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US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
US SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
REGULA nONS AND SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR
RESALE OF COMPETITIVE INTRASTATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
WITHIN THE ST ATE OF IDAHO
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Atlanta , GA 30339
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Issued: August 22, 1996
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Atlanta , GA 30339
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Concurring, Connecting or Other Participating Carriers
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Section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Section 2 - Rules and Regulations
Section 3 - Description of Services
Section 4 - Plan L Rates and Charges
Section 5 - Plan S Rates and Charges
Section 6 - Plan C Rates and Charges
Section 7 - Promotional Offerings
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
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Issued: August 22 , 1996
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TARIFF FORMAT
Page Numbering - Page numbers appear in the upper right corner of the page. Pagesare
numbered sequentially. However , new pages are occasionally added to the Tariff. When
a new page is added between pages already in effect , a decimal is added. For example, a
new page added between pages 14 and 15 would be 14.
Page Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right corner of each
page. These numbers are used to determine the most current page version on file with the
Commission. For example, the 4th Revised Page 14 Cancels the 3rd Revised Page 14.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are six levels of paragraph coding. Each level of
coding is subservient to its next higher level:
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Check Page - When a filing is made with the Commission , an updated Check Page
accompanies the filing. The Check Page lists the pages contained in the Tariff, with a
cross reference to the current revision number. .' When new pages are added, the Check
Page is changed to reflect the revision.
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Atlanta, GA 30339
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Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
For the purposes of this Tariff, the following technical terms and abbreviations will apply.
Access Line: An Access Line is a transmission line from either the LEC's or the DUC's Point-
of-Presence (POP) to the Customer s Premise(s) used to transmit voice and data Calls.
Account Code: An Account Code is a code consisting of two or more digits which is available
to Customers to identify individual users and thereby allocate the cost of long distance Service.
Alternate Access: Alternate Access is a form of Local Access except that the provider of the
Service is an entity, other than the Local Exchange Carrier, authorized or permitted to provide
such Service. The charges for Alternate Access may be subject to private agreement rather than
published or special Tariff rates if permitted by applicable governmental rules.
ANI: ANI is an acronym for Automatic Number Identification.
Applicant: Applicant is any entity or individual who applies for Service under this Tariff.
Application for Service: The Application for Service is the standard Company order form
which includes all pertinent billing, technical , and other descriptive information which will
enable the Company to provide a communication Service(s) as required.
Authorization Code: An Authorization Code is a code in numbers or letters employed to gain
access to a Service.
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Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
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Issued: August 22, 1996
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Authorized User: An Authorized User is a person, firm, corporation or other entity that either
is authorized by the Customer to receive or send communications or is placed in a position by the
Custcmer, either through acts or omissions , to send or receive communications.
Business Customer: A Business Customer is a Customer whose use of the Services is for a
business , professional, institutional, or occupational purpose. Any Business Customer employee
who subscribes to the Service for his or her home telephone will also be classified as a Business
Customer.
Call: A Call is a completed connection between the Calling Station and Called Station.
Called Station: The Called Station is the station (e.g. telephone number) called, or the
terminating point of a Call.
Calling Station: The Calling Station is the station (e.g. telephone number) from which a Call
originates.
CAP: CAP is an acronym for Competitive Access Provider, which is any provider of Local
Access Service other than the Local Exchange Carrier.
Channel or Circuit: A Channel or Circuit is a dedicated communications path between two or
more points having a bandwidth or Transmission Speed specified in this Tariff and selected by a
Customer.
Company: Company refers to US South Communications , Inc. d/b/a US South and d/b/a
INCOMM.
Commission: Commission refers to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
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Issued: August 22, 1996
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Customer: A Customer is the person, firm , corporation, governmental unit or other entity
which orders Service -- either for its own use, as a resale carrier, or as a non-profit manager of a
sharing group --and which is responsible for the payment of charges and for compliance with this
Tariff. If an entity orders Service in more than one city or requests the assignment of multiple
account numbers , each such account is a separate Customer for billing purposes. The term
Customer also includes an entity that (1) remains presubscribed to Company Service after its
account(s) are removed from Company s billing system, and subsequently continues to use
Company s Service, or (2) otherwise uses Service for which no other Customer is obligated to
compensate the Company.
Customer Premise(s) / Customer s Premise(s): Customer Premise(s)/ Customer s Premise(s)
locations are designated by a Customer where Service is originated/terminated whether for its
own communications needs or for the use of its resale customers.
Dedicated Access: Dedicated Access is dedicated Local Access between the Customer
Premises or serving wire center and the POP of the DUC selected by the Company s for
origination and/or termination of Calls. This is also referred to as "special access.
DUC: DUC is an acronym for "Designated Underlying Carrier. "
Exemption Certificate: An Exemption Certification is a written notification wherein the
Customer certifies that its dedicated facility should be exempted from the monthly special access
surcharge because, for example , the facility is associated with a Switched Access Service that is
subject to carrier common line charges.
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Issued: August 22, 1996
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Installation: Installation means the connection of a Circuit, Dedicated Access line , or port , for
new, changed or additional Service.
IXC: IXC stands for "Interexchange Carrier. "
LATA: LATA stands for "Local Access Transport Area " which is a geographic area
established for the provision and administration of communications Service as provided for in the
Modification of Final Judgment and any further modification thereto.
LEC: LEC is an acronym for Local Exchange Carrier which is the serving telephone company
proviJing local Services to subscribers.
Local Access: Local Access is the Service between a Customer s Premises and the designated
POP of the DUC selected by the Company.
Local Access Provider: Local Access Provider is the entity providing Local Access.
Modification of Final Judgment: Modification of Final Judgment refers to the judicial opinion
set forth at United States vs. American Telephone & Telegraph Company, 552 F. Supp. 131 (D.
C. 1982).
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SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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NP A: NP A literally stands for Numbering Plan Area but is more commonly referred to as an
area code.
NXX: NXX represents the first three digits of a Customer s telephone number.
NP A Centroid: NP A Centroid is the rating center which maybe to calculate mileage for inbound
800 Calls and travel card Calls.
PBX: PBX stands for "Private Branch Exchange
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PIC: PIC stands for "Primary IXC"
PLAN C: Services provisioned on DUC 3.
PLAN L~ Services provisioned on DUC 1.
PLAN S: Services provisioned on DUC 2.
POP: POP is an acronym for Point-of-Presence. A POP may be (a) the central office of the
DUC; (b) a location where the LEC or CAP hands off the traffic of the Company s Customers to
the DUC; or (c) the location where the Customer s facility interconnects with the DUC.
PUC: PUC stands for Public Utilties Commission.
Rate Center: A Rate Center is a specified geographical location used for determining mileage
measurements.
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Brooks Smith, President200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330 Issued: August 22, 1996
Atlanta , GA 30339 Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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Reseller: Reseller denotes a Customer which resells the Company s Service(s).
Residential Customer: A Residential Customer is a Customer who subscribes to a Service for a
non-business , non-trade , non-occupational , or non-professional purpose.
Restore: Restore means to make Service operative following an interruption by repair
reassignment, re-routing, substitution of component parts, or otherwise, as determined by the
DUC(s) involved.
Route Diversity: Route Diversity is providing two Channels which are furnished partially or
entirely over two physically separate routes.
Service: Service consists of any telecommunications Service provided by the Company pursuant
to this Tariff.
State: State refers to State of Idaho.
Switched Access: If the Customer s location has a transmission line that is switched through the
LEC or CAP to reach the network of the DUC , the access is switched.
Switched Services(s): Switched Services(s) are any Services that are described in this Tariff.
Underlying Carrier: "Underlying Carrier" refers to any interexchange carrier that provides
long distance Services resold by the Company pursuant to this Tariff.
V&H: V&H stands for "Vertical and Horizontal"
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US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Application of Tariff
This Tariff contains the description, regulations , and rates applicable to the intrastate
interLA T A and intraLA T A telecommunications Services contained herein originating and
terminating within Idaho under the terms of this Tariff. Services are offered subject to the
availability of facilities and the terms and conditions of this Tariff. This Tariff is on file
with the Commission and copies may be inspected during normal business hours at the
Company s principal place of business which is located at 200 Galleria Parkway, Suite
330, Atlanta, Georgia 30339.
Limitations Of Services
Services are offered subject to the availability of facilities and/or equipment from
the DUC , the Company s ability to provision the order at the time the Applicant
or Customer orders Service , and- the provisions of this Tariff.
The Company reserves the right to discontinue offering Services without liability,
or to limit the use of Services when necessitated by conditions beyond the
Company s control, or when the Customer is using Services in violation of the
law or of the provisions of this Tariff.
Prior written permission from the Company and approval pursuant to Paragraph
14 are required before Customers may assign or transfer any Service. All
regulations and conditions contained in this Tariff and all other applicable Service
conditions will apply to all such permitted assignees or transferees.
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Limitations of Services (Con
2.4 Service begins on the date that billing becomes effective and is provided on the
basis of a minimum period of at least one month, twenty four (24) hours per day.
For the purposes of computing charges in this Tariff, a month is considered to
have thirty (30) days.
Service will be provided until canceled by the Customer on not less than thirty
(30) days ' written notice from the date of postmark on the letter giving notice of
cancellation.
Customer will not use the Company name or any service mark or trademark of the
Company or refer to the Company in connection with any product, equipment
promotion or promotional material, or publication, contracts , or bills, etc. of the
Customer without the express prior written approval of the Company.
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US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith , President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Limitations of Services (Con
Services are furnished subject to the condition that there will be no abuse or
fraudulent use of the Services. Abuse or fraudulent use of Services includes , but
is not limited to:
Use of Services to transmit a message or to locate a person or otherwise to
give or obtain information, without payment of the applicable charge; or
Obtaining, or attempting to obtain, or assisting another to obtain or
attempt to obtain Services by rearranging, tampering with , or making
connection with any Services components of the Company or of the DUC
or by any trick , scheme , false representation, or false credit device , or by or
through any other fraudulent means or device whatsoever , with intent to
avoid the payment, in whole or in part, of the charge(s) for such Services;
Use of the Service of the Company to send a message or messages
anonymous or otherwise - in a manner reasonably expected to frighten
abuse, torment, or harass another; or
Use of Services in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably with the use
of Services by one or more other Customers.
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Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Limitations of Services (Con
The Customer may not use Services provided under this Tariff for any unlawful
purpose.
Any business Applicant or Business Customer is entitled to obtain Service under
this Tariff, provided that the Company reserves the right to deny Service to any
Customer that, in the Company s reasonable opinion, presents an undue risk of
nonpayment and refuses to comply with the deposit requirements set forth herein.
10 The Company, when acting at the Customer s request and , as its authorized agent
will make reasonable efforts to arrange for Service requirements such as special
routing, Route Diversity, Alternate Access , or Circuit conditioning.
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of the Company
Conditions under which the Company may refuse or terminate Service without
liability include:
(A)For non-payment of any sum owing to the Company in accordance with
Paragraph 2.12.2; or
(B)For insufficient or fraudulent billing information, invalid or unauthorized
telephone numbers , or pre-arranged account code numbers; or
(C)For any violation by a Customer related to the request for such Service of
either the provisions of this Tariff, including but not limited to a request for
deposit, or any laws , rules, regulations , or policies; or
(D)By reason of any order or decision of a court or other governmental
authority which prohibits the Company from furnishing such Service; or
(E)If the Company deems such refusal necessary to protect itself or third
parties against fraud or to otherwise protect its personnel, agents, or
Services; or
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of the Company (Con
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(F)Failure to meet the Company s credit extension policy; or
(G)The Company is selling, transferring, or ending the business; or
(H)Customer is using the Service for any other purposes than that described in
this Tariff; or
(I)Customer has suspected unauthorized or fraudulent use of Service; or
(J)If the Customer provides false information to the Company regarding the
Customer s identity, after failure of the Customer to comply with a request
by the Company for reasonable security for the payment of Service; or
(K)In the event of emergency or threatened or actual disruption of Service to
other Customers; or
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
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(L)If the Customer s use or misuse of the long distance network is for any
unlawful or criminal purpose; or
(M) If Customer refuses to allow Company reasonable access to the Customer
facilities to provision Service(s); or
(N)If the Customer refuses to furnish information to the Company regarding
the Customer s credit-worthiness, its past or current use of common carrier
communication Services , or its planned use of Service(s).
In the event that the Company or the DUC learn of possible fraudulent use of any
of the Company s travel card Services , the Company will make an effort to
contact the Customer, but Service may be terminated or blocked without notice
and without liability to the Company.
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US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
The Company is not liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes
beyond its control, including, but not limited to:
Unavoidable interruption in the working of transmission facilities including
but not limited to fire , explosion, vandalism, cable cut, or other similar
occurrence; or
Natural disasters such as storms , fire , flood , or other catastrophes; or
Any law, order, regulation, direction, action or request of the United States
Government, or any other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the
Company or of any department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation
or other instrumentality of anyone or more of such governmental entity, or
of any civil or military authority; or
National emergencies , insurrections, riots , rebellions, wars, strikes
lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor difficulties , supplier failures
shortages, breaches or delays, unlawful acts of individuals including acts of
the Company s agents , contractors, and employees if committed beyond the
scope of their employment, or preemption of existing Services to Restore
Service in compliance with Part 64, Subpart D , Appendix A, of the FCC's
rules and regulations; or
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
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Notwithstanding anything in this Tariff to the contrary, the unlawful acts of
individuals, including acts of the Company s agents and employees
committed beyond the scope of their employment.
With respect to the Switched Services contained herein and except as otherwise
provided herein, the liabilities of the Company for damages arising out of
mistakes, omissions , interruptions, delays , errors or defects occurring in the
course of furnishing Service hereunder and not caused by the negligence or
intentional acts of the Customer will in no event exceed an amount equivalent to
the initial period charge to the Customer according to this Tariff for the Call
during which such mistake , omission, interruption, delay, error or defect in the
course of furnishing Service hereunder occurs , except in cases of willful
misconduct by the Company.
The Company is not liable for any act or omission of any other company or
companies furnishing a portion of the Service(s) or facilities or equipment
associated with such Service(s).
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US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atla~ta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
The Company is not liable for any defacement of, or damage to , the equipment or
premises of a Customer resulting from the furnishing of Services when such
defacement or damage is not the result of the Company s negligence. The
Customer will indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any claim of the
owner of the Customer s premises or other third party claims for such damages.
No agents or employees of connecting, concurring or other participating carriers
or companies will be deemed to be agents or employees of the Company without
written authorization.
The Company is not liable for any damages the Customer may incur as a result of
the unlawful use or use by an unauthorized person of the Company s Service(s).
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 27
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
This Service is furnished subject to the conditions that there will be no abuse or
fraudulent use of the Service. Abuse or fraudulent use of Service includes but is
not limited to:
Use of the Service of the Company to transmit a message or to locate a
person or otherwise to give or obtain information, without payment of the
charge applicable for Service; or
Obtaining, or attempting - to obtain, or assisting another to obtain or
attempt to obtain Service by rearranging, tampering with, or making
connection with any Service components of the DUC , or by any trick
scheme, false representation, or false credit device , or by or through any
other fraudulent means or device whatsoever , with intent to avoid the
payment, in whole or in part, of the regular charge for such Service; or
Use of the Service of the Company for a message or messages, anonymous
or otherwise , if in a manner reasonably to be expected to frighten, abuse
torment, or harass another; or
Use of the Service in such a manner as to interfere unreasonably with the
use of the Service by one or more other Customers.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 28
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
The Company s liability will be limited to that expressly assumed in Paragraph
3 hereof. The Company will not be liable for any other direct, indirect
consequential, special, actual , or punitive damages , or for any lost profits of any
kind or nature whatsoever arising out of any furnishing of, or interruption in
Service provided hereunder, absent a determination of willful misconduct by
judicial or administrative proceedings. With respect to any Services provided
hereunder, the Company hereby expressly disclaims , without limitation, all
warranties not stated in this Tariff, whether express , implied or statutory, and in
particular disclaims all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.
The Company may rely on LECs or other third parties for the performance of
Services such as Local Access. Upon Customer request and execution and
delivery of appropriate authorizing documents , the Company may act as agent for
Customer in obtaining such other Services. Customer s liability for charges
hereunder will not be reduced by untimely Installation or non-operation of
Customer provided facilities and equipment.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 29
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
11 The Company will be indemnified and held harmless by the Customer against:
(A)Claims for libel , slander, infringement of patent or copyright, or
unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name, or service mark arising out
of the material, data , information, or other content transmitted via Company
Services(s); or
(B)Violation by Customer of any other literary, intellectual, artistic , dramatic
musical right, or other content transmitted by the Company; or;
(C)Violations by Customer of the right to privacy; or
(D)Claims of patent infringement arising from combining or connecting
Channels with equipment and systems of the Customer; or
(E)Claims related to lost or stolen travel cards , except as described herein; or
(F)Any other claims whatsoever relating to or arising from message content or
the transmission thereof; or
(G)All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer in
connection with Services provided by the Company; or
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 30
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
11 (Con
(H)All loss , claims, demands , suits , or other action, or any liability
whatsoever, whether suffered, made, instituted or asserted by the Customer
or by any other party or persons, for any personal injury to, or death of
any person or persons , and for any loss damage or destruction of any
property, whether owned by the Customer or others , caused or claimed to
have been caused directly or indirectly by the Installation, operation
failure to operate, maintenance, removal , presence, condition, location or
use of such equipment where such Installation, operation, failure to operate
maintenance , condition , location or use is not the direct result of the
Company s negligence or willful action; or
(1)Defacement of, or damage to , the premises of a Customer resulting from
the furnishing, Installation, and/or removal of Channel facilities or the
attachment of instruments , equipment, and associated wiring on or from the
Customer s Premises; or
(1)Claims arising out of the use of Services or associated equipment in an
unsafe manner (such as use in an explosive atmosphere) or the negligent or
willful act of any person other than the Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 31
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
Where the Company s 800 Service(s) is not made available on the date committed
to the Customer , or cannot otherwise be made available after the Company
acceptance of the Customer s Service order, or the Customer is provided with a
number or numbers other than the one(s) committed by the Company to the
Customer, and any such failure
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or failures is due solely to the negligence of the
Company, in such case the Company s liability, if any, will be limited to the
lesser of (a) the actual monetary damages incurred and proved by the Customer as
the direct result of such failure or failures, or (b) the sum of $1 000.00.
Interruptions, delays, errors , or defects caused by or contributed to , directly or
indirectly, by act or omission of Customer or its customers , affiliates , agents
contractors , representatives , invitees , licensees , successors or assigns or which
arise from or are caused by the use of facilities or equipment of Customer or
related parties will not result in the imposition of any liability whatsoever upon the
Company, and Customer will pay to the Company any reasonable costs , expenses
damages , fees or penalties incurred by the Company as a result thereof, including
costs of Local Access Providers ' labor and materials. In addition, all or a portion
of the Service may be provided over facilities of third parties, and the Company
will not be liable to Customer or any other person, firm or entity in any respect
whatsoever arising out of defects caused by such third parties.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
BOise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 32
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
In the event parties other than Customer (e., Customer s customers) will have
use of the Service directly or indirectly through Customer, then Customer agrees
to forever indemnify and hold the Company and any affiliated or unaffiliated
third-party provider or operator of facilities employed in provision of the Service
harmless from and against any and all claims , demands , suits , actions , losses
damages, assessments or payments which may be asserted by said parties.
The failure to give notice of default, to enforce or insist upon compliance with any
of the terms or conditions herein, the waiver of any term or conditions herein, or
the granting of an extension of time for performance by the Company or the
Customer will not constitute the permanent waiver of any term or condition
herein. Each of the provisions will remain at all time in full force and effect until
modified in writing.
16 The Company is not liable for:
(A)Damages caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Customer;
(B)Any failure to provide or maintain Services under this Tariff due to
circumstances beyond the Company s reasonable control; or
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 33
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
16 (Con
(C)Any other direct, indirect, consequential, special , actual , or punitive
damages , or for any lost profits of any kind or nature whatsoever arising
out of any furnishing of, or interruption in, Services provided hereunder
absent a determination of willful misconduct by the Company through
judicial or administrative proceedings; or
(D)Any special or consequential damages or any lost profits of any kind or
nature arising out of the furnishing of or interruption in Services contained
in this Tariff; or
(E)Compensation for any injury the Customer may suffer due to the fault of
parties other than the Company must be sought from such other parties; or
(F)Any action, such as blocking, discontinuing, or interrupting Service(s) by
the Company of all traffic or traffic to or from certain NPA-NXXs, certain
countries, cities, or individual telephone stations for any Service offered
under this Tariff in order to control fraud or non-payment. Service will be
Restored as soon as it can be provided without undue risk and only after
accounts have been brought current; or
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No. 1
Original Page 34
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Liabilities of The Company (Con
16 (Con
(G)The use or abuse of any Service described herein by any party including,
but not limited to , the Customer s employees or members of the public.
Use or abuse" includes , but is not limited to, any Calls placed by means of
PBX-reorigination or any other legal or illegal equipment, Service, or
device. In the case of 800 Service , this also applies to third parties who dial
the Customer s 800 number by mistake.
The liability provided for above, will, in each case , be in addition to any amounts
that may otherwise be due the Customer under this Tariff as a credit allowance for
the interruption of Service.
17 The Company will make no refund of overpayments by a Customer unless the
claim for such overpayment , together with appropriate evidence is submitted
within two years of the date of the alleged overpayment.
With respect to Prepaid Calling Card Se~vices , the company makes no warranty,
guarantee, representation either express or implied regarding the
merchantability, accuracy, reliability, condition, or fitness of the information
provided in connection with the use of the Services.
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.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 35
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.4 Use of Service
2.4.
2.4.
The Services offered herein may be used for any lawful purpose , including
business , governmental, or other use. There are no restrictions on sharing or
resale of Services. However , the Customer remains liable for all obligations
under this Tariff notwithstanding such sharing or resale and regardless of the
Company s knowledge of same. The Company will have no liability to any
person or entity other than the Customer and only as set forth herein. The
Customer will not use nor permit others to use the Service in a manner that could
interfere with Services provided to others or that could harm the facilities of the
DUC or others.
Service furnished by the Company may be arranged for joint use or authorized
use. The joint user or Authorized User will be permitted to use such Service in
the same manner as the Customer, but subject to the following:
(A)One joint user or Authorized User must be designated as the Customer.
The designated Customer does not necessarily have to have communications
requirements of its own. The Customer must specifically name all joint
users or Authorized Users in the application for Service. Service orders
which involve the start, rearrangement , or discontinuance of joint use or
authorized use Service will be accepted by the Company only from that
Customer and will be subject to all regulations of this Tariff.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page' 36
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.4 Use of Service (Con
2.4.
2.4.
(Con
(B)All charges for the Service will be computed as if the Service were to be
billed to one Customer. The joint user or Authorized User which has been
designated as the Customer will be billed for all components of the Service
and will be responsible for all payments to the Company. In the event that
the designated Customer fails to pay the Company, each joint user or
Authorized User will be liable to the Company for all charges incurred as a
result of its use of the Company s Service. Each joint or Authorized User
must submit to the designated Customer a letter accepting contingent
liability for its portion of all charges billed by the Company to the
designated Customer. This letter must also specify that the joint or
Authorized User understands that the Company will receive a copy of the
guaranty from the designated Customer. The Customer will be responsible
for allocating charges to each joint user or Authorized User.
In addition to the other provisions in this Tariff, Customers reselling Company
Services will be responsible for (j.ll interaction and interface with their own
subscribers or customers. The provision of the Service will not create a
partnership or joint venture between the Company and the Customer nor result in
a joint communications Service offering to the Customers of either the Company
or the Customer.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 37
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.4 Use of Service (Con
2.4.4
2.4.
2.4.
Service furnished by the Company will not be used for:
(A)Any unlawful or fraudulent purposes as defined herein; or
(B)Any purpose for which any payment or other compensation is received by
the Customer except when the Customer is a communications common
carrier, a resale common carrier, an enhanced or electronic Service
provider who has subscribed to the Service(s). However, this provision
does not preclude an agreement between the Customer, Authorized User , or
joint user to share the cost of the Service as long as this arrangement
generates no profit for anyone participating in a joint use or authorized use
arrangement.
A Customer of 800 Service(s) will provide not less than ten (10) business days
notice prior to implementation of special advertising or other new promotions
likely to stimulate usage.
If a Customer of 800 Service(s) is found to be non-compliant in passing back
appropriate answer supervision, the Company reserves the right to suspend
Service temporarily and/or deny requests for additional Service. The Company
will give the Customer ten (10) days ' written notice via certified U.S. Mail of
intent to suspend or deny Service due to such non-compliance.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 38
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.4 Use of Service (Con
2.4.
2.4.
2.4.
The Company reserves the right to require Customer(s) requesting 800 Service
will supply the following information when requesting Service: an initial traffic
forecast, identification of anticipated busy hour, identification of its geographical
marketing target areas, and a schedule of marketing and promotional activities.
new traffic forecast will be submitted quarterly after Service is initiated.
The Customer will be billed directly by the LEC or CAP or any other authorized
access provider for the Dedicated Access arrangements selected by the Customer
for the provisioning of certain Switched Services or Dedicated Access Services.
At the Customer s request , the Company may act as agent in the ordering of such
arrangements. In instances where the Company orders such arrangements as an
agent for the Customer , the Company will bill the Customer the Local Access
charges.
Upon nonpayment of any sum owing to the Company, or upon a violation of any
of the provisions governing the furnishing of Service under this Tariff, the
Company may, upon written notification to the Customer, without incurring any
liability, immediately discontinue the furnishing of such Service. The Customer
will be deemed to have canceled Service as of the date of such disconnection and
will be liable for any cancellation charges set forth in this Tariff. If the Customer
uses lOXXX or other carrier access codes once the Customer s account has been
canceled by the Company, the Customer is a Customer of the DUC not the
Company.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith , President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 39
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer
The Customer will indemnify and hold harmless the Company against:
Claim(s) for libel , slander, infringement of patent or copyright , or
unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name or service mark arising out
of the material, data, information, or other content transmitted via the
Service(s) contained herein; and
Violation(s) by the Customer of any other literary, intellectual , artistic
dramatic, or musical right; or other content transmitted via Service(s); and
Violation(s) by the Customer of the right to privacy; and
Claim(s) of patent infringement arising from combining or connecting
Company s facilities or the facilities of the DUC with apparatus and systems
of the Customer; and
All lost or stolen travel cards; and
Any other rights whatsoever relating to or arising from message content or
the transmission thereof; and
All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer in
connection with any Service(s) set forth herein.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 40
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer (Con
The Customer will be responsible for the payment of all charges for Services
provided under this Tariff and for the payment of all excise, sales, use, gross
receipts or other taxes that may be levied by a federal, state , or local governing
body or bodies applicable to the Service(s) furnished under this Tariff unless
specified otherwise herein. A Customer claiming tax exempt status must provide
the Company with copies of all tax exemption certificates and documents required
by the Company at the time Service is ordered in order to be granted tax exempt
status. Failure to provide the required documentation at the time Service
ordered will result in all taxes as noted herein being levied by the Company on the
Customer s Service and the Customer will be responsible for the payment of all
such charges. At the Company s option, the Company may accord the Customer
tax exempt status upon receipt of the required documentation after Service is
ordered. However, the Customer will be billed for all applicable taxes and
responsible for the payment of same until such time as the Company has ceased
billing the applicable taxes. In the event taxes are erroneously paid, the Company
is not liable for refunding any such payments to the Customer. The Customer is
responsible for seeking refunds for such taxes from the appropriate taxing
authority. Failure to pay the appropriate taxes prior to tax exempt status being
accorded by the Company will result in termination of Service.
The Company will not be liable to the Customer for damages or statutory penalties
or be obligated to make any adjustment, refund or cancellation of charges unless
the Customer has notified the Company in writing of any dispute concerning
charges , or the basis of any claim for damages , within sixty (60) calendar days
after an invoice is rendered or a debit is effected by the Company
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 41
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer (Con
5.4
(Con
for the Call giving rise to such dispute or claim. Any such notice must set forth
sufficient facts to provide the Company with a reasonable basis upon which to
evaluate the Customer s claim or demand.
The Company s failure to provide or maintain Service under this Tariff will be
excused by the Customer for all circumstances beyond the Company s reasonable
control.
The Customer will indemnify and save the Company harmless from any and all
liability not expressly assumed by the Company in Paragraph 2.3 and arising in
connection with the provision of Service to the Customer, and will protect and
defend the Company from any suits or claims alleging such liability, and will pay
all expenses (including attorneys ' fees) and satisfy all judgements which may be
incurred by or rendered against the Company in connection therewith.
The Customer is responsible for payment for all long distance Calls originated at
the Customer s number(s), terminated on the Customer s 800 number , billed to
the Customer s travel card or authorization code, accepted at the Customer
number , or incurred at the specific request of the Customer. The Customer
responsible for paying all Services the Company provides to or from the
Customer s number(s), regardless of whether the Customer s facilities were used
fraudulently.
Idaho Public Utilities Commissiol1
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idatlo
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page42
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer (Con
The discontinuance of Service(s) by the Company pursuant to Paragraphs 2.
does not relieve the Customer of any obligations to pay the Company for charges
due and owing for Service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance. The
remedies set forth herein will not be exclusive and the Company will at all times
be entitled to all rights available to it under either law or equity.
The Customer is responsible for taking all necessary legal steps for
interconnecting the Customer provided terminal equipment with the long distance
network. The Customer will ensure that the signals emitted into the network of
the DUC do not damage equipment, injure personnel, or degrade Service to other
Customers. The Customer is responsible for securing all licenses, permits
rights-of-way, and other arrangements necessary for such interconnection. In
addition, the Customer will comply with applicable LEC signal power limitations.
If as a result of inaccurate information provided by the Customer, Circuits need to
be moved, replaced , or redesigned, the Customer is responsible for the payment
of all such charges. In the event the Company incurs costs and expenses caused
by the Customer or reasonably incurred by the Company for the benefit of the
Customer, the Customer is responsible for the payment of all such charges.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 43
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer (Con
For a Customer subscribing to Switched Service(s) set forth herein utilizing
Dedicated Access to be exempted from the monthly special access surcharge, the
Customer must provide the Company an executed Exemption Certificate. The
Customer may only be exempted from the monthly special access surcharge if the
Customer s facility:
terminates on a device incapable of connecting the network of the DUC
selected by the Company with the local exchange network; or
is associated with a Switched Access Service that is subject to carner
common line charges; or
constitutes a private line facility used for telex service or radio or television
transmissions.
If the Customer resells Service(s) set forth herein, the Customer assumes sole
responsibility to provide all billing, collection, and customer service functions for
all of its locations , including resolving any unauthorized presubscription disputes.
Customers reselling the Customer Services must have the appropriate
certification in all areas where Service is provided. Further, the Customer also
assumes full responsibility for complying with the Communications Act and the
rules , regulations , and decisions of the Federal Communication Commission.
Failure to comply with any term, rule, or regulation of this Tariff may result in
the Company immediately and irrevocably terminating Service(s) without
incurring any liability. Notification of termination of Service(s) may be done in
person or in writing.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 44
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer (Con
If the pre subscription of any line of a Reseller is unauthorized , the Company may
charge the Reseller for the unauthorized presubscription change charges plus all
additional charges imposed and costs incurred. The Reseller is frnancially liable
for all lines at all locations until such time as the lines and/or locations are
presubscribed to a different interexchange carrier. In instances where the Reseller
has presubscribed lines and/ or locations to its Service without proper
authorization, the Reseller must:
(A)Inform the premises owner/occupant at each location of the unauthorized
change in IXCs; and
(B)Insure that each such location is returned to the IXC of choice; and
(C)Pay all applicable conversion charges.
In the event of non-payment by a Reseller s end user, the Company may be
requested by the Reseller to block such end user s location because of non-
payment of charges. The Reseller must certify that proper notice has been given
to the premises owner/occupant at such location. Proper notice must meet state
and federal rules for blocking Service due to non-payment. The Reseller is
responsible for all costs incurred to disconnect or block the location from the
Company s Service(s).
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 45
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obligations of the Customer (Con
14 The Customer will be liable for:
(A)Reimbursing the Company for all loss as a result of theft, fire, flood or
other catastrophes of Company or DUC provided equipment or facilities on
the Customer s Premises; and
(B)Reimbursing the Company for damages to facilities or equipment caused by
the negligence or wilful acts of the Customer s officers, employees, agents
or contractors.
In addition to the other provisions in this Tariff, Customers reselling Service will
be responsible for securing and maintaining all necessary state certifications and
tariffs or price lists and F. C. C. tariffs for operating as a reseller and for
complying with the rules and regulations as set forth by the various state
regulatory agencies. Further, the Customer also assumes full responsibility for
complying with the Communications Act and the rules , regulations, and decisions
of the Federal Communication Commission. Failure to comply with any term
rule, or regulation of this Tariff may result in the Company immediately and
irrevocably terminating Service(s) without incurring any liability. Notification of
termination of Service(s) may be done in person or in writing.
Restoration of Service
The use and restoration of Service in emergencies will be in accordance with the priority
system specified in Part 64, Subpart D of the Rules and Regulations of the F. C.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 46
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Interruption of Service
General
It will be the obligation of the Customer to notify the Company of any interruption
in Service for which a credit allowance is desired. Before giving such notice , the
Customer will ascertain that the' interruption is not being caused by any action or
omission by the Customer within his control , or is not in wiring or equipment, if
any, furnished by the Customer.
All Services
Credit allowances for the interruption of usage-sensitive Services will be limited to
the applicable initial period charge for the Call interrupted, subject to the
limitation of liability provision set forth in Section 2.3 preceding.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 47
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Customer Service
General
Customer Service may be contacted in writing at 200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339. Customers may also contact Customer Service by dialing a
toll free number [phone]. Service representatives are available to assist
with Customers inquiries from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Eastern time), Monday
through Friday, excluding holidays. If a Customer calls Customer Service after
hours , the call goes to an answering service. If the call is not an emergency, a
return call will be made the next business day. If the call is a Service emergency,
a customer service representative is paged to contact the Customer. The toll free
number is listed on the Customer s bill.
Billing Inquiries
Billing inquiries may be referred to the Company s Customer Service organization
as indicated in Paragraph 2.1 above. If the Customer is not satisfied with the
resolution of a bill dispute , the Customer may contact the Commission for
resolution of the dispute.
Service Difficulties
Service difficulties may be referred to the Company s Customer Service
organization, as indicated in Paragraph 2.1 above.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretarv
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 48
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obtaining Service
Application for Service
To obtain Service, the Company requires the Customer to complete a letter of
agency or other authorization it deems appropriate.
Establishment of Credit
(A)Applicant
The Company reserves the right to examine the credit record and check the
references of all Applicants and Customers. The Company may examine
the credit profile/record of any Applicant prior to accepting the Service
order or Customer s deposit. These will not in themselves obligate the
Company to provide Services or to continue to provide Services , if a later
check of Applicant's credit record is, in the opinion of the Company,
contrary to the best interests of the Company.
(B)Customer
If the conditions of Services or the basis on which credit was originally
established have materially changed, an existing Customer may be required
to establish additional credit. The Company reserves the right to examine
the credit record and check the references of any Customer at any time.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 49
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obtaining Service (Con
Deposits
(A)General
Any Applicant whose credit has not otherwise been duly established as
provided in Section 2.2 hereof may be required to make a deposit to be
held as a guarantee of payment of charges. In addition, an existing
Customer may be required to make a deposit or to increase a deposit
presently held in the event that the conditions of Service or basis on which
credit was originally established have materially changed.
(B)Amount of Deposit
The amount of any deposit will not exceed the estimated charges for two
months ' Service. The Company will determine the amount of the deposit.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 50
US Somh Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Obtaining Service (Con
Deposits (Con
(C)Interest on Deposits
The Company will pay interest on deposits in accordance with Commission
rules and regulations.
(D)Return of Deposit
A deposit will be returned:
when an application for Service has been canceled prior to the
establishment of Service. The deposit will be applied to any charges
applicable in accordance with the Tariff and the excess portion of the
deposit will be returned.
at the end of one year of satisfactory credit history.
upon discontinuance of Service. The Company will refund the
Customer s deposit or the balance in excess of unpaid bills.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the return, deposits will be applied
to any outstanding charges to the Customer for Service , and only the
excess , if any, will be returned.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page. 51
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
10 Rendering and Payment of Bill
10.General
Bills are sent to the Customer s billing address as shown on their account.
Payment in full is due upon receipt but no later than the due date stated on the bill.
Payments will be made directly to the address indicated on the bill. Failure to
remit payment by the due date will result in a late charge.
10.Billing Period
The billing period is a month. The Company uses cycle billing. Charges may be
assessed for unbilled traffic for up to two years in arrears.
10.Late Charge
If a Customer s bill is not paid within thirty (30) days from the due date, the
Company may impose a late charge of 1.5 % per month on the delinquent amount.
10.4 Billing Disputes
Billing disputes are handled by the Company s Customer Service organization.
See Paragraph 2.
Idaho P~bljc Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 52
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
10 Rendering and Payment of Bill (Con
10.Rendering Bill
Bills will be sent to the current billing address no later than forty five (45) days
following the close of billing.
11 Cancellation of Service By Customer
11.1 General
A Customer may only cancel Services by giving thirty (30) days' written notice to
the Company. Such notice should be addressed to the Company s Customer
Service organization at the address specified in Paragraph 2.1. Upon receipt of
the written notice, the Company places an order with the DUC to cancel Service.
Depending on the new IXC selected by the Customer , the DUC may have to
advise the LEC to cancel Service.
11.Customers With Switched Access
Cancellation of Service(s) will be effective when the LEC changes the PIC code
or when the DUC or CAP cancels the Services , as authorized by the Customer.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 53
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
11 Cancellation of Service By Customer (Con
11.Customer With Dedicated Access
Cancellation of the Customer s Services will be effective when the DUC cancels
the ANIs submitted by the Company, or when the Customer s Dedicated Access
facilities are moved to another IXC , as authorized by the Customer.
12 Termination of Service By Company
12.Notice of Service Termination
If payment is not received by the time the next months ' bill is sent to the
Customer, the bill will include a termination notice. Every effort will be made to
provide a Customer five (5) days ' written notice of termination of Service.
However, under certain circumstances including but not limited to emergency or
threatened or actual disruption of Service to other Customers , the Company may
terminate Service without notice. See Section 2.3 for conditions whereby the
Company may refuse or terminate Service without incurring liability. Notices
may be given orally or in writing. When notice is mailed, the notice will be
addressed to the Customer last known address and mailed first class. A
Company representative will call the Customer and advise the Customer that their
service is being disconnected in twenty-four (24) hours.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
..
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page'54
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
12 Termination of Service By Company (Con
2.12.2 Non-Payment
If payment is not received within thirty (30) days from the billing date, a
termination notice is sent to the Customer. Service will not be terminated if the
Company receives payment prior to the termination date listed on the termination
notice or if the Company and tlle Customer have entered into a payment
arrangement.
12.Charges Owed
The discontinuance of Service(s) by the Company pursuant to this section does not
relieve the Customer of any obligations to pay the Company for charges due and
owing for Service(s) furnished up to the time of discontinuance. The remedies set
forth herein will not be exclusive, and the Company will at all times be entitled to
all rights available to it under either law or equity.
13 Taxes
In addition to the charges specifically pertaining to the Services, certain federal , state , and
local surcharges , taxes, gross receipts, and fees will be applied to these Services. These
taxes , surcharges, and fees are calculated based upon the amount billed to the end user for
Service(s). All state and local taxes, surcharges , and fees (i.e., sales tax , gross receipts
tax, municipal utilities tax, etc.) are listed on the Customer s invoices , and unless
otherwise specified herein, are not included in the rates listed in this Tariff.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
ACC
Offlce of the Secretary
PTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 55
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
13 Taxes (Con
A Customer claiming tax exempt status must provide the Company with copies of all tax
Exemption Certificates and documents required by the Company at the time Service is
ordered in order to be granted tax exempt status. Failure to provide the required
documentation at the time Service is ordered will result in all taxes as noted herein being
levied by the Company on the Customer s Service and the Customer will be responsible
for the payment of all such charges. At the Company s option, the Company may accord
the Customer tax exempt status upon receipt of the required documentation after Service is
ordered. However, the Customer will be billed for all applicable taxes and responsible for
the payment of same until such time as the Company has ceased billing the applicable
taxes. In the event taxes are erroneously paid , the Company is not liable for refunding any
such payments to the Customer. The Customer is responsible for seeking refunds for such
taxes from the appropriate taxing authority. Failure to pay the appropriate taxes prior to
tax exempt status being accorded by the Company will result in termination of Service.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 56
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
14 Transfer or Assignment
After obtaining the Company s written consent, the Customer of record may assign or
transfer the use of Service where there is no interruption or physical relocation. All terms
and provisions contained in this Tariff will apply to any assignee or transferee. Services
provided by the Company may not be transferred or assigned to a new Customer unless the
following conditions have been met.
14.1 The Customer of record (assignor Customer) requests such assignment or transfer
in writing at least forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date of any requested
assignment or transfer; and
14.Prior written consent of the Company is secured. The Company agrees to
respond to a request to assign or transfer to another Customer within thirty (30)
days of receipt of notification; and
14.3 New Customer s (assignee Customer) credit is approved by the Company; and
14.4 The new Customer (assignee Customer) notifies the Company in writing that
agrees to assume all outstanding obligations of the former Customer for use of the
Company s Services. These obligations include all outstanding indebtedness for
the use of the Company s Service. Consent to such assignment or transfer will not
be unreasonably withheld.
14.5 Any permitted assignment or transfer of Company' Service will not relieve, or
discharge any Customer from remaining jointly and severally liable with the new
Customer for any obligations existing at the time of transfer or assignment.
'daho ~~b'iC Utilities Commission
ACC flce of the Secretary
PTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page, 57
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
15 Timing of Calls
Calls are timed and measured by the DUC whose Services are resold by the Company in
accordance with its own Tariff as filed with the Commission.
16 Rate Period
Different rates may be applicable to an intrastate Call at a different time of the day and on
certain days of the week as specified in the appropriate rate schedule for that Call. All
times shown are local time at the Calling Station in case of an outbound Call and at the
Called Station in case of an inbound Call.
Times Applicable
Rate Period From To But Not Days
Including Applicable
Day 8: 00 AM 5:00 PM Mon - Fri
Evening 5:00 PM 11 :00 PM Sun - Fri
Night 11:00 PM 8:00 AM All days
8:00 AM 11:00 PM Saturday
8:00 AM 5:00 PM Sunday
17 Application of Charges
Calls are billed in various increments depending on the Service subscribed to by the
Customer. Each Service has its own specific minimum connect time. For all Services
fractions of an increment are rounded up to the next highest increment.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 58
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
Usage charges apply to all completed Calls. The usage charges for each completed Call
during a billing month will be computed. If the total charge includes a fraction of a cent
the fraction is rounded up to the next whole cent.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 - 1996
Bo~se. Idaho
US S~UID Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 59
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
18 Determining Rate In Effect
18.General
For outbound Services that are time-of-day sensitive, the time-of-day at the central
office or POP associated with the Calling Station determines the rate in effect.
For inbound Services that are time-of-day sensitive , the time-of-day at the central
office or POP associated with the Called Station determines the rate in effect.
18.Calls Originating Via Switched Access
When a unit of time is split between two rate periods , each rate period applies to
the portion of the Call that occurred during that rate period.
18,Calls Originating Via Dedicated Access
When a unit of time is split between two rate periods, the rate is based on the rate
period in which it began.
\" ." \ '..
\~aho 'Pub'lic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 - 1995
Boise, Idanc
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 60
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
19 Interconnection
Service furnished by the Company may be connected with the services or facilities of other
carriers. Some of this Tariff anticipates the use of such facilities for special (dedicated)
originating access service. Such service or facilities 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 Services set forth herein. Any special interface
equipment or facilities necessary to achteve compatibility between carriers is theresponsibility of the Customer.
20 Questions Regarding the Company s Tariff
If one of the Company s Customers or someone from the general public has a question
regarding the Company s Tariff, the question should be referred to the Company
Customer Service department. See Section 2.8. If a problem occurs which can not be
resolved by the Customer Service representative or the supervisory staff, a problem can be
referred to Norman Conway, Manager, Long Distance Sales.
21 Persons Designated As A Contact For the Commission Staff
21.1 Ongoing operations of the Company
N orman Conway
US South Communications , Inc.
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , Georgia 30339
[phone]
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Baise. Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 61
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
21 Persons Designated As A Contact For the Commission Staff (Con
21.Tariff
N orman Conway
US South Communications , Inc.
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , Georgia 30339
[phone]
21.3 Complaints/Inquiries from Customers
Norman Conway
US South Communications, Inc.
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
[phone]
I - ~OO - 305 - loOO~
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILlN(
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 62
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Outbound Services
1.1
1.2
General
All outbound Service(s) are interstate offerings with the Customer having the
option of using the Service(s) to place intrastate calls. Intrastate outbound
Service(s) are only available if the Customer subscribes to the Company
comparable interstate Service(s) offering. All Switched Access outbound
Service(s) are available only in equal access serving area. All Dedicated Access
outbound Service(s) are available statewide. All outbound Service(s) may be
provisioned by the DUC.
Switched Access Service
(A)Outbound Switched
Outbound Switched is an outbound customized telecommunications service
designed to provide service for single or multi-location companies via a
variety of switched access arrangements on either the originating or
terminating ends. All calls are billed in 6 second increments subject to a
minimum connect time of 18 seconds. All calls are rounded to the next
highest 6 second increment.
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page, 63
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Outbound Services (Con
1.3 Dedicated Access Services
(A)Outbound Dedicated
Outbound Dedicated is an outbound customized telecommunications service
designed for single or multi-location companies utilizing Dedicated Access
between the Customer s location(s) and the long distance network. Dills
are billed in 6 second increments with all calls rounded to the next highest 6
seconds.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 64
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Inbound Services
General
The Company s inbound Service(s) permit calls to be completed to the Customer
location without charge to the calling party. Access to the Service(s) is gained by
dialing a ten digit telephone number, (800) NXX-XXXX, which terminates at the
Customer s requested location. All inbound Service(s) are interstate offerings
with the Customer having the option of using the Service(s) to receive intrastate
calls. Intrastate inbound Service(s) is only available if the Customer subscribes to
one of the Company s comparable interstate inbound Service offerings.
Switched Access Services
(A)Switched 800
Switched 800 is an inward W A TS Service available only to subscribers of
the interstate companion 800 service which permits Calls to a Customer
premises in one location from diverse geographical locations utilizing access
lines at the Customer s premises. The Switched 800 Customer , rather than
the calling party, is billed for each Call. Call duration (usage) is expressed
in 6-second increments and subject to a minimum connect time of
seconds. All Calls are rounded to the next highest 6 seconds.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission \
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 65
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Inbound Services (Con
2.4 Dedicated Access Services
(A)Dedicated 800
Dedicated 800 is an inward W A TS Service which permits Calls to a
Customer s premises in one location from diverse geographical locations
utilizing dedicated special access between the Customer s premises and the
long distance network. This service is only available to subscribers of the
companion interstate service. The Dedicated 800 Customer, rather than the
calling party, is billed for each Call. Call duration (usage) is expressed in
6-second increments and subject to a minimum average connect time of 6
seconds. All Calls are rounded to the next highest 6-second increment.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
TJS S0uth Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith , President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page , 66
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Calling Card Services
The US South and the Teleoffice Calling Cards allow the Customer or end user to bill a
call to their primary service location when the caller is away from their established service
location. Customers access the network from anywhere in the state by dialing a universal
800" number plus a calling card code and the called telephone number. Calling Card
Services are available to Customers that subscribe to the Company s companion interstate
Service. Calls are billed in 1 minute increments subject to a minimum connect time of
minute. All Calls are rounded to the next highest minute. The Teleoffice card offers
enhanced features such as speed dial , message delivery, paging, conference calling,
information services etc. In addition to the per minute usage rates , both cards have a fixed
service fee per call as set forth in Section 4 and 5.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith , President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 67
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
3.4 Prepaid Calling Card Service
Prepaid Calling Card service allows customers to originate outbound dial 1 calls Via
Company provided 800 numbers. Intrastate service is only available as an adjunct to
interstate/international service. Cards are available in various unit denominations inclusive
of all taxes. One unit equals one minute or fraction thereof. Prepaid cards will be
decremented by a specified number of units for each minute or fraction thereof and may be
recharged as set forth in the Company s F.c. Tariff No.1 which also sets forth service
features , limitations, and discounts.
Calls to 700 , 800, 900, and 950 numbers and Directory Assistance are not permitted with
this Service. Calls may only be charged against the Prepaid Calling Card if there is
sufficient balance available to cover the cost of the call. Customers will be given notice at
the beginning of the call regarding the remaining balance on the card and a warning three
minutes before the available card balance is depleted. When the balance of available time
is depleted the call will be terminated. Cards are non refundable and will expire on the
date specified on the card or the carrier or package in which the card is included.
Cards that are inactive for a period exceeding twelve (12) months will be deactivated. Any
remaining units that have been deactivated may be reactivated by calling Customer service
within ninety (90) days to reclaim the credit. Upon request, a statement of account can be
provided for each month up to ninety (90) days from the date of the request. Optional
usage allocation allows the Customer to automatically recharge the card to a preset amount
each month using a Visa, MasterCard, or other Company approved credit card.
Directory Assistance
General
Intrastate directory assistance involves the supplying of assistance in determining
or attempting to determine the telephone number of a party for a Call which is
outside of the calling party s area code but within the calling party s state. Calls
laaho Public Utilities ommlSSlon
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 68
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
for directory assistance within the calling party s area code are routed to and
handled by the LEC. Customers with Dedicated Access must program their PBX
to route directory assistance Calls over their Switched Access Lines.
Availability of Service(s)
Intrastate directory assistance is available if the Customer subscribes to any
outbound Service(s).
Application of Charges
The directory assistance charge applies whether or not the directory assistance
bureau furnished the requested telephone number(s) (e., where the requested
telephone number is unlisted, non-published or no record can be found).
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
TJS S0uth Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page, 69
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
THIS PAGE RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 70
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 4 - PLAN L RATES AND CHARGES
Outbound Switched
1.1 Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT / n
$0.2170 $0.2170 $0.2170
Outbound Dedicated
Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
$0.1110 $0.1110 $0.1110
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 71
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 4 - PLAN L RATES AND CHARGES
800 Switched
Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT/WEEKEND
$0.2170 $0.2170 $0.2170
4.4 800 Dedicated
4.4.Usage Rates
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT/WEEKEND
~().
1110 $0.1110 $0.1110
loa\10 Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary \
CCEPTED FOR F\L
SEP 1 - 1996
0oise. idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page ' 72
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 4 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
Calling Card Service
US South Calling Card
(A)Usage Rates
Rate Per Minute or
Fraction Thereof
$0.
(B)Service Fee per Call: $0.
Teleoffice Calling Card
(A)Usage Rates
Rate Per Minute or
Fraction Thereof
$0.
(B)Service Fee per Call: $0.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 73
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 4 - PLAN L RATES AND CHARGES
Directory Assistance
Directory Assistance , Charge Per Call:$0.
Idaho
jtbliC
Utilities Commission
ACC 'ce of the Secretary
TED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 74
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: Se tember 1 , 1996
SECTION 4 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
Prepaid Calling Card Services
Usage Rates
Enhanced
Prepaid Card Prepaid Card
No. Units Price Per Unit Price Per Unit
$0.$0.
$0.40 $0.40
$0.$0.40
$0.$0.40
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 75
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 4 - PLAN L RATES AND CHARGES
THIS PAGE RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
Idaho Public Utilities Commission ,
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 76
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 5 - PLAN S RATES AND CHARGES
Outbound Switched
1.1 Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
$0.2170 $0.2170 $0.2170
Outbound Dedicated
Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
$0.1110 $0.1110 $0.1110
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 77
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 5 - PLAN S RATES AND CHARGES
800 Switched
U sage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT/WEEKEND
$0.2170 $0.2170 $0.2170
5.4 800 Dedicated
5.4.Usage Rates
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
$0.1110 $0.1110 $0.1110
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 78
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 5 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
Calling Card Service
US South Calling Card
(A)Usage Rates
Rate Per Minute or
Fraction Thereof
$0.
(B)Service Fee per Call: $0.
Teleoffice Calling Card
(A)Usage Rates
Rate Per Minute or
Fraction Thereof
$0.
(B)Service Fee per Call: $0.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 ~ 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 79
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 5 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
Directory Assistance
Directory Assistance , Charge Per Call:$0.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise. Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith , President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 80
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 5 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
Prepaid Calling Card Services
Usage Rates
Enhanced
Prepaid Card Prepaid Card
No. Units Price Per Unit Price Per Unit
$0.$0.
$0.40 $0.40
$0.$0.40
$0.$0.40
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 81
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 5 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
THIS PAGE RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 -1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 82
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 6 - PLAN C RATES AND CHARGES
Outbound Switched
1.1 Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
$0.2170 $0.2170 $0.2170
Outbound Dedicated
Usage Rates:
RA TE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT/WEEKEND
1110 $0.1110 $0.1110
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
EPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 83
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 6 - PLAN C RATES AND CHARGES
800 Switched
6.4
Usage Rates:
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT/WEEKEND
$0.2170 $0.2170 $0.2170
800 Dedicated
6.4.Usage Rates
RATE PER MINUTE
DAY EVENING NIGHT /WEEKEND
$0.1110 $0.1110 $0.1110
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 84
Issued: August 22 , 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 6 - PLAN CRATES AND CHARGES
CaIling Card Service
Teleoffice Calling Card
(A)U sage Rates
Rate Per Minute or
Fraction Thereof
$0.
(B)Service Fee per Call:$0.
US South Calling Card
(A)U sage Rates
Rate Per Minute or
Fraction Thereof
$0.
(B)Service Fee per Call: $0.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
B'1ise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 85
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 6 - PLAN C RATES AND CHARGES
Directory Assistance
Directory Assistance, Charge Per Call:$0.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications , Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 86
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 6 - PLAN RATES AND CHARGES
Prepaid Calling Card Services
Usage Rates
Enhanced
Prepaid Card Prepaid Card
No. Units Price Per Unit Price Per Unit
$0.$0.
$0.40 $0.40
$0.$0.40
$0.$0.40
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Baise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330
Atlanta , GA 30339
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 87
Issued: August 22, 1996
Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 6 - PLAN CRATES AND CHARGES
THIS PAGE RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
Idaho Public Ut'Off lIes Commissiol
ACCEPT Df the Secretary
0 FOR FIl/NI
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, Idaho
US South Communications, Inc.
d/b/a US South and d/b/a INCOMM
Brooks Smith, President200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 330 Issued: August 22 , 1996
Atlanta, GA 30339 Effective: September 1 , 1996
SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS
Idaho Public Utilities Commission No.
Original Page 88
Special Promotional Offerings
The Company may from time to time engage in special promotional offerings or trial
Service offerings limited to certain dates, times , or locations designed to attract new
subscribers or to increase subscriber awareness of a particular Tariff offering. Such
offerings will be submitted to the Commission for approval prior to their effectiveness.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 - 1996
Boise, IdahIJ