20120531MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC dba Verizon Access Transmission Services.pdf

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State Government Relaflons
205 North McNgan Avenue
Suhe 700
Chcago IL 60601
May 30,2012
Transmittal No.2012-2
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS
Ms.Jean Jewel!
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise,Idaho 83720-6000
RE:Verizon Access Transmission Services:Tariff No.2
Switched Access Rate Reductions to Comply with FCC’s USFJICC Order and Other
Associated Tariff Revisions
Docket GNR-T-12-04
Dear Ms.Jewell:
MClmetro Access Transmission Services LLC d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services
(“Verizon Access”)is filing with your office an original and three (3)copies of revisions to its Idaho
Tariff No.2 in Docket GNR-T-12-04.
With this filing,Verizon Access is reducing its Direct Connect and Tandem Connect rate
elements to comply with the FCC’s November 18.2011 USF/ICC Order.In addition,Verizon
Access makes the following revisions associated with these rate reductions to conform the structure
of the tariff to the structure of its interstate tariff:1)changes to the rate category description for
Direct Connect and elimination of the Tandem Overflow rate;2)changes to the rate category
description for Tandem Connect and separation of the Tandem Connect rate element into Tandem
Connect with switching and without switching;and 3)other textual revisions.The effective date of
this tariff filing is July 1,2012,in accordance with the FCC USF/ICC Order.
Also included are pages from MClmetro Access Transmission Services LLC Tariff FCC
No.1 supporting the interstate rates used in the calculations set forth in Verizon Access’confidential
compliance worksheet reflecting its calculation of the July 1,2012 intrastate access rates.The
worksheet and supporting calculations contain trade secrets or confidential material and are being
filed under separate cover,marked confidential and proprietary,pursuant to Rule 067 of the
Commission’s Rules of Procedure.
Please date stamp and return the enclosed copy of this letter to my attention in the enclosed
self-addressed stamped envelope.If you have any questions,please call meat [phone] or
send me an email at [e-mail].
Respectfu1ly submitted,
;tnaf
Shannon L.Brown
Tariff Manager
Verizon
Enclosure
MClmetro ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC IDAHO TARIFF NO.2
d/b/a VERIZON ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES 7TH REVISED PAGE NO.2
CANCELS 6TH REVISED PAGE NO.2
CHECK SHEET
Pages 1 -85 inclusive of this tariff are effective as of the date shown.Original and revised pages,as
named below,comprise all changes from the original tariff in effect on the date indicated.
Page No.Revision
1 2
2 7*
3 6*
4 Original
5 1
6 4,
7 Original
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9 Original
10 Original
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20 Original
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31.1 Original
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32 Original
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38 Original
*New or Revised Page
Issued:5/31/12 Effective:7/1/12
Shannon L.Brown Idaho Public Uttlities Commission
ci nP Sorary
205 N.Michan Avenue,Suite 700 ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Chicago,IL 60601 JUL 1 —2012
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MClmetro ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
d/b/a VERIZON ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES
ACCESS SERVICES
IDAHO TARIFF NO.2
6TH REVISED PAGE NO.3
CANCELS 5TH REVISED PAGE NO.3
Issued:5/31/12
Shannon L.Brown
Tariff Manager
205 N.Michigan Avenue,Suite 700
Chicago,IL 60601
Effective:7/1/12
ACC r NG
JUL 1 -2012
CHECK SHEET (Cont.)
Pacie No.Revision Pacie No.Revision
39 Original 80
40 Original 81 3*
41 1 82 2
42 1 83
43 Original 84
44 Original 85
45 Original
46 Original
47 1
48 Original
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50 Original
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52 Original
53 1
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66 2*
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76 Original
77 1
78 3*
79 Original
*New or Revised Page
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MClmetro ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC IDAHO TARIFF NO.2
d/bla VERIZON ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES 2ND REVISED PAGE NO.66
CANCELS 1ST REVISED PAGE NO.66
ACCESS SERVICES
5.SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICES (Cont.)
5.2 Provision and Descriition of Switched Access Service Arrangements (Cont.)
5.2.3 Rate Categories
The following rate categories apply to Switched Access Service:
A.Direct Connect
B.Tandem Connect
C.800 Data Base Access Service
D.Toll Free 8YY Transit Traffic Service
E.Optional Features
5.2.3.1 Except as stated as follows,Tandem Connect Service is provided in conjunction
with the tandem provider serving the area.Charges are computed in accordance
with Section 2.5.2.7 preceding (Ordering,Rating,and Billing of Access Services
Where More Than One Exchange Carrier is Involved).T
5.2.3.1.1 Direct Connect:The Company will provide Direct Connect between the
Customer’s Premises and the Company’s Local Switching Center
switch(es).This transmission path is Dedicated to the use of a single
Customer.DS1 and DS3 facilities are available for Direct Connect
Service.A DS1 facility is capable of transmitting electrical signals at a
nominal 1.544 Mbps,with the capability to channelize up to 24 voice
frequency transmission paths.A DS3 facility is capable of transmitting
electrical signals at a nominal 44.736 Mbps,with the capability to
channelize up to 672 voice-frequency transmission paths.For DS3
facilities,if the Company is required to install additional fiber optic
equipment for the benefit of the Customer,then the Customer has the
option to choose either an optical or electrical interface.
When a customer purchases Direct Connect,if the number of calls C
over the direct trunk has reached its maximum level,calls not able to
be switched over the direct trunks will overflow/be routed to the
customer via an ILEC access tandem.In that event,the customer
will be assessed the Tandem Connect rates for such calls.
The Direct Connect rate is comprised of a per minute of use charge.
The Direct Connect rate can be found in Section 7.4.4.1.C
Issued:5/31/12 EjfectivQ:7/112
‘‘c i[riih mmssonShannonLBrown
Tariff Manager ACCE ‘NG205N.Michigan Avenue,Suite 700 .
Chicago,IL 60601
MClmetro ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
dibla VERIZON ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES
ACCESS SERVICES
IDAHO TARIFF NO.2
1ST REVISED PAGE NO.67
CANCELS ORIGINAL PAGE NO.67
5.2.3.1.2 Tandem Connect:Tandem Connect consists of circuits from the
Customers tandem provider to the Company’s Local Switching
Center.
Tandem Connect Charges apply on a per-minute-of-use
Basis when calls are switched by an ILEC’s tandem switch
to or from the Company’s Local Switching Center or are
switched through a tandem switch for which the Company
pays the ILEC for the tandem switching capability.The
rate will vary based on whether the Company pays the ILEC
for leased tandem switching capability on a call.
Rates for Tandem Connect minutes for which the Company
does not lease the tandem switching function from the ILEC
do not contain the ILEC’s tandem switching charge and are
denoted in the Switched Access Rates section as Tandem
Connect without Tandem Switching.Rates for Tandem
Connect minutes for which the Company does lease the
tandem switching function from the ILEC contain the ILEC’s
Tandem Switching Charge and are denoted in the Switched
Access Rate section as Tandem Connect with Tandem
Switching.
Issued:5/31/12
Shannon L.Brown
Tariff Manager
205 N.Michigan Avenue,Suite 700
Chicago,IL 60601
Effective:7/1/12
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5.SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICES (Cont.)
5.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Arrangements (Cont.)
5.2.3 Rate Categories (Cont.)
5.2.3.1 (Cont.)
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MClmetro ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC IDAHO TARIFF NO.2
d/b/a VERIZON ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES 3RD REVISED PAGE NO.78
CANCELS 2ND REVISED PAGE NO.78
ACCESS SERVICES
7.SWITCHED ACCESS RATES
This section contains the specific regulations governing the rates and charges that apply for Switched
Access Services:
7.1 There are two types of rates and charges that apply to Switched Access Service.These are usage
rates and Non-Recurring Charges.
7.1.1 Usage Rates:Usage rates are rates that are applied on a per access minute or per query
basis.Usage rates are accumulated over a monthly period.
7.1.2 Non-Recurring Charges:Non-Recurring charges are one time charges that apply for a
specific work activity (i.e.,installation of new service or change to an existing service).
7.1.2.1 Installation of Service:Non-Recurring charges apply to each Switched Access
Service installed.The charge is applied per line or Trunk.
7.2 Application of Rates
7.2.1 Direct Connect:The Direct Connect rate is assessed on a per minute of use basis.The
rate will vary based on whether the traffic is originating or terminating.
Tandem Connect rates will apply for all Direct Connect usage which overflows to the Access C
Tandem.C
Rates for Direct Connect are set forth in Section 7.4.4.1.T
7.2.2 Tandem Connect:The Tandem Connect rate described in Section 5.2.3.1.2 is assessed on T
a per minute of use basis and is applicable to all tandem routed Switched Access Service
minutes of use.The rate will vary based on whether the traffic is originating or terminating.
Rates for Tandem Connect are set forth in Section 7.4.4.2.T
7.2.3 Toll Free 8YY Transit Traffic Service:The Toll Free 8YY Transit Traffic Service rates are
assessed on a per minute of use basis.If the 8YY call is delivered to the IXC over DEOTs,
the Toll Free 8YY Direct Transit Minute of Use Rate will apply.If the call is instead
delivered to the IXC indirectly via another LEC tandem,Toll Free 8YY Indirect Transit
Minute of Use Rate will apply.These charges incorporate only the tandem switching,
and appropriate portions of common multiplexing and tandem transport functionalities into
the rate.Additionally,the 800 Data Base Basic Query Charge identified in Section 7.2.4
will apply on a per query basis.
7.2.4 800 Data Base Access Service Basic Query Charge:The 800 Data Base Access Service
Basic Query Charge applies for the identification of the interexchange carrier to whom a
specific 800 number is to be delivered.This charge is assessed on a per query basis.
Issued:5/31/12 Effective:7/1/12
Shannon L Brown dho Ft r
O’fce ‘Tariff Manager f.
205 N.Michigan Avenue,Suite 700 ---LN
Chicago,IL 60601
MClmetro ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC
d/b/a VERIZON ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES
ACCESS SERVICES
IDAHO TARIFF NO.2
3RD REVISED PAGE NO.81
CANCELS 2ND REVISED PAGE NO.81
7.SWITCHED ACCESS RATES (Cont.)
7.4 Rates and Charges (Cont.)
7.4.4 Switched Access
7.4.4.1 Direct Connect Charges:
Per Access Minute of Originating Use:
Per Access Minute of Terminating Use:
Tandem Connect without Tandem Switching:
Per Access Minute of Originating Use:
Per Access Minute of Terminating Use:
Tandem Connect with Tandem Switching:
Per Access Minute of Originating Use:
Per Access Minute of Terminating Use:
$0.035841
$0.023148 (R)
$0.040643
$0.025900 (R)
$0.040643
$0028151 (R)
*This is a blended rate comprised of the following ILEC rate elements
at the time of this filing.The Direct Transit Minute of Use rate
includes:Tandem Switching,one-half of the Transport termination
rate;one mile of Transport Facility,and one-half of the Common
Multiplexer rate.The Indirect Transit Minute of Use rate includes:
Tandem Switching,Transport Termination,two miles of Transport
Facility,and the Common Multiplexer rate.
Monthly
Per Mile
ICB
Non-Recurring
Per Port
ICB
7.4.6 Nonchargeable Optional Features
Supervisory Signaling $0.00
Issued:5/31/12
Shannon L.Brown
Tariff Manager
205 N.Michigan Avenue,Suite 700
Chicago,IL 60601
Effective:7/1/12
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ACCEPI ED OP FILING
JUL 1 —2012
7.4.4.2 Tandem Connect Charges:
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7.4.4.3 Toll Free 8YY Transit Traffic Service*
Per Direct Transit Minute of Use:*
Per Indirect Transit Minute of Use:*$0004263
$0.004526
7.4.5 Chargeable Optional Features
7.4.5.1 800 Data Base Access Service Basic Query
Per Query:$0.003500
7.4.5.2 Signaling Transfer Point Access
Via Third Party
ICB
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