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PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 1
Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
PRICE LIST APPLICABLE TO
INTEREXCHANGE SERVICES
WITHIN THE ST ATE OF IDAHO
PROVIDED BY
PT-LONG DISTANCE, INC.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
IDAHO P.c. No.
Original Page 2
Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
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and revised pages as named below comprise all changes from the original Tariff.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
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PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
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Original Page 4
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Effective: April 20, 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Concurring, Connecting, or Other Participating Carriers
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Symbols ...................................................... 5
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Section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations
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Section2-RulesandRegulations...................................,.
Section3-DescriptionofServices ...................................
Section4-RatesandCharges ......................................
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 113 54
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 5
Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
CONCURRING, CONNECTING
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
None
SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
Delete Or Discontinue
Change Resulting In An Increase To A Customer s Bill
Moved To Or From Another Tariff Location
New
Change Resulting In A Reduction To A Customer s Bill
Change In Text Or Regulation But No Change In Rate Or Charge
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Sscretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
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PT-l Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
IDAHO P.c. No.
Original Page 6
Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
PRICE LIST FORMAT
Page Numbering - Page numbers appear in the upper right corner of the page. Pages
are numbered sequentially. However, new pages are occasionally added to the Price
List. When a new page is added between pages already in effect, a decimal is added.
For example, a new page added between pages 14 and 15 would be 14.
Page Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right corner of
each page. These numbers are used to determine the most current page version on
fIle with the Commission. For example, the 4th revised page 14 cancels the 3rd
revised page 14.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are six levels of paragraph coding. Each
level of coding is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1
1.1 (A)
1.1 (A).
1.1 (A). La
1.1 (A).1.a.
Check Pages - When a Price List riling is' made with the Commission, an updated
check page accompanies the Price List riling. The check page lists the pages
contained in the Price List with a cross-reference to the current revision number.
When new pages are added, the check page is changed to reflect the revision.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 1- TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
IDAHO P.c. No.
Original Page 7
10XXX or 101XXXX Access: A dialing method that enables a Customer to reach the exchange
or interexchange carrier of the Customer s choice even if the Customer is not a regular Customer
of that carrier. For example, to reach AT&T Communications of New England, Inc., the
Customer dials 10288.
Access Code: The Access Code is the 1O1XXXX Access number.
Authorized User: A person, firm or corporation, who is authorized by the Customer/Subscriber
to utilize the services of the Customer/Subscriber.
Company: Company refers to PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Commission: Commission refers to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission or any succeeding
agency.
Customer: The Customer is a person or legal entity which uses or subscribes to the Company
services and thereby assumes responsibility for the payment of charges and compliance with the
Company s Price List regulations.
DUC: DUC stands for Designated Underlying Carrier.
End User: End User is the person or legal entity which uses the service provided by the
Company.
Initial and Additional Period: The Initial Period denotes the interval of time allowed at the rate
specified for a connection between given service points. The Additional Period denotes the
interval of time used for measuring and charging time in excess of the Initial Period.
LEC: LEC stands for Local Exchange Carrier.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretarv
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
IDAHO P.c. No.
Original Page 8
MRC: Monthly Recurring Charge
Qualified Minutes: Qualified Minutes are minutes of use to Canada, the United Kingdom, or
domestic locations. Calls to Directory Assistance do not count as Qualified Minutes.
State: "State" refers to the State of Idaho.
Subscriber: The Subscriber is a person or legal entity which subscribes to or dials the
Company s services and thereby assumes responsibility for the payment of charges and
compliance with the Company s Price List regulations.
Switched Access: A method of reaching the Company through the local switched network
whereby the End User uses standard business or residential local lines.
Underlying Carrier: "Underlying Carrier" refers to any interexchange carrier that provides long
distance services resold by the Company pursuant to this Price List.
: U.F. stands for Universal Service Fund.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.c. No.
Original Page 9
Undertaking of the Company
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
This Price List contains the regulations and rates applicable to intrastate resale
telecommunications services provided by Company for telecommunications
between points within the State. The Company s services are furnished subject to
the availability of facilities and subject to the terms and conditions of this Price
List.
Company s services are not part of a joint undertaking with any other entity
providing telecommunications channels, facilities or services, but do involve the
resale of the Message Toll Services (MTS), switch network services, private lines
and Wide Area Telecommunications Services (WATS) of underlying common
carrIers.
The rates and regulations contained in this Price List apply only to the services
furnished by Company and do not apply, unless otherwise specified, to the lines
facilities, or services provided by a local exchange telephone company or other
common carrier for use in accessing the services of Company.
The Subscriber is entitled to limit the use of Company s services by Users at the
Subscriber s facilities, and may use other common carriers in addition to or in lieu
of Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHOP.C. No.
Original Page 10
Limitations On Service
Service is offered by the Company subject to the availability of necessary
facilities, equipment and/or billing arrangements with the DUC and/or LEC.
Necessary facilities and equipment may include but is not limited to facilities or
equipment to be provided by Company, connecting carriers, underlying carriers
owners and operators of transmission capacity leased to Company or the LEe.
The Company reserves the right to discontinue service without liability, or to limit
the use of service when necessitated by conditions beyond the Company s control
or when the Customer is using service in violation of the law or in violation of the
provisions of this Price List.
The Company undertakes to 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 Price List. The
Company does not guarantee availability by any such date and shall not be liable
for any delays in commencing services to any Customer.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page
Limitations On Service (continued)
2.3 Pursuant to Rule 303 of the Telephone Customer Relation Rules of the
Commission, the Company may, without notice, terminate Service without liability
include, but are not limited to:
(A)Dangerous Conditions - A condition immediately dangerous or hazardous
to life, physical safety, or property exists, or it is necessary to prevent a
violation of federal, state or local safety or health codes.
(B)Ordered To Terminate Service - The Company is ordered to terminate
Service by any court, the Commission, or any other duly authorized public
authority.
(C)Services Obtained Illegally - The Service(s) were obtained, diverted or used
without the authorization or knowledge of the Company.
(D)Customer Unable to be Contacted - The Company has tried diligently to
meet the notice requirement of Rule 304 of the Telephone Customer
Relation Rules of the Commission, but has been unsuccessful in its attempt
to contact the Customer affected.
(E)Misrepresentation of Identity - The Customer has misrepresented the
Customer s identity for purposes of obtaining Service and has no or
inadequate security deposit on file the Company and has an outstanding bill
exceeding one hundred ($100).
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P,C. No.
Original Page 12
Limitations On Service (continued)
2.2.4 Conditions under which the Company may, with notice, terminate service without
liability include, but are not limited to:
Customer s use of the service constitutes a violation of either the provisions
of this Price List, or of any laws, or government rules, regulations, or
policies; or
Non-payment of any sum owed the Company.
Initial and continuing service is offered subject to the availability of necessary
facilities, billing services, and/or equipment, including those to be provided by the
DUC(s), the Company, the CAP(s), or the LEe.
Service is furnished subject to the condition that there will be no abuse or
fraudulent use of the service. Abuse or fraudulent use of service includes, but is
not limited to:
(A)Use of service of the Company for a message or messages, anonymous or
otherwise, if in a manner reasonably to be expected to frighten, abuse
torment, or harass another; or
(B)Use of service in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably with the use
of service by one or more other Customers; or
(C)Any calls placed by means of illegal equipment, service, or device.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P .C. No.
Original Page 13
Limitations On Service (continued)
The Company s failure to give notice of default, to enforce or insist upon
compliance with any of the terms or conditions herein, to grant a waiver of any
term or conditions herein, or to grant the Customer an extension of time for
performance, will not constitute the permanent waiver of any such term or
condition herein. Each of the provisions will remain, at all time, in full force and
in effect until modified in writing, signed by the Company and Customer.
To control fraud, service may be discontinued by the Company without incurring
liability by blocking all traffic or by blocking traffic to or from certain NP
NXXs, cities, or individual telephone stations for any service offered under this
Price List. Service will be restored at Company s option as soon as it can be
provided without undue risk and only after accounts have been brought current.
The Company reserves the right to change DUCs at any time.
10 The Company reserves the right, without incurring liability, to refuse to provide
service to or from any location where the necessary facilities, billing arrangements
and/or equipment are not available.
11 The Customer obtains no property right or interest in any specific type of facility,
service, connection, equipment, number process or code. All right, title and
interests to such items remain, at all times, solely with the Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P .C. No.
Original Page 14
Limitation of Liability
The Company s liability will be limited to that expressly assumed in Paragraphs 2.3.
through 2.9 of this Price List and that arises in connection with the provision of service
to Customer.
2.3.The Company will not be liable for:
(A)Any act or omission of any other company or companies furnishing a
portion of the service or furnishing facilities or equipment associated with
such service.
(B)Damages caused by the fault or negligence or misconduct of the Customer.
(C)Any failure to provide or maintain service under this Price List due to
circumstances beyond the Company s reasonable control.
(D)Any direct, indirect, consequential, special, actual, or punitive damages, or
for any lost profits of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of any
furnishing of, or interruption in, service provided hereunder, absent a
determination of willful misconduct by the Company through judicial or
administrative proceedings.
Idaho Public Utilities C '
Office of the
om mISSIon
ACCEPTED ecretary
OR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 15
Limitation of Liability (continued)
2.3.(continued)
(E)Any special or consequential damages or any lost profits of any kind or
nature arising out of the furnishing of or interruption in service contained
in this Price List.
(F)The use or abuse of any service described herein by any party including, but
not limited to, the Customer s employees or members of the public. "Use
or abuse" includes, but is not limited to, any calls placed by means of PBX-
reorigination or any other legal or illegal equipment, service, or device. In
the case of 800 service, this also applies to third parties who dial the
Customer s 800 number by mistake.
(G)Any action, such as blocking or refusal to accept certain calls, that Company
deems necessary in order to prevent fraudulent or unlawful use of its
service. Compensation for any injury the Customer may suffer due to the
fault of parties other than the Company must be sought from such other
parties. The liability provided for above, will, in each case, be in addition
to any amounts that may otherwise be due the Customer under this Price
List as a credit allowance for the interruption of service.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 02000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.D.C. No.
Original Page 16
Limitation of Liability (continued)
2.3.
3.4
2.3.
2.3.
Interruptions, delays, errors, or defects caused by or contributed to, directly or
indirectly, by act or omission of Customer or its customers, affiliates, agents
contractors, representatives, invitees, licensees, successors, or assignees or which
arise from or are caused by the use of facilities or equipment of Customer or
related parties, will not result in the imposition of any liability whatsoever upon
the Company. In addition, all of the service may be provided over facilities of
third parties, and the Company will not be liable to Customer or any other person
fll1Il, or entity in any respect whatsoever arising out of defects caused by such
third parties.
With respect to service provided hereunder, the Company hereby expressly
disclaims, without limitation, all warranties not stated in this Price List, whether
express, implied or statutory, and in particular disclaims all implied warranties of
merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose.
The Company may rely on CAPS, LECs, DUCs, or other third parties to provide
a portion of the Company s service.
No contractors, agents or employees of connecting, concurring or other
participating carriers or companies will be deemed to be contractors, agents or
employees of the Company without the Company s written authorization.
Under no circumstances whatsoever will the Company or its officers, agents, or
employees be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.3
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 17
Limitation of Liability (continued)
The Company will not be liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to
causes beyond its control including, but not limited to:
(A)Unavoidable interruption in the working of transmission facilities; or
(B)Natural disasters such as storms, fIre, flood, or other catastrophes; or
(C)Any law, order, regulation, direction, action or request of the United States
Government, or any other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the
Company or of any department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation
or other instrumentality of anyone or more of such governmental entity, or
of any civil or military authority; or
(D)National emergencies, insurrections, riots, rebellions, wars, strikes, lockouts
work stoppages, or other labor difficulties; or
(E)Notwithstanding anything in this Price List to the contrary, the unlawful acts
of individuals, including acts of the Company s agents and employees if
committed beyond the scope of their employment.
The Company will use its best efforts to provide competent services consistent
with industry standards. The Company will have no liability to the Customer for
any loss of revenue or any other direct, special, incidental, consequential, or other
damages the Customer may sustain resulting from the failure or inability of the
Company to provide service to its Customers, Cardholders, Subscribers, or End
Users; negligent or defective services to Customers, Cardholders, Subscribers, or
End Users; equipment, computer, network, or electrical malfunctions or any kind
breakdowns, or outages; or any other cause, whether or not within the control of
the Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 18
2.3 Limitation of Liability (continued)
In the event the Company or the DUC learn of possible fraudulent use of any
Company services, the Company will make an effort to contact the Customer, but
service may be terminated or blocked without notice and without liability to the
Company.
The above language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that
a limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court
law. Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court'
responsibility to adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also
the court's responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 02000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.e. No.
Original Page 19
2.4 Use of Service
2.4.1
2.4.3
2.4.4
The service offered herein may be used for any lawful purpose, including
residential, business, governmental, or other use. There are no restrictions on
sharing of service. However, the Customer remains liable for all obligations under
this Price List notwithstanding such sharing and regardless of the Company
knowledge of same. The Company will have no liability to any person or entity
other than the Customer and only as set forth herein. The Customer will not use
nor permit others to use the service in a manner that could interfere with service
provided to others or that could harm the facilities of the Company or others.
Service furnished by the Company will not be used for any unlawful or fraudulent
purposes such as use of electronic devices, invalid numbers, and false credit
devices to avoid payment for service contained in this Price List either in whole
or in part. Service furnished by the Company will not be used to make calls
which might reasonably be expected to frighten, abuse, torment, or harass another.
Nor will service be used for any purpose for which any payment or other
compensation is received by the Customer except when the Customer is
communications common carrier, a resale common carrier, or an enhanced or
electronic service provider who has subscribed to the Company service.
However, this provision does not preclude an agreement between the Customer
authorized user, or joint user to share the cost of the service as long as this
arrangement generates no profit for anyone participating in a joint use or
authorized use arrangement.
The Company does not transmit messages pursuant to this Price List, but its
services may be used for that purpose.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 20
Obligations of the Customer
The Customer will indemnify, defend, and hold the Company harmless from and
against:
(A)Any claim asserted against the Company (and all attorney fees and expenses
incurred by the Company with respect thereto) arising out of or relating to
the failure of the Company to provide service to Customers, Cardholders
or End Users.
(B)Any and all liabilities, costs, damages, and expenses (including attorney
fees), resulting (1) from Customer (or its employees agent's or
independent contractor s) actions hereunder, including, but not limited to
breach of any provision in this Price List, misrepresentation of Company
services or prices, or unauthorized or illegal acts of the Customer, its
employees, agents, or independent contractor.
(C)Claims for libel, slander, infringement of patent or copyright, or
unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name, or service mark arising out
of Customer s material, data, information, or other content transmitted via
servIce.
(D)Violation by Customer of any other literary, intellectual, artistic, dramatic
or musical right.
(E)Violations by Customer of the right to privacy.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 21
Obligations of the Customer
5.3
5.4
(continued)
(F)Any other claims whatsoever relating to or arising from message content or
the transmission thereof.
(G)All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer in
connection with service provided by the Company.
(H)Any loss, claim, demand, suit, or other action, or any liability whatsoever
whether suffered, made, instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any
other party or persons, for any personal injury to, or death of, any person
or persons, and for any loss, damage or destruction of any property, whether
owned by the Customer or others, caused or claimed to have been caused
directly or indirectly by the provision of service, where such loss, claim
demand, suit, action, or liability is not the direct result of the Company
negligence or willful misconduct.
If a Customer directly or indirectly authorizes third parties to use the service, the
Customer will indemnify and hold the Company harmless against any and all
claims, demands, suits, actions, losses, damages, assessments or payments which
may be asserted or demanded by said parties.
If Dedicated Access is a required condition for subscribing to one of the
Company s services, the Customer is responsible for obtaining the Dedicated
Access.
The Subscriber is responsible for the payment of charges for calls originated at the
Subscriber s telephone numbers, dedicated circuits, PIN, Authorization Code or
card numbers which are not collect, third party, calling card, or credit card calls.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.Ue. No.
Original Page 22
Application For Service
To obtain service other than the Company s 1O1XXXX Access Service, the Applicant must
sign and complete a service agreement and sign a letter of agency. The Applicant must
also establish credit satisfactory to the Company as provided in Paragraph 2.
Establishment of Credit
Applicant
For all non-prepaid services, the Company reserves the right to require all
Applicants to establish credit worthiness to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Company. Upon receipt of the signed application, the Applicant will be deemed
to have authorized the Company to obtain such routine credit information and
verification as the Company requires. In the case of a business Customer, the
Company may, at its discretion, require personal guarantees from the Customer
owners or officers of all Customer s liabilities and obligations to the Company.
In the case of refusal to establish service, the Company shall notify the Applicant
in writing of the reason for such refusal.
Customer
If the conditions of services or the basis on which credit was originally established
have materially changed, an existing Customer may be required to establish
additional credit. The Company reserves the right to examine the credit record
and check the references of any Customer at any time.
Idaho Public Utiliti~s Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise. Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10 2000
Effective: April 20 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 23
Customer Deposits
The Company does not collect deposits for services in this Price List.
Payment For Services
Methods Of Payment
The Company may utilize direct billing and LEC billing. The selection of the
billing option is made by the Company.
(A)Direct Billing By Company Or Authorized Billing Agent
Call detail is included with the bill. The due date is disclosed on the bill.
Payment in full is due within twenty-two (22) days of the invoice date on
the bill.
(B)LEC Billing
With LEC billing, the Customer s charges for Service(s) are billed with the
Customer s bill for local service. Call detail is included with the bill.
LEC billing is utilized, the rules and regulations applying to rendering and
payment of the bill and late charges are the same as covered in the
applicable LEC Tariff. The Company will make every effort to post any
credit due to the Customer account(s) on the Customer s next LEC bill.
However, based on the date of the resolution of a dispute and the date
credits must be provided to the LEC, it may be two or more billing cycles
before a credit will be issued.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
dulse, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.UC. No.
Original Page 24
Payment For Services (continued)
Disputes with respect to charges must be received by the Company in writing
within three years from the date shown as the bill date of the invoice or such
invoice will be deemed to be correct and binding on the Customer. Written
responses must be sent to the Company s customer service organization as per
Paragraph 2.10.
9.3 In the event the Company incurs fees or expenses, including attorney s fees, in
collecting, or attempting to collect, any charges owed the Company, the Customer
will be liable to the Company for the payment of all such fees and expenses
reasonably incurred.
10 Customer Service
10.General
Customer service may be contacted in writing at 30-50 Whitestone Expressway,
Flushing, New York 11354. Customers may contact customer service by dialing
a toll-free 800 number, [phone]. The 800/888 number is listed on the bill.
Customer service representatives are available 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM eastern time
six days a week excluding holidays. After hours and on holidays, the Customer
may reach a Company representative by leaving a message.
10.Billing Inquiries
Billing inquiries must be submitted to the Company in writing. If the Customer
is not satisfied with the Company s resolution of a billing inquiry, the Customer
may request the Commission to investigate the charges. The Commission may be
contacted at 472 W. Washington, Boise, IL 83720-0074, 1-800-432-0369. The
Company will not terminate Service or collect interest on an amount that is in
dispute.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise. Idaho
PT-l Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 25
11 Cancellation By Company
The Company may terminate service to the Customer upon five (5) days ' written notice
to the Customer for any condition listed in Paragraph 2.2 providing that the name and
address of the Customer is known by the Company. If the Company delivers the notice
to the Customer s premises, it will be left in a conspicuous place. When notice is mailed
the notice will be addressed to the Customer s last known address and mailed first class
or some type of express over night delivery. The selection of the method of delivering the
notice is made by the Company. Service will not be terminated by the Company when a
complaint is pending with the Commission or if the Customer and the Company have
entered into a payment plan agreement.
The discontinuance of service(s) by the Company pursuant to this section does not relieve
the Customer of any obligations to pay the Company for charges due and owing for
Service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance. The remedies set forth herein will
not be exclusive and the Company will at all times be entitled to all rights available to it
under either law or equity.
12 Timing of Calls
Timing of calls begins when the called party answers the call (i.e. when two way
communications are established.) Answer detection is based on standard industry answer
detection methods including hardware answer supervision provided by the DUC and
software answer detection. Chargeable time ends when one of the parties disconnects from
the call.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR Fill
APR 2 0 2000
fj1;1W, 113\10
PT-l Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 26
13 Initial and Additional Period
Calls are billed in various increments depending on the service subscribed to by the
Customer. For all services, fractions of an increment are rounded up to the next highest
increment. Initial period and additional period are shown for each service in the rate
tables.
14 Rounding
14.All calls are billed in the billing increments as set forth in the description for each
service. Calls that terminate between increments will be rounded to the next
highest increment. For example, a call with a one (1) minute increment lasting
35 seconds will be rounded to one (1) minute.
14.Once the call duration, in billing increments is computed, the appropriate per
minute charges, as listed in the rate schedules will be applied to the call. Calls
with charges that include a fraction of a cent .5 or greater will be rounded to the
next highest cent. For example, a Customer making a call with a computed charge
of $1.434 will be charged $1.43 and a Customer making a call with a computed
charge of $1.435 will be charged $1.44.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise. Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 27
15 Taxes
In addition to the charges specifically pertaining to services, certain federal, state, and local
surcharges, taxes, and fees apply to services. These taxes, surcharges, and fees are
calculated based upon the point of origination of the call, the point of termination of the
call, the length of each call, and the taxing jurisdiction s rules and regulations.
All federal, state, and local taxes, surcharges, and fees (i., sales tax, gross receipts tax
municipal utilities tax, universal service fund assessments, etc.) are listed on the Customer
invoices, and unless otherwise specified herein, are not included in the rates listed in
Section 4 of this Price List.
16 Restoration of Services
The use and restoration of services in emergencies will be in accordance with the priority
system specified in Part 64, Subpart D of the rules and regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission.
17 Promotional Offerings
The Company may, from time-to-time, engage in special promotional service offerings
designed to attract new Customers or to increase existing Customer s awareness of a
particular service offering. These promotional offerings may apply only to certain service
arrangements, and may be limited to certain dates, times, and/or locations. The Company
will provide the Commission a ten (10) day advance notice of any promotion.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 28
18 Persons Designated As A Contact For The Commission Staff
18.Ongoing Operations of the Company
Helene Kidary, V.P. of Operations
30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Whitestone, New York 11354
[phone] ext 224 [phone] helene~pt-1.com
18.Price List
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Whitestone, New York 11354
[phone] ext 252 [phone] jerry~pt1.com
18.Complaints/Inquiries From Customer
Helene Kidary, V.P. of Operations
30-50 Whitestone Expressway, Whitestone, New York 11354
[phone] ext 224 [phone] helene~pt-1.com
18.4 Registered Agent
National Registered Agents, Inc.
512 West Bannock
Boise, Idaho 83702
[phone].
Idaho Public Utiiities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
fhise, Idaho
PT-l Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
IDAHO P .e. No.
Original Page 29
Outbound Services
1.1 General
All Switched Access services are only available in equal access areas. The
selection of the DUC is made by the Company.
1.2 Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service is inter-LATA and intra-LATA toll
service available to businesses, except hospitals, payphones, hotels and in-mate
only facilities, and residences that demonstrate credit-worthiness. Non-Primary
Interexchange Carrier Service is available via a lOXXX or 1O1XXXX access code.
Billing for Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service is completed through the
Customer s LEC where available. Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service
Customers are billed in arrears. If the Customer uses a calling plan with
monthly recurring charge, that monthly charge is charged for every billing or
calendar month in which a customer uses the service as defIned by placing a call
from a working telephone number.
Rate schedules for this service are based on the following rate periods:
Day:
Night:
7:00 A.M. through 6:59:59 P.
7:00 P.M. through 6:59:59 A.M.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
i:J,",i.)~ I"~ho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
IDAHO P .D.C. No.
Original Page 30
1.2 Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service (continued)
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service - Plan A
Customers who select Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service are billed
in increments of one (1) minute, in addition to a monthly service charge.
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service - Plan B
Customers who select Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service are billed
in increments of one (1) minute.
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service - Plan C
Customers who select Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service are billed
in increments of one (1) minute.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone ExpresswayFlushing, New York 11354 Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 31
Directory Assistance
Description of Service
Intrastate Directory Assistance involves the supplying of assistance in determining
or attempting to determine the telephone number of a party.
Availability of Service
Directory assistance is available to any Customer that has access to the directory
assistance bureau of the DUC.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 02000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
IDAHO P.C. No.
Original Page 32
Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 4 - RATES AND CHARGES
Outbound Services - Switched Access
1.1 Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service - Plan A
Billing Period Monthly
1 minute Service Charge
Day Night $3.
0790 0790
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service - Plan B
Billing Period Monthly
1 minute Service Charge
Day Night $0.
0790 0790
Non-Primary Interexchange Carrier Service - Plan C
Billing Period Monthly
1 minute Service Charge
Initial Period Additional Period
Day Night Day Night $0.
$.350 200 350 200
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 202000
Boise, Idaho
PT -1 Long Distance, Inc.
Jerry Ginsberg, Vice President
30-50 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York 11354
IDAHO P.e. No.
Original Page 33
Issued: April 10, 2000
Effective: April 20, 2000
SECTION 4 - RATES AND CHARGES
Directory Assistance
The charge is $.85 per call.
4.3 Miscellaneous Charges
4.3.Return Check Charge
If a Customer s check is returned by the bank, the Company may charge the
Customer a return check charge. The amount of the return check charge is
$15.00.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 2 0 2000
Boise. Idaho