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Catalog No.1
TITLE PAGE
Release 1
Issued:05-31-2013 Effective:07-02-2013
SCHEDULE OF
RATES,CHARGES,AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE
GOVERNING THE FURNISHING OF
TELEPHONE SERVICE
IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
INCLUDING EXCHANGES AT
SALMON,NORTH FORK,AND LEADORE,IDAHO
Cancels and Replaces I.P.U.C.No.7
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.,d/b/a CenturyLink
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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AdoptionNotice Page l
Release 1
Issued:05-31-2013 Effective:07-02-2013
Effective July 28,2009,CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.registered the fictitious name CenturyLink.Effective
October 19,2009,CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a CenturyTel,began operating under the name
CenturyLink.As such,CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a CenturyLink hereby adopts,ratifies,and makes
its own,in every respect as if the same had been originally filed by it,all schedules,rules,notices,
concurrences,schedule agreements,divisions,authorities or other instruments whatsoever,filed with the
Idaho Public Service Commission,State of Idaho,by or adopted by CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a
CenturyTel betweenJuly 9,1998 and October 18,2009.
By this notice,CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a CenturyLink also adopts and ratifies all supplementsor
amendmentsto any of the above schedules,etc.,which CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a CenturyTel has
heretofore filed with said Commission.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1 Rates
2 Explanation of Terms
3 General Terms and Conditions
4 Miscellaneous and SupplementalEquipment and Services
5 Service Charges
6 Direct Inward Dialing (DID)to PBX Systems (T)
7 Digital Switched Service(DSS)
8 PayphoneService
9 Remote Call Forwarding
10 Emergency Communications Service (9-1-1)
11 Nl1 Abbreviated Dialing Codes
12 Integrated Services Digital Network-Primary Rate Interface
(ISDN-PRI)Business Service
13 Competitive Response Programs
Idaho Public Utilities Lommission
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SUBJECT INDEX
Page 1
Release 9
Issued: 06-02-2023 Effective: 06-15-2023
SUBJECT INDEX
Section Page
Abuse or Fraudulent Use of Service ............................................................................... 3 6
Additional Listings ......................................................................................................... 4 2
Advance Payments ......................................................................................................... 3 2
Advanced Calling Services ............................................................................................ 4 19
Allowance for Interruptions ........................................................................................... 3 13
Application for Service .................................................................................................. 3 1
Application of Business & Residence Rates .................................................................. 3 2
Application of Regulations ............................................................................................. 3 1
Automatic Dialing and Announcement Devices ............................................................ 2 2
Billing - Customer (See Also Customer Billing) ........................................................... 3 5
Business Unlimited ........................................................................................................ 4 62
Call Line Identifier ......................................................................................................... 4 65
Caller ID Extra ............................................................................................................... 4 43
Caller ID Plus ................................................................................................................. 4 43
Central Office-Line Connection Charges ....................................................................... 5 3
CenturyLink Line Volume Plan (CLVP) ....................................................................... 1 11
Copy of Bill .................................................................................................................... 4 1
Custom Calling Services ................................................................................................ 4 7
Customer Billing ............................................................................................................ 3 5
Customer Denied Access .............................................................................................. 3 13.4
Customer Premises Inside Wire ..................................................................................... 3 14
Dedicated Digital Data Service (DDS) (Grandfathered) ................................................ 4 51
Deposits and Terminations ............................................................................................. 3 3
Digital Switched Service (DSS) ..................................................................................... 7 1
Direct Inward Dialing (DID) to PBX System ................................................................ 6 1
Directory Assistance Service.......................................................................................... 4 12
Directory Listings ........................................................................................................... 4 2
Directories ...................................................................................................................... 3 8
Economy Pack ................................................................................................................ 4 50.5
Extended Area Service (EAS) ........................................................................................ 1 3
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Release 10
Issued: 10-20-2021 Effective: 11-01-2021
SUBJECT INDEX
Section Page
Fraudulent Use of Service .............................................................................................. 3 6
Furnishing of Service ..................................................................................................... 3 10
General Terms and Conditions ....................................................................................... 3 1
High Capacity Service .................................................................................................... 4 53
Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP) ................................ 1 2
Integrated Services Digital Network-Primary Rate Interface (ISDN-PRI)
Business Service ............................................................................................................. 12 1
Lifeline Assistance Programs ......................................................................................... 1 4
Local Private Lines ......................................................................................................... 4 11
Maintenance of Service Charge (Trouble Isolation Charge) .......................................... 5 7
Minimum contract Period ............................................................................................... 3 5
Multi-Line Telephone Systems ...................................................................................... 3 13.1
Natural Disaster Relief for Customers ........................................................................... 3 17
N11 Abbreviated Dialing Codes .................................................................................... 11 1
Obligation of the Customer ............................................................................................ 3 13
Obligation of the Telephone Company .......................................................................... 3 10
Packaged Services .......................................................................................................... 4 37
Payphone Service ........................................................................................................... 8 1
Power Pole Attachments ................................................................................................ 4 5.1
Premises Visit Charge .................................................................................................... 5 5
Provisioning Agreement for Housing Developments..................................................... 3 12
Remote Call Forwarding ................................................................................................ 9 1
Returned Check Charge ................................................................................................. 5 7
Resale of Service ............................................................................................................ 3 7
Retroactive Billing Adjustment ...................................................................................... 3 5
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SUBJECT INDEX
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Release 9
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SUBJECT INDEX
Section Page
Satisfaction Guarantee Program ..................................................................................... 4 64
Service Charges .............................................................................................................. 5 1
Service Ordering Charges .............................................................................................. 5 3
Service Extension Policy ................................................................................................ 3 9
Simple Choice One[1] and Two[1] ............................................................................. 4 37
Simple Choice/Business Assist Advantage ................................................................. 4 40
Simple Choice™ Unlimited ........................................................................................... 4 50.1
Simply Unlimited Business ............................................................................................ 4 50.15
Simply Unlimited Phone for Residence ......................................................................... 4 50.21
Special Equipment or Special Assemblies of Equipment .............................................. 3 13.4
Subscriber Telephone Service - Business and Residence .............................................. 3 2
Supersedure of Service ................................................................................................... 3 2
Switched Data Service ................................................................................................... 4 16
Telecommunications Services Priority (TSP) ................................................................ 4 57
Telephone Numbers ....................................................................................................... 3 7
Termination of Service at Customer Request ................................................................. 3 6
Termination of Service – Company Initiated ............................................................ 3 13.4
Toll Limitation ............................................................................................................... 4 56
Tribal Lifeline ................................................................................................................ 1 4
Tribal Link Up ................................................................................................................ 1 4
Use of Service ................................................................................................................ 3 8
Universal Service Discount Plan for Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) ............................ 1 18
Universal Service Fund Surcharge ................................................................................. 1 2
Vacation Number Reservation ....................................................................................... 4 5
[1] Grandfathered to existing customers at their present location.
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1. RATES
1.1 EXCHANGE RATES
Rural rates apply for service provided outside of the base rate area. Local Measured Service
includes a 90 minutes monthly allowance, after which usage charges apply per minute for calls
terminated within the local calling area.
Monthly
Rate
a. BUSINESS ACCESS LINES*
Flat Rated $39.77
Rural, Flat Rated 43.27
Local Measured [1] 31.77
Rural, Local Measured [1] 35.27
Payphone, Flat Rated 39.77
Payphone, Rural, Flat Rated 43.27
Payphone, Local Measured 31.77
Payphone, Rural, Local Measured 37.77
b. RESIDENCE ACCESS LINES
Flat Rated 21.75
Rural, Flat Rated 25.25
Local Measured [1] 16.75
Rural, Local Measured [1] 19.25
c. LOCAL MEASURED USAGE CHARGE [1]
For each minute of use for calls terminated within the local calling area in excess of the
90 minute per month allowance, a charge of $.03 per minute applies.
d. BILLING DETAIL
Measured Service Detail billing, per call $.01
(Must be ordered in advance)
* See Section 4, Page 9 for trunk hunting rates
[1] Measured Rate Service is grandfathered for residence and business Individual Lines.
Avability is limited to lines currently in service at existing locations for existing residence
and business Individual Line customers.
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1.RATES (N)
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1.2 NONRECURRING CHARGES
Non-recurring charges from Section 6 apply for installation of access lines,change of class of
service,and activation of billing detail.Customers will be allowed to switch to or from local
measured service at no additional charge during the 90-day period following the original
implementation of the local measuredoption.The nonrecurring charge for billing detail will not
apply if activated at the same time service is installed.
1.3 IDAHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ITSAP)
A surcharge assessed on all access lines to contribute toward funding the Idaho
Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP)or the State-Matching portion of the
Lifeline program.The surcharge will remain in effect until otherwise modified,cancelled,or
changedby the Commission.
1.4 UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND SURCHARGE
A surchargeassessed on all access lines to contribute toward funding the Idaho Universal Service
Fund (USF).The surchargewill remain in effect until otherwise modified,cancelled,or changed
by the Commission.
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1.5 EXTENDED AREA SERVICE (EAS)(I)
Local Exchange EAS Exchanges
Leadore Salmon
Northfork
Northfork Salmon
Leadore
Shoup
Salmon Leadore
Northfork
Shoup
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1.6 LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (1)
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a CenturyLink concurs in Section 5.2.6 of the Owest Corporation
d/b/a CenturyLink QC Exchangeand Network ServicesCatalog for Northern Idaho,together with
amendments and successive issues,for the purpose of administering the FederalLifeline Program,
Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program,Tribal Lands Lifeline Program,and Tribal Link-
Up Programwithin its serving area.
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1. RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
A. General
1. CenturyLink Line Volume Plan (CLVP) is available to business customers subscribing to
10 or more basic business lines, key lines or key trunks. A customer may have a
maximum of 3,000 participating lines across all service territories served by CenturyLink
incumbent local exchange carriers (each, a CenturyLink ILEC) [1]. Lines served by a
CenturyLink competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) are not contributory to or
eligible for CLVP.
2. CLVP is offered as a tiered plan with each tier having a Minimum Line Requirement.
Lines and/or key trunks provided by a CenturyLink ILEC which are already discounted
under an existing term discount plan, line volume plan or any contractual arrangement
which contains a volume and/or minimum term commitment, may contribute to the
aggregate line count used for determining the applicable tier and rates for services under
this CLVP, but are not eligible for additional discounts under this CLVP.
3. The terms, conditions, and application of rates for services in Qwest Corporation
locations may differ from those contained herein, and are as described in the applicable
tariffs, catalogs, and/or other local terms of service documents for those service locations.
B. Regulations
1. Qualifying CLVP services in locations other than those served by Qwest Corporation are
defined as follows:
• Flat rate business individual lines – local exchange service terminating into a single
line instrument.
• Flat rate key lines or key trunks – local exchange service terminating into any system
classified as a key system pursuant to FCC Part 68 Rules and any hybrid system
designed to function like a key system, e.g. an outbound line is manually selected,
usually by pushing a button on the handset, rather than being selected automatically
(usually by dialing 9).
[1] Effective October 19, 2022, CLVP term agreements will no longer renew automatically.
Current term agreements will be grandfathered at their assigned Tier until they expire.
Upon expiration of current term agreements, lines provided by former CenturyLink
ILECs will not be contributory to or eligible for CenturyLink Line Volume Plan provided
under this catalog, and all contributory and eligible lines must be provided by a current
CenturyLink ILEC.
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1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
B. Regulations (Cont’d)
2. CLVP Feature Package, consisting of Customer’s choice of any of the following features
(where offered), is available in conjunction with any qualifying service:
Caller ID (includes Anonymous Call Rejection, where available)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward-Remote Access
Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling with Transfer (Not currently available)
Call Return
Distinctive Ring
Message Waiting Indicator [1]
Voicemail [1]
[1] This service is not regulated under this catalog.
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1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
B. Regulations (Cont’d)
3. The terms and conditions for qualifying services and optional features apply as specified
in applicable CenturyLink tariffs, guidebooks, schedules, and/or other local terms of
service documents, unless stated otherwise herein.
4. CLVP rates are based on line volume and a term commitment period of two years.[1] [2]
Customers may not have more than one CLVP tier and term commitment period in effect
across all CenturyLink service locations except as described in 5. following. Rates for
qualifying services at new service locations will be charged based on the already
established tier and commitment period. Any lines added after execution of the initial
CLVP are contributory towards the Minimum Line Commitment but will not prompt a
change in the assigned tier for the previously established lines.
[1] Effective October 19, 2022, CLVP term agreements will no longer renew automatically.
Current term agreements will be grandfathered at their assigned Tier until they expire. Upon
expiration of current term agreements, lines provided by former CenturyLink ILECs will not be
contributory to or eligible for CenturyLink Line Volume Plan provided under this catalog, and
all contributory and eligible lines must be provided by a current CenturyLink ILEC.
[2] Effective July 1, 2023, 3, 4, and 5 year terms are no longer available to new customers. Customers under an existing 3, 4 or 5 year term commitment are grandfathered until the expiration date of their current term plan, after which they may enroll in a two-year term agreement at the tariffed rates then in effect. Otherwise, rates previously discounted under the grandfathered term plan will revert to month-to-month rates in effect for the services provided.
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1.RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
B.Regulations (Cont'd)
5.Customers with a previously existing CLVP offered by Qwest Corporation may select a (M)
separate (second)CLVP for services in an eligible location other than Qwest Corporation.
Lines in all CenturyLink ILEC service locations,including locations served by Qwest
Corporation,may,at Customer's request,be contributory towards determining the tier for
the second CLVP.Services in a Qwest Corporation service location are not eligible for
the rates associated with the tier assigned for the second CLVP and will continue to be
charged at the tier rates under the original CLVP offered by Qwest Corporation for the
remainder of its term commitment period.
Alternatively,customers may discontinue a previously existing CLVP and establish a new
CLVP as described in 10.following,in which instance a new tier will be established and
will apply for all service locations.(M)
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1. RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
B. Regulations (Cont’d)
6. All qualifying services must be associated with the same customer. The Company may,
at its discretion, provide this plan to Affiliates or Franchisees of Customer. An Affiliate
or Franchisee is an entity whose operation of business is substantially associated with
Customer’s name, mark, or commercial symbol. When, at the Company’s discretion, this
plan is provided to Affiliates or Franchisees of Customer, Customer must designate the
specific account to which Early Termination Charges and Shortfall Penalties will be
applied.
7. Services subject to rates under this CLVP are not eligible for discounted rates under any
other local voice discount plan. Only the qualifying services listed in B.1. preceding are
both contributory to and eligible for the CLVP rates herein.[1] However, a line or key
trunk in any packaged service may contribute towards the minimum line requirement.
PBX trunks are neither eligible for or contributory to CLVP for purposes of determining
the appropriate rate tier and minimum line requirement.
8. Customers may select a CLVP tier lower than their actual quantity of contributory
services.
[1] Effective October 19, 2022, CLVP term agreements will no longer renew automatically.
Current term agreements will be grandfathered at their assigned Tier until they expire.
Upon expiration of current term agreements, lines provided by former CenturyLink
ILECs will not be contributory to or eligible for CenturyLink Line Volume Plan provided
under this catalog, and all contributory and eligible lines must be provided by a current
CenturyLink ILEC.
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1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
B. Regulations (Cont’d)
9. Services receiving promotional or competitive response discounts or recurring charge
waivers under other term commitment programs are not eligible for CLVP rates until the
terms of those offers have been satisfied for those lines.
10. Additional business lines may be added at any time during Customer’s term commitment
period, but will not affect the tier and monthly discount levels established upon execution
of the CLVP agreement unless Customer commits to a new agreement for a greater
number of lines than the existing agreement. Rates applicable under the new agreement
will not apply retroactively nor will the months accrued under the initial agreement apply
towards the new commitment period.
11. Customer may move all or some of the lines under this CLVP to any eligible
CenturyLink service location without incurring termination charges, as long as Customer
maintains the overall minimum line requirement. The CLVP rates for relocated lines are
as specified in the appropriate CenturyLink tariffs, guidebooks, schedules, and/or local
terms of service documents for the new service location.
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1. RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP) (Cont’d)
C. Early Termination Liability
1. If CenturyLink terminates the Service(s) for cause, or if Customer terminates the
Services(s) in whole without cause before expiration of the initial commitment period,
the customer will pay termination charges of $15.00 per line of the customer’s Minimum
Line Requirement multiplied by the remaining number of months left on the Term. For
example: a customer terminating all service with 3 months remaining on the Term and a
Minimum Line Requirement of 50 lines will pay $15.00 x 50 x 3 = $2,250.00.
2. If during an annual review of Customer’s account, the account falls below the Minimum
Line Requirement for the discount tier, the customer will pay a shortfall penalty of
$60.00 for each line below the Minimum Line Requirement. If the customer is charged a
shortfall charge, the Company may subsequently conduct quarterly audits and apply
shortfall charges until the customer meets the Minimum Line Requirement. [1]
3. The optional CLVP Feature Package does not contribute to the discount tier and is not
subject to termination charges or shortfall penalty.
4. Early Termination Liability charges will be waived for CLVP customers who commit to
a new term agreement that includes the same or greater number of equivalent lines or
similar services (e.g. channels within a 1.544 Mbps service) for the same or greater term
than their existing agreement. Months accrued under the CLVP term commitment period
will not apply towards the new commitment period.
[1] Effective October 19, 2022, CLVP term agreements will no longer renew automatically.
Current term agreements will be grandfathered at their assigned Tier until they expire.
Upon expiration of current term agreements, lines provided by former CenturyLink
ILECs will not be contributory to or eligible for CenturyLink Line Volume Plan provided
under this catalog, and all contributory and eligible lines must be provided by a current
CenturyLink ILEC.
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1. RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP) (Cont’d)
D. Application of Rates
1. Touch Tone service charges and/or Extended Area Service charges normally billed in
addition to the local exchange service rate are included in the rates specified herein.
Charges for lines and key trunks in a hunting arrangement (a.k.a. rotary line service or
rotary access service) that would otherwise apply as an incremental charge are also
included in the rates specified herein.
2. Customers will not incur service charges or other nonrecurring charges when switching
existing basic business line service to CLVP.
3. Nonrecurring charges and/or Service Charges will apply as specified in applicable
CenturyLink tariffs, guidebooks, schedules, and/or local terms of service documents.
Nonrecurring charges may be waived if customer moves future services from another
telecommunications service provider to lines under the CLVP. However, such
subsequently moved lines will not affect the tier and monthly discount level established
upon execution of this agreement.
4. Qualifying services may be aggregated across the entire CenturyLink Incumbent LEC
service territory to determine the applicable Tier (based on total number of lines). The
monthly rate(s) in effect for each service location upon execution of a CLVP agreement
will apply for the duration of the term commitment period and are not subject to
Company initiated rate increases.
5. Effective October 19, 2022, CLVP term agreements will no longer renew
automatically. Current term agreements will be grandfathered at their assigned
Tier until they expire. Upon expiration of current term agreements, lines provided
by former CenturyLink ILECs will not be contributory to or eligible for
CenturyLink Line Volume Plan provided under this catalog, and all contributory
and eligible lines must be provided by a current CenturyLink ILEC. If, at the end of
the CLVP term commitment period, the Customer has not executed a new agreement,
the rates for business individual lines and/or key lines/trunks, including lines/trunks in a
hunting arrangement (a.k.a. rotary line service or rotary access service), and ala carte
rates for optional features selected with CLVP Feature Package, if applicable, will revert
to the non-contractual monthly rates in effect for those services as specified in
CenturyLink’s tariffs, guidebooks, schedules, and/or other local terms of service
documents.
ID2022-19
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Transmittal No. 22-06 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 19, 2022
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 1
Page 16
Release 3
Issued: 10-03-2022 Effective: 10-19-2022
1. RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP)
D. Application of Rates (Cont’d)
6. If, at any time during the term commitment period, the Customer’s total number of
qualifying services fall below the minimum number of lines required to receive the
CLVP discounted rates, the lines/trunks will no longer qualify for CLVP rates and will be
charged at the prevailing non-contractual monthly rates for business individual lines
and/or key lines/trunks, including lines/trunks in a hunting arrangement (a.k.a. rotary line
service or rotary access service), as specified in CenturyLink tariffs, guidebooks,
schedules, and/or other local terms of service documents. Lines/trunks reverted to non-
contractual monthly rates will no longer qualify for the CLVP Feature Package rate, and
features associated with those lines will be charged at the prevailing non-contractual
monthly ala carte feature rates. Early termination liability charges will not apply for any
lines disconnected or reverted to monthly rates after expiration of the initial term
commitment period.
7. The CLVP Feature Package rate applies in addition to the Flat Rate Business Service
rate. When applicable, the Flat Rate Business Service and CLVP Feature Package will
appear as a single line item on the customer’s bill.
ID2022-19
(C)
Transmittal No. 22-06 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 19, 2022
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 1
Page 17
Release 5
Issued: 06-16-2023 Effective: 07-01-2023
1. RATES
1.7 CENTURYLINK LINE VOLUME PLAN (CLVP) (Cont’d)
E. Rates
1. Flat Rate Business Service, per Individual Line, Key Line, and/or Key Trunk, per month
[1]
Number of Lines
(Tier)/Minimum
Line Requirement[2]
Two Year
Term
Three - Five Year
Terms [3]
10 - 49 $33.99 $32.99
50 - 499 32.99 31.99
500 - 999 31.99 30.99
1000 - 3000 30.99 29.99
2. Optional Services
LVP Feature Package, per line/ trunk, per month
Number of Lines
(Tier)/Minimum
Line Requirement[2]
Two Year
Term
Three - Five Year
Terms [3]
10 - 49 $5.00 $5.00
50 - 499 5.00 5.00
500 - 999 5.00 5.00
1000 - 3000 5.00 5.00
[1] Touch Tone service, Trunk Hunting and Extended Area Service, where applicable, are included
in these rates.
[2] Effective October 19, 2022, CLVP term agreements will no longer renew automatically.
Current term agreements will be grandfathered at their assigned Tier until they expire. Upon
expiration of current term agreements, lines provided by former CenturyLink ILECs will not be
contributory to or eligible for CenturyLink Line Volume Plan provided under this catalog, and
all contributory and eligible lines must be provided by a current CenturyLink ILEC.
[3] Effective July 1, 2023, 3, 4, and 5 year terms are no longer available to new customers.
Customers under an existing 3, 4 or 5 year term commitment are grandfathered until the
expiration date of their current term plan, after which they may enroll in a two-year term
agreement at the tariffed rates then in effect. Otherwise, rates previously discounted under
the grandfathered term plan will revert to month-to-month rates in effect for the services
provided.
ID2023-09
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Transmittal No. 23-05
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffice of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILINGJuly 1, 2023Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 1
Page 18
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
1.RATES (N)
1.8 UNIVERSAL SERVICE DISCOUNT PLAN FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES (E-Rate)(T)
A.General
The Universal Service Support Mechanism was established to ensure affordable
telecommunications service to all Americans including low-income consumers and eligible
schools and libraries.Public and private schools (generally grades Kindergarten-Twelve)and
public libraries and qualifying consortia may be eligible to apply for support discounts
(Support)through the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism (E-Rate
Program)in connection with the purchase of the Company's servicesand equipment (Service).
In addition,these Customers may be eligible for state or local corollaries to the E-Rate
Program.The Support may be provided by the E-rate Program in the form of a discount
percentage of the billed charges for eligible Service.Schools,libraries,and consortia eligible
for E-rate support pursuant to 47 Code of Federal Regulations part 54,subpartF shall comply
with all E-rate Program rules and regulations in order to receive the Support.
B.Application for Support
1.E-Rate Program
The Customerwill abide by all E-Rate Programrules for receipt of Support.The Customer
is responsible for applying to the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD)of the Universal
Service Administrative Company (or other authorized E-Rate Program administrator)for
Support from the E-Rate program each year the Customer is eligible for the Support.The
Customer will notify the Company in writing within 30 days of its receipt of a Funding
Commitment Decision Letter from the SLD along with a copy of the notice and other
relevant documentation as requestedby the Company.
2.Other Funding Sources
The Customer is responsiblefor applying for Supportfrom state and/or local administrators
(Funding Sources).The Customer will notify the Company in writing within 30 days of its
receipt of a Support commitment from such Funding Sources and will include a copy of its
application,Funding Source Support documentation,and other relevant documentation as
requested by the Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.I
SECTION l
Page 19
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
1.RATES (N)
1.8 UNIVERSAL SERVICE DISCOUNT PLAN FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES (E-Rate)(1)
(Cont'd)
C.Receipt of Support
1.E-Rate Program
The Customer will pay,in full,all invoices issued by the Company prior to the Company's
receipt of notification from the Funding Source acknowledging the Customer's receipt of
Service.Upon notification,the Company will apply discounts to the Customer's invoices
or reimburse the Customer according to the Funding Commitment Decision Letter.The
Customer is responsible to apply for SLD reimbursement (insteadof receiving discounted
Company bills)for all eligible customer premise equipment rentals or other financed
arrangements.The Company reserves the right to require the Customer to seek SLD
reimbursement (instead of receiving discounted Company bills)if the Customer has not
received its Funding Commitment Decision Letter from the SLD by December 31 of the
funding year.All discounts or reimbursements will be retroactive to the date authorizedby
the SLD funding year.The Company will either apply a credit to the Customer's account
or provide the Customer with a check correspondingto the appropriate amount of Support
based on Service received.
2.Other Funding Sources
The Customerwill pay,in full,all invoices issued by the Company prior to the Company's
receipt of notification from the Funding Source acknowledging the Customer's receipt of
Service.Upon notification,the Company will apply discounts or reimburse the Customer
for Service delivered corresponding to the Funding Source acknowledgement.These
discounts or reimbursements will be retroactive to the date authorized by the Funding
Source funding year.The Company may reimburse the Customer with a credit to the
Customer's account or with a check corresponding to the appropriate amount of Support
based on Servicereceived.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.I
SECTION 1
Page 19.1
Release 1
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
1.RATES
1.8 UNIVERSAL SERVICE DISCOUNT PLAN FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES (E-Rate)(T)
(Cont'd)
D.Failure to Obtain Support (M)
1.The Customer will reimburse the Company if the FCC,SLD or Funding Sources fail to do
so or if the FCC,SLD or Funding Sources reclaim any portion of Support sent to the
Company on Customer's behalf.Customer will not be responsiblefor Supportwithdrawn
due to the Company's material failure to provide Service.
2.The Company is not responsible for the Customer's compliance with FCC,SLD or
Funding Source rules and regulations,the Customer's applications for Support,or any
decisions or actions by the FCC,SLD or Funding Sources with respect to the Customer.
3.For Service agreements of more than one year,the Customer may not terminate the
Agreement based solely on its failure to receive Support.(M)
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 1
Page 20
Release 3
Issued: 10-20-2021 Effective: 11-01-2021
1. RATES
1.9 RESERVED
ID2021-11
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Transmittal No. 21-10 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
November 1, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 1
Page 21
Release 3
Issued: 10-20-2021 Effective: 11-01-2021
1. RATES
1.9 RESERVED (Cont’d)
ID2021-11
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Transmittal No. 21-10 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
November 1, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
Page 1
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (T)
ACCESS
Each connecting arrangementallowing connection to exchange facilities.See Main Station and Extension
Service Access.
ACCESSORIES
The term "accessories"denotes devices which are mechanically attached to,or used with,the facilities
and equipment furnished by the TelephoneCompany and which are independentof,and not electrically,
acoustically,or inductivelyconnected to the communications path of the telecommunications systems.
These devices may not replace any of the component parts of the Telephone Company facilities or
equipment nor be injurious to the telecommunications network.
ACOUSTICAL CONNECTION
A connecting arrangementwithout electrical connections that permits transmission of sound between a
utility-providedtelephone instrument and customer-provided equipment.
ADDITIONAL LISTING
Any listing of a name or information in connection with a customer's telephone number beyond that to
which he is entitled without additional chargein connection with his regular service.
AUTHORIZED PROTECTIVE CONNECTING MODULE
The term "authorized protective connecting module"denotes a protective unit designed by the Telephone
Company and manufactured under the control of Telephone Company quality assurance procedures,
which unit is to be incorporated in a conforming Answering Device.
AUTHORIZED USER
A person,firm or corporation (other than the customer)on whose premises a telephone,private branch
exchange,or private line service or channel is located and who may communicate over such channels in
accordancewith the terms of the catalog.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
Page 2
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
AUTOMATIC DIALING AND ANNOUNCEMENT DEVICES
A device that can be programmed to automatically dial telephone numbers and when answered give a
recorded message.
BASE RATE
A rate for urban trades of exchangeservice available to customers located within a base rate area.
BASE RATE AREA
The developed portion within each exchange service area as set forth in these catalogs,maps,or
descriptions.Service within this area is furnished at uniform rates without mileage charges.
BUILDING
A building or buildings in which there is a free access between all parts of the structure by means of
doors,open archways,elevators,stairways,or continuous corridors.Heating tunnels or passageways
underor over a thoroughfare or other open space does not make two separate buildings the same building.
BUSINESS SERVICE
Telephone service furnished to customers where the actual or obvious use is principally or substantially
of a business,professional,or occupational nature.
CENTRAL OFFICE
A switching unit in a telephone system which provides serviceto the generalpublic,having the necessary
equipment and operating arrangementsfor terminating the interconnecting customer lines and trunks or
trunks only.There may be more than one central office in a building or exchange.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
Page 3
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
CENTRAL OFFICE CONNECTING FACILITY
The term "central office connecting facility"denotes a facility furnished to an Other Common Carrier by
the Telephone Company between the terminal location of the Other Common Carrier and a point of
connection on the Telephone Company premises.
CENTRAL OFFICE LINE
A circuit connecting an individual line or party line,main telephone,order turret,or private branch
exchange system with a central office.
CENTREX CONTROL SWITCHING EQUIPMENT
The term "centrex control switching equipment"denotes switching equipment,located on the Telephone
Company's premises,used to provide Centrex service furnished in accordance with Centrex service
provisions of the General and Local Exchange catalogs of the Telephone Company.
CHANNEL
A path of communication between two or more stations or Telephone Company offices,furnished in such
a manner as the Telephone Company may elect whether by wire,radio,or a combination thereof and
whether or not by a single physical facility or route.
CIRCUIT
A channel used for the transmission of electrical energy in the furnishing of telephone and other
communications service.
CLASS OF SERVICE
The term used in describing exchange service with respect to the character of use to be made of such
service,such as business and residence.
COMMON BATTERY SERVICE
The type of telephone service in connection with which electrical energy for talking and signaling is
supplied from a central point.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
Page 4
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
The term "communication systems"denotes channels or other facilities and equipmentwhich are capable,
when not connected by telecommunications service,or two-way communications between customer-
provided terminal equipment or Telephone Company stations.
COMPOSITE DATA SERVICE
The term "composite data service"denotes the combined use of terminal and customer-provided date
switching equipment with the use of communications servicesof the TelephoneCompanyby a composite
data service vendor to perform data switching for others.
COMPOSITE DATA SERVICE VENDOR
The term "composite data service vendor"denotes a customer who has been certified by the Federal
Communications Commission pursuantto Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934,as amended
to acquire and operate facilities to perform data switching for others.A customer shall be classified as a
composite data service vendor only with respect to use of those exchangeservices which are utilized for
the provision of composite data service.
CONFORMANCE NUMBER
The term "conformance number"denotes an identifying number assigned by the telephone Company to
a particular model of conforming answering device incorporating an authorized protective connecting
module when that model of device is in conformance with the provisions set forth by the Telephone
Company in its technical Reference for Conforming Answering Devices.
CONFORMING ANSWERING DEVICE
The term "conforming answering device"denotes a customer-provided device which automatically
answers incoming calls;transmits a prerecordedvoice message or appropriate audible signal to the calling
party;records a voice message from the calling party if so designed and arranged;and automatically
disconnects from the line in a prearrangedmanner on completion of the last of the functions for which it
was designedand arrangedas describedin this paragraph.The conforming answeringdevice may include
remote interrogation and/or device function control.A conforming answering device must incorporate
an authorized protective connecting module and must bear a valid conformance number.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
Page 5
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT
The term "connecting arrangement"denotes the equipment provided by the Telephone Company to
accomplish the direct electrical connection of customer-provided facilities with the facilities of the
Telephone Company.
CONNECTING COMPANY
A corporation,association,partnership,or individual owning or operating one more exchanges and with
who n traffic is interchanged.
CONNECTION CHARGE -See "Service Charge"
CONSTRUCTION CHARGE
A separate nonrecurring charge made for the construction of facilities in excess of that contemplated
under the rates quoted in the exchange catalogs.
CONTINUOUS PROPERTY
A continuous plot of ground,including any buildings thereon,which is used exclusively by the customer
or by an authorized user of the customer's service and which is not separated by property occupied by
others or by a public thoroughfare
CONTRACT
Refers to the agreement between a customer and the utility under which service and facilities are
furnished in accordance with the applicable provisions of the catalogs.
COST
The cost of labor and materials,which includes appropriate amounts to cover the utility's general
operating and administrative expenses.
CUSTOMER
The term "customer"denotes the person,firm or corporation responsible for the payment of charges and
compliance with the general terms and conditions of the Telephone Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
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Release 3
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
CUSTOMER-PROVIDED TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
The term "customer-provided terminal equipment"denotes devices or apparatus and their associated
wiring which are provided by a customer and when connected to the communications path of the
telecommunications system,are so connectedeither electrically,acoustically,or inductively.
DATA ACCESS ARRANGEMENT
The term "data access arrangement"denotes a protective connecting arrangement for use with the
network control signaling unit,or in lieu of the connecting arrangementto identify a central office line
and protective facilities and proceduresto determine compliance with criteria set forth in this catalog.
DATA SWITCHING
The term "data switching"as used in connection with composite data service denotes the switching of
data (non-voice)messages by the interchange,controlling and routing of data messages betweentwo or
more stations,via communications facilities,wherein the information content of the message remains
unaltered.
DESIGN SERVICES
A service that is not immediately available for provisioning and requires treatment,equipment or
engineering design (e.g.ISDN-PRI,DSl,Private Line,Foreign Exchange Service).
DIAL SWITCHING EQUIPMENT
A unit of electro-mechanical or electronic switching equipment used in a central office or in connection
with a private branch exchange system.
DIGITAL SWITCHED SERVICE (DSS)
Digital Switched Service is local exchange service for Business users,and is an alternative to analog
trunks.
DIRECT CONNECTION
Connection of terminal equipment to the telephonenetwork by means other than acoustic and or inductive
coupling.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
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Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
DIRECT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The term "direct electrical connection"denotes a physical connection of the electrical connection of the
electrical conductors in the communications path.
DIRECT INWARD DIALING (DID)
A service provided to customers which permits both locally dialed and toll calls to be directed to
terminating equipment without the assistance of an operator.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
Page 8
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
DIRECTORY LISTING
A publication in the utility's alphabetical directory of information relative to a customer's name or other
identification and telephonenumber.
DROP WIRE
That portion of a circuit between the pole line or cable distributing box and the building in which the
station or switchboard is located.
EXCHANGE
A basic geographicalunit establishedfor the administration of telephoneservicein a specified area,called
the "exchangearea",which usually embraces a city,town,or village and its environs.It may consist of
one or more central offices,togetherwith the associated plant,equipment,and facilities used in furnishing
communication servicewithin that area.
EXCHANGE AREA
The territory included within the boundaries of an exchange.
EXCHANGE SERVICE -See Local Service
EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE LINE
A central office line which provides access to the exchange telephonenetwork for local and long distance
telephoneserviceand includes the serving central office equipmentand all outsideplant facilities through
and including the standardnetwork interface.
EXTENDED AREA SERVICE
Interexchangetelephone service furnished at flat or message rates betweenone more exchangeareas.
EXTENSION AND PBX STATION MILEAGE
The charges made for the additional circuit required to furnish such stations beyond the allowable
distance from the main station or PBX switchboard.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTelof Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.I
SECTION 2
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Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
EXTENSION BELL
A bell on the sane circuit and operating in connectionwith the signaling device of the primary,extension,
or private branch exchange station.
EXTENSION LINE
A circuit connecting a primary station with an extension station,or a circuit connecting a private branch
exchangestation with a private branch exchange switchboard.An extension line may terminate on a key
in lieu of an instrument.
FLAT RATE SERVICE
Service furnished at a fixed monthly charge.
GRADE OF SERVICE
The term used in describing exchangeservicewith respect to the number of main telephoneswhich may
be connectedto a central office Line.(One-party,two party,and multi-party.)
GRANDFATHERED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
The term "grandfathered communications systems"denotes customer-provided communications systems
(including their equipment,premises wiring,and protective circuitry,if any)connectedat the customer's
premises in accordance with the Telephone Company's Catalogs,and that are considered to be
grandfathered under Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations
because such systems are connectedto the telecommunications network prior to January 1,1980 and are
of a type of system which was directly connected(i.e.without TelephoneCompany provided connecting
arrangements)to the telecommunications network as of June 1,1978.
GRANDFATHERED CONNECTIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
The term "grandfathered connections of communications systems"denotes connections via Telephone
Company provided connecting arrangementsof customer-provided communications systems (including
their equipment and premises wiring)at the customer's premises,in accordance with the Telephone
Company's Catalog,and that are considered to be grandfathered under Part 68 of the Federal
Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations because such connections to the
telecommunications network are made via TelephoneCompany provided connectingarrangementsprior
to January 1,1983 and such connecting arrangementsare of a type of connecting arrangementconnected
to the communications network as of June 1,1978.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTelof Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.I
SECTION 2
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Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
GRANDFATHERED TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
The term "grandfatheredterminal equipment"denotes customer-provided terminal equipment (including
protective circuitry,if any)connected at the customer's premises in accordance with the Telephone
Company's Catalog,and that is considered to be grandfathered under Part 68 of the Federal
Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations because such terminal equipment was connected
to the telecommunications network prior to July 1,1979 and is of a type of terminal equipment which
was directly connected (i.e.without Telephone Company provided connecting arrangements)to the
telecommunications network as of October 17,1977.
GRANDFATHERED CONNECTIONS OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
The term "grandfathered connections of terminal equipment"denotes connections via Telephone
Company provided connecting arrangementsof customer-provided terminal equipment connected at the
customer'spremises in accordancewith the Telephone Company's Catalogs,and that are consideredto
be grandfathered under Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations
because such connections to the telecommunications network were made via Telephone Company
provided connecting arrangementsprior to July 1,1979 and such connecting arrangementsare the same
type of connecting arrangementconnectedto the telecommunications network as of October 17,1977.
HEADSET
The term "headset"denotes a hands-free,multi-wire device containing acoustic to-electric (transmitter)
and electric-to-acoustic (receiver)transducers,normally worn on the head of the user for close talking,
which provides for the transmission of human speech.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 2
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Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
2.EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont'd)(N)
INITIAL SERVICE PERIOD
The minimum length of time for which a customer is obligated to pay for service,facilities,and
equipment,whether or not retained by the customer for such minimum length of time.
INSTALLATION CHARGE
A charge associated with certain installations,change or transfer of services,in addition to "Service
Charge"as set forth in this catalog.
INTERFACE
The term "interface"denotes that point on the premises of the customer at which provision is made or
connection of other than Telephone Company provided facilities provided by the Telephone Company.
KEY EQUIPMENT
An arrangement of equipment,using keys and associated wiring,to provide various supplemental
services in connection with telephone stations.
KEY TELEPHONE SET
A telephone set equipped with keys or buttons in the mounting.
LOCAL SERVICE
Telephone service furnished between customers'stations located within the same local service area.
LOCAL SERVING AREA
The area within which telephone service is furnished under a specific schedule of rates and without the
application of toll charges.
MAIN STATION
The first access station connected to the Telephone Company's central office line.
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MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE CHARGE (TROUBLE ISOLATION CHARGE)
A non-recurring charge as shown below will apply for each repair visit to a customer’s premises in
connection with a service difficulty when it is determined that the difficulty was due to a condition in
customer-provided terminal equipment or a communications system which is arranged for connection
to Telephone Company facilities.
MEASURED RATE SERVICE [1]
A service for which charges are based upon minutes of use within the same local or message rate
calling area.
MILEAGE
The measurement upon which charges are computed for extensions, ties, private lines, and for lines
serving exchange stations located outside the base rate area or outside the central office area of the
connecting central office.
MINIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD
The minimum length of time for which a customer is obliged to pay for service, facilities, and
equipment, whether or not retained by the customer for such minimum length of time.
NETWORK CONTROL SIGNALING
The term “network control signaling” denotes the transmission of signals used in the
telecommunications system which performs functions such as supervision (control, status, and charging
signals), address signaling (e.g. dialing), calling and called number identification, audible tone signals
(call progress signals indicating reorder or busy conditions, alerting, coin denominations, coin collect,
and coin return tones) to control the operation of switching machines in the telecommunications
system.
NETWORK CONTROL SIGNALING UNIT
The term “network control signaling unit” denotes the terminal equipment used for the provision of
network control signaling.
[1] Measured Rate Service is grandfathered for residence and business Individual Lines.
Avability is limited to lines currently in service at existing locations for existing residence
and business Individual Line customers.
ID2021-16
(C)
(N)
(N)
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NONRECURRING CHARGE
A one time charge associated with certain installations,change,or transfer of services,either in lieu of
or in addition to recurring monthly charges.
OPERATOR'S SET
A headset used by an operator at a switchboard or console consisting of a receiver,transmitter,and
necessary cords.
PATRON
The term "patron"as used in connection with composite data service,denotes a customer to the data
switching services of a composite data service vendor.
PAYPHONE SERVICE
Includes lines to which coin,coinless,card reader or a combination of coin/card readertelephonesmay
be attached.
PARTY LINE
A single central office line designedto connect more than one primary station with the central office.
POINT OF DEMARCATION
(1)For acoustic or inductive connections it is the Telephone Company provided telephone.
(2)For equipmentnot requiring protective connecting arrangementsit is the TelephoneCompany
provided jack or jacks.
(3)For equipment requiring protective connecting arrangements it is either the Telephone
Company's protective connecting arrangementor the Telephone Company provided jack for
use in connection with the customer provided connecting arrangement.
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PREMISES
The area occupied by a customer or authorized user in a building or buildings on continuous property
(except railroad right-of-way,etc.)not separated by an public thoroughfare.
PREMISES INSIDE WIRE
Premises inside wire is defined as that wire which extends:
(1)betweenthe standard network interface and telephone station or jack locations on the customer
premises,or
(2)between telephone stations and/orjack locations on the customer's premises.
PRIVATE BRANCH
A "private branch exchange"or private branch exchange system is an arrangementof equipment situated
on a customer's premises consisting of a switchboard with an operating telephone,telephonesconnected
with the switchboard,and connectedby trunks with a central office,providing for inter-communications
between these telephones (except that inter-communication is not provided between "secretarial lines
terminated on a secretarialswitchboards)and for communication with the general exchange system and
for toll service.
PRIVATE LINE SERVICE
Private line service is that of furnishing the facilities,including channels and telephone equipment to
enable the customer and authorized users to communicate between specified locations for continuous
use.It is furnished subject to the availability of such facilities and the requirements of the Telephone
Company.
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REGISTERED EQUIPMENT
The term "registered equipment"denotes equipment which complies and has been approved within the
registration provisions of Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations.
RESALE OF SERVICE
An activity wherein one entity subscribes to the communications servicesand facilities of another entity
and then re-offers communications service and facilities to the public (with or without "adding value")
for profit.
RESIDENCE SERVICE
Telephone service furnished to customers when the actual or obvious use is for domestic purposes.
RURAL AREA
The territory surrounding the base rate area in which rural service is furnished and in which graded
services are furnished at established rates.
RURAL SERVICE
A type of party line servicefurnished to customers outside the base rate or special rate area(s),but within
the exchangearea.
SAME BUILDING
The term "same building"means a structure built as a unit.Abutting buildings are treated as the same
building where there is free internal access betweenthe buildings.
SAME CUSTOMER
In order for different servicesto be consideredas furnished to the same customer,such services must be
billed in the same manner.
Note:The business services of a customer,furnished in other than his own name,and his residence
service qualify as being furnished to the same customer.
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SERVICE CHARGE
The charge a customer is required to pay at the time of the establishment of a class of telephone service
or subsequent additions to that service.
SINGLE ENDED TERMINAL DEVICE
The term "single ended terminal device"denotes a terminal device which terminates only one line or
channel at a given time (that is,headset).
SPECIAL DESIGN SERVICE
See "Design Service"
STANDARD NETWORK INTERFACE
Company-provided wiring and standardjack normally located in close proximity to the protector or
equivalent at the customer's premises and under the customer's control.All new premises services will
connect to the telecommunications network through the standard network interface (beginning on the
effective date of this catalog).
STATION
The term "station"denotes the network control signaling unit and the other equipment provided by the
Telephone Company at the customer's premises which enables the customer to establish the
communications connectionsand to effect communications through such connections.
TARIFF
The rates,charges,rules,and regulations adopted and filed by the Telephone Company and approvedby
the Public ServiceCommission.
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TELEPHONE
A telephone instrument consisting of a transmitter,receiver,and associated apparatus so connected as to
permit the transmitting and receiving of telephonemessages and which receives servicefrom and through
central office equipment and lines or other equipment and lines normally owned,maintained,and
operatedby the TelephoneCompany and provided as a part of the TelephoneCompany'sservicefunction.
Service stations are not included under this classification.
(1)Main telephone:A telephone connectedby means of an individual with a central office or toll
office.
(2)Extension telephone:An additional telephone connected on the same channel as the main
telephoneand having the same telephonenumber as the main telephone.
(3)Private Branch Exchange telephone:Any telephone (including operator's set or sets)
connecteddirectly or indirectlywith a private branch exchange system.
TELEPHONE COMPANY
A person,firm,partnership,cooperative organization,or corporation engaged in the business of
furnishing telephone service to the public under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission.
TERMINATION CHARGE
A charge applied under certain conditions when a contract for service is terminated by the customer
before the expiration of the minimum period.
TIE TRUNK
A tie trunk is a voice gradecommunication channelbetween PBX systems,Centrex systems,or between
PBX and Centrex systems.
TOLL MESSAGE
A message between stations in different exchange areas and furnished under the provisions of the
applicable toll catalog.
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TOLL MESSAGE (Cont'd)(N)
(1)APPOINTMENT CALL TOLL MESSAGE -A toll message in which the user stipulates a
desire for communication with a specified person or persons at a specified time only.
(2)MESSENGER SERVICE TOLL MESSAGE -A toll message on which,at the request of the
calling party,the TelephoneCompany arranges for a messenger to notify a person at the called
address to go to a telephone.
(3)PERSON TO PERSON TOLL MESSAGE -A toll message in which the user stipulates a
desire for communication with a specifiedperson or extension station at a specified toll point.
(4)STATION TO STATION TOLL MESSAGE -A toll message in which the user stipulates a
desire for communication only with a specified telephone or switchboard.
(5)COLLECT MESSAGE -A toll message in which the user stipulates that the called party
accept and pay all charges associated with the message.
(6)THIRD NUMBER -A toll message in which associated charges are billed neither to the
calling station nor to the called station,but rather to a station not involved in the message.
(7)CREDIT CARD CALL -A toll message in which associated charges are billed to a credit
card number assigned by a telephone company and issued to either the called or calling party.
TOLL RATE
The initial period chargeprescribedfor toll messages usually based upon the duration of the initial period
and distance betweenexchanges.
TOLL SERVICE
Telephone service betweenexchanges or locations for which a toll rate is charged.
TRIP
A trip is a visit to a customers continuous property at which time certain work orderedby the customer
is to be performed.
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2. EXPLANATION OF TERMS (Cont’d)
EXPLANATION OF MARGINAL SYMBOLS
C - to signify changed term and condition
D - to signify discontinued rate or term and condition
I - to signify increase
N - to signify new rate or term and condition
R - to signify reduction
T - to signify a change or correction in text, but no change in rate or tern and condition
TRADE NAMES, TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS USED IN THIS CATALOG
The following list of trade names, trademarks and/or service marks which may be used for services
offered in this catalog are owned by CenturyLink Communications, LLC and are used by CenturyTel
of Idaho, Inc. with permission. Trademark and service mark designations will not be listed hereafter in
the Catalog. However, the laws regarding trademarks and service marks are applicable.
Trade names, trademarks and service marks that are owned by CenturyLink Communications, LLC
cannot be used by another party without authorization.
Service Mark/Trademark: Trade Name:
CenturyLink® CenturyLink
Lumen®
Lumen Technologies®
CORE CONNECT®
ID2023-08
(C)
(C)
(C)
(C)
(N)
(C)
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3.1 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS (T)
3.1.1 The regulations set forth herein apply to intrastate servicesand facilities furnished within the (T)
State of Idaho by CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.hereinafter referred to as the Telephone Company.
3.1.2 When services and facilities are provided in part by the Telephone Company and in part by (T)
other telephone companies,the generalterms and conditions of the Telephone Company apply
to that portion of the service or facilities furnished by it.
3.1.3 The Telephone Company does not transmit messages,but offers the use of its facilities,where (T)
available,for communication between parties subject to the general terms and conditions
specified in this catalog.
3.2 ESTABLISHMENT AND FURNISHING OF SERVICE AND FACILITIES (T)
3.2.1 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE (T)
3.2.1.1 Application for service and facilities made verbally or in writing becomecontracts upon (T)
the establishment of the service or facility.
3.2.1.2 Applicationfor installation of telephone service for Salmon,North Fork,or Leadoremay (T)
be made at the Salmon business office of the Telephone Company.
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3.2 ESTABLISHMENT AND FURNISHING OF SERVICE AND FACILITIES (Cont’d)
3.2.2 SUPERSEDURE OF SERVICE
Effective August 1, 2023, grandfathered (obsolete) residence and small business services
are not eligible for Supersedure of Service.
3.2.2.1 An applicant for service may supersede a customer who is discontinuing service when (1)
a request from both the applicant and the outgoing customer is presented to the Telephone
Company prior to discontinuance of service; (2) the applicant accepts the service in place
on the date of supersedure; and (3) when an arrangement acceptable to the Telephone
Company is made for the applicant to assume all obligations and pay all unpaid amounts
due in connection with the service of the outgoing customer.
3.2.3 APPLICATION OF BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE RATES
3.2.3.1 Business Rates apply if any one or more of the following criteria are met:
a. In allocations of a business nature including clubs or lodges; public, private, or parochial
schools or colleges; hospitals; libraries; churches; government buildings, and other
similar institutions.
b. Any location where the directory listing denotes association or affiliation with an
enterprise of a commercial, social, or religious nature.
c. When the telephone number is regularly advertised for business purposes.
d. When the place of business and residence of the customer occupy the same premises and
the business use of the service is more than incidental.
e. In any residence location where the principal use is of a business, professional, or
occupational nature.
f. Then the service is provided by the customer primarily for the use of patrons, patients,
or the general public.
ID2023-12
(N)
(N)
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3.2.3 APPLICATION OF BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE RATES (Cont'd)(N)
3.2.3.2 ResidenceRates apply if any one or more of the following criteria are met:(T)(M)
a.In private residences,including the individual apartmentsof hotels,apartmentbuildings,
boarding houses,and dormitory rooms where the service would not be classified under (T)(M)Paragraph3.2.3.1 as a business service.
b.In a residenceof a person conducting business in the residence,providingthe customer
has other service at business rates.
3.2.3.3 Where it is determined that a customer with residence service is using the service in a (T)
manner that should he classified as business service,the Telephone Company may
discontinue service if the customer refuses to pay the applicable business rate.
3.2.4 ADVANCE PAYMENTS (T)
Unless provided elsewhere in this Catalog,advance payment of recurring and nonrecurring
service charges for the minimum contract period will not be considered a pre-requisite to the
establishment of service,except that payment of construction charges and special installation
charges will normally be required in advance.An advancepayment may be recommendedas
a means to reduce the amount of the initial bill which will include nonrecurring installation
charges,local service charges to the bill date,and the current month's local service charges in
advanceplus applicable toll charges.
3.2.5 DEPOSITS AND TERMINATIONS (T)
We adopt by reference the Rules and Regulations for All Telephone Companies under the
Jurisdiction of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission promulgated in Order No.15290 in Case
No.P-300-6 by the ldaho Public Utilities Commission and all amendments to those rules which
may be hereafter adoptedby the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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3.2 ESTABLISHMENT AND FURNISHING OF SERVICE AND FACILITIES (Cont’d)
3.2.6 All multi-line telephone systems connected to the Company’s network on or after February
16, 2020, must be configured to allow direct “911” dialing by any end user and must be
configured to send MLTS notifications as described in 3.2.21.c.
A customer may use devices which service his convenience in his use of the facilities of the
Telephone Company provided any such device so used will not:
a. Endanger the safety of Telephone Company employees or the public.
b. Damage, require change in, or alteration of the equipment or other facilities of the
Telephone Company.
c. Interfere with the proper functioning of such equipment or facilities.
d. Impair the operation of the telephone system.
e. Otherwise injure the public in its use of the Telephone Company's services.
3.2.7 Except as otherwise provided in this Catalog, nothing herein shall be construed as to permit
the use of a recording device, or of a device to interconnect any line or channel of the
Telephone Company with any other communication line or channel of the Telephone
Company or of any other person.
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(T)
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3.2.8 CUSTOMER BILLING
a.Bills are due 15 days after postmark date unless otherwise specified and may be paid at
the Telephone Company's mail payment center,at any business office,or at any agency
authorized to receive such payments.
b.The customer is responsible for all charges in conjunction with the service furnished
including collect toll messages which have been accepted at the customer's telephone.
c.Monthly recurring charges are billed in advance and toll charges are billed in arrears.
Special billing arrangementsmay be established for services provided to governmental
agencies.
d.Customers shall be billed for services in accordance with established rates for the
exchangein which they are located.
e.A 30-day month will be used in computing charges for a fractional part of a month.
f.Retroactive billing adjustments will not be made for a period exceeding three years
unless such incorrect billing can be substantiated from available records.
g.Bills for telephone service are normallyrendered on a monthly basis.Bills rendered (N)
for establishment of services and final bills rendered for discontinuation of business
services will be prorated on the basis of a thirty (30)day billing period.Final bills
rendered after customer-requested discontinuance of residential service will not be
pro-rated and service will remain available to the customer until the first day of the
customer's next billing cycle,except as specified otherwise in Section 3.2.11.e.(N)
3.2.9 MINIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD
a.Except as specified elsewherein this Catalog,the minimum contract period is one month
from the date service or additions to service are established and the minimum charge is
the established rate for one month.
b.Special contractual arrangements for special equipment or special assemblies of
equipment are developed as required.
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3.2.10 ABUSE OR FRAUDULENT USE OF SERVICE (T)(M)
Service is furnished subject to the condition that there will be no abuse or fraudulent use of the
service.Abuse or fraudulent use of service includes:
a.The use of service or facilities of the Telephone Company to transmit a message or to
locate a person or otherwise to give or obtain information,without payment of the charge
applicable for the service used.(M)
b.The obtaining,or attempting to obtain,or assisting anotherto obtain or attempt to obtain
service,by rearranging,tampering with,or making connection with any facilities of the
TelephoneCompany,or by any trick,scheme,false representation,or false credit device,
or by or through any other fraudulent means or device whatsoever,with intent to avoid
the payment,in whole or in part,of the regular charge for such service.
c.The use of service or facilities of the Telephone Company for call or calls,anonymous
or otherwise,if in a manner reasonableto be expected to frighten,abuse,torment,or
harass another.
d.The use of profane or obscene language.
e.The use of the service in such manner as to interfere unreasonably with the use of the
service by one or more other customers.
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3.2.11 TERMINATION OF SERVICE AT CUSTOMER REQUEST
a.Contracts for service may be terminated prior to the expiration of the contract period provided
advance notice is given to the Telephone Company and upon agreement to pay all charges due
for the service furnished,plus any termination charges which might be applicable.
b.Where a contract for service with a one-month minimum period is cancelled before establishment
of the service is completed,a charge not to exceed the service charge specified,is applied if all
or a portion of the facilities have been installed.Additional provisions governingcancellation of
applications for Private Line and Special Design Services are specified in Section 4.6.
c.No new minimum or termination charge will apply where a new customer takes over the service
of the former customer,with the consent of the Telephone Company,for the remaining period,of
the contract providedthe service is to be furnished at the same location without interruption and
that the new customer assumes all unpaid charges on the original contract.Minimum and
termination charges will apply for any service furnished under the original contract which is not
retained by the new customer.It is the responsibility of the Company to inform the new customer
of all outstanding charges.
d.No minimum or termination charge will apply in the event the service is terminated because of
the condemnation,destruction,or damage to property by fire or other cause,beyond the control
of the customer.
e.When business service is terminated at the customer's request after the minimum service (N)
periodor initial contract period has been met,service will be discontinued immediately,and
a final bill will be issued in accordance with Section 3.2.8.f.Residential customers may
request termination of residence service at any time,and service will be discontinuedon the
last day of the customer's billing cycle after the minimum service period has been met.Final
charges will be rendered in accordance with Section 3.2.8.f.
Residential customers may,however,request immediate disconnection under the following
circumstances,and upon customer request final bills will be prorated on the basis of a 30-
day billing period:
Military Deployment
Customer vacatingpremises prior to end of bill cycle date
Death of customer
Local number portability request
Financial hardship (N)
3.2.12 RESALE OF SERVICES
No service can be resold unless the service has been specifically identified as available for resale or
authorized by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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3.2.13 TELEPHONE NUMBERS (T)(M)
a.The customer has no property right to the telephone numbernor any right to continuance
of service through any particular central office.
b.The Telephone Company reserves the right to change the customer's telephone number
or the central office associated with such number,or both,as may be required for the
proper conduct of its business.(M)
3.2.14 DIRECTORIES (T)
a.The Telephone Company will furnish to its customers,without charge,its directory as
necessary for the efficient use of the service.Copies of other directories may be provided
at a nominal charge.
b.Directories regularly furnished to customers shall remain the property of the Telephone
Company.No binder,holder,or auxiliarycover,except as provided or authorized by the
Telephone Company,shall be used in conjunction with any directory furnished by the
Telephone Company.
3.2.15 USE OF SERVICE (T)
3.2.15.1 Business (T)
Business telephone service is furnished only for use by the customer,his employees,
representatives'patients,or guests except as permitted by other sections of this Catalog.
The customer is responsiblefor the use of this serviceand all charges in conjunction with
furnishing it.
3.2.15.2 Residence (T)
Residenceservice is furnished only for use by the customer,his family,persons residing
in his household,or guests.The customer is responsible for the use of this service and
all charges in conjunction with furnishing it.
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3.2.16 SERVICE EXTENSION POLICY (T)
3.2.16.1 General (T)
On all new extensions of service either within or without the initial rate area,the
Telephone Company may require an advancerevenue deposit in a sum not to exceed the
aggregateof one year's local exchange revenue plus applicable Federal and State taxes
on such revenue.The amount so deposited shall be determined on the rates for the class
and type of service furnished to the applicant,plus the applicable taxes in effect at the
time the depositis made.The amount of said deposit shall be applied monthly in payment
of exchange service and all taxes thereon until exhausted,beginning with the first bill to
the applicant.In the event the rates for the class and type of service or taxes in effect at
the time the deposit is made should be changed,the monthly charge shall be adjusted
from time to time,in keeping with the changed rates and taxes.In the event service is
discontinued for any cause prior to the exhaustion of the said deposit,no refund will be
made,but on proper application the Telephone Company will transfer the unused portion
of the deposit to another customer in the same location.
3.2.16.2 Within the Initial Rate Area (T)
The Telephone Company,subject to the provisions of Paragraph3.2.16.1 above,and the (T)
installation or connection charge,assumes the obligation to supply telephone service
within the initial rate area and will extend its facilities to applicants for service within
said area.The Telephone Company reserves the right,depending on the facilities
available,to determine the type of serviceto be supplied,either from its existing facilities
or from additional facilities.When circuitous routing or special type of construction such
as underground service,concealedwiring,etc.,are provided at the customer's request,in
place of facilities which would ordinarily be provided without construction charges to
the customer,the excess cost of such special construction will be borne by the customer.
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3.2.16 SERVICE EXTENSION POLICY (N)
3.2.16.3 Within the ExchangeArea (T)
When construction by the Telephone Company is necessary to provide service for one
or more applicants,the TelephoneCompany will expendthe cost of construction not less
than five times the annual exchange revenue estimated to accrue from the applicant or
applicants.The balance of such construction cost shall be charged to the applicant or
applicants.
The right-of-waynecessary for the construction of such facilities will be provided by the
applicant or applicants at his or their expenses and such applicant or applicants may be
required to clear the right-of-way.The applicant or applicants will pay the expense of
rental charges for the privilege of attachment to the facilities of other individuals or
companies.
The ownership of all facilities constructed as herein provided shall be vested in the
Telephone Company and no portion of the cost paid by the applicant or applicants shall
be refundable by the Telephone Company.
3.2.17 OBLIGATION OF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY (T)
3.2.17.1 Furnishing of Service (T)
a.The Telephone Company's obligation to furnish service is dependentupon its ability to
secure and retain,without unreasonableexpense,suitable facilities and rights for the
construction and maintenanceof the necessary circuits and equipment.
b.Where facilities beyond those normally required are provided to satisfy customer
requests,charges based on the additional costs incurred will apply.
c.When the construction of certain facilities is necessary for the furnishing of a service,
the ownership of such facilities will be vested in the Telephone Company,even though
all or part of the cost of construction is borne by the customer.
d.The Telephone Company will determine the type of facilities to be provided for the
furnishing of a service.
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3.2.17.1 Furnishing of Service (Cont'd)(T)
e.The Telephone Company will be reimbursed for the costs associated with customer
requests for relocation or rearrangementof facilities located on his premises.
f.The rates and charges specified in the various sections of this Catalog contemplate that
all work will be completedduring normal working hours.If the customer interrupts work
once begun or requests that work be performed outside of regular working hours the
customer may be required to bear the additional costs incurred by the Telephone
Company.
g.An average amount of entrance and distribution facilities may be furnished by the
Telephone Company provided the facilities are of the standard type normally furnished
for the particular location or kind of service.
h.If additional entrance or distribution facilities are required;if the conditions are such as
to require special equipment,maintenance,or methods of construction;if the stability of
the customer has not been established;if the installation is for a temporary or semi-
permanent purpose or if for any other reason the construction costs are excessive as
comparedwith the revenue to be derived,the applicant shall be required to pay the costs
over and above those applicable for a normal installation.
i.The customer will provide the Telephone Company without charge written permission
for the placing of the TelephoneCompany's facilities on the property.
j.When feasible conduit will be furnished by the Telephone Company at costs,or conduit
may be provided by the applicant subject to the Telephone Company's specifications.
Conduit used for Telephone Company facilities may not be used for any other purpose
without the consent of the Telephone Company.The distance between the conduit and
any electric light or power conduit or conductor shall be in accordance with the
Telephone Company's specifications.The customer shall be required to pay the entire
cost of maintenance of conduit including subsequent excavations and replacements
necessary because of damage resulting from negligence on the part of the customer or
his representativeor from freezing or improper drainage.
k.The cost of relocating underground entrance facilities at the customer's request will be (M)
borne by him.(M)
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3.2.18 PROVISIONING AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (T)
3.2.18.1 Description (T)
A Provisioning Agreement for Housing Developments (PAHD)is a contractual
arrangement between the Company and the Developer/Builder for the provision of
facilities to and within new areas of residential development.
3.2.18.2 Terms and Conditions (T)
a.A PAHD is required for the following:
1.Developments for the purpose of constructing single-family detacheddwellings or
two-family dwellings;multifamily dwellings;or a mix of single-family detached,
two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings.
2.Developments for mobile home lots that are individually owned.The Company
will provide facilities to a post provided by the owner of the mobile home or
mobile home park.The post shall meet the specifications of the Company.
3.RV parks platted for long-term residence.The Company will provide facilities to
a post provided by the owner of the RV park.Thepost shall meet the specifications
of the Company.
b.For the purposeof 3.2.18,a dwelling is any buildingor portion thereof which is designed (T)
or used exclusively for residential purposes.A single-family detached dwelling is
designed for and occupied by not more than one (1)family.A two-family dwelling
contains two (2)attached dwelling units,designed for and occupied by not more than
two (2)families (also called a duplex).A multifamily dwelling is a dwelling containing
three (3)or more dwelling units,designed for and occupied by an equal number of
families.
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3.2.18 PROVISIONING AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (N)
3.2.18.2 Terms and Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
c.The following do not fall under the provisions of 3.2.18.(T)
1.Developments containing less than four (4)single or two-family residential lots.
These will be treated according to the terms set forth in the Company's service
extension policy in effect at the time.
2.Marinas.
3.Mobile home parks,except as defined in 3.2.18.2.a.2.(T)
4.RV parks,except as defined in 3.2.18.2.a.3.(T)
d.The PAHD will include,but is not limited to:a description of the development;a
requirement that the Developer/Builder provide the Company with an addressed,
recorded plat;trench and backfill requirements;conduit requirements;reasonableand
necessary or otherwise mutually agreedupon requirements for easements,rights-of-way
and other similar rights to access the property;surfacegrading requirements;target dates
and inspection schedules;and charges to be paid by the Developer/Builder.
e.The terms and conditions of each PAHD may vary as appropriate and may include
provisions that are different from or additional to those stated in 3.2.18.(T)
f.Developer/Builders'Responsibilities and Charges
1.When a Developer/Builder requests that the Company construct facilities pursuant
to a PAHD,the Developer/Builder will be required to disclose whether or not the
Developer/Builder has an arrangement or agreement with another provider to
provide communications facilities and services.If the Developer/Builder has
enteredinto an arrangementor agreementwith anotherprovider,the Company will
not be obligated to place facilities to and within the development or enter into a
PAHD with the Developer/Builder.The Company may agree to place facilities
within the developmentunder mutually agreeableterms and conditions.
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3.2.18.2 Terms and Conditions (T)
f.(Cont'd)
2.If 3.2.18.2.f.l.,preceding,does not apply,the following charges and (T)
responsibilities shall apply:
(a)The Developer/Builder will provide,without expense to the Company,
trench and backfill based on the specifications provided by the Companyfor
the facilities within the development.The Developer/Builder will also
provide,as specified by the Company and without expense to the Company,
conduit with adequate pull string for the service drop from the serving
pedestal or property line to the dwelling.In areas where the Company has
trench and backfill agreements with other utilities,the Developer/Builder is
responsiblefor the Company's trench and backfill costs.
(b)The Developer/Builder shall provide at no cost to the Company a legally
sufficient easement to accommodate the placing and maintenance of the
facilities (e.g.distribution cables plus terminal pedestals or like devices and
access point cabinets)throughout the development.The surface of the
easements shall be brought to final grade prior to the installation of buried
or underground facilities.
(c)Where the Company deems it necessary or desirable to use private and/or
government right-of-way to place facilities to and within the development,
such Developer/Builder shall be required to provide or pay the cost of
providing such right-of-wayin addition to any other applicable charges.The
route established shall be determined by the Company.
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3.2.18.2 Terms and Conditions (T)
f.(Cont'd)
2.(Cont'd)
(d)If in the opinion of the Company,construction to and within the (M)
development does not constitute a prudent investment,the
Developer/Builder will assume that portion of the construction costs that
exceed a prudent financial contribution by the Company.For the purpose
of this section (d),construction costs are defined in 3.2.18.2.g.,following.(T)|(M)
(e)The Developer/Builder may request an engineering quote to be performed
to establish an estimated construction charge by the Company.For the
purpose of 3.2.18,the Company will provide an engineering quote of the
construction charges and an executablePAHD to the Developer/Builder for (T)
a fee of $300.00.All quotes are valid for thirty (30)days from the date they
are presentedto the Developer/Builder.This fee is non-refundable.
(f)All costs payable by the Developer/Builder shall be paid prior to the start of
any construction.
g.For the purpose of 3.2.18.2.f.2.(d),construction costs shall include all material,supplies,
engineering,labor,supervision,transportation,and rights-of-way for placing and
removal of distribution and feeder facilities,and all facilities necessary to provide service (T)
from the central office to and within the development,including but not limited to
channelequipment,feeder,distribution,and drop facilities,and any applicable overhead,
as determined by the Company.
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3.2.18 PROVISIONING AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (T)
3.2.18.2 Terms and Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
h.For the purpose of 3.2.18,facilities means feeder facilities and distribution facilities,(T)(M)
including but not limited to the communications cable,wire,standard network interfaces,
pedestals and terminals necessary to enable end-users to arrangeto havecommunications
services to their living unit activated in the future from a standard network interface,as
well as any necessary structures including but not limited to communications conduit,
sleevings,service drop and pull strings.Title to all facilities placedby or for the benefit
of the Company to provide services to the development shall belong solely to the
Company.
i.Facilities covered in the PAHD cannot be used for subsequent developmentsuntil they
are covered by a new PAHD.(M)
j.The Company shall not be required to provide facilities at the request of a
Developer/Builder within new developments which meet any of the conditions listed in
3.2.18,absent the execution of PAHD.(T)
k.To the extent that the terms and conditions in 3.2.18 or the PAHD conflict with any terms (T)
and conditions of any other section in this Catalog,the terms and conditions set forth in
3.2.18,and/or the PAHD agreementshall control.(T)
3.2.18.3 Developer Non-Participation (T)
If a Developer/Builder does not enter into a PAHD,the Company,at its option,may
accept requests for service from individual customers in the subdivision/development
area as provided for in the Company's service extension policy in effect at that time.
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3.2.19 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
a. The customer or authorized user may not rearrange, disconnect, or reconnect facilities
of the Company or allow others to perform similar type functions, except as authorized
elsewhere in this Catalog.
b. Customer provided telephone terminal or station equipment complying with the
provisions of Part 68 Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone
Network (May 1976), of the Federal Communications Commission’s Rules and
Regulations may be connected to the lines of the Company as specified in such rules
and regulations. The Company is not responsible for the maintenance, repair, or
performance of customer provided equipment and may temporarily discontinue service,
upon advance notice to equipment causing harm to the Company’s facilities and
equipment.
3.2.20 ALLOWANCE FOR INTERRUPTIONS
When basic local exchange service is interrupted for a period of at least twenty-four (24)
hours and at the customer’s request to the Company, the Company may provide a reasonable
credit allowance as a gesture of goodwill to satisfy the residential customer for the
inconvenience. Credit allowances will be limited to those service interruptions due to causes
within the control of the Company; and, in any billing period shall not exceed the total
charges for that period for the services which were rendered useless.
3.2.21 OBLIGATION OF THE CUSTOMER
a. Customer will defend and indemnify the Company, its affiliates, agents and contractors
from all third party claims, liabilities, fines, penalties, costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to customer’s, customer’s end user’s
or customer’s third-party provider(s)’ acts, omissions (including the failure to purchase
or implement features that enable the receipt and transmission of direct-dial “911” calls
or multi-line telephone system notifications), or failures of connectivity that impede,
prevent or otherwise make inoperable the ability of the customer or its end users to
directly dial “911” or to receive or transmit multi-line telephone system notifications,
as required by law, in the United States.
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b. Customer will defend and indemnify the Company, its affiliates, agents and
contractors from all third party claims and liabilities arising from or related to
any acts or omissions by the customer, customer’s end users or customer’s third-
party provider(s) that cause, give rise to or bring about the non-compliance of the
service with any appliable law, including the failure to purchase or implement
features that enable compliance with laws.
c. Multi-Line Telephone Systems
1. Pursuant to 47 CFR §9.16(b)(1) and (2), multi-line telephone systems connected to the
Company’s network which were manufactured, imported, sold, leased, or installed after
February 16, 2020 must be configured to:
● allow an end user to directly initiate a “911” call from any station equipped with
dialing facilities, without dialing any additional digit, code, prefix, or post-fix,
including any trunk-access code such as the digit 9, regardless of whether the user
is required to dial such a digit, code, prefix, or post-fix for other calls, and
● provide MLTS notification to a central location at the facility where the system is
installed or to another person or organization regardless of location, if the system is
able to be configured to provide the notification without an improvement to the
hardware or software of the system.
MLTS notification must (1) be initiated contemporaneously with the 911 call, provided
that it is technically feasible to do so; (2) not delay the call to 911; and (3) be sent to a
location where someone is likely to see or hear it.
Customers who connect multi-line telephone systems to the Company’s facilities must
agree to defend and indemnify the Company for acts and omissions resulting in non-
compliance, as described in 3.2.21.a, preceding.
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c. Multi-Line Telephone Systems (Cont’d)
2. Comply with 47 C.F.R. § 9.16(b)(3), which requires that a person engaged in the
business of installing MLTS may not install such a system in the United States
unless it is configured such that it is capable of being programmed with and
conveying the dispatchable location of the caller, as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 9.3, to
the PSAP with 911 calls consistent with the requirements below. A person
engaged in the business of managing or operating MLTS may not manage or
operate such a system in the United States unless it is configured such that the
dispatchable location of the caller, as defined in 47 C.F.R. §9.3, is conveyed to the
PSAP with 911 calls consistent with the following requirements.
● On-premise fixed telephones associated with a MLTS must provide
dispatchable location by January 6, 2021;
● No later than January 6, 2022, on-premise non-fixed telephones associated
with a MLTS must provide dispatchable location where technically feasible,
otherwise they shall provide dispatchable location based on end user manual
update or on alternative location information as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 9.3;
● No later than January 6, 2022, off-premise non-fixed telephones associated
with a MLTS must provide dispatchable location where technically feasible,
otherwise they shall provide dispatchable location based on end user manual
update, or enhanced location information which may be coordinate based and
consisting of the best available location that can be obtained from any
available technology or combination of technologies at reasonable cost.
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c. Multi-Line Telephone Systems (Cont’d)
2. (Cont’d)
● Additionally, providers of fixed telephony services shall provide automated
dispatchable location with 911 calls beginning January 6, 2021 pursuant to 47
C.F.R. § 9.8. Providers of interconnected VoIP service must comply with the
location requirements under 47 C.F.R. § 9.11(b)(iv) for non-fixed services as of
January 6, 2022. Customers to DID Service capable of accessing 911 emergency
services shall be responsible for providing automated dispatchable location
information as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 9.3 and for maintaining the accuracy of that
information for fixed services as of January 6, 2021 and for non-fixed services
where technically feasible as of January 6, 2022.
● Customers, particularly private switch owners, private branch exchange owners,
and customers of DID service, may need to purchase additional features or services
to comply with the dispatchable location provisions of RAY BAUM’s Act.
Dispatchable location capability may require Customers to purchase private switch
automatic location identification (PS/ALI) service from the Company or from a
third-party provider.
Customers who connect multi-line telephone systems to the Company’s
facilities must agree to defend and indemnify the Company for acts and
omissions resulting in non-compliance, as described in 3.2.21.b, preceding.
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3.2.22 TERMINATION OF SERVICE - COMPANY INITIATED
a. Customer Denied Access
The Company may either temporarily suspend service or terminate the service to
any person, firm or corporation who fails to respond or who otherwise denies the
Company access to the premises when such access is deemed necessary by the
Company to maintain, transfer or otherwise modify service. The Company shall
notify the customer at least 30 days prior to service suspension or termination.
The Company shall waive any associated reconnection charges if such
reconnection is made within 30 days, except that the Company does not guarantee
the same phone number will be available if reconnection is requested.
3.3 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES OF EQUIPMENT
Special equipment or assemblies of equipment, for which provision is not otherwise made in this
Catalog, may be provided where practicable, if not detrimental to any of the services furnished
by the Company. The charge for such facilities will be based upon "cost" as defined in the
following paragraph.
The term "cost" means labor, materials, charges for supervision, and other applicable overhead
expenses.
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3.4.CUSTOMER PREMISES INSIDE WIRE (T)
3.4.1 General (T)
3.4.1.1 Customer premises inside wire provided by the customer may be connectedto residence (T)
single line and business single line basic exchange service furnished by the Telephone
Company either at the Standard Network Interface or at any Telephone Company-
provided miniature standardjack located elsewhereon the premises.
3.4.1.2 The Stand07ardNetwork Interface is provided as part of exchange telephone service at (T)
no additional monthly rate and will be installed inside the customer's premises at a
location determined by the Company which is accessible to the customer.The location
of the standard network interface shall be in close proximity to the protector or
equivalent.
3.4.2 Responsibility of the Customer (T)
3.4.2.1 Where the customer elects to provide inside wire and jacks,the installation must be in (T)
accordance with technical standards as shown under Paragraph3.4.4 herein.(T)
3.4.2.2 In the event that the customer,or someone on the customer's behalf,provides,maintains,(T)
or attempts to provide or maintain inside wire,the customer shall indemnify and hold the
Company harmless from any and all liability for damage to property or death of or injury
to an personor persons directly or indirectly arising out of or caused,in whole or in part,
by the customer's acts or those of anyone acting on the customer's behalf.
3.4.2.3 In those instances where the Telephone Company makes a repair visit to the customer's (T)
premises and the service difficultyor trouble results from customer-provided inside wire
or jacks that are not installed or maintained in accordancewith technical standards for
such installations,the customer is responsible for the payment of the charge filed in
Section 5 of this Catalog.If the customer elects to have the Telephone Company replace
such inside wire or jacks after determining that the trouble is located therein,repairs will
be made on a Time and Material basis.
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3.4.3 Violation of Regulations (T)
3.4.3.1 Where any customer provided inside wire and jacks have been installed or any inside (T)
wire and jacks have been maintained by the customer in violation of the technical
standards referencedin Paragraph3.4.4 herein,the Telephone Company will promptly (T)
notify the customer of the violation and will take such immediate action,including the
disconnection of service,as is necessary for the protection of the telecommunications
network and Telephone Company employees.
3.4.3.2 The customer shall discontinue use of the customer-provided inside wire and jacks or (T)
correct the violation and notify the Company in writing within 10 days after receipt of
such notice that the violation has been corrected.
3.4.3.3 Failure of the customer to discontinue such use or to correct the violation will result in (T)
the suspension of the customer's service until such time as the customer complies with
the provisions of the Catalog.
3.4.4 Standards for Customer Premises Inside Wire (T)
3.4.4.1 This section sets forth minimum technical,material and quality of work standards (T)
applicable to the provision of inside wiring.Wiring must be used only with FCC
registered or grandfatherednon-button and/or single button telephonesets and associated
ancillary devices.
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3.4.4 Standards for CustomerPremises Inside Wire (N)
3.4.4.2 The standards set forth in this section are subject to change as FCC policy,legislative or (T)
technological methods evolve.
3.4.4.3 Customer premises inside wiring must comply with applicable national,state or local (T)
building and electrical codes.Article 800 entitled Communication Circuits of the
National Electrical Code and other relevant sections of that code are also hereby
incorporated by reference and must be complied with in those areas where no other local
buildingor electrical code exist.
3.4.4.4 This standard recognizesthat the Telephone Company may have varying transmission (T)
and installation requirements that must be met.
3.4.4.5 All reference to customer premises inside wiring within these standards shall mean (T)
wiring within the same building structure.Where wiring facilities are to be extendedto
other structures,the customer should contact the Company for protection requirements
to insure that extension of facilities meets industry standards for customer protection.
3.4.4.6 The specifications contained in this document apply to customer premises inside wiring (T)
on individual line basic exchange telephone service.For party line service contact the
Telephone Company for detail connection instruction.
3.4.4.7 The adoption of these standards shall in no way preclude the Telephone Company from (T)
altering or amending them,in whole or part,or from requiring or authorizing rules
containing other provisions whenever it shall be deemed in the public interest to do so.
3.4.4.8 A copy of these standards will be furnished by the TelephoneCompany to any customer (T)
who requests them.
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3. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3.5. PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS
See CENTURYLINK INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER PROMOTIONAL
OFFERINGS for currently available promotions.
3.6. NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF FOR CUSTOMERS
In situations where customers’ telecommunications services are interrupted by natural disasters,
the Company may offer alternative telecommunications services to customers in the immediate
affected area and waive otherwise applicable charges for those services. The availability and
details of the offers, including, but not limited to, the maximum duration of the offer or waiver of
any applicable charges, will be determined by the Company in each instance of natural disaster.
3.7 LIABILITY
The Company is not liable for damages resulting from customer or vendor configuration of multi-
line telephone systems which are connected to Company facilities. Such systems must be
configured as described in Section 3.2.21.c.
3.8 GRANDFATHERED/OBSOLETE SERVICES
Changes, additions, or transfer of service will not be permitted on accounts associated with
a grandfathered bundle or package or other grandfathered feature or service. This change
does not impact services or features currently provided on grandfathered accounts. A
grandfathered service is one that is no longer sold, and availability is limited to lines
currently in service at existing locations. Changes, additions, or transfer of service will be
allowed when customers migrate from a grandfathered service to a currently available
service. Customers may remove any service or feature from their accounts at any time;
however, grandfathered services removed may not be subsequently reinstated.
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Transmittal No. 22-02
ID2022-04
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 1, 2022
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
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Issued: 06-21-2023 Effective: 07-21-2023
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.1 COPY OF BILL (a.k.a. Duplicate Bill Charge)
In the event a customer requests a reprint of a monthly bill, regardless of the date on
which the bill was rendered, a duplicate bill charge may apply. The one-time charge
applies per copy provided, whether multiple copies of a single bill are requested, or
whether single copies of multiple bills are requested.
A nonrecurring charge applies for each printed copy furnished.
Residence Business
Reprint on paper, per bill copy provided $ 6.00 (I) $ 6.00 (R)
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Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffice of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILINGJuly 21, 2023Boise, Idaho
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4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.2 DIRECTORY LISTINGS
4.2.1 Additional Listing
4.2.1.1 General
a. Additional listings will be provided in alphabetical order in the telephone directory.
b. The minimum choices of possible forms of residential listings for spouses with the
same last name and address are as follows:
Jones, Mary F. 123 Park St. 123-4557
or
Jones, Mary F. (Mrs. John T.) 123 Park St. 123-4557
or
Jones, M. F. 123 Park St. 123-4567
or
Jones, M. F. (Mrs. J.T.) 123 Park St. 123-4567
4.2.1.2 Rates and Charges
Rate
Additional and Foreign listing, per listing, per month [1] $ 4.00
Foreign Listing, annual rate [1] 48.00
[1] Effective June 1, 2023, this service is grandfathered for residence and small business
customers and will no longer be available to new residence and small business
customers.
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4.3 NON-PUBLISHED SERVICE (T)
4.3.1 Non-published service will be furnished to subscribers who request that their telephonenumber (T)
not be published in the Company's telephone directories or in information records.Exceptions
are as follows:
Non-published service will not be furnished in connection with certain automatic
announcement,automatic answering and recording,or recorder coupler servicesas outlined in
the generalterms and conditions portion of this Catalog.
4.3.2 When non-published service is provided,the Company will take reasonableprecautions not to (T)
publish the subscriber'stelephonenumber in any of its publicly distributed directories.
Calls to subscribers with non-published telephone numbers will be initiated by the Company
only when the number is given by the calling party or when the call is of an emergencynature.
4.3.3 When non-published service is provided,the Company will not disclose the subscriber's (T)
telephonenumber to any person except as follows:
a.When presented a court order by duly authorized representatives of law enforcement
agencies.
b.To the Company's own employees for use in compiling service records and billing
information
4.3.4 Parties with non-published numbers forfeit the privacy afforded by the service to the extent (T)
that the telephonenumber is identified through activation of a Call Trace or Call Line Identifier
procedurewhereby the name and address of the subscriberwill be provided to the authorized
law enforcement agency upon request.
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4.3 NON-PUBLISHED SERVICE (Cont’d)
4.3.5 A customer requesting non-published service due to personal safety concerns (stalking,
domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.) will be provided non-published service free of charge.
Customer may be required to provide documentation of eligibility. Examples of acceptable
documentation are participation in a state-administered address confidentiality program or a
court-ordered protective order.
4.3.6 Rate* Monthly Rate
$11.00 (I)
4.4 NON-LISTED SERVICE
4.4.1 Non-listed service will be furnished subscribers who request that their telephone number not
be published in the Company's telephone directories but will be listed in the Company's
directory assistance records and disclosed upon request.
4.4.2 When non-listed service is provided, the Company will take reasonable precautions not to
publish the subscriber's telephone number in any of its publicly distributed directories.
Calls to subscribers with non-published telephone numbers will be initiated by the Company
only when the number is given by the calling party or when the call is of an emergency
nature.
4.4.3 A customer requesting non-published service due to personal safety concerns (stalking,
domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.) will be provided non-published service free of charge.
Customer may be required to provide documentation of eligibility. Examples of acceptable
documentation are participation in a state-administered address confidentiality program or a
court-ordered protective order.
4.4.4 Rate*
Monthly Rate
$11.00 (I)
* Service connection, move or change charge as applicable.
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4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.5 VACATION NUMBER RESERVATION
Effective August 1, 2023, grandfathered (obsolete) residence and small business services
are not eligible for Vacation Number Reservation.
4.5.1 Vacation Number Reservation provides for temporary suspension of service at customer
request for a period of not less than one (1) month and not to exceed nine (9) months in a twelve
(12) month period. Vacation Number Reservation applies only to residential and business
access line rates. It does not apply to Key, PBX, Centrex lines, or Trunks, calling features or
bundled services. The customer’s account must be current to be placed on Vacation Number
Reservation. After service has been restored, there will be a minimum of one (1) month’s
charge for full service before the service can again be put on Vacation Number Reservation.
4.5.2 Telephone service will be completely disconnected during the period of Vacation Number
Reservation; there will be no dial tone.
4.5.3 If the customer has not requested that the service be restored after nine (9) months of Vacation
Number Reservation, the service will revert back to the standard rate; however, full service
(dial tone) will not be restored until the customer requests such by contacting the Telephone
Company. The customer will be notified of the date of the discount expiration in advance.
4.5.4 There will be no charge to activate Vacation Number Reservation. Applicable nonrecurring
charges will apply each time Vacation Number Reservation is restored to full service.
4.5.5 Rates
The charge for Vacation Number Reservation is Fifty (50) percent of the regular flat rated
monthly access line rate.
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4.6 POWER POLE ATTACHMENTS (T)
A charge of $1.50 per year per attachment will he made for attachments to power poles from
existing Telephone Company lines in the rural area made at the customer's request.
4.7.FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICE (T)
4.7.1 Applicability (T)
Applicable to Foreign Exchange Service
4.7.2 Territory (T)
Within the exchange area of all exchanges as said areas are defined on maps as part of the
Catalog schedules.
4.7.3 General (T)
The exchange in which the telephone is located is referred to as the Local Exchange and the
exchange in which the central office facilities are located is referred to as the Serving exchange.
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4.7 FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICE (N)
4.7.4 Rates Service Monthly (T)
Charge Rate
Local Exchangeterminating equipment *$42.50
Serving Exchangeterminating equipment *$53.50
*Installation charges will be based on actual cost (time and material).
4.8 CONCURRENCE QWEST CORPORATION RATES AND REGULATIONS (T)
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.concurs in the filed rates,rules and regulations of Qwest Corporation (T)
for other miscellaneous equipment and servicesnot listed in this Catalog.CenturyTel of Idaho,
Inc.extends this concurrence to any and all changes which may be made subsequent to this date
by Qwest Corporation.(T)
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.expressly reserves the right to cancel and make void this statement of
concurrence at any time as it appears that such cancellation is to the best interests of CenturyTel
of Idaho,Inc.but only after compliance has been made with such order of the IdahoPublic Utilities
Commission as may be required in lieu of such cancellation.
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4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.9 CUSTOM CALLING SERVICES
4.9.1 General
Custom Calling Services are available only in connection with individual line service in
exchanges where the Telephone Company's central office is equipped with such services.
Changes, additions, or transfer of service will not be permitted on accounts associated
with a grandfathered bundle or package or other grandfathered feature or service. This
change does not impact services or features currently provided on grandfathered
accounts. A grandfathered service is one that is no longer sold, and availability is limited
to lines currently in service at existing locations. Changes, additions, or transfer of
service will be allowed when customers migrate from a grandfathered service to a
currently available service. Customers may remove any service or feature from their
accounts at any time; however, grandfathered services removed may not be
subsequently reinstated.
4.9.2 Feature Description
4.9.2.1 Call Forwarding - Permits the customer to have all incoming calls to his telephone
transferred to another seven-digit telephone number. In addition to the charges
specified herein, applicable long distance charges will apply to calls forwarded from the
customer's telephone to telephones located outside of the local calling area and will be
billed to the number initially called. The quality of transmission may vary depending
on the distance and routing necessary to complete the call.
4.9.2.2 Call Forward Busy – Enables an incoming call to be automatically directed to a
predetermined alternate telephone number if the intended call destination encounters a
busy signal.
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4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.9 CUSTOM CALLING SERVICES
4.9.2 Feature Description
4.9.2.3 Call Forward No Answer – Enables an incoming call to be automatically directed
to a predetermined telephone number if the intended call destination is not
answered after a specified number of rings. A subscriber to this feature designates
the number of rings to be received before an incoming call is routed to another
number when the feature is installed.
4.9.2.4 Call Waiting – When a customer is talking on the telephone a short tone signals
that call is waiting on the line. Depressing the receiver switchhook will “hold’ the
first call so that the waiting call can be answered. The customer can alternate
between calls by depressing the receiver switchhook.
4.9.2.5 Call Transfer [1] – Allows the customer to transfer calls to another number by
entering a transfer access code followed by the transfer to dialing number. All
calls, originating or terminating, can be transferred.
[1] Effective August 1, 2023, Call Transfer is grandfathered for residence and small
business customers and will no longer be available to new residence and small business
customers.
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ID2023-13
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffice of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILINGAugust 1, 2023Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
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Catalog No. 1
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4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.9 CUSTOM CALLING SERVICES
4.9.2 Feature Description (Cont’d)
4.9.2.6 Speed Call - Permits the customer to establish a group of eight or thirty separate even or
ten digit telephone numbers which may then be called by keying abbreviated codes rather
than the complete telephone numbers.
4.9.2.7 3-Way Calling - Permits the customer to add a third party to an established connection
without the aid of an operator. The quality of transmission on 3-Way calls may vary
depending on the distance and routing necessary to complete the call.
4.9.2.8 Direct Line - Provides direct routing of a call to a predetermined telephone number
without dialing. In addition, the direct line delay feature allows normal telephone
services. The line is programmed to automatically route a call to a predetermined number
when the station is off-hook for a specified time period. When the time delay is complete
the programmed number is processed. If a number is dialed during the timing period the
programmed number is canceled and the dialed number is processed.
4.9.2.9 Distinctive Ring (a.k.a. Custom Ring) - Enables a customer to add an additional
directory numbers to the same telephone line. Each of the numbers may have a distinctive
ring. Directory listings are not included. Customers subscribed to Custom Ring
prior to November 12, 2021 may have up to three (3) additional numbers on the
same line, for a total of four (4) numbers assigned to a single line, as long as the
additional numbers were assigned prior to that date. Effective November 15, 2021,
only one additional number may be assigned to a single line.
4.9.2.10 Home Intercom - Allows a customer to communicate between telephone instruments
connected to the same single-party access line. The customer dialing a Home Intercom
code and the telephone number hears a busy signal. After hanging up, all telephones on
the line ring. When any telephone on the line is picked up, the ringing stops, letting the
customer know the call has been answered.
4.9.2.11 Call Forward Remote Access - Allows activation and deactivation of Call Forwarding
from another telephone served by the same central office. The remote activation feature
charge is in addition to the charge for Call Forwarding.
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Office of the Secretary
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4.9 CUSTOM CALLING SERVICES (T)
4.9.2 FeatureDescription (Cont'd)(T)
4.9.2.12 Make Set Busy -allows the customer to make their telephone lines appear busy to all (T)
incoming calls.
4.9.2.13 Wake Up Service -permits the customer to program a request for a wake up call at a (T)
preset time within the next 24 hours.Wake Up Service is activated or deactivatedby
dialing appropriate codes.
4.9.2.14 Outbound Call Block Feature [1]-blocks all outbound dialing with the exception of (T)
abbreviated dialing for 211 (Community Information and Referral Service),311 (Non-
Emergency Governmental Services),511 (Traffic and Transportation Information),711
(Service for Telecommunications Relay Services),811 (One-Call Notification Systems),
and 911 (Emergency Reporting Services).In addition,all pay-per-use features are
blocked.All other Custom Calling Service features and Advanced Calling Services
featuresare prohibited with the use of this feature and lines equipped with this feature
will not have a directory listing.This feature is subject to the availability of facilities
and is only available to flat rate business and residence One-Party Local Exchange
Servicecustomers.
[1]Effective January 15,2018,Outbound Call Block Featureis grandfatheredfor residential customers.
Availability to current residential customers is limited to lines in serviceat existing locations.
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4.9 CUSTOM CALLING SERVICES (Cont’d)
4.9.3 Rates and Charges
The following rates are in addition to the rates and charge for all services or equipment with
which Custom Calling Services are associated. Service charges apply as shown in Section 5 of
this catalog for the establishment of Custom Calling Services.
MONTHLY RATE PER FEATURE
Call Forwarding ** $ 2.00
Call Forward No Answer $ 1.00
Call Forward Busy $ 1.00
Call Transfer [4] $ 5.00
Call Waiting $ 3.50
Home Intercom $ 3.00
Make Set Busy $ 1.50
Trunk Hunting [3] $ 1.50
Speed Call 8 $ 1.50
Speed Call 30 $ 2.00
3-Way Calling ** $ 3.00
Wake Up Service $ 3.00
Direct Line $ 2.00*
Distinctive Ring (a.k.a. Custom Ring)
per number $ 2.00
Call Forward Remote Access $ 2.00
Outbound Call Block Feature [1] $ 5.00
Package Plan – A discount of $.30 on each service feature will apply when 3 or more service
features are ordered in a package. [2]
* Additional charges will apply for changing a predetermined programmed number.
** For usage sensitive features Rates and Conditions see Advanced Calling Services.
[1] Effective January 15, 2018, Outbound Call Block Feature is grandfathered for residential
customers. Availability to current residential customers is limited to lines in service at existing
locations.
[2] Grandfathered to existing customers. No new service will be offered.
[3] Effective June 1, 2023, Trunk Hunting is grandfathered to residence customers and will no
longer be available to new residence customers.
[4] Effective August 1, 2023, Call Transfer is grandfathered for residence and small
business customers and will no longer be available to new residence and small
business customers.
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Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffice of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILINGAugust 1, 2023Boise, Idaho
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4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.10.LOCAL PRIVATE LINES (T)
4.10.1 General (T)
4.10.1.1 Local Private Line Service is the furnishing of Telephone Company facilities for a non-(T)
switched single or multi-point line (s)located wholly within an exchange furnished for
the customer's own use for communications or signaling betweenpoints on that line.The
service is furnished seven days per week,twenty-four hours per day for a minimum
period of one month.
4.10.1.2 Hot Lines require loop (s)and signaling equipment.To activate the user simply places (T)
the telephone in an off-hook condition.The line is then automatically reported to one or
more telephonesor in the case of the handicapped,to the operator for assistance.
4.10.2 Rates (T)
Installation Monthly
Charge Rate
Local Private Line,
Per loop *$9.00
Signaling Equipment
Equipment for common battery automatic
signaling operation at exchanges where
equipment is available (equipment is
located at central office and line must
be routed through the central office)*$5.40
*Serviceconnection,move or change as applicable
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Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
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4.11 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE (T)
4.11.1 General (T)
Customers may obtain assistance in determining telephone numbers by calling a Directory
Assistance Operator subject to the regulations and charges shown herein.
4.11.2 Regulations (T)
4.11.2.1 Charges apply for directory assistance service calls placed for numbers in the local (T)
calling area in which the customer receives Local Exchange Telecommunications
Service and for numbers in all other exchanges within the state.No charge applies when
the distant number is obtained by an operator who places and completes an operator
station-to station or person-to-personcall for which a charge is made.
4.11.2.2 Rates are for each main service,PBX Central Office trunk,and outward WATS access (T)
line.The application of rates are on a cumulative basis for the total number of main
services,PBX Central Office trunks,and outward WATS access lines billed to the same
account.
4.11.2.3 Call allowances are not transferable between separate accounts of the same or other (T)
customers.
4.11.2.4 Excepted from a charge for Directory Assistance Service are calls originating from (T)
accounts being used by certified visually or physically handicapped persons;from all
Hospitals that equip patient rooms for telephone service and for patient residential
service provided in health care facilities.
4.11.2.5 A maximum of two requested telephone numbers is provided with each directory (T)
assistance call request.
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4.11 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE (Cont’d)
4.11.3 Rates
The rates shown are in addition to all rates and charges applicable for service and equipment
with which this service may be furnished.
Direct-Dialed Directory Assistance, per call $6.99* (I)
* When customer dials “0” to reach directory assistance, the appropriate operator service
charge applies in addition to this rate.
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Transmittal No. 21-01
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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4.11 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE (Cont’d.)
4.11.4 NATIONAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE
4.11.4.1 Description
National Directory Assistance Service is provided to customers of the company for the
purpose of requesting telephone numbers of individuals or businesses who are located
outside the customer’s local Directory Assistance service area.
4.11.4.2 Terms and Conditions
a. There are no call allowances or exemptions for National Directory Assistance customers.
b. If a customer dials Directory Assistance for the purpose of obtaining a National Directory
Assistance listing, and also asks for a listing within their local Directory Assistance
service area, the charge for National Directory Assistance applies.
c. A maximum of two requested telephone numbers are allowed per call.
d. Charges apply to each call placed to National Directory Assistance from a Public Access
Line.
e. In locations, including Public Access Lines, where the customer has the capability to dial
National Directory Assistance but places a call to the National Directory Assistance
service attendant via an operator, then Operator Service charges apply as appropriate in
addition to the National Directory Assistance Charge.
4.11.4.3 Rates
Charge Per Call
Each call dialed directly by customer $ 6.99 (I)
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4.11 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE (Cont'd)(T)
4.11.5 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CALL COMPLETION (T)
4.11.5.1 Description (T)
Where facilities permit,a customer calling for directory assistance may request the
completion of local,intraLATA calls to the telephonenumber that was provided to that
customer on the directory assistance call.
4.11.5.2 Terms and Conditions (T)
a.Directory Assistance Call Completion is available to residence,business,and Public
Access Line customers.
b.Directory Assistance Call Completion can be blocked at the originating customer's
request.
c.All Operator Servicecharges apply as appropriate.
d.There are no call allowances;however,the charges and call allowances for Directory
Assistance are not affected.
4.11.5.3 Rates (T)
The following rate is in addition to the Directory Assistance charge and any charge for
intraLATA toll or any local message charge,if applicable.
Charge
Each call completed $0.00
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4.12 SWITCHED DATA SERVICE (T)
4.12.1 General (T)
a.Switched Data Service is a usage-sensitive,digital,central office switched service designedto
provide access connectivity for data transport to users who do not require full time point-to-
point dedicatedservices.This serviceprovides for a connection capable ofup to 64 Kbps digital
transmission between the subscriberlocation and a suitably equipped end office via two wire
subscriberloops.Switched Data Serviceprovides asynchronousdata access at speeds from 300
bps through 19.2 kbps and synchronousdata access at speeds from 1200 bps through 64 kbps.
The availability of all data transmission speeds up to 64 kbps depends on the technical
limitations of the network and serving central office.
b.This servicepermits direct dialing between lines connectedto the serviceand the direct dialing
of outgoing calls.Incoming calls are received through direct dialing into the Switched Data
Service access lines.
c.This service is not provided for the transmission of voice communications.Use of the service
is limited to the transmission of data through digital signals.
4.12.2 Regulations (T)
a.Switched Data Service is provided subject to the availability of properly equipped facilities
and central offices.
b.The Company is under no obligation to provide Switched Data Service access at a distance
from the central office that exceeds the technical limitations of the service.
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4.12.2 Regulations (Cont'd)(T)
c.The Company shall not be responsible if changes in any of its equipment,operations or
proceduresutilized in the provision of Switched Data Servicerender any facilities provided by
a customer obsolete or require modification or alteration of such equipment or system or
otherwise affect its use or performance.In such instance and when known in advance,the
Company will notify customers of such changes.
d.The Telephone Company makes no guarantee and assumes no liability for the accuracy,
performance or non-performance of the Switched Data Service.
e.Switched Data Service is not available for resale of service.
f.Switched Data Serviceis offered on a tone signaling basis only.
g.Vacation Number Reservation is not available for Switched Data Service.
h.The minimum billing period for Switched Data Service is one month.
i.Charges for Switched Data Service do not include equipment or other facilities which may be (T)
required at the customer premise and which must be compatible with company facilities.
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4.12 SWITCHED DATA SERVICE (Cont'd)(T)
4.12.3 Rates and Charges (T)
a.Service Connection Charges
In addition to the Line Connection Charge found below,a Service Order Charge as specified
in SECTION 6 of this catalog applies.
Line Connection Charges $65.00
b.Monthly Rates
Switched Data Line $55.00
Local Usage
per minute $.02340
c.Toll calls placed by the Switched Data Service line will be billed the appropriate message
telecommunications service
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4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (T)
4.13.1 General (T)
a.Advanced Calling Servicesare a group of capabilities that use industry-standard protocols to
efficiently manage call flow.This is accomplished by the central office deployment of a
technology which routes the calling party's telephone number from the central office
originating the call to the terminating central office serving the called party.That telephone
number is held in network memory giving the called party options including identifyingthe
called number,answering the call,and calling back to the originator.
b.Advanced Calling Servicescan be provided on a stand along basis or as an enhancementto
existing custom calling featuresto residential and business customers in central office switches
having the generic capability to offer Advanced Calling Services.
c.Customersmay prevent the disclosure of their telephonenumber when placing calls to a party
with service that revealsthe calling party's number,by subscribing to either Per Call Blocking,
or Per Line Blocking.
d.Per Call Blocking and Per Line Blocking are provided according to the availabilityof facilities,
features,and central office equipment in locations determined by the Company.The features
described will only operate on calls originating and terminating within suitably-equipped
offices,or similarly equipped offices of interconnecting Local Exchange Companies.
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4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.13.2 Regulations and Conditions (T)(M)
a.Advanced Calling ServicesFeatures are provided subject to the availabilityof facilities.These
features will operate only on calls originating and terminating within an Advanced Calling
Service Office,or similarly equipped offices of interconnecting local telephone companies.(M)
b.Advanced Calling Service Features will be offered on a subscription basis only,except for Call
Trace *57 which will be billed on a per-successful-activation basis.
c.Advanced Calling Services will be available to single party and multi-line residence and
business customers having rotary dial or touch tone service.
d.Advanced Calling Service information will not be sent for calls originating from equipment
not suitable equipped for Advanced Calling Service features.
e.To activate a feature,the subscriber must dial a company-designatedcode (except Caller ID).
f.Busy Redial *66 and Call Return *69 features cannot be activated for numbers with an 800 or
900 prefix,or PBX station lines not equipped with Direct Inward Dial Service.
g.Call Trace *57 will be based on the standard annoyancecall procedure,and its use will conform
with existing regulations concerning how to deal with annoying and harassingcalls.Call Trace*57 will not replace existing procedures.Customers will not be provided with the traced
number.The results of a customer-originated trace will only be released to legallyconstituted
authorities upon proper request by them.
h.Caller ID is available for multi-line customers equipped with hunting arrangements and all
lines in the hunt group must be provisioned with Caller ID.
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4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (T)
4.13.2 Regulations and Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
i.Advanced Calling Service Features will not be available on party line service,toll terminals,(T)
trunks or some remote switching locations.
j.A Service Order Charge,as listed elsewherein this catalog,to add Advanced Calling Services (T)
to eligibleResidenceor Business network access lines is waived for a period of sixty (60)days
after a central office is equipped to provide Advanced Calling Services.
k.The Company's liability arising out of the provision of any Advanced Calling Service feature,(T)
including,but not limited to the delivery or non-delivery of calling numbers,is limited as stated
below.
The Company offers the use of its facilities when available for transmission of messages,but
the Company will not transmit messages and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for
failure to establish connections.
1.Per Call Blocking will be provided to all customers at no charge.(T)
m.Per Line Blocking will be provided when requestedby the customer at the charge indicated in (T)
4.13.4.d.(T)
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4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (T)
4.13.3 Definitions (T)
a.Anonymous Call Reject *77
Permits the customer with or without Caller ID to automatically reject calls from "anonymous"
callers who haveblocked their name or telephonenumber through per-call blocking or per line
blocking.When the customer activates this feature,the rejected call is routed to an
announcement and disconnected.The customer must provide and connect their own compatible
premise equipment (CPE)in order to reject calls.
b.Call Pickup
Allows a multiline subscriber to answer calls that are incoming to another line by dialing an
access code and answeringthe call at a different location.
c.Call Waiting ID
Call Waiting ID,also called SpontaneousCall Waiting Identification (SCWID),when added to
an access line that also has Call Waiting and Caller ID,allows the customer to view the name
and directory number of a waiting call.The display appears betweenthe first and second tones
alerting the customer that another call is coming in.The charge for Call Waiting ID is in
addition to those for Call Waiting and Caller ID.
d.Call Waiting Deluxe
This feature,also called Deluxe Spontaneous Call Waiting Identification (DSCWID),is
a Stored Program Control System feature.Subscribers can receive calling party
information during Call Waiting and control the treatment of incoming calls with
disposition options.The disposition options are available through soft keys on the
customer premises equipment.
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4.13.3 Definitions
d.Call Waiting Deluxe (Cont'd)(1)
Incoming calls to the line,while idle,receive normal terminating treatment.When the line
is busy,the system provides audible ringing to the calling party and alerts the DSCWID
subscriberthat a call is waiting.
The charge for Call Waiting Deluxe is in addition to those for Call Waiting and Caller ID.
e.Caller ID Number Only
This feature enables the customer to receive the calling directory number on incoming
calls.The calling number will be delivered to the called party's Customer Premises
Equipment (CPE).
When Caller ID Number Only is activated on a customer's line,the Directory number of
an incoming call will be sent to the display of the CPE during the first long silent interval
of the ringing.
If the incoming call is from a caller served by a PBX,only the main number of the PBX
is transmitted and available for display.
If the incoming call originates from a multi-line hunt group,the telephone number
transmitted will always be the main number of the hunt group.
A directory number will not be displayed for operator assisted calls,out of area calls,calls
marked private by the originator,or calls originating from coin and party line stations.
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4.13.3 Definitions (T)
e.Caller ID Number Only (Cont'd)
An originating caller's calling directory number may not be displayed at the called party under
the following conditions:
The calling number will not be displayed if the called party is off-hook.The called party
must be on-hook to receive the caller's data.If the customer subscribes to both Call
Waiting and Caller ID Number Only,and is on an existing call,a second incoming call
will not be displayed.The called party of the second incoming call will receive a call
waiting tone.
The calling number will not be display if the called party answers the incoming call during
the first ring interval.
f.Caller ID
1.Allows transmission of calling party's name and numberto the customer's compatible
premises equipment.When a line equipped with the Caller ID feature is on-hook,
calling name and number are transmitted across the line during the silent interval
betweenthe first and second ring.
2.Rates for Caller ID Service do not include a telephone instrument or other customer
premises equipment.
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4.13.3 Definitions (T)
f.Caller ID (Cont'd)
3.The Company shall not be liable for any and all claims for damages caused or claimed
to havebeen caused,directly or indirectly,by the transmissionto a Caller ID customer
of a telephone number that the calling party:
has requestedto be omitted from the telephonedirectory,or by the disclosure
of such telephone number to any person;
or the Caller ID customer finds erroneous,offensive embarrassing or
misleading for any reason;
4.The Company shall not be liable for any and all claims for damages caused by a
telecommunications utilityfailure to transmit the privacy indicator to the calling party
when such indicator has been passed on to the telecommunications utility by the
Company.
5.Caller ID may not be used to compile and sell specific local call information without
the affirmative consent or approval of the originating telephone customer.This
doesn't restrict the Caller ID customer from:
verifying network performance or testing the provision of caller identification
service;
compiling,using and disclosing aggregateCaller ID information;
complying with applicable laws or legal processes.
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f.Caller ID (Cont'd)
6.Caller ID will not display if:
the called party is off-hook;
the called party answers during the first ring interval;
the service with Caller ID also has distinctive ring;
the calls are made from a central office that does not have appropriate
facilities;
the call is operator assisted
the call is marked private by the originator;
the call originates from coin or party-line stations;
the call originates from a line that is blocked;
the call originates from a specific station or extension servedby a PBX,or a
multi-line hunt group.The name and number transmitted is that of the main
directory number for the PBX or multi-line hunt group.
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4.13.3 Definitions (Cont’d)
g. Call Return *69
• This feature enables a customer to place a call to the telephone number associated with
the most recent call received, whether or not the call was answered or the number is
known. The customer can then dial a code to request the network to place the call.
• If the called line is not busy, the call is placed. If the called line is busy, a confirmation
tone or announcement is heard, the customer hangs up, and a queuing process begins.
For the next thirty (30) minutes, both the calling and the called lines are checked
periodically for availability to complete the call. If during the queuing process the
called line becomes idle the customer is notified, via a distinctive ring, that the network
is ready to place the call. When the customer picks up the telephone, the call will be
placed automatically.
h. VIP Alert (a.k.a. Priority Call)
Allows a customer to program up to thirty-one (31) directory numbers with distinctive tone or
ring to alert customer of an incoming call from these numbers. The customer can modify the
list by activating or deactivating numbers. VIP Alert functions if the telephone receiver is on
hook or off.
i. Long Distance Alert
Provides a distinctive ring if the receiver is on hook to identify that an incoming call is long
distance. Long Distance Alert delivers a distinctive tone if the receiver is off hook and the
customer also subscribes to Call Waiting.
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4.13.3 Definitions (Cont'd)(T)
j.Call Trace *57
This featureenables the customer to initiate an automatic trace of the last call received.
Upon activation by the customer,the network automatically sends a message to Century
Telephoneof Idaho,Inc.(never the customer)indicating the calling and called numbers,
the time the call was received,and the time the trace was activated.The customer using
this featureis required to contact the local telephonecompany business office for further
action.Under no circumstances will the customer be given the traced number.The
results of a trace will be furnished only to legally constituted authorities upon proper
request by them.
This feature will not work if the incoming call is from a telephone number in a multi-
line hunt group,unless the telephone number is the main telephonenumber in the hunt
group.A traced call from a multi-line hunt group will result in the main billing number
being recorded,rather than the directory number of the individual group member.
If the customer receives another call after hanging up from the annoying call,prior to
activating the trace,Call Trace *57 will not record the correct number.
Call Trace *57 provides the directory number of the last incoming call.If the malicious
call is interrupted by a waited call prior to trace activation,the waited call directory
number is considered the last incoming call and is traced.
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4.13.3 Definitions (Cont'd)(T)
k.Per Call Blocking
Per Call Blocking enables customers to prevent the disclosure of their telephone number on a
per call basis to the called party.The disclosure of the calling party's number can be prevented
on a per call basis by dialing *67 on a touchtone phone before making a call.This action must
be repeatedeach time a call is made to prevent the disclosure of the calling party's telephone
number.If the called party has a display device,a privacy indication will appearinstead of the
calling party's telephone number.
l.Per Line Blocking
Per Line Blocking prevents the disclosureof the customer's telephonenumber to the called
party.Per Line Blocking is applicable on all outgoing calls placedfrom the customer's line.
If the called party has a display device,a privacy indication will appear instead of the
calling party's telephonenumber.
Per Line Blocking will be available for subscription to all eligiblecustomers at the rates in
4.13.4.d.(T)
Law enforcement,domestic shelters and other special agencies will be offered free Per
Line Blocking.
When a customer subscribes to Per Line Blocking,the customer's telephone number will
not be sent to poison control centers,relatives,hospitals and others.
When a customer subscribes to Per Line Blocking,the customer's telephonenumber will
not be blocked when dialing 911 (In areas when dialing 911 calling is in service).
Per Line Blocking may be deactivated on a per-call basis by dialing *82 prior to makmg a
call.
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m. Busy Redial *66
• When activated, this feature automatically redials the last number the customer attempted
to call. If the called line is not busy, the call will be placed.
• If the called line is busy, a confirmation tone or announcement is heard, the customer hangs
up and a queuing process begins. For the next thirty (30) minutes, both the calling and
called lines are checked periodically for availability to complete the call. If during the
queuing process the called line becomes idle, the customer is notified, via a distinctive ring,
that the network is ready to place the call. When the customer picks up the telephone the
call will be placed automatically.
n. Selective Call Accept *64 – GRANDFATHERED
Effective November 15, 2021, Selective Call Acceptance and Custom Ring Plus are
grandfathered. Availability to current customers is limited to lines in service at existing
locations.
Permits the customer to screen incoming calls by creating a list of up to twelve (12) directory
numbers from which the customer will accept calls. Calls from all directory numbers not on
the list route to a rejection announcement. Selective Call Accept *64 is activated or deactivated
by dialing the appropriate codes.
o. Selective Call Forward *63
• Permits the customer to call forward up to twelve (12) directory numbers to another
telephone number. Only calls from the numbers on the Selective Call Forward *63 list will
forward. Selective Call Forward *63 is activated or deactivated by dialing the appropriate
codes.
• If the customer forwards to a long distance number, applicable toll charges apply for each
completed call.
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4.13.3 Definitions (Cont'd)(T)
p.Selective Call Rejection *60
Permits the customer to select a list of up to twelve (12)directory numbers from which
calls are to be rejected.Calls from all directory numbers on the list route to a rejection
announcement.Selective Call Rejection *60 is activated or deactivated by dialing the
appropriate codes.
Standard call completion will occur if a call originates from a central office that is not
equipped for Advanced Calling Service Feature functions.
q.SubscriberActivated Blocking/PIN
This feature allows a customer to activate or deactivate call blocking,thereby restricting or
allowing certain types of calls.If Subscriber Activated Blocking is active on a line,all calls
originated on that line are screened for restricted calls.If a call is placed to a restricted number,
the call is routed to a restriction announcement.The subscriber can enter a personal
identification number (PIN)to override the blocked status and continue the call.
r.Privacy Protector
Privacy Protector works to intercept unidentified callers.Calls that can be identified by Caller
ID are connected as normal calls.Calls that cannot be identified are intercepted and routed to
an announcement,which states that the called number does not accept calls from telemarketers.
Callers pressing 1 will have the call completed to the called number.The Privacy Protector
feature can be activated and deactivated by the subscriber.This feature requires that the
subscriber must be also subscribeto Caller ID.
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4.13.4 Rates and Charges (T)
a.The rates and charges following are for Advanced Calling Services only and are in addition to
the applicable Service Connection charges,monthly rates,and non-recurring charges for access
lines and other services or equipment with which they are associated.
b.Local or Message Toll Servicecalls establishedby using Busy Redial *66 and all Return *69
will be chargedat the current catalogedrates.
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c. A Service Order Charge is applicable when adding Advanced Calling Services as stated in
Section 5 of this catalog.
d. Rates
Advanced Calling Per Month
Services Per Feature
Anonymous Call Reject *77 $ 1.50
Call Pickup $ 3.50
Call Return *69 $ 2.75
Call Waiting ID $ 0.50
Call Waiting Deluxe (DSCWID) $ 3.00
VIP Alert (a.k.a. Priority Call) $ 3.00
Long Distance Alert $ 3.00
Busy Redial *66 $ 2.75
Selective Call Accept *64 – GRANDFATHERED[1] $ 3.00
Selective Call Forward *63 $ 3.00
Selective Call Rejection *60 $ 3.00
Subscriber Activated Blocking/Pin $ 2.50
Caller ID Number Only[1] $ 5.00
Caller ID $ 7.50
Privacy Protector – Residence $ 2.95
Privacy Protector – Business $ 3.95
The following rates apply to blocking options and are in addition to the rates and charges applicable
to the associated services, equipment and facilities.
Customers may choose one of the following payment options for Per Line Blocking:
[1] Grandfathered to existing customers at their present location.
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Transmittal No. 21-11
ID2021-18
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
November 15, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTelof Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 34
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.13.5 Usage Sensitive Calling Features (T)
a.Charges for usage sensitive calling features are in addition to any cataloged usage charges
associated with the line.If applicable,such usage may include,but is not limited to,toll
charges,local measuredservicecharges,exception calling plan rates,etc.Terms and conditions
of these charges are covered in catalog sections specific to that particular call type,and are not
impactedby the application of a per use charge.
b.The total monthly charge for each usage sensitive feature will not exceed $6.00.
1.Call Trace *57 permits the customer to initiate an automatic trace of the last completed
incoming immediately after the call is terminated.Call Trace *57 is billed per successful
trace invoked by the customer.
If the call originates from a station servedby a PBX or multi-line hunt group,only
the main number will be identified by the trace.
If the trace is successful,the Company's equipment will record the incoming call
detail.Call detail does not include recording the telephone conversation.The
Company will not provide any call detail which results from a trace to the customer
subscribing to Call Trace*57.The Company will provide the call detail of a
successful trace only to the appropriate law enforcement authorities when the
Company receives a proper request.
If a customer wishes that further action be taken regarding a successful trace,the
customer is responsible to initiate contact with the appropriate law enforcement
agencies who,in turn,shouldcontact the Company'sbusiness office during normal
business hours to obtain the specific records for that customer.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 35
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (T)
4.13.5 Usage Sensitive Calling Features (T)
b.(Cont'd)
2.At its option,or upon receipt of a proper request from a law enforcement agency,the
Company will set up a temporary tracing arrangementusing Manual Call Tracing.This
may occur when,in the judgement of the Company or law enforcement agency,the
unwanted call(s)present a serious threat of bodily harm or destruction of property.
When the customer is located in an exchange where Call Trace *57 not available or the
unwanted calls originate from a central office that is not equippedfor AdvancedCalling
Service Features or linked to appropriate facilities,Manual Call Tracing may be
invoked.
3.3-Way Calling-The peruse charge is applied only when a second call is completedand
bridged to the first call.Completed calls include,but are not limited to those calls
terminated to telephones,voice messaging systems,answering machines,facsimile
machines,modems,etc.
c.Rates
Minimum Charge
Per Activation or Use
Call Return *69 $0.50 *
Call Forwarding $0.75 *
Busy Redial *66 $0.50 *
3-Way Calling $0.75 *
Call Trace *57,per activation $1.00
*The total monthly chargefor each usage sensitive feature will not exceed $6.00.
Idaho Public Utilities Lommission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 36
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.13 ADVANCED CALLING SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.13.6 Multiple FeatureDiscounts *(T)
a.Residencecustomers will receive a multiple feature discount when subscribingto two or more
features.[1]
Monthly
Discount
Two features $.75
Three features $1.25
*Multiple Feature Discounts do not apply to Per Line Blocking,Per Call or usage sensitive
servicessuch as Call Trace.
[1]Grandfatheredto existing customers.No new service will be offered.
Idaho Public Utilities Lommission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
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Release 3
Issued: 02-16-2022 Effective: 03-01-2022
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
Changes, additions, or transfer of service will not be permitted on accounts associated with
a grandfathered bundle or package or other grandfathered feature or service. This change
does not impact services or features currently provided on grandfathered accounts. A
grandfathered service is one that is no longer sold, and availability is limited to lines
currently in service at existing locations. Changes, additions, or transfer of service will be
allowed when customers migrate from a grandfathered service to a currently available
service. Customers may remove any service or feature from their accounts at any time;
however, grandfathered services removed may not be subsequently reinstated.
4.14.1 SIMPLE CHOICE ONE[1] AND SIMPLE CHOICE TWO[1]
A. Description
Simple Choice One and Simple Choice Two are packages of features available to both
residential and business customers. Simple ChoiceOne includes the features specified
following and a flat rate access line. Simple ChoiceTwo includes two access lines.
Customers subscribing to Simple Choice One and Simple Choice Two are entitled to
unlimited use of the service/features specified.
[1] Grandfathered to existing customers at their present location.
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Transmittal No. 22-02
ID2022-04
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 1, 2022
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 37.1
Release 1
Issued: 02-16-2022 Effective: 03-01-2022
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.1 SIMPLE CHOICE ONE[1] AND SIMPLE CHOICE TWO[1]
B. Features
Following are the eligible call features. All features may not be available in all areas:
• Caller ID • 3- Way Calling
• Caller ID Number Only [1] • Distinctive Ring
• Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting • VIP Alert
• Call Waiting ID • Busy Redial *66
• Call Waiting Display Deluxe • Speed Call 8 or Speed Call 30
• Call Forwarding • Anonymous Call Reject *77
• Call Forward No Answer • Selective Call Accept *64
• Call Forward Busy • Selective Call Forward *63
• Call Forward Remote Access • Selective Call Rejection *60
• Call Return *69 • Long Distance Alert
• Call Forward Busy/No Answer • Message Waiting Indicator
• Call Transfer • Home Intercom
• Call Waiting
C. Terms and Conditions
1. A customer may select an unlimited number of compatible services and features from the
Features list. All terms and conditions as specified elsewhere in this catalog shall apply.
[1] Grandfathered to existing customers at their present location.
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Transmittal No. 22-02
ID2022-04
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 1, 2022
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 38
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.1 SIMPLE CHOICETMONE[1]AND SIMPLE CHOICETMTWO[1](T)
C.Terms and Conditions (Cont'd)
2.Nonrecurring charges as specified elsewherein this catalog do not apply for transactions
involving additions,deletions,or changes to the services/features requested as part of
Simple ChoiceTM One and Simple ChoiceTM TWO.However,appropriate nonrecurring (T)
charges do apply for installation of,moves,and changes to the access line.
3.Customers subscribing to the Simple ChoiceTMTWO may select different features for each (T)
line.All lines must be billed to the same account and located at the same premise.
4.All recurring charges applicable to an access line apply to Simple ChoiceTM One and (T)
Simple ChoiceTM TWo.Among other things,these can include but are not limited to,EAS (T)
charges,surcharges,subscriberline charges,and taxes.
5.If access line rates for residenceand business service,as listed elsewherein this catalog,
increase,Simple ChoiceTM One and Simple ChoiceTM TWO TRÍCS may also increase (upon (T)
Commission approval).
D.Rates
Residence:Business:
SimpleChoiceTMOne[1]$34.95 $49.95 (T)
SimpleChoiceTMTWo[1]$64.95 $94.95 (T)
Nonrecurring:
A nonrecurring charge will not apply for installation of the features for Simple ChoiceTM One (T)
and Simple ChoiceTM TWO.IRStallation,moves,and changes to the access line(s)will incur (T)
the appropriate nonrecurring charges found in Section 5.
[1]Grandfatheredto existing customers at their present location.(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 39
Release 2Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUSAND SUPPLEMENTALEQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.2 VOICE MAIL COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES PACKAGE (T)
A.Description
The Voice Mail Complementary ServicesPackage provides a group of basic network services
(generally used in conjunction with voice mail services)at one monthly rate.The package
consists of the following services(where available):
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward Busy
Message Waiting Indication -Audible or Visual
B.Terms and Conditions
1.All regulations and restrictions that normally apply to the services when they areindividuallyprovidedalsoapplywhentheyareprovidedaspartofthispackage.
2.All servicesare provided only from central offices that have been arrangedto provide these
services.The servicesare provided subject to availabilityof facilities.
3.This package is available only to individualline residence and business customers.
C.Rates
MonthlyRate
Per Line
Residence $2.00
Business $3.00
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionTransmittalNo.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
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Release 4 Issued: 07-21-2023 Effective: 08-01-2023
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont’d)
4.14.3 SIMPLE CHOICE [1] /BUSINESS ASSIST ADVANTAGE
A. Description
Simple Choice/Business Assist Advantage is a package of features available to both
residential and business customers. This package is only available to Simple
Choice/Business Assist Advantage customers and includes the features specified following
and a flat rate access line with touch calling. Customers subscribing to Simple
Choice/Business Assist Advantage are entitled to unlimited use of the service/features
specified (where available).
B. Features
Following are the eligible call features. All features may not be available in all areas:
• Caller ID Number Only [1] • VIP Alert
• Caller ID • Distinctive Ring
• Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting • Home Intercom
• Call Waiting ID • Busy Redial *66
• Call Waiting Display Deluxe • Message Waiting Indicator
• Call Forwarding • Anonymous Call Reject *77
• Call Forward No Answer • Selective Call Accept *64
• Call Forward Busy • Selective Call Forward *63
• Call Forward Busy/No Answer • Selective Call Rejection *60
• Call Forward Remote Access • Long Distance Alert
• Call Transfer • Speed Call 8 or Speed Call 30
• Call Return *69 • Privacy Protector (where available)
• 3- Way Calling • Voice Mail (where available) [2]
• Call Waiting
[1] Grandfathered to existing customers at their present location.
[2] Deregulated service.
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Transmittal No. 23-08
ID2023-13
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffice of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILINGAugust 1, 2023Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 41
Release 3
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.3 SIMPLE CHOICETM[1]/BUSINESS ASSIST ADVANTAGE (Cont'd)(T)
C.Terms and Conditions
1.A customer may select an unlimited number of compatible services and features from the
Features list.All terms and conditions as specified elsewherein this catalog shall apply
2.Nonrecurring charges as specified elsewherein this catalog do not apply for transactions
involving additions,deletions,or changes to the services/features requested as part of
Simple ChoiceTM/BUSiness Assist Advantage.However,appropriate nonrecurring charges
do apply for installation of,moves,and changes to the access line.
3.Simple ChoiceTM/BUSIRCSs Assist Advantage features must be activated by the customer
before they can be used without incurring usage charges.
4.All recurring charges applicable to an access line apply to Simple ChoiceTM/BUSÏnOSS
Assist Advantage.Among other things,these can include but are not limited to,EAS
charges,surcharges,subscriberline charges,and taxes.
5.If access line rates for residence and business service,as listed elsewherein this catalog,
increase,Simple ChoiceTM/BUSiness Assist Advantage rates may also increase (upon
Commission approval).
[1]Grandfathered to existing customers at their existing location.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 42
Release 3
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.3 SIMPLE CHOICETM[1]/BUSINESS ASSIST ADVANTAGE (Cont'd)(T)
D.Rates
Residence:Business:
Simple ChoiceTM J
Inside the Base Rate Area $37.95 ---
Outside the Base Rate Area $39.95 ---
Business Assist Advantage
Inside the Base Rate Area ---$57.95
Outside the Base Rate Area ---$59.95
Nonrecurring:
A nonrecurring charge will not apply for installation of the features for Simple
ChoiceTM/BUSiness Assist Advantage.Installation,moves,and changes to the access line(s)
will incur the appropriate nonrecurring charges found in Section 5.
[1]Grandfatheredto existing customers at their existing location.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 43
Release 3
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTALEQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.4 CALLER ID EXTRA[1](T)
The Company will offer a feature plan to residential customers who subscribe to Caller ID,
Call Waiting,Call Waiting ID and Call Forwarding for a package price of $10.95per month.
In addition,all applicable nonrecurring charges will be waived.
4.14.5 CALLER ID PLUS [1](T)
The Company will offer a feature plan to residential customers who subscribe to Caller ID,
Call Waiting and Call Waiting ID,where available,for a package price of $8.95 permonth.In
addition,all applicable nonrecurring charges will be waived.
[1]Grandfatheredto existing customers at their existing location.
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionTransmittalNo.20-01 Office of the SecretaryACCEPTEDFORFILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 44
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Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.6 PURE BROADBAND BUNDLE -GRANDFATHERED [1](T)
A.Description
Pure Broadband Bundle includes flat rate Residence or Business One-Party Local Exchange
Service and features as specified,and requires subscription to the Company's High Speed
Internet (1.5 Mbps or greater).
B.Features
Outbound Call Block Feature
Non-published Service
Billed Number Screening (Optional)
C.Terms and Conditions
Pure Broadband Bundle is available to residential and business customers in all exchanges
within the Company where technically feasible,subject to availabilityof facilities.
This bundle is only available with One-Party Local Exchange Service.Lines equipped with
Pure Broadband Bundle will not have a directory listing and will not be included in the
Company's directory assistance records.Extended Area Service (EAS)charges do not apply.
The bundle rate will include the Subscriber Line Charge.Service Charges or nonrecurring
charges do not apply.
D.Rates
Residence Business
Per Bundle,per month $29.61[2]$47.63 [2]
[1]Effective June 11,2017,Pure Broadband Bundle is grandfathered for residential customers.
Availability to current customers is limited to lines in service at existing locations.
[2]Rates applicable for non-regulated High Speed Internet also apply.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 45
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUSAND SUPPLEMENTALEQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.7 Residence CustomerReferral Program (T)
A.Existing residence customers may be eligible for a one-time $50 bill credit when they submit
a referral via the Company's Internet website that results in the establishment of a new
customer account for service that includes residential local exchange service.To be eligible,
referred customers must establish a new customer account for service that includes residentiallocalexchangeservice,and provide the Company with the billing account number of the
Company's existing referring customer who generatedthe on-line referral under this program.
Once confirmed,this one-time $50 bill credit will be applied to the referring customer's
account within sixty days.This bill credit is limited to one bill credit per customer referral and
unused credits will roll over to future months.Each customer is limited to a maximum of $600inreferralcreditspercalendaryear.
B.New residencecustomers may be eligible for a $10 bill credit for six consecutive months.To
be eligible,referred customers must establish a new customer account for service that includes
residential local exchangeservice,and provide the Company with the billing account number
of the Company's existing referring customer who generatedthe on-line referral under thisprogram.Once confirmed,the $10 bill creditswill be applied to the referred customer's account
during each of the referred customer's first six bill cycles with the Company.If the referred
customer discontinues the local exchange service prior to the end of the six month period,noadditionalcreditswillbeappliedalthoughthereferredcustomerwillnotberequiredtorefund
the Company for previously acquired bill credits.
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionTransmittalNo.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
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Release 3
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT (T)
A.Description
1.CORE CONNECT is an optional enrollment plan that permits business customers who
subscribe to qualifying products and services to receive Local Exchange Service and
additional featuresand servicesfor a flat monthly rate.
2.CORE CONNECT bundles are available under a one-year,two-year or three-year term
plans and are available on a month-to-month basis as specified in E.following.
B.Regulations
1.CORE CONNECT customers must also subscribe to the Company's non-regulated 1.5
Mbps or greater High-speed Internet at each CORE CONNECT location.In locations
where 1.5 Mbps is not available,customers may alternatively subscribe to the Company's
non-regulated 512 or 768 Kbps HSI.Thesequalifyingservicesmust be billed on the same
invoice as CORE CONNECT,but may be provisioned on access lines or trunks other than
CORE CONNECT.
2.Customers may subscribe to a maximum of ten (10)CORE CONNECT business lines at
each customer location.
3.There is no minimum service period for CORE CONNECT.Customers who discontinue
services within thirty days after establishment of service will be charged only for the
number of days CORE CONNECT was in service.Early termination liability charges for
customers who subscribe to CORE CONNECT under a Term Discount Plan are as
specified in C.following.
4.CORE CONNECT lines cannot terminate into a PBX or other line trunking device except
as otherwise indicated herein.
5.Components of CORE CONNECT will be converted to ala carte rates for the remaining
services if customers remove any of the qualifying services.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 47
Release 4
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT (T)
B.Regulations (Cont'd)
6.All terms and conditions specified elsewherefor the respective services/featuresrequested
as part of this plan shall apply.
7.Services selected as part of this plan can only be provided where technically available and
compatible with other servicesthe customer may choose to order.
8.CORE CONNECT cannot be combined with any other discounts unless otherwise
specified.
9.This plan is not available to customers who are or become toll restricted.Service
Connection Chargeswill not apply for those existing lines converted,in-place,to business
exchange service due to company-initiated toll restrictions.Such customers will not be
permitted to re-enroll in this plan until such time as all associated unpaid balances are
satisfactorily paid in full.
C.Term Discount Plan
1.A Term Discount Plan (TDP)provides customers with discounts when the customer
subscribes to CORE CONNECT under a one,two or three-year term agreement.
2.Any CORE CONNECT line(s)added subsequent to establishmentof a TDP must be added
under a separate TDP commitment period.
3.The rates and discounts in effect when customers subscribeto CORE CONNECT under a
TDP will apply until expiration of that TDP.CORE CONNECT lines that are subsequently
added under a separate TDP will receive the catalogedrates in effect when those lines are
added.
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May 10,2020
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General Exchange
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SECTION 4
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Release 4
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT (T)
C.Term Discount Plan (Cont'd)
4.Upon expiration of a TDP,the TDP discounts specified in E.following will expire,and the (M)
customer will be chargedat the then prevailing monthly rate.If the customer renews the
TDP or signs up for a new TDP,the cataloged rates then in effect will apply for the new
or renewedTDP.
5.If the Company terminates service for cause or if the customer discontinues the service in
whole or in part without cause prior to the expiration date,no termination liability charges
will apply for the regulated portion(s)of CORE CONNECT.However,if customers
remove any of the qualifying services prior to the TDP expiration date,the remaining
componentsof CORE CONNECT will be convertedto ala carte rates and the TDP discount
will not apply.(M)
D.Applicationof Rates
1.The monthly rates include the Local Exchange Service,EAS,and features only.These
rates do not include the monthly charges for HSI or for the qualifyinglong distance plan,
if applicable.
2.Service Connection Charges,as described in Section 5 of the General Exchange Catalog
No.1 apply for new and additional CORE CONNECT lines,and moves of existing lines.
Service Connection Charges may be waived for customers who move services from
another telecommunications service provider to CORE CONNECT under a one,two or
three-yearTDP.
3.ServiceConnection Charges do not apply when CORE CONNECT replaces existing Local
Exchange Service.ServiceConnection charges do apply when Customersrequesta change
from CORE CONNECT back to Local Exchange Service.
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Idaho Public Utilities Lommission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
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General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
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Release 4 Issued: 07-21-2023 Effective: 08-01-2023
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT (Cont’d)
E. Rates and Charges
1. Core Connect 1[1]
• Business Flat Rate One-Party or Key Line Service
• Hunting (optional)
• Choice of the following features and services (where available):
Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward Remote Access
Call Waiting/
Cancel Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Three-Way Calling
Call Transfer
Call Return
Distinctive Ring
Busy Redial
Message Waiting
Voice Mail [2]
Per Location, Per Month
Initial Bundle 2nd through 10th bundle
All Terms Month-to-
Month
One Year
Term
Two Year
Term
Three Year
Term
$80.00
$50.00
$45.00
$42.50
$40.00
[1] Customers must also subscribe to the CenturyTel Long Distance, LLC Business Unlimited (Option
1) long distance plan for each Core Connect 1 line or trunk subscribed.
[2] Deregulated service.
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Transmittal No. 23-08
ID2023-13
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionOffice of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILINGAugust 1, 2023Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50
Release 4 Issued: 07-21-2023 Effective: 08-01-2023
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT
E. Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
2. Core Connect 1 LITE
• Business Flat Rate One-Party or Key Line Service
• Hunting (optional)
• Choice of the following features and services (where available):
Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward Remote Access
Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Three-Way Calling
Call Transfer
Call Return
Distinctive Ring
Message Waiting
Voice Mail [1]
Per Location, Per Month
Initial Bundle 2nd through 10th bundle
All Terms Month-to-
Month[2]
One Year
Term
Two Year
Term
Three Year
Term
$80.00
$50.00
$45.00
$42.50
$40.00
[1] Deregulated service.
[2] Core Connect 1 LITE customers must initially subscribe to a one-year, two-year or three- year term
plan. Month-to-month rates are available upon expiration of a TDP when customers do not renew
or select a new TDP option.
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4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT
E. Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
3. Core Connect 2[1]
• Business Flat Rate One-Party or Key Line Service
• Hunting (optional)
• Choice of the following features and services (where available):
Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward Remote Access
Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Three-Way Calling
Call Transfer
Call Return
Distinctive Ring
Busy Redial
Selective Call Rejection
Message Waiting
Voicemail [2]
Per Location, Per Month
Initial Bundle 2nd through 10th bundle
All Terms Month-to-
Month
One Year
Term
Two Year
Term
Three Year
Term
$55.00
$35.00
$30.00
$27.50
$25.00
[1] Customers must also subscribe to the CenturyTel Long Distance, LLC Business Unlimited (Option
2) long distance plan for each Core Connect 2 line or trunk subscribed.
[2] Deregulated service.
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4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.8 CORE CONNECT
E. Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
4. Core Connect 2 LITE
• Business Flat Rate One-Party or Key Line Service
• Hunting (optional)
• Choice of the following features and services (where available):
Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward Remote Access
Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Three-Way Calling
Call Transfer
Call Return
Distinctive Ring
Selective Call Rejection
Message Waiting
Voice Mail [1]
Per Location, Per Month
Initial Bundle 2nd through 10th bundle
All Terms Month-to-
Month [2]
One Year
Term
Two Year
Term
Three Year
Term
$60.00
$35.00
$30.00
$27.50
$25.00
[1] Deregulated service.
[2] Core Connect 2 LITE customers must initially subscribe to a one-year, two-year or three-year term
plan. Month-to-month rates are available upon expiration of a TDP when customers do not renew
or select a new TDP option.
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4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.9 SIMPLE CHOICE UNLIMITED[1](T)
A.Description
Simple Choice Unlimited is a package of features available to residential customers which
includes any technically available custom calling featuresand voicemail and a flat rate access
line provided by the Company,and unlimited long distance voice usage provided by
CenturyTel Long Distance,LLC.
B.Terms and Conditions
1.A customer may select an unlimited number of compatible services and features from the
Custom Calling Features/AdvancedCalling Services.All terms and conditions as specified
herein shall apply.
2.Nonrecurring charges do not apply for transactions involving additions,deletions,or
changes to the services/featuresrequestedas part of Simple Choice Unlimited.However,
appropriate nonrecurring charges do apply for installation of,moves,and changes to the
access line.
3.Customers subscribing to the Simple Choice Unlimited may select different features for
each line.The customer must also subscribeto the CenturyTel Long Distance,LLC d/b/a
CenturyLink Long Distance Simple Choice Unlimited Long Distanceplan.All lines must
be billed to the same account and located at the same premise.
4.Simple Choice Unlimited features must be activated by the customer before they can be
used without incurring usage charges.
5.All recurring charges applicable to an access line apply to Simple Choice Unlimited.
Among other things,these can include but are not limited to,surcharges,subscriber line
charges,and taxes.
6.Call Detail will not be provided with this service plan.
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[1]Grandfatheredto existing customers at their existing location.(T)
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4.14.9 SIMPLE CHOICE UNLIMITED [1](Cont'd)
C.Monthly Rates (M)
Monthly Rate [2](T-M)
Simple Choice Unlimited [1](T-M)
Local Exchange Service
Choice of available Custom Calling Service
or Advanced Calling Services $37.95 [3](T-M)
[1]Grandfatheredto existing customers at their existing location.(T-M)
[2]Flat rate EAS charges (if applicable)are included in this rate.The rate for CenturyTel Long (T-M)
Distance,LLC d/b/a CenturyLink Long Distance Simple Choice Unlimited Long Distance plan
applies in addition to this rate.
[3]The monthly Simple Choice Unlimited rate will be discounted by $5.00 when customers also (T-M)
subscribe to the Company's High Speed Internet (l.5M or higher).
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4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(1)
4.14.10 PRIMARY RATE INTERFACE (PRI)BUNDLE -BUSINESS (I)
A.GENERAL
1.PRI Bundle is an optional business service enrollment plan.This offering permits a
customer to receive featuresand servicesfor a flat monthly rate for each bundle provided.
PRI Bundle includes the following ISDN-PRI II features and services:
a.ISDN-PRI Business Service consisting of 2-Way Primary Rate Interface and 24
Primary Rate Channels
b.Up to 100 Direct Inward Dialing (DID)Signaling (in blocks of 10)-Optional
c.ISDN PRI Business Service Standard Features
d.Incoming Call Identification(Caller ID Name and Number)
B.REGULATIONS
1.Unless specified otherwise in this section,the regulations for ISDN-PRI Business Service,
including Line Connection Charges,set forth in Section 5;apply in addition to the
regulations herein.
2.Unless specified otherwise in this section,the regulations for DID Service,including Non-
recurring and Installation Charges,set forth in Section 6,apply in addition to the
regulations herein.
3.Line Connection Charges do not apply when PRI Bundle replaces existing Local Exchange
Service.
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4.14.10 PRIMARY RATE INTERFACE (PRI)BUNDLE -BUSINESS (T)
B.REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
4.Customersmay activate all 100 DID numbers included in the bundle rate concurrent with
installation of service or may activate the numbers in blocks of 10.When a customer
activates fewer than 100 numbers concurrent with establishment of service,Service
Connection Charges do not apply for the initial or subsequent activations of 10-number
blocks (up to 100 numbers).
5.Customers may order additional DID numbers,in excess of 100 for an individual PRI
Bundle,subject to availability,at the rates specified in Section 6 of this catalog.Non-
recurring and Installation Charges apply for subsequent activation of numbers beyond
those included in the bundle.
6.The Optional Features available for ISDN-PRI Business Service are available with PRI
Bundle at the rates specified in Section 12.
7.PRI Bundle is available under the term commitments of 2 years,3 years,and 5 years.
Termination Liability Chargesset forth in Section 12 1.H.3.for Integrated ServicesDigital (T)
Network -Primary Rate Interface (ISDN-PRI)Business Serviceapply for PRI Bundle.
8.Unless terminated by the PRI Bundle customer or the Company,a customer will remain
enrolled in the PRI Bundle,as amendedfrom time to time,with any applicable changes in
rate,for as long as the PRI Bundle continuesto be offered by the Company.If any features
or services in the bundle are discontinued by the customer,the remaining features and
services will be chargedthe normal catalog rate or charge.
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4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)4.14.10 PRIMARY RATE INTERFACE (PRI)BUNDLE -BUSINESS
B.REGULATIONS(Cont'd)(T)
9.Customersenrolled in the bundle,who subsequentlybecome subject to Company initiated
toll restriction will have all existing PRI Bundle lines converted to the applicable catalog
rates.Service Connection Charges will not apply for those existing lines converted,in-
place,due to termination procedures.In addition,any optional services not affected by theterminationprocedureswillconverttotheirapplicabletariffrates.Such customers will
not be permitted to re-enroll in this bundle until such time as all associated unpaid balances
are satisfactorily paid in full.
C.RATES AND CHARGES
Nonrecurring ChargeMonthlyEach
Term Commitment Period Rate Initial Additional [1]
Two Year Term $900.00 $250.00 $0.00
Three Year Term 875.00 250.00 0.00
Five Year Term 850.00 250.00 0.00
[1]AdditionalPRI Bundles must be installed at the same customer designatedpremises on the sametripandplacedonthesameorder.
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4.14.11 economy PACK (T)
A.Description
The Company will provide residential customers with an access line,the Subscriber Line
Charge,Caller ID and Call Waiting.Customerswilling to have term commitments will have
a $5.00 reduction a month for a 12 month commitment.
B.Rates and Charges
Residence
Monthly Rate
Economy Pack (per line)$29.95
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4.14.12 HOME PHONE II -GRANDFATHERED [1](T)
A.Description
1.Home Phone II is an optional enrollment plan that permits residence customers to receive
Local Exchange Service and additional featuresand services for a flat monthly rate.
2.Home Phone II customers must subscribe to a qualifyinglong distance plan.
3.Home Phone II includes the following servicesand features:
-ResidenceFlat Rate Access Line
-Choice of the following features:
Anonymous Call Rejection
Busy Redial
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forwarding
Call Forward RemoteAccess (where available)
Call Return
Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Caller ID
Cancel Call Waiting
Message Waiting Indication
Selective Call Accept
Selective Call Forward
Selective Call Rejection
3-Way Calling
VIP Alert
Voice Mail[2]
[1]Effective June l 1,2017,Home Phone II is grandfathered for residential customers.Availability to
current customers is limited to lines in service at existing locations.
[2]Deregulated service.
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4.14.12 HOME PHONE II --GRANDFATHERED [1](Cont'd)(T)
B.Regulations
1.Home Phone II customers may terminate their enrollment in the plan at any time upon
notice to the Company.
2.Unless terminated by the Home Phone II customer or the Company,a customer will remain
enrolled in the plan,as amended from time-to-time,with any applicable changes in rate,
for as long as the plan continues to be offered by the Company.
3.Home Phone II customers are not eligible for promotional offerings associated with the
featuresincluded in the plan,unless specifically provided for in a promotional offering.
4.Components of Home Phone II will be converted to ala carte rates for the remaining
servicesif customers remove any of the qualifyingservices.
5.All terms and conditions specified elsewherefor the respective services/featuresrequested
as part of this plan shall apply.
6.Services selected as part of this plan can only be provided where technically available and
compatible with other servicesthe customer may choose to order.
7.Home Phone II cannot be combined with any other discounts unless otherwise specified.
[1]Effective June 11,2017,Home Phone II is grandfatheredfor residential customers.Availability to
current customers is limited to lines in service at existing locations.
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C.Rates and Charges
1.The monthly rate includes the Local Exchange Service,flat rate EAS,Touch Calling
Service,and featuresonly.All other recurring charges applicable to an access line apply
to Home Phone II.Among other things,these include but are not limited to,surcharges,subscriber line charges,and taxes.Also,the monthly rate does not include the recurring
charges for the qualifying long distance plan.
2.Service Charges,as described in Section 5 apply for new and additional Home Phone II
lines,and moves of existing lines.
3.Service Charges do not apply when Home Phone II replaces existing Local Exchange
Service.Service Chargesdo apply when Customersrequest a change from Home PhoneIIbacktoLocalExchangeService.
Residence
Monthly Rate
Home Phone II [2]$38.95
[1]Effective June l1,2017,Home Phone II is grandfatheredfor residential customers.Availability to
current customers is limited to lines in service at existing locations.
[2]The customer must subscribe to either CenturyLink Communications,LLC Home Phone II Per
Minute long distance plan or CenturyLink Communications,LLC Home Phone II Unlimitedlong
distance plan to qualify for this bundle.
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14.13 CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES (T)
A.General
1.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES are optional enrollment plans available to (T)
business customers with up to twenty-fiveaccess lines and/or key trunks across all service
territories servedby CenturyLink incumbent local exchange carriers (each,a CenturyLink
ILEC).This plan permits business customers who subscribe to qualifying products and
services to receive Local Exchange Service and additional featuresand services specified
in C.following for a flat monthly rate.
2.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES are available for a maximum of ten (10)(T)
business lines at each customer location.
B.Regulations
1.Customers must also subscribe to companion long distance service provided by (T)
CenturyLink Communications,LLC for the initial and each additional bundle and the
Company's 1.5 Mbps or greater High-Speed Internet provided by the Company or a
CenturyLink affiliate:at each bundle location.In locations where 1.5 Mbps is not
available,customers may alternatively subscribe to the Company's non-regulated 512 or
768 Kbps HSI.The qualifying High-Speed Internet service must be billed on the same
invoice as the CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE,but may be provisioned on access
lines or trunks other than CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE.Specific requirements
are as follows:
a.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE Option 1 -Month-To-Month Option
CenturyLink Business Bundle Unlimited Plan A long distance plan,and
Non-regulated 1.5 Mbps or greater High-speed Internet on a month-to-month
basis or under a two-year term minimum commitment period at each
CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE location.
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4.14.13.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES (T)
B.Regulations
1.(Cont'd)(T)
b.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE Option 2 -Two-Year Term Option (M)
CenturyLink Business Bundle Unlimited Plan A long distance plan,and
Non-regulated 1.5 Mbps or greater High-speed Internet under a two-year term
minimum commitment period at each location.(M)
c.CenturyLink Business Bundle Preferred
CenturyLink Business Bundle Unlimited Plan B long distance plan,and
Non-regulated 1.5 Mbps or greater High-speed Internet on a month-to-month
basis or under a two-year term minimum commitment period at each bundle
location.
2.There is no minimum serviceperiod for the Local Exchange Service and features provided (I)
in CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE.Customers who discontinue this service
within thirty days after establishment of service will be charged only for the number of
days of service.
3.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE lines cannot terminate into a PBX or other line (1)
trunking device except as otherwise indicated herein.
4.Componentsof the CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE selected by the customer will (I)
be converted to a la carte rates for the remaining services if customers remove any of the
qualifying services.If the qualifying High-Speed Internet service is discontinued at any
bundle location,components of all CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES at that
location will be converted to ala carte rates.No termination liability charges will apply for
the regulated portion(s)of a CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE if a qualifying
service is discontinued prior to the minimum service period or term commitment period
for that qualifying service.Early Termination Fees may apply if non-regulated HSI is
discontinued prior to the end of a two-year commitment.(Ml)
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B.Regulations (Cont'd)(T)
5.All terms and conditions specified elsewherefor the respective services/featuresrequested (T-M)
as part of this plan shall apply.(M)
6.Servicesselected as part of this plan can only be provided where technically available and (T)compatible with other servicesthe customer may choose to order.
7.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES cannot be combined with any other discounts (T)
unless otherwise specified.
8.This plan is not available to customers who are or become toll restricted.Service (T)Connection Chargeswill not apply for those existing lines converted,in-place,to business
exchange service due to company-initiated toll restrictions.Such customers will not bepermittedtore-enroll in this plan until such time as all associated unpaid balances are
satisfactorily paid in full.
9.An Activation Fee will apply for the month-to-month option in lieu of any other Service (T)Charge(s),except that if a premises visit is required in order to establish service,the
nonrecurring charge normally applicable for a premises visit will apply in addition to theActivationFee.
The Activation Fee will be waived when:
customer migrates existing Local Exchange Service lines to a CENTURYLINK
BUSINESS BUNDLE,or
customer ordersCENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE additional lines subsequent
to establishmentof the initial line,or customer orders initial and/or additional lines
and selects the two-year term commitment for the required High-Speed Internet
service.
The Activation Fee does not apply for the two-year term option.
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4.14.13. CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES (Cont’d)
C. Service Description and Rates
1. CenturyLink Business Bundle Options 1 and 2
a. Description
CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLE Options 1 and 2 include a flat rate One-
Party Business Line or Key Line Service with Touch tone, flat rate Extended Area
Service, unlimited expanded local call (where available) and the following optional
services and features (where available):
Rotary Hunt Service
Busy Redial (aka Repeat Dial)
Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy - Fixed
Call Forward No Answer – Fixed
Call Forward Remote Activation
Call Waiting and Cancel Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling with Transfer
Return Call
Distinctive Ring
Selective Call Rejection
Selective Call Acceptance
Message Waiting
Voicemail [1]
[1] Deregulated service.
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4.14.13.CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES (T)
C.ServiceDescription and Rates
1.CenturyLinkBusiness Bundle Options 1 and 2 (Cont'd)
b.Rates and Charges
Monthly rates for the CenturyLink Business Bundle Unlimited Plan A long distance (M)
plan provided by CenturyLink Communications,LLC and for deregulated High-
Speed Internet provided by the Company are not included in the following rates;
however,the monthly rates for all these services will appearas a single line item on
the customer's bill.
CenturyLinkBusiness Monthly Rate .ActivationBundleInitial2ndthroughFeePerLine,Per Location Bundle 10th Bundle
Month-to-Month (Option 1)$55.00 $24.99 $50.00
Two-Year Term (Option 2)55.00 24.99 N/A (M)
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4.14.13 CENTURYLINK BUSINESS BUNDLES
C. Service Description and Rates (Cont’d)
2. CenturyLink Business Bundle Preferred
a. Description
CenturyLink Business Bundle Preferred includes a flat rate Business Individual Line
or Key Trunk with Touch tone, flat rate Extended Area Service, unlimited expanded
local calling (where available), and the following optional services and features
(where available):
Rotary Hunt Service
Busy Redial (aka Repeat Dial)
Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy - Fixed
Call Forward No Answer – Fixed
Call Forward Remote Activation
Selective Call Forwarding
Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting (a.k.a. Enhanced Call Waiting)
Call Waiting ID
Three-Way Calling or Three-Way Calling with Transfer
Return Call
Selective Call Rejection
Message Waiting
Voicemail[1]
b. Rates and Charges
Monthly rates for the CenturyLink Business Bundle Unlimited Plan B long distance
plan provided by CenturyLink Communications, LLC and for deregulated High-
Speed Internet provided by the Company are not included in the following rates;
however, the monthly rates for all these services will appear as a single line item on
the customer’s bill.
CenturyLink
Business
Bundle Preferred
Monthly Rate Activation
Fee Initial Bundle 2nd through
10th Bundle
Month-to-Month $50.00 $19.99 $50.00
2-Year Term 50.00 19.99 0.00
[1] Deregulated service.
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4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (Cont'd)(T)
4.14.14 UNLIMITED NATIONWIDE CALLING OR ESSENTIAL HOME PHONE WITH 30 (T)
MINUTES LONG DISTANCE [1]
A.Description
1.Unlimited Nationwide Calling or Essential Home Phone with 30 Minutes Long Distance
(hereafter referred to as Essential Home Phone w/30 Minutes LD)is an optional
enrollment plan that permits residencecustomers who subscribe to qualifyingproducts and
services to receive Local Exchange Service and additional featuresand services for a flat
monthly rate.
2.Customersmust subscribe to either the Unlimited Nationwide Calling or 30 Minutes Long
Distance calling plan provided by CenturyLink Communications,LLC for each package
provided at a location.
(M)
[1]Effective February 18,2019,Essential Home Phone With 30 Minutes Long Distance is
grandfathered.Availabilityto current customers is limited to lines and features in serviceat existing
locations.
(M)Material moved to Page 50.12.1.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 50.12.1
Release 1
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.14 UNLIMITED NATIONWIDE CALLING OR ESSENTIAL HOME PHONE WITH 30
MINUTES LONG DISTANCE [1]
A.Description (Cont'd)
3.Unlimited Nationwide Calling or Essential Home Phone w/30 Minutes LD includes a flat (M)
rate one-party residenceline with Touch tone,flat rate Extended Area Service,unlimited
expandedlocal calling (where available),and the following services and features:
Anonymous Call Rejection
Call Forward Busy
Call Forward No Answer
Call Forward Remote Access (where available)
Call Forwarding
Call Waiting ID
Caller ID with Name
Cancel Call Waiting
Message Waiting
RepeatDial
Return Call
Selective Call Accept
Selective Call Forward
Selective Call Rejection
VIP Alert
Three-Way Calling
Voicemail [2]
[1]Effective February 18,2019,Essential Home Phone With 30 Minutes Long Distance is
grandfathered.Availability to current customers is limited to lines and features in serviceat existing
locations.
[2]Deregulated service.(M)
(M)Material moved from Page 50.12.
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionTransmittalNo.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 50.13
Release 4
Issued:02-08-2019 Effective:02-18-2019
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.14 UNLIMITED NATIONWIDE CALLING OR ESSENTIAL HOME PHONE WITH 30 (T)
MINUTES LONG DISTANCE[1](Cont'd)
B.Regulations
1.Components of Unlimited Nationwide Calling or Essential Home Phone w/30 Minutes
LD will be converted to ala carte rates for the remaining services if customers remove any
of the qualifyingservices.
2.All terms and conditions specified elsewherefor the respective services/featuresrequested
as part of this plan shall apply.
3.Services selected as part of this plan can only be provided where technically available and
compatible with other services the customer may choose to order.
4.Unlimited Nationwide Calling or Essential Home Phone w/30 Minutes LD cannot be
combined with any other discounts unless otherwise specified.
5.This plan is not available to customers who are or become toll restricted.ServiceCharges
will not apply for those existing lines converted,in-place,to residence exchange service
due to company-initiated toll restrictions.Such customers will not be permitted to re-enroll
in this plan until such time as all associated unpaid balances are satisfactorily paid in full.
C.Rates and Charges
1.The monthly rate includes a flat rate one-party residence line with Touch tone,flat rate
EAS,expanded local calling (where available),features,and the following fees and
surcharges:Interstate Subscriber Line Charge,Intrastate Subscriber Line Charge (where
applicable),Access Recovery Charge,and Facilities Relocation Charge (where
applicable).
2.Service Chargeswill not apply for new and additional packagelines,and moves of existing
lines.
(M)
[1]Effective February 18,2019,Essential Home Phone With 30 Minutes Long Distance is
grandfathered.Availability to current customers is limited to lines and features in serviceat existing
locations.
(M)Material moved to Page 50.14.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 50.14
Release 4
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES (T)
4.14.14 UNLIMITED NATIONWIDE CALLING OR ESSENTIAL HOME PHONE WITH 30 (T)
MINUTES LONG DISTANCE[1]
C.Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
3.Service Charges do not apply when Unlimited Nationwide Calling or Essential Home (M)
Phone w/30 Minutes LD replaces existing Local Exchange Service.The normally
applicable Service Charges do apply when Customers request a change back to Local
Exchange Service.(M)
4.The Company retains the right,in its sole discretion,to change some or all of the network
technology on which it delivers this service and the associated long distance service,
including a change to Voice over Internet Protocol technology.If the Company's network
technology changes in such a way that this tariff will no longer apply to Unlimited
Nationwide Calling or Essential Home Phone w/30 Minutes LD,the following monthly
rate will continue to apply,and the new service(s)or plan(s)will be governedby separate,
commercial terms betweenthe Company and the customer.
Unlimited Nationwide Calling
or Monthly Rate
Essential Home Phone w/30 Minutes LD
Per package,per location $35.00 [2]
[1]Effective February 18,2019,Essential Home Phone With 30 Minutes Long Distance is
grandfathered.Availability to current customers is limited to lines and features in serviceat existing
locations.
[2]Rate includes local services,features,fees and surcharges described in C.l.preceding.Monthly
rates for the UnlimitedNationwide Calling or 30 Minutes Long Distance calling plan provided by
CenturyLink Communications,LLC and for optional deregulatedHigh Speed Internet provided by
the Company are not included in this rate;however,the monthly rates for all these services will
appear as a single line item on the customer's bill.
(M)Material moved from Page 50.13.
Idaho Public Utilities CommissionTransmittalNo.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.15
Release 1
Issued: 08-05-2021 Effective: 08-16-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.15 SIMPLY UNLIMITED BUSINESS
A. Description
1. Simply Unlimited Business is an optional enrollment plan that permits business
customers who subscribe to qualifying products and services to receive Local Exchange
Service an additional features and services for a flat monthly rate.
2. Simply Unlimited Business is available for a maximum of twenty business lines and/or
key trunks at a given customer location, not to exceed twenty-five lines across all
customer locations in territories served by a CenturyLink incumbent local exchange
carrier.
3. Customers must also subscribe to companion long distance service provided by
CenturyLink Communications, LLC for the initial and each additional bundle.
4. Customers may also subscribe to Company’s 1.5 Mbps or greater High-Speed Internet
provided by the Company or a CenturyLink affiliate: at each bundle location. In
locations where 1.5 Mbps is not available, customers may alternatively subscribe to the
Company’s non-regulated 512 or 768 Kbps HSI. The qualifying High-Speed Internet
service must be billed on the same invoice as the Simply Unlimited Business but may be
provisioned on access lines or trunks other than Simply Unlimited Business.
ID2021-10
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-07 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
August 16, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
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Release 1
Issued: 08-05-2021 Effective: 08-16-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.15 SIMPLY UNLIMITED BUSINESS
A. Description (Cont’d)
5. Simply Unlimited Business includes a flat rate one-party business line or key trunk with
Touch Tone, flat rate Extended Area Service, unlimited expanded local calling (where
applicable) and the following services and features, where available:
• Rotary Hunt
• Busy Redial (aka Repeat Dial)
• Caller ID with Name (includes Anonymous Call Rejection)
• Call Forwarding
• Call Forward Busy – Fixed
• Call Forward No Answer – Fixed
• Call Forward Remote Activation
• Selective Call Forwarding
• Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting (a.k.a. Enhanced Call Waiting)
• Call Waiting ID
• Three-Way Calling or Three-Way Calling with Transfer
• Return Call (a.k.a. Call Return)
• Selective Call Rejection (a.k.a. Call Rejection)
• Message Waiting [1]
• Voicemail [1]
[1] Deregulated service.
ID2021-10
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-07 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
August 16, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
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Issued: 08-05-2021 Effective: 08-16-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.15 SIMPLY UNLIMITED BUSINESS (Cont’d)
B. Regulations
1. Simply Unlimited Business lines cannot terminate into a PBX or other line trunking
device except as otherwise indicated herein.
2. Services selected as part of this plan can only be provided where technically available
and compatible with other services the customer may choose to order. All terms and
conditions specified elsewhere for the respective services/features requested as part of
this plan shall apply.
3. There is no minimum service period for the Local Exchange Service and features
provided in Simply Unlimited Business. Customers who discontinue this service within
thirty days after establishment of service will be charged only for the number of days of
service.
4. If customers discontinue any of the required services or features, the remaining
components of the Simply Unlimited Business selected by the customer will be converted
to a la carte rates. If optional High-Speed Internet service is discontinued at any bundle
location, the discounted monthly rate will no longer apply and all Simply Unlimited
Business lines at that location will be converted to the applicable monthly rate.
5. Simply Unlimited Business is not available to customers who are or become toll
restricted. Service Connection Charges will not apply for those existing lines converted,
in-place, to business exchange service due to company-initiated toll restrictions. Such
customers will not be permitted to re-enroll in this plan until such time as all associated
unpaid balances are satisfactorily paid in full.
6. Simply Unlimited Business cannot be combined with any other discounts unless
otherwise specified.
ID2021-10
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-07 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
August 16, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.18
Release 1
Issued: 08-05-2021 Effective: 08-16-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.15 SIMPLY UNLIMITED BUSINESS
B. Regulations (Cont’d)
7. The Company retains the right, in its sole discretion, to change some or all of the network
technology on which it delivers this service and the associated long distance service,
including a change to Voice over Internet Protocol technology. If the Company’s
network technology changes in such a way that this tariff will no longer apply to Simply
Unlimited Business, the following monthly rate will continue to apply until such time as
customers are notified in advance of rate increases, and the new service(s) or plan(s) will
be governed by separate, commercial terms between the Company and the customer.
C. Application of Rates and Charges
1. An Activation Fee will apply for the month-to-month option in lieu of any other Service
Charge(s), except that if a premises visit is required in order to establish service, the
nonrecurring charge normally applicable for a premises visit will apply in addition to the
Activation Fee. The Activation Fee will be waived when:
• customer migrates existing Local Exchange Service lines to Simply Unlimited
Business, or
• customer orders Simply Unlimited Business additional lines subsequent to
establishment of the initial line, or
• customer orders optional High-Speed Internet at each bundle location.
2. The normally applicable service charges will apply when Simply Unlimited Business
customers request a change back to Local Exchange Service or another packaged service.
3. The monthly rate includes a flat rate one-party business line or key trunk with Touch
tone, flat rate EAS, expanded local calling (where available), features, unlimited long
distance provided by CenturyLink Communications, Inc., and the following fees and
surcharges: Interstate Subscriber Line Charge, Intrastate Subscriber Line Charge (where
applicable), Access Recovery Charge, and the Shoshone Paiute Tribal 911.
ID2021-10
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-07 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
August 16, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.19
Release 1
Issued: 08-05-2021 Effective: 08-16-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.15 SIMPLY UNLIMITED BUSINESS
C. Application of Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
4. Simply Unlimited Business includes a rate stability plan which allows customers to pay a
fixed monthly rate that is not subject to rate changes over a fixed period. Customers will
pay the tariffed rate in effect as of the service establishment date for the first twelve
months after service is established. On the service establishment anniversary date, the
customer’s monthly rate will increase to the lesser of the then-prevailing tariffed rate or a
rate that is $5.00 higher than the rate in effect on the service establishment date.
Thereafter, on each subsequent anniversary date, the monthly rate may increase by no
more than $5.00, not to exceed the then-prevailing tariffed rate.
5. Simply Unlimited Business lines subsequently added to the customer’s account will be
charged the monthly tariffed rate in effect as of the date the new Simply Unlimited
Business line(s) is/are added to the account. The same rate stability provisions apply to
subsequently added lines, based on the service establishment date for those lines.
6. Customers will be notified at least thirty days prior to any service anniversary date rate
increase. Such notice will include the actual amount by which customer’s Simply
Unlimited Business will increase.
7. The following monthly rates do not include applicable charges for non-regulated High-
Speed Internet provided by the Company. However, the charges listed in T.3.c.
preceding and the rate for High-Speed Internet will appear as a single line item on the
customer’s bill. Zone charges do not apply.
ID2021-10
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-07 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
August 16, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.20
Release 1
Issued: 08-05-2021 Effective: 08-16-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.15 SIMPLY UNLIMITED BUSINESS (Cont’d)
D. Rates and Charges
Option
Monthly Rate
Activation Fee Initial Bundle,
Per Location
Each Additional
Bundle, Per
Location
Simply Unlimited
Business with Long
Distance
$50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Simply Unlimited
Business with Long
Distance and High-
Speed Internet[1]
40.00 35.00 --
[1] This monthly rate and the applicable rate for HSI will appear on invoice as a single line item.
ID2021-10
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-07 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
August 16, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.21
Release 1
Issued: 09-07-2021 Effective: 09-18-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.16 SIMPLY UNLIMITED PHONE FOR RESIDENCE
A. Description
1. Simply Unlimited Phone is an optional enrollment plan that permits residence
customers who subscribe to qualifying products and services to receive Local
Exchange Service and additional features and services for a flat monthly rate.
2. Customers must subscribe to the Simply Unlimited Phone for Residence calling plan
provided by CenturyLink Communications, LLC for each package provided at a
customer location.
3. Simply Unlimited Phone for Residence includes a flat rate one-party residence line
with Touch tone, flat rate Extended Area Service, unlimited expanded local calling
(where available), and the following services and features:
• Anonymous Call Rejection
• Call Forward Busy – Fixed
• Call Forward No Answer – Fixed
• Call Forward Remote Access (where available)
• Call Forwarding
• Call Waiting ID
• Caller ID with Name
• Enhanced Call Waiting (includes Cancel Call Waiting)
• Message Waiting
• Repeat Dial
• Return Call
• Selective Call Forwarding
• Selective Call Rejection
• Selective Call Ring
• Speed Call 8
• Three-Way Calling
• Voicemail (Deregulated Service)
ID2021-13
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-08 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
September 18, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.22
Release 1
Issued: 09-07-2021 Effective: 09-18-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.16 SIMPLY UNLIMITED PHONE FOR RESIDENCE (Cont’d)
B. Regulations
1. Components of the Simply Unlimited Phone will be converted to ala carte rates for
the remaining services if customers remove any of the qualifying services.
2. All terms and conditions specified elsewhere for the respective services/features
requested as part of this plan shall apply.
3. Services selected as part of this plan can only be provided where technically
available and compatible with other services the customer may choose to order.
4. Simply Unlimited Phone cannot be combined with any other discounts unless
otherwise specified.
5. This plan is not available to customers who are or become toll restricted. Service
Charges will not apply for those existing lines converted, in-place, to residence
exchange service due to company-initiated toll restrictions. Such customers will not
be permitted to re-enroll in this plan until such time as all associated unpaid
balances are satisfactorily paid in full.
6. The Company retains the right, in its sole discretion, to change some or all of the
network technology on which it delivers this service and the associated long distance
service, including a change to Voice over Internet Protocol technology. If the
Company’s network technology changes in such a way that this catalog will no
longer apply to Simply Unlimited Phone, the following monthly rate will continue to
apply, and the new service(s) or plan(s) will be governed by separate, commercial
terms between the Company and the customer.
[1] Deregulated service.
ID2021-13
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-08 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
September 18, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.23
Release 1
Issued: 09-07-2021 Effective: 09-18-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.16 SIMPLY UNLIMITED PHONE FOR RESIDENCE (Cont’d)
C. Application of Rates and Charges
1. The monthly rate includes a flat rate one-party residence line with Touch tone, flat
rate EAS, expanded local calling (where available), features, and the following fees
and surcharges: Interstate Subscriber Line Charge, Intrastate Subscriber Line
Charge (where applicable), Access Recovery Charge, and Facilities Relocation
Charge.
2. Service Charges will not apply for new and additional package lines and moves of
existing lines.
3. Service Charges do not apply when Simply Unlimited Phone replaces existing Local
Exchange Service. The normally applicable Service Charges do apply when
Customers request a change back to Local Exchange Service.
4. Simply Unlimited Phone includes a rate stability plan which allows customers to
pay a fixed monthly rate that is not subject to rate changes over a fixed period.
Customers will pay the cataloged rate in effect as of the service establishment date
for the first twelve months after service is established. On the service establishment
anniversary date, the customer’s monthly rate will increase to the lesser of the then-
prevailing cataloged rate or a rate that is $5.00 higher than the rate in effect on the
service establishment date. Thereafter, on each subsequent anniversary date, the
monthly rate may increase by no more than $5.00, not to exceed the then-prevailing
cataloged rate.
5. Simply Unlimited Phone lines subsequently added to the customer’s account will be
charged the monthly cataloged rate in effect as of the date the new Simply
Unlimited Phone line(s) is/are added to the account. The same rate stability
provisions apply to subsequently added lines, based on the service establishment
date for those lines.
6. Customers will be notified at least thirty days prior to any service anniversary date
rate increase. Such notice will include the actual amount by which customer’s
Simply Unlimited Phone will increase.
ID2021-13
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-08 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
September 18, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 50.24
Release 1
Issued: 09-07-2021 Effective: 09-18-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.14 PACKAGED SERVICES
4.14.16 SIMPLY UNLIMITED PHONE FOR RESIDENCE (Cont’d)
D. Rates and Charges
The following monthly rates include local services, features, fees and surcharges
described in C.1., preceding. Monthly rates for the Simply Unlimited Phone calling
plan provided by CenturyLink Communications, LLC and for optional deregulated
High Speed Internet provided by the Company are not included in this rate; however,
the monthly rates for all these services will appear as a single line item on the
customer’s bill.
Option Monthly Rate [1]
Per package, per location
Simply Unlimited Phone with Long Distance $45.00
Simply Unlimited Phone with Long Distance and
deregulated HSI $35.00
[1] Rates do not include the monthly charges for HSI or for the qualifying long distance plan, if
applicable.
ID2021-13
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-08 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
September 18, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho, Inc. d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No. 1
SECTION 4
Page 51
Release 3
Issued: 04-20-2021 Effective: 05-01-2021
4. MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
4.15 DEDICATED DIGITAL DATA SERVICE (DDS) [1]
4.15.1 General
a. Dedicated Digital Data Service provides a transmission path to connect customer
designated premises directly through a Telephone Company's serving wire center.
b. A Digital Data Channel is a channel for duplex four-wire transmission of synchronous
serial data at the rate of 2.4, 4.8, 9.6 19.2, 56.0 or 64.0 kbps. The actual bit rate is a
function of the channel interface selected by the customer. The channel provides
asynchronous service with time provided by the Telephone Company through the
Telephone Company's facilities to the customer in the received bit stream.
4.15.2 Regulations
a. In addition to the following, appropriate regulations established in other catalogs of the
Company will apply to Dedicated Digital Data Service.
b. The minimum billing for Dedicated Digital Data Service is one month.
c. The provision of Dedicated Digital Data Service and any associated features are
subject to the availability of central office and outside plant facilities.
d. As a result of any interface or technical change required of the Company due to FCC
rules, the Company shall not be liable if changes in any of the equipment, operations or
procedures of the Company utilized in the provision of Dedicated Digital Data
Services, render any customer premises equipment provided by a customer obsolete or
require modification or alternation of such equipment or systems or otherwise affect its
use or performance.
e. The Company makes no guarantee and assumes no liability for the accuracy,
performance or non-performance of the Dedicated Digital Data Service.
[1] Effective May 1, 2021 Dedicated Digital Data Services are grandfathered. Availability
to current customers is limited to circuits in service at existing locations.
ID2021-04
(C)
(N)
(N)
Transmittal No. 21-03
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 1, 2021
Boise, Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/bla Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 52
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.15 DEDICATED DIGITAL DATA SERVICE (DDS)(N)
4.15.3 Rates and Charges (T)
Non-Recurring Monthly
Charges Rates
a.Channel Termination*$62.70
per termination
b.Channel Mileage Facility*
per airline mile
1.2.4,4.8,9.6,19.2 kbps $2.42
2.56 kbps,64 kbps $4.83
c.Installation,per circuit $221.00
d.Bridging $7.85
*Additional Channel Termination charges,Channel Mileage charges and Installation charges will
apply whenever a spare channel is configured as a let to the customer designatedpremises.
Idaho Pubilc Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTelof Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 53
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.16 HIGH CAPACITY SERVICE (T)
4.16.1 General (T)
High Capacity Service consists of Two-Point digital channels and equipment which provides
for simultaneoustwo-way isochronous transmission at a speed of 1.544 Megabits per second
(Mbps).High Capacity Service may be used to connect:
a.two customer premises
b.a customer premises and the central office
4.16.2 Regulations (T)
The regulations specified herein are in addition to the applicable regulations specified in this
and other catalogs of this Company.
4.16.2.1 Termination charges (T)
When service is terminated by the customer,or by the Telephone Company for any
reason for which it may terminate such service under the provisions of this catalog,prior
to the expiration of the initial contract period,the following termination charges apply
in addition to all charges due for the service which has been furnished.
a.Contract Period of One Month
In the case of services for which the initial contract period is one month,the
termination charges will be charges due for the unexpired portion of a twelve
month period.
b.Availability of Service
1.High Capacity Servicecan only be provided from central offices equipped
for appropriate digital transmission.
2.High Capacity Service is available on channels confined to the same
buildingor continuous property on a cost incurred basis.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Transmittal No.20-01 Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 10,2020
Boise,Idaho
CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.d/b/a Century Link
General Exchange
Catalog No.1
SECTION 4
Page 54
Release 2
Issued:04-30-2020 Effective:05-10-2020
4.MISCELLANEOUSAND SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENTAND SERVICES (N)
4.16 HIGH CAPACITY SERVICE (T)
4.16.2 Regulations
4.16.2.1 Termination Charges(Cont'd)(T)
c.Provision of Service
High Capacity Service is available only on a two-point basis.
4.16.2.2 Performance Criteria (T)
a.High Capacity Service is designed to provide an averageperformance of at least
95%error-free seconds of transmission measured over a continuous 24 hour
period.
b.Customer Signal Parameters
All signals generatedby customer terminal equipment must meet the signal and
format constraints described in Bell System Technical ReferencePublication
43801 dated November,1982,Bell System Technical ReferencePublication
41451 dated January,1983 and in Bell System Technical ReferencePublication
62411 dated September,1983.
4.16.2.3 Service Functions (T)
a.Channelizations
1.Channelization equipment will be provided by the Telephone Company at
the central office.If the customer wants the Channelization equipment
located on their premises,the equipment must be provided by the
customer.
2.The Telephone Company will provide Channelization equipment at the
central office when the customer desires two-point premises to central
office or central office services.
3.Telephone Company provided central office channelization equipment
provides service for up to 24 voice grade channels.
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4.16 HIGH CAPACITY SERVICE (T)4.16.2 Regulations
4.16.2.3 Service Functions (Cont'd)(T)
b.Channel Plug-Ins
One Channelplug-in is required for each channeltermination in the channelization
equipment.
4.16.3 Rates and Charges (T)
The following rates and charges apply for High Capacity Servicesin addition to the rates and
charges for any associated service(s).
Monthly Non-recurring
Rate Charge
a.Channel Terminations,
per termination $176.25 $232.00
b.ChannelMileage
1.Channel Mileage Facility $19.46
per mile
c.Optional Multiplexing
per arrangement
1.DS1 to Voice $183.12
2.DS1 to DSO $183.12
3.DSO to Subrates:
(1)Up to 20 2.4 kbps Services $398.30
(2)Up to 10 4.8 kbps Services $287.90
(3)Up to 5 9.6 kbps Services $251.15
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4.17 TOLL LIMITATION (T)
4.17.1 TOLL BLOCKING (T)
4.17.1.1 General (T)
a.Toll Blocking denies the local exchange user access to the long distance
telecommunications network while permitting the user access to the local
exchangenetwork.
4.17.1.2 Terms and Conditions (T)
a.The customer accepts full responsibility for the denial of access to the long
distance telecommunications network and for the restriction on acceptance of any
incoming "collect"long distance messages.The customer indemnifies and holds
harmless the Company from the any and all claims,losses and damages caused by
this restriction and the customers'long distance calling.
b.A customer may request to have access to 800 numbers.
c.Billed Number Screeningis also available at no extra charge.
4.17.1.3 Rates and Charges (T)
a.The rate is in addition to regular charges for class and grade of service furnished.
Service Ordering charges as specified in Section III of this catalog will apply for
the installation of Toll Blocking Service.
b.This service will be available only to low-income customers at no charge.
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4.17.2 TOLL CONTROL (T-M)
4.17.2.1 General (T-M)
a.Toll Control is a servicewhich allows a customer to limit the toll charges incurred (M)during a billing period to a preset amount.The Company shall not be liable for any
and all claims for loss or damages caused by a customer subscribing to this feature.
This feature was not technically feasible as of the date that it was added to the
catalog,but was added so that it could be offered when it does become available.
b.This feature will only be offered to low-income customers at no charge when it
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4.18 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PRIORITY (T)
4.18.1 Description of the Service (T)
The TSP System is a service that provides for the priority provisioning and/or restoration of
National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP)telecommunications services.The TSP
System applies only to NSEP services,includes local exchange service,Foreign Exchange
Service,and Private Line Service and Channels,and provides the Telephone Company with a
guide to the sequence in which services are to be provisioned and/or restored.
All facilities that can be identified by a unique circuit identifier can be provisioned for TSPservicebytheTelephoneCompany.
4.18.2 Obtaining TSP System Service (T)
The Executive Office of the Presidentthrough the TSP Program Office is empoweredwith the
authority to receive,evaluateand process requests for TSP services.The TSP ProgramOffice
makes the priority level assignments and issues the TSP authorization code reflecting thepriorityassignmentassociatedwitharequest.The customer provides the TSP authorization
code,in addition to all the other details necessary to complete the order to the Telephone
Company to obtain TSP System service.
The TSP authorization code,assigned on a per order basis,consists of a 12-character field
consisting of a nine-character control ID followed by a dash and a two-character field
specifying the priority level assignment.Its structure is as follows:
TSPxxxxxn-yy
The "x"s representa sequence of numbersunique to each TSP authorization code and the "n"
is a one characteralphanumeric check digit.The first "y"contains the provisioning prioritylevelassignmentandthesecond"y"contains the restoration priority level assignment.
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4.18.3 Provisioning Priority (T)
If the customer requires servicewithin a shortertime interval than the TelephoneCompany canprovide,and the requestedservicequalifies for TSP,the customer may elect to invoke National
Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP)Treatment and obtain the appropriate provisioningpriorityassignmentfromtheTSPProgramOffice.Acceptable assignment code values are:E,
1,2,3,4,5 and 0.
The assignment of the value "E"denotes Emergency Provisioning and implies the service has
the most critical provisioning requirements and the Telephone Company will respond
accordingly.The Telephone Company will take immediate action to provide the requested
service at the earliest possible date.
The assignment values of 1,2,3,4 and 5 are treated as essential service priorities and theTelephoneCompanywilladjustitsavailableresourcestomeetthecustomer's requesteddue
date.The value "0"implies no provisioning priority.
4.18.4 Restoration Priority (T)
A TSP authorization code for restoration priority classifies the service as being among the
nation's most important NSEP telecommunications services.The Telephone Company will
restore these servicesbefore services without restoration priority assignments in the order ofpriorityassignments.Acceptable values are:1,2,3,4,5 or 0 with the value "1"being the
highest priority.
When the Telephone Company recognizesa TSP as being out of service,unusableor receives
a trouble report,available resources will be dispatched to restore the service as quickly aspracticable.A priority value of 1,2,or 3 requires dispatch outside normal business hours if
necessary to restore the service.A priority value of 4 or 5 only requires dispatch outside ofnormalbusinesshoursifthenextbusinessdayismorethan24hoursaway.If the value "0"
has been assigned,then no restoration priority is applicable to this service.
The minimum period for service is one month.
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4.18 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PRIORITY (Cont'd)(T)
4.18.5 Obligations of the Customer (T)
In all instances,the customer is responsible for obtaining the appropriate TSP authorization
code and providing that code to the Telephone Company.
The TSP System service customer must also be the customer for the facilities with which TSP
service is associated.Only the customer is allowed to order TSP System service.
All points of a multipoint service configuration must have the same restoration priority
assignment and must satisfy the requirements of that assignment.In obtaining TSP System
service,the customer consents to the release of certain information by the TelephoneCompany
to the federal government in order to maintain and administer the TSP System.Such
information includes:the customer's name,telephone number and mailing address,the TSP
authorization code and the circuit or service ID number associated with the National Security
Emergency Preparedness (NSEP)service.
When a customer invokes TSP Treatment,the Telephone Company will attempt to notify the
customer of expected charges.However,the customer when invoking TSP Treatment must
recognize that quoting charges beforehand may not be practicable.Therefore,the customer
grants the Telephone Company the right to quote and bill charges after the provisioning of the
service.
During certain emergencies,the customer may request TSP assignments verbally and the
Telephone Company will accept such verbal notification.The customer must submit a written
order to the Telephone Company within two working days following the verbal request.If the
written order is not received within two working days,all applicable rates and charges
accumulated to date to provision TSP System service,become immediately due and payable
and the requestedTSP priority is revoked.
The customer must request and justify revalidation of all priority level assignments at least
every two years as required by the TSP Program Office.
Additionally,the NCS Manual 3-1-1,"Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP)System for
National Security EmergencyPreparedness (NSEP)Service User Manual",dated May 5,2000
prescribesspecific conditions which warrant TSP Treatment and related procedures.
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4.18 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PRIORITY (Cont'd)(T)
4.18.6 Obligations of the TelephoneCompany (1)
The Telephone Company will allocate resources to ensure best efforts to provide National
Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP)services by the time required.
The Telephone Company will work TSP System services in the order of their priority level
assignments.The priority sequence is as follows:
-RestoreTSP servicesassigned restoration priority 1
-Provision TSP servicesassigned restoration priority E
-RestoreTSP services assigned restoration priority 2,3,4 or 5 and
-Provision TSP servicesassigned provisioning priority 1,2,3,4 or 5.
The Telephone Company will work cooperatively with other providers of TSP service when
only a portion is provided by the Telephone Company to ensure "end-to-end"service.
Additionally,TSP System service will be provided in accordancewith the guidelines set forth
in NCS Handbook 3-1-2,"Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP)System for National
Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP)Service Vendor Handbook"dated December 10,
2000.
4.18.7 Rates and Charges (1)
The following rates and charges are in addition to all other rates and charges that may apply
for services offered under this catalog which operatein conjunction with the TSP System.
a.Establishment of TSP System Service
The establishmentof TSP System service chargeis a nonrecurring charge (NRC)which
applies when an access line and/or circuit is ordered.If both (provisioning and
restoration)are ordered at the same time,only one NRC is applicable.The NRC is also
applicable for orders changing priority levels.There is no charge to remove a TSP
assignment.
Nonrecurring
Charge
Per Access Line/Circuit $15.00
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b.Provisioning Priority
There are two basic levels of priority provisioning,Emergency (provisioning priority
"E")and Essential (provisioning priority 1,2,3,4 or 5).
Emergency Provisioning
The Telephone Company will take immediate action to provide the requested service at
the earliest possible date.
The Telephone Company will adjust its available resources to meet the customer's
requested due date.
c.Restoration Priority
Restoration Priority is a monthly rate per access line and/or circuit for the ongoing
administration and maintenanceof the TSP System.This monthly rate only applies for
all restoration circuits or lines.
Monthly
Rate
Per Access Line/Circuit $5.00
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4.19.BUSINESS UNLIMITED (T)
4.19.1 Description (T)
Business customers with 1-10 lines will be eligible for discounted unlimited calling services.
Subscription to the Business Unlimited bundle includes one line of unlimited local calling and
choice of calling featuresoffered by the Company and unlimited long distance calling provided
by CenturyTel Long Distance,LLC.Additional lines of unlimited local and long distance
calling,up to a maximum of ten (10)lines,may be added.The monthly rate for Business
Unlimited does not include applicable taxes and surcharges.
Metered/measuredline services,PBX,Key,or Centrex accounts are not eligible for Business
Unlimited.The customer must subscribe to the CenturyTel Long Distance,LLC Basic
Business Unlimited Long Distance Bundle for each Business Unlimited line.Business
Unlimited is for typical domestic voice usage only,and cannot be used for any purpose
inconsistent with typical domestic voice usage.If usage under this plan is not consistent with
typical domestic voice usage,as determined in the Company's sole discretion,the Company
reserves the right to move customer to an alternative plan or may suspend,restrict or cancel
customer's service.
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4.19.BUSINESS UNLIMITED (Cont'd)(T)
4.19.2 Monthly Rates (T)
The following rates apply in addition to the monthly rates applicable for companion long
distance serviceprovided by CenturyTel Long Distance,LLC.
Primary Access Line Additional Access
Charge Line Charge
$40.00 $40.00
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4.20.SATISFACTIONGUARANTEE PROGRAM (T)
4.20.1 General (T)
a.A Satisfaction Guarantee Programis availableto business customers who subscribe to anyofthefollowingqualifyingservices:
IndividualBusiness Line Key Trunk
PBX Trunk Centrex
b.When business customers notify the Telephone Company within thirty (30)days afterinstallationofaqualifyingservice(s)that they are not satisfied with their service(s)and
subsequently request disconnectionof that service(s),they are eligible to receivea full creditofallnonrecurringchargesdirectlyassociatedwiththeestablishmentofthequalifyingservice(s)and the monthly charges billed for the service(s)through the date of
disconnection.
c.To receive credit,the customer must submit a cancellation notice to the Telephone
Company via a web based on-line form within thirty days of the service installation date
and at least 5 days before the TelephoneCompanyreceives a disconnectionrequest from
the customer or the customer's new service provider.
d.Whenthe last day of the thirty-day period falls on a weekendor legal holiday,the customer
must submit the web-basedcancellationnotice no later than the first business day following
the weekendor legal holiday,to be eligible for credit.
e.Customers who request disconnectionunder this program will not be assessed an earlyterminationfeeorpaymentofanyminimumserviceperiodamountsthatwouldotherwise
apply for early disconnectionof the service(s).
f.Reimbursementswill be issued in the form of a bill credit or check.The customer is
responsible for payment of all invoices issued prior to the date of disconnection and for
payment of the final invoice renderedby the TelephoneCompany.
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4.20.2 Limitations (T-M)
a.This program is not availableto customers who cancel service(s)and replace the service(s)(M)with another service provided by the Telephone Company.This program also is notavailabletocustomersforwhominstallationoftheTelephoneCompany's cataloged
services required special constructionor special configurations.
b.If the customer who cancels the service(s)provided by the Telephone Company obtainsservicefromalocalserviceprovider,the Telephone Company will not reimburse the
customer for any installation charges passed on by that provider to establish service.(M)
4.21.CALL LINE IDENTIFIER (T)
A.Description
See CENTURYLINK LOCAL TERMS OF SERVICE:CALL LINE IDENTIFIER forapplicabletermsandconditions.
B.Rates and Charges
Nonrecurring Charge,30-Day Period 12-Month PeriodPerLine
Initial $46.00 $108.00
Renewal,Each 20.00 41.00
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5.1 General (T)
A service charge consisting of one or more of the charges shown in this section is applicable forthefollowingactivitiesundertakenatcustomerrequest:
a.Connections
b.Material omitted from this space has been removed from this catalog.
c.Changes
5.2 Service charges are in addition to all other applicable rates and charges associated with the service (T)being provided.The service charges in this Catalog section also apply for service connection,
move or change of miscellaneous services and equipment that have non-recurring charges.
5.3 Payment of service charges:
(T)Payment of service charges for the initial establishment of service may be required prior to theestablishmentofservice.
5.4 The charges specified herein do not contemplate work begun being interrupted by the customer.If the customer interrupts work once begun,a charge in addition to the specified charges will be (T)made equal to the additional cost involved.
5.5 For active duty membersof the United States military and their dependents with valid military IDcards,all service charges typically applicable to central office reconnects will be waived when (T)establishing local exchange access line service or transferring existing local exchange access lineservicefromonelocationtoanother.Central office reconnects are defined as customer requestsforservicethatdonotrequireanyphysicalworkbeyondtheCompany's central office.
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5.2.DEFINITIONS (T)
5.2.1 Access Line (T)
The term "access line"denotes the line between the serving central office and the customer's
premises.
5.2.2 Change (T)
The term "change"denotes the replacementat the customer's request by a different style,color
or type of telephoneor other terminal equipment,or a rearrangementof equipment or cordage,
which does not involve a move of the instrument or other terminal equipmentand its associated
connecting apparatus.
5.2.3 Connection (T)
The term "connection"denotes the establishment of telephone service.A move of existing
service to a different premises requires a connection.
5.2.4 Service Date Change Charge (T)
A Service Date ChangeCharge is applicable when customer requests a change of service date
on a pending order for a Private Line service or Design Service prior to the scheduledservice
date.
5.2.5 Cancellation of Order Charge (T)
A Cancellation of Order Charge is applicable when customer or the Company cancels an order
for installation of a Private Line or Design Service for which the Company has already begun
installation or incurred preparatory costs.
5.2.6 Expedited Order Charge (T)
An Expedited order Charge is applicable when a customer requests a service date for a Private
Line Service or Design Service that is earlier than the standard interval date for the service
ordered.
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5.3 SERVICE CHARGES AND APPLICATION (T)
5.3.1 Service Ordering Charge (T)
5.3.1.1 The service order activity is classified as either initial,subsequent or record change.An (T)
initial order charge is applicable for work done in receiving,recording,and processing
information necessary to execute each customer request for connection of service.A
subsequent order charge is applicable to each order for a move,change,addition to
existing service or for restoration of service due to the suspension of service for non-payment of charges.A record change order charge applies to each requested change
which only involves changing the Telephone Company's records.There is no charge for
a change in billing address only.
5.3.1.2 A single service order will usually be issued for all work or service ordered to be (T)performed or provided at the same time on the same premises.Service ordering charges
apply separatelywhere business and residenceserviceare locatedon the same premises.
5.3.2 Central Office-Line Connection Charge (T)
5.3.2.1 The line connection charge is applicable for work done in the central office and/or (T)elsewhere in association with providing an access line from the central office to the
customer'spremises or making changes thereto.The line connection charge is applicableforworkdoneinprovidingservicebetweentwopointsnotwithinthesamebuilding.It
is also applicable for work done in connection with restoring serviceafter a subscriber's
service has been disconnected/suspendedfor non-payment of charges.
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5.3.2 Central Office-Line Connection Charge (Cont'd)(T)
5.3.2.2 One line connection charge is applicable to the provision of each access line in (T)
associationwith any of the following services:
Individual or Multi-PartyResidenceService
Individual or Multi-PartyBusiness Service
PBX Trunks,Residenceor Business
Key System Trunks,Residenceor Business
Information System Access Lines
Off-Premises Extensions
Telephone Answering Service Lines
Long Distance Terminals
Private Lines
Foreign Exchange Service
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5.3 SERVICE CHARGES AND APPLICATION (Cont'd)(N)
5.3.3 Premises Visit Charge (T)
5.3.3.1 A premises visit charge is applicable whenever a Telephone Company employee is (T)
dispatchedto the customer s premises to connect,move,or change a service or equipment
at the request of the customer.
5.3.3.2 No premises visit chargeis applicable for subsequent visits required to complete an order (T)
to which a premises visit charge has been applied previously or for visits required for
changes made at the option of the TelephoneCompany.
5.3.3.3 The premises visit charge is applicable on a per visit basis except as noted in 5.3.3.2 (T)
above.
5.4 CHARGES (T)
Normal Sundays
Working After &
Hours Hours Holidays
5.4.1 ServiceOrdering (T)
Initial -Business $23.25
-Residence 14.50
Subsequent -Business 23.25
-Residence 14.50
Record Charge -Business 23.25
-Residence 14.50
Central Office Number Change 8.50*
5.4.2 Line Connection
(T)
Business 25.00
Residence 14.50
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5.4 CHARGES (Cont'd)(T)
Normal Sundays
Working After &
Hours Hours Holidays (T)
5.4.3 Premises Visit (T)
Leadore -Business &Residence $43.00
North Fork -Business &Residence 34.50
Salmon -Business &Residence 21.50
5.4.4 Normal working hours are between 8:00 A.M.and 5:00 P.M.,Monday through Friday.(T)Increased charges are applicable when the customer specifically requests work be completed
outside of the normal working hours.The after hours charges are applicable from 5:00 P.M.
to 8:00 A.M.on those days and Saturday.Increased charges are applicable on Sundays and
days when the TelephoneCompany business offices are closed in observanceof a Holiday.
Work scheduledto be done during normal working hours and not completed until after normal
working hours,shall be consideredas work performed during normal working hours.
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5.4 CHARGES (Cont'd)(T)
5.4.5 Service Date ChangeCharge (T)
The customermay request a change of servicedate on a pending Private Line Serviceor Design
Service order prior to the service date.A change of service date is a change of the scheduledservicedatebythecustomertoeitheranearlierdateoralaterdatewhichdoesnotexceed60calendardaysfromtheoriginalservicedate.
If the Company determinesthat the customer's request can be accommodatedwithout delaying
the service dates for orders of other customers,the service date will be changedand appropriateservicechargeswillapply.
If the servicedate is changed to an earlier date,the customer will be notified by the Company
that Expedited Order Charges may apply as set forth in 5.4.7 following.Such charges will (T)apply in addition to service charges that apply for a change order.
If the requestedservicedate exceeds 60 calendar days following the original service date,and
the Company determines that the customer's request can be accommodated,the Company will
cancel the original order and apply Cancellation Charges set forth in 5.4.6 following,and a (T)
new order with a new service date will be issued.In this instance,no servicechargewill apply
for the service date change;however,normally applicable service ordering charges will apply
to the new order.Failure by the Customer to notify the Company prior to the latest agreeduponservicedatetorequestadifferentservicedatemayresultintheapplicationofaField
Connection Charge.
If a customer is unable to accept service within 30 days after the latest agreedupon service
date,the order will either be cancelled or billing will commence as specified in 5.4.6.a.(T)following.
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5.4 CHARGES (Cont'd)(T)
5.4.6 Cancellation of Order Charge (T)(M)
a.A customer may cancel an order for the installation of a Private Line service or DesignServiceatanytimepriortonotificationbytheCompanythatserviceisavailableforthecustomer's use.The cancellation date is the date the Company receives written orverbalnoticefromthecustomerthattheorderistobecanceled.Verbal notice to theCompanymustbefollowedbywrittenconñrmationwithin10days.If a customer isunabletoacceptservicewithin30calendardaysofthelatestagreeduponservicedate
and the order has not been cancelledby the customer,the following will apply:
-The order will be cancelled and applicable cancellation charges will apply,if theservicehasnotbeenfullyprovisioned,or
-The order will be completed and billing will commence once the service has beenfullyprovisioned.(M)
A service is fully provisioned when all physical CenturyLink work has been completed
(i.e.design,installation,and testing),and service is immediately available for use upon
customer acceptance or activation.
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5.4 CHARGES (T)5.4.6 Cancellation of Order Charge(Cont'd)(T)
b.When a customer cancels an order for the installation of a Private Line serviceor Design (M)Service,a Cancellation Charge will apply as follows,unless specified otherwise for aspecificservice:
(1)Installation is consideredto have started when the Companyincurs any cost inconnectiontherewithorinpreparationthereofwhichwouldnototherwisehave
been incurred.
(2)Where the customer cancels an order prior to the start of installation,no charge
applies.
(3)Where installation of facilities has been started prior to the cancellation,the
charges specified in (a)or (b)following,whichever is lower,shall apply.
(a)A charge equal to the costs incurred in such installation,less estimated
net salvage.Such costs include the non-recoverablecost of equipment
and material ordered,provided or used,plus the non-recoverable costofinstallationandremovalincludingthecostsofengineering,labor,supervision,transportation,rights-of-way and other associated costs;
or
(b)The minimum period charges for the service.
5.4.7 Expedited Order Charge (T)
An Expedited Order Charge applies when a customer requests a service date for a Private LineserviceorDesignServicethatisearlierthanthestandardinterval.If the Company agrees toprovidetheserviceonanexpeditedbasis,an expedited order charge may apply to recover thedifferenceintheestimatedcostofconstructiononanexpeditedbasisandconstructionwithoutexpediting,unless set forth elsewherefor a specific service.(M)
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5.5 MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE CHARGE (TROUBLE ISOLATION CHARGE)
A non-recurring charge as shown below will apply for each repair visit to a customer's premises
in connection with a service difficulty when it is determined that the difficulty was due to a
condition in customer-provided terminal equipment or a communications system which is
arranged for connection to Telephone Company facilities.
Per Occurrence
Residence, Business, and Private Line $99.00
5.6 RETURNED CHECK CHARGE
The Company will assess a non-recurring charge as shown below for each instance where a
check is returned or otherwise dishonored by a bank or equivalent business.
Returned Check Charge $20.00
5.7. LATE PAYMENT CHARGE
A Late Payment Charge of $16.00 or 5% of the entire unpaid balance, whichever is greater
will be assessed to all customer payments received after the due date.
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6.DIRECT INWARD DIALING (DID)TO PBX SYSTEMS (T)
6.1 General (T)
6.1.1 This service is furnished subject to central office capacity for facilities and telephonenumber (T)availability and compatibilityof PABX facilities.
6.1.2 The service includes central office switching equipment necessary for in-dialing from the (T)
exchange and toll network directly to stations associated with customer premises located
equipment.
6.1.3 The customer must subscribe to a sufficient number of trunks to insure service standards as (T)
determined by the Telephone Company.
6.1.4 The service must be provided on all lines in a trunk group arrangedfor inward service.(T)
6.1.5 Operational characteristics of interface signals between the Telephone Company provided (T)
connecting arrangementsand the customer-provided equipment must conform to the rules
and regulations the Telephone Companyconsiders necessary to maintain proper standards of
service.
6.1.6 The Telephone Company shall not be responsibleto the customer or authorizeduser or joint (T)
user if changes in protection criteria or in any of the facilities,operations or procedures of
the TelephoneCompany renderany facilities provided by a customer,authorizeduser or joint
user obsoleteor required modification or alteration of such equipment or system or otherwise
affect its use or performance.
6.1.7 Directory listings will be provided in accordance with the regulations of the "Directory (T)
Listings"section of this catalog for applicable associated exchange service.DID numbers
furnished herein are not entitled to free directory listings.
6.1.8 Customer-provided equipment must be arranged by the customer to provided for the (T)
intercepting of assigned but unused station numbers.
6.1.9 Where DID is requestedon more than one group of trunks of lines,each such group shall be (T)
considered a separate service.
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6.DIRECT INWARD DIALING (DID)TO PBX SYSTEMS (T)
6.1 General (T)
6.1.10 The rates herein contemplatethe use of standardequipment and serving arrangementsand are (T)
in addition to rates and charges for the service with which it is furnished.When equipment or
service of a special type is requestedand provided,rates and charges are related to the costsinvolvedtomeettheindividualrequirementsofeachcase.
6.1.11 The contract period for this service is five years from the date of installation.In case of (T)discontinuance or reduction of service within the minimum contract period,a termination
charge applies as shown below;this charge is reduced by 1/60 for each full month that the
service is provided.
6.2 Rates and Charges (T)
Inst.Monthly
Charge Rate
Direct Outward Dialing Trunk,each **
Digital
DID Trunk (1 way),each 50.00 19.00*
Group of 20 numbers,each group 20.00 10.00
*In addition to the prevailing rates and installation charges for PABX trunks,WATS lines,tie lines,FX lines,etc.
**Prevailing rate and installation charge for a PABX trunk.
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7.DIGITAL SWITCHED SERVICE (DSS)(T)
7.1 General (T)
Digital Switched Service (DSS)provides digital local exchangeservice for PBX users,and is an
alternative to analog PBX trunks.The service provides a digital facility (1.544 Mbps)betweenthe
customer's customer premise equipment and the central office where it is multiplexed to interface
and provide 24 voice grade channels.DSS includes a DS1 Facility,common equipment,local
exchange switching and flat usage trunks for access to the local exchange and toll networks.
7.2 Definitions (T)
DSS Facility and Common Equipment
This element includes the digital DS1 facility,transmitting at a rate of 1.544 Mbps,and the
common equipment necessary to interface each of the 24 channels into the central office switch.
In-only Trunk
One-way trunk which only allows traffic from the central office to be transmitted to the customer's
CPE.
In-onlyTrunk with Direct-Inward Dialing (DID)
In-onlytrunk with DID feature.Requires a DID trunk.
Out-only Trunk
One-way trunk which allows only traffic originating in the customer's CPE to be transmitted to
the central office switch.
Two-Way Trunk
Trunk which allows for traffic to be transmitted from either the central office or the PBX.
Two-Way Trunk with DID and Answer Supervision
Two-Way trunk with DID and answer supervision features.Requires a DID trunk.
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7.DIGITAL SWITCHED SERVICE (DSS)(Cont'd)(T)
7.3 Conditions (T)
DSS is provided subject to the availabilityof central office facilities.
a.The minimum serviceperiod for the DSS facility and common equipment is one
month,
b.Each DSS facility enables the customer to add up to a maximum of 24 trunks per DS1facility.The customer is billed for the actual number and types of trunks in service on
each DSS facility.The customer must subscribe to a minimum of 8 trunks,per trunk
group,per facility.
c.Regulations,rates and charges,as described elsewhere in this Catalog apply as
appropnate.
d.When Out ward WATS or 800 Serviceterminates on a DSS facility,the Outward WATS
and 800 Service access lines are classified as basic trunks for the application of DS1
facility and common equipment rates and charges and are in addition to Outward WATS
and 800 Service rates and charges that normally apply.
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7.DIGITAL SWITCHED SERVICE (DSS)(T)
7.3 Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
e.The following serviceswill not be provided within the DSS facility:
-Access Lines in Schedule 1
-Feature Groups A,B,C,or D
-Other private line/access services
-Datapath,Dialan Service,Switched 56 Service
-Joint User service
-Foreign ExchangeService
-IdentifiedOutward Dialing
f.Customers are required to provide muxing/demuxing,at the customer premises,for
analog trunks riding the DS1 facility.
g.Line Power option is not available with DSS
h.The DSS facility cannot be purchased without a minimum of eight individual switched
access trunks.
i.Customers who which to have incoming calls to a busy line overflow to other of the
customer's lines which are not busy must subscribe to Call Forward Busy for each line
that is to havethe overflow capability
j.Where more than one trunk group is requestedon a DSS service,there will be a minimum
of 8 trunks in each group.
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7.DIGITAL SWITCHED SERVICE ((DSS)Cont'd)(T)
7.4 Rates (T)
Non-recurring Monthly
Charge &
-DSS facility and common equipment,
per 24 channel facility $500.00 $100.00
-DSS loop transport,per facility
Each mile over 3 miles $40.00
-Trunks (Minimumof 8 Trunks Required,per Trunk group)
-Trunks
-In-onlytrunk $31.20 $32.00
-Out-Only trunk 31.20 32.00
-Two-way trunk 31.20 32.00
-In-onlytrunk with DID [1]31.20 32.00
-Two-way trunk with DID and
answer supervision [1]31.20 32.00
Individual Non-recurring Charges
The NRC's for individual trunks ordered with the initial Digital Switched Services order are
waived.When additional trunks are ordered on an existing Digital Switched Servicesfacility the
normal non-recurring charges for trunks apply.The NRC for DID featuresis not waived with the
initial order.
[1]Requiresa DID monthly trunk rate from Section 7,Direct Inward Dialing (DID)Service.
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7.5 CONNECTIONS WITH CUSTOMER-OWNED EQUIPMENT (T)
7.5.1 Regulations Governing All Customer-Provided Equipment (T)
7.5.1.1 General (T)
Customer-provided equipment may be connected and used with the facilities furnished
by the Telephone Company for the purpose of securing telecommunications service
subject to the provisions set forth in this Catalog.
7.5.1.2 Regulations (T)
a.Responsibility of the Customer
1.Where telecommunications service is available under this Catalog for use in
connections with customer-provided equipment,the operating characteristicsof
such equipment shall be such as not to interfere with any of the services provided
by the Telephone Company.Such use is subject to the further provisions that the
customer-provided equipment does not endanger the safety of the Telephone
Company's employees or the public,damage or require change or alteration of
the equipment or other facilities of the Telephone Company,interfere with the
proper functioning of such equipment or facilities,impair the operation of the
telecommunications system or otherwise injure the public in it's use of the
Telephone Company's services.Upon notice from the Telephone Company that
the customer-provided equipment is causing or is likely to cause such hazardor
interference,the customer-provided equipment shall be modified as necessary
to remove or prevent such hazard or interference.The customer shall be
responsible for the payment of all Telephone Company charges for visits by the
Telephone Company's personnel to the customer's premises where a servicedifficultyortroublereportresultsfromtheuseofcustomer-provided equipment,
as provide in other portions of this Catalog.
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7.5 CONNECTIONS WITH CUSTOMER-OWNED EQUIPMENT (T)
7.5.1 Regulations Governing All Customer-Provided Equipment
7.5.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)(T)
The customer will be solely responsible for any loss or damage or for any impairment or
failure of the service arising from or in connection with the use of customer-provided
equipment or facilities.
b.Responsibility of the Telephone Company
1.The Telephone Company shall not be responsiblefor the installation,operation,
or maintenance of any customer-provided equipment.Telecommunications
serviceis not representedas adaptedto the use of customer-provided equipment
and where such equipment is connected to Telephone Company facilities,the
responsibility of the Telephone Company shall be limited the furnishing of
facilities suitable for telecommunication service and to the maintenance and
operation of such facilities in a manner proper for such telecommunications
service.Subject to this responsibility,the Telephone Company shall not be
responsible for (A)the through transmission of signals generated by the
customer-provided equipment or for the quality of,or defects in such
transmission,or (B)the reception of signals by the customer-provided
equipment.
2.The Telephone Company shall not be responsible to the customer or otherwise
if changes in any of the facilities,operations,or proceduresof the Telephone
Company render any customer-provided equipment obsolete or require
modification alteration in such equipment or otherwise affect its use or
performance.
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7.6 CONNECTION WITH AUTOMATIC DIALING AND ANNOUNCEMENT DEVICES (T)
(ADADs)
7.6.1 General (T)
ADADs that comply with I.P.U.C.Order No.19793 may be connected and used with the
facilities furnished by the Telephone Company.
7.6.2 Regulations (T)
7.6.2.1 The use of automatic dialing and announcement devices (ADADs)that do not (T)
automatically disengagethe called party's line when the called party hangs up its receiver
are absolutely prohibited,except for their use in security and alarm systems or other
systems in which the called party has previously agreed to the ADAD's call and has
consented to its line being engagedin this manner.
7.6.2.2 ADADs are prohibited from making unsolicited calls before 9:00 a.m.or after 9:00 p.m.(T)
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7.6 CONNECTION WITH AUTOMATIC DIALING AND ANNOUNCEMENT DEVICES (N)
(ADADs)
7.6.2 Regulations (Cont'd)(N)
7.6.2.3 ADADs are prohibited from calling public safety numbers such as police,fire and (T)
emergencyservices.ADADs are prohibited from calling unlisted,unpublished or inward
WATS numbers.ADADs are prohibited from calling more than one number held by a
given called party.
7.6.2.4 All customers operating ADADs must notify the local telephone company from which (T)
they purchaselocal exchange service of their connection of the ADAD and estimate how
intensively the ADAD is expected to use the local access line.
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8.PAYPHONE SERVICE (T)
8.1 Conditions (T)
8.1.1 Payphone Service includes lines to which coin,coinless,card reader or a combination of (T)
coin/card readertelephonesmay be attached.
8.1.2 Payphone Service is a business exchange access line composed of the serving central office (T)
line equipment,all outside plant facilities needed to connect the serving central office with the
customer's premises,and the Network Interface Device (NID)at the demarcation point.These
facilities are Company-provided and maintained and provide access to and from the
telecommunications network for long distance service and local calling.
8.1.3 A maximum of one customer-provided instrument implemented pay telephone may be (T)
connectedto any one instrument-implemented or CO-implemented payphoneline.
8.1.4 GeneralTerms and Conditions found in this catalog are applicable to the provision of Payphone (T)
Service.
8.1.5 Directory listings may be provided under the terms and conditions governing the furnishing of (T)
listings for business subscribers.
8.1.6 A Network Interface Device will be installed at a location determinedby the Company which (T)
is accessible to the customer.The Network Interface Device (NID)is a company-provided jack
or its equivalent.It is the point of connection between the telephone company owned wiring
and wiring owned by the Customer.
8.1.7 Applicable Nonrecurring Charges will apply for the move or rearrangementof the Company's (T)
facilities which are made at the request of the customer.
8.1.8 The Company shall not be liable for shortages of coins collected and deposited at the (T)
subscriber's equipment.The limit of the Company's liability for end user fraud of whatever
nature occurring at or in association with the subscriber's equipment shall be governed by
provisions of this catalog.
8.1.9 Extensions to a payphone line are not permitted.(T)
8.1.10 The Multiline business Subscriber Line Charge,found in the interstate access catalog,is (T)
applicable to all Instrument-Implemented and CO-Implemented payphone lines.
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8.PAYPHONE SERVICE (Cont'd)(T)
8.2 Responsibility of the Customer (T)
8.2.1 The customer,for the purposes of this catalog,is defined as the person subscribing to payphone (T)
service.
8.2.2 The customer shall be responsible for the installation,operation and maintenance of the (T)
customer-provided instrument,plus all ancillary equipment,such as booths,shelves,lighting,
directories,etc.,used in connection with this service.The customer is responsible for
complying with the requirements set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
8.2.3 The customer shall be responsible for the payment of charges for all local and toll messages (T)
originating from or accepted at this type of service,including any Directory Assistance Calls.
The Customer is responsible for any federal,state,or local taxes on the Customer Owned Pay
Telephone or calls made from that phone.
8.2.4 The customer-provided instrument must be registered in compliance with Part 68 of the FCC's (T)
Registration program.
8.2.5 Customers who elect not to subscribe to Selective Class of Call Screening will be fully (T)
responsible for all calls billed to customer's payphone access line.The Telephone Company
shall have no responsibility to adjust any such charges and/or release customer from paying
any such charges.Customer will hold the Telephone Company harmless from and against anyliabilityorlossresultingfromallcallsbilledtocustomer's exchangeaccess line.
8.2.6 The customer is responsiblefor compliance with the FCC's Rules and Regulations and the State (T)
Commission's Rules and Regulations regarding the use of pay telephones.
8.3 Violation of Regulations (T)
Upon notificationfrom the company that the customer-provided equipment or wiring is causing
or is likely to cause harm,the customer shall make such changes as is necessary to remove such
harm.Failure to make such changes will result in the disconnection of service until such change
is completedto the satisfaction of the company.
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8.4 Instrument Implemented Payphone Service (T)
Instrument-Implemented PayphoneServiceis an access line for use with a payphone instrument
designedto perform various functions.Payphoneinstruments are to be provided by the customer.
8.5 Central Office (CO)Implemented Coin Line (T)
8.5.1 Central Office-Implemented Coin Line Serviceis an access line for use with a coin supervision (T)
feature.Payphoneinstruments are to be provided by the customer.
8.5.2 Features are additives to the operation of a flat rate access line that provide for CO-(T)
Implemented Coin Line Service.The Company offers those features that are provided by the
functionalityof the Company's switches.These include coin monitoring,coin control (collect
and return of coins,if applicable),and/or answer supervision.CO-Implemented Coin Line
featuresthat are implemented by the functionalityof an operator serviceprovider,such as coin
rating,coin refund,repair referral,and operator call screening,are the responsibility of the
Payphoneservice provider (Customer).
8.5.3 CO-Implemented Coin Line Service is provided by the Telephone Company per the (T)
technology available from the Company's facilities.It shall be the responsibility of the
CO-Implemented Coin Line payphone owner to assure technical and operational
compatibilitywith the coin line feature offered by the Telephone Company.
8.6 Features and Functions (T)
8.6.1 CO Coin Line Signaling (Coin Supervision)provides the electrical signaling for:(T)
Coin monitoring -indicating to an operator service provider the number and denomination of
coins depositedbased on information provided by the payphone;
Coin collection and return--indicating to the payphone equipment to collect coin(s)from or
return coin(s)to the calling party where applicable and offered by the Company,and;
Answer supervision -indicating to the payphone that the calling line has answeredthe call,
where applicable and is technically feasible.
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8.6 Features and Functions (Cont'd)(T)
8.6.2 Selective Class of Call Screeningtreatment enables the customer to restrict outgoing operator-(T)
handled calls placed over the Telephone Company's network,from the service point to only
those calls which are chargedto a called telephone,a third number or a calling card.Selective
Class of Call Screening will be provided where such facilities are available at the customer's
option.
8.6.3 Validation may be performed through Originating-Line Screening (OLS).OLS enables (T)
operator service providers to determine whether there are billing restrictions on the exchange
access line from which a call originates.OLS service delivers codes on operatorassisted calls
to identify calls originating from privately owned payphones,inmate locations,and
hotels/motels,etc.Rates for this service are found in the appropriate interstate access catalog,
when facilities and serviceare available.The customer has the option to request SelectiveClass
of Call Screening and/or OLS.
8.6.4 CO-Implemented Coin Line features,including coin monitoring,coin collect and return (where (T)
applicable)and/or answer supervision,are provided by the Telephone Company per the
technology available from the Company's facilities.It shall be the responsibility of the CO-
Implemented Coin Line payphoneowner to assure technical and operationalcompatibilitywith
the coin line featuresoffered by the Telephone Company.
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8.7 Rates (T)
Monthly Non-Recurring
Rate Charge
8.7.1 Payphone Service (T)
a.Instrument Implemented See Applicable
Section 1 Non-recurring
Charge
b.Central Office See Applicable
Implemented Section 1 Non-recurring
Charge
c.Selective Class
of Call Screening $2.00
d.Coin Supervision/
Transmission $2.75
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9. REMOTE CALL FORWARDING [1]
9.1 General
When a customer activates Remote Call Forwarding (RCF) on the customer's service, all
incoming calls are automatically routed to another customer selected telephone number in the
local calling area or a distant exchange.
9.2. Conditions
a. Remote Call Forwarding is furnished only where adequate and suitable facilities are
available. Central offices will be equipped for RCF at the discretion of the Company.
b. Remote Call Forwarding is provided on the condition that the customer subscribe to
sufficient RCF facilities to adequately handle calls to the RCF customer without
interfering with or impairing any services offered by the Company. If, in the opinion of
the Company, additional RCF features at the call forwarding location or facilities at the
terminating telephone are needed, the customer will be required to subscribe for such
additional RCF facilities.
c. Transmission quality may vary depending on the distance and routing necessary to
complete the forwarded call. Remote Call Forwarding is not suitable or recommended
for satisfactory transmission of data.
d. The Company cannot provide the customer with the telephone number of the
originating call.
e. The Company provides one free directory listing in the exchange where the RCF
Central Office is located; however, at the customer's request, the listing may be omitted
at no charge. Additional listings may be provided at rates and charges for business
additional listings.
[1] Effective June 1, 2023, Remote Call Forwarding is grandfathered for residence and small
business customers and will no longer be available to new residence and small business
customers.
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9.2 Conditions (Cont’d)
f. Call Forwarding is not permitted at an RCF terminating location.
g. Directory assistance charges, or allowances, are not applicable to RCF services since
this is an inward only calling arrangement.
h. The service is not offered where the terminating telephone is a public coin telephone.
i. Combined billing will be allowed on combinations of RCF and non-RCF lines where
adequate and suitable facilities exist.
j. RCF service may be denied or may be subject to immediate disconnection if use of the
service would constitute fraud or avoid toll charges with or without the use of the EAS
Network.
k. The charges applicable to remotely forwarded calls shall be comprised of two separate
elements; (a) a charge for that portion of the call from the calling telephone to the
called number, and (b) a charge for that portion of the call from the called telephone to
the remotely call forwarded terminating telephone. The respective charge for each
such portion shall be as follows:
1. Between the calling telephone and the called (RCF) location. The calling party
is responsible for the payment of the charges applicable for the type of call
involved with the exception of those calls which are placed collect and
accepted by the RCF customer.
2. Toll charges or other applicable charges will apply from the called telephone
location to the terminating telephone if the terminating telephone is outside the
local calling area. In those exchanges where measured service is available,
measured usage charges will apply for calling within the calling area. These
charges will be billed to the RCF customer.
l. Optional call screening and blocking service is available to prevent third number, credit
card and collect calls from being billed to a RCF service number.
[1] Effective June 1, 2023, Remote Call Forwarding is grandfathered for residence and small
business customers and will no longer be available to new residence and small business
customers.
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9.3. Rates and Charges
9.3.1 The appropriate nonrecurring charge as specified below will apply for the installation of RCF
service. Subsequent to the initial establishment of RCF service, the appropriate nonrecurring
charge as specified in SECTION 5 will also apply to add or change one or more of the RCF
numbers, to change a call forwarding telephone number and to restore service for Company
initiated termination of service.
9.3.2 The following rates and charges are added to all rates and charges for associated service:
Monthly Monthly Non-
Residential Business Recurring
Rates Rates Charge
Each Remote Call Forwarding (RCF)
line arranged $24.95 $43.95 $31.20
Change of local RCF telephone number *
Change of number of the terminating
telephone at the call forwarding
location *
* A Business or Residential service ordering charge as set forth in Section 5 applies.
[1] Effective June 1, 2023, Remote Call Forwarding is grandfathered for residence and small
business customers and will no longer be available to new residence and small business
customers.
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10.1 Rates and Charges (T)
The rates will be developed on an individualcase basis.
10.2 General (T)
10.2.1 Definition of Terms (T)
a.9-1-1 is the three-digit telephone number designated throughout the United States as the
emergencytelephonenumberto be used by the public to obtain law enforcement,medical,
fire,rescue,and other emergency services.
b.9-1-1 Serviceenables a caller dialing 9-1-1 from a station with access to the local exchange
telephonenetwork,arrangedto provide 9-1-1 Service,to be automatically connected to the
appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).A PSAP is the communications
facility,designated for a specific territory,to which 9-1-1 calls are routedfor response.The
Service,including non-regulated components,may be provided from any one of the
following two categories:
1.B9-1-1 (or Basic 9-1-1)Service automatically routes 9-1-1 calls to a PSAP but
provides no information about the location or telephonenumberof the caller.
2.C9-1-1 (or ANI-only 9-1-1)Serviceautomatically routes 9-1-1 calls to a PSAP and
provides the calling telephonenumber (through automatic number identification or
ANI)to the PSAP attendant who answers the call.C9-1-1 Serviceis comprisedof
B9-1-1 Serviceplus ANI spill.
3.E9-1-1 (or Enhanced 9-1-1)Serviceautomatically routes 9-1-1 calls to a PSAP and
provides the calling telephonenumber and address,and may also provide the name
of the telephoneaccess line subscriber and the names of the EmergencyResponse
Agencies with responsibility for the caller's location.E9-1-1 will provide a PSAP
with the location of the billing or lead telephone number in cases where a
nonregulated telecommunication service provider (e.g.,Private Branch Exchange
(PBX),Shared Tenant Service (STS),etc.)has failed to provide the customer with
their subscribers'names,addresses,and telephone numbers.E9-1-1 Service is
comprisedof C9-1-1 Serviceplus ALI provisioning.
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10.2 General (T)
10.2.1 Definition of Terms (Cont'd)(T)
Administrative Site -A location at which the responsibility for administrationof end user records
associated with one or more private switches is maintained.This location has the capability of
creating and conveying Private Switch (PS)End User information to the Company's
CENTURYTEL ALI ENTRY GATEWAY.The Private Switch (PS)9-1-1 Site Administrator
is responsible for the functioning of this location.
Automatic Location Identification (ALI)-A feature designed to permit information regarding
the location of the calling party to be displayed on a display screen at a PSAP when a 9-1-1 call
is received.Additional locations with the same number as the calling party's (secondary
locations,off premise,etc.)will be identified with the address of the telephone number at the
main premises.
ALI Database -A database of ALI recordscontaining access line subscribers'names,addresses,
telephonenumbers,and ESNs to be used for 9-1-1 purposes.This database,once provided to the
customer,may include additional information about that location.
Alternate Routine -A featurethat will route a 9-1-1 call to a location other than the primary
PSAP,should some temporary condition prevent the primary PSAP from answeringthe call.
Automatic Number Identification (ANI)-A featuredesigned to permit the telephonenumber of
the calling party to be displayedon a display screen at a PSAP when a 9-1-1 call is received.
ANI Spill -A central office generated data stream that forwards the telephonenumber of the
calling party.
Caller -An individual who places a 9-1-1 call in order to obtain emergency assistance.Mayalso
be referredto as an end user.
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10.2 General (T)
10.2.1 Definition of Terms (Cont'd)(T)
Customer-A municipality,state or local governmentalunit or authorized agent of one or more
of these units to whom authority has been lawfullydelegated to the approved 9-1-1 plan of a
county.The 9-1-1 customer must be legally authorized to subscribe to the service and have
public safety responsibility by law to respondto emergencycalls.
Directory Number (DN)-A seven-digit numberassigned in an area code to uniquely identifya
telephonesubscriber.In PS ALI applications,the ANI generated with each 9-1-1 call forwards
the Direct Inward Dial (DID)Station line seven digit number to the PSAP.
Emergency Communications Service -Each service referenced in this Section 11,or any
combination of such services.
EmergencyResponse Agency -For the purposeof this Catalog,an EmergencyResponse Agency
(ERA)is a functional division of an agency authorizedto respondto requests from the public to
meet emergencies relatedto safety and/or health.The agency is preparedto provide its service(s)
in response to a 9-1-1 call received at,or transferredfrom,a PSAP.
EmergencyServiceNumber -An EmergencyServiceNumber (ESN)is assigned by the customer
to all subscribers served by each combination of Emergency Response Agencies (i.e.,which
police,fire,and ambulanceserviceis responsible for that subscriber's location).Thusthe service
area of each PSAP and SecondaryPSAP can be defined in terms of the ESNs for which it is
responsible.The ESN is recorded in the ALI database (where established)to inform the PSAP
attendant which ERA is responsiblefor each 9-1-1 caller's location and in the SelectiveRouting
records (where SelectiveRouting is established)to assist in determiningcall routing to the correct
PSAP.
End User -An individual who may place a 9-1-1 call in order to obtain emergency assistance.
May also be referred to as a caller.
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10.2 General (T)
10.2.1 Definition of Terms(Cont'd)(T)
Host Provider -Thetelephonecompanythat serves exchanges within the customer's servingarea
and provides 9-1-1 serviceto the Customerand,whereapplicable,acts as the coordinatorof other
regulated telephone companies which serve as Secondary Providers within the Customer's
servingarea.
Local Location Identification (LLI)-Theprocess of locating the origin of calls to a 9-1-1 system
by means of a periodically updateddatabase located and maintained by the PSAP.
Master Street Address Guide (MSAG)-A perpetual database defining the geographicarea of a
9-1-1 service,such as by an alphabeticallist of the street names,high-low house numberranges,
community names,PSAP identification codes,and Emergency ServiceNumbers(ESNs).
Nonlisted/Unlisted -Subscriberinformation that is not listed in the publishedphonedirectory but
is made available via Directory Assistance Service.
Nonpublished -Subscriber information that is neither listed in the publishedphonedirectory nor
available via Directory Assistance Service.
Point of Concentration -A network switch that enables the quantity of incoming trunks to be
reducedto a smaller quantity of outgoing trunks,without degradingthe quality of transmission.
911 SelectiveRouters and tandems perform the Point of Concentrationfunction among others.
Private Switch (PS)-A private telephone switch serving a particular organization or business
usually located on a customer's premises.The PS is connected by a common group of trunks to
one or more TelephoneCompanycentral offices to provide Public SwitchedNetwork services to
a number of station lines.A Private Switch can be a PBX or PABX.
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10.2.1 Definition of Terms (Cont'd)(T)
Private Switch ALI Service Trunk -A Centralized Automatic Message Accounting
(CAMA)-typetrunk,dedicated to routing 911 calls from a PS to a Selective Router,to a Tandem,
to a central office serving a PSAP or to a PSAP.The termination of this trunk is determinedby
the network configuration and PSAP terminating equipment.The ServiceTrunk is designed with
the PS as an equivalentto an end office and transmits the voice and ANI of the 911 caller.
Private Switch End User (PSEU)-An individual authorizedto use the telephoneservices of a
private switch via a station line.Each station line is associated and identified with one individual.
Private Switch Provider (PSP)-A private entity that provides telephoneserviceto end users via
a private switch.
PSAP -the Public Safety Answering Point,either primary or secondary,is the communications
facility designatedfor a specific territory,to which 9-1-1 calls are routed for response.
Primary PSAP -A primary PSAP is the initial answeringpoint responsible for taking appropriate
action on a 9-1-1 call by either providing the response itself from the Emergency Response
Agencies dispatched from that center or by transferring the call to a secondary PSAP for action.
A primary PSAP must be operatedon a 24-hour (seven-days-a-week)basis.
Secondary PSAP -A secondary PSAP responds to 9-1-1 calls transferredfrom a primary PSAP
by dispatchingthose Emergency Response Agency services under its authority.It may become
the initial respondent to a 9-1-1 call in an alternaterouting configuration wherethe primary PSAP
is unable to answer the call.
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10.2.1 Definition of Terms (Cont'd)(T)
Selective Router (SR)-Equipment located in the central office that has capability of routing
incoming 9-1-1 calls to different PSAPs based on the callers'ANI and concentratingthe number
of incoming trunks to fewer outgoing trunks.This is an exampleof a Point of Concentration.
Can also be referred to as a tandem.
Selective Routing -A service that routes calls to the correct PSAP based on the caller's ANI.
This service is available when a C9-1-1 or E9-1-1 system is served by more than one PSAP or
when a central office is split by a political boundary and one of the political areas does not
subscribe to 9-1-1 services.
Subscriber-A person or business that orders access line servicefrom a telephonecompany.
ServingCentral Office -The central office that provides serviceto a PSAP.
Subscriber Records -Information consisting of subscriber's names,service addresses,and
telephonenumbers which are provided to a 911 customer pursuantto applicable law,for the sole
purpose of creating and maintaining a data base that will be used in dispatching public safety
agencies.The address information in subscriber records has not been verified with a Master
Street Address Guide and the record does not include the Emergency Service Number (ESN)
information.In some areas,service address may be Box Number,Rural Route,etc.not house
number of street name.Additionalcharges,calculatedon an individual basis,will apply for any
format revision of data.
All other defined terms used in this section,but not expressly defined herein shall have the
meaning ascribed to such terms in the Definitions section of this catalog.
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10.2 General(Cont'd)(T)
10.2.2 Conditions (T)
a.9-1-1 Service is restricted to one-way incoming emergencyservice only.
b.The Company shall not be required to provide 9-1-1 Serviceto less than an entire central
office (switching entity).The Companydoes not undertaketo answer and forward 9-1-1
Service calls,but furnishesthe use of its facilities to enable the customer's personnelto
accept such calls on the customer's designated premises.
c.9-1-1 Service is provided solely for the benefit of the Customer;the provision of such
service shall not be interpreted,construed,or regarded as being of the benefit of,or
creating any Company obligation toward,or any right of action on behalf of any third
person or other legal entity.
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10.2 General (T)
10.2.2 Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
d.Interceptservicefor any seven-digit emergency number(s)replacedby 9-1-1 Servicewill
be provided for a period of time as negotiatedbetweenthe Company and the customer;
however,in no case shall intercept servicebe provided for more than one year or beyond
the next directory issuance,whichever is longer.
e.9-1-1 Service is limited to the use of central office telephone number 9-1-1 as the
emergency telephone number.Only one 9-1-1 Service will be provided within any
government agency's locality.
f.9-1-1 calls originated from local exchange telephonenetwork access facilities shall be
completedto the appropriatePSAP without a charge being assessed to the end user by the
Company.Calls from a pay telephoneshall not require a coin to be depositedor payment
of any charge.
g.Calls placedfrom all stations,including those with non-publishedor unlisted numbers,to
a PSAP may display subscriberinformation associated with such numbers to emergency
9-1-1 respondingpersonnel.The subscriber forfeits the privacy afforded by a nonlisted
or nonpublished serviceupon placing a 9-1-1 call.
h.The main telephonedirectory listing for the PSAP must be a seven-digit administrative
telephone number of a listed emergencynumber.A listing for the PSAP will also be
provided under 9-1-1 at no additional charge.
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10.2.2 Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
i.Information provided by the Companyas part of the provision of C9-1-1 or E9-1-1 is to
be used only for the purposes of answeringand dispatching emergencycalls.
j.Charges for customer-initiated changes and rearrangementsaffecting serviceaddress and
ALI database records (e.g.,street name and number changes,emergency services
territorial or name change,jurisdictional boundary changes and rearrangements,etc.,)
otherthan those processed in normal daily updates will be based upon the actual costs for
such changes and rearrangements.In such cases,a valid comparativelisting of changes
must be suppliedproviding direct and individual referenceto existing designations.
k.Wherea 9-1-1 call is placedby the calling party via interconnectionwith an interexchange
carrier or operatorserviceprovider,the Companycannot guarantee the completion of said
call,the quality of the call,or any features that may otherwise be provided with 9-1-1
Service.Because the addresses of these serviceproviders'subscribers are not providedto
the regulated telecommunications service providers,the customer must obtain them
directly.
1.In SelectiveRouting configurations wherethe central office does not provide ANI due to
ANI failure,garbleddigits,etc.,Default Routing will be utilized.
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10.2 General(Cont'd)(T)
10.2.3 Customer Obligation (T)
a.Application for 9-1-1 Servicemust be executed in writing by each Customerand must be
accompanied by satisfactory proof of authorization to provide 9-1-1 Service in the
exchanges where serviceis requested.If application for serviceis made by an agent,the
Company must be provided in writing with satisfactoryproofof appointmentof the agent
by the Customer.
b.The Customeris responsiblefor dispatchingthe appropriateemergency servicewithin the
9-1-1 service area,or will undertake to transfer all 9-1-1 Service calls received to the
governmentalagency with responsibility for dispatching such services,to the extent that
9-1-1 services are reasonablyavailable.
c.The 9-1-1 Service applicant must submit to the Company written concurrence to the
followingterms and conditions by all participating agencies:
1.TheCustomershall havethe sole responsibility for determiningwhich public safety
agencies will participate in (jointly)subscribingto a 9-1-1 Serviceoffering,and for
the control and staffmg of the Primary PSAP.
2.The Primary PSAP will answer all calls on a 24-hour,seven-days-a-week,basis.
3.Each Primary PSAP must subscribe to sufficient 9-1-1 Servicelines to adequately
handleincoming calls in each PSAP's averagebusy hour so that no more than one
call out of 100 (P.01 transmission grade of service)encounters a busy signal.In
other words,the 9-1-1 Service network from each Central Office to the Central
Office serving the Primary PSAP must provide a minimum of a P.01 transmission
grade of serviceor two trunks,whichever is the higher standard.
d.The Customershall promptly notify the Company in the event that any part of the system
associated with the provision of 9-1-1 service is not functioning properly.
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10.2.3 CustomerObligation (Cont'd)(T)
e.Because the Company serving boundariesand political subdivision boundariesmay not
coincide,the Customermust make arrangements to handle all calls receivedon its 9-1-1
Service lines that originate from all points served by Central Offices within the 9-1-1
Service area whether or not the calling telephone is situated on property within the
geographicalboundariesof the Customer'spublic safety jurisdiction.
f.9-1-1 emergencytelephone service information consisting of the name,address,and/or
telephonenumberof telephonesubscribers,regardless of whether or not this information
is published in directoriesor listed in directory assistance offices,is Companyproprietary
and the Customeragrees to use such information only for the purposeof respondingto 9-
l-1 calls at the time such calls are placed.Any connecting companyutilizing Company
information while acting as the System Integrator of 9-1-1 serviceto the Customerwhich
purchases Company services under this catalog must agree to abide by the terms and
conditions which relate to the protection of the Company provided information.The
Customer of any connecting company utilizing Company information shall take all
reasonable efforts to safeguardthe proprietary nature of Company-provided information.
g.Any terminal equipment used in connection with 9-1-1 Emergency Communications
Service shall be configured to restrict the Customerfrom removing and/or changingthe
data provided by the Company.
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10.2 General(Cont'd)(T)
10.2.4 Liability (T)
The following provisions of this Section 10.2.4 are not intended to modify the immunity and (T)
conditions of liability in tort for telecommunications providers making available emergency
communications systems or services specified in Idaho Code Section 31-4812as in effect on the
effective date of this Section 10.2.4.(T)
a.The Company'sentire liability to the Customeror any person for interruption or failure of
any aspect of EmergencyCommunications Serviceshall be limited by the terms set forth
in this section,the Terms and Conditions section of this Catalog,and in any sections of
other catalogs which apply to the provision of Emergency Communications Serviceby
the Company.This Emergency Communications Service is offered solely to assist the
Customer in providing 9-1-1 emergency service in conjunction with applicable fire,
police,and other public safety agencies.By providing this EmergencyCommunications
Service to the Customer,the Company does not create any relationship or obligation,
direct or indirect,to any third party otherthan the Customer.
b.The Companyshall not be liable for damages in any tort actionto any person,corporation,
or other entity for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission by the Companyor
any of its employees,directors,officers,contractors or agents in the design,development,
installation,maintenance,or provision of any aspect of Emergency Communications
Service unless the Company acts with malice or criminal intent or commits reckless,
willful and wanton conduct,as defined below.The Company's liability for damages in
any non-tort action,whether in contract or otherwise,to any person,corporation,or other
entity for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission by the Company or any of its
employees,directors,officers,contractors or agents in the design,development,
installation,maintenance,or provision of any aspect of Emergency Communications
Service shall not exceed an amount equal to the prorated allowance of the catalog rate
for the service or facilities provided to the Customer for the time such interruption to
service or facilities continues,after notice by the Customer to the Company.No
allowance shall be made if the interruption is due to the negligenceor willful act of the
Customer.
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10.2.4 Liability (Cont'd)(T)
c.The Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any damages,
claims,causes of action,or other injuries whether in contract,tort,or otherwise which
may be asserted by any person,business,governmentalagency,or other entity against the
Company as a result of any act or omission of the Customer or any of its employees,
directors,officers,contractors or agents in connection with designing,developing,
adopting,implementing,maintaining,or operating any aspect of Emergency
Communications Serviceor for releasingsubscriberinformation,including nonpublished
or unlisted information in connection with the provision of EmergencyCommunications
Service.
d.The Companyshall not be liable or responsiblefor any indirect,incidental,consequential,
punitive,special,or exemplary damages associated with the provision of Emergency
Communications Service when any 9-1-1 call originates from a system or line which
makes the provision of specific location information impossible to provide for technical
reasons.These technical reasons can include,but are not limited to,technical inability to
provide subscriber information associated with multi-party lines,or private
telecommunicationsservices,such as PBXs or shared tenant services and calls originating
over Centrex lines.
e.The Companyaccepts no responsibility for obtaining subscriberrecordinformation from
privatetelecommunicationssystems,such as PBXs or shared tenant services.At the rates
set forth herein,the Companywill integrate any records provided to it by the Customerin
a Company-standardformat for inclusion in a 9-1-1 ALI Database.However,by doing
so,the Companymakes no representationor warranty regarding the accuracy of the data
provided to it by a Customer and shall not be liable or responsible for any indirect,
incidental,consequential,punitive,special,or exemplary damages associated with the
provision of this data by the Customer,which may be asserted by any person,business,
governmentagency,or other entity against the Company.
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f.The Companyshall not be liable or responsiblefor any indirect,incidental,consequential,
punitive,special,or exemplary damages associated with the provision of any aspect of
Emergency Communications Service when there is a failure of or interruption in
Emergency Communications Service due to the attachment of any equipment by a
customer to Company facilities.The customer may,with the prior written consent of the
Company,which consent shall not be unreasonablywithheld,attach features,devices,or
equipment of other vendors to the equipment or network facilities provided by the
Company.Said attachments,devices,or equipment must meet all applicable federal and
state registration or certification standards.The Company reserves the right to refuse
attachments if the Companydeterminesthat said attachments will degrade the Emergency
Communications Serviceorderedby the Customer,Companyfacilities or otherwiseaffect
its telephoneoperations.
g.The Company shall not be liable for any civil damages,whether in contract,tort,or
otherwise,caused by an act or omission of the Company in the good faith release of
information not in the public record,including nonpublished or nonlisted subscriber
information to Emergency Response Agencies responding to calls placed to an
EmergencyCommunicationsServiceor Host Providersusing such information to provide
EmergencyCommunications Service.
h.The Company shall have no liability whatsoeverto any person arising from its provision
of,or failure to provide,Emergency Communications Service to any subscriber to a
nonregulatedtelephone service (e.g.,shared tenant service).It is the obligation of the
Customer to answer,respond to,transfer,terminate,dispatch,or arrange to dispatch
emergency services,or otherwise handle all 9-1-1 telephone calls that originate from
telephones within the Customer'sservice area.Neither the Customer nor the Company
shall have any responsibility for 9-1-1 calls that carry foreign dial tone,whether they
originate within or outside of the customer's service area or for calls originating from
Voice Over Internet Protocol.
i.TheCompany shall not be liable for any mistakes,omissions,interruptions,delays,errors
or defects in transmission or service caused or contributed to by the act or omission of
any person other than the Company,or arising from the use of Customer provided
facilities or equipment.
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j."Reckless,willful and wanton conduct"shall mean intentional and knowing action,or
failure to act,creating an unreasonablerisk of harm to another,and which involves a
high degree of probability that such harm will result.
10.3 Description of Service (T)
10.3.1 B9-1-1 (Basic 9-1-1 Service)(T)
a.B9-1-1 Service provides for routing all 9-1-1 calls originated by stations with given
central office prefix codes to a single PSAP which is preparedto receivethose calls via a
9-1-1 Serviceline.
b.Interoffice 9-1-1 serviceis provided via dedicated trunking.9-1-1 servicefrom the central
office servingthe PSAP is provided over dedicated lines or trunks.
c.The following rate elements apply to a typical B9-1-1 arrangement:
1.9-1-1 Central Office Enabling -Enables the central office to recognize 9-1-1 as a
valid number and connect a 9-1-1 call to a 9-1-1 Service Line or dedicated9-1-1
trunk.
2.9-1-1 Network Service -Dedicated network facilities,used for voice or data,
connecting the PSAP and its serving central office,and/or connecting a central
office to anothercentral office (intra or interexchange).Rates and charges apply to
each facility ordered.A minimum of two trunks is required on each interoffice
route.
d.Additional 9-1-1 Features,as described in this Catalog,are available with 9-1-1 Service
whereconditions permit.
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10.3.2 C9-1-1 (ANI-Only9-1-1 Service)(T)
a.The followingrate elements apply to a typical C9-1-1 arrangement:
1.9-1-1 Central Office Enabling -Enables the central office to recognize9-1-1 as a
valid number and to connect such calls to a 9-1-1 ServiceLine or dedicated 9-1-1
trunk.Also enables the central office to generate ANI for the caller's telephone
numberand provide it to the 9-1-1 ServiceLine or dedicated 9-1-1 trunk.
2.9-1-1 Network Service -Same as B9-1-1 Service.
b.C9-1-1 ServiceincludesANI Spill which is the provision of the caller's telephonenumber
to the PSAP.ANI Spill may not be provided from multi-party end users.For calls placed
to a PSAP from off-premises stations and stations behind business systems,where ANI
Spill is provided,it will provide the identity of the primary telephoneservicebilling or
lead number.
c.The PSAP's premises equipment used in conjunction with ANI Spill Service must be
reviewed by the Company to determine the compatibility of the unity with the C9-1-1
Service requested.If changes are necessary to make this service compatible with the
services offered herein,time and material charges will apply.
d.SelectiveRouting is available on an optional basis with C9-1-1 Service.
e.Additional 9-1-1 Features,as describedin this Catalog,are availablewith C9-1-1 Service
where conditions permit.
10.3.3 E9-1-1 (Enhanced9-1-1)(T)
a.The following rate elements apply to a typical E9-1-1 arrangement:
1.9-1-1 CentralOffice Enabling -Same as C9-1-1 Service.
2.9-1-1 Network Service-Same as C9-1-1 Service.
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a.(Cont'd)
3.Automatic Location Identification (ALI)Database -An E9-1-1 database that
contains subscribernames,telephonenumbers,addresses and Emergency Service
Numbers (ESNs),and is periodically updated by the Company.A per database
charge is applicable to each database and a per record charge is applicable to all
records in each database.When the Company is not responsiblefor the system's
ALI database,a per record charge will apply to all Company records provided to
the ALI database manager.The customer is responsiblefor the following:
a)Providing a correct set of addresses and ranges,known as a Master Street
Address Guide (MSAG),with ESNs assigned to each address.This must
include all Company and participating telecommunication service
subscriber addresses and be based upon Company standards which are
consistent with the National EmergencyNumber Association (NENA).
b)Advising the Company in a timely manner of any changes in the MSAG or
ESN assignments.
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b.In the event that the customer requests to begin construction of an MSAG/ALI databasepriortofullapplicationtoC9-1-1 or E9-1-1 service,charges for ALI database
construction and maintenance may apply from the beginning of construction.
c.The PSAP's premises equipment used in conjunction with ANI Spill Service must be
reviewed by the Company to determine the compatibility of the unit with the E9-1-1
Service requested.If changes are necessary to make this service compatible with the
services offered herein,time and material charges will apply.
d.SelectiveRouting is available on an optional basis with E9-1-1 Service.
e.Optional 9-1-1 Features,as described in this Catalog,are available with E9-1-1 Service
whereconditions permit.
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A.SelectiveRouting
1.SelectiveRouting Serviceroutes calls to the correct PSAP based on the caller's ANI.This
serviceis available when a C9-1-1 or E9-1-1 system is served by more than one PSAP or
when a central office is split by a political boundary and one of the political areas does not
subscribe to 9-1-1 services.The customer is responsiblefor the following:
a)Providing a correct set of addresses and ranges,known as a Master Street Address
Guide (MSAG),with EmergencyServiceNumbers (ESN)assigned to each address.
Each ESN must be assigned to a PSAP.This must include all Company and
participating telecommunication service subscriber addresses and be based upon
Companystandards.
b)Verifyingthe accuracy of the call routing by participating in tests with the Company
prior to service establishment,and subsequent to any ESN change,to ensure that
calls from each ESN are correctly routed.
c)Advising the Company in a timely manner of any changes in the MSAG or ESN
assignments.
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A.Selective Routing (Cont'd)
2.The followingrate elements apply to SelectiveRouting:
a)Database Administration -The per database charge for database administration
services (see Section 10.3.5.B.below).(T)
b)Database -Thecharge on a per record basis for database administration services (see
Section 10.3.5.B.below).Database rate elements include monthly rates and (T)
nonrecurring charges for each database and for each record within each database.
c)Class Marking -The hardware and software that provides selective routing
assignment codes to a central office for a 9-1-1 call and connects the incoming 9-1-
1 trunks to the central office that will route the calls.
Trunk termination charges do not apply to the end of any interoffice trunks that
terminate on a SelectiveRouter.
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2.The followingrate elements apply to Selective Routing:(Cont'd)
d)Database Selective Routing -Rates and charges per 1000 access lines to include
hardwareand softwarefor selectiverouting equipment.Selective routing equipment
provides routing assignment codes for 9-1-1 calls and routes those calls to the
appropriatePublic Safety Answering Point (PSAP).The charge is inclusive of the
cost to update the selective router database,which contains telephone numbers
matched to an EmergencyServiceNumber (ESN).
Included in this rate element definition is an optional payment plan.The Company
reserves the right to perform an annual true-up of access line counts.
e)SelectiveRouting Port Charges for Connecting Companies -A monthly recurring
and one-time charge pertrunk to establish the hardwareconnectionon the Selective
Routing Switch that provides connectivity for incoming 9-1-1 circuits to enable
Local Exchange Carriers,Local Switch Providers and PrivateSwitch Providers(e.g.
PBX users,Shared TenantServices,ALEC's and Wireless ServiceProviders)access
to the emergencyservices network.A SelectiveRouter Port Connectionis required
for each individual trunk circuit.
In addition to the standard connectivity charge,a Wireless Service Additive is an
additional monthly charge specifically for software/firmware required only by
Wireless ServiceProviders to provide for multiple 10-20 digit streams using a Call
Associated Signaling (CAS)arrangement.
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B.Altemate Network Routing (ANR)
1.Altemate Network Routing serviceis offered to provide optionsto E9-1-1 systems in order
to provide anotherroute path from the caller to the PSAP.Thechoices involve establishing
a path that is not in the dedicated 9-1-1 network,such as routing via the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN)or cellular radio.The components offered in this catalog
includeterminating telephonenetwork equipmentand cellular radio transceivers.
2.The Altemate Network Routing Service path is actuated upon a signal reporting that a
dedicated 9-1-1 network path is not available to handle a call.Thus,the call may be
altemate network routed upon loss of a dedicated 9-1-1 trunk,failure of an intermediate
central office in the dedicated 9-1-1 network path to the PSAP,or network overload such
as All Trunks Busy (ATB).
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B.Alternate Network Routing (ANR)(Cont'd)
3.In order to reroute the 9-1-1 call through the Public SwitchedTelephoneNetwork,Sender
equipmentis installed in a centraloffice on the outgoing side of a 9-1-1 trunk and Receiver
equipment is installed on the PSAP premises,or at an intermediate switching point.
Multiple telephone numbers may be programmed in the Sender equipment in case the
primary Receiver is not available.When the cellular path is used,a cellular transceiveris
installed at each end (i.e.,at the originating central office and at the PSAP)to connect to
the Sender/ReceiverUnits.
The Tellular Cellular Transceiver is available in a single channel (lM)or a four channel (4M)
unit and is compatible with Teltone or Proctor equipment.The Proctor Transceiver,which
is a single channelunit,is only compatible with Proctor equipment.
4.Alternate Network Routing Service is offered with two categories of Sender/Receiver
terminal equipment:
a)Without Monitoring --The Sender Unit performs the functions of
receiving the 9-1-1 call from the originating switch,storing the ANI,
dialing the telephone number of the Receiver Unit to establish voice
connection,and sending the caller's ANI to the Receiver Unit.The
Receiver Unit will have an output connection to the network or the
PSAP's E9-1-1 customer premises equipment to record the call
information and to be used to retrieve the associated Automatic Location
Information (ALI).
b)With Monitoring --Similar functions and terminal equipment are
provided as in subparagrapha.above,but with the addition of sensors to
monitor the outgoing trunk to detect signalling problems.Upon detecting (M)
a problem it will seize control of the 9-1-1 call and establish an alternate
path,over the Public Switched TelephoneNetwork or a cellular network,
to completedelivery of the voice and associated ANI.
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5.Alternate Network Routing via Cellular Transceiversmay be selected with either of the
ANR services listed above,to add cellular path connectivity.This service requires a
cellular transceiverto be installed at either or both ends of the path;one at the originating
central office connected to a Sender;the other at the terminating PSAP connected to a
Receiver.The Tellular Cellular Transceiveris available in a single channel (lM)or a four
channel (4M)unit and is compatible with Teltone or Proctor equipment.A pair of one or
four channel cellular transceivers and a cellular license must be purchased with each
channel activated.The Proctor Transceiver,which is a single channel unit,is only
compatiblewith Proctor equipment.If the PSAP or originating central office is outside the
normal servicearea of a cellular radio cell,a directional antenna shall be installedto ensure
adequate signal strength for radio communications.
6.Description of Teltone SwitchedAccess System
a)Trunk Dial Unit (TDU)-Equipment installed in a central office that will be actuated
by the switch upon failure of 9-1-1 trunk to complete a call.Upon being actuated,
the Unit will receive the 9-1-1 call and ANI,store the ANI,and dial (send)the
telephone number of its corresponding Call Answer Unit (CAU)over the
telecommunicationspath that has previously been programmed.The path may be the
Public SwitchedTelephoneNetwork or a cellular radio.
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6.Description of Teltone Switched Access System (Cont'd)
b)Call Answer Unit (CAU)-Equipment installed at a PSAP that will accept (receive)
calls from a Trunk Dial Unit,including the ANI of the 9-1-1 callers and pass that
voice and ANI to the E9-1-1 system's customer premises equipment.
c)Call TransferUnit (CTU)-Installed on the incoming trunk of a 9-1-1 selectiverouter.
The CTU answers the incoming call and after handshakingwith the TDU,monitors
the signaling of the router and requests ANI from the TDU when the selectiverouter
is ready.
Included are one 19 inch shelf (holds up to 12 circuit cards),one Call Transfer Unit
(CTU)circuit card,relay rack,fuse panel and miscellaneous hardware needed for
installation of the system in the Companycentral office.
7.Description of Proctor InstantNetwork Backup System
a)Mini-Pac -Trunk with/without Monitoring -Compact rack mounted single trunk
version of the system.IncludesMini-Pac unit with or without the monitoring option,
relay rack,fuse panel and miscellaneoushardwareneeded to install the unit in the
Company central office.
b)Mini-Pac -Additional Trunk with/without Monitoring-Each additional Mini-Pac
unit with or without the monitoring option,installed in existing available relay rack
space in the same Company central office.
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7.Description of Proctor Instant Network Backup System (Cont'd)
c)Shelf System -Trunk with/without Monitoring-Consists of a 19 inch shelf,common
control card,one Trunk Diverter Card (TDC)with or without the monitoring option,
relay rack,fuse paneland miscellaneous hardwareneeded to install the system in the
TelephoneCompanycentral office.Each shelfholds up to seven TDC cards,or three
Line Switch and three TDC cards when the Line Switch option is used.
d)Shelf System -Additional Trunk with/without Monitoring-Each additional Trunk
Diverter Circuit (TDC)card with or without the monitoring option,installed in
existing main shelf.
e)Expansion Shelf -Consists of the Trunk Expansion Circuit (TEC)card installed in
the Main Shelf,the Expansion Shelf and miscellaneous material needed to install the
shelf in the Telephone Company central office.Each Expansion Shelf holds up to
ten (10)additional TDU or five pairs of TDU/Line Switch circuit cards,
The following items of equipment interface Sender equipmentwith E9-1-1 services
at the PSAP or anotheralternate answeringfacility.When the 9-1-1 call is answered,
the ANI is received at the PSAP.
f)PSAP Responder-1st -Consists of a single unit,mounting shelf (holds up to five
PSAP Responderunit cards)and miscellaneous hardware needed for installation at
the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).Each unit interfaceswith two (2)central
office ground start line circuits.
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g)PSAP Responder-Additional -Each additional PSAP Responderunit installedat the
customer premises in an available mounting shelf slot.
h)Central Office (CO)Responder-1st -Installed on the incoming trunk of the 9-1-1
selectiverouter in the TelephoneCompany centraloffice.Consists of a 19 inch shelf,
one CO Respondercircuit card,relay rack,fuse panel and miscellaneous hardware
needed to install the system.Each shelf holds up to ten (10)CO Respondercircuit
cards.
i)Central Office (CO)Responder-Additional -Each additional CO Respondercircuit
card installed in an availableCO Respondershelf.
The following items of equipmentallow the diverted 9-1-1 call to be forwarded via
an alternatecellular path.
j)Line Switch &4/2-Wire ConverterCard.Available only whenthe "with monitoring"
feature is chosen.It provides two output ports from the CDU,one to divert calls to
the PSTN,the other to divert calls to a cellular network.This card will also convert
an incoming 4-wire E&M trunk to a 2-wire ground start line circuit (GSLC).
k)Cellular Transceiver -A rack mountedcellular transceiverused with the Shelfsystem
or the Mini-Pac unit to interface the Public Switched Network to the Cellular
Network.Each unit interfaces with one 9-1-1 trunk.Includes the Cellular
Transceiver Unit and miscellaneous material needed to install the equipment in the
Company central office.
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7.Description of Proctor InstantNetwork Backup System (Cont'd)
1)Cellular 3 dB Antenna -Omni-directional 3 dB antenna used with the cellular
transceiver
m)Cellular 9 dB Gain Antenna.A cellular radio antenna to be used with a cellular
transceiver in those locations where the standard 3 dB antenna does not offer
sufficient gain to establish acceptable signal reception.
8.Description of Cellular Phone Cell Services Equipment
a)1M Transceiver -Single channel cellular unit used in the transmissionof individual
calls.
b)4M Transceiver -Multi (four)channel cellular unit used in the transmission of
simultaneous calls.
c)Cellular 3 dB Antenna -Standard indoor antenna used with the 1M or 4M units.
d)Cellular 12 dB Antenna -Optional antenna used in place of standard 3 dB gain
antenna when additional antenna gain is needed for acceptable reception.
9.CustomerObligation
a)The 9-1-1 Customer will need to subscribe to a business access line for each Sender
Unit and business access line to each Receiver Unit,and will be responsible for all
normal subscriberaccess line charges and toll calls billed to those circuits.
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9.CustomerObligation (Cont'd)
b)Where the 9-1-1 Customerselects to establish a cellular radio circuit as the alternate
network routing path,the 9-1-1 Customer will be responsible for obtaining the
cellular service and pay for all charges relatedto its use.
C.Distribution Machine for the Address and Routing Control System (DMARCS)
1.Requirement Criteria -Regarding ALI,the Company has obligations to meet the
requirementsof the Electronic CommunicationsPrivacy Act of 1986 (18 USC 2703),to take
prudent action to protect the privacy expectations of its subscribers.The Company also has
a common business need to protect its customer lists from unauthorizedresale and protect its
internal databases from hacking.When the company or another regulated
telecommunications serviceprovider provides the ALI controller services to a PSAP,those
requirements are met by the direct control that the Company or other regulated provider
retains over the ALI software and therefore over the ALI database.However,when a
non-regulated provider of customer premises equipment (CPE)provides the PSAP ALI
controller equipment,DMARCS is required as a replacementstep in the ALI provisioning
process to protect the Company and its subscribers.In downloading ALI to an on-premises
computer,DMARCS replaces direct dialing to the Company's Database Management
System with direct dialing to a protecteddatabase system.
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10.3 Description of Service (T)
10.3.4 Optional Services (T)
C.Distribution Machine for the Address and Routing Control System (DMARCS)(Cont'd)
2.Purchase eligibility -An E9-1-1 Customerwith a non-CENTURYTEL PSAP ALI controller
may subscribe to DMARCS to obtain the Company's ALI.The ALI available from
DMARCS is that for which the Company has a contract with the Customerto provide in
accordance with that offering elsewhere in this catalog.
3.Customer Obligations -Because the Company will entrust the Customer to protect the
Company'sproprietary database,the Customeris required to meet the followingobligations:
a)The computer which will hold the ALI database must be maintained in a physically
secure area,accessible only to authorizedpersonnel.
b)The E9-1-1 softwarewith control over the ALI database must:
1)be on a computerthat is operableonly from terminals that are located within
premises that require authorizedaccess.
2)haveindividual passwordrequirementsto access to the database.That is,no
individual may be allowed to use another individual's password and that
without the password,access to the database is denied.
3)allow access to the ALI to retrieve a record only in response to a 9-1-1 call,
with the exception that the 9-1-1 Customer's DMARCS Administrator may
access the database for DMARCS operation,quality control or accuracy
validation purposes.Manual retrievals by telecommunicatorsare allowed in
cases where the 9-1-1 caller's ANI is not received.
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10.3.4 Optional Services (T)
C.Distribution Machine for the Address and Routing Control System (DMARCS)
3.(Cont'd)
b)(Cont'd)
4)automatically log all manual retrievals of ALI and make the ALI Manual
Retrieval Log available to the Company upon request.The automatic log
must be generated by the E9-1-1 software and stored in an electronic file,
available for printing on command.The Log must list the date and time of
the retrieval,the password of the person accessing the record,and the
telephonenumber and name of the subscriber.
5)be capable of using a modem to dial into the Company'sDMARCS computer
and downloading record information.
c)The Customer must assign a person,titled "DMARCS Administrator"to be
responsiblefor:
1)Managing the Customer's obligations in operating the Customer's E9-1-1
System to work with the Company in downloading ALI via DMARCS and
loading it in the Customer's ALI database.
2)Educatingall personnelwho are or will be authorizedto access or operate the
E9-1-1 System's PSAP equipment to be informed of the proprietary nature
of the ALI database and their obligations to prevent unauthorizeddisclosure.
3)Replying to requests from the Company for a copy of their ALI Manual
Retrieval Log.
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10.3 Description of Service (Cont'd)(T)
10.3.5 AdditionalServices (T)
A.Additional 9-1-1 Features
1.A package of additional central office features is available where SelectiveRouting is
not used.The followingfeatures are available only where operating conditionspermit:
a)ForcedDisconnect-Enables the PSAP attendant to release a connectionon a 9-
1-1 call even if the calling party remains off-hook.
b)Called Party Hold -Enables the PSAP attendant to hold a 9-1-1 connectioneven
if the calling party hangs up.
c)EmergencyRingback -Allows a PSAP attendant to ring back the caller's line.
B.Database Administration
Database administration includes the following services.The Company shall have no
responsibility or liability for inaccurate,incomplete or inconsistent data or information
provided by any 9-1-1 Customer,the Company,any other telephone company or any other
person.
1.MSAG
With respect to the MSAG provided by the 9-1-1 Customer,the Company will perform
the following services:
a)Setup
1)Conversion of data provided by the 9-1-1 Customer to NENA standard
format.
2)Assignment of ESNs based on information provided in the MSAG.
b)Maintenance
1)Assignment of ESNs to new or updated entries provided by the 9-1-1
Customer.
2)Provision of discrepancyreports to the 9-1-1 Customer for recordsthat
do not validate in the MSAG.
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B.Database Administration (Cont'd)
2.ALI Database
a)Setup
1)Conversion of data provided by the Company and other telephone
companies to NENA standardformat.
2)Confirmation that ALI Database information is included within
applicable MSAG ranges.
3)Initial setup of connectivity with other telephonecompaniesin the 9-
1-1 Customer'sService Area to receive SubscriberRecords.
b)Maintenance
1)Entry of new or updated ALI data provided by the 9-1-1 Customer,
the Company and other telephone companies.
2)Downloading the ALI database to the 9-1-1 Customer's9-1-1 database
system.
3)Subject to availability as determined by the Company,provision of
standard 9-1-1 database comparisons requested by the 9-1-1
Customer.The 9-1-1 Customer shall be billed on an ICB basis for
such database comparisons.
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10.4 Private Switch (PS)9-1-1 Service (T)
10.4.1 Description (T)
A.Private Switch ALI Service (PS 9-1-1 Service)is a serviceoffering which enables either:
1.Automatic Number Identification (ANI)or
2.ANI and Automatic Location Identification (ALI)to be provided to a Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP)by 9-1-1 calls originating from Direct Inward Dial (DID)station
lines assigned a Directory Number that is directly accessible to the Public Switched
Network and served by a Private Switch.
Definitions of terms used with Private Switch ALI Service(PS 9-1-1 Service)are included
with the definitions for EmergencyTelephone Service.
10.4.2 Conditions (T)
A.Availability of Options
1.The ANI-ONLY option is available if the 9-1-1 Customerhas subscribed to ANI-ONLY
(C9-1-1)serviceand has established dedicatedrouting from the central office servingthe
PS provider to a Point of Concentration or to the servingPSAP;and if the PS Provider:
a)Orders a block(s)of sequential Directory Numbers,from which PS End Users are
assigned individual Directory Numbers.
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10.4.2 Conditions (T)
A.Availability of Options
1.(Cont'd)
b)Orders two "PS 9-1-1 Service"trunks or that quantity necessary to provide P.01
Grade of Service,whichever is the higher standard,to connect the PS Provider's
Private Switch to its serving central office;and
c)Has a Private Switch capable of forwarding the ANI of each PS End User's
Directory Numbers to the 9-1-1 Service Trunk when either 9-1-1 or X-9-1-1 is
dialed (where X is the access numberfor the public switchednetwork).
2.The ANI and ALI option is available if the 9-1-1 Customersubscribes to Enhanced 9-1-
1 service and meets the same condition in 10.3.2.a.1,and the PS Provider uses the (T)
CENTURYTEL PS ALI ENTRY software to maintain and forward PS End User
Directory Numbers and location information in the NENA Standard format to the
Company,with updates as necessary to keep records current and responds to requests
from the Company to make correctionsto recorderrors by uploadingthe correctedrecords
within one working day.
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B.Serviceprovisioning is dependent uponthe type and configuration of the 9-1-1 network that is in
place for the servicearea.
1.Private Switch to serving Central Office:The basic requirement is to treat the PrivateSwitchasifitwereaCentralOffice,so that dedicatedPS 9-1-1 Servicetrunks are required
from the Private Switch to its serving Central Office.There must be a minimum of two
PS 9-1-1 Servicetrunks or a quantity that will provide a minimum of P.01 Transmission
Gradeof Service,whichever is the higher standard.Thecost for this local loop connection
is the responsibility of the PS Provider for each Private Switch owned or controlled by
the PS Provider.The PS Provider is also responsiblefor monitoring the performance of
the PS 9-1-1 Service Trunks,by conducting manual operational tests,from the Private
Switch to the PSAP.Any PS 9-1-1 Service Trunks found to be defective shall be
immediately reportedto the Company.
In the case of Private Switch tandem or Private Switch host/remotenetworks,dedicated
PS 9-1-1 Servicetrunks are requiredfrom the Private Switch network concentrationpoint
(tandem or host)to its servicing Central Office.The PS Provider is responsible formakingsurethat:
a)all phones that are connected to a PS Provider point of concentrationare in the area
served by the same E9-1-1 system to ensure correct routing,and
b)that tandemingcause no more than a four (4)second delay in completion of the 9-
1-1 call.
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10.4.2 Conditions (T)
B.(Cont'd)
2.Point of Concentration:The 9-1-1 Customer is required to order network facilities in
order to provide a minimum of two E9-1-1 Service Trunks or that quantity which will
provide a minimum of P.01 Transmission Grade of Service,whichever is the higher
standard,from the PS Provider'sserving Central Office to the PSAP.This may be done
via dedicated trunking from the PS to the PSAP,or it may be done via a Point of
Concentration.Thus,there may arise a need to install an E9-1-1 Selective Router or
Tandemin order to handlethe traffic from numerous PS Providers.If so,the cost for this
network modification is the responsibility of the 9-1-1 Customer.
3.Termination at the PSAP:If additional lines,trunks,or termination are requiredfrom the
Point of Concentrationto the PSAP to handle PS 9-1-1 Service,and/orif additional local
loop connections or terminations are required at the PSAP end,regardless of whether
there is a Point of Concentrationor not,the cost of these additions is the responsibility of
the 9-1-1 Customer.
C.The customer for this servicemay be any PS Provider whose participation in the 9-1-1 system is
accepted by the 9-1-1 Customer.
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10.4.3 Application for Service (T)
A.Serviceapplication for this servicemust be in writing from the 9-1-1 Customer.Each application
for servicewill state that the PS Provider is authorizedto join the 9-1-1 System and will include
the followinginformation:
1.The business name and address of the PS Provider,(T)
2.The name,address,and telephonenumberof the PS Provider's Site Administrator,(T)
3.The PS Provider servicelocations by street address and connectivity arrangements to the (T)Company'snetwork,and
4.The blocks and ranges of in-use and on-reserve Directory Numbers assigned to the PS (T)
End User.
10.4.4 Customer Obligations (T)
A.The 9-1-1 Customeris responsiblefor coordinatingwith the PS Provider so that the private switch
provides full seven-digit ANI according to appropriate technical specifications.The privateswitchANIfunctionmustbeapprovedbytheCompanypriortoimplementationtoensurethat
the servicewill function properly.PS 9-1-1 Service will function properly only if ANI is in the
proper format,if Directory Numbers are assigned for each station behind the PS,and if there is
at least a pair of PS 9-1-1 ServiceTrunks to the central office,and if each station can be reached
by dialing its Directory Number from the Public Switched Network.
B.The 9-1-1 Customer is responsibleto ensure that the PS Provider meets the 9-1-1 Customer's
standard of timeliness in reporting PS End User ALI updates to the company.
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C.When the PS Provider's Site Administrator has established a PS End User ALI record for eachDirectoryNumber,this Site Administrator will contact the 9-1-1 Customer to determine the
correct street address and community name location as has been defined in the 9-1-1 Customer'sMasterStreetAddressGuide(MSAG).This information will be entered into the PS Provider's
PS End User ALI record data base for transmissionto the Company.
D.The 9-1-1 Customer is responsible for informing the PS Provider's Site Administrator of the
correct street address nomenclatureand community name location as used in the MSAG,and of
changes whenthey occur.The 9-1-1 Customerwill ensure that all PS ProviderPS End User street
addresses are included in the MSAG and that each address is assigned an ESN and PSAP ID.
E.The PS Provider is responsible for forwarding PS End User ALI record information to theCompanyaccordingtotheformatandproceduresestablishedbytheCompanyintheCompany's"CENTURYTEL PS ALI ENTRY Users Guide,"which may be obtained from a CompanyAccountExecutive.The PS Provider will assign a PS 9-1-1 Site Administrator withresponsibilityforthesetasks.The Company will assign a passwordto the Site Administrator sothatonlyauthorizedchangeswillbemadetothePSProvider's ALI database at the Company'sCENTURYTELALIENTRYGATEWAY.
F.The 9-1-1 Customer is responsiblefor coordinating with the PS Provider so that the PrivateSwitchisequippedwithaminimumoftwoPS9-1-1 Servicetrunks or a quantity that will provide
a minimum of P.01 Transmission Grade of Service,whichever is the higher standard.The 9-1-
1 Customeris responsiblefor dedicated trunking from the PS Provider'sserving central office to
the PSAP or point of concentration.
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10.4.4 Customer Obligations (Cont'd)(T)
G.Sublocationinformation:The PS Provider is responsible for assigning and maintaining current
the Sublocationinformation in the PS End User ALI record.This Sublocationinformation will
be stored in the 20-characterLocation Field in the ALI format.
H.PS 9-1-1 Service information consisting of the name,address and telephonenumber of the PS
End Users is confidential.The PS End User forfëits the privacy afforded by nonlisted and
nonpublished service to the extent that the telephone number,the address and name associated
with the originating station location are furnishedto the PSAP and to the Company.The PS End
User (with published,nonlisted or nonpublished numbers)consents to the storage and retention
of PS End User's name,telephonenumberand address in the database and also consents to access
to this information by the PSAP and Emergency Response Agencies to which the call may be
transferredfor the sole purposeof respondingto an emergencycall.
I.The rates charged for PS 9-1-1 Servicedo not include,and the Companydoes not undertake,the
tasks of inspection or constant monitoring to discover errors,defects and malfunctions in the
service.The 9-1-1 Customerhas the responsibility for reporting all known errors,defects and
malfunctions to the Company.For example,if an attendant at the 9-1-1 Customer'sPSAP learns
from a 9-1-1 caller that the caller's address is not correct as is displayedin the ALI,that attendant
must initiate action to notify the Company of the discrepancy.The 9-1-1 Customer and the
Companywill jointlyestablish proceduresto facilitate this notification procedure.
J.Cancellation of the service in whole or in part by the PS Provider prior to establishment thereof,
will require payment to the Company of an amount equal to the cost of engineering,
manufacturer'sbilling resulting from equipment orders,installation,assembly,labor,cost of
removal and any other costs incurred by the Company up to the time of cancellation resulting
from the customer's order for service.
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10.4.5 Liabilities (T)
The following provisions of this Section 10.4.5 are not intended to modify the immunity and (T)conditions of liability in tort for telecommunicationsproviders making available emergencycommunicationssystemsorservicesspecifiedinIdahoCodeSection31-4812 as in effect on theeffectivedateofthisSection10.4.5.(T)
A.The Company's liability for interruption,failure,errors,acts,omissions or other occurrencesrelatedtoPS9-1-1 Serviceshall be limited to the same extent as set forth in this catalog regarding
9-1-1 Serviceand in any other applicable section of the Company'scatalogs,and in statute.
B.PS 9-1-1 Serviceis provided solely for the benefit of the PS Provider.The provision of PS 9-1-1Serviceshallnotbeinterpreted,construed or regardedas being either expressly or impliedly for
the benefit of,or creating any Company obligation toward any person or legal entity other thanthePSProvider.The Company shall not be liable in tort unless the Companyacts with malice orcriminalintentorcommitsreckless,willful and wanton conduct,as defined below.
C.The PS Provider is solely responsiblefor the PS End user ALI Recordthat is transmitted to the
database.Neither the Companynor the 9-1-1 Customer will be responsiblefor the accuracy ofthePSEndUser's ALI Record information beyondassigningthe correct ESN and PSAP ID from
the MSAG,and in transmitting each record as received from the PS Provider to the PSAP
attendant's display upon receipt of a 9-1-1 call from the PS End User.
D.Terminal equipment at the 9-1-1 Customer's sites that is used in connection with PS 9-1-1
Service,whether such equipment is provided by the Company or the customer,shall beconfiguredsothatitisunabletoextractanyinformationfromthedatabaseotherthanasitrelatestoanemergencycall.Any information obtained from the database in connection with anemergencycallshallbeusedsolelyforthepurposeofanswering,handling and responding toemergencycallsinamannerconsistentwiththenatureoftheemergency.Any permanentrecord
associating a PS End User telephone number with his/her name or address shall be secured bythecustomeranddisposedofinamannerthatwillretainthesecurity.
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10.4.5 Liabilities (Cont'd)(1)
E.The PS Provider agrees to release,indemnify,defendand hold harmless the Companyand
the 9-1-1 customer from any and all loss,claims,demands,suits or other action or anyliabilitywhatsoever,to any other party or person,for any personal injuryto or death of any
person or persons,or for any loss,damage or destruction of any property,whetherownedbythecustomerorothers.
F.The PS Provider agrees to release,indemnify,defend and hold harmless the Companyand
the 9-1-1 customer for any infringement or invasion of the right to privacy of any person
or persons,caused or claimedto havebeen caused,directly or indirectly,by the installation,operation,failure to operate,maintenance,removal,presence,condition,occasion or useof9-1-1 service features and the equipment associated therewith,or by any servicesfurnishedbytheCompanyinconnectiontherewith,including,but not limited to,theidentificationofthetelephonenumber,address or name associated with the telephoneusedbythepartyorpartiesaccessing9-1-1 service hereunder,and which arise out of thenegligenceorotherwrongfulactoftheCompany,the customer,its user,agencies ormunicipalitiesortheemployeesoragentsofanyoneofthem.
G."Reckless,willful and wanton conduct"shall mean intentional and knowing action,orfailuretoact,creatingan unreasonablerisk of harm to another,and which involves a highdegreeofprobabilitythatsuchharmwillresult.
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11.1 Description (T)
A.Abbreviated dialing codes enable callers to connect to a location in the phone network that
otherwise would be accessible only via a seven or ten-digit telephone number.The network
must be pre-programmed to translatethe three-digit code into the appropriate seven or ten-digit
telephonenumber and route the call accordingly.For N11 codes,the first digit can be any digit
other than 1 or 0 and the last two digits are both 1.
B.The followingNl1 abbreviated dialing codes were assigned for specific uses by FCC Decision
Nos.97-51 and 00-136,issued in CC Docket 92-105:
211 -Community Information and Referral Services
311 -Non-Emergency Governmental Services
511 -Traffic and Transportation Information
711 -Telecommunications Relay Service
811 -One-Call Notification Systems
11.2.Terms and Conditions (T)
A.The offering of these abbreviated dialing codes can be delivered via regular exchange access
lines (by individual business line,residential line,PBX trunks,etc.)
B.Access to these abbreviated dialing codes is not available through the following dialing
arrangements:
1+
0+,0-(credit card,third-party billing,collect calls)
101XXXX
Operator assisted calls will not be completed.
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I1.2 Terms and Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
C.The Company will provide only the delivery of the calls.The entity that has been granted
authorization to use the N11 abbreviated dialing code will be responsible for providing any
announcements and servicesto the callers.
D.Directory listings may be provided for Nll services under the terms,conditions,and rates
specified in this catalog.
E.The Nl1 subscriber is restricted from selling or transferring the Nll code to an unaffiliated
entity,either directly or indirectly.
F.Calls to the Nl l code that translateto a disconnected number will be routed to intercept for a
maximum of 60 days when the Nl1 provider is a Company subscriber.
G.Disputes regarding geographic coverageby two or more Nl l subscribers will be referred to
the Idaho Public Utility Commission.
H.Only a single seven or ten-digit local numberor a single ten-digit toll free numbermay be used
as the point-to-point number.
I.The Nll subscriber should work separatelywith cellular or wireless companies to ascertain
whether cellular or wireless customers will be able to reach referral services provided by
dialingN11.
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11.2 Terms and Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
J.N11 will be provided under the following conditions:
1.The Nl1 subscriber will subscribe to adequate telephone facilities initially anc
subsequentlyas may be required to adequately handle calls to Nl1 without impairin¿
the Company'sgeneral telephone service or telephoneplant.
2.The N11 subscriber is responsible for obtaining all necessary permission,licenses
written consents,waivers and releases and all other rights from all persons whose work
statements or performancesare used in connection with the service,and from all holder:
of copyrights,trademarks,and patents used in connection with said service.
3.The N11 subscriber will be liable for,and will indemnify,protect,defend and savc
harmless the Company against all suits,actions,claims,demands and judgments,anc
all costs,expenses and counsel fees incurred on account thereof,arising out of anc
resulting directly or indirectly from the service or in connection therewith,includin¿
but not limited to,any loss,damage,expense or liability resulting from an)
infringement or claim of infringement,or any patent,trademark,copyright,or resultin¿
from any claim of liable and slander.
4.Suspension of N11 Service is not allowed.
5.The Nl1 subscriber will respond promptly to any and all complaints lodged with an)
regulatory authority against any service provided via N11.If requested by thc
Company,the Nl1 subscriber will assist the Company in responding to complaint:
made to the Company concerning the subscriber'sNl1 service.
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J.Nll will be provided under the following conditions:(Cont'd)(T)
6.The Company will provide both oral and written notification when a Nl1 subscriber'
serviceunreasonably interferes with or impairs other services renderedto the public b3
the Company or by other subscribers of Nl1.The Company reserves the right onct
notification is made to institute protective measures up to and including termination a
any time and without further notice.The Company may take protective measures whe1
the Nl1 subscriber makes no modification or is unwilling to accept modification it
method of operation,or continuesto cause service impairments.
K.The following conditions apply if the Nl l subscriberprovides a pre-recorded announcement:
1.The Nl1 subscriber will provide the announcements.The Company will provide onl3
delivery of the call.
2.The provision of access to the Nl1 network by the Company for the transmission o
announcements or recorded program services is subject to the availability of sucl
facilities and the requirements of the local exchange network.
3.The Nl1 subscriber assumes all financial responsibility for all costs involved ir
providing announcements or recorded program services including,but not limited to
the recorder-announcement equipment producing the recording,advertising an<
promotional expenses.
4.The N11 subscriber assumes all financial responsibility,according to other specific
rates and charges under catalog,for all facilities required to connect the recorder
announcement equipment located on the subscriber's premises.
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11.2 Terms and Conditions (Cont'd)(T)
L.The Company may take all legal and practical steps to disassociate itself from N11 subscribers
whose business and/or public conduct (whether demonstratedor proposed)is of a type that in
the Company's discretion generates unacceptablelevels of complaints by end users.
M.The Company will not be responsiblefor calls that cannot be completed as a result of repair or
maintenancedifficulties in Company facilities and equipment or on equipment owned or leased
by the subscriber.
N.The Company,its employees,or its agents are not liable to any person for civil damages
resulting from or caused by any act or omission in development,design,installation,operation,
maintenance,performance or provision of Nl1 service,except for willful or wanton
misconduct.
11.3 Rates
(T)
Nonrecurring
Charge
Initial Setup,
Per Host Switch and/or Stand Alone Switch [1]$300.00
Subsequent Changes
Per Host Switch and/or Stand Alone Switch [1]$50.00
[1]There is only one host switch for CenturyTel of Idaho,Inc.and this chargewill only apply once
per order.
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12.1 DIGITAL NETWORK SERVICES (T)
A.General
1.Integrated Services Digital Network -Primary Rate Interface (ISDN-PRI)Busines:
Service ("ISDN-PRI Business Service")is a local exchange offering supported by thc
ISDN architecture.
2.ISDN-PRI Business Service provides a method of access to the telecommunication:
network called Primary Rate Access.Primary Rate Access is an ISDN based,DS]
access link to the telecommunications network and provides integration of multiplc
voice and data transmission channels on the same line.The service provider
connectivity between an ISDN-PBX or other ISDN-compatible customer premise:
equipment ("CPE")and a serving central office.The basic structure for Primary Ratt
Access is comprised of twenty-three 64 Kbps B-Channels and one 64 Kbps D-Channel
referred to hereafter as "23-B+D".After subscribing to the original 23-B+I
configuration,the customer may subscribe to additional ISDN-PRI Business Servict
arrangementsas 23-B+D or as 24-B Channels.These channels may be used to connec
the customer's CPE to the Public Network (i.e.,inward/outward trunks,two-way trunks
WATS lines or toll free service).
3.ISDN-PRI Business Service provides network communication paths that provide th<
end user with access to a variety of network services and features including data,voict
and video which conforms to internationally developed,published,and recognize<
standards generatedby the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
4.ISDN-PRI Business Service and its optional featuresand functions are provided withii
a local access and transport area ("LATA")from central offices where appropriatt
ISDN facilities are available as determined by the Company.Service inquiries will be
necessary to determine availability.Charges applicable for special construction ma)
apply as specified in Section 3 of this catalog.
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B.Regulations
1.The minimum service period for ISDN-PRI Business Service is six months.Tern
Discount Plan commitment periods of one,two,three and five years are available.
2.ISDN-PRI Business Serviceis not offered in conjunction with Local MeasuredService
No additional charges apply for calls to Local Exchange and Extended Area Servict
(EAS)exchanges.
3.The customer is responsible for providing CPE that is compatible with ISDN-PR
Business Service.
4.The Company will not be responsible if changes in any of the equipment,operationso
proceduresof the Company utilized in the provisioning of ISDN-PRI Business Servict
render any facilities provided by the customer obsolete,require modification o
alteration of such equipment or system,or otherwise affect its use or performance.
5.Digital transmission rates at speeds less than those indicated may be accomplishedas <
function of the particular CPE furnished by the user.
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B.Regulations (Cont'd)
6.Telephone numbers transmitted via the Optional or Standard Incoming Cal
Identification featureare intendedsolely for the use of the ISDN-PRI Business Servic<
subscriber.Resale of this call identification information is prohibited.
7.Non-Facility Associated Signaling (NFAS)provides the capability to serve multiplc
DSl's via a single D-Channel.This feature can be ordered where switch capabilitie:
exist as determinedby the Company.When NFAS is selected,the customer must orde
one ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement as a 23-B+D arrangement.After tht
customer subscribes to the initial 23-B+D arrangement,the customer may subscribe t<
additional arrangementsof either 23-B+D or 24 B-Channels.The D-Channel activatet
on the initial arrangement serves any additional ISDN-PRI Business Servict
arrangementswith no D-Channel.The Company recommends that the number of B
channels supportedby a single D-Channel not exceed 95.
8.This service is available only from central offices which have the necessary facilities t<
provide ISDN-PRI on the standard network platform.In the event a customer is servet
by a non-ISDN capable central office,the Company may provide ISDN-PRI Busines:
Service from an alternative serving central office,as designatedby the Company.Thi
subscribermay be required to accept a foreign NXX.When a foreign NXX is required
the rates for the interoffice facilities of an interexchange ISDN-PRI Business Servict
arrangement,as specified in G.1.a.of this Section,will apply in addition to the rate:
normally applicable for an ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement.The local callin¿
area may not be the same as the local calling area of the exchangein which the custome
is located.
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B.Regulations
8.(Cont'd)
If ISDN functionality becomes available from the central office that normally serves
this subscriber,ISDN-PRI Business Service will be provided from that office and the
subscriber may be required to accept a different NXX.If the subscriber chooses to
continue ISDN-PRI Business Service from the alternative serving central office,the
rates for the interoffice facilities of an interexchange ISDN-PRI Business Servict
arrangementwill continue to apply in addition to the rates normally applicable for at
ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement.
If a subscriberrequests ISDN-PRI Business Service from an alternative serving centra
office other than that designatedby the Company,the rates for the interoffice facilitiet
of an interexchangeISDN-PRI Business Service arrangementwill apply in addition t<
the rates normally applicable for an ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement.
Emergency 911 calls placed over an ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangementthat it
provisioned via a foreign central office will be identified as originating in the alternativt
serving central office NXX and not the non-ISDN capable central office NXX.The
Company shall not be liable for any loss or damages arising from emergency calle
placed from ISDN-PRI Business Service provisioned via an alternative serving centra
office.
9.ISDN-PRI Business Service is available only where the customer's service location it
within the provisioning limitations as determined prior to installation of the service
Should the customer's service location exceed said limitations,servicewill be provide<
where the Company has electrically compatible facilities available,or where existing
facilities can be made electrically compatible.
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B.Regulations (Cont'd)
10 One Directory Listing will be provided per D-Channel.Additional Directory Listing:
are available as specified in Section 4 of this catalog.
11.Temporary Suspension of service at the customer's request (Vacation Numbe
Reservation),as defined in Section 4 of this catalog,is not available for ISDN-PR
Business Service.
12.In order to maintain the quality of ISDN-PRI Business Service,the Company reserve:
the right to perform preventative maintenanceand software updates to the network.Thc
Company has classified this maintenanceas indicated below:
(a)Scheduled Maintenance -used to perform such functions as hardware and
software upgradesand network optimization.The Company will perform these
tasks in a maintenance window that is anticipated to minimize disruption of
customer service and activity.The Company will provide advancenotice of all
scheduledmaintenance.
(b)Demand Maintenance -may occur as a result of unexpectedevents and is used
when ISDN-PRI network elements are in jeopardy.The Company will perform
this type of maintenance at its discretion.Due to the nature of demand
maintenanceprior notification may not be possible.
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B.Regulations (Cont'd)
13.Rotary hunt functionalityis available with ISDN-PRI Business Serviceat no additiona
charge.This functionalityincreases the likelihoodof an incoming call being completet
over an ISDN-PRI B-channel by allowing calls made to a busy number to be complete(
to another idle line.This functionalityis exclusively within the B-channels of a singl<
ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement or between multiple ISDN-PRI Busines:
Service arrangements and is not allowed between ISDN-PRI Business Servic<
arrangementsand other services,including but not limited to,Business IndividualLin<
Service.The total number of Primary Rate Interfaces in a single,standard huntin¿
configuration may not exceed 50.
14.Relocation of an ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement to a new location with the
same building or to a different location within the same central office serving area i'
considered a "move"and a Move Charge will apply for each ISDN-PRI Busines:
Service arrangement that is relocated.Customer requested moves to a location in <
different central office serving area are treated as disconnections at the existin¿
location,and service establishment charges will apply for each ISDN-PRI Busines:
Service arrangementestablishedat the new location.
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C.Definitions
1.B-Channel -A bi-directional synchronous channel capable of supporting 64 Kbps o
digital transmission.
2.D-Channel -A digital,signaling-only channel for call establishmentthat is capable o
supporting 64 Kbps of digital transmission.
3.Primary Rate Access Line -The facility between the serving central office and the
customer's premises.Provides transport for up to twenty-four 64 Kbps.
4.Primary Rate Interface -The central office switching elements that are dedicated to i
customer's ISDN-PRI Business Service.
5.Primary Rate Channels-B-Channels or D-Channels,as defined above.
6.Rotary Hunt Functionality -A service arrangement which allows calls made to a bus)
number to be completed to another idle line in that rotary number group.
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D.Features
1.Standard Features
Clear Channel Capability -Allows all 64 Kbps on each B-Channel to be used fo
Customerinformation because the B-Channels on ISDN-PRI Business Serviceare clea
as a result of all signaling and control functions being handled by a D-Channel.
D-Channel Control -Permits a single D-Channel to provide signaling and control fo
one or more ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangementswhen,after subscribing to at
initial 23-B+D configuration,a customer requests additional arrangementsconsistin¿
of 24 B-Channels.
Digital Voice Transmission -All voice calls are transmitted using digital signaling.
Direct Inward Dialing (DID)Signaling -Permits incoming dialed calls from th<
exchangenetwork to reach a specific number servedby CPE without the assistance o
an attendant.The central office will out pulse digits to the CPE that can further proces:
the calls as desired.The rates and charges for DID telephone numbers are in additior
to the ISDN charges and are provided in Section 6 of this catalog.
Dynamic Allocation of Bandwidth -Allows the voice and data services to share B
Channelsand arrangethem as a singletrunk group.This allows incoming and outgoin¿
voice and data calls to utilize B-Channels on a call by call basis.Without this capability
each service will havea dedicated B-Channel.
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D.Features (Cont'd)
1.StandardFeatures
Incoming Call Identification(Caller ID Number Only)-Provides a customer with the
telephone number of the calling party.Incoming call identification is provided via the
D-Channel associated with an incoming call on a B-Channel to a PBX and is subject t<
availability and provision by the originating call's carrier's facilities.Customer's CPI
must be compatible with this feature.
PBX Station ID Capability -Allows the station user's (calling party's)number to be
transmitted over the ISDN-PRI D-Channel from Direct Inward Dialing equippedCPI
PBXs that use ISDN-PRI.This number is provided by the originating station and mus
have an associated Direct Inward Dialing telephone number working in the centra
office.
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D.Features (Cont'd)
2.Optional Features
2 B-Channel Transfer -Provides specific central office switching capabilities.Fo:
example,when a call terminates at a given location,but is then forwarded to anothe:
location,two trunks between the Central Office and the original device are typicall)
employed for the duration of the forwarded call.2 B-Channel Transfer allows th<
central office switch to establish the call directly to the final destination and release thc
trunks going in and out of the forwarding device.A common use of 2 B-Channe
Transfer is illustrated below.
IIIII IU
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D.Features
2.Optional Features (Cont'd)
Call-by-Call/Integrated Service Access Feature Capability -Allows the customer tt
dynamically allocatethe use of channels for ISDN-PRI Business Service.The custome
may also choose voice or data transmission on a per call basis.In addition,the custome
may also choose to subscribe to more servicesthan channels.The CPE signals the loca
central office as to which type of service (e.g.,via inward/outward trunk,WATS lines
or toll free service lines)to access for each call.This feature is only available with two
way Primary Rate Interface.
Circular Hunt -Provides the most efficient hunting sequence available,and allows fo
much larger trunk groups than the standard ISDN-PRI Business Service packages
With circular hunt,an incoming call is completed to the next available trunk (bearer)it
sequence starting from the last trunk selected.This can occur across multiple PR
facilities.The featurecan supportup to 220 Primary Rate Interfacesin a single hunting
configuration.The standard limit is 50.
D-Channel Backup -Provides backup for the D-Channel for a customer with multiph
ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangements by automatically switching signalin¿
capability over to a back-up D-Channel if service to the primary D-Channel i:
interrupted.
E911 Call Screening -Provides for the transmission of PBX or Key System statioi
information via the ISDN-PRI facility to local emergency services authorities.Thi:
provides for the possible identification of the specific location on a customer's premise:
where a 911 call originated.This option is available only in communities where loca
emergency authorities support the service in conjunction with the Company's Privat<
Switch Database Service,associated with E911 Service.This service is only availabh
in conjunction with National ISDN-2 Protocol.
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D.Features
2.Optional Features (Cont'd)
Incoming Call Identification (Caller ID Name and Number)-Provides the custome
with the telephone number and name of the calling party,subject to availability anc
provision by the originating caller's carrier.Incoming call identification is providet
via the D-Channel associated with an incoming call on a B-Channel to a PBX.Tht
Customer'sequipment must be compatible with this feature.
Main Number ID Capability -Available in lieu of the standard PBX Station IL
Capability feature,this feature allows only the main number associated with an ISDN
PRI Business Service arrangementto be transmitted and available for display when <
call is placed from any station associated with an ISDN-PRI Business Service
arrangement.
National ISDN-2 Protocol -A communication protocol that governs interaction:
between the customer's equipment and the telephone network.This protocol is mort
advanced than the standard ISDN-PRI protocol.Most CPE is capable of using the
ISDN-2 Protocol.
Network Ring Again -Enables the customer to completecalls to a busy station withou
continually redialing.Certain equipment restrictions may apply.
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E.Service Components
1.Each ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement consists of the following functiona
components:
-Primary Rate Access Line
-Primary Rate Interface
-Primary Rate Channels
(a)Primary Rate Access Line -Provides a four-wire access loop from the
customer premises to the serving central office.The transmission via this loop
supportsClear ChannelCapability.One Primary Rate Access Line is provided
for every 24 channels.
(b)Primary Rate Interface -Provides the multiplexingto support up to twenty-
three B-Channels at 64 Kbps and one D-Channel for signaling also at 64 Kbps.
When NFAS is ordered,the Primary Rate Interface can provide up to twenty-
four B-Channels at 64 Kbps.Primary Rate Interfaces will be provisioned as
two-way.
(c)Primary Rate Channels -The initial ISDN-PRI Business Servicearrangement
consists of a 23-B+D configuration,with unlimited usage that will allow either
voice or data transmission up to 64 Kbps.Additional arrangementsmay be
ordered as either 23-B+D or 24-B Channel arrangements.
(1)Voice calls may be completed to both ISDN and non-ISDN lines.
(2)Data Transmission on the B-Channels will be at 64 Kbps within the
switch and between ISDN-PRI compatible central offices.ISDN-PRI
interconnection to non-ISDN-PRI equipped central offices may be
potentiallysubjected to analogtransmission or sub-ratedto 56 Kbps.
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E.Service Components
1.Each ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement consists of the following functiona
components:
(c)Cont'd
(3)The customer may choose to subscribe to additional non exchange based
services.Initial choices for these services will be WATS and 800/888
service.The subscription to these services is in addition to the charges
for ISDN-PRI Business Service.
2.Each Primary Rate Access Line may be active with a correspondingnumber of services
(e.g.,inward/outward trunks,WATS lines,or toll free service)selected.The customer
may also choose to subscribe to more servicesthan channels.The CPE signals the local
central office as to which type of service (inward/outward trunk,WATS lines,or toll
free service)to access for each call.
F.Applicationof Rates
1.Nonrecurring charges will not be applicable for ISDN-PRI Business Service
arrangements that are updated from an existing 1.544 Mbps service to ISDN-PRI
Business Service.
2.The initial ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement at any location must be
configured as 23-B+D,after which additional arrangementsmay be ordered as either
23-B+D or as 24-B Channels.
3.Rates and charges for optional features and functions are applied to each ISDN-PRI
Business Service arrangementfor which a separate Primary Rate Interface is required.
For example,when a customer has the initial 23-B+D arrangementand an additional
arrangementconfigured as 24-B Channels,two Primary Rate Interfaces are provided.
The feature charge applies for each Primary Rate Interface over which the optional
feature is activated.
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G.Rates and Charges
1.ISDN-PRI Business Service Arrangement
An ISDN-PRI Business Service Arrangement is furnished between a serving central
office and the customer's designatedpremises.The customer must initiallysubscribe
to a 23-B+D configuration per location,after which additional arrangementsmay be
ordered as 23-B+D or 24-B Channels.
The rates,charges and regulations for the interoffice portion of a High Capacity DS1
Service,as specified in Section 17 of the Company's Access Service Catalog No.4,
apply in addition to the following rates for the interoffice facilities of an interexchange
ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement.
a.ISDN-PRI Business Service Arrangement with Two-Way Primary Rate
Interface (23-B+D and 24-B Channels)
Nonrecurring Nonrecurring
Monthly Rate Charge (Initial)Charge (Add'l*)
Month-to-month**$1,000.00 $650.00 $0.00
One Year 975.00 450.00 0.00
Two Years 950.00 250.00 0.00
Three Years 925.00 0.00 0.00
Five Years 900.00 0.00 0.00
*Additional facilities must be installed at the same customer designatedpremises on the same trip
and placed on the same service order.
**Month-to-month customers must subscribe to ISDN-PRI Business Service for a minimum service
period of six months.
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G.Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
2.Optional Features
Monthly Nonrecurring
Rate Charge
(a)2 B-Channel Transfer [1]
Per Primary Rate Interface $75.00 $100.00
(b)Call-by-Call/Integrated
Service Access Feature Capability
Per Primary Rate Interface
(Availablewith Two-Way
Primary Rate Interface only)50.00 35.00
(c)Circular Hunt [1]
Per Primary Rate Interface 25.00 0.00
(d)D-Channel Backup [2]
each channel 50.00 20.00
(e)E911 Call Screening[1]
Per Primary Rate Interface
(up to 100 station numbers)125.00 0.00
(f)Incoming Call Identification
(Caller ID Name and Number)
Per Primary Rate Interface 100.00 0.00
(g)Main Number ID Capability 0.00 0.00
(h)National ISDN-2 Protocol [1]
Per Primary Rate Interface 0.00 0.00
(i)Network Ring Again [1]
Per Primary Rate Interface
(Availablewith Two-Way
Primary Rate Interface only)160.00 0.00
[1]Certain equipment restrictions apply.
[2]Availableonly to customers subscribing to more than one Primary Rate Interface.
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G.Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Monthly Rate Nonrecurring Charge
3.Optional Feature Packages
(a)Premium Package,per
Primary Rate Interface [1]$195.00 $150.00
Includes:
National ISDN-2 Protocol [2]
E911 Call Screening[2]
Incoming Call Identification
(Caller ID Name and Number)
Call-by-Call/Integrated Service
Access FeatureCapability
2 B-Channel Transfer[2]
4.Service Charges
(a)Service Establishment Charges apply when a customer requests establishment
of a new ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement(s)Service Establishment
Charges apply for each ISDN-PRI Business Service Arrangement that is
separately ordered and/or installed.Service EstablishmentCharges consist of:
(1)An Initial Service Order Charge,as describedin Section 5 of this catalog
applies for each order placed,for receiving and recording information,and
processingthe necessary data in connection with a customer's request for
serviceestablishment;and
[1]Only available to customers subscribedto a Two-Way ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangement
under a Term Discount Plan.
[2]Certain equipment restrictions apply.
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G.Rates and Charges
4.Service Charges
(a)Cont'd
(2)The applicable Nonrecurring Charge for an ISDN-PRI Business Service
Arrangement.This charge covers engineering design,common centralized
testing and coordination.Nonrecurring charges do not apply for additional
ISDN-PRI Business ServiceArrangements installed at the same customer
designatedpremises on the same trip and placedon the same service order.
(b)Premises Visit Charges are applicable per ISDN-PRI Business Service
arrangement,for the termination of a channel at a customer's premises or for
termination change at the same premises.Only one Premises Visit Charge
applies when more than one channel service of the same type is terminated or
moved at the same premises at the same time.
Premises Visit Charge,
per ISDN-PRI Business ServiceArrangement $125.00
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4.Service Charges(Cont'd)
(c)Service ChangeCharges are applicable for receiving and recording information
and/or taking action in connection with a customer's termination change at the
same premises or transfer of service responsibility request,for processing the
necessary data on an existing ISDN-PRI Business Service.A Service Change
Charge is applicable for each ISDN-PRI Business Service associated with the
customer request (in lieu of a Service Establishment Charge).
(1)For termination change at the same premises,
Physical,per ISDN-PRI Business Service
arrangement $165.00
(2)For termination change at the same premises,
Programming,per ISDN-PRI Business Service
arrangement $35.00
(d)Move Chargesapply for each ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangementmoved
to a new location in the same building or to a different location within the same
central office serving area.The Move Chargeis equal to the sum of the Service
Change Charges plus the Premises Visit Charge.
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H.Term Discount Plan (TDP)
1.Description
(a)TDP commitment periods of one,two,three,and five years are available.
(b)A Customer may extend a TDP commitment period at any time during the term
of a TDP.The number of months accrued under the current TDP will apply
toward the commitment period of the new TDP.The rates under the new TDP
will not apply retroactively toward the months accrued under the current TDP.
(c)At the end of the TDP service commitment period,the customer may subscribe
to a new TDP at the then prevailing cataloged rates.If the customer does not
select a new TDP,the prevailing rates applicable for the expired TDP will
continue in effect for as long as the customer chooses to continue subscribing to
the ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangementsinstalled under the expired TDP.
Additional ISDN-PRI Business Service arrangementsinstalled after the TDP
expiration date will not be eligible for the TDP rates and will be chargedat the
prevailing \Month-to-month rates unless the customer selects a TDP for those
services.
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2.Rate Changes
(a)Rate increases or decreases will be automatically applied to the monthly TDP
rates for the remaining term of a TDP.
(b)If Company initiated rate increase(s)to any rate element or combination of rate
elements causes the charges for the entire ISDN-PRI Business Service
arrangement under the TDP to increase by 10%or more in any plan year,
Customer may cancel the TDP without incurring Early Termination Liability
Charges provided Customer notifies the Company within 30 days after the
effective date of the rate increase.The first 12 months of a TDP commitment
period constitute a plan year.Each subsequent 12 month increment constitutes
an additional plan year.
3.Early Termination Liability
(a)Calculation of Early Termination Liability
If a TDP Customer disconnects all or a portion of the ISDN-PRI Business
Servicebefore the expiration of a TDP,then a Termination Liability Chargewill
apply to those services which are disconnected.The Termination Liability
Charge will be a one-time charge equal to the sum of 50%of the payments
remaining for the rest of the TDP.If charges applicable for special construction
were applied to the service being terminated,any termination charges associated
with the special construction charges and conditions will also apply.
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H.Term Discount Plan (TDP)
3.Early Termination Liability (Cont'd)
(b)Waiver of Early Termination Liability
(1)Customers will not be liable for Early Termination Liability under the
following circumstances:
(i)Relocation within Central Office Serving Area
If a TDP Customer relocates an existing Service arrangementto a
new location within the same building or to a different location
within the same central office serving area prior to the expiration of
a TDP,a Termination Liability Charge will not apply,and the
number of months accrued at the prior location will carry over to the
new location.Move Charges will apply for each arrangement
relocated.
(ii)Relocation to Different Central Office Serving Area
If a TDP Customer relocates an existing Service arrangementto a
location in a different central office serving area,a Termination
Liability Charge will not apply if Customer converts to a new TDP
commitment period that is equalto or greaterthan the original TDP
commitment period.The number of months accrued at the prior
location under the original TDP will not carry over to the new
location.Service Establishment Charges will apply for the ISDN-
PRI Business Service arrangement(s)installed at the new location.
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H.Term Discount Plan (TDP)
3.Early Termination Liability
(b)Waiver of Early Termination Liability
(1)Cont'd
(iii)Technology Upgrade
(a)When a service or rate element under a TDP arrangementis
disconnectedprior to the expiration of the TDP commitment
period as a result of a change in catalog jurisdiction and/or a
customer requested upgrade to a next generation service
offering,Termination Liability Charges will not apply under
the following conditions:
The service period of the new TDP for the new service
offering is a period equal to or exceeding the remaining
serviceperiod of the disconnectedTDP,and
The service orders to install the new service and disconnect
the old service are related,and there is no lapse in service
between the installation of the new service and the
disconnection of the old service,and
The service orders to install the new service and disconnect
the old service are for the same Customer at the same
location.
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3.Early Termination Liability
(b)Waiver of Early Termination Liability
(1)Cont'd
(iii)Cont'd
(b)The Company will determine whether a replacement service
qualifies as a next generation serviceoffering.
(c)Nonrecurring charges and Service Charges for the new
service will apply according to the requirements of the new
service.
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13.COMPETITIVE RESPONSE PROGRAMS (T)
13.1 $5/$10 Credit Offer (T)
Existing business customers may be eligible for consecutive bill credits when they contact the
Company to inform them that they havereceived a betterpriced offer for the same or comparable
service(s)from a competitor,or when they contact the Company to disconnect service(s)and
agree to retain their service(s)with the Company.
Existing business customers may be eligible for consecutive bill credits when they contact the
Company to inform them that they havereceived a better priced offer for the same or comparable
service(s)from a competitor,or when they contact the Company to disconnect service(s)and
agree to retain their service(s)with the Company.
Eligible customers who are subscribedto any bundled service will receive a $10.00 bill credit
per bundle for six months when they agree to retain their bundled service(s)for a minimum of
twelve additional months,or will receivea $10.00 bill credit per bundle for twelve monthswhen
they agree to retain their service(s)for a minimum of twenty-four additional months.Customers
may receive the credits for a maximum of ten bundles.
The credits will begin appearing on customer bills the first month bill following the customer's
acceptance of this program.The benefits awarded under this program may not be combined
with the benefits of other currently available programs or promotions.
If the customer discontinues service(s)prior to the twelve or twenty-four month commitment
period,the credits issued under this promotion will be rescinded and charges for the credit
amounts will be reflected on the customer's final bill.Customersare also liable for 50%of the
remaining monthly recurring charges for the service(s)disconnected.
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