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Idaho P .D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 91998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
TELECOMMUNICA nONS T ARlFF
NETWORK BILLING SYSTEMS. L.L.C.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
RESALE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICA nONS SERVICE
This Tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of
telecommunications services provided Network Billing Systems, LLC. ("NBS") within the
State of Idaho. This Tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Commission ). Copies may be inspected during normal business hours at the Company
principal place of business: 155 Willowbrook Boulevard, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
CHECK SHEET
The Sheets 1 through 30 inclusive of this Tariff are effective as of the date shown at the bottom
of the respective sheet(s).
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Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOY 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise, Idaho
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION SHEET NUMBER
Title Sheet
Check Sheet
Table of Contents
Explanation of Symbols
Tariff Format
Application of Tariff
Section
Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Rules and Regulations
Undertaking of the Company
2.2 Limitations of Service
Use
2.4 Liabilities of the Company
Full Force and Effect
Interruption of Service
Restoration of Service
Minimum Service Period
Payments and Billing
2.10 Cancellation by Customer
Cancellation by Company
Interconnection
Deposits and Advance Payments
Credit Limit
2.15 Taxes
Effective Date:Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise, Idaho
TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued
DESCRIPTION
Section
SHEET NUMBER
Description of Service
Timing of Calls
NBS Telecommunications Services
3.3 Promotions
3.4 Rate Groups
Rates
Service Charges
Switched Access Service
1.2 Dedicated Access Service
1.3 Calling Card Service
1.4 Access Surcharge
1.5 Service Line Charge
1.5 Directory Assistance
1.6 Individual Case Basis (ICB) Arrangements
Effective Date:Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Boise. Idaho
(C)
(D)
(I)
(M)
(N)
(R)
(T)
CONCURRING CARRIERS
None
CONNECTING CARRIERS
None
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
None
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
To signify changed condition or regulation
To signify deleted or discontinued rate, regulation or condition
To signify a change resulting in an increase to a Customer s bill
To signify that material has been moved from another Tariff location
To signify a new rate, regulation condition or sheet
To signify a change resulting in a reduction to a Customer s bill
To signify a change in text but no change to rate or charge
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise Idaho
TARIFF FORMAT
Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers appear in the heading of each sheet. Sheets are
numbered sequentially. However, occasionally, when a new sheet is added between
sheets already in effect, a decimal is added. For example, a new sheet added between
sheets 14 and 15 would be 14.
Sheet Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right comer of
each sheet. These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on file
with the Commission. For example, the 4th revised Sheet 14 cancels the 3rd Revised
Sheet 14. Because of various suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Commission follows
in its Tariff approval process, the most current sheet number on file with the Commission
is not always the sheet in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet currently in effect.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each
level of code is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1.
2. 1. LA.
2. 1. LA. 1.
A.l.(a).
A.l.(a).
A.l.(a).I.(i).
(a).I.(i).(I).
Check Sheets - When a Tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated Check
Sheet accompanies the Tariff filing. The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the
Tariff with a cross reference to the current revision number. When new sheets are added
the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing
are designated by and asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this sheet if
these are the only changes made to it (i., the format, etc., remains the same, just revised
revision levels on some sheets). The Tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to
find if a particular sheet is the most current on file with the Commission.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This Tariff contains the rates, terms and conditions applicable to the provision of specialized
resold intrastate common carrier telecommunications services by Network Billing Systems
LLc. between various locations within the State ofIdaho.
All services are interstate offerings. Intrastate service is an add-on service available only if the
Customer subscribes to the Company s interstate offerings.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Account Code:
numerical code, one or more of which are available to a Customer to enable
identification of individual users or groups of users on an account and to allocate costs of
service accordingly.
Called Station:
The terminating point of a call (i., the called number).
Calling Card:
A card issued by Company containing such account numbers assigned to its Customer
which enables the charges for calls made to be properly billed on a pre-arranged basis.
This may also be referred to as "Travel Card.
Commission:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Company:
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Credit Card:
A valid bank or financial organization card, representing and account to which the costs
of products and services purchased by the card holder may be charged for future payment.
Such cards include those issued by VISA or MasterCard.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise, Idaho
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Continued
Customer:
The person, firm, corporation or other entity which orders or uses servIce and is
responsible for payment of charges and compliance with tariff regulation.
Dedicated Access:
Non-switched access between a Customer s premises and the point of presence of the
Company s underlying carrier.
Disconnect or Disconnection:
The termination of a circuit connection between the originating station and the called
station or the Company s operator.
Subscriber:
See "Customer" definition.
800" Number:
An interexchange service offered pursuant to this tariff for which the called party is
assigned a unique 800-NXX-XXXX or 888-NXX-XXXX or 877-NXX-XXXX number, or any
other NP A, and is billed for calls terminating at that number.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. I
Ori inal Sheet No. 10
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise, Idaho
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
Company s services are furnished for telecommunications originating and/or terminating
in any area within the State of Idaho.
Company is a non-facilities-based provider of resold interexchange telecommunications
to Customers for their direct transmission and reception of voice, data, and other types
of communications.
Company resells access, switching, transport, and termination services provided by
interexchange carriers.
Subject to availability, the Customer may use account codes to identify the users or user
groups on an account. The numerical composition of the codes shall be set by Company
to assure compatibility with the Company s accounting and billing systems and to avoid
the duplication of codes.
The Company s services are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise provided, and
are available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
Request for service under this Tariff will authorize the Company to conduct a credit
search on the Customer. The Company reserves the right to refuse service on the basis
of credit history, and to refuse further service due to late payment or nonpayment by the
Customer.
LIMITATIONS OF SERVICE
Service is offered subject to availability ofthe necessary facilities and/or equipment and
subject to the provisions of this Tariff.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 11
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise, Idaho
2.2.
2.4.
2.3.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
LIMITATIONS OF SERVICE, Continued
Company reserves the right to immediately disconnect service without incurring
liability when necessitated by conditions beyond the Company s control or when the
Customer is using the service in violation of either the provisions of this Tariff or the
Commission rules.
The Company does not undertake to transmit messages, but offers the use of its facilities
when available, and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for failure to establish
connections.
The Customer obtains no property right or interest in the use of any specific type of
facility, service, equipment, telephone number, process or code. All rights, titles and
interests remain, at all times, solely with the Company.
Prior written permission from the Company is required before any assignment or
transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this Tariff shall apply to all such
permitted assignees or transferees, as well as all conditions of service.
The Company reserves the right to refuse an application for service by a present or
former Customer who is indebted to the Company for service previously rendered
pursuant to this Tariff until the indebtedness is satisfied.
USE
Service may be used for the transmission of communications by the Customer for any
lawful purpose for which the service is technically suited.
Service may not be used for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose for which any
payment or other compensation is received by the Customer, except when the Customer
is a duly authorized and regulated common carrier. This provision does not prohibit an
arrangement between the Customer, authorized user or joint user to share the cost of
servIce.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 12
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise, Idaho
3.4.
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
USE, Continued
Application for service may be made verbally or in writing. The name(s) of the
Customer(s) desiring to use the service must be set forth in the application for service.
The Company strictly prohibits use of the Company s services without payment or an
avoidance of payment by the Customer by fraudulent means or devices including
providing falsified calling card numbers or invalid calling card numbers to the
Company, providing falsified or invalid credit card numbers to the Company or in any
way misrepresenting the identity of the Customer.
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY
The liability of the Company for damages arising out of mistakes, omISSIOns
interruptions, delays, errors or defects in transmission occurring in the course
furnishing service or other facilities and not caused by the negligence of the Customer
commences upon activation of service and in no event exceeds an amount equivalent to
the proportionate charge to the Customer for the period of service during which such
mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors or defects in transmission occur. For
the purpose of computing such amount, a month is considered to have thirty (30) days.
To the extent permitted by law, the Company will in no event be responsible for any
indirect, incidental, consequential, reliance, special, lost revenue, lost savings, lost
profits, or exemplary or punitive damages, regardless of the form of action, whether in
contract, tort, negligence of any kind whether active or passive, strict liability or
otherwise. The terms of this Section shall apply notwithstanding the failure of any
exclusive remedy.
Company is not liable for any act or omission of any other company or companies
furnishing a portion of the service.
Except as expressly warranted in writing by Company, Company makes no warranty or
guarantee, express or implied, and Company expressly disclaims any implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Idaho P.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 13
Boise, IdahoNetwork Billing Systems, LLC.
2.4.
2.4.4.
2.4.
2.4.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
Company shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Customer against:
Claims for libel, slander, infringement of copyright or unauthorized use of any
trademark, trade name or service mark arising out of the material, data
information or other content transmitted over Company s facilities; and
Claims for patent infringement arising from combining or connecting company
facilities with apparatus and systems of the Customer; and
All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer in connection
with any service provided by Company.
The Company is not liable for any defacement of, or damage to, the equipment or
premises of a Customer resulting from the furnishing of services when such defacement
or damage is not the result of the Company s negligence.
Company shall not be liable for and the Customer indemnifies and holds harmless from
any and all loss claims, demands, suits, or other action or liability whatsoever, whether
suffered, made instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other party or person
for any personal injury to, death of any person or persons, and for any loss, damage
defacement or destruction of the premises of the Customer or any other property,
whether owned by the Customer or by others, caused or claimed to have been caused
directly or indirectly by the installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance
removal, presence, condition, location or use of equipment or wiring provided by
Company where such installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance, condition
location or use is not the direct result of Company s negligence.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 14
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
No agents or employees of connecting, concurring or other participating carriers or
companies shall be deemed to be agents or employees of the Company without written
authorization.
The Company is not liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes
beyond its control, including, but not limited to, unavoidable interruption in the working
of its circuits or those of another common carrier; acts of nature, storms, fire, floods, or
other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation, direction, action, or request of the United
States Government, or any other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the
Company or of any department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation, or other
instrumentality or anyone or more of such instrumentality or anyone of more of such
governmental entities, or of any civil or military authority; national emergencies
insurrections, riots, rebellions, wars, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor
difficulties; or notwithstanding anything in this Tariff to the contrary, the unlawful acts
of the Company s agents and employees, if committed beyond the scope of their
employment.
The Company shall not be liable for damages or adjustments, refunds, or cancellation of
charges unless the Customer has notified the Company in writing of any dispute
concerning charges, or the basis of any claim for damages, after the invoice is rendered
by the Company for the call giving rise to such dispute or claim, unless ordered by the
Commission pursuant to Idaho law. Any such notice must set forth sufficient facts to
provide the Company with a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Customer
claim or demands. 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
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.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 15
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise, Idaho
2.4.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
2.4.10. The Company shall not be liable for any damages, including usage charges, that the
Customer may incur as result of the unauthorized use of its communications
equipment. The unauthorized use of the Customer s communications equipment
includes, but is not limited to, the placement of calls from the Customer s premises and
the placement of calls through Customer-controlled or Customer-provisioned equipment
that are transmitted or carried over the Company s network services without the
authorization of the Customer. The Customer shall be fully liable for all such charges.
The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that
a limitation ofliability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a cour oflaw.
6.2.
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
Should any provision or portion of this Tariff be held by a court or administrative
agency of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions of this Tariff will remain in full force and effect.
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE
Credit allowance for interruptions of service which are not due to Company s testing or
adjusting, to the negligence of the Customer, or to the failure of channels, equipment
and/or communications equipment provided by the Customer, are subject to the general
liability provisions set forth in Section 2.4., herein. It shall be the obligation of the
Customer to notify Company of any interruptions of service. Before giving such notice
the Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not being caused by any action or
omission of the Customer, not within the Customer s control.
For purposes of credit computation for leased facilities, every month shall be considered
to have 720 hours. No credit shall be allowed for an interruption of a continuous
duration ofless than two (2) hours.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 16
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise, Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, Continued
The subscriber shall be credited for an interruption of two (2) hours or more at the rate
of 11720th of the monthly charge for the facilities affected for each hour or major
fraction thereof that the interruption continues.
Credit formula: Credit - (N720) X B
A - outage time in hours
B - total monthly charge for affected utility
RESTORATION OF SERVICE
The use and restoration of service in emergencies shall be in accordance with part 64
Subpart D of the Federal Communications Commission s Rules and Regulations which
specifies the priority system for such activities.
MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD
The minimum service period is one month (30 days).
PAYMENTS AND BILLING
Charges for service are applied on a recurring basis. Service is provided and billed on a
monthly (30 day) basis. The billing date is dependent on the billing cycle assigned to
the Customer. Service continues to be provided until canceled by the Customer on not
less than thirty (30) days written notice, unless Commission rules specify otherwise.
The Customer is responsible in all cases for the payment of all charges for services
furnished to the Customer. Charges are based on actual usage, and are billed monthly in
arrears.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 17
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
9.4.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
PAYMENTS AND BILLING, Continued
Billing is payable upon receipt and past due thirty (30) days after issuance and posting
of invoice. Bills not paid within thirty (30) days after the date of posting are subject to a
5 percent late payment charge for the unpaid balance, and may be subject to additional
collection agency fees.
A charge of $20.00 will apply whenever a check or draft presented for payment of
service is not accepted by the institution on which it is written.
Billing disputes should be addressed to Company s customer service organization via
telephone to 888.301.1721 Customer service representatives are available from 8:30
AM to 5:59 PM Eastern Time. Messages may be left for Customer Services from 6:00
PM to 8:29 AM Eastern Time, which will be answered on the next business day, unless
in the event of an emergency which threatens customer service, in which case Customer
Service Staff may be paged.
In the case of a dispute between the Customer and the Company for service furnished to
the Customer, which cannot be settled with mutual satisfaction, the Customer can take
the following course of action:
First, the Customer may request, and the Company will perform, an in-depth
review of the disputed amount. The undisputed portion and subsequent bills must
be paid on a timely basis or the service may be subject to disconnection.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 18
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
PAYMENTS AND BILLING, Continued
, Continued
Second, if there is still disagreement over the disputed amount after the
investigation and review by a manager of the Company, the Customer may appeal
to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for its investigation and decision.
The address and telephone number of the Commission are:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
Telephone number: 208.334.0074
10.CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER
10.1. Customer may cancel service by providing written notice to Company thirty (30) days
prior to cancellation.
10.2. Customer is responsible for usage charges while still connected to the Company
service, even if the customer utilizes services rendered after the Customers request for
cancellation has been made notice and the payment of associated local exchange
company charges, if any, for service charges.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 19
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
10.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
CANCELLATION BY CUSTOMER, Continued
10.3. Any non-recoverable cost of Company expenditures shall be borne by the Customer if:
11.
The Customer orders service requiring special facilities dedicated to the
Customer s use and then cancels the order before such service begins, before
completion of the minimum period or before completion of some period mutually
agreed upon with the Customer for the non-recoverable portions of expenditures;
Liabilities are incurred expressly on behalf of the Customer by Company and not
fully reimbursed by installation and monthly charges; and
If based on an order for service and construction has either begun or has been
completed, but no service provided.
CANCELLATION BY COMPANY
11.1. Company reserves the right to immediately discontinue furnishing the service to
Customers without incurring liability:
In the event of a condition determined to be hazardous to the Customer, to other
customers of the utility, to the utility's equipment, the public or to employees of
the utility; or
By reason of any order or decision of a court or any other governmental authority
which prohibits the Company from furnishing such service; or
If the Company deems such refusal necessary to protect itself or third parties
against fraud or to otherwise protect its personnel, agents, facilities or services
without notice; or
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise, Idaho
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
11.CANCELLATION BY COMPANY, Continued
11., Continued
For unlawful use of the service or use of the service for unlawful purposes; or
If the Customer provides false information to the Company regarding the
Customer s identity, address, credit-worthiness, past, current or planned use of
Company s services.
11.2. Company may discontinue service according to the following conditions upon five (5)
days notice:
For violation of Company s filed tariffs; or
For the non-payment of any proper charge as provided by Company s Tariff; or
For Customer s breach of the contract for service between the utility and
Customer.
2.11.3.The discontinuance of service(s) by the Company pursuant to this section does not
relieve the Customer of any obligations to pay the Company for charges due and owing
for service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance. The remedies available to the
Company set forth herein shall not be exclusive and the Company shall at all times be
entitled to all the rights available to it under law or equity.
11.4. The Company may refuse to permit collect calling, calling card and third-number billing
which it determines to be 1i'audulent and/or may limit the use of these billing options or
servIces.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 21
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise, Idaho
12.
12.
12.2.
13.
14.
15.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, Continued
INTERCO NNECTI 0 N
Service furnished by Company may be interconnected with services or facilities of other
authorized communications common carriers and with private systems, subject to the
technical limitations established by Company. Any special interface of equipment or
facilities necessary to achieve compatibility between the facilities of Company and other
participating carriers shall be provided at the Customer s expense.
Interconnection between the facilities or services of other carriers shall be under the
applicable terms and conditions of the other carriers' tariffs. The Customer is
responsible for taking all necessary legal steps for interconnecting Customer-provided
terminal equipment or communications equipment with Company s facilities. The
Customer shall secure all licenses, permits, rights-of-way and other such arrangements
necessary for interconnection.
DEPOSITS AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS
The Company does not require a deposit or advance payment iTom the Customer.
CREDIT LIMIT
The Company may, at any time and at its sole discretion, set a credit limit for any
Customer s consumption of Services for any monthly period.
TAXES
With the exception of Telecommunications Relay Service contributions, the Customer
is responsible for payment of all federal, state and local taxes, iTanchise, excise and
other fees applicable to the Services, including, but not limited to: sales, use, excise
iTanchise, access, universal service, 911 services and handicapped services.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 22
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise Idaho
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
TIMING OF CALLS
The Customer s long-distance usage charge is based on the actual usage of Company
service. Usage begins when the receiver of the called number is answered. The
moment of the called party's answer is determined by hardware supervision in which the
local telephone company sends a signal to the underlying carrier s switch or the software
utilizing audio tone detection. The timing of the call occurs when the called party
answers and terminated when either party hangs up.
The minimum call duration for billing purposes for all services except calling card
service is eighteen (18) seconds with six (6) second billing increments thereafter.
Minimum call duration for calling cards is thirty (30) seconds with six (6) second billing
increments thereafter.
Any portion of an applicable increment, after the appropriate minimum time for the call
will be rounded upward to the next increment. Calls less than the minimum length will
be rounded to the minimum length.
There is no billing for incomplete calls.
NETWORK BILLING SYSTEMS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
The rate for Company s service is based on the following factors:
The monthly billing volume;
The duration of the call; and
The type of service subscribed to.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 23
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 91998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise. Idaho
3.2.
3.2.
2.4
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, Continued
NETWORK BILLING SYSTEMS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES,
Continued
Dial Access Service is a switched or dedicated access service, offering users outbound
1 plus" long distance telecommunications services from points originating and
terminating in the State ofldaho.
800 Service is a switched or dedicated access service, offering users inbound, toll free
800" number, long distance telecommunications services from points originating and
terminating in the State of Idaho. This service enables the caller to contact the
Customer without incurring toll charges, through the use of an assigned "800" number.
The Customer pays for the call.
Calling Card Service permits the caller to charge the principal presubscribed location
for a call while the caller is away from the principal location. The Customer may place
calls from any touch tone phone in the D.S. by dialing a toll free "800" number and
entering a personal identification code, followed by the desired telephone number.
Calling card calls are billed at the Applicant's tariffed rates and appear on the
Customer s monthly long-distance bill.
PROMOTIONS
The Company may, from time to time, engage in special promotions of new or existing
Service offerings of limited duration designed to attract new Customers or to increase
existing Customer awareness of a particular offering. The promotional offerings are
subject to the availability of the Services and may be limited to a specific geographical
area or to a subset of a specific market group; provided, however, all promotional
offerings shall be offered in accordance with applicable Commission rules or
regulations.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 24
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise, Idaho
3.4.Rate Groups
Rates are offered for each service based on rate group.
3.4.1. Group
All switched access residential customers and switched access business customers
with monthly billing volume of $0 to $500.
3.4.2. Group B
All switched access business customers with monthly billing volume of $500 to
$1000 and dedicated access business customers with monthly billing volume less
than $5000.
3.4.3. Group C
All switched access business customers with monthly billing volume above $1000
and dedicated access business customers with monthly billing volume over $5000.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 25
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.Boise, Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES
SERVICE CHARGES
Service charges per account are based on the following schedules:
1.1.Switched Access Services
Dial Access Service
Rate Group
Group A
Group B
Group C
Initial 18 seconds
0366
0342
0320
Additional 6 seconds
0183
0171
0160
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 26
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.1.Switched Access Services, Continued
Direct Access 800 Service
Rate Group
Group A
Group B
Group C
Initial 18 seconds
0366
0342
0320
Additional 6 seconds
0183
0171
0160
A recurring monthly charge of $2.00 is billed for each inbound "800" number.
A $.30 surcharge will apply to all calls initiated from a pay telephone.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 27
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.2.Dedicated Access Services
Dedicated access services are designed for Customers with high traffic volumes, whose
traffic volumes justify the additional costs of dedicated access facilities. Customers
must experience a minimum of $3 000.00 of monthly calling to qualify for dedicated
access services. Dedicated facilities may be provided by the Customer or through the
Company and are billed by the underlying local service provider under its access tariffs.
Dedicated Dial Access Service
Rate Group
Group A
Group B
Group C
Initial 18 seconds
0204
0190
0178
Additional 6 seconds
0102
0095
0089
Access coordination fee, if applicable -- $450.
Central Office connection fee, if applicable -- $1 500 per exchange
Entrance facilities charge, if applicable -- $175.00 per month
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.C. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 28
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise. Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES, Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
Dedicated Access Services, Continued
Dedicated Access 800 Service
Rate Group
Group A
Group B
Group C
Initial 18 seconds
0204
0190
0178
Additional 6 seconds
0102
0095
0089
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Effective Date:
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No. 29
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLc.
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES , Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.3.Calling Card Service
Calling card charges are billed in six (6) second increments with a thirty (30) second
minimum per call.
Rate Group
Group A
Group B
Group C
Initial 30 seconds
125
095
085
Additional 6 seconds
025
019
017
A $.35 surcharge will apply to all calls initiated from a pay telephone.
Issued: November 5 , 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]
Idaho P.D.c. Tariff No. 1
Ori inal Sheet No.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 1 9 1998
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 4 - RATES Continued
SERVICE CHARGES, Continued
1.4.Access Surcharge
An Access Surcharge will apply to each presubscribed line on a Customer s account.
Business Customers
Residential Customers
$2.
$0.
1.5.Service Line Charge
On gross total billed charges 91%
1.6.Directory Assistance
The Company provides Directory Assistance as an ancillary service exclusively to its
customers. Directory Assistance is accessible by dialing ", the area code of the
desired number and "555-1212"
Directory Assistance, per call
1.7.Individual Case Basis (ICB) Arrangements
Arrangements will be developed on a case-by-case basis in response to a bona fide
request from a Customer or prospective Customer to develop a competitive bid for a
Service offered under this Tariff. Rates quoted in response to such competitive requests
may be different than those specified for such Services in this Tariff. ICB rates will be
offered to the Customer in writing and on a non-discriminatory basis. Copies of such
agreements will be forwarded to the Commission.
Issued: November 5, 1998
Issued By:
Effective Date:
Jonathan Kaufman
Network Billing Systems, LLC.
155 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ 07470
[phone]