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Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
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IDAHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRICE LIST
This price list contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing
of interexchange telecommunications services provided by Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
with principal offices at 240 Arch Street, Suite 2000, Philadelphia, P A 19106 This price
list applies for services furnished within the State of Idaho. This price list 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.
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Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
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CHECK SHEET
Page 1 through 24 inclusive of this price list are effective as of the date shown at the bottom of
the respective page(s). Original and revised pages as named below comprise all changes from
the original price list and are currently in effect as of the date on the bottom of this page.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Neal D. Saferstem, PresIdent and ChIef Executive Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiUNG
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106 MAR 3 1 2002
Boise, Idaho
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
MAR 3 1 2002Philadelphia, P A 19106
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Boise. Idaho
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000 MAR 3 1 2002
Philadelphia, P A 19106
00048429; 1 Boise, Idaho
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
Applicability
Applicable to business and residential, individual and party line, flat rate exchange service.
Territory
Within the base rate areas of all exchanges serviced between and within alllatas located in the
State ofIdaho.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
MAR 3 1 2002
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PRICE LIST FORMAT
Page Numbering - Page numbers appear in the upper right corner of the page. Pages are
numbered sequentially. However, new pages are occasionally added to the price list.
When a new page is added between pages already in effect, a decimal is added. For
example, a new page added between pages 14 and 15 would be 14.
Page Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper left corner of each
page. These numbers are used to determine the most current page version on file with the
IPUC. For example, the 4th revised Page 14 cancels the 3rd revised Page 14. Because
various suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the IPUC follows in their price list approval
process, the most current page number on file with the IPUC is not always the price list
page in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the page currently in effect.
Paragraph Number Sequence - There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level
of coding is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1.
1. LA.
2. 1. LA. 1.
1. LA. l.(a).
(a).
A.1.(a).(i).
A.1.( a).(i).(l).
Check Sheets - When a price list filing is made with the IPUC, an updated check sheet
accompanies the price list filing. The check sheet lists the pages contained in the price
list, with a cross reference to the current revision number. When new pages are added
the check sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing are
designated by an asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this page if these
are the only changes made to it (i., the format, etc. remains the same, just revised
revision levels on some pages). The price list user should refer to the latest check sheet to
find out if a particular page is the most current on file with the IPUc.
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'~aho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
MAR 3 1 2002
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Access Line - An arrangement which connects the Customer s location to the Company
Underlying Carrieres) network switching center.
Authorization Code - A numerical code, one or more of which are available to a Customer to
enable the Customer to access the carrier, and which are used by the carrier both to prevent
unauthorized access to its facilities and to identify the Customer for billing purposes.
Card Number - A multi-digit identifying number which may be printed on the Prepaid Calling
Card, which may also be referred to in this price list as a PIN.
Company or Carrier - Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
Customer - The person, firm, corporation or other entity which orders service and is responsible
for both payment of charges due and compliance with the Company s price list regulations.
Day - From 8:00 a.m. up to, but not including, 5:00 p.m. local time Monday through Friday.
Evening - From 5 :00 p.m. up to, but not including 11 :00 p.m. local time Sunday through Friday.
Holidays - The Company s recognized holidays are New Year s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, Presidents' Day, Veterans ' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus
Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
IPUC - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Local Exchange Company - A company which furnishes local exchange telephone service.
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Office of the SecretaryNeal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
MAR 3 1 2002
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS (contd.
Major Credit Card - A universally accepted charge card. MasterCard, VISA, Diner s Club
International, American Express and Carte Blanche are examples of major credit cards which the
Company may accept.
Night/Weekend - From 11 :00 p.m. up to, but not including, 8:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday,
and 8:00 a.m. Saturday up to, but not including 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
PINes) - One or more multi-digit (usually 8 or more) personal identification numbers which have
been assigned to a Customer to use with a designated 800 number, or other access number, to
access the Underlying Carrier s network.
Prepaid Calling Cards - A plastic, paper or similar card issued by the Company, authorized
vendor, or other common carrier which enables the Customer and/or User to use a
preprogrammed number of minutes of the Company s telecommunication service. Each Prepaid
Calling Card which represents a Customer account, has a PIN and instructions for using the
Company s Prepaid Calling Card telecommunications service.
Underlying Carriers - Those IPUC approved telecommunications service providers whose
services the Company resells to its Customers under the provisions of this price list.
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Office of the SecretaryNeal D. Saferstem, PresIdent a~d Chief Executive OfficeACCEPTED FOR FILINGMercury Long DIstance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000 MAR 3 1 2002
Philadelphia, P A 19106
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Contact Information
1.1 Customer complaints, bill inquiry, new service or disconnect requests:
Mr. Tyrone Barr
Customer Service Support Director
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Toll Free No. 1(888) 948-1930
Commission contact - tariff information:
Mr.Neal D. Saferstein
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Telephone: [phone]
Commission Contact - Complaints:
Mr.Neal D. Saferstein
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Telephone: [phone]
1.4 Idaho Agent:
National Registered Agents, Inc.
1423 Tyrell Lane
Boise, ID 83706
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Issued By:Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryNeal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
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240 Arch Street, Suite 2000 MAR 31 2002
Philadelphia, P A 19106
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (contd.
Undertaking of the Company
The Company s Underlying Carrieres) facilities are furnished for communications
originating at specified points within the State of Idaho under terms of this price list.
The Company operates, and maintains the communication services provided hereunder in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth under this price list. When authorized
by the Customer, the Company may act as the Customer s agent for ordering access
connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities to allow connection of a
Customer s location to the Company s Underlying Carrieres) network. The Customer
shall be responsible for all charges due for such service arrangement.
The Company s services are provided on a monthly basis unless ordered on a longer time
basis, and are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Limitations
Service is offered subject to the availability of facilities and the provisions of this
price list.
The Company reserves the right to discontinue furnishing service, or limit the use
of service necessitated by conditions beyond its control, or when the Customer is
using service in violation of the law or the provisions of this price list.
All services provided under this price list are directly controlled by the Company
and the Customer may not transfer or assign the use of service, except with the
express consent of the Company. Such transfer or assignment shall only apply
where there is no interruption of the use or location of the service or facilities.
3.4 Prior written permission from the Company is required before any assignment or
transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this price list shall apply to
all such permitted assignees or transferees, as well as all conditions for service.
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (contd.
2.4 Liabilities of the Company
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
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The Company s liability for damages arising out of mistakes, interruptions
omissions, delays, errors, or defects in the transmission occurring due to the
negligence of its employees or its agents, in no event shall exceed an amount
equivalent to the proportionate charge to the Customer for the period during
which the aforementioned faults in transmission occur.
The Company shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Customer against:
2.4.Claims for libel, slander, or infringement of copyright arising out
of the material, data, information, or other content transmitted over
the Company s Underlying Carrieres) facilities.
2.4.All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer
in connection with any service or facility provided by the
Company.
The included price list 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.
Effective:
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 3 1 2002
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (contd.
Interruption of Service
5.1 Credit allowances for the interruption of service, which is not due to the
Company s testing or adjusting, negligence of the Customer, or to the failure of
channels or equipment provided by the Customer, are subject to the general
liability provisions set forth in 2.1 herein. It shall be the obligation of the
Customer to notify the Company immediately of any interruption in service for
which a credit allowance is desired.
Before giving such notice, the Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not
being caused by an action or omission by the Customer within the Customer
control, or is not due to the wiring or equipment, if any, furnished by the
Customer and connected to the Company s Underlying Carrieres) facilities.
5.2 For the purposes of credit computation, every month shall be considered to have
720 hours.
No credit shall be allowed for an interruption of a continuous duration of less than
two hours.
5.4 The Customer shall be credited for an interruption of two hours or more at the rate
of 1/720th of the fixed monthly charge for the facilities affected for each hour or
major fraction thereof that the interruption continues.
Credit Formula:
Credit = A x
720
A" -- outage times in hours
B" -- total fixed monthly charge for affected facility
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Neal D. Saferstem, PresIdent and ChIef Executive Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106 t1AR 3 1 2002
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Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (contd.
Suspension-of-Service Guidelines
Service will be suspended without notice in the following situations:
1 )The Customer obtained service fraudulently; or
A safety hazard is found on the Customer s premises.
Restoration of Service
Restoration of service shall be done as quickly as practicable by patching, rerouting,
substitution of component parts or pathways, and other means, as determined necessary
by the Company.
Billing Periods
To the extent that the Customer is not a Prepaid Calling Card Customer, the Customer
will receive a bill after the 30-day cycle.
Understanding Your Statement of Account
To the extent that the Customer is not a Prepaid Calling Card Customer, your statement
will outline specific charges or adjustments for the Company s services incurred and paid
for during the preceding 30-day period.
Questions About Your Statement of Account
If the Customer has questions about the Company s charges that may appear on its
statement of account, the Customer may call the Company s service representative toll
free at 1 [phone].
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idaho Public Utilities Commission
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000 MAR 3 1 2002
Philadelphia, P A 19106
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (contd.
Special Promotions
The Company offers no special promotions at this time and anticipates no such
promotions in the future.
Billing Dispute
In the event the Customer is not satisfied with the Company s resolution of a billing
dispute, the Customer may make application to the IPUC for review and disposition of
the matter.
Forms of Payment
For the protection of the Customer, Customers should send checks or money orders
payable in United States dollars with their account number, area code, and telephone
number included. Cash should not be sent. Unless otherwise required by law, tariff or
Commission order, partial payments received without Customer direction will be prorated
by the Company.
Advanced Payments
The Company reserves the right to collect advanced payments as part of its Prepaid
Calling Card service.
Responsibility of the Company
The Company endeavors to provide the best long distance service possible at a fair and
competitive price.
Frequency Restrictions
There are no frequency restrictions.
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Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 3 1 2002
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS (contd.
Credit for Incomplete Calls
There will be no charge assessed to the Customer for incomplete calls.
Minimum Call Completion Rate
A Customer can expect a call completion rate (number of calls completed / number of
calls attempted) of not less than 90% during peak use periods for all Company services.
Taxes
All State and local taxes (i., gross receipts tax, sales tax, municipal utilities tax) are
listed as separate line items and are not included in the quoted rates.
Returned Check Charge
If a Customer s check is returned by the bank, a charge will be added to the Customer
next monthly telephone bill. A fee of$20., or five percent of the amount of the check
whichever is greater, will be charged for each check returned for insufficient funds.
00048429; I
Issued:
Issued By:
Effective:
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 3 1 2002
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Usage Based Services
The Company s charges are based on the actual usage of the Company s services, in
addition to any special features and/or service options, utilized by the Customer. Charges
begin when the called station is answered and two way communication is possible, as
determined by standard industry methods generally in use for ascertaining answer
including hardware answer supervision in which the Local Exchange Company sends a
signal to the switch. Charges cease when either party (called or calling) hangs up, unless
chained calling is permitted and, in such case, the charges will cease when the calling
party hangs up.
Lone Distance Network Service
The Company s Long Distance Network Service provides for the switchless resale of the
price listed Software Defined Network (SDN) Service offered by various Underlying
Interexchange Carriers. This service is a custom designed private telecommunication
network that combines the efficiencies and benefits of both switched and private line
service to meet the specific requirements of Customers needing to communicate between
geographic locations within the State.
Dedicated access circuits may be provided and billed by the local exchange company
(LEC). Dedicated access channels may be purchased from carriers other than the LEC
only in accordance with IPUC rules or if the special access channel is jurisdictionally
interstate. Charges for the dedicated access channel are determined by the access
provider.
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Idaho Public Utilities CommissionNeal D. Saferstem, PresIdent and ChIef Executlve Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106 MAR 3 1 2002
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (contd.
Long Distance Network Service (contd.
Each service Customer is billed individually for each call, on a conversation
minute basis, placed through the Company since the previous month's billing.
See Section 4, Rates, for the applicable rate schedule. For billing purposes, as
delineated on each individual Prepaid Calling Card the minimum call duration and
billing increments will be as follows:
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Sixty (60) Second Billing Increments : The minimum call
duration for billing purposes will be sixty (60) seconds. All
usage charges are measured thereafter in sixty (60) second
increments. The duration of a call which involves a
fractional part of a minute will be rounded up to the next
higher full sixty (60) second period.
One Hundred Twenty (120) Second Billing Increments
The minimum call duration for billing purposes will be one
hundred twenty (120) seconds. All usage charges are
measured thereafter in one hundred twenty (120) second
increments. The duration of a call which involves a
fractional part of a minute will be rounded up to the next
higher full one hundred twenty (120) second period.
One Hundred Eighty (180) Second Billing Increments:
The minimum call duration for billing purposes will be one
hundred eighty (180) seconds. All usage charges are
measured thereafter in one hundred eighty (180) second
increments. The duration of a call which involves a
fractional part of a minute will be rounded up to the next
higher full one hundred eighty (180) second period.
Effective:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Office of the Secretary
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (contd.
Prepaid Calling Card Service
1. This service permits use of a Prepaid Calling Card to access and pay for the
Company s telecommunication services. Customers may purchase Prepaid
Calling Cards directly from the Company or at a variety of retail outlets. Prepaid
Calling Cards may be issued in denominations of$5., $10.00 and $20.00. The
Company may issue Private Label Prepaid Calling Cards and Standard Issue
Prepaid Calling Cards , as well as Prepaid Calling Cards with a fixed number of
preprogrammed minutes and Renewable Prepaid Calling Cards.
2. Users obtain the service by dialing an 800 number or other Access Codes to
access the Underlying Carrieres) network. The User is prompted by an automatic
voice response system to enter his/her PIN, and then to enter the terminating
telephone number. The Underlying Carrieres) processor tracks the call duration
from when the call is answered by the Underlying Carrieres) processor for rating
purposes on a real time basis. Billing for all calls ends when either party hangs-
up. The total price of each call, including applicable taxes, is deducted from the
prepaid amount on the Prepaid Calling Card. When a User obtains access to the
Underlying Carrieres) processor, the balance on the card will be announced. A
warning tone or message will be played when 60 seconds is left on the Prepaid
Calling Card. The User can then complete the call within the time remaining on
the Prepaid Calling Card. Customers have the option of purchasing Prepaid
Calling Cards containing an expiration date of either six (6) months from the date
of first use or twelve (12) months from the date of activation.
3. The Company offers origination from anywhere in the United States, and
termination internationally. Availability of international termination may
limited by the Company s operating authority limits as set forth herein, or by
service availability for international direct dialing.
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Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (contd.
3.4 Directory Assistance Service
Directory Assistance Service is provided by the Company s Underlying Carrieres) to
assist subscribers in obtaining telephone numbers.
3.5 Accessing Service
The service provided by the Company, through its Underlying Carrieres), is one way dial
in - dial out, multi-point telecommunications services, allowing the Customer to originate
calls through the network facilities of the Underlying Carrieres). Access to the Company
may differ dependent upon the type of exchange access service provided by the local
exchange telephone company to the Underlying Carrieres).
Availability of Service
The services provided through the Company, are available where equal access and the
Billing Systems of its Underlying Carriers are provided.
Locations of Service
The services offered by the Company are to be available statewide, where the long
distance services of its Underlying Carriers are available. The services offered by the
Company are not intended to be limited geographically.
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Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (contd.
Timing of Calls
Long distance usage charges are based on usage of the Company s service.
Chargeable time begins when a connection is established between the calling
station and the called station. Chargeable time ends when either party "hangs up
thereby releasing the network connections.
Minimum call duration and usage measurement and rounding for debiting
purposes is specified on per-product basis in the rate section of this price list.
There is no charge applied for incomplete calls.
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SECTION 4 - RATES
Long Distance Network Usage Rates
The calls placed through the Company are rated using one of the following
schedules. If the total charge includes a fraction of a cent, the fraction is rounded
to the next whole cent (~, $4 101.345 would be rounded to $4 101.35).
Day, Evening and Night rate periods apply to Long Distance Network usage. The
rates apply for all days of the week including holidays. The Day rate period is
8:00 a.m. to, but not including, 5:00 p., Monday through Friday and 5:00 p.
, but not including, 11 :00 p.m. Sunday. The Night/Weekend Rate period is
11 :00 p.m. to, but not including, 8:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday, all day
Saturday, and from 8:00 a.m. to, but not including, 5:00 p.m. Sunday. For New
Year s Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas Day (December 25), the Evening Rate applies.
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Issued By:
Effective:
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Idaho P~bljc Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryMercury Long Distance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, P A 19106 MAR 3 1 2002
00048429; I
Boise, Idaho
LP.u.c. PRICE LIST NO.
ORIGINAL PAGE 22
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
SECTION 4 - RATES (contd.
Long Distance Network And Calling Card Usage Rates
Idaho Intrastate Interlata Rates
First Add'First Add'
NIGHT
First Add'
DAY EVE
$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.
Idaho Intrastate Intralata Rates
First Add'First Add'
NIGHT
First Add'
DAY EVE
$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.$0.20/min.20/min.
Directory Assistance Service
Customers will be billed the following per call charge for each directory assistance call.
The directory assistance charge applies to each call regardless of whether the directory
assistance bureau is able to furnish the requested telephone number.
Per Call Charge $0.
00048429; I
Issued:
Issued By:
Effective:
00048429; 1
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Mercury Long Distance, Inc. ACC~ff'ce of
the Secretary
240 Arch Street Suite 2000 PTED FOR FILING
Philadelphia, PA 19106 MAR 3 1 2002
Boise Idaho
I.P.uc. PRICE LIST NO.
ORIGINAL PAGE 23
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
SECTION 4 - RATES (contd.
4.4 Prepaid Calling Card Service
4.4.1. Customers will be billed the following per call payphone charge for Prepaid
Calling Card services.
Per Call Charge $0.
4.4.2. Customers will be billed the following per call surcharge for Prepaid Calling Card
servIces.
Per Call Charge $0.
4.4.Customers will be billed the following monthly maintenance fee for Prepaid
Calling Card services.
Weekly Maintenance Fee $1.00
00048429; 1
Issued:
Issued By:
Effective:
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Mercu Lon Distance, Inc. Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19106 MAR 3 1 2002
00048429; 1
Boise, Idaho
I.P.UC. PRICE LIST NO.
ORIGINAL PAGE 24
Mercury Long Distance, Inc.
SECTION 4 - RATES (contd.
Exemptions and Special Rates
Directory Assistance for Handicapped Persons:
There shall be no charge for up to fifty calls per billing cycle from lines or trunks
serving handicapped individuals. The Company shall charge the prevailing price
list rates for every call in excess of fifty within a billing cycle.
Hearing and Speech Impaired Persons:
Intrastate toll message rates for TDD users shall be evening rates for daytime calls
and night rates for evening and night calls.
Telecommunications Relay Service:
For intrastate toll calls received from the relay service, the Company will when
billing relay calls discount relay service calls by 50 percent off of the otherwise
applicable rate for a voice nonrelay call except that where either the calling or
called party indicates that either party is either both hearing and visually impaired
the call shall be discounted 60 percent off of the otherwise applicable rate for a
voice nonrelay call. The above discounts apply only to time-sensitive elements of
a charge for the call and shall not apply to per call charges such as a credit card
surcharge.
00048429; 1
Issued:
Issued By:
Effective:
00048429;
Neal D. Saferstein, President and Chief Executive Officer Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryMercury Long DIstance, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING240 Arch Street, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19106 MAR 3 1 2002
Boise Idaho