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Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 1
Idaho Telecommunications Rate Sheet
of
Inmate Telephone Inc.
This rate sheet includes the rates, charges, terms, and conditions of service for the
provision of domestic intrastate non-optional operator services by Inmate Telephone
Inc. to locations within the State of Idaho.
Issued by: James C. Faith, Vice-President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 2
CHECK SHEET
Sheets 1 through 26, 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 REVISION
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2 - Check Original
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James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TECHNICAL TERMS ................................................................................6
2. RULES AND REGULATIONS......................................................................8
3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE.....................................................................17
4. RATES AND CHARGES ...........................................................................21
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 4
SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
A - New material added to the tariff.
C - Change in text or regulation, but no change in rate or charge.
D - Delete or discontinue.
I - Change resulting in an increase to a Customer’s bill.
M - Moved from another tariff location.
R - Change resulting in a reduction to a Customer’s bill.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 5
TARIFF FORMAT
A. Sheet Numbering – Sheet numbers appear in the upper right corner of the
page. Sheets are numbered sequentially. However, new sheets are occasionally
added to the tariff. When a new sheet is added between sheets already in effect, a
decimal is added, For example, a new sheet added between sheets 6 and 7 would
be 6.1.
B. Sheet Revision Numbers – Revision numbers also appear in the upper right
corner of each page. These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet
version on file with the Idaho PUC. For example, the 3rd revised Sheet 6 cancels the
2nd revised Sheet 6. Because of various suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Idaho
PUCfollows in its tariff approval process, the most current sheet number on file with
the Commission is not always the tariff in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the
sheet currently in effect.
C. Paragraph Numbering Sequence – There are nine levels of paragraph coding.
Each level of coding is subservient to its next higher level:
1.
1.1.
1.1.1.
1.1.1.A.
1.1.1.A.1.
1.1.1.A.1.a.
1.1.1.A.1.a.I.
1.1.1.A.1.a.I.i.
1.1.1.A.1.a.I.i.1.
D. Check Sheets – When a tariff filing is made with the Idaho PUC, 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 version number. When
new pages are added, the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All
revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*) on the Check
Sheet. There will be no other symbols on this page if these are the only changes
made to it (i.e. the format, etc., remain the same, just revised revision levels on
some pages). The tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find out if a
particular sheet is the most current on file with the Idaho PUC.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 6
1. TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATION
1.1. Definitions
Access Line: An arrangement that connects the customer’s location to an
Inmate Telephone Inc. point-of-presence or switching center.
Allowed Number: A telephone number stored within a database on a computer
that that an Inmate is allowed to access.
Automated Operator: Microprocessor-controlled digital voice created by and
originated within the Phone Controller.
Billed Party: A person, company, or entity which agrees to pay for inmate
placed calls, on a collect call basis.
Blocked Number: A telephone number stored within a database on a computer
that that an Inmate is not allowed to access.
Called Party: A person, company, or entity which receives a call from the Calling
Party. In most cases, the Called Party will also be the Billed Party.
Calling Party: A person, usually an inmate of the Subscriber as used in this
Tariff, who places a call to the Called Party.
Carrier: Inmate Telephone Inc. unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context.
Collect Billing: A call for which charges are billed to the destination or
terminating telephone number, provider the Called Party agrees to make
payment.
Company: Inmate Telephone Inc. unless otherwise clearly indicated by the
context.
Customer: The person, firm, corporation, or other entity which initiates a call on
the Company’s network, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s
tariff regulations.
Commissary System: System that allows Inmates to purchase commissary
items through use of the Inmate Telephone System.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 7
SECTION 1 – TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, CON’T
Debit System: System that automatically deducts monies from an Inmate’s
commissary account and transfers it to an inmate telephone account.
Digital Recording: Device which allows conversations between Calling and
Called Parties to be recorded onto a digital tape.
End User: The person, firm, corporation, or other entity which initiates a call on
the Company’s network, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s
tariff regulations.
Inmate: A person incarcerated in a jail, prison, or other institution.
Inmate Phone: A telephone solely accessible by Inmates.
International Calling: A telephone call placed by the Calling Party that has a
destination or terminating number outside the United States of America.
ITI: Inmate Telephone Inc., the Company.
LATA: Local Area of Transport and Access.
LEC: Local Exchange Company.
Person-to-Person Call: A telephone call during which the Calling Party asks to
speak to a specific Called Party at the number dialed.
Phone Controller: Self-contained telephone unit that can discern and act upon
pre-programmed and keystroke-initiated instructions via solid state PCB boards
and associated hardware.
PIN/TID Numbers: A sequence of numbers that must be entered by an inmate
in order to gain access to the inmate phone system.
Subscriber: A detention or correctional facility who contracts for service
provided by ITI.
Surcharge: As used in this Tariff, a charge levied by ITI to provide the service of
handling a call, including the provision of collect call acceptance, validation, and
billing of the call charges.
Voice Mail: A feature that allows non-Inmates located outside an institution or
prison to leave a message for an Inmate.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 8
2. RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.1. Undertaking of Inmate Telephone Inc.
ITI provides specialized telecommunications service to inmates of Prisons,
Jails, Correctional Facilities, Institutions, Detention Centers, and Penal
Facilities within the State of Idaho abiding by the terms of the Tariff.
ITI installs, operates, and maintains the communications services
provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth
under this tariff. ITI may act as the Subscriber’s agent for ordering access
connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities as required in
Idaho PUCrules and orders, when authorized by the Subscriber, to allow
connection to the Subscriber’s location to the ITI. The Subscriber shall be
responsible for all charges due for such service agreement.
The Company’s services and facilities are provided on a monthly basis
unless otherwise provided, and are available twenty-four hours per day,
seven days per week. Services provided use a store-and-forward
technology and are limited to automated collect calling.
ITI provides Call Screening and Call Blocking to eliminate threatening and
harassing telephone calls , and to minimize fraud. ITI brands all calls with
the name of the institution from which the call originates.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 9
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.2. Limitations
2.2.1. Service is offered subject to the availability of the necessary facilities
and equipment, and is subject to the provisions of this tariff.
2.2.2. ITI reserves the right to discontinue or limit service when necessitated
by conditions beyond its control, or when the Customer is using
service in violation of provisions of this tariff, or in violation of the law.
2.2.3. The Company does not undertake to transmit messages, but offers the
use of its facilities when available, and will not be liable for errors in
transmission or for failure to establish connection.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 10
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.3. Assignment or Transfer
All facilities or services provided under this tariff are directly or indirectly
controlled by ITI and neither the Subscriber nor End User may transfer or
assign the use of service or facilities without the express written consent
of ITI. Such transfer or assignment shall only apply where there is no
interruption of the use or location of the service or facilities.
Prior written permission from ITI is required before any assignment or
transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply
to all such permitted assignees or transferees, as well as all service
conditions.
2.4. Use
Services provided under this tariff to Subscribers and End Users may be
used for any lawful purpose for which the service is technically suited.
2.5. Liabilities of the Company
2.5.1. ITI’s liability for damages arising out of mistakes, interruptions,
omissions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission that occur in the
course of furnishing service or facilities, in no event shall exceed an
amount equivalent to the proportionate charge to the End User for the
period during which the faults in transmission occur. No credit shall be
allowed for an interruption of continuous duration of less than two (2)
hours.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 11
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.5 Liabilities of the Company, con’t.
2.5.2. ITI shall not be liable for claim or loss, expense or damage (including
indirect, special or consequential damage), for any interruption, delay,
error, omission, or defect in any service, facility or transmission
provided under this tariff, if caused by any person or entity other than
ITI, by any malfunction of any service or facility provided by any other
carrier, by an act of God, fire, war, civil disturbance, or act of
government, or by any other cause beyond ITI’s direct control.
2.5.3. ITI shall not be liable for, and shall be fully indemnified and held
harmless by Subscriber, Customer, and End User or Billed Party
against any claim or loss, expense, or damage (including indirect,
special or consequential damage) for defamation, libel, slander,
invasion, infringement of copyright or patent, unauthorized use of any
trademark, trade name or service mark, unfair competition,
interference with or misappropriation or violation of any contract,
proprietary or creative right, or any other injury to any person,
property or entity arising out of the material, data, information, or
other content revealed to, transmitted, or used by ITI under this tariff;
or for any act or omission of the Subscriber, Customer, or End User or
Billed Party; or for any personal injury or death of any person caused
directly or indirectly by the installation, maintenance, location,
condition, operation, failure, presence, use or removal of equipment or
wiring provided by ITI, if not directly caused by negligence of ITI.
2.5.4. ITI shall not be liable for any defacement of or damages to the
premises of a Subscriber resulting from the furnishing of service which
is not directly caused by negligence of ITI.
2.5.5. 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 consequential damage claims. It is also the court's
responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 12
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.6. Advance Payments
For Customers whom ITI feels an advance payment is necessary, ITI
reserves the right to collect an amount not to exceed one month’s
estimated charges as an advance payment for service. This will be
applied against the next month’s charges and a new advance payment
may be collected for the next month. In the event the Customer’s charges
exceed the advanced payment collected by ITI, ITI reserves the right to
temporarily suspend that Customer’s account until an additional advanced
payment is received.
2.7. Taxes
All state and local taxes (i.e., gross receipts tax, sales tax, municipal
utilities tax) are listed as separate line items and are not included in the
quoted rates.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 13
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.8. Payment for Service
All charges due by ITI or End User or Billed Party are payable to ITI or to
ITI’s authorized billing agent (such as a local telephone exchange
company). Any objections to billed charges must be reported to ITI or its
billing agent within sixty days after receipt of the bill. Adjustments to the
Customer’s bills shall be made to the extent that circumstances exist
which reasonably indicate that such changes are appropriate.
2.8.1. Automatic Deduction
ITI will deduct monies from an Inmate’s commissary account if the
Inmate chooses to use the Debit option within the Inmate Telephone
System.
2.9. Interconnection with Other Carriers
Service furnished by ITI may be connected with the services and facilities
of other carriers. Such service or facilities, if used, are provided under the
terms, rates, and conditions of the other carrier. The Subscriber is
responsible for all charges billed by other carriers for use in connection
with ITI’s service. Any special interface equipment or facilities necessary
to achieve compatibility between carriers is the responsibility of the
Subscriber.
2.10. Refusal or Discontinuance by Company
ITI may refuse or discontinue service under the following conditions
2.10.1. If a condition immediately dangerous or hazardous to life,
physical safety, or property exists;
2.10.2. Upon order of any court, the Commission, or any other duly
authorized public authority; or
2.10.3. If service was obtained fraudulently or without the authorization
of the provider or is being used for, or suspected of being used
for, fraudulent purposes.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 14
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.10 Refusal or Discontinuance by Company, Con’t.
Service may be denied or discontinued with prior written notice for the
following reasons:
2.10.4. Non-payment of any past due bill. The due date shown on the
bill must be at least ten (10) days after the date of bill issuance
or five (5) days after the date of mailing, whichever is later.
Solely for the purposes of this section, a bill is past due if not
paid within thirty days of the due date.
2.10.5. Violation or non-compliance with the Commission’s Rules and
Regulations governing application for and supply of services by
providers.
2.10.6. Obtaining service to subterfuge which includes, but is not
restricted to, an application for service at a location in the name
of another party by a Customer whose account is delinquent and
who continues to reside at the premises.
2.10.7. Violation of any Company rule on file with and approved by the
Commission that may adversely affect the safety of the Customer
or other persons or the integrity of ITI’s service.
2.10.8. Failure to comply with municipal ordinances or other laws
pertaining to telecommunications service which may adversely
affect the safety of the Customer or other persons or the integrity
of ITI’s service.
2.10.9. Failure of the Customer to permit ITI reasonable access to its
facilities or equipment.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 15
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.11. Inspection, Testing, and Adjustment
Upon reasonable notice, the facilities provided by the Carrier shall be
made available to the Carrier for tests and adjustments as may be
deemed necessary by the Carrier for maintenance. No interruption
allowance will be granted for the time during which such tests and
adjustments are made when the interruption is less than twenty-four
consecutive hours.
2.12. Interruption of Service
It shall be the obligation of the End User or Subscriber or Billed Party to
notify Carrier immediately of any interruption in service for which a credit
allowance is desired by End User or Subscriber or Billed Party. Before
giving such notice, Subscriber shall ascertain that the trouble is not within
its control, or is not in wiring or equipment, if any, furnished by Subscriber
and connected to Carrier’s terminal. Interruptions caused by automatic
dialing equipment are not deemed an interruption of service as defined
herein since access to the long distance network may be obtained via local
exchange company access methods.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 16
SECTION 2 – RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
2.13. Provision of Non-Optional Operator Services
2.13.1. The Carrier shall disclose immediately upon request and without
charge to the Customer* the rates or charges for the Customer’s
intended call; the method by which such rates or charges will be
collected; and the method by which complaints concerning rates,
charges, or collection practices will be resolved.
2.13.2. The Carrier shall identify itself audibly and distinctly to the
Customer at the beginning of each telephone call before the
Customer incurs any charges. Customers may terminate the call
at no charge before the call is connected.
2.13.3. Customers will not be charged for unanswered calls.
2.13.4. The Carrier will not bill for unanswered telephone calls in areas
where equal access is available.
2.13.5. The Carrier will not knowingly bill for unanswered telephone calls
where equal access is not available.
*For the purposes of Section 2.13, “Customer” is defined as the person who will be
billed for the telephone call.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 17
3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
3.1. Timing
3.1.1. Long distance usage charges are based on the actual usage of ITI’s
network. No fixed monthly fees or installation charges apply.
3.1.2. Timing of each incoming call begins as specified below and ends when
the connection is terminated. Calls are billed in full minute increments
unless otherwise specified.
Collect Calls – Timing begins when the called party accepts the
responsibility for payment.
All Other Calls – Timing begins when the called station is answered.
3.1.3. Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, the minimum call duration for
billing purposed is one minute.
3.1.4. Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, usage is measured and
rounded to the next higher full minute for billing purposes.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 18
SECTION 3 – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES, CON’T.
3.2. Calculation of Distance
Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline
distance between the serving wire center locations associated with the
originating and terminating points of the call.
The distance between the originating and terminating points is calculated
by using the “V” and “H” coordinates of the serving wire centers as
defined by BellCore (Bell Communications Research), in the following
manner:
Step 1 – Obtain the “V” and “H” coordinates for the serving wire center of
the Customer’s switch and the destination point.
Step 2 – Obtain the difference between the “V” coordinates of each of the
serving wire centers. Obtain the difference between the “H” coordinates.
Step 3 – Square the differences obtained in Step 2.
Step 4 – Add the squares of the “V” difference and “H” difference obtained
in Step 3.
Step 5 – Divide the sum of the square obtained in Step 4 by ten (10).
Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction results from the
division.
Step 6 – Obtain the square root of the whole number obtained in Step 5.
Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction is obtained. This is
the distance between the originating and terminating serving wire centers
of the call.
Formula: ___________________
/ (V1-V2)2 + (H1-H2)2
\ / --------------------------
\/ 10
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 19
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON’T
3.3. Description of Service
ITI’s Inmate Phone System is offered to customers for calling within the
State of Idaho. Customers access ITI’s network via local exchange
company. Calls are routed over ITI’s transmission and switching facilities
to any valid NPA-NXX in the State of Idaho.
ITI’s Inmate Phone System is provided for use by inmates at confinement
facilities. ITI’s system fully automates all activities required or placing
and billing collect local and long distance calls from inmate phones.
Optional features available to the Subscriber include blocking calls to
specific numbers, allowing calls to certain numbers to be made free of
charge, and limiting call duration.
A Customer can expect a 99% dialing access rate and not less than 99%
during peak use periods. Call completion will vary upon the Called Parties’
rate of acceptance.
3.3.1. Description of Rates
Rates charged by ITI are competitive based on the rates of dominant
and alternate carriers. Call screening and clocking is intentional in
ITI’s system. Screening and blocking features maximize the degree of
control an institution has over it’s inmate telecommunications and they
minimize fraud. These features allow institutions to eliminate
threatening and harassing telephone calls, and they also allow the
institution to enforce telephone curfews without manual intervention.
Oral branding is used to identify the Carrier to the caller and the Called
Party. ITI provides the correctional institution’s management with all
information needed to report service trouble and to make inquiries
regarding service or rate request.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 20
SECTION 3 – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON’T.
3.4. Description of Call Types
Operator-Assisted Station – A service whereby caller places a station-to-
station call that is billed via credit card, calling card, collect, or third party
with the assistance of an operator (live or automated).
3.5. Service Availability
Service is available from originating points throughout Idaho.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 21
4. RATES AND CHARGES
4.1. General
Each Customer is charged individually for each call placed through the
Carrier. Charges are computed on an airline mileage basis as described in
Section 3.2 of this Tariff.
Rates vary by mileage band, time of day, and call duration.
Customers are billed based on their use of ITI’s long distance service.
4.2. Additional Charges
Per-call charges apply in addition to the per minute usage rates for
intrastate long distance, when applicable. These charges apply in all rate
periods.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 22
SECTION 4 – RATES AND CHARGES, CON’T.
4.3. ITI Inmate Phone System
4.3.1. Local Calls
Each Call: $0.05 for first minute, $0.02 per minute each additional
minute.
Operator Collect Charge (per call): $1.85
4.3.2. IntraLATA Long Distance
4.3.2.A. Per Minute Charges
DAY
MILEAGE BAND INITIAL MINUTE EACH ADD’L MINUTE
0-10 .210 .150
11-16 .250 .180
17-22 .250 .180
23-30 .340 .220
31-40 .340 .220
41-55 .340 .220
56-70 .410 .270
71-124 .410 .270
125-196 .450 .300
197-292 .450 .300
293+ .490 .330
EVENING
MILEAGE BAND INITIAL MINUTE EACH ADD’L MINUTE
0-10 .210 .150
11-16 .250 .180
17-22 .250 .180
23-30 .340 .220
31-40 .340 .220
41-55 .340 .220
56-70 .410 .270
71-124 .410 .270
125-196 .450 .300
197-292 .450 .300
293+ .490 .330
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 23
SECTION 4 – RATES AND CHARGES, CON’T.
4.3 ITI Inmate Phone System, Con’t.
4.3.2. IntraLATA Long Distance, Con’t.
4.3.2.A Per Minute Charges, Con’t.
NIGHT/WEEKEND
MILEAGE BAND INITIAL MINUTE EACH ADD’L MINUTE
0-10 .110 .090
11-16 .120 .100
17-22 .140 .110
23-30 .150 .120
31-40 .160 .130
41-55 .170 .140
56-70 .170 .150
71-124 .190 .160
125-196 .190 .160
197-292 .200 .170
293+ .200 .170
4.3.3.B. Additional Charges
Operator Surcharge: $1.85 per call.
4.3.3. InterLATA Long Distance
4.3.3.A. Per Minute Charges
DAY
MILEAGE BAND INITIAL MINUTE EACH ADD’L MINUTE
0-10 .210 .150
11-22 .250 .180
23-55 .340 .220
56-124 .410 .270
125-292 .450 .300
293+ .490 .330
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 24
4.3 ITI Inmate Phone System, Con’t.
4.3.3. InterLATA Long Distance, Con’t.
4.3.3.A. Per Minute Charges, Con’t.
EVENING
MILEAGE BAND INITIAL MINUTE EACH ADD’L MINUTE
0-10 .210 .150
11-22 .250 .180
23-55 .340 .220
56-124 .410 .270
125-292 .450 .300
293+ .490 .330
NIGHT/WEEKEND
MILEAGE BAND INITIAL MINUTE EACH ADD’L MINUTE
0-10 .210 .150
11-22 .250 .180
23-55 .340 .220
56-124 .410 .270
125-292 .450 .300
293+ .490 .330
4.3.3.B. Additional Charges
Operator Station Collect: $3.00 per call.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho
Inmate Telephone Inc.
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Idaho PUC No. 1
Original Sheet 25
SECTION 4 - RATES AND REGULATIONS, CON’T.
4.4. Time of Day Periods
The appropriate rates apply for day, evening, and night call based
upon the following chart:
MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN
8:00 am
to
7:00 pm*
DAYTIME RATE PERIOD
7:00 pm
to
11:00 pm*
EVENING RATE PERIOD
11:00 pm
to
8:00 am*
NIGHT RATE RERIOD
*up to, but not including
Calls are billed based upon the rate in effect for the actual time period(s) during
which the call occurs. Calls that cross rate period boundaries are billed in rates in
effect for each portion of the call.
James C. Faith, President
4200 Industrial Park Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 814.944.0405 (v) 814.949.3307 (f)
Issue Date: 4-22-2002
Effective: 5-28-2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
May 28, 2002
Boise, Idaho