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SNiP Link, LLC ORIG'NAl
ID PUC No.
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SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
TOLL SERVICES RESELLER TARIFF
Rules and regulations applicable for furnishing of Intrastate Interexchange Services by SNiP Link, LLC
between one or more points in the State of Idaho as authorized by the Idaho Public Utility Commission.
This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utility Commission and may be inspected during regular
business hours. Copies also may be inspected during regular business hours at SNiP Link, LLC's
principal place of business, 100-A Twinbridge Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Issued: July 10, 2000 Effective: July 20, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
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Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. 7
Application of Tariff ...................... ........ ......... ............... ....... ........ .......... ................. ......... 9
2.2. Shortage of Equipment or Facilities.................................................................................. 9
2.3 Use and Availability of Service....................................................................................... 10
Liability of the Company ................................................................................................ 12
Notification of Service-Affecting Activities .... .......... ........................ .................... ......... 15
Provision of Equipment and Facilities ............................................................................ 15
Nonroutine Installation....................................................................................................
Ownership of Facilities ................................................................................................... 18
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Claims..............................................................................................................................
Customer Equipment and Channels ................................................................................ 22
Inspections....................................................................................................................... 23
Payment Arrangements ...................................................................................................
Contested Charges...........................................................................................................
Allowances for Interruptions in Service.......................................................................... 33
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Notices and Communications..........................................................................................
2.20 Individual Case Basis (ICB) Arrangements .................................................................... 39
2.21 Temporary Promotional Programs .................................................................................. 39
SECTION 3. EXPLANATION OF RATES .............................................................................................
Timing of Calls..................................................................................... ........................... 40
Issued: July 10, 2000
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Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
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Toll Free Service ............................................................................................................. 41
4.3 Calling Plans ...................................................................................................................
SECTION 5. RATE SCHEDULES...
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Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Boise, Idaho
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Issued: July 10, 2000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
DCOl/ENGEM/I16144.
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
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SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
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To signify a change
To signify a rate decrease
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Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 0 2000
Boise, Idaho
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TARIFF FORMAT
Page Numbering - Page numbers appear in the upper right corner of the page. Pages are
numbered sequentially. However, new pages occasionally are added to the tariff. When a new
page is added between pages already in effect, a decimal is added to the page number. 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. Because of various
suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Commission follows in its tariff approval process, the most
current page number on file with the Commission is not always the tariff page in effect.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level of coding
is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1.
2. 1. LA.
2. 1. LA. 1.
1.1.A.1.(a).
2. 1. 1.A. l.(a).
A.l.(a).I.(i).
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Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the Commission an updated check sheet
accompanies the tariff filing. The check sheet lists the pages contained in the tariff, with a cross
reference to the current revision number. When new pages are added, the check sheet is changed
to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing are designated on the check sheet by
an asterisk(*). There will be no other symbols used on the check sheet if these are the only
changes made to it. The tariff user should refer to the latest check sheet to find out if a particular
page is the most current on file with the Commission.
Issued: July 10, 2000 Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 202000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 1.DEFINITIONS
Authorized User - Any person, firm, corporation or other entity accessing or utilizing the services
furnished by the Company to the Customer.
Billed Party - The person or entity responsible for payment of the Company s service. The Billed
Party is the Customer associated with the Telephone Number used to place the call, with the
following exceptions:
(a)in the case of a calling card or credit card call, the Billed Party is the holder of the calling
card or credit card used by the User; and
(b)in the case of a collect or third party call, the Billed Party is the person responsible for
the local telephone service at the telephone number that agrees to accept charges for the
call.
Call - A completed connection between the calling and the called station.
Calling Station - The telephone number from which a call originates.
Called Station - The telephone number called.
Commission - Idaho Public Utility Commission.
Common Carrier - A company or entity providing telecommunications services to the public.
Company - SNiP Link, LLC.
Customer - A person, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity, including affiliates or
divisions of the Customer, responsible for payment of charges to the Company and compliance
with all terms and conditions ofthis tariff.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J U L 2 0 2000
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SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS (Cont'
Day - The period of time from 8:00 a.m. to (but not including) 5:00 p., Monday through
Friday, as measured by local time at the location from which the call is originated.
Evening - The period of time from 5 :00 p.m. to (but not including) 11 :00 p., Sunday through
Friday and any time during a Holiday, as measured by local time at the location from which the
call is originated.
Fiber Optic Cable - A thin filament of glass with a protective outer coating through which a light
beam carrying communications signals may be transmitted by means of multiple reflections to a
receiver, which translates a message.
Holiday - New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
and Christmas Day.
Night/Weekend ("N/Wkd"- The period of time from 11 :00 p.m. to (but not including) 8:00
, Monday through Friday, any time on Saturday and all day Sunday, except 5:00 p.m. to (but
not including) 11 :00 p., as measured by local time at the location from which the call is
originated.
Prepaid Calling Card - A calling card or other tangible item which (i) contains an Access Number
or an access code, (ii) is supplied by the Company or its agent, and (iii) permits a User to use the
Company s services up to an amount prepaid to the Company. Calls charged to a prepaid calling
card will be debited against the amount the User has prepaid.
Service Order - The written request for network services executed by the Customer and the
Company in the format devised by the Company. The signing of a Service Order by the
Customer and acceptance by the Company initiates the respective obligations of the parties as set
forth therein and pursuant to this tariff, but the duration of the service is calculated from the
service commencement date.
User - Customer or any Authorized User.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2.
2.1
2.2.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Application of Tariff
1.2
This tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to intrastate long distance
services provided by the Company. The Company s services are furnished
subject to the availability of facilities and the terms and conditions of this tariff.
The rates and regulations contained in this tariff apply only to the services
furnished by the 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 the Company.
Shorta2e of Equipment or Facilities
2.2.
2.2
The Company reserves the right to limit or to 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
control.
The furnishing of service under this tariff is subject to the availability in a
continuing basis of all the necessary facilities and is limited to the capacity ofthe
Company s facilities as well as facilities the Company may obtain from other
carriers to furnish service from time to time as required at the sole discretion of
the Company.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 202000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.3 Use and Availability of Service
2.3.
2.3.
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.
2.3.
2.3.
2.3.
Service is furnished to the User for any lawful purpose. Service shall not be used
for any unlawful purpose, nor used in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably
with the use of service by any other Users.
The use of the Company s services without payment for service or attempting to
avoid payment for service by fraudulent means or devices, false or invalid
numbers, or false calling or credit cards is prohibited.
The Company does not transmit messages pursuant to this tariff, but its services
may be used for that purpose.
The Company s services may be denied for nonpayment of charges or for other
violations of the terms and conditions set forth in this tariff.
The Company reserves the right to refuse service to individuals under the age of
18 and may require proof of age prior to initiating service.
The use of the Company s services to make calls which might reasonably be
expected to frighten, abuse, torment, or harass another is prohibited.
Service temporarily may be refused or limited because of system capacity
limitations.
Service is subject to transmission limitations caused by natural (including
atmospheric, geographic or topographic) or artificial conditions adversely
affecting transmission.
Service to any or all Customers may be temporarily interrupted or curtailed due
to equipment modifications, upgrades, relocations, repairs and similar activities
necessary for proper or improved operations.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 0,2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.3 Use and Availability of Service (Cont'
2.3.10 Service is provided on the basis of a minimum period of at least one month, 24-
hours per day. For the purpose of computing charges in this tariff, a month is
considered to have 30 days.
2.3.Customers may be required to enter into written Service Orders which shall
contain or reference a specific description of the service ordered, the rates to be
charged, the duration of the services, and the terms and conditions in the tariff.
Customers also will be required to execute any other documents as may be
reasonably requested by the Company.
2.3.At the expiration of the initial term specified in each Service Order, or in any
extension thereof, service shall continue on a month to month basis at the then
current rates unless 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.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000DCOI/ENGEM/I16144:2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.4 Liabilitv of the Company
2.4.
2.4.2
2.4.3
The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure of performance or
equipment due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to: acts of
God, fire, flood, explosion or other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation
direction, action, or request of the United States Government, or of any other
government, including state and local governments having or claiming
jurisdiction over the Company, or of any department, agency, commission
bureau, corporation, or other instrumentality of anyone or more of these federal
state, or local governments, or of any civil or military authority; national
emergencies; insurrections; riots; wars; unavailability of rights-of-way
materials; or strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor difficulties.
The Company shall not be liable for (a) any act or omission of any entity
furnishing to the Company or to the Company s Customers facilities or
equipment used for interconnection with Network Services; or (b) for the acts
or omissions of common carriers or warehousemen.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses due to the fault or
negligence of the Customer or due to the failure or malfunction of Customer-
provided equipment or facilities.
Issued: July 10 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 202000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.4 Liability of the Company (Cont'
2.4.4
2.4.
The Company does not guarantee nor make any warranty with respect to
installations it provides for use in an explosive atmosphere. The Customer
indemnifies and holds the Company harmless from any and all loss, claims
demands, suits, or other action, or any liability whatsoever, whether suffered
made, instituted, or asserted by any other party or person(s), 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
installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance, removal, presence
condition, location, or use of any installation so provided. The Company
reserves the right to require each Customer to sign an agreement acknowledging
acceptance of the provisions of this section 2.4.4 as a condition precedentto such
installations.
The Company is not liable for any defacement of or damage to Customer
premises resulting from the furnishing of services or equipment on such Premises
or the installation or removal thereof, unless such defacement or damage is
caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company s agents or
employees.
Issued: July 10 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000DCOl/ENGEM/I16144.
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.4 Liability of the Company (Cont'
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
The Company shall be indemnified, defended, held harmless by the Customer
against any claim, loss or damage arising from Customer s use of services
involving claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or infringement of
copyright arising from the Customer s own communications.
The entire liability for any claim, loss, damage or expense from any cause
whatsoever shall in no event exceed sums actually paid Company by Customer
for the specific services giving rise to the claim. No action or proceeding against
the Company shall be commenced more than one year after the service is
rendered. Except in instances of gross negligence or willful misconduct of the
Company s agents or employees, the Company shall not be liable for any direct
indirect, consequential, special, actual or punitive damages, or for any lost profits
of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of any defects or any other cause.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENT A TIONS
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT
THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
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. It is also the court's responsibility to determine the validity of
the exculpatory clause.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Notification of Service-Affectin!! 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 preventative maintenance.
Generally, such activities are not specific to an individual Customer but affect
many Customers' services. No specific advance notification period is applicableto all service activities. The Company will work cooperatively with
the Customer to determine the reasonable notification requirements. With some
emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions, such as an outage resulting
from cable damage, notification to the customer may not be possible.
Provision of Equipment and Facilities
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.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Provision of Equipment and Facilities (Cont'
6.2
6.3
6.4
The Company shall use reasonable efforts to maintain facilities and equipment
that it furnishes to the Customer. The Customer may not, nor may Customer
permit others to rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair, or otherwise
interfere with any of the facilities or equipment installed by the Company, except
upon the written consent of the Company.
The Company may substitute, change or rearrange any equipment or facility at
any time and from time to time, but shall not thereby alter the technical
parameters of the service provided the Customer.
Equipment the Company provides or installs 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 provided it.
The Customer shall be responsible for the payment of service charges as set forth
herein for visits by the Company s agents or employees to the Premises of the
Customer when the service difficulty or trouble report results from the use of
equipment or facilities provided by any party other than the Company, including
but not limited to the Customer.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Provision of Equipment and Facilities (Cont'd)
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.
Subject to this responsibility, the Company shall not be responsible for:
(a)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.
Nonroutine Installation
7.1 At the Customer s request, installation and/or maintenance may be performed
outside the Company s regular business hours, or in hazardous locations. In such
cases, charges based on the cost of the actual labor, material, or other costs
incurred by or charged to the Company will apply. If 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.
Issued: July 10 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2 JUl 2 02000
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
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SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this tariff remams
in the Company, its agents or contractors.
Prohibited Uses
9.1 The services the Company offers shall not be used for any unlawful purpose or
for any use as to which the Customer has not obtained all required governmental
approvals, authorizations, licenses, consents and permits.
The Company may require applicants for service who intend to use the
Company offerings for resale and/or for shared use to file a letter
with the Company confirming that their use of the Company s offerings complies
with relevant laws and Commission regulations, policies, orders, and decisions.
9.3 The Company may require a Customer to immediately shut down its
transmission of signals if said transmission is causing interference to others.
Oblie:ations of the Customer
10.1 The Customer shall be responsible for:
(a)the payment of all applicable charges pursuant to this tariff;
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/lI6144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
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SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Oblie:ations of the Customer (Cont'
10.1 (Cont'd)
(b)
(c)
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 Premises, unless caused by the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of the employees or agents of the Company;
providing at no charge, as specified from 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
Premises, 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 conduits necessary for installation of fiber optic cable
and associated equipment used to provide Network Services to the
Customer from the cable building entrance or property line to the
location of the equipment space described in 2.10.1 ( 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;
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JilL 2 0 2000DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 20
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.10 Oblie:ations ofthe Customer (Cont'd)
10.(Cont' d)
(e)not creating or allowing any liens or other encumbrances to be placed on
the Company s equipment or facilities.
2.11 Claims
11.1 With respect to any service or facility provided by the Company, Customer shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company from and against all claims
actions, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys
fees for:
(a)any loss, destruction or damage to property of the Company or any third
party, or the death or injury to persons, including, but not limited to
employees or invitees of either party, 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
(b)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
Customer and Company.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 21
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'd)
Claims (Cont'
(c)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 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.g. friable asbestos) prior to any construction or
installation work;
(d)complying with all laws and regulations applicable to, and obtaining all
consents, approvals, licenses and permits as may be required with respect
, the location of Company facilities and equipment in any Customer
premises or the rights-of-way for which Customer is responsible under
section 2.l0.1(d); 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; and
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/lI6144.2
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 22
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.12 Customer Equipment and Channels
12.1 A Customer may transmit or receive information or signals via the facilities of
the Company.
12.Customer provided terminal equipment on the Customer Premises, and the
electric power consumed by such equipment shall be provided by and maintained
at the expense ofthe Customer.
12.3 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 employees or to other persons. Any
additional protective equipment required to prevent such damage or injury shall
be provided by the Company at the Customer s expense.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 23
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.12 Customer Equipment and Channels (Cont'
12.4 Any special interface equipment necessary to achieve compatibility between the
facilities and equipment of the Company used for furnishing Network Services
and the channels, facilities, or equipment of others shall be provided
at the Customer s expense.
12.Network 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.
Inspections
13.Upon suitable 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 2.12.3
for the installation, operation, and maintenance of Customer-provided facilities
equipment, and wiring in the connection of Customer-provided facilities
and equipment to Company-owned facilities and equipment.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J lJ L 2 0 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 24
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Inspections (Cont'
13.2 If 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 if 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. If 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.
Payment Arrane:ements
2.14.Payment for Service
The Customer is responsible for the payment of all charges for facilities and
services furnished by the Company to the Customer.
l4.l.A Taxes
The Customer is responsible for the payment of any sales
use, gross receipts, excise, access or other local, state and
federal taxes, charges or surcharges (however designated)
(excluding taxes on the Company s net income) imposed on
or based upon the provision, sale or use of Network Services.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
III L 2 0 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/lI6144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 25
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.14 Payment Arrane:ements (Co nt' d)
2.14.2 Billine: and Collection of Chare:es
14.2.
14.
14.
14.
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges incurred
by the Customer or other users for services and facilities
furnished to the Customer by the Company.
Non-recurring charges are due and payable within 30 days after
the date an invoice is mailed to the Customer by the Company.
The Company shall present invoices for Recurring Charges
monthly to the Customer, on or about the first day of the month
in which service is provided, and Recurring Charges shall be
due and payable within 30 days after the invoice is mailed.
When service does not begin on the first day of the month, or
end on the last day of the month, the charge for the fraction of
the month in which service was furnished will be calculated on
a pro rata basis. For this purpose, every month is considered to
have 30 days.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOl/ENGEM/I16144.2
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110 JUL 202000
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 26
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Payment Arran!!ements (Cont'
14.2 Billin!! and Collection of Char!!es (Cont'
2.14.
2.14.2.
Billing of the Customer by the Company will begin on the
service commencement date, which is the first day following
the date on which the Company notifies the Customer that the
service or facility is available for use, except that the service
commencement date may be postponed by mutual agreement of
the parties, or if the service or facility does not conform to
standards set forth in this tariff or the Service Order. Billing
accrues through and includes the day that the service, circuit
arrangement or component is discontinued.
If any portion of the payment is not received by the
Company on or before the date due, or if any portion of the
payment is received by the Company in funds which are not
immediately available, then the Customer s account shall be
delinquent, and a late payment penalty shall be due to the
Company. The due date shall be no earlier than thirty (30)
days after the Company invoice is mailed. The late
payment penalty shall be the portion of the payment not
received by the date due, multiplied by a late factor. The
late factor shall be the lesser of (a) 1.5% ofthe total bill; or (b)
the highest interest rate which may be applied under applicable
state law for commercial transactions.
Issued: July 10 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 27
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Payment Arrane:ements (Cont'
14.Deposits
14.3.
2.14.
2.14.3.
If a Customer cannot demonstrate satisfactory credit by
reasonable means appropriate under the circumstances, the
Company may require a Customer to make a deposit to be
held as a guarantee for the payment of charges. A deposit
does not relieve the Customer of the responsibility for the
prompt payment of bills on presentation. The deposit will
not exceed an amount equal to two twelfths of a Customer
estimated annual billings.
When a service or facility is discontinued, the amount of a
deposit, if any, will be applied to the Customer s account
and any credit balance remaining will be refunded. Before
the service or facility is discontinued, the Company may, at
its option, return the deposit or credit it to the Customer
account, but in no case shall the Company retain the deposit
of a Customer who has made prompt and satisfactory
payments to the Company for a period of twelve consecutive
months.
Deposits held will accrue interest at a rate based on the
simple average interest rate for new issues of one year
treasury bills computed over the one year period ending on
the preceding first day of December.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 28
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'd)
Payment Arrane:ements (Cont'
2.14.4 Discontinuance of Service
14.4.
14.4.
14.4.
14.4.
Upon nonpayment of any amounts owing to the Company,
the Company may, by giving ten days' prior written notice
to the Customer discontinue or suspend service without
incurring any liability.
Upon violation of any of the other material terms or
conditions for furnishing service the Company may, by
giving 30 days' prior notice in writing to the Customer
discontinue or suspend service without incurring any
liability if such violation continues during that period.
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 of such
facilities inoperable beyond feasible repair, the Company,
by notice to the Customer, may discontinue or suspend
service without incurring any liability.
Upon the Customer s insolvency, assignment for the benefit
of creditors filing for bankruptcy or reorganization, or
failing to discharge an involuntary petition within the time
permitted by law the Company may immediately
discontinue or suspend service without incurring any liability.
Issued: July 10 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 202000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 29
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Payment Arrane:ements (Cont'
14.4 Discontinuance of Service (Cont'
14.4.
14.4.
14.
Upon any governmental prohibition or required alteration of
the services to be provided or any violation of an applicable
law or regulation the Company may immediately
discontinue service without incurring any liability.
Upon the Company discontinuance of service to the
Customer under section 2.14.4.A or 2.14.4., the Company, in
addition to all other remedies that may be available to the
Company at law or in equity or under any other provision
of this tariff, may declare all future monthly and other
charges which would have been payable by the Customer
during the remainder of the term for which such services
would have otherwise been provided to the Customer to be
immediately due and payable (discounted to present value
at six percent).
Cancellation of Application for Service
14.Applications for service are noncancellable 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 below.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 30
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Payment Arraneements (Cont'
2.14.Cancellation of Application for Service (Cont'
14.
14.
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 otherwise 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 of
services ordered including installation charges, and all
charges others levy against the Company that would have
been chargeable to the Customer had service begun (all
discounted to present value at six percent).
Where the Company incurs any expense in connection with
special construction, or where special arrangements of
facilities or equipment have begun, before the Company
receives a cancellation notice, a charge equal to the costs
incurred, less net salvage, applies. In such cases, the charge
will be based on such elements as the cost of the
equipment, facilities, and material, the cost of installation
engineering, labor and supervision general and
administrative expense other disbursements, depreciation
maintenance, taxes, provision for return on investment, and
any other costs associated with the special construction or
arrangements.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENOEM/I16144.2
Issued by:
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J lJ L 2 0 2000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 31
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.14 Payment Arraneements (Cont'
2.14.Chanees in Service Requested
2.14.If the Customer makes or requests material changes in
circuit engineering, equipment specifications service
parameters, premises locations or otherwise materially
modifies any provision of the application for service, the
Customer s installation fee shall be adjusted accordingly.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 32
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Contested Chare:es
2.15.All bills are presumed accurate, and shall be binding on the Customer unless
objection is received by the Company no more than fifteen days (15) days after
such bills are rendered. In the case of a billing dispute between the Customer
and the Company for service furnished to the Customer, which cannot be settled
with mutual satisfaction, the Customer may take the following course of action
no more than fifteen (15) days after the billing date:
15.1.A First, the Customer may request, and the Company will provide
an in-depth review of the disputed amount. (The undisputed
portion and subsequent bills must be paid on a timely basis or
the service may be subject to disconnection.
2.15.1.B Second, if there is still a disagreement about the
disputed amount after investigation and review by the
Company, the Customer may file an appropriate complaint with
the Idaho Public Utility Commission.
15.2 Billing inquiries may be directed to the Company toll free at 1-888-764-7600.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/lI6144.
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 33
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interruptions in Service
16.
16.
Interruptions in service, which are not due to the negligence of, or
noncompliance with the provisions of this tariff by, the Customer or the
operation or malfunction of the facilities, power or equipment provided by the
Customer, will be credited to the Customer as set forth in 2.16.A for the part
ofthe service that the interruption affects.
Credit for Interruptions
16.2.A credit allowance will be made when an interruption occurs
because of a failure of any component furnished by the Company
under this tariff. An interruption period begins when the
Customer reports a service, facility or circuit to be interrupted
and releases it for testing and repair. An interruption period ends
when the service, facility or circuit is operative. If 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.
16.2.For calculating credit allowances, every month is considered to
have 30 days. A credit allowance is applied on a pro rata basis
against the rate, specified hereunder and is dependent upon the
length of the interruption. Only those facilities on the
interrupted portion ofthe circuit will receive a credit.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 34
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.16 Allowances for Interruptions in Service (Cont'
16.2 Credit for Interruptions (Cont'
16.A credit allowance will be given for interruptions of 15 minutes
or more. Credit allowances shall be calculated as follows:
Interruptions of 24 Hours or Less
Length of
Interruption
Interruption Period
To Be Credited
Less than 15 minutes None
15 minutes up to but
not including 3 hours
1/10 Day
3 hours up to but not
including 6 hours
1/5 Day
6 hours up to but not
including 9 hours
2/5 Day
9 hours up to but not
including 12 hours
3/5 Day
12 hours up to but not
including 15 hours
4/5 Day
15 hours up to but not
including 24 hours
One Day
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000DCOl/ENGEM/lI6144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 35
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interruptions in Service (Cont'
16.Credit for Interruptions (Cont'
Two or more interruptions of 15 minutes or more during anyone 24-
hour period shall be considered as one interruption.
Interruptions Over 24 Hours and Less Than 72 Hours
Interruptions over 24 hours and less than 72 hours will be credited
1/5 day for each 3-hour period or fraction thereof. No more than
one full day s credit will be allowed for any period of24 hours.
Interruptions Over 72 Hours Interruptions over 72 hours will be
credited 2 days for each full 24-hour period. No more than 30
days credit will be allowed for anyone month period.
16.3 Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for:
(a)interruptions due to the negligence of, or noncompliance with the
provisions of this tariff by, the Customer, authorized user, joint
user, or other common carrier providing service connected to the
service of the Company;
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J U L 2 0 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 36
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interruptions in Service (Cont'
16.3 Limitations on Allowances (Cont'
interruptions due to the negligence of any person other than
the Company, including but not limited to the Customer or
other common carriers connected to the Company s facilities;
(b)
(c)interruptions due
Company equipment;
the failure malfunction non-
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 correcting interruptions;
(d)
(e)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; and
(f)
(g)
interruption of service due to circumstances o.r causes beyond the control
of Company.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
IUL 2 02000
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 37
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.16 Allowances for Interruptions in Service (Cont'
16.4 Cancellation For Service Interruption
Cancellation or termination for service interruption is permitted only if any
circuit experiences a single continuous outage of 8 hours or more or cumulative
service credits equaling 16 hours in a continuous l2-month period. The right to
cancel service under this provision applies only to the single circuit which has
been subject to the outage or cumulative service credits.
2.17 Cancellation of Service
If 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 defined in 2.16 above), 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 2.14 all
costs, fees and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with 1) all Non-
Recurring charges reasonably expended by Company to establish service to
Customer, plus 2) any disconnection, early cancellation or termination charges
reasonably incurred and paid to third parties by Company on behalf of Customer
plus 3) all Recurring Charges specified in the applicable Service Order Tarifffor
the balance of the then current term.
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 38
SECTION 2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
2.18 Transfers and Assienments
Neither the Company nor the Customer may assign or transfer its rights or duties
in connection with the services and facilities provided by the Company without the
written consent of the other party, except that the Company may, after receiving approval
from the Idaho Public Utility Commission, assign its rights and duties (a) to any
subsidiary, parent company or affiliate of the Company, (b) pursuant to any sale or
transfer of substantially all the assets of the Company, or (c) pursuant to any financing,
merger or reorganization of the Company.
Notices and Communications
19.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.
19.2 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.
19.3 All notices or other communications required to be given pursuant to this
tariffwill 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 placement ofthe 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.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 02000
DCOl/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 39
SECTION 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Cont'
Notices and Communications (Cont'
2.19.4 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.
Individual Case Basis (lCB) Arran!!ements
20.Arrangements well be developed on a case-by-case basis in response to a bona
fide request from a Customer or prospective Customer to develop a competitive
bid for a service offered under this tariff. Rates quoted in response to such
competitive requests may be different from those specified for such services in
Section 5 of this tariff. ICB rates will be offered to the Customer in writing and
on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Temporary Promotional Pro!!rams
2.21.1 The Company may establish temporary promotional programs wherein it may
waive or reduce non-recurring or recurring charges, to introduce present or
potential Customers to a service not previously received by the Customers.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J U l 2 0 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 40
SECTION 3. EXPLANATION OF RATES
The regulations set forth in this section explain how to apply the rate table associated with the
various services offerings described in Section 4.
Timin!! of Calls
1.1 Billing for calls placed over the Company s underlying carrier s network is
based on the duration of the call. Timing begins when the called station is
answered, as determined by standard industry methods generally in use for
ascertaining answers, including answer supervision hardware by which the local
telephone company sends a signal to the switch or the software utilizing audio
tone detection. Timing ends when either party hangs up.
3.2 Computation of Char!!es
3.2.As set forth in Section 4, calls will be billed in increments of either: (i) an initial
eighteen (18) second period and additional six (6) second periods; (ii) an initial
thirty (30) second period and additional six (6) second periods; (iii) an initial
sixty (60) second period and additional thirty (30) second periods; or (iv) an
initial one (1) minute period and additional one (1) minute periods.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
/UL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 41
SECTION 4. DESCRIPTIONS OF SERVICES
4.1 1 + Lon!! Distance
1 + Long Distance Service is a dedicated or switched long distance message
telecommunications service provided between points located within the State.
Dedicated 1 + Long Distance calls are billed in initial 18 second increments and
additional increments of 6 seconds. Switched 1 + Long Distance calls are billed
in initial 18 second increments and additional increments of 6 seconds.
4.2 Toll Free Service
Toll Free Service is a telecommunications service which allows a caller to place
calls to a Customer at no cost to the calling party by dialing a telephone number
that is assigned to a Customer Premises and that employs a toll-free area code.
Toll free service is billed in initial 18 second increments and additional
increments of 6 seconds.
4.3 Callin!! Plans
4.3.Anytime USA
The Company offers customers ordering Anytime USA two (2) alternative plans
based upon the manner of bill presentment that the customer pre-selects. There is
a monthly fee for this plan and no minutes of usage are provided.
4.3.Integrated Services Calling Plan
The Company offers customers ordering the Integrated Services Calling Plan two
(2) alternative plans based upon the manner of bill presentment that the customer
pre-selects. There is no monthly fee for this plan and no minutes of usage are
provided. Separate Internet access rates of SNiP, Inc. apply in addition to the
telecommunications usage rates below. This plan provides customers with a
package of switched telecommunications services and Internet access.
Customers must subscribe to a qualifying Internet service offered by the
Company s Internet provider, SNiP, Inc.
Toll Directorv Assistance
Toll Directory Assistance Service provides the Customer with access to telephone
number listing information. The Company will provide this service through
arrangements with other telecommunications carriers.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 202000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 42
SECTION 4. DESCRIPTIONS OF SERVICES (Cont'
Toll Operator Services
Toll Operator Services involve assisting Customers with the placement of long distance
telephone calls, including Calling Card Calls, Station-to-Station Calls, and Person-to-
Person Calls. The Company will provide this service through arrangements with other
telecommunications carriers.
Intrastate Calline: Card Service
The Company will provide its Customers with calling cards for the purpose of enabling
the customer to access the Company s long distance services from locations other than
the Customer s premises.
Intrastate Calline: Card Directorv Assistance Service
Intrastate Calling Card Directory Assistance Service provides Customers using the
Intrastate Calling Card Service with access to telephone number listing information. The
Company will provide this service through arrangements with other telecommunications
carrIers.
Conference Calline: Service
Conference Calling Service is an audio service that allows Customers to establish
conference calls with individuals located at different sites. Customers may enter into the
conference meeting using a pre-assigned conference telephone number.
OnNet Service
OnNet Service is the virtual connection within the State originating from Customer
Premises that are connected to the Company s point of presence ("POP") or virtual point
of presence ("VPOP") using dedicated access. The Customer must deliver traffic to one
of the Company s collocated facilities, using separate arrangements obtained from the
Company or a third party. OnNet Service rates apply to all non-local traffic completed
through such arrangements. OnNet Service calls are billed in initial 18 second increments
and additional increments of 6 seconds.
Issued: July 10 2000
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JLJL 2 02000
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Boise, Idaho
SNiP Link, LL
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 43
SECTION 5. RATE SCHEDULES
5.1 1 + Lone Distance Rates
1.1
1.2
Dedicated 1 + Long Distance
$0.1152 per minute
Switched 1 + Long Distance
$0.2438 per minute
Toll Free Service Rates
5.2.1 Switched 1 + Toll Free Service
5.2.2
5.3
$0.2438 per minute
Dedicated 1 + Toll Free Service
$0.1152 per minute
CaHine Plans
5.3.
5.3.
5.4
Anytime USA Rates
The recurring fee for the Anytime USA plan is $4.95 per month.
Direct/LEC Billing
Electronic Billing
Switched 1 + Rate
$ 0.2214
$ 0.2214
Integrated Services Calling Plan
Direct/LEC Billing
Electronic Billing
Toll Directory Assistance
Per Call:
Switched 1 + Rate
$ 0.2214
$ 0.2214
Toll Free Rate
$ 0.2214
$ 0.2214
Toll Free Rate
$ 0.2214
$ 0.2214
$0.
Issued: July 10, 2000
DCOI/ENGEM/lI6144.
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 202000
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 44
SECTION 5. RATE SCHEDULES (Cont'
Toll Operator Services
Direct ConnectJStation-to-Station:
Direct ConnectJPerson-to- Person:
Intrastate Calline: Card Service
$0.
$3.
$0.1 0
$0.20
$0.40
Intrastate Calline: Card Directorv Assistance
Weekday charges apply 12:00 midnight CST Monday through 11:59 p.m. CST Friday.
Weekend charges apply 12:00 midnight CST Saturday through 11 :59 p.m. CST Sunday.
Issued: July 10, 2000
Per Call Set-up Charge:
Per Minute Rate:
Per Call Charge for Calling Card Calls
Placed from a Payphone:
Per Call:
Conference Calline: Service
Per Call Set-up Charge:
Per Minute Per Bridgeport Rate:
OnNet Service Rates
$0.
Weekday Charge
$3.
$0.
$0.06 per minute
Weekend Charge
$3.
$0.45
Between Intrastate LA T As:
Issued by:Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
100-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUl 202000
Boise. Idaho
SNiP Link, LLC
ID PUC No.
Original Page No. 45
SECTION 5. RATE SCHEDULES (Cont'
5.10 Volume and Term Discounts
The following volume and term discounts apply to all telecommunications usage
purchased under this tariff. The Company will apply these discounts to the Customer
total monthly bill for services rendered, in the aggregate.
10.Term Discounts.
Term
One Year:
Two Year:
Three Year:
Five Year:
Discount
10.2 Volume Discounts.
Monthly Recurring Discount
Revenue
No Commitment:
$100.00 - 499.
$500.00 - 999.
000.00 - 3 999.00:
000.00 - 8 499.00:
500.00 - 12 499.00:
$12 500.00 +:
Issued by:
Issued: July 10, 2000
Joseph Polito, Jr.
Director of Telecommunications Sales
SNiP Link, LLC
1O0-A Twinbridge Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
DCOI/ENGEM/I16144.2
Effective: July 20, 2000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 2 0 2000
Boise. Idaho