20020815Application.pdf

Big Sky Telecom,Inc.DE AUG 15 PN 3:LO
128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617 LICINTERNETTel:[phone] Fax:[phone] UTILi llES 00MifliSSION
Emmett,Idaho
August 12,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Jean Jewell Commission Secretary
472 W.Washington -j'PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Jean Jewell:
Per instructions from Wayne Hart,enclosed please find an original application for certificationandassociatedrequireddocumentationforbecominganIdahoCLEC.Also enclosed are threecompletecopies.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call me on my cell 208-861-1396 or email [e-mail] you for your time and consideration as we begin this process.
Re ards,
erald "Jerr Lambert
President
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
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128 E.Mam Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone]INTERNET
Emmett,Idaho
July 24,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission NE W CASE
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
To whom it may concern:
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.is a local internet services provider located in Emmett,Idaho Gem
County.Big Sky Telecom,Inc.is initially looking to provide traditional DSL services along
with current high speed internet offerings in Emmett and Gem County and other areas.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call me on my cell 208-861-1396 or email me
jerry@bigskytel com.Thank you for your time and consideration as we begin this process.
Regards
rald "Jerry"Lambert
President
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
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128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
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Emmett,Idaho
August 12,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Jean Jewell Commission Secretary
472 W.Washington ..
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
Jean Jewell:
Per instructions from Wayne Hart,enclosed please find an original application for certification
and associated required documentation for becoming an Idaho CLEC.Also enclosed are three
complete copies.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call me on my cell 208-861-1396 or email me
[e-mail] you for your time and consideration as we begin this process.
Re ards,
"Jerr Lambert
President
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
TE C 'Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone]INTERNET
Emmett,Idaho
July 24,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission NE W CASE
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
To whom it may concern:
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.is a local internet services provider located in Emmett,Idaho Gem
County.Big Sky Telecom,Inc.is initially looking to provide traditional DSL services along
with current high speed internet offerings in Emmett and Gem Countyand other areas.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call me on my cell 208-861-1396 or email me
[e-mail] you for your time and consideration as we begin this process.
Regards,
rald "Jerry"Lambert
President
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
New local telecommunications providers applying for a Certificate of Public convenience
and Necessity to provide basic local exchange service in Idaho must submit the following
information:
I.Proposed Services
A narrative description of the telecommunication services provided by the Applicant
and the geographic area and market to be served by the company.Other items of interest
are whether the company is a facilities-basedprovider or a reseller,or some combination
thereof;what general plans the company has to build facilities in the future;to which
markets the provider will appeal;how the provider will market its products;whether the
company currentlyprovides or has a history of providing other services in Idaho;how the
corporate family is structured.
Big Sky i elecom,Inc.(BST)is an Imernet Sendees Provider GSP)cornpany.BST is
incorporated in the State of Idaho.BST started in December 1997 as the only ISP
serving Gem County and the towns of Emmett.Sweet,Gia,Montour and Letha Ovest is
the primary LEC in Gem County with Citizens (now Frontier)serving Sweet and Ola
areas.
En 1998,BST was one of the first TSPs to ofikt broadband internet sentices to æstomers
n Emmelt via Fixed Wireless.Since that time BST has expanded and provides high
speed wireless DSL services to over 100 consumers and small businesses in Gem County
Pavette County,Carson Cototy and Ada county where no Cable or DSL internet
sernoes emst.
Recently BST proposed a telephone service capability using fixed wireless to the
community of Peari Idaho.At present right of way neg:otiations with the inhabitants of
Pearl are on going.Additionally,Qwest has confirmed they wm not proxide traditional
DSL services in the city of Emmett
As being a primary services provider i a rural community,BST is interested in
investing in the rural cormnunities.BST already has a large investment in the local
comrnanities and provides învaluable services to local businesses and local governments.
BST prosides internet and data communications services to Gem CountyGovemment,
Payette County Government,City of Emmett,Walter Knox Memoria!Hospital,
Messenger Index local newspaper,Independent School District #221,and mrmerous
businesses and consumers requiring intemet and broadband type data senices.
As a result of Qwest not going to provide DSL services or any specialized digital
services.BST is interested in bridging that gap.Because Qwest is the LEC and the fiber
and copper is primarily their property,due to tariffs BST is told,Qwest cannot seli
wholesale services to BST without BST being a competitive local exebagge carrier
(CLEC).There¾re,BST is looking to apply with the State of Idaho PUC to beoorne a
CLEC and provide services for Gem County and rural towns in and around Gem Coimty
if certification is granted immediately BST plans to provide traditional wireline DSL
senices to the people and businesses of Emmett.AdditionalyBST Lopes to povide
telephone sen;ices to the community of Pead Idaho whem none exist or have evel
existed.BST intends to use a combination ofñxed wireless services and unreline
services purchased ffom Qwest at wholesale piices,in the fúture BST plans to provide
combined internet,data and voice services to Emmett and Gern County bu.shwsses and
residences.BST plans to provide services in one himng,with pricing competitive with
other municinalities and comoetitive to Qwest and other CLECs in the area,
11.Form of Business
1.Name,Address and Form of Business
-Big Sky Telecom,Inc.,128 E.Main Street Emmett,idaho 83637
-Internet Services Provider
a.If the applicant is the sole proprietor,
(1)the name and business address of the applicant,and
(2)the business name of the sole proprietorship.
b.If the applicant is a partnership,
(1)a list of the names and business addresses of all the partners,and
(2)the business name of the partnership.
c.If the applicant is a corporation,
(1)a short statement of the character of public service in which it may engage,
-Big Sky Telecom,Ïnc.provides internet services to the comnnmities in Gem
Coutny Idaho Big Sky Telecom,Inc.started when local calling senices was
long distance to Boise and surrounding areas,Big Sky Telecom,Inc.provides
wireless DSL senices to consumers,local governments and businesses of
(2)the name of the state in which it is incorporated,
-Idaho
(3)its principal business address and its principal business address within Idaho,
28 EMn Street.Emmett,Babo 83617
(4)a certified copy of its articles of incorporation,
-See attached Big Sky Telecom,Inc.copy of Articles of Incorporation
(5)if not incorporated in Idaho,a certificate of good standing issued by the
Idaho Secretary of State of Idaho,and
(6)name and address of registered agent for service in Idaho.
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,as follows:
Name Address Shares Percentage of an Percentage of
Owned shares issued votiegcontrol
Gerald Lambert 3892 Pitteneid Wav 600 60 60%
Boise,Idaho 83706
John Bevins (passîve South Riding,VA 100 10 10%
Jim Bevins (passive)Waynesboro,A 100 10 10%
Hobert Tanner (pass e)Fa:hfax Statiort VA 100 10%10%
Larry Tanner (passive)|Fairix,VA 100 10%10%
3.Names and addresses of the officers and directors of applicant.
-Gerald Larnbert,President &Treasurer
-John Bevins,Secretarv
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.
5.Names and addresses of subsidiaries owned or controlled by applicant.
III.Telecommunication Service
1.The date on which applicant proposes to begin construction or anticipates it will
begin to provide service.
-Immediately upon certification of CLEC status within the State of Idaho,BST
wil order copper circuits frorn Qwest in order to begin providing local services to
eustomers of Ernmett Resale of dial tone wil begin for residents of Peari idaho once
negotiations Ox right of way are cornpieted,no due date at this time
2.A written description of customer classes and customer service[s]that the
applicant proposes to offer to the public.
-Traditional wireline DSL services over existing copper telephoneUnes
Analog POTS lines
-VoíP (voice o er IP)
-Combined single biling kr intemet and voice caling services
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 utilityis likely to compete.
-Gem Countv Ïdaho
-Emmett,.Idaho
-Pearl Idaho (no current senáces exisD
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.
-Tradtfonal DSL services will be a combination of facilities provided services
by BST and resale of existing copper circuits
-BST NE own the DSLAM,ovms Œe fixed wireless afhstructure already,
and wll coeodst DSLAM and data networking equipment in LEC premises
3.A statement describing with whom the applicant is likely to compete.
-Qwest telephone company
-Frontier telephone company
4.A description of the property owned by the applicant clarifies the applicant's
proposed services and operation.
-BST owns outright a five tower networkof fixed wireless equipment providing
high speed wireless DSL service today.The equipmentprovidngdreless DSL is
Cisco/Aironet 2 4gHz 802.11b unileensed wireless radios and antenna system.
Towers exist on BST bolding in Enunett,Freezeout tower south of Emmett,
Squaw Butte north of Emmett (serving Sweet,Montour and Ola),Clay Peak east of
Payette,and Wilderness Ridge near Bogus Basin north of Boise.These towers and
equipment provide %ne of sîght"high speed data communications with broadband
speeds up to I hnbs
V.Financial Information
1.Current detailed balance sheets,including a 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.
-See attached copies
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 contemplated service.
-See attached "draft"tariff
VII.Customer contacts
1.Contact information for the Applicant.
a)The name,address,and telephonenumber and electronic mailing
addresses (if available)of the person(s)responsible for consumer
inquiries and complaints from the public.
-Big Sky Telecom,Inc.,128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
-Tel:[phone]
-Fax:[phone]
-Email:sales bigskvtel.com ,[e-mail]
-John Lambert,Manager Big Sky Telecom,[e-mail]
b)A toll-free number for customer inquiries and complaints.
-None at this time,local services only
b)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.
-Big Sky Telecom,Inc.,128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
-Tel:[phone]
-Fax:[phone]
-Email:sales@bigskyteLeom ,[e-mail]
-John Lambert,Manager Big Sky Telecom,[e-mail]
-Gerald "Jerry"Lambert,President Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
VIII.Interconnection Agreements
1.Statements of whether the applicant has initiated interconnection negotiations
and,if so,when and with whom.
-Qwest -pendingPUC approval of CLEC status (see attached email
clarification from Qwest)
IX.Compliance with Commission Rules
A written statement that the applicant has reviewed all of the Commission rules
and agrees to comply with them,or a request for waiver of those rules believed to be
inapplicable.
-See attached letter
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.
-No deposits required,however if in the future company policy needs to change
BST will comply with Idaho PUC Commission rules and regulations
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.
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
BIG SKY TELECOM,INC.
The undersigned,acting as the incorporator of a corporation (hereinafter referred to as the
"Corporation")organized pursuant to and subject to the Idaho Business Corporation Act,Chapter 1,Title
30,Idaho Code,as now existing or hereafter amended and supplemented (the "Act"),adopts the
following Articles of Incorporation for the Corporation.
ARTICLE I.NAME
The name of the Corporation is Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
ARTICLE H.AUTHORIZED SHARES
The aggregate number of shares of capital stock which the Corporation shall have authority to
issue is Ten Thousand (10,000)shares,all of which shares shall be of one (1)class only,which shall be
designated as voting common stock.
ARTICLE IIL REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
The address of the initial registered office of the Corporation is 128 E.Main,Emmett,Idaho
83617,and the name of its initial registered agent at that office is Jerry Lambert.
ARTICLE IV.INITIAL DIRECTORS
The name and address of the initial director is:
Jerry Lambert
128 E.Main
Emmett,Idaho 83617
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION -1
ARTICLE V.INCORPORATORS
The name and address of the incorporator of the Corporation is:
Name Address
Clifford L.Brown 280 N.8th Street,Suite 138
Boise,ID 83702
DATED This 2/_s/day of October,1997.
Incorporator
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION -2
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30,2002
Jun 30,02
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
1000 Business Checking 4,072.49
1100 Petty Cash 100.00
Total Checking/Savings 4,172.49
Accounts Receivable
1200 -Accounts Receivable 5,294.85
Total Accounts Receivable 5,294.85
Other Current Assets
1250 ·Undeposited Funds 244.11
1300 inventory 2,356.46
Total Other Current Assets 2,600.57
Total Current Assets 12,067.91
Fixed Assets
1500 -Equipment 66,527.09
1600 ·Accum.Depreciation (43,586.00)
Total Fixed Assets 22,941.09
Other Assets
1800 Intangible Assets
1825 -Computer Software 1,480.44
1850 Organizational Costs 490.00
1900 Accum.Amortization (1,797.00)
Total 1800 ·Intangible Assets 173.44
Total Other Assets 173.44
TOTAL ASSETS 35,182.44
LIABILITIES &EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
2000 Accounts Payable 6,196.26
Total Accounts Payable 6,196.26
Credit Cards
2040 ·Credit Cards
2051 American Express -Optima 9,396.95
2052 Capital One 1,704.94
2053 Office Depot 705.70
Total 2040 ·Credit Cards 11,807.59
Total Credit Cards 11,807.59
Other Current Liabilities
2100 ·Payroli Liabilities
2110 ·Federal Withholding Payable 496.00
2120 -Social Security Tax Payable 620.06
2130 ·Medicare Tax Payable 145.00
2140 State Withholding Payable 230.00
2150 FUTA Tax Payable 49.78
2160 State Unemployment Tax Payable 363.32
Total 2100 Payroll Liabilities 1,904.16
2200 Sales Tax Payable 119.21
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Balance Sheet
As of June 30,2002
Jun 30,02
2500 -Line Of Credit
2525 -MBNA Line of Credit 48,492.72
2550 ·US Bank LOC 8,756.65
2575 US Bank Reserve Line 7,285.70
Total 2500 Line Of Credit 64,535.07
Total Other Current Liabilities 66,558.44
Total Current Liabilities 84,562.29
Long Term Liabilities
2700 ·JFCU Loan 9,876.11
2800 ·Jerry Lambert 30,650.00
Total Long Term Liabilities 40,526.11
Total Liabilities 125,088.40
Equity
3000 ·Capital Stock 77,466.11
3500 -Retained Earnings (173,203.32)
Net income 5,831.25
Total Equity (89,905.96)
TOTAL LIABIUTIES&EQUITY 35,182.44
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Profit &Loss YTD Comparison
June 2002
JunO2 Jan-JunO2
Ordinary income/Expense
income
4000 ·Sales
4001 Internet Sales 12,644.74 68,452.92
4002 Wireless Internet Sales 6,420.23 44,822.82
4003 Related Services 1,129.61 6,527.86
4004 Pager Sales 25.00 141.60
4010 Retail Sales 1,915.46 9,934.24
Total 4000 -Sales 22,135.04 129,879.44
4060 ·Returns and Allowances
4062 Customer Refunds 0.00 (269.98)
4064 -Allowances and Credits (35.90)(443.30)
4066 -Cash Discounts (100.00)(540.98)
4068 -Bad Checks 0.00 78.00
Total 4060 ·Returns and Allowances (135.90)(1,176.26)
Total Income 21,999.14 128,703.18
Cost of Goods Sold
5001 Cost of Goods Sold 3,659.78 19,915.43
Total COGS 3,659.78 19,915.43
Gross Profit 18,339.36 108,787.75
Expense
6000 ·ínternet Expense
6010 Sprint 2,078.86 10,880.35
6020 Internet Outlet 0.00 3,000.00
6030 ELI 2,825.20 13,972.12
6040 Qwest 1,035.86 2,516.52
6050 Wireless Tower 325.45 2,090.37
6000 ·Internet Expense -Other 0.00 3,304.93
Total 6000 -Internet Expense 6,265.37 35,764.29
6100 -Amortization Expense 30.00 180.00
6110 -Auto &Mileage 21.13 622.64
6120 Bank Service Charges 107.40 575.19
6125 ·Credit Card Discount 35.63 235.35
6130 -Advertising Expense 266.40 1,504.22
6135 -Contract Labor 205.00 2,102.39
6150 ·Depreciation Expense 885.00 5,310.00
6155 ·Donations 0.00 125.00
6160 ·Dues and Subscriptions 0.00 240.00
6180 -Insurance 158.00 560.00
6200 ·Interest Expense 1,055.89 6,692.13
6240 ·Miscellaneous 278.61 1,520.73
6245 Office Supplies 505.68 3,115.20
6250 Postage and Delivery 403.48 1,309.18
6270 Professional Fees 675.00 3,560.00
6290 Rent 500.00 2,500.00
6300 Repairs 40.00 40.00
6320 Supplies 2.38 321.81
6340 Telephone
6342 -Local Charges 227.99 710.87
6344 Long Distance Charges 41.36 309.96
6345 ·Cellular (167.45)(24.79)
6346 -Pager 28.85 173.37
8340 -Telephone -Other 0.00 118.34
Total 6340 ·Telephone 130.75 1,287.75
6350 ·Travel &Ent
6352 Meals &Entertainment 51.82 57.96
6353 Travel 0.00 559.00
Total6350 -Travel&Ent 51.82 616.96
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Profit &Loss YTD Comparison
June 2002
Jun 02 Jan -Jun 02
6390 Utilities
6392 Gas 15.00 242.52
6393 Electricity 216.90 1.141.12
6394 Sewer and Water 32.55 195.30
Total 6390 ·Utilities 264.45 î,578.94
6400 ·Wireless Products 0.00 33.30
6410 Cellular Products 36.95 451.93
6560 Wages 5,011.50 25,232.25
6570 Payroll Taxes 530.55 2,724.56
6700 Taxes -Other 94.55 405.47
9000 Write-offs 160.17 6,514.47
9010 Bad Debt Expense 0.00 80.74
Total Expense 17,715.71 105,204.50
Net Ordinary income 623.65 3,583.25
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
7030 Other income 101.50 2,248.00
Total Other Income 101.50 2,248.00
Net Other income 101.50 2,248.00
Net Income 725.15 5,831.25
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Tariff Release:1
Issued:July 22,2002 Effective:September 1,2002
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
Schedule of
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES
Applying to the Local Exchange
Services and Facilities of this Company
in the State of Idaho
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CHECK SHEET
Current sheets in the price list are as follows:
Sheet Revision
1 Original
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Matter Sheet Number
Title Page 1
Price list Check Sheet 2
Table of Contents 3
Application of Price list 6
Symbols 6
Contact Information 7
SECTION 1.0 -DEFINITIONS 9
SECTION 2.0 -REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company 11
2.2 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities 11
2.3 Selection of Transmission 12
2.4 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities 12
2.5 Provision of Equipment and Facilities 12
2.6 Terms and Conditions 12
2.7 Non-Routine Installation and Special Construction 13
2.8 Ownership of Facilities 14
2.9 Rights-of-Way14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D)
2.10 Liability 14
2.11 Indemnification 15
2.12 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules 15
2.13 Allowances for Interruptionsin Service 15
2.14 Obligations of the Customer 16
2.15 Prohibited Uses 17
2.16 Payments 18
2.17 Taxes,Charges and Fees 19
2.18 Deposits 20
2.19 Refusal or Termination of Services 20
2.20 Restoration of Service 23
2.21 Assignment 23
2.22 Promotions 24
2.23 E-911 24
2.24 Public Notice 24
SECTION 3.0 -LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
3.1 General 25
3.2 Service Descriptions 25
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D)
3.2.1 Residential Service 25
3.2.2 Business Service 25
3.2.3 Lines and Trunks 26
3.2.4 Optional and Vertical Features 26
3.2.5 Other 26
3.2.6 Number Services 26
3.2.7 Miscellaneous Charges 26
3.2.7.1 Installation 26
3.2.7.2 Move and Change Charges 26
3.2.7.3 Additional Labor/Overtime 26
3.2.8 Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Pgm 27
3.2.9 Universal Service Fund 29
SECTION 4.0 -RATES
4.1 Residential Service 30
4.2 Business Service 30
4.3 Lines and Trunks 30
4.4 Optional and Vertical Features 30
4.5 Other 30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D)
4.6 Number Services 30
4.7 Miscellaneous Charges 30
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APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.(hereinafter "The Company")has been authorized by the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission (Idaho PUC)to provide competitive local exchange services.
This price list sets forth the service offerings,rates,terms and conditions applicable to the furnishing
of local exchange services to residential and small business customers within the State of Idaho.The
rates and rules contained herein are subject to change pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Idaho PUC.
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 includinglisting,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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CONTACT INFORMATION
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
[e-mail]
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:208-398-7380 or
[e-mail]
Maintenance:208-398-7380 or [e-mail]
Commission Contact -
For complaints,inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
Matters concerninR customer service:
John Lambert,Manager
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
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Commission Contact (Cont'd)-
Matters concerning tariffs and regulatory affairs:
Gerald "Jerry"Lambert
President
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
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1.0 DEFINITIONS
The followingwords and terms when used in this price list shall have the meaning set
out by this section.
Access Lines:Telephone facilities which permits access to and from the Customer's
premises and the telephone exchange or serving central office.
Advance Payment:A payment required before the start of service.Advanced payment
may consist of any required construction cost,all appropriate non-recurring charges,
and an estimate of the first month's recurring charges.Advance Payments will be
applied to the first bill rendered by Company followingimplementation of services.
Agent:A business representative authorized by the Company to bring about,modify,
affect,accept performance of,or terminate contractual obligations between the
Company and its applicants or Customers.
Applicant:A person who applies for telecommunications service.Includes persons
seeking reconnection of service after Company-initiated termination.
Application:A request made in writingfor telephone service.
Authorized User:A person,firm or corporation that is authorized by the Companyto
be connected to the service of the Customer or joint user.
Automatic Number Identification (ANI):The automatic transmission of a calling
party's billing account telephone number to a local exchange Company,
interexchangecarrier or a third party subscriber.The primary purpose of ANI is for
billing of toll calls.
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.
Central Office:Company facilities where subscriber lines are connected to each other
through switching equipment for placing local and long distance telephonecalls.
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1.0 DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
Company or Name of Company:Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
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.
Nonlisted Service:A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory,but is listed in the directory assistance database.
Nonpublished Service:A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in
the published directory or in the directory assistance database.
Recurring Charges:The charges to a Customer for services,facilities and equipment,
which recur monthly for the agreed upon duration of the service.
Residential Service:Telephone Service provided to customers when the actual or
obvious use is for domestic purposes.
Service Commencement Date:The first day followingthe 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.
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.
Shared:A facility or equipment system or subsystem that can be used simultaneously
by several Customers.
Small Business Service:Telephone service provided to businesses with five (5)or
fewer lines.
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2.0 REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company
2.1.1 Scope
2.1.1.2 The Company undertakes to furnish local exchange communications
service pursuant to the terms of this price list.
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 jointly ordered by more than
one Customer,each is jointly and 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
governmental approvals,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
carners.
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 technologiesor combination of technologies available.
Service is available twenty-fourhours a day,seven days a week.
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2.2 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
1.The furnishingof service under this price list is subject to the availabilityon a
continuingbasis of all facilities necessary to provide the service.Services will
be provided using Big Sky Telecom,Inc.provided services and LEC or other
CLEC resale services.
2.3 Selection of Transmission
The Company selects and/or arranges for the channels and/or service
components and underlyingnetwork facilities used to provide service.The
Company may modify or change the channels,service components and
underlyingCompany facilities or the underlyingcarrier at any time subject to
Part 68 of the FCC's Rules and Regulations and this price list.
2.4 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,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 cooperatively with 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.
2.5 Provision of Equipment and Facilities
2.5.1 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.
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2.5.2 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to maintain facilities that it
furnishes to the Customer.The Customer shall not,and the Customer shall not
permit others to,rearrange,disconnect,remove,attempt to repair or otherwise
interfere with any of the facilities installed by the Company,except upon the
written consent of the Company.
2.6 Terms and Conditions
2.6.1 Service is provided on a minimum term basis of at least one month,
using 24-hours per day for each day of the month.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.
2.6.2 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.
2.7 Non-routine Installation and Special Construction
2.7.1 Non-Routine Installation
At the Customer's request,installation and/or maintenance may be performed
outside the Company's regular business hours or in hazardous locations.In
such cases,charges based on cost of the actual labor,material,or other costs
incurred by or charged to the Company will apply.
2.7.2 Special Construction
Subject to the agreement of the Company,special construction of facilities
may be undertakenon a reasonable effort basis at the request of the Customer.
Special construction may include that construction undertaken:
(a)where facilities are not presently available;
(b)of a type other than that which the Company would normally
utilize in the furnishingof its service;
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(c)over a route other than that which the Company would normally
utilize in the furnishingof its services;
(d)in a quantity greater than that which the Company would normally
utilize in the furnishingof its services;
(e)on an expedited basis;
(f)on a temporary basis until permanent facilities are available;
(g)involvingabnormal costs;or
(h)in advance of normal construction.
Special construction will be undertaken at the discretion of the
Company consistent with budgetary responsibilities and consideration
for the effect on Company's other Customers and contractual
responsibilities.
2.7.3 If requiredby the Company,the Customer shall make an advance
payment before services are furnished and such advance payment will be
credited to the Customer's initial bill.The Company may require such an
advance payment,in addition to a deposit,when additional costs are incurred
to perform special or extraordinary construction to provide services required
by the customer.
2.8 Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities and equipment,and related plans and proposals,provided by the
Company in furnishingservice remains with the Company,its agents or contractors.
Such facilities and equipment,plans and proposals shall be returned to the Company
by the Customer wheneverrequested,within a reasonable period followingthe
request and in as good condition as reasonable wear will permit.
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2.9 Rights-of-Way
Provisioning of the Company's services is subject to and contingent upon the
Company's ability to obtain and maintain rights-of-wayand access to public and
private property necessary for installation of the facilities used to provide the
Company's services to the Customer's service point as agreed to by the Company.
2.10 Liability
2.10.1 ExculpatoryClause
THE INCLUDED EXCULPATORY LANGUAGE DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE A DETERMINATION BY THE COMMISSION THAT A
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IMPOSED BY THE COMPANY SHOULD
BE UPHELD IN A COURT OF LAW.ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING BY
THE COMMISSION RECOGNIZES THAT IT IS A COURT'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADJUDICATE NEGLIGENCE AND
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGE CLAIMS.IT IS ALSO THE COURT'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE
EXCULPATORY CLAUSE.
2.10.2 Liability of the Company
2.11 Indemnification
The Customer shall at all times indemnify,defend,and save the Company harmless
from,any and all damages,losses,claims,includingclaims and actions relating to
injury to or death of any person or damage to property,demands,suits,recoveries,
costs and expenses,court costs,attorney fees,and all other obligations by or to third
parties,arising out of or resulting from the Company's performance of its obligations
under this Tariff on behalf of the Customer,except in cases of negligence or
intentional wrongdoing by the Company.
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2.12 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
conflictingtariff or price list provisions that deny or restrict any of those rights,
unless otherwise ordered by the Commission,court order,or statute.
2.13 Allowances for Interruptions in Service
A credit allowance will be given for interruptions of service,subject to the provisions
of this section.
2.13.1 Credit for Service Interruptions
A credit allowance will be made when an interruptionin service occurs within
the guidelines of service level agreements setup between the Company and the
Customer.
An interruptionperiod begins when the Customer reports a circuit,service or
facility to be interrupted and releases it for testing.
2.13.1.1 The Company must restore service:within sixteen (16)hours
after the report of the outage if the customer notifies the telephone
company that the service outage creates an emergency;or
2.13.1.2 within 24 hours after the report of the outage if no emergency
exists.
2.13.1.3 Outages reported between noon on Saturday and 6:00 p.m.on
the followingSunday must be restored within forty-eight(48)hours or
by 6:00 p.m.on the followingMonday,whichever is sooner.
2.13.1.4 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 monthlyrate for one (1)month of
basic local exchange service.
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2.13.2 Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for:
2.13.2.1 interruptions due to the negligenceof the Customer,or
noncompliance with,or acts of omission regarding the provisions of
this price list by the Customer,authorized user or joint user;
2.13.2.2 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 investigating and correcting
interruptions;
2.13.2.3 interruptions of service during a period when the Customer
has released service to the Company for maintenance purposes or for
implementation of a Customer order for a change in service
arrangements;or
2.13.2.4 interruptionof service due to circumstances or causes beyond
the control of the Company and affecting large groups of customers.
2.14 Obligations of the Customer
2.14.1 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
facilities and equipment installed on the Customer's premises
2.14.2 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-provided
facilities,equipment,and wiring in the connection of Customer-provided
facilities and equipment to Company-owned facilities and equipment.
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2.14.3 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 promptlyif 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,includingthe suspension of service,to protect its facilities,
equipment and personnel from harm.
2.15 Prohibited Uses
The Customer shall not use or allow the use of the Company's facilities or equipment
installed at the Customer's premises for any purpose other than that for which the
Company provides it,without the prior written consent of the Company.
2.15.1 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 reasonablybe expected to fi·ighten,
torment,or harass another.
(b)Using service in such a way that it interferes unreasonablywith the use of
Company services by others.
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2.15.2 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 attempting to 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 authorizedby 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.
2.16 Payments
2.16.1 Customer Obligations
2.16.1.1 The Customer shall pay outstanding charges in full within 20 days of
the invoice date.Charges normallywill be invoiced in advance,with monthly
recurring charges invoiced on or about the first of the month for which the
charges apply.Amounts not paid within 10 days after the date of the invoice
are considered delinquent.
2.16.1.2 The Customer shall pay all charges for use of the service by any
persons whether or not authorized by the Customer,except in those instances
where it has been determined that the Customer's present and former
employees,agents and authorized users were not responsible for calls billed to
the Customer via third party billing and the Company did not verify that the
charges for the call would be accepted.The Customer is not responsible for
unauthorized use of service to the extent such use is proximatelycaused by
the Company's willful or negligent act.
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2.16.2 Disputed Bills
2.16.2.1 Any Customer who disputes a portion of a bill rendered for Company
services shall pay the undisputedportion of the bill and notify the Company
that such unpaid amount is in dispute within thirty (30)days of receipt of the
bill.If such notice is not received by the Company within thirty (30)days as
indicated above,the Company shall consider the bill statement to be due and
payable in full by the Customer.Payment of the amount due by the Customer
does not constitute a waiver of the Customer's rights under the provisions of
IDAPA 31.41.01.204to challenge any billing amount due or paid to the
Company.
2.16.2.2 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)
2.16.3 Payment Arrangements
2.16.3.1 When a Customer cannot pay a bill in full,the Company may
continue to serve the Customer if the Customer and the Company agree on a
reasonable portion of the outstanding bill to be paid immediately,and the
manner in which the balance of the outstanding bill will be paid.
2.16.3.2 In deciding on the reasonableness of a particular agreement,the
Company will take into account the Customer's ability to pay,the size of the
unpaid balance,the Customer's payment historyand length of service,and the
amount of time and reasons why the debt is outstanding.
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2.16.3.3 Payments are to be applied to the undisputed balance owed by the
Customer.A Customer may designate how a payment insufficient to pay the
total balance due shall be applied.If applicable,and in the absence of
instructions from the Customer,a partial payment shall be allocated first to
local exchange services.[See IDAPA.31.41.01 Rule 306.06.]Such payments
shall be applied first to the oldest undisputed balances.
2.16.3.5 If a Customer fails to make the payment agreed upon by the date that
it is due,the Company may,but is not obligated to,enter into a second
payment arrangement.
2.16.3.7 A Customer's failure to pay for undisputed MTS charges billed by
the Company may result in loss of 0+,0-and 1+dialing access to MTS
services until such time as the customer pays the undisputed charges and
applicable reconnection charges,if any.
2.16.3.8 Customer failure to pay undisputed charges for other services may
result in discontinuanceof those services.
2.17 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 countygovernments.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.
2.18 Deposits
2.18.1 The Company will not require advance deposits.
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2.19 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 explanation of its refusal to serve.The
written explanation shall 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 complaint concerning
denial of the service with the Company or with the Idaho PUC.
2.19.1 Grounds for Refusal to Establish Service
The Company may refuse to establish service if any of the followingconditions exist:
2.19.1.1 the applicant has an outstanding amount due to the Company_for
similar utility services and the applicant is unwillingto make acceptable
arrangements with the Company for payment;
2.19.1.2 a condition exists that,in the Company's judgment,is unsafe or
hazardous to the applicant,the general population,or the Company's
personnel,agents or facilities;
2.19.1.3 the applicant refuses to provide the Company with a deposit after
having failed to meet the credit criteria for waiver of deposit requirements;
2.19.1.4 the applicant is known to be in violation of the Company's price lists
filed with the Commission;
2.19.1.5 the applicant fails to furnish such funds,suitable facilities,and/or
rights-of-waywhich have been specified by the Company as necessary to and
a condition for providing service to the applicant;or
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2.19.1.6 the applicant has falsified his/her identity for the purpose of obtaining
service.
2.19.2 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:
2.19.2.1 for nonpaymentof any undisputed amounts owing to the Company;
2.19.2.2 for services provided to premises that have been vacated by the
Customer;
2.19.2.3 for tampering with the Company's property;
2.19.2.4 for violation of rules,service agreements,or filed price lists;
2.19.2.5 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 inoperablebeyond feasible repair;or
2.19.2.6 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 commumcations;
(b)using or attempting to use service by rearranging,tampering with,or
making connection to the Company's service where not authorizedby this
price list;
2.0 REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
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(c)using tricks,schemes,false or invalid numbers,false credit devices,
electronic devices;or
(d)any other fraudulent means or device.
2.19.3 Without Written Notice to the Customer
The Company may deny or discontinue the furnishingof 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:
2.19.3.1 Dangerous Condition.A condition immediately dangerous 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.
2.19.3.2 Ordered to Terminate Service.The Company is ordered to terminate service
by any court,the Idaho PUC,or any other duly authorized public authority.
2.19.3.3 Services Obtained Illegally.The services(s)was (were)obtained,diverted or
used without the authorization or knowledge of the Company.
2.19.3.4 Customer Unable to be Contacted.The Companyhas tried diligentlyto
provide reasonable notice to the Customer,but has been unsuccessful in its attempt to
contact the Customer.
2.19.3.5 Misrepresentation of Identity.The Customer has misrepresented the
Customer's identityfor purposes of obtaining telephone service and either does not
have or has an inadequate security deposit on file with the Company.
2.19.3.6 for any governmental prohibition,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 immediately
discontinue or suspend service.
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2.19.4 Notice of Disconnection
2.19.4.1 Seven-DayNotice
Except as otherwise provided under the provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.303.04and
31.41.01.305,the Company will mail to the Customer written notice of 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.
2.19.4.2 Twenty-Four-HourNotice
At least twenty-four(24)hours before actual termination,the Companywill diligently
attempt to contact the Customer affected to apprise the Customer of the proposed
action and the steps to tale to avoid or delay termination.Oral Notice will contain the
same information as required by IDAPA 31.41.01.306.
2.19.4.3 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 Company will again issue a written notice as set out by subsection
2.19.4.1 of this price list,related to Seven-Day Notice.
2.19.5 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 reasonablyincurred 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.
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2.20 Restoration of Service
2.20.1 A reconnection charge shall be imposed on any Customer whose service has
been discontinued pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.19 of this price list.The
Company reserves the right to refuse to restore service until all amounts due have
been paid.
2.20.2 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.
2.21 Assignment
The Company may,without obtaining any further consent from the Customer,assign
any of its rights,privileges or obligations under this price list to any subsidiary,
parent,or affiliate of the Company;pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all
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;
pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the business of the Customer;or
pursuant to any financing,merger or reorganization of the Customer.
2.22 Promotions
The Company may provide promotional offerings from time to time.The Company
will notify the Idaho PUC ten (10)days in advance of the rates,terms &conditions of
any such promotions.
2.23 E911
The Company will provide necessary Customer information to the incumbent local
exchange carrier for appropriaterouting of E911 calls.The Company's switches will
be equippedwith E911 trunks and all E911 traffic will be switched by the Company
to the incumbent local exchange carrier for routing.
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2.24 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 changes to 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 General
Local Exchange Services provides the Customer with connection to the public
switched telecommunications network.In addition,Local Exchange Service provides
the Customer with a unique telephone number address on the public switched
telecommunications network.Each Local Exchange Service enables the Customer to:
(a)receive calls from other stations on the public switched telecommunications
network;
(b)access other services offered by the Company as set forth in this price list;
(c)access certain interstate and international calling services provided by the
Company;
(d)access the Company's operators and business offices for service related
assistance;
(e)access emergency services by dialing 0-or 9-1-1;and
(f)access services provided by other common carriers which purchase the Company's
Switched Access Services as provided under the Company's Federal and State price
lists or price list,or which maintain other types of traffic exchange arrangements with
the Company.
3.2 Service Descriptions
3.2.1 Residential Service
DSL -Digital Subscriber Loop Broadband Internet Services
POTS Service -Plain Old Telephone Services dialtone and access
3.2.2 Business Service
DSL -Digital Subscriber Loop for BroadbandInternet Services
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POTS Service -Plain Old Telephone Services dialtone and access
Data Service -T1,Fractional Tl,Frame Relay,ATM and point-to-pointdata services
3.2.3 Lines and Trunks
DSL -Digital Subscriber Loop
Tl,Fractional Tl,Frame Relay,ATM and point-to-pointdata services
3.2.4 Optional and Vertical Features
Wireless services for extending dialtone beyond normal cable plant
VoIP -Voice over IP
3.2.5 Other
Internet Services
Resale of LEC or other CLEC services
3.2.6 Number Services
3.2.6.1 Nonlisted Number Service Description
Nonlisted Service:A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed
in the published directory,but is listed in the directory assistance database.
3.2.6.2 Nonpublished Number Service Description
Non-Published Service:A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not
listed in the published directory or in the directory assistance database.
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3.2.7 Miscellaneous Charges
3.2.7.1 Installation Charges
3.2.7.2 Move and Change Charges
3.3.7.3 CharRes for Additional and Overtime Labor
3.2.8 Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP)
ITSAP consists of two programs,Lifeline and Linkup,that were developed to provide
discounted rates for telephone service to low income customers,thus promoting
universal service.The programs are jointly sponsored (federal and state)telephone
assistance programs designed to maximize federal contributions to Idaho's low-
mcome customers.
The programs provide reductions in monthlyrates for single line telephoneservice
and/or reductions in one-time costs for installation of telephoneservice for qualifying
customers.The program is administeredby the Department of Health and Welfare in
accordance with Idaho Code,§56-901.
3.2.8.1 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.
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3.2.8.2 Residents of Tribal Lands may be eligible for additional federal
assistance if the individual participates in one of the followingfederal
assistance programs:
(a)Bureau of Indian Affairs general assistance;
(b)Tribally administered Temporary Assistance for NeedyFamilies;
(c)Head Start (onlythose meeting its income qualifyingstandard);
(d)National School Lunch Program's free lunch program.
3.2.8.2.1 Eligibilityand qualificationdeterminations will be performed
according to the telecommunication provider's federal tariff and/or 47
C.F.R.Part 54.
3.2.8.2.2 Each eligible participating resident of Tribal Lands must
provide to its local service provider a signed document certifying
under penalty of perjurythat the customer receives benefits from at
least one of the programs mentioned.
3.2.8.3 Lifeline Discounts -applied to tariffed monthlyrecurring rates and
charges for qualifyingresidential customers.
Monthlydiscount (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
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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
3.2.8.4 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 between $60 and $130 assessed
for initiating telephone service.$70.00
3.2.8.5 Rules
3.2.8.5.1 Applies to Telecommunication service at the principal
residence of the eligible subscriber/head of household.
3.2.8.5.2 A household is either an individual living alone or a group of
individuals livingtogether in common livingquarters and facilities
under such domestic arrangements and circumstances as to create a
single establishment.
3.2.8.5.3 The eligible participant can receive assistance with telephone
service installation costs only once at a residential address.However,
if the participant moves to a new address,meets the eligibilitycriteria
and is in good standing with the telephoneservice provider,there is no
limit to the number of times the participant may receive assistance
with telephone costs.
3.2.8.6 Nonrecurring charges to change to or from this program because of
change in eligibilitystatus will be waived.
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3.2.8.7 Lifeline service is not available for foreign exchange service.Onlyone
line per household will qualify for ITSAP discounts.
3.2.8.8 Customers participating in either of these assistance programs must
notify the company of any changes that would affect qualification.
Verification of eligibilitywill be established by the Department of Health and
Welfare and will be reviewed annually.
3.2.8.9 When the customer is no longer eligible,the discount will be
discontinued and regular tariff rates and charges will apply.
3.2.8.6 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 providing residential and business access.
Participating ITSAP customers are exempted from this surcharge.
$.05/line/month
3.2.9 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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4.0 RATES AND CHARGES (service and charges to still be determined)*
Service One time charge Recurring charge
DSL service Unknown at this time Unknown at this time
POTS service Unknown at this time Unknown at this time
T1 Data Service Unknown at this time Unknown at this time
Fractional Tl Data Service Unknown at this time Unknown at this time
Frame Relay Unknown at this time Unknown at this time
ATM Unknown at this time Unknown at this time
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From:"Heidi Higer"<[e-mail]>
To:"Gerald "Jerry"Lambert"<[e-mail]>
Sent:Monday,July 15,2002 9:15 AM
Subject:Re:Interconnection agreement with Qwest
Jerry,you do need to file with the PUC to become a CLEC,we don't require
you to be
certified when we start the contract process but when we go to file the
agreement with
the commission they will not approve the agreement until you are certified
in the state to
resale services.Are you ready to move forward with the contract process?
let me know.
Thanks
Heidi
8/12/02
West
Qwest Corporation
Interconnection
1801 California St.
Suite 2410
Denver,Colorado 80202
Phone:[phone]
Fa×:303-965-4667
E-Mail:hhigereqwest.com
Heidi HigerManager-Interconnection Process
DATE:July 29,2002
RE:Interconnection agreement for Big Sky Telecom Inc.
Dear Mr.Lambert:
Enclosed for signature is one (1)Interconnection agreement and three (3)signature
pages for Big Sky Telecom Inc.for the state of Idaho.Upon execution by Big Sky
Telecom Inc.,return the original agreement and signed signature pages to me:
Heidi Higer at 1801 California Street,Suite 2410 -Denver,Colorado -80202.Upon
execution by Qwest,one (1)original will be returned to you,one will be retained by
Qwestand a third will be filed with the appropriate state commission.
If you have any questions please call me.
Sincerely,
Heidi Higer
Enclosures
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Qw eit.
Qwest Corporation
Interconnection
1801 California St.
Suite 2410
Denver,Colorado 80202
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Internet:[e-mail]
Heidi Higer
Manager-Inter con nection Process VIA CER TIFIED MAIL
August 8,2002
Sig Sky Telecom,Inc.
Jerry Lambert
President
128 E Main Street
Emmett,Idaho 83617
RE:Wireline Interconnection agreement between Big Sky Telecom and Qwest
for the state of Idaho.
Attached for your file is your executed original of the above captioned Agreement.
If you have any questions,please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Heidi Higer
Enclosures
Section 22.0 -SIGNATUREPAGE
By signing below,and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein,and other good
and valuable consideration,CLEC adopts this SGAT and upon receipt by Qwest,the Parties
agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in this InterconnectionAgreement.
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.Qwest Corporati
Signature *Signature
Vos 4W L.T.Christensen
Name Printed/Typed Name Printed/Typed
t EN Director -Business Policy
Title Title
Date //Date /
Qwest idaho SGAT -Third Revision,May 24,2002 -315 -
-,oc nomal-a ro,luim/Rim Skv/IDICOS-020726-0005
'gg g'Big Sky Telecom,Inc.
128 E.Main Street,Emmett,Idaho 83617
INTERNET Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone]
Emmett,Idaho
July2,2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise,ID 83720-0074
To whom it may concern:
Please accept this letter as statement I have read and reviewed the commission rules and agree to
comply with them.
If you have any questions,please feel free to call me on my cell 208-861-1396 or email me
[e-mail] you for your time.
Rega s,
d "Jerry"Lambert
President
Big Sky Telecom,Inc.