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Attn: Diane Hanian, Commission Secretary
472 W . Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702
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RE: Peerless Network of ldaho, LLC Apptication for Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity (Case No. IEN-T-0I) - Revisions to Draft TariffsPrU'r't"-o IDear Secretary Hanian:
On August 29,2017, Peerless Network of Idaho, LLC ("Peerless") frled an Application for
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Case No. PEN-T-01). After review,
Commission Staffrequested certain revisions to the Peerless draft tariffs submitted with the
application. Peerless hereby submits an original and seven copies of revised TariffNo. I and
revised TariffNo. 2 which contain the revisions requested by Commission Staff.
Please date stamp the extra copy of this Eansmiffal letter and return it in the enclosed postage-
paid envelope. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [phone] or
re gu I [e-mail].
Sincerely
by:
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Patrick Phipps
Director Regulatory Affairs
222 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 273O Chicago, lt 60606
Phone: 312-506{920
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
CHECK SHEET
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EXPLANATION OF REVISION MARKS
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
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SECTION 1 - REGULATIONS
SECTION 2 _ SERVICES
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EXPLANATION OF REVISION MARKS
The following symbols will be used throughout this tariff for purposes of revising the tariff as indicated below:
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APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This tariff sets forth the services, offerings, rates, terms and conditions applicable to Peerless Network of
ldaho, LLC (the "Company") furnishing of intrastate communications services in the State of ldaho.
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DEFINITIONS
Certain terms used generally throughout this tariff are defined below:
Authorized-User
A person, firm, corporation or other legal entity authorizedby the provider of the service to use the service
being provided.
Carrier
A company certified by or registered with the ldaho Public Utilities Commission (IDPUC) to provide
telecommunications services within the State of ldaho.
Class of Service -- Business. Residential
The classification of a Customer's service as Business or Residential is determined by these regulations
which define the character of use for rate purposes.
A. Service will be classified as Business if:
(1) The service is used primarily or substantially for a paid commercial, professional
or institutional activity; or
(2) The service is situated in a commercial, professional or institutional location, or
other location serving primarily or substantially as a site of an activity for pay; or
(3) The service number is listed as the principal or only number for a business in any
telecommunications directory; or
(4) The service is used to conduct promotions, solicitations, or market research lor
which compensation or reimbursement is paid or provided. However, such use of
service, without compensation or reimbursement, for a charitable or civic purpose
shall not constitute business use of service unless other factors are involved.
B. Service willbe classified as Residential if none of the conditions of A. preceding apply,
and:
(1) The use of the service is primarily and substantially of a social or domestic nature,
and
(2)Service is located in a residence (the Company is not offering residential services
at this time) or, in the case of a combined business and residence premises, the
service is located in bona fide residential quarters of such premises while business
service is isolated in the business quarters of the same premises.
c Service classification is determined at the sole discretion of the Company pursuant to the
conditions stated above. The Company may, at its discretion, levy charges for services
which have been misclassified.
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DEFINITIONS
Companv Peerless Network of ldaho, LLC, the issuer of this tariff.
Customer (as distinguished from Applicant)
A person, firm, corporation or other entity that is authorized by the Company to use the Company's
telecommunications services included in this tariff, is responsible for payment of charges included in this
tariff, and is responsible for compliance with the Company's tariff regulations. A Customer is distinguished
from an Applicant in that an Applicant has only applied to become a Customer and has not been approved
by the Company to be a Customer.
Direct lnward Dial
A service attribute that routes incoming calls directly to stations, by-passing a central answering point
Exchanqe
A basic unit for the administration of communication service in a specified area, called the exchange area.
It usually consists of one or more central offices together with the associated plant used in furnishing
communication service in that area.
lnstallation Charqes
Charges which are assessed on a non-recurring basis at the establishment of a service. The terms
"installation charges" and "non-recurring charges" are used interchangeably within this tarilf to refer to non-
variable charges.
Joint-User
An authorized-user (as defined above) who is co-authorized by the provider of the service to jointly use the
service being provided.
Kbos
Kilobits per second, which denotes thousands of bits per second
Monthly Charqes
Charges which are assessed for services included within this tariff on a recurring, monthly basis. lt can be
assumed that all services oflered within this tariff are charged a monthly charge unless otherwise identified.
Mbos
Megabits, or millions of bits per second
Multi-Frequencv or ("MF")
An inter-machine pulse-type used for signaling between telephone switches, or between telephone
switches and PBVKey systems.
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DEFINITIONS
Service Surcharoe
An additional sum added to the usual amount or cost.
Station
Telephone equipment from or to which calls are placed
Trunk
A communications path connecting two switching systems in a
end-to-end connection
User
A Customer or any other person authorized by the
used in the establishment of an
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1.1 Undertakino of the Companv
1.'1.1 Scooe
The Company undertakes to furnish communications service in connection with one-way
and/or two-way information transmission between points within the State of ldaho under
the terms of tariff. The Company's services are available to business customers.
Customers may use services and facilities provided under this tariff to obtain access to
services offered by other service providers. The Company is responsible under this tariff
only for the service and facilities provided herein, and it assumes no responsibility for any
service provided by any other entity that purchases access to the Company network in
order to originate or terminate its own services, or to communicate with its own Customers.
1.1.2 Shortaoe of Equipment and Facilities
1.1.2.1 The Company reserves the right to limit or allocate the use of existing facilities, or
of additional facilities offered by the Company when necessary because of lack of
facilities or due to some other cause beyond the Company's control.
1 .1 .2.2 The f urnishing of service under this tariff is subject to the availability on a continuing
basis of all the necessary facilities and is limited to the capacity of the Company's
facilities as well as facilities the Company may obtaln from other carriers, from time
to time, to furnish service as required at the sole discretion of the Company.
1 .1 .3 Terms and Conditions
1.1.3.1. Except as otherwise provided herein, service is provided and billed on the basis of
a minimum period of at least one month, and shall continue to be provided until
canceled by the Customer, in writing, on not less than 30 days' notice. Unless
otherwise specified herein, for the purpose of computing charges in this tariff, a
month is considered to have 30 days. All calculations of dates set forth in this tariff
shall be based on calendar days, unless otherwise specified herein.
1.1.3.2 Customers may be required to enter into written Service Orders which shall contain
or reference the name of the Customer, a specific description of the service
ordered, the rates to be charged, the duration of the services, and the terms and
conditions in this tariff.
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1.1 Undertakino of the Comoanv (continued)
'l .1 .3 Terms and Conditions (continued)
1 .1 .3.3 At the expiration of the initial term specif ied in the applicable Service Order, or in
any extension thereof, service shall continue on a month to month basis at the then
current tariff rates until terminated by either party upon 30 days'written notice. Any
termination shall not relieve Customer of its obligation to pay any charges incurred
under the Service Order and this tariff prior to termination. The rights and
obligations which by their nature extend beyond the termination of the term of the
Service Order shall survive such termination.
'1.1.3.4 This tariff shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of ldaho
without regard for the State's choice of laws provisions.
1.1.3.5 Another telephone company must not interfere with the right of any person or entity
to obtain seruice directly from the Company.
1.1.3.6 The Company reserves the right to change such numbers, or the central office
designation associated with such numbers, or both, assigned to the Customer,
whenever the Company deems it necessary to do so in the conduct ol its business.
1 .1 .3.7 The Customer agrees to operate Company provided equipment in accordance with
instructions of the Company or the Company's agent. Failure to do so will void
Company liability for interruption of service and may make the Customer
responsible for damage to equipment pursuant to Section 1.1.3.8 below. The
Company is not liable for interruption of service due to any lailure of Customer
premises equipment provided by the Company or the Customer.
1 .1 .3.8 The Customer agrees to return to the Company all Company provided equipment
delivered to Customer within five (5) days of termination of the service in
connection with which the equipment was used. Said equipment shall be in the
same condition as when delivered to Customer, normal wear and tear only
excepted. Customer shall reimburse the Company, upon demand, for any costs
incurred by the Company due to Customer's failure to comply with this provision.
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1.1 Undertakinq of the Companv (continued)
1.1.4 Notification of Service-Affectinq Activities
The Company will provide the Customer reasonable notification of service affecting
activities that may occur in normal operation of its business. Such activities may include,
but are not limited to, equipment or facilities additions, removals or rearrangements and
routine preventive maintenance. Generally, such activities are not specific to an individual
Customer but affect many Customers'services. No specific advance notification period is
applicable to all service activities. The Company will work cooperatively with the Customer
to determine the reasonable notifications requirements. With some emergency or
unplanned service affecting conditions, such as outage resulting from cable damage,
notification to the Customer may not be possible.
1.2 Liabilitv of the Companv
1.2.1 The Company shall not be liable for claim or loss, expense or damage (including indirect,
special or consequential damage) for any interruption, delay, error, omission, or defect in
any service, facility (including services and facilities involved in emergency calling activity)
or transmission provided under this tariff , if caused by any person or entity other than the
Company, by any malfunction of any service or facility provided by any other carrier, by an
act of God, fire, war, civil disturbance, or act of government, or by any other causes beyond
the Company's direct control.
1.2.2 The Company shall not be liable for, and shall be fully indemnified and held harmless by
Customer and Subscriber against any claim or loss, expense, or damage (including
indirect, special or consequential damage) for defamation, libel, slander, invasion,
infringement of copyright or patent, unauthorized use of any trademark, tradename or
seruice mark, unfair competition, interference with or misappropriation or violation of any
contract, proprietary or creative right, or any other injury to any person, property or entity
arising out of the material, data, information, or other conduct revealed to, transmitted by,
or used by the Company under this tariff; or for any act or omission ol the Customer or
Subscriber; or for any personal injury or death of any person caused directly or indirectly
by the installation, maintenance, location, condition, operation, failure, presence, use, or
removal of equipment or wiring provided by the Company, if not caused by negligence of
the Company.
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1.2 Liabilitv of the Companv (continued)
1.2.3 The Company shall not be liable for any defacement of or damages to the premises of a
Customer or Subscriber, resulting from the furnishing of service, which is not the result of
the Company's negligence.
1.2.4 Except when a court of competent jurisdiction finds that gross negligence, willful neglect,
or willful misconduct on the Company's part has been a contributing factor, the liability of
the Company for any claim or loss, expense or damage (including indirect, special or
consequential damage) for any interruption, delay, error, omission, or defect in any service,
facility (including services and facilities involved in emergency calling activity) or
transmission provided under this tariff shall not exceed an amount equivalent to the prorata
charge to the Customer or Subscriber for the period of service or facility usage during which
such interruption, delay, error, omission or defect occurs. For the purpose of computing
this amount, a month is considered to have thirty (30) days.
1.2.5 The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that a
limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law.
Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court's responsibility to
adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. lt is also the court's
responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
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1.3 Provision of Equioment and Facilities
1.3.1 General
1.3.1.'l The Company shall use reasonable efforts to make available services to a
Customer on or before a particular date, subject to the provisions of and
compliance by the Customer with, the regulations contained in this tariff. The
Company does not guarantee availability by any such date and shall not be liable
for any delays in commencing service to any Customer.
1.3.1.2 The Company shall use reasonable efforts to maintain facilities that it furnishes to
the Customer. The Customer may not, nor may the Customer permit others to,
rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair or otherwise interfere with any of
the facilities installed by the Company, except upon the written consent of the
Company.
1.3.1.3 Equipment installed at the Customer Premises for use in connection with the
services the Company offers shall not be used for any purpose other than that for
which the Company has provided it.
1.3.1.4 The Company shall not be responsible for the installation, operation, or
maintenance of any Customer provided communications equipment. Where such
equipment is connected to the facilities furnished pursuant to this tariff, the
responsibility of the Company shall be limited to the furnishing of facilities offered
under this tariff and to the maintenance and operation of such facilities. Beyond
this responsibility, the Company shall not be responsible for:
the transmission of signals by Customer provided equipment or for the
quality of, or defects in, such transmission; or
(b) the reception of signals by Customer provided equipment; or
(c)network control signaling where such signaling is performed by Customer
provided network control signaling equipment.
1.3.2 Non-Routi ne I nstallation
At the Customer's request, installation and/or maintenance may be performed outside the
Company's regular business hours or in hazardous locations. ln such cases, charges
based on cost of the actual labor, material, or other costs incurred by or charged to the
Company will apply. lf installation is started during regular business hours but, at the
Customer's request, extends beyond regular business hours into time periods including,
but not limited to, weekends, holidays, and/or night hours, additional charges may apply.
1.3.3 Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this tariff remains in the Company, its
agents or contractors.
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Provision of Eouipment and Facilities (continued)
1.3.4 Use of Service
Service is furnished for use by the Customer and may be used only by others as specifically
provided elsewhere in this tariff.
1.3.4.1 Unlawful Use of Service
Service shall not be used for any purpose in violation of law or for any use as to
which the Customer has not obtained all required governmental approvals,
authorizations, licenses, consents and permits. The Company shall refuse to
furnish service to an applicant or shall disconnect the service of a Customer when:
(1) An order shall be issued, signed by a judge finding that probable cause
exists to believe that the use made or to be made of the service is
prohibited by law, or
The Company is notified in writing by a Law Enforcement Agency acting
within its jurisdiction that any facility furnished by the Company is being
used or will be used for the purpose of transmitting or receiving gambling
information in intrastate, interstate, orforeign commerce in violation of law.
Termination of service shalltake place after reasonable notice is provided
the Customer, or as ordered by the Court. lf communications facilities
have been physically disconnected by Law Enforcement officials at the
premises where located, and if there is not presented to the Company the
written finding of a judge, then upon written request of the Customer, and
agreement to pay restoral of service charges and other applicable Service
Charges, the Company shall promptly restore such service.
1.3.4.2 Obscenitv
Service shall not be used to make any oral or written comment, request,
suggestion or proposal, or to transmit any nonverbal material, which is obscene,
lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent, regardless or the format or avenue of
transmitting the indecent or obscene material (e.9., 900 or 999 service).
1.3.4.3 lmoersonation
Service shall not be used to impersonate another person with fraudulent or
malicious intent.
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1.3 Provision of Equipment and Facilities (continued)
1.3.4 Use of Service (continued)
1.3.4.4 Harassment
Service shall not be used to call another person so frequently or at such times ol
day or in any other manner so as to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass such other
person.
1.3.4.5 Fraudulent Use
Service shall not be used to transmit a message, to locate a person, or to
otherwise give or obtain information without payment of the charges
applicable to such use.
No device shall be used by a Customer with the service or facilities of the
Company for the purpose of avoiding payment of the applicable charge.
'1.3.4.6 lnterference with or lmoairment of Service
Service shall not be used in any manner which interferes with other persons in the
use of their service, prevents other persons form using their service, or otherwise
impairs the quality of service to other Customers. The Company may require a
Customer to immediately shut down its transmission of signals if said transmission
is causing interference to others or impairing the service of others.
1.3.4.7 Subscribinq to Adequate Service
lf a Customer's use of seruice interferes unreasonably with the service of other
Customers, the interfering Customer will be required to take service in sufficient
quantity or of a different class or grade.
1.3.4.8 Telephone Solicitation bv Use of Recorded Messaqes
Service shall not be used for the purpose of solicitation by recorded messages
when such solicitation occurs as a result of unrequested or unsolicited calls
initiated by the solicitor by means of automatic dialing devices. Such devices, with
storage capability of numbers to be called or a random or sequential number
generator that produces numbers to be called and having the capability, working
alone or in conjunction with other equipment, of disseminating a prerecorded
message to the number called and which are calling party or called party
controlled, are expressly prohibited.
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1.3 Provision of Equipment and Facilities (continued)
1.3.4 Use of Service (continued)
1.3.4.9 Common Receptionist
A business Customer may extend service capable of two-way communication to
the location of another business Customer for the purpose of performing clerical
services which include the answering and originating of telephone calls. All
regulations governing use of service and the charges normally associated with the
equipment and channels involve are applicable.
1.4 Obliqations of the Customer
1.4.1 General
The Customer shall be responsible for:
(a) the payment of allapplicable charges pursuant to this tariff;
(b) reimbursing the Company for damage to, or loss of, the Company's facilities or
equipment caused by the acts or omissions of the Customer; or the noncompliance
by the Customer, with these regulations; or by fire or theft or other casualty on the
Customer's premises, unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the
employees or agents of the Company. The Company will, upon reimbursement for
damages, cooperate with the Customer in prosecuting a claim against he person
causing such damage and the Customer shall be subjugated to the Company's
right of recovery of damages to the extent of such payment;
(c)providing at no charge, as specified f rom time to time by the Company, any needed
personnel, equipment, space and power to operate Company facilities and
equipment installed on the premises of the Customer, and the level of heating and
air conditioning necessary to maintain the proper operating environment on such
premises;
(d)Obtaining, maintaining, and otherwise having full responsibility for all rights-of-way
and conduit necessary for installation of all cable and associated equipment used
to provide local exchange service to the Customer from the Cable building
entrance or property line to the location of the equipment space described in
1.4.1(c). Any costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the rights-of-way
described herein, including the costs of altering the structure to permit installation
of the Company provided facilities, shall be borne entirely by, or may be charged
by the Company to, the Customer. The Company may require the Customer to
demonstrate its compliance with this section prior to accepting an order for service;
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1.4 Obliqations of the Customer (continued)
1.4.1 General(continued)
(e) providing a safe place to work and complying with all laws and regulations
regarding the working conditions on the premises at which Company employees
and agents shall be installing or maintaining the company's facilities and
equipment. The Customer may be required to install and maintain Company
facilities and equipment within a hazardous area if, in the Company's opinion,
injury or damage to the Company's employees or property might result from
installation or maintenance by the Company. The Customer shall be responsible
for identifying, monitoring, removing and disposing of any hazardous material
(e.9., friable asbestos) prior to any construction or installation work;
Complying with all laws and regulations applicable to, and obtaining all consents,
approvals, licenses and permits as may be required with respect to, the location
of Company facilities and equipment in any Customer premises or the rights-of-
way for which Customer is responsible under Section 1.4.1(d) above; and
granting or obtaining permission for Company agents or employees to enter the
premises of the Customer at any time for the purpose of installing, inspecting,
maintaining, repairing, or upon termination of service as stated herein, removing
the facilities or equipment of the Company;
(g)not creating or allowing to be placed or maintained any liens or other
encumbrances on the Company's equipment or facilities or Customer premises
equipment leased or purchased by the Customer f rom the Company; and
(h)making Company facilities and equipment available periodically for maintenance
purposes at a time agreeable to both the Company and the Customer. No
allowances for interruptions in service will be made for the period during which
service is interrupted for such purposes.
1.4.2 Claims
(f)
With respect to any service or facility provided by the Company, Customer shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Company from all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs
and expenses for:
(a) any loss, destruction or damage to property of the Company or any third party, or
the death of or injury to persons, including, but not limited to, employees or invitees
of either the Company or the Customer, to the extent caused by or resulting from
the negligent or intentional act or omission of the Customer, its employees, agents,
representatives or invitees; or
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1.4.2 Claims(continued)
any claim, loss, damage, expense or liability for infringement of any copyright,
patent, trade secret, or any proprietary or intellectual property right of any third
party, arising from any act or omission by the Customer, including, without
limitation, use of the Company's services and facilities in a manner not
contemplated by the agreement between the Customer and the Company.
1.4.3 StationEquioment
The Customer is responsible for providing and maintaining any terminal equipment on the
Customer premises. The electric power consumed by such equipment shall be provided
by, and maintained at the expense of, the Customer. All such terminal equipment must be
registered with the FCC under 47 C.F.R., Part 68 and all wiring must be installed and
maintained in compliance with those regulations. The Company will, where practicable,
notify the Customer that temporary discontinuance ol the use of a service may be required;
however, where prior notice is not practicable, nothing contained herein shall be deemed
to impair the Company's right to discontinue lorthwith the use of a service temporarily if
such action is reasonable under the circumstances. ln case of such temporary
discontinuance, the Customer will be promptly notified and afforded the opportunity to
correct the condition which gave rise to the temporary discontinuance. During such period
of temporary discontinuance, credit allowance lor service interruptions as set forth in
Section 1.10 following is not applicable.
The Customer is responsible for ensuring that Customer provided equipment connected to
Company equipment and facilities is compatible with such equipment and facilities. The
magnitude and character of the voltages and currents impressed on Company provided
equipment and wiring by the connection, operation, or maintenance of such equipment and
wiring shall be such as not to cause damage to the Company provided equipment and
wiring or injury to the Company's employees or other persons. Any additional protective
equipment required to prevent such damage or injury shall be provided by the Company at
the Customer's expense.
1.4.4 lnterconnection of Facilities
Any special interface equipment necessary to achieve compatibility between the facilities
and equipment of the Company used for furnishing local exchange service and the
channels, facilities, or equipment of others may be provided at the Customer's expense.
(b)
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1.4 Obliqations of the Customer (continued)
1.4.4 lnterconnection of Facilities (continued)
The Company's services may be connected to the services or facilities of other
communications carriers only when authorized by, and in accordance with, the terms and
conditions of the tariffs of the other communications carriers which are applicable to such
connections.
Facilities furnished under this tariff may be connected to Customer provided terminal
equipment in accordance with the provisions of this tariff.
1.4.5 lnsoections
Upon reasonable notification to the Customer, and at a reasonable time, the Company may
make such tests and inspections as may be necessary to determine that the Customer is
complying with the requirements set forth in Section 1.4.3 for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of Customer provided facilities and equipment to Company owned
facilities and equipment. No credit will be allowed for any interruptions occurring during
such inspections.
lf the protective requirements for Customer provided equipment are not being complied
with, the Company may take such action as it deems necessary to protect its facilities,
equipment, and personnel. The Company will notify the Customer promptly il there is any
need for further corrective action. Within ten days of receiving this notice the Customer
must take this corrective action and notify the Company of the action taken. lf the Customer
fails to do this, the Company may take whatever additional action is deemed necessary,
including the suspension of service, to protect its facilities, equipment and personnel from
harm. The Company will, upon request 24 hours in advance, provide the Customer with a
statement of technical parameters that the Customer's equipment must meet.
1.5 Establishment of Service
1.5.1 Application for Service
An application for service whether made orally, in writing, or by action of the Customer
(e.9., use of Company's services) establishes the contract between the Company and the
Customer on the terms and conditions set forth in this tariff. Neither the contract nor any
rights acquired there under may be assigned or in any manner transferred.
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1.5 Establishment ol Service (continued)
1.5.2 Minimum Contract Periods
1.5.2.1 Except as otherwise provided, the minimum contract period is one month
for all services furnished. However, if a new single line business Customer
notifies the Company within twenty days after receipt of the first billthat certain
services or equipment are not desired, the Company will delete such services or
equipment f rom the Customer's account without a record keeping or service
ordering charge. The Customer nonetheless shall be responsible for all monthly
usage and installation charges incurred for the use of such service and
equipment.
1.5.2.2 Except as provided in 1.5.2.1 preceding, the length of minimum contract
period for directory listings, and for joint user service where the listing actually
appears in the directory, is the directory period. The directory period is from the
day on which the directory is first distributed to the Customers to the day the
succeeding directory is first distributed to Customers.
1.5.2.3 The Company may require a minimum contract period longerthan one month at
the same location in connection with special (non-standard) types or arrangements
of equipment, or for unusual construction, necessary to meet special demands and
involving extra costs.
1.5.3 Cancellation of Aoplication for Service Prior to Establishment of Service
1.5.3.1 Where the Company cancels an order for service prior to the start of installation or
specialconstruction of facilities, no charge applies, except to the extent Company
incurs a service order or similar charge from a supplying carrier prior to the
cancellation.
1.5.3.2 Where installation of facilities, other than those provided by special construction,
has been started prior to the cancellation, the lower of the following charge applies:
The total costs (including overheads) in connection with providing and
removing such facilities.
The monthly charges for the entire initial contract period of the service
ordered by the Customer as provided in this tariff plus the full amount of
any installation and termination charges applicable.
1.5.3.3 Where special construction of facilities has been started prior to cancellation and
there is another requirement for the specially constructed facilities, in place, no
charge applies.
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1.5 Establishment of Service (continued)
1.5.3 Cancellation of Aoolication for Service Prior to Establishment of Service (continued)
1.5.3.4 Where special construction of facilities has been started prior to the cancellation,
and there is no other requirement for the specially constructed facilities, a charge
equal to the costs incurred in the special construction (including overheads)
applies. Where one or more, but not all, of the services involved in the special
construction are canceled, a charge equal to the cost (including overheads)
incurred for the discontinued service applies.
1.5.3.5 lnstallation or special construction of facilities for a Customer starts when the
Company incurs any expense in connection therewith which would not otherwise
have been incurred and the Customer has advised the Company to proceed with
the installation or special construction.
1.5.4 EstablishinqCredit
1 .5.4.1 The Company, in order to assure the payment of its charges for service, will require
applicants and Customers to establish and maintain acceptable credit.
1.5.4.2 The establishment or re-establishment of acceptable credit as provided in this
section shall not relieve the applicant or Customer from compliance with other
provisions ol this tariff as to advance payments and the payment of bills, and shall
in no way modify the provisions regarding disconnection and termination of service
for failure to pay bills due for service furnished.
1.5.4.3 Applicants for Service
The Company may refuse to furnish service to an applicant that has not
established acceptable credit or has not paid charges for service of the same
classification previously furnished by the Company or another carrier at the same
or another address, until arrangements suitable to the Company have been made
to pay such charges.
The Company may also refuse to furnish service to an applicant that has not paid
charges for service of the same classification, previously furnished by any
telephone company at the same or another address, until arrangements suitable
to the Company are made.
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Establishment ol Service (continued)
1.5.4 Establishinq Credit (continued)
1.5.4.3 Aoolicants for Service (continued)
(1) Service applicants may establish credit in one of the following ways
a. Responding in a manner satisfactory to the Company to a set of
standard questions, known as the Credit Evaluation Process
(CEP). The applicant may be required to provide proof in support
of these responses. The written procedures for the CEP are
available for public inspection at the Company's main otlice a|222
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b. lntentionally Omitted.
c. Providing a sufficient written guarantee of payment for service by
a guarantor satisfactory to the Company. The guarantee shall be
made in a letter that is substantially similar to the form in 1.5.4.5
below.
d. Providing a surety bond, provided that such surety bond has been
issued by an insurance company that is satisfactory to the
Company.
Business service applicants may establish credit by meeting the
requirements of the Company's Business Credit Evaluation Plan of (1) b.
or (1) d. preceding.
(3)During the verilication ol an applicant's credit, the Company will permit
service to be installed upon the advance payment by the applicant of an
amount equal to applicable service charges and initial non-recurring
charges applicable for service installation plus the estimated amount of
the applicant's bill based upon one month's service. Such advance
payment will be credited to the applicant's service account but does not
relieve the applicant of his responsibility to subsequently establish credit
in accordance with (1) or (2) preceding.
lf credit is not so established, the Company may disconnect the service no
sooner than five days after delivery or eight days after mailing of written
notice of intention to disconnect.
When a Customer's service has been disconnected in accordance with the
above, service will not be reconnected untilthe Customer has established
credit.
(4) Advance Payments only apply to business customers.
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1.5 Establishment of Service (continued)
1.5.4 EstablishinoCredit(continued)
1 .5.4.4 Existinq Customers
(1) A Customer may be required to reestablish credit when any of the
following conditions occur:
a.After the first twelve months that the Customer has received
service, the Customer has had service disconnected twice by the
Company or the Company provides evidence that the Customer
used a device or scheme to obtain service without payment.
(2)Payment by the Customer of delinquent bills will not of itself relieve the
Customer from the obligation of establishing his credit with respect to the
account involved or with respect to any other account in connection with
the same or any other class of service which the Company may be
providing such Customer.
(3)A Customer may be required to reestablish credit in accordance with
1.5.4.3 when the amount of service furnished or the basis on which credit
was formerly established has significantly changed.
(4)lf a Customer fails to reestablish his credit as required by the Company
his service may be disconnected not sooner than five days after delivery
or eight days after mailing of written notice of intention to disconnect.
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1.5.5 lntentionallyOmitted.
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1.6 Billino/Pavment
1.6.1 Customer Billinq
These practices relate to billing and bill collection, telephone service termination, and
disputes with their telecommunications carrier. IDPUC rules will prevail if a conflict exits
between the Company's guidelines and IDPUC rules. The Company is available 24 hours
a day for rate information.
Rate information is available from the Company at 1-888-380-2721.
1.6.1.1 Bills will be issued once each month during a thirty (30) day period
1.6.1.2 Special bills for long distance service may be issued to Customers business
Customers at any time) when charges exceed 175 percent of the average of the
past three months' long distance charges or of the average long distance charge
for that class of service if three months actual data is not available. These bills will
catry a due date which is ten days atter the date that they are mailed or seven
days if delivered by hand.
1.6.1.3 Services which are charged for at other than monthly rates are billed in arrears.
'1.6.1.4 An unused portion of a usage allowance (which is included in the monthly rate for
certain services) in one monthly period cannot be used in any other monthly period
nor will refund or credit be given.
1.6.1.5 Detailed call information, such as the time at which the call was made, its
destination will not be generally provided other than for toll telecommunications
message service.
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1.6 Billino/Pavment(continued)
1.6.2 Payment of Charoes for Service
1.6.2.1 The Customer is responsible for the payment of charges for all services furnished,
including, but not limited to, all calls originated or accepted at a Customer's service
location regardless of the carrier providing service.
1.6.2.2 Payment shall be in United States currency or by instruments so denominated and
payable on demand at par in Commercial banks in the locality where facilities and
service are furnished.
1.6.2.3 Payment is due on the due date shown on the bill and may be paid by mail to the
authorized payment locations.
1.6.2.4 When payment for service is made by check, a charge of $25.00 will be made by
the Company for each check returned by a bank to the Company for reason of not
sufficient funds.
1.6.2.5 lf the Customer remits to the Company on more than one occasion during a twelve
month period a check, draft, or other instrument which is dishonored, the Company
may refuse acceptance of further checks and place the Customer on a guaranteed
basis. Under a guaranteed basis, the Company may refuse acceptance of anything
as payment other than money orders, cashier's checks, or guaranteed instruments
denominated in U.S. dollars and guaranteed by or issued by a third party
acceptable to the Company. The Company shall advise the Customer in writing of
the restriction and of the various options available to paying by cash.
1.6.3 Late Pavment Charoe
1.6.3.1 Late payment charges imposed by incumbent local exchange companies on
unpaid non-residential accounts are calculated in conformance with IDPUC rules.
16.3.2 Business Customers will incur a late payment charge ol 1.5"/" per month (or the
highest amount lawfully allowed, whichever is loweQ shall apply to amounts shown
on a monthly bill which remain unpaid after the due date referred to in 1.6.2
preceding, except that the charge is not applicable as specified in 1.6.4 following.
Failure to bill interest in one month does not mean the Company has waived its
right to bill a Customer for accrued interest.
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1.6.3 Late Pavment Charoe (continued)
1.6.3.3 Requlations
A. lntentionally Omitted.
B. This charge does not apply to
(1) Amounts which are in dispute at the time the late payment charge
would otherwise be applied.(2) federal excise tax or any other taxes levied by law directly on the
Customer.(3) amounts billed by the Company for other entities for which the
charge is not authorized by those entities' appropriate tariffs or
contracts.
Credit and collection procedures outlined in this Section are not waived
or foreclosed by the application of a late payment charge.
1.6.4 Failure to Pav Charoes for Service
1.6.4.'1 A Customer is considered to be delinquent in the payment of a bill when the total
amount due is not received on or before the due date printed on the bill.
1.6.4.2 The Company shall give written notice at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled
termination. The telephone company shall also make at least two attempts at
personal notice by telephone at least twenty-four hours prior to termination.
However, the inability of the telephone company to perfect personal notice shall
not prevent the telephone company from terminating service.
1.6.5 Restoral of Service
1.6.5.1 lf any Customer's service is restored after having been disconnected in
accordance with this tariff but a Company service order to terminate such service
has not been completed when such service is restored, the Customer will be
required to apply a restoral of services charge specified in this tariff. Monthly
service charges will not apply for the period between the disconnection and
reconnection.
1.6.5.2 When a Customer's service has been disconnected in accordance with this tariff
and the service has been terminated through the completion of a Company service
order, service will be reestablished only upon the basis of application for new
service.
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1.7 Termination. Discontinuance or Refusal of Service
These practices relate to billing and bill collection, telephone service termination and disputes with
thei r telecommunications carrier.
1.7.1 A written notice of discontinuance of service, with reasons specified, willbe sent
fifteen (15) days prior to discontinuance, followed by a second written notice five (5) days
prior to discontinuance of service. Notices will be sent via First Class Mail.
1.7.2 Service may be terminated prior to the expiration of the minimum contract period
upon notice being given the Company ten days in advance and upon payment of the
termination charges given below in addition to all charges due for service which has been
f urnished.
ln case of additional directory listings and joint user service, where the listing has
appeared in the directory, the termination charges are the charges due to the end
of the directory period.
ln the case of special equipment for which the minimum contract period is in excess
of one month at the same location, such proportion of the sum of the cost of the
equipment and of its installation, plus the cost of removal, less the salvage value
of the equipment removed, as the unexpired portion of the minimum contact period
bears to the full minimum contract period.
C.ln the case of termination prior to completion of the minimum contract period, upon
Company being notif ied ten (10) days in advance and upon payment of all charges
due as a result of the early termination.
1.7.3 Service may be terminated after the expiration of the minimum contract period,
upon the Company being notified ten days in advance and upon payment of all
charges due to the date of termination of the service.
A.
B.
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1.7 Termination. Discontinuance or Refusal of Service (continued)
1.7.4 The Company may discontinue or refuse service for any of the reasons stated below:(1) For failure to establish credit pursuant to applicable rules set forth in 1.5.4
preceding.
For failure to pay a past due bill owed the Company, including one for the same
class of service furnished to the applicant or Customer at the same or another
location, or where the applicant or Customer voluntarily assumed, in writing,
responsibility for the bills of another applicant or Customer.
For failure to provide Company representatives with necessary access to
Company owned seruice or equipment, after the Company has made a written
request to do so.
For failure to make payment in accordance with the terms of a Deferred Payment
Agreement as defined by the IDPUC.
When the Company has reason to believe that a Customer has used a device or
scheme to obtain service without payment and where the Company has so notified
the Customer prior to disconnection.
For violation or noncompliance with a IDPUC order.
For violation or noncompliance with any rules and regulations of the Company on
file with the IDPUC for which violation of or noncompliance with the Company is
authorized by tariff to deny or refuse service.
For violation of or noncompliance with municipal ordinances and/or other laws
pertaining to telephone service.
For failure to pay past due bill ol a previous Customer of the premises to be served,
provided that the applicant for service voluntarily signed a form agreeing to assume
responsibility for the bills of the previous Customer, or that the previous Customer
is currently a member of the same household as the applicant.
(10) Without notice in the event that the Customer's use of equipment adversely affects
the Company's service to others.
(1 1) Without notice in the event that the Customer's use of equipment will endanger
public safety or health.
(12) For a Customer who has not used the service for a period of 90 days and who
appears, after investigation, to have left the community or who advised the
Company that he or she does not desire to continue to be carried as a Customer
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(e)
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1.7 Termination. Discontinuance or Refusal of Seruice (continued)
1.7.4 The Company may discontinue or refuse service for any of the reasons stated below:
(continued)
(13) Upon condemnation of any material portion of the facilities used by the Company
to provide service to a Customer or if a casualty renders all or any material portion
ol such facilities inoperable beyond feasible repair.
(14) Without notice upon the Customer's insolvency, assignment for the benefit ol
creditors, filing for bankruptcy or reorganization, failing to discharge an involuntary
petition within the time permitted by law, or abandonment of service.
(15) Without notice upon any governmental prohibition, or required alteration of the
services to be provided or any violation of any applicable law or regulation.
(16) Without notice if the Company deems that such action is necessary to prevent or
to protect against fraud or to otherwise protect its personnel, agents, facilities or
services.
1.7.5
(17) The Customer provides false information to the Company regarding the
Customer's identity, address, credit worthiness, past or current use of common
carrier communications services, or its planned use of the Company's service(s).
The suspension or discontinuance of service(s) by the Company pursuant to this section
does not relieve the Customer of any obligation to pay the Company for charges due and
owing for service(s) furnished during the time of or up to suspension or discontinuance.
Upon the Company's discontinuance of service to the Customer under this Section, all
applicable charges, including termination charges, shall become due. This is in addition to
all other remedies that may be available to the Company at law or in equity or under any
provision of this tariff.
1.7.6
1.8 Cancellation of Service
1.8.1 Cancellation of Aoplication for Service
1.8.1.1 Applications for service are non-cancelable unless the Company otherwise
agrees. Where the Company permits Customer to cancel an application for service
prior to the start of service or prior to any special construction, no charges will be
imposed except for those specified herein.
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1.8 Cancellation of Service (continued)
1.8.1 Cancellation of Application for Service (continued)
1.8.1.2 Where, prior to cancellation by the Customer, the Company incurs any expenses
in installing the service or in preparing to install the service that it othenryise would
not have incurred, a charge equal to the costs the Company incurred, less net
salvage, shall apply, but in no case shall this charge exceed the sum of the charge
for the minimum period ol service ordered, including installation charges, and all
charges others levy against the Company that would have been chargeable to the
Customer had service begun.
1.8.1.3 The special charges described in 1.8.1.1 and 1.8.1.2 will be calculated and applied
on a case-by-case basis.
1.8.2 Cancellation of Service bv the Customer
lf a Customer cancels a Service Order or terminates services before the completion of the
term for any reason whatsoever other than a service interruption (as def ined in 1 .10 below),
Customer agrees to pay to Company the following sums which shall become due and
owing as of the effective date of the cancellation or termination and be payable within the
period set forth in 1.6, all costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection with:
(1) all Non-Recurring charges reasonably expended by Company to establish service
to Customer, plus
any disconnection, early cancellation or termination charges reasonable incurred
and paid to third parties by Company on behalf of Customer, plus
(3)all Recurring Charges specified in the applicable Service Order tariff for the
balance of the then current term, and
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(4) any termination liability for early termination
Miscellaneous
1.9.1 Special Conditions or Requirements
Where special conditions or special requirements of a Customer involve unusual
construction or installation cost, the Customer may be required to pay a reasonable
proportion of such costs.
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1.9 Miscellaneous(continued)
1.9.2 TeleohoneNumbers
The Company may change the telephone number of a Customer for engineering, technical,
or other reasons. However, it will not change a telephone number as a penalty or to enforce
payment for Company directory advertising charges.
1.9.3 Ownershio and Access to Facilities
Facilities lurnished by the Company remain the property of the Company until transferred
or abandoned. The Customer shall provide employees and agents of the Company access
to Company facilities, at all reasonable times, for the purpose ol installing, rearranging,
repairing, maintaining, inspecting, disconnecting, removing, or otherwise servicing such
facilities.
1.9.4 lnstallation. Rearranoement. Repair Maintenance. Disconnection. and Removal of
Facilities
All facilities furnished by the Company will be installed and maintained by it, except where
such facilities are situated, in the judgment of the Company, in hazardous or inaccessible
locations.
Customers may not rearrange, disconnect, remove, or otherwise tamper with, or permit
others to rearrange, disconnect, remove, or tamper with any facilities furnished by the
Company, authorized in this tariff, except with the Company's written consent or as
otherwise specified in this tariff.
1.9.5 Transfer and Assionments
Customer may not assign or transfer its rights or duties in connection with the services and
facilities provided by the Company without the written consent of the Company and
payment of the applicable charges.
1.9.6 Notices and Communications
1.9.6.1 The Customer shall designate on the Service Order an address to which the
Company shall mail or deliver all notices and other communications, except that
Customer may also designate a separate address to which the Company's bills for
service shall be mailed.
1.9.6.2 The Company shall designate on the Service Order an address to which the
Customer shall mail or deliver all notices and other communications, except that
Company may designate a separate address on each bill for service to which the
Customer shall mail payment on that bill.
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1.9 Miscellaneous(continued)
1.9.6 Notices and Communications (continued)
1.9.6.3 All notices or other communications required to be given pursuant to this tariff will
be in writing. Notices and other communications of either party, and all bills mailed
by the Company, shall be presumed to have been delivered to the other party on
the third business day following deposit of the notice, communication or bill with
the U.S. Mail or a private delivery service, prepaid and properly addressed, or
when actually received or refused by the addressee, whichever occurs first.
1.9.6.4 The Company or the Customer shall advise the other party of any changes to the
addresses designated for notices, other communications or billing, by following the
procedures for giving notice set forth herein.
'l .10 Allowances for lnterruptions of Service
1.10.1 Credit for lnterruptions
When the use of seruice or facilities furnished by the Company is interrupted due to any
cause other than the negligence or willlul act of the Customer, or the operation or failure of
the facilities or equipment provided by the Customer, a pro rata adjustment of the monthly
Recurring Charges subject to interruption will be allowed for the service and facilities
rendered useless and inoperative by reason of the interruption whenever said interruption
continues for a period of 12 hours or more from the time the interruption is reported to or
known to exist by the Company, except as otherwise specified in the Company's tariffs. lf
the Customer reports a service, facility or circuit to be inoperative but declines to release it
for testing and repair, it is considered to be impaired, but not interrupted.
For calculating credit allowances, every month is considered to have 30 days. A credit
allowance is applied on a pro rata basis against the monthly Recurring Charges specified
hereunder for Local Line or Local Trunk Service and is dependent upon the length of the
interruption. Only those facilities on the interrupted portion of the circuit will receive a credit.
Service outages between 12and 24 hours in duration shall receive a credit lor 24 hours.
Credit allowances for service outages that exceed 24 hours in duration will be calculated
as a 30-day credit pursuant to ldaho Rule 503.
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1 .10 Allowances for lnterruptions of Service (continued)
1.10.2 Restrictions on Allowance
No credit allowance will be made for:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
interruptions due to the negligence or willful act of the Customer, Authorized-User
or Joint-User, including but not limited to noncompliance with the provisions of this
tariff.
interruptions due to the failure or malfunction of Customer provided facilities or the
failure or malfunction of any other non-Company equipment;
interruptions due to electric power failure where the Customer furnishes such
electric power;
interruptions of service during any period in which the Company is not given full
and free access to its facilities and equipment for the purpose of investigating and
correcti ng i nterruptions;
interruptions of service during a period in which the Customer continues to use the
service on an impaired basis;
interruptions of service during any period when the Customer has released service
to the Company for maintenance purposes or for implementation of a Customer
order for a change in service arrangements;
interruption of service due to circumstances or causes beyond the control of the
Company.
1.10.3 Use of Alternative Service Provided bv the Comoanv
Should the Customer elect to use an alternative service provided by the Company during
the period that a service is interrupted, the Customer must pay the tariffed rates and
charges for the alternative service.
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2.1 Application of Rates
2.1.1 lntroduction
The regulations set forth in this section govern the application of rates for services
contained in other sections of this tariff. An application for service, whether made orally, in
writing, or by use of service, establishes a contract between the Company and the
Customer pursuant to the terms and conditions included within this tariff. Neither the
contract nor any rights acquired hereunder may be assigned or in any manner transferred
to a third party by the Customer, without the Company's written approval.
2.1.2 Charqes Based on Duration of Use
Where charges for a service are specified based on the duration of use, such as the
duration of a telephone call, the following rules apply:
(a) Calls are measured in durational increments identified for each service. All calls
held for a fraction of a measurement increment are rounded-up to the next whole
measurement unit.
(b)Timing on completed calls begins when the call is answered by the called party.
Answering is determined by hardware answer supervision in all cases where this
signaling is provided by the terminating local carrier and any intermediate
carrie(s). Timing for operator service person-to-person calls starts with completion
of the connection to the person called or an acceptable substitute, or to the PBX
station called.
(c)Timing terminates on all calls when the calling party hangs up or the Company's
network receives an off hook signal from the terminating carrier.
(d)Calls originating in one time period and terminating in another will be billed in
proportion to the rates in effect during different segments of the call and will be
billed according to applicable eastern standard or eastern daylight savings time
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2.1 Application of Rates (continued)
2.1.3 Rates Based Uoon Distance
Where charges for a service are specified based upon distance, the following rules apply:
Distance between two points is measured as airline distance between the rate centers of
the originating and terminating telephone lines. The rate center is a set of geographic
coordinates, as referenced in the Local Exchange Routing Guide issued by lconectiv
(formerly Telcorida), associated with each NPA-NXX combination (where NPA is the area
code and NXX is the first three digits of a seven digit telephone number). Where there is
no telephone number associated with an access line on the Company's network (such as
a dedicated 800 or WATS access line), the Company will apply the rate center of the
Customer's main billing telephone number.
The airline distance between any two rate centers is determined as follows:
(a)Obtain the "V" (vefiical) and "H" (horizontal) coordinates for each Rate Center
from the above referenced lconectiv document.
(b)Compute the difference between the "V" coordinates of the two rate centers; and
the difference between the two "H" coordinates.
(c) Square each difference obtained in step (b) above
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Add the square of the "V" difference and the square of the "H" difference obtained
in step (c)above.
Divide the sum of the squares by 10. Round to the next higherwhole number if
any fraction is obtained.
Obtain the square root of the whole number result obtained above. Round to the
next higher whole number if any fraction is obtained. This is the airline mileage.
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2.2 Service Area
The Company's Local Usage Service Area adopts the local calling areas of incumbent local
exchange carriers as defined in its tariffs on file with the IDPUC.
2.3 Connection Charqes
2.3.1 General
The Connection Charge is a nonrecurring charge which applies to the following: (a) the
installation of a new service; (b) the transfer of an existing service to a different location; (c)
a change from one class of service to another at the same or a different location; or (d)
restoral of service after suspension or termination for nonpayment. Connection Charges are
listed with each service to which they apply.
2.3.2 Exceptions to the Charoe
No charge applies for a change to a service for which a lower monthly rate applies,
made within 90 days after any general rate increase, if a lower grade of service is
offered in the customer's exchange.
The Company may from time to time waive or reduce the charge as part of a
promotion.
2.4 RestoralCharoe
A restoral charge applies each time a service is reconnected after suspension or termination for
nonpayment but before cancellation of the service.
Business
$2s.00
A
B
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2.5 Moves. Adds and Chanqes
The Company alone may make changes in the location of its lines and equipment. When it is found
that a move or change of such lines or equipment has been made by others, the Connection Charge
for the underlying service will apply as if the work had been done by the Company.
The customer will be assessed a charge for any move, add or change of a Company service and is
charged in addition to any other monthly or installation charge which is associated with the service
the customer orders. Move, Add and Change are defined as follows:
Move: The disconnection of existing equipment at one location and reconnection of the
same equipment at a new location in the same building or in a different building
on the same premises.
Add:The addition of a vertical service to existing equipment and/or service at one
location.
Change Change - including rearrangement or reclassificalion - of existing service at the
same location.
Business Charge per Order
Line Connection (per line)
Move
$50.00
$100.00
Add
$50.00
$100.00
Chanqe
$50.00
$100.00
Record Work Only
(This charge is applicable for changes that do
not involve central office or premise work.)
$50.00
2.6 Charges Associated With Premises Visit
Trouble lsolation Charge: When a visit to the customer's premises is necessary to isolate a problem
reported to the Company but identified by the Company's technician as attributable to customer-
provided equipment or inside wire, a separate charge applies in addition to all other charges for the
visit.
Per Premises Visit, Business:
2.7 Primarv lnterexchanoe Carrier Chanoe Charqe
$100.00
Customers may be presubscribed to the carrier of their choice for both interLATA and intraLATA
service. The customer will incur a charge each time there is a change in the long distance carrier
associated with the customer's intraLATA or interLATA service after the initial installation of service.
$2.50
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2.8 Business Network Switched Services
2.8.1 General
B.
C.
D.
Business Network Switched Service provide a business customer with a connection to the
Company's switching network which enables the customer to:
A. receive calls from other stations on the public switched telephone network;
access the Company's local calling service;
access the Company's operators and business office for service related assistance;
access toll{ree telecommunications service such as 800 NPA; and access 911
service for emergency calling; and
access the service of providers of interexchange service. A customer may
presubscribe to such provider's service to originate calls on a direct dialed basis
or to receive 800 service from such provider, or may access a provider on an ad
hoc basis by dialing the provider's Carrier ldentification Code (1OXXX).
Business Network Switched Service is provided via one or more channels terminated at the
customer's premises. Each Business Network Switched Service channel corresponds to one
or more analog, voice-grade telephonic communications channels that can be used to place
or receive one call at a time.
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2.8 Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.2 Service Descriptions and Rates
The following Business Access Service Options are offered
Basic Business Line Service
PBX Trunks
All Business Network Switched Service may be connected to customer-provided terminal
equipment such as station sets, key systems, PBX systems, or facsimile machines. Service may be
arranged for two-way calling, inward calling only or outward calling only. Optional Voice Mail
Service is available.
2.8.2.1 Servicc Establishmcnt Charse
This charge applies when the Company initially establishes the Customer's
account for any service provided by the Company. This charge is applied in
addition to any other monthly or installation charge that is associated with the
service the Customer orders.
-Per Order
-Per Visit
-After Hours 1
hour)
hour)
$s0.00
$100.00
$200.00
Line Connection
Service Order
$100.00
$50.00
Custom Features are also available as described in this tarifl
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Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.3 Basic Business Line Service
A. General
B
Basic Business Line Seruice provides a customer with a one or more analog, voice-
grade telephonic communications channel that can be used to place or receive one
call at a time. Local calling service is available at a flat rate included in the line price,
or on a message usage basis. Basic Business Lines are provided for connection of
customer-provided single-line terminal equipment such as station sets or facsimile
machines.
Each Basic Business Line has the following characteristics:
Terminallnterface: 2-wire
Signaling Type: Loop Start
Pulse Type:Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Directionality:Two-way, ln-Only, or Out-Only, as specified by
the customer.
Flat Rate Basic Business Line Service
Service to points within the local calling area is included in the charge for Flat Rate
Service.
ln addition to the nonrecurring charges listed below, service order charges apply as
described in this tariff.
Nonrecurring Connection Charge $50.00
Monthly Recurring Charges:
Business Single Line (per line) $40.00
Business Multi-Line (per line) $45.00
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2.8 Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 PBX Trunk Service
A. General
Analog and/or digital PBX trunks are provided for connection of customer-provided
PBX terminal equipment. Analog trunks are delivered on a DSO level and digital
trunks are delivered at the DS1 level. Alltrunks are equipped with multiline hunting.
DID service allows callers to reach the called party without going through a PBX
attendant. DOD service allows end users to dial outside of a PBX system without
going through the PBX attendant to get access to an outside line. Digital trunks
cannot be two-way trunks, but must be ordered as with either Direct lnward Dialing
(DlD)or Direct Outward Dialing (DOD).
For DID configured PBX trunks additional charges apply lor Direct lnward Dial
Station numbers.
Each Analog Trunk has the following characteristics:
Terminal lnterface:2-wire or 4-wire, as required for the
provision of service
Signaling Type
Pulse Type:
Directionality:
Loop, Ground, E&M l, ll, lll
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
ln-Coming Only (DlD), Out-Going Only
(DOD), or Two-Way
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Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 PBX Trunk Service (continued)
B. Flat Flate Analog PBX Trunks
'1. General
Service to points within the localcalling area is included in the charge for
Flat Rate Analog PBX Trunk Service.
2. Rates
ln addition to the nonrecurring charges listed below, service order charges
apply as described in this tariff.
Nonrecurring Connection Charge: $50.00
Monthly Recurring Charges: $75.00
Terminal Numbers:
1-10lines in terminalgroup $15.00
1 1-20 lines in terminal group $25.00
21 + lines in terminalgroup $30.00
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Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 PBX Trunk Service (continued)
C. Message Rate Analog PBX Trunks
1. Description
Message Rate Analog PBX Trunks provide the customer with a single,
analog, voice grade telephonic communications channel that can be used
to place or receive one call at a time. Local calls on two-way trunks and DOD
trunks are billed on a message rate basis. DID trunks are arranged for one-
way inward calling only.
2. Rates
Charges for each Message Rate PBX Trunk include a monthly recurring
Base Service Charge and usage charges for completed calls originated f rom
the customer's lines based on the total number of calls during the billing
period.
ln addition to the nonrecurring charges listed below, service order charges
apply as described in this tariff.
Nonrecurring Connection Charge: $50.00
Monthly Recurring Charges: $75.00
Terminal Numbers:
1-10lines in terminalgroup $15.00
1 1-20 lines in terminal group $25.00
2'l + lines in terminalgroup $30.00
3. Message Usage Charges
Per Message Charge $0.15
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Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 PBX Trunk Service (continued)
D. Analog DID Trunks
Nonrecurring Connection Charge
Monthly Recurring Charges
DID Station Numbers:
- Each Group
- Each G
$60.00
$35.00
$6.00
$26.00
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2.8 Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 PBX Trunk Service (continued)
E. Digital PBX Trunk Service
1. Description
Digital PBX Trunk Service provide a customer with connection to the
Company switch via a DS1 digitalfiber optic transmission facility operating
al 1.544 Mbps and time division multiplexed inlo 24 analog voice grade
telephonic communications channels. Digital PBX Trunks are provided for
connection of customer-provided PBX equipment or trunk capable key
systems to the Company switch. Each Digital PBX Trunk has the following
characteristics:
Terminal lnterface: Channel Bank or DSX-1 panel
Signaling Type: Loop, Ground, E&M l, ll, lll
Start Dial lndicator: lmmediate Wink, Delay Dial, DialTone
Pulse Type: DualTone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Directionality: ln-Coming or Out-Going Only, as
specified by the customer
Service to points within the local calling area is included in the
charge for Digital PBX Trunk Service.
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Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 PBX Trunk Service (continued)
E. Digital PBX Trunk Service (continued)
2. Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges
ln addition to the nonrecurring charges listed below, service order charges
apply as described in this tariff. Charges for each Message Rate Digital PBX
Trunk include a monthly recurring Base Service Charge and usage charges
for completed calls originated from the customer's lines based on the total
number of calls during the billing period.
Where appropriate facilities do not exist, Special Construction charges will
also apply.
Nonrecurring Connection Charge: $250.00
Monthly Recurring Charges:
Flat Rate:
- Facility $500.00
- PerActive Channel(DlD) $25.00
- Per Active Channel (DOD) $zs.OO
Message Rate:
- Facility $100.00
- Per Active Channel (DlD) $25.00
- Per Active Channel (DOD) $75.00
3. Message Usage Charges
Per Message Charge $0.15
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2.8 Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 lP Control Service
lP Control is a DID voice line equivalent service used to connect the public switched telephone
network and a customer's lP-based telephone equipment for the transmission of voice, data, or
video traffic using Session lnitiation Protocol (SlP). lP Control may be provisioned using
Company or customer provided access
Trunk and port charges will be based on DS-O equivalent concurrent SIP sessions derived by
taking the total incoming DID traffic divided by 7,000,000 minutes multiplied by 672. A minimum
of 24 DSO equivalent SIP sessions is required and each additional concurrent SIP session will be
billed individually.
When customer provided access is used (including but not limited to public internet access), trunk
and end user common line (EUCL) charges will not apply. EUCL charges will be applied
according to the Peerless Network FCC Tariff for all Company provided access.
Managed Service
2.8.4.1 DID Charges, Per DID
DID - Standard
MRC
$0.1s
$0.20
$10.00
$15.00
NRC
$0.10
$0.20
$500.00
DID - 3'd Party SMS-Enablement
2.8.4.2 Porl Charges
2.8.4.3 Trunk Charges
Per DSO equivalent
Per DSO equivalent
lnstallation Charge
Per DS1 equivalent
2.8.4.4 Non-Recurring Charges
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Business Network Switched Services (continued)
2.8.4 lP ControlService (Cont'd.)
2.8.4.5 Local Number Portability (LNP)
The following LNP pricing and rate structure applies to all current and future Company Markets
Rate
Port-in - First telephone number, per Order $12.00
Port-in - Each add'ltelephone number, per Order $6.00
Port-outs, per telephone number $6.00
Expedite Charge, per Order $100.00
Snapback Port Fee $300.00
Cancellation of Port Request $50.00
2.8.4.5.1 "Snapback" fees are incurred when a telephone number is ported due to
Customer error or Customer requests a telephone number not be ported
after porting has already taken place. Snapback requests must be done
within twenty-four (24) hours of the port. However, Company provides
no guarantee that a Snapback request will be successful. Customer is
responsible for the Snapback fee regardless of whether the Snapback
was successful or not. Customer is not responsible for Snapback fees if
Company was responsible for the port error.
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2.9 Supplemental Services
2.9.1 Custom Callinq Service
2.9.1.1 General
The features in this section are made available on an individual basis or as part ol
multiple feature packages. All features are provided subject to availability; features
may not be available with all classes of service. Transmission levels may not be
sufficient in all cases.
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates
Rates in this section are applied on a monthly basis unless otherwise specified
CALL WAITING $1.00
Provides a tone signal when a second
call is coming in on a busy line.
CALL FORWARDING-Variable $1.00
Permits a customer to automatically
transfer all incoming calls to another
dialable telephone number.
THREE.WAY CALLING $1.00
Adds a third party to an established
connection without operator assistance.
SPEED CALLING - 39 Number List $1.00
Allows a customer to call other telephone
numbers by dialing a code rather than the
complete telephone number.
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2.9 SupolementalServices(Cont'd)
2.9.1 Custom Callino Service
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates (continued).
DISTINCTIVE RINGING
This feature allows a customer to
designate up to ten telephone numbers
from which incoming calls will have a
distinctive ring. For customers with call
waiting, a distinctive call-waiting signal
will be received if a call from one of the
designated telephone numbers is
waiting.
CALL SCREENING
Customer can designate '10 numbers
f rom which incoming calls will beconnected to a pre-recorded
announcement that calls are not being
taken now.
PREMIUM NUMBER SERVICE
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$100.00
Premium Number Service: Premium numbers
are those telephone numbers that end in 00,
000 or 0000. Premium numbers are assigned
on a first come, first served basis and are limited
to those numbers that exist in the Company's
inventory, as acquired, according to industry
numbering assignment practices. Premium
numbers can be used in conjunction with
other services offered by the Company.
Standard usage charges that appear in this
tariff for other services used with premium
numbers will also apply.
Service Set Up Charge (non-recurring)
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2.9 SuoplementalServices(Cont'd)
2.9.1 Custom Callinq Service
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates (continued)
CALLER ID $3.00
This Central Office feature provides for
the display of the incoming telephone
number on a customer provided display
device attached to the customer's
telephone or answering machine with a
built-in display screen. The Caller lD
feature will forward the calling numberfrom the appropriately equipped
terminating central office to the customer
provided display device. The Company
will forward all telephone numbers
subject to technical limitations.
CALLER !D WITH NAME $5.00
This Central Office feature is only offeredto customers being served by
appropriately equipped central offices
and subscribing to caller lD. This feature
provides for the display of the listed name
associated with the telephone number
from which the call is being made. The
name will be delivered to a customer
provided display device. The company
will lorward all calling names subject to
technical limitations.
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2.9 SupplementalServices(Cont'd)
2.9.1 Custom Callino Service
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates (continued)
BUSY LINE TRANSFER
ln the event that the called telephone
number is busy, this feature
automatically forwards incoming calls toa predetermined telephone number
served by the same central office switch,
or provides inter-switch forwarding to a
predetermined, dialable telephone
number where technically available. lf
incoming calls are transferred to a
number served by the same or a different
central office switch, multiple calls will be
transferred simultaneously provided that
there are sufficient facilities to accept the
calls. This feature is not compatible with
Call Waitinq or Direct lnward Dialino
Service.
ALTERNATE ANSWERING
ln the event that the telephone number is
not answered within the Company
designated parameters, normally three to
four rings, this feature automatically
forwards incoming calls to a
predetermined, or a dilferent central
office switch, multiple calls will be
transferred simultaneously provided that
are sufficient facilities to accept the calls.
$1.00
$1.00
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2.9.1 Custom Callino Service
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates (continued)
MESSAGE WAITING TONE
Allows an audible signal, stutter dial tone,to be present on the line when a
message is waiting.
BUSY LINE TRANSFER,
ALTERNATE ANSWERING,
MESSAGE WAITING TONE
Allows access to allthree services.
CUSTOMER CONTROL OPTION
Allows the customer to activate/
deactivate the Busy Line Transfer and
Alternate Answering features and to
change the number to which the calls are
forwarded.
Busy Line Transfer
Alternate Answering
EASY CALL
Provides automatic dialing of a number
when the customer's line is taken off-
hook, at 7-second intervals.
SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE
When a busy or don't answer condition
exists on an outgoing call, this feature
automatically forwards the calling party to
a pre-determined telephone number.
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
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2.9 SuoolementalServices(Cont'd)
2.9.1 Custom Callinq Service
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates (continued)
CALL CONTROL $2.00
Available with Basic Exchange Access
Service and ISDN service. Customer has
the ability to screen outgoing call, then
block or allow calls. This feature can be
activated and deactivated and provides a
PIN number to the subscriber. Customercan block long distance, Operator
Assisted, specific telephone numbers,
prefix and/or area codes, and/or all
outgoing calls.
REMOTE CALL FORWARDING
First
Second
$5.00
$s.00
Remote Call Forwarding (CO Based),
provides a method to automatically
transfer all incoming calls to another
dialed number at all times. The dialable
number is user defined. The dialed
number can be either 7 or 10 digit
numbers (POTS) and can be changedvia a service order. No physical
telephone is required at the subscribed
dialed number. Multiple simultaneous
call paths can be provided, with each
additional path priced at the rates above.
(Business Service Ordering and Line
Connection Charges apply.)
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2.9 SupplementalServices(Cont'd)
2.9.1 Custom Callinq Service
2.9.1.2 Feature Descriptions and Rates (continued)
9OO SPECIAL ACCESS CODE BLOCKING
Blocks access from a company provided
Exchange Access Service to customer
dialed 900 numbers.
976 PREFIX BLOCKING SERVICE
Blocks access from a company provided
Exchange Access Service to customer
dialed 976 numbers.
AUTOMATIC CALL BACK Per Activation
Allows a customer to return most recent
incoming calls whether answered or not.
lf the line to which the request is made is
idle, the call goes through, if the line is
busy, the automatic callback continues to
attempt until the line is free. The request
is deactivated after 30 minutes or six
unanswered ring backs if the call is not
completed.
REPEAT DIALING Per Activation
Allows a Customer, by dialing a particular
code, to redial a dialed number a
specified number of times or until a party
answers the call.
N/C
N/C
$1.00
$1.00
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2.10 OperatorAssistance Surcharoes
2.10.1 General
Operator Assistance Surcharges apply when a customer utilizes either an automated or
live Company operator for purposes of completing or billing a call. Operator Assistance
Surcharges apply in addition to local usage or long distance usage services as identified
in this tariff.
2.10.2 Operator Assistance Surcharoes -- Rate Schedule
PERSON.TO.PERSON $5.00
Operator assists caller by beginning to
bill the call only when a specifically
identified party answers the phone.
BILLED TO A THIRD NUMBER $5.00
Operator assists the caller by billing the
call to a verified number other than the
station number from which the call is
being made or by which the call is
received.)
COLLECT CALLS $5.00
Operator assists the caller by verify
charges with, and billing the call to, the
party receiving the call.
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2.10.2 Operator Assistance Surcharqes -- Rate Schedule (continued)
CALLING CARD ASSISTANCE
Operator assists the caller by accepting
and/or billing, and/or completing a call
based upon information pertaining to a
billable calling card.
Automated Assistance
(where available)
$5.00
Non-Automated Assistance $10.00
$s.00SENT - PAID/OPERATOR ASSISTED
Operator assistance provided to stations
capable of accepting pre-payment by
terms of coin or non-calling card credit
arrangements.
BUSY LINE VERIFICATION $5.00
Operator assists caller by verifying the
busy status of an exchange access line.
Charged for each verification.
BUSY LINE VERIFY AND INTERRUPT $5.00
Operator assists caller by first verifying
the busy status of an exchange access
line and then by interrupting the
communications on the line to alert the
communicating parties of the caller's
need to reach the busy line.
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SECTION 2:SERVICES
Directory services allow customers to customize the manner in which their Company
assigned telephone numbers appear in published directory and/or are used by dialable
directories and Company operators. This section applies only to services provided by the
Company.
2.11.2 Directory Services -- Rate Schedule
ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY LISTING N/C
One listing, without charge, is provided in
the alphabetical section of the directory
of the local exchange area in which the
Customer's premises is located. This
listing is termed the primary listing and is
provided for each line provided pursuant
to the Company's Exchange Access
Service. Where two or more lines are
arranged to hunt, all of those lines so
arranged constitute a separate Customer
Service.
EXTRA LISTINGS
An Extra Listing is any listing of a name
or information in connection with a
Customer's access line number beyondthat provided pursuant to the
Alphabetical Directory Listing Service
provided above.)
Per Month for each listing $1.00
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2.11 DirectorvServices(continued)
2.11.2 Directorv Services -- Rate Schedule (continued)
PRIVATE LISTING
A telephone number that is not listed in
either the directory assistance records or
the alphabetical directory or that section
of the directory containing the regular
alphabetical list of names of Exchange
Access Customers.
Per Month for each listing
SEMI-PRIVATE LISTING
A telephone number that is not listed in
the alphabetical directory or that section
of the directory containing the regular
alphabetical list of names of Exchange
Access Customers. The telephone
number is listed in the directory
assistance records and will be furnished
upon request of the calling party.
Per Month for each listing
DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE CALL
D.A. Call services furnish the customerwith either automated or operator
assisted access to the Company's
Directory Services database on a dial-up
basis. A maximum of two number
requests will be accommodated per D.A.
Call Service call.
Per Call
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
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2.11 DirectorvServices (continued)
2.11.2 Directorv Services -- Rate Schedule (continued)
INFORMATION CALL COMPLETION
lnformation Call Completion (lCC) is
available as an add-on to the Company's
D.A. Call Service. ICC allows the
customer to connect directly to a number
requested via the Company's D.A. Call
service by means of operator dialing.
Per Call Completed $1.00
Mobile telephone service customers will
only be eligible for ICC service if an
alternate billing option is used, i.e.,
calling card, billed-to-third number,
collect and person-to-person special
handling. However, should a mobile
carrier request the option, the Company
will provide ICC to a mobile carrier on a
sent-paid basis.
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2.12 Direct lnward Dial (DlD) Services
2.12.1 General
DID is a service which permits incoming dialed calls to be dialed directly by a calling party
station associated with a switching system located on the Carrier's Customer Premises.
These lines support inbound calling traffic only.
2.12.2 Direct lnward Dial Service -- Rate Schedule
Monthly
Recurring
Charge
Non-Recurring
Charge
DID Trunk Termination Charges
Each DID trunk termination in central office, per
trunk
Each DID trunk termination in Central Office
arranged for Touch-Tone signaling.
Subsequent additions, deletions or
rearrangements of DID trunk terminations in
addition to above charges, per occasion.
DID Number Charges
Each group of 10 assigned DID station numbers
or fraction thereof, each group
Each group of 10 Reserved DID station numbers
or fraction thereof, each group
Business
DID Service from a Remote Central Office
Mileage charges apply in addition to the rates
specified preceding. Mileage charges are those
specified lor Foreign District Service as
appropriate.
Each new installation, addition, or rearrangement
of trunks that provide DID service from a Remote
Central Office, per occasion.
$s0.00
$5o.oo
$5o.oo
$2.00
$2.00
$s0.00
$s0.00
$s0.00
$50.00
$2.00
$2.00
$50.00
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2.13 2-Wav Direct lnward Dialino (DlD) With CallTransfer
2.13.1 General
2-Way Direct lnward Dialing (DlD) with Call Transfer is a service that permits incoming
calls to reach customer provided equipment, without the assistance of an attendant, and
allows the transfer ol those calls to another line. Touch-Tone is a standard feature of this
service.
2.14 MiscellaneousServices
Monthlv Rate
TOLL RESTRICTION SERVICE
Toll Restriction Service will not allow inter-MSA
1+, 0+, 0-, 10XXX, or 7OO calls to be completed.
- per line equipped $1.00
Toll billing exception that prevents third number
billed and collect call is also a customer option.
INTERCEPT REFERRAL EXTENSION
SERVICE
Provides notification to calling parties about
changes in the status of the called party's
telephone line. (An Add / Change Charge applies
to add or change the length of months requested)
$1.00
TEMPORARY INTERCEPT
Enables a Customer to have incoming calls
intercepted for 1 month. (Regular Exchange
Access Service billing continues and an
Add/Change charge applies)
- per CentralOffice Line
- per Port lntercepted
Non-Recurrinq Charqe
$5.00
$5.00
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2.15 Customer Requested Service Suspensions
2.15.1 At the request of the customer the Company will suspend incoming and outgoing service
on the customer's access line for a period of time not to exceed one year. The equipment
is left in place and directory listings are continued during the suspension period without
change. At the customer's request the Company will provide the customer with an intercept
recording referring callers to another number.
2.15.2 The Company will assess a lower monthly rate for Customer Requested Service Suspension
as noted below. However, any mileage charges, monthly cable charges or monthly
construction charges are still due, without reduction during the period of suspension.
Period of Suspension Charqe
- First Month or Partial Month Regular Monthly Rate (no reduction)- Each Additional Month (up to the one year limit) '112 Regular Monthly Rate
2j6 ServiceandPromotionalTrials
2.16.1 General
The Company may establish temporary promotional programs wherein it may waive or
reduce nonrecurring or recurring charges, to introduce a present or potential customer to
a service not previously subscribed to by the customer.
2.16.2 Requlations
Appropriate notification of the Trial will be made to all eligible customers and to the
Commission. Appropriate notification may include direct mail, bill inserts, broadcast
or print media, direct contact or other comparable means of notification.
During a Trial, the service(s) is provided automatically to all eligible customers,
except those customers who choose not to participate. Customers will be offered
the opportunity to decline the service both in advance and during the trial. A
customer can request that the service be removed during the trial and not be
billed a charge for the period that the feature was in place. At the end of the trial,
customers that don't contact the Company to indicate they wish to retain the
service will be disconnected at no charge.
c.During a Promotional Trial, the service is provided to all eligible customers who
ask to participate. Customers will be notified in advance of the opportunity to
receive the service in the trial for free. A customer can request that the service be
removed during the trial and not be billed a charge for the period that the service
was in place. At the trial's end, customers that don't contact the Company will be
disconnected from the service.
A.
B.
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2.16 ServiceandPromotionalTrials(continued)
2.16.2 Reoulations(continued)
Customers can subscribe to any seruice listed as part of a Promotional Trial and not
be billed the normal Connection Charge. The offering of this trial period option is
limited in that a service may be tried only once per customer, per premises.
E. The Company retains the right to limit the size and scope of a Promotional Trial
2.17 Messaqe Toll Services
2.17.1 General
The Company offers MTS intrastate, interLATA, and intraLATA interexchange long
distance service utilizing switched or dedicated access arrangements between the
Customer's premise and the Company's facilities for call origination. Call termination is
completed through a combination of Company facilities and LEC switched access
arrangements.
2.17.2 Timino of Calls
Long distance usage charges are based on the actual usage of the Company network.
Chargeable time begins when a connection is established between the calling station and
the called station. Chargeable time ends when either party "hangs up" thereby releasing
the network connection.
Unless otherwise specified in this Tariff, the minimum call duration for billing purposes is
sixty (60) seconds. ln addition, unless otherwise specified in this Tariff, usage is measured
thereafter in sixty (60) second increments and rounded to the next higher sixty (60) second
period.
2.17.3 Wide Area ("WATS") and Messaqe ("MTS") Toll Services
The Company ofters WATS and MTS intrastate interexchange long distance service
utilizing switched or dedicated access arrangements between the Customers Premises
and the Company's facilities for call origination. Call termination is completed through a
combination of Company facilities and LEC switched access arrangements.
D.
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2.17 Messaoe Toll Services (continued)
2.17.4 Lono Distance Usaoe Rates
2.17.4.1 SwitchedServices
The Company's Switched Service is offered to business customers for both
inbound and outbound, intraLATA, and interLATA, calling over standard
switched lines. Calls are billed in sixty (60) second increments after an initial
minimum call duration of sixty (60) seconds. The following rates are not time
of day sensitive or distance sensitive, and apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
A. Switched lnbound Usage Charges
DAY/EVENING/N I G HTAA'E EKE N D
B. Switched Outbound Usage Charges
DAY/EVEN ! NG/N I G HT/WE E KEN D
Mileage / Time of Day lnitial60 Seconds Additional60 Seconds
ALL $0.03 $0.03
Mileage/Time of Day lnitial60 Seconds Additional60 Seconds
ALL $0.03 $0.03
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2.17 Messaqe Toll Services (continued)
2.17.4 Lono Distance Usaoe Rates (continued)
2.17.4.2 DedicatedServices
The Company's Dedicated Service is offered to business customers for both
inbound and outbound, intraLATA and interLATA, calling over dedicated
access lines. Calls are billed in sixty (60) second increments after an initial
minimum call duration of sixty (60) seconds. The following rates are not time
of day sensitive or distance sensitive, and apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
A. Dedicated lnbound Usage Rates
DAY/EVE N ! NG/NIG HT/WE E KE N D
B. Dedicated Outbound Usage Rates
DAY/EVE N I NG/NI G HT/WE E KE N D
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ALL $0.03 $0.03
Mileage/Time of Day lnitial60 Seconds Additional60 Seconds
ALL $0.03 $0.03
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Messaoe Toll Services (continued)
2.17.4 Lono Distance Usaoe Rates (continued)
2.17.4.3 RecurringCharges
Customers will incur the following monthly Recurring Charges:
SWITCHED
ACCESS
DEDICATED
ACCESS
Per 800 Number
Accounting Codes (non-verified)$t .OO
Authorization Codes/BTN (verif ied)
Authorization Code chan ge/add/delete
Monthly Recurring Charge Per T-1
2.17.4.4
Per 8001888 Number
Accounting Codes (non-verif ied)
Authorization Codes/BTN (verif ied)
Authorization Code change/add/delete
Set and lnstallation Charge
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
N/A
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$200.00
DEDICATED
ACCESS
Non-Recurring Charges
Customers will incur the following Non-recurring Charges:
SWITCHED
ACCESS
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$s0.00
$5.00
$5.00
$s.00
$5.00
s50.00
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Messaoe Toll Services (continued)
2.17.4 Lono Distance Usaoe Rates (continued)
2.17.4.5 DirectoryAssistance
The Company provides Directory Assistance as an ancillary service
exclusively to its customers. Directory Assistance is accessible by dialing "1"
plus the area code of the desired number, and 555-1212. The customer may
request up to two numbers per catlto Directory Assistance.
Directory Assistance, per call:$0.75
$2.502.17.4.6
2.17.4.7
Long Distance Operator Assistance Service
Pay Telephone (Payphone) Surcharge
A surcharge shall be assessed for each call made from a pay telephone to an
800 number or using a travel card and dialing the carrier prefix in the form
101XXXX. Although collected on the customer's bill, this charge is reimbursed
to pay telephone service provider.
Per Call
2.17.4.8. Non-SutficientFundsChecks
$0.50
A return check charge of $25.00 will be assessed for checks returned for
insufficient funds.
2.17.4.9 Late Payment Charge
Customers will be charged 1.5% of any amounts owed to the Company beyond
the due date for such payment.
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SECTION 3: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
3.'1 General
Where the Company furnishes a facility or service for which a rate or charge is not specified in the
Company's tariffs, charges will be based on the costs incurred by the Company and may include:
(1) non-recurring type charges; (2) recurring type charges; (3) termination liabilities;
(4) combinations thereof.
3.'1.'1 Special Contractual & lndividual Case Basis Arranqements
The Company may enter into contractual arrangements with Customers for services. The
rates for special contractual arrangements will be included in this tariff, or may include
products or services in the case of unique or special arrangements. These contractual
arrangements may include additionalterms and conditions that are consistent with tariffed
provisions.
3.2 Basis for Comoutino Rates for SoecialArranqements
The costs referred to in 3.1 preceding may include one or more of the following items to the extent
they are applicable:
cost of installing the facilities to be provided including estimated costs for the
rearrangements of existing facilities. Costs may include the following:
i. equipment and materials provided or used,ii. engineering, labor and supervision,iii. transpofiation, andiv. rights of way;
cost of maintenance,
depreciation on the estimated cost installed of any facilities provided, based on the
anticipated useful service life of the facilities, with an appropriate allowance for the
estimated net salvage;
administration, taxes and uncollectible revenue on the basis of reasonable average costs
for these items;
license preparation, processing and related fees;
tariff preparation, processing and related fees;
any other identifiable costs related to the facilities provided; or
an amount for return and contingencies
A.
B.
C.
D
E
F.
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3.3 Termination Liabilitv for Special Arranqements
To the extent that there is no other requirement for use by the Company, a termination liability
may apply for facilities specially constructed at the request of the Customer as follows:
A. the termination liability period is the estimated service life of the facilities provided,
B. the amount of the maximum termination liability is equalto the estimated amounts for:
Cost installed of the facilities provided including estimated costs for
rearrangements of existing facilities andlor construction of new facilities as
appropriate, less net salvage. Cost installed includes the cost of:
(a) equipment and materials provided or used,(b) engineering, labor and supervision,(c) transportation, and(d) rights of way;
ii.
iii.
iv.
V.
license preparation, processing, and related fees;
tariff preparation, processing, and related fees;
cost of removal and restoration, where appropriate; and
any other identifiable costs related to the specially constructed or rearranged
facilities.
C. The applicable termination liability method applies to calculations regarding the unpaid balance of
a term obligation. The amount of such charge is obtained by multiplying the sum of the amounts
determined as set forth in Section 3.3 (B) preceding by a factor related to the unexpired period of
liability and the discount rate for return and contingencies. The amount determined in Section 3.3
(B) preceding shall be adjusted to reflect the re-determined estimate net salvage, including any
reuse of facilities provided. This product is adjusted to reflect applicable taxes.
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