CMDS and In-Region Hosting provides a process to distribute intraLATA non-Interexchange Carrier (IXC) alternately billed messages recorded in one company (the 'earning company') and billed in another company (the "billing company"). The distribution of the billable records process is supplemented with a settlement process to:
CMDS Hosting and In-Region Hosting is available where facilities exist throughout Qwest's 14-state local service territory. .
Rates can be found in your agreement for CMDS Hosting and Message Distribution.
CMDS and In-Region Hosting applies only to intraLATA non-IXC alternately billed messages.
The company that originates and terminates the call is the "Earning Company" and should receive the revenue for handling the call. The Earning Company sends the billable record to Qwest based on the Revenue Accounting Code (RAO), who distributes the message to you. You remit the revenue associated with the call to Qwest, and receive a Billing and Collection fee.
Qwest provides the:
If you are a new CLEC and are ready to enter the Interconnection business with Qwest, please view the Getting Started as a Facility-Based CLEC web page. If you are an existing CLEC wishing to amend your Interconnection Agreement or your New Customer Questionnaire, you can find additional information in the Negotiations Template Agreement web page.
Contact your Qwest Sales Executive for information.
CMDS Hosting and In-Region Hosting cannot be ordered through Interconnect Mediated Access (IMA).
Contact your Qwest Service Manager for information.
Contact your Qwest Service Manager for information.
There is a one-time set up fee for CMDS Hosting and In-Region Hosting.
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For questions or additional information, contact your Qwest Sales Executive or Service Manager.
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Last Update: May 11, 2006
