MECAB SUBCOMMITTEE

Mission Statement:

The Multiple Exchange Carrier Access Billing (MECAB) Subcommittee maintains the MECAB Document in accordance with industry changes based on closed issues referred by the OBF Billing Committee or input from industry participants.

MECAB Document Scope:

The MECAB Guidelines are for billing access and interconnection services provided by two or more providers or by one provider in two or more states within a single LATA. It is to the mutual benefit of both customers (customers and end users) and providers that bills be accurate and auditable. This document addresses the concept of MPB and revenue sharing as detailed in the December 8, 1988 Report. As stated previously, access and interconnection services include Usage Sensitive and Flat Rates Services. Where intrastate tariffs and contracts permit, these guidelines are used for access and interconnection services. The determination of implementing a meet-point Billing arrangement between providers, which operate in the same territory, is based upon Provider-to-Provider negotiations where the regulatory environment permits. When all involved providers agree to a meet-point Billing arrangement, the guidelines are used.