interconnection-agreement

name	interconnection-agreement
title	Interconnection Agreement
description	Drafts U.S. telecommunications Interconnection Agreements (ICAs) under 47 U.S.C. §§ 251-252 and FCC Part 51, covering POIs, traffic classification, reciprocal compensation, access charges, LNP, E911, signaling, and dispute resolution. Use when drafting or revising an ICA, negotiating Section 251/252 terms, defining POI/transport arrangements, structuring ILEC/CLEC or VoIP interconnection, or preparing state PUC filings.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/interconnection-agreement
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	tmt
language	en

Interconnection Agreement

Drafts a complete ICA suitable for execution and state PUC filing under the Communications Act framework.

Quick Start

Gather before drafting:

1. Parties — Legal names, entity types, FCC FRNs, carrier classification (ILEC/CLEC/CMRS/VoIP)
2. Scope — Geographic area, traffic types, desired POIs, interconnection method (direct/indirect), anticipated volumes
3. Technical — Switch locations, interface standards, signaling (SS7/SIP), LNP/CNAM/E911 needs
4. Commercial — Rate elements, billing format, payment terms, existing tariffs/commission orders
5. Regulatory — Section 252 status, filing jurisdiction(s), prior ICA or arbitration history

Agreement Structure

Section	Content
Title + Effective Date	Agreement name; execution/approval effective date clause
Parties + Recitals	Legal names, carrier types, FRNs, statutory basis (47 U.S.C. § 251/252) [VERIFY]
Definitions	See Key Definitions below
Interconnection	POI details, transport/trunking, technical specs, signaling, testing
Traffic Classification	Local, intraLATA, interLATA, wireless, VoIP — definitions and billing treatment
Numbering + Databases	LNP procedures, CNAM, routing, NPAC access
E911	PSAP routing, ANI/ALI responsibilities, priority handling
Performance	KPIs (ASR/NER/PND), thresholds, remediation
Rates + Billing	Rate tables, invoices, records, audits, disputes
Term + Termination	Initial term, renewal, termination for cause/convenience, transition
Dispute Resolution	Tiered process — regulatory vs commercial paths
Regulatory Compliance	FCC/state law, filing/approval mechanics, change-in-law
Standard Terms	Confidentiality, indemnity, liability limits, force majeure, notices, assignment
Signatures	Authorized signatories, optional notary, e-signatures

Key Definitions

Define each term precisely: