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ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
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TARIFF APPLICABLE TO COMPETITIVE
INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
WITHIN THE STATE OF IDAHO
PROVIDED BY
ATX LICENSING , INC. ("Company
This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission
and copies may be inspected , during normal business hours, at the Company
principal place of business.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
ATX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
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The Title Page and Pages 1 through 36 inclusive are effective as of the date
shown. Original and revised pages as named below contain all changes from the
original tariff that are in effect on the date thereof.
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Issued: February 22 2005 EffectivfdaM'tfb~c iJtm~~~Commission
Office of the Secretary
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs ACCEPTED FOR FILING
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
MAR 4 ~ 2005
Boise, Idaho
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Check Sheet.............................................................
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Table of Contents...............................................
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Application of Tariff.. ........................................... ......
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Severability.. .......................................................
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Explanation of Symbols and Abbreviations...............................
Contact Information..............................................................
Tariff Format.
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Section 1 - Definition of Terms..
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Section 2 - Rules and Regulations...............................................
1 - Application of Tariff
2 - Use of Services
3 - Service Availability
2.4 - Liability of Carrier
5 - Installation
6 - Payment for Service
7 - Cancellation by Customer
8 - Interconnection
9 - Refusal or Discontinuance by Carrier
10- Interruption of Service
11 - Inspection , Testing and Adjustment
12 - Contested Charges
13 - Deposits
14 - Returned Checks
15 - Taxes
16 - Advance Payments
17 - Billing Arrangements
18 - Validation of End User Credit
Section 3 - Description of Service..
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1 - Timing and Billing of Calls
2 - Calculation of Distance
3 - Service Offerings
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Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise. Idaho
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Section 4 -Rates ........................................................................
1 - Rate Descriptions
2 - Usage Charges: WATS Dedicated
3 - Usage Charges: WATS Switched
4.4 - Usage Charges: Domestic Corporate Travel Service
5 - Usage Charges: Directory Assistance
6 - Account Codes
Section 5 - National Access and Federal Universal Service.............
1 - National Access Fee (EUCL)
2 - Federal Universal Service
Section 6 - Payphone Surcharge................... .........
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1 - Payphone Surcharge
Section 7 - Guaranteed Savings Plan Program
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1 - Guaranteed Savings Plan Program
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Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryBruce Bennett, VIce ~resI~ent - External AffaIrs ACCEPTED FOR FILING
A TX Llcensmg, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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APPLICATION OF TARIFF
A TX Licensing, Inc. (hereinafter "The Company ) has been authorized by the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Idaho PUC) to provide competitive local
exchange and interexchange services. This price list sets forth the service
offerings , rates , terms and conditions applicable to the furnishing of local
exchange services to residential and small business customers within the State
of Idaho. The rates and rules contained herein are subject to change pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Idaho PUC.
SEVERABILITY
In case anyone or more of the provisions contained on this Tariff shall for any
reason be held invalid , illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this
Tariff shall be construed as if such invalid , illegal or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein.
Issued: February 22 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 ~ 2005
Boise. Ida.I1e
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
C - Indicates a changed listing, rule , or condition , which may affect rates or
charges
D - Indicates discontinued material , including a listing, rate, rule or condition
I - Indicates an increase
M - Indicates that the material has been relocated to another part of price list
schedules with no change in text, rate, rule or condition
N - Indicates new material including listing, rate , rule or condition
R - Indicates a reduction
S - Indicates reissued matter
T - Indicates a change in wording of text, but not a change in rate , rule or
condition.
The following are the only abbreviations used for the purposes indicated below:
LATA - Local Access and Transport Area
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Offic2 of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Contact Information
ATX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia , PA 19406
Phone: 800-220-A TX2
Fax: [phone]
Customer Contact
For establishment of service, complaints and inquires regarding service and
billing, or reporting or inquiring about network outages or service problems.
Customer Service: 800-220-A TX2
Maintenance: 800-220-A TX2
Commission Contact
For complaints , inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
Matters concerninq customer service:
Cathleen McCormick
Phone: 800-220-A TX2
Fax: [phone]
Email: Cathleen.McCormick~atx.com
Matters concerninq tariffs and requlatorv affairs:
Bruce Bennett
Vice President, External Affairs
Phone: 800-220-A TX2
Fax: [phone]
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Issued: February 22 2005
Boise, Idaho
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TARIFF FORMAT
A. PAGE NUMBERING - Page numbers appear in the upper right comer of the
page. Pages are numbered sequentially. However, new pages are
occasionally added to the tariff. When a new page is added between pages
already in effect, a decimal is added. For example , a new page added
between pages 14 and 15 would be 14.
B. PAGE REVISION NUMBERS - Revision numbers also appear in the upper
right corner of each page. These numbers are used to determine the most
current page version on file with the Commission. For example , the 4th
revised Page 14 cancels the 3rd revised Page 14. Because of various
suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Commission follows in its tariff
approval process , the most current page number on tile with the Commission
is not always the tariff page in effect Consult the Check Sheet for the page
currently in effect
C. PARAGRAPH NUMBERING SEQUENCE - There are nine levels of
paragraph coding. Each level of coding is subservient to its next higher level:
A.1.
A.I.(a).
A.I.(a).
A.I.(a).I.(i).
A.I.(a).I.(i).(I).
Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Id~ho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs . Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise. Idaho
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TARIFF FORMAT (Con
0, 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 tiling are designated by an asterisk
). There will be no other symbols used on this page if these are the only
changes made to it (Le. the format, etc. remain the same, just revised revision
levels on some pages). The tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet
to find out if a particular sheet is most current on file with the Commission.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- 2005
8oise, Idaho
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SECTION 1 -DEFINITION OF TERMS
ACCESS LINE - An arrangement from a local exchange telephone company or
other common carrier, using either dedicated or switched access , which connects
a subscriber s location to ATX Licensing, Inc.' location or switching center.
AUTHORIZATION CODE - A numerical code , one or more of which may be
assigned to a subscriber, to enable A TX Licensing, Inc. to identify the origin of
service user so it may rate and bill the call. All authorization codes shall be the
sole property of ATX Licensing, Inc. and no subscriber shall have any property or
other right or interest in the use of any particular authorization code. Automatic
numbering identification (ANI) may be used as or in connection with the
authorization code.
AUTOMATIC NUMBERING IDENTIFICATION (ANI)- A type of signaling
provided by a local exchange telephone company which automatically identities
the local exchange line from which a call originates.
CARRIER - Used throughout this tariff to mean ATX Licensing, Inc.
COMMON CARRIER - A company or entity providing telecommunications
services to the public.
HOLIDAY - New Year s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day.
LOCAL ACCESS AND TRANSPORT AREA (LATA)The term "Local Access
Transport Area" denotes a geographical area within which a local exchange
company provides communications services.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 1 - DEFINITION OF TERMS (Con
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - The transmission of voice communications or,
subject to the transmission capabilities of the service, the transmission of data,
facsimile , signaling, metering, or other similar communications.
CUSTOMER - The calling party utilizing Carrier s services and responsible for
the payment of charges, unless that responsibility has been accepted by others,
such as in the case of collect and third party calls.
USER DIALED CALLING CARDS CALLS - Calling Card Calls which do not
require intervention by an attended operator position to complete.
SUBSCRIBER SURCHARGE - A surcharge imposed by the Subscriber, to be
paid by the User, for the use of Subscriber s telephone instruments and other
facilities in obtaining access to Carrier s services.
NON-RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SERVICE - Telephone service to a location
other than a dwelling, except that service to a dwelling used for both residential
and commercial purposes shall be considered non-residential/commercial
service.
DWELLING - A house, apartment or other location where a person resides.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - Telephone service supplied to a dwelling, including
service provided to a location used for both residential and commercial purposes
if no concurrent commercial service is provided. The term does not include
telephone service provided to a hotel or motel.
Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March ~o'. 20Q~.mano ""PUuIlC Ot,litles Commission
Office of the Secretary
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs ACCEPTED FOR FILING
A TX Licensing, Inc.2100 Renaissance Boulevard MAR 4 -- 2005
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Application of Tariff
1 This tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to resale
telecommunications services provided by Carrier for telecommunications
between points within the State of Idaho. The aforementioned services are
furnished subject to the availability of facilities and subject to the terms and
conditions of this tariff.
(a) Carrier may, from time to time, offer various enhanced services and
information services within the State of Idaho. Such services will be
provided pursuant to contract and will not be governed by this tariff.
(b) Carrier may also , from time to time , offer switching or transmission to
other telecommunications carriers , for resale to such companies
customers. The rates for such services will be determined pursuant to
contract, to the extent authorized by the Commission , and Section 4 of this
tariff will not apply thereto.
2 The services of Carrier are not part of a joint undertaking with any other
entity providing telecommunications channels , facilities or services.
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Issued: February 22 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 -RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
Application of Tariff (Con
3 The rates and regulations contained in this tariff apply only to services
furnished by Carrier and do not apply, unless otherwise specified, to the
lines, facilities, or services provided by a local exchange telephone
company or other common carrier for use in accessing the services of
Carrier.
1.4 Carrier s services are furnished to pre-subscribed authorized Customers.
Carrier enters into arrangements with such Customers providing for the
availability of Carrier s nationwide services , including the intrastate services
offered under the terms and conditions of this tariff.
2 Use of Services
1 Carrier s services may be used for any lawful purpose consistent with the
transmission and switching parameters of the telecommunications facilities
utilized in the provision of services.
2 The use of Carrier s services to make calls which might reasonably be
expected to frighten , abuse, torment or harass another or in such a way as
to unreasonably interfere with use by others is prohibited.
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Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Iri~l", Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
A\;CEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
2 Use of Services (Con
3 The use of Carrier s services without payment for service or attempting to
avoid payment for service by fraudulent means or devices, schemes, false
or invalid numbers, or false calling or credit cards is prohibited.
2.4 Carrier s services are available for use twenty-four hours a day, seven days
per week.
5 Carrier does not transmit messages pursuant to this tariff, but its services
may be used for that purpose.
6 Carrier s services may be denied for nonpayment of charges or other
violations of this tariff.
3 Service Availability
1 The Carrier offers services to all those who desire to purchase service with
the Carrier consistent with the provisions of this tariff, Customers interested
in the Carrier s services shall file a service application with the Carrier which
fully identifies the Customer and identifies the services requested.
2 Service is offered subject to the Carrier s ability to technically provide the
service requested and subject to the availability of the necessary facilities
and/or equipment.
Issued: February 22, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc,
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- 2005
Boise. ldabo
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2.4 Liability of Carrier
2.4.1 Carrier shall not be liable for loss or damage sustained by reason of any
failure in or breakdown of facilities associated with Carrier s services
whatever shall be the cause of such failure , breakdown , or interruption and
whether negligent or otherwise and however long it shall last, In no event
shall Carrier s liability for any service exceed the charges applicable under
this tariff to such a service.
2.4.2 Carrier shall be indemnified and held harmless by any Customer, user or by
any other entity against claims for libel , slander or the infringement of
copyright arising from the material transmitted over its services; and against
all other claims arising our of any act or omission of a Customer or of any
other entity in connection with the services provided by Carrier.
2.4.3 Carrier is not liable for any act or omission of any entity furnishing facilities
or services connected with or provided in conjunction with the services of
Carrier.
2.4.4 Carrier shall not be liable for any personal injury, or death of any person or
persons, and for any loss or damage sustained by reason of acts , mistakes,
omissions, errors or defects in providing its services, whatever shall be the
cause and whether negligent or otherwise.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Idaho Public Utilities Commission
A TX Licensing, Inc. Office of the Secretary
2100 Renaissance Boulevard ACCEPTED FOR FILING
King of Prussia, PA 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
2.4 Liability of Carrier (Con
2.4.5 Carrier shall not be liable for and shall be indemnified by any Customer
user or other entity from any and all loss, claims , demands , suits, or other
action or any liability whatever, whether suffered , made , instituted , or
asserted by any Customer, user or any other entity for any personal injury
, or death of, any person or persons, and for any loss, damage,
defacement or destruction of the premises of any Customer, user or any
other entity or any other property whether owned or controlled by the
Customer, user, or others, caused or claimed to have been caused , directly
or indirectly, by any act or omission of the Customer, user or others , or by
any installation of the Customer, user or others or by any installation
operation , failure to operate , maintenance, removal, presence , condition
location or use of facilities or equipment provided by Carrier which is not the
direct result of Carrier s negligence. No agents or employees of any other
entity shall be deemed to be the agents or employees of Carrier.
2.4.6 Carrier shall not be liable for any failure of performance due to causes
beyond its reasonable control , including, without being limited to , acts of
God, fires, floods or other catastrophes , national emergencies,
insurrections, riots or wars , strikes , lockouts, work stoppage or other labor
difficulties, acts or omissions of other carriers , and any law, order, regulation
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of-other: action ofan,cgoveming.authority or agency thereof.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise. Idaho
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SECTION 2 -RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
2.4 Liabilitv of Carrier (Con
2.4.7 The Carrier shall not be liable for:
(a) Unlawful use or use by an unauthorized person of the Carrier
facilities and services;
(b) Any claim resulting from furnishing, installation , operation
maintenance, or removal of facilities at the Customer s premises;
(b) Any claim arising out of a breach in the privacy or security of
communications transmitted over the Company s facilities;
(d) Changes in any of the facilities, operations, services or procedures of
the Carrier that render any facilities or services provided by the
Customer obsolete, or require modification or alteration of such
facilities or services, or otherwise affect their use or performance. The
Carrier will endeavor to advise the Customer on a timely basis of such
change.
2.4.8 The included Tariff language does not constitute a determination by the
Commission that a 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's responsibility to
determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
5 Installation
Service is installed upon mutual agreement between the customer and the
Carrier. The service agreement does not alter the rates specified in the
Tariff.
Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
ATX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 ~ 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 -RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
6 Payment for Service
1 The customer is responsible for payment of all charges for services and
equipment furnished to the customer or to an Authorized User of the
Customer by Carrier. All charges due by the Customer are payable to the
Carrier or to any agency duly authorized to received such payments. The
billirrg agency may be a localexctlangeTelephor'fEf ccrmpany, .interexcnange
carrier, or other billing service. Terms of payment shall be according to the
rules of regulations of the agency and subject to the rules of regulatory
agencies , such as the Idaho PUC. Any objections to billed charges must be
reported to the Carrier within thirty (30) days after receipt of the bill. If no
objections are made within that time period , the charges will be considered
as correct and undisputed. Adjustments to Customer s bills shall be made
to the extent that circumstances reasonably indicated that such changes are
appropriate. A late fee of 1.5% monthly will be charges on any past due
balances.
2 In the event the Carrier incurs fees and expenses , including attorney s fees,
in collecting or attempting to collect any charges owed the Carrier, the
Customer will be liable to the Carrier, for the payment of all such fees and
expenses reasonably incurred.
Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
f!'Ji'-hl1 Public Utilities Commission
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Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise. Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
7 Cancellation by Customer
Customer may cancel service by providing thirty (30) days written notice to
the Carrier.
8 Interconnection
Service furnished by Carrier may be interconnected with the services or
facilities of other carriers or private systems. However, service furnished is
provided solely by the Carrier and is not a joint undertaking with other
parties.
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Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Issued: February 22 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
9 Refusal or Discontinuance bv Carrier
Carrier may refuse or discontinue service under the following conditions,
without incurring any liability for damages due to loss of telephone service to
the Customer, provided that , unless otherwise stated , the Customer shall be
given ten (10) days notice to comply with any rule or remedy any deficiency:
(a) For noncompliance with or violation of any State , municipal or Federal
law, ordinance or regulation pertaining to telephone service.
(b) For use of telephone service for any other property or purpose than that
described in the application.
(c) For neglect or refusal to provide reasonable access to Carrier or its
agents for the purpose of inspection and maintenance of equipment
owned by Carrier or its agents.
(d) For noncompliance with or violation of Commission regulation or
Carrier s rules and regulations on file with the Commission , provided five
(5) days' written notice is given before termination.
(e) For nonpayment of bills resulting in balances of over $50.00 (fifty
dollars), Carrier reserves the right to terminate/suspend service upon the
following conditions:
(i) Residential customers: Suspension and/or termination of service shall
not be made without five (5) days' written notice to the Customer
except in extreme cases.
(ii) Nonresidential customers: Suspension and/or termination of service
shall not be made without twenty-four hours notice to the Customer
except in extreme cases.
(f) Immediate suspension or termination , without notice, in the event of
Customer or Authorized User use of equipment in such a manner as to
adversely affect Carrier s equipment or services to others.
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- 2005
Issued: February 22, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
9 Refusal or Discontinuance of Carrier (Con
(g) In the event of tampering with the equipment or services owned by
Carrier or its agents.
(h) For failure or refusal to provide the Carrier with a deposit or advance
payment to insure payment of bills in accordance with the Carrier
regulations or failure to meet the Carrier s credit requirements, (See
Section 2.13 of this Tariff for the Carrier s current deposit payment
practices.
(i) Immediate suspension or termination, without notice, in the event of
unauthorized or fraudulent use of service. Whenever service is
discontinued for fraudulent use of service, Carrier may, before restoring
service, require the Customer to make, at his or her own expense, all
changes in facilities or equipment necessary to eliminate illegal use and
to pay an amount reasonably estimated as the loss in revenue resulting
from such fraudulent use.
U) Without notice by reason of any order or decision of the court or other
government authority having jurisdiction which prohibits Carrier from
furnishing such service.
(k) For periods of inactivity over sixty (60) days.
(I) For failure of the Customer to make proper application for service.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 -RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
9 Refusal or Discontinuance of Carrier (Con
(m) Observance Of Internet Protocol
Customer shall observe all GANP (Generally Accepted Net Protocol)
including but not limited to those relating to: (a) sales practices , including
the prohibitions against mass unsolicited e-mail distributions (also known
as "spamming ), and overt, direct advertising on discussion
boards/newsgroups); (b) offensive flame wars (negative , inflammatory
messages); (c) using alternate Internet access facilities from other service
providers to route IP addresses furnished by Carrier or any of its backbone
providers which is prohibited , and/or (d)any other behavior which
reasonably could be considered harassment, including but not limited to
foul language , impersonating another user or other individuals/entities
and other items. The Customer agrees to be held liable for Customer
actions and how they are interpreted by other Customers of the Internet
In the event that Customer violates the aforementioned Internet protocol
the Customer s account may be terminated immediately at the sole
discretion of Carrier without written , verbal or electronic notice and
Customer will be subject to any and all remedies available to Carrier
and/or its backbone providers. Furthermore, Carrier may charge, and
Customer agrees to pay, for all time and effort, costs and expenses
including reasonable attorney s fees , that Carrier spends on enforcing this
Internet policy.
Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4- ZO05
Boise, Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.c. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 22
SECTION 2 -RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
10 Interruption of Service
Credit allowances for interruptions of service which are not due to the
Carrier s testing or adjusting, to the negligence of the Customer, or to the
failure of channels, equipment or communications systems provided by
the Customer, are subject to the general liability provisions set forth in
Section 2.4 , herein. Whenever service to any customer is inoperative,
for reasons other than those stated above , and the service remains
inoperative for more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours after being
reported by the customer or having been found to be interrupted by the
Carrier, the Carrier shall refund, upon request of the customer, the
prorated part of that month's monthly charge(s) for the period of days
during which the telephone service was not provided. The maximum credit
during a single billing period shall not exceed the amount of toll charges
and monthly recurring charges. The Carrier shall have no liability for
interruptions due to the negligence of the Customer, or the failure of
Customer provided equipment and facilities. Interruptions caused by
Customer-provided or Carrier provided automatic dialing equipment are
not deemed an interruption of service as defined herein since the
Customer has the option of using the long distance network via local
exchange company access. Carrier shall have no other liability for service
interruptions.
11 Inspection. Testinq and Adiustment
Upon reasonable notice, the facilities provided by the Carrier shall be
made available to the Carrier for tests and adjustments as deemed
necessary by the Carrier for maintenance. No interruption allowance will
be granted for the time during which such tests and adjustments
are made.
Issued: February 22 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
ATX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Original Page 23
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
12 Contested Charqes
All bills are presumed accurate , and shall be absolutely binding on the
Customer unless objection is received by the Carrier within thirty (30) days
after such bills are rendered. Billing disputes shall be processed by the
Carrier consistent with Commission regulations. Customers unsatisfied with
the Carrier s handling of a dispute may contact the Commission s Bureau of
Consumer Affairs.
13 Deposits
If the Company can prove that the Customer is likely to be a credit risk or to
damage property of the Company, the Customer shall make a deposit
before a service is furnished or continued. (SEE IDAPA 31.41., RULE
101.) Such deposit shall be held as a guarantee for the payment of charges.
The Company may require such a deposit if the Company considers this
action necessary to safeguard its interests. The deposit shall not exceed
two (2) months' charges for local exchange service.
13.1 Interest on deposits held shall be payable and accrued at a rate
set by the Idaho PUC under the provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.106
13.2 When a service is discontinued the amount of any deposit held
by the Company, plus accrued interest, will be applied to the
Customer s account and any credit balance remaining will be refunded.
13.3 Customer s deposit will be returned, with accrued interest , when
the customer has maintained good credit by making payments for all
undisputed amounts due the Company before temporary or permanent
disconnection for twelve (12) months. Any deposit, plus accrued
interest, may be applied to the Customer s telephone account following
completion of twelve months' satisfactory payment
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005Ir!~h, P'lhP;:; Utilities Commission
'ii':;!;) of the SecretaryBruce Bennett, VIce ~resI~ent - External AffaIrs A\""vEPTED FOR FILINGA TX Llcensmg, Inc.2100 Renaissance Boulevard MAR 4 - 2005
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Boise. Idaho
A TX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 24
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
14 Returned Checks
The Carrier will charge a fee for returned checks (NSF). The fee shall be
$20., or the face value of the check, which ever is the lesser, in
accordance with Commission rules.
15 Taxes
Direct pass through charges, access fees, mandatory common carrier fees
and charges , governmental surcharges and fees, and all federal , state and
local taxes (i.e. gross receipts tax, sales tax, municipal utilities tax) are listed
as separate bill items and are not included in the rates.
16 Advance Payments
For Customers whom the Carrier feels an advance payment is necessary,
Carrier reserves the right to collect an amount not to exceed one (1)
month's estimated charges. This will be applied against the next month'
charges and a new advance payment may be collected the following month.
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Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4- 2005
Boise, Idaho
A TX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 25
SECTION 2 -RULES AND REGULATIONS (Con
17 Billinq Arranqements
17.1. Collect. Callinq Card and Third Partv Calls
Charges for calls of this type will be included on the User s or called or third
party s regular home or business telephone bill pursuant to billing and
collection agreements established by Carrier or its intermediary with the
applicable telephone company.
17.2. Credit Cards Calls
Charges for credit card calls will be included on the User s regular monthly
statement from the card-issuing company.
18 Validation of End User Credit
Carrier reserves the right to validate the credit worthiness of Users through
available credit card , calling card , calling number and room number
verification procedures. Where a requested billing method cannot be
validated , the User may be required to provide an acceptable alternative
billing method or Carrier may refuse to place the call.
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Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
IdRho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - ZO05
Issued: February 22 2005
Boise. Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 26
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
1 Timinq and Billinq of Calls
1.4.
Billing for certain calls placed over the Carrier s network is based
on the duration , distance and time of day of the call. Timing of each
call begins as specified below, and ends when the called party
hangs up.
Timing of each such call begins as specified below, determined by
standard industry methods generally in use for ascertaining answer
including hardware answer supervision in which the local telephone
company sends a signal to the Switch.
Collect Calls - Timing begins when the called party accepts the
responsibility for payment
Person-to-Person Calls (other than Collect) - Timing begins when
the designated party comes on the line, or when the caller agrees
to speak with a substitute party.
All Other Calls - Timing begins when the called station is
answered , as determined by standard industry methods generally
in use for ascertaining answer, including hardware answer
supervision.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4- 2005
Boise, Idaho
A TX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 27
2 Calculation of Distance
Where charges for a service are specified based upon distance, the following
rules apply:
Distance between two points is measured as airline distance between the
rate centers of the originating and terminating telephone lines. The rate
center is a set of geographic coordinates , as referenced in the Local
Exchange Routing Guide issued by Bellcore, associated with each NPA-
NXX combination (where NPA is the area code and NXX is the first three
digits of a seven-digit telephone number). Where there is no telephone
number associated with an access line on the Company s network (such
as a dedicated 800 or WATS access line), the Company will apply the rate
center of the Customer s main billing telephone number.
The airline distance between any two rate centers is determined as
follows:
Obtain the "V" (vertical) and "H" (horizontal) coordinates for each
Rate Center from the above-referenced Bellcore document.
Compute the difference between the "V" coordinates of the two rate
centers; and the difference between the two "H" coordinates.
Square each difference obtained in 3.B above.
Add the square of the "V" difference and the square of the "
difference obtained in step 3.C above.
Divide the sum of the squares by 10. Round to the next higher
whole number if any fraction is obtained.
Obtain the square root of the whole number result obtained above.
Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction is obtained.
This is the airline mileage.
FORMULA = (V1- V2)2 + (H1 H2J'
Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Irl~h" Public Utilities Commission
OHice of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 28
SECTION 3 -DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE (Con
3 Services OfferinQs
Carrier s offers and provides numerous products including:
WATS - product providing users with services over regular or enhanced
facilities and circuits, with distance sensitive rates which ensure
optimal savings at higher calling volumes.
800 -product providing users with services over regular or enhanced
facilities and circuits , noted for superior end user service, calling
cost savings and options for customizing 800 numbers.
Travel Card - product providing users with travel card services via
customized 800 numbers , with cost effective rates and volume
discounts services to Subscriber and Users to whom services are
provided.
IntraLATA Toll
InterLATA Toll
Additionally, Carrier offers operator assisted services which consist of the
provision of collect, approved telephone company calling card , credit card, room
charge , billed to a third number (third party) and person to person call services
provided to users pursuant to arrangements established by Carrier s Subscribers
Service is available on a full time basis , twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7)
days a week. The applicable rates for these services are set forth in Section 4 of
this tariff.
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho ~~blic Utilities Commission
Orflce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Issued: February 22 2005
Boise, Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.u.e. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 29
SECTION 4 -RATES
1 Rate Descriptions
This section sets forth the rates and charges applicable to the Carrier
general services offering.
2 The total charge for certain completed call is dependent on the duration
distance and time of day of the call. The usage charge element is
specified as a rate per time increment which applies to each time
increment of call duration.
2 Each such completed call will be billed based upon a minimum initial call
duration with additional fractional use being rounded up to the next full
time increment. Calls originating in one time period and terminated in
another will be rated according to the portion of the call applicable to each
time period.
1.4 Charges for services which are not distance or time sensitive shall be
billed according to call duration.
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Issued: February 22, 2005 Effectivrrl~MJfffiic iJt~i9i9? Commission
Office or the Secretary
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs ACCEPTED FOR FILING
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 30
SECTION 4 -RATES (Con
Usaqe Charqes: Inbound/Outbound Domestic WATS - Dedicated
Uniform Rate Period:All calls , placed at any time , will be billed at the following
uniform rate:
Term
1 Year
2 Year
3 Year
Canadian Origination
Rate
$0.0690
$0.0625
$0.0590
$0.1500
30 second minimum/6 second increment billing
Minimum 1 year term plan.
PICC - The monthly recurring charge from the underlying carrier will be
passed along as a $3.20 per month charge.
Each toll free number will be billed $4.00 per month.
Usaqe Charqes: Inbound/Outbound Domestic WATS - Switched
Term
1 Year-
2 Year
3 Year
Canadian Origination
Rate
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$-0.06-90_
$0.0625
$0.0590
$0.1500
30 second minimum/6 second increment billing
Minimum 1 year term plan.
PICC - The monthly recurring charge from the underlying carrier will be
passed along as a $3.20 per month charge.
Each toll free number will be billed $4.00 per month.
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- 2005
Issued: February 22 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4.4 Usaqe Charqes: Domestic Corporate Travel Service
Standard Rate:$0.26 per minute
Calls to Canadian and International Destinations: $0.75 surcharge per call
Standard travel pricing applies to all other call card calls
Full Minute Billing
Issued: February 22 , 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Original Page 32
SECTION 4 -RATES (Con
Usaqe Charqes: Directory Assistance
Uniform Rate Period:AlllntraLATA, Intrastate Directory Assistance calls,
placed at any time, will be billed at the following uniform rate::
Rate Element
Local Directory Assistance - per local call
National Directory Assistance - per local call
National Directory Assistance - per LD/8XX call
Cost per Call
$0.
$0.
$1 .48
6 Account Codes
Verifiable Account Codes
Codes are available for both Dedicated and Switched Long
Distance customers.
They are available in lengths of 2-12 digits on-switch, and 2-
5 digits off-net.
. A customer will be charged a $5.00 fee per account/per
month and a one-time installation fee of $15.00.
0 Non-Verifiable Account Codes
Codes are available for both Dedicated and Switched Long
Distance customers.
They are available in lengths of 2-12 digits on-switch , and 2-
5 digits off-net.
. A customer will be charged a $5.00 fee per account/per
month and a one-time installation fee of $15.00.
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 4 -- ZO05
Issued: February 22, 2005
Boise, Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 33
SECTION 5- National Access and Federal Universal Service
1 National Access Fee (End User Common Line Charqe/EUCL)
The National Access fee establishes a monthly per-line access charge. The fee
pays local phone companies for the access to their networks, and it is imposed
on all businesses and residences presubscribed to Interexchange Carriers
National Access will be imposed as follows:
Service Type Monthlv Charae
Single-Line Business $4.60 per line
Multi-Line Business $4.70 per line
Centrex $4.70 per line
Primary Residential $6.50 per line
Non-Primarv Residential $6.50 per line
ISDN BRI $4.64 per facility
ISDN PRI $22.90 per facility
2 Federal Universal Service
The Universal Service Fee (USF) recovers the Telephone Company
contribution to various federal universal service funds. The Telephone Company
will apply the USF Fee through a monthly surcharge applied to the total billed
charges for interstate access services ordered by end users , as described below.
The FUSF Revenue Surcharge will be determined by multiplying the contribution
factor determined by the FCC , by the end user s total interstate access services
charges at the billing account level.
The FCC contribution factor for the current quarterly period can be found on the
FCC website at the following URL:
http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/universaLservice/quarter.html
The Administrative Fee recovers the costs of administering certain programs,
including, but not limited to , the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications
Relay Service fund. The Administrative Fee is charged at a flat 2% rate of all
taxable billed amounts.
Issued: February 22 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the SecretaryATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4 - 2005
Boise, Idaho
ATX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 34
SECTION 6- PAYPHONE SURCHARGE
1 PA YPHONE SURCHARGE
The Payphone Surcharge shall apply to each coinless call placed by a Customer
that is identified by the Company as placed from a domestic payphone by the
Customer or its permitted users. This charge is for the use of the payphone
instrument to access the Company s services.
Additionally, a per call surcharge shall apply to all calls to the Customer
800/877/888 number that originate from a payphone.
Payphone Use Charge: $0.65 per call
Issued: February 22, 2005
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs
A TX Licensing, Inc.
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406
Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
MAR 4 - 2005
Boise. Idaho
A TX Licensing, Inc.ID P.C. TARIFF. No.
Original Page 35
SECTION 7- GUARANTEED SAVINGS PLANTM PROGRAM
The Guaranteed Savings Plan Program is offered , at the sole discretion of
Carrier, to Carrier s business customers and/or potential business customers
who meet certain minimum usage thresholds, In order to qualify for this program
the applicable customer must submit and pass any and all Carrier credit
requirements, execute a Service Authorization Form and a Guaranteed
Savings Plan Program Agreement and commit to a minimum service term.
Carrier, at its sole option , will determine the rates, discounts, service terms and
any and all other terms and conditions.
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Issued: February 22, 2005 Effective: March 4, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Bruce Bennett, Vice President - External Affairs Office of the Secretary
ATX Licensing, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
2100 Renaissance Boulevard
King of Prussia, P A 19406 MAR 4 - ZO05
Boise. Idaho