JSI has the expertise to manage all aspects of interconnection agreements, from traffic exchange agreements with CLECs and wireless providers, to interconnection under the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Our staff has worked the labyrinth of regulatory and technical issues surrounding implementation of the Telecom Act. JSI has been in the business of representing independent telephone companies since 1962, and whether for your ILEC operations or a new CLEC venture, we will represent your interests in all negotiation matters.

CLEC Interconnection

JSI’s long history in the industry gives us the tools and awareness to negotiate the right agreements for your company based on your regulatory and technical considerations as well as pricing and TELRIC issues. And, JSI can help you achieve fast market entry by researching the proper interconnection agreement for "Pick and Choose" options that will help you realize your business goals.

ILEC Interconnection

As well, it is important that all providers thoroughly understand CLEC interconnection requests. JSI can represent your needs and concerns while ensuring that you adhere to FCC and state PSC rules. Furthermore, we can customize an interconnection agreement for CLEC consideration that includes terms and conditions, resale, unbundled network elements, interconnection, ancillary services, and collocation, along with developing TELRIC pricing models to support your cost.

Traffic Exchange Agreements

The telecommunications landscape has drastically changed over the last few years. With more and more providers entering the market, including ISPs in the CLEC arena, reciprocal compensation changes, and the use of virtual NXXs, it is more important than ever to ensure the proper negotiation of traffic exchange agreements. Whether your business is as an incumbent LEC, new-market-entry CLEC, or wireless carrier, JSI will negotiate traffic exchange agreements that level the playing field between carriers by identifying interconnection points, negotiating trunking and rate center issues, and agreeing upon the types of traffic to be exchanged. Our expertise in ISP traffic issues and virtual NXX issues in numerous states, combined with our comprehensive understanding of the Telecom Act provisions, will ensure you cover all bases in your traffic exchange agreements.

If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding interconnection or traffic exchange agreements, please contact Valerie Wimer (vwimer@jsitel.com) at 301-459-7590 or Lans Chase (lchase@jsitel.com) at 770-569-2105.