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VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Title Sheet
VCI CaMP ANY
Schedule of
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR EXCHANGE SERVICES
Applying to the Local Exchange Services and Facilities of this Company
in the State of Idaho
This Price List ("Price List") contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the
furnishing of telecommunications services provided by VCI Company ("Company ) within the
State of Idaho. This Price List is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Commission ). Copies may be inspected during normal business hours at the Company
principal place of business: 3875 Steilacoom Blvd SW #A, Lakewood, Washington 98499.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company
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The Title Sheet and Sheets 1 through 57 inclusive of this Price List are effective as of the date
shown at the bottom of the respective Sheet(s). Original and revised sheets as named belo'vv
comprise all changes from the original Price List and are currently in effect as of the date on the
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I ~~ecl: February 21 , 2005
Issued By:
Effective Date: February 21 2005
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
FEB 2 1 2005
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ubi ect Matter Sheet Number
Title Page................. ......
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....................................... Title
Check Sheet ........................................................................................................................
Table of Contents....... ....................
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Application of Price list ..................................................... ........ ................. ............... ......... 4
Symbols............................................................................................................................... 4
Contact Information ............................................................................................................ 5
SECTION 1.0 - DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2.0 - REGULATIONS
1. Undertaking of the Company ..................................................................................... 92. Shortage of Equipment or Facilities ........................................................................ 10
3. Selection of Transmission.... .................................................................................... 10
2.4. Notification of Service-Affecting Activities............................................................ 10
5. Provision of Equipment and Facilities ..................................................................... 10
6. Terms and Conditions ..............................................................................................
7. Non-Routine Installation and Special Construction.................................................
8. Ownership of Facilities....... ................................... ............
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9. Rights-of-Way.................. .....
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10. Liability Of The Company.......................................................................................
11. Liability Of The Customer.... ....
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12. Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules ............................................. 27
13. Allowances for Interruptions in Service """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 28
14. Obligations of the Customer ...
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15. Prohibited Uses ............................... ................. ........................................................ 34
16. Payments .................................................................................................................. 35
17. Taxes, Charges and Fees .......................................................................................... 38
18. Deposits... ............... .......... .....
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19. Refusal or Termination of Services ....
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20. Restoration of Service
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21. Assignment ...................................... .................... ...................................... .............. 42
22. Promotions................. .....
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23. E-911..................................................................................................................,..... 42
24. Public Notice.......................................................... .................................................. 42
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
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SECTION 3.0 -SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS
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Issued By: Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
FEB 2 1 2005
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 4
APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
VCI Company (hereinafter "The Company ) has been authorized by the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission (Idaho PUC) to provide competitive local exchange and interexchange services.
This Price List sets forth the service offerings, rates, terms and conditions applicable to the
furnishing of local exchange services to residential Customers within the State of Idaho. The
rates and rules contained herein are subject to change pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Idaho PUC.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols shall be used as set out below to describe specific changes made to the
original Price List.
Indicates a changed listing, rule, or condition, which may affect rates or charges
Indicates discontinued material, including a listing, rate, rule or condition
Indicates an increase
Indicates that the material has been relocated to another part of Price List
schedules with no change in text, rate, rule or condition
Indicates new material including listing, rate, rule or condition
Indicates a reduction
Indicates reissued matter
Indicates a change in wording of text, but not a change in rate, rule or condition.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 5
CONT ACT INFORMATION
Company Contact Information
For establishment of service, complaints and inquires regarding service and billing, or reporting
or inquiring about Network outages or service problems, contact:
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
[phone] Toll Free
[phone] Facsimile
http://www.vilaire.com/pages/1/index.htm Web Page
For matters concerning Customer service, tariffs, Price Lists and regulatory affairs:
Mr. Stanley Efferding
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd SW #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone] Toll Free
[phone] Telephone
[phone] Facsimile
Vilaire~comcast.net E-mail
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
- _
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 6
SECTION 1.0-DEFINITIONS
The following words and terms when used in this Price List shall have the meaning set out by
this section.
Access Lines:................................................ Telephone facilities that permit access to and from
the Customer premises and the telephone
exchange or serving Central Office.
Advance Payment:........................................ A payment required before the start of service.
Advanced payment may consist of any required
construction cost all appropriate non-recurring
charges, and an estimate of the first month'
recurring charges. Advance Payments will
applied to the first bill rendered by Company
following implementation of services.
Agent:............................................................ A business representative authorized by the
Company to bring about, modify, affect, accept
performance of, or terminate contractual obligations
between the Company and its Applicants or
Customers.
Applicant:...................................................... A person who applies for telecommunications
service. Includes persons seeking reconnection of
servi ce after Company - initiated termination.
Application:................................................... A request made in writing for telephone service.
Authorized User:........................................... A person, firm or corporation that is authorized by
the Company to be connected to the service of the
Customer or joint user.
Called Station:............................................... The terminating point of a call (i., the called
number).
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 7
SECTION 1.0-DEFINITIONS
Calling Card:................................................. A card issued by Company containing such account
numbers assigned to its Customer, which enables
the charges for calls made to be properly billed on a
pre-arranged basis.
Central Office: .............................................. Company facilities where subscriber lines are
connected to each other through switching
equipment for placing local and long distance
telephone calls.
Commission: ................................................. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Company or Name of Company: .................. VCI Company (also known as "VCI"
Customer or Subscriber: ............................... The person, firm or corporation that orders service
and is responsible for the payment of charges for
that service and for compliance with the Company
regulations related to that service.
Disconnect or Disconnection:....................... The termination of a circuit connection between the
Originating Station and the Called Station or the
Company s operator.
End User or User:.......................................... Any person or entity that obtains the Company
services provided under this Tariff, regardless of
whether such person or entity is so authorized by
the Customer.
LATA:........................................................... A Local Access and Transport Area established
pursuant to the Modification of Final Judgment
entered by the United States District Court for the
District of Columbia in Civil Action No. 82-0192;
or any other geographic area designated as a LATAin the NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER
ASSOCIATION, Inc. TariffF.C. No.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 8
SECTION 1.0-DEFINITIONS Continued
Local Exchange Telephone Company:......... Denotes any individual , partnership, association
joint-stock company, trust, or corporation engaged
in providing switched communication within an
exchange.
Network:....................................................... Refers to the Company s facilities, equipment, and
services provided under this Tariff.
Non-Published Service: ................................ A directory listing service wherein a Customer is
not listed in the published directory or in the
directory assistance database.
Recurring Charges: ....................................... The charges to a Customer for services, facilities
and equipment, which recur monthly for the agreed
upon duration of the service.
Residential Service:...................................... Telephone Service provided to Customers when the
actual or obvious use is for domestic purposes.
Servicew ...................................................... The local exchange telephone services provided by
the Company under the terms of this Price List.
Service Order: ............................................... The written order for Services executed by the
Customer and the Company in the format devised
by the Company. The signing of a Service Order by
the Customer and acceptance by the Company
initiates the obligations of the respective parties as
set forth therein and pursuant to this Price List;
except that the duration of the service is calculated
from the Service Commencement Date.
Travel Card:.................................................. See "Calling Card" definition.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 9
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS
Undertaking of the Company
1.1.Scope
1.1.2.
1.1.2.
1.1.3.
1.1.4.
1.1.5.
The Company undertakes to furnish local exchange communications
Service pursuant to the terms of this Price List.
The Services offered herein may be used for any lawful purpose.
The services the Company offers shall not be used for any unlawful
purposes or for any use for which the Customer has not obtained all
required governmental approvals, authorizations, licenses, consents
and permits.
Company services may be connected to the services or facilities of
other communications carriers only when authorized by and in
accordance with the terms and conditions of any Price Lists or tariffs
of such other communications carriers.
The services of the Company are furnished for the transmission of
voice communications but may also be used for data, facsimile
signaling, metering, or other similar communications, subject to the
transmission capabilities of the technologies or combination of
technologies available. Service is available twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 10
2.4.
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
Shortage of Equipment or Facilities. The furnishing of Service under this Price List is
subject to the availability on a continuing basis of all facilities necessary to provide the
Service.
Selection of Transmission The Company selects and/or arranges for the channels and/or
service components and underlying Network facilities used to provide service. The
Company may modify or change the channels, service components and underlying
Company facilities or the underlying carrier at any time subject to Part 68 of the FCC'
Rules and Regulations and this Price List.
Notification of Service-Affecting Activities. The Company will provide the Customer
with reasonable notification of Service-affecting activities that may occur during the
normal operation of its business. Such activities may include, but are not limited to
equipment or facilities additions removals or rearrangements and routine preventive
maintenance. Generally, such activities are not specific to an individual Customer but
affect many Customers' services. No specific advance notification period is applicable to
all service-affecting activities. The Company will work cooperatively with the Customer
to determine reasonable notification requirements. Notification to the Customer may not
be possible with some emergency or unplanned service-affecting conditions, such as an
outage resulting from cable damage.
Provision of Equipment and Facilities
The Company shall make a reasonable effort to provide Service to a Customer
on or before a particular date, subject to the provisions of and compliance by the
Customer with the regulations contained in this Price List.
The Company shall make a reasonable effort to maintain facilities that it
furnishes to the Customer. The Customer shall not, and the Customer shall not
permit others to, rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair or otherwise
interfere with any of the facilities installed by the Company, except upon the
written consent of the Company.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
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Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
Terms and Conditions
Service is provided on a minimum term basis of at least one month, using 24-
hours per day for each day of the month. For purposes of this Price List, a
month is considered to have thirty days. All calculations of dates set forth in this
Price List shall be based on calendar days, unless otherwise specified herein.
This Price List shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of
Idaho and the Rules issued by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Non-routine Installation and Special Construction
Non-Routine Installation At the Customer s request, installation and/or
maintenance may be performed outside the Company s regular business hours
or in hazardous locations. In such cases, charges based on cost of the actual
labor, material, or other costs incurred by or charged to the Company will apply.
Special Construction Subject to the agreement of the Company, special
construction of facilities may be undertaken on a reasonable effort basis at the
request of the Customer. Special construction may include that construction
undertaken:
(a)
(b)
where facilities are not presently available;
of a type other than that which the Company would normally utilize in the
furnishing of its service;
over a route other than that which the Company would normally utilize in
the furnishing of its services;
in a quantity greater than that which the Company would normally utilize
in the furnishing of its services;
on an expedited basis;
on a temporary basis until permanent facilities are available;
involving abnormal costs; or
in advance of normal construction.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(t)
(g)
(h)
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
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Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 12
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
Non-routine Installation and Special Construction, Continued.
Special Construction, Continued. Special construction will be undertaken at the
discretion of the Company consistent with budgetary responsibilities and
consideration for the effect on Company s other Customers and contractual
responsibili ti es.
Ownership of Facilities Title to all facilities and equipment, and related plans and
proposals, provided by the Company in furnishing service remains with the Company, its
Agents or contractors. Such facilities and equipment, plans and proposals shall be
returned to the Company by the Customer whenever requested, within a reasonable
period following the request and in as good condition as reasonable wear will permit.
Rights-of-Way Provisioning of the Company s Services is subject to and contingent
upon the Company s ability to obtain and maintain rights-of-way and access to public
and private property necessary for installation of the facilities used to provide the
Company s Services to the Customer s Service point as agreed to by the Company.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16 , 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company
10.
10.
The liability of the Company for damages arising out of mistakes, omissions
interruptions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission occurring in the course
of furnishing Service or other facilities, and not caused by the negligence of the
Customer, commences upon activation of Service and in no event exceeds an
amount equivalent to the proportionate charge to the Customer for the period of
Service during which such mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, or
defects in transmission occur. Such liability will not be limited by gross
misconduct of the Company. In no event will the Company be responsible for
consequential damages for lost profits suffered by a Customer or End User as
the result of interrupted or unsatisfactory Service. For the purpose of computing
such amount a month is considered to have thirty (30) days.
Company shall not be liable for, and the Company shall be indemnified
defended and held harmless from any and all loss claims, demands, suits, or
other action or liability whatsoever, whether suffered made instituted or
asserted by the Customer or by any other party or person, for:
10.
10.
Acts, omissions, or negligence of other companies when their
facilities are used in connection with Company s facilities to provide
service, or for the unavailability or any delays in the furnishing of
any services or facilities, which are provided by other companies;
Any defacement or damage to the Customer s premises or equipment
resulting from the existence of Company s instruments, apparatus
and associated wire on such premises, or from the installation or
removal thereof, when such defacement or damage is not the result
of the negligence of Company, or its employees;
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
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Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 14
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
2.1 O.Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10., Continued
10.
10.2.4.
2.1 0.
Failure of performance hereunder due to causes beyond its control
including but not limited to fire, flood, or other catastrophes; Acts of
God; atmospheric conditions or other phenomena of nature, such as
radiation; any law, order, regulation, directive, order by request of
the United States Government, or any other government including
state and local governments having any jurisdiction over VCI or the
Services provided hereunder; national emergencies, civil disorder
insurrections, riots, wars, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other
labor problems or regulations established or actions taken by any
court or government agency having jurisdiction over Company;
Act or omission of any other entity furnishing to the Customer
facilities or equipment used with the Service furnished hereunder;
nor shall Company be liable for any damages or losses due in whole
or in part to the fault or negligence of the Customer or due in whole
or in part to the failure of Customer-provided equipment or facilities;
Liability for failure to provide Service or any delays in the furnishing
of any Services or facilities;
10.6. Any charges or costs incurred by Customer for use of another
carrier s services whether caused by failure of Company s equipment
or Service or otherwise;
10.Providing listing information to any Local Exchange Carrier
LEC"for inclusion in LEC directories. Company is not
responsible for publication of any directories. No liability for
damages arising from errors and/or omissions of directory listings, or
listings obtained from the directory assistance operator shall attach to
Company;
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
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Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 15
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
10.Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10., Continued
10.
10.
10.10.
Claims for libel, slander, infringement of copyright or unauthorized
use of any trademark, trade name or service mark arising directly or
indirectly from the material, data, information or other content
transmitted over Company facilities or the use thereof, claims for
infringement of patents arising from combining facilities furnished
by Company with, or using the facilities in connection with
apparatus and systems of the Customer and all other claims arising
our of any act or omission of the Customer in connection with
facilities provided by Company.
Any personal injury to or death of any person or persons, and for any
loss, damage or destruction of any property, including environmental
contamination whether owned by the Customer or by any other
party, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly
by the installation, operation failure to operate, maintenance
presence, condition, location, use or removal of any Company or
Customer equipment or facilities or Service provided by the
Company;
Any loss, damage, defacement or destruction of the premises of the
Customer or any other property, whether owned by the Customer or
by others, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or
indirectly by the installation, delayed installation, operation, failure
to operate, maintenance, removal, presence, condition, location or
use of equipment or wiring provided by Company where such
installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance, condition
location or use is not the direct result of Company s negligence;
10.11. For any personal injury to or death of any person or persons;
10.12. Any act or omission of: (1) the Customer, (2) any other entity
furnishing Service equipment or facilities for use in conjunction
with Services or facilities provided by the Company, or (3) common
carriers or warehousemen;
10.13. Any errors omissions, whether an sIng through negligence or
otherwise, in the information furnished to Directory Assistance.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16 , 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 16
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company,Continued.
2.1 0., Continued
10.2.14. Any unlawful or unauthorized use of the Company s facilities and
S ervi ces;
10.15. Breach in the privacy or security of communications transmitted
over the Company s facilities;
10.16. Defacement of or damage to Customer premises resulting from the
furnishing of Services or equipment on such premises or the
installation or removal thereof, when such defacement or damage is
not the result of the result of the Company s negligence;
10.17.Injury to property or injury or death to persons, including claims for
payments made under Workers' Compensation law or under any plan
for employee disability or death benefits, arising out of, or caused
by, any act or omission of the Customer, or the construction
installation, maintenance, presence, use or removal of the Customer
facilities or equipment connected, or to be connected to the
Company s facilities;
10.18. Any intentional, wrongful act of a Company employee when such
act is not within the scope of the employee s responsibilities for the
Company and/or is not authorized by the Company;
10.19. Any representations made by Company employees that do not
comport, or that are inconsistent, with the provisions of this Price
List;
10.2.20. Any non-completion of calls due to Network busy conditions;
10.21. Any calls not actually attempted to be completed during any period
that Service is unavailable.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 1 7
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10., Continued
10.2.22. Service, facilities, or equipment, which the Company does not
furnish.
10.2.23. Any and all other claims arising out of any act or omission of the
Customer in connection with any Service provided by Company.
10.3. No agents or employees of connecting, concurring or other participating carriers
or companies shall be deemed to be Agents or employees of the Company
without written authorization.
2.1 0.4.The Company shall not be liable for any damages, including usage charges, that
the Customer may incur as a result of the unauthorized use of its
communications equipment. The unauthorized use of the Customer
communications equipment includes, but is not limited to, the placement of calls
from the Customer s premises and the placement of calls through Customer-
controlled or Customer-provisioned equipment that are transmitted or carried
over the Company s Network Services without the authorization of the
Customer. The Customer shall be fully liable for all such charges.
10.5. The liability of the Company for errors in billing that result in overpayment by
the Customer shall be limited to a credit equal to the dollar amount erroneously
billed or, in the event that payment has been made and Service has been
discontinued, to a refund of the amount erroneously billed.
10.6. Unless otherwise provided by Idaho state law or Commission rules, any claim
of whatever nature against the Company shall be deemed conclusively to have
been waived unless presented in writing to the Company within thirty (30) days
after the date of the occurrence that gave rise to the claim.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 18
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company, Continued.
2.10.
10.
2.10.
The Company does not guarantee nor make any warranty with respect to
installations it provides for use in an explosive atmosphere. The Customer
indemnifies and holds the Company harmless from any and all loss, claims
demands, suits, or other action, or any liability whatsoever, whether suffered
made, instituted, or asserted by any other party or person(s), and for any loss
damage, or destruction of any property, whether owned by the Customer or
others, caused or claimed to have been caused direct! y or indirect! y by the
installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance, removal, presence
condition, location, or use of any installation so provided.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from delays in
meeting any Service dates due to delays resulting from normal construction
procedures. Such delays shall include, but not be limited to, delays in obtaining
necessary regulatory approvals for construction, delays in obtaining right-of-
way approvals and delays in actual construction work.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT
THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
10.10. IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY LOST REVENUE, PROFIT OR DATA OR FOR SPECIAL
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE SERVICES OR THE USE OF OR
INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT OR EQUIPMENT EVEN IF THE
COMP ANY OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall the Company s or its
suppliers liability to the Customer, whether in contract, tort (including
negligence), or otherwise, exceed the price of the Services or equipment paid by
the Customer. The foregoing limitations shall apply even if the standard of the
Company s warranty or its suppliers fails of its essential purpose.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 19
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10.11.Company shall not be liable for any errors or omISSIons, whether an sIng
through negligence or otherwise, in the information furnished to Directory
Listings or Assistance; and the Customer shall indemnify and save Company
harmless against all claims and reasonable attorney s fees) that may arise from
the use of such information.
1 0.12. With respect to Directory Listing S ervi ce
10.12.
10.12.
10.12.
10.12.4.
Company does not publish a directory or other similar listing of its
Customers. However, Company will arrange for Customers, other
than Customers requesting Non-Published Service, to be listed in the
directories and directory assistance records of the applicable
Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier in accordance with the
incumbent's listing service tariff schedule, subject to availability of
such listing Service to Company s Customers.
In the absence of willful misconduct, Company has no liability for
damages arising from errors, mistakes in or omissions of directory
listings for which there is no charge, or errors, mistakes or omissionsof listings obtainable from the directory assistance operator
including errors in the reporting thereof.
Company s liability arising from errors or omissions in directory
listings for which there is a charge will be limited to the amount of
actual impairment to the Customer s Service and in no event will
exceed one-half (1/2) the amount of the fixed monthly charges
applicable to Service affected during the period covered by the
directory in which the error or omission occurs.
The Subscriber assumes full responsibility for his use of any name as
directory listing, and agrees to hold the Company free and
harmless from any claims, loss, damage or liability which may result
from the use of such listing. The Company will not undertake to
determine the legal, contractual or other right to the use of a name to
be listed in any directory.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 20
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10.12. With respect to Directory Listing Service, Continued:
10.12.
10.12.
10.12.
2.10.12.
As part of providing any private listing or semi-private listing
Services Company will not be liable for failure or refusal to
complete any call to such telephone when the call is not placed by
dialing a number which includes the number of the party called.
Company will try to prevent the disclosure of unpublished listings
but will not be liable in any manner should such a number be
divulged.
When a Customer with a non-published telephone number places a
call to the Emergency 911 Service, Company will release the name
and address of the calling party, where such information can be
determined to the appropriate local governmental authority
responsible for the Emergency 911 Service. By subscribing to
Service under this Tariff, the Customer agrees to the release of such
information under the above provision.
A Subscriber holding a non-published number releases, indemnifies
and holds harmless the Company from any and all loss, claims
demands, suits or other action or any liability whatsoever, whether
suffered, made institute or asserted by the Subscriber or by any other
person, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly
by the publication of such number or the disclosure or non-
disclosure of said number to any persons.
A Subscriber holding a non-listed number releases, indemnifies and
holds harmless the Company for any and all loss, claims, demands
suites or other action or any liability whatsoever, whether suffered
made, instituted, or asserted by the subscriber or by any other
person, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly
by the publication of such number in any publicly distributed
directory.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 21
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
10. Liability Of The Company, Continued.
2.10.13. With respect to Emergency Number 911 Service:
10.13.1. This Price List does not provide for the inspection or constant
monitoring of facilities to discover errors, defects malfunctions in
911 service, nor does VCI undertake such responsibility.
10.13.2. 911 service is offered solely as an aid in handling assistance calls in
connection with fire, police and other emergencies.
10.13.Unless otherwise agreed, the Company will provide Customer with
the Network connection and be responsible for providing the
appropriate Public Safety Answering Point ("PSAPs with
automatic line identification (ALI), which includes: the area code
telephone number, name, address, and location information, for one
emergency response location per billing telephone number for the
DS 1 and PRI level service and one emergency response location per
billing telephone number per line for the DSO level of service.
Customer will be responsible for providing all other E-911/911
services as required by the Rules, including, but not limited to
agreements with, and network or other connection to , the local
PSAPs. Customer will maintain the necessary databases and update
and transfer the ALl to the appropriate PSAPs. VCI is not
responsible for and will not make any changes or submit updates to
911/911 databases for any services other than the one emergency
response location as set forth above.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PU C Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 22
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
10.Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10.13. With respect to Emergency Number 911 Service, Continued:
10.13.4.
10.13.
The Company is not responsible for any losses , claims, demands
suits or any liability whatsoever, whether suffered, made, instituted
or asserted by the Customer, or by any other party or person, 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 by: (1)
mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors or other defects in
the provision of this Service; or (2) installation, operation, failure to
operate, maintenance, removal, presence, condition, location or use
of any equipment and facilities furnishing this Service. Customer
will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its officers
directors affiliated companies, employees Agents and
subcontractors from all liabilities, claims, or damages arising out of
personal injury or death or damage to property related to the
provision or failure to provide E-911/911 services.
911 information, consisting of the names, address and telephone
numbers of all telephone Customers is confidential. VCI will release
such information via the Data Management System only after a 911
call has been received, on a call-by-call basis, only for the purpose of
responding to an emergency call in progress.
10.13.6. The 911 calling party, by dialing 911 , waives the privacy afforded by
non-listed and Non-Published Service to the extent that the telephone
number, name and address associated with the originating station
location are furnished to the Public Safety Answering Point.
10.13.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Neither is the Company responsible for any infringement or invasion
of the right of privacy of any person or persons, caused or claimed tohave been caused, directly or indirectly, by the installation
operation failure to operate, maintenance, removal, presence
condition, occasion or use of emergency 911 service features and the
equipment associated therewith, or by any services furnished by the
Company, including, but not limited to , the identification of the
telephone number, address or name associated with the telephone
used by the party or parties accessing emergency 911 service, and
which arises out of the negligence or other wrongful act of the
Company, the Customer, its users, agencies or municipalities, or the
employees or agents of anyone of them.
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PU C Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 23
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS, Continued
10. Liability Of The Company, Continued.
10.14. The Company s liability and the exclusive remedy of the Customer for damages
arising out of or related to the Services will be solely limited to an amount no
greater than the amounts paid by Customer to the Company during the term of
the Services.
Exculpatory Clause PLEASE NOTE: THE EXCULPATORY LANGUAGE
OF SECTION 2.10 DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DETERMINATION BY
THE COMMISSION THAT A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IMPOSED BY
THE COMPANY SHOULD BE UPHELD IN A COURT OF LAW.
ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING BY THE COMMISSION RECOGNIZES
THAT IT IS A COURT'RESPONSIBILITY TO ADJUDICATE
NEGLIGENCE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE CLAIMS. IT IS ALSO
THE COURT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF
ANY EXCULPATORY CLAUSE CONTAINED IN THIS TARIFF.
2.10.15.
11. Liability Of The Customer
11.1. General Liabilities of the Customer
2.11.1.1.
11.1.2.
The Customer will be liable for damages to the facilities of the
Company and for all incidental and consequential damages caused
by the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the Customer, its
officers, employees, agents, invitees, or contractors where such acts
or omissions are not the direct result of the Company s negligence or
intentional misconduct.
To the extent caused by any negligent or intentional act of the
Customer as described in 2.1. preceding, the Customer shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company from and against
all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorney s fees, for (1) any loss, destruction or damage to
property of any third party, and (2) any liability incurred by the
Company to any third party pursuant to this Price List or any other
tariff or price list of the Company, or otherwise, for any interruption
, interference to, or other defect in any service provided by the
Company to such third party.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 24
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
11.Liability Of The Customer, Continued.
11.1.General Liabilities of the Customer, Continued.
11.1.3.
2.11.1.4.
The Customer shall not assert any claim against any other Customer
or user of the Company s Services for damages resulting in whole or
in part from or arising in connection with the furnishing of Service
under this Price List including but not limited to mistakes
omissions, interruptions, delays errors or other defects or
misrepresentations, whether or not such other Customer or user
contributed in any way to the occurrence of the damages, unless such
damages were caused solely by the negligent or intentional act or
omission of the other Customer or user and not by any act or
omission of the Company. Nothing in this Price List is intended
either to limit or to expand Customer s right to assert any claims
against third parties for damages of any nature other than those
described in the preceding sentence.
The Customer must pay the Company for replacement or repair of
damage to the equipment or facilities of the Company caused by the
negligent or willful acts of the Customer, Users, or others, by
improper use of the Services, or by use of equipment provided by the
Customer, Users, or others.
11.5. The Customer must pay for the loss through theft of any Company
equipment installed at Customer s premises.
11.2.Liability of the Customer for Unauthorized Use of the Network
11.2.1. Unauthorized Use of the Network
Unauthorized use of the Network occurs when: (1) a person or
entity that does not have actual, apparent, or implied authority to
use the Network, obtains the Company s Services provided
under this Price List; or (2) a person or entity that otherwise has
actual, apparent, or implied authority to use the Network, makes
fraudulent use of the Network to obtain the Company s Services
provided under this Price List, or uses specific services that are
not authorized.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PU C Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 25
11.
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
Liability Of The Customer, Continued.
11.2.Liability of the Customer for Unauthorized Use of the Network, Continued.
2.11.2.1. Unauthorized Use of the Network, Continued.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
The following activities constitute fraudulent use:
U sing the Network to transmit a message, locate a person
or otherwise give or obtain information, without payment
for the Service;
U sing or attempting to use the Network with the intent to
avoid payment, either in whole or in part, of any of the
Company s Price Listed charges by either rearranging,
tampering with, or making connections not authorized by
this Price List to any service components used to furnish
the Company s Services or using fraudulent means or
devices, tricks, schemes, false or invalid numbers, false
credit devices or electronic devices;
Toll free callers using the Network with the intent of
gaining access to a Customer s outbound calling
capabilities on an unauthorized basis; and
U sing fraudulent means or devices, tricks, schemes, false
or invalid numbers, false credit devices or electronic
devices to defraud or mislead callers.
Customers are advised that use of telecommunications
equipment and Services, including that provided under this Price
List, carries a risk of various forms of telecommunications fraud
(including, but not limited to, toll, PBX, and Centrex "clip-on
fraud perpetrated by Users who gain access to a Customer
facilities, account numbers, security or authorization codes, etc.
Customers should take all necessary steps to restrict access to
their facilities, including the equipment and services provided
hereunder, and to detect and prevent unauthorized use of the
equipment and services provided by the Company under this
Price List. Furthermore, Customers must notify the Company in
writing of unauthorized use or charges appearing on the
Customer s bill. All charges shall be deemed correct and
authorized if such notice is not received by the Company within
thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of the Customer s bill.
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 26
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
11.Liability Of The Customer, Continued.
11.2.Liability of the Customer for Unauthorized Use of the Network, Continued.
11.Liability for Unauthorized Use
Except as provided for elsewhere in this Price List, the Customer
is responsible for payment of all charges for Services provided
under this Price List. This responsibility is not changed due to
any use, misuse, or abuse of the Customer Service or
Customer-provided equipment by Users or other third parties
the Customer s employees, or the public.
The Customer is responsible for payment of all call charges
arising from calls placed to a Customer s 800 service number
whether or not such calls are authorized or fraudulent, where the
User gains access to the Customer s outbound calling equipment
and services.
The Customer is liable for all costs incurred as a result of
unauthorized use of the Network, including Service charges and
any direct, indirect, special, incidental, reliance, consequential
exemplary or punitive damages. The Company will take
reasonable steps, upon verbal or written notification that fraud
has occurred, or is believed to have occurred, to assist the
Customer in identifying the nature and/or source of the fraud
and in terminating the fraudulent use of the Customer s Service.
The Company will also assist the Customer in facilitating
changes in phone number, and assist the Customer in identifying
perpetrator( s) of the fraud for purposes of pursuing civil
remedies.
The Customer is responsible for payment of any charges related
to the suspension and/or termination of Service, and any charges
for reconnection of Service, incurred as a result of unauthorized
use of the Network.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 27
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
11. Liability Of The Customer, Continued.
11.2. Liability of the Customer for Unauthorized Use of the Network, Continued.
11.2.3. Liability for Calling Card Fraud
The Customer is liable for the unauthorized use of the Network
obtained through the fraudulent use of a Calling Card, provided
that the unauthorized use occurs before the Company has been
notified.
The Customer must give the Company notice that unauthorized
use of a Calling Card has occurred or may occur as a result of
loss, theft or other reasons. For the purposes of this section
notice occurs when the Company receives a written
confirmation that unauthorized use of a Company Calling Card
has occurred or may occur as a result of loss, theft or other
reasons.
The limitations on Customer liability in this subsection shall not
apply to pre-paid or debit cards.
11.2.4. Liability for Credit Card Fraud
The Customer is liable for the unauthorized use of the Network
obtained through the fraudulent use of a Credit Card. The
liability of the Customer for unauthorized use of the Network by
Credit Card fraud may be limited by state or federal law, and the
Customer shall seek indemnification from the organization or
company issuing such card for unauthorized use thereof.
12. Conflicts Between Price List and Commission Rules If this Price List contains
provisions that deny or restrict a Customer s rights otherwise protected by Commission
rules, Commission rules supersede any conflicting tariff or Price List provisions that
deny or restrict any of those rights, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, court
order, or statute.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 28
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
13. Allowances for Interruptions in Service. A credit allowance will be given for
interruptions of Service, subject to the provisions of this section.
13.
13.
Credit for Service Interruptions . A credit allowance will be made when
interruption in Service occurs. An interruption in Service is considered to exist
when the local service quality deteriorates to such an extent that the Customer
cannot make local calls or cannot receive local calls or cannot use the Service
for voice grade communications because of cross talk static or other
transmission problem. An interruption period begins when the Customer
reports a circuit, Service or facility to be interrupted and releases it for testing.
13.1.1. The Company must restore Service: within sixteen (16) hours after
the report of the outage if the Customer notifies the telephone
company that the Service outage creates an emergency; or
13.2. within 24 hours after the report of the outage if no emergency exists.
13.1.3. Outages reported between noon on Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on the
following Sunday must be restored within forty-eight (48) hours or
by 6:00 p.m. on the following Monday, whichever is sooner.
13.1.4.If the Company does not restore Service within the times required by
this paragraph, the Company will credit the Customer s account for
an amount equal to the monthly rate for one (1) month of basic Local
Exchange Service.
Limitations on Allowances. No credit allowance will be made for:
13.1. interruptions due to the negligence of the Customer
noncompliance with, or acts of omission regarding the provisions of
this Price List by the Customer, Authorized User or joint user;
13.2.2. interruptions of Service during any period in which the Company is
not given full and free access to its facilities and equipment for the
purpose of investigating and correcting interruptions;
13.interruptions of Service during a period when the Customer has
released Service to the Company for maintenance purposes or for
implementation of a Customer order for a change in Service
arrangements; or
13.2.4. interruption of Service due to circumstances or causes beyond the
control of the Company and affecting large groups of Customers.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 29
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
14.Obligations of the Customer
14.
14.
14.
14.4.
14.
14.
The Customer shall provide at no charge, as specified by the Company, any
personnel, equipment, space, power, heating and air conditioning needed to
operate, and maintain a proper operating environment for the Company
facilities and equipment installed on the Customer s premises
Upon suitable notification to the Customer, and at a reasonable time, the
Company may make such tests and inspections as may be necessary to
determine that the Customer is complying with the requirements set forth herein
for the installation, operation, and maintenance of Customer-provided facilities
equipment, and wiring in the connection of Customer-provided facilities and
equipment to Company-owned facilities and equipment.
If the protective requirements for Customer-provided equipment are not being
complied with, the Company may take such action as it deems necessary to
protect its facilities, equipment, and personnel. The Company will notify the
Customer promptly if there is any need for further corrective action. Within ten
days of receiving this notice, the Customer must take this corrective action and
notify the Company of the action taken. If the Customer fails to do this, the
Company may take whatever additional action is deemed necessary, including
the suspension of Service, to protect its facilities, equipment and personnel from
harm.
Customer shall be responsible for the payment of all charges for Service
provided under this Price List, and for payment of all excise, sales, use, excise
franchise, access, universal service, 911 service, handicapped services or other
similar taxes that may be levied by a governing body or bodies in conjunction
with or as a result of the Service furnished under this Price List.
Customer shall be responsible for informing the Company of any billing dispute
within ninety (90) days of the due date of the bill, unless Commission rules
regulations or Idaho State law indicates otherwise.
The Customer is responsible for compliance with applicable regulations set
forth in this Price List.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 30
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
14.Obligations of the Customer, Continued.
14.7. The Customer is responsible for establishing its identity as often as necessary
during the course of the call or when seeking credits from the Company.
14.
14.
14.10.
Customer shall provide and maintain at its own expense terminal equipment on
the Customer s premise and the electric power consumed by such equipment.
The Customer is responsible for the provision of wiring or cable to connect its
terminal equipment to the Company s Point of Connection.
The Customer is responsible for ensuring that Customer-provided equipment
connected to Company equipment and facilities is compatible with such
equipment and facilities. The magnitude and character of the voltage and
currents impressed on Company-provided equipment and wiring by the
connection, operations, or maintenance of such equipment and wiring shall be
such as not to cause damage to Company-provided equipment and wiring or
injury to VCl's employees or to other persons. Any additional protective
equipment required to prevent such damage or injury shall be provided by
Company at the Customer s expense.
In the event Company incurs fees or expenses, including attorney s fees, to
collect; or attempt to collect, any charges owed Company by Customer
including charges alleged to have resulted from fraud or abuse of Customer
Service, the Company shall charge Customer all such fees and expenses
including Company s reasonable attorney s fees, incurred to collect or to
attempt to collect its charges, and Company shall be entitled to recover such
fees or expenses irrespective of whether it prevails in any legal action brought to
collect its charges.
14.11. The Customer agrees to return to the Company within five (5) days of
termination of Service all Company-provided equipment. All returned
equipment must be in the same condition as when delivered to the Customer by
the Company, upon demand, for any costs incurred by the Company due to
Customer s failure to comply with this provision.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 31
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
14.Obligations of the Customer, Continued.
14.12.
14.13.
14.14.
14.15.
In accordance with the "filed tariff doctrine " as established by judicial and
regulatory decisions and precedents Customer shall pay all charges due and
owing irrespective of any claims of loss, liability, set off, damages, or other
claims against Company to which Customer may claim to be entitled. Unless
provided otherwise in this Price List, by Idaho State law or by Commission
Regulations, the duty to pay such charges shall arise upon the demand for
payment by Company and shall not be delayed or deferred by the
commencement of any legal or equitable action by either Customer or Company
in connection with such charges incurred under this Price List.
The Customer is responsible for damage to or loss of the Company s facilities
or equipment caused by the acts or omissions of the Customer or of any User; or
by the noncompliance by the Customer or any User, with these regulations; or
by fire or theft or other casualty on the Customer Premises or the premises of
any User, unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the
employees or Agents of the Company;
The Customer is responsible for providing, at no charge, as specified from time
to time by the Company, any needed equipment, space and power to operate
Company facilities and equipment installed on the premises of the Customer
and the level of heating and air conditioning necessary to maintain the proper
operating environment on such premises;
The Customer is responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and otherwise having
full responsibility for all rights-of-way and conduit necessary for installation of
fiber optic cable and associated equipment used to provide Services to the
Customer from the cable building entrance or property line to the location of the
building equipment space. Any and all costs associated with the obtaining and
maintaining rights-of-way described herein, including the costs of altering the
structure to permit installation of the Company provided facilities, shall be
borne entirely by, or may be charged by the Company, to the Customer. The
Company may require the Customer to demonstrate its compliance with this
Section prior to accepting an order for Service.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 32
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
14.Obligations of the Customer, Continued.
14.16.The Customer is responsible for providing a safe place to work and complying
with all laws and regulations regarding the working conditions on the premises
at which Company employees and Agents shall be installing or maintaining the
Company s facilities and equipment. The Customer may be required to install
and maintain Company facilities and equipment within a hazardous area if, in
the Company s opinion, injury or damage to the Company employees or
property might result from installation or maintenance by the Company. The
Customer shall be responsible for identifying, monitoring, removing and
disposing of any hazardous material (e., friable asbestos) prior to any
construction or installation work;
14.17. The Customer is responsible for complying with all laws and regulations
applicable to, and obtaining all consents, approvals, licenses and permits as may
be required with respect to, the locations of Company facilities and equipment
in any Customer premises or the rights-of-way for which Customer
responsible under other provisions of this Price List; and granting or obtaining
permission for Company Agents or employees to enter the premises of the
Customer at any time for the purpose of installing, inspecting, maintaining,
repairing, or upon termination of Service as stated herein, removing facilities or
equipment of the Company;
14.18. The Customer is responsible for not creating, or allowing to be placed, any liens
or other encumbrances on the Company s equipment or facilities;
2.14.19.The Customer is responsible for making Company facilities and equipment
available periodically for maintenance purposes at a time agreeable to both the
Company and the Customer. No allowance will be made for the period during
which Service is interrupted for such purposes;
14.20.The Customer shall be responsible for making arrangements or obtaining
permission for safe and reasonable access for Company employees or Agents of
the Company, at times mutually acceptable to Company and Customer, to enter
the premises of the Customer or any joint user or Customer of the Customer at
any reasonable hour for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, testing or removing
any part of the Company s facilities, without charge to the Company;
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 33
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
14.Obligations of the Customer, Continued.
14.21. The Customer is responsible for notifying Company of any interruptions of or
other trouble with the Service.
14.22.The Customer is responsible for making proper Application for Service, placing
any necessary orders; for complying with Price List regulations; for the
placement of any stickers or tent cards provided by the Company or as required
by law; and for assuring that Users comply with Price List regulations. The
Customer shall ensure compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, orders
or other requirements (as they exist from time to time) of any governmental
entity relating to Services provided or made available by the Customer to Users.
The Customer is also responsible for the payment of charges for calls originated
at the Customer s numbers which are not collect, third party, Calling Card, or
credit card calls.
2.14.23. The Customer is responsible for compliance with applicable regulations set
forth in this Price List.
14.24. The Customer is responsible for charges incurred for special construction and/or
special facilities which the Customer requests and which are ordered by the
Company on the Customer s behalf.
14.25.The Customer shall ensure that the equipment and/or system is properly
interfaced with Company facilities or Services, that the signals emitted into the
Company s Network are of the proper mode, bandwidth, power, and signal
level for the intended use of the Customer and in compliance with the criteria
set forth in this Price List, and that the signals do not damage equipment, injure
personnel or degrade Service to other Customers. If the Federal
Communications Commission or some other appropriate certifying body
certifies terminal equipment as being technically acceptable for direct electrical
connection with interstate communications service, the Company will permit
such equipment to be connected with its channels without use of protective
interface devices. If the Customer fails to maintain the equipment and/or the
system properly, with resulting imminent harm to Company equipment
personnel, or the quality of Service to other Customers, the Company may, upon
written notice, require the use of protective equipment at the Customer
expense. If this fails to produce satisfactory quality and safety, the Company
may, upon written, terminate the Customer s Service.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
- - -- - -
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 34
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
14. Obligations of the Customer, Continued.
14.26. The Customer is responsible for paying for the loss through theft of any
Company equipment installed at Customer s premises.
15. Prohibited Uses The Customer shall not use or allow the use of the Company s facilities
or equipment installed at the Customer s premises for any purpose other than that for
which the Company provides it, without the prior written consent of the Company.
15.1. Abuse. The abuse of Company Services is prohibited. Abuse includes, but is
not limited to , the following activities:
2.15.1.1. using Service to make calls that might reasonably be expected to
frighten, torment, or harass another;
2.15.1.2. using Service in such a way that it interferes unreasonably with the
use of Company Services by others.
2.15.Fraudulent Use The fraudulent use or the intended or attempted fraudulent use
of Service is prohibited and can result in the discontinuance of Services as set
out by this Price List. Fraudulent use consists of using or attempting to use
Service with the intent to avoid the paYment, either in whole or in part, of the
Price Listed charges for the Service including but not limited to:
15.1. rearranging, tampering with, or making connections not authorized
by this Price List to any network components used to furnish
Service; or
15.2.2. using fraudulent means or devices, tricks, schemes, false or invalid
numbers, false credit devices, or electronic devices.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 35
16. Payments
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
16.1. Customer Obligations
16.1.1.
16.1.2.
The Customer shall pay outstanding charges in full within sixteen
(16) days of the invoice date. Charges normally will be invoiced in
arrears, with monthly Recurring Charges invoiced on or about the
first of the month for which the charges apply. Amounts not paid
within sixteen (16) after the date of the invoice are considered
delinquent.
If any portion of the payment is not received by the Company, or if
any portion of the paYment is received by the Company in funds that
are not immediately available, within sixteen (16) days of the mail
date on the bill, then a late paYment penalty shall be due the
Company. The late paYment penalty shall be that portion of the
paYment not received by the date due minus any charges billed as
local taxes multiplied by 1.5%.
16.3. When Service does not begin on the first day of the month, or end on
the last day of the month, the charge for the fraction of the month in
which Service was furnished will be calculated pro rata based on the
actual number of days in the month.
16.1.4
16.1.5.
The Customer will be assessed a charge of fifteen dollars ($15.00)
for each check or other paYment type submitted by the Customer to
the Company that a bank or other financial institution refuses to
honor.
The Customer shall pay all charges for use of the Service by any
persons whether or not authorized by the Customer, except in those
instances where it has been determined that the Customer s present
and former employees, agents and Authorized Users were not
responsible for calls billed to the Customer via third party billing and
the Company did not verify that the charges for the call would be
accepted. The Customer is not responsible for unauthorized use of
Service to the extent such use is proximately caused by the
Company s willful or negligent act.
Issued: October 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 36
SECTION REGULA TIONS Continued
16. Payments, Continued
16.2. Disputed Bills
16.Any Customer who disputes a portion of a bill rendered for
Company Services shall pay the undisputed portion of the bill and
notify the Company that such unpaid amount is in dispute within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill. If such notice is not received by
the Company within thirty (30) days as indicated above, the
Company shall consider the bill statement to be due and payable in
full by the Customer. PaYment of the amount due by the Customer
does not constitute a waiver of the Customer s rights under the
provisions of IDAPA 31.41.01.204 to challenge any billing amount
due or paid to the Company.
16.2. In the event a Customer and the Company cannot resolve a billing
dispute to their mutual satisfaction, the Customer may contact the
Idaho PUC and proceed in accordance with the Idaho PUC's Rules.
The address and telephone numbers for the Idaho PUC are:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
O. Box 83720
Boise Idaho 83720-0074
334-0300 (within the local calling area)
800-432-0369 (from outside the local calling area)
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 37
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
16. Payments, Continued.
2.16.3. Payment Arrangements
2.16.
16.
16.
When a Customer cannot pay a bill in full, the Company may
continue to serve the Customer if the Customer and the Company
agree on a reasonable portion of the outstanding bill to be paid
immediately, and the manner in which the balance of the outstanding
bill will be paid.
In deciding on the reasonableness of a particular agreement, the
Company will take into account the Customer s ability to pay, the
size of the unpaid balance, the Customer s paYment history and
length of Service, and the amount of time and reasons why the debt
is outstanding.
PaYments are to be applied to the undisputed balance owed by the
Customer. A Customer may designate how a paYment insufficient to
pay the total balance due shall be applied. If applicable, and in the
absence of instructions from the Customer, a partial paYment shall be
allocated first to local exchange Services. (See IDAP A.31.41.01
Rule 306.06.Such paYments shall be applied first to the oldest
undisputed balances.
16.5. If a Customer fails to make the paYment agreed upon by the date that
it is due, the Company may, but is not obligated to, enter into a
second paYment arrangement.
16.7. A Customer s failure to pay for undisputed MTS charges billed by
the Company may result in loss of , 0- and 1+ dialing access to
MTS services until such time as the Customer pays the undisputed
charges and applicable reconnection charges, if any.
16.8. Customer failure to pay undisputed charges for other Services may
result in discontinuance of those Services.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 38
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
17. Taxes. Charges. Fees. In addition to the rates and charges described in this Price List
the Customer may be responsible for paYment of taxes, charges or fees ordered by the
Idaho PUC, the Idaho State Legislature, or local and county governments. When the
Company is authorized to collect such taxes, charges or fees from the Customer, these
taxes, charges and fees will be itemized separately on the Customer s bill.
18. Deposits The Company will not require deposits or Advance PaYments.
19. Refusal or Termination of Services. If the Company intends to deny an available Service
to an Applicant, the Company will prqvide the Applicant with a written explanation of its
refusal to serve. The written explanation shall include a) the reasons for denial of the
Service; b) actions the Applicant may take in order to receive the denied Service; and c) a
statement that the Customer may file an informal or formal complaint concerning denial
of the Service with the Company or with the Idaho PUC.
19.1. Grounds for Refusal to Establish Service The Company may refuse to establish
Service if any of the following conditions exist:
19.1. the Applicant has an outstanding amount due to the Company_for
similar utility Services and the Applicant is unwilling to make
acceptable arrangements with the Company for paYment;
19.2. a condition exists that, in the Company s judgment, is unsafe or
hazardous to the Applicant the general population, or the
Company s personnel, Agents or facilities;
19.3. the Applicant is known to be in violation of the Company Price
Lists filed with the Commission;
19.1.4. the Applicant fails to furnish such funds, suitable facilities, and/or
rights-of-way which have been specified by the Company as
necessary to and a condition for providing Service to the applicant;
19.1.6. the Applicant has falsified his/her identity for the purpose of
obtaining Service.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 39
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
19. Refusal or Termination of Services, Continued.
2.19.2.Grounds for Termination with Written Prior Notice Except as otherwise
specified in this Price List or Idaho PUC rules, the Company may, upon
reasonable written notice to the Customer, discontinue Services for any of the
following reasons:
19.2.
19.
19.
19.2.4.
19.
for nonpaYment of any undisputed amounts owing to the Company;
for Services provided to premises that have been vacated by the
Customer;
for tampering with the Company s property;
for violation of rules, Service agreements, or filed Price Lists;
for use of Customer equipment which adversely affects the
Company s property, facilities, or Service to its other Customers, or
upon condemnation of any material portion of the facilities used by
the Company to provide Service to a Customer, or if a casualty
renders all or any material portion of such facilities inoperable
beyond feasible repair; or
19.2.6. for fraudulent obtaining or use of Service, including, but not limited
to:
providing false information to carrier the Company regarding
the Customer s identity, address, creditworthiness, or current or
planned use of common communications;
using or attempting to use Service by rearranging, tampering
with, or making connection to the Company s Service where not
authorized by this Price List;
using tricks, schemes, false or invalid numbers, false credit
devices, electronic devices; or
any other fraudulent means or device.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 40
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS Continued
19. Refusal or Termination of Services, Continued.
19.3. Without Written Notice to the Customer The Company may deny or
discontinue the furnishing of any and/or all Service(s) to Customer
immediately and without prior notice to the Customer and without the
Customer s permission for one or more of the following reasons:
19.1. Dangerous Condition.condition immediately dangerous or
hazardous to the life, physical safety, or property exists, or it
necessary to prevent a violation of federal, state or local safety or
health codes.
19.2. Ordered to Terminate Service. The Company is ordered to terminate
Service by any court, the Idaho PUC, or any other duly authorized
public authority.
19.3. Services Obtained Illegally. The Services(s) was (were) obtained
diverted or used without the authorization or knowledge of the
Company.
19.3.4. Customer Unable to be Contacted. The Company has tried diligently
to provide reasonable notice to the Customer, but has been
unsuccessful in its attempt to contact the Customer.
19.5. Misrepresentation of Identity. The Customer has misrepresented the
Customer s identity for purposes of obtaining telephone Service and
either does not have or has an inadequate security deposit on file
with the Company.
19.Illegality. For any governmental prohibition, or required alteration
of the Services provided, or any violation of any applicable law or
regulation, or unlawful use of Service or use of Service for unlawful
purposes, the Company may immediately discontinue or suspend
Service.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16 , 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 41
SECTION 2.REGULA TIONS, Continued
19. Refusal or Termination of Services, Continued.
2.19.4. Notice of Disconnection
19.4.
19.4.
19.4.
19.
Seven-Day Notice Except as otherwise provided under the
provisions of IDAP A 31.41.01.303.04 and 31.41.01.305, the
Company will mail to the Customer written notice of termination at
least seven (7) calendar days before the proposed date of
termination. The written notice will contain the information required
by IDAP A 31.41.01.306.
Twenty-Four-Hour Notice. At least twenty-four (24) hours before
actual termination, the Company will diligently attempt to contact
the Customer affected to apprise the Customer of the proposed
action and the steps to tale to avoid or delay termination. Oral Notice
will contain the same information as required by IDAP A
31.41.01.306.
Additional Notice If the Company does not terminate Service
within seven (7) days after a proposed termination date, and the
matter is not the subject of a pending complaint before the Idaho
PUC, or if other arrangements have not been made with the
Customer, the Company will again make a diligent effort to contact
the Customer to advise the Customer of the proposed action. If the
Company has not terminated Service within twenty-eight (28) days
of mailing a written notice of termination, but still intends to
terminate, the Company will again issue a written notice as set out
by subsection 2.19.4.1 of this Price List, related to Seven-Day
Notice.
Customer Cancellation of Service. If the Customer cancels a Service
Order or terminates Service before the completion of the term
Service specified in the Service Order for any reason, the Customer
agrees to pay to the Company all costs, fees, and expenses
reasonably incurred in connection with special construction and with
the term of Service. In addition, the Customer may be liable for
termination charges up to a maximum amount equal to the total
charges applicable for the remaining term specified in the Service
Order.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 42
2.20.
21.
22.
2.23.
24.
SECTION 2.REGULATIONS Continued
Restoration of Service
20.If Service is disconnected by the Company in accordance with Section 2.19 and
later restored, restoration of Service will be subject to all applicable installation
charges.
20.A reconnection charge shall be imposed on any Customer whose Service has
been discontinued pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.19 of this Price List.
The Company reserves the right to refuse to restore Service until all amounts
due have been paid.
20.3. Should the Customer request that Service be restored during a period other than
regular working hours, such as evenings or weekends, the Customer may be
required to pay an after-hour charge for Service reconnection.
Assignment.The Company may, without obtaining any further consent from the
Customer, assign any of its rights, privileges or obligations under this Price List to any
subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the Company; pursuant to any sale or transfer of
substantially all the business of the Company; or pursuant to any financing, merger or
reorganization of the Company. The Customer may, upon prior written consent of the
Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, assign its rights, privileges
or obligations under this Price List to any subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the Customer;
pursuant to any sale or transfer of substantially all the business of the Customer; or
pursuant to any financing, merger or reorganization of the Customer.
Promotions. The Company may provide promotional offerings from time to time. The
Company will notify the Idaho PUC ten (10) days in advance of the rates, terms &
conditions of any such promotions.
E911 . The Company will provide necessary Customer information to the Incumbent
Local Exchange Carrier for appropriate routing of E911 calls. The Company s switches
will be equipped with E911 trunks and all E911 traffic will be switched by the Company
to the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier for routing.
Public Notice. The Company shall give public notice of all proposed changes in rates.
Public notice must be reasonably designed to call the attention of Customers who are
affected by the changes to the proposed changes in rates. Legal advertisements alone will
not be considered adequate public notice. Individual notice to all Customers affected will
always constitute public notice
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 43
General
1.1.
1.2.
SECTION 3.SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS
Local Exchange Services provides the Customer with connection to the public
switched telecommunications network. In addition, Local Exchange Service
provides the Customer with a unique telephone number address on the public
switched telecommunications network. Each Local Exchange Service enables
the Customer to:
(a)receive calls from other stations on the public switched
telecommunications network;
access other Services offered by the Company as set forth in this Price
List;
access certain interstate and international calling Services provided by the
Company or other common carriers;
access the Company s operators and business offices for Service related
assistance;
access emergency Services by dialing 0- or 9-1; and
access services provided by other common carriers which purchase the
Company s Switched Access Services as provided under the Company
Federal and State Price Lists or tariffs, or which maintain other types of
traffic exchange arrangements with the Company.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(t)
Non-Published Service:A directory listing service wherein a Customer is not
listed in the published directory or in the directory assistance database.
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 44
SECTION 3.SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Continued
General, Continued
1.3.Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP).
1.3.
1.3.
1.3.
Generally
ITSAP consists of two programs, Lifeline and Linkup, that were
developed to provide discounted rates for telephone service to low
income Customers thus promoting universal service. The
programs are jointly sponsored (federal and state) telephone
assistance programs designed to maximize federal contributions to
Idaho s low-income Customers.
The programs provide reductions in monthly rates for single line
telephone service and/or reductions in one-time costs for
installation of telephone service for qualifying Customers. The
program is administered by the Department of Health and Welfare
in accordance with Idaho Code 56-901.
Eligibility - To be eligible for ITSAP, the participant must:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Apply through the Department of Health and Welfare
Be head of household
Have a total gross income at or below 133% of the Office
of Management and Budgets (OMB) Poverty guidelines.
Residents of Tribal Lands
(a)Residents of Tribal Lands may be eligible for additional
federal assistance if the individual participates in one of the
following federal assistance programs:
(1)
(2)
Bureau of Indian Affairs general assistance;
Tribally administered Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families;
Head Start (only those meeting its income
qualifying standard);
National School Lunch Program s free lunch
program
.:.
(3)
(4)
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 45
SECTION 3.SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Continued
General, Continued
1.3.Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP), Continued
1.3.
1.3.4
1.3.
Residents of Tribal Lands, Continued
(b)Eligibility and qualification determinations will be
performed according to the telecommunication provider
federal tariff and/or 47 C.R. Part 54.
(c)Each eligible participating resident of Tribal Lands must
provide to its local service provider a signed document
certifying under penalty of perjury that the Customer
receives benefits from at least one of the programs
mentioned.
Lifeline Discounts
Lifeline discounts are applied to monthly recurring rates and
charges for qualifying residential Customers in this Price List.
(a)Monthly discount (not to exceed the rate charged for the
grade of subscribed residential basic Local ExchangeService) $3.
(b)Additional federal discounts may apply:
Monthly Service Discount
Tier 1 - Monthly service discount equal to the subscriber linecharge $3.
Tier 2 - Monthly service discount for Customers of eligible
telecommunications carriers who have received non-federalregulatory approvals $1.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 46
SECTION 3.SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Continued
General, Continued
1.3.Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP), Continued
1.3.Monthly Service Discount, Continued
Tier 3 - Monthly service discount equal to one half of the amount
of any state support up to a maximum of $1.
Tier 4 - Eligible residents of Tribal Lands may be eligible for
discounts of up to $25. This discount may not bring the local
residential rate to below $1.00 per month $25.
1.3.Linkup Discounts
Linkup Discounts are applied to installation of new service
including line extensions, construction of facilities, etc., but shall
not apply to Customer premises facilities or equipment.
A service installation cost reduction of 50% up to $30.
F or an eligible resident of Tribal Lands, an additional reduction of
up to $70 may be applied to cover 100% of the charges between
$60 and $130 assessed for initiating telephone service. $70.
1.3.Rules
(a)Applies to Telecommunication service at the principal
residence of the eligible subscriber/head of household.
(1)A household is either an individual living alone or a
group of individuals living together in common
living quarters and facilities under such domestic
arrangements and circumstances as to create a
single establishment.
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 47
SECTION 3.SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Continued
General, Continued
1.3.Idaho Telecommunications Service Assistance Program (ITSAP), Continued
1.3.
1.3.
1.3.
1.3.
1.3.
1.3.
Rules, Continued
(b)The eligible participant can receive assistance with
telephone service installation costs only once at a
residential address. However, if the participant moves to a
new address, meets the eligibility criteria and is in good
standing with the telephone service provider, there is
limit to the number of times the participant may receive
assistance with telephone costs.
Nonrecurring charges to change to or from this program because of
change in eligibility status will be waived.
Lifeline service is not available for foreign exchange service. Only
one line per household will qualify for ITSAP discounts.
Customers participating in either of these assistance programs must
notify the company of any changes that would affect qualification.
Verification of eligibility will be established by the Department of
Health and Welfare and will be reviewed annually.
When the Customer is no longer eligible, the discount will be
discontinued and regular rates and charges in the Company s Price
List will apply.
Recovery
The cost of providing assistance through ITSAP shall be recovered
by imposing a monthly surcharge determined by the Public
Utilities Commission and assessed on each line used for providing
residential and business access. Participating ITSAP Customers are
exempted from this surcharge.
Per Line, Per Month $0.12
Issued: October 5, 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 48
SECTION 3.SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Continued
General, Continued
Idaho USF Surcharges. A surcharge is assessed on all Access Lines to
contribute towards funding for an Idaho Universal Service Fund. The
Surcharge Rate is established by the Commission and will be assessed to each
business and residential line. The surcharges for 2004 are:
1.4
Residence, Per line, Per Month
Business, Per Line, Per Month
1.5.Service Area
1.5.
1.5.
1.6.Availability
$0.
$0.
Exchange access Services are provided in the portions of Idaho
served by Verizon and Qwest.
The Company s description of Service area in no way compels the
Company to provide any Service in an area where facilities or other
extenuating factors limit the Company s ability to provide Service.
Services are provided subject to technological availability and compatibility
with Customer facilities. Services, rates, and Contract conditions may not be
available in all areas.
1.7.Local Calling Areas
1.7.
1.7.
The Company will provide Service in all Qwest and Verizon
exchanges as defined in Section 3.3. As technical and/or economic
feasibility permits, this Section may be modified to reflect additional
areas in which the Company will offer Service.
The Company concurs in Verizon and Qwest's Exchange Areas filed
in their local exchange tariffs filed with the Commission. Local
Calling Areas for Customers whose Premises are located in the
exchanges listed under Section 3., will be the same as Verizon and
Qwest's Local Calling Areas.
Issued: October 5 , 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company
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Local Exchange Rates and Charges
1.1.Qwest Service Area- Northern and Southern LATAs
(a)Non-Recurring Service Charges
(b)Monthly Recurring Charges
Description(1) Basic Service
Monthly Charge
$25.
(2)Optional Features:
Call Waiting
Call Forwarding-Variable
Three-Way Calling
Caller ill Number
$5.
$5.
$5.
$10.
(3)
(4)
Package - All above features $29.
Directory Services
Non-Published Service $ 5.
*Note: The Optional Feature Set Up Charge activates anyone or all of these features. If
ordered with initial service, no optional feature set up charge applies.
Deleted: October 5 2004
Deleted: October 16, 2004
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VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
FEB 2 1 2005
Boise, Idaho
VCI Company
SECTION 4.O-RATES
Idaho PUC Price List No.
QriginM Sheet Number 'S
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Local Exchange Rates and Charges, Continued
1.1.Owest Service Area - Northern all(~ Southern LATAs
Description Nonrecurring Charge
(c)Miscellaneous Charges
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Change Telephone Number
Service At New Address
Reconnection Fee
Returned Check Charge
Rush Order Charge
Toll Blocking Activation
Toll Blocking Monthly Charge
$ 20.
$ 20.
$ 20.
$ 25.
$ 20.
$ 10.
$ 5.
Universal Service OfferingL
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(a)Non-Recurring Service Charges
Description(1) Installation of Local Line(2) Conversion of Local Line
Nonrecurring Charge
$120.
$120.
(b)Monthly Recurring Charges
Description(1) Universal Basic Service
Monthly Charge
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I / -1 Deleted: October 16 2004
Issued: February 21, 2005
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Issued By: Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
FE8 2 1 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VCI Company Idaho PUC Price List No.
Original Sheet Number 56
SECTION 5.EXCHANGE AREAS
Qwest Exchange LA T As
1.1 Northern Idaho LATA 676
Exchange RC Exchange RC Exchange RC Exchange
Cottonwood CraigmontKooskia Lapwai
Grangeville
Lewiston
Kamiah
Nez Perce
1.2 Southern Idaho LATA 652
Exchange RC Exchange RC Exchange RC Exchange
Afton American Falls Arid Ashton
Bancroft Blackfoot Bliss Boise
Buhl Burley A Caldwell Castleford
Caumil Dietrich Downey Driggs
Eden Emmett Glenns Ferry Gooding
Grace Hagerman Hailey Idaho City
Idaho Falls Island Park Jerome Ketchum
Kimberly Kuna Lava Hot Springs 2 McCammon 2
Mack Malad Melba Meridian
Middleton Montpelier Mountain Home Murtaugh
Nampa New Acres New PlYmouth Oakley
Oxbow Paris Payette Pocatello
Preston Rexburg Rigby Ririe
Roberts St. Anthony Shelley Shoshone
Soda Springs Stanley Star Twin Falls
Weiser Wendell
Issued: October 5 2004
Issued By:
Effective Date: October 16, 2004
Stanley Johnson
VCI Company
3875 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, #A
Lakewood, Washington 98499
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 16, 2004
Boise, Idaho