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BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 1
BASIC PHONE, INC.
Schedule of
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES
Applying to the Resold Non-Facilities Based
Prepaid Local Exchange Services of this Company
In the State of Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
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BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Matter Sheet Number
Title Page.....................................................................................
Check Sheet.. ...
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Table of Contents........................................................................ ...
Application of Price List..................................................................
Explanation of Symbols...................................................................
Tariff Format................................................................................. 7
Contact Information........................................................................
SECTION 0 - DEFINITIONS..........................................................
SECTION 0 - REGULATIONS
1 Undertaking of the Company................................................
2 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities....................................... .
3 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities................................
2.4 Provision of Equipment and Facilities.................................... .
5 Terms and Conditions.........................................................
6 Ownership of Facilities..................................................... ...
7 Liability............................................................................
8 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules..................
9 Allowances for Interruptions in Service.................................. .
10 Obligations of the Customer...............................................
11 Prohibited Uses............................................................. ..
12 Payments.......................................................................
13 Taxes, Charges and Fees..................................................
14 Deposits..........................................................................
15 Refusal or Termination of Services......................................
16 Restoration of Service... ... ...
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17 Assignment..
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18 Promotions..........................................
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19 E-911............................................................................
20 Public Notice................................................................ ...
SECTION 0 - LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
1 Local Exchange Telephone Service...... ..
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'
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SECTION 3.0 - LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
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2 Service Area............................................ .............
3 Optional Services...................................................
1 Call Waiting.................................
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2 Call Forwarding........................................ 37
3 Non-published Number...............................
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6 Speed DiaL............................................. .
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2 Service Descriptions................................................
1 Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Pgm.......
2 Universal Service Fund......
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SECTION 4.RATES AND CHARGES
1 Basic Local Service Rates and Charges............ ...... ...
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2 Miscellaneous Charges...
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BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
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APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
BASIC PHONE, 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 customers
within the entire state of Idaho. The rates and rules contained herein are subject
to change pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Idaho PUC.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS, REFERENCE MARKS, AND
ABBREVIATIONS OF TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN
THIS PRICE LIST
The following symbols shall be used as set out below to describe specific
changes made to the original price list:
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
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TARIFF FORMAT
Sheet Numbering
Sheet numbers appear in the upper right corner of the sheet. Sheets are
numbered sequentially. However, new sheets are occasionally added to
the Tariff. 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 corner of each sheet.
These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on
file with the Commission. For example, the 4th revised Sheet 14 would
cancel 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
tariff sheet in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet currently in
effect.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence
There are six levels of paragraph coding.
subservient to its next higher level:
Each level of coding is
Check Sheets
When a tariff filing is made with the Commission , an updated Check Sheet
accompanies the filing. The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the
Tariff, with a cross-reference to the current revision number. When new
sheets are added , the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All
revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*). There
will be no other symbols used on this sheet 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 sheet is the most current on file with the Commission.
Issued: August 29 2002
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BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No, 1
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CONTACT INFORMATION
BASIC PHONE, INC.
O. Box 220
2207 MacArthur Drive
Orange , Texas 77631
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: harris~basicphone.com
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: 1-888-503-3663
Maintenance: 1-888-503-3663
Commission Contact
For complaints, inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
Matters concerning customer service:
Shari' R. Harris
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: harris~basicphone.com
Matters concerning tariffs and regulatory affairs:
Shari' R. Harris
Director of Operations
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: harris~basicphone.com
Idaho Public Utiliti Com
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BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 9
DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms when used in this price list shall have the
meaning set out by this section.
Advance Payment
A payment required before the start of service. Advance payment
may consist of any required construction cost, all appropriate non-
recurring charges , and an estimate of the first month's recurring
charges. Advance Payments will be applied to the first bill rendered
by Company following implementation of services.
02 Agent
A business representative authorized by the Company to bring
about, modify, affect, accept performance of, or terminate
contractual obligations between the Company and its applicants or
Customers.
03 Applicant
A person who applies for telecommunications service. Includes
persons seeking reconnection of service after Company-initiated
termination.
04 Application
A request made in writing for telephone service.
05 Authorized User
A person , firm or corporation that is authorized by the Company to
be connected to the service of the Customer or joint user.
06 Automatic Number Identification (ANI)
The automatic transmission of a calling party s billing account
telephone number to a local exchange Company, interexchange
carrier or a third party subscriber. The primary purpose of ANI is for
billing of toll calls.
07 Basic Rate Area
A specific geographic area, within which the schedule rates for local
exchange service apply without exchange line mileage anqa'OO~fitt Utili
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les ommlSSlon
special rates In lieu a mileage. fflce of the Secretai'CEPTEO FOR FILING
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DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
08 Company or Name of Company
BASIC PHONE, INC., a Texas corporation , which is the issuer of
this tariff
09 Customer or Subscriber
The person, firm or corporation that orders service and is
responsible for the payment of charges for that service and for
compliance with the Company s regulations related to that service.
1 .10 Non-listed Service
A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory, but is listed in the directory assistance
database.
Non-published Service
A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory or in the directory assistance database.
12 Recurring Charges
The charges to a Customer for services , facilities and equipment
which recur monthly for the agreed upon duration of the service.
13 Residential Service
Telephone Service provided to residential customers when the
actual or obvious use is for domestic purposes.
1 .14 Service Commencement Date
The first day following the date on which the Company notifies the
Customer that the requested service or facility is available for use
unless the Customer refuses to accept service because it does not
conform to the standards set forth in the Service Order or in this
price list, in which case the Service Commencement Date is the
date on which the Customer accepts service~ The Company and
the Customer may agree on a substitute Service Commencement
Date.
IdahO ~blic Utilities Commission
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DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
1 .15 Service Order
The written order for Services executed by the Customer and the
Company in the format devised by the Company. The signing of a
Service Order by the Customer and acceptance by the Company
initiates the obligations of the respective parties as set forth therein
and pursuant to this price list; except that the duration of the service
is calculated from the Service Commencement Date.
16 Shared
A facility or equipment system or subsystem that can be used
simultaneously by several Customers.
17 Underlying Carrier
The telecommunications carrier whose network facilities provide the
technical capability and capacity necessary for the transmission
and reception of Customer telecommunications traffic.
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BasicPhone, Inc,
REGULATIONS
Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No,
Original SHEET 12
Undertaking of the Company
1 Scope
1.4
Issued: August 29 , 2002
The Company undertakes to furnish local
exchange communications service on a resale
basis between points within the State of Idaho
under the terms of this Tariff.
Customers may use services and facilities
provided under this Tariff to obtain access to
services offered by other service providers. The
Company is responsible under this Tariff only for
the services provided herein, and it assumes no
responsibility for any service by any other entity.
The services offered herein may be used for any
lawful purpose. There are no restrictions on
sharing or resale of the Company s services.
However, the Customer remains liable for all
obligations under this price list even if such
sharing or resale arrangements exist regardless of
the Company s knowledge of these arrangements.
If service is jointly ordered by more than one
Customer, each is jointly and severally liable for all
obligations.
The services the Company offers shall not be
used for any unlawful purposes or for any use for
which the Customer has not obtained all required
governmental approvals, authorizations , licenses
consents and permits.
Company services may be connected to the
services or facilities of other communications
carriers only when authorized by and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of any
price lists of such other communications carriers.
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BasicPhone , Inc,Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4
Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
1 Scope (Cont'd)
The services of the Company are furnished for the
transmission of voice communications but may
also be used for data, facsimile, signaling,
metering, or other similar communications, subject
to the transmission capabilities of the technologies
or combination of technologies available. Service
is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a
week.
Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
The furnishing of service under this price list is subject to the
availability on a continuing basis of all facilities necessary to
provide the service. Services are provided using resale of other
carrier facilities.
Notification of Service-Affecting Activities
The Company will provide the Customer with reasonable
notification of service-affecting activities that may occur during the
normal operation of its business. Such activities may include , but
are not limited to, Company or ILEC equipment or facilities
additions , removals or rearrangements and routine preventive
maintenance. Generally, such activities are not specific to an
individual Customer but affect many Customers' services. No
specific advance notification period is applicable to all service-
affecting activities. The Company will work cooperatively with the
Customer to determine reasonable notification requirements.
Notification to the Customer may not be possible with some
emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions, such as an
outage resulting from cable damage.
Provision of Equipment and Facilities
2.4.1 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to provide
service to a Customer on or before a particular date, subject
to the provisions of and compliance by the Customer with
the regulations contained in this price list. The Company
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Provision of Equipment and Facilities (Cont'd)
2.4.(Cont'd)
does not guarantee availability by any such date and shall
not be liable for any delays in commencing service to any
Customer.
2.4.2 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to cause the
ILEC to maintain its own facilities that the Company
furnishes to the Customer. The Customer shall not, and the
Customer shall not permit others to, rearrange, disconnect
remove, attempt to repair or otherwise interfere with any of
the facilities provided by the ILEC or the Company.
2.4.3 The Customer shall be responsible for the payment of
service charges as set forth herein for visits by the
Company s agents or employees to the Customer
premises when the service difficulty or trouble report results
from the use of equipment or facilities provided by any party
other than the ILEC or the Company, including but not
limited to the Customer.
2.4.4 The Company shall not be responsible for the installation
operation , or maintenance of any Customer-provided
communications equipment. Where such equipment is
connected to the facilities furnished pursuant to this Tariff
the responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the
furnishing of facilities offered under this Tariff and to the
maintenance and operation of such facilities. Beyond this
responsibility, the Company shall not be responsible for:(a) The transmission of signals by Customer-
provided equipment or for the quality of, or
defects in, such transmission; or
The reception of signals by Customer-provided
equipment
(b)
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Terms and Conditions
Except as otherwise provided herein , service is prepaid and
provided on the basis of a minimum term of at least one
month, using 24-hours per day for each day of the month
and shall continue to be provided until Customer fails to
prepay for the subsequent month pursuant to Company
monthly service Reminder Notice. If Customer does not
provide payment prior to the expiration of the prepaid service
period Customer s service will be suspended. Company
may, in its sale discretion , extend the service period for up to
10 days to allow Customer to make full payment for the next
30-day period upon payment of a Service Continuation Fee.
For purposes of this price list, a month is considered to have
thirty days. All calculations of dates set forth in this price list
shall be based on calendar days, unless otherwise specified
herein.
Customers may be required to enter into written Service
Orders that may contain or reference the name of the
Customer, a specific description of the service ordered , the
rates to be charged , the duration of the services, and the
terms and conditions of this Tariff.
This price list shall be interpreted and governed by the laws
of the State of Idaho and the Rules issued by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission.
5.4 Another telephone company must not interfere with the right
of any person or entity to obtain service directly from the
Company.
Idaho P~blic Utilities C ;
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this Tariff remains
in the ILEC , its agents or contractors.
Liability
7.4
Issued: August 29 2002
The Company shall not be liable for any claim , loss
expense or damage for any interruption , delay, error
omission , or defect in any service, facility or
transmission provided under this tariff, if caused by an
act of God , fire, war, civil disturbance , act of
government, or due to any other causes beyond the
Company s control.
If Company is unable to provide service for a 24-hour
period due to any interruption , delay, error, omission
or defect in any service, facility or transmission
provided under this tariff caused by the Underlying
Carrier, Customer shall be entitled to a credit as
provided for in Section 2.1.4 herein.
The Company shall not be liable for, and shall be fully
indemnified and held harmless by the Customer
against any claim , loss , expense , or damage for
defamation , libel , slander, invasion , infringement of
copyright or patent, unauthorized use of any
trademark, trade name or service mark, proprietary or
creative right, or any other injury to any person
property or entity arising out of the material, data or
information transmitted.
No agent or employee of any other carrier or entity
shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the
Company.
The Company shall not be liable for:(a) Any act or omission of any entity
furnishing the Company or the
Company s Customers facilities or
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Liability (Cont'd)
7.4(a) (Cont'd)
(b)
equipment for or with the services the
Company offers , or
For the acts or omissions of other
common carriers or their employees or
agents.
The Company shall not be liable for and shall be
indemnified and saved harmless by any Customer or
by any other entity from any and all loss, claims
demands , suits, or other action or any liability
whatsoever, whether suffered, made, instituted, or
asserted by any Customer or any other entity for any
personal injury to, or death of, any person or persons
and for any loss, damage, defacement or destruction
of the premises of any Customer or any other entity or
any other property whether owned or controlled by the
Customer or others.
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Liability (Cont'd)
The Company shall not be liable for any indirect
special, incidental , or consequential damages under
this Tariff including, but not limited to, loss of revenue
or profits, for any reason whatsoever, including the
breakdown of facilities associated with the service, or
for any mistakes, omissions , delays , errors, or defects
in transmission occurring during the course of
furnishing service.
The Company shall not be liable for any defacement
of or damage to the Customer s premises resulting
from the furnishing of services or equipment on such
premises or the installation or removal thereof, unless
such defacement or damage is caused by the willful
misconduct of the Company s agents or employees.
No agents or employees of other entities shall be
deemed to be agents or employees of the Company.
The entire liability of the Company for any claim, loss
damage or expense from any cause whatsoever shall
in no event exceed sums actually paid to the
Company by the Customer for the specific services
giving rise to the claim , and no action or proceeding
against the Company shall be commenced more than
one year after the service is rendered.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9 , 2002
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Liability (Cont'd)
Issued: August 29 2002
The Company shall not be liable for any act or
omission of any other company or companies
furnishing a portion of the service , or for damages
associated with service, facilities or equipment which
it does not furnish , or for damages which result from
the operation of Customer-provided systems
equipment , facilities or services which are
interconnected with Company services.
The Company does not guarantee nor make any
warranty with respect to service installations at
locations of which there is present atmosphere that is
explosive , prone to fire, dangerous or otherwise
unsuitable for such installations. The Customer shall
indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any
and all loss, claims , demands, suits or other action , or
any liability whatsoever, whether suffered, made
instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other
party, for any personal injury to, or death of, any
person or persons, or for any loss, damage or
destruction of any property, whether owned by the
Customer or others, caused or claimed to have been
caused , directly or indirectly, by the installation
operation , failure to operate , maintenance , removal
presence , condition , locations or use of service
furnished by the Company at such locations.
The Company shall not be liable for the Customer
failure to fulfill its obligations to take all necessary
steps including, without limitation, obtaining, installing
and maintaining all necessary equipment, materials
and supplies, for interconnecting the Station , terminal
equipment or communications system of the
Customer, or any third-party acting as its agent, to the
ILEC's network. The Customer shall secure all
licenses , permits, rights-of-way, and other
arrangements necessary for such interconnection. In
addition , the Customer shall insure that its equipment
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Liability (Cont'd)
11 (Cont'd)
and/or system or that of its agent is properly
interfaced with the Company s service , that the
signals emitted into the ILEC's network are of the
proper mode, band-width , power, data speed , and
signal level for the intended use of the Customer, and
that the signals do not damage Company or ILEC
equipment, injure its personnel or degrade service to
other Customers. If the Customer or its agent fails to
maintain and operate its equipment and/or system or
that of its agent properly, with resulting harm to
Company or ILEC equipment, personnel , or the
quality of service to other Customers , the Company
may require the use of protective equipment at the
Customer s expense or terminate the Customer
service without liability.
The Company s liability arising from errors or
omissions in Directory Listings , other than charged
listings, shall be limited to the amount of actual
impairment to the Customer s service. In cases of
charged Directory Listings, the liability of the
Company shall be limited to an amount not exceeding
the amount of charges for the charged listings
involved during the period covered by the directory in
which the error or omission occurs.
The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in
lieu of all other warranties and remedies, whether
express, implied , or statutory, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Liability (Cont'd)
THE INCLUDED EXCULPATORY 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.
Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules
If this Price List contains provisions that deny or restrict a
Customer s rights otherwise protected by Commission rules
Commission rules supersede any conflicting tariff or price list
provisions that deny or restrict any of those rights, unless otherwise
ordered by the Commission , court order, or statute.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
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REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Allowances for Interruptions in Service
A credit allowance will be given for interruptions of service , subject
to the provisions of this section.
Credit for Service Interruptions
A credit allowance will be made when an interruption
in service occurs. An interruption in service is
considered to exist when the local service quality
deteriorates to such an extent that the customer
cannot make local calls or cannot receive local calls
or cannot use the service for voice grade
communications because of cross talk, static or other
transmission problem.
An interruption period begins when the Customer
reports a circuit, service or facility to be interrupted
and releases it for testing.
1.4
The Company must restore service:
within sixteen (16) hours after the report
of the outage if the customer notifies the
telephone company that the service
outage creates an emergency; or
within 24 hours after the report of the
outage if no emergency exists.
Outages reported between noon on
Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on the following
Sunday must be restored within forty-
eight (48) hours or by 6:00 p.m. on the
following Monday, whichever is sooner.
If the Company does not restore service
within the times required by this
paragraph , the Company will credit the
customer s account for an amount equal
to the monthly rate for one (1) month of
basic local exchange service.
Iddhu P ublii. \:ltilitiCJ 8err:rnis:Jiafl
Office of the Secretmy
ACCEPTED FOR F!LiNG
SEP 9,- 2002
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
Boise, Idaho
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No,
1st Revised SHEET 23
Cancels Original SHEET 23
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Allowances for Interruption of Service (Cont'd)
Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for:
Interruptions due to the negligence of
the Customer, or noncompliance with, or
acts of omission regarding the
provisions of this price list by the
Customer, authorized user or joint user;
Interruptions of service during any
period in which the Company is not
given full and free access to its facilities
and equipment for the purpose of
investigating and correcting
interruptions;
Interruptions of service during a period
when the Customer has released
service to the Company for maintenance
purposes or for implementation of a
Customer order for a change in service
arrangements; or
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
CCEPTED FOR FlUNG
S E P 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc,Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No,
1st Revised SHEET 24
Cancels Original SHEET 24
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
10 Obligations of the Customer
10.
10.
10.
The Customer shall provide at no charge , as specified
by the Company, any personnel, equipment, space
power, heating and air conditioning needed to
operate , and maintain a proper operating environment
for the Company s or ILEC's facilities and equipment
installed on the Customer s premises
Upon suitable notification to the Customer, and at a
reasonable time, the Company may make such tests
and inspections as may be necessary to determine
that the Customer is complying with the requirements
set forth herein for the installation, operation , and
maintenance of Customer-provided facilities
equipment, and wiring in the connection of Customer-
provided facilities and equipment to Company or ILEC
owned facilities and equipment.
If the protective requirements for Customer-provided
equipment are not being complied with , the Company
may take such action as it deems necessary to
protect its facilities, equipment, and personnel. The
Company will notify the Customer promptly if there is
any need for further corrective action. Within ten days
of receiving this notice , the Customer must take this
corrective action and notify the Company of the action
taken. If the Customer fails to do this, the Company
may take whatever additional action is deemed
necessary, including the suspension of service, to
protect its facilities , equipment and personnel from
harm.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 9,- 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9 , 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No, st Revised SHEET 25
Cancels Original SHEET 25
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Prohibited Uses
The services of the Company shall not be used for any unlawful
purpose or for any use as to which the Customer has not obtained
all required governmental approvals , authorizations, licenses
consents and permits.
11.
11.
Abuse
The abuse of Company Services is prohibited. Abuse
includes , but is not limited to, the following activities:(a) Using service to make calls that might
reasonably be expected to frighten
torment , or harass another.
Using service in such a way that it
interferes unreasonably with the use of
Company services by others.
(b)
Fraudulent Use
The fraudulent use or the intended or attempted
fraudulent use of service is prohibited and can result
in the discontinuance of services as set out by this
price list. Fraudulent use consists of using or
attempting to use service with the intent to avoid the
payment, either in whole or in part, of the price listed
charges for the service including but not limited to:(a) rearranging, tampering with , or making
connections not authorized by this price
list to any network components used to
furnish service; or
using fraudulent means or devices
tricks, schemes, false or invalid
numbers, false credit devices, or
electronic devices.
(b)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9 , 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 26
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
12 Payments
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for service
provided by the Company to the Customer. If an entity other than
the Company imposes charges on the Company, in addition to its
own internal costs, in connection with a service for which a
Company Non-Recurring Charge is specified , those charges may
be passed on to the Customer.
12.Collection of Charges
12.
12.
12.
12.Disputed Bills
12.
Customers monthly service provided by
Company shall be prepaid by Customer
for each one-month period.
The Company shall present a Reminder
Notice for Monthly Charges to the
Customer in advance of the month for
which service is provided.
For Customers who request service
disconnection prior to the expiration of
the prepaid service period the charge for
the fraction of the month in which
service was furnished will be calculated
on a pro rata basis. For this purpose
every month is considered to have 30
days.
The Customer shall notify the Company
of any disputed charges within 30 days
of notification of the charges. The date
of the dispute shall be the date the
Company receives sufficient
documentation to enable it to investigate
the dispute. The date of the resolution
is the date the Company completes its
investigation and notifies the Customer
of the disposition of the dispute.
hbhn Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 9- 2002
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
Boise, Idaho
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 27
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
12 Payments (Cont'd)
12.Disputed Bills (Cont'd)
12.1 (Cont'd)
Payment of the amount due by the
Customer does not constitute a waiver
of the Customer s rights under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.204 to
challenge any billing amount due or paid
to the Company.
12.In the event a Customer and the
Company cannot resolve a billing
dispute to their mutual satisfaction , the
Customer may contact the Idaho PUC
and proceed in accordance with the
Idaho PUC's Rules. The address and
telephone numbers for the Idaho PUC
are:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
334-0300 (within the local calling area)
800-432-0369 (from outside the local
calling area)
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 9- 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 28
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
13 Taxes , Charges, Fees
In addition to the rates and charges described in this price list, the
Customer may be responsible for payment of taxes, charges or
fees ordered by the Idaho PUC , the Idaho State Legislature, or
local and county governments. When the Company is authorized to
collect such taxes , charges or fees from the Customer, these taxes
charges and fees will be itemized separately on the Customer s bill.
14 Deposits
14.The Company will not require advance deposits.
15 Refusal or Termination of Services
If the Company intends to deny an available service to an applicant
the Company will provide the applicant with a written explanation of
its refusal to serve. The written explanation shall include:a) the reasons for denial of the service;b) actions the applicant may take in order to receive the
denied service; and
a statement that the Customer may file an informal or
formal complaint concerning denial of the service with
the Company or with the Idaho PUC.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR F!UNG
SEP 9.... 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 29
15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'
15.Grounds for Refusal to Establish Service
The Company may refuse to establish service if any
of the following conditions exist:
15.
15.
15.
15.1.4
15.
15.
The applicant has an outstanding
amount due to the Company for similar
utility services and the applicant is
unwilling to make acceptable
arrangements with the Company for
payment;
A condition exists that, in the
Company s judgment, is unsafe or
hazardous to the applicant , the general
population, or the Company s personnel
agents or facilities;
The applicant is known to be in violation
of the Company s price lists filed with
the Commission;
The applicant fails to furnish such funds
suitable facilities, and/or rights-of-way
which have been specified by the
Company as necessary to and a
condition for providing service to the
applicant; or
The applicant has falsified his/her
identity for the purpose of obtaining
service.
Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
Except as otherwise specified in this price list or Idaho
PUC rules, the Company may, upon reasonable
written notice to the Customer, discontinue services
for any of the following reasons:
Issued: August 29 2002 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Effective: September 9 2002
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
S E P 9 - 2002
8~!!se, Idan!)
BasicPhone, Inc.
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 30
15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice (Cont'd)
15.
15.
15.
15.2.4
15.
15.
For nonpayment of any undisputed
amounts owing to the Company;
For services provided to premises that
have been vacated by the Customer;
For tampering with the Company
property;
For violation of rules, service
agreements , or filed price lists;
For use of Customer equipment which
adversely affects the Company
property, facilities, or service to its other
Customers , or upon condemnation of
any material portion of the facilities used
by the Company to provide service to a
Customer, or if a casualty renders all or
any material portion of such facilities
inoperable beyond feasible repair; or
For fraudulent obtaining or use of
service, including, but not limited to:
(a)providing false information
to carrier the Company
regarding the Customer
identity, address
creditworthiness, or
current or planned use of
common communications;
Idaho Public Utilities Commissiol1
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 9 - 200Z
Boise, Idaho
(b)using or attempting to use
service by rearranging,
Effective: September 9 2002Issued: August 29 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 31
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
15.Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
(Cont'd)
15.6 (Cont'd)
tampering with , or making
connection to the
Company s service where
not authorized by this price
list;
(c)using tricks, schemes
false or invalid numbers
false credit devices
electronic devices; or
(d)any other fraudulent
means or device.
15.Without Written Notice to the Customer
The Company may deny or discontinue the furnishing
of any and/or all service(s) to a Customer immediately
and without prior notice to the Customer and without
the Customer s permission for one or more of the
following reasons:
15.Dangerous Condition. A condition
immediately dangerous or hazardous to
the life , physical safety, or property
exists, or it is necessary to prevent a
violation of federal , state or local safety
or health codes.
Ordered to Terminate Service. The
Company is ordered to terminate
. . service by any court, the Idaho PUC , or
Idaho Pl~blic Utilities ~O~;isSIOn any other duly authorized publicOffice of the SeL,rel~'Y
ACCEPTED FOR HLlN~uthority.
SEP 9 - 2002
15.
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29 , 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 32
15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
15.Without Written Notice to the Customer (Cont'd)
15.
15.3.4
15.
15.
15.4
Services Obtained Illegally. The
services(s) was (were) obtained
diverted or used without the
authorization or knowledge of the
Company.
Customer Unable to be Contacted. The
Company has tried diligently to provide
reasonable notice to the Customer, but
has been unsuccessful in its attempt to
contact the Customer.
Misrepresentation of Identity. The
Customer has misrepresented the
Customer s identity for purposes of
obtaining telephone service and either
does not have or has an inadequate
security deposit on file with the
Company.
For any governmental prohibition , or
required alteration of the services
provided , or any violation of any
applicable law or regulation , or unlawful
use of service or use of service for
unlawful purposes , the Company may
immediately discontinue or suspend
service.
Notice of Disconnection
15.4.Seven-Day Notice
Except as otherwise provided under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.303.
and 31.41.01.305, the Company will
mail to the Customer written notice of
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9 , 2002Idaho Publit Utiliti~s Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOF~ FlUNG
SEP 9,"'": 2002
Boise, Idaho
BasicPhone, Inc.
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 33
15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
15.4 Notice of Disconnection (Cont'd)
15.4.1 (Cont'd)
15.4.
15.4.
termination at least seven (7) calendar
days before the proposed date of
termination. The written notice will
contain the information required by
IDAPA 31.41.01.306.
Twenty-Four-Hour Notice
At least twenty-four (24) hours before
actual termination , the Company will
diligently attempt to contact the
Customer affected to apprise the
Customer of the proposed action and
the steps to take to avoid or delay
termination. Oral Notice will contain the
same information as required by IDAPA
31.41.01.306.
Additional Notice
If the Company does not terminate
service within seven (7) days after a
proposed termination date, and the
matter is not the subject of a pending
complaint before the Idaho PUC , or if
other arrangements have not been
made with the Customer, the Company
will again make a diligent effort to
contact the Customer to advise the
Customer of the proposed action. If the
Company has not terminated service
within twenty-eight (28) days of mailing
a written notice of termination , but still
intends to terminate , the Company will
again issue a written notice as set out
Idaho Public Utilities Commi,sinn
Office of the SBCret~r:1 Effective: September 9, 2002ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 9 ,~ 2002
Issued: August 29, 2002
Boise, Idaho
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 34
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
15.4
15.
Notice of Disconnection (Cont'd)
15.4.Additional Notice (Cont'd)
by subsection 2.15.4.1 of this price list
related to Seven-Day Notice.
Customer Cancellation of Service
If the Customer cancels a service order or terminates
service before the completion of the term of service
specified in the service order for any reason , the
Customer agrees to pay to the Company all costs
fees, and expenses reasonably incurred in connection
with special construction and with the term of service.
In addition , the Customer may be liable for
termination charges up to a maximum amount equal
to the total charges applicable for the remaining term
specified in the service order.
16 Restoration of Service
16.
16.
A reconnection charge shall be imposed on any
Customer whose service has been discontinued
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.15 of this price
list or voluntary non-renewal of service by Customer.
The Company reserves the right to refuse to restore
service until all amounts due have been paid.
Should the Customer request that service be restored
during a period other than regular working hours
such as evenings or weekends, the Customer may be
required to pay an after-hour charge for service
reconnection.
17 Assignment
The Company may, without obtaining any further consent from the
Customer, assign any of its rights, privileges or obligations under
this price list to any subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the Company;
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of
ACCEPTED ' R FILING Effective: September 9 2002Issued: August 29, 2002
SEP 9,- 2002
Boise, Idaho
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
Original SHEET 35
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
17 Assignment (Cont'd)
pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the business of
the Company; or pursuant to any financing, merger or
reorganization of the Company. The Customer may, upon prior
written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld , assign its rights, privileges or obligations
under this price list to any subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the
Customer; pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the
business of the Customer; or pursuant to any financing, merger or
reorganization of the Customer.
18 Promotions
The Company may provide promotional offerings from time to time.
The Company will notify the Idaho PUC five (5) days in advance of
the rates, terms & conditions of any such promotions.
19 E911
The Company will provide necessary Customer information to the
incumbent local exchange carrier for appropriate routing of E911
calls.
20 Public Notice
The Company shall give public notice of all proposed changes in
rates. Public notice must be reasonably designed to call the
attention of Customers who are affected by the proposed changes
in rates. Legal advertisements alone will not be considered
adequate public notice. Individual notice to all Customers affected
will always constitute public notice
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOf( FILING
SEP 9.- 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
1st Revised SHEET 36
Cancels Original SHEET 36
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
Local Exchange Telephone Service
The Company s Local Telephone Service provides a Customer with
the ability to connect to the ILEC's switching network which enables
the Customer to:(a) Place or receive calls to any calling Station in the
local calling area , as defined herein;
Access basic and enhanced 911 Emergency Service
(if available through the ILEC);
Place or receive calls to toll free 8XX telephone
numbers, where available
Place or receive interLA T A, intraLA T A, interstate, or
international calls, or access caller-paid information
services (e.g. 900, 976)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Basic Local Service
Basic Local Service is a service that is available for
access by subscribers on a full time basis. Basic
Local Service provides the Customer with a single
voice-grade communications channel and access to
unlimited local calls
, "
911" and/or "E 911" calls, if
available in the Customer s area , and toll free (e.
800" or "888") calls.
Customers that so desire may utilize the Company
Basic Local Service to place interLA T A, intraLA T A
interstate or international calls via the interexchange
carrier of their choice.
Local Service Area
The Company s local service area incorporates the
entire state of Idaho.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 9,- 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
1st Revised SHEET 37
Cancels Original SHEET 37
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
Local Exchange Telephone Service (Cont'd)
Optional Services
3.4
Call Waiting
Allows the Customer to be notified of an
incoming call while the Customer is
having a conversation with another
party.
Call Forwarding
Allows calls to automatically ring to
another phone number.
Non-published Number
Allows Customer to keep his local
phone number out of the phone book or
directory assistance.
3 Way" Calling
Allows the Customer to add a third party
to a conversation.
Call Return
The subscriber may return the last call
to the Customer s telephone number by
dialing a one or two-digit code.
Speed Dial
The subscriber may call pre-selected
pre-programmed telephone numbers by
dialing a one or two-digit code.
Idaho P~bljc Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 9 ,~ 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9 , 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
2nd Revised SHEET 38
Cancels 1st Revised SHEET 38
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
Local Exchange Telephone Service (Cont'd)
Optional Services (Cont'd)
Caller I
Caller ID is an optional feature that
allows the subscriber to see the
telephone number of an incoming call
displayed on the Customer provided
display unit. The telephone number of
an incoming call will display between the
first and second rings. Caller ID service
works only on calls that originate and
terminate in central offices that are
equipped and have SS7 connectivity.
Caller ID is available to Customers by
monthly subscription only, which
provides unlimited use of this service.
The Caller ID box is not included in the
rate for the monthly service fee.
The telephone numbers that will be
displayed on a Caller ID subscriber
display unit include listed, non-listed and
non-published telephone numbers.
Telephone numbers that will not be
displayed to the Caller ID subscriber
are: (1) calls from customers who use
Per-Call Blocking or Per-Line Blocking;
(2) calls from customers located in
central offices not a part of the SS7
Signaling System; and (3) calls placed
through an operator. When these types
of calls are received by a Caller ID
subscriber, their display unit will notify
them that the calling telephone number
is unavailable.
Issued: August 29 2002
Id",-b Public Utiiities Commission
Cii:ce of the Secretary
Al;Cl;:j.j c U r !~ rILING Effective: September 9 2002
SEP 9,,= 2002
Boise, Idaho
. ,,;.. ..
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
2nd Revised SHEET 39
Cancels 1st Revised SHEET 39
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
Local Exchange Telephone Service (Cont'd)
Optional Services (Cont'd)
Local Plus
The subscriber is charged a flat rate for
outbound calls only in an extended
calling area. Local Plus is specific to a
given local calling area.
Metro
The subscriber is charged a flat rate for
a two-way (outbound and inbound)
number. Metro is typically added to
commercial accounts.
Service Descriptions
Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance
Program (ITSAP)
ITSAP consists of two programs , Lifeline and Linkup,
that were developed to provide discounted rates for
telephone service to low-income customers, thus
promoting universal service. The programs are jointly
sponsored (federal and state) telephone assistance
programs designed to maximize federal contributions
to Idaho s low-income customers.
The programs provide reductions in monthly rates for
single line telephone service and/or reductions in one-
time costs for installation of telephone service for
qualifying customers. The program is administered by
the Department of Health and Welfare in accordance
with Idaho Code 56-901.Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffi::e of t!le Secretarv
ACCEPfED FOR FlUNG
SEP 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
2nd Revised SHEET 40
Cancels 1st Revised SHEET 40
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
Service Descriptions (Cont'd)
Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance
Program (ITSAP) (Cont'd)
Eligibility - To be eligible for ITSAP , the
participant must:(a) Apply through the
Department of Health and
Welfare
Be head of household
Have a total gross income
at or below 133% of the
Office of Management and
Budgets (OMB) Poverty
guidelines.
(b)
(c)
Idaho USF Surcharges
A surcharge is assessed on all access lines to
contribute towards funding for an Idaho Universal
Service Fund. The Surcharge Rate is established by
the Commission and will be assessed to each
business and residential line.
Idaho Publi~ Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 9,-- 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002
BasicPhone, Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.
1st Revised SHEET 41
Cancels Removed Original SHEET 41
RATES AND CHARGES
Basic Local Service Rates and Charges
A Basic Local Service Customer will be charge applicable Non-
Recurring Charges and monthly Recurring Charges as specified
below.
1 One-Time Activation Fee
One-Time Activation Fee $25.
Recurring Charges
Monthly Service Charge $49.
Optional Features
Monthlv
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Three-Way Calling
Non-Published Number
Speed Dial
Call Return
Caller ID
Local Plus
Metro
$8. 00
$8.
$8. 00
$8.
$8. 00
$8.
$15.
$40.
$50.
Miscellaneous Charges
Reconnection Charge
Transfer Fee
$40.
$45.
One-Time
Activation Fee
$15.
$15.
$15.
$15.
$15.
$15.
$15.
$15.
$15.
Idaho Public Utiiities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR F!UNG
SEP 9.1= 2002
Boise. Idaho
Issued: August 29, 2002 Effective: September 9, 2002