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Original Sheet No.
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Tri-M Communications, Inc., dba TMC Communications Boise, Idaho
TRI-M COMMUNICATIONS, INC., dba
TMC COMMUNICATIONS
125 E. De La Guerra, Suite 201
Santa Barbara, California 93101
This tariff applies to the MTS Services furnished by Tri-M Communications, Inc.
dba TMC Communications ("TMC") for calls which originate and terminate within 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 the Company s principal place of business at 125 E.
De La Guerra, Suite 201 , Santa Barbara, California 9310 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Check Sheet
Section 1.Contact Information
Section 2.Tracking
Section 3.Service Area
Section 4.Deposit Requirement
Section 5.Termmation of Service
Section 6.Service Offering
Section 7.Limitation of Liability
Section 8.Use of Service for Unlawful Purposes
Section 9.Unauthorized Use
Section 10.Rendering and Payment of Bills
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Contact Information
1.1 Customer complaints , bill inquiry, new service or disconnect requests:
Ms. Andrea Marchinko
TMC CommunicatIOns
125 E. De La Guerra, Suite 201
Santa Barbara, California 93101
Telephone: [phone]
1.2 Commission contact - tariff information:
Ms. Andrea Marchinko
TMC Communications
125 E. De La Guerra, Suite 201
Santa Barbara, California 93101
Telephone: [phone]
1.3 Commission contact - complaints:
Ms. Andrea Marchinko
TMC Communications
125 E. De La Guerra, Suite 201
Santa Barbara, California 93101
Telephone: [phone]
1.4 Idaho agent:
Corporation ServIces Company
200 North 23rd Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
[phone]
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Trackin
The following symbols are used for the purposes indicated below:
Delete or discontinue.
Increase in rate or charge.
Moved from another tariff location.
New.
Decrease in rate or charge.
Change in text, but no change in rate or charge or regulation.
Change in regulation.
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Service Area
TMC intends to offer services throughout the State of Idaho.
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osit Re uirement
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS
Interest Payable. Interest will be payable on the deposited amounts at the
rate provided by paragraph 02 of this rule. Interest will accrue from the date
the deposit is made until the deposit is refunded or applied to the customer
bill; however, interest will not accrue on a deposit if:
1.1.l service is terminated temporarily at the request of the customer
who leaves the deposit with the telephone company for future
use as a deposit; or
1.1.2 service has been permanently terminated and the telephone
company has been unsuccessful in its attempt to refund a
deposit.
1.2 Interest rate. On or before November 15 of each year, the Commission will
determine the twelve month average interest rate for one-year Treasury Bills
for the previous November 1 through October 31 , round that rate to the
nearest whole percent, and notify the telephone companies of its
determination' of this interest rate. That rate will be in effect for the
following calendar year for all deposits described in paragraph 01 of this
rule.
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osit Re uirement (Cont'd)
RETURN OF DEPOSIT
1 Former Customers. Upon termination of service, the deposit with accrued
interest must be credited to the final bill. The balance of the deposit
remaining, if any, must be returned promptly to the customer.
Existing Customers. Unless the customer has requested that the deposit be
credited to future bills, the deposit, with accrued interest , must be refunded
promptly by TMC when:
the residential customer establishes and maintains good credit
the small business customer maintains good credit and is not
delinquent more than once in the previous twelve months.
Retention During Dispute. TMC may retain the deposit pending resolution of
a dispute over termination of service. If the deposit is later refunded to the
customer, TMC shall pay interest at the annual rates established in IDAPA
31.41.01 Rule 106 for the entire period over which the deposit was held.
2.4 Early Return of Deposit. TMC may refund a deposit plus accrued interest in
whole or part at any time before the time prescribed in this rule.
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osit Re uirement (Cont'd)
TRANSFER OF DEPOSIT
Deposits shall not be transferred from one customer to another customer or between
classes of service, except at the customer s request. When a customer with a deposit
on file transfers service to a new location within the same telephone company
service area in Idaho, the deposit and any outstanding balance shall be transferred to
the account for the new location.
4.4 RECEIPT FOR DEPOSIT-RECORDS OF DEPOSITS
4.4.Receipts. Each customer paying a deposit must be given a receipt containing
or otherwise be provided with the following information:
4.4.1.1 name of customer and service address for which deposit is
held;
4.4.1.2 date of payment;
4.4.amount of payment; and
4.4.1.4 statement of the terms and conditions governing the return of
deposits.
4.4.Retention of Records. Each telephone company shall maintain records that
will enable a customer entitled to a return of a deposit to obtain a refund even
though the customer may be unable to produce the receipt for the deposit.
These records must include the name of each customer, the service locations
and telephone number(s) of the customer while the deposit is retained, and
the date(s) and amount(s) of the deposits. The telephone company shall
retain these records as required by the Unclaimed Property Act
sections 14-501 et seq., Idaho Code, and in particular section 14-531 , Idaho
Code , (ten years).
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osit Re uirement (Cont
4.4.Transfer of Records. Upon the sale or transfer of any telephone company or
any of its operating units, the seller shall certify to the Commission that it has
a list showing the names of all customers whose service is transferred and
who have a deposit on file , the date the deposit was made and the amount of
the deposit.
Termination of Service
REQUIREMENTS FOR AND CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF DENIAL OF A
SERVICE
If a telephone company intends to deny an available service to an applicant, the
telephone company must give the applicant written explanation of its refusal to
serve. The explanation must state:
1 The Reasons for Denial of the Service;
Actions of Applicant. Actions the applicant may take to receive the telephone
company s service; and
1.3 Filing Complaint. That an information or formal complaint concerning denial
of the service may be filed with the telephone company or the Commission.
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Termination of Service (Cont'd)
GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF A SERVICE, WITHOUT
PRIOR NOTICE
A telephone company may deny or terminate a service or all services without prior
notice to the customer or applicant and without the customer s or applicant's
permission for one or more of the following reasons:
1 Dangerous Condition. A condition immediately dangerous or hazardous to
life, physical safety, or property exists, or it is necessary to prevent a
violation of federal , state or local safety or health codes.
Ordered to Terminate Service. The telephone company is ordered to
terminate service by any court, the Commission, or any other duly authorized
public authority.
Services Obtained Illegally. The service(s) was (were) obtained, diverted or
used without the authorization or knowledge of the telephone company.
2.4 Customer Unable to be Contacted. The telephone company has tried
diligently to meet the notice requirements of IDAPA 31.41.01 Rule 304, but
has been unsuccessful in its attempt to contact the customer affected.
Misrepresentation of Identity. The customer has misrepresented the
customer s identity for purposes of obtaining telephone service and has no or
an inadequate security deposit on file with the company and has an
outstanding bill exceeding one hundred ($100) dollars. Refer to Section 10.
of this tariff for rendering and payment of bills.
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Termination of Service (Cont'd)
SERIOUS ILLNESS OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY
1 Medical Certificate-Postponement of Termination of MTS Services.
telephone company offering MTS service between a residential customer and
the customer s nearest community providing necessary medical facilities or
services must postpone termination to a residential customer for thirty (30)
days from the date of the receipt of a current certificate signed by a licensed
physician or public health official with medial training. The certification
shall state:
1.1 the customer, a member of the customer s family, or other
permanent resident of the premises where service is provided
is seriously ill or has a medical emergency or will become
seriously ill or have a medial emergency because of
termination of service; and
1.2 termlllation of service would adversely affect that customer
member of the customer s family, or resident of the household.
Contents of Medical Certificate. This certificate must be in writing and show
clearly the name of the person whose serious illness or medical emergency
would be adversely affected by termination, the nature of the serious illness
or medical emergency, and the name, title, and signature of the person giving
notice of or certifying the serious illness or medical emergency.
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Termination of Service (Cont
Restoration of Service. If MTS service has already been terminated when the
medical certificate is received, the appropriate service must be restored. The
customer must receive necessary MTS services for thirty (30) days from the
telephone company s receipt of the certificate.
3.4 Payment Arrangements. Before the expiration of the medical postponement
the customer must make payment arrangements with the telephone company
in accordance with IDAPA 31.41.01 Rule 312.
Second Postponement. The telephone company must postpone termination of
necessary MTS service upon receipt of a second certificate stating that the
serious illness or medical emergency still exists, unless during the period of
the first certificate excessive or unwarranted MTS calls were incurred and not
paid or the customer refused to enter into payment arrangements.
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Termination of Service (Cont'd)
Verification of Medical Certificate. The telephone company may verify the
authenticity of the certificate and may refuse to delay termination of service if
the certificate is a forgery or is otherwise fraudulent.
5.4 MEDICAL FACILITIES-SHELTER CARE
Where MTS service is provided to a customer known by the telephone company to
be or identifying itself as a medical care facility, including a hospital, medical clinic
with resident patients, nursing home, intermediate care facility or shelter care
facility, notice of pending termination shall be provided to the Commission and to
the State Department of Health and Welfare as well as to the customer. Upon
request from the Commission, a delay in termination or no less than seven (7)
calendar days from the date of notice shall be allowed so that action may be taken to
protect the interests of the facility s residents.
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Service Offerin (Example Only)
CALCULATION OF DISTANCE
1.1 Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline
distance between rate centers associated with the originating and terminating
points of the call.
2 The airline mileage between rate centers is determined by applying the
formula below to the vertical and horizontal coordinates associated with the
rate centers involved. TMC uses vertical and horizontal coordinates
produced by Bell Communications Research in their NPA-NXXX V&H
coordinates tape in Bell's NECA Tariff No.
1.2.Formula. The square root of the product of the following
formula:
VI - V2 2 + HI + H2
MINIMUM CALL COMPLETION (Example Only)
Customers can expect a call completion rate of not less than 90 % during peak
periods for Feature Group D (FGA) services. The call completion rate is calculated
as the number of calls completed , including calls completed to a busy or unanswered
line, divided by the number of calls attempted.
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Service Offerin (Cont
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OFFERED
Switched - 1 Lon Distance Service
Switched - 1 , Long Distance Service is available to Customers who maintain
a minimum monthly usage of at least $100.00.
1.1 Activation Fee:$0.
1.2 Monthly Access Fee:$0.
1.3 Usage Rate (per minute):$0.158
1.4 Calls are billed in six (6) second increments with a six (6)
second minimum.
Switched - 2 Lon Distance Service
Switched - 2 , Long Distance Service is available to all Customers regardless
of their minimum monthly usage amount.
Activation Fee:$0.
Monthly Access Fee:$0.
Usage Rate (per minute):$0.240
2.4 Calls are billed in six (6) second increments with a six (6)
second minimum.
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Service Offerin (Cont
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OFFERED (Cont'd)
Dedicated - 1 Lon Distance Service
Dedicated - 1 , Long Distance Service is available to Customers who mallltain
a minimum monthly usage of at least $100.00.
Activation Fee:$0.
Monthly Access Fee:$0.
Usage Rate (per minute):$0.089
3.4 Calls are billed in six (6) second increments with a six (6)
second minimum.
3.4 Dedicated - 2 Lon Distance Service
Dedicated - 2 , Long Distance Service is available to all Customers regardless
of their minimum monthly usage amount.
3.4.ActivatIOn Fee:$0.
3.4.Monthly Access Fee:$0.
3.4.Usage Rate (per minute):$0.129
3.4.4 Calls are billed in six (6) second increments with a six (6)
second minimum.
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Service Offerin (Cont'd)
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OFFERED (Cont'd)
Callin Card
ActIvation Fee:$0.
Monthly Access Fee:$0.
Usage Rate (per minute):$0.199
5.4 Calls are billed in six (6) second increments with an eighteen
(18) second minimum.
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Limitation of Liabilit
INDEMNIFICATION
1. A subscriber shall indemnify and save the Company harmless against all
claims arising out of, including but not limited to, the following:
1.1.1 acts or omissions of other companies when their facilities are
used in connection with the Company s facilities to provide
service; and
1.1.2 claims for libel, slander, or infringement of copyright arising
from the material claims for infringement of patents arising
from, combining with, or using in connection with, facilities of
the Company, apparatus and systems of the subscriber; and all
other claims arising out of any act or omission of the
subscriber in connection with facilities provided by the
Company.
1.1.3 fraudulent usage by employees or third persons, including but
not limited to usage originating outside the subscriber
premises but routed through the subscriber s PBX or other
equipment or facilities.
FURNISHING OF SERVICES
The Company s obligation to furnish service is dependent upon its ability to secure and
retain suitable facilities and rights for the provision of the service without unreasonable
expense.
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Limitation of Liabilit (Cont'd)
TRANSMITTING MESSAGES
The Company does not undertake to transmit messages but offers the use of its facilities
where available , for communication between parties subject to the terms and conditions
specified in these tariffs.
7.4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
All costs associated with the maintenance and repair of services furnished by the Company
will be borne by the Company, except as specified elsewhere in this tariff.
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LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY
1 The Company s liability, if any, for damages arising out of its negligent
provision of any service or failure to provide any service, or for mistakes
omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission during the
course of furnishing service, shall in no event exceed an amount equivalent to
the Company s charges for service during the period affected by such
negligence , or in which such mistakes, omissIOns, interruptions, delays
errors, or defects in transmission occurred, provided that the Company will
have no such liability for such damages incurred at any time prior to 48
hours following the time the subscriber notifies the Company of the
negligence, or mistake, omission, interruption, delay, error, or defect in
transmisslOn. In no event shall the Company be responsible for any lost
profits, consequential damages, or incidental damages of the subscriber or
any other party, or for any claim of damage by the subscriber or against the
subscriber by any other party. Any mIstakes , oIDlsslons, lllterruptions
delays, errors, or defects in transmission or service that are caused by or
contributed to by the negligence or willful acts of the subscriber, or that arise
from facilities or equipment used by the subscriber, shall not result in the
imposition of any liability upon the Company.
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LimItation of Liabilit (Cont'd)
The Company will not be liable for any act, omission to act, negligence , or defect in
the quality of service of any local exchange carrier or other service provider whose
facilities are used in furnishing any portion of the service received by subscriber.
1 The Company will not be liable for any failure of performance due to causes
beyond its control , including but not limited to cable dig-up by third party,
acts of God, civil disorders , actions of governmental authorities, actions of
civil or military authority, labor problems, national emergency, insurrection
riots , war, fire, flood, and atmospheric conditions or other phenomena of
nature, such as radiation. In addition, the Company will not be liable for any
failure of performance due to necessary network reconfiguration, system
modifications for technical upgrades, or actions taken by any court or
government agency having jurisdiction over the Company.
2 The Company will not be liable for any failure of performance caused by or
the result of any act or omission by the subscriber or any entity other than
the Company who furnishes services, facilities , or equipment used in
connection with the Company s services or facilities.
OVERPAYMENT
The Company will not be obligated to refund any overpayment by a subscriber unless a
written claim for such overpayment, together with substantiating evidence that will
reasonably permit the Company to verify such claim, is submitted within three years of the
alleged overpayment.
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Limitation of Liabilit (Cont'd)
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Except as expressly provided in this tariff, the Company makes no expressed or
implied representations, or warranties, including any warranties regarding
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
REFUNDS FOR INTERRUPTION OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE COMPANY'
SERVICE
It shall be the obligation of the subscriber to immediately notify the Company of any
service interruption.
EXCULPATORY LANGUAGE
The above 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
responsibility to adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also
the court s responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
Use of Service for Unlawful Pu oses
The Company s services are furnished subject to the condition that they will not be used for
any unlawful purpose. Service will not be furnished if any law enforcement agency, acting
within its jurisdiction, advises that such services are being used or are likely to be used in
violation of the law. If the Company receives other evidence giving reasonable cause to
believe that such services are being or are likely to be so used, it will either discontinue or
deny the services or refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
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Unauthorized Use
Any individual who uses or receives the Company s service, other than under the provisions
of an accepted application for service and a current subscriber relationship, shall be liable
for both the tariffed cost of the service received and the Company s cost of investigation
and collection.
10.Renderin and Pa ment of Bills
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10.Customer bills are issued monthly. The customer will receive its bill on or about the
same day of each month. Months are presumed to have 30 days. The billing date is
dependent on the billing cycle assigned to the customer. Each bill contains monthly
recurring charges billed in advance, usage charges billed in arrears, and the last date
for timely payment.
10.Bills are due and payable as specified on the bill. Bills may be paid by mail or in
person at the business office of the Carrier or an agency authorized to receive such
payment. All charges for service are payable only in United States currency.
Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, or cashier s check.
10.Customer payments are considered prompt when received by TMC or its agent by
the due date on the bill. The due date is 21 days after the bill is rendered and is
designated by the due date on the customer s bill. The customer shall have at least
21 days from the rendition of a bill to timely pay the charges stated.
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