E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge:
In this case of first impression in this Circuit we interpret the compulsory arbitration provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ("Telecom Act" or "Act") set forth at 47 U.S.C. § 252(b)(1). We hold that only issues voluntarily negotiated by the parties pursuant to § 252(a) are subject to the compulsory arbitration provision. In so holding, we affirm on alternative grounds the district court's grant of summary judgment...
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