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STARLINK COMMUNICATIONS , LLC
STARLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1301
Seattle, Washington 98101
RESOLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
This tariff applies to the Resold Telecommunications Services furnished by Starlink
Communications , LLC ("Starlink" or "Carrier ) between one or more points in the State of
Idaho. This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, and copies may be
inspected, during normal business hours, at Carrier s principal place of business , 1200 Fifth
Avenue, Suite 1301 , Seattle, Washington 98101. [phone]
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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CHECK SHEET
The sheets of this tariff are effective as of the date shown at the bottom of the
respective sheet(s).Original and revised sheets as named below comprise all changes from
the original tariff and are currently in effect as of the date on the bottom of this page.
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Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Sheet Title PageCheck Sheet Table of Contents
Section 1 - Contact Information. Section 2 - Tracking
Section 3 - Rules and Regulations Section 4 - Rate Schedule
Section 5 - Miscellaneous Charges APPENDIX A A-
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 1.CONTACT INFORMATION
1.1 Customer com laints billin iries new service or disconnect re uests:
Starlink Communications , LLC
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1301
Seattle, Washington 98101
[phone]
1.2 Commission contact - tariff information:
Mr. George F. Holland
Starlink Communications , LLC
1200 Fifth Avenue , Suite 1301
Seattle , Washington 98101
[phone]
1.3 Commission contact - com laints:
Mr. George F. Holland
Starlink Communications , LLC
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1301
Seattle , Washington 98101
[phone]
1.4 Idaho Re istered A ent:
Mr. Jim Strott, President
HIQ Corporate Services , Inc.
911 West Idaho
First Security Building
Boise , Idaho 83702
[phone] ext. 484
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 2. TRACKING
mbols
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
C -
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T -
Change in Regulation
Delete or Discontinue
Change Resulting In An Increase to A Customer s Bill
Material Relocated In the Tariff
New Rate or Regulation
Change Resulting In A Reduction to A Customer s Bill
Change In Text or Regulation But No Change In Rate or Charge
Tariff Format
Sheet Numberin - Sheet numbers appear in the upper left corner of the
page. Sheets are numbered sequentially. However, new sheets are
occasionally added to the tariff. When a new sheet is added between sheets
already in effect, a decimal is added. For example, a new sheet added
between sheets 14 and 15 would be 14.
Sheet Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper left
corner of each page. These numbers are used to determine the most current
sheet version on file with the Commission. For example, the 4th revised
Sheet 14 cancels the 3rd revised Sheet 14. Because of various suspension
periods, deferrals , etc. the Commission follows in their tariff approval
process , the most current sheet number on file with the Commission is not
always the tariff page in effect.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 2. TRACKING (Cont
Tariff Format (Cont'
Para h Numberin ence - There are nine 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.1.(a).
2. 1. LA. 1. (a).I.
(a).(i).
1.A.(a).I.(i).(l).
2.4 Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated
check sheet accompanies the tariff filing. The check sheet lists the sheets
contained in the tariff, with a cross reference to the current revision number.
When new pages are added , the check sheet is changed to reflect the
reVlSlon. All revisions made in a given filing are designated by an asterisk
). There will be no other symbols used on the check sheet if these are the
only changes made to it (i.e., the format, etc. remains the same , just revised
revision levels on some pages). The tariff user should refer to the latest
check sheet to find out if a particular sheet is the most current on file with
the Commission.
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 2. TRACKING (Cont'
Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Access Line - An arrangement from a local exchange telephone company or
other common carrier , using either dedicated or switched access , which connects
a Subscriber s location to Carrier s location or switching center.
Authorization Code - A numerical code, one or more of which may be assigned
to a subscriber, to enable Carrier to identify the origin of service user so it may
rate and bill the call. All authorization codes shall be the sole property of
Carrier and no subscriber shall have any property or other right or interest in the
use of any particular authorization code. Automatic numbering identification
(ANI) may be used as or in connection with the authorization code.
Automatic Numberin Identification ANI - A type of signalling provided by a
local exchange telephone company which automatically identifies the local
exchange line from which a call originates.
Billed Part - The person or entity responsible for payment of the Company
service. The Billed Party is the Customer associated with the Authorization
Code 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.
Carrier - Refers to Starlink Communications , LLC
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
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SECTION 2. TRACKING (Cont
Technical Terms and Abbreviations (Cont'
Commission - Refers to the Idaho Public Utilities CommIssion.
Common Carrier - A company or entity providing telecommunIcations services
to the public.
DNIS - Dialed Number Identification Service.
Holida - New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Local Access and Trans ort Area (LATA) - The term "Local Access Transport
Area " denotes a geographical area established by the U.S. District Court for the
District of Columbia in Civil Action No. 82-0192, within which a local
exchange company provides communications serVIces.
Measured Char e - A charge assessed on a per minute basis in calculating the
charges due for a completed interexchange call.
Subscriber/Customer - The person or legal entity which enters into arrangements
for Carrier s telecommunications services and is responsible for payment of
Carrier s services.
Telecommunications - The transmission of voice communications or , subject to
the transmission capabilities of the service , the transmission of data, facsimile
signaling, metering, or other similar communications.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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SECTION 2. TRACKING (Cont
Technical Terms and Abbreviations (Cont'
Travel Card - A credit or debit calling card issued by Carrier which allows
Subscribers and/or Users to make telephone calls and charge the calls to a credit
or debit account. Calls charged to a Carrier-issued credit travel card will appear
on the Subscriber s regular monthly bill. Calls charged to a Carrier-issued debit
travel card will be charged against the debit account.
Unit - A defined segment or billable increment of each minute for which there is
an established rate used for billing purposes. The cost of each unit varies
depending on the service accessed with the pre-paid calling card. The rates for
each service are listed is Section 5 of this tariff.
User - The person(s) utilizing Carner s services.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS
lication of Tariff
This tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to intrastate resale
telecommunications services provided by Carrier for telecommunications
between points within the State of Idaho. Carrier s services are furnished
subject to the availability of facilities and subject to the terms and conditions
of this tariff.
1.2 Carrier 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) and Wide Area
Telecommunications Services (W A TS) of underlying common carrIers.
1. 3 The rates and regulations contained in this tariff apply only to the services
furnished by Carrier 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 Carrier.
1.4 The Subscriber is entitled to limit the use of Carrier s services by Users at
the Subscriber s facilities, and may use other common carriers in addition to
or in lieu of Carrier.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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SECTION 3.RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Use of Services
Carrier s services may be used for any lawful purpose consistent with the
transmission and switching parameters of the telecommunications facilities
utilized in the provision of services.
The use of Carrier s services to make calls which might reasonably be
expected to frighten, abuse , torment, or harass another or in such a way as to
unreasonably interfere with use by others is prohibited.
The use of Carrier s services without payment for service or attempting to
avoid payment for service by fraudulent means or devices , schemes , false or
invalid numbers , or false calling or credit cards is prohibited.
2.4 Carrier s services are available for use twenty-four hours per day, seven days
per week.
Carrier does not transmit messages pursuant to this tariff, but its services
may be used for that purpose.
Carrier s services may be denied for nonpayment of charges or for other
violations of this tariff.
Issued:November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3 Liabilit of Carrier
Except as otherwise stated in this section, the liability of the Company for
damages arising out of either: (A) the furnishing of its services , including but
not limited to mistakes , omissions , interruptions , delays , or errors , or other
defects , representations , or use of these services , or (B) the failure to furnish
its service, whether caused by acts or omission, shall be limited to the
extension of allowances to the Customer for interruptions in service as set
forth in Section 3.
Except for the extension of allowances to the Customer for interruptions in
service as set forth in Section 3., the Company shall not be liable to a
Customer or third party for any direct, indirect, special , incidental, reliance
consequential, exemplary or punitive damages , including, but not limited to
loss of revenue or profits , for any reason whatsoever, including, but
not limited to , any act or omission , failure to perform, delay, interruption
failure to provide any service or any failure in or breakdown of facilities
associated with the service.
The liability of the Company for errors in billing that result in overpayment
by the Customer shall be limited to a credit equal to the dollar amount
erroneously billed or , in the event that payment has been made and service
has been discontinued, to a refund of the amount erroneously billed.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:
Title:
George F. Holland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3 Liabilit of Carrier (Cont'
3.4 The Company shall not be liable for any claims for loss or damages
involving:
Any act or omission of: (1) the Customer, (2) any other entity furnishing
service , equipment or facilities for use in conjunction with services or
facilities provided by the Company; or (3) common carriers or
warehousemen;
Any delay or failure of performance or equipment due to causes beyond
the Company s control, including but not limited to, acts of God, fires
floods , earthquakes , hurricanes , or other catastrophes; national
emergencies , insurrections, riots , wars or other civil commotions;
strikes , lockouts , work stoppages or other labor difficulties; criminal
actions taken against the Company; unavailability, failure or malfunction
of equipment or facilities provided by the Customer or third parties; and
any law, order , regulation or other action of any governing authority or
agency thereof;
Any unlawful or unauthorized use of the Company s facilities and
serVices;
Issued: November 14 , 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3 Liabilit of Carrier (Cont'
Libel, slander, invasion of privacy or infringement of patents, trade
secrets , or copyrights arising from or in connection with the transmiSSion
of communications by means of Company-provided facilities or services;
or by means of the combination of Company-provided facilities or
services with Customer-provided facilities or services;
Breach in the privacy or security of commumcations transmitted over the
Company s facilities;
Changes in any of the facilities , operations or procedures of the Company
that render any equipment, facilities or services provided by
the Customer obsolete, or require modification or alteration of such
equipment, facilities or services, or otherwise affect their use or
performance, except where reasonable notice is required by the Company
and is not provided to the Customer, in which event the Company
liability is limited as set forth in paragraph 3.1 of this Subsection 3.
Defacement of or damage to Customer premises resulting from the
furnishing of services or equipment on such premises or the installation
or removal thereof.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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Title:
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3 Liabilit of Carrier (Cont'
Injury to property or injury or death to persons , including claims for
payments made under Workers ' Compensation law or under any plan for
employee disability or death benefits, arising out of, or caused by, any
act or omission of the Customer, or the construction, installation
maintenance, presence, use or removal of the Customer s facilities or
equipment connected , or to be connected to the Company s facilities;
Any intentional , wrongful act of a Company employee when such act is
not within the scope of the employee s responsibilities for the Company
and! or is not authorized by the Company;
Any representations made by Company employees that do not comport
or that are inconsistent, with the provisions of this Tariff.
Any act or omission in connection with the provision of 911 , E911 , or
similar services;
Any noncompletion of calls due to network busy conditions;
Any calls not actually attempted to be completed during any period that
service is unavailable.
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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Title:
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3 Liabilit of Carrier (Cont'
The Company shall be indemnified , defended and held harmless by the
Customer or end user from and against any and all claims , loss , demands
suits, expense, or other action or any liability whatsoever , including attorney
fees, whether suffered , made, instituted , or asserted by the Customer or by
any other party, for any personal injury to or death of any person or persons
and for any loss , damage or destruction of any property, including
environmental contamination, whether owned by the Customer or by any
other party, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly by
the installation, operation, failure to operate , maintenance, presence
condition, location, use or removal of any Company or Customer equipment
or facilities or service provided by the Company.
The Company does not guarantee nor make any warranty with respect to
installations provided by it for use in an explosive atmosphere. The
Company shall be indemnified , defended and held harmless by the Customer
from and against any and all claims , loss , demands, suits , or other action, or
any liability whatsoever , including attorney fees , whether suffered, made
instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other party, for any personal
injury to or death of any person or persons , and for any loss , damage or
destruction of any property, including environmental contamination, whether
owned by the Customer or by any other party, caused or claimed to have
been caused directly or indirectly by the installation, operation , failure to
operate , maintenance , presence, condition, location , use or removal of any
equipment or facilities or the service.
Issued: November 14, 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3 Liabilit of Carrier (Cont'
The Company assumes no responsibility for the availability or performance
of any cable or satellite systems or related facilities under the control of
other entities , or for other facilities provided by other entities used for
service to the Customer , even if the Company has acted as the Customer
agent in arranging for such facilities or services. Such facilities are provided
subject to such degree of protection or nonpreemptibility as may be provided
by the other entities.
Any claim of whatever nature against the Company shall be deemed
conclusively to have been waived unless presented in writing to the Company
within thirty (30) days after the date of the occurrence that gave rise to the
claim.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
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 tariff language in this Section 3.3 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 I s responsibility to determine
the validity of the exculpatory clause.
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3.4 Res onsibilities of the Subscriber
3.4.1 The Subscriber is responsible for placing any necessary orders; for
complying with tariff regulations; for the placement of any stickers or tent
cards provided by Carrier or as required by law; and for assuring that Users
comply with tariff regulations. The Subscriber shall ensure compliance with
any applicable laws , regulations , orders or other requirements (as they exist
from time to time) of any governmental entity relating to services provided
or made available by the Subscriber to Users. The Subscriber is also
responsible for the payment of charges for calls originated at the Subscriber
numbers which are not collect, third party, calling card, or credit card calls.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3.4 Res onsibilities of the Subscriber (Cont ' d)
3.4.The Subscriber is responsible for charges incurred for special construction
and/or special facilities which the Subscriber requests and which are ordered
by Carrier on the Subscriber s behalf.
3.4.3 If required for the provision of Carrier s services , the Subscriber must
provide any equipment space, supporting structure , conduit and electrical
power without charge to Carrier.
3.4.4 The Subscriber is responsible for arranging access to its premises at times
mutually agreeable to Carrier and the Subscriber when required for Carrier
personnel to install, repair, maintain, program, inspect or remove equipment
with the provision of Carrier s services.
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
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Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3.4 Res onsibilities of the Subscriber (cont'
3.4.5 The Subscriber shall ensure that the equipment and/or system is properly
interfaced with Carrier facilities or services , that the signals emitted into
Carrier s network are of the proper mode , bandwidth, power, and signal
level for the intended use of the Subscriber and in compliance with the
criteria set forth in this tariff, and that the signals do not damage equipment
injure personnel , or degrade service to other Subscribers. If the Federal
Communications Commission or some other appropriate certifying body
certifies terminal equipment as being technically acceptable for direct
electrical connection with interstate communications service , Carrier will
permit such equipment to be connected with its channels without use of
protective interface devices.
If the Subscriber fails to maintain the equipment and/or the system properly,
with resulting imminent harm to Carrier equipment, personnel, or the quality
of service to other Subscribers , Carrier may, upon written notice , require the
use of protective equipment at the Subscriber s expense. If this fails to
produce satisfactory quality and safety, Carrier may, upon written notice
terminate the Subscriber s service.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
3.4 Res onsibilities of the Subscriber (cont'
6 The Subscriber must pay Carrier for replacement or repair of damage to the
equipment or facilities of Carrier caused by negligence or willful act of the
Subscriber, Users , or others , by improper use of the services , or by use of
equipment provided by the Subscriber , Users, or others.
3.4.7 The Subscriber must pay for the loss through theft of any Carrier equipment
installed at Subscriber s premises.
3.4.8 The Subscriber is responsible for payment of the charges set forth in this
tariff.
3.4.9 The Subscriber is responsible for compliance with the applicable regulations
set forth in this tariff.
3.4.10 The Subscriber shall indemnify and save Carrier harmless from all liability
disclaimed by Carrier as specified in Section 3.3 above, arising in connection
with the provision of service by Carrier, and shall protect and defend Carrier
from any suits or claims against Carrier and shall pay all expenses and
satisfy all judgments rendered against Carrier in connection herewith. Carrier
shall notify the Subscriber of any suit or claim against Carrier of which it is
aware.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interru tions ill Service
General
A. A service is interrupted when it becomes unusable to the Customer
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Customer is unable to transmit or receive , because of a failure of a
component furnished by the Company under this tariff.
B. An interruption period begins when the Customer reports a service, facility
or circuit to be inoperative and releases it for testing and repair.
interruption period ends when the service, facility or circuit is operative.
C. If the Customer reports a service, facility or circuit to be inoperative but
declines to release it for testing and repair , the service , facility or circuit is
considered to be impaired but not interrupted. No credit allowances will be
made for a service , facility or circuit considered by the Company to be
impaIred.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interru tions in Service (Cont'd)
Limitations on Allowances
No credit allowance will be made for any interruption of service:
A. due to the negligence of, or noncompliance with the provisions of this Tariff
by, any person or entity other than the Company, including but not limited to
the Customer or other common carriers connected to the service of the
Company;
B. due to the failure of power, equipment, systems, or services not provided by
the Company;
C. due to circumstances or causes beyond the control of the Company;
D. during any period in which the Company is not given full and free access to
its facilities and equipment for the purposes of investigating and correcting
interruptions;
F. during any period in which the Customer continues to use the service on an
impaired basis;
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interru tions in Service (Cont' d)
LimItations on Allowances (Cont'
G. 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;
H. that occurs or continues due to the Customer s failure to authorize
replacement of any element of special construction; and
I. that was not reported to the Company within thirty (30) days of the date that
service was affected.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interru tions in Service (Cont'd)
Application of Credits for Interruptions of Switched Service
A. Credits for interruptions of service , for which charges are specified on the
basis of per minute of use, or on the usage of a fraction of a minute, shall in
no event exceed an amount equal to the initial period charge provided for
under this tariff.
B. For calculating credit allowances , every month is considered to have thirty
(30) days.
C. A credit allowance will be given for interruptions of service of 15 minutes or
more. Two or more interruptions of 15 minutes or more during anyone 24-
hour period shall be considered as one interruption.
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interru tions in Service (Cont
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Application of Credits for Interruptions of Switched Service (Cont'
D. Interru tions of 24 Hours or Less
Length of
Interru tion
Less than 15 minutes
15 minutes up to but
not including 3 hours
3 hours up to but not
including 6 hours
6 hours up to but
including 9 hours
9 hours up to but not
including 12 hours
12 hours up to but not
including 15 hours
15 hours up to but not
including 24 hours
Issued: November 14 , 1995
Issued by:
Title:
George F. Holland
President and Chief Executive Officer
Interruption Period
To Be Credited
None
1/10 Day
1/5 Day
2/5 Day
3/5 Day
4/5 Day
One Day
Effective: November 24, 1995
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Allowances for Interru tions in Service (Cont'
Application of Credits for Interruptions of Switched Service (Cont'
E. Continuous Interru tion 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 that occurs following the
expiration of the initial 24-hour period. No more than one full day s credit
will be allowed for any period of 24 hours.
F. Interru tions Over 72 Hours. Interruptions over 72 hours will be credited 2
days for each full 24-hour period that occurs following the expiration of the
initial 72-hour period. No more than 30 days ' credit will be allowed for any
one month period.
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Billin Arran ements
Subscribers will either be billed directly by Carrier or its intermediary, or
charges will be included in the Subscribers' regular telephone bill pursuant to
billing and collection agreements established by Carrier or its intermediary
with the applicable telephone company.
Carrier will render bills monthly. Payment is due within thirty (30) days
after Subscribers I receipt of its bill.
Carrier may impose a late payment charge not to exceed 1.5% on any bill
not paid within thirty (30) days of the receipt. Subscriber shall be responsible
for all costs , including attorney s fees , incurred in the collection of unpaid
charge or in any other action to enforce payments and/or obligations arising
under this tariff.
Validation of Credit
Carrier reserves the right to validate the credit worthiness of Subscribers or
Users.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Contested Char
All bills are presumed accurate, and shall be absolutely binding on the User
unless objection is received by Carrier within thirty (30) days after such bills are
rendered. In the case of a billing dispute between the User and Carrier for
service furnished to the User , which cannot be settled with mutual satisfaction
the User can take the following course of action within thirty (30) days of the
billing date:
1 First, the User may request, and Carrier 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 disconnect.)
2 Second , if there is still a disagreement about the disputed amount after the
investigation and review by a manager of Carrier , the User may file an
appropriate complaint with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. The
Commission s address is:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
[phone]
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'
Billin Entit Conditions
When billing functions on behalf of Carrier are performed by local exchange
telephone companies, or others , the payment conditions and regulations of such
companies apply, including any applicable interest and/or late payment charge
conditions.
osits
Carrier does not require a deposit from the Subscriber.
Taxes
All federal excise taxes , and state and local sales , use , and similar taxes , are
billed as separate items and are not included in the quoted rates. Gross receipts
tax will not be billed as a separate line item.
Minimum Call Com letion Rate
Carrier will ensure an industry standard blocking rate between P.Ol and P.02.
Promotions
Carrier may from time to time offer promotional services.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:
Title:
George F. Holland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont
Emer enc Services
Calls to emergency service agencies (police, fire , ambulance , etc.) will be
automatically routed through to the local exchange carrier.
Service Area
Carner intends to provide service to and from all points in the State of Idaho.
Rate Chan
Carrier will give at least ten days notice to Customers and the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission before making any changes in rates or charges. Notice to
Customers will be given either by individual notice or by public notice in
newspapers published in Carrier s Idaho service areas. The notice will describe
the nature of the rate changes , pursuant to the Commission s Rules.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:
Title:
George F. Holland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE
900 Service
1.1 Descri tion of Service
The Company s 900 service is an inbound only service which permits callers
located in the State of Idaho to place long distance calls to locations that
provide a variety of recorded and interactive information programs. Service
is accessed by dialing an assigned telephone number with a 900 area code
and is available in any area in which the company maintains suitable facilities
and offers services to the public. Such service is available twenty-four (24)
hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
The Company I s customers may place calls from any location in the State of
Idaho. Customers will be charged a flat per minute rate for the first minute of
usage as indicated in Section 4.1. 2(A). Each additional minute of usage is
determined on a volume discount basis according to the customers total monthly
usage as indicated in Section 4 .1.2(B).
1.2 Dedicated Rates
A. Per Minute Char
The following charges apply to all 900 Services calls completed by the
Company:
First Minute Each Additional Minute
$0.$0.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
900 Service (Cont'
1.2 Dedicated Rates (Cont'
B. Volume Discounts
The following volume discounts apply to the additional minute of all 900
service usage for each Customer based upon total usage (not including taxes)
within a monthly billing cycle. Monthly usage includes both domestic
interstate and intrastate direct dialed calls only. Directory assistance services
and international calls are not included in computing, nor are they eligible
for, volume discounts. Taxes and other surcharges are applied after
application of volume discounts.
Additional
Total Monthl Usa Per Minute Rate
0 - 100 000
100 001 - 200 000
200 001 - 300 000
300 001 - 500 000
500 001 - 750 000
750 001 - +
$0.
175
165
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
900 Service (Cont'
1.2 Dedicated Rates (Cont'
C. Minimum Line Usa
Within each separate customer account, the average monthly usage per 900
Number must be equal to or exceed $70.00 per number or a minimum
monthly usage fee will be incurred. The fee will be equal to the difference
between the actual usage and the $70.00 per line average. The minimum line
usage fee will be capped at a maximum of $3 000.00 per account per month.
D. DNISIANI Deliver
Customers that request DNISI ANI delivery with call transport will be
charges a one-time fee of $450.00. A monthly recurring fee of $75.00 per
terminating location will be assessed for this service.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
IdaM fJu~it Utilities Commission
Office of the St-r..retary
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
900 Service (Cont'
1.3 Switched Rates
A. Per Minute Char
The following charges apply to all 900 Service calls completed by the
Company:
First Minute Each Additional Minute
$0.$0.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
Customer S ecific Contracts
The Company may provide any of the services offered under this tariff
or combinations of services , to Customers on a contractual basis. The terms and
conditions of each contract offering are subject to the agreement of both the
Customer and the Company. Such contract offerings will be made available to
similarly situated Customers in substantially similar circumstances. Rates in
other sections of this tariff do not apply to Customers who agree to contract
arrangements , with respect to services within the scope of the contract. The
rates provided under such contract offerings are listed in Appendix A.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
800 Service
Descri tion of Service
The Company s 800 Service is an inbound-only service which allows callers
located in the State of Idaho to place toll-free calls to customer by dialing an
assigned telephone number with a 800 area code. Calls may be terminated
either to the customer s local exchange telephone service , or to a dedicated
access line. Service is available in any area in which the Company or any of
its concurring carriers maintains suitable facilities and offers services to the
public. Customers will be charged a flat per minute rate as indicated in
Section 4.
Rates
Dedicated 800 Service
Per Minute:0675
Switched 800 Service
Per Minute:1475
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
4.4 1 + Lon Distance
4.4.Descri tion of Service
1 + Lon Distance
1 + Long Distance Services consist of the furnishing of message telephone
service between telephone stations located within the State of Idaho.
4.4.Rates
Dedicated 1 + Lon Distance
Per Minute:0675
Switched 1 + Lon Distance
Per Minute:$0.1475
Post-Paid Callin Card Service
Post-Paid Calling Card Service enables customers to make calls through the
use of a long distance calling card.
Per Minute:$0.
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24, 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
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SECTION 4. RATE SCHEDULE (Cont'
Pre aid Callin Card
Descri tion of Service
Prepaid calling card service is a prepaid long distance calling card service under
which user purchases cards in predetermined amounts for long distance usage.
Rates
Basic Rate 000 Unit Minimum $0.24 Per Unit
Recharge Rate 10 Unit Minimum $0.30 Per Unit, plus
$0.75 Per Recharge
Issued: November 14 , 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 5. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
Late Pa ment Char
Any charges accrued under this tariff that are not paid in full within the time
provided by Section 2., preceding, will be subject to the following late payment
charge:
1.5 % Per Month
Uncollectible Check Char
For any check returned to the Company due to insufficient funds , uncollected funds
or closed account:
$15.00 per check returned.
146714.
Issued: November 14, 1995 Effective: November 24 , 1995
Issued by:George F. Holland
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
Contract
Number
Service
Description
(RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE)
APPENDIX A
EffectiveRates Date