§  9.9   Definitions.

   Interconnection or Interconnected. Direct or indirect connection
   through automatic or manual means (by wire, microwave, or other
   technologies such as store and forward) to permit the transmission or
   reception of messages or signals to or from points in the public
   switched network.

   Interconnected service. (1) A service:

   (i) That is interconnected with the public switched network, or
   interconnected with the public switched network through an
   interconnected service provider, that gives subscribers the capability
   to communicate to or receive communication from all other users on the
   public switched network; or

   (ii) For which a request for such interconnection is pending pursuant
   to section 332(c)(1)(B) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C.
   332(c)(1)(B).

   (2) A mobile service offers interconnected service even if the service
   allows subscribers to access the public switched network only during
   specified hours of the day, or if the service provides general access
   to points on the public switched network but also restricts access in
   certain limited ways. Interconnected service does not include any
   interface between a licensee's facilities and the public switched
   network exclusively for a licensee's internal control purposes.