The term "International Message Telecommunications Service" denotes the furnishing of station-to-station direct dial International switched network services to the Customer for the completion of long distance voice and dial up low speed data transmissions over voice grade channel from the Company Points of Presence to points in other countries as specified herein.

Local Exchange Carrier (LEC)

The term "Local Exchange Carrier" denotes any telephone company that has been granted a certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity or similar authority by a State Commission which provides local telephone service to Customers within a defined exchange.

Other Common Carrier

The term "Other Common Carrier" denotes a common carrier, other than the Company, providing domestic or international communications service to the public.

Points of Presence

The term "Points of Presence" denotes the sites where the Company provides a network interface with facilities provided by Other Common Carriers, Local Exchange Carriers or Customers for access to the network.

Premises

The term "Premises" denotes a building or buildings on contiguous property (except railroad rights-of-way, etc.) not separated by a public highway.