GTN Corp dba Global Telecom Network.pdf

SHEET 1
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D/B/A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
TITLE SHEET
IDAHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and
rates applicable to the furnishing of service or facilities for
intrastate inter exchange telecommunications provided by GTN Corp.
d/b/a Global Telecom Network with principal offices at 2400 West
Cypress Creek Road, suite 205, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309.
This tariff applies for services furnished throughout the State
of Idaho.This tariff is on file with the State of Idaho Public
utilities commission, and copies may be inspected, during normal
business hours, at the Company's principal place of business.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIV~iho ~;Itfc~lit~~~mr1ri?s~~
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 2
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D/B/A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
CONCURRING, CONNECTING OR
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS AND
BILLING AGENTS
concurring carriers - None
connecting Carriers - None
Other Participating Carriers - None
Billing Agents - None
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho .
SHEET 3
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GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELBCOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
CHECK SHEET
Sheets 1 through 23 inclusive of this tariff are effective
as of the date shown at the bottom of the respective sheet (s) .
Original and revised sheets as named below comprise all changes
from the original tariff and are currently in effect as of the
date on the bottom of this sheet.
SHEET REVISIONOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginaloriginalOriginaloriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginaloriginalOriginalOriginalOriginal
* New or Revised Sheet
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 4
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GTN CORP. D/B/A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sheet
Title Sheet..............................................
Concurring, Connecting, other Participating
Carriers and Billing Agents..........
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Check Sheet..............................................
Table of Contents........................................ 4
Tariff Format............................................
Tracking and Contact Information.........................
section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations..... . . . . . . . 7
section 2 - Rules and Regulations..............
. . . . . . . . . .
Undertaking of the Company..................... 2 . 2 Use of Services............................... 10
Liability of the Company......................
Responsibili ties of the Customer.............. 14
Cancellation or Interruption of Service.......
Credit Allowance.
..... . . ..... . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .
2 . 7 Restoration of Service........................
Returned Check Charge......................... 2 . 9 Depos its.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 17
10 Late PaYment Charges..........................
11 Restoration Charge............................
section 3 - Description of Service...................... 3 . 1 Customer Complaints / Accounting Disputes....... 18
Timing of Calls............................... 19
Level of Service.............................. 193 . 4 Service Offer ings. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
section 4- Rates........................................ 23
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: ADriL 1.&' ~996 .rotTllo t'uDllclJfi Illes\,;ommlSSlon
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 5
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GTN CORP. D/B/A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
TARIFF FORMAT
A. Sheet Number ing: Sheet numbers appear in the upper
right corner of the sheet. Sheets are numbered sequentially.
However , new sheets are occasionally added to the tariff. When a
new sheet is added between sheets already in effect , a decimal isadded. For example , a new sheet added between sheets 11 and would be sheet 11.
B. Sheet Revision Numbers: Revision numbers also appear in
the upper right corner of each sheet where applicable. These
numbers are used to indicate the most current sheet version on
file with the Commission. For example , 4th Revised Sheet 13
cancels 3rd Revised Sheet 13. Because of various suspensionperiods, deferrals , etc. the Commission follows in their tariff
approval process , the most current sheet number on file with the
Commission is not always the tariff sheet in effect. Consul t the
Check Sheet for the sheets currently in effect.
C. Paragraph Numbering Sequence: There are nine levels of
paragraph coding. Each level of coding is subordinate to itsnext higher level:
1.11.1.A1.1.A.
2 .1.1.A.1. (a)1.1.A.1. (a). I1.1.A.1. (a).1. (i)1.1.A.1. (a).1. (i). (1)
D. Check Sheets: When a tariff filing is made with the
Commission , an updated Check Sheet accompanies the tariff filing.
The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the tariff, with a
cross reference to the current Revision Number. When new sheets
are added , the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision.
All revisions made in a given filing are designated by an
asterisk (*). There will be no other sYmbols used on this sheet
if these are the only changes made to it (i.e., the format , etc.
remains the same , just revised revision levels on some sheets).
The tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find
out if a particular sheet is the most cur~ent on Commission file.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqing Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 6
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GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
TRACKING
The following sYmbols used for the purposes indicated below:
(C)
(D)(I)
(M)
(N)
(R)
(T)
to signify change in regulation
to signify a delete or discontinue
to signify a rate or charge increase
to signify material relocated in the tariff
to signify a new rate or regulation
to signify a rate or charge reduction
to signify a change in text , but no change in
charge or regulation
rate or
CONTACT INFORMATION
Customer complaints , bill inquiry, new servicerequests: Ms. Elba Hinckley
2400 W. Cypress Creek Rd.
Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33309Toll Free 1-800-544-0061
or disconnect
suite 205
commission contact - tariff information:Lance J. M. steinhart
1100 Abernathy RoadAtlanta, GA 303281-770-698-9200
suite 1112
commission contact - complaints:
Ms. Elba Hinckley
2400 W. Cypress Creek Rd.
Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33309Toll Free 1-800-544~0061
suite 205
Idaho Agent:CT Corporation System
300 North 6th StreetBoise, Idaho 83701
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO IManaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: IdlttfFulJlt mrmi~s Lt~~~ion
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 7
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GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Account Code - A numerical code , one of which is assigned to
an GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network Prepaid Calling Card to
enable GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network to identify a
specific Prepaid Account of Telecom Units in order to establish
the account balance upon initiation of services by the Customer
and decrement that account for Telecom units consumed by the
Customer.
commission - Used throughout this tariff to mean the Idaho
Public utilities Commission.
Common Carrier - A company or entity providing
telecommunications services to the public and subj ect to the
jurisdiction of the Commission.
Company - Used throughout this tariff to mean GTN Corp.
d/b/a Global Telecom Network , a Florida corporation.
Customer - The person , firm , corporation or other legal
entity which purchases GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network
Prepaid Calling Card Services and/or originates prepaid calls
using such cards , and is responsible for the paYment of charges
and for compliance with the Company I s tariff regulations.
Prepaid Account - An inventory of Telecom units purchased in
advance by the Customer , and associated with one and only one
Account Code as contained in a specific Prepaid Calling Card.
Prepaid Callinq Card - A card issued by the Company,
containing an Account Code which identifies a specific Prepaid
Account of Telecom Units , which enables calls to be processedaccount acti vi ty to be logged , and balances to be maintained , on
a prepaYment basis.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 8
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GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Telecommunications - The transmission of voicecommunications or , subject to the transmission capabilities of
the services , the transmission of data , facsimile , signaling,
metering, or other similar communications.
Underlyinq carrier - The telecommunications carrier whose
network facilities provide the technical capability and capacity
necessary for the transmission and reception of customer
telecommunications traffic.
Telecom unit - A measurement of telecommunications service
equi valent to one minute of usage between any two points wi thin
the domestic fifty united states plus Washington , D. C.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 9
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Undertakinq of the Company
This tariff contains the regulations and rates
applicable to intrastate resale long distance
telecommunications services provided by GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network for telecommunications betweenpoints wi thin the state of Idaho. Communications may
originate and terminate in any area within the state ofIdaho. Resale services are furnished subj ect to the
availability of facilities and subject to the terms and
conditions of this tariff in compliance with
limitations set forth in the commission's rules. The
Company's services are provided on a statewide basisand are not intended to be limited geographically. The
Company offers service to all those who desire to
purchase service from the Company consistent with all
of the provisions of this tariff. Customers interested
in the Company's services may dial the Company's toll-
free customer service number in order to obtain
information about the Company's service. The Company
does not own any switching, transmission or other
physical facilities in Idaho.
1.1 The services provided by GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network are not part of a
joint undertaking with any other entity
providing telecommunications channelsfacilities, or services , but may involve the
resale of the Message Toll Services (MTS) and
Wide Area Telecommunications Services (WATS)
of underlying common carriers subject to the
jurisdiction of this Commission.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO /Managinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 10
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
1.2
1.3
1.4
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
The rates and regulations contained in this
tariff apply only to the resale services
furnished by GTN Corp. d/b/ a Global Telecom
Network and do not apply, unless otherwisespecified, to the lines , facilities , or
services provided by a local exchange
telephone company or other common carriers
for use in accessing the services of GTN
Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network
The Company reserves the right to limit the
length of communications , to discontinue
furnishing services , or limit the use of
service necessitated by conditions beyond itscontrol, including, without limitation , lack
of satellite or other transmission medium
capaci ty; the revision , alteration or
repricing of the Underlying Carrier'
tariffed offerings; or when Customer use of a
service becomes or is in violation of the law
or the provisions of this tariff.
The services provided by GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network are furnished to
Customers of GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network prepaid Calling Cards. The purchase
of a card makes available to the Customer GTN
Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network's prepaid
nationwide services. Such services are
offered for intrastate calling within the
State of Idaho pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this tariff.
Use of services
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network'
services may be used for any lawful purpose
consistent with the transmission and
switching parameters of the
telecommunicatio~s facilities utilized in the
provision of seryices , subject to any
limitations set forth in this section 2.
EFFECTIVE: Ap~il 15, 1996
Idah6" Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 11
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D/B/A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
The use of GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network's services to make calls which might
reasonably be expected to frighten , abuse
torment , or harass another or in such a way
as to unreasonably interfere with use by
others is prohibited.
The use of GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network's services without paYment for
service or attempting to avoid paYment for
service by fraudulent means or devices
schemes , false or invalid numbers , or false
calling or credit cards is prohibited.
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network'
services are available for use twenty-four
hours per day, seven days per week.
Customers shall not use service provided
under this tariff for any unlawful purpose.
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network does
not transmit messages , but the services may
be used for that purpose.
The Customer is responsible for notifying the
Company immediately of any unauthorized use
of services , or if a Prepaid Calling Card is
lost or stolen.
EFFECTIVE:April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 12
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Liabili tv of the Companv
The Company shall not be liable for anyclaim, loss , expense or damage for anyinterruption, delay, error , omission , or
defect in any service , facility or
transmission provided under this tariff, if
caused by the Underlying carrier , an act of
God , fire , war , civil disturbance , act of
government , or due to any other causes beyond
the Company's control.
The Company shall not be liable for , and
shall be fully indemnified and held harmless
by the Customer against any claim , loss
expens~, or damage for defamation , libelslander, invasion , infringement of copyright
or patent , unauthorized use of any trademark
trade name or service mark, proprietary orcreative right , or any other injury to any
person, property or entity arising out of thematerial, data or information transmitted.
No agent or employee of any other carrier or
entity shall be deemed to be an agent or
employee of the Company.
The Company s liability for damages
resulting in whole or in part from or arising
in connection with the furnishing of service
under this tariff , including but not limited
to mistakes , omissions , interruptionsdelays, errors , or other defects or
misrepresentations shall not exceed an amount
equal to the charges provided for under this
tariff for the long distance call for the
period during which the call was affected.
No other liability in any event shall attach
to the Company.
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 13
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network shall
not be liable for and shall be indemnified
and saved harmless by any Customer or by any
other entity from any and all loss , claims
demands , suits , or other action or any
liability whatsoever , whether suffered , madeinstituted, or asserted by any Customer or
any other entity for any personal injury to
or death of , any person or persons , and forany loss , damage , defacement or destruction
of the premises of any customer or any other
entity or any other property whether owned or
controlled by the Customer or others.
The Company shall not be liable for anyindirect, special , incidental , or
consequential damages under this tariff
including, but not limited to , loss of
revenue or profits , for any reasonwhatsoever, including the breakdown of
facilities associated with the service , or
for any mistakes , omissions , delays , errors
or defects in transmission occurring duringthe course of furnishing service.
The remedies set forth herein are exclusive
and in lieu of all other warranties andremedies, whether express , implied , or
statutory, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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'
responsibility to adjudicate negligence and
consequential damage claims. It is also thecourt's responsibility to determine the
validi ty of the exculpatory clauses.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 14
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Responsibili ties of the Customer
The Customer is responsible for the paYment of charges
and for compliance with the Company's tariffregulations.
Cancellation or Interruption of Services
Without incurring liability, the Company may,
discontinue services to a Customer or may
withhold the provision of ordered orcontracted services:
1.B
1.C
1.D
For violation of any of the
provisions of this tariff
For violation of any law , ruleregulation, policy of any governing
authority having jurisdiction over
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network's services , or
By reason of any order or decision
of a court , public service
commission or federal regulatory
body or other governing authority
prohibiting GTN Corp. d/b/a Global
Telecom Network from furnishing itsservices, or
If the Company believes that any
use of service is being obtained orused fraudulently, e. g. stolen or
lost cards or Account Codes.
without incurring liability, GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network may, interrupt the
provision of services at any time in order to
perform tests and inspections to assure
compliance with tariff regulations.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE. Aoril .15~ 1~~6,oaho Public 'Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 15
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GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
service may be discontinued by GTN Corp.
d/b/a Global Telecom Network to the Customer
pursuant to Commission rules , by blocking
traffic to certain countries , cities or NXX
exchanges , or by blocking calls using certain
Customer Account Codes (i. e. deactivating),
when GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network
deems it necessary to take such action to
prevent unlawful use of its service. GTN
Corp. d/b/a Global Te~ecom Network will
restore service as soon as it can be provided
without undue risk , and will, upon request by
the Customer affected , assign a new Account
Code to replace the one that has beendeacti -(rated.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqing Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 16
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Credit Allowance
A credit allowance for GTN Corp. d/b/a Global
Telecom Network Prepaid Calling Card Service
is applicable to calls that are interrupted
due to poor transmission , one-waytransmission, or involuntary disconnection of
a call. A Customer may also be grantedcredit f or reaching a wrong number.
receive the proper credit , the Customer must
notify the Company at the designated toll-
free customer service number printed on the
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network
Prepaid Calling Card and furnish the called
number, the trouble experienced (e. g. cut-off , noisy circuit , reached wrong numberetc.), and the approximate time that the callwas placed.
When a call charged to an GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network Prepaid Calling Card
is interrupted due to cut-off , one-waytransmission, or poor transmissionconditions, the Customer will receive a
credit equivalent of one Telecom unit.
Credi t allowances for calls pursuant to GTN
Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network Prepaid
Card Service do not apply for interruptions
not reported promptly to the Company or
interruptions that are due to the failure of
power , equipment or systems not provided by
the Company.
Credit for failure of service shall be
allowed only when such failure is caused by
or occurs due to causes within the control of
the Company.
EFFECTIVE: ABril 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Managinq Director
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 17
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GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Restoration of Service
The use and restoration of service shall be
administered in accordance with the priority system
specified in part 64 , Subpart D of the FCC Rules andRegulations.
Returned Check Charge
A fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be charged
whenever a check or draft presented for paYment for
service is not accepted by the institution on which it
is written.
Deposits
The Company does not require deposits from Customers.
10 Late Payment Charqes
The Company does not access late paYment charges.
11 Restoration Charqe
The Company may charge Customers twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for restoration of service.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Managing Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 18
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Customer Complaints and/or Accountinq Disputes
Customer inquires or complaints regarding service or
accounting may be made in writing or by telephone to
the Company at:
2400 W. Cypress Creek Road , suite 205
Ft. Lauderdale , Florida 33309
[phone]
A toll-free customer service telephone number will bepr inted on the back of every card.
Any objection to the accounting for Telecom units
should be reported promptly to GTN Corp. d/b/a Global
Telecom Network Adjustments to Customers' accounts
shall be made to the extent that records are available
and/ or circumstances exist which reasonably indicate
that such charges are not in accordance with approved
rates or that an adjustment may otherwise be
appropriate. No liability exists which will require
the Company to pay any interest , dividend or other
compensation on account adjustments.
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 19
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Timinq of Calls
Charges for calls placed using GTN Corp. d/b/a Global
Telecom Network Prepaid Calling Cards is based on the
duration of the call. Calls are measured in one minuteincrements. Timing for each call begins when the
called station is answered , as determined by standard
industry methods generally in use for ascertaininganswer, including hardware answer supervision in which
the local telephone company sends a signal to the
switch or the software utilizing audio tone detection.
Recognition of answer supervision is the responsibility
of the Underlying Carrier. Timing for each call ends
when the called party hangs up. GTN Corp. d/b/ a Global
Telecom Network will not charge for uncompleted calls.
Level of Service
A Customer can expect end to end network availability
of not less than 99% during peak use periods for allservices.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
E~FECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 2
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Service Offerinqs
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network
Prepaid calling Card Service.
This service permits use of GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network Prepaid Calling Cards
for placing long distance calls. Customers
may purchase GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network Prepaid Calling Cards at a variety of
retail outlets or through other distribution
channels. GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network Prepaid Calling Cards are available
at a variety of face values ranging from five
dollars ($5.00), in one dollar ($1.00)
increments. GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network Prepaid Calling Card service is
accessed using the GTN Corp. d/b/a Global
Telecom Network toll-free number printed on
the card. The caller is prompted by an
automated voice response system to enter
his/her Account Code , and then to enter theterminating telephone number. GTN Corp.
d/b/a Global Telecom Network's processor
tracks the call duration on a real time basis
to determine the number of Telecom units
consumed The total consumed Telecom units
for each call , which includes applicabletaxes, is deducted from the remaining Telecom
Uni t balance on the Customer s GTN Corp.
d/b/a Global Telecom Network Prepaid Calling
Card.
All calls must be charged against an GTN
Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network Prepaid
Calling Card that has a sufficient Telecom
unit balance. A Customer's call will be
interrupted with an announcement when the
balance is about to be depleted. Such
announcement will occur when five (5) minutes
and when one (1) minute remain before the
balance will be depleted , based upon the
terminating location of the call.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE:April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 21
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
In order to continue the call , the Customer
can either call the toll-free number on the
back of the GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom
Network Prepaid Calling Card and "recharge
the balance on the card using a nationally
recognized credit card , or the Customer can
throw the card away and purchase a new one.
Calls in progress will be terminated by the
Company if the balance on the GTN Corp. d/b/a
Global Telecom Network Prepaid Calling Card
is insufficient to continue the call and the
Customer fails to enter the number of another
valid GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network
Prepaid Calling Card prior to termination.
The card will expire 365 days from the date
of the purchase of or last recharge of thecard, whichever is later~
Subj ect to regulatory approval , GTN Corp.
d/b/a Global Telecom Network offers universal
origination from anywhere in the unitedStates, and termination both domestically andinternationally.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
SHEET 22
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D / B / A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Emergency Call Handling Procedures
Emergency "911" calls can not be routed by
the Company, but must be completed through
the local network.
The Company will block all calls beginning
with the NPA "900" and NXX "976" calls
therefore such calls can not be completed.
Promotional Offerings
The Company may, from time to time , make
promotional offerings to enhance the
marketing of its services. These offerings
may be limited to certain dates , times and
locations. The Company will notify the
Commis~i9n of such offerings as required by
Commission rules and regulations.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
, '
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
SHEET 23
ORIGINAL
GTN CORP. D/B/A GLOBAL TELECOM NETWORK
SECTION 4 - RATES
IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO.
Rates shown are applicable to intrastate long distance
calling between all points within the state of Idaho.
Prepaid Callinq Card Service
GTN Corp. d/b/a Global Telecom Network Prepaid Calling
Cards are available in various Telecom unit
denominations as specified below. Prepaid Calling
Cards may be recharged in $1 increments (min. $5).
Prices are inclusive of all taxes.
Price Per Telecom unit
Cards will be decremented by one Telecom unit for each
minute or fractional part of a minute for intrastate calls.
These rates apply twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
Returned Check Char
$20.
Reconnection Charqe
$25.
ISSUED: March 27, 1996
ISSUED BY: William Eric Ottens
TITLE: CFO/Manaqinq Director
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho