20020502Application.pdf

OSBORNEICRAIGP.L.C.IATTORNEYS AT LAW
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PosT OvvicE Box 2797http://www.osbornecraig.com 9625 SURVEYOR CoURT Assä,VntanaA 20108-0888MANASSAS,VIRGINIA20110-4408
May 1,2002
Ms.Jean Jewel
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utility Commission
472 W.Washington /
Boise,ID 83702
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Re:Filing of CLEC Certification Application for BasicPhone,Inc.
OC #13148
Dear Ms.Jewel:
On behalf of BasicPhone,Inc.,we hereby respectfully request that youimmediatelyfiletheenclosedapplicationforCLECcertificationwiththeTelecommunicationsDivisionoftheIdahoPublicUtilityCommission.This application
is submitted in triplicate pursuant to Idaho PUC rules.In addition,we have included the
written application,financial exhibits,and illustrative tariff in Microsoft Word format on
the enclosed diskette for your convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this filing,please contact the
undersigned.
Very truly yours,
O ORTΠCRAIG
Ja e S.Osb e
Jo athan T.il ams
Enclosures (4)
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
APPLICATIONFOR CERTIFICATION
The applicant,BasicPhone,Inc.,requests a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to provide basic local exchange service in Idaho.
I.Proposed Services
The applicant proposes to provide local residential and business dial tone on apre-paid basis,operating as a non-facilities based reseller.BasicPhone will re-sellfinishedservicesofincumbenttelecommunicationscarriers.The applicant will
serve the entire state,and has no plans to build facilities in the future.Theapplicantwillappealtopeopleofalldemographicsinallmarkets,and plans toutilizeprintadvertisements,radio and television advertisements,and billboards to
reach this audience.The applicant provides no other services in Idaho.
II.Form of Business
1.Name,Address and Form of Business
BasicPhone,Inc.,located at P.O.Box 220,2207 MacArthur Drive,
Orange,Texas 77631,is a Texas corporation.It was formed to
provide local residential and business dial tone on a pre-paid basis,
operating as a non-facilities based reseller.As it has not yet
commenced service,the applicant does not yet have a principal
business address within Idaho.A certified copy of the applicant's
articles of incorporation are attached hereto as Exhibit A.A
certificate of good standing issued by the Idaho Secretary of State
is attached hereto as Exhibit B.The name and address of
applicant's registered agent for service in Idaho is CT Corporation
Systems,300 North Sixth Street,Boise,ID 83702.
2.If a corporation,the names and addresses of the ten common
stockholders of applicant owning the greatest number of shares of
common stock and the number of such shares owned by each:
Warren J.Landry,Jr.,of 2207 MacArthur Drive,Orange,TX
77631,owns 100%of the stock in the applicant and has 100%
voting control.
3.Names and addresses of the officers and directors of applicant.
The president of the applicant is Warren J.Landry,Jr.Mr.Landry
is also the sole director.The secretary/treasurer is Sonda J.
Landry.
4.Name and address of any corporation,association,or similar
organization holding a 5%or greater ownership or a management
interest in the applicant.As to ownership,the amount and character of
the interest must be indicated.A copy of any management agreement
must be attached.
None.
5.Names and addresses of subsidiaries owned or controlled by applicant.
None.
III.Telecommunication Service
1.The date on which applicant proposes to begin construction or
anticipates it will begin to provide service.
June 1,2002,pending approval.
2.A written description of customer classes and customer services that
the applicant proposes to offer to the public.
The applicant proposes to offer,to both residential and business
customers,local dial tone on a pre-paid basis,operating as a non-
facilities based reseller of finished services of incumbent
telecommunications carriers.The applicant will also offer
additional features such as call waiting,caller ID,call forwarding,
anonymous call reject,and extended area calling which are
available for resale from the incumbent providers.The applicant
also intends to offer pre-paid long distance service.Finally,the
applicant will provide its customer base with available test and
repair services as made available by incumbent carriers.
IV.Service Territory
1.A description sufficient for determining whether service is to be
offered in a particular location;and the names of all incumbent local
exchange corporations with whom the proposed utility is likely to
compete.
Applicant intends to offer service to the entire state of Idaho,and
to compete with all incumbent local exchange corporations.
2.Written description of the intended manner of service,for example,
resold services or facilities based.A general description of the
property owned or controlled by applicant.
Service will be resold services of incumbent telecommunications
carriers.Applicant owns no property in the state.
3.A statement describing with whom the applicant is likelyto compete.
Applicant is likely to compete with all incumbent
telecommunications carriers in the state,as well as with all other
competitive local exchange carriers in the state.
4.A description of the property owned by the applicant clarifies the
applicant's proposed services and operation.
Applicant owns no property in the state.
V.Financial Information
1.Current detailed balance sheets,includinga detailed income and profit
and loss statements of applicant reflecting current and prior year
balances for the twelve months ended as of the date of the balance
sheet,or if not readily available,for the period since the close of the
preceding calendar year.
Applicant attaches as Exhibit C its balance sheet as of August 31,
2001,and as Exhibit D a detailed income and profit and loss
statement reflecting the period since the close of the preceding
calendar year.
2.If a balance sheet and income statement are not available,the applicant
must submit financial data sufficient to establish that it possesses
adequate financial resources to provide the proposed services.
VI."Illustrative"Tariff Filings
Proposed initial tariff and price sheets setting forth rates,rules,terms,and
regulations applicable to the conternplated service.
Attached hereto as Exhibit E.
VII.Customer contacts
1.Contact information for the Applicant.
a)The name,address,and telephone number and electronic
mailing addresses (if available)of the person(s)responsible for
consumer inquiries and complaints from the public.
Shari'R.Harris,Director of Operations,2207 MacArthur
Drive,Orange,TX 77631,1-888-503-3663,
[e-mail].
b)A toll-free number for customer inquiries and complaints.
1-888-503-3663.
c)The name,number and electronic mailing addresses (if
available)of the person(s)designated as a contact for the
Commission Staff for resolving complaints,inquiries and
matters concerning rates and price lists or tariffs.
Shari'R.Harris,Director of Operations,1-888-503-3663,
[e-mail].
VIII.InterconnectionAgreements
1.Statements of whether the applicant has initiated interconnection
negotiations and,if so,when and with whom.
Applicant's counsel is currentlyin the process of negotiating an
interconnection agreement with Qwest Telecommunications.
IX.Compliance with Commission Rules
The applicant has reviewed all of the Commission rules and agrees to
comply with them.
X.Escrow Account or Security Bond
1.If a company requires advance deposits by its customers,the company
must submit a signed copy of an escrow account with a bonded escrow
agent or a security bond.The escrow or bond shall be sufficient to
meet customer deposit refunds in case of company default.
The applicant does not require advance deposits by its customers.
2.At the Commission's discretion,an additional deposit may be required
to keep customers whole in case of company default.
3.The Commission will review the individual requirement of
establishing an escrow or security account by the Company upon good
showing by the Company for a period of two years.
Respectfully submitted,
BasicPhone,Inc.,by
Warren J.andry,Jr.,resiÉent
April ¢,2002
Corporations Section Geoffrey S.Connor EXHIBIT A
P.O.Box 13697 Assistant Secretarv of State
Austin,Texas 78711-3697
Office of the Secretary of State
The undersigned,as Secretary of State of Texas,does hereby certify that the attached is a true and
correct copy of each document on file in this office as described below:
BASIC PHONE,INC.
Filing Number:142192700
Articles Of Incorporation November 14,1996
In testimony whereof,I have hereunto signed my name
officially and caused to be impressed hereon the Seal of
State at my office in Austin,Texas on November 14,
2001.
Geoffrey S.Connor
Assistant Secretary of State
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0 2 2 7 6 0 0 7 0 5 EXHIBIT A
Fill:D
Articles of Incorporation Sectentae e ofo
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Basic Phone,Inc.NOV 1 4 1996
Article One Corpor*Ons Señog
The name of the corporation is Basic Phone,Inc.
Article Two
The period of its duration is perpetual.
Article Three
The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized are
the transaction of any or all lawful business for which a corporation
may be incorporated under the Texas Business Corporation Act.
Article Four
The Aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have
authority to issue is ten thousand (10,000)shares of no par value.
Article Five
The Corporation will not commence business until it has received for
the issuance of its shares consideration of the value of one Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00)consisting of money,labor done,or property
actually received.
Article Six
The street address of its registered office Is:
2245 N.lith
Beaumont,Texas 77703
and the name of its registered agent is Warren Landry,Jr..
Article Seven
The number of directors of the initial board of directors is one (1)
and the name and address of the person who shall serve as director
until the first annual meeting of the shareholders or until his
successor is elected and qualified is:
N a me A ddress
Warren Landry,Jr.2245 N.11th
Beaumont,Texas 77703
J 0 2 2 7 6 a a 7 a 6 EXHIBIT A
Article Eight
The incorporators include all initial subscribers to the corpora-
tion's shares and securities evidencing the rights to acquire its
shares The name and addresse of the incorporator is:
N a me A ddress
Warren Landry,Jr.2245 N.11th
Beaumont,Texas 77703
Article Nine
The following provisions are sub3ect to the corporation's remaining a
close corporation as defined by the Texas Business Corporation Act:
The corporation is a close corporation;no shares and no securities
evidencing the right to acquire shares shall be issued by means of
public offering,solicitation,or advertisement.All such shares and
securities shall be sub3ect to restrictions on transfer as permitted
by Articles 2.22-2.30-2 of such Act.All issued shares,excluding
treasury shares,and all issued securities evidencing the right to
acquire shares of the corporation shall be held of record by no more
than six (6)persons in the aggregate.
Signed
State of Texas
County of Jefferson
EXHIBIT B
State of Idaho
Office of the Secretary of State
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
OF
BASIC PHONE,INC.
File Number C 142654
I PETE T.CENARRUSA,Secretary of State of the State of Idaho,hereby certify
that an Applicationfor Certificate of Authority,duly executed pursuant to the provisions
of the Idaho Business Corporation Act,has been received in this office and is found to
conforrn to law.
ACCORDINGLY and by virtue of the authority vested in me by law,I issue this
Certificate of Authorityto transact business in this State and attach hereto a duplicateof
the applicationfor such certificate.
Dated:February 21,2002
SECRETARY OF STATE
BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT C
Application for CLEC Certificationin Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Balance Sheet
As Of August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
=================Assets ================Balance
Cash on hand 1,540.00
PETTY CASH CORP 400.00
CASH -ORANGE SAVINGS BANK 77,387.92
CASH/SAVING-ORANGE SAVINGS BANK 131,178.32
CASH LR ARK -ORANGE SAVINGS BANK 8,463.12
CASH -TEXAS GULF BANK 6,642.58
CASH -FIRST STATE BANK (HEMPHILL)4,826.96
CASH -BANK OF AMERICA 41,881.62
CASH -WELLS FARGO 39,332.37
CASH -COMMUNITY BANK 19,997.20
CASH -NEWTON STATE BANK (JP BRANCH)23,836.17
CASH -HIBERNIA NATL BANK -LA 14,061.62
CASH -BANK ONE 24,352.93
CASH -UNION STATE BANK (KIB)6,110.96
CASH -FIRST STATE BANK OF LIVINGSTON 2,656.12
CASH -REGIONS BANK 7,471.76
LITTLE ROCK ARK AGT-A/R IN TRANSIT 1,653.31
AMARILLO -A/R IN -TRANSIT 742.00
BRAZORIA -AGENT A/R IN TRANSIT 426.04
EAGLE PASS AGENT -A/R IN TRANSIT 1,004.84
LUBBOCK AGT 1 -A/R IN -TRANSIT 216.80
LUBBOCK AGT 2 -A/R IN -TRANSIT 1,266.18
MCALLEN AGT 1 -A/R IN -TRANSIT 1,450.94
MCALLEN AGT 2 -A/R IN -TRANSIT 365.92
WESTERN UNION -A/R IN -TRANSIT 2,997.61
MONEYGRAM -A/R IN TRANSIT 1,631.82
Accounts Receivable 537,864.50
PRATT AGENT -A/R IN TRANSIT 178.01
RACELAND AGENT -A/R IN TRANSIT 4,940.90
TALLULAH AGENT -A/R IN TRANSIT 7,112.95
ST.MARTINVILLE AGT -A/R IN TRANSIT 529.61
ABBEYVILLE AGENT -A/R IN TRANSIT 260.32
LAFAYETTE AGENT (LN)-A/R IN TRANSIT 1,146.05
MONROE MN1 AGT -A/R IN TRANSIT 652.60
MONROE MN2 AGT -A/R IN TRANSIT 642.67
RUSTON AGENT RSB -A/R IN TRANSIT 488.45
ORANGE LOUISIANA -A/R IN TRANSIT 795.13
Total Current Assets 976,542.30
Office equipment 115,834.45
Furniture &Fixtures 19,406.34
Automobiles 24,000.00
A/R Shareholders vec 40,953.14
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BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT C
Applicationfor CLEC Certification in Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Balance Sheet
As Of August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
Balance
Izasehold improvement 39,948.69
Reserve for depreciation -79,773.65
Total Fixed Assets 160,366.97
Total Other Assets 0.00
Total Assets 1,136,909.27
===============Liabilities =======
STATE W/HOLDINGS -LOUISIANA 230.44
KANSAS STATE W/HOLDINGS 83.00
VAN KAMPEN FUND 20.50
TAXES AND FEES PAYABLE 69,594.80
Corp FIT Liability -4,190.50
Total Current Liabilities 65,738.24
Notes payable -Stockholder 1,000.00
Deferred FIT Liability 116,834.00
Total Long Term Liabilities 117,834.00
Total Liabilities 183,572.24
===============Equity==================
Year to date profit/loss TEXAS 802,782.48
Year to date profit/loss LOUISIANA 32,654.68
Year to date profit/loss ARKANSAS 64,514.07
Year to date profit/loss KANSAS 177,977.96
Year to date profit/loss OKLAHOMA 15,696.16
Year to date profit/loss CORPORATE -840,085.71
Year to date profit/loss MO 558.56
Year to date profit/loss NV -160.00
Year to date profit/loss FL -217.75
Year to date profit/loss MS 186.14
Retained earnings TEXAS 1,502,867.50
Retained earnings LOUISIANA 75,537.63
Retained earnings ARKANSAS 26,913.43
Retained earnings KANSAS 90,763.60
Retained earnings OKLAHOMA 15,584.14
Retained earnings CORPORATE -1,019,760.77
Retained earnings MO 461.74
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BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT C
Application for CLEC Certification in Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Balance Sheet
As Of August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
Balance
Total Posted Equity 946,273.86
Net Income for Current Period 7,063.17
Total Equity 953,337.03
Total Liabilities and Equity 1,136,909.27
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BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT D
Applicationfor CLEC Certification in Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Income Statement
From August 1,2001 Through August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
=========Sales ==========PTD Post %Sales YTD Post %Sales
Sales
Sales -Basic residential 191,157.52 37.3 1,755,937.30 38.6
Sales -Basic residential 65,072.15 12.7 503,923.21 11.1
Sales -Basic residential s 434.16 0.1 2,415.03 0.1
Sales -Basic residential 273.60 0.1 855.72 0.0
Sales -Business line TEX 801.58 0.2 16,589.82 0.4
Sales -Business line MO 56.18 0.0 504.36 0.0
Sales -Options (taxable)68,965.00 13.5 588,201.61 12.9
Sales -Options (taxable)LOU 24,640.60 4.8 170,052.92 3.7
Sales -Options (taxable)MO 58.65 0.0 795.67 0.0
Sales -Options (taxable)53.18 0.0 254.90 0.0
Sales -TEXAS 31,276.04 6.1 330,373.89 7.3
Sales -MISC LOUISIANA 2,560.51 0.5 24,478.78 0.5
Sales -ARKANSAS 22,787.80 4.4 176,917.32 3.9
Sales -KANSAS 66,131.96 12.9 623,692.25 13.7
Sales -OKLAHOMA 4,542.16 0.9 52,845.43 1.2
Sales -MISC MO 6.50 0.0 76.10 0.0
Sales -911 TEXAS 2,791.54 0.5 25,822.62 0.6
Sales -911 LOUISIANA 1,341.57 0.3 10,419.94 0.2
Sales -911 MISS 7.60 0.0 22.95 0.0
Sales -FCC TEXAS 19,626.12 3.8 181,956.13 4.0
Sales -FCC LOUISIANA 6,265.00 1.2 48,623.80 1.1
Sales -FCC MO 45.50 0.0 266.00 0.0
Sales -FCC MISS 34.80 0.0 108.75 0.0
SALES -NPC TEXAS 2,964.56 0.6 27,949.93 0.6
SALES -NPC LOUISIANA 639.58 0.1 4,985.99 0.1
SALES -NPC MO 6.50 0.0 36.85 0.0
SALES -NPC MISS 2.80 0.0 8.75 0.0
Total Sales 512,543.16 100.0 4,548,116.07 100.0
====Cost of Goods Sold ====
Cost of Sales
Direct costs -Telephone re 172,018.14 33.6 1,456,321.28 32.0
Direct costs -Telephone re 65,919.82 12.9 506,032.14 11.1
Direct costs -Telephone re 12,169.39 2.4 80,980.02 1.8
Direct costs -Telephone re 36,622.92 7.1 314,807.27 6.9
Direct costs -Telephone 177.59 0.0 30,670.84 0.7
Direct costs -Telephone 407.58 0.1 3,167.65 0.1
Direct costs -Telephone 299.52 0.1 967.47 0.0
LD card -Resold --CORP O 1,167.42 0.2 10,343.67 0.2
DIRECT COST --ARKANSAS 0.00 N/A 685.39 0.0
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BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT D
Applicationfor CLEC Certification in Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Income Statement
From August 1,2001 Through August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
PTD Post %Sales YTD Post %Sales
Total Cost of Sales 288,782.38 56.3 2,403,975.78 52.9
Gross Margin 223,760.78 43.7 2,144,140.34 47.1
=========Expenses =========
Operating Expenses
Advertising -TEXAS 23,559.82 4.6 182,574.78 4.0
Advertising -LOUISIANA 9,002.35 1.8 83,201.97 1.8
Advertising -ARKANSAS 2,267.50 0.4 12,555.00 0.3
Advertising -KANSAS 5,842.00 1.1 44,904.92 1.0
AUTO -CORP.OFFICE 341.29 0.1 2,653.68 0.1
BANK SERVICE CHG -TEXAS 194.64 0.0 1,682.72 0.0
BANK SERVICE CHG -LOUISI 102.77 0.0 653.90 0.0
Bank Service Charge 0.00 N/A 268.45 0.0
BUILDING MAINTENANCE -TX 0.00 N/A 150.00 0.0
BUILDING MAINTENANCE -LA 0.00 N/A 2,200.00 0.0
BUILDING MAINTENANCE -KA 0.00 N/A 533.18 0.0
BUILDING MAINTENANCE -CO 27.05 0.0 5,172.62 0.1
Contract Labor -TEXAS 8,745.17 1.7 120,714.65 2.7
Contract labor -LOUISIANA 2,523.08 0.5 25,393.35 0.6
Contract labor -CORP OFF 24,257.75 4.7 157,482.45 3.5
HANDLING FEES -TEXAS 10,262.89 2.0 77,500.66 1.7
HANDLING FEES -LOUISIANA 2,013.42 0.4 13,739.14 0.3
HANDLING FEES -ARKANSAS 675.00 0.1 4,967.00 0.1
Handling Fees -Kansas 1,774.50 0.3 19,663.00 0.4
EMPLOYEE TRAINING -CONT.E 0.00 N/A 69.00 0.0
DONATIONS -CORP.OFFICE 216.00 0.0 2,721.00 0.1
BUSINESS CLUB DUES -CORP 128.14 0.0 1,670.12 0.0
THEFT/LOSS -TEXAS 0.85 0.0 673.85 0.0
INSURANCE -CORP.OFFICE 0.00 N/A 11,459.00 0.3
Answering service -CORP.223.93 0.0 2,268.54 0.0
OFFICE EQUIPMENTSUPPORT 869.60 0.2 10,458.97 0.2
Office Supplies -TEXAS 191.86 0.0 2,547.47 0.1
Office Supplies -LOUISIANA 63.47 0.0 898.53 0.0
Office Supplies -KANSAS 12.97 0.0 273.63 0.0
Office Supplies -CORP.6,338.02 1.2 62,809.72 1.4
Rent &lease -TEXAS 4,988.00 1.0 48,945.12 1.1
Rent &lease -LOUISIANA 3,153.00 0.6 26,287.00 0.6
Rent &lease -KANSAS 500.00 0.1 4,500.00 0.1
Rent &lease -CORP.OFF 6,450.00 1.3 55,200.00 1.2
Professional &legal fees 0.00 N/A 500.00 0.0
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BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT D
Applicationfor CLEC Certification in Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Income Statement
From August 1,2001 Through August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
PTD Post %Sales YTD Post %Sales
Professional &legal fees 1,766.00 0.3 14,144.95 0.3
Professional &legal fees 0.00 N/A 50.00 0.0
Professional &legal fees 1,000.00 0.2 1,000.00 0.0
Office equipment -TEXAS 0.00 N/A 301.66 0.0
Office equipment -CORP.5,818.50 1.1 15,422.60 0.3
VAN KAMPEN EMPLOYER CONTR 0.00 N/A 228.00 0.0
VAN KAMPEN EMPLOYER CONTR 0.00 N/A 225.30 0.0
VAN KAMPEN EMPLOYER CONT.1,172.38 0.2 8,911.84 0.2
Payroll taxes -TEXAS 461.77 0.1 2,918.94 0.1
Payroll taxes -LOUISIANA 576.08 0.1 4,848.24 0.1
Payroll taxes -KANSAS 202.53 0.0 2,175.65 0.0
Payroll taxes -CORP OFFICE 3,928.91 0.8 32,254.42 0.7
Taxes -TEXAS 0.00 N/A 8,501.27 0.2
LA TAXES -37.20 0.0 1,146.83 0.0
Taxes -ARKANSAS 30.00 0.0 255.62 0.0
Taxes -KANSAS 0.00 N/A 699.52 0.0
Taxes -OKLAHOMA 0.00 N/A 226.73 0.0
Taxes -CORP OFFICE 0.00 N/A 3,653.08 0.1
Taxes -MISSOURI 0.00 N/A 73.00 0.0
Taxes -FLORIDA 0.00 N/A 217.75 0.0
ADHITS -ARKANSAS 25.90 0.0 416.79 0.0
911 FEES -TEXAS 3,865.24 0.8 31,122.97 0.7
911 FEES -ARKANSAS 856.36 0.2 5,319.54 0.1
911 FEES -KANSAS 0.00 N/A 11,126.86 0.2
911 FEES -OKLAHOMA 219.32 0.0 2,007.18 0.0
911 FEES -MISSOURI 6.20 0.0 58.14 0.0
Municipal Franchise Fee -T 0.00 N/A 48,874.03 1.1
PENALTIES -KANSAS 0.00 N/A 29.97 0.0
PENALTIES -FEDERAL 0.00 N/A 754.86 0.0
Supplies -TEXAS 110.98 0.0 321.26 0.0
Supplies -LOUISIANA 68.89 0.0 197.36 0.0
Supplies 0.00 N/A 9.98 0.0
Supplies -CORP.OFFICE 359.96 0.1 13,328.88 0.3
Permits &Fees -TEXAS 0.00 N/A 75.00 0.0
Permits &Fees -LOUISIANA 0.0 N/A 70.00 0.0
Permits &Fees --OKLAHOMA 80.50 0.0 110.50 0.0
Permits &Fees -CORP.OFFICE 0.00 N/A 31.00 0.0
Permits &Fees -NEVADA 100.00 0.0 210.00 0.0
Permits &Fees -MISSISSIPPI 0.00 N/A 25.00 0.0
Permits &Fees -N CARO 250.00 0.0 250.00 0.0
PUBLICATIONS -CORP.OFFICE 139.56 0.0 2,139.90 0.0
Telephone service used -651.87 0.1 3,709.39 0.1
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BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT D
Applicationfor CLEC Certificationin Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Income Statement
From August 1,2001 Through August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
PTD Post %Sales YTD Post %Sales
Telephone service used -KA 102.90 0.0 881.24 0.0
Telephone service used -10,920.25 2.1 95,754.23 2.1
Meals -TEXAS 28.19 0.0 28.19 0.0
Meals -CORP.OFFICE 72.81 0.0 695.15 0.0
Traveling-TEXAS 48.07 0.0 5,244.88 0.1
Traveling -LOUISIANA 27.12 0.0 118.47 0.0
Traveling-KS 732.91 0.1 2,231.49 0.0
Traveling-CORP OFFICE 99.65 0.0 1,668.08 0.0
Traveling-Nevada 544.88 0.1 544.88 0.0
Business Promotions -TEXAS 0.00 N/A 284.53 0.0
Business Promotions -CORP 299.17 0.1 4,330.79 0.1
Repairs -TEXAS 0.00 N/A 880.11 0.0
Repairs -LOUISIANA 0.00 N/A 196.00 0.0
Repairs -CORP OFFICE 544.47 0.1 826.25 0.0
Customer refund -TEXAS 855.04 0.2 4,773.10 0.1
Customer refund -LOUISIANA 66.54 0.0 1,584.32 0.0
Customer refund -ARKANSAS 114.54 0.0 573.10 0.0
Customer refund -KANSAS 0.00 N/A 872.30 0.0
Customer refund -OKLAHOMA 0.00 N/A 69.27 0.0
Customer refund -MISSOURI 0.00 N/A 43.00 0.0
Utilities -TEXAS 582.95 0.1 4,301.93 0.1
Utilities -LOUISIANA 270.97 0.1 1,577.33 0.0
Utilities -KANSAS 421.60 0.1 2,812.44 0.1
Utilities -CORP.OFFICE 1,582.46 0.3 10,705.13 0.2
Security -TEXAS 0.00 N/A 535.84 0.0
Security -LOUISIANA 25.00 0.0 275.00 0.0
Security -CORP.OFFICE 0.00 N/A 358.83 0.0
Salaries &wages -TEXAS 5,696.23 1.1 35,589.34 0.8
Salaries &wages -LOUISIANA 6,095.46 1.2 50,694.74 1.1
Salaries &wages -KANSAS 1,802.50 0.4 21,473.50 0.5
Salaries &wages -CORP.49,807.04 9.7 400,869.37 8.8
Miscellaneous -KANSAS 0.00 N/A 73.14 0.0
Miscellaneous -CORP.OFFICE 76.78 0.0 1,540.82 0.0
Over &short -TEXAS -211.79 0.0 155.10 0.0
Over &short -LOUISIANA -29.22 0.0 -187.52 0.0
Over &short -ARKANSAS 0.00 N/A 1.68 0.0
Over &short -KANSAS 46.88 0.0 -90.42 0.0
Total Expenses 217,104.30 42.4 1,857,023.11 40.8
4
BasicPhone,Inc.EXHIBIT D
Applicationfor CLEC Certification in Idaho
BASICPHONE,INC.
Income Statement
From August 1,2001 Through August 31,2001
Last Seq.#:497
PTD Post %Sales YTD Post %Sales
=======Other Income ======
Other Income
CLEC INCOME 0.00 N/A 154.50 0.0
Interest income -TEXAS 42.92 0.0 482.66 0.0
Interest income -CORP 363.77 0.1 3,400.37 0.1
Total Other Income 406.69 0.1 4,037.53 0.1
Gross Income Before Taxes 7,063.17 1.4 291,154.76 6.4
=========Taxes ==========
Taxes
Federal income tax expens 0.00 N/A 30,185.00 0.7
Total Taxes 0.00 N/A 30,185.00 0.7
Net Income After Taxes 7,063.17 1.4 260,969.76 5.7
5
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 1
BASIC PHONE,INC.
Schedule of
GENERAL REGULATIONSFOR EXCHANGE SERVICES
Applying to the Resold Non-Facilities Based
Prepaid Local Exchange Services of this Company
In the State of Idaho
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET2
CHECK SHEET
Current sheets in the price list are as follows:
Sheet Revision Sheet Revision
1 Original 38 Original
2 Original 39 Original
3 Original 40 Original
4 Original 41 Original
5 Original 42 Original
6 Original 43 Original
7 Original 44 Original
8 Original 45 Original
9 Original
10 Original
11 Original
12 Original
13 Original
14 Original
15 Original
16 Original
17 Original
18 Original
19 Original
20 Original
21 Original
22 Original
23 Original
24 Original
25 Original
26 Original
27 Original
28 Originaf
29 Original
30 Original
31 Original
32 Original
33 Original
34 Original
35 Original
36 Original
37 Original
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Matter Sheet Number
Title Page.....................................................................................1
Check Sheet.................................................................................2
Table of Contents ........................................................................3
Application of Price List.................................................................5
Explanation of Symbols...................................................................6
Tariff Format..............................................................................7
Contact Information.......................................................................8
SECTION 1.0 -DEFINITIONS..........................................................9
SECTION 2.0 -REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company...............................................12
2.2 Shortage of Equipmentor Facilities ........................................13
2.3 Notification of Service-AffectingActivities................................13
2.4 Provision of Eq uipment and Facilities .....................................13
2.5 Terms and Conditions........................................................15
2.6 Ownership of Facilities ........................................................1 6
2.7 Liability............................................................................16
2.8 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules..................21
2.9 Allowances for Interruptions in Service.................................22
2.10 Obligationsof the Customer..............................................24
2.1 1 Prohibited Uses ...............................................................25
2.12 Payments.....................................................................26
2.13 Taxes,Charges and Fees.................................................28
2.1 4 Deposits .........................................................................28
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services.....................................28
2.1 6 Restoration of Service.....................................................34
2.17 Assignment....................................................................34
2.18 Promotions...................................................................35
2.19 E-91 1 ............................................................................35
2.20 Pu blic Notice..................................................................35
SECTION 3.0 -LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService......................................36
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
Subiect Matter Sheet Number
SECTION 3.0 -LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.1.1 Basic Local Service................................................36
3.1.2 Service Area .........................................................36
3.1.3 Local Calling Area ..................................................37
3.1.4 Optional Services...................................................37
3.1.4.1 Call Waiting .............................................37
3.1.4.2 Call Forwarding........................................37
3.1 .4.3 Non-published Number...............................37
3.1.4.4 "3 Way"Calling.........................................37
3.1 .4.5 Call Return ..............................................37
3.1.4.6 Speed Dial...............................................37
3.1.4.7 Caller ID .................................................38
3.2 Service Descriptions................................................39
3.2.1 Idaho TelephoneService Assistance Pgm.......39
3.2.2 Universal Service Fund................................44
SECTION 4.0 -RATES
4.1 Residential Service ..........................................................45
4.2 Optional and Vertical Features............................................45
4.3 Miscellaneous Charges ....................................................45
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 5
APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
BASIC PHONE,INC.(hereinafter "The Company")has been authorized by the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (ldaho PUC)to provide competitive local
exchange and interexchange services.
This price list sets forth the service offerings,rates,terms and conditions
applicable to the furnishing of local exchange services to residential customers
within the entire state of Idaho.The rates and rules contained herein are subject
to change pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Idaho PUC.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 6
EXPLANATIONOF SYMBOLS,REFERENCE MARKS,AND
ABBREVIATIONS OF TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN
THIS PRICE LIST
The followingsymbols shall be used as set out below to describe specific
changes made to the original price list:
C Indicates a changed listing,rule,or condition,which may
affect rates or charges
D Indicates discontinued material,including a listing,rate,
rule or condition
I Indicates an increase
M Indicatesthat the material has been relocated to another
part of price list schedules with no change in text,rate,rule
or condition
N Indicates new material including listing,rate,rule or
condition
R Indicates a reduction
S Indicates reissued matter
T Indicates a change in wording of text,but not a change in
rate,rule or condition
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 7
TARIFF FORMAT
A.Sheet Numbering
Sheet numbers appear in the upper right corner of the sheet.Sheets are
numbered sequentially.However,new sheets are occasionally added to
the Tariff.When a new sheet is added between sheets already in effect,a
decimal is added.For example,a new sheet added between sheets 14
and 15 would be 14.1.
B.Sheet Revision Numbers
Revision numbers also appear in the upper right corner of each sheet.
These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on
file with the Commission.For example,the 4*revised Sheet 14 would
cancel the 3rd revised Sheet 14.Because of various suspension periods,
deferrals,etc.the Commission follows in their tariff approval process,the
most current sheet number on file with the Commission is not always the
tariff sheet in effect.Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet currently in
effect.
C.Paragraph Numbering Sequence
There are six levels of paragraph coding.Each level of coding is
subservient to its next higher level:
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.1.1
2.1.1.1.1
2.1.1.1.1.1
D.Check Sheets
When a tariff filing is made with the Commission,an updated Check Sheet
accompaniesthe filing.The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the
Tariff,with a cross reference to the current revision number.When new
sheets are added,the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision.All
revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*).There
will be no other symbolsused on this sheet if these are the only changes
made to it.The Tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheetto find
out if a particular sheet is the most current on file with the Commission.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 8
CONTACT INFORMATION
BASIC PHONE,INC.
P.O.Box 220
2207 MacArthur Drive
Orange,Texas 77631
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
Customer Contact
For establishment of service,complaints and inquires regarding service and
billing,or reporting or inquiring about network outages or service problems.
Customer Service:1-888-503-3663
Maintenance:1-888-503-3663
Commission Contact
For complaints,inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
Matters concerningcustomer service:
Shari'R.Ernst
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
Matters concerningtariffs and regulatory affairs:
Shari'R.Ernst
Director of Operations
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local E×change Tariff No.1
SHEET 9
1.0 DEFINITIONS
The followingwords and terms when used in this price list shall have the
meaning set out by this section.
1.01 Advance Payment
A payment required before the start of service.Advance payment
may consist of any required construction cost,all appropriate non-
recurring charges,and an estimate of the first month's recurring
charges.Advance Paymentswill be applied to the first bill rendered
by Company followingimplementationof services.
1.02 Agent
A business representative authorized by the Company to bring
about,modify,affect,accept performance of,or terminate
contractual obligationsbetween the Company and its applicants or
Customers.
1.03 Applicant
A person who applies for telecommunications service.Includes
persons seeking reconnection of service after Company-initiated
termination.
1.04 Application
A request made in writing for telephoneservice.
1.05 Authorized User
A person,firm or corporation that is authorized by the Company to
be
1.06 Automatic Number Identification (ANI)
The automatic transmission of a calling party's billing account
telephonenumber to a local exchange Company,interexchange
carrier or a third party subscriber.The primary purpose of ANI is for
billing of toll calls.
1.07 Basic Rate Area
A specific geographic area,within which the schedule rates for local
exchange service apply without exchange line mileage and without
special rates in lieu of mileage.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 10
1.0 DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
1.08 Company or Name of Company
BASIC PHONE,INC.,a Texas corporation,which is the issuer of
this tariff
1.09 Customer or Subscriber
The person,firm or corporation that orders service and is
responsible for the payment of charges for that service and for
compliance with the Company's regulations related to that service.
1.10 Non-listed Service
A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory,but is listed in the directory assistance
database.
1.11 Non-published Service
A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory or in the directory assistance database.
1.12 Recurring Charges
The charges to a Customer for services,facilities and equipment,
which recur monthly for the agreed upon duration of the service.
1.13 Residential Service
TelephoneService provided to customers when the actual or
obvious use is for domestic purposes.
1.14 Service Commencement Date
The first day following the date on which the Company notifies the
Customer that the requested service or facility is available for use,
unless the Customer refuses to accept service because it does not
conform to the standards set forth in the Service Order or in this
price list,in which case the Service Commencement Date is the
date on which the Customer accepts service.The Companyand
the Customer may agree on a substitute Service Commencement
Date.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 11
1.0 DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
1.15 Service Order
The written order for Services executed by the Customer and the
Company in the format devised by the Company.The signing of a
Service Order by the Customer and acceptance by the Company
initiates the obligations of the respective_parties as set forth therein
and pursuant to this price list;exceptthat the duration of the service
is calculated from the Service Commencement Date.
1.16 Shared
A facility or equipmentsystem or subsystemthat can be used
simultaneouslyby several Customers.
1.17 Underlying Carrier
The telecommunicationscarrier whose network facilities provide the
technical capability and capacity necessary for the transmission
and reception of Customer telecommunications traffic.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 12
2.0 REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company
2.1.1 Scope
2.1.1.1 The Company undertakes to furnish local
exchange communications service on a resale
basis between points within the State of Idaho
under the terms of this Tariff.
Customers may use services and facilities
provided under this Tariff to obtain access to
services offered by other service providers.The
Company is responsible under this Tariff only for
the services provided herein,and it assumes no
responsibility for any service by any other entity.
2.1.1.2 The services offered herein may be used for any
lawful purpose.There are no restrictions on
sharing or resale of the Company's services.
However,the Customer remains liable for all
obligations under this price list even if such
sharing or resale arrangements exist regardless of
the Company's knowledge of these arrangements.
If service is jointlyordered by more than one
Customer,each is jointlyand severally liable for all
obligations.
2.1.1.3 The services the Company offers shall not be
used for any unlawful purposes or for any use for
which the Customer has not obtained all required
governmentalapprovals,authorizations,licenses,
consents and permits.
2.1.1.4 Company services may be connected to the
services or facilities of other communications
carriers only when authorized by and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of any
price lists of such other communicationscarriers.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 13
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.1 Scope (Cont'd)
2.1.1.5 The services of the Company are furnished for the
transmission of voice communicationsbut may
also be used for data,facsimile,signaling,
metering,or other similar communications,subject
to the transmission capabilities of the technologies
or combination of technologiesavailable.Service
is available twenty-four hours a day,seven days a
week.
2.2 Shortage of Equipmentor Facilities
The furnishing of service under this price list is subjectto the
availabilityon a continuing basis of all facilities necessaryto
provide the service.Services are provided using resale of other
carrier facilities.
2.3 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities
The Company will provide the Customer with reasonable
notification of service-affecting activities that may occur during the
normal operation of its business.Such activities may include,but
are not limited to,Company or ILEC equipmentor facilities
additions,removals or rearrangements and routine preventive
maintenance.Generally,such activities are not specific to an
individual Customer but affect many Customers'services.No
specific advance notification period is applicable to all service-
affecting activities.The Company will work cooperativelywith the
Customer to determine reasonable notification requirements.
Notification to the Customer may not be possible with some
emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions,such as an
outage resulting from cable damage.
2.4 Provision of Equipmentand Facilities
2.4.1 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to provide
service to a Customer on or before a particular date,subject
to the provisions of and compliance by the Customerwith
the regulations contained in this price list.The Company
issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 14
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Provision of Equipment and Facilities (Cont'd)
2.4.1 (Cont'd)
does not guarantee availabilityby any such date and shall
not be liable for any delays in commencing service to any
Customer.
2.4.2 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to cause the
ILEC to maintain its own facilities that the Company
furnishes to the Customer.The Customer shall not,and the
Customer shall not permit others to,rearrange,disconnect,
remove,attemptto repair or otherwise interfere with any of
the facilities provided by the ILEC or the Company.
2.4.3 The Customer shall be responsible for the payment of
service charges as set forth herein for visits by the
Company's agents or employees to the Customer's
premises when the service difficulty or trouble report results
from the use of equipmentor facilities provided by any party
other than the ILEC or the Company,including but not
limited to the Customer.
2.4.4 The Companyshall not be responsiblefor the installation,
operation,or maintenance of any Customer-provided
communications equipment.Where such equipment is
connected to the facilities furnished pursuant to this Tariff,
the responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the
furnishing of facilities offered under this Tariff and to the
maintenance and operation of such facilities.Beyond this
responsibility,the Company shall not be responsiblefor:
(a)The transmission of signals by Customer-
provided equipmentor for the quality of,or
defects in,such transmission;or
(b)The reception of signals by Customer-provided
equipment
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 15
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.5 Terms and Conditions
2.5.1 Except as otherwise provided herein,service is prepaid and
provided on the basis of a minimumterm of at least one
month,using 24-hours per day for each day of the month,
and shall continue to be provided until Customer fails to
prepay for the subsequentmonth pursuant to Company's
monthlyservice Reminder Notice.If Customerdoes not
provide payment prior to the expiration of the prepaid service
period Customer's service will be suspended.Company
may,in its sole discretion,extend the service period for up to
10 days to allow Customer to make full payment for the next
30-day period upon payment of a Service Continuation Fee.
For purposes of this price list,a month is considered to have
thirty days.All calculations of dates set forth in this price list
shall be based on calendar days,unless otherwise specified
herein.
2.5.2 Customers may be required to enter into written Service
Orders that may contain or reference the name of the
Customer,a specific description of the service ordered,the
rates to be charged,the duration of the services,and the
terms and conditions of this Tariff.
2.5.3 This price list shall be interpreted and governed by the laws
of the State of Idaho and the Rules issued by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission.
2.5.4 Another telephonecompany must not interfere with the right
of any person or entity to obtain service directlyfrom the
Company.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 16
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this Tariff remains
in the ILEC,its agents or contractors.
2.7 Liability
2.7.1 The Company shall not be liable for any claim,loss,
expense or damage for any interruption,delay,error,
omission,or defect in any service,facility or
transmission provided under this tariff,if caused by
the Underlying Carrier,an act of God,fire,war,civil
disturbance,act of government,or due to any other
causes beyond the Company's control.
2.7.2 The Company shall not be liable for,and shall be fully
indemnified and held harmless by the Customer
against any claim,loss,expense,or damage for
defamation,libel,slander,invasion,infringement of
copyright or patent,unauthorized use of any
trademark,trade name or service mark,proprietary or
creative right,or any other injury to any person,
property or entity arising out of the material,data or
information transmitted.
2.7.3 No agent or employeeof any other carrier or entity
shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the
Company.
2.7.4 The Company shall not be liable for:
(a)Any act or omission of any entity
furnishing the Companyor the
Company's Customers facilities or
equipmentfor or with the services the
Company offers,or
(b)For the acts or omissions of other
common carriers or their employees or
agents.
2.7.5 The Company shall not be liable for and shall be
indemnified and saved harmless by any Customer or
issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 17
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.5 (Cont'd)
by any other entity from any and all loss,claims,
demands,suits,or other action or any liability
whatsoever,whether suffered,made,instituted,or
asserted by any Customer or any other entity for any
personal injury to,or death of,any person or persons,
and for any loss,damage,defacement or destruction
of the premises of any Customer or any other entity or
any other property whether owned or controlled by the
Customer or others.
2.7.6 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect,
special,incidental,or consequential damages under
this Tariff including,but not limited to,loss of revenue
or profits,for any reason whatsoever,including the
breakdown of facilities associated with the service,or
for any mistakes,omissions,delays,errors,or defects
in transmission occurring during the course of
furnishing service.
2.7.7 The Company shall not be liable for any defacement
of or damage to the Customer's premises resulting
from the furnishing of services or equipment on such
premises or the installation or removal thereof,unless
such defacement or damage is caused by the willful
misconduct of the Company's agents or employees.
No agents or employees of other entities shall be
deemed to be agents or employees of the Company.
2.7.8 The entire liability of the Companyfor any claim,loss,
damage or expense from any cause whatsoever shall
in no event exceed sums actually paid to the
Company by the Customer for the specific services
giving rise to the claim,and no action or proceeding
against the Company shall be commenced more than
one year after the service is rendered.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 18
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.9 The Company shall not be liable for any act or
omission of any other company or companies
furnishing a portion of the service,or for damages
associated with service,facilities or equipment which
it does not furnish,or for damages which resultfrom
the operation of Customer-provided systems,
equipment,facilities or services which are
interconnected with Company services.
2.7.10 The Company does not guarantee nor make any
warranty with respect to service installations at
locations of which there is present atmosphere that is
explosive,prone to fire,dangerous or otherwise
unsuitable for such installations.The Customershall
indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any
and all loss,claims,demands,suits or other action,or
any liability whatsoever,whether suffered,made,
instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other
party,for any personal injury to,or death of,any
person or persons,or for any loss,damage or
destruction of any property,whether owned by the
Customer or others,caused or claimed to have been
caused,directly or indirectly,by the installation,
operation,failure to operate,maintenance,removal,
presence,condition,locations or use of service
furnished by the Company at such locations.
2.7.11 The Companyshall not be liable for the Customer's
failure to fulfill its obligations to take all necessary
steps including,without limitation,obtaining,installing
and maintaining all necessary equipment,materials
and supplies,for interconnectingthe Station,terminal
equipmentor communications system of the
Customer,or any third-party acting as its agent,to the
ILEC's network.The Customer shall secure all
licenses,permits,rights-of-way,and other
arrangements necessary for such interconnection.In
addition,the Customer shall insure that its equipment
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 19
2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.11 (Cont'd)
and/or system or that of its agent is properly
interfaced with the Company's service,that the
signalsemitted into the ILEC's network are of the
proper mode,band-width,power,data speed,and
signal level for the intended use of the Customer,and
that the signals do not damage Company or ILEC
equipment,injure its personnel or degrade service to
other Customers.If the Customer or its agent fails to
maintain and operate its equipmentand/or system or
that of its agent properly,with resulting harm to
Company or ILEC equipment,personnel,or the
quality of service to other Customers,the Company
may require the use of protective equipmentat the
Customer's expense or terminate the Customer's
service without liability.
2.7.12 With respect to Emergency Number 911 Service:
(a)This service is offered solely as part of
the resold lLEC service,where
available,as an aid in handling
assistance calls in connection with fire,
police and other emergencies.The
Company is not responsible for any
losses,claims,demands,suits or any
liability whatsoever,whether suffered,
made,instituted or asserted by the
Customer or by any other party or
person for any personal injury to or
death of any person or persons,and for
any loss,damage or destruction of any
property,whether owned by the
Customer or others,caused or claimed
to have been caused by:
(1)Mistakes,omissions,
interruptions,delays,
errors or other defects in
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 20
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.12 (Cont'd)
the provision of this
service,or
(2)Installation,operation,
failure to operate,
maintenance,removal,
presence,condition,
location or use of
equipment and facilities
furnishing this service.
(b)Neither is the Company responsible for
any infringement or invasion of the right
of privacy of any person or persons,
caused or claimed to have been caused,
directly or indirectly,by the installation,
operation,failure to operate,
maintenance,removal,presence,
condition,occasion or use of enhanced
911 service features and the equipment
associated therewith,or by any services
furnished by the Company including,but
not limited to,the identification of the
telephonenumber,address or name
associated with the telephoneused by
the party or parties accessing enhanced
911 service,and which arise out of the
negligence or other wrongful act of the
Company,the Customer,its Users,
agencies or municipalities,or the
employeesor agents of any one of
them.
2.7.13 The Company's liability arising from errors or
omissions in Directory Listings,other than charged
listings,shall be limited to the amount of actual
impairmentto the Customer's service.In cases of
charged Directory Listings,the liability of the
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 21
2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.13 (Cont'd)
Company shall be limited to an amount not exceeding
the amount of charges for the charged listings
involved during the period covered by the directory in
which the error or omission occurs.
2.7.14 The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in
lieu of all other warranties and remedies,whether
express,implied,or statutory,INCLUDINGWITHOUT
LIMITATION IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
2.7.15 THE INCLUDED EXCULPATORYLANGUAGE
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DETERMINATIONBY
THE COMMISSIONTHAT 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 RESPONSlBILITYTO
ADJUDICATE NEGLIGENCEAND
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE CLAIMS.IT IS ALSO
THE COURT'S RESPONSIBILITYTO DETERMINE
THE VALIDITY OF THE EXCULPATORYCLAUSE.
2.8 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules
If this Price List contains provisions that deny or restrict a
Customer's rights otherwise protected by Commission rules,
Commission rules supersede any conflicting tariff or price list
provisions that deny or restrict any of those rights,unless otherwise
ordered by the Commission,court order,or statute.
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.9 Allowances for Interruptions in Service
When the use of service or facilities by the Company is interrupted
due to any cause other than the negligence or willful act of the
Customer,or the operation or failure of the facilities or equipment
provided by the Customer,a pro rata adjustmentof the monthly
charges subject to interruption will be allowed for the service and
facilities rendered useless and inoperative by reason of the
interruption whenever said interruption continues for a period of 48
hours or more from the time the interruption is reported to or known
to exist by the Company,exceptas otherwise specified in this
Tariff.
It shall be the obligation of the Customer to notify Company
immediatelyof any interruption in service for which a credit
allowance is desired by Customer.Before giving such notice,the
Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not being caused by
any action or omission of the Customer within his or her control,or
is not in writing or equipment,if any,furnished by Customer and
connected to the lLEC's terminal.If the Customer reports a
service,facility or circuit to be inoperative but declines to release it
for testing and repair,it is considered to be impaired,but not
interrupted.
2.9.1 Credit Allowances
2.9.1.1 Credit for failure of service or equipment
will be allowed only when failure is
caused by or occurs in facilities or
equipmentowned,provided and billed
for,by the Company or ILEC
2.9.1.2 Credit allowances for failure of service
or equipmentstarts when Customer
notifies Company of the failure or when
Company becomes aware of the failure
and ceases when the operation has
been restored and an attempthas been
made to notify Customer.
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Basic Phone,Inc.IdahoLocal ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 23
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.9 Allowances for Interruptionsin Service (Cont'd)
2.9.1 (Cont'd)
2.9.1.3 For calculating credit allowances,every
month is considered to have thirty (30)
days.A credit allowance is applied on a
pro rata basis against the monthly
charges specified hereunder and is
dependentupon the length of the
interruption.Only those facilities on the
interrupted portion of the circuit will
receive a credit.Credit allowances for
service outages that exceed 24 hours in
durations will be rounded up to the next
whole 24 hours.
2.9.2 Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for:
2.9.2.1 Interruptions due to the negligence of
the Customer,or noncompliancewith,or
acts of omission regarding the
provisions of this price list by the
Customer,authorized user or joint user;
2.9.2.2 Interruptions of service during any
period in which the Company is not
given full and free access to its facilities
and equipment for the purpose of
investigatingand correcting
interruptions;
2.9.2.3 Interruptions of service during a period
when the Customer has released
service to the Companyfor maintenance
purposes or for implementationof a
Customer order for a change in service
arrangements;or
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 24
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.9 Allowances for Interruption of Service (Cont'd)
2.9.2 Limitations on Allowances (Cont'd)
2.9.2.4 Interruption of service due to
circumstances or causes beyond the
control of the Company and affecting
large groups of customers.
2.10 Obligationsof the Customer
2.10.1 The Customer shall provide at no charge,as specified
by the Company,any personnel,equipment,space,
power,heating and air conditioning needed to
operate,and maintain a proper operating environment
for the Company's or ILEC's facilities and equipment
installed on the Customer's premises
2.10.2 Upon suitable notification to the Customer,and at a
reasonable time,the Company may make such tests
and inspections as may be necessary to determine
that the Customer is complying with the requirements
set forth herein for the installation,operation,and
maintenance of Customer-providedfacilities,
equipment,and wiring in the connection of Customer-
provided facilities and equipmentto Company or ILEC
owned facilities and equipment.
2.10.3 If the protective requirementsfor Customer-provided
equipmentare not being complied with,the Company
may take such action as it deems necessary to
protect its facilities,equipment,and personnel.The
Company will notify the Customer promptly if there is
any need for further corrective action.Within ten days
of receiving this notice,the Customer must take this
corrective action and notify the Company of the action
taken.If the Customer fails to do this,the Company
may take whatever additional action is deemed
necessary,including the suspension of service,to
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.10 Obligationsof the Customer (Cont'd)
2.10.3 (Cont'd)
protect its facilities,equipment and personnel from
harm.
2.11 Prohibited Uses
The services of the Company shall not be used for any unlawful
purpose or for any use as to which the Customer has not obtained
all required governmentalapprovals,authorizations,licenses,
consents and permits.
2.11.1 Abuse
The abuse of Company Services is prohibited.Abuse
includes,but is not limited to,the following activities:
(a)Using service to make calls that might
reasonably be expected to frighten,
torment,or harass another.
(b)Using service in such a way that it
interferes unreasonably with the use of
Company services by others.
2.11.2 Fraudulent Use
The fraudulent use or the intended or attempted
fraudulent use of service is prohibited and can result
in the discontinuance of services as set out by this
price list.Fraudulent use consists of using or
attemptingto use service with the intent to avoid the
payment,either in whole or in part,of the price listed
charges for the service including but not limited to:
(a)rearranging,tampering with,or making
connections not authorized by this price
list to any network components used to
furnish service;or
(b)using fraudulent means or devices,
tricks,schemes,false or invalid
numbers,false credit devices,or
electronic devices.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.12 Payments
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for service
provided by the Company to the Customer.If an entity other than
the Company imposes charges on the Company,in addition to its
own internal costs,in connection with a service for which a
Company Non-Recurring Charge is specified,those charges may
be passed on to the Customer.
2.12.1 Collection of Charges
2.12.1.1 Customers monthly service provided by
Company shall be prepaid by Customer
for each one-month period.
2.12.1.2 The Company shall present a Reminder
Notice for Monthly Charges to the
Customer in advance of the month for
which service is provided.
2.12.1.3 For Customers who request service
disconnection prior to the expiration of
the prepaid service period the charge for
the fraction of the month in which
service was furnished will be calculated
on a pro rata basis.For this purpose,
every month is considered to have 30
days.
2.12.2 Disputed Bills
2.12.2.1 The Customer shall notify the Company
of any disputed charges within 30 days
of notification of the charges.The date
of the dispute shall be the date the
Company receives sufficient
documentation to enable it to investigate
the dispute.The date of the resolution
is the date the Companycompletesits
investigationand notifies the Customer
of the disposition of the dispute.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 27
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.12 Payments (Cont'd)
2.12.2 Disputed Bills (Cont'd)
2.12.2.1 (Cont'd)
Payment of the amount due by the
Customer does not constitute a waiver
of the Customer's rights under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.204 to
challengeany billing amount due or paid
to the Company.
2.12.2.2 In the event a Customer and the
Company cannot resolve a billing
dispute to their mutual satisfaction,the
Customer may contact the Idaho PUC
and proceed in accordance with the
Idaho PUC's Rules.The address and
telephonenumbers for the Idaho PUC
are:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074
334-0300 (within the local calling area)
1-800-432-0369 (from outside the local
calling area)
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 28
2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.13 Taxes,Charges,Fees
In addition to the rates and charges described in this price list,the
Customer may be responsible for payment of taxes,charges or
fees ordered by the Idaho PUC,the Idaho State Legislature,or
local and county governments.When the Company is authorized to
collect such taxes,charges or fees from the Customer,these taxes,
charges and fees will be itemized separately on the Customer's bill.
2.14 Deposits
2.14.1 The Company will not require advance deposits.
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services
if the Company intends to deny an available service to an applicant,
the Company will provide the applicant with a written explanationof
its refusal to serve.The written explanationshall include:
a)the reasons for denial of the service;
b)actions the applicantmay take in order to receive the
denied service;and
c)a statement that the Customer may file an informal or
formal complaintconcerning denial of the service with
the Company or with the Idaho PUC.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 29
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.1 Grounds for Refusal to Establish Service
The Company may refuse to establish service if any
of the following conditions exist:
2.15.1.1 The applicant has an outstanding
amount due to the Company for similar
utility services and the applicant is
unwillingto make acceptable
arrangementswith the Company for
payment;
2.15.1.2 A condition exists that,in the
Company's judgment,is unsafe or
hazardous to the applicant,the general
population,or the Company's personnel,
agentsor facilities;
2.15.1.3 The applicant is known to be in violation
of the Company's price lists filed with
the Commission;
2.15.1.4 The applicant fails to furnish such funds,
suitable facilities,and/or rights-of-way
which have been specified by the
Company as necessaryto and a
condition for providing service to the
applicant;or
2.15.1.5 The applicant has falsified his/her
identity for the purpose of obtaining
service.
2.15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
Except as otherwise specified in this price list or Idaho
PUC rules,the Company may,upon reasonable
written notice to the Customer,discontinue services
for any of the followingreasons:
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SHEET 30
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice (Cont'd)
2.15.2.1 For nonpayment of any undisputed
amounts owing to the Company;
2.15.2.2 For services provided to premises that
have been vacated by the Customer;
2.15.2.3 For tampering with the Company's
property;
2.15.2.4 For violation of rules,service
agreements,or filed price lists;
2.15.2.5 For use of Customer equipment which
adverselyaffects the Company's
property,facilities,or service to its other
Customers,or upon condemnation of
any material portion of the facilities used
by the Company to provide service to a
Customer,or if a casualty renders all or
any material portion of such facilities
inoperable beyond feasible repair;or
2.15.2.6 For fraudulent obtaining or use of
service,including,but not limited to:
(a)providing false information
to carrier the Company
regarding the Customer's
identity,address,
creditworthiness,or
current or planned use of
common communications;
(b)using or attempting to use
service by rearranging,
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 31
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
(Cont'd)
2.15.2.6 (Cont'd)
tampering with,or making
connection to the
Company's service where
not authorized by this price
list;
(c)using tricks,schemes,
false or invalid numbers,
false credit devices,
electronic devices;or
(d)any other fraudulent
means or device.
2.15.3 Without Written Notice to the Customer
The Company may deny or discontinue the furnishing
of any and/or all service(s)to a Customer immediately
and without prior notice to the Customer and without
the Customer's permission for one or more of the
followingreasons:
2.15.3.1 Dangerous Condition.A condition
immediatelydangerous or hazardous to
the life,physical safety,or property
exists,or it is necessaryto prevent a
violation of federal,state or local safety
or health codes.
2.15.3.2 Ordered to Terminate Service.The
Company is ordered to terminate
service by any court,the Idaho PUC,or
any other duly authorized public
authority.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local E×change Tariff No.1
SHEET32
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.3 Without Written Notice to the Customer (Cont'd)
2.15.3.3 Services Obtained Illegally.The
services(s)was (were)obtained,
diverted or used without the
authorization or knowledgeof the
Company.
2.15.3.4 Customer Unable to be Contacted.The
Company has tried diligently to provide
reasonable notice to the Customer,but
has been unsuccessful in its attemptto
contact the Customer.
2.15.3.5 Misrepresentation of Identity.The
Customer has misrepresentedthe
Customer's identity for purposes of
obtaining telephoneservice and either
does not have or has an inadequate
security deposit on file with the
Company.
2.15.3.6 For any governmentalprohibition,or
required alteration of the services
provided,or any violation of any
applicable law or regulation,or unlawful
use of service or use of service for
unlawful purposes,the Company may
immediatelydiscontinue or suspend
service.
2.15.4 Notice of Disconnection
2.15.4.1 Seven-Day Notice
Except as otherwise provided under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.303.04
and 31.41.01.305,the Company will
mail to the Customer written notice of
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.4 Notice of Disconnection (Cont'd)
2.15.4.1 (Cont'd)
termination at least seven (7)calendar
days before the proposed date of
termination.The written notice will
contain the information required by
IDAPA 31.41.01.306.
2.15.4.2 Twenty-Four-HourNotice
At least twenty-four (24)hours before
actual termination,the Company will
diligentlyattemptto contact the
Customer affected to apprise the
Customer of the proposed action and
the steps to take to avoid or delay
termination.Oral Notice will contain the
same information as required by IDAPA
31.41.01.306.
2.15.4.3 Additional Notice
If the Company does not terminate
service within seven (7)days after a
proposed termination date,and the
matter is not the subjectof a pending
complaintbefore the Idaho PUC,or if
other arrangements have not been
made with the Customer,the Company
will again make a diligent effort to
contact the Customer to advise the
Customer of the proposed action.If the
Company has not terminated service
within twenty-eight(28)days of mailing
a written notice of termination,but still
intends to terminate,the Company will
again issue a written notice as set out
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 34
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.4 Notice of Disconnection (Cont'd)
2.15.4.3 Additional Notice (Cont'd)
by subsection 2.15.4.1 of this price list,
related to Seven-Day Notice.
2.15.5 Customer Cancellation of Service
If the Customer cancels a service order or terminates
service before the completion of the term of service
specified in the service order for any reason,the
Customer agrees to pay to the Company all costs,
fees,and expenses reasonably incurred in connection
with special construction and with the term of service.
In addition,the Customer may be liable for
termination charges up to a maximum amount equal
to the total charges applicable for the remaining term
specified in the service order.
2.16 Restoration of Service
2.16.1 A reconnection charge shall be imposed on any
Customer whose service has been discontinued
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.15 of this price
list or voluntarynon-renewal of service by Customer.
The Company reserves the right to refuse to restore
service until all amounts due have been paid.
2.16.2 Should the Customer request that service be restored
during a period other than regular working hours,
such as evenings or weekends,the Customer may be
required to pay an after-hour charge for service
reconnection.
2.17 Assignment
The Company may,without obtaining any further consent from the
Customer,assign any of its rights,privileges or obligationsunder
this price list to any subsidiary,parent,or affiliate of the Company;
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SHEET 35
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.17 Assignment(Cont'd)
pursuantto any sale or transfer of substantiallyall the business of
the Company;or pursuant to any financing,merger or
reorganization of the Company.The Customer may,upon prior
written consent of the Company,which consent shall not be
unreasonablywithheld,assign its rights,privileges or obligations
under this price list to any subsidiary,parent,or affiliate of the
Customer;pursuantto any sale or transfer of substantiallyall the
business of the Customer;or pursuant to any financing,merger or
reorganization of the Customer.
2.18 Promotions
The Company may provide promotional offerings from time to time.
The Company will notify the idaho PUC five (5)days in advance of
the rates,terms &conditions of any such promotions.
2.19 E911
The Company will provide necessary Customer informationto the
incumbent local exchange carrier for appropriate routing of E911
calls.
2.20 Public Notice
The Company shall give public notice of all proposed changes in
rates.Public notice must be reasonably designed to call the
attention of Customers who are affected by the proposed changes
in rates.Legal advertisements alone will not be considered
adequatepublic notice.Individual notice to all Customers affected
will always constitute public notice
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 36
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService
The Company's Local TelephoneService provides a Customer with
the ability to connect to the ILEC's switching network which enables
the Customer to:
(a)Place or receive calls to any calling Station in the
local calling area,as defined herein;
(b)Access basic and enhanced 911 EmergencyService
(if available through the ILEC);
(c)Place or receive calls to toll free 8XX telephone
numbers,where available
The Company's service cannot be used to access interexchange
carriers for:interLATA,intraLATA,interstate,or international
calling;or access caller-paid information services (e.g.900,976).
3.1.1 Basic Local Service
Basic Local Service is a service that is available for
access by subscribers on a full time basis.Basic
Local Service provides the Customer with a single,
voice-grade communications channel and access to
unlimited local calls,"911"and/or "E 911"calls,if
available in the Customer's area,and toll free (e.g.
"800"or "888")calls.
Basic Local Service does not include any long
distance service or other toll services.The following
types of calls and services will be blocked by the
Company through the ILEC's switch:interLATA,
intraLATA,interstate,and international (e.g."1+"or
"0+");collect calls;operator-assisted calls;directory
assistance,third number billed calls;or any service
that may be billed to Customer's telephonenumber
(e.g."900"and "976"calls).
3.1.2 Service Area
Where facilities are available,the Company's service
area incorporates the geographic regions and
exchanges currently served by Qwest
Communications.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 37
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVlCES (Cont'd)
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService (Cont'd)
3.1.3 Local Calling Area
Local calling areas will be identical to Qwest's local
calling areas as defined in Qwest's tariff on file with
the Commission.
3.1.4 OptionalServices
3.1.4.1 Call Waiting
Allows the Customer to be notified of an
incoming call while the Customer is
having a conversation with another
party.
3.1.4.2 Call Forwarding
Allows calls to automatically ring to
another phone number.
3.1.4.3 Non-published Number
Allows Customer to keep his local
phone number out of the phone book or
directory assistance.
3.1.4.4 "3 Way"Calling
Allows the Customer to add a third party
to a conversation.
3.1.4.5 Call Return
The subscriber may return the last call
to the Customer's telephonenumber by
dialing a one or two-digitcode.
3.1.4.6 Speed Dial
The subscriber may call pre-selected,
pre-programmed telephonenumbers by
dialing a one or two-digitcode.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 38
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.1 Local ExchangeTelephoneService (Cont'd)
3.1.4 Optional Services (Cont'd)
3.1.4.7 Caller ID
Caller ID is an optional feature that
allows the subscriber to see the
telephonenumber of an incoming call
displayed on the Customer provided
display unit.The telephonenumber of
an incoming call will display between the
first and second rings.Caller ID service
works only on calls that originate and
terminate in central offices that are
equipped and have SS7 connectivity.
Caller ID is available to Customers by
monthlysubscription only,which
provides unlimited use of this service.
The Caller ID box is not included in the
rate for the monthlyservice fee.
The telephonenumbers that will be
displayed on a Caller ID subscriber's
display unit include listed,non-listed and
non-publishedtelephonenumbers.
Telephonenumbers that will not be
displayed to the Caller ID subscriber
are:(1)calls from customers who use
Per-Call Blocking or Per-Line Blocking;
(2)calls from customers located in
central offices not a part of the SS7
Signaling System;and (3)calls placed
through an operator.When these types
of calls are received by a Caller ID
subscriber,their display unit will notify
them that the calling telephonenumber
is unavailable.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 39
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVlCES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions
3.2.1 Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance
Program (lTSAP)
ITSAP consists of two programs,Lifeline and Linkup,
that were developedto provide discounted rates for
telephoneservice to low-income customers,thus
promoting universal service.The programs are jointly
sponsored (federal and state)telephoneassistance
programs designed to maximize federal contributions
to Idaho's low-income customers.
The programs provide reductions in monthly rates for
single line telephoneservice and/or reductions in one-
time costs for installation of telephoneservice for
qualifying customers.The program is administered by
the Department of Health and Welfare in accordance
with Idaho Code,§56-901.
3.2.1.1 Eligibility -To be eligible for ITSAP,the
participant must:
(a)Apply through the
Department of Health and
Welfare,
(b)Be head of household,
(c)Have a total gross income
at or below 133%of the
Office of Managementand
Budgets (OMB)Poverty
guidelines.
3.2.1.2 Residents of Tribal Lands may be
eligible for additional federal assistance
if the individual participates in one of the
followingfederal assistance programs:
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3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions (Cont'd)
3.2.1 ITSAP (Cont'd)
3.2.1.2 (Cont'd)
(a)Bureau of Indian Affairs
general assistance;
(b)Tribally administered
Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families;
(c)Head Start (only those
meeting its income
qualifying standard);
(d)National School Lunch
Program's free lunch
program.
3.2.1.2.1 Eligibility and qualification
determinations will be
performed according to the
telecommunication
provider's federal tariff
and/or 47 C.F.R.Part 54.
3.2.1.2.2 Each eligible participating
resident of Tribal Lands
must provide to its local
service provider a signed
document certifying under
penalty of perjury that the
customer receives benefits
from at least one of the
programs mentioned.
3.2.1.3 Lifeline Discounts-applied to tariffed
monthlyrecurring rates and charges for
qualifying residential customers.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 41
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions (Cont'd)
3.2.1 ITSAP (Cont'd)
3.2.1.3 (Cont'd)
Monthly discount (not to exceed the rate
charged for the grade of subscribed
residential basic local exchange service)
$3.50
Additional federal discounts may apply:
Tier 1 -Monthlyservice discount equal
to the subscriber line charge $3.50
Tier 2 -Monthlyservice discount for
customers of eligible
telecommunications carriers who have
received non-federal regulatory
approvals$1.75
Tier 3 -Monthlyservice discount equal
to one half of the amount of any state
support up to a maximum of $1.75
Tier 4 -Eligible residents of Tribal
Lands may be eligible for discounts of
up to $25.This discount may not bring
the local residential rate to below $1.00
per month $25.00
3.2.1.4 Linkup Discounts -applied to
installation of new service,including line
extensions,construction of facilities,
etc.,but shall not apply to customer
premises facilities or equipment.
A service installation cost reduction of
50%up to $30.00
For an eligible resident of Tribal Lands,
an additional reduction of up to $70 may
be applied to cover 100%of the charges
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3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions (Cont'd)
3.2.1 ITSAP (Cont'd)
3.2.1.4 (Cont'd)
between $60 and $130 assessed for
initiating telephoneservice.$70.00
3.2.1.5 Rules
3.2.1.5.1 Applies to
Telecommunication
service at the principal
residence of the eligible
subscriber/head of
household.
3.2.1.5.2 A household is either an
individual living alone or a
group of individuals living
togetherin common living
quarters and facilities
under such domestic
arrangementsand
circumstances as to create
a single establishment.
3.2.1.5.3 The eligible participant can
receive assistance with
telephoneservice
installation costs only once
at a residential address.
However,if the participant
moves to a new address,
meets the eligibility criteria
and is in good standing
with the telephoneservice
provider,there is no limit
to the number of times the
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 43
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVlCES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions (Cont'd)
3.2.1 ITSAP (Cont'd)
3.2.1.5 Rates(Cont'd)
3.2.1.5.3 (Cont'd)
participant may receive
assistance with telephone
costs.
3.2.1.6 Nonrecurring charges to change to or
from this program because of change in
eligibility status will be waived.
3.2.1.7 Lifeline service is not available for
foreign exchange service.Only one line
per household will qualify for ITSAP
discounts.
3.2.1.8 Customers participating in either of
these assistance programs must notify
the company of any changes that would
affect qualification.Verification of
eligibility will be established by the
Departmentof Health and Welfare and
will be reviewed annually.
3.2.1.9 When the customer is no longer eligible,
the discount will be discontinued and
regular tariff rates and charges will
apply.
3.2.1.10 Recovery
The cost of providing assistance through
ITSAP shall be recovered by imposing a
monthlysurcharge determined by the
Public Utilities Commission and
assessed on each line used for
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
SHEET 44
3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions (Cont'd)
3.2.1 ITSAP (Cont'd)
3.2.1.10 Recovery (Cont'd)
providing residential and business
access.Participating ITSAP customers
are exemptedfrom this surcharge.
$.05/line/month
3.2.2 Idaho USF Surcharges
A surcharge is assessed on all access lines to
contribute towards funding for an Idaho Universal
Service Fund.The Surcharge Rate is established by
the Commission and will be assessed to each
business and residential line.
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Basic Phone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
SHEET 45
4.0 RATES AND CHARGES
Company will provide specific rate and charge information with final
illustrative tariff filed after interconnection process has been completed.
Issued:May 1,2002 Effective:Month Day,2002
OSBORNE CRAIGP.L.C.LodATTORNEYSATLAW
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MANASSAs,VIRGINIA20110-4408
May 15,2002
Ms.Jean Jewell
Commission Secretary rnIdahoPublicUtilityCommission
472 W.Washington
Boise,ID 83702
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Re:Filing of Supplemental Original Illustrative Tariff by BasicPhone,IR.
Case No.GNR-T-02-08
Dear Ms.Jewell:
On behalf of BasicPhone,Inc.,we hereby respectfully request that you
immediately file the enclosed "Supplemental Original"illustrative tariff in the above-
referenced case.Three (3)copies are also enclosed pursuant to your regulations.
The purpose of this filing is for the "Supplemental Original"illustrative tariff to
replace the original illustrative tariff filed with BasicPhone's CLEC certification
application on May 1,2002.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this filing,please contact the
undersigned.
Very truly yours,
SBORNE CRAIG I!.L..
J mie S.Osborne
J nathan T.Williams
cc:Carolee Hall
Enclosures (4)
BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
Original SHEET 1
BASIC PHONE,INC.
Schedule of
GENERAL REGULATlONS FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES
Applying to the Resold Non-Facilities Based
Prepaid Local Exchange Services of this Company
In the State of Idaho
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1"RevisedSHEET 2
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CHECK SHEET
Pages listed are effective as of the date shown on each page.*Asterisk
indicates changes in current tariff filing.
Sheet Revision Sheet Revision
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
Original SHEET3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Matter Sheet Number
Title Page.....................................................................................1
Check Sheet..................................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................3
Application of Price List.................................................................5
Explanationof Symbols...................................................................6
Tariff Format ..............................................................................7
Contact Information.....................................................................8
SECTION 1.0 --DEFINITIONS........................................................9 .
SECTION 2.0 -REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company................................................12
2.2 Sho rtage of Eq uipment or Facilities ........................................1 3
2.3 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities................................1 3
2.4 Provision of E¾uipment and Facilities .....................................1 3
2.5 Terms and Conditions ......................................................1 5
2.6 Ownership of Facilities ........................................................1 6
2.7 Liability ............................................................................1 6
2.8 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules..................21
2.9 Allowances for Interruptions in Service.................................22
2.10 Obligations of the Customer .............................................24
2.11 Prohibited Uses.............................................................25
2.12 Payments.......................................................................26
2.13 Taxes,Ch arges and Fees .................................................28
2.14 Deposits.........................................................................28
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services.....................................28
2.1 6 Restoration of Service......................................................34
2.17 Assignment....................................................................34
2.18 Promotions....................................................................35
2.19 E-91 1 ............................................................................35
2.20 Public Notice..................................................................35
SECTION 3.0 -LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService ......................................36
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.11°'Revised SHEET 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
Sub ect Matter Sheet Number
SECTION 3.0 --LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.1.1 Basic Local Service ................................................36
3.1 .2 Service Area.........................................................36
3.1 .3 Optional Services ...................................................37
3.1.3.1 Call Waiting ............................................37
3.1.3.2 Call Forwarding........................................37
3.1.3.3 Non-published Number...............................37
3.1.3.4 "3 Way"Calling.........................................37
3.1.3.5 Call Return .............................................37
3.1.3.6 Speed Dial...............................................37
3.1 .3.7 Caller I D .................................................38
3.2 Service Descriptions ................................................39
3.2.1 Idaho TelephoneService Assistance Pgm.......39
3.2.2 Universal Service Fund ................................39
SECTION 4.0 -RATES
4.1 Residential Service .........................................................40
4.2 Optionaland Vertical Featu res ............................................40
4.3 Miscellaneous Charges..................................................40
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
Original SHEET 5
APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
BASIC PHONE,INC.(hereinafter "The Company")has been authorized by the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Idaho PUC)to provide competitive local
exchange and interexchangeservices.
This price list sets forth the service offerings,rates,terms and conditions
applicable to the furnishing of local exchange services to residential customers
within the entire state of ldaho.The rates and rules contained herein are subject
to change pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Idaho PUC.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
Original SHEET6
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS,REFERENCE MARKS,AND
ABBREVIATIONS OF TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN
THIS PRICE LIST
The followingsymbols shall be used as set out below to describe specific
changes made to the original price list:
C Indicates a changed listing,rule,or condition,which may
affect rates or charges
D Indicates discontinued material,including a listing,rate,
rule or condition
I Indicates an increase
M Indicates that the material has been relocated to another
part of price list schedules with no change in text,rate,rule
or condition
N Indicates new material including listing,rate,rule or
condition
R Indicates a reduction
S Indicates reissued matter
T Indicates a change in wording of text,but not a change in
rate,rule or condition
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
Original SHEET 7
TARIFF FORMAT
A.Sheet Numbering
Sheet numbers appear in the upper right corner of the sheet.Sheets are
numbered sequentially.However,new sheets are occasionally added to
the Tariff.When a new sheet is added between sheets already in effect,a
decimal is added.For example,a new sheet added between sheets 14
and 15 would be 14.1.
B.Sheet Revision Numbers
Revision numbers also appear in the upper right corner of each sheet.
These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on
file with the Commission.For example,the 4th revised Sheet 14 would
cancel the 3rd revised Sheet 14.Because of various suspension periods,
deferrals,etc.the Commission follows in their tariff approval process,the
most current sheet number on file with the Commission is not always the
tariff sheet in effect.Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet currently in
effect.
C.Paragraph Numbering Sequence
There are six levels of paragraph coding.Each level of coding is
subservient to its next higher level:
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.1.1
2.1.1.1.1
2.1.1.1.1.1
D.Check Sheets
When a tariff filing is made with the Commission,an updated Check Sheet
accompanies the filing.The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the
Tariff,with a cross-reference to the current revision number.When new
sheets are added,the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision.All
revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*).There
will be no other symbolsused on this sheet if these are the only changes
made to it.The Tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find
out if a particular sheet is the most current on file with the Commission.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.11°Revised SHEET 8
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CONTACT INFORMATION
BASIC PHONE,INC.
P.O.Box 220
2207 MacArthur Drive
Orange,Texas 77631
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
Customer Contact
For establishment of service,complaints and inquires regarding service and
billing,or reporting or inquiring about network outagesor service problems.
Customer Service:1-888-503-3663
Maintenance:1-888-503-3663
Commission Contact
For complaints,inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
Matters concerning customer service:
Shari'R.Harris
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
Matters concerning tariffs and regulatory affairs:
Shari'R.Harris
Director of Operations
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
Original SHEET 9
1.0 DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms when used in this price list shall have the
meaning set out by this section.
1.01 Advance Payment
A payment required before the start of service.Advance payment
may consist of any required construction cost,all appropriate non-
recurring charges,and an estimate of the first month's recurring
charges.Advance Paymentswill be applied to the first bill rendered
by Company followingimplementationof services.
1.02 Agent
A business representativeauthorized by the Companyto bring
about,modify,affect,accept performance of,or terminate
contractual obligationsbetween the Company and its applicants or
Customers.
1.03 Applicant
A person who applies for telecommunications service.Includes
persons seeking reconnection of service after Company-initiated
termination.
1.04 Application
A request made in writing for telephoneservice.
1.05 Authorized User
A person,firm or corporation that is authorized by the Company to
be
1.06 Automatic Number Identification (ANl)
The automatic transmission of a calling party's billing account
telephonenumber to a local exchange Company,interexchange
carrier or a third party subscriber.The primary purpose of ANI is for
billing of toll calls.
1.07 Basic Rate Area
A specific geographic area,within which the schedule rates for local
exchange service apply without exchange line mileage and without
special rates in lieu of mileage.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
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*Revised SHEET 10
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1.0 DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
1.08 Company or Name of Company
BASIC PHONE,INC.,a Texas corporation,which is the issuer of
this tariff
1.09 Customer or Subscriber
The person,firm or corporation that orders service and is
responsible for the payment of charges for that service and for
compliance with the Company's regulations related to that service.
1.10 Non-listed Service
A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory,but is listed in the directory assistance
database.
1.11 Non-published Service
A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory or in the directory assistance database.
1.12 Recurring Charges
The charges to a Customer for services,facilities and equipment,
which recur monthlyfor the agreed upon duration of the service.
1.13 Residential Service
TelephoneService provided to residential customers when the
actual or obvious use is for domestic purposes.
1.14 Service Commencement Date
The first day following the date on which the Company notifies the
Customer that the requested service or facility is available for use,
unless the Customer refuses to accept service because it does not
conform to the standards set forth in the Service Order or in this
price list,in which case the Service Commencement Date is the
date on which the Customer accepts service.The Company and
the Customer may agree on a substitute Service Commencement
Date.
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OriginalSHEET 11
1.0 DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
1.15 Service Order
The written order for Services executed by the Customer and the
Company in the format devised by the Company.The signing of a
Service Order by the Customer and acceptance by the Company
initiates the obligations of the respective_parties as set forth therein
and pursuant to this price list;except that the duration of the service
is calculated from the Service Commencement Date.
1.16 Shared
A facility or equipmentsystem or subsystem that can be used
simultaneouslyby several Customers.
1.17 Underlying Carrier
The telecommunications carrier whose network facilities provide the
technical capability and capacity necessaryfor the transmission
and reception of Customer telecommunications traffic.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
Original SHEET 12
2.0 REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company
2.1.1 Scope
2.1.1.1 The Company undertakes to furnish local
exchange communications service on a resale
basis between points within the State of Idaho
under the terms of this Tariff.
Customers may use services and facilities
provided under this Tariff to obtain access to
services offered by other service providers.The
Company is responsible under this Tariff onlyfor
the services provided herein,and it assumes no
responsibility for any service by any other entity.
2.1.1.2 The services offered herein may be used for any
lawful purpose.There are no restrictions on
sharing or resale of the Company's services.
However,the Customer remains liable for all
obligations under this price list even if such
sharing or resale arrangements exist regardless of
the Company's knowledgeof these arrangements.
If service is jointlyordered by more than one
Customer,each is jointly and severallyliable for all
obligations.
2.1.1.3 The services the Company offers shall not be
used for any unlawful purposes or for any use for
which the Customer has not obtained all required
governmentalapprovals,authorizations,licenses,
consents and permits.
2.1.1.4 Company services may be connected to the
services or facilities of other communications
carriers only when authorized by and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of any
price lists of such other communications carriers.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
Original SHEET 13
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.1 Scope (Cont'd)
2.1.1.5 The services of the Company are furnished for the
transmission of voice communications but may
also be used for data,facsimile,signaling,
metering,or other similar communications,subject
to the transmission capabilities of the technologies
or combination of technologiesavailable.Service
is available twenty-four hours a day,seven days a
week.
2.2 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
The furnishing of service under this price list is subject to the
availabilityon a continuing basis of all facilities necessary to
provide the service.Services are provided using resale of other
carrier facilities.
2.3 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities
The Company will provide the Customer with reasonable
notification of service-affecting activities that may occur during the
normal operation of its business.Such activities may include,but
are not limited to,Company or lLEC equipment or facilities
additions,removals or rearrangements and routine preventive
maintenance.Generally,such activities are not specific to an
individual Customer but affect many Customers'services.No
specific advance notification period is applicable to all service-
affecting activities.The Company will work cooperatively with the
Customer to determine reasonable notification requirements.
Notification to the Customer may not be possiblewith some
emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions,such as an
outage resulting from cable damage.
2.4 Provision of Equipment and Facilities
2.4.1 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to provide
service to a Customer on or before a particular date,subject
to the provisions of and compliance by the Customer with
the regulations contained in this price list.The Company
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
Original SHEET 14
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Provision of Equipment and Facilities (Cont'd)
2.4.1 (Cont'd)
does not guarantee availabilityby any such date and shall
not be liable for any delays in commencing service to any
Customer.
2.4.2 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to cause the
ILEC to maintain its own facilities that the Company
furnishes to the Customer.The Customer shall not,and the
Customer shall not permit others to,rearrange,disconnect,
remove,attemptto repair or otherwise interfere with any of
the facilities provided by the lLEC or the Company.
2.4.3 The Customer shall be responsible for the paymentof
service charges as set forth herein for visits by the
Company's agents or employeesto the Customer's
premises when the service difficulty or trouble report results
from the use of equipment or facilities provided by any party
other than the ILEC or the Company,including but not
limited to the Customer.
2.4.4 The Company shall not be responsible for the installation,
operation,or maintenance of any Customer-provided
communications equipment.Where such equipment is
connected to the facilities furnished pursuant to this Tariff,
the responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the
furnishing of facilities offered under this Tariff and to the
maintenance and operation of such facilities.Beyond this
responsibility,the Company shall not be responsiblefor:
(a)The transmission of signals by Customer-
provided equipmentor for the quality of,or
defects in,such transmission;or
(b)The reception of signals by Customer-provided
equipment
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Original SHEET 15
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.5 Terms and Conditions
2.5.1 Except as otherwise provided herein,service is prepaid and
provided on the basis of a minimum term of at least one
month,using 24-hours per day for each day of the month,
and shall continue to be provided until Customer fails to
prepay for the subsequentmonth pursuant to Company's
monthlyservice Reminder Notice.If Customer does not
provide payment prior to the expiration of the prepaid service
period Customer's service will be suspended.Company
may,in its sole discretion,extend the service period for up to
10 days to allow Customer to make full paymentfor the next
30-day period upon payment of a Service Continuation Fee.
For purposes of this price list,a month is considered to have
thirty days.All calculations of dates set forth in this price list
shall be based on calendar days,unless otherwise specified
herein.
2.5.2 Customers may be required to enter into written Service
Orders that may contain or reference the name of the
Customer,a specific description of the service ordered,the
rates to be charged,the duration of the services,and the
terms and conditions of this Tariff.
2.5.3 This price list shall be interpreted and governed by the laws
of the State of Idaho and the Rules issued by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission.
2.5.4 Another telephonecompany must not interfere with the right
of any person or entity to obtain service directly from the
Company.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local Exchange Tariff No.1
1"'Revised SHEET 16
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Ownershipof Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this Tariff remains
in the ILEC,its agents or contractors.
2.7 Liability
2.7.1 The Companyshall not be liable for any claim,loss,
expense or damage for any interruption,delay,error,
omission,or defect in any service,facility or
transmission provided under this tariff,if caused by an
act of God,fire,war,civil disturbance,act of
government,or due to any other causes beyond the
Company's control.
If Company is unable to provide service for a 24-hour
period due to any interruption,delay,error,omission,
or defect in any service,facility or transmission
provided under this tariff caused by the Underlying
Carrier,Customer shall be entitled to a credit as
provided for in Section 2.9.1.4 herein.
2.7.2 The Company shall not be liable for,and shall be fully
indemnified and held harmless by the Customer
against any claim,loss,expense,or damage for
defamation,libel,slander,invasion,infringementof
copyright or patent,unauthorized use of any
trademark,trade name or service mark,proprietary or
creative right,or any other injury to any person,
property or entity arising out of the material,data or
information transmitted.
2.7.3 No agent or employeeof any other carrier or entity
shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the
Company.
2.7.4 The Company shall not be liable for:
(a)Any act or omission of any entity
furnishing the Company or the
Company's Customers facilities or
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1°*RevisedSHEET 17
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.4(a)(Cont'd)equipmentfor or with the services the
Company offers,or
(b)For the acts or omissions of other
common carriers or their employees or
agents.
2.7.5 The Company shall not be liable for and shall be
indemnified and saved harmless by any Customer or
by any other entity from any and all loss,claims,
demands,suits,or other action or any liability
whatsoever,whether suffered,made,instituted,or
asserted by any Customer or any other entityfor any
personal injury to,or death of,any person or persons,
and for any loss,damage,defacement or destruction
of the premises of any Customer or any other entity or
any other property whether owned or controlled by the
Customer or others.
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.6 The Companyshall not be liable for any indirect,
special,incidental,or consequential damages under
this Tariff including,but not limited to,loss of revenue
or profits,for any reason whatsoever,includingthe
breakdown of facilities associated with the service,or
for any mistakes,omissions,delays,errors,or defects
in transmission occurring during the course of
furnishing service.
2.7.7 The Company shall not be liable for any defacement
of or damage to the Customer's premises resulting
from the furnishing of services or equipment on such
premises or the installation or removal thereof,unless
such defacement or damage is caused by the willful
misconduct of the Company's agents or employees.
No agents or employeesof other entities shall be
deemed to be agentsor employees of the Company.
2.7.8 The entire liability of the Company for any claim,loss,
damage or expense from any cause whatsoever shall
in no event exceed sums actually paid to the
Company by the Customer for the specific services
giving rise to the claim,and no action or proceeding
against the Company shall be commenced more than
one year after the service is rendered.
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Locui Exchange Tariff No.11*Revised SHEET 19
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.9 The Company shall not be liable for any act or
omission of any other company or companies
furnishing a portion of the service,or for damages
associated with service,facilities or equipment which
it does not furnish,or for damages which result from
the operation of Customer-provided systems,
equipment,facilities or services which are
interconnected with Company services.
2.7.10 The Company does not guarantee nor make any
warranty with respect to service installations at
locations of which there is present atmosphere that is
explosive,prone to fire,dangerous or otherwise
unsuitable for such installations.The Customer shall
indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any
and all loss,claims,demands,suits or other action,or
any liability whatsoever,whether suffered,made,
instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other
party,for any personal injury to,or death of,any
person or persons,or for any loss,damage or
destruction of any property,whether owned by the
Customer or others,caused or claimed to have been
caused,directly or indirectly,by the installation,
operation,failure to operate,maintenance,removal,
presence,condition,locations or use of service
furnished by the Company at such locations.
2.7.11 The Company shall not be liable for the Customer's
failure to fulfill its obligations to take all necessary
steps including,without limitation,obtaining,installing
and maintaining all necessary equipment,materials
and supplies,for interconnecting the Station,terminal
equipmentor communications system of the
Customer,or any third-party acting as its agent,to the
ILEC's network.The Customer shall secure all
licenses,permits,rights-of-way,and other
arrangements necessary for such interconnection.In
addition,the Customer shall insure that its equipment
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BasicPhone,Inc.Idaho Local ExchangeTariff No.1
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.11 (Cont'd)
and/or system or that of its agent is properly
interfaced with the Company's service,that the
signalsemitted into the ILEC's network are of the
proper mode,band-width,power,data speed,and
signal level for the intended use of the Customer,and
that the signals do not damage Company or ILEC
equipment,injure its personnel or degrade service to
other Customers.If the Customer or its agent fails to
maintain and operate its equipment and/or system or
that of its agent properly,with resulting harm to
Company or ILEC equipment,personnel,or the
quality of service to other Customers,the Company
may require the use of protective equipment at the
Customer's expense or terminate the Customer's
service without liability.
2.7.12 The Company's liability arising from errors or
omissions in Directory Listings,other than charged
listings,shall be limited to the amount of actual
impairment to the Customer's service.In cases of
charged Directory Listings,the liability of the
Company shall be limited to an amount not exceeding
the amount of charges for the charged listings
involved during the period covered by the directory in
which the error or omission occurs.
2.7.13 The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in
lieu of all other warranties and remedies,whether
express,implied,or statutory,INCLUDINGWITHOUT
LIMITATlON IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.7 Liability (Cont'd)
2.7.14 THE INCLUDED EXCULPATORY LANGUAGE
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DETERMINATIONBY
THE COMMISSIONTHAT 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 RESPONSIBILITYTO
ADJUDICATE NEGLIGENCE AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE CLAIMS.IT IS ALSO
THE COURT'S RESPONSIBILITYTO DETERMINE
THE VALIDITY OF THE EXCULPATORYCLAUSE.
2.8 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules
lf this Price List contains provisions that deny or restrict a
Customer's rights otherwise protected by Commission rules,
Commission rules supersede any conflicting tariff or price list
provisions that deny or restrict any of those rights,unless otherwise
ordered by the Commission,court order,or statute.
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.9 Allowances for Interruptionsin Service
A credit allowance will be given for interruptions of service,subject
to the provisions of this section.
2.9.1 Credit for Service Interruptions
A credit allowance will be made when an interruption
in service occurs.An interruption in service is
considered to exist when the local service quality
deteriorates to such an extent that the customer
cannot make local calls or cannot receive local calls
or cannot use the service for voice grade
communications because of cross talk,static or other
transmission problem.
An interruption period begins when the Customer
reports a circuit,service or facility to be interrupted
and releases it for testing.
2.9.1.1 The Company must restore service:
within sixteen (16)hours after the report
of the outage if the customer notifies the
telephonecompanythat the service
outagecreates an emergency;or
2.9.1.2 within 24 hours after the report of the
outageif no emergency exists.
2.9.1.3 Outagesreported between noon on
Saturday and 6:00 p.m.on the following
Sunday must be restored within forty-
eight (48)hours or by 6:00 p.m.on the
followingMonday,whichever is sooner.
2.9.1.4 If the Company does not restore service
within the times required by this
paragraph,the Company will credit the
customer's account for an amount equal
to the monthly rate for one (1)month of
basic local exchange service.
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.9 Allowances for Interruption of Service (Cont'd)
2.9.2 Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for:
2.9.2.1 Interruptions due to the negligence of
the Customer,or noncompliancewith,or
acts of omission regarding the
provisions of this price list by the
Customer,authorized user or joint user;
2.9.2.2 Interruptions of service during any
period in which the Company is not
given full and free access to its facilities
and equipment for the purpose of
investigatingand correcting
interruptions;
2.9.2.3 Interruptions of service during a period
when the Customer has released
service to the Companyfor maintenance
purposes or for implementationof a
Customer order for a change in service
arrangements;or
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.10 Obligationsof the Customer
2.10.1 The Customer shall provide at no charge,as specified
by the Company,any personnel,equipment,space,
power,heating and air conditioning needed to
operate,and maintain a proper operating environment
for the Company's or ILEC's facilities and equipment
installed on the Customer's premises
2.10.2 Upon suitable notification to the Customer,and at a
reasonabletime,the Company may make such tests
and inspections as may be necessary to determine
that the Customer is complying with the requirements
set forth herein for the installation,operation,and
maintenance of Customer-provided facilities,
equipment,and wiring in the connection of Customer-
provided facilities and equipment to Company or ILEC
owned facilities and equipment.
2.10.3 If the protective requirements for Customer-provided
equipment are not being complied with,the Company
may take such action as it deems necessary to
protect its facilities,equipment,and personnel.The
Company will notify the Customer promptly if there is
any need for further corrective action.Within ten days
of receiving this notice,the Customer must take this
corrective action and notify the Companyof the action
taken.If the Customer fails to do this,the Company
may take whatever additional action is deemed
necessary,including the suspension of service,to
protect its facilities,equipmentand personnel from
harm.
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.11 Prohibited Uses
The services of the Company shall not be used for any unlawful
purpose or for any use as to which the Customer has not obtained
all required governmentalapprovals,authorizations,licenses,
consents and permits.
2.11.1 Abuse
The abuse of Company Services is prohibited.Abuse
includes,but is not limited to,the followingactivities:
(a)Using service to make calls that might
reasonably be expectedto frighten,
torment,or harass another.
(b)Using service in such a way that it
interferes unreasonably with the use of
Company services by others.
2.11.2 Fraudulent Use
The fraudulent use or the intended or attempted
fraudulent use of service is prohibited and can result
in the discontinuance of services as set out by this
price list.Fraudulent use consists of using or
attemptingto use service with the intent to avoid the
payment,either in whole or in part,of the price listed
charges for the service including but not limited to:
(a)rearranging,tamperingwith,or making
connections not authorized by this price
list to any network components used to
furnish service;or
(b)using fraudulent means or devices,
tricks,schemes,false or invalid
numbers,false credit devices,or
electronic devices.
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.12 Payments
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for service
provided by the Company to the Customer.If an entity other than
the Company imposes charges on the Company,in addition to its
own internal costs,in connection with a service for which a
Company Non-Recurring Charge is specified,those charges may
be passed on to the Customer.
2.12.1 Collection of Charges
2.12.1.1 Customers monthly service provided by
Company shall be prepaid by Customer
for each one-month period.
2.12.1.2 The Company shall present a Reminder
Notice for Monthly Charges to the
Customer in advance of the month for
which service is provided.
2.12.1.3 For Customers who request service
disconnection prior to the expiration of
the prepaid service period the charge for
the fraction of the month in which
service was furnished will be calculated
on a pro rata basis.For this purpose,
every month is considered to have 30
days.
2.12.2 Disputed Bills
2.12.2.1 The Customer shall notify the Company
of any disputed charges within 30 days
of notification of the charges.The date
of the dispute shall be the date the
Company receives sufficient
documentation to enable it to investigate
the dispute.The date of the resolution
is the date the Company completes its
investigationand notifies the Customer
of the disposition of the dispute.
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.12 Payments (Cont'd)
2.12.2 Disputed Bills (Cont'd)
2.12.2.1 (Cont'd)
Payment of the amount due by the
Customer does not constitute a waiver
of the Customer's rights under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.204 to
challenge any billing amount due or paid
to the Company.
2.12.2.2 In the event a Customer and the
Company cannot resolve a billing
dispute to their mutual satisfaction,the
Customer may contact the Idaho PUC
and proceed in accordance with the
Idaho PUC's Rules.The address and
telephonenumbers for the Idaho PUC
are:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O.Box 83720
Boise,Idaho 83720-0074
334-0300 (withinthe local calling area)
1-800-432-0369 (from outside the local
calling area)
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.13 Taxes,Charges,Fees
In addition to the rates and charges described in this price list,the
Customer may be responsible for payment of taxes,charges or
fees ordered by the Idaho PUC,the Idaho State Legislature,or
local and county governments.When the Company is authorized to
collect such taxes,charges or fees from the Customer,these taxes,
charges and fees will be itemized separately on the Customer's bill.
2.14 Deposits
2.14.1 The Company will not require advance deposits.
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services
lf the Company intends to deny an available service to an applicant,
the Company will provide the applicant with a written explanation of
its refusal to serve.The written explanationshall include:
a)the reasons for denial of the service;
b)actions the applicant may take in order to receive the
denied service;and
c)a statement that the Customer may file an informal or
formal complaintconcerning denial of the service with
the Company or with the Idaho PUC.
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.1 Grounds for Refusal to Establish Service
The Company may refuse to establish service if any
of the following conditions exist:
2.15.1.1 The applicant has an outstanding
amount due to the Companyfor similar
utility services and the applicant is
unwilling to make acceptable
arrangements with the Company for
payment;
2.15.1.2 A condition exists that,in the
Company's judgment,is unsafe or
hazardous to the applicant,the general
population,or the Company's personnel,
agentsor facilities;
2.15.1.3 The applicant is known to be in violation
of the Company's price lists filed with
the Commission;
2.15.1.4 The applicant fails to furnish such funds,
suitable facilities,and/or rights-of-way
which have been specified by the
Company as necessary to and a
condition for providing service to the
applicant;or
2.15.1.5 The applicant has falsified his/her
identity for the purpose of obtaining
service.
2.15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
Except as otherwise specified in this price list or Idaho
PUC rules,the Company may,upon reasonable
written notice to the Customer,discontinue services
for any of the followingreasons:
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice (Cont'd)
2.15.2.1 For nonpayment of any undisputed
amounts owing to the Company;
2.15.2.2 For services provided to premises that
have been vacated by the Customer;
2.15.2.3 For tampering with the Company's
property;
2.15.2.4 For violation of rules,service
agreements,or filed price lists;
2.15.2.5 For use of Customer equipmentwhich
adverselyaffects the Company's
property,facilities,or service to its other
Customers,or upon condemnation of
any material portion of the facilities used
by the Company to provide service to a
Customer,or if a casualty renders all or
any material portion of such facilities
inoperable beyond feasible repair;or
2.15.2.6 For fraudulent obtaining or use of
service,including,but not limited to:
(a)providing false information
to carrier the Company
regarding the Customer's
identity,address,
creditworthiness,or
current or planned use of
common communications;
(b)using or attempting to use
service by rearranging,
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.2 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
(Cont'd)
2.15.2.6 (Cont'd)
tampering with,or making
connection to the
Company's service where
not authorized by this price
list;
(c)using tricks,schemes,
false or invalid numbers,
false credit devices,
electronic devices;or
(d)any other fraudulent
means or device.
2.15.3 Without Written Notice to the Customer
The Company may deny or discontinue the furnishing
of any and/or all service(s)to a Customer immediately
and without prior notice to the Customer and without
the Customer's permission for one or more of the
followingreasons:
2.15.3.1 Dangerous Condition.A condition
immediatelydangerous or hazardous to
the life,physical safety,or property
exists,or it is necessary to prevent a
violation of federal,state or local safety
or health codes.
2.15.3.2 Ordered to Terminate Service.The
Company is ordered to terminate
service by any court,the Idaho PUC,or
any other duly authorized public
authority.
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.3 Without Written Notice to the Customer (Cont'd)
2.15.3.3 Services Obtained lllegally.The
services(s)was (were)obtained,
diverted or used without the
authorization or knowledgeof the
Company.
2.15.3.4 Customer Unable to be Contacted.The
Company has tried diligently to provide
reasonable notice to the Customer,but
has been unsuccessful in its attemptto
contact the Customer.
2.15.3.5 Misrepresentation of Identity.The
Customer has misrepresentedthe
Customer's identity for purposes of
obtaining telephoneservice and either
does not have or has an inadequate
security deposit on file with the
Company.
2.15.3.6 For any governmentalprohibition,or
required alteration of the services
provided,or any violation of any
applicablelaw or regulation,or unlawful
use of service or use of service for
unlawful purposes,the Company may
immediatelydiscontinue or suspend
service.
2.15.4 Notice of Disconnection
2.15.4.1 Seven-Day Notice
Except as otherwise provided under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.303.04
and 31.41.01.305,the Company will
mail to the Customer written notice of
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.4 Notice of Disconnection (Cont'd)
2.15.4.1 (Cont'd)
termination at least seven (7)calendar
days before the proposed date of
termination.The written notice will
contain the information required by
IDAPA 31.41.01.306.
2.15.4.2 Twenty-Four-HourNotice
At least twenty-four (24)hours before
actual termination,the Company will
diligently attemptto contact the
Customer affected to apprise the
Customer of the proposed action and
the steps to take to avoid or delay
termination.Oral Notice will contain the
same information as required by IDAPA
31.41.01.306.
2.15.4.3 Additional Notice
If the Company does not terminate
service within seven (7)days after a
proposed termination date,and the
matter is not the subject of a pending
complaint before the Idaho PUC,or if
other arrangements have not been
made with the Customer,the Company
will again make a diligent effort to
contact the Customer to advise the
Customer of the proposed action.If the
Company has not terminated service
within twenty-eight(28)days of mailing
a written notice of termination,but still
intends to terminate,the Companywill
again issue a written notice as set out
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2.0 REGULATIONS(Cont'd)
2.15 Refusal or Termination of Services (Cont'd)
2.15.4 Notice of Disconnection (Cont'd)
2.15.4.3 Additional Notice (Cont'd)
by subsection 2.15.4.1 of this price list,
related to Seven-Day Notice.
2.15.5 Customer Cancellation of Service
If the Customer cancels a service order or terminates
service before the completion of the term of service
specified in the service order for any reason,the
Customer agrees to pay to the Company all costs,
fees,and expenses reasonably incurred in connection
with special construction and with the term of service.
In addition,the Customer may be liable for
termination charges up to a maximum amount equal
to the total charges applicable for the remaining term
specified in the service order.
2.16 Restoration of Service
2.16.1 A reconnection charge shall be imposed on any
Customer whose service has been discontinuedpursuanttotheprovisionsofSection2.15 of this price
list or voluntarynon-renewal of service by Customer.
The Company reserves the right to refuse to restore
service until all amounts due have been paid.
2.16.2 Should the Customer request that service be restored
during a period other than regular working hours,
such as evenings or weekends,the Customer may be
required to pay an after-hour charge for service
reconnection.
2.17 Assignment
The Company may,without obtaining any further consent from the
Customer,assign any of its rights,privileges or obligationsunder
this price list to any subsidiary,parent,or affiliate of the Company;
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2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.17 Assignment(Cont'd)
pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantiallyall the business of
the Company;or pursuant to any financing,merger or
reorganization of the Company.The Customer may,upon prior
written consent of the Company,which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld,assign its rights,privileges or obligations
under this price list to any subsidiary,parent,or affiliate of the
Customer;pursuantto any sale or transfer of substantiallyall the
business of the Customer;or pursuant to any financing,merger or
reorganization of the Customer.
2.18 Promotions
The Company may provide promotional offerings from time to time.
The Company will notify the Idaho PUC five (5)days in advance of
the rates,terms &conditions of any such promotions.
2.19 E911
The Company will provide necessary Customer information to the
incumbent local exchange carrier for appropriate routing of E911
calls.
2.20 Public Notice
The Company shall give public notice of all proposed changes in
rates.Public notice must be reasonably designed to call the
attention of Customers who are affected by the proposed changes
in rates.Legal advertisements alone will not be considered
adequate public notice.Individual notice to all Customers affected
will always constitute public notice
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3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService
The Company's Local TelephoneService provides a Customer with
the ability to connect to the ILEC's switching network which enables
the Customer to:
(a)Place or receive calls to any calling Station in the
local calling area,as defined herein;
(b)Access basic and enhanced 911 EmergencyService
(if available through the lLEC);
(c)Place or receive calls to toll free 8XX telephone
numbers,where available
(d)Place or receive interLATA,intraLATA,interstate,or
international calls,or access caller-paid information
services (e.g.900,976)
3.1.1 Basic Local Service
Basic Local Service is a service that is available for
access by subscribers on a full time basis.Basic
Local Service provides the Customer with a single,
voice-grade communications channel and access to
unlimited local calls,"911"and/or "E 911"calls,if
available in the Customer's area,and toll free (e.g.
"800"or "888")calls.
Customers that so desire may utilize the Company's
Basic Local Service to place interLATA,intraLATA,
interstate or international calls via the interexchange
carrier of their choice.
3.1.2 Local Service Area
The Company's local service area incorporatesthe
entire state of Idaho.
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3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVlCES (Cont'd)
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService (Cont'd)
3.1.3 OptionalServices
3.1.3.1 Call Waiting
Allows the Customer to be notified of an
----incoming call while the Customer is
having a conversation with another
party.
3.1.3.2 Call Forwarding
Allows calls to automaticallyring to
another phone number.
3.1.3.3 Non-published Number
Allows Customer to keep his local
phone number out of the phone book or
directory assistance.
3.1.3.4 "3 Way"Calling
Allows the Customer to add a third party
to a conversation.
3.1.3.5 Call Return
The subscriber may return the last call
to the Customer's telephonenumber by
dialing a one or two-digitcode.
3.1.3.6 Speed Dial
The subscriber may call pre-selected,
pre-programmed telephonenumbers by
dialing a one or two-digitcode.
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3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVlCES (Cont'd)
3.1 Local Exchange TelephoneService (Cont'd)
3.1.3 Optional Services (Cont'd)
3.1.3.7 Caller ID
Caller ID is an optional feature that allows
the subscriber to see the telephone number
of an incoming call displayed on the
Customer provided display unit.The
telephonenumber of an incoming call will
display between the first and second rings.
Caller ID service works only on calls that
originate and terminate in central offices
that are equipped and have SS7
connectivity.Caller ID is available to
Customers by monthly subscription only,
which provides unlimited use of this service.
The Caller ID box is not included in the rate
for the monthly service fee.
The telephonenumbers that will be
displayed on a Caller ID subscriber's
display unit include listed,non-listed and
non-published telephonenumbers.
Telephonenumbers that will not be
displayed to the Caller ID subscriber are:
(1)calls from customers who use Per-Call
Blocking or Per-Line Blocking;(2)calls from
customers located in central offices not a
part of the SS7 Signaling System;and (3)
calls placed through an operator.When
these types of calls are received by a Caller
ID subscriber,their display unit will notify
them that the calling telephonenumber is
unavailable.
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3.0 LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES (Cont'd)
3.2 Service Descriptions
3.2.1 Idaho TelecommunicationsService Assistance
Program (ITSAP)
ITSAP consists of two programs,Lifeline and Linkup,
that were developedto provide discounted rates fortelephoneservicetolow-income customers,thus
promoting universal service.The programs are jointly
sponsored (federal and state)telephoneassistance
programs designed to maximize federal contributions
to ldaho's low-income customers.
The progr s provide reductions in monthly rates for
single line telephoneservice and/or reductions in one-
time costs for installation of telephoneservice for
qualifying customers.The program is administered by
the Department of Health and Welfare in accordance
with Idaho Code,§56-901.
3.2.1.1 Eligibility -To be eligible for ITSAP,the
participant must:
(a)Apply through theDepartmentofHealth and
Welfare,
(b)Be head of household,
(c)Have a total gross income
at or below 133%of the
Office of Managementand
Budgets (OMB)Poverty
guidelines.
3.2.2 ldaho USF Surcharges
A surcharge is assessed on all access lines to
contribute towards funding for an Idaho Universal
Service Fund.The Surcharge Rate is established by
the Commission and will be assessed to each
business and residential line.
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4.0 RATES AND CHARGES
Company will provide specific rate and charge information with final
illustrativetariff filed after interconnection process has been completed.
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