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ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
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FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
332 S. Juniper, Suite 200
Escondido, CA 92025
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, rates, and charges applicable to the provision of
telecommunications servIce by FreedomStarr Communications, Inc. ("FreedomStarr ), with
principal offices at 332 S. Juniper, Suite 200, Escondido, CA 92025. This tariff applies to services
furnished within the State of Idaho. This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
and copies may be inspected, during normal business hours, at the Company s principal place of
business.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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Boise. Idaho
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Check Sheet .....................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents............................................................... ..............................................................
Contact Information .........................................................................................................................
Explanation of Symbols...................................................................................................................
Tariff Format............................................ ........................................................................................
Service Area.....................................................................................................................................
Application of Tariff............................................... .........................................................................
1 DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................................................
RULES AND REGULATIONS ..........................................................................................
Undertaking of the Company................................. ..............................................................
Limitations ...........................................................................................................................
Use ...............................................,.......................................................................................
Liability of the Company....................................... ..............................................................
Responsibilities ofthe Customer.......
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Interruption of Service...................................................................................................... .
Termination of Service..................................................................................................... .
Restoration of Service....................................................................................................... .
Cancellation of Service by the Customer...........................................................................10 Payment for Service......................... ................................................. ...............
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11 Deposits............................................................................................................................. .12 Advance Payments............................................................................................................ .
13 Taxes..................................................................................................................................14 Right to Backbill for Improper Use ...................................................................................
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""...........
Timing of Calls ..................................................................................................................3.2 Minimum Call Completion Rate........................................................................................20
Calculation of Distance......................................................................................................21
Time of Day Rate Periods............................................................................................... ...
Holiday Rates.....................................................................................................................
Promotions and Discounts.................................................................................................22
Service Offerings ...............................................................................................................
RATES AND CHARGES................................................................................................. .
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.F .
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Bo~, Idaho
CONTACT INFoRM-AnON
Customer complaints, bill inquiry, new service or disconnect requests:
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
332 S. Juniper, Suite 200
Escondido, CA 92025
888-324-5515
Commission contact - tariff information:
Alan Ezeir, c.F.
332 S. Juniper, Suite 200
Escondido, CA 92025
760- 781-3875
CommisSIOn contact - complaints:
April Page
332 S. Juniper, Suite 200
Escondido, CA 92025
760- 781-3875
Idaho agent:
Corporation Service Company
200 N. 23rd St.
Boise, ID 83702
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
The following symbols are reserved for the purposes indicated below:
D - Delete or discontinue
I - Increase in rate or charge
M - Moved from another tariff location
N - New
R - Decrease in rate or charge
T - Change in text, but no change in rate or charge or regulation
C - Change in regulation
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Title: C.
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FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Rni~e Idaho
TARIFF FORMAT
Page Numbering: Page numbers appear in the upper right comer of the page. Pages are
numbered sequentially. However, new pages are occasionally added to the tariff. When a
new page is added between pages already in effect, a decimal is added. For example, a new
page added between pages 4 and 5 would be 4.
Page Revision Numbers: Revision numbers also appear in the upper right comer of each
page. These numbers are used to determine the most current page version on file. For
example, the 4th revised Page 4 cancels the 3rd revised Page 4. Because of various
suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Commission follows in the tariff approval process, the
most current page number on file is not always the tariff page in effect. Consult the check
sheet for the page currently in effect.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence: There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level of
coding is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1.A
1. 1.A. 1
2. 1. 1. A. 1. (a)
(a).
A.l.(a).I.(i)
A.l.(a).I.(i).(1 )
When a tariff filing is made, an updated check sheet accompanies the tariff filing. The check
sheet lists the pages contained in the tariff, with a cross reference to the current revision
number. When new pages are added, the check sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All
revisions made III a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*). There will be no other
symbols used on the check sheet if these are the only changes made to it (i., the format, etc.
remains the same, just revised revision levels on some pages). The tariff user should refer to
the latest check sheet to find out if a particular page is the most current on file with the
CommissIOn.
SERVICE AREA
The Company offers service throughout the entire state of Idaho
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
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Title: C.
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FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, rates, and charges applicable to the provision of
telecommunications service by FreedomStarr Communications, Inc. ("FreedomStarr ), within the
State of Idaho. Service is furnished subject to facility availability, transmission conditions
atmospheric conditions, and other like conditions.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7 , 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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DEFINITIONS
Authorization Code: A numeric code, one or more of which are available to a customer to allow
access to the carrier and which are used by the carrier to prevent unauthorized access and to identify
the customer for billing purposes.
Authorized User: A person, firm, or corporation that is authorized to use the Company s services.
Called Station: The terminating point of the call (i.e. the called number).
Calling Station: The originating point ofthe call (i.e. the calling number).
Company or Carrier: FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Customer: Any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity that orders
telecommunications service under the provisions and regulations of this tariff. The customer is
responsible for payment of charges and compliance with this tariff.
Dedicated Line: A direct channel specifically dedicated to a customer s use between specified
points.
Direct Dialed Call: A call requiring no operator assistance. A direct dialed call is completed and
billed to the telephone number from which the call originated without the assistance of an automated
or live operator. This includes calls forwarded by call forwarding equipment.
End User: A person initiating a telephone call using the Company s services (see also "Authorized
User
FCC: Federal Communications Commission.
Incomplete Call: A call where the transmission between the calling and the called station is not
established (e.g. busy, no answer, etc.
LATA (Local Access and Transport Area): A geographic area within which local telephone
companies may offer telecommunications services (local or long distance).
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DEFINITIONS (CONT.
Local Exchange Carrier (LEC): A telephone company utility that provides local
telecommunications services to a specific geographic area for business and residential customers.
Non-recurring Charges: One-time charges that apply for a specific work activity (e.g. installation
or change to an existing service).
Other Common Carrier (OCC): A common carrier other than the Company.
Personal Identification Number (PIN): A numeric code, one or more of which are available to a
customer to allow access to the carrier and which are used by the carrier to prevent unauthorized
access and to identify the customer for billing purposes.
Point of Presence (POP): The physical location where a long distance carrier terminates its long
distance circuits.
Prepaid Phone Card: A calling card sold with a preset balance which is debited according to use.
Private Line: A direct channel specifically dedicated to a customer s use between specified points.
Subscriber: Customer.
Switch: An electronic device that allows circuit sharing, routing, and control.
l: A digital transmission link with a capacity of 1.544 Mbps (1 544 000 bits per second). T-
lines are used for dedicated local access to long distance facilities.
Uncompleted Call: A call where the transmission between the calling and the called station is not
established (e.g. busy, no answer, etc.
Underlying Carrier: A provider oftelecommunications services whose network the Company uses
to provide telecommunications services to the customers.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Undertaking of the Company
The Company provides telecommunications services through the resale of
telecommunications services of other authorized carriers to customers for the transmission of
voice, data, and facsimile, and other special service on a switched and dedicated basis. All
services are to be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this tariff.
The Company installs, operates and maintains the communication services provided
hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth under this tariff. It 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
Company s network. The customer shall be responsible for all charges due for such service
arrangements.
The Company s services and facilities are available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7)
days per week.
Limitations
Service is offered subject to the availability of the necessary facilities and/or
equipment, and subject to the terms of this tariff.
2.2.2 The Company reserves the right to discontinue service when necessitated by
conditions beyond its control, or when the customer uses the service in violation of
law or in violation of the terms of this tariff.
The customer may not transfer or assign the use of the service or facilities, except
with the express consent of the Company. Such transfer or assignment shall only
apply where there is no interruption of the use or location of the service or facilities.
2.2.4 All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply to all such permitted
assignees or transferees, as well as all conditions for service.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Limitations (Cont.
The Company 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.
The Company reserves the right to refuse service to customers due to insufficient or
invalid billing information and/or refusal of a third party to accept billing.
Use
Customers may only use the services provided under this tariff in a manner consistent
with the terms ofthis tariff and the laws of all governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the service.
3.2 Services provided under this tariff shall not be used for unlawful purposes.
Liability of the Company
The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that a
limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law.
Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court's responsibility to
adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also the court's responsibility
to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
2.4.Except as stated in section 2.4, the Company shall have no liability for damages of
any kind arising out of or related to services, events, acts, rights, or privileges related
to this tariff. This tariff does not limit the liability of the Company for gross
negligence or willful misconduct.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
2.4 Liability of the Company (Cont.
2.4.2 The Company s liability for damages arising out of mistakes, omissions, interruptions
delays, errors or defects in transmission occurring in the course of furnishing service
or facilities shall not exceed the amount that the customer actually paid to the
Company for the period of service during which such mistakes, omissions
interruptions, delays, errors or defects in the transmission occur.
2.4.THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ITS SERVICES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
2.4.4 In no event will the Company be responsible for any indirect, consequential
incidental, or special damages.
2.4.The Company is not liable for any act or omission of any other company furnishing
any part ofthe service. No agents or employees of other carriers or companies shall
be deemed to be agents or employees of the Company.
2.4.The Company shall be indemnified and held harmless by the customer against:
Claims for libel, slander, or infringement of copyright arising out of the
material, data, information, or other content transmitted over the Company
services or facilities;
Patent infringement claims arising from combining or connecting Company
furnished facilities with apparatus and systems of the customer; and
All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the customer in
connection with any service provided by the Company.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
2.4 Liability of the Company (Cont.)
2.4.The customer shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from all losses
claims, demands, suits and other actions, and any liability whatsoever, whether
suffered, made, instituted or asserted by the customer or by any other party or
persons, for any personal injury or death of any person, and for any loss, damage, or
destruction of any property, whether owned by the customer or others, caused or
claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly by the installation, operation
failure to operate, maintenance, removal, presence, condition, location or use of such
equipment so used.
2.4.The Company shall not be liable for any defacement or damages to the premises of a
customer which is not the direct result ofthe Company s negligence.
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Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Responsibilities of the Customer
The customer is responsible for taking all necessary actions for interconnecting the
customer-provided equipment or systems with the Company s facilities or services.
The customer shall secure all licenses, permits, rights-of-way, and other arrangements
necessary for such interconnection.
The customer shall ensure that the equipment and/or system properly interfaces with
the Company s facilities or services; that the signals emitted into the network are of
the proper mode, bandwidth, power and signal level for the intended use of the
customer and in compliance with the criteria set forth in this tariff, and that the
signals do not damage equipment, injure personnel, or degrade service to other
customers. If the FCC or other appropriate certifying body certifies equipment as
being acceptable for direct connection with telecommunications service, the Company
may allow connection of such equipment to its services without the use of protective
interface devices.
5.3 If the customer fails to maintain the equipment and/or system properly, resulting in
potential harm to the Company s equipment, personnel, or quality of service to other
customers, the Company may take any immediate action necessary to protect its
facilities, personnel, and quality of service. The Company will promptly notify the
customer ofthe need for protective action (this may include requiring the use of
protective equipment at the customer s expense). If this fails to produce satisfactory
quality and safety, the Company may, upon written notice, take any additional action
necessary to protect its facilities and personnel, including termination of the
customer s service.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CO NT.
Responsibilities of the Customer (Cont.)
5.4 The customer shall be responsible for securing its telephone equipment against
fraudulent use of the Company s service. The customer shall be responsible for
payment of all applicable charges for services provided by the Company and billed to
the customer s accounts, even if those calls originated by fraudulent means from the
customer s premises or remote locations. In addition, the customer shall be
responsible for all calls charged by fraudulent means to the customer s account.
The customer shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless against claims of libel
slander, and infringement of copyrights, trademarks, trade names, and service marks
arising from any transmission over the facility; against all claims for infringement of
patents arising from the combination or use of the Company s service with the
customer s equipment or system; and against all other claims arising out of any act or
omissIOn of the customer III connection with the Company s service.
The customer shall be liable for:
Loss or damage of Company equipment or facilities at the customer s premises
due to theft, fire, flood, or any other casualty or criminal act.
Reimbursing the Company for damages to facilities and equipment caused by
the negligent or willful acts of the customer or its authorized users
employees, agents, or contractors.
Charges incurred with other companies for service at the customer s premises
or on the customer s equipment.
Payment of Company charges for calls or service originated at the customer
number; accepted at the customer s number (i.e., collect calls); or placed
through the customer s calling card or authorization number.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
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Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Responsibilities of the Customer (Cont.
The customer shall provide access to its premises for any installation, repair
maintenance, inspection, testing, or removal of equipment associated with the
Company s service.
The customer shall ensure that authorized users comply with the provisions of this
tariff.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Interruption of Service
Upon Customer request, the Company may, at its discretion, credit a Customer
account for service interruptions which are not due to the Company s testing or
adjusting, Customer s negligence or willful acts, or to the failure of Customer
provided facilities or equipment. Before requesting a credit, the Customer will take
reasonable steps to verify that the trouble could not have been prevented by the
Customer and is not in the Customer s wiring or equipment. Credit for interruptions
will not exceed the rate of 1/720th of the monthly charge for the facility affected for
each hour or major fraction thereof that the interruption continues. Calculations
the credit shall be made in accordance with the following formula:
Credit = A/720 x B
A" = outage time in hours
B" = total monthly charge for affected facility
Without incurring liability, the Company may interrupt service at any time for
inspection, testing, maintenance, or repair. When possible, the Company will notify
Customers of the cause and expected duration of the interruption at least 24 hours in
advance. Upon reasonable notice, access to the facilities provided by the Company
shall be made available to the Company for tests and adjustments as may be deemed
necessary by the Company for maintenance. The Company will not grant any
allowances for interruptions for inspection, testing, maintenance, or repair.
The Company may discontinue service, or any part thereof, without notice to the
Customer, by blocking traffic to and from certain countries, cities, NXX', or by
blocking calls that use certain authorization codes or calling card accounts when the
Company deems it necessary to prevent fraud or other unlawful use of its services.
The Company may restore service as soon as it can be provided without undue risk.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Termination of Service
Without incurring any liability, monetary or otherwise, the Company may terminate or
withhold service for any ofthe following reasons after seven (7) days written notice and 24
hours diligent attempt to contact the customer (unless otherwise specified):
Failure to timely pay any charges applicable under this tariff.
Violation of any provision of this tariff.
Without notice for violation of any law, rule, regulation, or policy of a government
authority having jurisdiction over the service.
Without notice for an order or decision of a court, public utility commission, federal
regulatory body, or other government authority prohibiting the Company from
providing service.
Improper use ofthe Company s services, or use that unreasonably interferes with
Company s equipment or service to other Customers.
Without notice for dangerous conditions which may cause imminent harm to persons
or substantial damage to property.
Without notice for illegal use, unauthorized use, or theft of service.
F or neglect or refusal to provide reasonable access to Company or its agents for the
purpose of inspection and maintenance of equipment owned by Company or its
agents.
When the Available Account Balance is depleted to a level insufficient to place a one
minute call to the destination of least cost.
When the established expiration date of the Debit Account is reached.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Restoration of Service
A reactivation charge may apply if the Company restores service for a Customer deactivated
under section 2.
Cancellation of Service by the Customer
A customer may cancel service by providing written or verbal notice to the Company.
Service will termInate upon the customer s cancellation.
Payment for Service
All charges due from the customer are payable to any agency duly authorized to
receive such payments. The agency may be a LEC, credit card company, or other
billing or collection service. When the LEC serves as the billing agent for the
Company or buys the Company s accounts receivables, the terms and conditions for
billing, payment, and collection, including without limitation, any late payment
charges, specified in the LEC's local exchange service tariff shall apply to charges of
the Company.
The customer must present any disputed amounts or claims in writing within three (3)
years from the date of the invoice. The customer may not withhold undisputed
amounts.
An account becomes past due if the Customer fails to pay within 15 days after the
invoice date.
Bills are due and payable upon receipt. Interest at the lesser of (1) one and one-half
percent (1.5%) per month, or (2) the highest rate allowed by law per month shall
accrue on any unpaid amount starting 30 days after the invoice date.
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Title: C.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Payment for Service (Cont.
10.A past due account may subject the Customer s service to deactivation. The
Company will give the customer at least seven days written notice and the Company
will make diligent attempts to contact the customer for 24 hours prior to deactivation
of service.
10.Failure to receive a bill will not exempt a Customer from prompt payment of any
sums due.
10.Usage charges are billed one (1) month in arrears. Recurring charges are billed one
(1) month in advance.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (CONT.
Deposits
The Company does not require a deposit from the customer.
Advance Payments
The Company reserves the right to collect an amount not to exceed one (1) month's estimatedcharges as an advance payment for service. This will be applied against the next month'
charges and if necessary a new advance payment will be collected for the month, Tr.e
Company will pay interest and give a receipt for anyon-going advance paymentS as required
by IDAPA 31.41.01.
Taxes
The customer is responsible for payment of all applicable federal, state, and local ta..\escharges, and assessments. All taxes (e., gross receipts tax, sales tax, municipal utilities ta..xetc.) are listed as separate line items and are not included in the quoted rates. The Company
may allocate the taxes, charges, and assessments on a prorated basis among CUS1ome:-s \\ithina taxing jurisdiction.
Right to Backbill for Improper Use
Any person or entity which uses or appropriates the Company s services, whether directly or
indirectly, in any unlawful manner or by providing misleading or false information
TO theCompany shall be liable for an amount equal to the charges that would have applied to a
customer s actual use of services.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: c.F.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
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The Company offers intrastate telecommunications service to customers from and to
locations within the State. Intrastate telecommunications service is available 24 hours per
day, seven (7) days per week.
Timing of Calls
Billing for calls placed through the Company s service is based in part on the duration of the
call as follows, unless specified otherwise in this tariff:
Call timing begins when the called party answers the call (i., when two way
communications are established). Answer detection is based on standard industry
detection methods, including hardware and software detection.
Chargeable time for a call ends when either party disconnects from the call.
Minimum call duration may vary by service and is specified in Section 4 of this tariff.
Billing increments may vary by service and is specified in Section 4 of this tariff.
The Company will not charge for unanswered (uncompleted) calls.
Minimum Call Completion Rate
The customer can expect a call completion rate (number of calls completed / number of calls
attempted) of not less than 99% during peak use periods for all FGD services.
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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Calculation of Distance ("V & H"
Usage charges for mileage-sensitive products are based on the airline distance between
serving wire centers associated with the originating and terminating points of the call.
The service wire centers of a call are determined by the area codes and exchanges of the
origination and destination points.
The distance between the wire center of the customer and that of the destination point is
calculated by using the industry standard vertical (") and horizontal coordinates ("
coordinates.
Step 1: Obtain the V and H coordinates for the wire centers serving the customer and the
destination point.
Step 2: Obtain the difference between the V coordinate of each wire center. Obtain the
difference between the H coordinates.
Step 3: Square the differences obtained in Step 2.
Step 4: Add the squares ofthe V difference and the H difference obtained in Step 3.
Step 5: Divide the sum of the squares obtained in Step 4 by 10. Round to the next higher
whole number if a fraction remains 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 a fraction remains.
Formula:
Mileage = (Vj )2 + (Hj
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Time of Day Rate Periods
The following rate periods apply to all service offerings, unless otherwise specified. The rate
periods (Day, Evening, Night/Weekend) are indicated below:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
8:00 am
Day Rate Period
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
Evening Rate Period Eve
11:00pm
11 :00 pm
Night/Weekend Rate Period
8:00 am
* Up to, but not including
Holiday Rates
The Company may designate certain holidays on which rates may be lower. The Company
currently does not designate any holiday rates.
Promotions and Discounts
The Company may, from time to time, offer limited duration promotions. The promotions
may include, but are not limited to, discounts and waivers of charges. Such promotions are
designed to attract new customers or to increase customer awareness of a particular service.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.F .
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
0 C T 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise. Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service Al
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking account. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service A2
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls have 6 second billing
Increments after a 1 mInute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service A3
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6 second billing
increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service A4
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange Carrier. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.F .
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B1
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking account. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B2
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls have 6 second billing
Increments after a 1 mInute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B3
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6 second billing
Increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B4
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange Carrier. Calls have
minute billing Increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CO NT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C1
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking account. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C2
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls have 6 second billing
increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C3
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6 second billing
increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C4
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange Carrier. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D1
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking account. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D2
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls have 6 second billing
increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D3
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6 second billing
increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D4
This service provides customers with direct-dialed, flat-rate long distance calling.
Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange Carrier. Calls have
minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
roano t'UIJIlC UIIIlIles t;ommlSSlOn
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr "800" Service Al
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking
account. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service A2
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls
have 6 second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service A3
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6
second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service A4
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange
Carrier. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.F .
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise. Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr "800" Service B1
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking
account. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service B2
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls
have 6 second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service B3
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6
second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service B4
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange
Carrier. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 -1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr "800" Service C1
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking
account. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service C2
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls
have 6 second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service C3
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6
second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service C4
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange
Carrier. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
FreedomStarr "800" Service Dl
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card or checking
account. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service D2
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a checking account. Calls
have 6 second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service D3
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed to a credit card. Calls have 6
second billing increments after a 1 minute minimum.
FreedomStarr "800" Service D4
This service provides flat-rate, inbound, long distance calling charged to the customer
rather than the caller. Charges for this service are billed through the Local Exchange
Carrier. Calls have 1 minute billing increments with a 1 minute minimum.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (CONT.
Service Offerings (Cont.
Directory Assistance Service
Directory assistance allows the customer to obtain assistance in finding long distance
telephone numbers by dialing 1-(area code)-555-1212.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.F .
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES
This section sets forth the rates and charges applicable to the Company s services. The rates
and charges apply to intrastate services and facilities. All rates and charges are expressed in
u.S. dollars. All rates are per minute. Calls which overlap rate periods will be charged
according to the rates applicable to the time recorded in each period.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service Al
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $5.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service A2
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $5.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service A3
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $5.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service A4
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $5.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Boise, idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B1
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $4.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B2
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $4.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B3
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $4.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service B4
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $4.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 199B
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise. Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C1
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $0.
(No monthly charge ifper minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C2
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $0.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C3
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $0.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service C4
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $0.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D1
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $2.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D2
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $2.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D3
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $2.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr Long Distance Service D4
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $2.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise. Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr "800" Service Al
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $5.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service A2
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $5.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service A3
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $5.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service A4
Rate per minute: $0.129
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $5.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr "800" Service B1
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $4.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service B2
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $4.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service B3
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $4.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service B4
Rate per minute: $0.139
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $4.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr "800" Service C1
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $0.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service C2
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $0.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service C3
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $0.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service C4
Rate per minute: $0.149
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $0.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998
FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.Boise, Idaho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
FreedomStarr "800" Service D1
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $2.
(No monthly charge ifper minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service D2
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $2.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service D3
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $5.
Set-up charge: $2.
(No monthly charge if per minute billing exceeds $50.00 per month)
FreedomStarr "800" Service D4
Rate per minute: $0.159
Monthly charge: $3.
Set-up charge: $2.
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.
PAGE
ORIGINAL
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
OCT 7 - 1998FreedomStarr Communications, Inc.
Rni!ll! 'dAho
RATES AND CHARGES (CONT.
Directory Assistance Service
$0.75 per call
Issued: September 22, 1998 Effective: October 7, 1998
Issued by: Alan Ezeir
Title: C.