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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 1
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
This Tariff, Idaho Tariff No. 12, issued by Lingo Telecom, LLC d/b/a Trinsic Communications d/b/a
Lingo, cancels and replaces Idaho Tariff No. 5, issued by Matrix Telecom, LLC d/b/a Matrix Business
Technologies d/b/a Trinsic Communications in its entirety
IDAHO
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS SERVICES TARIFF
OF
Lingo Telecom, LLC
d/b/a Trinsic Communications
d/b/a Lingo
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the provision of
competitive access telecommunications services provided by Lingo Telecom, LLC d/b/a
Trinsic Communications d/b/a Lingo with principal offices 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 9330
LBJ Freeway, Suite 977, Dallas, TX 75243 for services furnished within the State of Idaho.
This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, and copies may be
inspected, during normal business hours, at the Company's principal place of business.
Regulatory Contact Toll-Free Number: 888-411-0111
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 2
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
CHECK SHEET
Pages of this tariff, as indicated below, are effective as of the date shown in the top of the respective pages.
Original and revised pages, as named below, comprise all changes from the original tariff and are currently
in effect as of the date on the bottom of this page.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page 1
Check Sheet 2
Table of Contents 3
Symbols 4
Tariff Format 5
Section 1 - Definitions 6
Section 2 - Rules and Regulations 12
Section 3 - Ordering Options for Access Service 46
Section 4 - Switched Access Service 48
Section 5 - Switched Access Rates 51
Section 6 - Local Traffic Exchange and Termination 56
Section 7 - Contracts and Individual Case Basis Arrangements 57
Section 8 - Miscellaneous Services 58
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
D Delete or discontinue.
I Change resulting in an increase to a customer's bill.
M Moved from another tariff location.
N New.
R Change resulting in a reduction to a customer's bill.
T Change in text or regulation but no change in rate or charge.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
TARIFF FORMAT
A. Page Numbering: Each page is numbered at the upper right comer of the page. Pages are numbered
sequentially. New pages are occasionally added to the tariff between pages already in effect. In
this case the new page number appears with a decimal added.
B. Page Revision Numbers: Revision numbers also appear in the upper right comer of each page where
applicable. These numbers are used to indicate the most current page version on file with the
Commission. Consult the Check Sheet for the pages currently in effect.
C. Paragraph Numbering Sequence: There are seven levels of paragraph coding. Each level of coding
is subservient to its next higher level:
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.1.A
2.1.1.A.1
2.1.1.A.l.(a)
2.1.1.A.l.(a).I
D. Check Sheets: When a tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated Check Sheet will
accompany the tariff filing. The Check Sheet lists the pages contained in the tariff, with a cross-
reference to the current Revision Number. When new pages are added, the Check Sheet is changed
to reflect that revision. All revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*). The
tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find out if a particular page is the most current
on Commission file.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 6
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
Certain terms used generally throughout this tariff for the Access Services of this Company are defined
below.
Access Code: A uniform seven digit code assigned by the Company to an individual Customer. The seven
digit code has the form 950-XXXX or 101XXXX.
Access Service: Switched Access to the network of an Interexchange Carrier for the purpose of originating
or terminating communications.
Access Service Request (ASR): The industry service order format used by Access Service Customers and
access providers as agreed to by the Ordering and Billing Forum.
Access Tandem: An Exchange Carrier's switching system that provides a concentration and distribution
function for originating or terminating traffic between local switching centers and Customers' premises.
Authorized User: A person, firm, corporation or other entity that either is authorized by the Customer to
use Access Services or is placed in a position by the Customer, either through acts or omissions, to use
Access Services.
Carrier or Common Carrier: See Interexchange Carrier or Exchange Carrier.
Co-Carrier: Any other Telecommunications provider authorized by the Commission to provide local
exchange service in the state.
Commission: The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Common Channel Signaling (CCS): A high-speed packet switched communications network which is
separate (out of band) from the public packet switched and message networks. It is used to carry addressed
signaling messages for individual trunk circuits and/or database related services between signaling points
in the CCS network.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 7
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS, (CONT’D.)
Company: Lingo Telecom, LLC d/b/a Trinsic Communications d/b/a Lingo, issuer of this tariff.
Constructive Order: Delivery of calls to or acceptance of calls from the Company’s End User locations
over Company-switched local exchange services constitutes a Constructive Order by the Customer to
purchase switched access services as described herein. Similarly the selection by a Company’s End User
of the Customer as the presubscribed IXC constitutes a Constructive Order of switched access by the
Customer.
Customer: The person, firm, corporation or other entity which orders Service and is responsible for the
payment of charges and for compliance with the Company's tariff regulations. The Customer could be an
interexchange carrier, a wireless provider, or any other carrier authorized to operate in the state.
8XX Data Base Access Service: The term "8XX Data Base Access Service" denotes a toll-free originating
Trunkside Access Service when the 8XX Service Access Code (i.e., 800, 822, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, or
888 as available) is used.
End User: Any individual, association, corporation, governmental agency or any other entity other than
an Interexchange Carrier which subscribes to intrastate service provided by an Exchange Carrier.
Entrance Facility: A trunk facility connecting the Customer’s point of presence with the local switching
center.
Exchange Carrier: Any individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, governmental
entity or corporation engaged in the provision of local exchange telephone service.
Firm Order Confirmation (FOC): Acknowledgment by the Company of receipt of an Access Service
Request from the Customer and commitment by the Company of a Service Date.
Individual Case Basis: A service arrangement in which the regulations, rates and charges are developed
based on the specific circumstances of the Customer's situation.
Inter-MTA Traffic: Wireless traffic originating on the network of a CMRS provider within one MTA and
terminating to the Company's end-user subscribers in another MTA.
Intra-MTA Traffic: Wireless traffic originating on the network of a CMRS provider within a MTA and
terminating to the Company's end-user subscribers in the same MTA.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS, (CONT’D.)
Interexchange Carrier (IXC) or Interexchange Common Carrier: Any individual, partnership,
association, joint-stock company, trust, governmental entity or corporation engaged in state or foreign
communication for hire by wire or radio, between two or more exchanges.
LATA: A local access and transport area established pursuant to the Modification of Final Judgment
entered by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Civil Action No. 82-0192 for the
provision and administration of communications services.
Line Information Data Base (LIDB): The data base which contains base information such as telephone
numbers, calling card numbers and associated billed number restriction data used in connection with the
validation and billing of calls.
Lingo: Lingo Telecom, LLC d/b/a d/b/a Trinsic Communications d/b/a Lingo, the issuer of this tariff.
Local Access: The connection between a Customer's premises and a point of presence of the Exchange
Carrier.
Local Switching Center: The switching center where telephone exchange service Customer station
Channels are terminated for purposes of interconnection to each other and to interoffice Trunks.
Local Traffic: Traffic is “Local Traffic” under this tariff is: (i) the call originates and terminates in the
same exchange area; or (ii) the call originates and terminates within different Company Exchanges that
share a common mandatory local calling area, e.g., a mandatory Extended Local Calling Service (ELCS)
or Extended Area Service areas (EAS) or other like types of mandatory local calling scopes.
Meet Point: A point of interconnection that is not an end office or tandem.
Meet Point Billing: The arrangement through which multiple Exchange Carriers involved in providing
Access Services, divide the ordering, rating, and billing of such services on a proportional basis, so that
each Exchange Carrier involved in providing a portion of the Access Service agrees to bill under its
respective tariff.
Mobile Telephone Switching Office: Location where the wireless Customer maintains a facility for
purposes of interconnecting to the Company’s Network.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS, (CONT’D.)
Mutual Traffic Exchange: A compensation arrangement between certified local exchange service
providers where local exchange service providers pay each other "in kind" for terminating local exchange
traffic on the other's network.
Network Services: The Company's telecommunications Access Services offered on the Company's
Network.
Non-Recurring Charges: The one-time initial charges for services or facilities, including but not limited
to charges for construction, installation, or special fees, for which the Customer becomes liable at the time
the Service Order is executed.
Off-Hook: The active condition of Switched Access or a telephone exchange service line.
Optional Expanded Area Service Traffic (OEAS): Optional service found in large urban areas financed
by separate charge on end users that elect service as defined by a tariffed approved by the Commission.
On-Hook: The idle condition of switched access or a telephone exchange service line.
Out of Band Signaling: An exchange access signaling feature which allows customers to exchange call
control and signaling information over a communications path which is separate from the message path.
Point of Presence: Location where the Customer maintains a facility for purposes of interconnecting to
the Company's Network.
Premises: The space occupied by a Customer or Authorized User in a building or buildings or on
contiguous property (except railroad rights-of-way, etc.).
Presubscription: An arrangement whereby an End User may select and designate to the Company an
Interexchange Carrier (IXC) or Carriers it wishes to access, without an Access Code, for completing both
intraLATA toll calls and/or interLATA calls. The selected IXC(s) are referred to as the End User's Primary
Interexchange Carrier (PIC).
Recurring Charges: The monthly charges to the Customer for services, facilities and equipment, which
continue for the agreed upon duration of the service.
Service Order: The written request for Network Services executed by the Customer and the Company in
a format devised by the Company; or, in the alternative, the submission of an Access Service Request by
the Customer in the manner specified in this tariff.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS, (CONT’D.)
Service(s): The Company's telecommunications Access Services offered on the Company's Network.
Signaling Point of Interface: The Customer designated location where the SS7 signaling information is
exchanged between the Company and the Customer.
Signaling System 7 (SS7): The common Channel Out of Band Signaling protocol developed by the
Consultative Committee for International Telephone and Telegraph (CCITT) and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI).
Switched Access Service: Access to the switched network of an Exchange Carrier for the purpose of
originating or terminating communications. Switched Access is available to carriers, as defined in this tariff.
TDM: Time Division Multiplexing – a method of transmitting and receiving voice signals over the Public
Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic: The term Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic denotes a customer’s interexchange voice
traffic exchanged with the Telephone Company in Time Division Multiplexing format over PSTN facilities,
which originates and/or terminates in Internet Protocol (IP) format. Toll VoIP-PSTN Traffic originates and
/or terminates in IP format when it originates from and/or terminates to an end user customer of a service
that requires IP-compatible customer premises equipment
Trunk: A communications path connecting two switching systems in a network, used in the establishment
of an end-to-end connection.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 11
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS, (CONT’D.)
VoIP PROVIDER PARTNER: Any VoIP Provider that uses the Company’s services to exchange traffic
with the PSTN.
VOIP-PSTN Traffic: VoIP-PSTN Traffic is the traffic exchanged between the Company and the Customer
in time division multiplexing ("TDM") format that originates and/or terminates in Internet Protocol ("IP")
format. Traffic originates and/or terminates in IP format if it originates from and/or terminates to an end
user customer of a service that requires Internet protocol compatible customer premises equipment.
VoIP Service: Transmission of communication by aid of wire, cable, radio, or other like connection using
Voice Over Internet Protocol that is originated or terminated in Internet Protocol (IP) format. VoIP Services
are those services that require the use of IP compatible customer premises equipment.
Wireless Provider: Any carrier authorized to operate as a provider of cellular, personal communications,
paging or any other form of wireless transmission.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company
2.1.1 Scope
The Company’s services offered pursuant to this Tariff are furnished for Switched Access
Service. The Company may offer these services over its own or resold facilities.
The Company installs, operates, and maintains the communications services provided
herein in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth under this Tariff. The
Company may act as the Customer’s agent for ordering access connection facilities
provided by other carriers or entities as required in the Commission’s rules and orders,
when authorized by the Customer, to allow connection of a Customer’s location to the
Company network. The Customer 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
indicated, and are available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
2.1.2 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
A. The Company reserves the right to limit or to allocate the use of existing facilities,
or of additional facilities offered by the Company when necessary because of lack
of facilities or due to some other cause beyond the Company's control.
B. The furnishing of service under this tariff is subject to the availability on a
continuing basis of all the necessary facilities and is limited to the capacity of the
Company’s facilities as well as facilities the company may obtain from other
Carriers from time to time, to furnish service as required at the sole discretion of
the Company.
C. The provisioning and restoration of service in emergencies shall be in accordance
with Part 64, Subpart D, Appendix A of the Federal Communications
Commission's Rules and Regulations, which specifies the priority system for such
activities.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.3 Terms and Conditions
A. Except as otherwise provided herein, service is provided and billed on the basis of
a minimum period of at least one month, and shall continue to be provided until
canceled by the Customer, in writing, on not less than 30 days notice. Unless
otherwise specified herein, for the purpose of computing charges in this tariff, a
month is considered to have 30 days.
B. Customers seeking to cancel service have an affirmative obligation to block traffic
originating from or terminating to the Company’s network. By originating traffic
from or originating traffic to the Company’s network, the Customer will have
constructively ordered the Company’s switched access service.
C. The Customer agrees to operate Company-provided equipment in accordance with
instructions of the Company or the Company's agent. Failure to do so will void
Company liability for interruption of service and may make the Customer
responsible for damage to equipment pursuant to section 2.1.3.D below.
D. The Customer agrees to return to the Company all Company-provided equipment
delivered to Customer within five (5) days of termination of the service in
connection with which the equipment was used. Said equipment shall be in the
same condition as when delivered to Customer, normal wear and tear only
excepted. Customer shall reimburse the Company, upon demand, for any costs
incurred by the Company due to Customer's failure to comply with this provision.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.4 Liability of the Company
A. The liability of the Company for damages arising out of the furnishing of its
Services, including but not limited to mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays,
errors, other defects, or representations by the Company, or use of these services
or damages arising out of the failure to furnish the service whether caused by act
or omission, shall be limited to the extension of allowances for interruption as set
forth in 2.6 below. The extension of such allowances for interruption shall be the
sole remedy of the Customer and the sole liability of the Company. The Company
will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential,
exemplary or punitive damages to Customer as a result of any Company service,
equipment or facilities, or the acts or omissions or negligence of the Company's
employees or agents.
B. With respect to any other claim or suit, by a Customer or by any others, for
damages associated with the ordering (including the reservation of any specific
number for use with a service), installation (including delays thereof), provision,
termination, maintenance, repair interruption or restoration of any service or
facilities offered under this tariff, and subject to the provisions of the Company's
liability, if any, shall be limited as provided herein.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.4 Liability of the Company, (Cont’d.)
C. The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure of performance or
equipment due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to: acts of
God, fire, flood, explosion or other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation,
direction action, or request of The United States government or of any other
government, including state and local governments having or claiming jurisdiction
over the Company, or of any department, agency, commission, bureau,
corporation, or other instrumentality of any one or more of these federal, state, or
local governments, or of any military authority; preemption of existing service in
compliance with national emergencies; insurrections; riots; wars; unavailability of
rights-of-way or materials; or strikes, lockouts work stoppages, or other labor
difficulties.
D. The Company shall not be liable for (a) any act or omission of any entity furnishing
the Company or the Company's Customers facilities or equipment used for the
interconnection with Access Services; or (b) for the acts or omissions of other
Common Carriers.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.4 Liability of the Company, (Cont’d.)
E. The Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses due to the fault or
negligence of the Customer or due to the failure or malfunction of Customer-
provided equipment or facilities.
F. The Customer shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any and all
loss, claims, demands, suits, or other actions, or any liability whatsoever, whether
suffered, made, instituted, or asserted by any other party or person(s), and for any
loss, damage, or destruction of any property, whether owned by the Customer or
others, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly by the
installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance, removal, condition,
location, or use of any installation or equipment provided by the Company. The
Company reserves the right to require each Customer to sign an agreement
acknowledging acceptance of the provisions of this Section 2.1.4.F as a condition
precedent to such installations.
G. The Company shall not be liable for any defacement of or damage to Customers
Premises resulting from the furnishing of services or equipment on such Premises
or the installation or removal thereof, unless such defacement or damage is caused
by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company's agents or
employees. No agents or employees of other participating Carriers shall be
deemed to be agents or employees' of the Company.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.4 Liability of the Company, (Cont’d.)
H. Notwithstanding the Customer's obligations as set forth in Section 2.3 below, the
Company shall be indemnified, defended and held harmless by the Customer, or
by others authorized by it to use the service, against any claim, loss or damage
arising from Customer's use of services furnished under this tariff, including:
claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or infringement of copyright arising
from the material, data, information, or other content transmitted via the
Company's service; and patent infringement claims arising from combining or
connecting the service offered by the Company with apparatus and systems of the
Customer or others; all other claims arising out of any act or omission of the
Customer or others, in connection with any service provided by the Company
pursuant to this tariff.
I. The Company shall be indemnified and held harmless by the End User against any
claim, loss or damage arising from the End User's use of services offered under
this tariff including: claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or infringement
of copyright arising from the End User's own communications; patent infringement
claims arising from the End User's combining or connecting the service offered by
the Company with facilities or equipment furnished by the End User of another
Interexchange Carrier; or all other claims arising out of any act or omission of the
End User in connection with any service provided pursuant to this tariff.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.4 Liability of the Company, (Cont’d.)
J. The entire liability of the Company for any claim, loss, damage or expense from
any cause whatsoever shall in no event exceed sums actually paid to the Company
by the Customer for the specific services giving rise to the claim, and no action or
proceeding against the Company shall be commenced more than one year after the
service is rendered.
K. The Company makes no warranties or representation, express or implied, including
warranties or merchant’s ability or fitness for a particular use, except those
expressly set forth herein.
L. The Company shall not be liable for any act or omission of any other company or
companies furnishing a portion of the service, or for damages associated with
service, Channels, or equipment which result from the operation of Customer-
provided systems, equipment, facilities or service which are interconnected with
Company services.
M. 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.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 19
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.4 Liability of the Company, (Cont’d.)
N. The Company does not guarantee nor make any warranty with respect to service
installations at locations at which there is present an atmosphere that is explosive,
prone to fire, dangerous or otherwise unsuitable for such installations. The
Customer and End User shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any
and all loss, claims, demands, suits or other actions, or any liability whatsoever,
whether suffered, made, instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other
party, for any personal injury to, or death of, any person or persons, or for any loss,
damage or destruction of any property, whether owned by the Customer or others,
caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly, by the installation,
operation, failure to operate, maintenance, removal, presence, condition, locations
or use of service furnished by the Company at such locations.
O. The Company shall not be liable for the Customer's failure to fulfill its obligations
to take all necessary steps including, without limitation, obtaining, installing and
maintaining all necessary equipment, materials and supplies, for interconnecting
the terminal equipment or communications system of the Customer, or any third
party acting as its agent, to the Company's Network. The Customer shall secure
all licenses, permits, rights-of-way, and other arrangements necessary for such
interconnection. In addition, the Customer shall ensure that its equipment and/or
system or that of its agent is properly interfaced with the Company's service, that
the signals emitted into the Company's Network are of the proper mode, band-
width, power, data speed, and signal level for the intended use of the Customer and
in compliance with the criteria set forth in Section 2.1.6 following, and that the
signals do not damage Company equipment, injure its personnel or degrade service
to other Customers. If the Customer or its agent fails to maintain and operate its
equipment and/or system or that of its agent properly, with resulting imminent
harm to Company equipment, personnel, or the quality of service to other
Customers, the Company, may, upon written notice, require the use of protective
equipment at the Customer's expense. If this fails to produce satisfactory quality
and safety, the Company may, upon written notice, terminate the Customer's
service without liability.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 20
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.5 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities
The Company will provide the Customer reasonable notification of service-affecting
activities within its control that may occur in normal operation of its business. Such
activities may include, but are not limited to, equipment or facilities additions, removals or
rearrangements and routine preventative maintenance. Generally, such activities are not
specific to an individual Customer but affect many Customers' services. No specific
advance notification period is applicable to all service activities. The Company will work
cooperatively with the Customer to determine the reasonable, notification requirements.
With some emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions, such as an outage
resulting from cable damage, notification to the Customer may not be possible.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 21
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.6 Provisions of Equipment and Facilities
A. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to make available services to a Customer
on or before a particular date, subject to the provisions of and compliance by the
Customer with, the regulations contained in this tariff. The Company does not
guarantee availability by any such date and shall not be liable for any delays in
commencing service to any Customer.
B. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to maintain facilities and equipment that
it furnishes to the Customer. The Customer may not, nor may the Customer permit
others to, rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair or otherwise interfere
with any of the facilities or equipment installed by the Company, except upon the
written consent of the Company.
C. The Company may substitute, change or rearrange any equipment or facility at any
time and from time to time, but shall not thereby alter the technical parameters of
the service provided the Customer.
D. Equipment the Company provides or installs at the Customer Premises for use in
connection with the services the Company offers shall not be used for any purpose
other than that for which the Company provided it.
E. The Customer shall be responsible for the payment of service charges imposed on
the Company by another entity, for visits to the Customer Premises when the
service difficulty or trouble report results from the use of equipment or facilities
provided by any party other than the Company, including but not limited to the
Customer.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 22
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.6 Provisions of Equipment and Facilities, (Cont’d.)
F. The Company shall not be responsible for the installation, operation, or
maintenance of any Customer provided communications equipment. Where such
equipment is connected to the facilities furnished pursuant to this tariff, the
responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the furnishing of facilities offered
under this tariff and to the maintenance and operation of such facilities.
Notwithstanding the above, the Company shall not be responsible for:
1. the transmission of signals by Customer-provided equipment or for the
quality of, or defects in, such transmission;
2. the reception of signals by Customer-provided equipment; or
3. network control signaling where such signaling is performed by
Customer-provided network control signaling equipment.
G. The Company intends to work cooperatively with the Customer to develop
network contingency plans in order to maintain maximum network capability
following natural or man-made disasters which affect telecommunications
services.
H. The Company reserves the reasonable right to assign, designate or change
telephone numbers, any other call number designations associated with Access
Services, or the Company serving central office prefixes associated with such
numbers, when necessary in the conduct of its business.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 23
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.7 Non-routine Installation
At the Customer's request, installation and/or maintenance may be performed outside the
Company's regular business hours or in unusual locations. In such cases, charges based on
cost of the actual labor, material, or other costs incurred by or charged to the Company will
apply. If installation is started during regular business hours but, at the Customer's request,
extends beyond regular business hours into time periods including, but not limited to,
weekends, holidays, and/or night hours, additional charges may apply.
2.1.8 Special Construction
Subject to the arrangement of the Company and to all of the regulations contained in this
tariff, special construction of facilities may be undertaken on a reasonable efforts basis at
the request of the Customer. Special construction is that construction undertaken and
characterized by one or more of the following:
A. where facilities are not presently available and there is no other requirement for
the facilities so constructed;
B. of a type other than that which the Company would normally utilize in the
furnishing of its services;
C. where facilities are to be installed over a route other than that which the Company
would normally utilize in the furnishing of its services;
D. where facilities are requested in a quantity greater than that which the Company
would normally construct;
E. where installation is on an expedited basis;
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 24
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company, (Cont’d.)
2.1.8 Special Construction, (Cont’d.)
F. on a temporary basis until permanent facilities are available;
G. installation involving abnormal costs; or
H. in advance of its normal construction schedules.
Special construction charges for Switched Access Service will be determined on an
individual use basis.
2.1.9 Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this tariff remains in the Company, its
agents, contractors or suppliers.
2.2 Prohibited Uses
2.2.1 The services the Company offers shall not be used for any unlawful purposes or for any
use as to which the Customer has not obtained all required governmental approvals,
authorizations, licenses, consents and permits.
2.2.2 The Company may require applicants for service who intend to use the Company's
offerings for resale and/or for shared use to file a letter with the Company confirming their
use of the Company's offerings complies with relevant laws and applicable state
regulations, policies, orders, and decisions; and if the Reseller intends to provide intrastate
services, is certified with the appropriate state entity.
2.2.3 The Company may require a Customer to immediately shut down its transmission of
signals if said transmission is causing interference to others.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 25
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer
2.3.1 The Customer shall be responsible for:
A. the payment of all applicable charges pursuant to this tariff;
B. reimbursing the Company for damage to, or loss of, the Company's facilities or
equipment caused by the acts or omissions of the Customer; or the noncompliance
by the Customer with these regulations; or by fire or theft or other casualty on the
Customer Premises, unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the
employees or agents of the Company. The Company will, upon reimbursement
for damages to its facilities or equipment, cooperate with the Customer in
prosecuting a claim against the person causing such damage and the Customer
shall be subjugated in the Company's right of recovery of damages to the extent of
such payment;
C. providing at no charge, as specified from time to time by the Company, any needed
personnel, equipment, space, and power to operate Company facilities and
equipment installed on the Customer Premises, and the level of heating and air
conditioning necessary to maintain the proper operating environment on such
Premises;
D. obtaining, maintaining, and otherwise having full responsibility for all rights-of-
way and conduit necessary for installation of fiber optic cable and associated
equipment used to provide Access Services to the Customer from the cable
building entrance or property line to the location of the equipment space described
in 2.3.l.C above. Any costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the rights-
of-way described herein, including the costs of altering the structure to permit
installation of the Company-provided facilities, shall be owned entirely by, or may
be charged by the Company to, the Customer. The Company may require the
Customer to demonstrate its compliance with this subsection prior to accepting an
order for service;
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 26
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.1 The Customer shall be responsible for, (Cont’d.):
E. providing a safe place to work and complying with all laws and regulations
regarding the working conditions on the Premises at which Company employees
and agents shall be installing or maintaining the Company’s facilities and
equipment. The Customer may be required to install and maintain Company
facilities and equipment within a hazardous area if, in the Company’s opinion,
injury or damage to the Company employees or property might result from
installation or maintenance by the Company. The Customer shall be responsible
for identifying, monitoring, removing, and disposing of any hazardous material
(e.g. friable asbestos) prior to any construction or installation work;
F. complying with all laws and regulations applicable to, and obtaining all consents,
approvals, licenses, and permits as may be required with respect to, the location of
Company facilities and equipment in any Customer Premises or the rights-of-way
for which Customer is responsible obtaining under Section 2.3.1.D above; and
granting or obtaining permission for Company agents or employees to enter the
Customer Premises at any time for the purpose of installing, inspecting,
maintaining, repairing, or upon termination of service as stated herein, removing
the facilities or equipment of the Company; and
G. not creating or allowing to be placed or maintained any liens or other
encumbrances on the Company’s equipment or facilities.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 27
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.2 Claims
With respect to any service or facility provided by the Company, Customer shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company from all claims, actions, damages,
liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees for:
A. any loss, destruction or damage to property of the Company or any third party, or
the death of or injury to persons, including, but not limited to employees or invitees
of either the Company or the Customer, to the extent caused by or resulting from
the negligent or intentional act or omission of the Customer, its employees, agents,
representatives or invitees;
B. any claim, loss, damage, expense or liability for infringement of any copyright,
patent, trade secret, or any proprietary or intellectual property right of any third
party, arising from any act or omission by the Customer, including, without
limitation, use of the Company's services and facilities in a manner not
contemplated by the agreement between the Customer and the Company.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 28
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.3 Jurisdictional Reporting
The jurisdictional reporting requirements will be as specified below. When a Customer
orders Access Service, its projected Percent Interstate Usage (PIU) must be provided in
whole numbers to the Company. These whole number percentages will be used by the
Company to apportion the use and/or charges between interstate and intrastate until a
revised report is received as set forth herein. Reported or default PIU factors are used only
where the call detail is insufficient to determine the appropriate jurisdiction of the traffic.
A. Originating Access: Originating access minutes is only traffic originating from
the Company Local Switching Center(s). The Customer should provide the
Company with a projected PIU factor on a quarterly basis.
If no PIU for originating minutes is submitted as specified herein, then the
projected PIU will be set on a default basis of 50 percent interstate traffic and 50
percent intrastate traffic.
B. Terminating Access: For Feature Group D Switched Access Service(s), the
Customer should provide the Company with a projected PIU factor by supplying
the Company with an interstate percentage of terminating access minutes on a
quarterly basis, as described in Sections 2.3.3.D below.
If no projected PIU factor is submitted by the Customer, then the projected PIU
will be set on a default basis of 50 percent interstate traffic and 50 percent intrastate
traffic.
C. Except where the Company measured access minutes are used as set forth above,
the Customer reported Projected PIU factor as set forth above will be used until
the Customer reports a different projected PIU factor, as set forth below.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 29
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.3 Jurisdictional Reporting, (Cont’d.)
D. Effective on the first of January, April, July and October of each year the Customer
should update its interstate and intrastate jurisdictional report. The Customer
should forward to the Company, to be received no later than 15 days after the first
of each such month, a revised report showing the interstate and intrastate
percentage of use for the past three months ending the last day of December,
March, June, and September, respectively, for each service arranged for interstate
use, based solely on the traffic originating from or terminating to the Company
Local Switching Center. The revised report will serve as the basis for the next three
months’ billing and will be effective on the bill date for that service. If the
Customer does not supply the reports for those services where reports are needed,
the Company will assume the percentage to be the same as that provided
previously. For those cases in which a quarterly report has never been received
from the Customer, the Company will assume the percentages to be the same as
those provided in 2.3.3A and 2.3.3B above.
E. Jurisdictional Reports Verification: For Switched Access Service, if a billing
dispute arises or a regulatory commission questions the projected PIU factor, the
Customer will provide the data issued to determine the projected PIU factor. The
Customer will supply the data within 30 days of the Company request.
The Customer shall keep records of call detail from which the percentage of
interstate and intrastate use can be ascertained and, upon request of the Company,
shall make the records available for inspection as reasonably necessary for
purposes of verification of the percentages. The Company reserves the right to
conduct an audit at any time during the year. The Customer, as its own expense,
has the right to retain an independent auditing firm.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 30
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.4 Identification and Rating of VoIP-PSTN Traffic
A. Scope
VoIP-PSTN Traffic is the traffic exchanged in time division multiplexing
("TDM") format that originates and/or terminates in Internet protocol ("IP")
format. This section governs the identification of VoIP-PSTN Traffic that is
required to be compensated at interstate access rates (unless the parties have agreed
otherwise) by the Federal Communications Commission in its Report and Order in
WC Docket Nos. 10-90 et. al., FCC No. 11-161 (November 18, 2011) ("FCC
Order"). Specifically, this section establishes the method of separating such traffic
(referred to in this tariff as "Relevant VoIP-PSTN Traffic") from the Customer's
traditional intrastate access traffic, so that such Relevant VoIP-PSTN Traffic can
be billed in accordance with the FCC Order.
B. Rating of VoIP-PSTN Traffic
The Relevant VoIP-PSTN Traffic identified in accordance with this tariff section
will be billed in accordance with the Company's applicable interstate switched
access rates in Section 5.4.2.A of Tariff FCC No. 1.
https://apps.fcc.gov/etfs/public/tariff.action?idTariff=517
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 31
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.4 Identification and Rating of VoIP-PSTN Traffic (Cont’d.)
C. Calculation and Application of Percent-VoIP-PSTN-Usage Factor
The Company will determine the number of Relevant VoIP-PSTN Traffic minutes
of use ("MOU") to which interstate rates will be applied under subsection (B),
above, by applying a Percent VoIP Usage ("PVU") factor to the total intrastate
access MOU (however determined – either based on call detail information or PIU)
exchanged between the Company and the Customer. The PVU will be derived and
applied as follows:
1. The Customer will calculate and furnish to the Company a factor (the
"PVU-A") representing the whole number percentage of the total access
MOU that the Customer exchanges with the Company in the State, that (a)
is sent to the Company and that originates in IP format; or (b) is received
from the Company and terminates in IP format. This PVU-A shall be based
on information such as the number of the Customer's retail VoIP
subscriptions in the state (e.g., as reported on FCC Form 477), traffic
studies, actual call detail, or other relevant and verifiable information.
2. Company will, likewise, calculate a factor (the "PVU-B") representing the
percentage of the Company's total access MOU in the State that the
Company originates or terminates in IP format. This PVU-B shall be based
on information such as the number of the Company's retail VoIP
subscriptions in the state (e.g., as reported on FCC Form 477), traffic
studies, actual call detail, or other relevant and verifiable information.
3. The Company will use the PVU-A and PVU-B factors to calculate an
effective PVU factor that represents the percentage of total access MOU
exchanged between the Company and the Customer that is originated
and/or terminated in IP format, whether at the Company's end, at the
Customer's end, or at both ends. The effective PVU factor will be
calculated as the sum of: (A) the PVU-A factor and (B) the PVU-B factor
times (1.0 minus the PVU-A factor).
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 32
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.4 Identification and Rating of VoIP-PSTN Traffic (Cont’d.)
C. Calculation and Application of Percent-VoIP-PSTN-Usage Factor (Cont’d.)
4. The Company will apply the effective PVU factor to the total intrastate
access MOU exchanged with the Customer to determine the number of
Relevant VoIP-PSTN Traffic MOUs.
Example 1: The PVU-B is 10% and the PVU-A is 40%. The effective
PVU factor is equal to 40% + (10% x 60%) = 46%. The
Company will bill 46% of the Customer's intrastate access
MOU in accordance with the Company’s applicable
interstate switched access tariff.
Example 2: The PVU-B is 10% and the PVU-A is 0%. The effective
PVU factor is 0% + (100% x 10%) = 10%. The Company
will bill 10% of the Customer's intrastate access MOU in
accordance with the Company's applicable interstate
switched access tariff.
Example 3: The PVU-A is 100%. No matter what the PVU-B factor
is, the effective PVU is 100%. The Company will bill
100% of the Customer's intrastate access MOU in
accordance with the Company's applicable interstate
switched access tariff.
5. If the Customer does not furnish the Company with a PVU-A pursuant to
the preceding paragraph 1, the Company will utilize an effective PVU
equal to the PVU-B.
6. The Customer shall not modify their reported PIU factor to account for
VoIP-PSTN Traffic.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 33
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.3 Obligations of the Customer, (Cont’d.)
2.3.4 Identification and Rating of VoIP-PSTN Traffic (Cont’d.)
D. Initial PVU Factor
If the PVU factor is not available and/or cannot be implemented in the Company's
billing systems by December 29, 2011, once the factor is available and can be
implemented the Company will adjust the Customer's bills to reflect the PVU
retroactively to December 29, 2011. In calculating the initial PVU, the Company
will take the Customer-specified PVU-A into account retroactively to December
29, 2011, provided that the Customer provides the factor to the Company no later
than April 15, 2012; otherwise, it will set the initial PVU equal to the PVU-B, as
specified in subsection C.5, above.
E. PVU Factor Updates
The Customer may update the PVU-A factor or the Company may update the
PVU-B quarterly using the method set forth in subsection C.1 or C.2, respectively,
above. If the Customer chooses to submit such updates, it shall forward to the
Company, no later than 15 days after the first day of January, April, July and/or
October of each year, a revised PVU-A factor based on data for the prior three
months, ending the last day of December, March, June and September,
respectively. The Company will use the revised PVU-A to calculate a revised
PVU. The revised PVU factor will apply prospectively and serve as the basis for
billing until superseded by a new PVU.
F. PVU Factor Verification
Not more than twice in any year, the Company may ask the Customer to verify the
PVU-A factor furnished to the Company and Customer may ask the Company to
verify the PVU-B factor and the calculation of the PVU factor. The party so
requested shall comply, and shall reasonably provide the records and other
information used to determine the respective PVU-A and PVU-B factors. The
Customer shall retain the call detail, work papers, and/or other information used to
develop the PVU factor for a minimum of one year. No prorating or back billing
will be done based on updated PVU factors.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 34
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.4 Customer Equipment and Channels
2.4.1 General
A Customer may transmit or receive information or signals via the facilities of the
Company.
2.4.2 Station Equipment
A. The Customer is responsible for providing and maintaining any terminal
equipment on the Customer Premises. The electric power consumed by such
equipment shall be provided by, and maintained at the expense of, the Customer.
All such terminal equipment must be registered with the FCC under 47 C.F.R.,
Part 68 and all wiring must be installed and maintained in compliance with those
regulations. The Company will, where practicable, notify the Customer that
temporary discontinuance of the use of a service may be required; however, where
prior notice is not practicable, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to impair
the Company’s right to discontinue forthwith the use of a service temporarily if
such action is reasonable under the circumstances. In case of such temporary
discontinuance, the Customer will be promptly notified and afforded the
opportunity to correct the condition which gave rise to the temporary
discontinuance. During such period of temporary discontinuance, credit allowance
for service interruptions as set forth in Section 2.6 following is not applicable.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 35
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.4 Customer Equipment and Channels, (Cont’d.)
2.4.2 Station Equipment, (Cont’d.)
B. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that Customer-provided equipment
connected to Company equipment and facilities is compatible with such equipment
and facilities. The magnitude and character of the voltages and currents impressed
on Company-provided equipment and wiring by the connection, operation, or
maintenance of such equipment and wiring shall be such as not to cause damage
to the Company-provided equipment and wiring or injury to the Company’s
employees or other persons. Any additional protective equipment required to
prevent such damage or injury shall be provided by the Company at the Customer’s
expense.
2.4.3 Interconnection of Facilities
A. Any special interface equipment necessary to achieve compatibility between the
facilities and equipment of the Company used for furnishing Access Services and
the Channels, facilities, or equipment of others shall be provided at the Customer’s
expense.
B. Access Services may be connected to the services or facilities of other
communications carriers only when authorized by, and in accordance with, the
terms and conditions of the tariffs of the other communications carriers which are
applicable to such connections.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 36
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.4 Customer Equipment and Channels, (Cont’d.)
2.4.4 Inspections
A. Upon reasonable notification of the Customer, and at reasonable times, the
Company may make such tests and inspections as may be necessary to determine
that the Customer is complying with the requirements set forth in Section 2.4.2.B
for the installation, operation, and wiring in the connection of Customer-provided
facilities and equipment to Company-owned facilities and equipment. No credit
will be allowed for any interruptions occurring during such inspections.
B. If the protective requirements for Customer-provided equipment are not being
complied with, the Company may take such action as it deems necessary to protect
its facilities, equipment, and personnel. The Company will notify the Customer
promptly if there is any need for further corrective action. Within ten days of
receiving this notice, the Customer must take this corrective action and notify the
Company of the action taken. If the Customer fails to do this, the Company may
take whatever additional action is deemed necessary, including the suspension of
service, to protect its facilities, equipment, and personnel from harm. The
Company will, upon request 24 hours in advance, provide the Customer with a
statement of technical parameters that the Customer’s equipment must meet.
2.5 Payment Arrangements
2.5.1 Payment for Service
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for services and facilities furnished
by the Company to the Customer or its Joint or Authorized Users.
A. Taxes
All charges and fees subject to IDPUC jurisdiction, except taxes and franchise fees,
will be submitted to the IDPUC for prior approval.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 37
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.5 Payment Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
2.5.2 Billing and Collection of Charges
Unless otherwise specified herein, bills are due and payable upon receipt.
The Company shall bill on a current basis all charges incurred by, and credits due to, the
Customer under this Tariff attributable to services established, provided, or discontinued
during the preceding billing period. Any known unbilled charges for prior periods and any
known adjustments also will be applied to the current bill.
Non-Recurring Charges are due and payable within 30 days after the invoice date.
The Company shall present invoices for all Charges monthly to the Customer.
Amounts not paid within 30 days after the date of invoice will be considered past due. The
Company will assess a late payment charge equal to 1.5% per month for any past due
balance that exceeds 30 days. If the Company becomes concerned at any time about the
ability of a Customer to pay its bills, the Company may require that the Customer pay its
bills within a specified number of days and make such payments in cash or the equivalent
of cash.
If a service is disconnected by the Company in accordance with Section 2.5.3 following
and later restored, restoration of service will be subject to all applicable installation
charges.
The Customer shall notify the Company of any disputed items on an invoice within 90 days
of receipt of the invoice. If the Customer and the Company are unable to resolve the dispute
to their mutual satisfaction, the Customer may file a complaint with the Commission in
accordance with the Commission’s rules of procedures.
Any disputed charges must be paid when due. After the dispute is settled, the Customer
will be credited with any payments in excess of those actually due the Company. The
Company will also remit interest for all such credited amounts. Interest will be paid at rate
required by the Commission for customer deposits.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 38
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.5 Payment Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
2.5.3 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service
A. Upon nonpayment of any amounts owing to the Company, the Company may, by
giving requisite prior written notice to the Customer discontinue or suspend service
without incurring any liability.
B. Upon violation of any of the other material terms or conditions for furnishing
service the Company may, by giving 30 days' prior notice in writing to the
Customer, discontinue or suspend service without incurring any liability if such
violation continues during that period.
C. Upon condemnation of any material portion of the facilities used by the Company
to provide service to a Customer or if a casualty renders all or any material portion
of such facilities inoperable beyond feasible repair, the Company, by notice to the
Customer, may discontinue or suspend service without incurring any liability.
D. Upon any governmental prohibition, or required alteration of the services to be
provided or any violation of an applicable law or regulation, the Company may
immediately discontinue service without incurring any Liability.
E. Upon the Company's discontinuance of service to the Customer under Section
2.5.3.A or 2.5.3.B above, the Company, in addition to all other remedies that may
be available to the Company at law or in equity or under any other provision of
this tariff, may declare all future monthly and other charges which would have
been payable by the Customer during the remainder of the term for which such
services would have otherwise been provided to the Customer to be immediately
due and payable.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 39
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.5 Payment Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
2.5.3 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service, (Cont’d.)
F. The Company may discontinue the furnishings of any and/or all service(s) to
Customer, without incurring any liability:
1. Immediately and without notice if the Company deems that such action is
necessary to prevent or to protect against fraud or to otherwise protect its
personnel, agents, facilities or services. The Company may discontinue
service pursuant to this sub-section 2.5.3.F.1.(a-e), if
(a) The Customer refuses to furnish information to the Company
regarding the Customer's credit-worthiness, its past or current use
of Common Carrier communications services or its planned use
of service(s); or
(b) The Customer provides false information to the Company
regarding the Customer's identity, address, credit-worthiness, past
or current use of Common Carrier communications services, or its
planned use of the Company's service(s); or
(c) The Customer states that it will not comply with a request of the
Company for security for the payment for service(s) in accordance
with Section 2.5.3.A above; or
(d) The Customer has been given written notice by the Company of
any past due amount (which remains unpaid in whole or in part)
for any of the Company's other Common Carrier communications
services to which the Customer either subscribes or had
subscribed or used; or
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 40
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.5 Payment Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
2.5.3 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service, (Cont’d.)
F. (Cont’d.)
1. (Cont’d.)
(e) The Customer uses, or attempts or use, service with the intent to
void the payment, either in whole or in part, of the tariff charges
for the service by:
I. Using or attempting to use service by rearranging,
tampering with, or making connections to the Company's
service not authorized by this tariff, or
II. Using tricks, schemes, false or invalid numbers, false
credit devices, electronic devices; or
III. By delivering calls to or accepting calls from the
Company’s End User locations over Company switched
local exchange services; or
IV. Continuing to have Company End Users presubscribed to
the Customer; or
V. Any other Fraudulent means or devices; or
2. Upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the Customer of any sum thirty (30)
days past due;
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 41
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.5 Payment Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
2.5.3 Refusal and Discontinuance of Service, (Cont’d.)
F. (Cont’d.)
3. Upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the Customer, after failure of the
Customer to comply with a request made by the Company for security for
the payment of service in accordance with Section 2.5.3.A, above; or
4. Seven (7) days after sending the Customer written notice of
noncompliance with any provision of this tariff if the noncompliance is
not corrected within that seven (7) day period. The discontinuance of
service(s) by the Company pursuant to this Section does not relieve the
Customer of any obligation to pay the Company for charges due and owing
for service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance.
G. In the event the Company incurs fees or expenses, including attorney's fees, in
collecting, or attempting to collect, any charges owed the Company, the Customer
will be liable to the Company for the payment of all such fees and expenses
reasonably incurred.
2.5.4 Cancellation of Application for Service
Where, prior to cancellation by the Customer, the Company incurs any expenses in
installing the service or in preparing to install the service that it otherwise would not have
incurred, a charge equal to the costs the Company incurred, less net salvage, shall apply,
but in no case shall this charge exceed the sum of the charge for the minimum period of
services ordered, including installation charges, and all charges others levy against the
company that would have been chargeable to the Customer had service begun.
The special charges described will be calculated and applied on a case-by-case basis.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 42
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.6 Allowances for Interruptions in Service
Interruptions in service which are not due to the negligence of or noncompliance with the provisions
of this tariff by, the Customer or the operation or malfunction of the facilities, power, or equipment
provided by the Customer, will be credited to the Customer as set forth in 2.6.1 for the part of the
service that the interruption affects.
The credit allowance will be calculated by the Company after the Customer notifies the Company
of service interruption. The amount of the allowance will depend on the length of the outage and
the service impacted. Service Outage conditions are defined as complete loss of call origination
and/or receipt capability. Credit Allowances, if any, will be deducted from the charges payable by
the IXC and will be expressly indicated on the next invoice. A Service Outage begins when the
IXC reports the outage to the Compsny. A Service Outage ends when the affected circuit and/or
associated Company equipment is fully operational in accordance with the technical specifications.
Credit allowances do not apply to outages (i) caused by the IXC; (ii) due to failure of equipment
provided by the IXC; (iii) during any period in which the Company is not given access to the service
premises; (iv) failures of LEC facilities or equipment which are carrying the failures resulting from
the activities or negligence of LEC employees; (vi) inability to gain access to the IXC's equipment;
and (vii) due to mutually agreed upon maintenance and repair.
Credit Allowances received by the Compsny from the LEC for Off-Net facility outages which
affects the IXC's Switched Services will be passed through to the IXC in the form of a credit on the
next invoice.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 43
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.6 Allowances for Interruptions in Service, (Cont’d.)
2.6.1 Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for:
A. interruptions due to the negligence of, or noncompliance with the provisions of
this tariff by, the Customer, Authorized User, Joint-User, or other Common Carrier
providing service connected to the service of Company;
B. interruptions due to the negligence of any person other than the Company,
including, but not limited to, the Customer or other Common Carriers connected
to the Company's facilities;
C. interruptions due to the failure or malfunction of non-Company equipment;
D. interruptions of service during any period in which the Company is not given full
and free access to its facilities and equipment for the purpose of investigating and
correcting interruptions;
E. interruptions of service during a period in which the Customer continues to use the
service on an impaired basis;
F. interruptions of service during any period when the Customer has released service
to the Company for maintenance purposes or for implementation of a Customer
order for a change in service arrangements;
G. interruption of service due to circumstances or causes beyond the control of the
Company.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 44
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.7 Transfers and Assignments
Neither the Company nor the Customer may assign or transfer its rights or duties in connection
with the services and facilities provided by the Company without the written consent of the other
party, except that the Company may assign its rights and duties (a) to any subsidiary, parent
Company or affiliate of the Company (b) pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the
assets of the Company; or pursuant to any financing, merger or reorganization of the Company.
2.8 Notices and Communications
2.8.1 Delivery of calls to or acceptance of calls from the Company’s End User locations over
Company-switched local exchange services constitutes an order by the Customer to
purchase switched access services as described herein. Similarly the selection by a
Company’s End User of the Customer as the presubscribed IXC constitutes an order of
switched access by the Customer. In these cases, an invoice will be the first communication
from the Company to the Customer. In other instances a Service Order may be used.
2.8.2 The Customer shall designate on the Service Order an address to which the Company shall
mail or deliver all notices and other communications, except that the Customer may also
designate a separate address to which the Company's bills for service shall be mailed.
2.8.3 The Company shall designate on the Service Order an address to which the Customer shall
mail or deliver all notices and other communications, except that the Company may
designate a separate address, on each bill for service, to which the Customer shall mail
payment on that bill.
2.8.4 All notices or other communications required to be given pursuant to this tariff shall be in
writing. Notices and other communications of either party, and all bills mailed by the
Company, shall be presumed to have been delivered to the other party on the third business
day following deposit of the notice, communication, or bill with the U.S. Mail or a private
delivery service, prepaid and properly addressed, or when actually received or refused by
the addressee, whichever occurs first.
2.8.5 The Company or the Customer shall advise the other party of any changes to the addresses
designated for notices, other communications or billing, by following the procedures for
giving notice set forth herein.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 45
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT’D.)
2.9 Meet Point Billing
Meet Point Billing applies when more than one Exchange Telephone Company is involved in the
provision of Access Service. All recurring and nonrecurring charges for services provided by each
Exchange Telephone Company are billed under each company's applicable rates as set forth below.
The Company accepts and adheres to the Ordering and Billing Forum guidelines, Multiple
Exchange Carrier Access Billing (MECAB) and Multiple Exchange Carrier Ordering and Design
(MECOD).
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 46
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 3 - ORDERING OPTIONS FOR ACCESS SERVICE
3.1 General
This section sets forth the regulations and order related charges for Access Service Requests (ASR)
for Switched Access Service, as defined in this tariff. These charges are in addition to other
applicable charges set forth in other sections of this tariff.
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions
Customer may order switched access through a Constructive Order, as defined herein, or
through an ASR.
The format and terms of the ASR will be as specified in the Industry Access Service Order
Guidelines, unless otherwise specified herein.
3.1.2 Minimum Period of Service
The minimum period for which Access Service is provided and for which charges are
applicable is one month.
A. The following changes will be treated as a discontinuance of the existing service
and a request for installation of a new service. All associated Non-Recurring
Charges will apply for the new service, and a new minimum period will be
established:
1. A change in the identity of the Customer of record; or
2. A move by the Customer to a different building.
B. When Access Service is disconnected prior to the expiration of the minimum
period, charges are applicable for the balance of the minimum period. The
Minimum Period Charge for monthly billed services will be determined as follows:
For Switched Access Service, the charge for a month or fraction thereof is
equivalent to 50,000 billed minutes of use for the applicable service.
All applicable Non-Recurring Charges for the service will be billed in addition to
the Minimum Period Charge.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 47
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 3 - ORDERING OPTIONS FOR ACCESS SERVICE, (CONT’D.)
3.2 Miscellaneous Charges
Customer Requested Due Date Change1, 2 $50, per order
Customer Requested Expedite2 $250, per location, per order
Cancellation (after 3 business days from order placement) 2 Full NRCs + $250, per order
Design Change, DS0/DS12 $150, per circuit
Design Change, DS3 and higher2 $300, per circuit
Administrative Processing2 $25, per order
1 Company Due Date Change Policy - No due date change accepted at or after four (4) days prior to
the current due date. If a Customer request is received during that time period, the supplemental
charge will apply and, in addition, the billing will start on the current due date without exception.
2 For services involving facilities leased from other telecommunications providers, Supplementary
Charges will be priced on an Individual Case Basis, and will be based upon a pass-through of all
charges assessed by other providers, and the Company’s administrative costs.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 48
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 4 - SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE
4.1 General
Switched Access Service, which is available to Customers for their use in furnishing their services
to end users, provides a two-point communications path between a Customer's Premises and an
End User's Premises. It provides for the use of common terminating, switching and transport
facilities. Switched Access Service provides the ability to originate calls from an End User’s
Premises to a Customer’s Premises, and to terminate calls from a Customer’s Premises to an End
User’s Premises.
Switched Access Service is available when originating or terminating calls from or to an end user
which subscribes to the Company’s Local Exchange Services.
Rates and charges are set forth in Section 5. The application of rates for Switched Access Service
is described in Section 5.
4.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Arrangements
4.2.1 Feature Group Access
FG Access is provisioned at the DS-1 level and provides trunk-side access to Local
Switching Center switches, for the Customer's use in originating and terminating
communications. Basic FG Access service will be provided with Multi-Frequency In Band
Signaling (SS7 is also available, where capabilities exist).
All traffic is routed to and from the Company’s local switching center via the Customer’s
tandem provider or via end office trucking, where available. Delivery of calls to, or
acceptance of calls from, the Company’s End User locations over Company-switched local
exchange services shall constitute an agreement by the Customer to purchase switched
access services as described herein. The Company reserves the right to require the
Customer to submit an ASR for switched access.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 49
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 4 - SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE, (CONT’D.)
4.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
4.2.2 Manner of Provision
Trunks used for Switched Access Service may be configured for one-way (either
originating only or terminating only) or for two-way directionality.
4.2.3 Call Types
The following Switched Access Service call types are available:
A. Originating FG Access
B. Originating 800 FG Access
C. Terminating FG Access
4.2.4 Originating FG Access
The access code for FG Access switching is a uniform access code of the form 1+ or 011+
or 101XXXX. For 101XXXX dialing a single access code will be the assigned number of
all FG Access provided to the Customer by the Company. When the access code is used,
FG Access switching also provides for dialing the digit 0 for access to the Customer’s
operator service, 911 for access to emergency service, and/or the end of dialing digit (#)
for cut-through access to the Customer’s premises. The Company will provide originating
FG access consistent with dialing parity obligations.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 50
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 4 - SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE, (CONT’D.)
4.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Arrangements, (Cont’d.)
4.2.5 Originating 800 FG Access
800 Data Base Access Service is a service offering utilizing originating Trunk side
Switched Access Service. When an 8XX + NXX + XXXX call is originated by an End
User, the Company will perform Customer identification based on screening of the full ten-
digits of the 8XX number to determine the Customer location to which the call is to be
routed.
4.2.6 Terminating FG Access
FG Access, when used in the terminating direction, may only be used to access end users
who are subscribing to the Company’s Local Exchange Services. Calls in the terminating
direction will not be completed to 950-0XXX or 950-1XXX access codes, local operator
assistance (0- and 0+), Directory Assistance, (411 or 555-1212) service codes 611 and 911
and 101XXXX access codes.
4.3 Reports and Testing
4.3.1 Design Layout Report: At the request of the Customer, the Company will provide to the
Customer the makeup of the facilities and services provided from the Customer's Premises
to the first point of switching. This information will be provided in the form of a Design
Layout Report. The Design Layout Report will be provided to the Customer at no charge.
4.3.2 Acceptance Testing: At no additional charge, the Company will, at the Customer's
request, cooperatively test, at the time of installation, the following parameters: loss, C-
notched noise, C-message noise, 3-tone slope, d.c. continuity and operational signaling.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 51
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 5 - SWITCHED ACCESS RATES
5.1 General
This section contains the specific regulations governing the rates and charges that apply for
Switched Access Services:
There are three types of rates and charges that apply to Switched Access Service:
- Non-Recurring Charges: One-time charges that apply for a specific work activity.
- Recurring Charges: Fixed charges apply each month and depend on the number and type
of facilities in place.
- Usage Charges: Charges that are applied on a per access minute basis. Usage rates are
accumulated over a monthly period.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 52
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 5 - SWITCHED ACCESS RATES, (CONT’D.)
5.2 Rate Categories
5.2.1 There are several rate categories which apply to Switched Access Service:
- Blended Carrier Switched Access Originating
- Blended Carrier Switched Access Terminating
- Toll-Free 8XX Data Base Access Service
The Company provides originating and terminating switched access service through a
single blended rate based on aggregate traffic volumes from the following cost categories:
Common Line
The Common Line cost category establishes the charges related to the use of Company-
provided end user common lines by customers and end users for intrastate access.
Switched Transport
The Switched Transport cost category establishes the charges related to the transmission
and tandem switching facilities between the customer designated premises and the end
office switch(es) where the customer's traffic is switched to originate or terminate the
customer's communications.
End Office Switching
The End Office Switching cost category establishes the charges related to the use of end
office switching equipment, the terminations in the end office of end user lines, the
terminations of calls at Company Intercept Operators or recordings, the Signaling Transfer
Point (STP) costs, and the SS7 signaling function between the end office and the STP.
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d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 53
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 5 - SWITCHED ACCESS RATES, (CONT’D.)
5.2 Rate Categories, (Cont’d.)
5.2.2 Toll-Free 8XX Data Base Query
The Toll-Free 8XX Data Base Query Charge, will apply for each Toll-Free 8XX call query
received at the Company's (or its provider’s) Toll-Free 8XX data base.
5.2.3 Optional Features
Other optional features may be available on an Individual Case Basis (ICB).
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
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Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 5 - SWITCHED ACCESS RATES, (CONT’D.)
5.3 Billing of Access Minutes
When recording originating calls over FG Access with multi-frequency address signaling, usage
measurement begins when the first wink supervisory signal is forwarded from the Customer's
facilities. The measurement of originating call usage over FG Access ends when the originating
FG Access entry switch receives disconnect supervision from either the originating End User's
Local Switching Center - (indicating that the originating End User has disconnected), or the
Customer's facilities, whichever is recognized first by the entry switch.
For terminating calls over FG Access with multi-frequency address signaling, the measurement of
access minutes begins when a seizure signal is received from the Carrier's trunk group at the Point
of Presence within the LATA. The measurement of terminating call usage over FG Access ends
when a disconnect signal is received, indicating that either the originating or terminating user has
disconnected.
When recording originating calls over FG Access with SS7 signaling, usage measurement begins
with the transmission of the initial address message by the switch for direct trunk groups and with
the receipt of an exit message by the switch for tandem trunk groups. The measurement of
originating FG Access usage ends when the entry switch receives or sends a release message,
whichever occurs first.
For terminating calls over FG Access with SS7 signaling, the measurement of access minutes
begins when the terminating recording switch receives the initial address message from the
terminating End User. On directly routed trunk groups or on tandem routed trunk groups, the
Company switch receives the initial address message and sends the indication to the Customer in
the form of an answer message. The measurement of terminating FG Access call usage ends when
the entry switch receives or sends a release message, whichever occurs first.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 55
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 5 - SWITCHED ACCESS RATES, (CONT’D.)
5.4 Rates and Charges
5.4.1 Blended Carrier Switched Access
The Blended Carrier Switched Access rate includes Carrier Common Line, Switching and
Transport.
Direct/Tandem
Originating Non-8XX $0.04439800
Terminating and 8XX Originating See Note*
5.4.2 Toll-Free 8XX Data Base Query
Per Query CenturyLink QC Frontier
Effective 7/01/2021 – 6/30/2022:** $0.0035000 $0.0042480
Effective 7/01/2022 – 6/30/2023: $0.0018500 $0.0022240
Effective 7/01/2023 – : $0.0002000 $0.0002000
5.4.3 Switched Access Optional Features
All Optional Features are offered on an Individual Case Basis (ICB).
* Switched access is assessed at interstate rates and rate structure pursuant to the Company's Federal
Access Tariff No. 1, as amended from time to time.
** Rate effective July 1, 2021, in compliance with the requirements of FCC Report and Order, FCC
20-143 issued in WC Docket No. 18-156.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 6 - LOCAL TRAFFIC EXCHANGE AND TERMINATION
6.1 General
This section establishes the methodology for the exchange and termination of local traffic for
carriers that do not have an interconnection agreement with the Company.
6.2 Ordering Conditions
The Customer may order switched access through a Constructive Order, as defined herein, or
through an ASR. The format and terms of the ASR will be as specified in the Industry Access
Service Order Guidelines, unless otherwise specified herein.
6.3 Local Traffic Compensation
Local traffic exchange will be conducted under a Bill and Keep arrangement unless and until either
the Commission or FCC requires an alternative approach for the exchange of usage information for
such traffic for use by all industry participants, pursuant to which the Company and the Terminating
Carriers shall recover the costs of transporting and terminating such traffic on their networks from
other parties in accordance with the then applicable regulations, including to the extent practicable,
any Internet Service Provider access charge exemption. This provision does not apply to access
traffic, transit traffic, or wireless traffic.
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d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 7 - CONTRACTS AND INDIVIDUAL CASE BASIS ARRANGEMENTS
7.1 Contracts
The Company may provide any of the services offered under this tariff, or combinations of services,
to Customers on a contractual basis. The terms and conditions of each contract offering are subject
to the agreement of both the Customer and Company. Such contract offerings will be made
available to similarly situated Customers in substantially similar circumstances. Rates in other
sections of this tariff do not apply to Customers who agree to contract arrangements, with respect
to services within the scope of the contract.
Services provided under contract are not eligible for any promotional offerings which may be
offered by the Company from time to time.
7.2 Individual Case Basis Arrangements
Arrangements will be developed on an individual case basis (ICB) in response to a bona fide special
request from a Customer or prospective Customer to develop a competitive bid for a service. ICB
rates will be offered to the Customer in writing and on a non-discriminatory basis.
ICB rates will be structured to recover the Company’s cost of providing the service and will be
made available to the Commission upon request on a proprietary basis. ICB rates will not be used
for switched services.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 58
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 8 - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
8.1 Wireless Termination Service
This tariff applies to intraMTA traffic originated by a Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS)
provider and terminated to end-user subscribers of the Company (i.e., wireless to wireline traffic)
without the direct interconnection of the CMRS provider's and the Company's networks and where
the CMRS provider is physically connected with and delivers traffic to a third party ILEC(s) which
in turn delivers the traffic to the Company.
8.1.1 This service is provided to Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers licensed
by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
8.1.2 Wireless Termination Service is limited to wireless-to-wireline traffic that originates and
terminates within the same Major Trading Area (MTA) (i.e., intraMTA traffic). The Major
Trading Area as defined in 47 C.F.R. paragraph 24-102 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
8.1.3 Wireless Termination Service is not available to wireless-to-wireline traffic that originates
and terminates in two different MTAs (i.e., interMTA traffic). In those situations where a
CMRS provider terminates interMTA traffic to the end-user subscribers of the Company
then the rates, terms and conditions of the appropriate access tariff of the Company (either
intrastate or interstate) will apply.
8.1.4 These Regulations and Rates are in addition to the Regulations, Rate and Charges in other
Company tariffs.
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Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 59
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 8 - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, (CONT'D.)
8.1 Wireless Termination Service, (Cont'd.)
8.1.5 This tariff applies except as otherwise provided in 1) an interconnection agreement
between the CMRS provider and the Company approved by the Commission pursuant to
the Act; or 2) a terminating traffic agreement between the CMRS provider and the
Company approved by the Commission.
8.1.6 The Company shall issue a bill to the CMRS provider based on the best information
available to the Company including, but not limited to, records of terminating traffic
created by the Company at its end office or tandem switch. If possible, the CMRS provider
will provide to the Company billing records in standard industry formats regarding calls it
originates that terminate on the Company's network. Records will be provided at an
individual call detail record, if possible, with sufficient information to identify the specific
date and time of the call, the call duration, and the originating and terminating numbers. If
a CMRS provider is unable to provide billing records of the calls that it originates to the
Company, the Company may use usage reports and/or records generated by a third party
ILEC whose network is used to transit the traffic as the basis for billing the CMRS provider.
If the CMRS provider is unable to provide billing records, the CMRS provider will have
the responsibility of providing, on a quarterly basis (or as otherwise agreed to by the
Company), a report to the Company providing the percentage of the CMRS provider's
traffic terminated to the Company that is intraMTA or interMTA traffic. The report will
also detail what percentage of the interMTA traffic is intrastate and what percentage is
interstate. Such reports shall be based on studies of actual traffic originated by the CMRS
provider and terminated to the Company.
Printed in the USA
Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 60
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 8 - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, (CONT'D.)
8.1 Wireless Termination Service, (Cont'd.)
8.1.7 Reports regarding the percentages of intraMTA or interMTA traffic (and the intrastate or
interstate jurisdiction of interMTA traffic) shall be based on a reasonable traffic study
conducted by the CMRS providers and available to the Company upon request. Such
studies shall be conducted no less frequently than once each quarter to ensure that the
CMRS provider is using an accurate intraMTA/interMTA percentage. The CMRS provider
shall pay the Company for all charges in accordance with the rates set forth in this tariff.
Such payments are to be received within thirty (30) days from the effective date of the
billing statement. The CMRS provider shall pay a late charge on any undisputed charges
which are not paid within the thirty (30) day period. The rate of the late charge shall be the
lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum amount allowed by law. The CMRS provider
shall pay the Company the reasonable amount of the Company's expenses related to
collection of overdue bills, such amounts to include reasonable attorney fees. The CMRS
provider will be responsible for the accuracy and quality of its data as submitted to the
Company. Upon reasonable written notice, the Company or its authorized representative
shall have the right to conduct a review and verification of the CMRS provider to give
assurances of compliance with the provisions of this tariff. This includes on-site
verification reviews at the CMRS provider's or vendor locations. The review may consist
of an examination and verification of data involving records, systems, procedures and other
information related to the traffic originated by the CMRS provider and terminated to the
Company. The CMRS provider will provide the Company with reasonable access to such
information as is necessary to determine amounts payable under this tariff.
8.1.8 If the CMRS provider fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this tariff,
including any payments to be made by it on the dates and times herein specified, the
Company, may on five (5) day's written notice by Certified U .S. Mail to the CMRS
provider, refuse additional applications for service and/or refuse to complete any pending
orders for service by the non-complying CMRS provider at any time thereafter, or may
discontinue the provision of the services to the non-complying CMRS provider at any time
thereafter. In the case of such discontinuance, all applicable tariff charges shall become
due. If the Company is unable to effectuate discontinuance of service at its own office it
may request the assistance of other LECs with whom the Company's network is connected.
Printed in the USA
Lingo Telecom, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 12
d/b/a Trinsic Communications Original Page 61
d/b/a Lingo
9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 944
Dallas, Texas 75243
Issued by: General Counsel
Issued: March 8, 2022 Effective:
SECTION 8 - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, (CONT'D.)
8.1 Wireless Termination Service, (Cont'd.)
8.1.9 Rates and Charges
Rates for termination of IntraMTA Traffic (per MOU): $0.0443980