Verizon is offering shared physical collocation to CLECs as another option for interconnection and access to unbundled network elements. Under the Shared Collocation arrangement, a single collocation node is shared by two CLECs. The CLEC of record (the host) makes the determination that another CLEC (guest) will be allowed to share space within its collocation, under the terms and conditions governing the sharing arrangement agreed to between the two CLECs. Verizon will not be a part of any such negotiations.

The host CLEC is the Verizon customer and must notify Verizon in writing of its intention to share its physical collocation space and provide Verizon with a certificate of insurance from the guest before the guest occupies the space.

Once the guest is established in the collocation space any telecommunications services or unbundled network elements that are to be ordered by the guest will be via a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the host. Verizon will bill the guest directly for all such orders.

In addition to the terms and conditions applicable to physical collocation generally, the following terms and conditions will apply to shared collocation arrangements:

1. The guest must be a CLEC.
2. The host and guest must each be collocating for the purpose of interconnecting to Verizon or accessing Verizon¿s unbundled network elements.
3. The guest is subject to the same Verizon rules and regulations as the host. The guest is also subject to the same municipal/zoning regulations as the host.
4. The host is responsible and liable for its guest¿s actions and will indemnify Verizon.
5. Verizon will not be held responsible for any penalties or consequences to the guest based on the host¿s actions or inability to comply with agreements, tariffs and applicable law.
6. The host and guest will participate in Methods of Procedure (MOP) detailing the installation work to be performed by the guest. This shall be completed for all Physical Collocation equipment installation. The host shall prominently display the signed MOP at the multiplexing node while performing any installation functions.
7. The host must provide the Local Collocation Coordinator (LCC) or the Wholesale Markets representative a list of the names of all technicians who will need access to this collocation arrangement for support, maintenance and repair purposes. The host is responsible for supplying the LCC or Wholesale Markets representative with the required completed non-employee ID badge application forms and all appropriate identification material for its employees/agents as well as those of the guest CLEC.
8. Verizon will issue only one identifying collocation and POT Bay Common Language Location Identification (CLLI) code and provide it to the host. The host will assume connecting facility assignment (CFA) responsibilities.
9. All occupancy and specific collocation construction communications (e.g., collocation augments, collocation access or deployment requirements) will be between the host and Verizon as specified in the appropriate tariffs.
10. The host will remain responsible for all costs associated with the collocation (e.g., cage construction, POT Bay installation). Verizon will not split bill any of the rate elements associated with the collocation arrangement between the host and its guest (e.g., recurring square foot charges, power, cable racking).