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UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 1
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TITLE SHEET
INFORMATIONAL TARIFF OF
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC
This tariff, filed with the Idaho Public Service Commission contains the rates
terms and conditions applicable to the Resale Telecommunications Services
provided by United Services Telephone, LLC ("UST") within the state of Idaho.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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Sheets of this tariff and Attachment I, as listed below, are effective as of the date shown at the
bottom ofthe respective sheet(s). Original and revised sheets as named below comprise all changes
from the original tariff and are currently in effect as of the date on the bottom of this sheet.
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Issued: March 2, 1999 Effective: March 12 1999
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
MAR 1 2 1999
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Boise. Idaho
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TitleSheet
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Check Sheet ..................................................
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Section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations
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Section2-RulesandRegulations
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Section 3 - Description of Service & Rates
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Section 4 - Promotions
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Customer Disconnect Notice
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Attachment I
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
(C) - Changed regulation.
(D) - Delete or discontinue.
(I) - Change Resulting in an increase to a Customer s bill.
(M) - Moved from another tariff location.
(N) - New
(R) - Change resulting in a reduction to a Customer s bill.
(T) - Change in text or regulation.
Issue : June 27, 19 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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TARIFF FORMAT
Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers appear in the upper right comer of the page. Sheets
are numbered sequentially. When a new sheet is added between sheets already in effect
a decimal is added. For example, a new sheet added between sheets l4 and l5 would be
l4.
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 APSC. For example, the 4th revised Sheet l4 cancels the 3rd revised Sheet l4.
Consult the Check Sheet for the sheet currently in effect.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are seven levels of paragraph coding. Each
level of coding is subservient to its next higher level:
1.1.
1.1.A.
2. 1. LA. 1.
2. 1. LA. 1. (a).
2. 1. LA. 1. (a).
Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the APSC , 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 sheets 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 sheet if these
are the only changes made to it (i.e., the format, etc. remain the same, just revised
revision levels on some sheets.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Access Line - An arrangement which connects the Customer s location to a United Services
Telephone switching center or point of presence.
Authorized User - A person, firm, corporation, or any other entity authorized by the Customer
to communicate utilizing the Carrier s service.
Available Usage Balance - The amount of usage remaining in a Debit Account at any particular
point in time. Each Debit Account begins with an initial usage amount which is depleted as
services provided by the Company are utilized by the Customer.
Called Party - The person, individual, corporation, or other entity whose telephone number is
called by the End User. For calls placed on an Collect Billing basis, the Called Party accepts
responsibility for payment of the charges for use of services provided by UST.
Commission - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Company or Carrier - United Services Telephone, LLC ("UST") unless otherwise clearly
indicated by the context.
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.
End User - Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity which uses the services of
the Carrier under the provisions and regulations of this tariff. The End User is responsible for
payment unless the charges for the services utilized are accepted and paid by another Customer.
Identification Number - A unique numerical code associated with each Phone Card Call
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Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, CONT'
Incomplete call - A call in which no Called Station was reached by the Caller (i.e. busy signal
or no answer).
IPUC - Idaho Public Utilities Commission
LATA - Local access and transport area. A geographic area established by the US District Court
for the District of Columbia in Civil Action No. l7-, within which a local exchange company
provides communications services.
LEC - Local Exchange Company
Marketer - Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity authorized by UST to market
Phone Cards to the Public.
Phone Card - A telephone calling card bearing a unique Identification Number and issued by
UST or a Marketer to a Subscriber to Phone Card Service in order to permit callers to access the
UST Telecommunications network. Phone Cards are sold in various time and dollar
denominations.
Phone Card Call- A single call to an Toll Free (i.e. 800/888) access number whereby a Caller
after entering an Identification Number, may utilize the Phone Card Service. Each time the Caller
makes a Phone Card Call, the Caller will be told the number of minutes or the dollar amount
remaining with respect to the entered Identification Number. The charges for a Phone Card Call
are billed to or debited from the Phone Card account.
Phone Card Service - A communications service provided by UST which permits a Caller
use a Phone Card in order to place interstate calls from any touch-tone phone and to access
various information services on a presubscription basis.
Subscriber - A party who (i) purchases a Phone Card; (ii) purchases additional calling time for
a Phone Card; or (iii) receives a Phone Card from UST or a Marketer in connection with a
promotional offering.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, CONT'
Time Deductions - Deductions in the number of minutes remaining on a Subscriber s Phone Card
caused by using Phone Card Service.
Personal Account Code - A pre-defined series of numbers to be dialed by the Customer or
Authorized User upon access to the Carrier s network which identifies the Debit Account from
which charges for service shall be debited and which validates the caller s authorization to use
the services provided.
Premises - A building or buildings on contiguous property.
Renewal - A method of replenishing a Phone Card account's Available Usage Balance with
additional minutes of use as authorized and paid for by the Customer.
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Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Undertaking of United Services Telephone, LLC
1.1 United Services Telephone, LLC is a resale common carrier providing intrastate
communications long distance message toll telephone service to Customers for the
transmission and reception of voice, data, and other types of communications.
1.2 The Company offers intrastate telecommunications service in conjunction with
interstate service.
1.3 Long distance usage charges are based on the actual usage of United Services
Telephone, LLC network. Chargeable time begins when a connection is
established between the calling station and the called station. Chargeable time
ends when either party "hangs up" thereby releasing the network connection.
1.4 No charges apply for incomplete calls.
1.5 Service is provided twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Offi~e of the Secretary
ACCEPrED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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Limitations
Service is offered subject to the availability of the necessary facilities and
equipment, or both facilities and equipment, and subject to the provisions of this
tariff.
United Services Telephone, LLC 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.
The company does not undertake to transmit messages, but offers the use of
facilities when available, and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for
failure to establish connections.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Uti!ities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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Payment and Credit Regulations
Payment Arrangements
The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for services and equipment
furnished to the Customer for transmission of calls via the Company. The
Customer agrees to pay to the Company any cost(s) incurred as a result of any
delegation of authority resulting in the use of his or her communications
equipment and/or network services which result in the placement of calls via the
Company. The Customer agrees to pay the Company or its authorized agent any
and all cost(s) incurred as a result of the use of the service arrangement, including
calls which the Customer did not individually authorize.
All charges due by the Customer are payable to the Company or any agency duly
authorized to receive such payments. Terms of payment shall be according to the
rules and regulations of the agency and subj ect to the rules of regulatory agencies
such as the IPUC. Any objections to billed charges must be promptly reported to
the Company or its billing agent. Adjustments to Customers I bills shall be made
to the extent that circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such changes
are appropriate.
Charges for installations , service connections, moves, and rearrangements, where
applicable, are payable upon demand by the Company or its authorized agent. The
billing thereafter will include recurring charges and actual usage as defined in this
tariff.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LtC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho ~~blic Utilities Commission
Orllce of the Secretary
CEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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Payment and Credit Regulations, Cont'
Payment Arrangements, cont'
The Customer shall be responsible for all calls placed by or through Customer
equipment by any person. In particular and without limitation to the foregoing,
the Customer is responsible for any calls placed by or through the Customer
equipment via any remote access features. The Customer is responsible for all
calls placed via their authorization code as a result of the Customer s intentional
or negligent disclosure of the authorization code.
Deposits
The Company does not require deposits.
Advance Payments
The Company reserves the right to require an advance payment from a Customer.
Fixed recurring charges for certain service may be billed in advance, while usage
charges are billed in arrears.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ffective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utiliti~s Co~mission
Office of the ;:,ecre1:a
ACCEPTED FOH FlUNG
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Payment and Credit Regulations, Cont'
Taxes
The Company shall charge the Customer an amount sufficient to recover any
governmental assessments, fees, license, or other similar taxes or fees imposed
upon the Company.
For Debit Service, taxes or fees shall be included in the rates and charges
stated in the Company s rate schedule for this service.
For all other services offered by the Company, taxes and fees shall be
added pro-rate, insofar as practical, to the rates and charges stated in the
Company s rate schedules and listed as separate line items on the
Customer s bill for services provided.
Late Payment Charge and Cost of Collection
A late fee of l.5% per month will be charged on outstanding balance which is
past due by thirty days. In the event that the Company incurs fees or expenses
including attorney s fees, collecting or attempting to collect, any charges owed to
the Company, the Company may charge the Customer all such fees and expenses
reasonably incurred after assigned to an outside collection agency.
Return Check Charge
return check charge of $20.00 will be assessed for checks returned for
insufficient funds. Any applicable return check charges will be assessed according
to the terms and conditions of the billing entity (i.e. local exchange company
and/or commercial credit card company) and pursuant to Idaho law and
Commission regulations.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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2.4 Use
Services provided under this tariff may be used for any lawful purpose for which the
service is technically suited.
Terminal Equipment
The Company facilities and service may be used with or terminated in
Customer-provided terminal equipment or Customer-provided communications systems
such as a telephone set, PBX or key system. Such terminal equipment shall be furnished
and maintained at the expense of the 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 accepted
minimum protective criteria standards of the telecommunications industry as endorsed by
the Federal Communications Commission.
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Office of the Secretary
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United Services Telephone, Ltc
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, CONT'
Application for Service
The Company reserves the right to require Customers to make application(s) for service
in writing using forms provided by the Company. Upon acceptance of an application for
service by the Company, all applicable provisions in the Company s tariffs, as amended
from time-to-time which are lawfully on file, become the agreement for service between
the Company and the Customer. Requests for additional service and changes to service
upon acceptance by the Company become a part of the agreement for service and changes
to the service, provided that each item of additional service shall be subject to the
applicable minimum term of service. Acceptance or use of service offered by the
Company shall be deemed an application for such service and an agreement by the
Customer to subscribe to, use, and pay for such service and in accordance with the
applicable tariffs of the Company, as amended from time to time, which are lawfully on
file. Any change in rates or other tariff provisions which are lawfully made shall be
deemed to modify all agreements for service affected by such changes without further
notice by Company to the Customer.
Cancellation by Customer
Customer may cancel service by providing 5 days written or verbal notice to the
Company.
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Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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Refusal or Discontinuance by Company
United Services Telephone, LLC may refuse or discontinue service under the following
conditions. Unless otherwise specified, the Customer will be given five (5) days written
notice and allowed a reasonable time to comply with any rule or remedy any deficiency.
Without notice for non-compliance with and/or violation of any State or municipal
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.
Without notice for non-compliance with and/or violation of the Commission
regulations or the Company s rules and regulations on file with the Commission.
8.4 For non-payment of bills for telephone service.
Without notice in the event of Customer use of service in such a manner as to
adversely affect the Company s service or the Company s service to others.
Without notice in the event of tampering with the service furnished and owned by
the Company.
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 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.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ffective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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Refusal or Discontinuance by Company, Cont'
For failure of the Customer to make proper application for service.
For Customer s breach of the contract for service between the Company
and the Customer.
Without notice when necessary for the Company to comply with any order
or request of any governmental authority having jurisdiction.
Credit Allowance for Interruption of Service
Credit allowances for interruptions of service caused by service outages or deficiencies
are limited to the initial minimum period call charges for re-establishing the interrupted
call.
10 Interconnection
Service furnished by United Services Telephone, LLC 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 United Services Telephone
LLC's service , such as the basic local line used to dial the Company. Any special
interface equipment or facilities necessary to achieve compatibility between carriers is the
responsibility of the Customer.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ffective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Id8ho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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Inspection, Testing and Adjustment
Upon reasonable notice, the facilities provided by the Company or its underlying 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 when the interruption is less
than twenty-four consecutive hours.
Tests, Pilots, Promotional Campaigns and Contests
The Company may conduct special tests or pilot programs and promotions to demonstrate
the ease of use, quality of service and to promote the sale of its services. Such tests
programs and promotions will be filed with the IPUC prior to being implemented.
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.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOH FiLING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES
General
The Company provides intrastate interexchange
telecommunications services between locations in Idaho.
switched and dedicated
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United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
BOise, Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
Calculation of Distance
Usage charges for mileage sensitive services vary based on the type of service subscribed
to by the Customer. For services utilizing switched access, mileage measurements for rate
schedules are based on the distance in airline miles between rate centers associated with
the originating and terminating stations. For services utilizing dedicated access, mileage
measurements for rate schedules are based on the distance in airline miles between the
UST network access point associated with the station utilizing Dedicated Access
Origination/Termination and the rate center associated with the called/calling station.
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 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Formula:
Obtain the "V" and "H" coordinates for the serving wire center or network
access point serving the Customer s location and the called/calling station.
Obtain the difference between the "V" coordinates. Obtain the difference
between the "H" coordinates.
Square the differences obtained in Step 2.
Add the squares of the "V" difference and "H" difference obtained in Step
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.
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 locations of the call.
) 2 + ) 2
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Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the ' Secretary
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Call Timing
Long distance usage charges are based on the actual usage of the Company
network. Chargeable time begins when the calling and the called station are
connected.
Chargeable time ends when the calling service point terminates, thereby releasing
the network connection.
Unless otherwise specified in this tariff, usage is measured in one (l) minute
increments for billing purposes. Partial usage will be rounded up to the next
highest whole minute. All calls are rounded to the next highest billing increment.
Any partial cents per call will be rounded up to the next highest cent.
Unless flat rated, usage charges are determined by the time of day rate periods and
minutes of use within each rate period. The rate period is determined by the time
and day of call originating at the Customer s Location.
5 No charges apply to unanswered calls.
Volume Based Plan Enrollment
Placement into various Plans is dependent upon prior actual monthly usage or
estimated monthly usage. Movement from the initial plan of enrollment to a
higher usage, lower rated plan will be effectuated if requested by a Customer.
Customers will be notified via bill insert that various volume-based rate plans are
available upon request.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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3.4 UST Basic Residential Service
UST Basic Residential Service is a switched service offered to residential Customers. Rate
Plans 1 through 5 are based on the volume of monthly long distance usage. Service is
accessed via Feature Group D or a toll free ("800/888") number. Calls are billed in six
(6) second increments, after an initial minimum call duration of one (l) minute.
Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Usage Rate Per
Minute
Plan 1 - $ l5.$0.1098
Plan 2 $l5.0l-$ 25.$0.1000
Plan 3 $25.0l-$ 50.$0.0980
Plan 4 $50.0l-$ 75.$0.0900
Plan 5 $75.0l-$lOO.00+$0.0850
Issue : June , 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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UST Basic Residential Service, (cont'
Block of Time Calling Option
Customers who choose the Block of Time Calling Option receive steeply
discounted long distance rates in exchange for a commitment to a fixed minimum
monthly network access plan. Network access is provided by using a toll-free
access number provided by the Company. Service is billed monthly in arrears
on the Customer s local telephone company bill.
(A)Nonrecurring Charge $34.
The Nonrecurring Charge is included in the Customer s first month's bill
along with the network access commitment level charges.
(B)Usage Charges
Block of Time Calling Option Customers may select network access in the
following blocks of time:
Network Access
Commitment
153 minutes
256 minutes
510 minutes
Minimum
MontWy Billing
$15.
$25.
$50.
Rate Per Minute
$0.098
$0.098
$0.098
An additional block of time is available upon request of the Customer in
a minimum block of 102 minutes for $10.00.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Boise, Idaho
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 1
Original Page 24
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
UST Basic Commercial Service
UST Basic Commercial Service is a long distance service offered to business Customers.
Rate plans are based on the volume of monthly long distance usage. Service is accessed
via Feature Group D or a toll free ("800/888") number. There are no monthly minimums
and all calls are billed in increments of six (6) second increments, after an initial
minimum call duration of thirty (30) seconds.
Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Rate Per
Usage Minute
Plan 6 - $ 99 $0.l700
Plan 7 $200-$399 $0.l600
Plan 8 $400-$699 $0.l500
Plan 9 $700-$999 $0.l400
Plan lO OOO+$0.1300
Issue : June , 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho ~~blic Utilities Commission
Oiflce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
UST 800 Residential Service
UST 800 Residential Service is offered to residential Customers for termination of
incoming Toll Free (i.e. 800/888) calls. Rate plans are based on the volume of monthly
long distance usage. Calls are terminated to Customer-provided standard switched lines.
Call charges are billed to the Customer rather than to the calling party. There are no
monthly minimums and all calls are billed in six (6) second increments after an initial
minimum call duration of one (1) minute. A monthly service charge of $5.00 applies per
800/888 number.
Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Rate Per
Usage Minute
Plan 1 - $ 99 $0.2000
Plan 2 $lOO-$l99 $0.l900
Plan 3 $200-$299 $0.l800
Plan 4 $300-$499 $0.l700
Plan 5 $500+$0.l600
Monthly Service Charge:$5.00 Toll Free Number
Issue une 27, 19 ective:Idaho Public Utilitip
Comm,
' .
Off" "SSlon
ACr-:::.~ of rh'!. Secretary
I ED r-OR FILING
JUl 9 - 1997
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211 Boise Idaho
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 1
Original Page 26
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
UST Toll Free (i.e. "800/888") Commercial Service
UST 800 Commercial Service is offered to business Customers for termination of
incoming Toll Free (i.e. 800/888) calls. Rate plans are based on volume of monthly long
distance usage. Calls are terminated to Customer-provided standard switched lines. Call
charges are billed to the Customer rather than to the calling party. There are no monthly
minimums and all calls are billed in six (6) second increments, after an initial minimum
call duration of one (1) minute. A monthly charge of $5.00 applies per 800/888 number.
Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Rate Per
Usage Minute
Plan 6 - $ 99 $0.l700
Plan 7 $200-$399 $0.l600
Plan 8 $400-$699 $0.l500
Plan 9 $700-$999 $0.l400
Plan lO $lOOO+$0.1300
Monthly Service Charge:$5.00 per Toll Free Number
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
I"' 2ffi~ of the SecretaryAvCtp I ED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 1
Original Page 27
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
UST Dedicated Outbound W A TS Service
UST Outbound W A TS Service is a dedicated flat rate service. Rate plans are based on
the volume of monthly long distance usage. All calls are billed in six (6) second
increments. The minimum call duration for billing purposes is six (6) seconds. Calls
originate over Customer-provided dedicated access lines.
Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Rate Per
Usage Minute
Plan II $2500-$4999 $0.1200
Plan l2 $5000-$7499 $0.l600
Plan l3 $7500+$O.lOOO
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Boise, Idaho
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 1
Original Page 28
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
UST Dedicated Inbound Toll Free ("800/888") Service
UST Dedicated Inbound 800/888 Service is a dedicated flat rated toll free calling service.
Rate plans are based on the volume of monthly long distance usage. All calls are billed
in six (6) second increments. The minimum call duration for billing purposes is six (6)
seconds. Calls terminate to Customer-provided dedicated access lines. Call charges are
billed to the Customer rather than the calling party.
Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Rate Per
Usage Minute
Plan II $2500-$4999 $0.l200
Plan l2 $5000-$7499 $0.l600
Plan l3 $7500+$O.lOOO
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
UST Travel Card Service
UST Travel Card Service are available to business and residential Customers who access
the Company s service. Rate plans are based on the customer s total long distance usage
billing. There are no monthly minimums and all calls are billed in six (6) seconds
increments after an initial minimum call duration of one (l) minute.
10.1 Usage Rates
Plan Monthly Rate Per
Usage Minute
Plan A $499 $0.3000
Plan B $500-$999 $0.2500
Plan C OOO+$0.2000
10.2 Surcharge
Customers will be billed a $0.00 - $.050 per call surcharge
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commi:;sion
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
Phone Card Service
11.General
Phone Card Service is voice grade switched telecommunications service
that allows an end user to place calls charged to cards issued by the
Company. The end user accesses the network by dialing an Toll Free (i.e.
800/888) number printed on the back of the card via a touch-tone
telephone. Cards will be offered to Customers on a first come, first served
basis. The number of cards offered by the Company will be subject to
technical limitations.
11.Unit Value
Phone Cards may be obtained from the company or authorized agent in
various denominations with a per unit value which is inclusive of all taxes.
One unit equals one minute (or fraction thereof) of domestic calling. The
rates apply 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The value of the
telecommunications service (in units or dollars) will be indicated on the
card. Credit allowances for failure of service will be granted in accordance
with the terms set forth in this tariff.
Phone Cards are offered in a variety of denominations with a per unit
value not to exceed $0., inclusive of all taxes. One unit equals one
domestic minute.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
Phone Card Service, Cont'
11.Exclusions
The following types of calls cannot be completed with Phone Card
Service:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Calls to 700 , 800, 888, 900 and 950 numbers;
Calls to Directory Assistance; and
Operator Assisted Calls. (Call completion assistance will be
provided by Customer service personnel at no charge to the
Customer if the Customer encounters difficulty in completing a
call).
11.4 Card DepletionlRenewal and Expiration
Phone Cards will be reduced and depleted proportionate to Customer
usage. At the beginning of each call, the user will be notified as to the
amount of minutes available on the card. Customers will be given a notice
one minute before the balance is depleted. When the available time is
depleted, the card will be terminated.
Phone Cards are non-refundable and will expire on the date specified on
the card or one (l) year from the date of first use, unless a different term
is specifically requested by the Customer.
11.Special Responsibility
The Company is not responsible for theft, loss or unauthorized use of any
Phone Card or the associated Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise. Idaho
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SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
Phone Card Service, Cont'
11.Card Distributors
The Company will make Phone Cards available to wholesalers or other
distributors whose price per card will be determined based on the number
of cards purchased and whether such purchase is an isolated incident or
will be made on a recurring basis.
Issue : June 27, 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No.
First Revised Page 33
Cancels Original Page 33
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES, CONT'
Nickel Line Service
Nickel Line Service is offered to residential Customers for originating calls from
standard switched lines on a direct dial basis. Nickel Line Service is offered only in
conjunction with interstate service to obtain the lower interstate rate. Each call is rated
individually and billed in one minute increments after an initial minimum call duration
of one minute.
Option 1:
Rate per intrastate minute:
Monthly recurring charge:
Option 2:
Rate per intrastate minute:
Monthly recurring charge:
Option 3:
Rate per intrastate minute:
Rate per completed intrastate call:
Monthly recurring charge:
Directory Assistance
$0.
$2.
$0.
$4.
$0.
$0.
$2.
(N)
(N)
(T)
A Directory Assistance charge applies per intrastate directory assistance calls made from
points within the State of Idaho. The customer may make two (2) requests for a telephone
number per call. The Directory Assistance Charge applies regardless of whether the
operator is able to supply the requested number. Discounts are not applicable to Directory
Assistance Charges. Directory Assistance Charges are not included in usage commitments
or computed in any discount calculations.
Per call to directory assistance:$0.
Issued: March 2, 1999
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Effective: March 12, 1999
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
tfAR 1 2 1999
Boise. 'UbihJJ IDI9901
UNITED SERVICES TELEPHONE, LLC Idaho Tariff No. 1
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SECTION 4 - PROMOTIONS
Promotional Offerings - General
For promotional purposes, market research, or similar corporate purposes, Company may,
at its discretion, offer for limited periods of time, reduced rates or waiver of rates.
Issue : June , 1997 ective:
Issued By:Steve T. Bleser, President
United Services Telephone, LLC
475 Metroplex Drive, Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37211
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
JUL 9 - 1997
Boise, Idaho