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TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS , LLC
Schedule of
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES
Applying to the Local Exchange
Services and Facilities of Tel West
in the State of Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 24 2003
Boise, Idaho
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
CHECK SHEET
Current sheets in the price list are as follows:
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idaho
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Matter Sheet Number(s)
Title Page
Check Sheet
Table Of Contents
Application of Price List
Explanation Of Symbols, Reference Marks, And Abbreviations
Contact Information
Definitions, Section 6 - 7
Regulations, Section 2 8 - 16
Local Exchange Services, Section 3 16 - 17
I~aho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idaho
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
Tel West Communications, LLC (hereinafter "The Company ) has been authorized by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (Idaho PUC) to provide competitive local exchange and
interexchange services.
This price list sets forth the service offerings, rates, terms and conditions applicable to the
furnishing of local exchange services to residential and small business customers within the state
of Idaho. The rates and rules contained herein are subject to change pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Idaho PUC.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS~ REFERENCE MARKS~ AND ABBREVIATIONS OF
TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN THIS PRICE LIST
The following symbols shall be used as set out below to describe specific changes made to the
original price list.
Indicates a changed listing, rule, or condition, which may affect rates or charges
Indicates discontinued material, including a listing, rate, rule or condition
Indicates an increase
Indicates that the material has been relocated to _another part of price list schedules with
no change in text, rate, rule or condition
Indicates new material including listing, rate, rule or condition
Indicates a reduction
Indicates reissued matter
Indicates a change in wording of text, but not a change in rate, rule or condition.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise. Idaho
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS , LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tel West Communications, LLC
3701 S. Norfolk St., Suite 300,
Seattle, W A 98118
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Contact:
F or establishment of service, complaints and inquires regarding service and billing, or reporting
or inquiring about network outages or service problems.
Customer Service: 877-463-9366
Maintenance: 877-463-9366
Commission Contact:
For complaints, inquiries and matters concerning rates and price lists.
334-0300 (from inside the local calling area)
800-432-0369 (from outside the local calling area)
Matters Concerning Customer Service:
Chris S turgul
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: csturgul~telwestcommunications.com
Matters Concerning Price Lists And Regulatory Affairs:
Donald o. Taylor
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: donaldotaylor~msn.com
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idaho
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
1.0 DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms when used in this price list shall have the meaning set out by this
section.
Access Lines:Telephone facilities which permits access to and from the Customer s premises
and the telephone exchange or serving central office.
Advance Payment:A payment required before the start of service. Advanced payment may
consist of any required construction cost, all appropriate non-recurring charges, and an estimate
of the first month's recurring charges. Advance Payments will be applied to the rust bill rendered
by Company following implementation of services.
Agent:A business representative authorized by the Company to bring about, modify, affect
accept performance of, or terminate contractual obligations between the Company and its
applicants or Customers.
AQplicant:A person who applies for telecommunications service. Includes persons seeking
reconnection of service after Company-initiated termination.
Application:A request made in writing for telephone service.
Authorized User:A person, firm or corporation that is authorized by the Company to be
connected to the service of the Customer or joint user.
Automatic Number Identification ANI : The automatic transmission of a calling party's billing
account telephone number to a local exchange Company, interexchange carrier or a third party
subscriber. The primary purpose of ANI is for billing of ton calls.
Basic Rate Area:A specific geographic area, within which the schedule rates for local exchange
service apply without exchange line mileage and without special rates in lieu of mileage.
Central Office: Company facilities where subscriber lines are connected to each other through
switching equipment for placing local and long distance telephone calls.
Company or N aIDe of ComM!!Y: Tel West Communications, LLC
Customer or Subscriber: The person, firm or corporation that orders service and is responsible
for the payment of charges for that service and for compliance with the Company s regulations
related to that service.Iffaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
Boise, Idaho
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
1.0 Definitions (Cont' d)
ILEC Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier. The underlying service provider of services resold to
customers.
Nonlisted Service: A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the published
directory, but is listed in the directory assistance database.
Nonpublished Service: A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not listed in the
published directory or in the directory assistance database.
Recurring Charges: The charges to a Customer for services, facilities and equipment, which
recur monthly for the agreed upon duration of the service.
Residential Service:Telephone Service provided to customers when the actual or obvious use is
for domestic purposes.
Service Commencement Date: The first day following the date on which the Company notifies
the Customer that the requested service or facility is available for use, unless the Customer
refuses to accept service because it does not conform to the standards set forth in the Service
Order or in this price list, in which case the Service Commencement Date is the date on which
the Customer accepts service. The Company and the Customer may agree on a substitute Service
Commencement Date.
Service Order: The written order for 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 obligations of the respective parties as set forth therein and
pursuant to this price list; except that the duration of the service is calculated from the Service
Commencement Date.
Shared: A facility or equipment system or subsystem that can be used simultaneously by several
Customers.
Small Business Service: Telephone service provided to businesses with five (5) or fewer lines.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FI LING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idilho
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertakin of the Company
1.1 Sco
1 The Company undertakes to furnish local exchange communications service
pursuant to the terms of this price list.
2 The services offered herein may be used for any lawful purpose. There are no
restrictions on sharing or resale of the Company s services. However, the
Customer remains liable for all obligations under this price list even if such
sharing or resale arrangements exist regardless of the Company s knowledge of
these arrangements. If service is jointly ordered by more than one Customer, each
is jointly and severally liable for all obligations.
1.3 The services the Company offers shall not be used for any unlawful purposes or
for any use for which the Customer has not obtained all required governmental
approvals, authorizations, licenses, consents and permits.
1.4 Company 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 any price lists of such other communications carriers.
5 The services of the Company are furnished for the transmission of voice
communications but may also be used for data, facsimile, signaling, metering, or
other similar communications, subject to the transmission capabilities of the
technologies or combination of technologies available. Service is available
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
The furnishing of service under this price list is subject to the availability on a continuing basis
of all facilities necessary to provide the service. Services will be provided using facilities and
services of Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers.
2.3 Selection of Transmission
The Company selects and/or arranges for the channels and/or service components and underlying
network facilities used to provide service. The Company may modify or change the channels,
service components and underlying Company facilities or the underlying carrier at any time
subject to Part 68 of the FCC's Rules and Regulations and this price list.
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Jeff Swickard, President
I~Bke PMhlie tJti lities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Effective Date: 3/24/2003 MAR 2 4 2003
Issue Date: 3/1 0/2003
Boise, Idaho
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
fdaho Pubflc Utilities Commission
ACe
. Of~lce of the Secretary
EPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
2.4 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities Boise, Idaho
The Company will provide the Customer with reasonable notification of service-affecting
activities that may occur during the normal operation of its business. Such activities may include
but are not limited to, equipment or facilities additions, removals or rearrangements and routine
preventive maintenance. Generally, such activities are not specific to an individual Customer but
affect many Customers' services. No specific advance notification period is applicable to all
service-affecting activities. The Company will work cooperatively with the Customer to
determine reasonable notification requirements. Notification to the Customer may not be
possible with some emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions, such as an outage
resulting from cable damage.
Provision of Equipment and Facilities
The Company shall make a reasonable effort to provide service to a Customer on or
before a particular date, subject to the provisions of and compliance by the Customer
with the regulations contained in this price list, and subject to provision of the requested
service by the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier.
5.2 The Company shall make a reasonable effort to maintain facilities that it furnishes to the
Customer. The Customer shall not, and the Customer shall not permit others to
rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair or otherwise interfere with any of the
facilities installed by the Company, except upon the written consent of the Company.
Terms and Conditions
Service is provided on a minimum term basis of at least one month, using 24-hours per
day for each day of the month. For purposes of this price list, a month is considered to
have thirty days. All calculations of dates set forth in this price list shall be based on
calendar days, unless otherwise specified herein.
6.2 This price list shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Idaho and the
Rules issued by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Non-routine Installation
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
cost of the actual labor, material, or other costs incurred by or charged to the Company will
apply. If required by the Company, the Customer shall make an advance payment before
services are furnished and such advance payment will be credited to the Customer s initial bill.
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Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.1 0
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003Regulations
7 Non-routine Installation Boise, Idaho
The Company may require such an advance payment when additional costs are incurred to
perform special or extraordinary construction to provide services required by the customer.
Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities and equipment, and related plans and proposals, provided by the Company
in furnishing service remains with the Company, its agents or contractors. Such facilities and
equipment, plans and proposals shall be returned to the Company by the Customer whenever
requested, within a reasonable period following the request and in as good condition as
reasonable wear will permit.
Rights-of- W ay
Provisioning of the Company s services is subject to and contingent upon the Company s or its
agent's or contractor s ability to obtain and maintain rights-of-way and access to public and
private property necessary for installation of the facilities used to provide the Company
services to the Customer s service point as agreed to by the Company.
2.10 Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules
If this Price List contains provisions that deny or restrict a Customer s rights otherwise protected
by Commission rules, Commission rules supersede any conflicting tariff or price list provisions
that deny or restrict any of those rights, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, court
order, or statute.
Allowances for Interruptions in Service
A credit allowance will be given for interruptions of service in accordance with Commission
rules.
Obligations of the Customer
12.1 Prohibited Uses
The Customer shall not use or allow the use of the Company s facilities or equipment installed at
the Customer s premises for any purpose other than that for which the Company provides it
without the prior written consent of the Company.
12.1.1 Abuse
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Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
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LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No.
0 Regulations
12 Obligations of the Customer
12.Prohibited Uses
12.Abuse (ConUl)
Idaho Public UtiJities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 242003
Boise, Idaho
The abuse of Company Services is prohibited. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, the
foll owing activities:
-. ., ..
(a)
(b)
U sing service to make calls that might reasonably be expected to frighten
torment, or harass another person.
U sing service in such a way that it interferes unreasonably with the use of
Company services by others.
12.1.2 Fraudulent Use
The fraudulent use or the intended or attempted fraudulent use of service is prohibited and can
result in the discontinuance of services as set out by this price list. Fraudulent use consists of
using or attempting to use service with the intent to avoid the payment, either in whole or in part
of the price listed charges for the service including but not limited to:
(b)
rearranging, tampering with, or making connections not authorized by this price
list to any network components used to furnish service; or
using fraudulent means or devices, tricks, schemes, false or invalid numbers, false
credit devices, or electronic devices.
(a)
12.2 Payments
The Customer shall pay outstanding charges in full within 15 days of the invoice date. Charges
normally will be invoiced in advance, with monthly recurring charges invoiced on or about the
first of the month for which the charges apply. Amounts not paid within 15 days after the date of
the invoice are considered delinquent.
The Customer shall pay all charges for use of the service by any persons whether or not
authorized by the Customer.
12.3 Disputed Bills
Any Customer who disputes a portion of a bill rendered for Company services shall pay the
undisputed portion of the bill and notify the Company that such unpaid amount is in dispute
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill. If such notice is not received by the Company within
thirty (30) days as indicated above, the Company shall consider the bill statement to be due and
payable in full by the Customer. Payment of the amount due by the Customer does not constitute
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Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
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LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No. 12
Regulations
12 Obligations of the Customer
12.J2Wuted Bill~(Cont'
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 242003
Boise. Idaho
a waiver of the Customer s rights under the provisions of ill AP A 31.41.01.204 to challenge any
billing amount due or paid to the Company.
In the event a Customer and the Company cannot resolve a billing dispute to their mutual
satisfaction, the Customer may contact the Idaho PU C and proceed in accordance with the Idaho
PUC's Rules. The address and telephone numbers for the Idaho PUC are:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
334-0300 (from within the local calling area)
800-432-0369 (from outside the local calling area)
Customer failure to pay undisputed charges for other services may result in discontinuance of
those services.
12.4 Taxes~ Charges~ Fees
In addition to the rates and charges described in this price list, the Customer may be responsible
for payment of taxes, charges or fees ordered by the Idaho PUC, the Idaho State Legislature, or
local and county governments. When the Company is authorized to collect such taxes, charges or
fees from the Customer, these taxes, charges and fees will be itemized separately on the
Customer s bill.
Deposits
The Company will not require advance deposits.
2.14 Refusat Termination and Restoral of Services
14.1 Refusal of Services
If the Company intends to deny an available service to an applicant, the Company will provide
the applicant with a written explanation of its refusal to serve. The written explanation shall
include:
the reasons for denial of the service;
actions the applicant may take in order to receive the denied service; and
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Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
PRICE LIST NO.
Original Sheet No. 13
Regulations
14 Refusal. T ennination and Restoral of Services
14.Refusal of Services (ConOO
I~aho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idaho
a statement that the Customer may file an informal or formal complaint
concerning denial of the service with the Company or with the Idaho PUC.
14.1.1 Grounds for Refusal to Establish Service
The Company may refuse to establish service if any of the following conditions exist:
a) the applicant has an outstanding amount due to the Company for similar services and
the applicant is unwilling to make acceptable arrangements with the Company for
payment;
b) a condition exists that, in the Company s judgment, is unsafe or hazardous to the
applicant, the general population, or the Company s personnel, agents or facilities.
c) the applicant is known to be in violation of the Company s price lists filed with the
Commission;
d) the applicant fails to furnish such funds, suitable facilities, and/or rights-of-way
which have been specified by the Company as necessary to and a condition for
providing service to the applicant; or
e) the applicant has falsified his/her identity for the purpose of obtaining service.
14.2 Termination of Services
14.1 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice
Except as otherwise specified in this price list or Idaho PUC rules, the Company may, upon
reasonable written notice to the Customer, discontinue services for any of the following reasons:
a) for nonpayment of any undisputed amounts owing to the Company;
b) for services provided to premises that have been vacated by the Customer;
c) for tampering with the Company s property;
d) for violation of rules, service agreements, or filed price lists;
e) for use of Customer equipment which adversely affects the Company s property,
facilities, or service to its other Customers, or 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; or
f) for fraudulent obtaining or use of service, including, but not limited to:
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Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
TEL WEST COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
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Original Sheet No. 14
Regulations
14 Refusat Termination and Restoral of Services
14.Termination of Services
2.14.2.1 Grounds for Termination with Written Prior No~..(ConOO
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FI LI NG
MAR 242003
Bo~se, Idaho
i. providing false information to carrier the Company regarding the Customer
identity, address, creditworthiness, or current or planned use of common
communications;
ii. using or attempting to use service by rearranging, tampering with, or making
connection to the Company s service where not authorized by this price list;
Hi. using tricks, schemes, false or invalid numbers, false credit devices, electronic
devices; or
iv. any other fraudulent means or device.
14.Without Written Notice to the Customer
The Company may deny or discontinue the furnishing of any and/or all service(s) to a Customer
immediately and without prior notice to the Customer and without the Customer s permission for
one or more of the following reasons:
a) Dangerous Condition. A condition immediately dangerous or hazardous to the life
physical safety, or property exists, or it is necessary to prevent a violation of federal, state
or local safety or health codes.
b) Ordered to Terminate Service. The Company is ordered to terminate service by any court
the Idaho PUC, or any other duly authorized public authority.c) Services Obtained Illegally. The services(s) was (were) obtained, diverted or used
without the authorization or knowledge of the Company.
d) Customer Unable to be Contacted. The Company has tried diligently to provide
reasonable notice to the Customer, but has been unsuccessful in its attempt to contact the
Customer.e) Misrepresentation of Identity. The Customer has misrepresented the Customer s identity
for purposes of obtaining telephone service and either does not have or has an inadequate
security deposit on file with the Company.
f) for any governmental prohibition, or required alteration of the services provided, or any
violation of any applicable law or regulation, or unlawful use of service or use of service
for unlawful purposes, the Company may immediately discontinue or suspend service.
14.2.3 Notice of Disconnection
14.2.3.Seven-Day Notice
Except as otherwise provided under the provisions ofIDAPA 31.41.01.303.04 and 31.41.01.305
the Company will mail to the Customer written notice of termination at least seven (7) calendar
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Regulations
14 Refusat Termination and Restoral of Services
14.2 Termination of Services
14.2.3 Notice of Disconnection
2.14.2.3.Seven-Day Notice (Cont'd)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idaho
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days before the proposed date of termination. The written notice will contain the information
required by IDAPA 31.41.01.306.
14.2.3.Twenty-Four-Hour Notice
At least twenty-four (24) hours before actual termination, the Company will diligently attempt to
contact the Customer affected to apprise the Customer of the proposed action and the steps to
tale to avoid or delay termination. Oral Notice will contain the same information as required by
IDAPA 31.41.01.306.
14.2.3.3 Additional Notice
If the Company does not terminate service within seven (7) days after a proposed termination
date, and the matter is not the subject of a pending complaint before the Idaho PUC, or if other
arrangements have not been made with the Customer, the Company will again make a diligent
effort to contact the Customer to advise the Customer of the proposed action. If the Company has
not terminated service within twenty-eight (28) days of mailing a written notice of termination
but still intends to terminate, the Company will again issue a written notice as set out by
subsection 2.19.4.1 of this price list, related to Seven-Day Notice.
14.2.3.4 Customer Cancellation of Service
If the Customer cancels a service order or terminates service before the completion of the term of
service specified in the service order for any reason, the Customer agrees to pay to the Company
all costs, fees, and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with special construction and with
the term of service. In addition, the Customer may be liable for termination charges up to a
maximum amount equal to the total charges applicable for the remaining term specified in the
service order.
14.3 Restoration of Service
14.3.1 A reconnection charge shall be imposed on any Customer whose service has been
discontinued pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.14 of this price list. The Company reserves
the right to refuse to restore service until all amounts due have been paid.
14.3.2 Should the Customer request that service be restored during a period other than regular
working hours, such as evenings or weekends, the Customer may be required to pay an after-
hour charge for service reconnection.
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Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003
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LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Regula~ions (Cont'MAR 2 4 2003
15 Assignment
The Company may, without obtaining any further consent from the Customer, assign any of its
rights, privileges or obligations under this price list to any subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the
Company; pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the business of the Company; or
pursuant to any financing, merger or reorganization of the Company. The Customer may, upon
prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, assign
its rights, privileges or obligations under this price list to any subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the
Customer; pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the business of the Customer; or
pursuant to any financing, merger or reorganization of the Customer.
Boise. 1daho
16 Promotions
The Company may provide promotional offerings from time to time. The Company will notify
the Idaho PU C ten (10) days in advance of the rates, terms & conditions of any such promotions.
2.17 E911
The Company will provide necessary Customer information to the incumbent local exchange
carrier for appropriate routing of E911 calls. The Company s switches will be equipped with
E911 trunks and all E911 traffic will be switched by the Company to the incumbent local
exchange carrier for routing.
18 Public Notice
The Company shall give public notice of all proposed changes in rates. Public notice must be
reasonably designed to call the attention of Customers who are affected by the changes to the
proposed changes in rates. Legal advertisements alone will not be considered adequate public
notice. Individual notice to all Customers affected will always constitute public notice
LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
3 .General
Local Exchange Services provides the Customer with connection to the public switched
telecommunications network. In addition, Local Exchange Service provides the Customer with a
unique telephone number address on the public switched telecommunications network. Each
Local Exchange Service enables the Customer to:(a) receive calls from other stations on the public switched telecommunications network;(b) access other services offered by the Company as set forth in this price list;(c) access the Company s business offices for service related assistance;(d) access emergency services by dialing 0- or 9-1; and(e) access services provided by other common carriers which purchase the Company
Switched Access Services as provided under the Company s Federal and State price
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LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICES
General (ConOO
I"aha Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 2 4 2003
Boise, Idaho
lists or price list, or which maintain other types of traffic exchange arrangements with the
Company.
Service Descriptions~ Rates and Charges
Rates listed below are maximum rates. The Company may charge less than the rates listed
below, however all customers will be charged equivalent rates for the same services provided.
Descri~on Monthlv Rate Nonrecurrin.,g Char~
Basic Service:
Basic Service Local Line $ 49.$ 30.
Optional Features
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding
Three- Way Calling
Caller ID
Non-Published Service
$ 5.
$ 5.
$ 5.
$ 10.
$ 5.
(See Note)
(See Note)
(See Note)
(See Note)
(See Note)
Note: The Optional Feature Set Up Charge below activates anyone or all of these features,
if ordered with initial service. Subsequent orders for optional features not included
in the initial order will be subject to the Optional Feature Set Up Charge.
Miscellaneous Charges
Cancelled Order Charge
Change Telephone Number
Disconnect Cancellation Fee
Expedited Order Charge
Late Payment Charge
Optional Features Set Up
Reconnection Fee
Returned Check Charge
Service At New Address
Special Request Telephone Number
$15.
$30.
$10.
$20.
$10.
$15.
$20.
$25.
$30.
$10.
Taxes & Surcharges
Customer is responsible for payment of all federal, state and local taxes and/or surcharges
as required by law or regulation for provision of services to customers.
Issued by Tel West Communications, L.
Jeff Swickard, President
Effective Date: 3/24/2003
Issue Date: 3/10/2003