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IDAHO P.C TARIFF NO.
Original Title Sheet
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise, Idaho
ACOMM Inc.
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TARIFF
APPLICABLE TO
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
Offered by:
ACOMM Inc.
This tariff contains the descriptions , regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of
telecommunications services provided by ACOMM Inc. ("ACOMM") within the State of Idaho.
This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission ). Copies may
be inspected during normal business hours at the Company s principal place of business; 510
First Avenue North, Minneapolis , MN 55403.
ACOMM is a provider of interexchange telecommunications services on a 24-hour basis.
Service is provided for the direct transmission and reception of voice and data communications
between points within the State of Idaho as an adjunct to ACOMM's interstate service.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
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Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.c. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CheckSheet
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Table of Contents ......................................
Explanation of Symbols
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Tariff Format .........................................
Application of Tariff.....................................
Section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations. .
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Section2-RulesandRegulations
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Section3-DescriptionofService............................
Section4-Rates ......................................
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
ACOMM Inc.Boise, Idaho
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CONCURRING CARRIERS
None
CONNECTING CARRIERS
AT&T
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
None
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
To signify changed condition or regulation
To signify deleted or discontinued rate , regulation or condition
To signify a change resulting in an increase to a customer s bill
To signify that material has been moved from another tariff location
To signify a new rate, regulation condition or sheet
To signify a change resulting in a reduction to a customer s bill
To signify a change in text but no change to rate or charge
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
TARIFF FORMAT
Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers appear in the upper right comer of the page. Sheets
are numbered sequentially. However , occasionally, when a new sheet is added between
sheets already in effect, a decimal is added. For example, a new sheet added between
sheets 14 and 15 would be 14.
Sheet Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right comer of
each page. These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on file
with the Commission. For example, the 4th revised Sheet 14 cancels the 3rd Revised
Sheet 14. Because of various suspension periods , deferrals, etc. the Commission follows
in their tariff approval process , the most current sheet number on file with the
Commission is not always the page in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet
currently in effect.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are four levels of paragraph coding. Each
level of code is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1.
1.1.1.
Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated Check
Sheet accompanies the tariff filing. The Check Sheet lists the sheets 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 designated by and asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this page if
these are the only changes made to it (i.e., the format, etc., remains the same , just
revised revision levels on some pages). The Tariff user should refer to the latest Check
Sheet to find if a particular sheet is the most current on file with the Commission.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.c. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise, Idaho
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This tariff contains the rates applicable to the provision of specialized intrastate resale common
carrier telecommunications services by ACOMM between various locations within the State of
Idaho. All services are interstate offerings. Intrastate service is an add on service available only
if the customer subscribes to the Company s interstate offerings.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Account Code:
numerical code, one or more of which are available to a customer to enable
identification of individual users or groups of users on an account and to allocate costs
of service accordingly.
Called Station:
The terminating point of a call (i.e., the called number).
Calling Card:
A card issued by Company containing such account numbers assigned to its Customer
which enables the charges for calls made to be properly billed on a pre-arranged basis.
Company:
ACOMM Inc. ("ACOMM"
Commission:
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Customer:
The person, firm, corporation or other entity which orders or uses service and is
responsible for payment of charges and compliance with tariff regulation.
Dedicated Access:
Non-switched access between a customer s premises and the point of presence of the
Company s underlying carrier.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Disconnect or Disconnection:
The termination of a circuit connection between the Originating Station and the Called
Station or the Company s operator.
Measured Service:
The provision of long distance measured time communications telephone service to
customers who access the Company s service at its contracted interexchange carriers
switching and call processing equipment by means of access facilities obtained from local
exchange common carrieres). Company contacted interexchange carrier is responsible
for arranging the access lines.
Point of Presence:
The point of physical interconnection between the local exchange company s local
network and the interexchange carrier s network ("POP"
Subscriber:
See "Customer" definition.
Travel Card:
See Calling Card" definition.
V & H Coordinates:
Geographic Points which define the originating and terminating points of a call
mathematical terms so that the airline mileage of the call may be determined. Call
mileage is used for the purpose of rating calls.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
UNDERTAKING OF ACOMM Inc.
1. 1. Company s services are furnished for telecommunications originating and/or terminating
in any area within the State of Idaho.
1.2. Company is a non-facilities-based provider of interexchange telecommunications to
Customers for their direct transmission and reception of voice, data , and other types of
communications.
1.3. Company resells access , switching, transport and termination services provided by
interexchange carriers.
1.4. Customer s monthly charges for Company s service are based on the total time Customer
actually uses the service. For billing purposes , the duration of each call will be rounded
up in six (6) second increments unless otherwise specified.
1.5. Subject to availability, the customer may use authorization codes to identify the users or
user groups on an account. The numerical composition of the codes shall be set by
Company to assure compatibility with the Company s accounting and billing systems and
to avoid the duplication of codes.
1.6. The Company s services are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise provided , and
are available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
LIMIT A TIONS
Service is offered subject to availability of the necessary facilities and/or equipment and
subject to the provisions of this tariff.
2. Company reserves the right to immediately disconnect service without incurring liability
when necessitated by conditions beyond the company s control or when the customer is
using the service in violation of either the provisions of this tariff or the Commission
rules.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
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LIMIT A TIONS, Continued
3. The Company does not undertake to transmit messages , but offers the use of its facilities
when available.
2.4. Title to all facilities provided by Company under these regulations remains in Company
name.
5. Prior written permission from the Company is required before any assignment or
transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply to all such
permitted assignees or transferees, as well as all conditions of service.
USE
1. Service may be used for the transmission of communications by the customer.
Service may not be used for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose for which any
payment or other compensation is received by the Customer, except when the Customer
is a duly authorized and regulated common carrier. This provision does not prohibit an
arrangement between the Customer , authorized user or joint user to share the cost of
service.
The Company strictly prohibits use of the Company s services without payment or an
avoidance of payment by the Customer by fraudulent means or devices including
providing falsified calling card numbers or invalid calling card numbers to the Company,
providing falsified or invalid credit card numbers to the Company or in any way
misrepresenting the identity of the Customer.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 10
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY
2.4.1 The liability of the Company for damages arising out of mistakes , omission
interruptions, delays , errors or defects in transmission occurring in the course
furnishing service or other facilities and not caused by the negligence of the customer
commences upon activation of service and in no event exceeds an amount equivalent to
the proportionate charge to the Customer for the period of service during which such
mistakes, omissions , interruptions , delays, error, or defects in transmission occur.
no event will the Company be responsible for consequential damages for lost profits
suffered by a customer or end user as the result of interrupted or unsatisfactory service.
For the purpose of computing such amount a month is considered to have 30 days.
2.4.2. Company shall be indemnified and held harmless by the customer against:
Claims for libel, slander, infringement of copyright or unauthorized use of any
trademark, trade name or service mark arising out of the material , data
information or other content transmitted over company s facilities; and
Claims for patent infringement arising from combining or connecting company
facilities with apparatus and systems of the Customer; and
All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer in connection
with any service provided by Company.
2.4.3. The Company is not liable for any defacement of, or damage to , the equipment or
premises of a customer resulting from the furnishing of services when such defacement
or damage is not the result of the result of the Company s negligence.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No.
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
2.4.LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
2.4.4.Company shall not be liable for and the Customer indemnifies and holds harmless from
any and all loss claims, demands , suits , or other action or liability whatsoever, whether
suffered, made instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other party or person
for any personal injury to , death of any person or persons , and for any loss, damage
defacement or destruction of the premises of the customer or any other property, whether
owned by the Customer or by others, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or
indirectly by the installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance , removal
presence , condition, location or use of equipment or wiring provided by company where
such installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance, condition, location or use
is not the direct result of Company s negligence.
2.4.The Company is not liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes
beyond its control , including, but not limited to , unavoidable interruption in the working
of its circuits or those of another common carrier; acts of God, storms, fire, floods , or
other catastrophes; any law , order , regulation, direction, action, or request of the United
States Government, or any other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the
company or of any department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation, or other
instrumentality or anyone or more of such instrumentality or anyone of more of such
governmental entities, or of any civil or military authority; national emergencies
insurrections, riots, rebellions, wars, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor
difficulties; or notwithstanding anything in this tariff to the contrary, the unlawful acts
of the Company s agents and employees, if committed beyond the scope of their
employment.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North , Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 12
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
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LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
The Company shall not be liable for damages or adjustments, refunds, or cancellation of
charges unless the Customer has notified the Company, in writing, of any dispute
concerning charges, or the basis of any claim for damages, after the invoice is rendered
by the company for the call giving rise to such dispute or claim, unless ordered by the
Commission pursuant to Idaho law. Any such notice must set forth sufficient facts to
provide the Company with a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Customer
claim or demands.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages , including usage charges , that the
Customer may incur as a result of the unauthorized use of its communications equipment.
The unauthorized use of the Customer s communications equipment includes , but is not
limited to , the placement of calls from the Customer s premises and the placement of
calls through Customer-controlled or Customer-provisioned equipment that are
transmitted or carried over the Company s network services without the authorization of
the Customer. The Customer shall be fully liable for all such charges.
The above tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that
limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law.
Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court's responsibility to
adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also the court'
responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE
Credit allowance for interruptions of service which are not due to Company s testing or
adjusting, to the negligence of the customer, or to the failure of channels , equipment
and/ or communications equipment provided by the Customer, are subject to the general
liability provisions set forth in Section 2.4, herein. It shall be the obligation of the
customer to notify Company of any interruptions of service. Before giving such notice
the Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not being caused by any action or
omission of the Customer, not within the Customer s control.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 13
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, Continued
2. For purposes of credit computation for leased facilities , every month shall be considered
to have 720 hours. No credit shall be allowed for an interruption of a continuous
duration of less than two hours.
3. The subscriber shall be credited for an interruption of two hours or more at the rate of
1/720th of the monthly charge for the facilities affected for each hour or major fraction
thereof that the interruption continues.
Credit formula: Credit - (A/720) X B
A - outage time in hours
B - total monthly charge for affected utility
RESTORATION OF SERVICE
The use and restoration of service in emergencies shall be in accordance with part 64
Subpart D of the Federal Communications Commission s Rules and Regulations which
specifies the priority system for such activities.
MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD
The minimum service period is one month (30 days).
PAYMENTS AND BILLING
1. Charges for service are applied on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Service is
provided and billed on a monthly (30 day) basis. The billing date is dependent on the
billing cycle assigned to the subscriber. Service continues to be provided until cancelled
by the customer on not less than 30 days notice.
2. The Customer is responsible for the payment of all charges for services furnished to the
customer. Charges are based on actual usage, and are billed monthly in arrears.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.c. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 14
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
CCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
PAYMENTS AND BILLING, Continued
Billing will be payable upon receipt and past due twenty (20) days after issuance and
posting of invoice. Bills not paid within twenty-one (21) days after the date of posting
are subject to a 1.5 % late payment charge for the unpaid balance, or the maximum
allowable under state law. Each account shall be granted not less than one complete
forgiveness of late payment charge, pursuant to Commission rules. Customers shall be
notified the eligibility is used by letter.
8.4. The name(s) of the Customer(s) desiring to use the service must be set forth in the
application for service.
5. Billing disputes should be addressed to Company s Customer Service Organization via
telephone to 800.322.6551. Customer Service Representatives are available from 8:00
AM to 4:59 PM Central Time. Messages may be left for Customer Services from 5:00
PM to 7:59 AM Central Time.
6. In the case of a dispute between the Customer and the Company for service furnished to
the Customer, which cannot be settled with mutual satisfaction, the Customer can take
the following course of action:
1. First, the customer may request, and the Company will perform, an in-depth
review of the disputed amount. (The undisputed portion and subsequent bills
must be paid on a timely basis or the service may be subject to disconnection).
2. Second, if there is still disagreement about the disputed amount after the
investigation and review by a manager of the Company, the Customer may
appeal to the Public Utilities Commission of Idaho for its investigation and
decision.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 15
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
CCEPTED FOR FILIN
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
PAYMENTS AND BILLING, Continued
, Continued
The address of the Commission is:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise , ID 83702
CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER
1. Customer may cancel service by providing written notice to Company 30 days prior to
cancellation.
2. Customer is responsible for usage charges while still connected to the Company s service
and the payment of associated Local Exchange Company charges , if any, for service
charges.
3. Any non-recoverable cost of company expenditures shall be borne by the customer if:
The Customer orders service requiring special facilities dedicated to the
Customer s use and then cancels the order before such service begins , before
completion of the minimum period or before completion of some the period
mutually agreed with the Customer for the non-recoverable portions of
expenditures; or
Liabilities are incurred expressly on behalf of the customer by Company and not
fully reimbursed by installation and monthly charges; and
If based on an order for service and construction has either begun or has been
completed, but no service provided.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 16
ACOMM Inc.Boise, Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
10. CANCELLATION BY COMPANY
10.1. Company reserves the right to immediately discontinue furnishing the service to
Customers without incurring liability:
In the event of a condition determined to be hazardous to the Customer, to other
Customers of the utility, to the utilities equipment, the public or to employees of
the utility; or
By reason of any order or decision of a court or any other governmental authority
which prohibits the Company from furnishing such service; or
If the Company deems such refusal necessary to protect itself or third parties
against fraud or to otherwise protect its personnel, agents, facilities or services
without notice; or
For unlawful use of the service or use of the service for unlawful purposes; or
If the Customer provides false information to the Company regarding the
Customer s identity, address , credit-worthiness , past, current or planned use of
Company s services.
10.2. Company may discontinue service according to the following conditions upon five (5)
days written notice:
For violation of Company s filed tariffs.
For the non-payment of any proper charge as provided by Company s tariff.
For Customer s breach of the contract for service between the utility and
Customer.
When necessary for the Company to comply with any order or request of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 17
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise, Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
10. CANCELLATION BY COMPANY , Continued
10.3. 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 the
rights available to it under law or equity.
10.4. The Company may refuse to permit collect calling, calling card, third number
billing which it determines to be fraudulent and/or may limit the use of these billing
options or services.
11. INTERCONNECTION
11.1.Service furnished by Company may be interconnected with services or facilities of other
authorized communications common carriers and with private systems, subject to the
technical limitations established by Company. Any special interface of equipment or
facilities necessary to achieve compatibility between the facilities of Company and other
participating carriers shall be provided at the Customer s expense.
11.2.Interconnection between the facilities or services of other carriers shall be under the
applicable terms and conditions of the other carriers' tariffs. The Customer is
responsible for taking all necessary legal steps for interconnecting customer provided
terminal equipment or communications equipment with Company s facilities. The
Customer shall secure all licenses , permits, rights-of-way, and other such arrangements
necessary for interconnection.
12.DEPOSITS AND ADVANCED PAYMENTS
The Company does not require a deposit or advanced payment from the Customer.
13.TAXES
Taxes are not included in the tariffed rates.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.c. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 18
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secret/try
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
TIMING OF CALLS
1.1.The subscriber s long distance usage charge is based on the actual usage of Company
service. Usage begins when the receiver of the called number is answered. The moment
of the called party s answer is determined by hardware supervision in which the local
telephone company sends a signal to the underlying carrier s switch or the software
utilizing audio tone detection. The timing of the call occurs when called party answers
and terminated when either party hangs up.
2. Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, the minimum call duration for billing purposes
is eighteen (18) seconds with six (6) second billing increments thereafter.
3. Any portion of an applicable increment, after the appropriate minimum time for the call
will be rounded upward to the next increment. Calls less than the minimum length will
be rounded to the minimum length.
1.4. There is no billing for incomplete calls.
CALCULATION OF DISTANCE
Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline distance between
the serving wire center locations associated with the originating and terminating points
of the call. The airline mileage between rate centers is determined by applying the
formula below to the vertical and horizontal coordinates associated with the rate centers
involved. The Company uses the rate centers and associated vertical and horizontal
coordinates that are produce by Bell Communications Research in the V & H
Coordinates Tape and appear in National Exchange Carriers Association Tariff No.4.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 19
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
CALCULATION OF DISTANCE, Continued
FORMULA:
(VI - V2)2 + (HI - H2)2
EXAMPLE: Distance between Miami and New York City:
Miami
New York
Difference
351 529
997 1.406
354 (877)
Square and add: 11 249 316 + 769 129 = 12 018,445
Divide by 10 and round:018,445/10 = 1 201 844.
201 844
Take the square root and round:201 844 = 1 096.
1 ,096 miles
ACOMM TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
1 Company provides a switched telecommunications service which allows a customer to
establish a communications path between two stations by using uniform dialing plans.
Calls are billed in six (6) second increments. An eighteen (18) second initial billing
minimum is applicable on each call, unless otherwise stated in the Tariff.
2. The rate for Company s service is based on the following factors:
The distance between rate centers of the originating (calling) station and the
terminating (called) station;
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 20
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, Continued
ACOMM TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, Continued
2. Continued
The time of day and day of the week;
The duration of the call; and
The type of service subscribed to.
ACOMM Outbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
is a switched or dedicated access service, offering users outbound" 1 plus " long distance
telecommunications services from points originating and terminating is the State of Idaho.
Access may be provided by the Company, or the Customer may utilize local exchange
company access. Both mileage sensitive and flat, per minute rate options are available
for Outbound LDMTS.
3.4.ACOMM Inbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
is a switched or dedicated access service, offering users inbound, toll free "800" number
long distance telecommunications services from points originating and terminating is the
State of Idaho. This service enables the caller to contact the Customer toll free, through
the use of a special" 800" number. Access may be provided by the Company, or the
Customer may utilize local exchange company access. Both mileage sensitive and flat
per minute rate options are available for Inbound LDMTS.
ACOMM Calling Card Service permits the caller to charge the principal location for
a call while the caller is away from the principal location. The customer may place calls
from any touch tone phone in the U. S. by dialing a toll free " 800" number and entering
a personal identification code followed by the desired telephone number. Calling Card
calls are billed at the Company s rates and appear on the subscriber s monthly long
distance bill. Both mileage sensitive and flat, per minute rate options are available for
Calling Card Service.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 21
Idaho Pubtic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
ACOMM Inc.
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, Continued
ACOMM TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, Continued
6. Emergency Call Processing Procedures. If a customer dials "" or "00" for an
emergency call, the call will be routed to the operator service center of the Company
underlying carrier which shall process the call expeditiously and effectively per its
emergency call processing procedures which are on file with the Commission.
SECTION 4 - RATES
SERVICE CHARGES
1.1. Switched Access Services (Mileage Sensitive)
1.1.1. ACOMM Outbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
Mileage 18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
0 - 292 $0.0672 $0.0224 $0.0540 $0.0180 $0.0540 $0.0180
292 & Up $0.0672 $0.0224 $0.0540 $0.0180 $0.0540 $0.0180
2. ACOMM Inbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
Service is billed in an initial thirty (30) second increment. Additional minutes are billed
in six (6) second increments. Total usage charges for each call will be rounded to the
nearest cent.
Evenin Night
Per Hour of Use $18.$18.$18.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 22
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
2. Dedicated Access Services (Mileage Sensitive)
Dedicated access services are designed for subscribers with high traffic volumes , whose
traffic volumes justify the additional costs of dedicated access facilities.
1.2.1. ACOMM Outbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
Mileage 18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
0 - 292 $0.0441 $0.0147 $0.0330 $0.0110 $0.0330 $0.0110
292 & Up $0.0441 $0.0147 $0.0330 $0.0110 $0.0330 $0.0110
2. ACOMM Inbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
Service is billed in an initial thirty (30) second increment. Additional minutes are billed
in six (6) second increments. Total usage charges for each call will be rounded to the
nearest cent.
Evenin Night
Per Hour of Use $11.30 $9.$7.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 23
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.3. ACOMM Calling Card Service (Mileage Sensitive)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
Mileage 18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
0 - 292 $0.0648 $0.0216 $0.0558 $0.0186 $0.0558 $0.0186
292 & Up $0.0648 $0.0216 $0.0558 $0.0186 $0.0558 $0.0186
Surcharge , per card $0.
1.4. Directory Assistance
Directory Assistance is accessible by dialing " 1 ", the area code of the desired number
and "555-1212"
Directory Assistance, per call $0.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 24
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
ACOMM Inc.Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.5. Non-recurring Charges
The following one time , non-recurring installation charges apply to all service offerings. These
charges are billed to the Customer on the first bill following the date on which the service is
installed.
Switched Service, Inbound and Outbound, per location
(Waived for account on the service for more than 24 months)
$200.
T -1 Dedicated Access , Inbound and Outbound
Single Port Charge , per port/channel
Sharing Port Charge , per port/channel
$20.
$35.
1.6. Recurring Charges
The following monthly recurring installation charges apply for the services indicated. These
charges are in addition to any per minutes charges and non-recurring charges of the service.
Switched access services, Inbound and Outbound
per month, per location $25.
Dedicated access services, Inbound and Outbound
per month , per port/channel $5.
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 25
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1. 7. Switched Access Services (Flat Rated)
1. 7.1. ACOMM Outbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
Intrastate $0.0417 $0.0139 $0.0417 $0.0139 $0.0417 $0.0139
1. 7 .2. ACOMM Inbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add' I Initial Add'Initial Add'
18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
Intrastate $0.0417 $0.0139 $0.0417 $0.0139 $0.0417 $0.0139
Issued: March 19 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.c. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 26
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.8. Dedicated Access Services (Flat Rated)
Dedicated access services are designed for subscribers with high traffic volumes , whose
traffic volumes justify the additional costs of dedicated access facilities.
1.8.1. ACOMM Outbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
Intrastate $0.0300 $0.0100 $0.0300 $0.0100 $0.0300 $0.0100
2. ACOMM Inbound Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service (LDMTS)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
Intrastate $0.0300 $0.0100 $0.0300 $0.0100 $0.0300 $0.0100
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 27
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.9. ACOMM Calling Card Service (Flat Rated)
DAY EVENING NIGHT
Initial Add'Initial Add'Initial Add'
18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.18 Sec.6 Sec.
Intrastate $0.2400 $0.0240 $0.2400 $0.0240 $0.2400 $0.0240
TIME PERIODS
The application periods for the service are:
2. 1. Switched and Dedicated Access Outbound Service
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
8: 00 AM
Day Day Day Day Day Night Night
4:59 PM
5:00 PM
Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Night Eve
10:59 PM
11:00 PM
Night Night Night Night Night Night Night
7:59 AM
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29, 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis, MN 55403
[phone]
IDAHO P.C. TARIFF NO.
Original Sheet No. 28
ACOMM Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 9 1996
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
TIME PERIODS, Continued
2. Dedicated Access Inbound Service
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
8: 00 AM
Day Day Day Day Day Night Night
4:59 PM
5:00 PM
Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Night Eve
10:59 PM
11:00 PM
Night Night Night Night Night Night Night
7:59 AM
Night Rate applies to selected holidays (New Year s Day, July 4 , Labor Day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas). On these holidays the Night Rate applies all day, unless a lower rate would
normally apply.
Issued: March 19, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: March 29 , 1996
Jerry L. Chapman
ACOMM Inc.
510 First Avenue North, Suite 203
Minneapolis , MN 55403
[phone]