HomeMy WebLinkAboutColumbine Telephone Co dba Silver Star Communications.pdfColumbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS NO.1 SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.2 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
Regulations,Rates and charges
applying to the provision of
Local Exchange Service
within the Local Exchange operating
territoryof
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
in the state of
Idaho
as provided herein.
Exchanges
Driggs,Idaho
Tetonia,Idaho
Victor,Idaho
Irwin,Idaho
Wayan,Idaho
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.2
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.2
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.__2
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page/Sheet No.
Title Sheet........................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................2
Concurring Carriers ...........................................................................................................6
Connecting Carriers ............................................................................................................6
Other Participating Carriers ....................................................................................................6
Registered Service Marks ................................................................................................6
Registered Trademarks .........................................................................................................6
Explanation of Symbols..................................................................................................7
1.TARIFFS...............................................................................................................8
1.1 Reference to Other Tariffs and Rules ..................................................................8
1.2 Application of Tariff.....................................................................................8
2.GENERAL REGULATIONS......................................................................................9
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company.............................................................9
2.1.1 Scope...............................................................................................9
2.1.2 Limitations .........................................................................................9
2.1.3 Liability....................................................................................10
2.1.4 Provision of Services ............................................................................12
2.1.5 Installation and Termination of Services ...................................................12
2.1.6 Maintenance of Services ...................................................................13
2.1.7 Changes and Substitutions......................................................................13
2.1.8 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service ...................................................14
2.1.9 Limitations on the Discontinuance of Service...........................................15
2.l.10 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities..............................................17
2.1.11 Provision and Ownership of Telephone Numbers.....................................17
2.1.12 Provision and Ownership of Telephone Directories..................................17
2.1.13 Provision for Services to Disabled or Handicapped
Persons (ADA).........................................................................................17
2.1.14 Provision of Directory Assistance Service ................................................17
2.2 Use ...............................................................................................................18
2.2.l Interference or Impairment ...............................................................18
2.2.2 Unlawful Use .................................................................................18
2.2.3 Limitations on Use............................................................................20
2.2.4 Automatic Dialing and Announcement Devices..................................21
2.2.5 Business Service ............................................................................22
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.3
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
Page/Sheet No.
2.3 Obligations of the End User or Customer..............................................................23
2.3.1 Application for Service.................................................................23
2.3.2 Damages...........................................................................................24
2.3.3 Ownership of Facilities...................................................................24
2.3.4 Equipment Space and Power .............................................................24
2.3.5 Availabilityfor Testing....................................................................25
2.3.6 Claims and Demands for Damages......................................................25
2.3.7 Subdivisions.............................................................................26
2.3.8 Mobile Home Parks ........................................................................27
2.3.9 Temporary or SpeculativeService...................................................27
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances ..................................................30
2.4.1 Payment of Rates,Charges and Deposits ............................................30
2.4.2 Minimum Period.............................................................................31
2.4.3 Cancellation of an Order for Service ..................................................32
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for Service Interruptions.........................................32
2.4.5 Re-establishment of Service FollowingFire,Flood
or Other Occurrence........................................................................34
2.4.6 Title or Ownership Rights..................................................................35
2.5 Definitions..............................................................................................35
3.EXCHANGE ORDERING AND INSTALLATION SERVICE ......................................43
3.1 General Description .......................................................................................43
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions..............................................................................43
3.1.2 Provision of Other Services ...................................................................43
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service ..............................................................................44
3.2.1 Exchange Order Charge.......................................................................45
3.2.2 Exchange Order Service Date Provision..................................................45
3.2.3 Exchange Order Change -Modifications..................................................45
3.3 Premises Visit Service ......................................................................................49
3.3.1 Installation/Connection ........................................................................49
3.3.2 Central Office Charge.........................................................................50
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.4
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.4
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.4
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
Page/Sheet No.
4.PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS..................................................................................51
4.1 Promotional Offerings ....................................................................................51
4.1.1 General Description ......................................................................................51
5.LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE.............................................................................52
5.1 General Description .....................................................................................52
5.2 Undertaking of the Telephone Company............................................................52
5.3 Vacation Service .......................................................................................53
5.4 Limitations ..................................................................................................54
5.5 Obligations of the End User............................................................................54
5.6 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances ...................................................55
5.7 Rate Regulations.............................................................................................55
6.LOCAL EXCHANGE SPECIAL SERVICE ...............................................................56
6.1 General Description ..................................................................................56
6.2 Undertaking of the TelephoneCompany..........................................................56
6.3 Limitations ...................................................................................................56
6.4 Obligations of the End User............................................................................56
6.5 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances ....................................................56
6.6 Rate Regulations ............................................................................................57
7.CONSTRUCTION CHARGES..................................................................................58
7.1 General Description .............................................................................................58
7.2 Undertaking of the TelephoneCompany-Single Applicants.................................58
7.3 Undertaking of the Telephone Company-Group Applicants .................................60
7.4 Undertaking of the Telephone Company-Subsequent Applicants.........................61
7.5 Limitations -Real Estate Subdivisions................................................................61
7.6 Special Service Arrangements .............................................................................63
7.7 Mobile Home Parks .....................................................................................64
7.8 Obligations of the End User..............................................................................64
7.9 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances ....................................................64
7.10 Rate Regulations.............................................................................................65
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,20 19
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS __NO. 1____
REVISED __NO. 2 ____
SHEET NO. __5
SHEET NO. __5
SHEET NO. __5
Issued: May 14, 2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
Page No.
8. ENGINEERING AND LABOR SERVICES ....................................................................66
8.1 Engineering Services .............................................................................................66
8.1.1 Normal Engineering Services ....................................................................66
8.1.2 Additional Engineering Services ...............................................................66
8.1.3 Charges for Normal and Additional Engineering ......................................66
8.2 Normal and Additional Labor ................................................................................67
8.2.1 Normal Labor Services ..............................................................................67
8.2.2 Additional Labor Services .........................................................................67
8.2.3 Normal and Additional Labor Charges ......................................................67
9. RATES AND CHARGES .................................................................................................68
9.1 General Regulations ...............................................................................................68
9.2 Exchange Ordering and Installation Services ........................................................68
9.3 Local Exchange Service .........................................................................................68
9.4 Local Exchange Special Service ............................................................................69
9.5 Premise Extension Service .....................................................................................69
9.6 Special Service Arrangements ...............................................................................70
9.7 Plant Addition/Facilities Extension ......................................................................70
9.8 Engineering and Labor Services ............................................................................70
9.9 Digital Transport Service .......................................................................................70
10. TELEPHONE SERVICE ASSISTANCE..........................................................................71
10.1 Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (ITSAP) ........................................71
10.2 Lifeline Assistance Program ..................................................................................72
11. DIGITAL TRANSPORT SERVICE .................................................................................74
11.1 General ...................................................................................................................74
11.2 Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................74
11.3 Rates .......................................................................................................................74
12. EXHIBITS .........................................................................................................................75
12.1 Exchange Area Map ...............................................................................................75
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__6
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
CONCURRING CARRIERS
COLUMBINE TELEPHONE COMPANY,INC.
dba SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
CONNECTING CARRIERS
SILVER STAR TELEPHONE COMPANY,INC.
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
SILVER STAR LONG DISTANCE
REGISTERED SERVICE MARKS REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
NONE NONE
CONTACT INFORMATION
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
a dba of Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.
Street:1670 North Highway 33,Driggs,ID 83422
Mailing:P.O.Box 226,Freedom,WY 83120
Phone:208-354-3300
Fax:208-354-3319
Customer Contact -
For establishmentof service,complaints and inquiries regarding serviceand billing,or reporting
or inquiring about network outages or service problems.
Customer Service and/orMaintenance,Toll Free:(877)883-2411
Commission Contact -
For complaints,inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
Michelle Motzkus
Legal &Regulatory Administrator
Phone:(307)883-6690
Fax:(307)883-2575
Email:mamotzkus@silverstar.net
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.7
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
(C)-To signify changed regulation
(D)-To signify discontinued rate or regulation
(I)-To signify increased rate or charge
(M)-To signify matter relocated without change
(N)-To signify new rate or regulation
(R)-To signifyreduced rate or charge
(S)-To signify reissued matter
(T)-To signify a change in text but no change in rate or regulation
(Z)-To signify a correction in text
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._8
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
l.Tariffs
1.1 Reference to Other Tariffs and Rules
Whenever reference is made in this tariff to other tariffs of the Telephone
Company,the reference is made to the tariffs in force.Whenever reference is
made in the tariff to Rules,the Rules in reference are established by the Federal
Communications Commission or the Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rules
and Regulations regarding customer service and the Idaho Administrative
Procedures Act (IDAPA),Section 31.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has jurisdiction over disputes that cannot
be satisfactorily resolved between the Company and the end-user customer.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
1-800-432-0369
1.2 Application of Tariff
(A)This tariff contains regulations,rates and charges applicableto the
provision of Local Exchange Service as indicated on a Section by Section
basis provided by SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS,to end users
residing within the Idaho exchange boundaries of SILVER STAR
COMMUNICATIONS,as indicated on the Exhibit 12.1 Area Exchange
Map following.
(B)The provision of Local Exchange Service by the Telephone Company as
set forth in this tariff does not constitute a joint undertaking with the end
user or customer for the furnishingof any service.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company
2.1.1 Scope
(A)The Telephone Company does not undertake to transmit messages
under this tariff.
(B)The TelephoneCompany shall be responsible only for the
installation,operation and maintenance of the services it provides.
(C)The Telephone Company will,for maintenance purposes,test its
services only to the extent necessary to detect and/or clear troubles.
(D)Services are provided 24 hours daily,seven (7)days per week,
except as set forth in other applicable sections of this tariff.
(E)The TelephoneCompany does not warrant that its facilities and
services meet standards other than those set forth in this tariff,or
those as required by State or Federal Law.
2.1.2 Limitations
(A)The end user may not assign or transfer the use of services
provided under this tariff;however,where there is no interruption
of use or relocation of the services,such assignment or transfer
may be made to:
(1)another end user,whether an individual,partnership,
association or corporation,provided the assignee or
transferee assumes,in writing,all outstanding indebtedness
for such services,and the unexpired portion of the
minimum period and the termination liabilityapplicable to
such services,subject to notification of the Telephone
Company if any;or
(2)a court-appointed receiver,trustee or other person acting
pursuant to law in bankruptcy,receivership,reorganization,
insolvency,liquidation or other similar proceedings,
provided the assignee or transferee assumes the unexpired
portion of minimum period and the termination liability
applicable to such services,if any.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.10
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.2 Limitations (Cont'd)
(3)In all cases of assignment or transfer,the written
acknowledgment of the TelephoneCompany is required
prior to such assignment or transfer which acknowledgment
shall be made within 15 days from the receipt of
notification.All regulations and conditions contained in
this tariff shall apply to such assignee or transferee.
The assignment or transfer of services does not relieve or
discharge the assignor or transferror from remainingjointly
or severably liable with the assignee or transferee for all
long distance toll existing prior to the time of the
assignment or transfer,unless other specific arrangements
have been made.
(B)The installation and restoration of services shall be provided on a
first-come first-served basis.The restoration of services shall be in
accordance with Part 64,Subpart D,Appendix A,of the Federal
Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations,which
specifies the priority system for service restorable activities.
2.1.3 Liability
(A)The Telephone Company's liability,if any,for its willful
misconduct is not limited by this tariff.With respect to any other
claim or suit,by an end user or by any others,for damages
associated with the installation,provision,termination,
maintenance,repair or restoration of service,and subject to the
provisions of (B)through (G)following,the Telephone Company's
liability,if any,shall not exceed an amount equal to the
proportionate charge for the service for the period during which the
service was affected.This liabilityfor damages shall be in
addition to any amounts that may otherwise be due the end user
under this tariff as a Credit Allowance for a Service Interruption.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._l_1
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.3 Liability (Cont'd)
(B)The Telephone Company shall not be liable for any act or omission
of any other carrier or customer providing a portion of a service,
nor shall the Telephone Company for its own act or omission hold
liable any other carrier or customer providing a portion of a
service.
(C)The Telephone Company is not liable for damages to the end user's
premises directlyresulting from the installation and removal of
telephone equipmentand associated telephonewiring.
(D)The TelephoneCompany shall be indemnified,defended and held
harmless by the end user against any claim,loss or damage arising
from the end user's use of services offered under this tariff,
involving:
(1)claims for libel,slander,invasion of privacy,or
infringement of copyright arising from the end user's own
communications;
(2)claims for patent infringement arising from the end user's
acts combining or using the service furnished by the
TelephoneCompany in connection with facilities or
equipment furnished by the end user or customer,or;
(3)all other claims arising out of any act or omission of the
end user in the course of using services provided pursuant
to this tariff.
(E)The Telephone Company does not guarantee or make any warranty
with respect to its services when used in an explosive atmosphere,
electrical substation or switching station.The Telephone
Company shall be indemnified,defended and held harmless by the
end user or customer from any and all claims by any person
relating to such end user's use of services so provided.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.12
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.12
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.O
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.3 Liability (Cont'd)
(F)No license under patents (other than the limited license to use)is
granted by the Telephone Company or shall be implied or arise by
estoppel,with respect to any service offered under this tariff.
(G)The Telephone Company's failure to provide or maintain services
under this tariff shall be excused by labor difficulties,
governmental orders,civil commotions,criminal actions taken
against the TelephoneCompany,acts of God and other
circumstances beyond the Telephone Company's reasonable
control,subject to the Credit Allowance for Service Interruptionas
set forth in 2.4.4 following.
(H)The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by
the Commission that a limitation of the liabilityimposed by the
Company should be upheld in a court of law.Acceptance forfilingbytheCommissionrecognizesthatitisacourt's
responsibility to adjudicatenegligence and consequential damage
claims.It is also the court's responsibility to determine the validity
of the exculpatory cause.
2.1.4 Provision of Services
The Telephone Company,to the extent that such services are or can be
made available with reasonable effort,and after provision has been made
for its telephone exchange services,will provide to the end user upon
reasonable notice services offered in other applicable sections of this tariff
at rates and charges specified therein.
2.1.5 Installation and Termination of Services
The services provided under this tariff will:(A)include any entrance cable
or drop wiring and wire or intrabuildingcable to that point where
provision is made for termination of the TelephoneCompany's outside
distribution network facilities at a suitable location inside an end user-
designated premises and;(B)be installed by the Telephone Company to
such point of termination.Such point will not exceed 50'inside of a
building or structure,in accordance with the National Electric Safety Code
(NESC).
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.D
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.6 Maintenanceof Services
The services provided under this tariff shall be maintained by the
TelephoneCompany.The end user or others may not rearrange,move,
disconnect,remove or attempt to repair any facilities provided by the
TelephoneCompany,other than by connection or disconnection to any
interface means used,except with the written consent of the Telephone
Company.
2.1.7 Changes and Substitutions
Except as provided for,equipment and systems subject to FCC Part 68
Regulations at 47 C.F.R.Section 68,the TelephoneCompany,may,where
such action is reasonably required in the operation of its business:
(A)Substitute,change or rearrange any facilities used in providing
service under this tariff,includingbut not limited to,(1)
substitution of different metallic facilities,(2)substitution of
carrier or derived facilities for metallic facilities used to provide
other than metallic facilities,(3)substitution of metallic facilities
for carrier or derived facilities used to provide other than metallic
facilities,and (4)or Fiber Optic Cable.
(B)Change minimum protection criteria,change operating or
maintenance characteristics of facilities or change operations or
procedures of the Telephone Company.The TelephoneCompany
shall not be responsible if any such substitution,change or
rearrangement renders any end user furnished services obsolete or
requires modification or alteration thereof or otherwise affects their
use or performance.If such substitution,change or rearrangement
materiallyaffects the operating characteristics of the facility,the
Telephone Company will provide reasonable notification to the
end user in writing.Reasonable time will be allowed for any
redesign and implementation requiredby the change in operating
characteristics.The Telephone Company will work cooperatively
with the end user to determine reasonable notification procedures.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.14
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.14
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.M
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.8 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service
(A)The Telephone Company may discontinue service without prior
notice:
(1)if a condition immediately dangerous or hazardous to life,
physical safety,or property exists;
(2)upon order by any court,the Commission,or any other duly
authorized public authority;or
(3)if service was obtained fraudulently,under deceptive
conditions or without the specific authorization of the
Telephone Company.
The TelephoneCompany may terminate service if it has tried
diligently to meet the notice requirements,but has been
unsuccessful in its attempt to contact the end user affected.
(B)Unless the provisions of2.2.l(B)followingapply,if an end user
fails to comply with 2.1.6 preceding or 2.2.2,2.3.1,2.3.4 or 2.4
following,includingany payments to be made by it on the dates
and times herein specified,the TelephoneCompany may,on seven
(7)days written notice by U.S.Mail to the person designated by
that end user to receive such notices of noncompliance,refuse
additional applications for service and/or refuse to complete any
pending orders for service by the non-complying end user at any
time thereafter as referenced in Rule 303,IDAPA 31.41.01.
If the Telephone Company does not refuse additional applications
for service on the date specified in the seven (7)days'notice,and
the end user's noncompliance continues,nothing contained herein
shall preclude the Telephone Company's right to refuse additional
applications for service to the non-complying end user without
further notice,subject to the Commission Rules and Regulations
governing customer relations of telephone companies.In the case
of such discontinuance,all applicable charges shall become due.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.2SILVERSTARCOMMUNICATIONSCANCELSSHEETNO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the TelephoneCompany (Cont'd)
2.1.8 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service (Cont'd)
If the TelephoneCompany does not discontinue the provision of
the services involved on the date specified in the seven (7)days'
notice,and the end user's non-compliance continues,nothing
contained herein shall preclude the Telephone Company's right to
discontinue the provision of the services to the non-complying end
user provided the Telephone Company diligently attempts,at
least twenty-four(24)hours before actual termination,to apprise
the customer of actions or steps that may be taken to avoid such
disconnection.
(C)When the TelephoneCompany has disconnected Local Exchange
Service to the end user for non-compliance with this tariff,the end
user will be required (unless other arrangements have been made)
to pay all unpaid charges prior to the reconnection of service.In
addition,the end user will be required to reapply after having been
disconnected continuouslyfor 30 calendar days.All end users that
are disconnected for non-paymentof their bill for any period may
be subject to the deposit requirements.
End users will be billed Exchange Order and Line Connection
Charges when service is restored.
2.1.9 Limitations on the Discontinuance of Service
(A)No end user will be given notice of discontinuance of service nor
shall his/her service be discontinued if the unpaid bill is for
services that are not set forth in this Local Exchange Tariff.
(B)The TelephoneCompany will not discontinue service on any,
Saturday,Sunday or legal holiday recognized by the State of
Idaho,or after 12:00 noon on any Friday or any business day
before any legal holiday,or at any time when the Telephone
Company's business offices are not open for business,or from
December 24 through January 2,inclusive.Service cannot be
disconnected if the bill is less than $50.00,unless the delinquency
is greater than 60 days.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._16
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.l_6
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._16
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.9 Limitations on the Discontinuance of Service (Cont'd)
(C)Telephoneservice will only be discontinued between the hours of
8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.
(D)The Telephone Company will postpone discontinuance of
telephone service to a residential end user for 30 days from the
date of a certificate by a licensed physician or public health official
with medical training which states that discontinuance of service
will aggravate an existing medical emergency or create a medical
emergency for an end user,a member of the end user's family,or
other permanent resident on the premises where service is
rendered.If the serious illness or medical emergency still exists at
the end of the thirty (30)day postponement and the customer has
not made excessive or unwarranted MTS calls and has not refused
to enter into a payment agreement,The Company will grant
additional postponement as referenced in Rule 306,IDAPA
31.41.01.
This notice or certificate of medical emergency must be in writing
and show clearly the name of the person whose illness would be
compounded by discontinuance of service,the nature of the
medical emergency,and the name,title,and signature of the
person giving notice of or certifyingthe medical emergency.
(E)Where service is provided to a medical care facility,including a
hospital,medical clinic with resident patients,or nursing home,
notice of pending discontinuance will be provided to the
Commission as well as to the end user.Upon written request from
the Commission or its Staff,a delay in discontinuance of service of
no less than seven (7)business days from the date of notice shall
be allowed so that the Commission may take whatever steps are
necessary to protect the interest of the resident patients.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.17
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.___17
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.1.10 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities
The Telephone Company will provide the end user reasonable notification of
service-affecting activities that may occur in normal operation of its business.
Such activities may include,but are not limited to,equipmentor facilities
additions,removals or rearrangements,routine preventative maintenanceand
major central office or switching equipmentchange-out.Generally such
activities are not individual end user service specific,they affect many end users'
service.No specific advancenotification period is applicable to all service
activities.
2.1.11 Provision and Ownership of Telephone Numbers
The TelephoneCompany reserves the reasonableright to assign,designate or
change telephone numbers,any other call number designationsassociated with
Exchange Services,or the Telephone Company serving central office prefixes
associated with such numbers,when necessary in the conduct of its business.
Should it become necessary to make a change in such number(s),the Telephone
Company will furnish,to the end user,30 days notice and explanation of the
reason(s)for such change(s).Should a number change become necessary,the
Company will provide number referral service (where available)free of charge
for a period of six (6)months.
2.1.12 Provision and Ownership of Telephone Directories
The Telephone Company reserves the right of ownership of the telephone
directories provided to end users as an aid to the use of telephoneservice.The
Telephone Company will furnish to its end users,without charge,one directory
per line as a part of the local service charge.
2.1.13 Provision for Services to Disabled or Handicapped Persons (ADA)
The Telephone Company will make provisions for and comply with the
communications provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA).
2.1.14 Provision of Directory Assistance Service
The Telephone Company will provide end user access to a directory assistance
operator.Directory assistance will not be provided for telephonenumbers outside
of the Telephone Company's local exchanges.Per call charges apply;charges do
not apply for directory assistance calls made from hospital telephoneor from
residential telephoneswhere the end user affirmed,in writing,to be unableto use
a Telephone Company provided directory because of a visual or physical
handicap.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._18
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.2 Use
2.2.1 Interference or Impairment
(A)The characteristics and methods of operation of any circuits,
facilities or equipment provided by other than the Telephone
Company and associated with the facilities utilized to provide
services under this tariff shall not interfere with or impair service
over any facilities of the Telephone Company,its affiliated
companies,or its connecting and concurring carriers or customers
involved in its services,cause damage to their plant,impair the
privacy or any communications carried over their facilities or
create hazards to the employees of any of them or the public.
(B)Except as provided for,equipment or systems subject to the FCC
Part 68 Rules in 47 C.F.R.Section 68.108,if such characteristics
or methods of operation are not in accordance with 2.2.l(A)
preceding,the Telephone Company will,where practicable,notify
the end user that temporary discontinuanceof the use of a service
may be required.However,where prior notice is not practicable,
nothing contained herein shall be deemed to preclude the
TelephoneCompany's right to temporary discontinuance for less
than twenty-four(24)hours,the end user will be promptlynotified
and afforded the opportunityto correct the condition which gave
rise to the temporary discontinuance.During such period of
temporary discontinuance,credit allowance for service
interruptions as set forth in 2.4.4 followingis not applicable.
2.2.2 Unlawful Use
The service provided under this tariff shall not be used for an unlawful
purpose.
(A)The TelephoneCompany may,by notice in writing,without
incurringany liability,either suspend or terminate the service of an
end user for any of the followingreasons:
(1)use of foul or profane language over the service;
(2)impersonation of another person with fraudulent intent;
(3)making of nuisance calls over the service;
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.B
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.2 IUse (Cont'd)
2.2.2 Unlawful Use (Cont'd)
(4)use of service by an end user in connection with a plan or
contrivance to secure a large volume of calls to be directed
to such end user at or about the same time,resulting in
preventing,obstructing,or delaying the service of others;
except as provided in Section 2.2.4.
(5)abuse or fraudulent use of service which 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 an applicable charge;
(b)the obtaining,or attempting to obtain,or assisting
another to obtain,or attempting to attain telephone
service,by rearranging,tampering with,or making
connection with any facilities of the Telephone
Company,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 established charge for such
service;
(c)resale of any service provided by the Telephone
Company,except as provided by the FCC and
applicable state Commission Rules and
Regulations;
(6)use of the service in such a manner as to interfere with the
service of other users;
(7)use of the service for any purpose other than a means of
communication;
(8)use of service for unlawful purposes;
(9)any other violation of regulations set forth in the Telephone
Company's filed tariffs.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.2SILVERSTARCOMMUNICATIONSCANCELSORIGINALSHEETNO.20
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._20
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.2 _Use (Cont'd)
2.2.2 Unlawful Use (Cont'd)
(10)Listening in on telephone conversations,without lawful
authorization.
The Telephone Company may continue such suspension of service until
all violations have ceased,or terminated the service without suspension of
service or followingsuspension of service,and disconnect and remove any
of its facilities from the end user's premises.
(B)Service is furnished by the Telephone Company subject to the
condition that it will not be used for any unlawful purpose.
Service will not be furnished if any law enforcement agency,
acting within its jurisdiction,advises that such service is being
used or will be used in violation of law,and secures proper legal
orders to deny such service.
(C)In such instances when termination occurs,as in 2.2.2(A)
preceding,the Telephone Company shall be indemnified,defended
and held harmless by the end user against any claim,loss or
damage arising from the TelephoneCompany's actions in
terminating such service.
(D)The Telephone Company will comply with any call trace requests
that are requested and performed in accordance with Local,State
and Federal law,and are properly requested by either a court order
or completed form as shown in the Trap &Trace Procedures.
2.2.3 Limitations on Use
The TelephoneCompany reserves the right to limit the length of
communication when necessary because of shortage of facilities caused by
emergency conditions.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._21
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.21
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.2 Use (Cont'd)
2.2.4 Automatic Dialing and Announcement Devices (ADADs)
Before an ADAD,other than one that will be used to deliver a message in
response to an emergency,may be connected to the telephone network,the
potential end user must verify in writing to the Telephone Company that
the ADAD(s)will have the capacity to comply and that the end user will
comply with the following:
(A)The potential end user must notify the TelephoneCompany,in
writing,of the intended use of the ADAD(s).The notice shall list
the calendar days and clock hours during which the ADAD(s)will
be used and shall estimate the message attempts per hour and the
average length of the completed messages.
(B)The ADAD end user will notify the Company,in writing,within
30 days of any change in the ADAD operationthat results in either
an increase or decrease in the number of message attempts per
hour and/or the average length of the completed calls.
(C)The use of ADAD(s)that do not automatically disengage the called
party's line when the called party hangs up its receiver are
prohibited,except for their use in security and alarm systems or
other systems in which the called party has previouslyagreed to
the ADAD's call and has consented to its line being engaged in this
manner.
(D)ADAD(s)are prohibited from making unsolicited calls before 9:00
a.m.or after 9:00 p.m.
(E)ADAD(s)are prohibited from calling public safety numbers such
as police,fire and emergency services.ADAD(s)are prohibited
from calling unlisted and unpublished numbers.ADAD(s)are
prohibited from calling more than one number held by a given
called party.
(F)The provision for service and the use of any ADAD(s)shall be in
strict conformance to Part 64 of the Federal Communications
Commission Rules and Regulations.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.22
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Hi hwa 89 REVISED SHEET NO.8 Y
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.2 _Use (Cont'd)
2.2.5 Business Service
An end user being provided Local Exchange Service in the Company's
service area,where the Customer's use of the telecommunicationsservices
is primarily of a business,professional,institutional or other occupational
nature or where the service or any part of the service is provided at a
business location.Under these circumstances,the service provided is
classified as business service and business rates will apply.Business rates
will apply to institutions such as churches,schools,hospitals,health care
centers,non-profitgroups and governmental bodies.The fact that
business is conducted at a customer's residence,but the telephone is not
used for the purpose of enticing individuals to call the residential
telephone number or another telephonenumber in order to obtain a service
or product,will not cause a customer's service to be classified or
reclassified as a business service unless the residential telephone number
is advertised by the customer in a TelephoneDirectory.For purposes of
this definition,the customer shall include the end user,any member of the
end user's household or any person residing at the end user's service
address.
(1)In the event the Customer advertises his/her residential telephone
number in a business directory such as "Yellow Pages"or a similar
directory,the Company will notify the Customer of its intent to
reclassify the Customer's service as business service based on that
advertisement.If the Customer demonstrates that he/she was
unaware that such an advertisement would be viewed by the
Company as a basis to reclassify residential service to business
service,the Company will permit the Customer to continue
receiving residential service at the residential rates,but the
Company will assign the Customer a new telephonenumber with
no connection charges on a one-time basis,with no availabilityof
call forwarding from the disconnected number.
Issued:October 28,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__23
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.2 _Use (Cont'd)
2.2.5 Business Service (Cont'd)
(2)A customer who is currentlypaying a business rate and would like
to change to residential service because he/she is no longer a
business,has the followingoptions:
(A)A business customer may change his/her telephonenumber
and be charged residential rates for that new number.A
service order and line connection charge will apply.If the
customer chooses to advertise his/her new telephone
number,his/her account will be charged business rates.
(3)A business customer may choose to keep his/her current telephone
number.If so,the followingconditions must be met:
(A)At the time a customer requests a change in status,Silver
Star Communications will take the account out of his/her
business name and list his/her account under the customer
name.A service order charge applies at this time.When
the next telephone directory,in which the advertisement
appeared,is published and there is no listing for the
business name,the account rate will be changed from
business to residential service.No service order charge
will apply at this time.It is the responsibility of the
customer to notify the TelephoneCompany when the new
directory is printed without the customer's listing.
2.3 Obligations of the End User or Customer
2.3.1 Application for Service
(A)As a condition of requestinglocal service,an end user will be
required to provide a properly executed application for service.
This application for service can be completed via telephone,
facsimile,mail,or by coming to the local business office.
(B)The Company may from time to time request end users that do not
have applications for service on file to complete said application so
as to maintain current and accurate customer information.
Issued:October 28,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.3 Obligations of the End User or Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.1 Application for Service (Cont'd)
(C)All end users who are applying for new service with the Company,
or who are changing the physical location of their current service
with the Company,will have an additional 30 day period of time in
which the end user may request additional calling features at no
extra installation charges to the end user.
2.3.2 Damages
The end user shall reimburse the TelephoneCompany for damages to
Telephone Company facilities utilized to provide services under this tariff
caused by the negligenceor willful act of the end user,their employees or
agent,resulting from the end user's,employee's or agent's improper use of
the Telephone Company facilities,or due to malfunction of any facilities
or equipment provided by other than the TelephoneCompany.Such
damages will be the actual cost of the materials and the actual hours
required for repair of the damage multipliedby the appropriate labor rate.
Nothingin the foregoing provision shall be interpreted to hold one end
user liable for another end user's actions.The TelephoneCompany will,
upon reimbursement for damages,cooperate with the end user in
prosecuting a claim against the person causing such damage and the end
user shall be surrogated to the right of recovery by the Telephone
Company for the damages to the extent of such payment.
2.3.3 Ownership of Facilities
Facilities utilized by the TelephoneCompany to provide service under the
provisions of this tariff shall remain the property of the Telephone
Company.Such facilities shall be returned to the TelephoneCompany by
the end user,wheneverrequested,within a reasonable period followingthe
request in as good condition as reasonable wear will permit.
2.3.4 Equipment Space and Power
The end user shall furnish or arrange to have furnished to the Telephone
Company,at no charge,equipment space and electrical power required by
the TelephoneCompany to provide services under this tariff at the points
of termination of such services.The selection of ac or de power shall be
mutuallyagreed to by the end user and the Telephone Company.The end
Issued:October 28,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.2
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.3 Obligations of the End User or Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.4 Equipment Space and Power (Cont'd)
user shall also make necessary arrangements in order that the Telephone
Company will have access to such spaces at reasonable times for
installing,testing,repairing or removing TelephoneCompany facilities.
2.3.5 Availability for Testing
The services provided under this tariff shall be available to the Telephone
Company at times mutuallyagreed upon in order to permit the Telephone
Company to make tests and adjustments appropriate for maintaining the
services in satisfactory operating condition.Such tests and adjustments
shall be completed within a reasonable time.No credit will be allowed for
any interruptions involved during such tests and adjustments.
2.3.6 Claims and Demands for Damages
(A)With respect to claims of patent infringement made by third
persons,the end user shall defend,indemnify,protect and save
harmless the Telephone Company,its employees,or agents from
and against all claims arising out of the combining with,or use in
connection with,the services provided under this tariff,any circuit,
apparatus,system or method provided by the end user.
(B)The end user shall defend,indemnifyand save harmless the
TelephoneCompany,its employees or agents from and against any
suits,claims,losses or damages,includingpunitivedamages,
attorney fees and court costs by third persons arising out of the
construction,installation,operation,maintenance or removal of the
end user's circuits,facilities or equipment connected to the
TelephoneCompany's facilities.Services provided under this
tariff include,without limitation,Workmen's Compensation
claims,actions for infringement of copyright and/or unauthorized
use of program material,libel and slander actions based on the
content of communications transmitted over the end user's circuits,
facilities or equipment,and proceedings to recover taxes,fines or
penalties for failure of the end user to obtain or maintain in effect
any necessary certificates,permits,licenses or other authority to
acquire or operate the services provided under this tariff;provided,
however,the foregoing indemnification shall not apply to suits,
claims and demands to recover damages for damage to property,
Issued:October 28,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._26
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.3 Obligations of the End User or Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.6 Claims and Demands for Damages (Cont'd)
death or personal injury unless such suits,claims or demands are
based on the tortuous conduct of the end user,or agents.
(C)The end user shall defend,indemnifyand save harmless the
TelephoneCompany,its employees or agents from and against any
suits,claims,losses or damages,includingpunitivedamages,
attorney fees and court costs by the end user or third parties arising
out of any act or omission of the end user in the course of using
services provided under this tariff.
2.3.7 Subdivisions
(A)Where builders or developers subdivide property into five (5)or
more lots for the purpose of selling either residential or business
lots,such builder or developer shall be required to do the following
before the Telephone Company will provide telephone service in
the subdivision:
(1)Provide the TelephoneCompany with a complete plot plan
of present and future divisions of the development area.
(2)The Pre-Development fee which reimburses the Telephone
Company for the cost of the engineering services required
to design the proposed telephone plant in the development
area.
(3)Without regard to the tariffed rates set forth in the
Contributions in Aid to Construction Section of this tariff,
provide for the pro-rata in-place cost of all feeder plant
required to extend service to the subdivision and
distribution facilities as may be required to properly and
adequatelyserve the developmentarea based on design
criteria as established by the Commission in accordance
with the TelephoneCompany engineeringplans and
Telephone Company specifications by:
Issued:October 28,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFFNO.3 SHEET NO._27
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.27
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._D
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.3 Obligations of the End User or Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.7 Subdivisions (Cont'd)
(a)Having the Telephone Company install the plant
and pay the Telephone Company the estimated
construction cost in advance of any construction;
after signing the Real Estate Subdivision Agreement
for Underground Telephone Distribution System.
(b)Maintain responsibility for installingthe in-place
system includingall feeder plant and distribution
facilities in accordance with the Telephone
Company's design and specifications.Any changes
or modifications required by the Telephone
Company will be the sole responsibility of the
developer or builder.
(4)If the developeror builder installs its own telephone feeder
and distribution facilities for the subdivision,such facilities
and construction methods must meet the specifications of
the Telephone Company along with payment of the
appropriate inspection fees,and the facilities be turned over
to the TelephoneCompany,with clear title,before service
will be provided to the residents of the subdivision by the
TelephoneCompany.
(5)(See Section 7.5,Limitations-Real Estate Subdivisions,
contained herein.)
2.3.8 Mobile Home Parks
(See Section 7,Construction Charges,contained herein.)
2.3.9 Temporary or Speculative Service
When construction is required to provide temporary service to an applicant
engaged in temporary or speculative business,anticipated to remain
temporary for less than three (3)years,the applicant/end user is required
to pay the cost of such construction and removal upon disconnection,in
the event there is no prospect within six (6)months of the temporary
Issued:October 28,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.28
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.28
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.__Ñ
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
2.3.9 Temporary or Speculative Service (cont'd)
service disconnection to reuse the plant provided.If the service is so
designated as temporary become permanent within the three years,
applicant may be refunded the difference between the payment made and
construction charge in effect at the time of temporary service placement.
2.4.1 Payment of Rates,Charges and Deposits
(A)The TelephoneCompany may,in order to safeguard its interests,
request a deposit or written guarantee.The company complies
with deposit requirements as established by Idaho law.
Such deposit or written guarantorwill be held by the Telephone
Company until a residential customer establishes and maintains
good credit.For a business customer,they must maintain good
credit and not be delinquent more than once in the previous twelve
(12)month period.Such end user will be required to sign the
Guarantee for Payment of Telephone Service and will receive a
Receipt of Deposit.No such deposit will be required of an end
user who can provide a letter of credit from a previous telephone
company,or who is a successor of this company and has
stablished good credit and has no historyof disconnect for non-
pay.Such deposit will be the actual or estimated rates and charges
for the services ordered (both local and toll)for the average two (2)
month period within the last twelve (12)month period as set forth
in Section 9.1.The fact that a deposit has been made in no way
relieves the end user from complying with the Telephone
Company's regulations as to the prompt payment of bills.At such
time as the provision of service to the end user is terminated,the
amount of the deposit will be credited to the end user's account and
any credit balance which may remain will be refunded.
Such a deposit will be refunded or credited to the account when the
end user has established credit or,in any event,after the end user
has established a six (6)month active service and has a prompt
paymentrecord (no disconnect for non-pay)at any time prior to
the termination of the provision of the service to the end user.In
case of a cash deposit,for the period the deposit is held by the
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__29
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.29
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.1 Payment of Rates,Charges and Deposits (Cont'd)
TelephoneCompany,the end user will receive interest at a rate set
forth in IDAPA 31.41.01,Rule 104 on annual basis.The interest
rate will be applied as simple interest from the date the end user
deposit is received by the Telephone Company to and including
the date such deposit is credited to the end user's account or the
date the deposit is refunded by the TelephoneCompany.Should a
deposit be credited to the end user's account,as indicated above,no
interest will accrue on the deposit from the date such deposit is
credited to the end user's account.
(B)The TelephoneCompany shall make every reasonable effort tobill,on a current basis,all charges incurred by the end user and
credit all credits due to the end user under this tariff attributable to
services established or discontinued during the precedingbilling
period.
The Telephone Company shall bill,in arrears,all usage sensitive
charges (i.e.,message toll)to its end users,and the associated taxes
and charges.
The Telephone Company shall bill,in advance,charges for all
services billed on a monthlybasis to be provided during the
ensuing billingperiod.The bill day (i.e.,the billingdate of a bill
for an end user for Local Exchange Service under this tariff),the
period of service each bill covers and the payment date will be as
follows:
(1)The Telephone Company will establish a bill day each
month for the end user account.The bill will cover non-
usage sensitive service charges,per month charges for the
ensuing billingperiod for which the bill is rendered,any
known unbilled non-usage sensitive charges for prior
periods and unbilled usage charges (toll)for the period
after the last bill day through the current bill day.Any
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.¾
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO._30
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.30
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.1 Payment of Rates,Charges and Deposits (Cont'd)
known unbilled usage charges for prior periods if
applicable,and any known unbilled adjustments will be
applied to this bill.These charges may include any
governmental taxes or fees such as,but not limited to,
federal,state,city and county taxes,E911,Idaho USF,
TRS.Payment for such bills is due as set forth in
2.4.l(B)(1)(a)following.(a)All bills dated as set forth in2.4.l(B)(l)preceding for service,provided to the end user
by the TelephoneCompany are due 20 days (payment date)
after the bill day,except as provided herein,and are
payablein immediately available funds.If such payment
date would cause payment to be due on a Saturday,Sunday
or any legal holiday observed in the state such as (New
Year's Day,Martin Luther King Day,President's Day,
Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's
Day,Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day is legally
observed),payment for such bills will be due from the end
user as follows:
(a)If such payment date falls on a Saturday,Sunday or
a Holiday which is observed on a Monday,the
payment date shall be the first non-HolidaydayfollowingsuchSaturday,Sunday or Holiday.If
such payment date falls on a Holiday which is
observed on Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday or
Friday,the payment date shall be the next non-
Holiday day followingsuch Holiday.
(b)In the event the end user makes payment on the
account with a check and the bank on which the
check is drawn returns the check for reasons of
"Non Sufficient Funds"(NSF),account closed or
any other reason,a charge pursuant to state law will
be made as noted in Section 9.1.The Telephone
Company will process the returned check one more
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._31
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.31
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.__3_1
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.1 Payment of Rates,Charges and Deposits (Cont'd)
time.If the check is returned again the end user
will be required to pay cash for that check.
(C)Adjustments for the quantities of services established or
discontinued in any billingperiod beyond the minimum period set
forth for services in other sections of this tariff will be prorated to
the number of days or major fraction of days based on a 30 day
month.The TelephoneCompany will furnish such detailed
information as may reasonablybe required for verification of any
bill.
(D)When a rate as set forth in this tariff is shown to more than two
decimal places,the charges will be determined using the rate
shown.The resulting amount will then be rounded to the nearest
penny (i.e.,rounded to two decimal places).
2.4.2 Minimum Period
The minimum period for which services are provided and for which rates
and charges are applicable is one (1)month (30 days)except where
specifically noted elsewhere in this tariff.
When a service is discontinued prior to the expiration of the minimum
period,charges are applicable,whether the service is used or not,as
follows:
(A)When a service with a one (1)month minimum period is
discontinued prior to the expiration of the minimum period,a one
(1)month charge will apply at the rate level in effect at the time
service is discontinued.
(B)When a service with a minimum period greater than one (1)month
is discontinued prior to the expiration of the minimum period,the
applicable charge will be the lesser of,(1)the Telephone
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__32
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.32
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.2 Minimum Period,(Cont'd)
Company's total non-recoverablecosts,less the net salvage value
for the discontinued service,or,(2)the total monthlycharges,at
the rate level in effect at the time service is discontinued,for the
remainder of the minimum period.
2.4.3 Cancellation of an Order for Service
Provisions for the cancellation of an order for service are set forth in
Section 3.2.3(C)following.
2.4.4 When a Credit Allowance Applies
(A)General
A service is interrupted when it becomes unusable to the end user
because of failure of a facility component used to furnish service
under this tariff or in the event that the protective controls applied
by the Telephone Company result in the complete loss of service
by the end user as set forth in Section 2.2.1 previously.An
interruption period starts when inoperative service is reported to
the Telephone Company,and ends when the service is operative.
For purposes of administering the followingregulations a major
fraction shall mean more than half of the incremental credit period
using the unit of time in which the service interruption is
measured.
(B)When a Credit Allowance Applies
In case of an interruption to any service,allowance for the period
of interruption,if not due to the negligenceof the end user,shall be
as follows:
The company will credit a customer's account by the amount equal
to the monthlyrate for one month of basic exchange service (Local
Exchange Service)if the customer reports an out-of-service
condition which has deterioratedservice to the extent that the
customer cannot make local calls or cannot receive local calls or
cannot use the service for voice grade communications because of
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__3_3
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.33
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.L
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for Service Interruptions (Cont'd)
cross talk,static,or other transmission problems,and service is not
restored (1)within sixteen hours after the report of the outage if the
customer notifies the TelephoneCompany that the service outage
creates an emergency for the customer;or (2)within 24 hours after
the report of the outage if no emergency exists,except that outages
reported between noon on Saturday,and 6:00 p.m.on the
followingSunday must be restored within 48 hours or by 6:00 p.m.
on the followingMonday,whichever is sooner.
(C)When a Credit Allowance Does Not Apply
(1)The credit will not apply to "out-of-service"conditions
resulting from the willful neglect,misuse or abuse by the
customer.
(2)The credit will not apply to "out-of-service"conditions
where the outage is in the customer's inside wire or
customer's premises equipment,or customer owned drop.
(3)This credit will not apply to "out-of-service"conditions
resulting from natural disasters,or circumstances beyond
control and knowledge of the Telephone Company and
affecting large groups of customers.
(4)This credit also will not apply to "out-of-service"
conditions where service has been temporarily or
permanently discontinued for nonpaymentof bills,
provided proper notice has been given.
(5)Interruptions of service during any period in which the
TelephoneCompany is not afforded access to the premises
where the service is terminated.
(6)Interruptions of service when the end user has released that
service to the Telephonecompany for maintenance
purposes,to make rearrangements,or for the
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._34
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.34
104101 US Highway 89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._34
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for Service Interruptions (Cont'd)
implementation of an order for a change in the service
during the time that was negotiated with the end user prior
to the release of that service.Thereafter,a credit allowance
as set forth in (B)preceding applies.
(7)Periods when the end user elects not to release the service
for testing and or repair and continues to use it on an
impaired basis.
(D)Use of an Alternative Service Provided by the Telephone
Company
Should the end user elect to use an alternative service provided by
the Telephone Company during the period that a service is
interrupted,the end user must pay the tariffed rates and charges.
(E)Temporary Surrender of a Service
In certain instances,the end user may be requested by the
Telephone Company to surrender a service for purposes other than
maintenance,testing or activity relating to a service order.If the
end user consents,a credit allowance will be granted.In no case
will the credit allowance exceed the monthlyrate for the service
surrendered in any one (1)monthlybillingperiod.
2.4.5 Re-establishment of Service FollowingFire,Flood or Other Occurrence
(A)Non-recurring Charges Do Not Apply
Exchange Order,Line Connection and Installation Charges do not
apply for the re-establishment of service followinga fire,flood or
other occurrence attributed to an Act of God provided that:
(1)The service is of the same type as was provided prior to the
fire,flood or other occurrence.
(2)The service is for the same end user.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.L
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.35
104101 US Highway 89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._¾
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
(3)The service is at the same general location on the same
premises.
(4)The re-establishment of service begins within 60 days after
TelephoneCompany service is available.(The 60 day
period may be extended a reasonable period if the
renovation of the original location on the premises affected
is not practical within the allotted time period).
(B)Non-recurring Charges Apply
Exchange Order,Line Connection and Installation Charges apply
for establishing service at a different location,on the same
premises,or at a different premises pending re-establishment of
service at the original location at the rate set forth in Section 9.2
below.
2.4.6 Title or Ownership Rights
The payment of rates and charges by Customers for the services offered
under the provisions of this tariff does not assign,confer or transfer title or
ownership rights to proposals or facilities developedor utilized,
respectively,by the Telephone Company in the provision of such services.
2.5 Definitions
Certain terms used herein are defined as follows:
Access Line:The circuit with one termination at the Central Office and the other
termination at the protector of the end user's designated premise.
Additional Listing:Any listing of a name or other authorized information in
connection with an end user's telephonenumber in addition to the end user's
entitled directory listing for Local Exchange Switching Service.
Applicant:The residential or business end user making application to the
Company for Local Exchange Service,or other services as are defined herein.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._3_6
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.½
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.36
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Authorized User:A person,firm or corporation (other than the end user)on
whose premises a Local Exchange Service is located and who may communicate
over such service in accordance with the terms of this tariff.
Automatic Dialing and Announcement Device:A device which dials telephone
numbers it has been programmed to dial and plays a recorded message when a
call is answered.There are two (2)types of automatic dialing and announcement
devices:those used for solicitation calls and those used for non-solicitation calls.
Business Day:The time of day that the Telephone Company is open for business.
Generally,Monday through Friday.
Business End User:An end user being provided Local Exchange Service in the
Company's service area,where the Customer's use of the telecommunications
services is primarily of a business,professional,institutional or other occupational
nature or where the service or any part of the service is provided at a business
location.
Call:An end user attempt for which the complete address code (i.e.,0-,0+,1,
911,7 digits,or 10 digits)is provided to the serving dial tone office.
Central Office:The term "Central Office"denotes the Telephone Company
switching system where Local Exchange Common Line Service loops are
terminated for purposes of interconnection to each other and to trunks.This is
also the place and/or machine that executes the switching of Local Exchange
Switched Service and toll switching.
Change Charge:A charge for includingend user requested changes on the
Exchange Service Order after it had initiallybeen submitted to the Telephone
Company.
Channel(s):An electrical or photonic,in the case of fiber optic based
transmission systems,communications path between two (2)or more points of
termmation.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._3_7
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.__37
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.17
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Commission:The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Common Line:Any basic service terminated on a central office switch.
Company:The term "Company or Telephone Company"denotes SILVER STARCOMMUNICATIONS,a dba of Columbine TelephoneCompany,Inc.
Construction Charge:A special separate non-recurring charge made for the
construction of facilities in excess of those contemplated under the rates quoted in
the exchange tariffs.
Contract:The agreement between an end user and the Company under which
service and facilities are furnished in accordance with the applicable provisions of
this tariff.
Cost:The cost of labor,materials and engineering which includes appropriate
amounts to cover the Company's general operating and administrative expenses.
Customer:Any individual,partnership,association,joint-stockcompany,trust,
corporation,or governmental entity,other entity,or organization which subscribes
to the services offered under the Company's interstate or intrastate exchange
tariff,includingboth Inter-exchangeCarriers (ICs)and End Users.Only End
Users are provided Local Exchange Service under this tariff.
Customer Trouble Report:An oral or written report from an end user of
telephoneservice relating to a service affecting defect or a condition which
prevents that end user from placing or receiving communications of satisfactory
quality.
Directory Assistance:Provision of telephone numbers to an end user by an
operator when dialing 411.
Directory Listing:A publication in the Company's alphabeticaldirectory of
information relative to an end user's name or other identification and telephone
number.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.]
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.38
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.__38
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Drop Wire:That portion of a circuit between the pole line or cable distributing
point and the buildingin which the station is located.
Emergency:A situation which exists when serious sickness or public safety is
involved.
End Office Switch:A local Telephone Company switching system where
Telephone Exchange Service and user station loops are terminated for purposes of
interconnection to trunks and other end user station loops.
End User:Any subscriber of a Local Exchange Service that does make such
service available to others,directlyor indirectlyfor the purpose of reselling
interstate,intrastate or local exchange services.
Entrance Facilities:Facilities extending from the point of entrance on private
property to the premises on which service is furnished.
Exchange:A unit,established by the TelephoneCompany for the administration
of communications service in a specified area which usuallyembraces a city,
town or village and its environs.It consists of one or more central offices
together with the associated facilities used in furnishingcommunications service
within that area.
Exchange Area(s):The territory served by an exchange.
Exchange Line:The circuit with one termination at the Central Office and the
other termination at the protector of the end user's designated premises.
Exchange Service Order or End User Service Order Charge (Service Order
Charge):A charge for preparing the order to connect,install,rearrange,move or
repair Telephone Company facilities for the end user.
Extended Area Service:Commonly referred to as EAS,and is the interexchange
communications between two (2)or more exchange areas furnished on a flat rate
basis where available.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._ySILVERSTARCOMMUNICATIONSCANCELSORIGINALSHEETNO.39
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._39
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Extension Line:A circuit connecting a primary exchange line which ends at one
protector to an extension exchange line which ends at an extension protector,both
serving the same end user and utilizing the same telephonenumber.Extension
lines may be provided as premises extensions or as off premises extensions as
defined herein.
Facilities:All the plant and equipment of the Company owned,operated,
licensed,used,controlled,furnished or supplied for or by the Company,including
any construction work in progress allowed by the Commission.
FCC:Federal Communications Commission.
Flat Rate Service:Local exchange service furnished at a fixed monthlycharge.
First-Come First-Served:First-come first-served shall be based upon the received
time and date stamped by the Telephone Company on complete and accurate end
user orders received by the TelephoneCompany which allow it to initiate its
ordering process.Inaccurate or incomplete end user orders shall not be deemed to
have been received until such time as the end user corrects such inaccuracies
and/or omissions.The end user shall not be penalized for any delay in the
TelephoneCompany review process beyond 24 hours of receipt.Once having
been advised of the errors and/or omissions,any delay in correction on the part of
the end user shall be added to the received time and date.As facilities and/or
equipment become available,end users will be provided service in the order of the
earliest received time and date when practical,subject to grouped construction
projects.
Immediately Available Funds:The term "Immediately Available Funds"denotes
a corporate,business or personal check drawn on a bank account and funds which
are available for the use by the receiving party on the same day on which they are
received and include U.S.Federal Reserve bank wire transfers (where available),
U.S.Federal Reserve notes (paper cash),U.S.coins,U.S.Postal Money Orders
and Cashiers Checks.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._40
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Individual Case Basis (ICB):The term "Individual Case Basis"denotes a
condition in which the regulations,if applicable,rates and charges for an offering
under the provisions of this tariff are developedbased on the circumstances in
each case.
Installation Charge:A non-recurring charge made either prior to or at the time of
the installation of local exchange service,in addition to Exchange Service Order
Charges and other applicable charges for use of telephone facilities.
Line Connection Charges:A charge made to an end user for the purpose of
reimbursing the TelephoneCompany for a portion of the cost involved in end user
initiated connecting or rearrangingof telephonefacilities at the Telephone
Company central office.
Local Call:A call made on a local rate basis between two (2)or more end users
within an exchange calling area.
Local Calling Area:The area,consisting of one or more exchange serving areas,
where an end user of local exchange service may make local or EAS calls without
a toll charge.
Local Exchange Service:Communications service within a local calling area
provided by the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Company's
Local Exchange Service Tariff.
Message:The term "Message"denotes a "call"as defined preceding.
Mobile Home Park:A tract of land designed for the parking of mobile homes.
Move Charge:See Rearrangement Charge.
Non-Recurring Charge:a one-time charge associated with installations,
rearrangements,connections,certain repairs,and charges that are in addition to
recurring monthlyservice charges.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.1SILVERSTARCOMMUNICATIONSCANCELSORIGINALSHEETNO.41
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._41
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Off-hook:The active condition of Switched or a Local Exchange Common Line
Service.
On-hook:The idle condition of Switched or a Local Exchange Common Line
Service.
Optional Services:Provided by the Telephone Company to enhance the utility of
the Local Exchange Service to the end user on a per line basis where available.
Point of Termination:The point of demarcation (protector)within the end user
designated premises at which the Telephone Company's responsibility for the
provision of Local Exchange Service ends.
Premises:The buildings,portion or portions of a building on continuous property
used and/or occupied by the end user in the conduct of his/her business or as a
residence.Where floor space in adjoining buildingis made continuous at one or
more floor levels,all floor space in both buildings is considered as the same
premises insofar as the end user who uses and occupies such continuous floor
space is concerned.The two buildings otherwise are considered as separate
buildings.
Premises Extension Service:Premises Extension Service provides the end user
with the ability to have two (2)or more terminations on a single local exchange
service both of which are on the same premises or as an off-premise extension
where the second termination is located on non-contiguous property.
Rearrangement Charge:A charge for rearranging or moving TelephoneCompany
facilities on the end user premises.
Recurring Charge:The normal monthly charges for the Local Exchange Services
offered under this tariff.
Registered Equipment:Customer's premises equipmentwhich complies with and
has been approved within the Registration Provision of Part 68 of the FCC's Rules
and Regulations.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__42
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.42
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._L
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
2.General Regulations
2.5 Definitions (Cont'd)
Residential End User:An end user being provided Local Exchange Service,
where the actual or obvious use of the service either by him/herself,members of
his/her household,guests or parties calling can be considered as more of a
residential (social or domestic)than a business nature.
Repair Charge (MaintenanceVisit):A charge to repair Telephone Company
facilities on the end user premises that were damaged either accidentally or
intentionally.
Shortage of Facilities or Equipment:A condition which occurs when the
Telephone Company does not have appropriate cable,switching capacity,
bridging or multiplexingequipment,etc.,necessary to provide the Local
Exchange Service requested by the end user.
Subject to Availability of Equipment:Equipment in question is installed,in
operating condition,and has the required capacity available in the end office of
the Telephone Company.
Temporary Service:Local Exchange Service definitively known to be required
for a short period of time,such as service provided for contractors or owners for
use during construction of a building,sales campaign,athletic contests,
conventions,fairs,circuses,etc.
Termination of Service Charge:A charge applied under certain conditions when
a contract for service is terminated by the end user before the expiration of the
initial contract period.
Underground Service Connection:An end user's drop wire which is run
undergroundfrom a pole line or an underground distributing cable.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFFNO.3 SHEET NO._43
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.43
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.1 General Description
This section sets forth the regulations and order related charges for the ordering
and installation of Local Exchange Service from this tariff.These charges are in
addition to other applicable recurring charges as set forth in other sections of this
tariff.
A Local Exchange Order (Service Order)is an order to provide an end user with
Local Exchange Service or changes to existing Local Exchange Service.
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions
The end user may order any number of Basic Local Exchange Services to
the end user's premises on a single order.
Each additional line requires a separate Exchange Order (Service Order).
The end user shall provide all information necessary for the Telephone
Company to provide and bill for the requested exchange services.The
minimum information the end user must provide is as follows:
-End user name and premises address.
-Billingname and address (when different from customer name and
address).
-Customer designated contact name(s)and telephonenumber(s)for
the followingprovisioning activities:order negotiation,order
confirmation,service installation and service billing.
-Sufficient information to ascertain credit worthiness and perform a
credit check.
3.1.2 Provision of Other Services
Other services as may be ordered in conjunction with and on the same
order for Local Exchange Service.All rates and charges set forth in
Section 9 will apply to the rates and charges for the Exchange Service
with which they are associated,in addition to ICB rates for other services.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._44
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service
3.2.1 Exchange Order Charge
An Exchange Order (Service Order)is used by the Telephone Company to
allow the end user to initiallyorder or make changes to Local Exchange
Service and is applicable for the ordering of or change to services in thefollowingsituations:
(A)Initial Exchange Order Charge
(1)Orders for initial connection of Local Exchange Service
which includes any or all of the service offerings under this
tariff.
(B)Subsequent Order Charge
(1)Orders for additional Local Exchange Services after initial
service is installed (customer calling features,additional
directory services,etc.).
(2)Orders to move or rearrange existing facilities on the end
user's premises.
(3)Orders for change in class of service,business to residence
or residence to business.
(4)Orders for number change or change of name or address in
an established directory listing,when such change is not
required for continuation of satisfactory service or for
correction of the Company's records.
(5)Orders for reconnection or restoration of service when the
disconnection was due to the end user's noncompliance
with this tariff.
In each of these instances an Exchange Service Order or End User Service
Order Charge will be assessed at the rate set forth in Section 9.2
following.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._45
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway 89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service (Cont'd)
3.2.1 Exchange Order Charge (Cont'd)
(C)Exchange Service Order Charges do not apply in the following
situations:
(1)Disconnection or suspension of service.
(2)Orders for any work or changes initiated by the Telephone
Company.
(3)Orders for the normal maintenance and repair of the
TelephoneCompany's facilities.
(4)Orders for change or correction in name or billingaddress
when there is no change in responsibility and no
connection,disconnection,move or change in service.
(5)Orders for necessary work or changes for the continuation
of satisfactory service to the end user.
3.2.2 Exchange Order Service Date Provision
Local Exchange Services will be installed during standard Telephone
Company business days.If the end user requests that installation be done
outside of scheduled work hours,and the TelephoneCompany agrees to
this request,the end user will be subject to the applicable Additional
Labor Charges.
3.2.3 Exchange Order Change -Modifications
The end user may request a modification of the Exchange Order prior to
the service date.The TelephoneCompany will make every effort to
accommodate a requested modification when it is able to do so with the
normal business hours.If the modifications cannot be made with the
normal work force,during normal business hours,the Telephone
Company will notify the end user.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__46
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service (Cont'd)
3.2.3 Exchange Order Change -Modifications (Cont'd)
If the end user still desires the Exchange Order modification,the
Telephone Company will schedule a new service date.
Any increase in the number of Exchange Services will be treated as a new
Exchange Order (for the increased amount only).
(A)Change Charge -Service Date Change
Exchange order service dates may be changed,but the new service
date may not exceed the original service date by more than 30
calendar days.If the end user requested service date is more than
30 calendar days after the original service date,the order will be
canceled by the Telephone Company and reissued.If the
TelephoneCompany determines it can accommodate the end user's
request without delaying service dates for orders of other end
users,a new service date may be established.An order change
charge as set forth in Section 9.2 followingwill apply to all service
date changes of 30 days or less.
(B)Change Charge -Partial Cancellation
Any decrease in the number of ordered Exchange Services will be
treated as a partial cancellation and the order change charges as set
forth in Section 9.2 followingwill apply.
(C)Cancellation Charge
(1)An end user may cancel an Exchange Order for the
installation of service on any date prior to the service date.
The cancellation date is the date the TelephoneCompany
receives written or verbal notice from the end user that the
order is to be canceled.The verbal notice must be followed
by a written confirmation within ten (10)days.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._42
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service (Cont'd)
3.2.3 Exchange Order Change -Modifications (Cont'd)
If an end user is unable to accept Local Exchange Service
within 30 calendar days after the original service date,the
end user has the choice of the followingoptions:
-The Exchange Order shall be canceled and charges as set
forth in (2)followingapply;or
-Billing for the service will commence.
(2)When an end user cancels an Exchange Order for the
installation of service,a Cancellation Charge will apply as
follows:
(a)Installation of Local Exchange Service is
considered to have started when the Telephone
Company incurs any cost in connection therewith or
in preparation thereof which would not otherwise
have been incurred.
(b)Where the end user cancels an Exchange Order
prior to the start of installation of facilities,no
charges shall apply.
(c)Where installation of facilities has been started prior
to the cancellation,the charges shall be the greater
of 1)the costs incurred in such installation
(includingthe non-recoverablecost of equipment
and material ordered,provided or used,plus the
non-recoverable cost of installation and removal
includingthe costs of engineering,labor,
supervision,transportation,rights-of-wayand other
associated costs),less the estimated net salvage as
determined by the Telephone Company;or 2)the
charge for the minimum period for the Local
Exchange Service involved.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._48
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service (Cont'd)
3.2.3 Exchange Order Change -Modifications (Cont'd)
(d)When an end user cancels an order for the
discontinuance of service,no charges apply for the
cancellation.
(e)If the Telephone Company misses a service day by
more than 30 days due to circumstances over which
it has direct control (excluding,i.e.,acts of God,
governmental requirements,work stoppages and
civil commotions),the end user may cancel the
Exchange Order without incurring any additional
charges.
(f)Expedited Order Charge:When placing an
Exchange Order,an end user may request a service
date that is prior to the applicable service date.An
end user may also request an earlier service date on
a pending Exchange Order.If the Telephone
Company determines that the service can be
provided on the requested date and that additional
labor cost or extraordinary costs are required to
meet the requested service date,the end user will be
notified and will be provided with an estimate of
actual cost,not to exceed 10%over estimated
charges.Such additional charges will be
determined and billed to the customer as follows:
To calculate the additional labor charges,the
TelephoneCompany will,upon authorization from
the end user to incur the additional labor charges,
account for the additional labor hours used to meet
the request of the end user and will bill the end user
at the applicable Additional Labor charges.
When the request for expediting occurs subsequent
to the issuance of the Exchange Order,a Change
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._49
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.2 Exchange Ordering Service (Cont'd)
3.2.3 Exchange Order Change -Modifications (Cont'd)
Charge -Service Date Change as set forth in
3.2.3(A)preceding also applies.
3.3 Premises Visit Service
3.3.1 Installation/Connection
(A)Premises Visit Service is applicable for work on Telephone
Company distribution facilities on the end user's premises in the
followingsituations,and shall include up to the first I hour of
travel time and labor.After 1 hour has expired,additional hours
will be billed on a per hour basis according to Silver Star
Communications'current rate:
(1)Installation of an outside circuit,drop wire and/or protector
due to an end user's initial request for installation of Local
Exchange Service.
(2)Rearrangement or move of an outside circuit,drop wire
and/or protector due to an end user's initial request for such
service.
(3)Rearrangement or disconnection and later reconnection of
an outside circuit,drop wire and/or protector initiated by
the action of the customer,i.e.,buildingmaintenance or
construction,cutting of trees or limbs by the customer,etc.
In each of these instances the Premises Visit Charge,
applies as set forth in Section 9.2(3)followingin addition
to the appropriate Exchange Order Charge.
(B)Premises Visit Service does not apply in the followingsituations:
(1)Disconnection or suspension of service.
(2)Rearrangement or move of the outside circuit,drop wire or
associated protector required for the continuation of
satisfactory service.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__50
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
3.Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
3.3 Premises Visit Service (Cont'd)
3.3.1 Installation/Connection (Cont'd)
(3)Rearrangement or move of the outside circuit,drop wire or
associated protector initiated by the Telephone Company.
3.3.2 Central Office Charge
(A)Line Connection charge is applicable for work in the Telephone
Company central office in the followingsituations:
(1)Initial connection of the end user line to the central office
when Local Exchange Switched Service is ordered by the
end user.
(2)A change in the telephonenumber made at the request of
the end user.
(3)Line Connection Charge may apply to installation of
calling features.
(4)A reconnection or restoration of Local Exchange Switched
Service when the disconnection was due to the end user's
noncompliance with this tariff.
In each of these instances the Line Connection Charge as set forth
in Section 9.2(4)followingapply in addition to the applicable
Exchange Order Charge.
(B)Line Connection Service does not apply in the following
situations:
(1)Disconnection or suspension of service.
(2)Transfer of service when there is no change in number or
lapse in service.
(3)Rearrangement of line connections initiated by the
TelephoneCompany.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._51
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.E
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._¾
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
4.Promotional Offerings
4.1 Promotional Offerings
4.1.1 General Description
The TelephoneCompany may,during certain promotional periods,waive
or discount the service and equipment charge and/or monthlyrates of new
and existing services or products for a designated period of time to a
customer who wishes to participate.
Any promotional waiver or discounted rate will apply only one time per
customer for each service in any given wire center prefix during the course
of the promotional period.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._52
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.52
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._12
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
5.Local Exchange Service
5.1 General Description
Local Exchange Service provides for a line and the ability to switch or complete a
call made by one end user within the TelephoneCompany Exchange to another
end user within the Telephone Company Exchange or to another end user in a
designated EAS exchange.Local Exchange Service also provides for the listing
of the end user's name and telephone number in the local telephone directory and
includes one (1)local telephonedirectory each end user.
5.2 Undertaking of the Telephone Company
(A)The Telephone Company will provide Local Exchange Service to end
users residing within the exchange boundaries of the Telephone Company
Exchange.
(B)Use of Local Exchange Service will be provided to residential and
business end users only.
(C)An end user that is provided with Local Exchange Service (Switching)
will be provided with a telephone number which numerical values are of
the TelephoneCompany's choosing.
(D)An end user that is provided with a telephonenumber will also be
provided with a one line entry in the annual telephone directory listing the
end user's name and telephonenumber;the end user's street address may
be published at the option of the Company.
(E)An end user that is provided Local Exchange Service may at the end user's
request be provided a Premises Extension or Off Premises Extension in
accordance with the provisions (reference Section 7.6,below).
(F)Intercept arrangements as requested will be provided to the end users of
Local Exchange Service with each relocation or discontinuation of service.
Such intercept arrangements (referral)are provided,where available,
without charge for the first 30 days.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.9
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.53
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.O
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
5.Local Exchange Service
5.2 Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
(G)The Telephone Company will administer its network to insure the
provision of acceptable service levels to all end users of the Telephone
Company's service as defined in Part 64 of the FCC Rules.Generally,
service levels are considered acceptable only when end users are able to
establish connections with little or no delay encountered within the
Telephone Company network.
The TelephoneCompany maintains the right to apply protective controls
that selectively cancel the completion of traffic carried over its network,
includingthat associated with the end user's Local Exchange Service.
Generally,such protective measures would only be taken as a result of
occurrences such as failure or overload of TelephoneCompany facilities,
natural disasters,mass calling or national security demands.In the event
that the protective controls applied by the Telephone Company result in
the loss of service by the end user,the end user will be granted a Credit
Allowance for Service Interruptionas set forth above in Section 2.4.4.
(H)Touch Tone Service will be provided with Local Exchange Service.
(I)The Telephone Company will provide Extended Area Service (EAS),
where available,along with Local Exchange Service to Silver Star
Communications'end users.
(J)Local measured service is available to residential end users.Local measured
Service is a reduced rate service which provides access to 911,0+and 0-
calling along with a specified number of local and EAS calling (no area code
required)minutes.If the end user exceeds the allowable minutes,there
will be a per minute charge of $0.03 for each additional local minute.
When an end user places a long distance call (using an area code)those
minutes do not count against the allowable minutes.
5.3 Vacation Service
Vacation Service provides for the maintenance of the same telephonenumber on a
year-to-yearbasis for end users that subscribe to telephoneservice during at least
eight (8)months of the year,but return every year,at a discounted cost.This
service allows for the publication of the telephonenumber in the telephone
directory,but does not allow for special notations.Vacation Service does not
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._54
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO._54
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._54
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
5.Local Exchange Service
5.3 Vacation Service (Cont'd)
eliminate the Exchange Order Charge upon the reconnection of service,and the
end user remains responsible to pay applicable Federal and State surcharges on
the reduced monthlyICB rate.The end user is required to notify the Telephone
Company of their request for vacation service;services will automatically be
reconnected based on end user designation or at eight months,whichever is later.
5.4 Limitations
(A)The Company will assist the subscriber in finding an acceptable number,
however,the determination of the numerical value of the telephone
number provided to the end user is the sole responsibility of the Telephone
Company,and the telephonenumber itself is the sole property of the
Telephone Company.
(B)The design of the local telephonedirectory and the individual listing of
each end user is the sole responsibility of the Telephone Company.
(C)Local Exchange Service will not be provided to end users residing outside
of the Telephone Company's Local Exchange Area;however,Foreign
Exchange Service may be offered by the Telephone Company at its
discretion.
(D)Local Exchange Service will not be provided for use as dedicated
facilities.
5.5 Obligations of the End User
The obligations of the end user are as set forth above in Section 2.3.In addition,
the followingobligations apply:
(A)The end user shall upon application for Local Exchange Service provide
the desired name for the directory listing and street address (optional)if
different than that on the service order application.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.]
SILVER STARCOMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.M
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._55
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
5.Local Exchange Service (Cont'd)
5.5 Obligations of the End User (Cont'd)
(B)An end user discontinuing or relocating Local Exchange Access Service
and requesting an intercept message,where available,for the discontinued
telephonenumber,shall Notifythe TelephoneCompany at the time the
end user requests the discontinuanceor relocation.
(C)An end user ordering an unlisted or unpublished directory listing shall
notify the Telephone Company of such order at the time of application for
Local Exchange Service.
5.6 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
Payment arrangements and credit allowances as set forth above in Section 2.4.
5.7 Rate Regulations
(A)The charge for Residential Local Exchange Service is as set forth in
Section 9.3 following.
(B)The charge for business Local Exchange Service is as set forth in
Section 9.3.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.¾
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.%
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._5_6
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
6.Local Exchange Special Service
6.1 General Description
Local Exchange Special Service provides the necessary elements to provide a
dedicated transmission path between two or more end users within the local exchange
parea.Local Exchange Special Service does not provide for the use of the Telephone
Company end office switches.
6.2 Undertaking of the TelephoneCompany
(A)The TelephoneCompany will provide Local Exchange Special Service at
voice grade to all end users residing within the exchange boundaries of the
Telephone Company Exchange,at rates set forth below in Section 9.4.
(B)The Company will provide Local Exchange Special Service over other
than voice grade line subject to the Special Service Arrangements Section
of this tariff in Section 7.6 below.
(C)The Telephone Company will provide optional features and functions as
requested by the end user subject to availability,at rates to be determined
on an individual case basis.
6.3 Limitations
(A)Local Exchange Switched Service is a prerequisite to being provided with
Local Exchange Special Service.
(B)Local Exchange Special Service is not provided to end users or customers
residing outside the local exchange area.
6.4 Obligations of the End User
The obligations of the end user are as set forth above in Section 2.3.
6.5 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
The payment arrangements and credit allowances as set forth above in Section 2.4.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.]SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.y
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._5_7
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
6.Local Exchange Special Service (Cont'd)
6.6 Rate Regulations
(A)Local Exchange Special Service is provided at the rates set forth in
Section 9.4 below.
(B)When Local Exchange Special Service is ordered,the Exchange Order
Charge and Installation Charge apply.
(C)When Features and Functions or other than voice grade is ordered,the
installation charge will be actual hours multiplied by the current labor rate.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS _NO. 1 _
REVISED __NO. 2__
SHEET NO. __58
SHEET NO. __58
SHEET NO. __58
Issued: May 14, 2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7. Construction Charges
Construction charges for line extension consist of additions to plant beyond existing
leads. Construction charges for line extensions not exceeding 500’ are applied to all
subscriber applicants to prevent unreasonable burdening the general body of existing
subscribers. All line extensions will be owned by the Company.
7.1 General Description
(A) Construction charges for line extensions as set forth in this section apply
in connection with all types of service when established by means of an
extension to the Company's plant consisting of buried or overhead
construction, including extensions by means of poles, or other methods, if
determined feasible by the Company, to be owned by the Company, or
jointly with others and by means of contacts or contact space on poles of
others. The Company shall determine the type of construction to be used.
(B) The word "cost" when used in this section, means the "installed plant cost"
consisting of labor, materials, equipment hire, rental or use of Company
owned equipment, and/or contract services such as road pushes, road
crossings, dry road boring, backhoe use or trenching, engineering and any
other overhead expense associated with the construction. The "cost" will
include any fee or charge exacted by any municipality, county, state or
federal government or private party for street crossings, rights-of-way, use
of roads, land or facilities.
7.2 Undertaking of the Telephone Company - Single Applicants
(A) The locations for construction of line extensions are determined by the
Telephone Company and the distances (including drop wire) are measured
along the route so selected.
(B) Construction to serve two (2) or more customers, whether on public right-
of-way or private easements, may be used for serving subscribers in
general.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS _NO. 1 _
REVISED __NO. 2__
SHEET NO. __59
SHEET NO. __59
SHEET NO. __59
Issued: May 14, 2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7. Construction Charges
7.2 Undertaking of the Telephone Company - Single Applicants (Cont’d)
(C) Plant extensions (along public roads or on private property) not exceeding
500’ will be furnished at a flat fee cost, per application. Where the total
extension exceeds 500’, the applicant will pay to the Company prior to
construction the actual cost of plant extension exceeding the 500’ plus the
flat fee cost.
(D) Line extension charges assessed to applicants will be based on the Rules
as set forth herein. In case of disagreement or dispute regarding the
application of these rules, or in circumstances where the application of
these rules appear impracticable or unjust to either party, the utility,
applicant, or applicants may refer the matter to the IPUC for ruling.
(E) When construction is required to serve a new applicant, a survey is made
of all prospective subscribers who might be served from the new
construction or an extension thereof, and who might benefit by being
included in the project.
(F) All applicants are grouped in a single project when there is not more than
one-half (½) mile of construction between successive applicants. Separate
projects are established whenever the construction between any two (2)
successive applicants exceeds one-half (½) mile. Two or more projects
are combined, however, whenever this results in lower charges (or no
increase in charges) for all of the applicants involved.
(G) The Company will provide the applicant, at any premises, only a single
line extension and drop wire allowance regardless of the number of
services ordered at that premises.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS _NO. 1 _
REVISED __NO. 2__
SHEET NO. __60
SHEET NO. __60
SHEET NO. __60
Issued: May 14, 2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7. Construction Charges
7.3 Undertaking of the Telephone Company - Group Applicants
(A) Applicants ordering service at more than one premises are treated as
separate applicants at each premises for purposes of this schedule;
however, a single applicant may only receive construction allowance for
one of those premises. The construction allowance for each individual
applicant is as set forth in 7.2(C) above.
(B) For the purpose of determining project charges, the collective construction
allowance for the group is subtracted from the overall Line Extension
costs required for service. The total project cost is then divided equally
among all applicants.
Exceptions:
(1) No applicant is required to pay a higher charge than he would if
the project were established for him alone. Any difference
between this charge and the average charge for the group is
absorbed by the Company.
(2) Charges for extensions to plant on private property, including drop
wire, are assumed by applicants on whose property such extensions
are made and these charges are not included in the overall charges
for the project.
(C) When a new applicant can be served from a completed project, within
three (3) years from the date service was initially established for such
project, the charges for the entire project are recomputed to include the
new applicant. The new applicant pays a prorated amount of the line
extension charge based on the number of months (a fraction of a month is
counted as a full month) remaining in the original three (3) year term. The
time is computed from the date service is established for the new
applicant.
(D) Where additional construction is required for an applicant to be served for
a project less than three (3) years old, the cost of the project is computed
as above if such recomputation does not increase the charges to those
customers served from the existing project. Otherwise, a new project will
be established.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.__61
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.J
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.2
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7.Construction Charges
7.3 Undertaking of the Telephone Company -Group Applicants (Cont'd)
(E)When a project is recomputed as described above,existing subscribers
will be refunded a prorated amount of the difference between the original
charges and the recomputed charges,based on the remainder of the three
(3)year term.Recomputation of the charges,due to the addition of new
applicants,is made on the assumption that there have been no disconnects.
7.4 Undertaking of the Telephone Company -Subsequent Applicants
(A)When construction on private property is subsequently treated as being on
public roads,or where a private road is dedicated to the public use,within
three (3)years of completion of the original project,the line extension
charges shall be recomputed and refunds made to the initial applicants
where applicable.
(B)When one (1)or more subscribers on a project disconnect within the three
(3)year term,no refund is made of the line extension charge to the
disconnected subscribers.Charges to remaining subscribers are not
affected by disconnects.
(C)When a subscriber disconnects service or moves off the project and
service is established for a new applicant at the same location,any
adjustment in charges is a matter for negotiation between the original
subscriber and the new applicant.
(D)Where a subscriber is disconnected for any reason,and subsequently re-
applies for service from the same premises or another premises on the
same project,the subscriber will not be required to pay any additional line
extension charges in addition to his/her total original obligation.
7.5 Limitations -Real Estate Subdivision
(A)Line extensions into real estate subdivisions will be made by the company
provided ninetypercent (90%)of the estimated total cost of such
extension is advanced to the Company by the subdivider.Upon
completion of construction of the feeder and distribution plant facilities,
transfer of ownership of such facilities to the Telephone Company must be
made.The Telephone Company will refund back to the developerthe
amount so advanced when fifty percent (50%)of the estimated total
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.3
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.J
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.3
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7.Construction Charges
7.5 Limitations -Real Estate Subdivision (Cont'd)
telephone services or lots are connected within the subdivision during a
period of five (5)years from the date of agreement.Change of ownership
for a lot which previously subscribed to telephone service would not
constitute a new end user.No refunds will be made on any telephone
service not maintained for twelve (12)consecutive months.
Customers that have subscribed to vacation service do not qualify for
inclusion in the refund.The Telephone Company will not refund to the
developeramounts in excess of the total construction costs which the
developer paid for the installation of the facilities,including the initial
engineeringcosts.At the end of the five (5)year period,the balance not
refunded shall be considered Contributions in Aid to Construction.The
subdivider shall notify the Company,in writing,when the fifty percent
(50%)occupancy has been attained.Final evaluation will be made by the
Company.
(B)Line extensions and/or additions to provide service to an applicant
engaged in temporary or speculativebusiness will be made on the
condition that applicantpays to the Company the total cost of the
construction and removal of the line necessary in furnishingthe service,
less the salvage value of the material used.
(C)If a subscriber maintains for thirty-six (36)consecutive months,a service
installation which was originally established on a temporary or speculative
basis,and if his/her business or operation,at the end of that time,has
proven its permanency to the satisfaction of the Company,there will be
refunded to the subscriber an amount equal to the difference between the
payment made and the normal line extension charge which would have
been applicable at the time the subscriber's service was installed.
(D)In no event shall service installation be classified as temporary or
speculative for more than three (3)years.Refund provisions apply at the
end of not more than three (3)years.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFFNO.3 SHEET NO.O
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.63
104101 US Highway 89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7.Construction Charges
7.6 Special Service Arrangements
(A)Arrangements on an individual case basis,other than provided for in this
section,may be made in the followingcases:
(1)Where the applicant requests a particular type of construction or a
specific route for extensions to meet the applicant's special
requirements and where the construction or route so requested
differs from the normal standards of the Company and is not
required by law.
(2)Line extensions involvingunderground crossing of railroads,
highway or power lines,submarine cable,or along river crossings.
(3)Where construction is required to provide service on a seasonal
basis,or to meet other unusual conditions.
(4)Any other line extension and/or additions involvingunusual or
disproportionately large construction expenditures as compared to
the usual line extension.
(B)Special service arrangements provided hereunder are for regulated
equipment and services only,and will only be provided in accordance with
a contract to provide special services.
(C)The Telephone Company will provide premises line extension service
(both on and off premises extensions)in conjunction with Local Exchange
Common Line Service or Special Service to end users residing within the
exchange boundaries of the Telephone Company exchange,at the rates set
forth in Section 9.5 below.Premises extension service will onlybe
provided within the Local Exchange.Premises Extension Service will not
be provided by the Telephone Company from the end user's side of the
protector;it will only be provided from the Company's side of the
protector.The end user shall pay the full construction cost for installation
of the premises extensionservice,and it cannot be used in place of or as a
substitute for basic local service.
Issued:Ocotber 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS __NO. 1___
REVISED __NO. 2___
SHEET NO. ___64
SHEET NO. ___64
SHEET NO. ___64
Issued: May 14 ,2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7. Construction Charges, (Cont’d)
7.7 Mobile Home Parks
A developer who prepares a tract of land for the purpose of parking mobile
homes, needs to sign the Trailer Park Agreement for Underground Distribution
System, and the mobile home developer is required to provide a trailer stake or
pedestal post at the back side, between every two (2) mobile home parking lots
for the purpose of attaching the protector on the trailer stake or pedestal post
outside of the mobile home. In no case will telephone service be provided when
the protector is attached to the mobile homes.
7.8 Obligations of the End User
(A) In all cases of construction, the end user is responsible to provide the
trenching which is subject to Company approval. In the event the end user
elects the Company to undertake the construction, both an appropriate
hourly engineering and labor charge applies for the Company's
supervision and completion of the project. The demarcation point shall
generally be the building or premises receiving service.
(B) Line extensions are payable in advance. In the event of overcharge,
refunds to applicants will reflect the difference between the estimated cost
and the actual cost of the line extension. In the event of undercharge, the
Company shall bill the applicant for the actual amount construction costs
exceeding the estimated extension costs beyond 10%. Any adjustments
between the estimated costs advanced by the applicant and the reasonable
actual cost shall be made, billed to or refunded to the applicant within
ninety (90) days after completion of the extension.
7.9 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
Payment for Construction Charges is due in full at the estimated cost prior to the
start of construction.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS __NO. 1___
REVISED __NO. 2___
SHEET NO. ___65
SHEET NO. ___65
SHEET NO. ___65
Issued: May 14 ,2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
7. Construction Charges, (Cont’d)
7.10 Rate Regulations
(A) A flat fee charge shall apply for all extensions and additions to plant
necessary to provide telephone service along existing exchange telephone
circuits of this utility that are less than 500’ as set forth in Section 9.7
below.
(B) Construction costs for plant extensions will be paid by the applicant, per
7.7(B) above.
(C) Costs for Special Service Arrangements shall be determined on an
individual case basis (ICB).
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
8.Engineering and Labor Services
In this section,normally scheduled working hours are an employee's scheduled work
period on any given business day,which totals eight (8)hours.
8.1 Engineering Services
8.1.1 Normal Engineering Services
Normal Engineering Services are provided when:
(A)An end user orders service which requires the end user to pay
Contributions in Aid to Construction and the Telephone
Company is required to design the facilities for the end user.
(B)A developerpays a pre-development fee and submits the
required plot plan of present and future divisions of the
subdivision and the TelephoneCompany designs the proposed
layout of the telephone plant in the developmentarea.
(C)An end user constructs his/her own facilities and Telephone
Company personnel inspect the installed facilities to determine
if they meet the specifications of the Telephone Company prior
to the provision of telephone service.
8.1.2 Additional Engineering Services
Additional Engineering Services are provided when:
(A)The end user or developer requests additional technical
information after the TelephoneCompany has already provided
the proposed layout of the telephoneplant and provided the
specification requirements.
(B)Engineering time is spent by the TelephoneCompany to
engineer an end user's or developer's request for a construction
project that is customized (other than usual).
8.1.3 Charges for Normal and Additional Engineering
The charges for Normal and Additional Engineering are the current
Silver Star Communications labor rates.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.67
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED SHEET NO.
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
8.Engineering and Labor Services
8.2 Normal and Additional Labor
8.2.1 Normal Labor Services
Normal Labor Services are provided when:
(A)Labor is utilized to repair damages to TelephoneCompany
facilities during normal business day hours and the damage
was caused either accidentally or intentionallyby an end user,
contractor or any other person.
(B)Labor is utilized to construct telephone facilities for a
developer in a subdivision or mobile home park during normal
business hours.
8.2.2 Additional Labor Services
Additional labor is that labor requested by the end user on a given
service and agreed to by the TelephoneCompany.The Telephone
Company will notify the end user that additional labor charges apply
before any additional labor is undertaken.Additional labor charges
apply when:
(A)Installation of service is provided by the Telephone Company
outside of the normallyscheduled workinghours.
(B)Repair work is performed to repair damaged facilities caused
either accidentally or intentionallyby the customers,and either
the end user or the TelephoneCompany determines that repair
must be made outside of the normallyscheduled working
hours.
8.2.3 Normal and Additional Labor Charges
The charges for Normal and Additional Labor are the current Silver
Star Communications labor rate.
Issued:December 28,2015
Effective:January 1,2016
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.68
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS NO.1 SHEET NO.68
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.2 SHEET NO._68
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
9.Rates and Charges
All the rates and charges for the services offered in this tariff are shown in this section.
Reference is made for each rate element to the appropriatetariff paragraph where the
application of the service is described.
9.1 General Regulations Rate Source
Payment Related Charges
Driggs,Victor,Tetonia,Irwin,Wayan:
(1)Deposit if required per end user Two (2)Months 2.4.l(A)
Local &Toll
Charges
(2)Return Check Charge $20.00 2.4.1(B)
9.2 Exchange Ordering and Installation Service
Exchange Order Charge
Driegs,Victor,Tetonia,Irwin,Wayan:
(1)Initial Order Charge per order $20.00 3.2.l(A)
(2)Subsequent Exchange Order Charge
per Order $12.00 3.2.1(B)
(3)Premise Visit Charge
Per premise visit***3.3.1
(4)Line Connection Charge per connection $20.00 3.3.2
9.3 Local Exchange Service*
Irwin,Wayan:
(A)Residential End User Service Per Month $25.76 5.2
Business end User Service Per Month $42.00
(B)Residential Local Measured Service Per Month
(including240 minutes of local and EAS calling)$17.88
Per Minute (usage exceeding 240 minutes/month)$.03 5.2
*Up to 1 hour of travel time and labor,for greater than 1 hour see Section 3.3.l(A).**Company'scurrent hourly rate.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.@
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS NO.1 SHEET NO._69
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.2 SHEET NO._69
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
9.Rates and Charges Rate Source
9.3 Local Exchange Service (Cont'd)*
Driggs,Victor,Tetonia:
(A)Residential End User Service Per Month $24.10 5.2
Business End User Service Per Month $42.00
(B)Residential Safety Line Service Per Month
(including 240 minutes of local and EAS calling)$17.88
Per Minute (usage exceeding 240 minutes/month)$.03 5.2
9.4 Local Exchange Special Service*6.7
Driegs,Victor,Tetonia
(A)2 Wire Per Month $43.82
4 Wire Per Month $58.42
56kpbs ICB
Irwin,Wayan:
(A)2 Wire Per Month $63.00
4 Wire Per Month $73.50
56kpbs ICB
9.5 Premises Extension Service -(Per Month)*
Driegs,Victor,Tetonia:
Premises Extension-per 100 feet or portion
thereof $2.00 7.6(C)
Off Premises Extension-per 1/4 mile or
portion thereof $2.50 7.6(C)
Irwin,Wayan:
Premises Extension-per 100 feet or portion
thereof $1.25 7.6(C)
Off Premises Extension-per 1/4 mile or
portion thereof $2.50 7.6(C)
*ApplicableExchange Order,Line Connection and Installation Charges Apply
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company, Inc. dba
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS
104101 US Highway 89
P.O. Box 226
Freedom, WY 83120
ID. PUC TARIFF NO. 3
CANCELS __NO. 1__
REVISED __NO. 2__
SHEET NO. __70
SHEET NO. __70
SHEET NO. __70
Issued: May 14, 2021
Effective: June 15, 2021
By: Legal & Regulatory Administrator
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
9. Rates and Charges Rate Source
9.6 Special Service Arrangements - Per month**
Driggs, Victor, Tetonia:
Line Treatment $7.50 7.6
Per Arrangement ICB 7.6
Irwin, Wayan:
Line Treatment ICB 7.6
Per Arrangement ICB 7.6
9.7 Plant Addition/Facilities Extension
(A) One-time Charge, under 500’ $350.00 8.2(C)
9.8 Engineering and Labor Services
(A) Engineering Services
(1) Normal Engineering Services-At Current Rate 8.1.3
(2) Overtime Engineering Services-At Current Rate 8.1.3
(3) Drop staking Fee-Refundable Upon Service
Two times the current normal engineering services 8.1.3
Rate per hour
(B) Labor Services – Maintenance Visit
(1) Normal Labor Services-At Current Rate 8.2.3
(2) Additional Labor Services-At Current Rate 8.2.3
9.9 Digital Transport Service
Each DTS circuit, monthly recurring $130.00 11.3
* Applicable Exchange Order Charges apply.
**Company’s current hourly rate.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 29, 2021 Nov. 29, 2021
Per O.N. 35234
Jan Noriyuki Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._71
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO._71
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._7_1
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
10.Telephone Service Assistance
Assistance to qualifyinglow-income subscribers for the provision of telephone service
is available throughjoint Federal and State Programs that make funds availableto
qualifyingindividuals for discounted telephoneservice.The State Program is called the Idaho
Telephone Service Assistance Program (ITSAP)and provides a $2.50 per month credit to
qualifyingsubscribers.The Federal Program,called Lifeline,provides a monthlycredit to
be applied to qualified subscriber bills.
10.1 Idaho TelephoneService Assistance Program (ITSAP)
(A)The program is administered by the Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare in accordance with Idaho Code Section 56-901.
(B)Telecommunication Carriers providing basic local exchange service shall
provide assistance in the form of a monthlydiscount to eligible subscribers
of basic local exchange service of $2.50.
(C)In no case will the discount exceed the rate charged for the grade of basic
local exchange service subscribed to by such eligible individual
subscriber.
(D)ITSAP will only be used to provide for a single basic local service at the
principal residence of the eligible subscriber.A residence shall consist
of that portion of a buildingoccupied by a single family or individuals
functioningas one domestic unit.
(E)Eligibility
(1)To be eligible,the applicant must be head of a household.
(2)Eligible Households are those whose income is at or below 135%of
the Federal Poverty Guidelines or those who participate in certain federal
assistance programs.
(3)Households may apply at any Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare office or at their local communityaction partnership office.
(4)Credit is effective beginning on the date of Health and Welfare's approval
of Subscriber's status (Decision Date).
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.2SILVERSTARCOMMUNICATIONSCANCELSORIGINALSHEETNO._22
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.22
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
10.TelephoneService Assistance
10.1 Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (ITSAP)(Cont'd)
(F)Recovery
A monthly surcharge will be assessed on each business and residential end
user's basic local service that will be sufficient to reimburse each carrier for
the total amount of assistance discounts and the administrator's expenses,
as determined annuallyby the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.The
surcharge shall be explicitlystated on end user billings but shall not be
imposed on eligible subscribers.
10.2 Lifeline
(A)Lifeline assistance is a federally funded program providing a credit for
qualifying low-income consumers toward basic local service charges.
(B)The monthlyreduction is determined by the FCC,as periodically adjusted.
A portion of the Federal lifeline reduction may be used to waive the
consumer's Federal End-User Common Line Charge or Subscriber Line
Charge.
(C)In no case will the discount exceed the rate charged for the service
subscribed to by such eligible individual.
(D)The followingservices are included:
(1)Single party,voice grade access to the Public Switched Network
(2)Access to emergency services
(3)Access to operator services
(4)Access to interexchange services,unless toll blocking is chosen
(5)Toll Blocking
(D)Eligibility
(1)An applicant must meet certain eligibilitycriteria as specified by the
FCC in order to qualify for Lifeline assistance.
(2)The customer must be recertified annually.
(3)Households in a multi-familyresidence may be eligible for lifeline assistance.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.3
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.E
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.3
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
10.Telephone Service Assistance
10.2 Lifeline
(E)The Lifeline program credit will begin with the next billingcycle of the
Company followingthe date the Company receives a valid application
from the customer.
(F)The Lifeline program credit will be subject to the followingrestrictions:
(1)Lifeline credit will only be provided to the applicant's principal
residence.
(2)Lifeline credit will not be furnished on a Foreign Exchange (FEX)basis.
(3)Lifeline service shall not be disconnected for non-payment of toll
charges.
(4)If the consumer chooses "toll blocking",the Company will not charge a service
deposit,and no toll blocking charges will be assessed to Lifeline subscribers.
(G)The Company will offer Lifeline only during such periods as reimbursement of the
discount is available to the Company from Federal revenue sources.
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO.BSILVERSTARCOMMUNICATIONSCANCELSORIGINALSHEETNO.__74
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO._74
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
11.Digital Transport Service
11.1 General
Digital Transport Service (DTS)is a digital connection from the company's wire
center to the customer's premises.The service involves a high capacity DS-1
interface through which the customer performs the channelization function.DTS
includes a DS-1 facility,common equipment and local switching.The customer
supplies the customer premise equipment (CPE)necessary to derive up to 24
voice-grade channels or utilize the full available bandwidth.
11.2 Terms and Conditions
(A)DTS is provided subject to the availabilityof Company facilities.
(B)Each DTS facility enables the customer to configure up to a maximum of
24 channels.The CPE necessary to channelize the service is the sole
responsibility of the customer.
(C)The customer is responsible for utilizingCPE that is compatible with
Company equipment.
(D)In conformance with NECA's FCC Tariff No.5,DTS may be assessed
five (5)Multi-line Business End User Common Line charges,regardless
of the number of activated channels,dependingupon system
configuration.
(E)The customer is required to provide muxing/demuxingat the customer
premises,if necessary.
(F)The customer is responsible for channel assignments on the DS-1 facility.
(G)The customer is responsible for placement,installation,operation,
maintenance,repair and replacement of the inside wire not owned by the
Company and the CPE that the customer uses in connection with the
service.Customer premises wiring must be compatible with the
Company's provision of the service.
11.3 Rates
Each DTS circuit Monthlyrecurring $130.00
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary
Columbine Telephone Company,Inc.dba ID.PUC TARIFF NO.3 SHEET NO._75
SILVER STAR COMMUNICATIONS CANCELS ORIGINAL SHEET NO.
104101 US Highway89 REVISED NO.1 SHEET NO.75
P.O.Box 226
Freedom,WY 83120
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
12.Exhibits
12.1 Exchange Area Map
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Exchange Boundary
Issued:October 29,2019
Effective:December 1,2019
By:Legal &Regulatory Administrator IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Approved Effective
Nov. 26, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019
Diane M. Hanian Secretary