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Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
NORLIGHT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
TELEPHONE TARIFF
FILED WITH THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
April 18, 1997
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APR 2 8 1997
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
APR 2 8 1997
Boise, Idaho
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ClIECKSlIEET ............................................................
CONCURRING, CONNECTING AND OTlIER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS. . . . . . . . . . .. 5
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ..............................................
Application of Tariff
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Definitions ...........................................................
General Regulations
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3.4
Service Description
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Interconnection with Other Common Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
UndertakingofNTI
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Use of Service
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LiabilityofNTI
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Assignment
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Allowance for Interruption of Service
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Access to NTI's Interexchange IntraLATA and
InterLATA Telecommunications Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Special Customer Arrangements
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Other Terms and Conditions
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Effective: April 28, 1997
Robert E. Ro ers Idaho Public 1Jtilities Commission
Office of the SaCfGtary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
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Company Provided Equipment
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Interruption of Service
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Payment and Credit Regulations
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Payment of Charges
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Security of Payment
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Billing Disputes
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Denial of Access to Service by the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reinstatement of Service
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Discontinuation of Service
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Right to Backbill for Improper Use ofNTI's Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TaxAdiustment
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Early Termination Liability
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange
IntraLATA and InterLATA Telecommunications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General Switched Service Information ...............................
SwitchedServices
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Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
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Dedicated Services .............................................
5.4 Other Voice Services. ...........................................
Private Line Services ............................................
Frame Relay Services
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Special Constructions
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Special Promotions and Discounts
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Glossary of Acronyms
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Robert E. Rogers
NorIight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18 , 1997
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CONC~G CARRIERS
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CONNECTING CARRIERS
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OTlIER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
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Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
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Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
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to signify changed regulation.
to signify discontinued rate or regulation.
to signify a rate increase.
to signify matter relocated without change.
to signify a new rate or regulation.
to signify a rate reduction.
to signify reissued matter.
to signify a change in text but no change in rate or regulation.
to signify a correction.
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 '1997
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No. 1
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Application of Tariff
This Tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to the provision oflnterexchange
IntraLATA and InterLATA telecommunications services by Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
(hereafter referred to as NTI or the Company), between and among points within the state of
Idaho as specified herein. Service is furnished subject to the availability of facilities and subject
to transmission, atmospheric and like conditions.
Definitions
Certain terms used generally throughout this Tariff, particularly those for interexchange
common carrier communications channels furnished by NTI are defined below:
Access Coordination
The design, ordering, installation, coordination, pre-service testing, service turn-up and
maintenance of a Company provided Local Access Channel.
Administrative Change
A change in Customer billing address or contact name.
Application for Service
A standard Company order form which includes all pertinent billing, technical and other
descriptive information which will enable the Company to provide a communication service as
required.
Access Service Request (ASR)
An order placed with Local Access Provider for Local Access.
Accounting Codes
Accounting codes, verified and un-verified, are unique numbers assigned to groups of
users to provide for the ability to track calling patterns. This gives NTI the ability to provide
customized, useful management reports to the Customer. Additionally, a verified accounting
code will allow for Customer-regulated, restricted user access to the long distance services
purchased by the Customer.
Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of tile SecretaryNorIight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
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Authorization Code
A numerical sequence which enables a customer to access the carrier and which is used
by the Company to identify the Customer for billing purposes.
Authorized User
A person, firm, corporation or other entity that either is authorized by the Customer to
receive or send communications or is placed in a position by the Customer, either through acts or
omissions, to send or receive communications.
Bandwidth
The total ftequency band, in hertz, allocated for a channel.
Bill Date
The date which appears on the Customer invoice.
Central Office
A Local Exchange Carrier switching system where Local Exchange Carrier customer
station loops are terminated for purposes of interconnection to each other and to trunks.
Channel or Circuit
A dedicated communications path between two or more points having a bandwidth or
Transmission Speed specified in this Tariff and selected by a Customer.
CIR (Committed Information Rate)
The amount of guaranteed minimum throughput (in terms of number of bits) on a PVc.
CIR is defined by the amount ofkbps purchased per PVC.
Company
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 81997
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Boise, Idaho
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Definitions - (cont'
Customer
The person, firm, corporation or governmental unit which orders Service and which is
responsible for the payment of charges and for compliance with Company Tariff regulations.
The Company offers only one class of service to all customers.
Customer Premises/Customer s Premises
Locations designated by a Customer where Service is originated/terminated whether for
its own communications needs or for the use of its resale customers.
Customer Provided Equipment
Telecommunications terminal equipment that is located at the customer s premises.
Customer Provided Facilities
All communications facilities provided by the Customer and/or authorized user other
than those provided by NTI.
Dedicated Access/Special Access
Channels between the Customer s Premises or serving wire center and the Company
Point-of Presence.
Dedicated 800 Service
A service whereby an inbound call is terminated to the Customer via a dedicated access
facility, which can be provided by either the Customer or the Company, ftom a Company-
designated point of presence to the Customer. Includes 800- and 888- numbers.
Dedicated Outbound Service
A service provided by the Company that the Customer subscribes to and accesses via a
dedicated access facility provided by either the Customer or the Company, between the
Customer s location and a Company-designated outbound point of presence for the purpose of
originating a call ftom a Customer location.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho P~b'ic Utilities Commission
Norli ht Telecommunications Inc. ACe
Office Ef the. SecretaryEPTED FOR FiUNG
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
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Definitions - (cont'
DS-
Digital Signal Level 0 Service is a 64 Kbps signal.
DS-
Digital Signal Level 1 Service, is a 1.544 Mbps signal.
DS-
Digital Signal Level 3 Service, is a 44.736 Mbps signal.
Due Date
The date on which a customer s payment for invoiced service is due.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
Frame Relay Service
A high speed service, utilizing digital technology and statistical multiplexing to enable
users to allocate bandwidth to applications as needed, up to the maximum bandwidth purchased
rather than assigning fixed channels to specific applications.
Frame Relay Access Port
The physical entry point for access to the ftame relay network. At the port, the Customer
can allocate bandwidth to applications as needed at customer designated transmission speeds.
NTI provides two types of ftame relay access ports, UNI based and NNI based.
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Individual Case Basis (ICB)
Provision of service in situations where complex Customer-specific arrangements are
required to satisfactorily serve the Customer. The nature of such Service requirements makes it
difficult or impossible to establish general Tariff provisions for such circumstances. When it
becomes possible or practicable for the Company to determine general terms and conditions for
such offerings, they will be offered pursuant to such terms and conditions. Rates for service
offered on an ICB will be structured to recover the Company s cost of providing service. Terms
of specified ICB contracts will be made available to the Commission upon request on a
proprietary basis.
Installation
The connection of a circuit, dedicated access line, or port for new, changed or an
additional Service.
Interruption
A condition whereby the Service or a portion thereof is inoperative, beginning at the time
of notice by the Customer to NTI that such Service is inoperative and ending at the time of
restoration.
Inter Office Channel
An Inter Office Channel (IOC) is a channel on an NTI facility ftom NTI POP to NTI
POP. At that point the channel can be terminated, connected to another IXC, the Customer, or
the LEe.
Interexchange Carrier Service (IXC)
Service provided by a Carrier between Local Exchange Carrier Exchange units.
Kbps
Kilobits per second.
Local Access
The Service between a Customer s Premises and an NTI designated Point-of-Presence.
Issued: April 18 , 1997 Effectiye: April28 1997
Idaho Public lJtilities C'ommissionRobert E. Rogers Office of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 81997
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Definitions - (cont'
Local Access Provider
An entity providing Local Access.
Local Access Transport Area (LATA)
A geographical area established for the provision and administration of communications
service, as provided for in the Modification of Final Judgement (MFJ), the consent decree
between GTE Corporation and the Department of Justice, and any further modification thereof.
Local Exchange
A unit established by the Local Exchange Carrier for the administration of
communications service in a specified area which usually embraces a city, town or village and its
environs. An exchange consists of one or more central offices together with the associated
facilities used in furnishing communications service within that area. As used in this Tariff, the
term
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Exchange , is similar with "local calling" area.
Local Exchange Carrier (LEC)
Any telephone company that has been granted a certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity by a State Commission which provides local exchange telephone service to
Customers.
Mbps
Megabits per second
Mileage Determination
Where mileage is used for rate determination purposes, calls are measured ftom the rate
center of the Subscriber s terminal or switch location to the rate center of the destination of the
call. The distance between the rate centers of the Subscriber s switch and the destination point is
calculated by using the vertical ("V") and horizontal (") coordinates found in AT&T Tariff
FCC No. 10, in the following manner. Step 1 - Obtain the V and R coordinates for the
Subscriber s switch and the destination point. Step 2 - Obtain the difference between the V
coordinates of each of the rate centers. Obtain the difference between the H coordinates of each
of the rate centers. Step 3 - Square the differences obtained in Step 2. Step 4 - Add the squares
of the V difference and H difference obtained in Step 3. Step 5 -Divide the sum of the squares
obtained in Step 4 by ten (10). Round to the next higher whole number if any ftaction results
Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norli ht Telecommunications Inc. Office of the Secretary
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Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1897
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Mileage Determinatino (con!' d.
ftom the division. Step 6 - Obtain the square root of the whole number obtained in Step 5.
Round to the next higher whole number if any ftaction is obtained. This is the distance between
the rate centers.
Multiplexing
The sequential combining of lower bit rate Private Line Services onto a higher bit rate
Private Line Services for more efficient facility capacity usage, or vice versa.
NNI (Network to Network Interface)
A ftame relay access point where the user connects to NT!' s ftame relay network ftom
another ftame relay network.
Nonrecurring Charges
One-time charges.
Other Common Carrier
A common carrier, other than NT!, providing domestic or international communications
service to the public.
Payment Method
The manner in which the Customer is authorized to pay charges for the Company
Services.
Points of Presence
Points of Presence (POP) are sites where the Company provides an interface between
facilities provided by Other Common Carriers, Local Exchange Carriers or Customers for access
to NTI.
Premises
A building or buildings on contiguous property (except railroad rights-of-way, etc.) not
separated by a public highway.
Issued: April 18, 1997
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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Issued: April 18, 1997
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Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
APR 2 8 1997
Boise, Idaho
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Definitions - (cont'
PVC (permanent Virtual Circuit)
A unidirectional logical channel ftom one ftame relay port to another ftame relay port.
Multiple PVCs can originate and terminate on a single ftame relay access port. A duplex PVC
carries data to and ftom the designated ports.
Rate Center
A specified geographical location used for determining mileage measurements.
Reseller
A customer which resells the Company s transmission service for profit.
Restore
To make Service operative following an interruption by repair, reassignment, re-routing,
substitution of component parts, or otherwise, as determined by the carrier(s) involved.
Service
Service means any or all Service(s) provided pursuant to this Tariff.
Service Commitment Period
The term elected by the Customer and stated on the Service order during which NTI will
provide the Services subscribed to by the Customer.
Special Promotional Offerings
Special trial offerings, discounts, or modifications of its regular service offerings which
the Company may, ftom time to time, offer to its Customers for a particular Service. Such
offerings may be limited to certain dates, times, and locations.
Subscriber
The person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity which owns, leases, or
manages the telecommunications facilities ftom which a Customer places a call utilizing the
services of the Company.
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Switched Services
Switched services consists of the Company s voice service offerings as described in
Section 5 and can be either outbound ftom the Customer or inbound to the Customer.
Switched 800 Service
A service whereby an inbound call is terminated to the Customer via a local line which
line can be used for both local and long distance calling.
Switched Outbound Calling
A service provided by the Company that the Customer subscribes to and accesses by
dialing 1+ the desired telephone number. This call utilizes feature group Company-controlled
local access facilities in conjunction with the Customer s existing business lines, to originate a
call ftom a Customer location.
UN! (User to Network Interface)
A ftame relay access port where the user connects directly to NT!' s ftame relay network.
Travel Card
Customers access the use of their travel card through an 800- number which allows them
to complete intrastate calls ftom any point in Iowa to any point in Iowa. Charges for these calls
will be billed to a certain Company-issued calling card number which will appear on the
Customer s monthly bill.
V & H Coordinates
Vertical and horizontal grid coordinates.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
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Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 81997
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General Regulations
Service Description
(a) Interexchange intraLATA and interLATA telecommunications service is the
furnishing ofNTI services for communications between specified locations between and among
points within the state ofIdaho under the terms of this Tariff.
(b) NTI, when acting at the customer s request, and as the customer s authorized agent
will make reasonable efforts to arrange for service requirements which may include terminal
equipment, circuit conditioning or Equal Access Dialing.
(c) NTI will offer intraLATA and interLATA broadband services suitable for high-speed
data, interactive video and other customized services requested by Idaho customers.
Interconnection with Other Common Carriers
NTI reserves the right to interconnect its Services with those of any Other Common
Carrier, Local Exchange Carrier, or alternate access provider of its election, and to utilize such
services concurrently with its own facilities for the provision of Services offered herein.
Undertaking ofNTI
The Company undertakes to provide its interexchange intraLATA and interLATA
telecommunications services between and among points within the state of Idaho in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth in this Tariff and the rules and regulations of the FCC and
the requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The Company does not
undertake to transmit messages, but offers the use of its facilities when available, and will not be
liable for error in transmission or for failure to establish connections.
3.4 Use of Service
Customers are prohibited ftom and by their acceptance of service agree not to use the
Services furnished by NTI for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose prohibited under the
provisions of any regulatory order.
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Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FO/" FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
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General Regulations - (cont'
LiabilityofNTI. 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 oflaw. Acceptance for filling by the Commission recognizes that it is a court'
responsibility to adjudicate negligence and consequential damages claims. It is also the court'
responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
(a) The liability ofNTI, ifany, for damages resulting in whole or in part ftom 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 in transmission occurring after
service activation and during the course of furnishing service or arising out of any failure to
furnish service shall in no event exceed an amount of money equivalent to the proportionate
charge to Customer for the period of service during which such mistakes, occur and continue.
However, any such mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission
or service which are caused by or contributed to by the negligence or willful act of Customer, or
which arise ftom the use of Customer-Provided Facilities or equipment shall not result in the
imposition of any liability whatsoever upon NT!.
(b) Under no circumstances whatever shall NTI or its officers, agents, or employees be
liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, except to the extent that such
damages arise ftom their gross negligence or willful misconduct.
(c) NTI shall not be liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes
beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, or other catastrophes; Acts of God;
atmospheric conditions or other phenomena of nature, such as radiation; any law, order, or
request of the United States Government, or any other government including state and local
services having jurisdiction over the Company or the service provided hereunder; national
emergencies; civil disorder, insurrections, riots, wars or regulations established or actions taken
by any court or government agency having jurisdiction over NT!.
(d) NTI is not liable for any damage to Customer s premises or equipment arising out of
the connection of any of NT I equipment or associated wiring on such premises, or ftom the
installation or removal thereof except to the extent that such damage results ftom NTI's gross
negligence or willful misconduct. Customer will indemnify and save and hold NTI harmless
ftom any claims of the owner of Customer s premises or equipment, or other third party claims
for such damages.
Issued: April 18, 1997
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiUNG
APR 2 8 1997
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Liability of NT I - (cont'
(e) In the event parties other than Customer (e., Customer s customers) shall have use
of the Service directly or indirectly through Customer, then Customer agrees to forever
indemnify and hold the Company harmless ftom and against any and all claims, demands, suits
actions, losses, damages, assessments or payments which may be asserted by said parties arising
out of or relating to any defects.
(f) TIlE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, ACTUAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF ANY
DEFECTS OR ANY OTIlER CAUSE EXCEPT AS SUCH DAMAGES ARE TIlE RESULT
OF TIlE COMPANY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. THIS
WARRANTY AND TIlESE REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTlIER
WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, WHETlIER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(g) The Customer may be responsible for taking all or part of the necessary legal steps for
Interconnecting the Customer provided terminal equipment or facilities with the Company
facilities. The Customer is responsible for securing all licenses, permits, rights-of-way, and other
arrangements necessary for such interconnection.
(h) With respect to the transmission of calls by the Company to public safety answering
points or municipal Emergency Service providers, the Company shall not be liable for any direct
indirect, consequential, special, actual, or punitive changes which may result from damages
incurred and proved by the Customer as the result of the Company s action, or failure to act, in
routing or transmission of the Call, except a such damages may arise ftom the Company s gross
negligence or willful misconduct.
Assignment
Assignment of a contract or service may be made under the following conditions:
( a). Customer of record (assignor Customer) requests such assignment or transfer in
writing in accordance with paragraph (c) below and the new Customer (assignee Customer)
notifies NTI in writing that it agrees to assume all outstanding obligations of the former
Customer for use of NT I services. These obligations include all outstanding indebtedness for the
use of NT I service. Consent to such assignment or transfer will not be unreasonably withheld.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOIi FILING275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
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Assignment (cont'
(b) Any permitted assignment or transfer ofNTl's service shall not relieve or discharge
any Customer ftom remaining jointly and severally liable with the new Customer for any
obligations existing at the time of transfer or assignment.
(c) Customer shall provide written notice to NTI at least forty-five (45) days prior to the
effective date of any requested assignment or transfer. NTI agrees to respond to a request to
assign or transfer to another Customer within thirty (30) days of receipt of notification. All terms
and provisions contained in this Tariff shall apply to any assignee or transferee.
Allowance for Interruption of Service
If, for any reason, the service is interrupted or NTI fails to deliver the service, the
Customer will only be charged for the service that was actually used.
Access to NTl's Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA Telecommunications
Service
Interexchange intraLA T A and interLA T A telecommunications service is available to any
customer subscribing to any ofNTl's intrastate service offerings in any city in Idaho in which
those services are offered.
(a) Where a customer subscribes to a direct connection between a customer s telephone
system and NTl's point of presence , the customer may use NTI's interexchange
telecommunications services by dialing the customer s P ABX access code + telephone number
per the North American Dialing Plan.
(b) Where a customer subscribes to NTI in an equal access converted central office, the
customer may use NTl's interexchange telecommunications service by dialing 1 + the telephone
number per the North American Dialing Plan.
(c) Where a customer subscribes to NTI private line point-to-point, point-to-multipoint
broadband or narrowband data services, the service is subject to the availability of facilities and
the provisions of this Tariff.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utiiities Commission
Office ot the SecretaryNorhght Te ecommunicatlOns, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
Boise. Idaho
NorIight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 21
General Regulations (cont'
Special Customer Arrangements
In cases where a customer requests a special or unique arrangement which may include
engineering, conditioning, installation, construction, facilities, assembly, purchase or lease of
facilities and/or other special services not offered under this Tariff, the Company, at its option,
may provide the requested services. Appropriate recurring charges and/or Nonrecurring Charges
and other terms and conditions will be developed for the Customer for the provisioning of such
arrangements.
Other Terms and Conditions
(a) The provision of Service will not create a partnership or joint venture between the
Company and the Customer, nor result in joint service offerings to their respective Customers.
(b) A Customer shall not use any service mark or trademark of the Company or refer to
the Company in connection with any product, equipment, promotion, or publication of the
Customer without prior written approval of the Company.
( c) The Customer shall be responsible for securing its telephone equipment against being
used to place ftaudulent calls using Company service. The Customer shall be responsible for
payment of all applicable charges for services provided by the Company and billed to the
Customer s accounts, even where those calls are originated by ftaudulent means either ftom
Customer s premises or ftom remote locations. In addition, the Customer shall be responsible for
all calls charged by ftaudulent means to Customer s calling card.
(d) If an entity other than the Company (e., another carrier or a supplier) imposes
charges on the Company in connection with a service, that entity's charges may, at the
Company s option, be passed through to the Customer.
( e) The failure to give notice of default, to enforce or insist upon compliance with any of
the terms or conditions herein, the waiver of any terms or conditions herein, or the granting of an
extension of time for performance by the Company or the Customer shall not constitute the
permanent waiver of any term or condition herein. Each of the provisions shall remain at all
time in full force and effect until modified in writing.
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public lJtilities CommissionRobert E. Rogers Office of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOI~ FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Original Page 22
General Regulations (cont'd.
Company Provided Equipment
(a) The Customer agrees to operate any Company provided equipment in accordance
with instructions of the Company or the Company s agent. Failure to do so will void the
Company s liability for interruption of Service and may make Customer responsible for damage
to equipment.
(b) Customer agrees to return to the Company all Company provided equipment
delivered to Customer within five (5) days of termination of the Service in connection with
which the equipment was used. Said equipment shall be in the same condition as when delivered
to Customer, normal wear and tear only excepted. Customer shall reimburse the Company, upon
demand, for any costs incurred by the Company due to Customer s failure to comply with this
proVIsIon.
( c) The Company reserves the right to entrance for its employees, agents or
contractors to the premises of the Customer, at any reasonable hour for the purpose of installing,
inspecting, repairing, or upon termination of service, removing the Company s equipment. It
shall be the responsibility of the Customer to make any necessary arrangements with the owners
of the premises for the entrance of the Company s employees.
Interruption of Service
(a) Credit allowances for the interruption of service which is not due to the Company
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 3.5 herein. It
shall be the obligation of the Customer or end user to notify the Company immediately of any
interruption in service for which a credit allowance is desired. Before giving such notice, the
Customer or end user shall ascertain that the trouble is not being caused by any action or
omission by the Customer within his or her control, or is not in wiring or equipment, if any,
furnished by the Customer and connected to the Company s facilities.
(b) For purposes of credit computation, every month shall be considered to have 720
hours.
( c) No credit shall be allowed for an interruption of a continuous duration ofless than
two hours.
Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ,~ffice ..~f th
o:. Se~etary275 North Corporate Drive ACC~PT cD FOR FILING
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Original Page 23
General Regulations (con!' d.
Interruption of Service
(d) The customer shall be credited for an interruption of two hours or more at the rate
11720th of the monthly charge for the facilities affected for each hour or major ftaction thereof
that the interruption continues.
Credit Formula:
Credit = N720 x B
A" - Outage time in hours
B" - Total monthly charge for affected facility
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office af the Secretary
Nor Ig t TelecommunicatiOns, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 24
Payment and Credit Regulations
Payment of Charges
(a) The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for Services furnished to the
Customer or its joint or authorized users. This responsibility is not changed due to any use
misuse, or abuse of the Customer s Service or Customer provided equipment by third parties, the
Customer s employees, or the public.
(b) The Company s bills are due upon receipt. Payments not received by the Company
within thirty (30) days after the invoice date will accrue interest ftom the date of the invoice until
payment is received at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the maximum
allowed by applicable law, whichever is less. Each account shall be granted not less than one
complete forgiveness of a late payment charge each calendar year.
( c) In the event NTI must employ the services of attorneys for collection of charges due
under this Tariff, Customer shall be liable for all costs of collection including a reasonable
attorney s fee, court costs and other related expenses incurred therewith.
(d) It is the intention ofNTI to conform strictly to applicable laws.
( e) The Company rounds up its charges to the next nearest whole cent when the charge is
1/l00th of a cent over a whole cent.
(t) Billing to the Customer shall define each call as a separate line entry on the invoice to
the Customer.
(g) The Company will not bill third party or collect calls.
Security of Payment
(a) The Company reserves the right to obtain credit information and to require that all
Customers establish creditworthiness to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company. Upon
application for service, Customer shall be deemed to have authorized the Company to obtain
such routine credit information and verification as the Company shall require in accordance with
its then existing credit policies.
(b) Customers are not required to pay the Company a deposit.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effectiv~: Ap~128, 1997
Idaho PubliC Uti~tles CommissionRo ert E. Rogers Offic8 of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 25
Payment and Credit Regulations - (cont'
Billing Disputes
Disputes with respect to charges must be presented to the Company in writing within 30
days ftom the date the invoice is rendered or such invoice will be deemed to be correct and
binding on the Customer.
4.4 Denial of Access to Service by the Company
Any member of the general public (including any natural person or legally organized
entity such as a corporation, partnership, or governmental body) is entitled to obtain Service
under this Tariff, subject to availability to the Company offacilities adequate to provide service
to customer, provided that the Company reserves the right to deny the initiation of Service for
any of the following reasons:
(a) Nonpayment of any sum due for service previously provided to Customer, where
Customer s charges remain unpaid more than ten (10) days following notice of nonpayment from
NT!. Notice shall be deemed to be effective upon mailing of written notice, postage prepaid, to
Customer s last known address; or
(b) The implementation of any order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or federal or
state regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction, prohibiting NTI ftom furnishing such
servIce.
Reinstatement of Service
If Customer seeks reinstatement of service following denial of service by NTI, Customer
shall pay the Company prior to the time service is reinstated all accrued and unpaid charges.
Discontinuation of Service
(a) Upon nonpayment of any sum owing to the Company, or upon a violation of any of
the provisions governing the furnishing of Service under this Tariff, the Company may, upon
written notification to the Customer, without incurring any liability, discontinue the furnishing of
such Service upon at least five (5) days notice to Customer. Customer shall be deemed to have
canceled Service as of the date of such disconnection and shall be liable for any cancellation
charges set forth in this Tariff.
(b) The Company reserves the right to discontinue furnishing services upon written
notice, when necessitated by conditions beyond its reasonable control.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997
rcTaho Public Utilities CommissionRobert E. Rogers Office of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1 Boise, Idaho
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Payment and Credit Regulations (cont'
Discontinuation of Service (con!' d.
(c) Without incurring any liability, the Company may discontinue the furnishing of
Service(s) to a Customer immediately and without notice if the Company deems that such action
is necessary to prevent or to protect against ftaud or to otherwise protect its personnel, agents
facilities or Services.
(d) The discontinuance of Service 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.
(e) The remedies set forth herein shall not be exclusive and the Company shall at all
times be entitled to all rights available to it under either law or equity.
(f) Except as otherwise provided in this Tariff or as specified in writing by the party
entitled to receive Service, notices may be given orally or in writing to the persons whose names
and business addresses appear on the executed Service order.
(g) The Company may, without incurring any liability, discontinue the furnishing of
Service based upon Customer s acts or omissions which constitute a violation of or a failure to
comply with any regulation stated in this Tariff governing the furnishing of Service, but which
violation or failure to comply does not constitute a material breach or does not pose any actual or
threatened interference to NTI operation or its furnishing of services. NTI agrees to give
Customer ten (10) days notice of such violation or failure to comply prior to disconnecting
service.
Right to Backbill for Improper Use ofNTI's Services
Any person or entity which uses, appropriates or secures the use of service ftom the
Company, whether directly or indirectly, in any unlawful manner or through the providing of any
misleading or false information to NTI and which use, appropriation, or securing of services is
inconsistent with the stated uses, intents, and purposes of this Tariff or any restrictions
conditions, and limitations stated herein, shall be liable for an amount equal to the accrued and
unpaid charges that would have been applicable to the use ofNTI services actually made by
Customer.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
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Original Page 27
Payment and Credit Regulations (cont'
Tax Adiustment
All stated charges in this Tariff are computed by the Company exclusive of any federal
state, or local use, excise, gross receipts, sales or privilege taxes, duties, fees, or similar liabilities
(other than general income or property taxes) whether charged to or against the Company or its
Customer. Such taxes, fees, etc. shall be paid by the Customer in addition to the charges stated
in this Tariff. All such taxes, duties, and fees shall each be shown as a separate line item on the
Customer s monthly invoice.
Early Termination Liability
If the Customer elects to terminate this agreement prior to the expiration of the initial
commitment term, the Customer agrees to reimburse NTI for the difference between the service
billed under the contract prior to the date of termination and the applicable rates for service
based upon the Custo~er' s usage and length of time the service was provided. In the event
early termination, the Customer s applicable chargeback rate may equal, but will not exceed, the
month-to-month service category-specific Base Rate as specified in the applicable NTI Tariff.
addition, the Customer agrees to reimburse NTI 110% of the face value of all promotional
credits or discount certificates he/she received and claimed during the term of this term
agreement.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Efi'ective: April 28, 1997
Taa..o -Public Utill'ties Commission0 e ogers Office of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1 Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No. 1
Original Page 28
Service Offerings and Rates for Intra and InterLA T A Interexchange
Telecommunications Service
This section sets forth the rates and charges applicable to the Company s Domestic
Telecommunications service. The rates are applicable to calls between points in Idaho.
General Switched Service Information
Determination of Duration
(i) Chargeable time begins when the connection is established between the
calling station and the desired telephone, attendant board, or private branch
exchange console.
(ii)Chargeable time ends when the connection is terminated.
(iii) Chargeable time does not include time lost because of faults or defects in
the Service.
Determination of Time of Day
Day, evening, and night/weekend times are determined by the local time of the calling
party. For domestic calls, unless otherwise specified, the time periods are as follows:
Business Day Rate:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM. to 5:00 P.
Evening Rate:Monday - Friday, Sunday, 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.
NightlWeekend Rate:Monday - Sunday, 11:00 P.M. to 8:00 AM.
Holiday rates apply New Year s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and
Christmas Day.
Calculation of Billable Time
Depending upon the product, calculation of billable time is based upon either six second
fifteen second, thirty second, or one minute increments.
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
227722-
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 29
Service Offerings and Rates for Intra and InterLATA Interexchange Telecommunications
Service (con!' d.
General Switched Service Information( con!' d.
Calculation of Billable Time (cont'
(i) For six second products:
(a)The initial six (6) seconds or ftaction thereof is subject to the initial
six (6) second rate.
(b) The additional six (6) seconds are rounded in six (6) second
increments, with the remaining seconds, if any, rounded up to the
next six (6) second increment and billed at the additional six (6)
second rate.
(ii) For fifteen second products:
(a)The initial fifteen (15) seconds or ftaction thereof is subject to the
initial fifteen (15) second rate.
(b) The additional fifteen (15) seconds are rounded in fifteen (15)
second increments, with the remaining seconds, if any, rounded up
to the next fifteen (15) second increment and billed at the additional
fifteen (15) second rate.
(iii) For thirty second products:
(a)The initial thirty (30) seconds or ftaction thereof is subject to the
initial thirty (30) second rate.
(b) The additional thirty (30) seconds are rounded in thirty (30) second
increments, with the remaining seconds, if any, rounded up to the
next thirty (30) second increment and billed at the additional thirty
(30) second rate.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
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Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No. 1
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Service Offerings and Rates for Intra and InterLATA Interexchange Telecommunications
Service
General Switched Service Information (cont'
Calculation of Billable Time (cont' d.
(iv) For one minute (sixty second) products:
(a)The initial sixty (60) seconds or ftaction thereof is subject to the
initial sixty (60) second rate.
(b) The additional sixty (60) seconds are rounded in sixty (60) second
increments, with the remaining seconds, if any, rounded up to the
next sixty (60) second increment and billed at the additional sixty
(60) second rate.
Switched Services
(a) Switched Outbound Service is a switched "Dial-I" service which utilizes FG-
access facilities. Switched 800 Service is a switched inbound service with calls
terminating to a local line. Switched 800 Service uses existing lines which can be used
for both local and long distance calling.
(b) Switched Outbound and 800 Services in Norlight CONNECT Plus accounts
are billed in 6 second increments and are subject to a six (6) second minimum charge.
Switched Outbound and 800 Services in Norlight CONNECT accounts are billed in six
(6) second increment and are subject to a fifteen (15) second minimum charge.
(c) Norlight CONNECT Plus Switched Outbound and 800 Services interLATA
and intraLATA per minute rates are as follows:
Base Rate
$ .
Rates for Norlight CONNECT accounts are discounted 5% off the Norlight CONNECT
Plus base rate and there are no further discounts.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 31
Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (con!' d.
Switched Services (cont'
(d) Volume discounts for Norlight CONNECT Plus accounts are based on the total
monthly Switched Outbound and 800 Services domestic usage applicable to the total amount
billed and are available as follows:
Volume Discounts
5% if Volume over $150
7% if Volume over $500
9% if Volume over $1 000
12% if Volume over $2 000
16% if Volume over $3 000
20% if Volume over $4 000
22% if Volume over $5 000
(e) Term Commitment discount table applicable to Norlight CONNECT Plus
Switched Outbound and 800 Services. Term discounts are in addition to volume discounts.
Term Commitment of Service
Minimum Revenue
Commitment
$150
$500
000
000
000
000
000
12 Months
00%
00%
00%
00%
00%
00%
00%
18 Months
00%
00%
00%
00%
50%
50%
50%
24 Months
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
(f) 2, 3, or 4-digit accounting codes available with a monthly recurring charge per
customer location of $10.00 and a one-time installation fee of $15.00 per customer location.
(g) Minimum monthly revenue commitments are calculated ftom the Base Rate in each
service category and are cumulative, and may be comprised of one or more of the following NTI
service offerings: Switched Outbound Service and Switched 800 Service.
Issued: April 18, 1997
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 8 1997227722-
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Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No. 1
Original Page 32
Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'd.
Switched Services (cont' d.
(h) Norlight CONNECT accounts are charged a monthly fee of$2.00. Norlight
CONNECT Plus accounts are charged a monthly fee of$10.00 and have a $150 monthly
minimum charge.
(i) In addition to the Switched 800 Service per minute rates listed above, there is a
recurring $10 monthly charge per 800- or 888- number (maximum charge of$50 per Customer),
with a one-time installation fee of $5 per 800- or 888- number (maximum charge of $50 per
Customer.) Also, applicable local access charges will apply.
Dedicated Services
(a) Dedicated Outbound Service is an outbound service with calls originating ftom a
dedicated line. Dedicated 800 Service is an inbound service with calls terminating to a dedicated line.
Customer or NTI provides access to NTI's Dedicated Outbound or Inbound Point of Presence.
(b) Installation and monthly charges for Special Access Lines or T -1 s used in
connection with Dedicated 800 Service will be billed by the service provider.
(c) Norlight Total CONNECT Dedicated Services are billed in six (6) second
increments subject to a six (6) second minimum charge.
(d) Norlight Total CONNECT Dedicated Outbound and 800 Services intraLATA and
interLATA rates, per minute:
Base Rate
$ .
( e) Local access charges shall apply in addition to the Dedicated Outbound and 800
Services per minute rates listed above.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997
227722-1
Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities CommissionNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 33
Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'd.
Dedicated Services (cont' d.
(t) Norlight Total CONNECT accounts have a $250 monthly minimum charge.
(g) Volume discounts for Norlight Total CONNECT accounts are based on the total
monthly Dedicated Outbound Service and/or Dedicated 800 Service monthly domestic
usage, and are available as follows:
5% for Volume over $1 000
7% for Volume over $2 500
9% for Volume over $5 000
12% for Volume over $7 500
16% for Volume over $10 000
20% for Volume over $20 000
22% for Volume over $40 000
(h) Term Commitment discount table applicable to Norlight Total CONNECT
Dedicated Outbound Service and Dedicated 800 Service. Term discounts are in addition to
volume discounts.
Term Commitment of Service
Minimum Revenue
Commitment
000
500
000
500
$10 000
$20 000
$40 000
12 Months
00%
00%
00%
00%
00%
00%
00%
18 Months
00%
00%
00%
00%
50%
50%
50%
24 Months
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of tl1e SecretaryNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
227722-
APR 2 8 1997
Boise. Idaho
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5. Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (con!' d.
Dedicated Services (cont'
(i) 2, 3 or 4-digit accounting codes available with a monthly recurring charge per
customer fee of$10.00 and a one-time installation fee of$15.00 per customer location.
G) Minimum monthly revenue commitments are calculated ftom the Base Rate in each
service category and are cumulative, and may be comprised of one or more of the
following NTI service offerings: Dedicated Outbound Service and/or Dedicated 800
Service.
(k) Applicable local access charges may also apply.
5.4 Other Voice Services
(a)Travel Card
(i) NTI Travel Card is an inbound gateway service whereby the caller dials an
800- number plus a customer-specific calling code to gain access to information, travel
call delivery and voice mail services. It permits customers to place calls using touch tone
and rotary phones ftom anywhere in the State of Iowa to the Customer s location. Calls
originating ftom rotary phones will be completed with the assistance of an operator.
Travel card calls are charged in six second initial increments and six second additional
increments.
(ii) Travel card base rates are $.2700 per minute for CONNECT accounts and
2500 per minute for CONNECT Plus accounts.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
Boise, Idaho
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange Intra and InterLATA Telecommunications
Service (cont'
5.4 Other Voice Services (cont'
(a)Travel Card (cont'
(ill) Travel Card special features and rates - all charges are in addition to the
base per minute rate.
Feature
1) Account Codes
2) Speed Dialing
3) Messaging Services
Voice Mail-Charges apply when leaving
and reviewing messages.
Individual account
Group and Guest account
4) Electronic Information Services
News, weather, sports, financial
other miscellaneous services
5) Directory Assistance
Per number lookup
Call completion
6) Conference calling
Per minute charge
Operator-assisted additional parties, per leg
7) Message delivery
Maximum automated three-minute message
Monthly Recurring Rate
No Charge
No Charge
$.40 per minute
$.40 per minute
50 per minute
$1.00
$1.25
$1.00 per message
Issued: April 18, 1997
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange Intra and InterLATA Telecommunications
Service (cont'
5.4 Other Voice Services (cont'
(b)Directory Assistance
The Company provides the service of connecting its subscribers to Directory Assistance
for a charge. Subscribers will be subject to the regulations governing Directory Assistance
pertaining to the number of Directory Assistance listings requested per call as allowed in the State
oflowa by the State Commerce Commission.
A credit allowance for Directory Assistance will be provided upon request if the subscriber
experiences poor transmission quality, is cut-off, receives an incorrect telephone number, or
misdials the intended DA number.
Subscribers will be eligible for a complimentary allowance of seven (7) ftee calls per
month, per line, for the first twelve (12) months service is provided to Customer. Thereafter
Customer shall be eligible for a complimentary allowance of two (2) ftee calls per month per line
Handicapped individuals who identifY themselves as being unable to look up a directory
assistance number because of being visually, physically, or mentally handicapped in a way that
makes the customer unable to use a telephone directory, shall be exempt ftom charges. Formal
identification shall be in written form submitted to the Company, including a Doctor s (or other
appropriate professional's) certificate indicating handicapped status.
(i)The charge for a Directory Assistance call is $0.75 per call.
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
227722-1
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
5.4 Other Voice Services (cont'
(c)800 Service Advanced Product Features and Rates
The following advanced product features and accompanying charges are available with
Switched 800 Service and Dedicated 800 Service.
(i)Call blocking by NP A - $100 installation and $25 change in service charge.
(ii) DNIS (Dialed Number Identification Service) - $100 installation charge and
$25 change in service charge.
(iii) Special routing, including time of day routing, day of week routing, day of
year routing, location routing, percentage allocation routing, and route advance - $100 installation,
$50 monthly charge, and a $25 change in service charge.
(d)Ancillary Charges
Ancillary
Service
Monthly
Recurring Charge
Non-Recurring
Charge
1) Dedicated Access Lines
T -1 Port Charges
Customer-direct to DMS-250 Switch
Multiplexed Data Service
$100.00 per T-
$50.00 per T-
$450.00 per T-
$450.00 per T-
2) 800 Number Directory Listing $25.00 per number $15.00 per number
(e)Operator Services
The Company does not currently offer operator services.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryNor 1 t Te ecommumcatlOns, nc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
5.4 Other Voice Services (cont'
(f)Authorized NTI Partner Program Pricing
Authorized NTI Partner Program Pricing is available exclusively through the NTI Agency
Sales Program. Intrastate state rates are as set out in Section 5 of this Tariff.
Private Line Services
(a)DS-O Voice Grade Services
Included in this section are rates for two and four wire tie lines, OPX lines, and analog
voice and data channels. Generally, these circuits are in a point-to-point configuration, but may
ftom time to time, be configured in a point-to-multipoint or multi-drop configuration, and are
provided on an as available basis. Circuit configurations generally consist of a local loop at each
end of the NTI-provided IXC channel. The local loop may be provided by the Company, the
prevailing regional Bell operating company, local independent telephone company, an alternative
local access provider, or any combination thereof
Charges applicable to DS-O Voice Grade Services are as follows:
Monthly Recurring
12-month 36-month 60-month
Mileage Non
Band Fixed Variable Fixed Variable Fixed Variable recumng
0 - 50 $ 205.00 $0.0000 $ 185.00 $0.0000 $ 164.50 $0.0000 $200.
51 - 125 $ 170.00 $0.7000 $ 153.00 $0.6400 $ 134.50 $0.6000 $200.
126 - 300 $ 241.95 $0.4100 $ 219.39 $0.3700 $ 196.35 $0.3500 $200.
~300 $ 334.11 $0.2750 $ 302.01 $0.2500 $ 274.95 $0.2350 $200.
Per DS-O mile.
** Additional non-recurring charges may apply, subject to circuit specifics, and shall
be quoted on an individual case basis.
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont' d.
Private Line Services (cont'
(b)DS-O Digital Data Services
Included in this section are rates for 9.6 kbps, 14.4 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 56 kbps and 64 kbps
data channels. Generally, these circuits are in a point-to-point configuration, but may from time to
time, be configured in a point-to-multipoint or multi-drop configuration, and are provided on an as
available basis. Circuit configurations generally consist of a local loop at each end of the NTI-
provided IXC channel. The local loop may be provided by the Company, the prevailing regional
Bell operating company, local independent telephone company, an alternative local access
provider, or any combination thereof
Charges applicable to DS-O Digital Data Services are as follows:
nthl Recurrin
12-month 36-month 60-month
Mileage Non
Band Fixed Variable Fixed Variable Fixed Variable recumng
0 - 50 $ 205.00 $0.0000 $ 185.00 $0.0000 $ 164.50 $0.0000 $200.
51 - 125 $ 170.00 $0.7000 $ 153.00 $0.6400 $ 134.50 $0.6000 $200.
126 - 300 $ 241.95 $0.4100 $ 219.39 $0.3700 $ 196.35 $0.3500 $200.
::;:.
300 $ 334.11 $0.2750 $ 302.01 $0.2500 $ 274.95 $0.2350 $200.
Per DS-O mile.
** Additional non-recurring charges may apply, subject to circuit specifics, and
shall be quoted on an individual case basis.
Robert E. Rogers
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818
Effective: April 28, 1997
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
227722-1
Boise, Idaho
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont' d.
Private Line Services (cont
(c)T -1 Digital Data Services
Included in this section are rates for point-to-point 1.544 Mbps T-l service. T-l services
are provided on an as available basis. Circuit configurations generally consist of a local loop at
each end of the NTI-provided IXC channel. The local loop may be provided by the Company,
the prevailing regional Bell operating company, local independent telephone company, an
alternative local access provider, or any combination thereof
Charges applicable to T -1 Digital Data Services are as follows:
Monthly Recurring
12-month 36-month 60-month
Mileage
Band
0 - 150
151 - 250
251 - 500
~ 500
Fixed Variable
$ 396.00 $0.3000
$ 882.00 $0.1650
$1080.00 $0.1320
$1218.00 $0.1205
Fixed Variable
$ 360.00 $0.2700
$ 792.00 $0.1500
$ 972.00 $0.1200
$1098.00 $0.1095
Fixed Variable
$ 338.00 $0.2540
$ 774.80 $0.1410
$ 912.80 $0.1130
$ 954.80 $0.1095
Non
recumng
$400.
$400.
$400.
$400.
* Per DS-O mile.
** Additional non-recurring charges may apply, subject to circuit
specifics, and shall be quoted on an individual case basis.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
Boise, Idaho
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
(d)
Private Line Services (cont
Fractional T -1 Digital Data Services
Included in this section are rates for point-to-point ftactional T -1 (FT -1) service.
Fractional T-l channels are available in 128 kbps, 256 kbps, 384 kbps, 512 kbps and 768 kbps
increments, and are provided on an as available basis. Circuit configurations generally consist of
a local loop at each end of the NTI-provided IXC channel. The local loop may be provided by
the Company, the prevailing regional Bell operating company, local independent telephone
company, an alternative local access provider, or any combination thereof
Charges applicable to FT -1 Digital Data Services are as follows:
128 kbps
128 kbps
128 kbps
128 kbps
256 kbps
256 kbps
256 kbps
256 kbps
384 kbps
384 kbps
384 kbps
384 kbps
512 kbps
Monthly Recurring
Term of Agreement
1 Month
12 Months
36 Months
60 Months
1 Month
12 Months
36 Months
60 Months
1 Month
12 Months
36 Months
60 Months
1 Month
Fixed / Per V &H CM$ 350 $ 1.50$ 350 $ 1.00$ 300 $ 1.00$ 250 $ 0.$ 700 $ 3.$ 700 $ 2.$ 600 $ 2.500 $ 1.80
$ 1 050 $ 4.
$ 1 050 $ 3.$ 900 $ 3.$ 750 $ 2.
$ 1 400 $ 6.
Non-Recurring
$ 400
$ 400
$400
$ 400
$ 400
$400
$ 400
$ 400
$ 400
$ 400
$ 400
$ 400
$400
Issued: April 18, 1997
227722-1
Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTED FOH FILING
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
Boise, Idaho
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.Idaho PUC Tariff No.
Original Page 42
Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
Private Line ervices cont'
(e)Fractional T -1 Di tal Data Services
Monthly Recurring
Term of A reement Fixed / Per V &H CM Non-Recurrin
512 kbps 12 Months $ 1 400 $ 4.$ 400
512 kbps 36 Months $ 1 200 $4.$400
512 kbps 60 Months $ 1 000 $ 3.$ 400
768 kbps 1 Month $ 2, 100 $ 9.$ 400
768 kbps 12 Months $ 2 100 $ 6.$ 400
768 kbps 36 Months $ 1 800 $ 6.$ 400
768 kbps 60 Months $ 1 500 $ 5.40 $400
* Additional non-recurring charges may apply, subject to circuit specifics, and
shall be quoted on an individual case basis.
(f)DS-3 Digital Data Services
Included in this section are rates for point-to-point 45 Mbps DS-3 service. DS-3 services
are provided on an as available basis. Circuit configurations generally consist of a local loop at
each end of the NTI-provided IXC channel. The local loop may be provided by the Company,
the prevailing regional Bell operating company, local independent telephone company, an
alternative local access provider, or any combination thereof
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: Ann! 28 1997,fdafia pubncIffiinties 'CommiSSionRobert E. Rogers Office of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOF~ FiLING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1 Boise, Idaho
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
Private Line Services (cont'
(f)DS-3 Digital Data Services (cont'
Charges applicable to DS-3 Digital Data Services are as follows:
MontWy Recurring
Term of Agreement Fixed / Per DS-O CM Non-Recurring
1 Month
12 Months * (note 1)
36 Months * (note 1)
60 Months * (note 1)
N/A
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
N/A
1063
0959
0865
N/A
500
500
500
(note 1) - Minimum DS-3 IXC channel charge is $ 4 000 per month.
** Additional non-recurring charges may apply, subject to circuit specifics, and shall be
quoted on an individual case basis.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Qffice.2f the Secre~ry
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTI:D FOR flU
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 81997227722-
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
Frame Relay Services
(a)Frame Relay Services
Frame relay pricing is based upon: type offtame relay access port, speed and location;
number ofPVCs; and CIR. Tier location is based upon Company POP and facilities at that
location. Volume and term discounts are available. Circuit configurations generally consist of
local access at each end of the Company-provided ftame relay network. The local access may be
provided by the Company, the prevailing regional Bell operating company, local independent
telephone company, and alternative local access provider, or any combination thereof
(b)Standard Frame Relay (UN!Connectio
Available CIR NTI Non-Local Non-Month-Local
Port Access Included Recurring Recurring Month Access
Recurring Recurring
Tier I
DS-$300 ICB $160 ICB
128k 16k $300 ICB $286 ICB
256k 32k $300 ICB $449 ICB
384k 48k $300 ICB $589 ICB
512k 64k $300 ICB $721 ICB
768k 96k $550 ICB $883 ICB
1024k 128k $550 ICB 033 ICB
DS-192k $550 ICB 240 ICB
Tier n
DS-$300 ICB $160 ICB
DS-16k $550 ICB 240 ICB
Tier ill
DS-$300 ICB $295 ICB
DS-192k $550 ICB 917 ICB
Port charges include a fee for coordinating local access - $50 non-recurring and $20 per month
recurring. MontWy recurring charges include one PVC ftom main site to remote sites.
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretaryor Ig t e ecommumcatIons, nc. ACCEPTED FOR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-
Boise, Idaho
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont'
Frame Relay Services (cont' d.
(b)Standard Frame Relay (UN! Connection) (cont'
Tier I cities include: Afton, WI; Appleton, WI; Chicago, IL; DeKalb, IL; Eau Claire, WI; Green
Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Racine, WI; and Rockford, IL.
Tier II cities include: Fond du Lac, WI; Hanover Park, IL; Iron Mountain, MI; LaCrosse, WI;
Oshkosh, WI; Sheboygan, WI; Stevens Point, WI; Superior, WI; Wausau, WI; and Winona, MN.
Tier III cities include: Jefferson, WI and Mattoon, IL, and all locations in Iowa.
(c)NNI Frame Relay (NNI Connectio
Available CIR NTI Non-Local Non-Month-Local
Port Access Included Recurring Recurring Month Access
Recurring Recurrin
Tier
DS-$300 $375 $108 $110
128k 16k $300 $465 $155 $250
256k 32k $300 $465 $256 $250
384k 48k $300 $465 $425 $250
512k 64k $300 $465 $574 $250
768k 96k $550 $465 $729 $250
1024k 128k $550 $465 $904 $250
DS-192k $550 $465 073 $250
Port charges include a fee for coordinating local access - $50 non-recurring and $20 per month
recurring. Monthly recurring charges include one PVC ftom main site to remote sites.
Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretarv
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOF~ F(UNG275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (con!' d.
Frame Relay Services (cont'
(c)NNI Frame Relay (NNI Connection) (cont'
NNI connections available in: Rochester, MN; Duluth, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Minneapolis, MN;
Sioux City, IA; Des Moines, IA; Davenport, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Fargo, ND; Bismarck, ND;
South Dakota; Omaha, NE; and Grand Island, NE. Iowa locations carry an additional $25
monthly recurring charge; North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska locations carry an
additional $50 monthly recurring charge.
(d)Additional Frame Relay Products
Additional CIR is available in lk increments at $2.00 per k per month. Additional
purchased CIR is not subject to volume or term discounts.
Additional PVCs are available for $15 non-recurring for each PVC, and monthly
recurring chargesof$15 plus charge per k ofCIR for each PVC. Additional PVCs purchased
are not subject to volume or term discounts.
(e)Volume Discounts
Volume discounts are available per port and based upon number of sites and type of
service. Volume discounts are available only with 36 and 60 month terms.
Number of Sites DS-l/Fractional DS-l Ports DS-O Ports
Less than 25
25-
51-100
101-250
Greater than 250 10.
Effective: April 28 , 1997Robert E. Rogers jd~h0 P~bhc Umit~es Commi~jrm
. DfhC€,2'( th~ SecretaryNorlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTt:D I-OR FILING
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
Issued: April 18, 1997
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Service Offerings and Rates for Interexchange IntraLATA and InterLATA
Telecommunications Service (cont' d.
Frame Relay Services (cont
(t) Term Discounts. Term discounts are available and based on length of term.
Charges for local access coordination are not discounted.
Term Length
Month to month
12 months
24 months
36 months
Discount
15%
25%
31%
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective: April 28, 1997Robert E. Rogers Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. Office of the Secretary
275 North Corporate Drive ACCEPTED FOR FiUNG
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-1
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Special Construction
Special construction charges will be made whenever facilities are provided to
accommodate special Customer requirements. The special construction charge will be based on
the costs which are incurred to satisfy the Customer s requirements.
Special Promotions and Discounts
The Company may ftom time to time engage in Special Promotional or Discount
Offerings designed to attract new customers or increase customer usage. In all such cases, the
rates charged will not exceed those specified in Section 5 of this Tariff.
Glossal)' of Acronyms
ASR
FCC
ICB
LATA
V&H
IOC
IXC
KBPS
LEC
MBPS
NTI
PABX
POP
Access Service Request
Circuit Miles
Federal Communications Commission
Individual Case Basis
Local Access Transport Area
Vertical and Horizontal Grid coordinates
Inter-Office Channel
Inter-exchange Channel
Kilo-bit per second
Local Exchange Carrier
Mega-bit per second
Not Applicable or Not Available
No Charge
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc.
Public Access Branch Exchange
Point of Presence
Issued: April 18, 1997 Effective:. April 28, 1997
Robert E. Ro ers Idaho Public Uftlities Commission
Office of the Secretary
Norlight Telecommunications, Inc. ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
275 North Corporate Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045-5818 APR 2 8 1997
227722-
Boise. Idaho