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TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 1
This Tariff, Idaho Tariff No., issued by Talk America Inc. cancels and replaces Idaho Tariff
No., issued by Talk com Holding Corp. d/b/a The Phone Company and also d/b/a Network
Services of New Hope in its entirety
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF
OF IDAHO
TALK AMERICA INC.
This tariff is filed in accordance with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. All
services contained in this tariff are competitive.
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the
furnishing of service and facilities for interexchange telecommunications services
provided by Talk America Inc. within the State ofIdaho. This tariff is on file with
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Copies may be inspected during normal
business hours at the Company s principal place of business.
This Tariff, Idaho Tariff No. 3, issued by Talk America Inc. cancels and replaces
Idaho Tariff No. 2, issued by the Talk.com Holding Corp. d/b/a The Phone Company
and also d/b/a Network Services of New Hope in its entirety
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDGOlO2
TALK AMERICA INe. Idaho Tariff No. 3
Fifth Revised Sheet 2
Cancels Fourth Revised Sheet 2
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
CHECK SHEET
All 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 of the bottom of this page.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 3 0 2006
Boise. Idaho
Issued: June 21, 2006
Issued By:
Effective: June 30, 2006
Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 Advice Letter No. 2006-
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 3
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHECK SHEET............................................ ............
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TARIFF FORMAT ..................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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SECTION2-RULESANDREGULATIONS "
SECTION3-DESCRIPTIONOFSERVICE................................
SECTION4-RATES ..................................................
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO1O2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 4
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used for the purposes indicated below:
- Changed Regulation.
- Delete or discontinue.
- Increase to a rate.
- Moved from another tariff location.
New.
- Reduction to a rate.
- Change in text but no change in rate or regulation.
Idaho P~b!ic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDGOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 5
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
TARIFF FORMAT
A. Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers appear in the upper right comer 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.
B. Sheet Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right comer of each
page. These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on file with the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission. For example, the 4th revised Sheet 14 cancels the 3rd revised Sheet
14. Because of various suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
follows in its tariff approval process, the most current sheet number on file with the Commission is
not always the tariff in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet currently in effect.
C. Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level
of coding is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1
2. 1. LA. 1.
2. 1. LA. 1. (a)
A.l.(a).
A.l.(a).I.(i).
1.1.A.I.(a).I.(i).(I)
D. Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the Idaho Public Utilities 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 revision. All revisions made in a given filing are designated by an
asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this page if these are the only changes made
to it (i., the format, etc. remain the same, just revised revision levels on some pages.) The tariffuser
should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find out if a particular sheet is the most current on file with
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J U N 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 6
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Access Line - An arrangement which connects the customer s location to a Talk America switching
center or point of presence.
Account Codes - Optional, customer defined digits that allow the customer to identify the individual
user, department, or client associated with a call.
Authorized User - A person, firm, corporation, or any other entity authorized by the Customer to
communicate utilizing the Carrier s service.
Call- A completed connection established between a calling station and one or more called stations.
Customer - The person, firm, corporation, or other entity which orders, cancels, amends, or uses
service and is responsible for payment of charges and compliance with the Company s tariff.
Company or Carrier - Talk America Inc., unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context.
Holidays - The Company observes the following holidays for specific products: New Years Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
LEC - Local Exchange Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO1O2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 7
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, CON'
Special Access Origination - Where originating access between the customer and the interexchange
carrier is provided on dedicated circuits. The cost ofthese dedicated circuits is billed by the access
provider directly to the end user.
Switched Access Origination - Where originating access between the customer and the
interexchange carrier is provided on local exchange company Feature Group circuits and the
connection to the customer is a LEC-provided business or residential access line. The cost of
switched Feature Group access is billed to the interexchange carrier.
Travel Card - A proprietary calling card offered by the Company which enables the Customer to
use the Company s service by dialing a Company-provided access number.
V & H Coordinates - Geographic points which define the originating and terminating points of a
call in mathematical terms so that the airline mileage ofthe call may be determined. Call mileage
is used for the purpose of rating calls.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
'-.-- -'.
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 8
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Undertaking of the Company
The Company s services and facilities are furnished for communications originating at
specified points within the State ofIdaho under terms of this tariff.
The Company undertakes to provide the services offered in this tariff in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth under this tariff. The Company may act as the Customer
agent for ordering access connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities, when
authorized by the Customer, to allow connection ofa Customer s location to the Company.
The Customer shall be responsible for all charges due for such service arrangement.
The Company s services and facilities are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise
provided, and are available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
Limitations
Service is offered subject to the availability ofthe necessary facilities and equipment
or both facilities and equipment, and subject to the provisions of this tariff.
The Company reserves the right to discontinue or limit service when necessitated by
conditions beyond its control, or when the Customer is using service in violation of
provisions of this tariff, or in violation of the law.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 200 I Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlD2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 9
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Limitations, con
The Company does not undertake to transmit messages, but offers the use of its
facilities when available, and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for
failure to establish connections.
2.4 All facilities provided under this tariff are directly controlled by the Company and
the Customer may not transfer or assign the use of service or facilities without the
express written consent of the Company. Such transfer or assignment shall only
apply where there is no interruption of the use or location ofthe service or facilities.
Prior written permission from the Company is required before any assignment or
transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply to all such
permitted assignees or transferees, as well as all conditions of service.
Use
Services provided under this tariff may be used for any lawful purpose for which the service
is technically suited.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOJO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 10
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
2.4
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Liabilities of the Company
2.4.The Company s liability for damages arISIng out of mistakes, interruptions
omissions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission which occur in the course of
furnishing service or facilities, in no event shall exceed an amount equivalent to the
proportionate charge to the Customer for the period during which the faults in
transmission occur.
2.4.The Company shall not be liable for claim or loss, expense or damage (including
indirect, special or consequential damage), for any interruption, delay, error
omission, or defect in any service, facility or transmission provided under this tariff
if caused by any person or entity other than the Company, by any malfunction of any
service or facility provided by any other carrier, by an act of God, fire, war, civil
disturbance, or act of government, or by any other cause beyond the Company
direct control.
2.4.The Company shall not be liable for, and shall be fully indemnified and held
harmless by Customer against any claim or loss, expense, or damage (including
indirect, special or consequential damage) for defamation, libel, slander, invasion
infringement of copy-right or patent, unauthorized use of any trademark, tradename
or service mark, unfair competition, interference with or misappropriation or
violation of any contract, proprietary or creative right, or any other injury to any
person, property or entity arising out of the material, data, information, or other
content revealed to, transmitted, or used by the Company under this tariff; or for any
act or omission of the Customer; or for any personal injury or death of any person
caused directly or indirectly by the installation, maintenance, location, condition
operation, failure, presence, use or removal of equipment or wiring provided by the
Company, if not directly caused by negligence of the Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, P A 18938 IDOOJO2
TALK AMERICA INC. Idaho Tariff No. 3
First Revised Sheet 11
Cancels Original Sheet 11
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
2.4
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Liabilities of the Company, con
2.4.
2.4.
No agent or employee of any other carrier shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the
Company.
The Company shall not be liable for any defacement of or damages to the premises of a
Customer resulting from the furnishing of service which is not the direct result of the
Company s negligence.
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's responsibility to
adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also the court's responsibility to
determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
No third party provider or their directors, officers or employees that are directly or indirectly
associated with the Company s performance of our services shall be liable to the Customer for
any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, reliance, exemplary, punitive or other damages
arising out of a service failure.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
DEC 2 3 2005
Boise, Idaho
Effective: December 23 2005Issued: December 12, 2005
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO503
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 12
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
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
company must give the applicant written explanation of its refusal to serve. The
explanation must state:
the reasons for denial of the service;
11.actions the applicant may take to receive the telephone company s service;
and
111.that an informal or formal complaint concerning denial of he service may. be
filed with the telephone company or the Commission. IDAP A 31.41.01301.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 13
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
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:
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.
The Company is ordered by any court, the Commission, or any other
duly authorized public authority to terminate service.
The service(s) was (were) obtained, diverted or used without the
authorization or knowledge ofthe telephone company.
The telephone company has tried diligently to meet the notice
requirements of Rule 304, but has been unsuccessful in its attempt to
contact the customer affected.
The customer has misrepresented his/her/its 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 $100. IDAPA 31.41.01303.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 14
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
2.5.3 Requirements for Notice Before Termination of Essential Service - Unexplained
High Usage
Special Rules Apply. Rule 304's requirement of seven days' written notice does not
apply when the reason for termination of essential service is related to unexplained
excessive increases in the amounts of usage not flat-rate billed (whether already
billed or as yet unbilled) and the risk of nonpayment by the customer is evident.
Contact With Customer. The telephone company cannot make this
determination without first contacting the customer or making a
diligent attempt to contact the customer to determine whether the
customer is aware of the usage, the reason for the increased usage
and the customer s ability to pay the charges when due.
Termination. If the telephone company is unable to contact the
customer, it may terminate essential service not less than three days
(excluding days when there is no mail delivery) after mailing a
statement explaining its reasons for terminating service. If the
customer has been contacted, the telephone company may terminate
essential service not less than one day after the contact if neither
suitable explanation or suitable assurances of payment are given.
Termination of essential service under this rule is subject to Rule
313.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO1O2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 15
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
5.4 Serious Illness or Medical Emergency
Postponement of Termination of MTS Service. telephone company
offering essential service between a residential customer and the
customer s nearest community providing necessary medical facilities
or services must postpone termination of essential service to a
residential customer for thirty days from the date of the receipt of a
current certificate by a licensed physician or public health official
with medical training that states:
the customer, a member of his /her 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 medical emergency because of
termination of service; and
11.termination of service would adversely affect that customer
member of his /her family, or resident of the household.
Contents of 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.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOJO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 16
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
2.5.4 Serious Illness or Medical Emergency, cont'
Restoration of Essential Service. if essential service has already been
terminated when the medical certificate is received, essential service
must be restored. The customer must receive essential service for
thirty days from the telephone company s receipt of the certificate.
Payment Arrangements. Before the expiration of the medical
postponement, the customer must make payment arrangements with
the telephone company in accordance with 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.
Verification of 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.
IDAPA 31.41.01308.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 17
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
Medical Facilities - Shelter Care
Where MTS service is provided to a customer known by the telephone company to
be or identifying himself/herself/ 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 of no less than
seven calendar days from the date of notice shall be allowed so that action may be
taken to protect the interests ofthe facility's residents. IDAP A 31.41.01309.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 18
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
Restrictions on Termination of Service--Opportunity to Avoid Termination of
Essential Service
Service to Persons Not Customers. If service is provided to a
residence and the account is in the name of one who does not reside
there, the telephone company, prior to termination, shall afford the
person(s) receiving service notice and a reasonable opportunity to
negotiate directly with the telephone company and to purchase
service in hislher/their own name(s).
No Termination While Complaint Pending. Except as authorized by
order of the Commission or of the Judiciary, essential service shall
not be terminated for failure to pay amounts in dispute while a
complaint over that telephone service filed pursuant to Rule 402 is
pending before this Commission or while a case placing at issue
payment for that telephone service is pending before a court in the
State ofIdaho. IDAPA 31.41.01311.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 WOO/O2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 19
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
Payment Arrangements
Arrangements Allowed. When a customer cannot pay a bill in full
the telephone company may continue to serve the customer if the
customer and the telephone company agree on a reasonable portion
of the outstanding bill to be paid immediately, and the manner in
which the balance of the outstanding bill will be paid.
Reasonableness. In deciding on the reasonableness of a particular
agreement, the telephone company will take into account the
customer s ability to pay, the size of the unpaid balance, the
customer s payment history and length of service, and the amount of
time and reasons why the debt is outstanding.
Application of Payment. Payments are to be applied first to the
undisputed balance owed by the customer. For local exchange
services and associated installation charges, taxes, and surcharges
unless the Customer designates otherwise.
Second Arrangement- If a customer fails to make the payment agreed
upon by the date that it is due, the telephone company may, but is not
obligated to, enter into a second arrangement.
when Arrangement not Binding. No payment arrangement binds a
customer if it requires the customer to forego any right provided for
in these rules. IDAPA 31.41.01312.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 20Ot
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 20
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Denial, Restriction and Termination of Service, con
Denial, Restriction, Modification or Termination of Services
Telephone companies providing MTS or other services must comply with Rules 30 I
303 311.311.04 and 312 in connection with denial, restriction or termination of
those services. Telephone companies providing MTS or other services must provide
reasonable notice before terminating such services, except as provided by Rule 303.
Telephone companies providing MTS services must provide reasonable notice before
modifying a Customer s existing service. Nothing in this rule abrogates customers
rights under those telephone companies' tariffs or filings, written agreements with
customer, or obligations otherwise imposed by statutory or common law. IDAP A
31.41.01314.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 21
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Qfflee af tin;; SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Deposits
Boise, Idaho
The Company reserves the right to examine the credit record of the Customer, using any
lawful sources for determining credit standing. If the Customer s financial condition is
unknown or unacceptable to the Company, the Customer may be required to provide the
Company with a security deposit which the Company may apply against overdue charges.
The amount of the security deposit shall be equal to three months' estimated usage but may
vary with the Customer s credit history and proj ected usage. The Customer shall be apprized
that after one year of service the Account shall be reviewed, and in the event that all amounts
due have been paid within the terms and conditions of this Price List, the deposit shall be
refunded in full with interest as required by law or regulations. If subsequent payment or
usage patterns change, the Company may request an increase in or resubmission of the
security deposit as appropriate. The Company may also require a security deposit before
service is restored (along with the payment of overdue charges) from the Customer whose
service has been discontinued for nonpayment of overdue charges. Such security deposit
may be based on a new credit history (taking into account the discontinuance of service) and
estimates of usage. The fact that a security deposit has been made in no way relieves the
Customer from the prompt payment of bills upon presentation.
Advance Payments
When the Company requires advance payment to cover extraordinary costs of implementing
service, the Company reserves the right to collect an amount no to exceed the cost of
implementing that service. This amount will be applied to the first month's billing when the
new service is implemented.
Taxes and Fees
All state and local taxes (i., gross receipts tax, sales tax, municipal utilities tax) are
listed as separate line items on the Customer s bill and are not included in the quoted
rates and charges set forth in this tariff.
To the extent that a municipality, other political subdivision or local agency of
government, or Commission imposes upon and collects from the Company a gross
receipts tax, occupation tax, license tax, permit fee, franchise fee, or regulatory fee
such taxes and fees shall, insofar as practicable and allowed by law, be billed pro rata
to Customers receiving service from the Company within the territorial limits ofsuch
municipality, other political subdivision or local agency of government.
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO1O2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 22
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Taxes and Fees, cont'
The Company may adjust its rates and charges or impose additional rates and charges
on its Customers in order to recover amounts it is required by governmental or quasi-
governmental authorities to collect from or pay to others in support of statutory or
regulatory programs.
Public Pay Telephone Surcharge
In order to recover the Company s expenses to comply with the FCC's
pay telephone compensation plan effective on October 7, 1997 (FCC
97-371), an undiscountable per call charge is applicable to all
interstate, intrastate and international calls that originate from any
domestic pay telephone used to access the Company s services. The
Public Pay Telephone Surcharge, which is in addition to standard
tariffed usage charges and any applicable service charges and
surcharges associated with the Company s service, applies for the use
ofthe instrument used to access the Company service and is unrelated
to the Company s service accessed from the pay telephone.
Pay telephones include coin-operated and coinless phones owned by
local telephone companies, independent companies and other
interexchange carriers. The Public Pay Telephone Surcharge applies
to the initial completed call and any reoriginated call (i., using the#n symbol).
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
~i.;"'C ~aho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 JDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 23
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
daho P~blic Utilities Commission
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'T. A OffIce of the Secretary
EPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001Taxes and Fees, cont'd.
Pay Telephone Surcharge, cont'Boise, Idaho
Whenever possible, the Pay Telephone Surcharge will appear on the
same invoice containing the usage charges for the surcharged call. In
cases where proper pay telephone coding digits are not transmitted to
the Company prior to completion of a call, the Pay Telephone
Surcharge may be billed on a subsequent invoice after the Company
has obtained information from a carrier that the originating station is
an eligible pay telephone.
The Pay Telephone Surcharge does not apply to calls placed from pay
telephones at which the Customer pays for service by inserting coins
during the progress of the call.
Rate per Call $0.
Universal Service Fund
A monthly Universal Service Fund charge will be added to each bill
based upon the total intrastate billed revenues. This charge shall in
no event exceed the amount ofthe Idaho Public Utilities Commission
assessment levied upon the Company.
Terminal Equipment
The Company s facilities and service may be used with or terminated in Customer-provided
terminal equipment or Customer-provided communications systems, such as a PBX, key
system, or Pay Telephone. Such terminal equipment shall be furnished and maintained at
the expense ofthe Customer, except as otherwise provided. The Customer is responsible for
all costs at his or her premises, including personnel, wiring, electrical power, and the like
incurred in the use of the Company s service. When such terminal equipment is used, the
equipment shall comply with the generally
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO1O2
Idaho Tariff No. 3
Second Revised Sheet 24
Cancels First Revised Sheet 24
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTEDFO R FILING
JUN 3 0 2006
TALK AMERICA INe.
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Terminal Equipment, con
Boise. Idaho
accepted minimum protective criteria standards of the telecommunications industry as endorsed by the
Federal Communications Commission.
Installation
Service is installed upon mutual agreement between the Customer and the Company.
Payment for Service
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for services and equipment furnished to the
Customer or to an Authorized User of the Customer by the Company. All charges due by the
Customer are payable to the Company or to the Company s authorized billing agent. Terms of
payment shall be according to the rules and regulations of the billing agent and subject to the rules of
regulatory agencies, such as the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Any objections to billed charges
must be reported to the Company or its billing agent. Adjustments to Customer s bills shall be made to
the extent that circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such changes are appropriate.
11.1 SpeedPay
If the Customer s account is delinquent or when the Customer calls the Company s business
office to make payment arrangement, the Customer will be given the option to pay via
electronic payment system, SpeedPay. The Customer electing SpeedPay will be notified in
advance of an additional SpeedPay processing fee of $5 .00. The Customer whose service has
been disconnected may be required to reestablish service using SpeedPay and will be assessed
the $5.00 SpeedPay processing fee.
11.The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for services and equipment furnished
to the Customer or to an Authorized User of the Customer by Talk America. All charges due
by the Customer are payable to the Company or to the Company s authorized billing agent.
Terms of payment shall be according to the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies
including the P. U .C. Id. Any obj ections to billed charges must be reported to the Company or
its billing agent within sixty days after receipt of bill. Adjustments to Customer s bills shall
be made to the extent that circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such changes
are appropriate. All invoices are due and payable within fifteen (15) days after the postmark
date of the bill. All amounts owed after the due date are subject to late payment penalty
charges of $5 .00 plus 1.5% per month. The late payment fee will not be assessed on unpaid
penalty charges and any payment received shall first be applied to any bill for services
rendered.
Issued: June 21 2006 Effective: June 30, 2006
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, P A 18938 Advice Letter No. 2006-
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TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 24.
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Cancellation by Customer
Customer may cancel service by providing 30 days written noticed to the Company.
Interconnection
Service furnished by the Company may be connected with the services or facilities of other
carriers. Such service or facilities, if used, are provided under the terms, rates, and
conditions of the other carrier. The Customer is responsible for all charges billed by other
carriers for use in connection with Company s service. Any special interface equipment or
facilities necessary to achieve compatibility between carriers is the responsibility of the
Customer.
*Material now found on this page was previously located on Sheet 24.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
DEC 3 0 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:Effective: December 30, 2001
Issued By:
December 19, 2001
Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO6
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 25
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Refusal or Discontinuance by Company
The Company may refuse or discontinue service under the following conditions provided
that, unless otherwise stated, the Customer will be given 15 days notice to comply with any
rule or remedy any deficiency:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
For non-compliance with or violation of any State, municipal, or Federal law
ordinance, or regulation pertaining to telephone service.
For the use of telephone service for any other property or purpose other than that
described in the application.
For neglect or refusal to provide reasonable access to the Company or its agents for
the purpose of inspection and maintenance of equipment owned by the Company or
its agents.
For noncompliance with or violation of Commission regulations or the Company
rules and regulations on file with the Commission, provided seven (7) days' written
notice is given before termination.
(e)For nonpayment of bills, provided that suspension or termination of service shall not
be made without seven (7) days written notice to the Customer, except in extreme
cases.
(f)Without notice in the event of Customer or Authorized User use of equipment in
such a manner as to adversely affect the Company s equipment or service to others.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. I~aho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO1O2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 26
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Refusal or Discontinuance, con '
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Without notice in the event of tampering with the equipment or services owned by
the Company or its agents.
Without notice in the event of unauthorized or fraudulent use of service. Whenever
service is discontinued for fraudulent use of service, the Company may, before
restoring service, require the Customer to make, at his or her own expense, all
changes in facilities or equipment necessary to eliminate illegal use and to pay an
amount reasonably estimated as the loss in revenues resulting from such fraudulent
use.
Without notice by reason of any order or decision of a court or other government
authority having jurisdiction which prohibits carrier from furnishing such services.
F or periods of inactivity over sixty (60) days.
Idaho Public Utifities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. 'riahfl
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOJO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 27
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Interruption of Service
Credit allowances for interruptions of service which are not due to the Carrier s testing or
adjusting, to the negligence of the Customer, or to the failure of channels, equipment or
communications systems provided by the Customer, are subject to the general liability
provisions set forth in Section 2.4 herein. It shall be the obligation ofthe Customer to notify
carrier immediately of any interruption in service for which a credit allowance is desired by
Customer. Before giving such notice, Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not within
his or her control, or is not in wiring or equipment, if any, furnished by Customer and
connected to Carrier terminal. Interruptions caused by Customer-provided or
Carrier-provided automatic dialing equipment are not deemed an interruption of service as
defined herein since the customer has the option of using the long distance network via local
exchange company access.
Upon reasonable notice, the facilities provided by the Carrier shall be made available to the
Carrier for tests and adjustments as may be deemed necessary by the Carrier for
maintenance. No interruption allowance will be granted for the time during which such tests
and adjustments are made.
Tests, Pilots, Promotional Campaigns and Contests
The Carrier may conduct special tests or pilot programs and promotions at its discretion to
demonstrate the ease of use, quality of service and to promote the sale of its services. The
Carrier may also waive a portion of all processing fees or installation fees for winner of
contests and other occasional promotional events sponsored or endorsed by the Carrier.
From time to time the Company may waive all processing fees for a Customer.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 lDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 28
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
Reservation of Toll Free "800/888" Numbers
The Company will make every effort to reserve Toll Free "800/888" vanity numbers for
customers, but makes no guarantee or warranty that the requested number( s) will be
available.
Portability of Toll Free "800/888" Numbers
The Company will participate in porting Toll Free "800/888" numbers only if the account
balance is zero and all charges incurred as a result ofthe Toll Free "800/888" number have
been paid.
Non-Subscriber Calling
Non-subscriber calling is a specialized service allowing Customers to access the Company
network by using the Carrier s access code.
Per Minute Usage Charges are based on airline mileage as calculated using the formula
found in Section 3.2 of this tariff. All calls are rounded to the next higher full minute with
a minimum billing of one minute per call.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, IQaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 28.
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CON'
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A return check charge of $20 will be assessed for each check returned for insufficient funds.
Any applicable returned check charges will be assessed according to the terms and
conditions of the billing entity (e., local exchange company and/or commercial credit card
company) and pursuant to Idaho Law and Commission regulations
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Return Check Charge
I~aho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
APR 1 - 2002
Boise Idaho
Issued: February 19, 2002 Effective: April 1 , 2002
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDO20l2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 29
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Timing of Calls
Long distance usage charges are based on the actual usage of the Company
network. Chargeable time begins when a connection is established between the
calling station and the called station. Chargeable time ends when either party "hangs
" thereby releasing the network connection.
Minimum call duration is specified for each product in Section 4 of this tariff.
Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, after the initial minimum period usage is
beyond the minimum call duration is measured and rounded to the next higher six
second increment for billing purposes. The initial minimum period for each product
is specified in Section 4 of this tariff.
Calculation of Distance
Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline distance between
the serving wire center locations associated with the originating and terminating points of
the call.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 30
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Calculation of Distance, con
The distance between the originating and terminating points is calculated by using the "
and "H" coordinates of the serving wire centers as defined by BellCore (Bell
Communications Research), in the following manner:
Step I - Obtain the "V" and "H" coordinates for the serving wire center of the Customer
switch and the destination point.
Step 2 - Obtain the difference between the "V" coordinates of each of the serving wire
centers. Obtain the difference between the "H" coordinates.
Step 3 Square the differences obtained in Step 2.
Step 4 Add the squares of the "V" difference and "H" difference obtained in Step 3.
Step 5 - Divide the sum of the square obtained in Step 4 by ten (10) . Round to the next
higher whole number if any fraction results from the division.
Step 6 - Obtain the square root of the whole number obtained in Step 5. Round to the next
higher whole number if any fraction is obtained. This is the distance between the originating
and terminating serving wire centers of the call.
Formula:
2 +
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
~,
Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 31
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Schedule A
This long distance service applies to customers who access the Company via local exchange
company provided switched access. For billing purposes call timing is rounded up to the
nearest six (6) second increment after the initial minimum period of eighteen (18) seconds.
In addition to the applicable usage charges, calls placed using Travel Card access also incur
a fixed service charge per completed call.
3.4 Schedule B
This long distance service applies to customers who access the Company via dedicated
special access channels. For billing purposes call timing is rounded up to the nearest six (6)
second increment after the initial minimum period of eighteen (18) seconds.
Switched Inbound Service
Switched Toll-Free Service provides an in-bound calling service to the Company
Customers. The Company s Customer is billed for each toll-free (i., 800/888) call, rather
than the call originator. Calls terminate to the Company s Customer via switched access
lines. For billing purposes, call timing is rounded up to the nearest six (6) second increment
after the initial minimum period of eighteen (18) seconds.
Dedicated Inbound Service
Dedicated Toll-Free Service provides an in-bound customer provided calling service to the
Company s Customers. The Company s Customer is billed for each toll-free (i., 800/888)
call, rather than the call originator. Calls terminate to the Company s Customer via
customer-provided dedicated access lines. For billing purposes, call timing is rounded up
to the nearest six (6) second increment after the initial minimum period of eighteen (18)
seconds.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secietary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 32
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Non-Subscriber Calling
Non-subscriber calling is a specialized service allowing Customers to access the Company
network by using the Carrier s access code.
Per Minute Usage Charges are based on airline mileage as calculated using the formula
found in Section 3.2 of this tariff. All calls are rounded to the next higher full minute with
a minimum billing of one minute per call.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 33
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Marketing Partnership Long Distance Savings Plan
Marketing Partnership Long Distance Savings Plan (MP LDSP) is offered to Customers who
subscribe to service through a participating Internet Service Provider (ISP) or other
Marketing Partnership (e.g. AOL Long Distance Savings Plan). The participating marketing
partner must have a previously established partnership agreement with the Company. The
Customer is billed for each call placed using MP LDSP. Each call is billed in one minute
increments. The minimum call duration for billing purposes is one minute. The Customer
has access to call detail and billing records only on-line through the participating marketing
partner and billing is handled through commercial credit card payment arrangements.
Monthly recurring charges apply only to residential toll-free calling service. Optional Travel
Service is also available. Travel Service is accessed via a toll-free number provided by the
Company. Fractional charges are rounded up to the next highest penny on a per call basis.
Talk America Plan 1
Talk America Plan 1 is offered to Business Customers for outbound and toll-free inbound
calling from/to presubscribed switched lines. The account may be used for interstate
international or intrastate calling. Travel Card service is offered in conjunction with Talk
America Plan 1. A per call service charge applies to each completed Travel Card call.
Service is initiated through a qualified Talk America sales agent. Charges are billed via a
valid commercial credit card. Call detail and billing records are available on-line via the Talk
America web site.
The usage rate for each call is determined by the minimum monthly usage level selected by
the Customer. When the Customer s total billing in any monthly billing cycle falls below the
selected minimum monthly usage level, the minimum monthly usage fee applies instead of
the actual usage charges. Interstate, outbound and inbound (toll-free), international and
intrastate outbound and inbound (toll-free) and Travel Card usage, Travel Card per call
service charges, and monthly recurring charges apply toward meeting the minimum monthly
usage commitment. A term commitment of six (6) months applies to the minimum monthly
usage level of$150.Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 34
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Talk America Plan 1, (Con t.)
Calls are billed in six (6) second increments after an initial minimum call duration ofthirty
(30) seconds. Fractional call charges are rounded up to the next penny.
Early Termination Penalty
When the Customer elects a $150 minimum monthly usage level that requires a six
(6) month term commitment and cancels service prior to fulfillment of the term
commitment, a term penalty is immediately applied to the Customer s bill. The term
penalty is a one-time charge equal to the minimum monthly usage commitment level
multiplied by the number of months remaining in the term.
Talk America Plan 2
Talk America Plan 2 is offered to Residential Customers for outbound and toll-free inbound
calling from/to presubscribed switched lines. The account may be used for interstate
international or intrastate calling. Travel Card service is offered in conjunction with Talk
America Plan 2 service. A per call service charge applies to each completed Travel Card
service call.
Service is initiated via internet registration or through a qualified Talk America sales agent.
Charges are billed via a valid commercial credit card. Call detail and billing records are
available on-line via the Talk America web site.
Calls are billed in one (1) minute increments after an initial minimum call duration of one
(1) minute. Fractional call charges are rounded up to the next penny.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 35
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Operator Services
Operator Services are offered to Customers. Operator Services allow Customers and
Consumers to place calls using operator assistance for call completion or billing.
Usage charges and an appropriate service charge will be assessed on a per call basis, as stated
in this Price List. For calls made using a telephone company card, acceptance ofthe card will
be dependent upon the Company s ability to verify the card as valid. Only those cards
accepted by the Company may be used for Operator Services. The Company reserves the
right to verify acceptance of charge prior to billing charges to a third party number.
11.1 Operator services may be used by the presubscribed Customer and by the Aggregator
and their respective Consumers (i., patrons, guests, invitees or employees) to
complete Person-to-Person, Collect, Third-Party, and/or Calling Card calls.
11.2 Charges for Operator Assisted Calls include two components: a usage-sensitive
component based upon the time-of-day rate period, mileage, and duration ofthe call;
and a fixed service charge based upon the type of operator service provided.
11.3 The usage-sensitive portion of the charge for an Operator Assisted Call is set forth
in Section 4.11.1 below.
11.4 The fixed service charge portions of the charge for an Operator Assisted Call is set
forth in Sections 4.11.2 below.
11.5 The Company shall not bill the Customer for any surcharges or fees imposed by the
Aggregator. With respect to charges imposed by the Aggregator for the use of the
telephone, the Aggregator is responsible for charging a flat rate and for posting of the
charge in plain view at each telephone.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
J U N 1 3 2001
~~i~~, 'r!~ho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 36
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Operator Services, cont
11.6 Service may be suspended by the Company, without notice to the Customer or the
Aggregator, by blocking traffic to certain countries, cities, or NXX exchanges, or by
blocking calls using certain Customer Authorization Codes, Calling Cards or credit
cards, when the Company deems it necessary to take such action to prevent unlawful
use of service. The Company shall restore service as soon as it can be provided
without undue risk, and shall, upon request by the Customer affected, assign a new
Authorization Code to replace the one that has been deactivated. The Company
reserves the right to validate the credit worthiness of Customers through available
credit card, Calling Card, called number, Third Party telephone number and room
number verification procedures. Where a requested billing method cannot be
validated, the Customer/Consumer may be required to provide an acceptable
alternate billing method or the Company may refuse to place the call.
11.7 The Aggregator is responsible for payment of the Company s charges for all calls
placed from the Aggregator s Premises except for Collect, Third Party, Calling Card
and credit card calls. The Calling Card or credit card holder or local exchange
company service subscriber is responsible for payment ofthe Company s charges for
all calls billed to a Calling Card, credit card or a telephone line number, respectively.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 200 I Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 37
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Local Exchange Carrier Connected Service
This service applies to Customers who select the Company as their interLA T A or intraLA T A
carrier through a local exchange carrier without contacting the Company to select a calling
plan. Each call will be billed in one minute increments with a minimum call duration of one
minute for billing purposes. The applicable rate is the usage rate specified below, in addition
to all other applicable service charges and surcharges specified in this tariff.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
CEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, P A 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 37.
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Travel Card Service
The Company offers a proprietary calling card which enables the Customer to use the
Company s service by dialing a Company-provided access number. Calls are billed in one
minute increments after an initial billing increment of one minute. Fractional cents will be
rounded up to the next higher penny.
The service charge applies to each completed call, unless otherwise indicated.
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IIlaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
APR 1 - 2002
Boise. Idaho
Issued: February 19, 2002 Effective: April I , 2002
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO20 I
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 37,
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Stand-Alone Long Distance 5-10 Plan
The Stand-Alone Long Distance 5-10 Plan is available to Customers for outbound calling from lines
presubscribed to the Company. Customers must be subscribed to this plan for interstate calling.
Interstate usage rates are set forth in the Company s Interstate Rates, Terms, and Conditions. Calls are
billed in one (1) minute increments after an initial minimum call duration of one (1) minute.
Fractional call charges are rounded up to the next penny. Travel card service is offered in conjunction
with this Plan. To be eligible for this plan, Customers must accept the credit card billing option. No
Local Connect Surcharge or InterLATA Direct Dial Fee will apply to this service. A minimum
monthly charge applies if the Customer s usage charges for a monthly billing period are less than the
specified minimum amount.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 2 0 2005
Boise, Idaho
Issued: November 9 2005 Effective: November 20, 2005
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO50l
(N)
(N)
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 37.4
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, CON'
Stand-Alone Long Distance 7-7 Plan
The Stand-Alone Long Distance 7-7 Plan is available to Customers for outbound calling from lines
presubscribed to the Company. Customers must be subscribed to this plan for interstate calling,
Interstate usage rates are set forth in the Company s Interstate Rates, Terms, and Conditions. Calls are
billed in one (1) minute increments after an initial minimum call duration of one (1) minute.
Fractional call charges are rounded up to the next penny. Travel card service is offered in conjunction
with this Plan, To be eligible for this plan, Customers must accept the credit card billing option. No
Local Connect Surcharge or InterLATA Direct Dial Fee will apply to this service. A minimum
monthly charge applies if the Customer s usage charges for a monthly billing period are less than the
specified minimum amount.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 2 0 2005
Boise, Idaho
Issued: November 9 , 2005 Effective: November 20 2005
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO50l
(N)
(N)
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 38
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES
General
Each Customer is charged individually for each call placed through the carrier. charges are
computed on an airline mileage basis as described in Section 3.4 of this tariff.
Rates vary by mileage band, time of day, call duration and by originating and terminating
access type.
Customers are billed based on their use of Talk America s long distance service.
Contractual offerings
Talk America may negotiate with customers or prospective customers for the provision of
any competitive telecommunications service and may offer or agree to provide such service
on such terms and for such rates and charges as it deems reasonable, without regard to this
tariff. Within ten (10) days of concluding such agreement, the Company shall file with the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission any contract or memorandum of understanding which will
include the rates, charges, practices, rules, or regulations applicable to the service.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
CEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOJO2
TALK AMERICA INC. Idaho Tariff No. 3
First Revised Sheet 39
Cancels Original Sheet 39
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Schedule A
Intrastate Long Distance Rate Table
Standard Switched Access
This rate table applies to customers that access Talk America via local exchange company
provided switched access.
SCHEDULE A
DAYTIME RATES
Rate Mileage Initial 18
Seconds or Fraction
0 - 292
293+
0576
0576
EVENING RATES
Rate Mileage Initial 18
Seconds or Fraction
0 - 292
293+
0540
0540
NI GHT /WEEKEND RATES
Rate Mileage Initial 18
Seconds or Fraction
0 - 292
293+
0540
0540
Travel Card Charge Per Call:See Section 4.
Certain material previously found on this page is now located on Sheet 48.
Issued: February 19, 2002
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938
Each additional 6
Seconds or Fraction
0192
0192
Each additional 6
Seconds or Fraction
0180
0180
Each additional 6
Seconds or Fraction
0180
0180
(M)(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
APR 1 - 2002
Boise, Ida
Effective: April 1 , 2002
IDOO20l
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 40
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
4.4 Schedule B
Intrastate Long Distance Rate Table Special Access
This rate table applies to customers that access Talk America via dedicated special access
channels. Charges for the special access channel are determined by the special access
provider.
SCHEDULE B
DAYTIME RATES
Initial 18 Each additional 6
Rate Milea Seconds or Fraction Seconds or Fraction
- 292 0378 0126
293+0378 0126
EVENING RATES
Initial 18 Each additional 6
Rate Milea Seconds or Fraction Seconds or Fraction
- 292 0330 0110
293+0330 0110
NIGHT/WEEKEND RATES
Initial 18 Each additional 6
Rate Milea Seconds or Fraction Seconds or Fraction
- 292 0330 0110
293+0330 0110
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 200 I Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 41
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Switched Inbound Rates
Rate Per Hour of Use
Day
Evening
Night/Weekend
$15.48
$15.48
$15.48
Dedicated Inbound Rates
Rate Per Hour of Use
Day
Evening
Night/Weekend
$11.63
$10.
$10.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise. Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 , 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, P A 18938 IDGOlD2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 42
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Time of Day Rate Periods
Day, evening and night/weekend rates apply for the following products based on the
following chart:
MON I TUES WED I THU 1 FRI SAT SUN
8:00 AM
DAYTIME RATE PERIOD
5 :00 PM*
5 :00 PM
EVENING RATE PERIOD EVE
11:00 PM*
11:00 PM
NIGHT/WEEKEND RATE PERIOD
8:00 AM*
* to, but not including
Calls are billed based on the rate in effect for the actual time period( s) during which the call
occurs. Calls that cross rate period boundaries are billed the rates in effect in that boundary
for each portion of the call.
Time of day periods associated with other products are described in the rate section ofthose
products.
Other Charges
Optional Account Codes: $0.00 per code
Operator Assistance Fee: $0.95 per call
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Initial Installation Fee: $0.00 per month
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 43
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Non-Subscriber Calling
Non-subscriber calling is a specialized service allowing Customers to access the Company
network by using the Carrier s access code.
Per Minute Usage Charges are based on airline mileage as calculated using the formula
found in Section 3.2 of this tariff. All calls are rounded to the next higher full minute with
a minimum billing of one minute per call.
Per Minute Rates:
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
Mileage 1st Ea.Addl 1st Ea.Addl 1st Ea.Addl
Band Minute Minute Minute Minute Minute Minute
2300 2300 2000 2000 1600 1600
11-3000 2600 2400 2200 1800 1800
23-3900 3400 3200 2700 .2600 2100
56-124 .4600 .4100 3700 3100 .3000 2600
125-292 .4900 .4400 .4200 3700 3300 3100
293+5200 .4700 .4400 .4000 3600 3300
Non-subscriber Charge, per Call:$1.80
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4, 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INC. Idaho Tariff No. 3
First Revised Sheet 44
Cancels Original Sheet 44
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Marketing Partnership Long Distance Savings Plan
MP LDSP Outbound (1 +) Rate Per Minute:
InterLA T A
$0.
IntraLA T A
$0.119
MP LDSP Inbound (toll-free) Rate Per Minute:$0.$0.15
Travel Card Rate Per Minute:See Section 4.
Travel Card Charge Per Call:See Section 4.
(M)
(M)
Monthly Recurring Charge, per toll-free number:$5.
Talk America Plan 1 Rates
11.1 Usage Charges
Minimum Monthly Usage
$50.
$100.
$150.
Per Minute
Intrastate
$0.220
$0.220
$0.220
11.2 Travel Card Service
Per minute rate:
Per call service charge:
$0.249
See Section 4.(M)
TALK America Plan 2 Rates
Rates for this service are the same as the rates that are found in Section 4.10 of this tariff.
Certain material previously found on this page is now located on Page 48.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
APR 1 - 2002
Issued: February 19, 2002
Boise, Ida
Effective: April 1 , 2002
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO20l
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 45
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Operator Services
11.1 Per Minute Usage Charges
Operator Station
Per Minute Rate:$0.
11.2 Per Call Service Charges
The following per-call charges apply in addition to the per minute usage rates when
applicable. These charges apply in all rate periods.
Service Charge Per Call
Customer Dialed Card
Operator Dialed Card
$4.
$5.
Automated Operator Assisted
Operator Station
Billed Collect
Billed to Third Party
$3.
$3.
$5.
$6.50
Person - to-Person
All Billing Methods $9.$9.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUN 1 3 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:May 4 2001 Effective: June 13 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO2
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 47
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
9 Cent Long Distance Plan
InterLATA IntraLATA
Rate Per Minute:$0.139*$0.119*
A minimum monthly usage of $5. 00 applies. The Customer will be billed the greater
actual combined intrastate, interstate and international usage or the $5.00 monthly usage
fee in any billing cycle. The minimum usage fee will be waived for the first full or partial
billing cycle.
(N)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
DEC 3 0 2001
Boise, Idaho
Issued:December 19 2001 Effective: December 30, 2001
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOOlO6
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 48
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Travel Card Service
Per Minute Rate $0.249
$1.(1)
(M)
(N)
(N)
14.1 Traditional Travel Card
No minimum commitment is required.
Per Call Charge
14.2 High Volume Travel Card
Per Minute Rate $0.249
Monthly Recurring Charge $1.
Material now found on this page was previously located on Pages , 42 and 44.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Issued: February 19, 2002 Effective: April 1 , 2002
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO20l
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 49
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CON'
Stand-Alone Long Distance 5-10 Plan
Rate Per Minute:
IntraLA T A
$0,119
InterLATA
$0.139
(N)
(N)
Minimum Monthly Charge $10.
Travel Card Service See Section 4,
*The Customer will be billed the greater of actual combined intrastate, interstate and
international usage or the minimum monthly charge in any billing cycle,
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
NOV 2 0 2005
Boise, Idaho
Issued: November 9 2005 Effective: November 20, 2005
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO50l
TALK AMERICA INc.Idaho Tariff No. 3
Original Sheet 50
COMPETITIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TARIFF
SECTION 4 - RATES, CaN'
Stand-Alone Long Distance 7-7 Plan
Minimum Monthly Charge: $7.
Rate Per Minute:
IntraLATA
$0.119
InterLATA
$0.139
Travel Card Service See Section 4.
*The Customer will be billed the greater of actual combined intrastate, interstate and international
usage or the minimum monthly charge in any billing cycle,
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOY 2 0 2005
Boise, Idaho
. ..'__
h...
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Issued: November 9 2005 Effective: November 20, 2005
Issued By:Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, Executive Vice President
6805 Route 202
New Hope, PA 18938 IDOO50l
(N)
(N)