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Home My WebLink About20060320Exhibit B Part I Proposed Tariff.pdf.:,.. ."....,' , ,0, EXHIBIT B COMTEL TELCOM ASSETS LP : :!.. !T!=- ::;~)' :'i ;~::;: d/b/a V ARTEC TELECOM(ID PROPOSED INTEREXCHANGE TARIFF etA -i--O6-0( Page Title Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1)(Acceotance Staron) TITLE PAGE IDAHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF This tariff contains the description, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of telecommunications services provided by Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec Telecom and d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsGY with principal offices at c/o Paul Winters, 500 Boylston Street, 17tl1 Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. This tariff applies for services furnished within the State of Idaho. This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission , where copies may be inspected, during normal business hours. Idaho Public Utilities Commission 472 West Washington Street Boise, Idaho 83702 The name , address and telephone number for the person who is responsible for providing information with respect to the operating procedures of Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec Telecom and d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsGY are listed below. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carroll ton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1) CHECK SHEET e No. Revision No.e No. Revision No.e No.Revision No.e No.Revision No. Title Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original 100 Original Original Original Original 101 Original Original Original Original 102 Original Original Original Original 103 Original Original Original Original 104 Original Original Original Original 105 Original Original Original Original 106 Original Original Original Original 107 Original *New or Revised By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 2 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1) e No. 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 Revision No. Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original * New or Revised D: March 20, 2 0 CHECK SHEET (Continued) e No. 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 By: Revision No. Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original e No.Revision No. EFFE TIVE: May 1, 2 0 Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 3 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice Communicatinn.,C1) Section "..,.~ -..:::JOT '""-'~,~~~ ,~~ (Acceotance Stamn) Page No. Title Page .. TitleCheck Sheet Table of Contents Concurring Carriers Connecting Carriers Other Participating Carriers Tariff Format 1.0 Definitions 1.1 Definitions of Terms 1.2 Glossary of Acronyms and Trade Names Rules and Regulations Undertaking of VarTec Telecom, Inc 1.1 General 1.2 Limitations .. Use of Service Carrier Liability Terminal Equipment Payment for Service and Service Dispute Resolution 2.5.Payment for Service Customer Liability 5.3 Service Dispute Resolution 2.4 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Original Page Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) Tf\.BLE QF tONTENTS (Continued)d/bLa Clear Choice CommumcatIons -iAcceotance StamnL Establishment and Re-establishment of Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Service Suspended for Non-Payment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Service Restoration Charge ................................... Five Day Limitation for Re-Establishment ....................... 26 Customer Deposits ................................................ Notices " ... NoticetotheCustomer ...................................... 8.2 NoticefromtheCustomer .................................... Rendering and Payment of Bills ..................................... Returned Check Charge ......................................9.2 Extra Copies of Bill ......................................... AlterativePaymentProcessing ................................ Fraud .......................................................... Non-Compliance with Carrier s Rules ................................. Telephone Calls with Intent to Annoy ................................. Discontinuance and Restoration of Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13.1 Intentional Abuse of Service .................................. 13.2 Disconnection of Service for Cause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. InstallationandTermination ........................................ Ownership of Equipment ........................................... Taxes .......................................................... Taxes and Fees Chargeable to Customers .............................. 17.1 Adjustments for Municipality Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.2 Idaho Universal Service Fund Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.3 Adjustments for County or Other Local Taxing Authority . . . . . . . . . .. 17.4 Gross Receipts Tax ......................................... 17.LatePaymentFee......................................... VarTecTelecomGYDescriptionofServices.................................... 361 General......................................................... ISSUED: March 20, 2006 Original EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 TABLE OF ONTENTS (Continued) dlb/V T ~COI1!.t\"e~Uction .......................................... ar ec!~~ol1fimingofCalls ............................................ d/b/a Clear . c C .. nsC1) Acce tance Starn 1.4 Calculation of Distance ......................................1.5 Special Promotions .........................................1.6 TravelCardAvailability ..................................... Prepaid Calling Card .............................................. Travel Card Service ............................................... DirectoryAssistance ..............................................NewDimeLineGYService........................................... CallManageService ...............................................HomeDirectGYService............................................. Business800sMService ............................................ DimeLineGYService ............................................... FiveLineGYService ................................................ DimeClubGYProgram ............................................. 48 11.1 One Plus Service ........................................... 11.2 Call DirectGY Service ........................................ 49 11.3 Travel Card Service ......................................... 11.4 DimeClubGYAffinityEdition .................................DimeWorksGYService............................................. DimeWorksGY800Service ......................................... 51 VarTecSignatureSeriesGYServices ................................... DimeCollegeTravelCardService ................................... VarTecVarsityLineSMService ...................................... TollSaverGYIIService .............................................AspireGYService..................................................UniversaITraveICardService....................................... Small ChangeGY Service ............................................ 20.1 SmallChangeGYAffinityEdition ............................... Conference Calling Service ......................................... NewHomeDirectGYService ........................................ Long Distance Saver Service ........................................ VarTecVoice Services ........................................... 60 Page 3.3 3.4 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 6 Original Comtel Telcorn Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CornrnunicationsC1) Section 3.25 3.26 3.32 3.35 3.36 (Acceotance Starno) T ABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) PageNo. 24.1 VarTec VoicesM Long Distance Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24.2 VarTec VoicesM Travel Card Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3.24.3 VarTec VoicesM Call DirectC8J Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3.24.4 VarTec Voice TollFree Service .............................. VarTecLibertyLine Services....................................... 25.1 VarTec LibertyLineSM Long Distance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.2 VarTec LibertyLineSM Travel Card Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.3 VarTecLibertyLine 800Service .............................. FiveLineC8JTravelCardService ...................................... FiveLineC8JCallDirectC8JService ...................................... 64 TelephoneExpressC8JServices........................................ 3.28.1 Telephone ExpressC8J Long Distance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3.28.2 Telephone ExpressC8J Travel Card Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28.3 Telephone ExpressC8J 800 Service ............................... 28.4 Telephone ExpressC8J Call DirectC8J Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5Talk CallDirectC8JService ........................................ 5Talk CallingCardService ........................................ YourDimeLineC8JService ........................................... Operator Services...................................... ...........5TalksMService.................................................. 5TimeC8JService .................................................. 9TimesMService ................................................. 72 3rt/39rtService ................................................... Platinum Plan ................................................... OneChoiceC8JLongDistanceServices .................................. VarTecTelecomGYRateSchedules ..........................................1 General......................................................... 1.1 Rate Periods ............................................... ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 7 Original Corntel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecornC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1) I Section 4.4 (Acceotance Starnn) TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) e No. Time of Day Periods ........................................ 1.3 HolidayDiscounts .......................................... 1.4 RoundingFractionaICharges.................................. 1.5 Extra Copies of Bill...................................... ... 1.6 Restoration of Service Charge ................................. Returned Check Charge ...................................... 1.8 Service Trip Charge ......................................... 1.9 EmergencyCalls ........................................... 1.10 PayphoneUseCharge ....................................... 79 11 LatePaymentFee........................................... 1.12 Alternative Payment Processing Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Prepaid Calling Card .............................................. Travel Card Service ............................................... DirectoryAssistance .............................................. NewDimeLineGYService........................................... C allMan age Service ............................................... HomeDirectGYService............................................. Business800sMService ............................................ DimeLineGYService ............................................... FiveLineGYService ................................................ DimeClubGYProgram ............................................. 87 DimeWorksGYService ............................................. DimeWorksGY800Service ......................................... VarTec Signature SeriesGY Services ................................... DimeCollegeTravelCardService ................................... VarTecVarsityLineSMService ...................................... 16.1 VarTec Varsity LinesM Call Home Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. TollSaverGYIIService ............................................. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 8 Original Corntel Telcorn Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CornrnunicationsC1) Section 4.21 4.24 4.31 (Acceotance Starnn) T ABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) e No. AspireGYService.................................................. Universal Travel Card Service............................ ........... SmallChangeGYService............................................ Conference Calling Service ......................................... NewHomeDirectGYService ........................................ Long Distance Saver Service ........................................ VarTecVoice Services ........................................... 98 24.1 VarTec VoicesM Long Dista,nce Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24.2 VarTec VoicesM Travel Card Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4.24.3 VarTec VoicesM Call Direct ServiceC8J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24.4 VarTec VoiGesM Toll Free Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100 VarTecLibertyLine Services ......................................100 25.1 VarTec LibertyLineSM Long Distance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100 25.2 VarTec LibertyLineSM Travel Card Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 101 25.3 VarTec LibertyLine 800 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 101 FiveLineC8JTravelCardService ..................................... 102 FiveLineC8JCallDirectC8JService .....................................102 TelephoneExpressC8JServices.......................................103 28.1 Telephone ExpressC8JLongDistance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 103 28.2 Telephone ExpressC8J Travel Card Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 103 28.3 Telephone ExpressC8J 800 Service ..............................104 4.28.4 Telephone ExpressC8J Call DirectC8J Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 104 5Talk CallDirectC8JService " '" 105 5Talk CallingCardService .......................................105 Your DimeLineC8J Service ..........................................106 Operator Services...................................... ..........106 5 TalksM Service ................................................108 5 TimeC8JService .................................................108 9TimesMService................................................109 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 ~nal Corntel Telcorn Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) T ADLE O~ ( ONTENTS (CONTINUED)d/bLa Clear Choice CommumcatIons -- . - TAcceotance Stamo k.. 4.38 3rt/39rtService ................ ................................. 109 Platinum Plan... .... ........................................ 110 OneChoiceC8JLongDistanceServices.................................110 Clear Choice CommunicationsSM Description of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 112 General....................................... ................112 1.1 Introduction " " .. 112 1.2 Timing of Calls ..........................................112 1.3 Service Area........................................... ...113 1.4 Calculation of Distance ...................... .................... 114 1.5 Special Promotions ............................... ........ 116 1.6 TravelCardAvailability .......... .........................117 Basic One Plus Service ......................... ................. 117 Basic Travel Card Service .... .................................. 118 Basic Travel Card Service .........................................118 Directory Assistance Service ..................... ................. 119 Operator Service ................................................120 5 TalksM Service ........................... .................... 122 12 TalksM Service .... ..........................................123 lOTimesMService ........................................... .. 124 9 TalksM Service ...... ....................................... 125 New 10 TimesM Service .......................................... 126 5 TimeC8J Service .................................................127 Classic Travel Card Service....................... ................128 Capital Travel Card Service............................... .........128 Classic 800 Service ..............................................129 Capital 800 Service ........................... .............. 129 5.4 Clear Choice CommunicationsC8J Rate Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Corntel Telcorn Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecornC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CornrnunicationsC1)(Accentance Starno) TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Section e No. General ...................................................... 1301.1 Rate Periods ..............................................130 Time of Day Periods ....................................... 1311.3 HolidayDiscounts .........................................1311.4 .RoundingFractionaICharges.............................. 1321.5 Extra Copies of Bill....................................... 1321.6 Restoration of Service Charge ................................1321.7 Returned Check Charge ......... ~.......................... 1331.8 Service Trip Charge .................................... ... 1331.9 EmergencyCalls ........................................ 134 1.10 PayphoneUseCharge ............. ........................ 134 11 LatePaymentFee............. ............................1346.2 Basic One Plus Service .......... ................................ 135 6.2.Intrastate........................ ........................135 6.2.Timing of Calls ........................................... 135 Basic Travel Card Service ............. ............................ 1366.4 Basic 800 Select Service " " ........................... 1365 DirectoryAssistanceService........................................136 Operator Services ........................................ ....... 137 5 TalksM Service ............................................ .... 139 12 TalksM Service ....................... ...................... 139 9 lOTimesMService ............. ................................ 140 10 9 TalksM Service .................................................140 11 New 10 TimesM Service .............. ......................... 141 12 5TimeC8JService........................ ........................141 13 ClassicTravelCardService .............. ...................... 142 14 CapitalTravelCardService ................ ..................... 14215 Classic 800 Service .................. ............................ 14316 Capital 800 Service " ....... .......... ........ 143 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Corntel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecornC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CornrnunicationsC1)(Acceptance Starno) CONCURRING CARRIERS NONE CONNECTING CARRIERS NONE OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS ISSUED: March 20, 2006 By: Original NONE EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page FF FORMAT numbered sequentially and from time to time new leafs may be added to the tariff. When a new page is added between existing pages, a decimal is added to the preceding page number. For example, a new page added between Page No.s 3 and 4 would be numbered 3. Explanation of Symbols - When changes are made in any tariff leaf, a revised leaf will be issued canceling the tariff leaf affected. Changes will be identified on the revised leaf(s) through the use of the following symbols: (C) (D) (1) (M) (N) (R) (S) (T) (Z) to signify changed regulation. to signify discontinued rate, regulation, or text. to signify increased rates. to signify material relocated from one leaf to another without change. to signify new rate, regulation, or text. to signify reduced rate. to signify reissued material. to signify a change in text, but no change in rate or regulation. to signify a correction. In addition to symbols for changes, each changed provision in the tariff shall contain a vertical line in the right hand margin of the leaf which clearly shows the exact number of lines being changed. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Original By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carroll ton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Definitions are originated or received over customers' regular local lines or over customers ' special W A TS Access Lines, long distance companies buy Feature Group access lines to carry calls between their switch or POP and the local telephone company switch. Customers may originate or receive calls over special dedicated access lines directly from the customer premises to the long distance company s POP. Accounting Code - A number, usually two, three or four-digits, entered when dialing a telephone call that tells a long distance company to allocate and subtotal the call to a particular subaccount. Calls are listed and summarized by account code on Customers' monthly bill. Answer Supervision - An electrical signal fed back up the line by the local telephone company at the distant end of a long distance call to indicate positively that the call has been answered by the called telephone. Activates the billing equipment to start timing calls completed over FGB or FGD access trunks at the distant end. Authorization Code - A number, usually ten or fourteen digits, entered using a tone telephone to identify the caller as a customer of the long distance service. Used primarily to verify the caller as a customer and to bill calls. Calling Card - A billing convenience whereby the Customer may originate calls from any tone telephone. The Customer dials an 800 number and an authorization code followed by the terminating telephone number. In cases of LEC billing, the terms and conditions of the local telephone company will apply to payment arrangements. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1) d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1) 1.0 (Acceptance Stamo) Definitions (Continued) 1.1 Definitions of Terms (Continued) Carrier - Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec Telecom d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsGY unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context. Commission - Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Customer - The person, firm, corporation or other entity which initiates a call on Carrier s network, or accepts billing for the call on Carrier s network, subject to the terms and conditions of Carrier s tariff regulations. Day - From 8:00 a.m. up to, but not including, 5:00 p.m. local time Monday through Friday. 800 Service - Inward W ATS service. Users dial a special interstate or intrastate "800" number and are connected to the customer s telephone at the Customer s expense. The 888" service will provide expanded 800 toll-free offerings. Hereinafter , " 800" service is used to refer to "800" or "888" service. Equal Access - The ability to choose a long distance company to be the primary carrier for interLA T A long distance calls. Evening - From 5:00 p.m. up to, but not including, 11:00 p.m. local time Sunday through Friday. Interexchange Carrier (IXC) - A long distance company that carries calls between LATAs or telephone exchanges within LATAs, where permitted. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 Original EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page mte d/b/a VpcTec TplecqmC1J d/b/a cttar cIPJIknc~o~~.gnTfIlPo~~f;o tinued) InterLA T A - Calls or circuits between different Local Access and Transport Areas. IntraLA T A - Calls or circuits totally within the same Local Access and Transport Area. Local Access and Transport Area (LA T A) - LA T As represent the area within which local telephone companies may provide telephone service. IntraLA T A calls can either local or long distance. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) - A local telephone company, either one of the Bell Operating Companies or one of the independent local telephone companies. Message Telecommunications Service (MTS) - Regular telephone service comprised of Direct Distance Dial and Operator-Assisted calls. Basic long distance serVIce. NighUWeekend - From 11:00 p.m. up to, but not including, 8:00 a.m. local time Sunday through Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. up to, but not including, 5:00 p.m. local time. Off-Hook - Occurs when telephone receiver is lifted from resting place, engaging, answering or otherwise activating circuit. Pay Telephone - A telephone instrument equipped with a device that allows a charge to be made for each call. Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC) - The long distance company that a user whose local exchange has converted to Equal Access, has selected to be his long distance carrier. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Original By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 1.0 Definitions (Continued) Comtel Telco sets LP d/b/1.1 miti9J1s of Terms (Coa VafTec e ecom d/b/a Clear C . c io sC1J tinued) medium and large companies. Connected to the public telephone network and performs a variety of in-house routing and switching. User usually dials "9" to get outside the system of the local lines. Rate Center - A geographic point from which the vertical and horizontal coordinates are used in calculation of airline mileage for the purposes of rating a call. Subscriber - The person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity who designates the company as its primary interexchange carrier (PIC) for long distance telecommunications service. Thus , the Subscriber has a pre-existing business arrangement with the Company and is also a customer. Tandems - Those master LEC Central Offices (COs) which are designated as pooling or collection points for interLA T calls from their respective sub-tending or subordinate COso Once collected, these interLA T A calls are delivered to each of the subscribing IXCs through various types of Feature Group circuits (e., Feature Group ) for call termination. 10XXX - Available only to Equal Access customers. To send calls over a carrier other than the one that would automatically get the customer " 1 +" calls , the customer dials 10-XXX/101-XXXX" then the "" the long distance number. XXX/XXXX" is the three/four digit Carrier Identification Code of the carrier the customer wants to use. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Original By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 r~e Definitions (Continued) Definitions of Terms (Co any phone in a specified area from one specific telephone. 1.2 Glossary of Acronyms and Trade Names ANI - Automatic Number Identification co - Central Office CCC - Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsGY FCC - Federal Communications Commission FGD - Feature Group " IXC - Interexchange Company LA T A - Local Access and Transport Area LEC - Local Exchange Carrier MTS - Message Telecommunication Service NPA - the three-digit Area Code or Numbering Plan Area ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Original By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Definitions (Continued) Page 1.2 Glossary of Acronyms a Trade Names (Continued) NXX - the three-digit Loc 1 Exchange Code Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/PBX - Ppvate Branch Ex angear ec Telecom d/b/a Clear C . mmun. c tionsC1J PIN - Personal Identification Number PUC - Public Utilities Commission of the State of Idaho - Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J, d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsGY W A TS - Wide Area Telephone Service ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Original By: RULES AND REGULATIONS Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Undertaking of VarTec Tele~d\ffollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 1.1 General VT's services and f cilities are furnished for communications originating at Comtel Telcom Asset . in the State of Idaho under the terms of this tariff. d/b/a VarTec Telecom~ d/b/ .. y mstc! S opeMlt s an maIntaInS t e com llllllcal1ons se VIces roVI ear oice mmumca Ion , Acce n ta VT may act as the Customer s Agent for ordering access connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities , when authorized by the Customer, to allow connection of a Customer s location to the network. The Customer shall be responsible for all charges due for such a service arrangement. VT's services and facilities are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise stated, and are available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 Original OJ/, tJllte pson Dire~\QE' Regulatory AffairsUndertaking of V arTec Tel~!l!M 'MKP~iPfi~e Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-30001.2 Limitations Page (A) Service is offer d subject to the availability of the necessary facilities and/or equipme t, and subject to the provisions of this tariff. VT reserves the right to n~gotiate special terms and conditions (e., special Comtel TeIcom Assets Lr '/ fV . h a particular Customer providing agreement is reached d/b/C1J and signed witt the Customer.ar ec e ecom d/b/a Clear Choice C ications~ . . .. (Acceotance Stamn). , .\~ ~~ H~HH u~~ ,,~~ conditions beyond its control , or when the Customer is using service in violation of provisions of this tariff, or in violation of the law. (C) VT does not undertake to transmit messages , but offers the use of its facilities when available, and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for failure to establish connections. (D) All facilities provided under this tariff are directly controlled by VT and the Customer may not transfer or assign the use of service or facilities without the express written consent of Carrier. Such transfer or assignment shall only apply where there is no interruption of the use or location of the service or facilities. (E) Prior written permission from Carrier is required before any assignment or transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply to all such permitted assignees or transferees, as well as all conditions of service. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Undertaking of VarTec Telecom (Continued) 1.2 Limitations (Continued) (F) For any telephone number which accesses VT"s service on a per call basis via the Company" s CAC(s) for 1 + calling and is subscribed to a service listed in this tariff for which the customer is required to be entered into the VT billing database prior to use, VT reserves the right to remove the telephone number from the billing database in the event that a period of ninety (90) consecutive days passes during which the telephone number does not access VT's service via a CAC(s). In the event that a customer is removed from the VT billing database, upon next use of VT's service, the customer s VT service will be the current default service (i. the service listed in this tariff that does not require the customer to be entered into the VT billing database prior to use). The customer will be billed automatically for this use according to the terms of the current default service. Use of Service Service provided under this tariff may be used for any lawful purpose for which the service is technically suited. VT reserves the right to discontinue service, limit service, or to impose requirements on Customers as required to meet changing regulatory rules and standards of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J ~nal C1J Carrier Liability VT's liability for any claim or loss, expenses or damage (including indirect special or consequential damage) arising out of mistakes , for any interruption delay, error, omissions, or defects in any service, facility, or transmission provided under this tariff shall not exceed an amount equivalent to the proportionate monthly subscription fee charged to the Customer for the period of service or the facility provided during which such interruption delay, error, omission, or defect occurs. Any adjustment shall apply only to the period the interruption, delay, error, omission , or defect continues beyond twenty-four (24) hours after notice ofthe interruption, delay, error, omission or defect is received by Carrier. No other liability shall in any case attach to Carrier on account of interruptions, delay, error, omission, or defect of service. For the purpose of computing a credit, a month is considered to have thirty (30) days. VT shall not be liable for claim or loss, expense, or damage (including indirect, special, or consequential damage), for any interruption, delay, error omission, or defect in any service, facility, or transmission provided under this tariff, if caused by any person or entity other than Carrier, by any malfunction of any service or facility provided by any other carrier, by an act of God, fire, war, civil disturbance, or act of government, or by any other cause beyond Carrier s direct control. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 (A) (B) EFFECTIVE: May 1 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Carrier Liability (Continued) (C) (D) (E) VT shall not be liable for, and shall be fully indemnified and held harmless by Customer against any claim or loss, expense, or damage (including indirect, special, or consequential damage) for defamation, libel, slander invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright or patent, unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name or service mark, unfair competition, interference with or misappropriation or violation of any contract, proprietary or creative right, or any other injury to any person , property or entity arising out of the material, data, information, or other content revealed to, transmitted processed, handled, or used by Carrier under this tariff; for connecting, combining, or adapting Carrier s facilities with Customer s apparatus or systems; for any act or omission of the Customer; for any personal injury or death of any person or for any loss of or damage to Customer s premises or any other property, whether owned by the Customer or others, caused directly or indirectly by the installation, maintenance, location, condition , operation failure, presence, use, or removal of equipment or wiring provided by the Carrier, if not directly caused by negligence of the Carrier; or for failure to provide service. No Agent or Employee of any other carrier shall be deemed to be an Agent or Employee of Carrier, except independent sales agents who may from time to time be employed by another carrier. VT shall not be liable for any defacement of or damages to the premises of a Customer resulting from the furnishing of service which is not the direct result of Carrier s negligence. ~ ~ . -~ -~~ ~ . H~"U""U ...v, ...vvv ~ -~~ ~~. ~.~ ... , ...vvv By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 24 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) 2.4 Terminal Equipment VT facilities and service may be used with or terminated in Customer-provided communications systems , such as a PBX or Pay Telephone. Such terminal equipment shall be furnished and maintained at the expense of the Customer, except as otherwise provided. The Customer is responsible for all costs at his or her premises, including personnel, wiring, electrical power, and the like, incurred in the use of VT's service. When such terminal equipment is used, the equipment shall comply with the generally accepted minimum protective criteria standards of the industry as endorsed by the Federal Communications Commission. Payment for Service and Service Dispute Resolution Payment for Service All charges due by the Customer are payable to any agency duly authorized to receive such payments. The billing agency may be a local exchange telephone company, credit card company, or other billing service. The terms and conditions for billing, payment and collection, including without limitation, any late payment charge, specified in the Local Exchange Carrier local exchange service tariff shall apply to charges of Carrier when the Local Exchange Company serves as the billing agent for Carrier or buys Carrier accounts receivables. Terms of payment shall be according to the rules and regulations of the agency and subject to the rules of regulatory agencies, such as the Commission. Any objections to billed charges must be promptly reported to Carrier s billing agent. Adjustments to Customer bills shall be made to the extent that circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such changes are appropriate. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) 2.5 Payment for Service and Service Dispute Resolution (Continued) Customer Liability The Customer is responsible for the payment of bills for long distance message telephone service (LDMTS). Whether or not authorized by the Customer, this includes payment for LDMTS calls or services: (1) Originated at the Customer s number(s), (2) Accepted at the Customer number(s) (e., Collect Calls), (3) Billed to the Customer s number via Third Number Billing if the Customer is found to be responsible for such call or service, the use of a Calling Card, or the use of a Carrier-assigned Special Billing Number, and (4) Incurred at the specific request of the Customer. Service Dispute Resolution Any objection to billed charges should be reported to the billing agent or Carrier within thirty (30) days from the day the bill is issued. Questions regarding the Carrier s services or charges assessed to a customer s bill may be directed to the Carrier s Customer Service Department toll-free at (800)583-8811. Adjustments to Customer s bills shall be made when circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such changes are appropriate. Customers have the right to appeal service disputes to the Commission at the following address and phone number: Idaho Public Utilities Commission 472 West Washington Street Boise, Idaho (208) 334-0300 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Establishment and Re-establishment of Credit Service Suspended for Non-payment In the event service is temporarily suspended for non-payment, such service will be restored upon payment of all charges due. Service Restoration Charge A restoration of service charge will be applicable for each authorized code temporarily suspended. Where service is pre-subscribed to VT's service , a restoration of service charge will be applicable for each line temporarily suspended. Five Day Limitation for Re-establishment Customers not re-established within five (5) days from date of suspension will be treated as new Customers and appropriate Non-recurring Charges and Customer Deposits will apply. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Customer Deposits Applicants or Customers whose financial condition is not acceptable to VarTec, or is not a matter of general knowledge, may be required at any time to make a deposit in an amount not to exceed the estimated charges for two (2) month's tariffed services for a specified Customer. Where established by law, interest will be applied to any deposit made at the legal rate for the period in which the deposit is held. Such deposits and interest due, if any, will be refunded or credited to the Customer at any time after twelve (12) months of prompt payments upon request of the Customer. Upon termination of service, the deposit and interest due, if any, will be credited to the final bill and any credit balance will promptly be returned to the Customer. Notices Notice to the Customer Notice from Carrier to a Customer normally will be given in writing, either deli vered or mailed to the Customer s address of record. In emergencies, where delay may result in impaired service or in hazards to the Customer, Public, or Carrier s facilities, Carrier may resort to verbal notices gi ven by telephone, radio telephone, personal contact, or other means of communication. Notices from the Customer Notices from a Customer to Carrier may be given verbally by the Customer or the Customer s authorized Agent at Carrier s office, or by written communication mailed thereto. Written notice is required when specified in tariff schedules or in any written agreement. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Rendering and Payment of Bills Returned Check Charge When a payment for service is made by check, draft, or similar negotiable instrument, a returned check charge will be made by Carrier for each such item returned unpaid by a bank to Carrier for any reason. The acceptance of checks, drafts, or other negotiable instruments for the satisfaction of the Customer s debts to Carrier shall not constitute a waiver by Carrier of its right to payment by legal tender. Extra Copies of Bill Extra copies of a Customer s monthly bill will be provided by the Carrier at the rate specified in this tariff. Alternative Payment Processing VT allows Customers to make payment for services rendered through alternative payment processing options, including but not limited to, credit card payments and automated clearing house ("ACH") transactions. Customers may make payment using alternati ve payment processing through VT's Customer Care Center, the Company s internet website or other methods approved by VT. When a payment for service is made by an alternative payment processing option, processing fees as described in Section 4.1.12 of this Tariff may apply. The acceptance of alternative payment processing options for the satisfaction of the Customer s debts to Carrier shall not constitute a waiver by Carrier of its right to payment by legal tender. - - ",n ",nn.r . ,. ,.,... .. ",nn.r " - By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 29 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Fraud VT shall have the right to refuse or discontinue service if the acts of the Customer including furnishing false credit information or the conditions upon their premises are such as to indicate intention to defraud Carrier. Non-Compliance with Carrier s Rules VT may discontinue service if a Customer fails to comply with any of the rules herein. Telephone Calls with Intent to Annoy VT may discontinue service of any Customer who, with intent to annoy, telephones another and addresses to or about such other person any obscene language or addresses to such other person any threat to inflict injury to the person or property of the person addressed or any family member. VT may discontinue service of any Customer who, with intent to annoy, repeatedly telephones another without disclosing his true identity to the person answering the telephones, whether or not conversation ensues during the telephone calls. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 30 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice Communications(B)(Acceotance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Discontinuance and Restoration of Service 13.1 Intentional Abuse of Service VT has the right to refuse telephone service to any premIses and at any time to discontinue telephone service, if it finds it necessary to do so to protect itself against intentional abuse. Intentional abuse of service includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the use of service or facilities of Carrier to transmit a message or to locate a person or otherwIse to give or obtain information, without payment of a message toll charge of an exchange service charge. Another form of such abuse is an intentional uninterrupted connection of one exchange station to another station, excluding those connections charged for on an elapsed time Obasis, which permits the use of the facilities in a manner similar to private line service. It also includes intentional receiver off-hook conditions. 13.2 Disconnection of Service for Cause (A)Upon non-payment of any sum due Carrier or upon violation of any of the conditions governing the furnishing of service as provided in this tariff, Carrier may by notice in writing mailed to the Customer without incurring any liability, temporarily discontinue the furnishing of service to the Customer. Telephone services may be discontinued seven (7) days after mailing notice of intention to discontinue service and a service order charge will be made by Carrier for restoration of such Authorization Code and/or line. If Carrier elects to discontinue service, the Customer shall be responsible for all charges through the date of termination. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel TeIcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) (Acceptance Stamo) Discontinuance and Restoration of Service (Continued) 13.2 Disconnection of Service for Cause (Continued) (B) (C) (D) ISSUED: March 20, 2006 If any Customer-provided equipment is used with facilities provided by Carrier in violation of any law or any of the provisions in this tariff, Carrier will take such action as is necessary for the protection of its facilities or the service of its other Customers and other persons provided with telephone services. The Customer shall discontinue such use of the equipment or correct the violation immediately upon actual or constructive knowledge of a violation and shall confirm in writing to Carrier within five (5) calendar days that such use has ceased or that the violation has been corrected. Failure of the Customer to discontinue such use or correct the violation and to give the required written confirmation to Carrier within the time stated above shall result in interruption ofthe service of the Customer creating the violation. Telephone services may be refused, reduced, or partially or completely discontinued without notice in the event Carrier is informed that the service is used in such a manner that will adversely affect Carrier s services to others or if service being used for the purpose of violating any federal, state or local statutes. VT may disconnect the telephone services in accordance with the terms hereof without any liability except for an appropriate refund of prepaid charges and any service deposit with accrued interest. EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky. Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 32 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Installation and Termination Service is installed upon mutual agreement between the Customer and Carrier. Customers may be required to sign the VarTec Service Order Form for the various services offered by VarTec Telecom The agreement will determine terms and conditions of installation, termination of service, any applicable sales commIssion structure, and sales commission payment schedule. The service agreement does not alter rates specified in the tables and schedules contained in this tariff. All services offered are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission as they apply. Ownership of Equipment Equipment furnished by VT on the premises of a Customer are the property of Carrier. Taxes All state and local taxes (e., gross receipts tax, sales tax, municipal utilities tax) are listed as separate line items and are not included in the quoted rates. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom As~ets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Taxes and Fees Chargeable to Customers 17.1 Adjustments for Municipality Payments If at any future time a municipality acquires the legal right to impose an occupation tax, license tax, permit fee, franchise fee, or other similar charge upon the Carrier, and imposes the same by ordinance or otherwise, such taxes, fees, or charges shall be billed to the Customers receiving service within the territorial limits of such municipality. Such billing shall allocate the tax , fee, or charge among Customers uniformly on the basis of each Customer s monthly charges for the types of service made subject to such tax fee, or charge. 17.2 Idaho Universal Service Fund Charge The Idaho Universal Service Fund Charge is assessed to all Customers of VT's services. This charge recovers the cost of the Idaho Universal Service Fund assessment, paid by VT, from Customers. Services provided pursuant to this tariff are subject to the Idaho Universal Service Fund Charge which IS set by the CommissIOn and is charged against the Customer s net intrastate charges incurred during a calendar month. This charge is in addition to the tariffed per minute usage rates and any other applicable monthly service fees and surcharges associated with utilizing VT's service and will be listed as a separate line item on the Customer s bill. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 34 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Taxes and Fees Chargeable to Customers (Continued) 17.3 Adjustments for County or Other Local Taxing Authority Payments If at any future time a county or other local taxing authority acquires the legal right to impose an occupation tax , license tax , permit fee, franchise fee, or other similar charge upon the Carrier, and imposes the same by ordinance or otherwise, such taxes, fees, or charges shall be billed to the pre-subscribed Customers receiving service within the territorial limits of such county or other taxing authority. Such billing shall allocate the tax, fee, or charge among Customers uniformly on the basis of each Customer s monthly charges for the types of service made subject to such tax, fee, or charge. 17.4 Gross Receipts Tax When utility or telecommunications excise, assessments, franchise fees, or privilege, license, occupational, or other similar taxes or fees, based on interstate or intrastate receipts are imposed by certain taxing jurisdictions upon the Company or upon local exchange companies and passed on to the Company through or with interstate or intrastate access charges, the amounts of such taxes or fees will be billed to Customers in such a taxing jurisdiction on a prorated basis. The amount of charge that is prorated to each Customer bill is determined by the interstate or intrastate telecommunications services provided to and billed to an end user/customer service location in such a taxing jurisdiction with the aggregate of such charges equal to the amount of the tax or fee imposed upon or passed on to the Company. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) RULES AND REGULATIONS (Continued) Taxes and Fees Chargeable to Customers (Continued) 17.5 Late Payment Fee If any portion of a Customer s payment is not received by the Company two business days prior to the next billing cycle, or if any portion of the payment is received by the Company in funds which are not immediately available upon presentment, a late payment fee shall be due to the Company. Late payment fees do not apply to the disputed portion of unpaid balances, if resolved in favor of the Customer. Any disputed portion of unpaid balances if resolved in favor of the Company, may be subject to the late payment fee as of the original due date noted on the Customer s bill. Undisputed amounts of the same bill may be subject to the late payment fee if they remain unpaid by the due date noted on the Customer s bill. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamn) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES General 1.1 Introduction The Carrier endeavors to provide high quality service. Service is available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week, subject to routine maintenance and outages beyond the control of the Carrier. Carrier switching equipment is designed and engineered to provide high quality transmission of voice and data with a minimum level of impairment such as noise and echo. However, overall quality may vary somewhat due to the variability in quality of the connections provided by the local telephone companies and other interexchange carriers. 1.2 Timing of Calls (A)Long distance usage charges are based on the actual conversation time transpiring on VT's network. No charge will generally apply to uncompleted calls, which include "ring busy" and "ring no answer calls " and such uncompleted calls will not be knowingly charged to the Customer and, if charged in error, will be refundable to the Customer. In the event that the Customer fails to hang up when receiving a busy signal or "ring no answer call" for an excessive period of time however, the Customer may be charged as if the call were completed. VT will determine that a call has been established by signal, where available, from the local telephone company or underlying carrier. - ~ . "" """r. HJL~""" -~ , -~~~- ~ ~ -~~- ~. ~U &J JL, ......",. By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 37 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES(Continued) General (Continued) 1.2 Timing of Calls (Continued) (B)Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, the minimum call duration for billing purposes is one (1) minute for a connected call. (C)Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, usage is measured and rounded to the higher full minute for billing purposes. (D)When answer supervision is unavailable and VT has received a reasonable claim from the Customer for a refund of VT's charges for an uncompleted call , VT will reimburse the Customer for the charges that VT has billed for that call. 1.3 Service Area Services will be offered statewide except in the following areas: Arco Ashton Council Driggs Howe Island Park Mackay Malad City Moore Nu Acres Oakley Paris St. Anthony Stanley Teton Tetonia Victor ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 38 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) General (Continued) 1.4 Calculation of Distance (A)Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline distance between rate centers associated with the originating and terminating points of the call. (B)The Rate Centers of a call are determined by the area codes and exchanges of the origination and destination points. (C)The distance between the Rate Center of the Subscriber s equipment and that of the destination point is calculated by using the vertical " and horizontal "H" coordinates found in AT&T FCC Tariff No. 10 in the following manner: Step 1 - Obtain the "V" and "H" coordinates for the Rate Centers of the origination point and the destination point. Step 2 - Obtain the difference between the "V" coordinates of each of the Rate Centers. Obtain the difference between the H" coordinates. Step 3 - Square the differences obtained in Step 2. Step 4 - Add the squares of the "V" difference and " difference obtained in Step 3. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) General (Continued) 1.4 Calculation of Distance (Continued) Step 5 - Divide the sum of the square obtained in Step 4 by ten (10). Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction results from the division. Step 6 - Obtain the square root of the whole number obtained in Step 5. Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction is obtained. This is the distance between the Rate Centers. (D)VT determines the airline mileage between rate centers by applying the formula below to the vertical and horizontal coordinates associated with the rate centers involved. Distance =(Vl- v2f (Hl- H2)2 ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 40 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) General (Continued) Special Promotions The Carrier may from time to time engage in special promotional service offerings which may be limited to certain dates, ti:rpes and/or locations. These promotions are designed to attract new customers and/or increase customer awareness of particular service offerings. Customers must subscribe to specific promotions within the given time period as stated in the promotional offer. Any ANI disconnected and then reconnected from VarTec s service for purposes of subscribing to the special promotion may not be eligible. After the initial subscription to a promotion, if no outbound usage is generated by an ANI within the specified time period as stated in the promotional offering, the customer may not receive benefits from the promotion. The promotions may contain special terms and conditions including but not limited to, usage rates and charges. Such special terms and conditions will be in lieu of those terms, conditions, rates and charges outlined in Sections 3 and 4 of this Tariff. Travel Card Availability The VT Travel Card products identified throughout this tariff are only available to existing Customers who subscribed to a Travel Card product prior to July 1 , 2004. Customers with active Travel Card accounts as of July 2004 will continue to receive Travel Card service as set forth in this tariff. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamn) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Prepaid Calling Card Service VT's Prepaid Calling Card Service provides an outbound VOIce grade communications service for calls charged to a VT Prepaid Calling Card. VT's Prepaid Calling Card Service permits customers to make Prepaid Calling Card calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within the State of Idaho to any other location by dialing the VT-provided 800 number printed on the card, receiving interactive . voice prompts , inserting an authorization code, and then dialing the destination number of the intended party. VT Prepaid Calling Cards can be obtained from VT or agents of VT in various denominations. Upon accessing the service, the Customer first recei ves account balance information prior to dialing the terminating number. Upon entering the intended destination number, the Customer will then be advised as to the maximum call length, in minutes. The balance on each VT Prepaid Calling Card will be reduced and depleted based upon customer usage and the terminating location of the call. A Customer s call will be interrupted with an announcement at one minute before the available balance is depleted. Calls in progress will be terminated by the Company when the available balance of the VT Prepaid Calling Card is expended. Any remaining balance may be utilized by the Customer on subsequent long distance telephone calls. All calls must be charged against a valid VT Prepaid Calling Card account that has a sufficient available balance. VT's Prepaid Calling Cards are non-refundable. Authorization codes associated with Prepaid Calling Card Service will expire one-hundred eighty days following activation. The Carrier shall not be responsible for lost, stolen or unauthorized usage of VT's Prepaid Calling Card or authorization codes. At the Customer s option, written and automated dialing instructions are provided in both English and Spanish. - ~ "'" ,.. '" '" . ..~~& _u -~ , -~~~- ~ ~ -~~-~~ ~ ~'"'~~.~. ..~..., ... , ....,,"u By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 42 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Prepaid Calling Card Service (Continued) The Customer is granted no rights whatsoever in the trade names or insignia (Marks) of VT Prepaid Calling Card Service, its corporate parent or corporate affiliates (Mark Holders) and the Customer is granted no right to modify the physical appearance of the VT Prepaid Calling Card. Customers who desire to produce their own version of a card utilizing VT Prepaid Calling Card Services shall be provided only with an VT Prepaid Calling Card authorization code. The following types of calls may not be completed using VT's Prepaid Calling Card Service: Calls to 700 numbers Calls to 800 numbers Calls to 900 numbers Directory Assistance Any other operator assisted calls Service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The number of available VT Prepaid Calling Cards is subject to technical limitations. Such cards will be offered to Customers on a first come, first served basis. VT will provide a credit equal to one minute of applicable service for VT Prepaid Calling Card Service calls that are interrupted or are subject to inadequate transmission. Credits will not be issued when an interruption or service deficiency is not reported to VT, due to a failure of power, equipment, or systems not provided by VT. To receive the proper credit, the Customer must notify the Company at the designated Customer Service Number printed on the VT Prepaid Calling Card and furnish the called number, the trouble experienced (e., cut-off, noisy circuit, etc. and the approximate time the call was placed. , . . "'" """"i" . H,UU"U ""' , -~~~,. ~ -~~- ~. H. .L, ...""" By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 43 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec Telecom(8) d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Prepaid Calling Card Service (Continued) Collector s Card Service VarTec will provide prepaid calling card services using cards where the card itself has a value (i., includes a picture of a license property or because of the materials used in the card) that is distinct from the value of the telecommunications service. The value of the telecommunications service (in minutes or dollars) will be indicated on the card. Further, the intrastate rates terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.2 herein. Enhanced Prepaid Calling Card Service The Enhanced Prepaid Calling Card offers the same features as VT's Prepaid Calling Card as listed in Section 3.2 with the additional options of point of sale activation and recharge capability. This option requires a minimum recharge of $5.00 and a maximum recharge of $100.00. Further, the intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.2.3 herein. Prepaid Calling Card Service II VT's Prepaid Calling Card Service II is intended for Customers that make prepaid calling card calls in excess of three (3) minutes in duration. This service offers the same features as the Prepaid Calling Card Service listed in Section 3., but with a lower per minute intrastate usage rate a per call surcharge as set forth in Section 4.2.3 herein. ISSUED: March 20,2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 44 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Travel Card Service VT's Travel Card Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location within Idaho by dialing 1 + 800 + 383 + 2255 , receiving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VT followed by the telephone number of the called party within Idaho. There are three classes of Travel Card Service: Individual Accounts - for the Customer who requires a single or few travel cards and regularly bills less than $200 in travel calls per month. Corporate Accounts - for the Customer who requires several travel cards and regularly bills less than $500 in travel calls per month. Group Accounts - for the Customer who requires many travel cards and regularly bills more than $500 in travel calls per month. Directory Assistance Service Directory Assistance Service is provided to assist Customers in obtaining telephone numbers. Customers can access Directory Assistance Service by dialing 1 + area code + 555-1212 if they have selected VarTec as their primary interexchange carrier. When VarTec is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access Directory Assistance Service by dialing 10811 + 1 + area code (if required) + 555- 1212. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 45 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J New DimeLineGY Service VT's New DimeLineGY Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended for residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access New DimeLineGY Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX - XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access New DimeLineGY Service by dialing lOXXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive VarTec s New DimeLineGY Service usage rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VarTec billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. Rates and charges for VT's New DimeLineGY Service are set forth in Section 4. following. ' Calls are rated based on call duration. CallManage Service The CallManage Service is intended for residential Customers who enroll in the CallManage Program for calling within the state of Idaho. Call Manage Service is only available to existing Customers who subscribed to CallManage Service prior to September 21 2004. Customers of this service will utilize the optional long distance access feature installed on a Uniden Long Distance ManagerTM EXLI8962 telephone or subsequent models , to access VT via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. After enrolling, Customers may access the CallManage Service on a per call basis by utilizing the long distance access feature which automatically accesses VT's network when selected , then the Customer dials 1 + area code (ifrequired) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive the CallManage Service rates the Customer must be entered into CallManage Program billing database for the CallManage Service prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX in the state of Idaho. Rates and charges for the CallManage Service are set forth in Section 4.6 following. By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 46 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Home DirectGY Service VT's Home DirectGY Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to other locations within Idaho by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX-XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a seven digit personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VT. The call is then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for VT's Home DirectGY Service are set forth in Section 7 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. Business 800SM Service VT's Business 800SM Service permits Customers to make inward calling from stations in diverse service areas to stations located in the continental US. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). These service areas are groups of predefined NP As, which encompass all NPAs within the continental U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Business 800SM Service rates and charges apply to completed calls from the service area(s)/NP A(s) selected by the Customer to a telephone number associated with the Customer s existing local exchange service. Rates and charges for VT's Business 800SM Service are set forth in Section 4.8 following. Calls are rated based on time of day and call duration. , . . -~ -~~-. """, ...."""~ ~~ -~~-. - - . ~... 4.1 .L, ....""" By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 ~nal Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J DimeLineGY Service VT's DimeLineGY Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended for residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access DimeLineGY Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX- XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access DimeLineGY Service by dialing 10811 + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive VT's DimeLineGY Service usage rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. Rates and charges for VT's DimeLineGY Service are set forth in Section 4.9 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. FiveLineGY Service VT's FiveLineGY Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended forresidential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access the FiveLineGY Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access the Fi veLineGY Service by dialing 1O-1X-XXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive FiveLineGY Service rates, however, the Customer must be entered into VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX. Rates and charges for VT's Fi veLineGY Service are set forth in Section 4.10 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 ~nal Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J Dime ClubGY Program VT's Dime ClubGY Program is intended for residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers of VarTec s Dime ClubGY Program will be able to utilize the benefits of VarTec s one plus (1+) and calling card services. Upon choosing VarTec as their primary interexchange carrier and being entered into VarTec s billing database, customers will receive the long distance serVices associated with VarTec s Dime ClubGY Program. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access Dime ClubGY by dialing lO-lX-XXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive VT's Dime ClubGY usage rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Rates and charges for the services included in VarTec Dime ClubGY Program are set forth in Section 4.11 following. The Dime ClubGY Program is a long distance telecommunications services package including, up to , the following four services for a single monthly recurring fee (excluding per minute usage charges): 11.1 One Plus Service Customers may access VT's one plus service (non-operator assisted , direct dial) associated with the Company s Dime ClubGY Program via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. Calls are routed over Carriers transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. The intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.11 herein. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 49 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Dime ClubGY Program (Continued) 11.2 Call DirectGY Service Customers may access VT's Call DirectGY Service associated with the Company s Dime ClubGY Program from any non-rotary dialed telephone to a single destination by dialing 1 +800+NXX-XXXX, receiving a prompting tone , then dialing a seven (7) digit personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VT. The calls are then routed to the intended destination area code and telephone number (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. The intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.11 herein. 11.3 Travel Card Service Customers may access VT's travel card service associated with the Company s Dime ClubGY Program from any non-rotary dialed telephone to any other location by dialing 1+800+NXX-XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing the Customer s PIN, assigned by VT, followed by the area code and telephone number of the called party. Only customers who choose VarTec as their primary interexchange carrier will be eligible for the Dime ClubGY Travel Card. The intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.11 herein. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 50 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceptance Stamo) Dime ClubGY Program (Continued) 11.4 Dime ClubGY Affinity Edition The Dime ClubGY Affinity Edition offers the same features as VT's Dime ClubGY Program. In addition, for every ten (10) long distance calls a customer makes , excluding directory assistance calls, the Customer will recei ve another long distance Dime ClubGY Affinity Edition call for only one ($. 01) cent. The one cent ($.01) calls can be up to ten (10) minutes in duration and can be made anywhere within the United States. The one cent ($. 01) calls will automatically be assessed by the Company s billing system on the first long distance call that meets the above-noted conditions and are subsequent to the required ten (10) qualifying long distance calls made by the Customer, regardless of the Customer s actual billing cycle. The intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.11 herein. The intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4.11 herein. Calls are rated based on call duration. Dime WorksQ!) Service The Company s Dime WorksGY Service is offered to customers including, but not limited to, business customers for outward calling within the State of Idaho. Customers may access VarTec TelecomGY via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other switched access services. The service includes a monthly recurring service fee a per call surcharge and a flat per minute usage rate. In order to receive Dime WorksGY Service usage rates, however, Customers must first be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over the Carrier transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX. Rates and Charges associated with this service are set forth in Section 4.12 following. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 ~nal Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J C1J Dime WorksQD 800 Service VarTec s Dime WorksGY 800 Service is offered to customers including, but not limited to, business customers for inbound calls made from diverse service areas within the State of Idaho as well as the contiguous United States. This Service includes a monthly recurring service fee, a per call surcharge and a flat per minute usage rate. In order to receive Dime WorksGY 800 usage rates , however, Customers must first be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over the Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP NXX. Rates and charges associated with this service are set forth in Section 4. following. VarTec Signature SeriesQ9 Services VarTec Signature SeriesCID Services are intended for Business Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customer s of VarTec Signature SeriesCID Services will be able to utilize one-plus (1+), toll-free ("800") and calling card services. Upon choosing VarTec as their primary interexchange carrier and/or the responsible organization for any particular toll-free ("800") telephone number, Customers will receive any or all of the long distance telecommunications services associated with VarTec Signature SeriesCID Services. Rates and charges associated with VarTec Signature SeriesCID Services are set forth in Section 4.14 following. The VarTec Signature SeriesCID Services are long distance telecommunications services including, up to the following: ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) VarTec Signature Series(ID Services (Continued) 14.1 VarTec Signature I Service Customers may access VarTec s Signature I Service via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other switched access services to make intrastate calls. Calls are routed over carriers transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX. VarTec s Signature I Service includes flat-rated intrastate usage rates and a monthly recurring service fee. Rates and charges associated with VarTec s Signature I Service are included in Section 4.14. 14.2 VarTec Signature 800 Service VarTec s Signature 800 Service allows Customers to receive inbound intrastate calls from any other calling stations within the state. The service includes a monthly recurring service fee and a one-time installation fee. Rates and charges associated with this service are set forth in Section 4.14. following. 14.3 VarTec Signature Travel Service VarTec s Signature Travel Service is designed to allow customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, recei ving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s Authorization Code assigned by the Company followed by the telephone number of the called party. The service is for Customers who require many travel cards and regularly make more than $500 in calling card calls per month. Rates and charges associated with this service are set forth in Section 4.14.4 following. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Dime College Travel Card Service VT's Dime College Travel Card Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VT followed by the telephone number of the called party. The Dime College Travel Card Service is intended for Customers of VT's College and Alumni Programs which are available through participating colleges and alumni organizations. Rates and charges for VT's Dime College Travel Card Service are set forth in Section 15 following. VarTec Varsity Line Service VarTec Varsity Line Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to other locations by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX-XXXX receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a seven (7) digit personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VT. The calls are then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for VarTec Varsity Line Service are set forth in Section 4. following. In addition, customers of VarTec Varsity Line Service will be billed at 01 per call for the first five qualifying calls. A qualifying call is defined as a completed call of ten minutes. or less in duration, excluding Directory Assistance calls. The one cent ($.01) calls will automatically be assessed by the Company billing system on the first five long distance call(s) that meet the above-noted conditions. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 54 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) TolISaverGY II Service TollSaverGY II Service (non-operator assisted , direct-dial) is offered to Customers including, but not limited to, residential and business Customers, for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access VarTec Telecom via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. Customers can access TollSaverGY II Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access TollSaverGY II Service by dialing 10811 + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive VT's TollSaverGY II Service usage rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX in the State of North Carolina. Rates and charges for VT's TollSaverGY II Service are set forth in Sections 17 following. Customers of VT's TollSaverGY II Service will be eligible for VT's Frequent Caller Program. For every ten (10) long distance TollSaverGY II calls a Customer makes excluding Directory Assistance calls, the Customer will receive two additional long distance TollSaverGY II calls for only one cent ($.01) each. The one cent ($.01) calls can be up to ten (10) minutes in duration and can be made anywhere within the contiguous United States. The one cent ($.01) calls will automatically be assessed by Company s billing system on the first two long distance call(s) that meets the above-noted conditions and are subsequent to the required ten (10) long distance calls made by the Customer, regardless of the Customer s actual billing cycle. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) TolISaverGY II Service The one (1) penny calls are awarded in multiples of eleven and twelve, respectfully, (i., 11 , 12; 23 , 24; 35, 36; etc.). If either one ofthose calls exceeds ten (10) minutes or is made to a party outside the contiguous United States , then the very next call(s) that satisfies these conditions, regardless of its numerical standing, will be billed one cent ($.01). Calls are rated based on mileage, time of day and call duration. AspireGY Service VarTec s AspireGY Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended for small business customers for calling within the State of Idaho. This program is designed to be sold by agents of VarTec. Upon choosing VarTec as their primary interexchange carrier and being entered into VarTec s billing database, customers will receive the long distance usage rates associated with V arTec ' s AspireGY Service. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access AspireGY by dialing lOXXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive VT's AspireGY usage rates , however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX. Rates and charges for VarTec s AspireGY Service are set forth in Section 4.18 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 56 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Universal Travel Card Service VarTec s Universal Travel Card Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VarTec followed by the telephone number of the called party. Rates and charges for VarTec s Universal Travel Card Service are set forth in Section 19 following. Small ChangeGY Service VarTec s Small ChangeGY Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended for residential customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Upon choosing VarTec as their primary interexchange carrier and being entered into VarTec' s billing database, customers will receive the long distance usage rates associated with V arTec ' s Small ChangeGY Service. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access Small ChangeGY Service by dialing lOXXX + 1 + area code + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive VarTec s Small ChangeGY Service usage rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VarTec billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. Rates and charges for VarTec s Small ChangeGY Service are set forth in Section 4.20 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. - - _fi _fifi -v, -vvV'- M .. _fifi~ ~.. ~ ~'"' ~ ~ ~. H~"J ~, _vvV' By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J C1J Small ChangeGY Service (Continued) 18.1 Small ChangeGY Affinity Edition The Small ChangeGY Affinity Edition offers the same features as VT's Small ChangeGY Service. In addition, for every ten (10) long distance calls a customer makes, excluding directory assistance calls, the Customer will receive another long distance Small ChangeGY Affinity Edition call for only one ($.01) cent. The one cent ($.01) calls can be up to ten (10) minutes in duration and can be made anywhere within the United States. The one cent ($. 01) calls will automatically be assessed by the Company s billing system on the first long distance call that meets the above-noted conditions and are subsequent to the required ten (10) qualifying long distance calls made by the Customer, regardless of the Customer s actual billing cycle. The intrastate rates, terms and conditions for service will be those set forth in Section 4. herein. Conference Calling Service Conference Calling Service allows a VT Customer to hold conversations and/or meetings with two (2) to twenty-three (23) other involved parties within Idaho. Customers of this service are able to establish simultaneous telephone contact with multiple callers by each ofthe involved parties dialing an 800 number predetermined by VT , receiving a prompting tone, then entering an authorization code also predetermined by VT, from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho. Once the authorization code is entered, the calling party is connected to the conference call. The Customer must schedule the conference call at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance with VT. In order to receive the Conference Calling Service and associated rates, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing the service. Rates and charges for the Conference Calling Service are set forth in section 21 following. Calls are rated based on time of day and call duration of each and every involved party that participates in the conference call. ISSUED: March 20 2006 EFFECTIVE: Ma 1 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIIffION OF SERVICES (Continued) New Home DirectGY Service VT's New Home DirectGY Service permits Customers to make calls from any non- rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to other locations by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX- XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a personal identification number (PIN). The calls are then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for VT's New Home DirectGY Service are set forth in Section 4.22 following. In addition, Customers of VT' s New Home DirectGY Service will be billed at $.01 per call for the first five qualifying calls. A qualifying call is defined as a completed domestic, long distance call of ten minutes or less in duration , excluding Directory Assistance calls. The one cent ($.01) calls will automatically be assessed by the Company s billing system on the first five long distance calls that meet the above- noted conditions. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Long Distance Saver Service The Long Distance Saver Service is intended for use by residential and small business Customers who enroll in the CallManage Program for calling within the state of Idaho. The Long Distance Saver Service is only available to existing Customers who subscribed to the CallManage Program prior to September 21 , 2004. Customers of this service will utilize the optional long distance access feature installed in a telephone manufactured and distributed by vendors selected by VT to access Its service via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. After enrolling in the CallManage Program, Customers may access the Long Distance Saver Service on a per call basis by utilizing the long distance access feature which automatically accesses VT' s network when selected , then the Customer dials 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive the Long Distance Saver Service rates, the Customer must be entered into CallManage Program billing database for the Long Distance Saver Service prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX in the state of Idaho. Rates and charges for the Long Distance Saver Service are set forth in Section 4.23 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. Customers of VT's Long Distance Saver Service will be eligible for VT's Frequent Caller Program. For every nine (9) long distance calls that a Customer makes on the Long Distance Saver Service, the Customer will receive another domestic Long Distance Saver Service call for only one cent ($.01). The one cent ($.01) calls can be up to ten minutes in duration and will not apply toward the count for the next one cent ($.01) call. The one cent ($.01) calls can be made to any location within the US. and will automatically be assessed by Company s billing system on the first long distance call that meets the above-noted conditions subsequent to the required nine (9) long distance calls made by the Customer. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 60 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOMGY DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Long Distance Saver Service (Continued) The one cent ($.01) calls are assessed in multiples of 10 (i., 10 , etc. For example, if a Customer makes twenty-five (25) long distance calls on the Long Distance Saver Service, the Customer will be entitled to a one cent ($.01) call on both the tenth and twentieth calls. If either one of those calls exceeds ten (10) minutes or is made to a location outside of the u.S., then the call will be billed at the applicable per minute rate as listed in Section 4., and the very next call that satisfies the required conditions, regardless of its numerical standing, will be billed at one cent ($.01). VarTec Voice 8M Services VarTec Voice 8M Services are intended for residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers of VarTec Voice 8M Services will be able to utilize one-plus (1 +) long distance service as well as toll-free and travel card services. Billing for the VarTec Voice 8M Services will be rendered directly by VT. In order to receive the usage rates of the VarTec Voice 8M Services, the Customer must be entered into the VarTec billing database prior to utilizing this service. Rates and charges associated with VarTec Voice8M Services are set forth in Section 4.24 following. The VarTec Voice 8M Services are long distance telecommunications services including, up to the following: 24.1 VarTec Voice Long Distance Service Customers may access the VarTec Voice 8M Long Distance Service via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other switched access services to make intrastate calls. Calls are routed over carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. The specific rates and charges associated with the VarTec Voice8M Long Distance Service are included in Section 4.24. following. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) VarTec Voice 8M Services (Continued) 24.2 VarTec Voice 8M Travel Card Service VarTec Voice 8M Travel Card Service is designed to allow residential Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s Authorization Code assigned by VT followed by the telephone number of the called party. Rates and charges associated with the VarTec Voice 8M Travel Card Service are set forth in Section 4.24.2 following. 24.3 VarTec Voice 8M Call DirectC8J Service The VarTec Voice8M Call DirectC8J Service permits residential Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other pre-designated location by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX-XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a personal identification number (PIN). The calls are then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre- programmed by VT and pre-designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for the VarTec Voice 8M Call DirectC8J Service are set forth in Section 4.24. following. 24.4 VarTec Voice8M Toll Free Service VarTec Voice8M Toll Free Service allows Customers to receive inbound intrastate calls from any other calling station within Idaho. Rates and charges associated with the VarTec Voice 8M Toll Free Service are set forth in Section 24.4 following. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 62 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) VarTec LibertyLineGY Services VarTec LibertyLineGY Services are intended for business Customers for calling wi thin the State ofIdaho. Customers ofVarTec LibertyLineGY Services will be able to utilize one-plus (1 +) long distance service, toll-free ("800") service and travel card service. Billing for the VarTec LibertyLineGY Services will be rendered directly by VT. Only those Customers who select VT as their primary interexchange carrier and/or the responsible organization for a particular toll-free telephone number will be eligible to utilize any or all of the long distance telecommunications services associated with VarTec LibertyLineGY Services. Rates and charges associated with VarTec LibertyLineGY Services are set forth in Section 4.25 following. The VarTec LibertyLineGY Services are long distance telecommunications services including, up to the following: 25.1 VarTec LibertyLineSM Long Distance Service Customers may access the VarTec LibertyLineSM Long Distance Service via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other switched access services to make intrastate calls. Calls are routed over carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX. The specific rates and charges associated with the VarTec LibertyLineSM Long Distance Service are included in Section 4.25.1 following. , ~ . -~ -~~ / . H~~""" ..." , ..."""~ -~~/. ~. ~.~, .... , "'V"" By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel TeIcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) VarTec LibertyLineSM Services (Continued) 25.2 VarTec LibertyLineSM Travel Card Service VarTec LibertyLineSM Travel Card Service is designed to allow business Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing the Customer s Authorization Code assigned by VT followed by the telephone number of the called party. Rates and charges associated with the VarTec LibertyLineSM Travel Card Service are set forth in Section 4.25.2 following. 25.3 VarTec LibertyLineSM 800 Service VarTec LibertyLineSM 800 Service allows business Customers to receive inbound intrastate calls from any other calling station within Idaho. Rates and charges associated with the VarTec LibertyLineSM800 Service are set forth in Section 4.25.3 following. FiveLineGY Travel Card Service VT's FiveLineGY Travel Card Service is designed to allow residential Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s Authorization Code assigned by VT, followed by the telephone number of the called party. Rates and charges associated with the FiveLineGY Travel Card Service are set forth in Section 4.26 following. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 64 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOMQD DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) FiveLineQD Call DirectGY Service VT'sFiveLineGY Call DirectGY Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to other locations by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX-XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a personal identification number (PIN). The calls are then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for VT's FiveLinw Call DirectGY Service are set forth in Section 4.27 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. Telephone ExpressC8J Services Telephone Express(B) Services are intended for residential and business Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers of Telephone ExpressC8J Services will be able to utilize one-plus (1 +) long distance service, toll-free ("800") service and travel card services. Only those current Customers who have utilized Telephone ExpressC8J via carrier access code, or have selected Telephone ExpressC8J as their primary interexchange carrier and/or the responsible organization for a particular toll-free telephone number will be eligible to utilize any or all of the long distance telecommunications serVIces associated with Telephone ExpressC8J Services. Telephone ExpressC8J Services will not be available to new Customers or to any Customers currentl y subscribed to another VT service. Rates and charges associated with Telephone ExpressC8J Services are set forth in Section 4.28 following. The Telephone ExpressC8J Services are long distance telecommunications services including, up to the following: ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J C1J Telephone ExpressC8J Services (Continued) 28.1 Telephone ExpressC8J Long Distance Service Customers may access the Telephone ExpressC8J Long Distance Service via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other switched access services to make intrastate calls. Calls are routed over carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. The specific rates and charges associated with the Telephone ExpressC8JLong Distance Service are included in Section 28.1 following. 28.2 Telephone ExpressC8J Travel Card Service VarTec Telephone ExpressC8J Travel Card Service is designed to allow Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing the Customer s Authorization Code assigned by VT followed by the telephone number of the called party. Rates and charges associated with the VarTec Telephone ExpressC8J Travel Card Service are set forth in Section 4.28.2 following. 28.3 Telephone ExpressC8J 800 Service Telephone ExpressC8J 800 Service allows Customers to receive inbound intrastate calls from any other calling station within Idaho. Rates and charges associated with the Telephone ExpressC8J 800 Service are set forth in Section 28.3 following. By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 66 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Telephone ExpressC8J Services (Continued) 28.4 Telephone ExpressC8J Call DirectC8J Service Telephone ExpressC8J Call DirectC8J Service permits Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to other locations by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX-XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a personal identification number (PIN). The calls are then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for Telephone ExpressC8J Call DirectC8J Service are set forth in Section 4.28.4 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. 5Talk 8M Call DirectC8J Service VT's 5Talk8M Call DirectC8J Service permits Customers to make calls from any non- rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to other locations by dialing 1 + 800 + NXX- XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing a personal identification number (PIN) assigned by VT. The calls are then routed to a single destination (terminating ANI) which is pre-programmed by VT and designated by the Customer. Rates and charges for VT's 5Talk 8M Call DirectC8J Service are set forth in Section 4.29 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1 , 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) 5Talk8M Calling Card Service VT's 5Talk8M Calling Card Service is designed to allow residential Customers to make calls from any non-rotary dialed telephone within Idaho to any other location by dialing 1 + 800 + XXX + XXXX, receiving a prompting tone, then dialing in the Customer s Authorization Code assigned by VT, followed by the telephone number of the called party. Rates and charges associated with the 5Talk8M Calling Card Service are set forth in Section 4.30 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. Your DimeLineC8J Service VT's Your DimeLineC8J Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended for existing VT Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access Your DimeLineC8J Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX ifthey have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access Your DimeLineC8J Service by dialing lO-lX-XXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to recei ve VarTec' s Your DimeLineC8J Service usage rates, however, the Customer must be eligible to receive the service based on the above requirements and must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Calls are routed over Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. Rates and charges for VT's Your DimeLine C8J Service are set forth in Section 4. following. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 68 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceptance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Operator Services VT's Operator Services are intended for use by residential customers for calling within the State of Idaho from their home telephones. Customers may access Operator Services from their home telephones by dialing 00 to access a live automated operator if they have selected VT as the primary interLA T A interexchange carrier for the calling station, or Customers may dial101XXXX + 00 to access a live or automated operator when VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier for the calling station. Calls are rated based on operator type (i., live or automated), call duration and time of day. Per call surcharges based on calling and billing options also apply. Chargeable time begins when a network connection is established between the calling station and the called station. Chargeable time ends when either party disconnects the call thereby releasing the network connection. Chargeable time for collect calls and Person-to-Person calls differs from the definition above and is applied as follows: For collect calls, chargeable time begins when the called party accepts responsibility for payment of the charges associated with the call. For Person-to-Person calls chargeable time begins when a network connection is established between the calling party and the requested party. Rates and charges for VT' s Operator Services are set forth in Section 4.32 following. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceotance Stamo) Operator Services (Continued) 32.1 Operator Services Calling Options (A) (B) ISSUED: March 20, 2006 erator Station-to-Station - Operator Station-to-Station calls may be placed when a caller requests operator assistance in reaching a telephone number and will speak with any individual at the called station rather than a specified party. Customers may use one of the dialing sequences provided in 3.32 above to access an operator for Operator Station-to-Station calls. The billing options listed in Section 32.2 below may be used for Operator Station-to-Station calls. Person-to-Person - Person-to-Person calls may be placed when the calling party requests operator assistance in reaching a specific person , department, extension , office, etc. at a specified telephone number. The operator dials the destination telephone number and remains on the line until the requested party or other caller-accepted alternative is reached and conversation begins. Customers may use one of the dialing sequences provided in 3.32 above to access an operator for Person-to-Person calls. The billing options listed in Section 3.32.2 below may be used for Person-to-Person calls. EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 70 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) Operator Services (Continued) 32.2 Operator Services Billing Options Callin Station Billin - This option applies to Operator Services calls that are billed to the calling station. All charges associated with the call, including per minute charges and surcharges, are billed to the calling station. Collect Billin - This option applies to Operator Services calls when a party at the called station is contacted by an operator and accepts the call by agreeing to be responsible for all charges , both per minute charges and surcharges, associated with the call. Calls are billed to the party responsible for the called station. Third Part Billin - This option applies to Operator Services calls that are not billed to the calling or called stations, but instead, the charges, including per minute charges and surcharges, are billed to a third party station. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J (Acceotance Stamo) V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) 5 TalksM Service VT's 5 TalksM Service (non-operator assisted, direct dial) is intended for residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access VT via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. Customers access VT's 5 TalksM Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access this service by dialing 1O1XXXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. Calls are routed over Carrier s transmission and switching facilities to any valid NPA-NXX. In order to receive 5 TalksM Service rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Rates and charges for VT's 5 TalksM Service are set forth in Section 4.33 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. 5 TimeC8J Service 5 TimeC8J Service (non-operator assisted, direct-dial) is offered to residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access VT via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. Customers can access 5 TimeC8J Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access 5 TimeC8J Service by dialing lO-lX-XXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In orderto receive 5 TimeC8J Service rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Rates and charges for VT's 5 Time C8J Service are set forth in Section 4.34 following. Calls are rated based on duration. "Iff, , . """ ,.,."""r -' , -~~~ ,. Iff - .. ,.,.""" ~~ ~ ~'"' ~ ~ ~. -'~~ .1 ~ , -~~~ By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000 Page 72 Original Comtel Telcom Assets LP d/b/a VarTec TelecomC1J d/b/a Clear Choice CommunicationsC1J V ARTEC TELECOM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (Continued) (Acceptance Stamo) 9TimesM Service 9TimesM Service (non-operator assisted, direct-dial) is offered to residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access VT via Equal Access FGD circuits and/or other Switched Access Services. Customers can access 9TimesM Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX ifthey have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access 9TimesM Service by dialing 10-1 X-XXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. In order to receive 9TimesM Service rates, however, the Customer must be entered into the VT billing database prior to utilizing this service. Rates and charges for VT's 9 Time sM Service are set forth in Section 4.35 following. Calls are rated based on duration. 31/-/391/- Service VT's 3rt/39rt Service (non-operator assisted , direct dial) is intended for residential Customers for calling within the State of Idaho. Customers access 3rt/39rt Service by dialing 1 + (area code when necessary) + NXX-XXXX if they have selected VT as their primary interexchange carrier. When VT is not the presubscribed interexchange carrier, Customers can access 3~/39rt Service by dialing 1O-1X-XXX + 1 + area code (if required) + NXX-XXXX. Calls are routed over Carrier transmission and switching facilities to any valid NP A-NXX. The 3rt/39rt Service is also marketed as the VarTec Gold and OneChoiceGY Gold plans. Rates and charges for VT's 3rt/39rt Service are set forth in Section 4.36 following. Calls are rated based on call duration. ISSUED: March 20, 2006 EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2006 By:Becky Gipson Director, Regulatory Affairs 2440 Marsh Lane Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 478-3000