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185 South Fifth Street, Columbus , Ohio 43215
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April 17 , 1998
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionO. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
RE:Name and address change for Key Communication Management, Inc. dibia
Discount Plus
State Docket / I.D. Number: Unk.
Dear Sir:
Please be advised that Key Communication Management, Inc. has changed its corporate
name to American Cyber Corporation. Also please note that we have moved our
corporate offices to 185 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Please forward to my attention any forms and related instructions needed to comply with
all applicable laws and public utilities commission regulations relating to our new name
and address. Your cooperation in this matter will be most appreciated.
Sincerely,
:!i
P. / General Counsel
Cc:Judy Harvey
Byron G. Ellison
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
REGULATIONS AND SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
APPLICABLE TO INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS
This Tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of
telecommunications services within the State of Idaho by KEY COMMUNICATION
MANAGEMENT, INC. d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS. Customers may contact the Company by
using the following toll free number: 1-800-653-0083.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
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Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
JUN 1 71996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise, Idaho
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KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
CHECK SHEET
The title page, pages 1-36 are effective as of the date shown. Original and revised pages, as
named below, comprise all changes from the original Tariff in effect on the date indicated.
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Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionFrank A. Turgon, PresIdent Office of the Secretary
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No. 1
Original Page No.
CONCURRING. CONNECTING AND OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
CONCURRING CARRIERS:
No Concurring Carriers
CONNECTING CARRIERS:
No Connecting Carriers
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS:
No Participating Carriers
The address and toll free numbers for personnel responsible for handling consumer inquiries, and
answering matters concerning rates and price lists or tariffs are as follows:
Tariffs
Patrick D. Crocker
EARLY, LENNON, PETERS & CROCKER, P.
900 Comerica Building
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007-4752
[phone]
Consumer Inquiries
Frank A. Turegon
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
[phone]
The principal place of business for the Company is 330 West Spring Street, Suite 101, Columbus
Ohio 43215. The corporation s agent in Idaho for service of process by the Commission is
Stanley W. Welsh, 815 West Washington, Boise, Idaho 83702.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Frank A Tur on President Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED 330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 FILING
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
TARIFF FORMAT
Page Numbering - Page numbers appear in the upper right hand corner of the page. Pages are
numbered sequentially and from time to time new pages may be added to the tariff. When a new
page is added between existing pages, a decimal is added to the preceding page number. For
example, a new page added between Pages 3 and 4 would be numbered 3.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level of
coding is subservient to its next higher level:
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2. 1. LA.
2. 1. LA. 1.
2. 1. LA. 1. (a).
(a).
A.1.(a).I.(i).
(a).I.(i).(1).
Check Sheets - When a Tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated check sheet
accompanies the Tariff filing. The check sheet lists the pages contained in the Tariff, with a
cross reference to the current revision number. When new pages are added, the check sheet is
changed to reflect the revision, all revisions made in a given filing are designed by an asterisk
). There will be no other symbols used on this page if these are the only changes made to it.
The Tariff user should refer to the latest check sheet to find out if a particular page is the most
current on file with the Commission.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.u.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
APPLI CABILITY
This Tariff contains the Service offerings, rates, terms and conditions applicable to the furnishingof intrastate resale telecommunications Services within the State of Idaho by KEY
COMMUNICATIONMANAGEMENT INc. d/b/aDISCOUNTPLDS. (hereinafter "Company
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryFrank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.u.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
To signify discontinued material
To signify a rate or charge increase
To signify material relocated without change in text or rate
To signify new material
To signify a reduction
To signify a change in text but no change in rate or regulation
To signify a correction
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryFrank A. Turgon, PresIdent ACCEPTED FOR FILING330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 'JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
CHECK SHEET............................................ ........
CONCURRING, CONNECTING AND OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
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TARIFF FORMAT............................................. .....
APPLICABILITY ..................................................
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ........................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................ ......
DEFINITIONOFTERMS.......................................
RULES AND REGULATIONS ...................................
Description and Limitations of Services.
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Other Terms and Conditions ................................
Liability ..............................................
2.4.Cancellation of Service by a Customer
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Cancellation for Cause by the Company. .
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Use of Service
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Payment Arrangements ....................................
Assignment ............................................
Tax Adjustments ........................................
10. Method for Calculation of Airline Mileage.
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Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Frank A. Turgon, President Office of the Secretary
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No. 1
Original Page No.
11. Time of Day Rate Periods
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SpecialCustomerArrangements .............................
13. Inspection .............................................
14. Credit Allowance ........................................
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ...................................
3.4.
Wide Area ("W ATS") and Message ("MTS") Telecommunications Service . 32
l+SwitchedOutboundService..............................
DedicatedOutboundService ................................
800 Switched Service .....................................
Dedicated Inbound 800 Service Usage Rates. . .
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CallingCardService......................................
Timing of Calls .........................................
RATES....................................................
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UsageRates............................................
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Dedicated Outbound Usage Rates .............................
800 Switched Service Usage Rates............................
Dedicated Inbound 800 Service Usage Rates. . .
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Calling Card Service Usage Rates ............................
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
SpecialPromtionalOfferings ................................
EmergencyCalls ........................................
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Frank A. Tur President Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purpose of this Tariff, the following definitions will apply:
Access Coordination
Provides for the design, ordering, installation, coordination, pre-service testing, service
turn-up and maintenance on a Company or Customer provided Local Access Channel.
Administrative Change
A change in Customer billing address or contact name.
Alternate Access
Alternate Access is a form of Local Access except that the provider of the Service is an
entity, other than the Local Exchange Carrier, authorized or permitted to provide such
Service. The charges for Alternate Access may be subject to private agreement rather
than published or special tariff if permitted by applicable governmental rules.
Application for Service
A standard Company order form which includes all pertinent billing, technical and other
descriptive information which will enable the Company to provide a communication
Service as required.
ASR
ASR (Access Service Request) means an order placed with a Local Access Provider for
Local Access.
Authorized User
A person, firm, corporation or other entity that either is authorized by the Customer to
receive or send communications or is placed in a position by the Customer, either through
acts or omissions, to send or receive communications.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
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d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
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Bandwidth
The total frequency band, in hertz, allocated for a channel.
Bill Date
The date on which billing information is compiled and sent to the Customer.
Call
A completed connection between the Calling and Called Stations.
Called Station
The telephone number called.
Calling Station
The telephone number from which a Call originates.
Cancellation of Order
A Customer initiated request to discontinue processing a Service order, either in part or
in its entirety, prior to its completion. Cancellation charges will be assessed for each
Circuit-end or Dedicated Access line canceled from an order prior to its completion by
the Company, under the following circumstances: (1) if the LEC has confirmed in
writing to the Company that the Circuit-end or Dedicated Access line will be installed;
or (2) if the Company has already submitted facilities orders to an interconnecting
telephone company.
Channel or Circuit
A dedicated communications path between two or more points having a Bandwidth or
Transmission Speed specified in this Tariff and selected by a Customer.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 12
Commission
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Company
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC. d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS
Company Recognized National Holidays
The following are Company Recognized National Holidays determined at the location of
the originator of the Call: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day,
Memorial Day, July 4th Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran
Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. The evening rate is used unless a lower rate
would normally apply. When a Call begins in one rate period and ends in another, the
rate in effect in each rate period applies to the portion of the Call occurring within that
rate period. In the event that a minute is split between two rate periods, the rate in
effect at the start of that minute applies.
Customer
The person, firm, corporation or governmental unit which orders Service and which is
responsible for the payment of charges and for compliance with the Company s Tariff
regulations. A Customer is considered to be an account for billing purposes. The term
Customer also includes an entity that remains pre subscribed to the Company Service after
its account(s) are removed from the Company s billing system, subsequently continues to
use Company s network, and is billed by a local exchange carrier for such use, or
otherwise uses Service for which no other Customer is obligated to compensate Company.
Customer Premises/Customer s Premises
Locations designated by a Customer where Service is originated/terminated whether for
its own communications needs or for the use of its resale customers.
DCS
DCS means Digital Cross-Connect System.
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
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d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.u.e. Tariff No.
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Dedicated Access/Special Access
Dedicated Local Access between the Customer s Premises or serving wire center and the
Company s Point-of-Presence for origination or termination of Calls.
DS-
DS-O means Digital Signal Level 0 Service and is a 64 Kbps signal.
DS-
DS-1 means Digital Signal Levell Service and is a 1.544 Mbps signal.
DS-O with VF Access
DS-O Service with VF Local Access facilities provides for the transmission of analog
voice and/or data within 300 Hz to 3000 Hz frequency range.
DS-O with DDS Access
DS-O Service with VF Local Access facilities provides for the transmission of digital data
at speeds 2.4, 4., 9.6 or 56 Kbps.
Due Date
The Due Date is the date on which payment is due.
Expedite
A Service order initiated at the request of the Customer that is processed in a time period
shorter than the Company s standard Service interval.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
Individual Case Basis (ICB)
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
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d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 14
Individual Case Basis (ICB) determinations involve situations where complex Customer-
specific Company arrangements are required to satisfactorily serve the Customer. The
nature of such Service requirements makes it difficult or impossible to establish general
tariff provisions for such circumstances. When it becomes possible to determine specific
terms and conditions for such offerings, they will be offered pursuant to such terms and
conditions.
Installation
The connection of a Circuit, Dedicated Access line, or port for new, changed or an
additional Service.
Interexchange Service
Interexchange Service means that portion of a communications channel between a
Company-designated Point-of-Presence in one exchange and a Point-of-Presence in
another exchange.
Interruption
Interruption shall mean a condition whereby the Service or a portion thereof is
inoperative, beginning at the time of notice by the Customer to Company that such
Service is inoperative and ending at the time of restoration.
Kbps
Kilobits per second.
LATA (Local Access Transport Area)
A geographical area established for the provision and administration of communications
Service of a local exchange company.
Local Access
Local Access means the Service between a Customer Premises and a Company designated
Point-of- Presence.
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
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d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No. 1
Original Page No.
Local Access Provider
Local Access Provider means an entity providing Local Access.
Local Exchange Carrier (LEC)
The local telephone utility that provides telephone exchange services.
Mbps
Megabits per second.
Multiplexing
Multiplexing is the sequential combining of lower bit rate Private Line Services onto a
higher bit rate Private Line Service for more efficient facility capacity usage or vice versa.
N/A
Not available.
Nonrecurring Charges
Nonrecurring Charges are one-time charges.
Payment Method
The manner which the Customer designates as the means of billing charges for Calls using
the Company s Service.
Physical Change
The modification of an existing Circuit, Dedicated Access line or port, at the request of
the Customer, requiring some Physical Change or retermination.
Point-of-Presence (POP)
A Company-designated location where a facility is maintained for the purpose of
providing access to its Service.
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Ef~gftt3~bl~it~1 ,c~~ion
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 JUN 171996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No.
Primary Route
The route which, in the absence of Customer-designated routing or temporary re-routing,
would be used by the Company in the provision of Service.
Private Line
A dedicated transmission channel furnished to a customer without intermediate switching
arrangements for full-time customer use.
Private Line Service
A dedicated full-time transmission Service utilizing dedicated access arrangements.
Rate Center
A specified geographical location used for determining mileage measurements.
Requested Service Date
The Requested Service Date is the date requested by the Customer for commencement of
Service and agreed to by the Company.
Restore
To make Service operative following an interruption by repair, reassignment, re-routing,
substitution of component parts, or otherwise, as determined by the carrieres) involved.
Route Diversity
Two channels which are furnished partially or entirely over two physically separate routes.
Service
Service means any or all Service(s) provided pursuant to this Tariff.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryFrank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
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Service Commitment Period
The term elected by the Customer and stated on the Service order during which the
Company will provide the Services subscribed to by the Customer. The term can be
monthly or in the case of Private Line Services for a period of up to 5 years.
Special Promotional Offerings
Special trial offerings, discounts, or modifications of its regular Service offerings which
the Company may, from time to time, offer to its Customers for a particular Service.
Such offerings may be limited to certain dates, times, and locations.
Start of Service Date
The Requested Service Date or the date Service first is made available by the Company
whichever is later.
Tariff
The current Intrastate Services Tariff and effective revisions thereto filed by the Company
with the Commission.
Twelve O'Clock
In designated time, 12:00 a.m. refers to 12:00 Midnight and 12:00 p.m. refers to 12:00
Noon.
Two- Wav Conversation
A Two-Way Conversation is a telephone conversation between or among two or more
parties.
VF is voice frequency or voice-grade Service designed for private-line Service. Normal
transmission is in the 300 hertz to 3000 hertz frequency band.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effqg!hM'%~wmilh~s MMM?ssion
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No. 1
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Description and Limitations of Services
1.1. Intrastate Telecommunications Service ("Service ) is the furnishing of Company
communication Services contained herein between specified locations under the
terms of this Tariff.
2. Any member of the general public (including any natural person or legally
organized entity such as a corporation, partnership, or governmental body) is
entitled to obtain Service under this Tariff, provided that the Company reserves
the right to deny Service: (A) to any Customer that, in the Company s reasonable
opinion, presents an undue risk of nonpayment and refuses to comply with the
deposit requirements set forth in Section 2.8.3, (B) in circumstances in which the
Company has reason to believe that the use of the Service would violate the
provisions of this Tariff or any applicable law or if any applicable law restricts or
prohibits provision of the Service, or (C) if insufficient facilities are available to
provide the Service (in such cases Company shall make best efforts to
accommodate the needs of all potential Customers by means of facility
improvements or purchases, of capacity, if such efforts will, in the Company
opinion, provide the Company with a reasonable return on its expenditures), but
only for so long as such unavailability exists.
1.3. Company, when acting at the Customer s request and as its authorized agent, will
make reasonable efforts to arrange for Service requirements, such as special
routing, Diversity, Alternate Access, or circuit conditioning.
1.4. Service is offered in equal access exchanges subject to the availability of facilities
and the provisions of this Tariff. Company reserves the right to refuse to provide
Service to or from any location where the necessary facilities and/or equipment are
not available.
5. Company will not terminate or refuse service to any Customer for noncompliance
with the rules and regulations set forth in Company s Tariff or Commission
regulations without first having made reasonable efforts to obtain Customer
compliance. Service may be discontinued after ten (10) days written notice to the
Customer if:
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryFrank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 171996
Boise, Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.u.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 19
1.5.the Customer is using the Service in violation of this Tariff; or
1.5.the Customer is using the Service in violation of the law or
Commission or FCC rule, order, or regulation.
6. Service begins on the date that billing becomes effective and is provided on the
basis of a minimum period of at least one month, 24 hours per day. F or the
purposes of computing charges in this Tariff, a month is considered to have 30
days.
7. Any Customer desiring service terminated or changed shall give Company thirty
(30) days notice in person, in writing, or by telephone, provided such notice does
not violate contractual obligations or tariff provisions.
1.8. Nothing herein, or in any other provision of this Tariff, or in any marketing
materials issued by the Company shall give any person any ownership, interest
or proprietary right in any code or 800 number issued by the Company to its
Customers.
1.9. The Company reserves the right to discontinue furnishing Services or billing
options, upon written notice, when necessitated by conditions beyond its control.
Conditions beyond the Company s control include, but are not limited to, a
Customer s having Call volume or a calling pattern that results, or may result, in
network blockage or other Service degradation which adversely affects Service to
the calling party, the Customer, or other Customers of the Company.
10 Except as otherwise provided in this Tariff or as specified in writing by the party
entitled to receive Service, notice may be given orally or in writing to the persons
whose names and business addresses appear on the executed Service order and the
effective date of any notice shall be the date of delivery of such notice, not the
date of mailing. By written notice, Company or Customer may change the party
to receive notice and/or the address to which such notice is to be delivered. In the
event no Customer or Company address is provided in the executed Service order
notice shall be given to the last known business address of Customer or, as
appropriate.
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Frank A. Turgon, President Office of the Secretary
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 171996
Boise, Idaho
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Other Terms and Conditions
1. The name(s) of the Customer(s) desiring to use the Service must be stipulated in
the application for Service.
2. The Customer agrees to operate the Company provided equipment in accordance
with instructions of the Company or the Company s agent. Failure to do so will
void the Company liability for interruption of Service and may make Customer
responsible for damage to equipment pursuant to Section 2.3 below.
2.3. Customer agrees to return to the Company all Company-provided equipment
delivered to Customer within five (5) days of termination of the Service in
connection with which the equipment was used. Said equipment shall be in the
same condition as when delivered to Customer, normal wear and tear only
excepted. Customer shall reimburse the Company, upon demand, for any costs
incurred by the Company due to Customer s failure to comply with this provision.
2.4. A Customer shall not use any service-mark or trademark of the Company or refer
to the Company in connection with any product, equipment, promotion, or
publication of the Customer without prior written approval of the Company.
5. The provision of Service will not create a partnership or joint venture between the
Company and the Customer nor result in joint Service offerings to their respective
Customers.
6. The rate or volume discount level applicable to a Customer for a particular Service
or Services shall be the rate or volume discount level in effect at the beginning of
the monthly billing period applicable to the Customer for the particular Service or
Services. When a Service is subject to a minimum monthly charge, account
charge, port charge or other Recurring Charge or Nonrecurring Charge for both
intrastate and interstate Service, only one such charge shall apply per account and
that charge shall be the interstate charge.
7. Service requested by Customer and to be provided pursuant to this Tariff shall be
requested on Company Service Order forms in effect from time to time or
Customer s forms accepted in writing by an authorized headquarters representative
of the Company (collectively referred to as "Service Orders
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
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d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
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8. If an entity other than the company (e., another carrier or a supplier) imposes
charges on the Company in connection with a Service that entity's charges will be
passed through to the Customer.
9. The Service Commitment Period for any Service shall be established by the
Service Order relevant thereto and commence on the Start of Service Date. Upon
expiration, each Service Commitment Period for such Service shall automatically
be extended subject to written notice of termination by either Company or
Customer as of a date not less than thirty (30) days after delivery of said notice
to the other. The charges for Interexchange Service during any such extension
shall not exceed the then current Company month-to-month charges applicable to
such Service.
Liability
2.3.1. Except as provided otherwise in this Tariff, the Company shall not be liable to
Customer or any other person, firm or entity for any failure of performance
hereunder if such failure is due to any cause or causes beyond the reasonable
control of the Company. Such causes shall include, without limitation, acts of
God, fire, explosion, vandalism, cable cut, storm or other similar occurrence, any
law, order, regulation, direction, action or request ofthe United States government
or of any other government or of any civil or military authority, national
emergencies, insurrections, riots, wars, strikes, lockouts or work stoppages or other
labor difficulties, supplier failures, shortages, breaches or delays, or preemption
of existing Services to restore service in compliance with Part 64, Subpart D
Appendix A, of the FCC's Rules and Regulations.
3.2. With respect to the Services contained herein and except an otherwise provided
herein, the Company s liability shall not exceed an amount equal to the charge
applicable to a one minute Call to the Called Station at the time the affected Call
was made. If the initial minute rate is higher than the additional minute rate, the
higher rate shall apply. For those Services with monthly recurring charges, the
Company s liability is limited to an amount equal to the proportionate monthly
recurring charges for the period during which Service was affected.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Frank A. Turgon, President Office of the Secretary
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 22
3. The Company is not liable for any act or omission of any other company or
companies (including any Company affiliate that is a participating or concurring
carrier) furnishing a portion of the Service or facilities, equipment, or Services
associated with such Service.
3.4.
2.3.
2.3.
The Customer is responsible for taking all necessary legal steps for interconnecting
the Customer provided terminal equipment with the Company facilities. The
Customer shall ensure that the signals emitted into the Company s network do not
damage Company equipment, injure personnel or degrade Service to other
Customers. The Customer is responsible for securing all licenses, permits, and
other arrangements necessary for such interconnection. In addition, the customer
shall comply with applicable LEC signal power limitations.
The Company may rely on Local Exchange Carriers or other third parties for the
performance of other Services such as Local Access. Upon Customer request and
execution and delivery of appropriate authorizing documents, the Company may
act as agent for Customer in obtaining such other Services. Customer s liability
for charges hereunder shall not be reduced by untimely Installation or non-
operation of Customer provided facilities and equipment.
The failure to give notice of default, to enforce or insist upon compliance with any
of the terms or conditions herein, the waiver of any term or conditions herein, or
the granting of an extension of time for performance by the Company or the
Customer shall not constitute the permanent waiver of any term or condition
herein. Each of the provisions shall remain at all time in full force and effect
until modified in writing.
The Company shall not be liable to the Customer or any other person, firm or
entity in any respect whatsoever as a result of mistakes, accidents, errors
omissions, interruptions, delays, or defects in Service (collectively "Defects
Defects caused by or contributed to, directly or indirectly, by any act or omission
of Customer or its customers, affiliates, agents, representatives, invitees, licensees
successors or assigns or which arise from or are caused by the use of facilities or
equipment of Customer or related parties shall not result in the imposition of any
liability whatsoever upon the Company, and Customer shall pay to the Company
any reasonable costs, expenses, damages, fees or penalties incurred by the
Company as a result thereof, including penalties incurred by the Company as a
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Uti1it;es Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise, Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 23
result thereof, including costs of Local Access Providers' labor and materials. In
addition, all or a portion of the Service may be provided over facilities of third
parties, or sold by third parties, and the Company shall not be liable to Customer
or any other person, firm or entity in any respect whatsoever arising out of Defects
caused by such third parties. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, ACTUAL
PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER
ARISING OUT OF ANY DEFECTS OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. THE
COMPANY'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, WITH REGARD TO THE DELAYED
INSTALLATION OF THE COMPANY'S FACILITIES OR COMMENCEMENT
OF SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED $1 000. THIS WARRANTY AND
THESE REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED
STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN THE EVENT OF AN INTERRUPTION
SERVICE OR ANY DEFECT IN THE SERVICE WHATSOEVER, NEITHER
COMPANY NOR ANY AFFILIATED OR UNAFFILIATED THIRD PARTY
THIRD PARTY PROVIDER OR OPERATOR OF FACILITIES EMPLOYED IN
THE PROVISION OF THE SERVICE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, ACTUAL, PUNITIVE OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE WHATSOEVER.
8. With respect to the routing of Calls by the Company to public safety answering
points or municipal Emergency Service providers, Company liability, if any, will
be limited to the lesser of: (a) the actual monetary damages incurred and proved
by the Customer as the direct result of the Company s action, or failure to act, in
routing the Call, or (b) the sum of $1 000.00.
9. In the event parties other than Customer (e., Customer s customers) shall have
use of the Service directly or indirectly through Customer, then Customer agrees
to forever indemnify and hold Company and any affiliated or unaffiliated third-
party, third-party provider or operator of facilities employed in provision of the
Service harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Frank A. Turgon, President Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 171996
Boise, Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No. 1
Original Page No. 24
losses, damages, assessments or payments which may be asserted by said parties
arising out of or relating to any Defects.
2.3.10 In the event that Company is required to perform a Circuit redesign due to
inaccurate information provided by the Customer; or, circumstances in which such
costs and expenses are caused by the Customer or reasonably incurred by the
Company for the benefit of the Customer, the Customer is responsible for the
payment of all such charges.
Acceptance by the Commission of the liability provisions contained in this Tariff
does not constitute its determination that the limitation of liability imposed by the
Company should be upheld in a court of law, but the recognition that, as it is the
duty of the courts to adjudicate negligence claims and rights to recover damages
therefor, so it is the duty of the courts to determine the validity of the exculpatory
provisions of this Tariff.
2.4.Cancellation of Service by a Customer
2.4.1. If a Customer cancels a Service order before the Service begins, before completion
of the Minimum Period, or before completion of some other period mutually
agreed upon by the Customer and the Company, a charge will be levied upon the
Customer for the nonrecoverable portions of expenditures or liabilities incurred
expressly on behalf of the Customer by the Company and not fully reimbursed by
Installation and montWy charges. If, based on a Service order by a Customer, any
construction has either begun or been completed, but no Services provided, the
nonrecoverable costs of such construction shall be borne by the Customer.
2.4.2. Upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice, either Customer or Company shall
have the right, without cancellation charge or other liability, to cancel the affected
portion of the Service, if the Company is prohibited by governmental authority
from furnishing said portion, or if any material rate or term contained herein and
relevant to the affected Service is substantially changed by order of the highest
court of competent jurisdiction to which the matter is appeal, the Federal
Communications Commission, or other local, state or federal government
authority .
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
EffeyJ~t(fp~'I'P-CtJtJi~es t~~~ission
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 JUN 1 71996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 25
Cancellation for Cause by the Company
1. Upon nonpayment of any sum owing to the Company for a period of twenty (20)
days after the mailing date of the original unpaid bill, or upon a violation of any
of the provisions governing the furnishing of Service under this Tariff after having
made a reasonable effort to obtain Customer compliance, the Company may, upon
ten (10) days written notification to the Customer, except in extreme cases
without incurring any liability, immediately discontinue the furnishing of such
Service. The written termination notice will be distinguishable and separate from
the regular monthly bill for service. Under no circumstances shall service be
terminated before twenty (20) days after the mailing date of the original unpaid
bill. Customer shall be deemed to have canceled Service as of the date of such
disconnection and shall be liable for any cancellation charges set forth in this
Tariff.
2. Without incurring any liability, the Company may discontinue the furnishing of
Service(s) to a Customer immediately and without notice only where a dangerous
condition is found to exist or for theft or illegal use of service. In addition
Company shall may discontinue service with ten (10) days written notice, under
the following circumstances:
2.5.2.
if the Customer refuses to furnish information to the Company
regarding the Customer s credit-worthiness;
if the Customer provides false information to the Company
regarding the Customer s identity, address, credit-worthiness, past
or current use of Customer communications Services, or its planned
use of the Company Service(s);
if the Customer states that it will not comply with a request of the
Company for reasonable security for the payment for Service(s);
if the Customer has been given five business days written notice in
a separate mailing by the Company of any past due amount (which
remains unpaid in whole or in part) for any of the Company
communications Services to which the Customer either subscribes
or had subscribed or used;
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
j"" JIf"hn
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 26
immediately upon written notice to the Customer of any sum thirty
(30) days past due; or
in the event of unauthorized use.
5.3. Following the disconnection of service for any of these reasons, the Company or
the local exchange utility acting as Company agent, will notify the telephone
number end-user/customer that service was disconnected and why. The notice will
include all reasons for the disconnection and will include a toll-free number where
an end-user/customer can obtain additional information. Notice shall be deemed
given upon deposit, postage prepaid, in the u.S. Mail to end-user s/customer s last
known address and in compliance with the Commission s rules.
5.4. The discontinuance of Service(s) by the Company pursuant to this Section does
not relieve the Customer of any obligations to pay the company for charges due
and owing for Service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance. The
remedies set forth herein shall not be exclusive and the Company shall at all times
be entitled to all rights available to it under either law or equity.
Use of Service
The Services offered herein may be used for any lawful purpose, including
residential, business, governmental, or other use. There are no restrictions on
sharing or resale of Services. However, the Customer remains liable for all
obligations under this Tariff notwithstanding such sharing or resale and regardless
of the Company s knowledge of same. The Company shall have no liability to
any person or entity other than the Customer and only as set forth in Section 2.3.
The Customer shall not use nor permit others to use the Service in a manner that
could interfere with Services provided to others or that could harm the facilities
of the Company or others.
2. Service furnished by the Company may be arranged for joint use or authorized
use. The joint user or Authorized User shall be permitted to use such Service in
the same manner as the Customer, but subject to the following:
One joint user or Authorized User must be designated as the
Customer.
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effec~Q ~WW aaitiJs~~mission
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 JUN 1 71996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 27
All charges for the Service will be computed as if the Service were
to be billed to one Customer. The joint user or Authorized User
which has been designated as the Customer will be billed for all
components of the Service and will be responsible for all payments
to the Company. In the event that the designated Customer fails to
pay the Company, each joint user or Authorized User shall be
liable to the Company for all charges incurred as a result of its use
of the Company s Service.
6.3. In addition to the other provisions in this Tariff, Customers reselling company
Services shall be responsible for all interaction and interface with their own
subscribers or customers. The provision of the Service will not create a
partnership or joint venture between Company and Customer nor result in a joint
communications Service offering to the Customers of either the Company or the
Customer.
6.4. Service furnished by the Company shall not be used for any unlawful or
fraudulent purposes.
5. The Customer will be billed directly by the LEC for certain Dedicated Access
arrangements selected by the Customer for the provisioning of direct access
arrangements. In those instances where the Company at the Customer s request
may act as agent in the ordering of such arrangements, the Company will bill the
Customer Local Access charges.
Payment Arrangements
1. The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for Services furnished to
the Customer or its joint or Authorized Users. This responsibility is not changed
due to any use, misuse, or abuse of the Customer s Service or Customer provided
equipment by third parties, the Customer s employees, or the public.
2. The Company s bills are due upon receipt. Amounts not paid within 30 days from
the Due Date of the invoice will be considered past due. Customers will be
assessed a late fee on past due amounts in the amount of one and one-half percent
(11/2 %) per month; however, the late penalty fee will not be assessed on unpaid
penalty charges and any payment received shall first be applied to the bill for
services rendered. If a Customer presents an undue risk of nonpayment at any
Issued: June , 1996
Issued by:
Effect~iJ Mfe ~ffittids9&~mission
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 JUN 1 71996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise. IdahD
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 28
time, the Company may require that Customer to pay its bills within a specified
number of days and to make such payments in cash or the equivalent of cash.
3. With regard to the Company s deposit policy, in determining whether a Customer
presents an undue risk of nonpayment, the Company shall consider the following
factors: (A) the Customer s payment history (if any) with the Company and its
affiliates, (B) Customer s ability to demonstrate adequate ability to pay for the
Service, (C) credit and related information provided by Customer, lawfully
obtained from third parties or publicly available, and (D) information relating to
Customer s management, owners and affiliates (if any). For end users or
Customers whom the Company believes a deposit is necessary, Company reserves
the right to collect an amount not to exceed one (1) month's estimated charges as
a deposit for service. This will be applied against the next month's charges and
if necessary, a new deposit will be collected for the next month. The Company
will pay interest at a rate set by the Commission.
7.4. Disputes with respect to charges must be presented to the Company in writing
within thirty days from the date the invoice is rendered or such invoice will be
deemed to be correct and binding on the Customer.
5. If a LEC has established or establishes a Special Access surcharge, the Company
will bill the surcharge beginning on the effective date of such surcharge for
Special Access arrangements presently in Service. The Company will cease billing
the Special Access surcharge upon receipt of an Exemption Certificate or if the
surcharge is removed by the LEC.
6. In the event the Company incurs fees or expenses, including attorney s fees, in
collecting, or attempting to collect, any charges owed the Company, the Customer
will be liable to the Company for the payment of all such fees and expenses
reasonably incurred.
Assignment
1. The obligations set forth in this Tariff shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors or assigns, provided
however, the Customer shall not assign or transfer its rights or obligations without
the prior written consent of the Company.
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Issued by:
EffectJMftJ: pTJ8m.eUt~iieJ ~~ission
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 JUN 1 71996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 29
Tax Adiustments
All stated charges in this Tariff are computed by the Company exclusive of any
federal, state, or local use, excise, gross receipts, sales or privilege taxes, duties
fees, or similar liabilities (other than general income or property taxes) whether
charged to or against the Company or its Customer. Such taxes, fees, etc. shall
be paid by the Customer in addition to the charges stated in this Tariff. All such
taxes, duties, and fees shall each be shown as a separate line item on the
Customer s monthly invoice.
2 A surcharge is imposed on all charges for Service originating at addresses in states
which levy a gross receipts tax on Company s operations. This surcharge
composed of a factor of the gross receipts tax and taxes imposed directly or
indirectly upon Company as measured by the gross receipts payments or revenues
of interstate access charges will be shown as a separate line item on the
Customer s monthly invoice.
10. Method for Calculation of Airline Mileage
10.The airline mileage between two cities can be calculated using the Vertical (V)
and Horizontal (H) coordinates of the serving wire centers associated with the
Company s POP locations. The method for calculating the airline mileage is
obtained by reference to AT&T's Tariff F.C. No. 10, using the following
formula:
the square root of (V1-V2)2 + (H1-H2)2
where VI and HI correspond to the V & H coordinates of City 1 and V2 and H2
correspond to the V & H coordinates of City 2.
Example:
City 1
City 2
5004
5987
J:L
1406
3424
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996the square root 01(5004-5987)2 + (1406-3424)2
Boise, Idaho
_. .,
Issued: June 3 , 1996 Effective: June 17, 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No. 1
Original Page No. 30
The result is 709.83 miles. Any fractional miles are rounded to the next higher
whole number; therefore, the airline mileage for this example is 710 miles.
11. Time of Day Rate Periods
11.1 Time of Day Rate Periods are determined by the time of day at the location of the
Calling station.
The rates shown in Section 4 apply as follows:
DAY:From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
EVENING:From 5:00 PM to 11 :00 PM Monday - Friday and Sunday
NIGHT/
WEEKEND: From 11 :00 PM to 8:00 AM Everyday
From 8:00 AM to 11 :00 PM Saturday
From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday
12. Special Customer Arrangements
12.1 In cases where a Customer requests a special or unique arrangement which may
include engineering, conditioning, Installation, construction, facilities, assembly,
purchase or lease of facilities and/or other special Services not offered under this
Tariff, the Company, at this option, may provide the requested Services.
Appropriate recurring charges and/or Nonrecurring Charges and other terms and
conditions will be developed for the Customer for the provisioning of such
arrangements.
13. Inspection
13.The Company may, upon notice, make such tests and inspections as may be
necessary to determine that the requirements ofthis Tariff are being complied with
in the Installation, operation or maintenance of Customer or the Company
equipment. The Company may interrupt the Service at any time, without penalty
to the Company, should Customer violate any provision herein.
Issued by:
Effec~ ~IffirpUljVtjei~~ission
'OffiCe'o( the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
JUN 1 71996
Issued: June 3, 1996
Boise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 31
14. Credit Allowance
14.Credit allowance for the interruption of Service is subject to the general liability
provisions set forth in this Tariff. Customers shall receive no credit allowance for
the interruption of Service which is due to the Company s testing or adjusting,
negligence of the Customer, or to the failure of channels or equipment provided
by the Customer. The Customer must notify the Company when the Customer is
aware of any interruption in Service for which a credit allowance is desired.
Credits are applicable only to that portion of Service interrupted.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise. Idaho
Issued: June 3, 1996 Effective: June 17, 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.u.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 32
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Wide Area ("WATS") and Message ("MTS") Telecommunications Services
3 .1. The Company offers W A TS and MTS intrastate interexchange long distance
service utilizing switched or dedicated access arrangements between the Customers
Premises and the Company s facilities for call origination. Call termination is
completed through a combination of Company facilities and LEC switched access
arrangements.
1 + Switched Outbound Service
1. Company s 1+ switched outbound services permit outward calling utilizing
premium switched Feature Group D access on both the originating and terminating
ends.
Dedicated Outbound Service
3.3.Dedicated outbound service permits outward 1 + calling to stations in diverse
service areas. Dedicated outbound service is distinguished from other services by
the existence of a dedicated, special access connection on one end. High Volume
Customers may elect Dedicated Access 1 + Service.
3.4.800 Switched Service
3.4.1. The Company s 800 Switched Inbound Service permits inward calling (via 800
codes) to a specific location utilizing premium switched, Feature Group D access
on both ends. The Company s 800 Switched Service is available to Customers
executing a month to month or long term contract with the Company. Customers
incur a monthly charge in the amount of $5.00 per 800 line.
Dedicated Inbound 800 Service
1. The Company s Dedicated Inbound 800 Service permits inward calling (via 800
codes) to a specific location featuring the use of a dedicated, special access type
connection on the terminating end. Dedicated 800 Service is available to large
volume Customers executing a one or two year term commitment agreement with
the Company. Customers incur a monthly charge in the amount of $5.00 per 800
line.
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June 17, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryFrank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 1 71996
Rni~p Ilbhn
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 33
Calling Card Service
The Company s Calling Card Service is a customized calling card service with
features including voice response or touch-tone dialing. Customers will be billed
a $.70 per call charge in addition to the per minute charge set forth below.
addition, Customers will receive a $5.00 per month service charge if the Customer
fails to exceed ten (10) dollars per month in usage charges.
Timing of Calls
1. Long distance usage charges are based on the actual usage of the Company
network. Chargeable time begins when a connection is established between the
Calling Station and the Called Station. Chargeable time ends when either party
hangs up" thereby releasing the network connection.
Unless otherwise specified in this Tariff, the minimum call duration for billing
purposes is sixty (60) seconds. In addition, unless otherwise specified in this
Tariff, usage is measured thereafter in sixty (60) second increments and rounded
to the next higher sixty (60) second period.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 71996
Boise, Idaho
Issued: June 3 , 1996 Effective: June 17, 1996
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Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 34
RATE SCHEDULES
Usage Rates
1. The following are the maximum per minute usage charges which apply to all calls.
These charges are in addition to the Non-Recurring Charges and Recurring
Charges referred to hereafter.
1 + Switched Outbound Service Usage Rates
DAY
EVENIN G/NI G HT /WEEKEND
MILEAGE INITIAL 60 SECONDS ADDITIONAL 60 SECONDS
ALL 209 209
Dedicated Outbound Usage Rates
BUSINESS DAY
EVENIN G/NI GHT /WEEKEND
MILEAGE INITIAL 60 SECONDS ADDITIONAL 60 SECONDS
ALL 209 209
4.4.800 Switched Service Usage Rates
PROGRAM A
BUSINESS DAY
EVENIN G/NIGHT /WEEKEND
MILEAGE INITIAL 60 SECONDS ADDITIONAL 60 SECONDS
ALL 209 209
Issued by:
Eff
rd~Wo"~~b~~~liblS' d~~Bsion
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215 JUN 171996
Issued: June 3 , 1996
Roise. Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INe.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.u.e. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 35
PROGRAM B
RESIDENTIAL DAY
EVENIN G/NI GHT /WEEKEND
MILEAGE INITIAL 60 SECONDS ADDITIONAL 60 SECONDS
ALL
Dedicated Inbound 800 Service Usage Rates
BUSINESS DAY
EVENIN G/NI GHT /WEEKEND
MILEAGE INITIAL 60 SECONDS ADDITIONAL 60 SECONDS
ALL 209 209
Calling Card Service Usage Rates
BUSINESS DAY
EVENIN G/NIGHT /WEEKEND
MILEAGE INITIAL 60 SECONDS ADDITIONAL 60 SECONDS
ALL 299 299
Special Promotional Offering
1. The Company may from time to time engage in Special Promotional Offerings or
Trial Service Offerings limited to certain dates, times or locations designed to
attract new subscribers or increase subscriber usage when approved by
Commission. Company will not have special promotional offerings for more than
90 days in any 12 month period. In all such cases, the rates charged will not
exceed those specified in Section 4 hereof.
Issued: June 3, 1996
Issued by:
Effective: June .17 1996
Idaho Public utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
Frank A. Turgon, President ACCEPTED FOR FILING
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101 JUN 171996Columbus, Ohio 43215
Rni~- Idaho
KEY COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
d/b/a DISCOUNT PLUS Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Page No. 36
Emergency Calls
1. Customer shall configure its PBX or other switch vehicle from which a customer
places a call so that 911 emergency calls, where available, and similar emergency
calls will be automatically routed to the emergency answering point for the
geographical location where the call originated without the intervention of
Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 171996
Boise, Idaho
Issued: June 3, 1996 Effective: June 17, 1996
Issued by:Frank A. Turgon, President
330 West Spring Street, Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43215