20030108Application.pdf

Applicationfor Certification
NEW CASE
HI HEH
E EPHO ES,
Inc
High Tech Telephones,Inc
P.O.Box 190833
Boise,Idaho 83719
208-362-5751
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
I.ProposedServices
High Tech Telephones,Inc.is non-facilities based reseller of local and long distance services witli
the intention of becoming facilities based provider.We intend to market our product line by word
of mouth,telephone directory and cold calling.We currently have an interconnect company in
Boise providingVoicemail,Telephone PBX and Data Cabling services.High Tech Telephones,
Inc.filed its Article of Incorporation on December 22,2002.
II.Form of Business
1.High Tech Telephones,Inc.
P.O.Box 190833
10350 West Rhett
Boise,Idaho 83719
lc.(1)N/A
(2)High Tech Telephones,Inc.was formed as an S corporation in the state of Idaho
(3)Principal business address and principal business address within Idaho is listed in
Item II.1.above
(4)Certified copy of Articles of Incorporation (enclosed)
(5)N/A
(6)Registered Agent for Idaho
Denis LaMar
10350 West Rhett
Boise,Idaho 83719
2.One shareholdercontrolling 100%of all shares
Denis LaMar
10350 West Rhett
Boise,Idaho 83709
3.Denis LaMar
President
10350 West Rhett
Boise,Idaho 83709
4.N/A
5.N/A
III.Telecommunication Service
1.High Tech Telephones,Inc.anticipates providing service on or about the first day of
June,2003.
2.N/A
IV.Service Territory
1.High Tech Telephones,Inc.anticipates our service territory to include Boise,Nampa,
Meridian,Caldwell and all cities and rural areas currently serviced by Qwest and referred
to as their "vicinity local calling region".
2.High Tech Telephones,Inc.intends to resell Qwest services until such time as High Tech
Telephones,Inc.can build its own facilities.
3.High Tech Telephones,Inc.will complete with any and all competitive local exchange
carriers,facilities and non-facilities based,the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier and
Interstate and Interstate Long Distance as a reseller.
4.N/A
V.Financial Information
As per attached
VI."Illustrative"Tariff Filings
As per attached
VII.Customer contacts
1.Contact information for the Applicant
a.Denis N.LaMar
P.O.Box 190833
Boise,Idaho 83719
[e-mail]
[phone]
1-888-374-3441
VIII.Interconnection Agreements
1.Qwest will only begin negotiating interconnection agreements after Certification by Idaho
Public Utilities Commission.
IX.Compliance with Commission Rules
High Tech Telephones,Inc.has reviewed the Idaho Public Utilities commission rules and agrees
to comply with those rules in good faith.
X.An account with a local Bank will be setup for customer deposits.
FILED EFFECTIVE
?0EC 23 c:<:23 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
LI HIGH TECH TELEPHONES,INC.
The undersigned,acting as the incorporator of a corporation (hereinafterreferredtoas"Corporation")under the Idaho Business Corporation Act (the"Act"),adopts the following Articles of Incorporation for such Corporation:
I.
The name of the Corporation shall be High Tech Telephones,Inc.
II.
The Corporation shall exist in perpetuity.
III.
The address of the initial registered office of this Corporation shall be10350W.Rhett,Boise,ID 83709.The name of its registered agent is Dennis N.LaMar.
IV.
The purposes for which this Corporation is organized are:the ransactionofanyoralllawfulbusinessforwhichcorporationsmaybeincorpatedundertheAct.
V.
The business of this Corporation shall be managed and conducted by aboardofdirectorsofnotfewerthanone(1)or more than three (3)members.The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors shall beone(1),and the name and address of the person to serve as Director until thefirstannualmeetingofshareholdersoruntilhissuccessororsuccessorsareelectedandqualifiedis:
Name Address
Denis N.LaMar 10350 W.Rhett,Boise,Idaho 83709
VI.
A.The aggregate number of shares which this corporation shall haveauthoritytoissueshallbe10,000 shares of common stock having no par value.
B.The holders of the common stock shall have unlimited voting rights,except that votes may not be cumulated.Shareholders shall not have preemptiverights.
IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE
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VII.
The holders of the common stock shall be entitled to receive,when and asdeclaredbytheboardofdirectors,as permitted by the Act,dividends ordistributionspayableeitherincash,in property,or in shares of the capitalstockoftheCorporation.
VIII.
The private property of the shareholders of the Corporation shall not besubjecttothepaymentofcorporatedebtstoanyextentwhatsoever,and sharesoftheCorporationshallnotbesubjecttoassessmentforthepurposeofpayingexpenses,conducting business,or paying debts of the Corporation.
IX.
Indemnification of Directors,Officers,Employees or Agents
Section 1.Right to Indemnification.Each person who was,or isthreatenedtobemadeapartytoorisotherwiseinvolved(including,withoutlimitation,as a witness)in any actual or threatened action,suit orproceeding,whether civil,criminal,administrative or investigative (otherthananactionbyorintherightoftheCorporation)by reason of the factthatsheorheisorwasadirectororofficeroftheCorporation,or is or
was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director,officer,employee
or agent of another corporation or of a partnership,joint venture,trust orotherenterprise,including service with respect to employee benefit plans,whether the basis of such proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity
as a director,officer,employee or agent or in any other capacity whileservingasadirector,officer,employee or agent,shall be indemnified andheldharmlessbytheCorporation,to the full extent permitted by applicablelawasthenineffect,against all expenses (including attorney's fees),judgments,fines and amounts paid in settlement,actually and reasonableincurredbysuchpersoninconnectionwithsuchaction,suit or proceeding ifsheorheactedingoodfaithandinamannersheorhereasonablebelievedtobeinornotopposedtothebestinterestsofthecorporation,and,withrespecttoanycriminalactionorproceeding,had no reasonable cause tobelieveherorhisconductwasunlawful,and such indemnification shallcontinueastoapersonwhohasceasedtobeadirector,officer,employee oragentandshallinuretothebenefitofhisorherheirs,executors andadministrators;provided,however,that with respect to proceedings seeking toenforcerightstoindemnification,the Corporation shall indemnify any suchpersonseekingindemnificationinconnectionwithaproceeding(or partthereof)initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof)
was authorized by the board of directors of the corporation.The right toindemnificationconferredinthisSection1shallbeacontractrightandshallincludetherighttobepaidbytheCorporationtheexpensesincurred indefendinganysuchproceedinginadvanceofitsfinaldisposition;provided,however,that the payment of such expenses in advance of the final dispositionofaproceedingshallbemadeonlyupondeliverytotheCorporationofanundertaking,by or on behalf of such director or officer,to repay all amounts
so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such director or officer
is not entitled to be indemnified under this section 1 or otherwise.
ARTICLES -PAGE 2
Section 2.Non-exclusivity of Rights.The right to indemnification and
the payment of expenses incurred in defending a proceeding in advance of its
final disposition conferred in this article shall not be inclusive of any
other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute,
provision of the Articles of Incorporation,Bylaws,agreement,vote of
shareholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.
Section 3.Insurance,Contracts and Funding.The Corporation may maintain
insurance,at its expense,to protect itself and any director,officer,
employee or agent of the Corporation or another Corporation,partnership,
joint venture,trust or other enterprise against any expense,liability or
loss,whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such
person against such expense,liability or loss under the Act.The Corporation
may,without further shareholder action,enter into contracts with any
director or officer of the Corporation in furtherance of the provisions of
this Article and may create a trust fund,gran:.a security interest or use
other means (including,without limitation,a letter of credit)to ensure the
payment of such amounts as may be necessary to effect indemnification as
provided in this Article.
Section 4.Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation.
The Corporation may,by action of its board of directors from time to time,
provide indemnification and pay expenses in advance of the final disposition
of a proceeding to employees and agents of the corporation with the same scope
and effect as the provisions of this Article with respect to the
indemnification and advancement of expenses of directors and officers of the
Corporation or pursuant to rights granted pursuant to,or provided by,the Act
or otherwise.
X.
The name and address of the incorporator is as follows:
Name Address
Denis N.LaMar 10350 W.Rhett,Boise,Idaho 83709
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto st my hand this 21st day of
December,2002.
Denis N.LaMar
ARTICLES -PAGE 3
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01/02/03 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis AS of January 2,2003
Jan 2,03
ASSETS
Current Assets
CheckinglSavings
Farmers &Merchants 18,508.41
Total Checking/Savings
Accounts Receivable
1200 ·Accounts Receivable 23,734.90
Total Accounts Receivable 23,734.90
Other Current Assets
1120 ·Inventory Asset -1,812.38
Total Other Current Assets -1,812.38
Total Current Assets 40,430.93
Other Assets
Tools 1,266.38
Total Other Assets 1,266.38
TOTAL ASSETS 41,697.31
LIABILITIES &EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
2200 -Sales Tax Payable 3,584.97
Total Other Current Liabilities 3,584.97
Total Current Liabilities 3,584.97
Total Liabilities 3,584.97
Equity
3000 -Opening Bal Equity 179.31
3100 -Owners Capital 60,533.03
3300 ·Draws -22,600.00
Total Equity 38,112.34
TOTAL LIABILITIES &EQUITY 41,697.31
Unaudited:For management use only.
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01/02/03 PfOfit &Loss
Accrual Basis JanuarythroughDecember 2002
Jan -Dec 02
Ordinary incomelExpense
income
4000 ·Sales 87,312.19
4020 ·Services 52,305.00
4030 ·Reimbursed Expenses 568.81
Total income 140,186.00
Cost of Goods Sold
5000 ·Parts and materials5000-1·Graybar 26,672.88
5000-2 ·SolutionPro 129.75
5000 ·Parts and materials -Other 25,669.84
Total 5000 ·Parts and materials 52,472.47
Total COGS 52,472.47
Gross Profit 87,713.53
Expense
Bonus 5,000.00
Computer 1,550.00
ESI 2,268.00
Shipping -987.75
6110 ·Automobile Expense 17,746.39
6130 ·Cash Discounts 25.00
6180 -Insurance
6185 ·Liability insurance 1,718.59
6180 -Insurance -Other 1,216.41
Total 6180 ·Insurance 2,935.00
6230 -Licenses and Permits 25.62
6240 -Miscellaneous 1,850.84
6250 ·Postage and Delivery 786.69
6270 -Professional Fees
typing 75.00
6650 ·Accounting 440.00
6270 -Professional Fees -Other 1,760.00
Total 6270 ·Professional Fees 2,275.00
6300 Repairs
6330 -Equipment Repairs 42.05
6300 Repairs -Other -67.60
Total 6300 -Repairs -25.55
6340 ·Telephone 2,844.20
6350 -Travel &Ent
6370 -Meals 132.98
6350 ·Travel &Ent -Other 600.98
Total 6350 ·Travel &Ent 733.96
6630 -Professional Development 2,258.74
6820 ·Taxes
6860 -State 14.99
Total 6820 ·Taxes 14.99
Total Expense 39,301.13
Net Ordinary income 48,412.40
Unaudited:For management use only.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.1
HIGH TECH TELEPHONES,INC.
BASIC LOCAL EXCHANGE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRICE LIST
TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER
1-888-374-3441
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
472 WEST WASHINGTONSTREET
1-800-432-0369
This price list contains rates,terms and conditions applicable to the resale of telecommunications services
provided by High Tech Telephones,Inc.within the State of Idaho
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.2
SECTION INDEX
Sheet No.
Title l
Index 2-6
Definitions 7-10
General Rules and Regulations 11-20
Application 11
Explanation of Symbols 11
Obligation of Company 11-13
Use of Service and Facilities 13-14
Establishment and Furnishing of Service 15-16
Telephone Directories 16
Establishment of Deposits 17
Minimum Contract Periods and Termination of Service 17-20
Payment for Serviceand Facilities 20
Special Services and Facilities 20
Liability of Company 20
Customer Notice 21
Network Access Line Service 21-23
Service Connection,Move and ChangeCharges 24-25
InterexchangePrivate Line 25
Directory Assistance Service 25-26
Custom Calling Features 26-27
Advanced Custom Calling Features 28-35
Voice Mail Service 36-37
PayphoneService 38-43
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.3
SECTION INDEX (Continued)
Sheet No.
Directory Listings 44-45
Automatic Dialing and Announcement Devices (ADADs)46
Construction Charges 47-52
Connection with Subscriber-Owned Equipment 53-54
Trunk Hunting Service Arrangements 54
Long Distance Message Restriction -Local Exchange Service 54-55
Vacation Service 55-56
Operator Verification/InterruptionService 56-58
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.4
SUBJECT INDEX
Subject Sheet No.
Access to Premise 13
Adjustments of Charges 13
Advanced Custom Calling Features (ACCF)28-34
Alterations 15
Application and Explanation of Symbols 11
Applicationfor Service 15
Automatic Dialing and Announcement Devices (ADADs)46
Availability of Facilities 11
Changes and Moves 24-25
Change in TelephoneNumber 15
Connecting Company Lines,Use of 14
Connections With SubscriberOwned Equipment 53-54
Construction Charges 47-52
Construction,Special Types 16
Custom Calling Features (CCF)26-27
CustomerNotice 21
Defacement of Premises 13
Definitions 7-10
Deposits 17
Deposits,Interest to be Paid On 17
Directories,Telephone 16
Directory Assistance Service 25-26
Directory Listing 44-45
Discontinuance of and Refusal to Establish Service 17-19
Equipment,Tampering with 14
Explanation of Symbols 11
Government Objections to Service 14
Impersonation of Another 14
Initial Service Periodsand Termination of Service 17-20
Installation Costs,Unusual 16
Interruption of Service 11
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.5
SUBJECT INDEX (Continued)
Subject Sheet No.
Intraexchange Private Line 25
Language,Improper 14
Liability of Company 20
Long Distance Message Restriction -Local Exchange Service 54-55
Maintenance and Repair 16
Minimum Charges 17-19
Move and ChangeCharges 24-25
Network Access Line Service 22-23
Obligation of TelephoneCompany 11-13
Operator Verification/InterruptionService 56-58
Ownership &Use of Equipment 13
Payment for Service 15
Private Branch Exchange Access Line 21
Profane Language 14
PayphoneService 38-43
Rendering &Payment of Bills 20
Responsibility For &Use of Equipment 13
Restoral of Service Charge 16
Service Charge for Restoral of Service 16
Service Connection at Subscriber Premises 14
Service Connection Charge 24
Special Services &Facilities 20
Subscriber Service,Use of 14
Tampering with Equipment 14
Telephone Directories 16
Telephone Numbers 15
Temporary Service on Speculative Projects 51-52
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.6
SUBJECT INDEX (Continued)
Subject Sheet No.
Termination of Service 29
Toll Restriction 54-55
Transmitting Messages 12
Trunk HuntingService Arrangements 54
Unusual Installation Costs and Construction Charges 16
Use of Service and Facilities 13
Vacation Service 55-56
Voice mail Service 36-37
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.7
DEFINITIONS
Access Line
The circuit that travels from the Central Office to the subscriber's premise terminating at the protector,
which provides direct access to the local exchange and the toll switching networks.
Channel
The electrical path provided by the Telephone Company betweentwo or more locations.
Circuit
A Channel used for the transmission of electrical energy in the furnishing of telephoneservice.
Connecting Company
A corporation,associations,partnership,or individual owning or operating one or more exchanges and
with who traffic is interchanged.
Contact
The service agreement between a subscriber and the Company under which services and facilities are
furnished in accordance with the provisions of the Price Lists applicable.
Customer Provided Equipment (CPE)
Devices,apparatus and their associated wiring provided by a subscriber for use with facilities furnished
by the Company.
Direct Dialing
The capability for a subscriber to dial anywhere in the United States with a series of numbers without
operator assistance.
Exchange Area
The territory servedby an Exchange.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.8
DEFINITIONS(Continued)
Extension Station
An additional station connected on the same circuit as the main station and having the same telephone
number as the main station.
Extra Listing
Any listing of a name or information in connection with a subscriber's telephone number beyond that to
which he is entitled in connection with his regular service.
Foreign Exchange Directory Listing
An alphabetical and directory listing in the directory of an exchange other than the exchange in which a
subscriber is furnished local service.
Individual Line
An exchange line designedfor the connection of only one access line.
Installation Charge
A non-recurring charge made for the placing or furnishing of telephone equipment,which may apply in
place of or in addition to Service Connection Charges and other applicable charges for service or
equipment.
Local Channel
That portion of a channel which connects a station to the interexchange channel;it also applies to a
channel connecting two or more stations within an exchange area.
Local Exchange Service
Telephone service furnished betweensubscriber's stations located within the same local service area.
Local Message
A communication between subscribers'stations within the same ExchangeArea.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.9
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Local Service Area
That geographical area throughout which a subscriber obtains telephone service without the payment of a
toll charge.
Main Station
A suitable telephone instrument or station that is connected to a network access line through a Central
Office and has a unique telephone number.
Party Line
A central office line designedfor the connection of more than one network access line.
Premises
All of the building or the adjoining portions of a building occupied and used by the subscriber;or all of
the buildings occupied and used by the subscriber as a place of business or residence,which are located
on a continuous plot of ground not intersected by a public highway or thoroughfare.
Price List
The document filed by the Company with the Public Utilities commission which lists the communication
services offered by the Company and the associated press.
Primary Station
Synonymous with Main Station.
Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
An arrangementof equipment used by a subscriber and connected directly to a central office by means of
trunk access lines,from which connection is made to stations at various location or customer premises,
thereby providing telecommunications between these stations and also communication with the general
exchange system.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.10
DEFINITIONS(Continued)
Private Line
A circuit provided to furnish communication only between the two or more telephonesdirectly connected
to it,and not having connection with either central office or P.B.X.switching apparatus.
Subscriber
A person or agency subscribing for telephone service.As used in this Price List,a separate subscriber is
involved at each location,or continuous property,where service is furnished.One individual or firm
therefore may be considered as two or more separate subscribers,even in the same Exchange.The
privileges,restrictions,and rates established for a subscriber to any class of service are limited to the
service at one location;no group treatment of service at separate locations furnished to one individual or
firm,is contemplated or to be implied,except when definitelyprovided for in the schedules.
Telephone Station
A suitable telephone instrument,consisting of a transmitter,receiver,and associated apparatus,so
connectedas to permit transmitting of and receiving telephone messages.
Tie Trunk
A circuit connecting two P.B.X.systems for the purpose of intercommunicating between the stations
connected with such P.B.X.switching apparatus.The circuit is not intended to provide for general
exchange service through either of the P.B.X.systems with which it connects.
Toll Message
A message from a calling station to a station located in a different local service area.
Toll Service
Telephone service rendered by the Company between patrons in different local service areas in
accordancewith the rates specified in the Company's Toll Price List.
Trunk
A telephone communication channel between (a)two ranks of switching equipment in the same central
office,(b)between central office units in the same switching center,or (c)between two switching centers.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.11
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
A.APPLICATION
The rules and regulations specified herein apply to the intrastate services and facilities of HIGH
TECH TELEPHONES,INC.,hereinafter referred to as the Company.Failure on the part of the
subscribers to observe these terms and conditions of the Company,after due notice of such
failure,automatically gives the Company the authority to discontinue the furnishing of service.
B.EXPLANANTION OF SYMBOLS
(C)Signifies a changedregulation.
(D)Signifies a discontinued rate,treatment or regulation.
(I)Signifies an increased rate or new treatment resulting in increased rate.
(N)Signifies a new rate,treatment or regulation.
(R)Signifies a reducedrate or new treatment resulting in reduces rates.
(T)Signifies a change in text but no change in rate,treatment or regulation.
C.OBLIGATION OF COMPANY
l.Availability of facilities
The Company's obligation to furnish telephone service is dependentupon its ability to
secure suitable facilities and to provide such service without unreasonableexpense.
2.Interruption of Service
An allowance will be made upon notice and demand to the Company for interruption of
service not due to subscriber negligence.
The Company will credit a customer's account by an amount equal to the monthly rate
for one month of basic exchange service (Network Access Line Service),if the customer
reports an out-of-service condition which has deteriorated service to the extent that the
customer cannot make local calls or cannot receive local calls or cannot use the service
for voice-grade communications because of cross talk,static,or other transmission
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.12
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
C.OBLIGATION OF COMPANY (Continued)
problems,and service is not restored (1)within sixteen hours after the report of the
outageif the customer notifies the Utilitythat the service outagecreates an emergency for
the customer or (2)within twenty-four hours after the report of the outage if no
emergency exists,except that outages reported between noon on Saturday and 6:00 p.m.
on the following Sunday must be restored with forty-eight hours or by 6:00 p.m.on the
following Monday,whichever is sooner.
The credit will not apply to "out-of-service"conditions resulting from the willful neglect,
misuse or abuse by the customer.The credit will not apply to "out-of-service"conditions
where the outage is in the customer's inside wire or customer's premises equipment.
This credit will not apply to "out-of-service"conditions resulting from natural disasters,
or circumstances beyond control and knowledge of the utility.This credit also will not
apply to "out-of-service"conditions where service has been temporarily or permanently
discontinued for nonpayment of bills.
3.Directory Errors and Omission
The Company endeavors to correctly list customers,their telephone numbers and other
information in the local telephone directory.
4.Transmitting Messages
The Company does not transmit messages.If,because of transmission difnculties,the
operator repeats messages between subscribers,the operator is deemed acting as an agent
of the subscriber.
5.Use of Other Company Lines
Lines of other companies may be used to reach points outside the Company area when
suitable arrangementscan be made.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.13
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
C.OBLIGATION OF COMPANY (Continued)
6.Defacement of Premises
The Company will repair or replace any defacement or damage of property due to
installation,existence,or removal of Company property,when the damage is the result of
negligence of the Company.
7.Adjustment of Charges
In case of over billing,a refund will be made by the Company for the full amount of
excess charges when the amount can be determined;when the amount cannot be
determined from available records,the maximum refund will not exceed the estimated
over billing over a three year period.
In case of under billing,the Company reserves the right to back bill for the deficiency
charges up to a period of three years.
D.USE OF SERVICE AND FACILITIES
1.Ownership and Use of Equipment
All equipment and lines furnished by the Company are the property of the Company even
though located on the subscriber's premises.Company agents or employees shall have
the right to enter said premises at any reasonablehour to install or maintain equipment,
make collections,or remove equipment.
The Company may refuse to install or maintain any service at locations that are
hazardous to Company employees.If such service is furnished,the subscriber may be
required to install and maintain such service,holding the Company harmless from any
claims for damage by reason of the installation and maintenanceof this service.
2.Interconnection Policy
Subscriber provided terminal equipment may be used and subscriber provided
communication systems may be connectedwith the facilities furnished by the Company
for telecommunications services subject to terms and conditions outlined in other parts of
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.14
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
D.USE OF SERVICE AND FACILITIES (Continued)
this Price List.In case any unauthorized attachment is made,the Company shall havethe
right to disconnect,suspend,or terminate the service.
3.Use of Subscriber Service
Subscriber telephone service is furnished only for the use by the subscriber,his family
and associates.The Company may refuse to install or permit such service to remain on
premises of public or semi-public character.
The equipment may be installed,at such locations provided the service is located so it is
not accessible for public use.
4.Tampering with Equipment
The Company may refuse to furnish telephone service when company equipment shows
any evidence of tampering for the purpose of obtaining service without payment of
charges applicable to the service renderedby the Company.
5.Use of Improper Languageor Impersonation of Another
The Company may refuse service to anyone who uses or permits abusive or obscene
language over Company facilities or impersonates another individual with fraudulent or
malicious intent.
6.Governmental Objections to Service
The Company may refuse service or discontinue service to anyoneupon objection to such
service by or on behalf of any governmental authority.
7.Indiscriminate Use of Facilities
The Company may refuse to furnish service or require upgrading of services provided to
any subscriber who allows indiscriminate use of Company facilities except in case of
emergencies.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.15
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
E.ESTABLISHMENTAND FURNISHINGOF SERVICE
1.Applicationfor Service
Applicationfor service must be made on the Company's standard form,which becomes a
contract when accepted in writing by the Company or upon establishmentof service.The
subscriber may be required to pay in advance all charges for the first billing period and
connection charge if applicable.The conditions of such contracts are subject to all
provisions of this and other applicable Price Lists.Requests for additional service may
be made verbally,if provided in the original contract,and no advance payment will be
required.A move within the exchange area is not considered to terminate the contract
and orders for such may be made verbally.
2.Telephone Numbers
The company may change the telephone number or central office designation of a
customer whenever it considers it desirable in the conduct of its business.
When existing service is continued for a new customer,the telephone number assigned to
the former customer may be retained by the new customer only:(a)if the former
customer consents and properly notifies the company in writing;and (b)if arrangements
acceptable to the company are made by the new customer to pay all outstanding charges
against the service to the company.
3.Alterations
The subscriber agrees to notify the Company of any alterations that will necessitate
changes in the Company's wiring;and the subscriber agrees to pay the Company's
current charges for such changes.
4.Payment of Service
The subscriber is required to pay all charges for services rendered by the Company,both
exchange and toll in accordancewith provisions contained elsewhere in this Price List.
The subscriber is responsible for all charges for services rendered at his telephone,
including collect charges.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.16
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
E.ESTABLISHMENT AND FURNISHINGOF SERVICE (Continued)
5.Maintenance and Repairs
The Company shall bear the expense of all repair and maintenanceof its facilities,except
where damage or destruction of its facilities is due to the gross neglect of the subscriber.
The subscriber may not rearrange,remove or disconnect any Company facilities without
consent of the Company.
6.Line Extensions
Lines will be extended to permanent customers in accordance with the guidelines
established in the Construction Charge section.
Where required by the conditions,applicants may be required to provide to the Company
suitable private right-of-way parallel to the public highway.
7.Unusual Installation Costs
When special conditions or special requirements of the subscriber involve unusual
construction or installation costs,the subscriber may be required to pay a reasonably
proportionate share of such cost.Title to all facilities constructed and paid for wholly or
in part by the subscriber is vestedin the Company.
8.ReconnectionCharge
Where service has been terminated by the Company,the regular non-recurring charges
shall apply for reconnection of service.
F.TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
The Company will furnish to its subscribers,without charge,only such directories,as it deems
necessary for the efficient use of the service.Other directories will be furnished at the discretion
of the Company at a reasonablecharge.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.17
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
G.ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPOSITS
1.Deposits
The Company adopts by reference the Rules and Regulations for all Telephone
Companies Under the Jurisdiction of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission promulgated
in Order No.15290 in Case No.P-300-6 by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and
all amendmentsto those rules that may be hereafter adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission.Copies of these Rules and Regulations are on file in the business office and
are available for public inspection.
2.Interest to be Paid on Deposits
Simple interest,at the rate provided by the Idaho Public Utility Commission,shall accrue
from the date of deposit until the date of refund or application of the customer's
telephone bill.
H.MINIMUM CONTRACT PERIODS AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE
1.Minimum Contract Periods
Except as hereinafter provided,the minimum contract period for all services and facilities
are one month at the same location.
The length on contract period for directory listings,where the listing actually appears in
the directory,is the directory period.The directory period is from the day on which the
directory is first distributed to the subscribers to the day the succeeding directory is first
distributed to the subscribers to the day the succeeding directory is first distributed to
subscribers.
The Company may require a minimum contract period longer than one month at the same
location in connection with special (non-standard)types or arrangementsof equipment,
or for unusual construction necessary to meet special demands,and involving extra cost.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.18
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
H.MINIMUM CONTRACT PERIODS AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE (Continued)
2.Termination of Service-Subscriber's Request
Service may be terminated prior to the expiration of the minimum contract period upon
notice being given to the Company,and upon payment of any applicable termination
charges,in addition to any applicable charges due for service which has been furnished.
In the case of service for which the minimum contract period is one month,termination
will require that charges due for the balance of the minimum period be paid.
In the case of directory listings where the listing has appearedin the directory or where a
non-listed or non-published listing has been properly omitted,the charges are due to the
end of the directory period,except that in the following cases charges will be continued
only to the date of the termination of the extra listing or proper omission with a minimum
chargeof one month.
(1)The Contract for the main service is terminated
(2)The listed party becomes a subscriberto some other class of exchange service.
(3)The listed party moves to a new location.
(4)The listed party dies.
For special equipment,the charges will be based on the individualcircumstances in each
case as agreed upon at the time of installation.
Contracts for periods longer than one month covering services whose installation
required line extensions may be terminated upon payment of all charges that would
accrue to the end of the contract period,or the contract will be transferred to a new
applicant who is to occupy the same premises and will subscribeto the service effective
on the day following termination by the original subscriber.
Service may be terminated after the expiration of the initial contract period,upon the
Company being notified and upon payment of all charges to the date of the termination of
the service.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.19
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
H.MINIMUM CONTRACT PERIODS AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE (Continued)
Service may be cancelled by the Customer only on not less than thirty (30)days written
notice to the Company.In the event the Company is unableto disconnect the Customer's
access line by the requested cancellation date,the customer will be responsible for any
usage over the line.
3.Termination of the Service by the Company
For any of the following reasons the Company may discontinue service upon at least ten
(10)days written notice or cancel an application for all services without incurring any
liability.Separate accounts for the same Customer are also subject to this provision.
In the event a Customer's bill remains unpaid after more than thirty (30)days
following the rendition of the bill.
In the event of a violation of any regulation governing the service under this tariff,
when necessitated by conditions beyond the Company's control,a violation of any
law,rule,or regulation of any government authority having jurisdiction over the
service.
Where the Company is prohibited from furnishing services by order of a court or
other governmentauthority having jurisdiction.
The Company,by written notice to the Customer,may,without incurring any liability,
cancel or suspend the provision of service or equipment for the following reasons:non-
payment of any sum due to the Company from the Customer,whether pursuantto service
offered under this price list or otherwise;or as a result of actions of a government agency
which forces discontinuance of the provision of service or equipment;or for violation or
threatenedviolation of any of the terms or conditions of this price list by the Customer or
authorized user;or if the Customer becomes insolvent or bankrupt,or makes a general
assignment for the benefit of creditors or as otherwise permitted by this price list.
Cancellation will be effective on the date specified on the written notice.A reasonable
attempt will be made within twenty-four (24)hours after the ten (10)day cancellation
notice period to personally contact the Customer.
Service may be cancelled by the Customer only on not less than thirty (30)days written
notice to the Company.In the event the Company is unable to disconnect the Customer's
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.20
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
H.MINIMUM CONTRACT PERIODS AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE (Continued)
access line by the requesteddate,the customer will be responsiblefor any usage over the
line.
I.PAYMENT FOR SERVICE AND FACILITIES
The subscriber shall pay for service and facilities monthly in advance,except all various units of
government,and shall pay for Moves and Changes when billed.Failure to receive a bill does not
relieve the subscriber of the responsibility for payment in accordancewith the provisions set forth
herein.
All bills for service are due and payable at the office of the Company on or before the fifteenth
day following the post marked date of the statement of the month in which the bill is rendered.
J.SPECIAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Special services and facilities not ordinarily used in the furnishing of telephone service and not
otherwise provided for by the Price List schedules of the Company may be furnished or leased
pursuant to special contract for such special service or facility for such period as may be agreed
upon,provided such special service or facility or the use made thereof is not unlawful and does
not interfere with the telephone service furnished by the Company.Special servicesare provided
for each individual application as a custom-engineeredsystem to satisfy and provide for the needs
of that customer.Applicable charges will be determined by the Company for each individual
system.In the event any such special service or facility or the use made thereof interferes with
the furnishing of the telephone service by the Company,the Company may terminate such
contract and cease to furnish such special service or facility after thirty (30)days written notice to
the subscriber.
K.LIABILITY OF COMPANY
The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that a
limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law.Acceptance
for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court's responsibility to adjudicate negligence
and consequentialdamageclaims.It is also the court's responsibility to determinethe validity of
the exculpatory clause.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.21
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS(Continued)
L.CUSTOMER NOTICE
The Company will give at least ten (10)days notice to customers and the Idaho PUC before
increasing rates or other changes.The notice to customers will be either individual notice or a
public notice in the newspapers in Company's Idaho service areas.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.22
NETWORK ACCESS LINE SERVICE
RATES Monthly Rate
Access Lines Residence(R-1)Business (B-1)
Local Service $16.50 $30.50
PABX Trunks $35.50
CONDITIONS
The above rates apply to the provision of network access lines which,when connected to a suitable
telephone instrument provides access to the telephone network.
Instruments must be provided by the subscriber,subject to the conditions described in the Connection
With Subscriber-Owner Equipment portion of this Price List.
Additional instruments may be attachedto network access lines.The Company reserves the right to limit
the number of instruments connectedto an access line if they cause interference with the normal operation
of the line.
Tone Dial service is provided only where the facilities are available.
Business Rates Apply:
At any location where activities are of a business,trade or professional nature.
At any location where the listing of service at that location indicates a business,trade or
profession.
Where only one network access line is provide at a location,which is both a residence
and a business.
At schools,hospitals,libraries,churches and other similar institutions.
ResidenceRates Apply:
In private residence where business listings are not provided and telephone service is not
used for the conduct of business.
In the place of residence of a clergyman,physician,or other medical practitioner
provided the subscriber does not maintain an office in the residence.
NETWORK ACCESS LINE SERVICE (Continued)
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.23
Extended Area Service:
Extended Area Service (EAS)will be provided between the exchanges listed below.
Exchange Area Exchange Areas included in Extended Local
Calling Area
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.24
SERVICE CONNECTION,MOVE AND CHANGE CHARGES
RATES
Business Residence
Service Order $25.00 $25.00
Line Connection $49.50 $28.50
Premises Visit
First 30 minute increment or fraction thereof $45.00 $45.00
Next three 15 minute increments or fraction thereof $12.00 $12.00
All additional 15 minute increments or fractions thereof $7.00 $7.00
CONDITIONS
These charges are intendedto cover the expense incurred by the Company in conjunction with the
following:
Establishment of service;
Changein location of a serviceto other premises;
Transfer of service from one customer to another;
Changeof telephonenumber at customer's request;
Installation of auxiliary equipment;
Restoration of service discontinued for non-payment.
Charges shown in this schedule are based on work being performed during regularly scheduled
working hours of the Company's employees.Work performed with overtime labor costs will be
performed at direct cost to the customer.
No charges will apply under the following circumstances:
Service to which no monthly rates apply.
DEFINITIONS
Service Order
Applicable to work done in receiving,recording and processing information necessary to execute
a customer's request for the establishment of service.It is also applicable for customer's request
for additions,moves or changes to existing service.
Premises Visit
Applicable if a Company employee must visit the customer's premises to move or change a
service drop or standard network interface at the customer's request.Not applicable when a
Company employee is on the customer's premises for any other business purpose.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.25
SERVICE CONNECTION,MOVE AND CHANGECHARGES (Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Line Connection
Applicable for work done in the Central Office or work involving Central Office equipment
necessary to provide a network access lien or make changes to an existing network access line.
If service requires work in more than one Central Office area,this charge applies for each office.
INTRAEXCHANGE PRIVATE LINE
RATESMonthly Installation Rate
Per ChannelTermination Actual Cost ICB
CONDITIONS
The Company will furnish and maintain Private Lines,where facilities are available and within
the Exchange Area,for communication between stations not connectedto the telephonenetwork.
The channel termination rate will apply for each termination w/within the exchange area.
DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE
RATES
Per each Directory Assistance Call $0.85
CONDITIONS
1.The above charge will apply to each call to a directory assistance operator requesting information
for locations within the company.
2.The charge will apply regardless of whether or not the operator is able to supply the requested
information.
3.A maximum of two requests for information will be allowed per directory assistance call.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.26
DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE SERVICE (Continued)
CONDITIONS(Continued)
4.Charges for Directory Assistance calls placed from"
Customers who have a reading,physical or visual handicap and thus are unable to use the
directory are aboveto receive five (5)Directory Assistance Calls per month free of charge.
5.In the event a customer obtains directory assistance service through fraudulent means,in addition
to any other action authorized by this Price List,the Company may assess appropriate Directory
Assistance charges on the customer's regular telephoneaccount.
CUSTOMER CALLING FEATURES (CCF)
RATES Monthly
Residence Business
Custom Calling Feature(CCF)
Call Waiting $4.50 $7.00
Call Forwarding -Variable $2.50 $5.00
Three-Way Calling $3.00 $5.00
Speed Calling -8 Numbers $2.00 $4.00
Speed Calling -30 Numbers $3.00 $5.00
CONDITIONS
Custom Calling Services are available only to those customers who are served from a Central
Office equipped to provide such services.
From time to time the Company may offer promotional programs where the non-recurring
charges may be waived.
When a service is programmed for both Three-way Calling and Call Waiting only one of the two
may be activated at any one time.
When a service is programmed for both Call Waiting and Call Forwarding only one of the two
may be activated at any one time.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.27
CUSTOMER CALLING FEATURES (CCF)(Continued)
A service may be programmed with any combination of the five customer calling services.
DEFINITIONS
Call Waiting
A distinctive tone informs the telephone user that another call has been placed to his line.By
briefly depressingthe hookswitch,the user will be connectedto the second caller while holding
the first,subsequent depressions of the hookswitch will allow the user to alternate between
callers.
Call Forwarding
Permits transfer of all incoming calls automatically to any dialable number.The number can be
selected by the customer each time Call Forwarding is activated or the call directed to the
previously selected number.If the alternate location is not a free call the customer will be billed
for each call forwarded.
Three-Way Calling
Permits a telephone user to add a third party to an existing local or long distance call.It will also
permit a telephoneuser to consult privately with a third party while holding the original call.
Speed Calling
Permits placing local and long distance calls to preselected telephone numbers by dialing an
abbreviated code.To add a number to the calling list the customer uses his own telephone.
Fixed Calling
After dial tone is obtained,if the caller does not commence dialing within a predetermined length
of time,a call will automatically be placed to a number previously selected by the subscriber.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.28
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)
RATES Monthly Rate Per Usage Rate
Residence Business Residence Business
Advanced Custom Calling Features (ACCF)
Account Code Forced $3.00 $3.00
Anonymous Call Rejection N/C N/C
Automatic Callback $3.00 $3.00
Automatic Recall $3.00 $3.00
Call Forward Busy $1.00 $3.00
Call Forward No Answer $1.00 $3.00
Call Forward Busy/No Answer $1.00 $3.50
Call Hold/Retrieve $2.00 $3.00
Call Pick Up Directed $1.00 $1.00
Caller ID -Number Only $6.50 $7.00
Caller ID -Name and Number $6.50 $7.50
Caller ID -Per Call Blocking N/C N/C
Caller ID -Per Line Blocking $1.00 $1.50
Caller ID -Per Call Unblocking N/C N/C
Cancel Call Waiting (*70)N/C N/C
Customer Originated Trace $1.00 $1.00
Distinctive Alert/Call Waiting Access $1.00 $1.00
Do Not Disturb $3.50 $3.50
Hot Line $2.00 $2.00
Make Busy $2.00 $2.00
Message Waiting Indication $.25 $.25
Selective Call Acceptance $3.00 $3.00
Selective Call Forwarding $3.00 $3.00
Selective Call Rejection $3.00 $3.00
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.29
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
Custom FeaturePackages
Premium ResidencePackage Includes Residence
Voice Mail -Premium $29.75,includes local service
Caller ID -Name and Number
Anonymous Call Rejection
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy/No Answer
Message Waiting Indication
Three-Way Calling
Automatic Callback
Automatic Recall
Speed Calling -8 or 30 Numbers
Basic Residence Package Includes:
Voice Mail -Basic $24.45,includes local service
Caller ID -Name &Number
Call Forward Busy/No Answer
Message Waiting Indication
Anonymous Call Rejection
Three-Way Calling
Speed Calling -8 Numbers
Business
Premium Business Package Includes;
Voice Mail -Premium $52.00,includes local service
Caller ID -Name &Number
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy/No Answer
Message Waiting Indication
Three-Way Calling
Speed Calling -30 Numbers
Automatic Callback
Automatic Recall
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.30
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
Basic Business Package Includes:
Voice Mail -Basic $43.45,includes local service
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Call Forward Busy/No Answer
Message Waiting Indication
Three-Way Calling
Speed Calling -8 Numbers
CONDITIONS
1.Advanced Custom Calling Features are available only to those subscribers who are servedfrom a
Central Office equipped to provide such services.
2.Certain Advanced Custom Calling Features are not available with party line service.
3.Calling Name and Number Deliver,Blocking and Anonymous Caller Rejection require an
additional piece of Customer Provided Equipment (CPE)to fullyactivate features.
4.Selective Call Forwarding,Selective Call Rejection,Selective Call Acceptance,and Call Waiting
provide customers with four different options for treating incoming calls.Each feature is capable
of holding a list of up to 12 directory options for treating incoming calls.Each feature is capable
of holding a list of up to 12 directory numbers (DNS)that should receive screening treatment.
Once a customer has programmed the list and turned on the feature,the switch will screen each
incoming call and direct the call to the treatment specified by the feature.
5.For those Advanced Custom Calling featuresbilled on a per usage basis excluding Call Trace,a
maximum amount as listed above will be billed once the per usage charges reach or exceeds the
maximum.
6.From time to time,the Company may offer special promotions to its customers.These offerings
will generally consist of a reduced price,a waiver of installation charges,or a free service with a
purchase of another service.These offerings may be limited to certain dates and locations,and
will be for limited time periods.When such an offering is made,the Commission will be notified
and a copy of the offering will be provided to them.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.31
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
OBLIGATION OF COMPANY
1.Limitation of Obligation with Respect to Privacy Concerns
The Company shall be held harmless by the subscriber in cases where the subscriber's telephone
number is transmitted via the Caller ID CLASS Featureto another subscriber who subscribes to
that service,and the subscriber has not blocked the transmission of his telephonenumber.
2.Obligation of the Subscriber
Under no circumstances should any subscriberto the Caller ID Advanced Custom Calling Feature
use telephone numbers delivered to him for purposes of marketing any service,or for the sale of
those numbers to any interested party.Permitted uses of the number information received
through the Caller ID service include:
"billing and collection,routing,screening,and completion of the originating subscriber's call or
transaction,or for services directly related to the originating subscriber's call or transaction."
Caller ID information can be used only to market goods and services to existing customers,and
only to market goods and services to existing customers that are directly related to those the
existing customer already uses.
Notification of illegal procedureshaving been given herein,the Company shall be held harmless
by all parties in cases where subscribers of the Company use this information in an unauthorized
manner,as described above.
DEFINITIONS
Account Code Forced -this feature prevents the use of a telephone by unauthorized individuals.A code
must be dialed which is recognizedby the system,thereby allowing the use of the telephone.If an invalid
code is dialed,then reorder tone is returned to the subscriber.
Anonymous Call Rejection -allows the subscriber to reject private numbers.With this service,if the
caller does not allow their number to be recognized,they will hear a recorded announcement telling them
"The number you havereachedis not accepting calls from private numbers."To activate this service,dial
*77 (rotary -1177)ore deactivate,dial *87 (rotary -1187).
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.32
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Automatic Callback -allows the subscriber to automatically return a call to the number of the phone that
last called.By dialing the access code (*66)push-button or 1166 rotary,the callback feature will
automatically dial the last calling number.The feature can be deactivatedby dialing (*86)push-button or
1186 rotary.
Automatic Recall -allows the subscriber who calls a busy number to dial an access code (*69)push-
button or 1169 -rotary to be alerted,by way of a distinctive ring,when the number is no longer busy.
When the user picks up their phone,they will be connectedautomatically to the previously busy number.
To deactivate the Automatic Recall feature,the user can dial (*89)on a push-button phone or 1189 on a
rotary phone.
Call Forwarding Busy -allows a subscriber to have all calls (incoming or intragroup)forwarded to a
predetermined alternate number when the called number is busy.The subscriber can activate the feature
by dialing (*90)push-button or 1190 rotary and deactivate the feature by dialing (*91)push-button or
1191 rotary.The alternate number can be any dialable number and can be modified only at the Central
Office.If the alternate location is not a free call,the subscriberwill be billed for each call diverted.
Call Forward No Answer -allows a subscriber to have all calls (incoming or intragroup)forwarded to
another number if the subscriber does not answer after a preset number of ringing cycles as set by the
Company.The subscriber can activate the feature by dialing (*92)push-button or 1192 rotary and
deactivate the feature by dialing (*93)push-button or 1193.
Call Forward Busy/No Answer -allows a subscriber to have incoming calls (those which originate
outside the group)forwarded to another number if the subscriber does not answer after a preset number of
ringing cycles that are set by the Company.The subscriber can activate the featureby dialing (#92)push-
button and deactivate the feature by dialing (#93)push-button.
Call Hold/Retrieve -allows a subscriber to return the telephone's handset on-hook while a call is in
progress.Calls placed on Hold are retrieved by dialing the Call Hold-Retrieve feature access code.
Call Pick Up Directed -allows a subscriber to answer a call directed to another line which has been
answered or is ringing by dialing a preset access code (#60)and the telephone number of the line to be
answered.Both the originating line and the line to be answeredmust be equippedwith the feature.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.33
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Caller ID -Name and Number -allows for the automatic delivery of a calling party's name and
telephone number (including nonpublished and nonlisted telephone numbers)to the called customer,after
the first ring,but before the call is answered.The name and number are displayed on customer provided
equipment.
The name displayed shall be the name associated with the calling telephone number as shown on the
Company's records.The Company,in its discretion,may abbreviate or limit that name display purposes.
The Company does not assure name accuracy,and it shall not be liable to any party for errors,omissions
or mistakes.The Company's sole and obligation shall be to reasonably correct errors in names when
notified in writing of such errors.
The calling telephone name and number is only available in those areas where appropriate signaling
network connections exist to forward the calling party's name and number.The calling name and number
is also not available when incoming calls have been handled by an operator or charged to credit cards.
Number delivery for calls originated from a PBX will display the main PBX number only.If the caller's
number is a multi-party line,or is blocked,the number will not be displayed.
Caller ID information transmitted via Caller ID may not be sold or given to another party without the
caller's consent.Caller ID information may only be used for:a)routing or completion of calls,b)billing
of calls,c)account management purposes,d)services directly related to the call or transaction,e)
verification of calling party identity and f)marketing products or services that are directly related to those
previously acquired by the subscriber from the number delivery services subscriber.Caller ID
subscribers failing to comply with any of these conditions will havetheir service terminated.
Caller ID -Number -same as "Name and Number"except only the calling party's number is delivered.
Caller ID Per Call (*67)Blocking -allows a subscriber to block delivery of his/her name and number
when calling someone with Caller ID capabilities.The activation code for this feature is (*67)push-
button or 1167 rotary.This feature is provided free of charge to all subscribers receiving telephone
servicefrom suitably equipped central offices.
Caller ID -Per Line Blocking -provides a permanent indicator on a customer's line.Once block is
established on the customer's line,the private status can be deactivated by the customer on a per call
basis.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.34
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Caller ID -Per Call Unblocking -allows a subscriber who has Caller ID -Per Line Blocking to unblock
delivery of his/her name and number when calling someone with Caller ID capabilities.The activation
code for this feature is *82 (1182 rotary).This feature is provided free of charge.
Cancel Call Waiting -allows the subscriber to cancel Call Waiting before or during one telephone call.
The access code to cancel Call Waiting is (*70)push-button or 1170 rotary.
Customer Originated Call Trace (COT)-allows a subscriber to have the last incoming number
automatically traced.The results of the trace are not provided directly to the subscriber;they are output
to the telephone company.The Company,at the subscriber request will forward the results to the police
after a case number has been assigned by the police.The access code for this feature is (*57)push-button
or 1157 rotary.
Distinctive Alert/Call Waiting Access -allows a subscriber to receive a Call Waiting tone from a line so
equipped from parties on a pre-programmed list.If the call line is idle,a Distinctive Ringing signal will
be heard.If the called line is busy,the called line receives a Call Waiting tone.The access code for this
feature is (*81)push-button or 1181 rotary.
Do Not Disturb -allows subscribers to prevent incoming calls from ringing at their stations.Only callers
who have the subscriber's Personal Identification Number (PIN)can override the Do Not Disturb feature.
To activate the feature,the subscriber can dial (*78)push-button or 1178 rotary.To deactivate the
fëature,the subscriber can dial (*79)push-button or 1179 rotary.Subscribers with push-button phones
can change their PIN by dialingthe access code (#87).
Hot Line -Hot Line service allows a customer to establish a switched connection to a predetermined
number when the customer's telephone goes off-hook.No dialing is required and the call is processed
automatically to the predeterminedtelephonenumber.
Make Busy -allows the line to appear busy,even when not engaged.To activate the feature,dial (*58)
push-button or 1158 rotary.Dialing (*59)push-button or 1159 rotary will deactivatethe feature.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.35
ADVANCED CUSTOM CALLING FEATURES (ACCF)(Continued)
DEFINITIONS (Continued)
Message Waiting Indication -allows a subscriber to hear a special (stutter)dial tone when they go off-
hook and a message is waiting.This feature is an enhancementto voice mail services.
Selective Call Acceptance -allows subscribers to specify a list of numbers from which they are willing to
accept calls.Calls from numbers not contained on the list are routed to an appropriate announcement.
The access code for this feature is (*84)push-button or 1184 rotary,and is used to add or delete numbers
form the list of acceptable calls.
Selective Call Forwarding -permits the subscriber to create a list of calling numbers that are to be call
forwarded.If a call is received from a Directory Number on the screening list,the call is forwarded to the
designated forward-to-number.All other calls are treated normally.The access code for this feature is(*83)push-button or 1183 rotary.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.36
VOICE MAIL SERVICE
RATES Residence Business
Monthly Monthly
Rate Rate
Basic w/voice mailbox:
One (1)minute greeting message N/C N/C
Fifteen minutes of messages (new or saved)
Messages can be up to 3 minutes in length
Storage on new and old messages 10 days
Premium w/voice mailbox:
One 2 minute greeting message $4.95 $6.95
Sixty minutes of messages (new or saved)
Messages can be up to 3 minutes in length
Storage on new and old messages 30 days
CONDITIONS
Voice mail is offered from suitably equipped central offíces only.Voice mail is not offered from
central offices that are not equipped to offer the service.
Voice mail is offered to residence and business subscribers as a service that can automatically
answer a telephone line after a certain number of rings or when the called party's line is in use.
For a voice mail box the subscriber must have their lines equipped with a Call Forwarding feature
and if they wish to receive notification of new messages the line must be equipped with Message
Waiting Indication.The rates and charges for these features are specified in the Customer
Calling and Advanced Custom Calling Features sections of this price list.
Voice mailboxes can store and save messages in differing degrees,depending on the level of
service ordered by the subscriber.
Credit for service interruption will be provided if service is interrupted for a period exceeding
twenty-four (24)hours.The credit shall be the monthly amount for service divided by thirty (30)
days times the number of days that serviceis continually interrupted.
The Company is not responsible for lost or dropped messages.Periodically,the Company will
update the software supporting voice mail service.During this period,voice mail will not be
operational.This period will not exceed 24 hours;therefore,credit for service not received will
not be allowed for regular software upgrades.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.37
VOICE MAIL SERVICE (Continued)
CONDITIONS (Continued)
Voice mail can be programmed to answer a subscriber's telephone line after a set number of
rings.
A subscriber has access to a voice mailbox by dialing a seven or ten digit access number followed
by a personal identification code.The subscriber can then retrieve messages and save them or
erase them.The subscriber can also program a personal greeting that will play when voice mail
answers a telephoneline.
The standard mailbox features include forwarding to the mailbox on no answer (subscriber
selectablefor 2 to 5 rings),forwarding to the mailbox on busy line,and a new message indication
(stutter dial tone).
Subscribers using call waiting may not choose to have calls forwarded to voice mail on a busy
signal.These subscribers will be interrupted with a call waiting tone burst for as many rings as
the subscriber selects for no answer forwarding.If the subscriber does not answer the call
waiting tone,the second caller will be forwarded to voice mail.
From time to time,the Telephone Company may offer special promotions to its customers.These
offerings will generally consist of a reduced price,a waiver of installation charges,or a free
service with a purchase of another service.These offerings may be limited to certain dates and
locations,and will be for limited time periods.The Commission will be notified of any offering
and a copy of such offering will be provided to the Commission.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.38
PAYPHONE SERVICE
RATES Installation Monthly
Charges Rate
PayphoneService
Instrument Implemented Applicable $46.50
Nonrecurring Charges
Central Office Implemented Applicable $49.50
Nonrecurring Charges
Features and Functions
CO Coin Line Signaling $2.21
Special Number Assignment $5.00
Selective Class of Call Screening $2.00
CONDITIONS
1.PayphoneService includes lines to which coin,Coin less,card readeror a combination of
coin/card readertelephonesmay be attached.
2.Payphone Service is a business exchange access line composed of the serving central
office line equipment,all outside plant facilities needed to connect the serving central
office with the customer's premises,and the Network Interface Device (NID)at the
demarcation point.These facilities are Company provided and maintained and provide
access to and from the telecommunications network for long distance service and local
calling.
3.A Maximum of one customer provided instrument implemented pay telephone may be
connectedto any one instrument or CO implemented coin line.
4.General Rules and Regulations found in this Price List are applicable to the provision of
PayphoneService.
5.Directory listings may be provided under regulations governing the furnishing of listings
for business subscribers.
6.A Network Interface Device will be installed at a location determined by the Company
that is accessible to the customer.The Network Interface Device (NID)is a company
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Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.39
PAYPHONE SERVICE (Continued)
CONDITIONS (Continued)
provided jack or its equivalent.It is the point of connection between the telephone
company owned wiring and wiring owned by the Customer.
7.Applicable Nonrecurring Charges plus actual costs apply for the installation,move or
rearrangement of the Network Interface Device (NID)on the customer's premises to
establish or reestablishnetwork access.
8.The Company shall not be liable for shortages of coins collected and deposited at the
subscriber's equipment.The limit of the Company's liability for end user fraud of
whatever nature occurring at or in association with the subscriber's equipment shall be
governed by provisions of this Price List and rule or regulations of the Commission.In
case of conflict betweenthe Price List provisions and Commission rules and regulations,
the rule or regulations shall prevail.
9.Extensions to a payphoneservice provider are not permitted.
10.Special Number Assignment is available where technically feasible and requested
numbers are available.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER
1.The customer shall be responsible for the installation,operation and maintenance of the
customer provided instrument,plus all ancillary equipment,such as booths,shelves,
lighting,directories,etc.,used in connection with this service.
2.The telephone instrument,plus all ancillary equipment,must comply with the
requirements of all applicable federal,state and local laws and regulations concerning
disabled,handicappedand/or hearing impaired persons.
3.a.The customer shall be responsible for the payment of charges for all local and toll
messages originating from or accepted at this type of service,including any
Directory Assistance Calls.
b.Customer's are responsible for any federal,state or local taxes on the Customer
Owned Pay Telephone or calls made from that phone.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.40
PAYPHONE SERVICE (Continued)
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER (Continued)
4.The customer provided instrument must be registered in compliance with Part 68 of the
FCC's Rules and regulations or be connected behind an FCC registered protective
coupler under Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations and have the following
operational characteristics:
a.Must be able to access the operator at no charge and without using a coin.
b.Must be able to access Directory Assistance.
c.Must be able to complete local and toll calls.
d.Must be able to access 911 emergencyservice,where available,at no charge and
without using a coin.
e.Must be able to access toll free 800/888 Service at no chargeand without using a
coin.
f.Must allow any End User to reach their preferred Long Distance Carrier by
dialing the appropriate Long Distance Carrier Access Code.These codes must
conform to the industry standard formats of 10XXX and 101XXXX.
5.Instrument must be labeled or there must be posed in close proximity to the instrument,
information including:
a.Name,address and (local or toll free)telephone number of the private pay phone
owner;
b.Procedurefor reporting service difficulties and method of obtaining refunds;
c.A statement that the instrument is not owned by the Local Exchange Company
and that charges for calls made on the instrument are not regulated;
d.Dialing instructions;
e.Operational characteristics such as pre-pay or post-pay;
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Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.41
PAYPHONE SERVICE (Continued)
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER (Continued)
f.Emergency dialing information including dial tone first,coin-free 911 or other
emergency access;and
g.Where calls are timed,the time limits per call.
6.Customers who elect not to subscribe to Selective Class of Call Screening will be fully
responsible for all calls billed to customer's exchange access line.The Telephone
Company shall have no responsibility to adjust any such charges and/or release customer
from paying any such charges.Customer will hold the Telephone Company harmless
from and against any liability or loss resulting from all calls billed to customer's
exchangeaccess line.
7.The customer is responsible for compliance with the FCC's Rules and Regulations and
the State Commission's Rules and Regulations regarding the use of customer provided
pay telephones.
VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS
l.Where any customer owned pay telephone is in violation of this Price List,the Company
will take whatever action is necessary to protect the network and will promptly notify the
customer in writing of the violation.
2.The customer shall discontinue use of the customer owned pay telephone or correct the
violation and notify the Company in writing within five (5)days after receipt of such
notice that the violation has been corrected.
3.Failure of the customer to discontinue such use or to correct the violation will result in
the suspensionof the Customer service until such time as the customer complies with the
provisions of this Price List.
INSTRUMENT IMPLEMENTED PAYPHONE SERVICE
Instrument Implemented Payphone Service is offered for use with a customer provide pay
telephone.All attachments of a customer provided instrument to the network must be made
pursuant to the rules and regulations set forth in this Price List and as required by State and
Federal commission.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003
High Tech Telephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.42
PAYPHONE SERVICE (Continued)
CENTRAL OFFICE (CO)IMPLEMENTED COIN LINE
1.Central Office Implemented Con Line provides coin signaling.It is a line side
connection from the local exchange switch to the point of demarcation at the customer
premises.
2.Features are additives to the operation of a flat rate access line that provides for CO
Implemented coin line service.The Company offers those featuresthat are provided by
the functionality of the Company's switches.These include coin supervision,coin
control (collect and return of coons,if applicable),and answer supervision.The
Company does not offer operator services.CO implemented coin line features that are
implemented by the functionality of an operator service provider,such as coin rating,
coin refund,repair referral,and operator call screening,are the responsibility of the
Payphoneservice provider (Customer).
3.Validation may be performed through Originating-Line Screening (OLS).OLS enables
operator service providers to determine whether there are billing restrictions on the
exchange access line from which a call originates.OLS service delivers codes on
operator assisted calls to identify calls originating from privately owned payphones,
inmate locations and hotels/motels,etc.Rates for this service are found in the
appropriate interstate access tariff,when facilities and services are available.
4.CO Implemented Coin Line features,including coin line signaling,coin collect and return
(where applicable)and answer supervision are provided by the Telephone Company per
the technology available from the Company's facilities.It shall be the responsibility of
the CO Implemented Coin Line payphone owner to assure technical and operational
compatibility with the coin line featuresoffered by the Telephone Company.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1.CO Coin Line Signaling provides signaling on the line notifying the line that the called
party has answered and provides an electrical signal on a CO Implemented Line
indicating to the payphone equipment to collect or return coin(s)to the calling party.
This feature is an additive to the CO Implemented Coin Line.
2.Special Number Assignment is a specific number requested by the customer.This
service is available where facilities are available and it is technically feasible to provide.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.43
PAYPHONE SERVICE (Continued)
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (Continued)
This feature is an additive to the CO Implemented Coin Line or to the Instrument
Implemented PayphoneService.
3.Selective Class of Call Screening will be provided where such facilities are available at
the customer's option.Selective Class of Call Screening treatment enables the customer
to restrict outgoing operator handled calls,placed over the Telephone Company's
network,from the service point to only those calls which are charged to a called
telephone,a third number or a calling card.
DEFINITIONS
Billed Number Screening-allows the customer to identify to the Telephone company that they will not
accept any Third number and/or Collect calls for billing to their telephone number.The Company places
information regarding this screening restriction into a database that is normally accessed by operator
service providers prior to such calls being completed.When customers have indicated that they do not
wish to accept billing for any Third number to collect calls,the database will not validate charging for
such a call.The operator service provider can then decide whether to complete the call based on this
information provided by the database.Billed Number Screening can be ordered to screen third number
billed calls,collect calls,or both.
Central Office (CO)Implemented Coin Line -access line that provides coin signaling.
Demarcation Point -the point of connection,provided and maintained by the telephone company,at
which the station wiring becomes dedicatedto an individual customer's use.For an individual customer
dwelling,this point of connection will generally be the modular jack incorporated into the customer side
of the Network Interface Device (NIC).The drop wire and the network protector will continue to be
provided by,and remain the property of,the telephone company.The demarcation point is usually the
point at which the telephone company wiring connects with the customer's wiring.
Network Interface Device (NID)-a device wired between the telecommunications protector and the
inside wiring to isolate the customer's equipment from the network.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003HighTechTelephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.44
DIRECTORY LISTINGS
RATES
Monthly Rate
Additional or Alternate Listing -Business $1.50
Residence $1.00
Cross referenceor Duplicate $1.00
Extra Lines,per line $.50
Non-List $.50
Non-Publish $1.00
CONDITIONS
The regulations for directory listings as provided in this section,apply only to that section of the directory
containing the regular alphabetical list of names of subscribers.
Primary Listing
One listing without charge,termed the Primary Listing,is provided as follows:
1.For each separate subscriber service.When two or more main station lines or PBX trunk
lines are consecutively operated,the first number of the group is considered the primary
listing.
2.Non-listed telephone numbers are listed in the information file,but are not listed in the
Company's directory.They will be given out upon request.
3.Non published numbers are not listed either in the directory or the information file and
are not to be given out to anyone unless authorized by a court of law.
Restrictions
Names in directory listings shall be limited to the following:
1.In connection with residence service:
a)The individualnames of the subscriber,or
b)The individualname of a member of the subscriber's family,or
c)The individual name of a permanentmember of the subscriber's household,or
d)Dual (joint)listings for customers who share the same surname and reside at the
same address.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.45
DIRECTORY LISTINGS (Continued)
CONDITIONS(Continued)
2.In connection with business service:
a)The individual name of the subscriber,or
b)The name under which the subscriber is actually doing business,or
c)The name under which a business is actually being conducted by someone other than
the subscriber and which the subscriber is authorized by such other to use,or
d)The individual names of the officers,partners,or employees of the subscriber,or
e)The names of departments when such listings are deemed necessary from a public
referenceviewpoint.
The Company may require that the subscriber provide the Company with written permission for the
insertion or continuance of listings.The Company may refuse to accept or may delete listings of a
business,which the subscriber claims to represent.The Company may refuse to accept or may delete a
listing,which includes the trade name of another.
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
Issued By:Denis N.LaMar Feb 26,2003HighTechTelephones,Inc.
Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.46
AUTOMATIC DIALING AND ANNOUNCEMENT DEVICES (ADADS)
An automatic dialing announcement device (ADAD)dials telephone numbers it has been programmed to
dial and plays a recorded message when a call is answered.There are two types of ADADs:those used
for solicitation calls and those used for non-solicitation calls.
RATES
Monthly
Per Access Line Business Access Line Rate
CONDITIONS
Certification
Before any ADAD,other than one that will be used to deliver a message in response to an
emergency,may be connected to the telephone network,the potential user must verify in writing
to the Company that the ADAD(s)will have the capacity to comply with the requirements of
these Price List provisions and that the user will use the ADAD(s)only in compliance with these
provisions.
Customer Obligations
A.The potential user must notify the Company in writing of the intended use of the ADAD(s).
The notice shall list the calendar days and clock hours during which the ADAD(s)will be used
and shall estimate the message attempts per hour and the averagelength of completed messages.
B.The ADAD user (customer)must notify the Company in writing within thirty (30)days of
any changes in the ADAD operation that results in either an increase or decrease in the number of
message attempts per hour and/or the averagelength of completed message.
C.The use of automatic dialing and announcement devices (ADADs)that do not automatically
disengage the called party's line when the called party hangs up its receiver are absolutelyprohibited,except for their use in security and alarm systems or other systems in which the called
party has previously agreed to the ADAD's call and has consented to its line being engaged in
this manner.
D.ADADs are prohibited from making unsolicited calls before 9:00 AM or after 9:00 PM.
E.ADADs are prohibited from calling public safety numbers such as police,fire and emergency
services.ADADs are prohibited from calling unlisted,unpublished or inward WATS numbers.
ADADs are prohibited from calling more than one number held by a given called party.
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Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.47
CONSTRUCTION CHARGES
1.GENERAL
Line extensions consist of additions to plant beyond existing leads,and do not include additions
to plant along existing telephone utility leads.Line extension charges are applied to subscriberapplicantswithabnormallylongextensionrequirementstopreventunreasonablyburdeningthegeneralbodyofexistingsubscribers.All line extensions will be owned and maintained by theCompany.
Line extension charges set forth in this schedule apply in connection with all types of service
when establishedby means of an extension to the Company's plan consisting of "buried wire"or
pole construction,including extensions by means of poles to be owned solely by the Company orjointlywithothersandbymeansofcontactsorcontactspaceonpolesofothers.The Company
shall determine the type of construction to be used.
In lieu of the charges otherwise applicable,the applicant,if he so elects,may initially clear therightofway,furnish and set the required poles in accordance with the normal construction
standards of the Company.In all instances the ownership of facilities shall be entirely vested in
the Company.
The location of line extensions are determined by the telephone company and the distances
(including drop wire)are measured along the route so selected.
Construction to serve two or more customers,whether on public right-of-way or private
easements,may be used for serving subscribers in general.
The total extension to plan (along public roads or on private property)to be furnished without
charge shall not exceed 300 feet per application.Where the total extension exceeds 300 feet,the
free footage allowance is first computed for the private property portion of the extension prior tocomputinganyallowancefortheconstructionalongpublicroads.In addition to the LineExtensionAllowance,customers shall receive up to 300 feet of drop wire construction without
charge.However,ownership of facility will be retained by the Company.
Contracts,covering periods not more than three years of telephone service,may be required by
the Company as a condition precedent to establishment of the service when line extensions are
necessary.Such contracts will not require advanceor unusual payments in excess of those
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.48
CONSTRUCTION CHARGES (Continued)
1.GENERAL (Continued)
otherwise required by this schedule,and shall not interfere with the Company's right to collect
amounts as provided elsewherein its Price List schedule.
When an applicant is so located that it is necessary to use private an/or public right-of-way to
furnish service,and the Company is unable to obtain the required right-of-way without cost,the
applicant may be required to pay the costs incurred in securing the right-of-way in addition to
other charges.
The estimate cost of the line extensions are payable in advance.In the event of overcharge,
refunds to applicants will reflect the difference between the estimated cost and the actual cost of
the line extension.In the event of undercharge,the Company shall bill the applicant for an
amount not to exceed ten (10%)percent of the estimated extension costs.Any adjustments
between the estimated costs advanced by the applicant and the reasonable actual cost shall be
made within sixty (60)days after completion of the extension.
2.LINE EXTENSIONS
RATES
A.Line Extensions and Additions:
Extensions and additions to plant necessary telephone service No Charge
B.Line Extensions and Upgradesoutsidethe Base Rate Area:
a.Upgradesto plant along existing exchange or toll
telephone circuits of this utility,including 300 feet of
drop wire construction No Charge
b.Extension to plan beyond existing exchange or toll telephone circuits of this utility,including poles and buried wire.
(1)Free FootageAllowance
The Company will construct at its'expense a maximum of 300 feet of lineextensionperapplicant.This free footage may be on private property or along a
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.49
CONSTRUCTION CHARGES (Continued)
2.LINE EXTENSIONS (Continued)
private road.The Company will also construct at its'expense a maximum of 300
feet of drop wire per applicant.However,ownership will be retained by Company.
No Charge
(2)Extensions to plan and drop wire construction exceeding free footage allowance:
Actual Cost
c.For line extensions of unusually long length or high cost,the Company may also
estimate the cost of providing radio telephone service.The Company or applicant
may request either lien extensions or radio telephone service and the applicant will
pay the actual cost for the chosen option in excess of the free allowance which would
be provided under the line extension option.
C.Rights-of-Way or Easements
Rights-of-way and easements to the premises,satisfactory to the company,must befurnishedwithoutcostsbytheapplicantonpubliclandsandprivateproperty.
GROUP OF APPLICANTS
When construction is required to serve a new applicant,a survey is made of all prospective
subscribers who might be served from the new construction or an extension thereof and who
might benefit by being included in the project.Free footage allowances are made only for thoseprospectivesubscribersmakingawrittenapplicationforservice.
All applicants are grouped in a single project when there is no more than one-half mile ofconstructionbetweensuccessiveapplicants.Separate projects are established whenever the
construction between any two successive applicants exceeds one-half mile.Two ore moreprojectsarecombined,however,whenever this results in lower charges (or no increase in
charges)for all of the applicants involved.
An applicant at any premises receives only a single line extension and drop wire allowance
regardless of the number of services orderedat that premises.
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Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.50
CONSTRUCTION CHARGES (Continued)
2.LINE EXTENSIONS (Continued)
GROUP OF APPLICANTS (Continued)
Applicants ordering service at more than one premises are treated as separate applicants at each
premises for purposes of this schedule.
For the purpose of determining project charges,the collective free footage allowance for the
group is subtracted from the overall Line Extension footage required for service.The total
project cost is then divided equally among all applicants.
Exceptions:
1)No applicant is required to pay a higher charge than he would if the project were
established for him alone.Any difference between this charge and the average charge for the
group is absorbedby the Company.
2)Charges for extensions to plant on private property (including drop wire)are assumed by
applicants on whose property such extensions are made and these charges are not included in the
overall charges for the project.Likewise,the free footage allowance on private property is not
included in the collective allowance for the project.
CHARGES TO SUBSEQUENT APPLICANTS
When a new applicant can be served from a completed project,within three years from the date
service was initially establishedfor such project,the charges for the entire project are recomputed
to include the new applicant.the new applicant pays a prorated amount of the line extension
charge based on the number of months (a fraction of a month is counted as a full month)
remaining in the original three-year term.The time is computed from the date service is
establishedfor the new applicant.
Where additional construction is required for an applicant to be served from a project less than
three years old,the cost of the project is computed as above if such recomputation does not
increase the charges to those customers served from the existing project.Otherwise,a new
project will be established.
When a project is recomputed as described above,existing subscribers will be refunded a
prorated amount of the difference betweenthe original charges and the recomputed chares,based
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Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.51
CONSTRUCTION CHARGES (Continued)
2.LINE EXTENSIONS (Continued)
CHARGES TO SUBSEQUENT APPLICANTS (Continued)
on the remainder of the three-year term.Recomputation of the charges due to the addition of new
applicants is made on the assumptionthat there have been no disconnects.
Where construction on private property is subsequently treated as being on public roads,or where
a private road is dedicated to the public use,within three years of completion or the original
project,the time extension charges shall be recomputed and refunds made to the initial applicants
where applicable.
DISCONNECTS AND REUSE OF FACILITIES
When one or more subscribers on a project disconnect within the three year term,no refund is
made of the line extension charge to the disconnected subscribers.Charges to remaining
subscribers are not affected by disconnects.
When a subscriber disconnects service or moves off the project and service is established for a
new applicant at the same location,any adjustment in charges is a matter for negotiation between
the original subscriber and the new applicant.
Where a subscriber is disconnected for any reason and subsequently re applies for service from
the same premises or another premises on the same project,the subscriber will not be required to
pay any additional line extension charges in addition to his total original obligation.
3.REAL ESTATE SUBDIVISIONS
Line extensions into real estate subdivisions will be made by the Company provided ninety (90%)
percent of the estimated total cost of such extension is advanced to the Company by thesubdivider.
4.TEMPORARY OR SPECULATIVESERVICE
Line extensions and/or additions to provide service to an applicant engaged in temporary orspeculativebusinesswillbemadeontheconditionthatapplicantpaystotheCompanythetotal
cost of the construction and removal of the line necessary in furnishing the service,less thesalvagevalueofthematerialused.
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CONSTRUCTION CHARGES (Continued)
4.TEMPORARY OR SPECULATIVE SERVICE (Continued)
If a subscriber maintains for thirty-six consecutive months a service installation which was
originally established on a temporary or speculative basis,and if his business or operation at the
end of that time has proven its permanency to the satisfaction of the Company,there will be
refunded to the subscriber an amount equal to the difference between the payment made and the
normal line extension charge which would have been applicable at the time the subscriber's
service was installed.
In no event shall service installation be classed as temporary or speculative for more than six
years.Refund provisions apply at the end of not more than six (6)years.
5.SAVING CLAUSE
Arrangements may be made,other than as provided for above in this schedule,in the following
cases:
Where the applicant requests a particular type of construction or a specinc route for extensions to
meet the applicant's special requirements and where the construction or route so requested differs
from the normal standards of the Company and is not required by law.
Line extensions involving underground crossings of railroads,highway or power lines,submarine
cable,or along river crossings.
Where construction is required to provide service on a seasonal basis,or to provide Foreign
Exchange service,or to meet other unusual conditions.
Any other line extension and/or additions involving unusual or disproportionately large
construction expenditures as comparedto the usual line extension.
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CONNECTION WITH SUBSCRIBER-OWNED EQUIPMENT
RATES
Local line access will be supplied at the rates described in the "Network Access Line
Service"section of this Price List.
Service Call
If a trouble report results in a service call and the trouble is found to be in the customer
provided equipment:$40.00 per hour
$0.10 per mile
CONDITIONS
Customer provided terminal equipment or communication systems (CPE)used in conjunction
with telephone service shall not interfere with any of the service offerings of the Company,
endanger Company employees or the public,damage or require the alteration of Company
facilities,interfere with the proper functioning of Company facilities,or impair the operation of
the telephone network.Upon notice from the Company that the CPE is causing or is likely to
cause such hazard or interference,the customer shall make whatever changes are necessary to
correct the problem.
The Company shall not be responsible for the installation,operation maintenance of any CPE.The customer shall be responsible for the payment of all Company charges for visits by the
Company to the customer premises where a service difficulty or trouble report results fromcustomer=provided equipment or facilities.
Where CPE is connected to Company facilities,the responsibility of the Company shall be
limited to the furnishing,operation and maintenance of such facilities in a manner suitable for
telephone service.The Company shall not be responsible for the through transmission of signalsgeneratedbytheCPEor,for the quality of,or defects in,such transmission,or the reception of
signals by CPE.
The Company shall not be responsible to the customer if changes in any of the facilities,operations or procedures of the Company render any CPE obsolete or require modification oralterationofsuchequipmentorotherwiseaffectitsuseorperformance.
Where CPE is used with telephone service in violation of any of these conditions,the Companywilltakewhateveractionisnecessarytoprotectthenetworkandwillpromptlynotifythe
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CONNECTION WITH SUBSCRIBER-OWNED EQUIPMENT(Continued)
CONDITIONS (Continued)
customer of the violation in writing.The customer shall discontinue use of the equipment or
correct the violation.Written confirmation of the corrective action taken will be supplied to the
Company within ten (10)days following receipt of notice of the violation by the customer.
Failure of the customer to comply with these requirements shall result in suspension of the
customer's service until the customer complies with the provision of this Price List.
TRUNK HUNTING SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS
RATES
Monthly Rate
Hunting Service per line or Trunk is a group so arranged $7.50
CONDITIONS
Trunk hunting service arrangement is equipment located in the Telephone Company's central
office arrangedto select the next available line of a customer's group of hunting lines,when the
line associated with the called number of the customer is busy.
When a customer requests that specific sequential numbers be reserved for his future use with
additional lines,there will be a monthly charge of 1/3 business access line rate.
LONG DISTANCE MESSAGE RESTRICTION-LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
RATES
Monthly Rate
Long Distance Message Restriction Residence $1.00
Business $1.00
Issued Date:January 6,2003 Effective Date:
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.55
LONG DISTANCE MESSAGE RESTRICTION-LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE (Continued)
CONDITIONS
1.Long Distance Message Restriction -Local Exchange Service is an arrangement that
permits Local Exchange Service line users to dial local service area calls but preventsthe
origination of long distance calls.
2.Long Distance Message Restriction -Local Exchange Service is provided for use only on
individual network access line service and only where the customer has other network
access line service on the same premises arranged for unrestricted use of the
telecommunications network.
3.The acceptance of collect call messages is not restricted by this arrangement.
VACATION SERVICE
RATES
Monthly
Vacation Service ½of the Total Monthly
Network Access Line Rate
And Any Additional Items
Billed As A Fixed Monthly
Service or Surcharge
CONDITIONS
Vacation service may be requested by the customer for any class of residential network access
line service.
Vacation rate service is granted for not less than one month and to more than six months within
any consecutive twelve month period.Vacation rate service may begin on any day of the month.
Sufficient advance notice shall be given to permit arrangementsfor establishmentor extension of
vacation rate service or early restoral to complete service.
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VACATION SERVICE (Continued)
CONDITIONS (Continued)
Complete service will be restored without notices on the last day of the designated vacation
service rate period,unless the subscriber requests the Company to restore service sooner or to
extendthe vacation ate service period (to maximum of six months).
No outward or inward service is provided during the period of suspension.
A Line Connection Charge will apply to the suspension or restoral of service.
Any charges made for additional directory listings will continue at the full rate during the
vacation period.
OPERATOR VERIFICATION/INTERRUPTIONSERVICE
RATES
Verification per request $1.50
Interrupt,per request $3.00
DESCRIPTION
l.Customers may obtain assistance in determining if a called lien is in use (herein called
verification)or in interrupting a conversation in progress due to an urgent or emergency
situation (herein called interrupt)by calling the "O"operator.
2.Verification and interrupt service is furnished where and to the extent that facilities
permit
3.The customer shall indemnify and save the Company harmless against all claims that
may arise from either party to the interrupted call or any person.
REGULATION
1.Verification:
A charge applies each time the operator verifies a called line and hears voice
communication.
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High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.57
OPERATOR VERIFICATION/INTERRUPTION SERVICE (Continued)
REGULATION (Continued)
2.Interrupt:
A charge applies each time an operator interrupts a conversationthat is in progress on the
called line.
3.If an operator both verifies the condition of the line and interrupts conversation on the
same request,both the verification and the interrupt charges will apply.
4.The charge for interrupt applies whenever the operator interrupts the conversation even
though one or the other parties interrupted refuses to terminate the conversation in
progress.
5.Charges for verify/interruptservice may be billed to a Calling Card.Charges may not be
billed on a collect basis.
6.The charges for verify/interrupt service are in addition to any applicable rates,i.e.,
operator assistance charges or calling card messages charges.
7.If,as a result of interrupt the line is cleared,and at the calling party's request,the
operator completes the call,the applicable operator assistance charges,and/or calling
card message charges apply in addition to the interrupt charges.
8.The verify charge will not apply if the number verified is not in use and the operator
completes the call.
9.No verification or interrupt charge will apply if the requesting customer identifies that the
call is from an authorized Public Emergency Agency.An authorized Public Emergency
Agency is defmed as a government agency which is operated by the Federal,State or
local government and has the capability and legal authority to provide prompt aid to the
public in emergency situations.
10.No charge will apply when the operator encounters a trouble condition or has reason to
believe a trouble condition exists.
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Boise,Idaho
High Tech Telephones,Inc.Original Sheet No.58
OPERATOR VERIFICATION/INTERRUPTION SERVICE (Continued)
REGULATION (Continued)
11.Verification and interrupt service is furnished to coin and anon-coin customers.
12.Person-to-Personservice is not offered.
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Boise,Idaho