. Section 9. Minimum Commitment. Delete the words "and management" from
the second sentence of the second paragraph.
3. Section 10. Acceptance. Delete the second sentence of paragraph (a) and
replace with the following sentence:
"If test results show that Products and/or Services are
performing in accordance with the Performance Specifications,
Bridge shall accept the Product or Service at an Installation
Site immediately unless the Installation Site
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is an order type "Conversion," in which case Bridge shall have
twenty-one (21) days from receipt of Sprint's test results to
accept the Products and Services."
3. Section 16(b) Provision of Products and Services. Delete the words "and
manage" from the first sentence.
4. Attachment A (Scope of Work). Attachment A is superseded in its
entirety by the revised Attachment A (Scope of Work) which is hereby
incorporated into the Agreement.
5. Attachment B (Pricing). Attachment B is superseded in its entirety by
the revised Attachment B (Pricing) which is hereby incorporated into
the Agreement.
6. Bridge has agreed to buy out the maintenance contract from Telebit that
Sprint has prepaid as follows:
Distribution Annual Price Months Remaining
Total
Equipment Site Qty
NB40 Chicago 1 $ 539.33 8 $
359.55
NB40 New York 2 $ 1078.66 8 $
719.11
NB40 Kansas 1 $ 539.33 8 $
359.55
NB40 Boston 1 $ 539.33 8 $
359.55
NB40 Rialto 1 $ 539.33 8 $
359.55
NB40 Oroville 1 $ 539.33 8 $
359.55
Total Amount owed to Sprint for maintenance buyout: $2,516.86
7. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect, except as expressly stated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment Four as of the date
of the last signature below.
Bridge/Sprint Confidential -2- 6/26/96
SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS CO., L.P. BRIDGE DATA COMPANY
/s/ George Putney /s/ Robert McCormick
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Signature Signature
George Putney Robert McCormick
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Printed Name Printed Name
Branch Manager Executive Vice President
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Title Title
7/29/94 7/22/96
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Date Date
Bridge/Sprint Confidential -3- 6/26/96
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This Attachment describes the technical functionality and topology of
the domestic telecommunications requirements of Bridge. The
Sprint-supplied Products and Services will provide network transport
for the Bridge network.
1.2 OVERVIEW
Sprint will provide Bridge with frame relay wide area network (WAN)
transport for it's router-based network as well as installation and
next day swap-out maintenance. All other functions previously provided
by Sprint will be delegated to and provided by Bridge. These functions
include router configuration, router monitoring, and router management
including troubleshooting and resolution of all software related
anomalies.
Further, Bridge shall undertake all transport management, including,
but not limited to WAN access facility sizing at customer sites,
distribution sites and St. Louis data centers, density of PVCs per
hardware port on routers and switches, and the number of WAN ports and
associated access facilities required at customer sites, distribution
sites and St. Louis data centers. Bridge shall also order and manage
dial backup functionality including equipment and analog telco lines at
distribution sites. Sprint will mange the ordering of analog telco
lines at the client sites at time of initial installation. Sprint will
provide maintenance on associated hardware at client sites only. All
dedicated circuits will be ordered through Sprint.
1.3 SPRINT'S SOLUTION
Sprint will provide all WAN transport consisting of dedicated access
from Bridge customer sites, distribution sites and St. Louis data
centers. Additionally, Sprint will provide installation and hardware
swap-out maintenance of routers, modems and DSUs at customer sites.
Sprint will also install Bridge servers at client sites. Maintenance of
the servers will be provided by Bridge.
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SECTION 2. NETWORK OVERVIEW
2.1 NETWORK DESIGN OVERVIEW
The network design for the Bridge network is summarized in Figure 2-1.
[GRAPHIC OMITTED]
2.2 NETWORK NOTES
The following list of assumptions and design considerations have been
utilized on the Bridge Information network design and includes
associated Sprint and Bridge responsibilities.
o Bridge will provide WAN bandwidth management for all network
facilities. This includes remote customer sites, distribution
sites, and the St. Louis data centers. Bandwidth management
includes but is not limited to determination of appropriate
channel sizes at all customer, distribution
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and data center sites, numbers of channels, PVCs per channel,
PVCs per port on routers and switches, number of ports per
switch or router, and number of switches or routers required.
o Bridge will use Sprint-standard circuit utilization
guidelines. Once a circuit utilization exceed 50%, procedures
will be initiated for the installation of additional circuits
or higher bandwidth circuits on the affected path. The
objective is to have additional bandwidth installed so that no
circuit utilization exceeds 70% at any time to maintain
optimal network performance.
o Sprint will provide support for 100 installations per month.
These can be any combination of new installations or Bridge
reschedules installations. The minimum number of installs per
day is 6. Installations will be scheduled during normal
business hours, 8-5 CST.
o For new installations, Sprint will install the Bay Networks
router and Netblazer, the dial backup and diagnostic modem,
and the DSU. Sprint will also cable the newly installed
equipment to the Bridge provided LAN.
o Sprint will configure the Telebit NetBlazer and load the
router with the final router configuration provided/created by
Bridge. This configuration file will be located on a platform
provided by Bridge. Bridge must provide readily available
remote access to this system. The configuration files must be
available two (2) business days prior to site installation.
The IP address and the required directory structure must be
provided to Sprint five (5) business days prior to the
scheduled install date.
o Sprint will not troubleshoot any protocol problems, including
protocol problems which occur during client site hardware
installation.
o Bridge will perform a site acceptance when they receive a call
from Sprint saying the site installation is complete. Site
acceptance will be based on the following tests:
- Telnet/Ping to router
- Telnet/Ping to Net Blazer
- Telnet/Ping to the Bridge servers
- Check operation of dial back up by unplugging 56k
line and determining whether the dial backup
connection to a distribution site is established
- Check whether dial backup disconnects after the 56k
is restored
Should Bridge be unable to perform these tests upon
notification from Sprint that the site installation is
complete, the site installation will be accepted by default.
o Bridge will be responsible for all network software upgrades.
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o Bridge will provide all maintenance of Bridge equipment at
collocation sites.
o Sprint will provide only next day swap-out maintenance Monday
- Friday 8 am - 5 pm for failed or suspected failed CPE at
Bridge customer sites. The CPE technician will ensure that the
failed CPE is cabled properly and that the device powers up
successfully. Bridge will have software configuration
responsibility.
o Sprint will not provide any router network monitoring or
management.
o Bridge will report all appropriate problems to Sprint's
Service Management Center (SMC). The Network Service Manager
(NSM) will support resolution of those tickets that require
hardware maintenance.
o There will be charge for dispatch to sites that are not ready
for installation or swap-out maintenance (refer to contract
page B-3, item 6).
o Bridge will purchase all equipment through Sprint.
o Bridge will be responsible for working directly with hardware
vendors with regard to hardware engineering and software
malfunction.
2.3 TOPOLOGY
Sprint will provide Bridge with WAN transport for the frame relay,
router-based network. This will include the installation and
maintenance of Bay Networks routers, Telebit routers, Sprint certified
DSUs and CSUs and dial backup modems at client sites.
Each remote site will be provided with dedicated access to Sprint's
wide area network (WAN). The bandwidth of the access channel will be
determined by Bridge. The remote site will build one or two PVCs into
Sprint's WAN which will terminate at one of six regional distribution
sites. The distribution sites are collocated at Sprint POPs and house
Telebit routers, Bay Networks routers, Cascade switches, modem banks
and CSUs. The Cascade switches are used both as a point of connectivity
for GFIC customers as well as an ATM platform as Bridge migrates the
backbone (distribution site to St. Louis data centers) to ATM
transport.
Each distribution site Bay networks router will act as a point of
consolidation for Bridge customer traffic. The distribution site
routers will terminate traffic from all customer sites within that
region. The routers will in turn route the traffic from those customer
sites to discrete PVCs built from the distribution sites to each of
Bridge's two St. Louis data centers.
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2.4 TROUBLE RESOLUTION RESPONSIBILITY
Bridge will provide all proactive monitoring of network facilities.
Sprint will provide only reactive maintenance. Upon report of an
anomaly, Bridge will undertake the following diagnostic procedures.
Client Sites
AN Router -
Software - Bridge will access the router and inspect the
configuration files. Bridge workstations have pull-down
screens that display the proper configuration of the routers.
If a configuration is determined to be corrupted, they will
rebuild the software configuration.
Hardware - If an AN router remains in the "boot" or "diag"
mode after being power cycled, it must be replaced. Bridge
will arrange to have power cycling done by their client or by
their dispatch technicians. Other problems will be isolated by
using the router logs, Site Manager, and the network
management console. When troubleshooting indicated a failed
router, Sprint will be contacted to open a ticket for router
replacement.
CSU - If diagnostics reveal a good router and Sprint/telco find no
problems with the telco access, Bridge will open a ticket with Sprint
for CSU replacement.
Netblazer - If Netblazer alarm appears on Bridge's network management
console, Bridge will work with their client or their dispatch
technician to power cycle the Netblazer. If the Netblazer fails to come
up, Bridge will open a ticket with Sprint for Netblazer replacement.
Modem - Bridge will determine whether a problem appears to be with the
local dial line or the modem. If the dial line is tested and proven
functional, Bridge will access the Netblazer for another view into the
modem. If these tests indicate a defective modem, Bridge will open a
ticket with Sprint for modem replacement. If the dial line tests bad,
Bridge will report the problem directly to the LEC.
Cabling - Telco will be responsible for wiring to the demarc or
extended demarc (when telco installed) where appropriate. After
accepted installation, Bridge will be responsible for troubleshooting
all other customer premise wiring.
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Transport - Sprint will be the point of contact for all transport
related problems, including amamolies associated with the LEC access on
dedicated circuits. Bridge will open a ticket with the SMC to report
any transport problems.
Distribution Sites
Bridge will be responsible for the troubleshooting and maintenance of
all distribution equipment located in Sprint POPs. This will include:
o Bay BLN Routers
o Cascade Switches
o Telebit Netblazer 40 Router
o Microcom Modems and QX chassis
o Adtran CSUs and chassis. (Will be replaced by Visual Networks
CSUs)
o Ethernet transceivers
o UPS (May be Sprint provided. Procedures to be addressed)
o Dial lines (Both dial back-up and equipment management lines)
o Cabling associated with the above equipment.**
** Sprint is responsible for installing and replacing all
intra-cabinet/bay and inter-cabinet/bay wiring. Sprint will also
connect such cabling to the equipment under Bridge direction at time of
installation or replacement.
Bridge will perform troubleshooting of distribution site problems from
their St. Louis Network Management Center using network management
tools such as HP OpenView, Bay Site Manager, etc.
If assistance is required from local Sprint operations (such as for
power cycling equipment), Bridge will open a trouble ticket with the
SMC. The NSM or SE will then call the Sprint POP stating that Bridge
has an open ticket and needs assistance. This will result in a charge
to Bridge.
If Bridge determines that equipment needs to be replaced, they will
arrange for shipment and schedule the dispatch of a Bridge field
service technician. A trouble ticket will be opened with the SMC so
that the Sprint personnel are aware and can provide access.
If there is a failure of the dial lines associated with the
distribution site, Bridge will open a trouble ticket with the
appropriate local exchange carrier. If the local exchange carrier or
Bridge field service requires access to the Sprint POP, a trouble
ticket will be opened with the SMC.
For routine or preventative maintenance, Bridge will open a trouble
ticket with the SMC in order to gain access to the Sprint POP.
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Sprint will be the point of contact for all transport related problems,
including amamolies associated with the LEC access on dedicated
circuits. Bridge will open a ticket with the SMC to report any
transport problems.
2.5 DISPATCH PROCEDURE
Upon notification of a network anomaly, Bridge will attempt to isolate
the problem. If the problem appears to be with either the client site
hardware or WAN transport, Bridge will open a ticket with Sprint's
Service Management Center (SMC) using either the network or private
line address.
The SMC will forward the ticket to the appropriate transport fix agency
(Private Line Service Center or Frame Relay Network Control Center). If
the WAN tests clean, and the anomaly appears to be associated with
client site hardware, either the Network Services Manager (NSM) or
Systems Engineer (SE) will submit script to the Dallas warehouse for
overnight shipment of the failed hardware to the client site. Bridge
and/or the NSM will coordinate CPE dispatch with the SMC on the open
ticket.
After replacement, Sprint will ship the failed router to Bay Networks
for repair. After repair, Bay Networks will ship the router back to the
Dallas depot for placement in the Bridge spares inventory.
2.6 CANADA SITES
Sprint management practices and procedures will remain unchanged for an
interim period for sites in Canada until these practices and procedures
can be fully addressed.
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ATTACHMENT B
DOMESTIC PRICING
I. EQUIPMENT - PURCHASE PRICE
Model Description
List Price Net Price
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20002 BayNetworks AN Ethernet
* *
(4M DRAM) Incl 7919 & 7526 (2)
42001006 BayNetworks AN IP System Suite
* *
AE 1001006 BayNetworks 1 Ethernet X2 Sync
* *
(4 M DRAM) incl DTE/DTE cable (2)(II)
AE008017 BayNetworks IP Access Suite Software (I)
* *
7919 BayNetworks Power Cord (2)
* *
AE10011007 BayNetworks AN Ethernet X2 Sync
* *
(8M DRAM) incl DTE/DCE cable (2)
PN2DE Telebit Netblazer & Modem Cable (3)
* *
LS2-PT Telebit Netblazer LS & Modem Cable (3)(10)
* *
AP-8810SA Teleblazer Standalone Modem (3)(10)
* *
LEOA BNC Transeiver Package (4)
* *
28.8ES Desporte Fast 28.8 ES Standalone (5)
* *
SP1530 Adtran DSU III AR Standalone (6)
* *
930703-008 HD44 (m) to V.35(M) Wan
* *
Interface cable
910418-008 DB9(M)/DB25 Cable
* *
950846-006 DB25(F)/V.35(M) Cable
* *
3520 Codex DSU (7)
* *
PFLX4700-002 DTS DSU/CSU Card Set(8)
* *
PFLX4704-002 DTS CD Powered 4 slot Equip Shelf(8)
* *
PFLX4700-004 DTS SNMP Card Set (8)
* *
KMTG4704-001 DTC 4704 Rack Mounting KIT(8)
* *
PCBL4700-010 DTS Daisy Chain CSU Interconnect(8)
* *
Cascade (9)
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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MODEL DESCRIPTION
LIST PRICE NET PRICE
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ASE-BDE Visual Networks DSU
* *
V.35 Router Cable (12)
* *
Cable Package includes:
* *
(1) Network Interface Cable
(1) Ethernet Patch Cable
(1) Administration Port Cable
ASE-EDE Visual Networks DSU
* *
NOTES:
1.) The equipment listed is equipment currently being installed. See
product discounts for other equipment not listed.
2.) BayNetworks equipment will be discounted * off of List Price, provided
Bridge purchases all BayNetworks equipment through Sprint.
3.) Sprint will offer a * discount on Telebit Networking Hardware List
Price.
4.) Net price includes one Transceiver, (2) Terminators, and installation.
5.) Sprint will offer a * discount on Microcom Modem Equipment List Price.
6.) If Bridge does not purchase a DSU from Sprint, and Sprint utilizes
Bridge DSUs, it is Bridge's responsibility to provide two DSU cables as
well as the DSU. One cable will connect to the router and one to
connect to the Telco demarc.
7.) Sprint will utilize existing Bridge Codex 3520 DSUs. It will be
Bridge's responsibility to de-install the DSU, upgrade the cables and
ship the DSU to Sprint's inventory site(s).
8.) Sprint will offer a * discount on Digital Transmission System, Inc.
(DTS) equipment.
9.) Cascade equipment will be discounted * off of current list price.
10.) Sprint will offer these modem models or those with equivalent
functionality.
11.) Number of ethernet cables required will vary upon site type and site
configuration.
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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II. CPE INSTALLATION
First
Device(6) Second Device (5)
Equipment Install
Price Install Price
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Bay Networks Router/DSU (2) * /Router
* /Router
Microcom Modem and NetBlazer Server (1) * /pair
* /pair
Server (1) (3) * /Server
* /Server
Transceiver/Terminator/T-Connector (1,4) No Charge
No Charge
Microcom 28.8ES Modem * /modem
* /modem
OR
Teleblazer Modem (1)
Cascade Switch * /ea
* /ea
DTS (2)
(2)
Visual Networks DSU ASE-BDE * /ea
* /ea
Visual Networks DSU ASE-EDE List
List
NOTES:
1.) Installation must be done at the same time the Bay Networks router is
installed.
2.) Installation of a DSU at any other time than with a router will be
* /occurrence.
3.) Installation of a server at any other time than with a router will be
* /occurrence.
4.) Installation of a transceiver and two terminators at any time other
than with a router is * /occurrence.
5.) Installation of the second device must be at the same site and at the
same time as the first device.
6.) A dispatch charge of * will be assessed for any site when a Sprint
technician is dispatched and the site is not prepared for the install.
7.) A dispatch charge of * will be assessed any time a Sprint technician is
dispatched to a site but (i) the technician is unable to gain access to
the Bridge facility or (ii) the technician finds no trouble.
8.) If a router upgrade requires the installation of a new router,
installation charges will apply.
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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III. MAINTENANCE
Equipment Response
Price
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Bay Networks Routers (1)(4) Next day, On-site
Remedial * of List/mo
Bay Networks Routers (1)(3)(4) 7x24 w/4 hr response,
* of List/mo
On-site Remedial
PN2DE NetBlazer or Netblazer LS Next Business day,
* /pair/mo (6)
(2) Microcom 28.8ES Modem or On-site Remedial
Teleblazer Standalone Modem
Microcom 28.8ES Modem Next Business day, On-
site * /month
Remedial
DSU (2) (4) Next Business day, On-
site * /site visit
Remedial
Cascade (5) 7x24 with 4 hour
response, * /switch/year
B-STDX 9000 on-site remedial
Visual Networks DSU ASE-BDE Next Business day, On-
site * /ea/month
Swap-out
Visual Networks DSU ASE-EDE Next Business day, On-
site List
Swap-out
NOTES:
1.) Prices are only valid when all routers purchased are maintained by
Sprint.
2.) Bridge is responsible for all repairs and return charges of this
equipment.
3.) Subject to site verification. (Site must be within 50 miles of the
service depot.)
4.) Bridge is responsible for providing required spares, which will be
stocked at the Sprint repair depot. If Bridge requires on-site remedial
maintenance outside normal business hours, the following rates shall
apply: * per site visit for two (2) hour minimum charge. Each
additional 1/4 hour shall be *.
5.) Bridge may purchase maintenance directly from Cascade.
6.) Pair equals Netblazer and modem.
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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IV. MANAGEMENT (1)
Equipment
Unit Price
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Router (1) (5)
* /mo
Transport Back-up Management (2) (3)
* /mo
LAN Server Management (4)
* /mo
NOTES:
1.) Bridge is not required to purchase management under this Agreement.
This pricing is available as an option in the event Bridge chooses to
have Sprint manage their network.
2.) Includes Telebit NetBlazer and Microcom modems or Teleblazer modems.
3.) Valid only when the Telebit NetBlazer and Microcom modem or Teleblazer
modems are co-located with the router.
4.) Pricing is valid only if Sprint provides router and Transport Back-up
Management.
5.) One annual software upgrade is included in the price; additional
software downloads after the first is * each per router.
SOFTWARE RELEASE POLICY
The latest Sprint certified software release is used for a new router
network installation.
Sprint reserves the right to upgrade Bridge software revision level if
the installed revision level is no longer supported by Sprint. This
up-grade will be at no charge to Bridge.
Sprint reserves the right to up-grade a router's software to fix
software bugs in the existing version. This up-grade will be at no
charge to Bridge.
When adding new routers to an existing network, Sprint reserves the
right to install the same version of the software running on the
existing network on the new routers.
Sprint support for software revision levels is consistent with the
vendor's support for software revision levels.
The one free annual software up-grade is for a major release not a
maintenance release.
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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If the software up-grade requires additional hardware or a hardware
up-grade, equipment and installation charges will apply.
If Sprint performs a software up-grade in order to meet the contract
performance criteria, Bridge will not be required to pay for the
software upgrade.
Sprint will provide adequate notice of any upcoming software upgrades.
V. CO-LOCATION FEES
A. Cascade * /rack/mo
Install * /rack
B. Distribution router & Netblazer * /rack/mo
Install * /rack
VI. FRAME RELAY
A. ACCESS
OPTION 1 (1)
Install
Monthly Recurring
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56 Kbps, T-1 Waived for TCG Type 1 & 2
* discount off Sprint Tariff
facilities
8 rates
See Note 2
1.) If TCG is the access provider for the SIA contract,
Bridge may take advantage of the SIA pricing.
However, Bridge may use pricing from only one
contract, i.e. either this contract or the SIA Local
Access Services contract. If SIA pricing is selected,
non-SIA sites will be charged at current Sprint
Tariff 8 rates. Tariff 8 installation charges apply
to non-SIA sites.
2.) All monthly recurring charges for ACF and COC are
waived.
OPTION 2
Sprint Coordinated Vendor Billed Access (SCVBA) (1)
Non - Reucrring
Monthly Recurring
56 Kbps
56 KBPS
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ACF (2) *
*
EFC (3) *
*
COC (4) *
*
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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1.) Bridge may select this option for Access in which
Sprint acts as Bridge's agent and orders and tests
the service, but the access provider bills Bridge
directly.
2.) Access Coordination Fee
3.) Entrance Facility Charge (Pass through from the
Access provider)
4.) Central Office Connection
HOST ACCESS (St. Louis)
DS3 * /ea/month
B. ACCESS CHANNELS
INGRESS T-1 DISTRIBUTION PORT (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6) * /EA/MO
NOTES:
1.) Connects the router to the TP Frame Relay Switch
2.) 56K ports are defined as having 32 Kbps distribution router capacity.
3.) 128 Kbps ports are defined as having 128 Kbps of capacity or 4
equivalent 32 Kbps users.
4.) Each T-1 distribution ingress port supports a maximum of 48 equivalent
32 Kbps users.
5.) Once 48 equivalent 32 Kbps users are assigned to a distribution ingress
T-1 port, customer must order an additional T-1 port.
6.) Distribution site T-1 Ports: (The following is the minimum
configuration during the contract Term)
New York distribution ingress T-1 ports
Four (4)
Los Angeles distribution ingress T-1 ports
Two (2)
Chicago distribution ingress T-1 ports
Two (2)
San Francisco distribution ingress T-1 ports
Two (2)
Boston distribution ingress T-1 ports
Two (2)
Kansas City distribution ingress T-1 ports
Two (2)
INGRESS T-1 NETWORK PORT (1)(2) */EA/MO
NOTES:
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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1.) For each distribution site one T1 - distribution port and one T-1
network port are required.
HOST PORTS (1)(2)(3) * /EA/MO
NOTES:
1.) Egress TP port at Bridge hosts
2.) Each host port must have a back-up T-1 port i.e. Data 1 and Data 2.
3.) Back-up T-1 port price is */ea/mo.
PORTS AND PVCS (1)
56KBPS Port and two (2) ZERO CIR PVC into the
distribution router (1)(2)(3) * /EA/MO
NOTES:
1.) Price is only valid in the user is connected to a distribution site.
2.) Excludes access.
3.) Remote domestic US ports which connect to distribution routers
(excludes access)
Ports Monthly Price
Equivalent 32 Kbps Users
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56 Kbps * /ea/mo
1
128 Kbps * /ea/mo
4
192 Kbps * /ea/mo
6
256 Kbps * /ea/mo
8
320 Kbps * /ea/mo
10
384 Kbps * /ea/mo
12
448 Kbps * /ea/mo
14
512 Kbps * /ea/mo
16
576 Kbps * /ea/mo
18
640 Kbps * /ea/mo
20
704 Kbps * /ea/mo
22
768 Kbps * /ea/mo
24
896 Kbps * /ea/mo
28
1024 Kbps * /ea/mo
32
1280 Kbps * /ea/mo
40
1536 Kbps * /ea/mo
48
C. PVC
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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Backbone Zero CIR PVC * /ea/mo
D. INSTALL
PVC * /each
Access Channel * /each
VII. DIAL BACK-UP
A. DISTRIBUTION SITE DIAL BACK-UP SERVICE (1)
Each of the distribution sites will offer Dial Back-Up Service
via Sprint's Switched Clarity 800 service. Customers needing
dial back-up outside a local calling area will dial the 800
number.
Charge: * service fee per month plus Tariff rate per minute
cost.
TARIFF RATE PER MINUTE
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Regional
National
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Peak Off Peak Peak
Off Peak
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1.) Bridge is responsible for providing the business line
for each distribution site and all charges associated
with the business line.
VIII. SPRINTNET SERVICES (DOMESTIC X.25)
A. Product Discount
* off of list price
B. Install Wavier (1)
* for a three year order term
C. See Hub Pricing - Page B-30
NOTES:
1.) Customer is liable for a pro-ratA amount of any waived install if the
site is disconnected prior to being installed for 36 consecutive
months.
IX. DISTRIBUTION SITE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Distribution site equipment (1)(2) *
NOTES:
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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1.) See List of Equipment and quantities in each existing distribution
site, page B-31.
2.) Equipment is located at distribution sites in New York, NY; Chicago,
IL; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Kansas City, MO; and Los Angeles,
CA.
X. ATM SERVICES
A. Local Access Facilities - Customer shall be responsible for
arranging and providing all Local Access Facilities required
to utilize the ATM Products and Services. For T-3 Local Access
Facilities, the COC and ACF charges are as follows:
Non-Recurring Charge
Monthly Recurring Charge
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------------------------
COC * each
* each
ACF * each
* each
B. Port Connection Charges
Port Installation Charge
Monthly Recurring Charge
---- -------------------
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T-1 Port: * each *
each per Month
T-3 Port: * each *
each per Month
Sprint shall apply the following discounts to the Port
Connection charges specified above.
Contract Year Discount
------------- --------
Year 1 20%
Year 2 10%
Year 3 10%
C. PVC Charges
1. The monthly recurring charges for use of one-way PVCs
are as follows:
(a) CBR PVCs
Information Rate Flat Rate Price Usage-
Based Price
---------------- ---------------
-----------------
64 Kbps * per 64 Kbps * per
64 Kbps plus usage
1 Mbps * per 1 Mbps * per
1 Mbps plus usage
For the Usage-Based Price, the usage component of the CBR PVC
price is * per 1 Megacell of delivered CBR Traffic per month
based on the egress counts.
(b) VBR PVCs
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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Information Rate Flat Rate Price Usage-
Based Price
---------------- ---------------
-----------------
64 Kbps * per 64 Kbps * per
64 Kbps plus usage
1 Mbps * per 1 Mbps * per
1 Mbps plus usage
For the Usage-Based Price, the usage component of the VBR PVC
price is * per 1 Megacell of delivered VBR Traffic per
month based on the egress counts, not to exceed * per 1
Mbps PVC per month.
2. Flat Rate Price Discounts - Sprint shall apply the
following discounts to the Flat Rate price for use of
a VBR and CBR PVC based on the following
corresponding gross monthly PVC charges per Port:
Gross Monthly VBR PVC
CBR PVC
PVC Charges per Port Discount
Discount
-------------------- --------
--------
$2,000 - $3,999 *
*
$4,000 - $6,399 *
*
$6,400 - $8,999 *
*
$9,000 - $14,400 *
*
Over $14,400 *
*
3. VBR PVC Cap - The total VBR PVC charge per port per
month shall not exceed the following amounts based on
the Port Speed:
Port Speed Total Monthly Charge
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T-1 * per Port
T-3 * per port
4. The PVC Establishment Charge is $35 per site.
SPECIAL ATM TERMS
A. Wavier of Installation Charges - Sprint shall waive *
of the ATM installation charges (Port Connection and PVC
Establishment only) for each site which is installed for a
minimum period of thirty-six (36) consecutive months.
If the ATM Service is disconnected prior to thirty-six (36)
consecutive months of Service, then Customer shall pay
Sprint a pro-rata amount of the waived installation charges.
B. Change or Upgrade of Service - Customer may upgrade the ATM
Service at a site or change an ATM site without liability
except for the pro-rata payment of any waived installation
charges if such ATM Service was disconnected prior to
twenty-four continuous months of Service.
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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GLOBAL PRICING
I. FRAME RELAY
A. FRAME RELAY (ONE TO ONE)
CREVE COEUR TO LONDON
Access MRC
Port/IPVC ALC
Speed Port IPVC ALC T-1 Channel(4) Total
Install(1)(3) Install(2)
- ----- ---- ---- --- --- ---------- -----
------------- ----------
128K * * * * * *
* *
258K * * * * * *
* *
512K * * * * * *
* *
768K * * * * * *
* *
T-1 * * * * * *
* *
B. FRAME RELAY (ONE-TO-ONE)
MANCHESTER TO WATFORD
Access MRC
Port/IPVC ALC
Speed Port IPVC ALC T-1 Channel(4) Total
Install(1)(3) Install(2)
- ----- ---- ---- --- --- ---------- -----
------------- ----------
128K * * * * * *
* *
258K * * * * * *
* *
512K * * * * * *
* *
768K * * * * * *
* *
T-1 * * * * * *
* *
Notes:
1.) * waiver of the * Global Port Install charge if the order term is two
years or longer (Each site must be installed for 24 continuous months).
2.) Bridge must pay ALC charges for install.
3.) Bridge is liable for a pro-rata amount of any waived install if the
site is disconnected.
4.) A Global Frame Relay Connectivity Fee is applied to Frame Relay
customers if the host port is in the US and there are multiple
international locations. See below for an explanation of the
Connectivity fee.
C. FRAME RELAY CONNECTIVITY FEES
The Global Frame Relay Connectivity Fee is based on either the port
speed of the US Port or the Global Port as follows:
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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a.) The US Port Speed determined the "Base" port speed of
the Global Connectivity Fee if it is lower than or
equal to the port speed of the Global Port to which
it is connected.
b.) The Global Port speed determines the "base" port for
the calculation if it is greater than the US port to
which it is connected. If multiple Global Ports are
connected to the same US port, then the highest
Global Port speed determines the "base" port for
calculation purposes.
FRAME RELAY CONNECTIVITY FEES (1)
US Port Global Port
Connectivity
(Kbps) (Kbps)
Fee
------ ------
---
56/64 56/64
*
56/64 128
*
56/64 256
*
128 56/64
*
128 128
*
128 256
*
256 56/64
*
256 128
*
256 256
*
1.) For calculation purposes, the Global Frame Relay
Connectivity Fee is the List Price of the Global
"base" port less the List Price of the domestic
"base" port.
II. CUSTOM LINK (X.25 SERVICE)
A. See Site Pricing, pp. B33 - B37
B. Install Wavier (1)
* for a three year order term
NOTE: (1)
1.) Customer is liable for a pro-rata amount of any waived install if the
site is disconnected prior to being installed for 36 continuous months.
III. PRICING FOR CANADA
A. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
* PER SITE (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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1) Sprint International will install the following equipment:
a. Wellfleet AN running 8.0.1 software
b. Telebit Netblazer Dial Back Up Router Model PN-2
c. Microcom Modem Model Deskport 28.8ES
d. Cabinet to hold equipment
e. Dell OS/2 Server
f. UPS Unit
g. Monitor and Keyboard
h. AB Switch Box
i. Associated cabling
2) The equipment will be staged and configured in the US and shipped to
the Bridge customer locations by either Sprint or Bridge. If shipped by
Sprint, shipping charges are as specified in Section V herein.
3) The install is limited to install, power up, and connect cables.
4) Sprint reserves the right to use a third party for installation.
5) An engineering diagram must be provided to the installing agent for
proper cabling of the CPE.
6) Sprint will provide installation of Bridge equipment in the following
cities:
a) Edmonton, Alberta
b) Toronto, Ontario
c) Vancouver, British Columbia
d) Victoria, British Columbia
e) Montreal
f) Quebec
B. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/MANAGEMENT (5)(6)
Access Node and Modem (1) * PER LOCATION/PER
MONTH
Netblazer (2) * PER LOCATION/PER
MONTH
Optional Maintenance (3)(4) * PER HOUR
24 X 7, with minimum 3 hours
1) Maintenance service is based on 8X5 with 8 hour response.
2) This charge is in addition to the standard * per month charge per
location.
3) This per hour charge is in addition to the standard * per month per
location charge.
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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4) 24 X 7 coverage is subject to availability.
5) Spares will be stocked in Etobicoke, ON (Toronto), and Vancouver, BC.
6) Sprint reserves the right to use a third party for maintenance.
C. MONTHLY RECURRING GLOBAL FRAME RELAY CHARGES
1. Canada Ports (Excludes local access charges)
Speed Unit Price
----- ----------
56/64 * each per month
128 * each per month
256 * each per month
2. IPVC Charges between the US and Canada
CIR Unit Price
--- ----------
Zero * each per month
9.6 * each per month
14.4 * each per month
19.2 * each per month
38.4 * each per month
48.0 * each per month
56/64 * each per month
128 * each per month
192 * each per month
256 * each per month
D. FRAME RELAY INSTALLATION
Port and IPVC installation charge: * each
Installation Waiver:
Order Term Discount
---------- --------
2 years * (1)(2)(3)(5)
3 years * (2)(3)(4)(5)
1) Site must be installed for 24 continuous months.
2) Install waiver does not include ALCs.
3) Install waiver is for GFRS ports in Canada.
4) Site must be installed for 36 continuous months.
5) Bridge is liable for a pro-rata amount of the waived install
if the site is
* CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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terminated prior to the end of the order term, per the conditions of
this contract.
E. SHIPPING CHARGES
Shipping Fee: *
(Wellfleet AN Router, Telebit Netblazer, Microcom Modem)
F. DIAL BACK UP (OPTIONAL)
Customer is responsible for the business line charges to the customer
and distribution sites.
VII. TERM COMMITMENT
The minimum order term for a Canadian site in one year.
G. TERMINATION LIABILITY FOR CANADIAN ORDERS
Access: If a site is terminated prior to being installed for 12
continuous months, Customer shall be liable for f
