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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNetworkIP LLC.pdfSHEET 1 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. TITLE SHEET IDAHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service or facilities for Telecommunica tions Services furnished NetworkIP, ("NetworkIP"), with principal offices at 119 West Tyler Street, Suite 168, Longview, TX 75601.This tariff applies for services furnished wi thin the State of Idaho.This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utili ties Commission, and copies may be inspected, during normal business hours, at the company s principal place of business. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 2 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L . L . C . IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. CONCURRING, CONNECTING OR OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS Concurring Carriers None Connecting Carriers None Other Participating Carriers None Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG DEC 25 1999 'I;~\.....Boise, Idaho SHEET 3 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. CHECK SHEET The Sheets of this tariff are effective as of the date shown at the bottom of the respective sheet (s). Original and revised sheets as named below comprise all changes from the original tariff and are currently in effect as of the date on the bottom of this sheet. SHEET REVISION OriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginalOriginal New or Revi sed Sheet Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission OffIce of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 2 5 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 4 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Sheet.............................................. Concurring Connecting or Other ParticipatingCarriers................................................. Check Sheet.............................................. Table of Contents........................................ Tariff Format............................................ Tracking and Contact Information......................... Section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . Section 2 - Rules and Regulations........................ Undertaking of the Company..................... Use of Services............................... Liability of the Company...................... Responsibilities of the Customer.............. Cancellation or Interruption of Service....... Credit Allowance.............................. Restoration of Service........................8 Deposit....................................... Advance PaYffients.............................. 10 Payment & Billing............................. 11 Reserved for Future Use....................... 12 Taxes......................................... 13 Late Charge................................... 14 Reconnection Charge........................... Section 3 - Description of Service...................... Computation of Charges........................ Customer Complaints and/or Billing Disputes. . . Level of Service.............................. Billing Entity Conditions..................... Service Offerings............................. Section 4- Rates........................................ Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: Decembertili,fuieoraraaiiaIdaho PubliC 0- Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR F\UNG DEC 25 '999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 5 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. TARIFF FORMAT A. Sheet Numbering: Sheet numbers appear in the upperright corner of the page. Sheets are numbered sequentially. However, new sheets are occasionally added to the tariff. When a new sheet is added between sheets already in effect, a decimal isadded. For example, a new sheet added between pages 11 and would be page 11. B. Sheet Revision Numbers: Revision numbers also appear in the upper right corner of each sheet where applicable. These numbers are used to indicate the most current page version on file with the Commission. For example, 4th Revised Sheet cancels 3rd Revised Sheet 13. Consult the Check Sheet for thesheets currently in effect. C. Paragraph Numbering Sequence: There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level of coding is subservient to itsnext higher level: 1.11.1.A1.1.A.1.1.A.1. (a)1.1.A.1. (a). I 1.1.A.1. (a).1. (i) 2 .1.1.A.1. (a) .1. (i) . (1) D. Check Sheets: When a tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated Check Sheet accompanies the tariff filing. The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the tariff, with across reference to the current Revision Number. When new sheets are added, the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this sheet if these are the only changes made to it (i. e., the format, etc. remains the same , just revised revision levels on some sheets). The tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find out if a particular sheet is the most current on Commission file. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise Idaho SHEET 6 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. TRACKING The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below: ( C) (D) (I) (L) (N) (R) (T) to s igni fy to signifyto s igni fy to signifyto s igni fy to signify to signifyregulation change in regulation a deletion a rate increase material relocated in the a new rate or regulation a rate reduction a change in text, but no tariff change in rate or CONTACT INFORMATION Customer complaints, bill inquiry, new service or disconnectrequests: Nichole Janner 119 West Tyler Street, Suite 168 Longview , TX 75601 Toll Free - (877) 638-7762 Commission contact - tariff information: Lance J M. Steinhart 6455 East Johns Crossing, Suite 285Duluth, GA 30097 770-232-9200 Commission contact - complaints: Toni Van Burkleo 119 West Tyler Street, Suite 168 Longview, TX 75601 Toll Free - (903) 323-4500 Idaho Agent:National Corporate Research, LTD. 6140 Corporal Lane Boise Idaho 83704 Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Oommissiol1; Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 7 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Access Line - An arrangement from a local exchange telephone company or other common carrier, using either dedicated or switched access, which connects a Customer ' s location to NetworkIP' s location or switching center. Authorization Code - A numerical code, one or more of which may be assigned to a Customer, to enable NetworkIP to identify the origin of the Customer so it may rate and bill the call. Automatic number identification (ANI) is used as the authorization code wherever possible. Commission - Used throughout this tariff to mean the Idaho Public utilities Commission. Customer - The person , firm , corporation or other legal entity which orders the services of NetworkIP or purchases an NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card and/or originates prepaid calls using such cards, and is responsible for the paYment of charges and for compliance with the Company ' s tariff regulations. Company or NetworkIP - Used throughout this tariff to mean NetworkIP , L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company. Dedicated Access - The Customer gains entry to the Company ' s services by a direct path from the Customer ' s location to the Company ' s point of presence. Holiday - New Year ' s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Holidays shall be billed at the evening rate from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. After 11 p.m., the lowernight rate shall go into effect. Prepaid Account - An inventory of Telecom Units purchased in advance by the Customer , and associated with one and only one Authorization Code as contained in a specific Prepaid Calling Card. Prepaid Callinq Card - A card issued by the Company, containing an Authorization Code which identifies a specific Prepaid Account of Telecom Units, which enables calls to be processed, account activity to be logged, and balances to be maintained, on a prepaYment basis. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise Idaho SHEET 8 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Resp. Orq - Responsible Organization or entity identified by an 800 service Customer that manages and administers records in the 800 database and management system. Swi tched Access - The Customer gains entry to the Company ' s services by a transmission line that is switched through the local exchange carrier to reach the Company ' s point of presence. Telecom Unit - A measurement of telecommunications service equivalent to one minute of usage between any two points wi thin the State of Idaho. Telecommunications - The transmission of voice communications or , subj ect to the transmission capabilities of the services, the transmission of data, facsimile, signaling, metering, or other similar communications. Underl yinq Carrier - The telecommunications carrier whose network facilities provide the technical capability and capacity necessary for the transmission and reception of Customertelecommunications traffic. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILIN~ DEC 2 5 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Undertakinq of the Company This tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to intrastate resale telecommunications services provided by NetworkIP for telecommunicationsbetween points wi thin the State of Idaho. Resale services are furnished subj ect to the availability offacili ties and subj ect to the terms and conditions of this tariff in compliance with limitations set forth in the Commission ' s rules. The Company ' s services are provided on a statewide basis and are not intended to be limited geographically. The Company offers service to all those who desire to purchase service from the Company consistent with all of the provisions of thistariff. Customers interested in the Company ' s services shall file a service application with the Company which fully identifies the Customer , the services requested and other information requested by the Company. The Company reserves the right to examine the credit record and check the references of all applicants and Customers prior to accepting the service order. The service application shall not in itself obligate the Company to provide services. The Company may act as the Customer ' s agent for ordering access connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities when authorized by the Customer , to allow connection of a Customer ' s location to a service provided by theCompany. The Customer shall be responsible for all charges due for such service arrangement. Issued: December 15, 199~ Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: Dece PJllJic; Utli1ir:lJ!J:ommission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 251999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. 1.1 1. 2 1. 3 IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. The services provided by NetworkIP are notpart of a j oint undertaking with any otherenti ty providing telecommunications channels, facilities, or services, but may involve the resale of the Message Toll Services (MTS) and Wide Area Telecommunications Services (WATS) of underlying common carriers subj ect to the jurisdiction of this Commission. The rates and regulations contained in this tariff apply only to the resale services furnished by NetworkIP and do not apply, unless otherwise specified, to the lines,facili ties, or services provided by a local exchange telephone company or other common carriers for use in accessing the services of NetworkIP. The Company reserves the right to limit the length of communications, to discontinue furnishing services, or limit the use of service necessitated by conditions beyond its control, including, without limitation: lack of satellite or other transmission medium capaci ty; the revision, alteration or repricing of the Underlying Carrier ' s tariffed offerings; or when the use of service becomes or is in violation of the law or the provisions of this tariff. Use of Services NetworkIP' s services may be used for any lawful purpose consistent with thetransmission and switching parameters of the telecommunications facilities utilized in the provision of services, subj ect to any limitations set forth in this Section 2. The use of NetworkIP' s services to make calls which might reasonably be expected tofrighten, abuse, torment, or harass another or in such a way as to unreasonably interfere wi th use by others is prohibited. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 11 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. The use of NetworkIP' s services without paYment for service or attempting to avoid payment for service by fraudulent means or devices, schemes, false or invalid numbers, or false calling or credit cards is prohibi ted. NetworkIP' s services are available for use 24 hours per day, seven days per week. NetworkIP does not transmit messages, but the services may be used for that purpose. NetworkIP' s services may be denied for nonpayment of charges or for other tariff violations as set forth in Section 2.herein. Customers shall not use the service provided under this tariff for any unlawful purpose. The Customer is responsible for notifying the Company immediately of any unauthorized use of services. Liabili ty of the Company The Company shall not be liable for any claim , loss, expense or damage for anyinterruption, delay, error , omission , or defect in any service, facility or transmission provided under this tariff, if caused by the Underlying Carrier, an act of God, fire, war , civil disturbance, act of government, or due to any other causes beyond the Company ' s control. The Company shall not be liable for , and shall be fully indemnified and held harmless by the Customer against any claim, loss, expense, or damage for defamation, libel, slander , invasion, infringement of copyright or patent, unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name or service mark, proprietary or creati ve right, or any other inj ury to any person, property or entity arising out of thematerial, data or information transmitted. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. No agent or employee of any other carrier or entity shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the Company. The Company ' s liability for damages resul ting in whole or in part from or arising in connection with the furnishing of service under this tariff, including but not limited to mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, or other defects or misrepresentations shall not exceed an amount equal to the charges provided for under this tariff for the long distance call for the period during which the call was affected. No other liability in any event shall attach to the Company. The Company shall not be liable for and shall be indemnified and saved harmless by any Customer or by any other entity from any and all loss, claims, demands, suits, or other action or any liability whatsoever , whether suffered, made, instituted, or asserted by any Customer or any other entity for any personal inj ury to, or death of , any person or persons , and for any loss , damage, defacement or destruction of the premises of any Customer or any other entity or any other property whether owned or controlled by the Customer or others. The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, special , incidental, or consequential damages under this tariff including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or pro fit s , for any reason whatsoever, including the breakdown of facilities associated with the service , or for any mistakes, omissions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission occurring duringthe course of furnishing service. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 10....Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. The remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties and remedies, whether express, implied, or statutory, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that a limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law. Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court' responsibility to adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also the court's responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clauses. Responsibili ties of the Customer The Customer is responsible for placing any necessary orders and complying with tariffregulations. The Customer is also responsible for the payment of charges for services provided under this tariff. The Customer is responsible for charges incurred for special construction and/or special facilities which the Customer requests and which are ordered by NetworkIP on the Customer ' s behalf. If required for the provision of NetworkIP' services, the Customer must provide any equipment space, supporting structure condui t and electrical power without charge to NetworkIP. The Customer is responsible for arranging access to its premises at times mutually agreeable to NetworkIP and the Customer when required for NetworkIP personnel to installrepair, maintain, program, inspect or remove equipment associated with the provision of NetworkIP' s services. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 2 5 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 14 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. The Customer shall cause the temperature and relative humidity in the equipment space provided by Customer for the installation of NetworkIP' s equipment to be maintained within the range normally provided for the operation of microcomputers. The Customer shall ensure that the equipment and/or system is properly interfaced with NetworkIP' s facilities or services, that the signals emitted into NetworkIP' s network are of the proper mode, bandwidth , power and signal level for the intended use of the subscriber and in compliance with criteria set forth in this tariff, and that the signals do not damage equipment, inj ure personnel, or degrade service to other Customers. If the Federal Communications Commission or some other appropriate certifying body certifies terminal equipmentas being technically acceptable for direct electrical connection with interstate communications service, NetworkIP will permit such equipment to be connected with its channels without the use of protective interface devices. If the Customer fails to maintain the equipment and/or the system properly, with resulting imminent harm to NetworkIP equipment, personnel or the quality of service to other Customers, NetworkIP may, upon written notice, require the use of protective equipment at the Customer ' sexpense. If this fails to produce satisfactory quality and safety, NetworkIP may, upon written notice, terminate the Customer ' s service. The Customer must pay NetworkIP for replacement or repair of damage to the equipment or facilities of NetworkIP caused by negligence or willful act of the Customer or others , by improper use of the services, or by use of equipment provided by Customer or others. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burk1eo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 2 5 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 15 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. The Customer must pay for the loss through theft of any NetworkIP equipment installed at Customer ' s premises. If NetworkIP installs equipment at Customer ' s premises, the Customer shall be responsible for payment of any applicable installationcharge. The Customer must use the services offered in this tariff in a manner consistent with the terms of this tariff and the policies and regulations of all state, federal and local authorities having jurisdiction over theservice. Cancellation or Interruption of Services Without incurring liability, upon five (5) working days ' (defined as any day on which the company ' s business office is open and the S. Mail is delivered) written notice to the Customer , NetworkIP may discontinue services 24 hours after an attempt at personal contact or may withhold the provision of ordered orcontracted services:1. A For nonpaYment of any sum due NetworkIP for more than thirty (30) days after issuance of the bill for the amount due, 1.B For violation of any of the provisions of this tariff, 1.C For violation of any law, rule, regulation, policy of any governing authori ty having jurisdiction over NetworkIP' s services, l.D By reason of any order or decision of a court, public service commission or federal regulatory body or other governing authority prohibiting NetworkIP from furnishing its services. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: Dece~cOO,l; ~&i6 Ut ~6ommission Office of tile Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 16 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L . C . IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Without incurring liability, NetworkIP may interrupt the provision of services at any time in order to perform tests and inspections to assure compliance with tariff regulations and the proper installation and operation of Customer and NetworkIP' equipment and facilities and may continue such interruption until any items of noncompliance or improper equipment operationso identified are rectified. Service may be discontinued by NetworkIP without notice to the Customer , by blocking traffic to certain countries, cities or NXX exchanges, or by blocking calls using certain Customer authorization codes, when NetworkIP deems it necessary to take such action to prevent unlawful use of its service. NetworkIP will restore service as soon as can be provided without undue risk , and will, upon request by the Customer affected, assign a new authorization code to replace the one that has been deactivated. The Customer may terminate service uponthirty (30) days written notice for the Company ' s standard month to month contract. Customer will be liable for all usage on any of the Company ' s service offerings until the Customer actually leaves the service. Customers will continue to haye Company usage until the Customer notifies its local exchange carrier and changes its long distance carrier. Until the Customer so notifies its local exchange carrier , it shallcontinue to generate and be responsible for long distance usage. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 17 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Credi t Allowance Credi t may be given for disputed calls, on a per call basis. Credit shall not be issued for unavailabilityof long distance services. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 18 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Restoration of Service The use and restoration of service shall be in accordance with the priority system specified in part , Subpart D of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. Deposi t The Company does not require deposits. Advance PaYments The Company does not require advance payments. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 19 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. 10 PaYment and Billinq 10. 10. 10. Service is provided and billed on a billing cycle basis, beginning on the date that service becomes effective. Billing is payable upon receipt. The customer is responsible for paYment of all charges for services furnished to the Customer , as well as to all persons using the Customer s codes, exchange lines, facilities, or equipment, with or without the knowledge or consent of the Customer. The security of the Customer ' s Authorization Codes, presubscribed exchange lines, and direct connect facilities is the responsibility of the Customer. All calls placed using direct connect facilities, pre subscribed exchange lines, or Authorization Codes will be billed to and must be paid by the Customer. Recurring charges and non-recurring charges are billed in advance. Charges based on actual usage during a month and any accrued interest will be billed monthly in arrears. Reserved for Future Use Effective: December 25, 1999Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 &lse. Idaho SHEET 2 0 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. 11 Reserved for Future Use 12 Taxes All federal , state and local taxes, assessments, surcharges, or fees, including sales taxes, use taxes gross receipts taxes, and municipal utilities taxes, are billed as separate line items and are not included in the rates quoted herein. 2 . 13 Late Charqe A one-time late fee of 1.5% or the amount otherwiseauthorized by law, whichever is lower, will be charged on any past due balances. 2 . 14 Reconnec tion Charqe A reconnect ion fee of $25 per occurrence will be charged when service is reestablished for Customers which have been disconnected due to non-payment. PaYment of the reconnect ion fee and any other outstanding amounts will be due in full prior to reconnect ion of service. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 2 1 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE Computation of Charqes 1.1 1. 2 Formula: The total charge for each completed call may be a variable measured charge dependent on the duration, distance and time of day of thecall. The total charge for each completed call may also be dependent only on the duration of the call , i. e. a statewide flat rate per minute charge. The variable measured charge is specified as a rate per minute which is applied to each minute. All calls are measured in increments as set forth in the Rates Section of this tariff. All calls are rounded up to the next wholeincrement. Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline distance between rate centers associated with the originating and terminating points of thecall. The airline mileage between rate centers is determined by applying the formula below to the vertical and horizontal coordinates associated with the rate centers involved. The Company uses the rate centers that are produced by Bell Communications Research in the NPA-NXX V&H Coordinates Tape and Bell' s NECA Tariff No. (V1-V2)2 + (H1-H2)2 Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. 1. 3 Timing begins 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 telephone company sends a signal to the switch or the software utilizing audio tone detection. Recognition of answer supervision is the responsibility of the Underlying Carrier. Timing for each call ends when either party hangs up. NetworkIP will not bill for uncompletedcalls. Customer Complaints and/or Billinq Disputes Customer inquiries or complaints regarding service or accounting may be made in writing or by telephone to the Company at: 119 West Tyler Street, Suite 168 Longview , TX 75601 (877) 638-7762 I f Customer complaints cannot be resolved by NetworkIP the Customer may contact the Commission at the following address and phone number: 472 W. Washington Street Boise, ID 83702 Toll Free 1-800-432-0369 Any obj ection to billed charges should be reportedpromptly to NetworkIP. Adj ustments to Customers ' bills shall be made to the extent that records are available and/or circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such charges are not in accordance with approved rates or that an adj ustment may otherwise beappropriate. Where overbilling of a subscriber occurs, due either to Company or subscriber error, no liability exists which will require the Company to pay any interest, dividend or other compensation on the amountoverbilled. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. If a Customer accumulates more than One Dollar of undisputed delinquent NetworkIP 800 Service charges the NetworkIP Resp. Org. reserves the right not to honor that Customer ' s request for a Resp. Org. change until such undisputed charges are paid in full. Level of Service A Customer can expect end to end network availability of not less than 99% at all times for all services. Billinq Entity Conditions When billing functions on behalf of NetworkIP or its intermediary are performed by local exchange telephone companies or others, the paYment of charge conditions and regulations of such companies and any regulations imposed upon these companies by regulatory bodies having jurisdiction apply. NetworkIP' s name and toll- free telephone number will appear on the Customer ' sbill. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 24 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Service Offerinqs 1+ Dialing This service permits Customers to originate calls via switched or dedicated access lines, and to terminate intrastate calls. The customer dials "1+" followed by "ten digits"or dials "101XXXX" followed by "1+ tendigits Travel Cards The Customer utilizes an 11 digit "toll-free access number established by the Company to access a terminal. Upon receiving a voiceprompt, the Customer uses push but ton dialing to enter an identification code assigned by the Company, and the ten digit number of the called party. 800 Service (Toll-Free) This service is inbound calling only where an 800, 888 or other toll-free prefix number rings into a Customer ' s premise routed to specific telephone number or terminated over a dedicated facility. Effective: December 25, 1999Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise: :daho SHEET 2 5 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Cards This service permits use of Prepaid Calling Cards for placing long distance calls. Customers may purchase NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Cards at a variety of retail outlets or through other distribution channels. NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Cards are availableat a variety of face values. NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card service is accessed using the NetworkIP toll-free number printed on the card. The caller is prompted by an automated voice response system to enter his/her Authorization Code, and then to enter the terminating telephone number. NetworkIP' s processor tracks the call duration on a real time basis to determine the number of Telecom Units consumed. The total consumed Telecom Units for each call is deducted from the remaining Telecom Unit balance on the Customer ' s NetworkIP PrepaidCall ing Card. All calls must be charged against Prepaid Calling Card that has a sufficient Telecom Unit balance. A Customer s call will be interrupted with an announcement when the balance is about to be depleted. In order to continue the call , the Customer can either call the toll-free number on the back of the NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card and "recharge " the balance on the card using a nationally recognized credit card, or the Customer can throw the card away and purchase a new one. Calls in progress will be terminated by the Company if the balance on the NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card is insufficient to continue the call and the Customer fails to enter the number of another valid NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card prior totermination. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 eoist!, tdabo SHEET 2 6 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. A card will expire on the date indicated on the card , or if no date is specified, months from the date of purchase, or the date of last recharge, whichever is later. The Company will not refund unused balances. A credit allowance for NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card Service is applicable to calls that are interrupted due to poor transmission, one-way transmission , or involuntary disconnection of a call. receive the proper credit, the Customer must notify the Company at the designated toll- free customer service number printed on the NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card and furnish the called number, the trouble experienced (e.g. cut-off , noisy circuit, etc.), and the approximate time that the call was placed. When a call charged to an NetworkIP Prepaid Calling Card is interrupted due to cut-off one-way transmission , or poor transmission conditions, the Customer will receive a credi t equivalent of one Telecom Unit. Credi t allowances for calls pursuant to NetworkIP Prepaid Card Service do not apply for interruptions not reported promptly to the Company or interruptions that are due to the failure of power, equipment or systems not provided by the Company. Credit for failure of service shall be allowed only when such failure is caused by or occurs due to causes wi thin the control of the Company. The Company will block all calls beginning with the NPA "900" and NXX "976" calls, therefore such calls can not be completed. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FiLING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Directory Assistance. Access to long distance directory assistance is obtained by dialing 1 + 555-1212 for listings wi thin the originating area code and1 + (area code) + 555-1212 for other listings. When more than one number is requested in a single call , a charge will apply for each number requested. A charge will be applicable for each number requested, whether or not the number is listed or publ i shed. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Specialized Pricing Arrangements. Customized service packages and competitive pricing packages at negotiated rates may be furnished on a case-by-case basis in response to requests by Customers to the Company for proposals or for competitive bids. Service offered under this tariff provision will be provided to Customers pursuant to contract. Unless otherwise specified, the regulations for such arrangements are in addition to the applicable regulations and prices in other sections of the tariff. Specialized rates or charges will be made available to similarly situated Customers on a non-discriminatory basis. All such arrangements will be filed as required by Commission rules andregulations. Emergency Call Handling Procedures Emergency " 911" calls are not routed to company, but are completed through the local network at no charge. Promotional Offerings The Company may, from time to time, make promotional offerings to enhance the marketing of its services. These offerings may be limited to certain dates, times andlocations. The Company will notify the Commission of such offerings as required by Commission rules and regulations. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG DEC 25 1999 Boise Idaho SHEET 2 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. SECTION 4 - RATES 1+ & 101XXXX Dialinq $0.15 per minute A $4.95 per month per number service charge applies. Billed in one minute increments Travel Cards 199 per minute A $.25 per call service charge applies. Billed in one minute increments Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Title: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of ihe Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho SHEET 3 0 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. Pro ram 800 Service Toll Free $0.15 per minute IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. A $10 per month per number service charge applies. Billed in one minute increments Pre aid Callin Cards 015 019 025 029 032 035 039 045 $ .$ .$ .$ .$ .$ .$ . Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Per Telecom Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit UnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnitUnit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit A $.59 per call service charge applies. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective: December 25, 1999 Idatu! Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary AOO~PTeD FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 ~;~, W'IO SHEET 31 ORIGINAL NETWORKIP, L. L. C. IDAHO PUC TARIFF NO. Directory Assistance Rate Periods Monday Friday Sat.Sun. Daytime Rate Period Evening Rate Period Evening RatePeriod Night/Weekend Rate Period To, but not including When a message spans more than one rate period, charges for the minutes in each rate period are calculated and the results for each rate period totaled to obtain the total message charge. If calculation results in a fractional charge, the will be rounded down to the lower cent. total arethe amoun t Payphone Dial Around Surcharqe A dial around surcharge of $.35 per call will be added to any completed INTRAstate toll access code and subscriber 800/888 type calls placed from a public or semi-public payphone. Issued: December 15, 1999 Issued By: Toni Van Burkleo Ti tIe: CFO Effective:December 25, 1999 Idaho Public Utilities Commission Office of the Secretary ACCEPTED FOR FILING DEC 25 1999 Boise, Idaho