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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
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Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ALPHABETICAL LISTING
Section
Advanced Communications Networks ....................................................................................................... 14
Ancillary Services...................................................................................................................................... 8
Application of Price List............................................................................................................................. 1
Carrier Common Line Access Service....................................................................................................... 11
Coin Services............................................................................................................................................ 13
Exceptions to FIA Offerings....................................................................................................................... 12
General Regulations ................................................................................................................................. 2
Miscellaneous Services............................................................................................................................. 6
Ordering Options for FIA ........................................................................................................................... 3
Special Access.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Special Construction ................................................................................................................................. 10
Special Facilities Routing of FIA................................................................................................................ 9
Specialized FIA or Arrangements.............................................................................................................. 7
Switched Access....................................................................................................................................... 4
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Sheet No.
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Explanation of Abbreviations....................................................................................................................... 24
Explanation of Symbols ............................................................................................................................ 28
1. APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST ......................................................................................................... 1
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS................................................................................................................ 1
2.1 Undertaking of the Company
2.1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................. 1
2.1.2 Limitations ........................................................................................................... 1
2.1.3 Liability ................................................................................................................ 3
2.1.4 Provision of FIA ................................................................................................... 6
2.1.5 Installation and Termination of FIA ...................................................................... 6
2.1.6 Maintenance of FIA.............................................................................................. 6
2.1.7 Changes and Substitutions.................................................................................. 7
2.1.8 Discontinuance and Refusal of FIA...................................................................... 8
2.1.9 Preemption of FIA................................................................................................ 9
2.1.10 Limitation of Use of Metallic Facilities.................................................................. 9
2.2 Use
2.2.1 Interference or Impairment................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Unlawful Use of FIA............................................................................................. 10
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
2.3 Obligation of the Customer........................................................................................................ 11
2.3.1 Damages ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Theft .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.3 Equipment Space and Power ......................................................................................... 12
2.3.4 Availability for Testing.................................................................................................... 12
2.3.5 Balance.......................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.6 Design of Customer Services......................................................................................... 13
2.3.7 References to Company................................................................................................. 13
2.3.8 Claims and Demands for Damages................................................................................ 13
2.3.9 Coordination With Respect to Network Contingencies.................................................... 14
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances......................................................................... 15
2.4.1 Payment of Charges and Deposits................................................................................. 15
2.4.2 Minimum Periods ........................................................................................................... 19
2.4.3 Cancellation of an ASR.................................................................................................. 19
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for FIA Interruptions............................................................................ 19
2.4.5 Termination Liability......................................................................................................................... 23
2.5 Connections.............................................................................................................................. 24
2.6 Definitions................................................................................................................................. 25
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company............................................... 50
2.7.1 General.......................................................................................................................... 50
2.7.2 Single Company Billing .................................................................................................. 50
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing........................................................................................................... 51
(A) Single Bill Option ......................................................................................... 52
(B) Multiple Bill Option....................................................................................... 57
(C) Meet Point Billing Mileage Calculation ......................................................... 57
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA Sheet No.
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 1
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions............................................................................................. 1
3.1.2 Provision of Other Services ................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 Special Construction............................................................................................ 6
3.2 Access Service Request ........................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1 Service Date Intervals ......................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 ASR Modifications ............................................................................................... 7
3.2.3 Selection of Facilities for Access Service............................................................. 12
3.2.4 Minimum Period................................................................................................... 12
3.2.5 Minimum Period Charges .................................................................................... 13
3.2.6 Cancellation of an ASR........................................................................................ 14
3.3 Access Service Requests for Services Provided
By More Than One Telephone Company................................................................................ 16
3.4 Switched Access Minimum Capacity Requirements................................................................ 17
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS Sheet No.
4.1 General..... ............................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Description of Switched Access ................................................................................................ 3
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups .................................................................................. 4
(A) Feature Group A............................................................................................ 4
(B) Feature Group B............................................................................................ 9
(C) Feature Group C ........................................................................................... 14
(D) Feature Group D ........................................................................................... 21
(E) SAC Access Service...................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) .................................................. 31
(A) BSA-A ....................................................................................................... 31
(B) BSA-B ....................................................................................................... 36
(C) BSA-C ....................................................................................................... 41
(D) BSA-D ....................................................................................................... 48
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport............................................................................. 55
(A) General ....................................................................................................... 55
(B) Interface Arrangement................................................................................... 57
(1) Two-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement ............................ 58
(2) Four-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement......................... 59
(3) Group Analog Interface Arrangement.............................................. 60
(4) Supergroup Analog Interface Arrangement ..................................... 60
(5) Mastergroup Analog Interface Arrangement.................................... 61
(6) DS1 Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................. 61
(7) DS1C Digital Interface Arrangement ............................................... 62
(8) DS2 Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................. 62
(9) DS3 Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................. 63
(10) DS3C Digital Interface Arrangement ............................................... 64
(C) Optional Arrangements.................................................................................. 65
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.4 Description of End Office Services.............................................................................. 66
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements................................................................ 67
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing.................................................................................. 67
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement ....................................... 68
(C) Intra Access Area Call Denial on Line or Hunt Group ...................................... 70
(D) Dual Tone Multifrequency Address Signaling .................................................. 70
(E) Hunt Group Arrangement ................................................................................ 71
(F) Customer Specification of Switched Access Directionality............................... 71
(G) Nonhunting Number for Use with Hunt Group Arrangement............................. 72
(H) Nonhunting Number for Use with Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement......... 72
( I ) Operator Assistance Full Feature Arrangement............................................... 72
(J) Rotary Dial Station Signaling........................................................................... 73
(K) Service Class Routing..................................................................................... 73
(L) Service Code Denial on Line or Hunt Group.................................................... 73
(M) Trunk Access Limitation .................................................................................. 74
(N) Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement ............................................................ 74
(O) Up to Seven- or Ten-Digit Outpulsing of Access Digits to the Customer.......... 74
(P) Band Advance Arrangement............................................................................ 74
(Q) FGD and BSA-D Switched Access with 950-XXXX Access.............................. 75
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(R) Operator Assistance for SAC Access Services.................................................. 75
(S) Switched Access Interface................................................................................. 76
(T) Switched Data Service ...................................................................................... 84
(1) Switched 56............................................................................................ 84
(2) Switched 64............................................................................................ 85
(U) Signaling System 7 (SS7) Out of Band Signaling ............................................ 86
(V) Calling Party Number (CPN) Parameter ............................................................ 86
(W) Carrier Selection Parameter (CSP).................................................................... 87
(X) Charge Number (CN) Parameter ....................................................................... 87
(Y) Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP) ........................................................................ 89
4.2.6 Call Restriction and Code Screening Reports .............................................................. 90
4.2.7 Installation and Acceptance Testing of Switched Access.............................................. 90
4.2.8 Provision of Design Layout Report .............................................................................. 91
4.2.9 Network Management .................................................................................................. 91
4.2.10 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function....................................................... 91
4.2.11 900 Customer Identification Function ........................................................................... 91
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.12 Design and Routing of Switched Access.................................................................. 92
4.2.13 Provision of Switched Access Performance Data..................................................... 92
4.2.14 Transmission Performance...................................................................................... 92
4.2.15 Design Blocking Probability ..................................................................................... 93
4.2.16 Special Facilities Routing ........................................................................................ 95
4.2.17 Information Surcharge............................................................................................. 95
4.2.18 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service............................................................. 95
4.2.19 500 Customer Identification Function....................................................................... 96
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements .......................................................................................... 97
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE .................................................................. 97
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement - BSE............................. 98
(C) User Transfer - BSE................................................................................... 101
(D) Hunt Group Arrangement - BSE................................................................. 101
(E) Queuing - BSE........................................................................................... 101
(F) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE .................................................................. 101
(G) Call Identification Number (ICLID) - BSE.................................................... 102
(H) Remote Call Forwarding - BSE................................................................... 102
( I ) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) - BSE .............................................................. 103
(J) Billed Number Screening (BNS) - BSE....................................................... 103
(K) Controlink® Digital Channel Service (CLDCS)- BSE........................................ 103
4.2.21 IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge.............................................................. 104
4.3 Obligations of the Customer
4.3.1 On and Off-Hook Supervision ................................................................................. 105
4.3.2 ASR Requirements ................................................................................................ 105
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements ......................................................................... 106
4.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
4.4.1 Cancellation of Applications .................................................................................... 114
4.4.2 Credit Allowances ................................................................................................ 114
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations
4.5.1 Rate Elements ................................................................................................ 114
4.5.2 Rate Regulations ................................................................................................ 115
(A) Types of Rates and Charges ......................................................................... 115
(1) Usage Rates ................................................................................... 115
(2) Nonrecurring Charges..................................................................... 1165
(a) Switched Access Ordering Charges ........................................ 116
(i) Initial Ordering Charge - Switched Access.................... 116
(ii) Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched Access.......... 116
(iii) Administrative Changes ............................................ 118
(b) Design Change Charge........................................................ 119
(c) Change of Switched Access Type ........................................ 120
(d) Moves .................................................................................. 121
(i) Same CDL ................................................................ 121
(ii) A Different CDL......................................................... 121
(B) 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service................................................. 122
(C) Network Blocking Charge for Switched FGB,
FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D and SAC Access Service.......................... 123
(D) Determination of Intrastate Charges for Mixed
Interstate and Intrastate Switched Access................................................... 124
(E) Local Directory Assistance .......................................................................... 124
(F) Signaling System 7 (SS7) Out of Band Signaling......................................... 124
(G) Description and Application of Rates........................................................... 125
(1) Determination of Peak and Off Peak Rates ..................................... 125
(2) Switched Transport ......................................................................... 125
(3) End Office Switching....................................................................... 126
(4) NXX Translation Nonrecurring Charge ............................................ 126
(H) Measuring Access Minutes.......................................................................... 127
(1) FGA and BSA-A Usage Measurement............................................. 128
(2) FGB and BSA-B Usage Measurement............................................. 129
(3) Usage Measurement Not Available For
FGA, FGB, BSA-A and BSA-B......................................................... 130
(4) FGC, and BSA-C Usage Measurement ........................................... 131
(5) FGD and BSA-D Usage Measurement ............................................ 133
(6) SAC Access Service Usage Measurement...................................... 134
( I ) FGD and BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX.............................. 135
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont’d)
4.5.3 Application of Rates for FGA and BSA-A Extension Service.............................................. 135
4.5.4 Basic Service Elements (BSEs).................................................................................... 136
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE............................................................... 136
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE.......................................... 136
(C) User Transfer - BSE ............................................................................... 136
(D) Hunt Group Arrangement - BSE ............................................................. 136
(E) Queuing - BSE ....................................................................................... 136
(F) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE............................................................... 137
(G) Remote Call Forwarding - BSE............................................................... 137
(H) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) - BSE........................................................... 137
( I ) Billed Number Screening (BNS) - BSE ................................................... 137
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.1 Nonrecurring Charges ................................................................................................ 138
(A) Switched Access Service Ordering Charges...................................................... 138
(B) Design Change Charge ..................................................................................... 138
(C) Network Blocking Charge .................................................................................. 138
(D) 500 NXX Translation Charge............................................................................. 138
4.6.2 Switched Transport ................................................................................................ 139
(A) Switched Transport ........................................................................................... 139
4.6.3 End Office Services ................................................................................................ 140
(A) 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query.................................................................... 140
(B) End Office Switching - Bundled (EOSB) ............................................................ 140
(C) End Office Switching - Unbundled (EOSU) ........................................................ 140
(D Alternate Routing - BSE .................................................................................... 141
(E) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE..................................................... 141
(F) User Transfer - BSE .......................................................................................... 141
(G) Queuing - BSE ................................................................................................ 141
(H) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE.......................................................................... 141
4.6.4 Information Surcharge ................................................................................................ 142
4.6.5 IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge................................................................... 142
4.6.6 Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP)........................................................................... 142
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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5. SPECIAL ACCESS Sheet No.
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 1
5.1.1 Rate Elements..................................................................................................... 1
5.1.2 Special Access Configurations ............................................................................ 7
5.1.3 Special Facilities Routing..................................................................................... 11
5.1.4 Design Layout Report.......................................................................................... 11
5.1.5 Acceptance Testing ............................................................................................. 12
5.1.6 Ordering Conditions............................................................................................. 13
5.2 Description of Special Access ................................................................................................ 14
5.2.1 Voiceband ........................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Program Audio..................................................................................................... 17
5.2.3 Videoband ........................................................................................................... 18
5.2.4 Wideband Analog ................................................................................................ 19
5.2.5 Wideband Data Service ....................................................................................... 19
5.2.6 High Capacity Digital ........................................................................................... 20
5.2.7 Digital Data Service............................................................................................. 20
5.3 Description of Terminating Options ........................................................................................ 21
5.3.1 Narrowband......................................................................................................... 21
5.3.2 Voice Grade ........................................................................................................ 22
5.3.3 Program Audio..................................................................................................... 24
5.3.4 Videoband ........................................................................................................... 24
5.3.5 Wideband Data Service ....................................................................................... 24
5.3.6 High Capacity Digital ........................................................................................... 25
5.3.7 Digital Data Service............................................................................................. 25
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features.................................................................................... 26
5.4.1 Bridging............................................................................................................... 26
5.4.2 Conditioning Arrangements - Data....................................................................... 28
5.4.3 Conditioning - Program Audio.............................................................................. 29
5.4.4 Signaling Arrangements ...................................................................................... 30
5.4.5 Echo Control........................................................................................................ 32
5.4.6 Improved Return Loss ......................................................................................... 32
5.4.7 Voiceband Facility Switching Arrangement .......................................................... 33
5.4.8 Automatic Protection Switch ................................................................................ 33
5.4.9 Improved Termination Option .............................................................................. 34
5.4.10 Improved Equal Level Echo Path Loss Option ..................................................... 34
5.5 Description of Multiplexing Arrangements ................................................................................. 35
5.6 Rate Regulations....................................................................................................................... 38
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges ............................................................................... 38
5.6.2 Minimum Periods................................................................................................. 45
5.6.3 Mileage Measurement ......................................................................................... 45
5.6.4 Moves.................................................................................................................. 46
5.6.5 Rates and Charges on an Individual Case Basis ................................................. 47
5.6.6 Hub Wire Centers................................................................................................ 48
5.6.7 Shared Use Analog and Digital High Capacity Services....................................... 50
5.6.8 Temporary Video Service .................................................................................... 52
5.6.9 Optional Payment Plan........................................................................................ 53
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
5.7 Rates and Charges
5.7.1 Special Access Ordering Charges ....................................................................... 55
5.7.2 Voiceband Facilities............................................................................................. 56
5.7.3 Program Audio (200-3500 Hz) Facilities .............................................................. 59
5.7.4 Program Audio (100-5000 Hz) Facilities .............................................................. 59
5.7.5 Program Audio (50-8000 Hz) Facilities ................................................................ 60
5.7.6 Program Audio (50-15000 Hz) Facilities .............................................................. 60
5.7.7 High Capacity Digital DS1 (1.544 Mbps) Facilities............................................... 61
5.7.8 High Capacity Digital DS1C (3.152 Mbps) Facilities............................................. 61
5.7.9 Temporary Videoband Facilities........................................................................... 61
5.7.10 Digital Data Service Facilities .............................................................................. 62
5.7.11 Multiplexing Arrangements .................................................................................. 64
5.8 Miscellaneous Special Access Services
5.8.1 Clear Channel Capability..................................................................................... 66
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Sheet No.
6.1 General................................................................................................................................. 1
6.2 Additional Labor.................................................................................................................... 1
(A) Overtime Installation .................................................................................................. 1
(B) Overtime Repair......................................................................................................... 2
(C) Additional Installation Testing .................................................................................... 2
(D) Standby...................................................................................................................... 2
(E) Testing and Maintenance with Other Telephone Companies...................................... 2
(F) Charges for Additional Labor...................................................................................... 3
6.3 Maintenance of Service Charge ............................................................................................ 4
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System.............................................................. 5
(A) Description of the Service .......................................................................................... 5
(B) Obtaining TSP System Service .................................................................................. 5
(C) Provisioning Priority ................................................................................................... 6
(D) Restoration Priority .................................................................................................... 6
(E) Obligations of the Customer....................................................................................... 7
(F) Obligations of the Company....................................................................................... 8
(G) Rates and Charges .................................................................................................... 9
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE (Cont'd) Sheet No.
6.5 Presubscription..................................................................................................................... 10
6.5.1 Interexchange Carrier Customer Lists........................................................................ 11
6.5.2 End User Choice Discrepancy.................................................................................... 11
6.5.3 PIC and IPIC Charge Applications.............................................................................. 11
6.5.4 Unauthorized Primary InterLATA Carrier (PIC) or Primary IntraLATA Carrier (IPIC)
Restoral Change........................................................................................................ 12
6.5.5 Liability of the Company............................................................................................. 13
6.5.6 Carrier Desired Due Date (ICDDD) for PIC or IPIC
Installation ................................................................................................................. 13
6.5.7 Charges for PIC and IPIC........................................................................................... 14
6.6 Additional Testing ................................................................................................................. 15
(A) Switched Access Testing ........................................................................................... 16
(B) Special Access Testing.............................................................................................. 20
(C) Rates and Charges .................................................................................................... 21
6.7 Provision of FIA Billing Information ....................................................................................... 22
6.8 End User Lists ...................................................................................................................... 23
6.8.1 Presubscription List.................................................................................................... 23
(A) InterLATA Equal Access ................................................................................. 23
(B) IntraLATA Equal Access ................................................................................ 25
6.8.2 Allocation Lists........................................................................................................... 27
6.8.3 Snapshot List............................................................................................................. 27
6.8.4 Rates and Charges .................................................................................................... 28
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE (Cont'd) Sheet No.
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS).................................................................... 29
6.9.1 BNA and Data Gathering Services ....................................................................... 29
6.9.2 End User Validation List....................................................................................... 32
6.9.3 Rates and Charges .............................................................................................. 34
(A) Billing Name and Address......................................................................... 34
(B) Data Gathering Service............................................................................. 34
(C) End User Validation List............................................................................ 34
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
7. SPECIALIZED FIA OR ARRANGEMENTS Sheet No.
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 1
7.2 Rates and Charges ................................................................................................................ 1
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES
8.1 General
8.1.1 Service Offerings................................................................................................. 1
8.1.2 Regulations ......................................................................................................... 2
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services.......................................................................... 10
8.1.4 Rate Regulations................................................................................................. 25
8.1.5 Rates and Charges.............................................................................................. 31
9. SPECIAL FACILITIES ROUTING OF FIA
9.1 Description of Special Facilities Routing of FIA
9.1.1 Diversity .............................................................................................................. 1
9.1.2 Avoidance............................................................................................................ 1
9.1.3 Cable-Only Facilities............................................................................................ 1
9.2 Rates and Charges
9.2.1 Diversity .............................................................................................................. 2
9.2.2 Avoidance............................................................................................................ 2
9.2.3 Diversity and Avoidance Combined ..................................................................... 2
9.2.4 Cable-Only Facilities............................................................................................ 2
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION Sheet No.
10.1 General
10.1.1 Conditions Requiring Special Construction ........................................................ 1
10.1.2 Ownership of Facilities....................................................................................... 2
10.1.3 Interval to Provide FIA ....................................................................................... 2
10.1.4 Special Construction Involving Interstate and Intrastate FIA.................................... 2
10.2 Liabilities. Charges and Payments
10.2.1 General.............................................................................................................. 3
10.2.2 Payment of Charges .......................................................................................... 3
10.2.3 Start/End of Billing ............................................................................................. 3
10.2.4 Partial Payments................................................................................................ 3
10.2.5 Development of Liabilities and Charges ............................................................. 4
10.2.6 Types of Contingent Liabilities ........................................................................... 5
10.2.7 Types of Charges............................................................................................... 6
10.2.8 Application of Charges....................................................................................... 18
10.3 Deferral of the In-Service of FIA
10.3.1 General.............................................................................................................. 19
10.3.2 Construction Has Not Started............................................................................. 19
10.3.3 Construction Has Started But is Not Complete................................................... 19
10.3.4 Construction Complete....................................................................................... 19
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE Sheet No.
11.1 General Description.............................................................................................................. 1
11.2 Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 1
11.3 Rate Regulations.................................................................................................................. 1
11.3.1 Charges............................................................................................................. 1
11.3.2 Jurisdictional Determination............................................................................... 2
11.3.2 Carrier Common Line Access Service Associated with
Resale of MTS and MTS-type Service ............................................................... 3
11.3.4 Measuring Access Minutes ................................................................................ 5
11.4 Rates and Charges............................................................................................................... 6
12. EXCEPTIONS TO FIA OFFERINGS................................................................................................... 1
13. COIN SERVICES
13.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1
13.2 Service Description .............................................................................................................. 1
13.3 Service Provisioning............................................................................................................. 2
13.4 Collection and Remittance of Coin Station Monies ............................................................... 3
13.5 Provision of Message Call Detail Concerning Coin Station Monies............................................. 3
13.6 Payment of Coin Sent - Paid Monies .................................................................................... 4
13.6.1 Bill Period Coin Revenue ................................................................................... 4
13.6.2 Total Customer Coin Revenue ........................................................................... 4
13.6.3 Recourse Adjustments....................................................................................... 4
13.6.4 Payment of Net Customer Coin Revenue........................................................... 5
13.6.5 Audit Provisions................................................................................................. 5
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Sheet No.
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1
(A) Service Description........................................................................................................ 1
(B) Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 2
(C) Service Provisioning ...................................................................................................... 4
(D) Obligations of the Company........................................................................................... 5
(E) Obligations of the Customer........................................................................................... 6
(F) Rate Regulations ........................................................................................................... 8
(G) Rates and Charges ........................................................................................................ 13
14.2 Frame Relay Service
(A) Service Description........................................................................................................ 16
(B) Definitions ........................................................................................................................................ 17
(C) Service Components...................................................................................................... 18
(D) Technical Specifications................................................................................................. 20
(E) Service Provisioning ...................................................................................................... 21
(F) Special Conditions ......................................................................................................... 22
(G) Obligations of the Customer........................................................................................... 22
(H) Obligations of the Company........................................................................................... 24
(I) Special Facilities Routing............................................................................................... 25
(J) Acceptance Testing........................................................................................................ 25
(K) Application of Rates and Charges.................................................................................. 25
(L) Rates and Charges ........................................................................................................ 32
Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Sheet No.
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and Cell Relay Service (CRS)
14.3.1 Service Description .................................................................................................... 40
14.3.2 Service Components .................................................................................................. 41
14.3.3 Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 46
14.3.4 Provision of Service.................................................................................................... 46
14.3.5 Tier Structure for Local Serving Offices...................................................................................... 47
14.3.6 Service Functionality ................................................................................................................... 47
14.3.7 Class of Service Parameters....................................................................................................... 48
14.3.8 Conditions.................................................................................................................................... 50
14.3.9 Application of Rates and Charges
(A) Rate Elements..................................................................................................................... 51
(B) Minimum Period .................................................................................................................. 53
(C) Extended Service Plan (ESP)............................................................................................. 53
(D) Moves.................................................................................................................................. 54
(E) Special Facilities Routing.................................................................................................... 54
(F) Acceptance Testing............................................................................................................. 54
14.3.10 Rates and Charges
(A) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port with Access Line Connection.................................. 55
(B) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port Only Connection...................................................... 58
(C) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)..................................................................................... 59
(D) Effective Bandwidth for Incremental UNIs.......................................................................... 60
(E) Closed User Groups (CUG)................................................................................................ 60
(F) Administrative Charge........................................................................................................ 60
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS
AAM - Assumed Access Minutes
ac - alternating current
ACAT - Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing
ACD - Automatic Call Distribution
AIOD - Automatic Identification of Outward Dialed
AM - Access Minutes
ANI - Automatic Number Identification
ARD - Automatic Ringdown
ASR - Access Service Request
AST - Automatic Scheduled Testing
AT&TC - American Telephone and Telegraph Communications, Inc.
BHMC - Busy Hour Minutes of Capacity
BP - Billing Percentage
BNA - Billing Name and Address
BNAS - Billing Name and Address Services
BSA - Basic Serving Arrangement
BSE - Basic Service Element
CAC - Carrier Access Code
CCS - Centum Call-Seconds
CCSA - Common Control Switching Arrangement(s)
CCST - Common Channel Signaling System 7 Network
CDL - Customer Designated Location
CDM - Call Days in Month
CIC - Carrier Identification Code
CMF - Chargeable Minimum Factor
CN - Charge Number
COMPS - Central Office Maintenance Planning System
Cont'd - Continued
CPN - Calling Party Number
CSP - Carrier Selection Parameter
CST - Cooperative Scheduled Testing
CSU - Circuit Switching Unit
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS (Cont'd)
DA - Digital Data Access
DAM - Distance in Airline Miles
dB - Decibel
dBm - Decibels below one milliwatt
dBm0 - Transmission Level Referred to the Zero
Transmission Level Point
dBrnC0 - Decibel Reference Noise C-Message Weighted 0
dBv - Decibels Referred to One Volt
dc - direct current
DDS - Digital Data Service
DGS - Data Gathering Service
DTMF - Dual Tone Multifrequency
DX - Duplex
ELEPL - Equal Level Echo Path Loss
E&M - The Receive and Transmit Leads of a Signaling System
EML - Expected Measured Loss
EPL - Echo Path Loss
ERL - Echo Return Loss
f - frequency
FCC - Federal Communications Commission
FCO - Foreign Central Office
FIA - Facilities for Intrastate Access
HC - High Capacity
Hz - Hertz
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
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EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS (Cont’d)
IA - Interface Arrangement
IAM - Initial Address Message
IC - Interexchange Carrier
ICB - Individual Case Basis
ICDDD - Carrier Desired Due Date
IDDD - International Direct Distance Dialing
ILP - Initial Liability Period
IP - Interconnection Point
IPIC - IntraLATA Primary Interexchange Carrier
kbps - kilobits per second
kHz - kilohertz
Ma - Milliamperes
Mbps - Megabits per second
MHz - Megahertz
MJU - Multi-Junction Unit
MMC - Minimum Monthly Charge
MRC - Monthly Recurring Charge
MST - Manual Scheduled Testing
MTL - Maximum Termination Liability
MTS - Message Telecommunications Service
NA - Not Available
NANP - North American Numbering Plan
NECA - National Exchange Carrier Association
NPA - Numbering Plan Area
NRC - Nonrecurring Charge
NST - Nonscheduled Testing
NXX - Three Digit Central Office Code
OPS - Off-Premises Station
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS (Cont’d)
PBX - Private Branch Exchange
PCM - Pulse Code Modulation
PIC - InterLATA Primary Exchange Carrier
POT - Point of Termination
RMC - Recurring Monthly Charge
rms - root-mean-square
SAC - Service Access Code
SF - Single Frequency
SP - Signaling Point
SRL - Singing Return Loss
SS7 - Signaling System 7
STP - Signal Transfer Point
STR - Switched Transport Rate
TDCF - Total Day Conversion Factor
TLP - Transmission Level Point
TV - Television
UL - Underutilization Liability
VG - Voice Grade
V&H - Vertical & Horizontal
WA - Wideband Analog
WATS - Wide Area Telecommunications Service
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
(C) - To signify changed rate, regulation or condition
(D) - To signify discontinued rate, regulation or condition
(I) - To signify increase
(M) - To signify material transferred from one sheet to another sheet
in the same or a different schedule
(N) - To signify new rate, regulation or condition
(R) - To signify reduction
(T) - To signify a change in text but no change in rate or
regulation
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
1. APPLICATION OF PRICE LIST
1.1 This Price List contains regulations, rates and charges applicable to Switched Access and Special Access or, in
combination, as Facilities for Intrastate Access, hereinafter referred to as FIA, provided by Verizon Northwest Inc.,
hereinafter referred to as the Company, to InterLATA and IntraLATA customers for Switched Access and Special
Access, including, but not limited to, Interexchange Carriers (ICs), end users, and others subscribing to the services
provided in this Price List. This Price List further provides for Ancillary and Miscellaneous Services. This Price List
does not apply to other services offered by the Company.
1.2 Regulations, rates and charges as specified in this Price List apply to FIA and shall not serve as a substitute for IC
price list/tariff offerings of services to end users. The provision of such FIA by the Company as described in this
Price List does not constitute a joint undertaking with an IC for the furnishing of any service.
1.3 Whenever reference is made in this Price List to other Idaho Price List or tariff of the Company, the reference is to
the Price List in force as of the effective date of this Price List and to amendments thereto and successive issues
thereof as approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS Sheet No.
2.1 Undertaking of the Company....................................................................................................... 1
2.1.1 Scope....................................................................................................................... 1
2.1.2 Limitations................................................................................................................ 1
2.1.3 Liability..................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.4 Provision of FIA........................................................................................................ 6
2.1.5 Installation and Termination of FIA ........................................................................... 6
2.1.6 Maintenance of FIA .................................................................................................. 6
2.1.7 Changes and Substitutions....................................................................................... 7
2.1.8 Discontinuance and Refusal of FIA........................................................................... 8
2.1.9 Preemption of FIA..................................................................................................... 9
2.1.10 Limitation of Use of Metallic Facilities....................................................................... 9
2.2 Use ........... ................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1 Interference or Impairment ....................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Unlawful Use of FIA.................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Obligation of the Customer.......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Damages.................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.2 Theft......................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.3 Equipment Space and Power.................................................................................... 12
2.3.4 Availability for Testing .............................................................................................. 12
2.3.5 Balance .................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.6 Design of Customer Services.................................................................................... 13
2.3.7 References to the Company ..................................................................................... 13
2.3.8 Claims and Demands for Damages........................................................................... 13
2.3.9 Coordination With Respect to Network Contingencies .............................................. 14
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet B
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd) Sheet No.
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances........................................................................... 15
2.4.1 Payment of Charges and Deposits............................................................................ 15
2.4.2 Minimum Periods...................................................................................................... 19
2.4.3 Cancellation of an ASR............................................................................................. 19
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for FIA Interruptions ...................................................................... 19
(A) General......................................................................................................... 19
(B) When Credit Allowance Does Not Apply ....................................................... 21
(C) Use of an Alternative Service Provided by the Company ................................... 22
(D) Temporary Surrender of a FIA ...................................................................... 23
2.4.5 Termination Liability................................................................................................................... 23
2.5 Connections ..................................................................................................................... 24
2.6 Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 25
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company ................................................ 50
2.7.1 General .................................................................................................................... 50
2.7.2 Single Company Billing............................................................................................. 50
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing...................................................................................................... 51
(A) Single Bill Option .......................................................................................... 52
(B) Multiple Bill Option........................................................................................ 57
(C) Meet Point Billing Mileage Calculation .......................................................... 57
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of the Company
2.1.1 Scope
(A) The Company does not undertake to transmit calls or offer a telecommunications service
under this Price List.
(B) The Company shall be responsible only for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
services which it provides.
(C) The Company will, for maintenance purposes, test its FIA only to the extent necessary to
detect and/or clear troubles. Testing beyond normal parameters will be done as described in
Section 6 following.
(D) FIA are provided twenty-four hours daily, seven days per week.
2.1.2 Limitations
(A) The customer may not assign or transfer the use of FIA provided under this Price List except
that, where there is no interruption of use or relocation of the FIA, such assignment or transfer
may be made to:
(1) another customer, whether an individual, partnership, association or corporation,
provided the assignee or transferee assumes all outstanding indebtedness for such
FIA, and the unexpired portion of the minimum period and the termination liability
applicable to such FIA, if any; or
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.2 Limitations (Cont'd)
(A) (Cont'd)
(2) a court appointed receiver, trustee or other person acting pursuant to law in
bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, insolvency, liquidation or other similar
proceedings, provided the assignee or transferee assumes the unexpired portion of
the minimum period and the termination liability applicable to such FIA, if any.
In all cases of assignment or transfer, the written acknowledgment of the Company is
required prior to such assignment or transfer which acknowledgment shall be made
within 15 days from the receipt of notification. All regulations and conditions contained
in this Price List shall apply to such assignee or transferee.
The assignment or transfer of FIA does not relieve or discharge the assignor or
transferor from remaining jointly or severally liable with the assignee or transferee for
any obligations existing at the time of the assignment or transfer.
(B) The emergency provisioning and restoration of FIA shall be in accordance with Part 64,
Subpart D, Paragraph 64.401, of the FCC's Rules and Regulations, which specifies the priority
system for such activities. Section 6.4 describes the service arrangement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.2 Limitations (Cont'd)
(C) The Company does not warrant that its facilities and services meet standards other than those
specified in this Price List.
2.1.3 Liability
(A) The Company's liability, if any, for willful misconduct is not limited by this Price List. With
respect to any other claim or suit by a customer for damages associated with the installation,
provision, termination, maintenance, repair or restoration of FIA, and subject to the provisions
of (B) and (D), the Company's liability, if any, shall not exceed an amount equal to the
proportionate charge for the FIA for the period during which the provision of FIA was affected.
This liability for damages shall be in addition to any amounts that may otherwise be due to
customer under this Price List as a credit allowance for a provision of FIA interruption.
(B) The Company shall not be liable for any act or omission of any other carrier or customer
providing a portion of a service, nor shall the Company, for its own act or omission, hold liable
any other carrier or customer providing a portion of a service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.3 Liability (Cont'd)
(C) The Company shall be indemnified, defended and held harmless by the customer against any
claim, loss or damage arising from the use of FIA offered under this Price List. The foregoing
indemnity shall issue on the IC or the end user separately, each being responsible for its own
acts and omissions, involving:
(1) Claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or infringement of copyright arising from
any communications;
(2) Claims for patent infringement arising from combining or using the FIA furnished by
the Company in connection with facilities or equipment furnished by the customer; or
(3) All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the customer in the course of
using FIA provided pursuant to this Price List.
(D) The Company does not guarantee or make any warranty with respect to its FIA when used in
an explosive atmosphere. The Company shall be indemnified, defended and held harmless
by the customer from any and all claims by any person relating to the FIA so provided. The
foregoing indemnity shall issue on the customer separately, each being responsible for its own
acts and omissions.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.3 Liability (Cont'd)
(E) Except in the case of willful misconduct, under no circumstances whatever shall the Company
be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages; and this disclaimer shall be
effective notwithstanding any other provisions hereof.
(F) No license under patents is granted by the Company to the customer or shall be implied or
arise by estoppel in the customer's favor with respect to any circuit, apparatus, system or
method used by the customer in connection with FIA provided under this Price List. With
respect to claims of patent infringement made by third persons, the Company will defend,
indemnify, protect and save harmless the customer from and against all claims arising out of
the use by the customer of FIA provided under this Price List.
(G) The Company's failure to provide or maintain FIA under this Price List shall be excused by
labor difficulties, governmental orders, civil commotions, acts of God and other circumstances
beyond the Company's reasonable control, subject to the interruption allowance provisions.
(H) The Company shall reimburse the customer for damages to premises or equipment of
the customer resulting from the provision of FIA by the Company on such premises, or
by the installation or removal thereof, caused by the negligence or willful act of the
Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.4 Provision of FIA
(A) The Company, to the extent that such FIA are or can be made available with reasonable effort,
and after provisions have been made for the Company's local service, will provide to the
customer, upon reasonable notice, FIA offered in other applicable sections of this Price List at
rates and charges specified therein.
(B) FIA provided to a customer under this Price List may be connected directly to customer
facilities and/or may be connected to access facilities of another telephone company or
companies in the joint provision of intrastate access.
2.1.5 Installation and Termination of FIA
The FIA provided under this Price List (A) will include any entrance cable or drop wiring and wire or
intrabuilding cable to that point where provision is made for termination of the Company's outside
distribution network facilities at a suitable location inside a CDL, and (B) will be installed by the
Company to such point of termination.
2.1.6 Maintenance of FIA
The FIA provided under this Price List shall be maintained by the Company. The customer or others
may not rearrange, move, disconnect, remove or attempt to repair any FIA provided by the Company,
other than by connection or disconnection to any interface means used, except with the written
consent of the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.7 Changes and Substitutions
Except as provided for equipment and systems subject to Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations in
47 C.F.R. Paragraph 68.110 (b), the Company may, where such action is reasonably required in the
operation of its business, substitute, change, or rearrange any telephone plant used in providing FIA
under this Price List, change minimum network protection criteria, change operating or maintenance
characteristics of facilities, or change operations or procedures of the Company. In case of any such
substitution, change or rearrangement, the facility parameters will be within generally accepted
standards. The Company shall not be responsible if any such substitution, change or rearrangement
renders any customer furnished services obsolete or requires modification or alteration thereof or
otherwise affects their use or performance. If such substitution, change, or rearrangement materially
affects the operating characteristics or technical parameters of the FIA, as originally ordered by the
customer, the Company will notify the customer in writing prior to making such substitution, change or
rearrangement. Notification will be given as follows:
- Should a major change occur, the Company shall notify the customer at least one year in
advance. A major change is described as any change in telephone plant which will affect the
technical parameters of the interface (e.g., level, impedance, signaling, interface, bandwidth,
two-wire, four-wire, etc.).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.7 Changes and Substitutions (Cont'd)
- Should a minor change occur, the Company shall notify the customer at least thirty days in
advance. A minor change is described as any change in telephone plant which will not affect
the technical parameters of the interface (e.g., level, impedance, signaling. interface,
bandwidth, two-wire, four-wire, etc.).
The Company will work cooperatively with the customer relative to the redesign and implementation
required by the change in operating characteristics.
2.1.8 Discontinuance and Refusal of FIA
(A) Unless the provisions of 2.2.1(B) apply, if the customer fails to comply with the provisions of
2.1.6, 2.3.1 and 2.4.1(D), including any payments to be made by it on the dates or at the times
herein specified, and fails within thirty (30) days after written notice, by certified mail, from the
Company to a person designated by the customer to correct such noncompliance, the
Company may discontinue the provision of the FIA to the noncomplying customer. In case of
such discontinuance, all applicable charges shall become due.
(B) If the customer repeatedly fails to comply with the provisions of this Price List in connection
with the provision of a FIA or group of FIA, and fails to correct such course of action after
notice as described in (A), the Company may refuse applications for additional FIA to the
noncomplying customer until the course of action is corrected.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.1 Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
2.1.9 Preemption of FIA
In certain instances, i.e., when spare facilities and/or equipment are not available, it may be necessary
to preempt existing services to provision or restore National Security Emergency Preparedness
(NSEP) Services. If, in its best judgment, the Company deems it necessary to preempt, then the
Company will ensure that:
(A) A sufficient number of public switched services are available for public use if preemption of
such services is necessary to provision or restore NSEP Service.
(B) The services(s) preempted have a lower or do not contain NSEP assigned priority
levels.
(C) A reasonable effort is made to notify the preempted service customer of the action to
be taken.
(D) A credit allowance for any preempted service shall be made in accordance with the
provisions in Section 2.4.4(A).
2.1.10 Limitation of Use of Metallic Facilities
Except for loop and duplex (DX) type signaling, metallic facilities shall not be used for ground return or
split pair operation. Signals applied to the metallic facility shall conform to minimum protection criteria
for direct electrical connections as specified in Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. In the case
of applications of dc telegraph signaling systems, the customer shall be responsible, at its expense, for
the provision of current limitation devices to protect the Company FIA from excessive current due to
abnormal conditions and for the provision of noise mitigation networks when required to reduce excess
noise.
Interoffice metallic facilities are limited. The offering for (N) DC (Metallic) and telegraph-grade facilities
and services will be grandfathered on the effective date of this filing, February 19, 1992. Interoffice
metallic facilities (wire pairs) are in diminishing supply, and can be expected to become less available
as optical fiber is deployed and wire cables are removed. Following a one year written notification to
customers, the Company reserves the right to convert customer requested metallic facilities to other
types of outside plant facilities.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.2 Use
2.2.1 Interference or Impairment
(A) The characteristics and methods of operation of any circuits, facilities or equipment provided
by other than the Company and associated with the FIA provided under this Price List shall not
interfere with or impair service over any facilities of the Company, its connecting and
concurring carriers, or other telephone companies involved in its services, cause damage to
their plant, impair the privacy of any communications carried over their facilities, or create
hazards to their employees or to the public.
(B) Except as provided for equipment or systems subject to Part 68 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations in 47 C.F.R. Paragraph 68.108, if such characteristics or methods of operation
are not in accordance with (A), the Company will, where practicable, notify the customer, as
appropriate, that temporary discontinuance of the use of FIA may be required; however, where
prior notice is not practicable, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to preclude the
Company's right to temporarily discontinue forthwith the use of FIA if such action is reasonable
in the circumstances. In case of such temporary discontinuance the customer will be promptly
notified and afforded the opportunity to correct the condition which gave rise to the temporary
discontinuance. During such period of temporary discontinuance, allowance for interruption of
FIA as described in 2.4.4 is not applicable.
2.2.2 Unlawful Use of FIA
The FIA are furnished subject to the condition that they will not be used for an unlawful
purpose. FIA will be discontinued if any law enforcement agency, acting within its apparent
jurisdiction, advises in writing that such FIA are being used in violation of law. The Company
will refuse to furnish FIA when it has reasonable grounds to believe that such FIA will be used
in violation of law.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.3 Obligation of the Customer
2.3.1 Damages
The customer shall reimburse the Company for damages to the Company facilities utilized to provide
FIA under this Price List caused by:
• the negligence or willful act of the customer, or
• resulting from the customer's improper use of the Company facilities, or
• due to malfunction of any facilities or equipment provided by other than the Company.
Nothing in the foregoing provision shall be interpreted to hold one customer liable for another
customer's actions. The Company will, upon reimbursement for damages, cooperate with the
customer in prosecuting a claim against the person causing such damage and the customer shall be
subrogated to the right of recovery by the Company for the damages to the extent of such payment.
The amount of reimbursement shall be the actual cost of repair to the damaged facilities including
labor costs as specified in 6.2(F).
2.3.2 Theft
The customer shall reimburse the Company for any loss through theft of facilities, apparatus, or
equipment utilized to provide FIA under this Price List at the CDL or at the end user's premises. The
amount of reimbursement shall be the actual cost for replacement of facilities, apparatus, or equipment
lost, plus labor costs as specified in 6.2(F).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.3 Obligation of the Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.3 Equipment Space and Power
The customer shall furnish or arrange to have furnished to the Company at no charge, equipment
space and electrical power required by the Company to provide FIA under this Price List at the points
of termination of such FIA. The equipment space provided shall meet industry standard environmental
conditions. The selection of ac or dc power shall be mutually agreed to by the customer and the
Company. The customer shall also make necessary arrangements in order that the Company will
have access to such spaces at reasonable times for installing, repairing or removing facilities of the
Company.
2.3.4 Availability for Testing
The FIA provided under this Price List shall be available to the Company at times mutually agreed
upon in order to permit the Company to make tests and adjustments appropriate for maintaining the
FIA in satisfactory operating condition. Such tests and adjustments shall be completed within a
reasonable time. No credit will be allowed for any interruptions involved during such tests and
adjustments.
2.3.5 Balance
All signals for transmission over the FIA provided under this Price List shall be delivered by the
customer balanced to ground except for ground start and duplex (DX), McCulloh-loop (alarm system)
type signaling, and dc telegraph transmission at speeds of 75 baud or less.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.3 Obligation of the Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.6 Design of Customer Services
Subject to the provisions of 2.1.7, the customer shall be solely responsible at its expense for the overall
design of its services. The customer shall be responsible separately, each at its own expense, for any
redesigning or rearrangement of its services which may be required because of changes in FIA,
operations or procedures of the Company, minimum network protection criteria or operating or
maintenance characteristics of the FIA.
2.3.7 References to Company
The customer may advise its end users that certain FIA are provided by the Company in connection
with the service the customer furnishes to its end user; however, the customer shall not represent that
the Company jointly participates in the customer's services.
2.3.8 Claims and Demands for Damages
(A) With respect to claims of patent infringement made by third persons, the customer shall
defend, indemnify, protect and save harmless the Company from and against all claims
arising out of the combining with, or use in connection with, the FIA provided under this
Price List, any circuit, apparatus, system or method provided by the customer, the IC or its
end users.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.3 Obligation of the Customer (Cont'd)
2.3.8 Claims and Demands for Damages (Cont'd)
(B) The customer shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the Company from and
against suits, claims, and demands by third persons arising out of the construction,
installation, operation, maintenance, or removal of the customer's circuits, facilities, or
equipment connected to the Company's FIA provided under this Price List including,
without limitation, Workmen's Compensation claims, actions for infringement of
copyright and/or unauthorized use of program material, libel and slander actions
based on the content of communications transmitted over the customer's circuits,
facilities or equipment, and proceedings to recover taxes, fines, or penalties for failure
of the customer to obtain or maintain in effect any necessary certificates, permits,
licenses or other authority to acquire or operate the FIA provided under this Price List;
provided, however, the foregoing indemnification shall not apply to suits, claims, and
demands to recover damages for damage to property, death, or personal injury
unless such suits, claims or demands are based on the tortuous conduct of the
customer, its officers, agents or employees.
2.3.9 Coordination With Respect to Network Contingencies
The customer shall, in cooperation with the Company, coordinate in planning the actions to be taken to
maintain maximum network capability following natural or man-made disasters which affect
telecommunications services.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
2.4.1 Payment of Charges and Deposits
(A) The Company may, in order to safeguard its interests, require a customer, that has a
proven history of late payments to the Company or does not have established credit,
to make a deposit prior to or at any time after the provision of the FIA to the customer
to be held by the Company as a guarantee of the payment of rates and charges. No
such deposit will be required of a customer that is a successor of a company which
has established credit and has no history of late payments to the Company.
A deposit may not exceed the actual or estimated rates and charges for the FIA for a
two month period. The fact that a deposit has been made in no way relieves the
customer from complying with the Company's regulations as to the prompt payment
of bills.
At such time as the provision of the FIA to the customer is terminated, the amount of
the deposit will be credited to the customer's account and any credit balance which
may remain will be refunded. After the customer has established a one year prompt
payment record, such a deposit will be refunded or credited to the customer account
at any time prior to the termination of the provision of the FIA to the customer.
In case of a cash deposit, for the period the deposit is held by the Company, the
customer will receive simple annual interest at the percentage rate specified in the
Company I.P.U.C. Price List No. 1.
(B) Where the provision of FIA requires facilities that meet any of the conditions specified in
10.1.1, Special Construction charges as described in Section 10 will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.1 Payment of Charges and Deposits (Cont'd)
(C) The Company shall bill FIA services on a current basis for (a) all charges incurred, (b)
applicable taxes, and (c) credits due the customer.
• Switched Access, Ancillary and Miscellaneous services shall be billed in arrears.
• Special Access shall be billed in advance except for the charges and credits
associated with the initial or final bills. The initial bill will also include charges for the
actual period of service up to, but not including, the bill date. The unused portion of
the FIA already billed will be credited on the final bill.
Such bills are due when rendered. Adjustments for the quantities of FIA established or
discontinued in any billing period beyond the minimum period in 2.4.2 will be prorated to the
number of days based on a 30 day month. The Company will, upon request and if available,
furnish such detailed information as may reasonably be required for verification of any bill.
(D) All bills to the customer are due 3l days (payment date) after the bill date or by the next bill
date (i.e., same date in the following month as the bill date), whichever is the shortest interval.
In the event the customer does not remit payment in immediately available funds by the
payment date, the FIA may be discontinued as specified in 2.1.8.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.1 Payment of Charges and Deposits (Cont'd)
(D) (Cont'd)
(1) If the entire amount billed, excluding any amount disputed by the customer, is not
received by the Company in immediately available funds by the payment date, an
additional charge equal to 1/12th of the percentage rate for deposit interest as that
described in 2.4.1(A) of the unpaid balance will be applied for each month or portion
thereof that an outstanding balance remains.
If such payment date would cause payment to be due on a Saturday, Sunday or
Holiday (i.e., New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day, the second Tuesday in November and a day when Washington's
Birthday, Memorial Day or Columbus Day is legally observed), payment for such bills
will be due from the customer as follows:
• If such payment date falls on a Sunday or on a Holiday which is observed on
a Monday, the payment date shall be the first non-Holiday day following such
Sunday or Holiday.
• If such payment date falls on a Saturday or on a Holiday which is observed on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, the payment date shall be the last
non-Holiday day preceding such Saturday or Holiday.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.1 Payment of Charges and Deposits (Cont'd)
(D) (Cont'd)
(2) In the event of a billing dispute, the customer must submit a document claim for the
disputed amount.
• If the claim is received within six months from the payment due date, and the
customer has paid the total billed amount, any interest credits due the
customer upon resolution of the dispute shall be calculated from the date of
overpayment.
• If the claim is received more than six months from the payment due date, any
interest credits due the customer upon resolution of the dispute shall be
calculated from the later of the date the claim was received or the date of
overpayment.
A credit will be granted to the customer for both the disputed amount paid and an
amount equal to the percentage rate in (1).
The Company will assess or credit late payment charges on disputed amounts to the
customer as follows:
• If resolved in favor of the Company and the customer has paid the disputed
amount on or before the payment due date, no late payment charges will
apply.
• If resolved in favor of the Company and the customer has withheld the
disputed amount, any payments withheld pending settlement of the dispute
shall be subject to the late payment charge in (1).
• If resolved in favor of the customer and the customer has withheld the
disputed amount, the customer shall be credited for each month or portion
thereof that the late payment charge in (1) has been applied. In the event the
customer has paid the late payment charge, a credit will be granted to the
customer for both the late payment charge paid on disputed the amount and
an amount equal to the percentage rate in (1).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.2 Minimum Periods
(A) The minimum periods for which FIA are provided and for which rates and charges are
applicable are in 3.2.4.
(B) The minimum periods for which FIA are provided and for which rates and charges are
applicable for Specialized FIA or Arrangements provided on an Individual Case Basis, as
described in Section 7, are established with the individual case filing.
(C) For discontinuances of FIA with a one month minimum period, all applicable charges for the
one month period will apply. In instances where the minimum period is greater than one
month, the charge will be the lesser of the Company's non-recoverable costs less the net
salvage value for the discontinued service or the minimum period charges.
2.4.3 Cancellation of an ASR
Provisions for the cancellation of an ASR are in 3.2.6
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for FIA Interruptions
(A) General
A FIA is interrupted when it becomes unusable to the customer because of a failure of a
component used to furnish FIA under this Price List, or when the service was preempted as a
result of invoking National Emergency Preparedness Services (NSEP) treatment, or when the
application of protective controls interrupt all transmission paths as specified in 4.2.9. A credit
allowance will be made for each 30 minute period the FIA is interrupted. An interruption period
starts when Company personnel become aware that the FIA is inoperative.
The credit allowance(s) for an interruption or for a series of interruptions shall not exceed the
monthly rate or the Minimum Monthly Charge for services so rated for the services interrupted
in any one month billing period.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for FIA Interruptions (Cont'd)
(A) General (Cont'd)
A credit allowance for any FIA service will apply for the period specified as follows:
(1) For Special Access services, other than Program Audio and Videoband services, a
credit allowance will be made for an interruption period of 30 minutes or more. The
allowance will be calculated at the rate of 1/1440 of the monthly charge for the portion
of the FIA affected, for each 30 minutes or major fraction thereof that the interruption
continues (30 minutes equals 1/1440 of the monthly rate). A major fraction is
considered to be sixteen minutes or more beyond the 30 minute period. For example,
if a customer has one service interruption of 58 minutes during the month the credit
allowance will be 2/1440 of the monthly rate.
(2) For Program Audio and Videoband services, a credit allowance will be made for an
interruption of 30 seconds or more. Two or more such interruptions occurring during a
period of five consecutive minutes shall be considered as one interruption. The
allowance will be calculated as follows:
(a) For Program Audio Service provided at monthly rates, the credit will be at the
rate of 1/8640 of the monthly service rate (30 seconds equals 1/8640 of the
monthly rate). For example, if a customer has one service interruption of 58
seconds during the month the credit allowance will be 2/8640 of the monthly
rate.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for FIA Interruptions (Cont'd)
(A) General (Cont'd)
(2) (Cont'd)
(b) For Program Audio Service provided at daily rates, the credit will be at the rate of
1/288 of the daily rate (30 seconds equals 1/288 of the daily rate). For
example, if a customer has one service interruption of 58 seconds the credit
allowance will be 2/288 of the daily rate.
(c) For Temporary Videoband Service provided at hourly rates, the credit will be 1/12
of the hourly rate (30 seconds equals 1/12 of the hourly rate).
(3) Switched Access Services that are usage rated will be billed actual usage.
(B) When Credit Allowance Does Not Apply
No credit allowance will be made for:
(1) Interruptions caused by the negligence of the customer.
(2) Interruptions of a FIA due to the failure of equipment or systems provided by the customer
or others.
(3) Interruptions of a FIA during any period in which the Company is not afforded access to
the premises where the FIA is terminated.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.4 Credit Allowance for FIA Interruptions (Cont'd)
(B) When Credit Allowance Does Not Apply (Cont'd)
(4) Interruptions of a FIA during an agreed upon period when the customer has released a
FIA to the Company for maintenance purposes, to make rearrangements, or for the
implementation of an ASR for a change in the FIA. Should the maintenance,
rearrangement, or ASR implementation interruption period extend beyond the agreed
upon period, credit allowance will apply.
(5) Interruptions of a FIA which continue because of the failure of the customer to authorize
replacement of any element of Special Construction, as described in Section 10. The
period for which no credit allowance is made begins on the seventh day after the
Company's written notification to the customer of the need for such replacement and
ends on the day after receipt of the customer's written authorization for such
replacement.
(6) Periods when the customer elects not to release the FIA for testing and/or repair and
continues to use it on an impaired basis.
(7) An interruption or a group of interruptions, resulting from a common cause, for amounts
less than one dollar.
(C) Use of an Alternative Service Provided by the Company
Should the customer elect to use an alternative service provided by the Company during the
period that a FIA is interrupted, the customer must pay the Price List rates and charges for the
alternative service used.
(D) Temporary Surrender of a FIA
In certain instances, the customer may be requested to surrender a FIA for purposes other
than maintenance, testing or activity relating to an ASR. If the customer consents, or in the
instance of preemption under NSEP treatment as in Section 2.1.9, a credit allowance will be
granted. The credit allowance will be determined in accordance with 2.4.4(A).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.5 Termination Liability
(A) In the event the service is terminated by the customer prior to completion of the current term
commitment period, the customer shall be liable for an early termination charge, except as noted
below. The amount of the early termination charge will be 25% of the monthly recurring charge(s)
(MRC) for the remainder of the term. For example:
25% X MRC X # of Lines/Channels/Paths X Remainder of Term = Termination Charge
(B) Early termination charges will apply only to those rate elements under a term commitment period.
If any rates for the service are increased during the term period, exclusive of any increase due to
local, state or federal fees, taxes or surcharges, the customer may terminate the service without
incurring an early termination charge.
(C) End of Term Options
(1) Prior to the end of the term commitment period, the customer may select one of the
following options, to be effective at the end of the term:
(a) Renew their term commitment,
(b) Commit to a new term period,
(c) Arrange for a change of service, or
(d) Arrange for termination of the service.
(2) In the event the customer does not select one of the above options, the customer will be
converted to the shortest-term period available under Price List (i.e., month-to-month, one
year, etc.) for the same service, and will be subject to the applicable term commitment, if
any, unless the customer terminates the service within sixty (60) days of the conversion
date.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances (Cont'd)
2.4.5 Termination Liability (Cont'd)
(D) Early termination charges will not be assessed under the following circumstances:
(1) Customer moves existing service either to a new location within the same address and/or
same building (inside move) or to a new location (outside move) and maintains that service
for the remainder of the term;
(2) Customer attempts to move the existing service to a new location within the Company’s
service area, but the service is unavailable;
(3) Customer renegotiates a new term commitment plan for the same service before the current
term commitment expires and the value of the new term commitment is equal to or greater
than the remaining value of the current term commitment; or
(4) Customer changes to another service or upgrades service to a higher speed or capacity
under a term commitment, provided the following conditions are met:
(a) The value of the new term commitment is equal to or greater than the remaining
value of the current term commitment,
(b) The Company provides the new service via Price List or on an individual case basis
(ICB), and
(c) The order to discontinue the existing service and the order for the new or upgraded
service are received by the Company at the same time.
2.5 Connections
Equipment and systems (i.e., terminal equipment, multiline terminating systems, and communications systems) may
be connected with Switched and Special Access furnished by the Company where such connection is made in
accordance with the provisions specified in the NECA Technical Reference Publication AS No. 1 and in 2.1.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions
Certain terms used herein are defined as follows:
Access Area
A specific calling area containing those customers served by one or more Central Offices associated with the various
Switched Access provisions offered under this Price List. The size and configuration of the Access Area a customer
obtains is dependent upon the Feature Group type and the specific characteristics of the Central Office or Access
Tandem office to which the connection is made.
Access Code
As applies to Switched Access Service, a uniform five or seven digit code dialed by an end user to access an
Interexchange Carrier's facilities. The seven digit FGD code has the form of 101XXXX and the seven digit FGB code
has the form of 950-XXXX.
Access Group
A grouping of lines or trunks used to establish a connection between switching systems. Each grouping of lines or
trunks is traffic engineered as a unit with each of the individual members of the group having identical characteristics
and being interexchangeable with any other member of the group.
Access Minutes
The usage of exchange facilities in intrastate service for the purpose of calculating chargeable usage. On the
originating end of an intrastate call, usage is measured from the time the originating End User's call is delivered by
the Company to and acknowledged as received by the customer's facilities connected with the originating exchange.
On the terminating end of an intrastate call, usage is measured from the time the call is received by the End User in
the terminating exchange. Timing of usage at both originating and terminating ends of an intrastate call shall
terminate when the calling or called party disconnects, whichever event is recognized first in the originating and
terminating end exchanges, as applicable. For the calculation of total minutes, seconds are totaled and converted to
minutes before rounding occurs. Remainder seconds greater than 29 are rounded to a minute.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Access Service Request (ASR)
A document (i.e., order) used by the Company to process a customer's request for Access Services as offered
throughout this Price List.
Access Tandem
A telephone company switching system that provides a traffic concentration and distribution function for inter-LATA
traffic originating from or terminating at end offices in the access area.
Alternate Billing Service (ABS)
The ability of the end user to bill calls to an account not necessarily associated with the originating line, including
credit cards, collect and third number billing.
Answer/Disconnect Supervision
The transmission of the switch trunk equipment supervisory signal (off-hook or on-hook) to the CDL for terminating
calls to a Company end office as an indication that the called party has answered or disconnected.
Answer Message
An SS7 message sent in the backward direction to indicate that the call has been answered.
Attempt
A call in the originating direction from an end user to a CDL which is completed (answered) or not completed (not
answered) and a call in the terminating direction from a CDL to a customer which is completed (answered) or not
completed (not answered).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions
Attenuation Distortion
The difference in loss at specified frequencies relative to the loss at 1004 Hz.
Balance (100-Type) Test Line
A standard feature of FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, 800/866/877/888 Access Service, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D
and refers to the end office termination provided for balance and noise testing. The termination provides off-hook
supervision to the calling end, and terminates the line or trunk in a resistive and capacitive arrangement which
simulates the characteristic impedance of the end office.
Basic Service Element (BSE)
An unbundled service option available only with Basic Serving Arrangements.
Basic Serving Arrangement (BSA)
A category of Switched Access Service differentiated by technical characteristics, e.g., line side versus trunk side
connection at the Company's first point of switching.
BHMC
See Busy Hour minutes of Capacity.
Billed Number Screening (BNS)
The process of utilizing a line of data base to determine billing number acceptance for collect and third number calls
and to perform public telephone line number checks to prevent the alternate billing of calls to public coin telephone
lines.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Bit
The smallest unit of information in the binary system of notation.
Bridging
The connection of one or more circuits in parallel with another circuit without interrupting the continuity of the first
circuit.
Bridging Wire Center
The Company designated wire center in which bridging is accomplished.
Burst Rate
The upper bandwidth limit that the Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) is allowed to send data through the
Frame Relay Service (FRS) Network. The burst rate is limited by the actual physical port access speed.
Business Day
The times of day that a company is open for business. Generally, in the business community, these are 8:00 or 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., respectively, with an hour for lunch, Monday through Friday, resulting in a standard forty
(40) hour work week.
Busy Hour Minutes of Capacity (BHMC)
The trunk group usage load consisting of the average usage load for the busy season.
Busy Season
The four consecutive weeks of the calendar year having the highest daily busiest hour traffic load based on a five
day week. Normally the five-day week consists of Monday through Friday. Where weekend traffic is greater than
weekday traffic, one or both weekend days may be used as a substitute for a weekday as long as a consistent five-
day week is maintained for the four consecutive weeks.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 29
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Byte
A sequence or group of eight bits that represent one character.
Carrier Identification Code (CIC)
The uniform access code associated with a specific Interexchange Carrier.
C-Conditioning
A Company special treatment of the transmission path in order to control attenuation and envelope delay distortion.
C-Message Noise
The frequency weighted average noise within an idle voice circuit. The frequency weighting, called C-message, is
used to simulate the frequency characteristic of the 500-type telephone set and the hearing of the average
subscriber.
C-Notched Noise
The frequency weighted noise on a voice circuit with a holding tone, which is removed at the measuring end through
a notch (very narrow band) filter.
CCS
A hundred-call seconds, which is a standard unit of traffic load that is equal to 100 seconds of usage or capacity of a
group of lines or-trunks.
Call
A communication including an off-hook signal and routing information initiated at the originating location and
completed to a terminating location.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 30
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Central Office
A company local switching system where company local service subscriber station loops are terminated for purposes
of interconnection to each other and to trunks.
Central Office Loop Around Test Line
Equipment in the Company's end office which provides a means for making two-way transmission tests for Switched
Access services. These transmission tests are normally for the measurement of level and noise tests. This
arrangement has two terminations, each reached by means of a separate seven digit number.
Central Office Prefix
The first three digits (NXX) of the telephone number assigned to a Telephone Company subscriber's local service.
Centralized Automatic Reporting on Trunks (CAROT) Testing
A type of testing which includes the capacity for measuring the 1000 Hz loss, C-message weighted noise, C-notched
noise, loss slope, and the provision of a balance termination.
Channelize
The process of multiplexing-demultiplexing circuits using analog or digital techniques.
Circuit
An electrical or photonic, in the case of fiber optic based transmission systems, communications path between two or
more points of termination.
Circuit Code
The service class routing of an SS7 call that indicates the interexchange carrier trunk group to which the traffic will be
routed (e.g., 0+, 0-, 500, 900, etc.).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 31
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Committed Information Rate (CIR)
A feature that provides customers with a mechanism for prioritizing data on a per Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)
basis across a given Frame Relay interface. CIR allows a sustained throughput at a chosen rate without having any
frames designated “discard eligible” under normal operating circumstances.
Common Channel Signaling System 7 Network (CCS7)
A dedicated Out of Band signaling network which utilizes Signaling System 7 (SS7) protocol to provide call handling
and data base access service.
Common Line
A line, trunk, coin line or other facility provided for in the Company’s I.P.U.C. Price List No. 1, and terminated on a
Central Office switch. A Common Line or trunk – Residence, Business, Coin Line, or Public Access Line (PAL), is
provided for in the public and/or semi-public service regulations of the Company’s I.P.U.C. Price List No. 1.
Communications System
Circuits and other facilities which are capable of communications between terminal equipment provided by other than
the Company or Company stations.
Confirmed ASR
A customer's ASR for: a) Switched Access FIA which the Company has processed with the Engineering Department
to confirm availability of facilities and/or equipment; and b) Special Access FIA for which the Company confirms to
the customer that the established due date can be met. On the date that the ASR is confirmed, the standard service
date interval commences.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 32
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Confirming Design Layout Report Date (CDLR)
Identifies the date that the Company is scheduled to receive confirmation that the Design Layout Report provided by
the Company for a confirmed ASR is acceptable.
Conventional Signaling
The inter-machine signaling system which has been traditionally used in North America for the purpose of
transmitting the called number's address digits from the originating end office to the switching machine which will
terminate the call. In this system, all of the dialed digits are received by the originating switching machine, a path is
selected, and the sequence of supervisory signals and outpulsed digits is initiated. No overlap outpulsing, ten-digit
ANI, ANI information digits, or acknowledgement wink are included in this signaling sequence.
Customer
Any individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, or governmental entity or any other
entity which subscribes to the services offered under this Price List, including Interexchange Carriers (ICs), end users
and Information Service Providers.
Customer Designated Location (CDL)
A location specified by the customer for the purpose f terminating FIA services. The Company must have access to
the location to perform installation, testing, and maintenance functions. The customer may or may not have access
to the location. CDLs include locations such as customer premises, end user premises, customer repeater stations,
customer microwave towers, a Company's first point of switching, some other point where Telephone Company
testing can occur, etc. A CDL may be designated by the customer for Switched Access, Special Access, or both in
combination.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 33
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
D-Conditioning
A Company special treatment of the transmission path in order to control C-notched noise and intermodulation
distortion.
Daily Busiest Hour
The highest usage hour for each day with the reading taken on the clock hour or half hour. The clock hour or half
hour selection varies from day to day, depending upon the usage measured. The Daily Busiest Hour is also known
as the Bouncing Busy Hour.
Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI)
A term used in Frame Relay to define a 10-bit field of the address field that identifies data links and their service
parameters.
Data Transmission (107-Type) Test Line
An arrangement which provides for the connection to a signal source which provides test signals for one-way testing
of data and voice transmission parameters.
Dual Tone Multifrequency Address Signaling (DTMF)
A type of signaling that is an optional feature of FGA and BSA-A. It may be utilized when FGA or BSA-A is being
used in the terminating direction. An office arranged for signaling would expect to receive address signals from the
IC in the form of DTMF format.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 34
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Echo Path Loss
The measure of reflected signal at a four-wire interface without regard to the send and receive Transmission Level
Point (TLP).
Echo Return Loss
A frequency weighted measure of return loss over the middle of the voiceband (approximately 500 to 2500 Hz)
where talker echo is most annoying.
End Office Switch
A Company local switching system located in a wire center where Company local service subscriber station loops
are terminated for purposes of originating and terminating traffic to or from a customer.
End User
Any subscriber of an intrastate telecommunications service that is not a carrier or reseller of the service. Carriers
and resellers will be considered end users if they use the intrastate service for administrative purposes, or the resold
transmissions originate on the reseller’s premises. (e.g., hotels, motels and shared tenant services).
Engineering Review
The examination of an ASR with a customer requested change to determine if a design change is required. It
includes, but is not limited to, the review for possible change requirements in equipment, interfaces, circuit
configurations, engineering records, and billing.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 35
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Entry Switch
See First Point of Switching.
Excess Capacity
A quantity of FIA requested by the customer which is greater than that which the Company would construct to fulfill
the customer's ASR.
Exchange
A unit generally smaller than a Local Access and Transport Area (LATA), established by the Company for the
administration of communications service in a specified area which usually embraces a city, town or village and its
environs. It consists of one or more central offices together with the associated facilities used in furnishing
communications service within that area. One or more designated exchanges comprise a given LATA.
Exchange Access Signaling
The signaling system which is used, by equal access end offices, to transmit originating information and address
digits to the customer's premises and which includes the means of verifying the receipt of these address digits.
Features of this system include overlap outpulsing, identification of the type of call, identification of the ten-digit
telephone number of the calling party, and acknowledgement wink supervisory signals.
Exit Message
An SS7 message sent to an end office by the Company tandem switch to mark the carrier connect time when the
Company' s tandem switch sends an Initial Message to the interexchange customer.
Extended Area Service (EAS)
An arrangement whereby a customer in one exchange can call a local number in another exchange that is part of the
extended area without paying a toll charge.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 36
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Facility
Generically, the various transmission media used for the transmission of telecommunication services. This includes,
but is not limited to, cable (copper pair, coaxial and fiber optic) and microwave radio equipment.
Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) Date
The date that the Company will provide the schedule of dates for the provisioning activities associated with the
customer's request for service.
First Point of Switching
Either the first telephone company location at which switching occurs on the terminating path of a call proceeding
from the CDL to the terminating end office, or the last telephone company location at which switching occurs on the
originating path of a call proceeding from the originating end office to the CDL.
Four-Wire to Two-Wire Conversion
An arrangement which converts a four-wire transmission path to a two-wire transmission path to allow a four-wire
facility to terminate in a two-wire entity such as a central office switch trunk circuit or switching system.
Frame
A group of data bits, in a specific format, with a flag at either end to indicate the beginning and end of the frame. The
defined format enables network equipment to recognize the meaning and purpose of specific bits.
Frame Relay Access Line
Frame Relay Access Lines provide access to the Frame Relay Service Network.
Frame Relay Port
For Frame Relay Service, the physical entry points for access lines and the originating and terminating points for
Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs). Ports include the electronic equipment used in connecting these service
elements to the Frame Relay Network, and enable customers to allocate bandwidth to application, as needed, at
customer designated transmission speeds of 56 Kbps up to 45 Mbps.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 37
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Ground Start Supervisory Signaling
A type of signaling which provides for the application of ground on the tip side of the point of termination (assuming
no signaling conversion has been provided by the Company) as an initial seizure signal before the application of
ringing in the originating direction (towards the customer from the end office).
Hub Wire Center
A Company designated serving wire center at which bridging or multiplexing arrangements are provided.
Immediately Available Funds
A corporate or personal check drawn on a bank account and funds which are available for use by the receiving party
on the same day on which they are received and include U.S. Federal Reserve bank wire transfers, U.S. Federal
Reserve notes (paper cash), U.S. coins, U.S. Postal Money Orders and New York Certificates of Deposit.
Individual Case Basis (ICB)
A condition where the regulations, if applicable, rates and charges for an offering under the provisions of this Price
List are developed based on the circumstances in each case.
Information Service Provider
One who offers a capability for generating, acquiring, storing, transforming, processing, retrieving, utilizing, or making
available information which may be conveyed via telecommunications, except that such service does not include (1)
any use of any such capability for the management, control, or operation of a telecommunications system or the
management of a telecommunications service, or (2) the provision of time, weather, and such other similar audio
services that are offered by local exchange companies.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 38
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2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Initial Address Message (IAM)
An SS7 message sent in the forward direction to trunk set up with busying of an outgoing trunk which carries the
information about that trunk along with other information relating to the routing and handling of the call to the next
switch.
Installed Cost
The total investment (estimated or actual) by the Company to provide facilities for the offered services.
Interexchange Carrier (IC) or Interexchange Common Carrier
The terms "Interexchange Carrier" (IC) or "Interexchange Common Carrier" denote any individual, partnership,
association, joint stock company, trust, governmental entity or corporation engaged for hire in intrastate, interstate or
foreign communication by wire or radio, between two or more LATAs.
Interconnection
Denotes the termination of a customer’s basic transmission facilities, including optical terminating equipment and
multiplexers at or near a Company wire center or access tandem. Interconnection may be provided as either
physical or virtual.
Intermodulation Distortion
A measure of the nonlinearity of a circuit. It is measured using four tones, and evaluating the ratios (in dBs) of the
transmitted composite four-tone signal power to the second-order products of the tones (R2), and the third-order
products of the tones (R3).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 39
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Interstate Communications
The term "Interstate Communications" denotes both interstate and foreign communications.
Intrastate Communications
Any communications within a state subject to oversight by a state regulatory commission as provided by the laws of
the State of Idaho.
Line
A communications path connecting an end office switch with an end user's premises or a CDL for the provision for
FGA or BSA-A.
Line Group
A grouping of lines that are traffic engineered as a unit for the establishment of connections between end office
switches and customers in which all of the communications paths are interchangeable.
Line Side Connection
A connection of a transmission path to the line side of an end office system.
Local Access and Transport Area (LATA)
A geographic area for the provision and administration of communications service. A LATA encompasses
designated Access Areas that are grouped to serve common social, economic, and other purposes.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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Original Sheet 40
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Local Area Network (LAN)
A network permitting the interconnection and intercommunication of a group of computers, primarily for the
sharing of resources such as data storage devices and printers.
Logical Channel
A communications channel which allows two-way simultaneous transmission of data packets through the
Network. No circuit capability is pre-assigned to a logical channel. Capacity is made available as the data
is transmitted. Each virtual connection utilizes one logical channel.
Maximum Burst Size
Denotes the consecutive number of ATM cells that can enter the ATM Cell Relay Service network above the
Sustained Cell Rate level and below the Peak Cell Rate level.
Maximum Termination Liability (MTL)
The maximum amount of money for which the customer is liable in the event all FIA ordered in a Special
Construction case are discontinued before a specified period of time.
Maximum Termination Liability Period
The length of time the customer is liable for a termination charge in the event specially constructed FIA are
terminated. The MTL period is equal to the average account life of the FIA provided.
Mid Link
The Special Transport facilities between Hub Wire Centers where the circuit is bridged and/or where switching
devices such as a loop transfer arrangement are located.
Milliwatt (102 Type) Test Line
An arrangement in an end office which provides a 1004 Hz tone at O dBmO for one-way transmission
measurements towards the CDL from the Company end office.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 41
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Multicarrier Access Area
An EAS for FGA and BSA-A or an area for FGB and BSA-B where FIA Services are provided by more than one
telephone company in which a customer obtains access to an entire EAS or FGB or BSA-B area by obtaining FGA or
BSA-A, or FGB or BSA-B access tandem arrangement that connects its switch with the First Point of Switching of the
Primary Exchange Carrier.
National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) Services
Telecommunications services which are used to maintain a state of readiness or to respond to and manage any
event or crisis (local, national or international), which causes or could cause injury or harm to the population, damage
to or loss of property, or degrades or threatens the NSEP posture of the United States.
Net Salvage
The estimated scrap, sale, or trade-in value, less the estimated cost of removal. Cost of removal includes the costs
of demolishing, tearing down, removing, or otherwise disposing of the material and any other applicable costs.
Because the cost of removal may exceed salvage, facilities may have negative net salvage.
Network Address
The alphanumeric character string used to specify the destination of each switched connection made within the
network.
Network Channel Interface (NCI) Code
An ordering code that provides an indication of the generic channel type. The NCI code provides the technical
characteristics of the interface and describes the physical and electrical characteristics of the special access
interface to the CDLs. A complete description and listing of these interface codes is specified in the Company’s
Technical Interface Reference Manual.
Non-Overlap Outpulsing
The feature of the exchange access signaling system which provides initiation of pulsing to the customer's premises
after the calling subscriber has completed dialing an originating call.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 42
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Nonrecoverable Cost
The cost of specially constructed facilities for which the Company has no foreseeable use should the customer
terminate service.
Nonsynchronous Test Line
An arrangement in step-by-step end offices which provides operational tests which are not as complete as those
provided by the synchronous test lines, but which can be made more rapidly.
North American Numbering Plan
A three-digit area or Numbering Plan Area (NPA) code and a seven-digit telephone number made up of a three-digit
Central Office code (NXX) plus a four-digit station number (XXXX).
NSEP Treatment
The provisioning of a telecommunications service before others based on the provisioning priority level assigned by
the Executive Office of the President.
Octet
Denotes a group of eight binary digits operated upon as an entity.
Off-Hook
The term "Off-Hook" denotes the active condition of Switched Access or a Company local service line.
On-Hook
The term "On-Hook" denotes the idle condition of Switched Access or a Company local service line.
Open Circuit Test Line
An arrangement in an end office which provides an ac open circuit termination of the trunk or line by means of an
inductor of several Henries.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 43
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Operator Services Switching Location (OSSL)
A Company office where Company equipment processes Operator Service calls to or from a customer designated
location in the same LATA.
Order Interval
The interval between the Application Date and the Service Date.
Originating Direction
The use of Switched Access for the origination of calls from an end user to a CDL.
Overlay Outpulsing
The feature of the exchange access signaling system which permits initiation of pulsing to the customer's premises
before the calling subscriber has completed dialing an originating call.
OZZ Code
The service class routing code of a multifrequency (MF) call that indicates the interexchange carrier trunk group to
which the traffic will be routed (e.g., 0+, 0-, 500, 900, etc.).
Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)
A logical circuit that defines a specific path for data sent by the customer to another location.
Plant Test Date
The date on which installation is completed and the Company to customer testing can begin.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Original Sheet 44
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Point of Termination
The point of demarcation at a CDL or end user premises at which the Company's responsibility for the provision of
FIA Service ends.
Port
A communications interface through which a customer or user sends data packets. Ports are the physical entry
points for Access Lines. Ports include the electronic equipment used in connecting elements to the network.
Premises
A building or buildings on continuous property (except Railroad Right-of-Way, etc.) not separated by a public
highway.
Pre-service Testing
Tests performed on a FIA to assure standard transmission performance/parameters meet specifications prior to
acceptance testing.
Primary Exchange Carrier
The telephone company in whose exchange a customer's first point of switching (i.e., dial tone for FGA or BSA-A, an
access tandem for FGB or BSA-B) is located.
Protocol
A set of rules governing the format to be followed when transmitting information between communicating devices.
Public Pay Telephone
A switched coin line provided under the Public Telephone Service regulations of the Company’s I.P.U.C. Price List
No. 1.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 45
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Query
The term "Query" denotes a Signaling System 7 (SS7) message requesting specific information from a data base.
Recoverable Cost
The cost of specially constructed facilities for which the Company has a foreseeable reuse, either in place or
elsewhere should the customer terminate service.
Registered Equipment
The customer' s terminal equipment which complies with or has been approved within the Registration Provisions of
Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
Release Message
An SS7 Message sent either direction to indicate that a specific circuit is being released.
Response
An SS7 message representing a reply to a request for information contained in a query.
Route Mileage
The actual Company provided facility mileage of a transmission circuit.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 46
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Scheduled Issue Date
The date the Company is scheduled to issue the confirmed ASR to all associated work groups.
Secondary Exchange Carrier (SEC)
The telephone company in whose exchange a customer does not subscribe to FGA or BSA-A, or FGB or BSA-B
service, but from whose exchange the customer's end user can call the interexchange switch or CDL of an IC in the
primary exchange of another telephone company on a toll-free basis.
Semi-Public Pay Telephone
A switched coin line provided under the Semi-Public Telephone Service regulations of the Company’s l I.P.U.C. Price
List No. 1.
Service Date
The date that the FIA is to be placed in service. A confirmed ASR is required to establish a service date.
Seven-Digit Manual Test Line
A set of optional features for all Switched Access which allow the IC to select balance, milliwatt, and synchronous
test lines of FGA and BSA-A, by manually dialing a seven-digit number over the associated Switched Access.
Short Circuit Test Line
The end office circuit which provides an ac short circuit termination of the trunk or line by means of a capacitor of at
least 4 microfarads.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 47
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Signaling Point
The term "Signaling Point (SP)" denotes an SS7 network interface element capable of originating and/or terminating
SS7 messages.
Signaling System 7 (SS7)
The term "Signaling System 7 (SS7)" denotes the layered protocol used (N) for standardized common channel
signaling in the United States.
Statistical Multiplexing
A multiplexing technique in which timeslots are dynamically allocated on the basis of need rather than being
predetermined; the data is typically transmitted on a first come, first served basis.
Synchronous Test Line
An arrangement of an end office which performs marginal operational tests of supervisory and ring-tripping functions.
Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System
The term "Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System" or "TSP System" or "NSEP TSP System" refers to the
regulatory, administrative and operational system authorizing and providing for priority treatment (i.e., the
provisioning and restoration) of NSEP Services.
Temporary Facilities
Facilities used to provide FIA to a customer for less than the minimum service period or less than one month,
whichever is longer, or to provide FIA while permanent facilities are being constructed.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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Original Sheet 48
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
Term Commitment
The length of time for which a customer agrees to pay for service, facilities or equipment. The payment
period may be referred to as an Extended Service Plan (ESP), Optional Payment Plan (OPP), a Term
Commitment Plan or Period (TCP), or Term Payment Plan (TPP).
Terminating Direction
The use of Switched Access for the completion of calls from a CDL to an end user.
Trunk
A communications path connecting two switching systems in a network, used in an end-to-end connection.
Trunk Group
A grouping of trunks that are traffic engineered as a unit for the establishment of connections between switching
systems in which all of the communications paths are interchangeable.
Trunk Side Connection
The connection of a transmission path to the trunk side of an end office switch.
User-to-Network Interface (UNI)
A standard interface used to connect the end user to the Frame Relay Service network. It receives the data frame
from the customer's Local Area Network (LAN) or other suctomer-provided equipment (CPE) devices and verifies
that the Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI) is valid before relaying the frame to the destination end point.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 49
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.6 Definitions (Cont'd)
V&H Coordinates Method
A method of computing airline miles between two points by utilizing an established formula which is based on the
Vertical (V) and Horizontal (H) coordinates of the two points.
Virtual Connection
A logical channel resulting from call establishment to a network address that exists until the call is terminated by
either party.
WATS Serving Office
A Company designated serving wire center where switching, screening and/or recording functions are performed in
connection with a Special Access Line used with a Switching Interface as set forth in 4.2.5(S) following. 1
Wire Center
A location in which one or more central office switches, and cross connection equipment used for the provision of
Company telecommunications services, are located.
Wire Center Area
The geographic area served by a Wire Center through the use of central office switching equipment, cross
connection equipment, and subscriber loops.
1 The use of the terms WATS or WATS-type throughout this Price List is primarily for ordering purposes and is not intended
to restrict the use of the customer services when ordering Special Access and Switched Access in combination.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 50
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont’d)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company
2.7.1 General
When Switched Transport or Special Transport service is provided by more than one telephone company,
the telephone companies involved will mutually agree upon one of the billing methods as described in
2.7.2 or 2.7.3 based upon the type of access service and the interconnection arrangements between the
telephone companies.
The Company will notify the IC which billing method will be used. The IC will place the ASR as described
in 3.3.
2.7.2 Single Company Billing
The Single Company Billing method may be applied to FGA and BSA-A Switched Access Service.
The telephone company receiving the ASR from the IC, as specified in 3.3(A)(1), will arrange to provide
the service, determine the applicable charges and bill the IC or end user for the entire service in
accordance with its access tariff or price list. The airline mileage, if applicable, is determined using the
V&H method as described in the National Exchange Carrier Association’s (NECA) FCC tariff.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 51
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing
Meet Point Billing is required when an access service is provided by multiple telephone companies for
FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D Switched Access Services and Special Access. It is optional
for FGA and BSA-A Switched Access Services.
There are two Meet Point Billing Options -- Single Bill and Multiple Bill. The telephone company must
notify the IC of:
• the Meet Point Billing Option that will be used,
• the telephone company(s) that will render the bill(s),
• the telephone company(s) to whom payment(s) should be remitted, and
• the telephone company(s) that will provide the bill inquiry function.
The telephone company shall provide such notification at the time that an ASR is placed requesting access
service. Additionally, the telephone company shall provide this notice in writing 30 days in advance of any
change.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 52
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing (Cont'd)
(A) Single Bill Option
The Single Bill Option allows the IC or end user to receive one bill from one telephone company or its
billing agent for access services.
The telephone company that renders the bill to the IC or end user may provide to the IC or end user,
cross references to the other telephone company(s) service and/or the common circuit identifiers
based upon industry standards. Should a billing dispute arise, the terms and conditions of the Billing
Company will apply.
For usage rated access services the access minutes of use will be compiled by the Initial Billing
Company and used by the Initial Billing Company and any subsequent Billing Company(s) for the
development of access charges.
• The Initial Billing Company for FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D Switched Access
services is normally the end user's serving office and for WATS usage the Initial Billing
Company is normally the WATS serving office. When the Initial Billing Company is other than
the normally designated telephone company, the telephone company will notify the IC or end
user.
• The Subsequent Billing Company(s) is any telephone company(s) in whose territory a
segment of the Switched Transport facility is provided and/or where the CDL is located.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 53
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing (Cont'd)
(A) Single Bill Option (Cont'd)
The Single Bill option provides three billing alternatives, Single Bill/Single tariff, Single Bill/Pass-
Through Billing and Single Bill/Multiple tariff which are described following:
(1) Single Bill/Single Tariff
Each telephone company will receive an ASR or a copy of the ASR from the IC as specified
in 3.3(A)(2) and arrange to provide the service. The Initial Billing Company will:
• determine the applicable charges and bill in accordance with its tariff/price list;
• include all recurring and nonrecurring rates and charges of its tariff/price list; and
• forward the bill to the IC or end user.
The IC or end user will remit the payment to the Initial Billing Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 54
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing (Cont'd)
(A) Single Bill Option (Cont'd)
(2) Single Bill/Pass-Through Billing
Each telephone company will receive an ASR or a copy of the ASR from the IC as specified
in 3.3(A)(2) and arrange to provide the service. Each telephone company will:
• determine its usage portion of Switched Transport and/or mileage portion of Special
Transport as described in 2.7.3(C);
• determine the applicable charges and bill in accordance with its tariff/price list;
• include all recurring and nonrecurring rates and charges of its tariff/price list; and
• forward the bill to the Initial Billing Company for meet point billed access services.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 55
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing (Cont'd)
(A) Single Bill Option (Cont'd)
(2) Single Bill/Pass-Through Billing (Cont'd)
The Initial Billing Company will:
• apply usage data, when needed, to the bill and calculate the charges;
• identify each involved telephone company's charges separately on the bill;
• combine all the bills of the involved telephone companies of a meet point
billed access service into one access bill;
• forward the bill to the IC or end user; and
• advise the IC or end user how to remit the payment, either directly to each
telephone company involved in the provision of this meet point billed service;
or, as a single payment made to the Initial Billing Company. If payments are
to be sent directly to the Initial Billing Company, the Subsequent Billing
Company(s) will provide the IC or end user with written authorization for the
payment arrangement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 56
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing (Cont'd)
(A) Single Bill Option (Cont'd)
(3) Single Bill/Multiple Tariff
Each telephone company will receive an ASR or a copy of the ASR from the IC as specified
in 3.3(A)(2) and arrange to provide the service. The Initial Billing Company will:
• determine each telephone company's usage portion of switched transport and/or
mileage portion of special transport as described in 2.7.3(C);
• determine the applicable charges and bill in accordance with each telephone
company's tariff/price list;
• include all recurring and nonrecurring charges for each involved telephone
company
• identify each involved telephone company's charges separately on the bill;
• forward the bill to the IC or end user; and
• advise the IC or end user how to remit the payment, either directly to each
telephone company involved in the provision of this meet point billed service; or, as
a single payment made to the Initial Billing Company. If payments are to be sent
directly to the Initial Billing Company, the Subsequent Billing Company(s) will
provide the IC or end user with written authorization for the payment arrangement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 57
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
2. GENERAL REGULATIONS (Cont'd)
2.7 FIA Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company (Cont'd)
2.7.3 Meet Point Billing (Cont'd)
(B) Multiple Bill Option
The Multiple Bill option allows all telephone companies providing service to bill the IC or end user
for their portion of a jointly provided access service. Each telephone company will:
• determine its usage portion of the Switched Transport and/or mileage portion of Special
Transport as described in 2.7.3(C);
• determine the applicable charges and bill in accordance with its tariff/price list;
• include all recurring and nonrecurring rates and charges of its tariff/price list; and
• forward the bill to the IC or end user.
The IC or end user will remit the payments directly to each telephone company.
(C) Meet Point Billing Mileage Calculation
Each telephone company's portion of the Transport mileage will be determined as follows:
Switched Transport is not distance sensitive. For Special Access Service determine the
appropriate Special Transport total miles by computing the number of miles between the
serving wire centers involved (i.e., CDL serving wire center, Hub wire center, WATS
Serving Office) using the V&H method as described in the NECA FCC tariff. Where
the calculated miles includes a fraction, the value is rounded up to the next full mile.
Determine the billing percentage (BP), as described in the NECA FCC tariff. This
represents the portion of the Service provided by each telephone company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA Sheet No.
3.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 1
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions .............................................................................................. 1
3.1.2 Provision of Other Services.................................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 Special Construction ............................................................................................. 6
3.2 Access Service Request ........................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1 Service Date Intervals........................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 ASR Modifications................................................................................................. 7
(A) Service Date Change Charge..................................................................... 8
(B) Partial Cancellation Charge........................................................................ 10
(C) Discontinuance of Service ......................................................................... 10
(D) Design Change Charge ............................................................................. 11
(E) Requests for Expedition............................................................................. 11
3.2.3 Selection of Facilities for Access Service .............................................................. 12
3.2.4 Minimum Period .................................................................................................... 12
3.2.5 Minimum Period Charges...................................................................................... 13
3.2.6 Cancellation of an ASR ......................................................................................... 14
3.3 Access Service For Services Requests Provided
By More Than One Telephone Company ............................................................................... 16
3.4 Switched Access Minimum Capacity Requirements ............................................................... 17
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA
3.1 General
This section sets forth the regulations and order related charges for ASRs to provide the customer with FIA. These
charges are in addition to other applicable charges in other sections of this Price List.
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions
(A) A customer may order any amount of FIA (Switched or Special) of the same interface type, same
Feature Group, same BSA or same Special Access between the same locations on a single ASR.
A customer may order the changed use of Switched Access and Special Access over the same
high capacity facility however, separate ASRs are required. The methodology for shared use is
described in 5.6.7.
- ASRs for FGA or BSA-A must be in number of lines required.
- ASRs for FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D and SAC Access Service must be in
Busy Hour Minutes of Capacity (BHMC).
Additional ASR requirements for Switched Access Service are described in 4.3.2.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.1 General (Cont'd)
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions (Cont'd)
(B) The customer shall supply all details necessary to complete an ASR. The details may include the:
requested service date, customer name, CDL, end office, Interface Arrangement, type of Switched
Access or Special Access, Supplemental Features, End Office Services and Signaling Interface,
and originating and terminating capacity required. The customer may also be required to provide
end user name and location, end user contact person, and end user access hours to complete an
ASR for Special Access.
When a customer orders mixed interstate and intrastate Switched Access, the customer is required
to provide an estimate of the percent of traffic, as described in 4.3.3, which will be intrastate. If the
customer fails to provide this estimate, the order will not be processed until such time as the
customer provides this estimate.
When a customer orders mixed-use Special Access service, the customer must indicate the
jurisdiction based on the criteria in Section 5.1.6.
(C) When the Alternate Traffic Routing Optional Arrangement is ordered, more than one CDL will be
supplied and the number of trunks or BHMC for FGB, FGC and FGD to each CDL shall be
specified.
When the Alternate Traffic Routing Basic Serving Element (BSE) is ordered, more than one CDL
will be supplied and the number of trunks or BHMC for BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D to each CDL
shall be specified.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.1 General (Cont'd)
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions (Cont'd)
(D) The customer shall order SAC Access Service, as described in 4.2.1(E), in the same manner as
ordering FGD or BSA-D with the following exceptions. For 500 SAC Access Service or 900 SAC
Access Service, customers may request direct connections only to those offices designated by the
Company as 500 SAC Access Service or 900 SAC Access Service screening offices. All 500 NXX
or 900 NXX code assignments and administration shall be in accordance with the North American
Numbering Plan (NANP). 800/866/877/888 SAC Access Service is offered only with
800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function as described in 4.2.10 and with
800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service as described in 4.2.18. Customers may request
800/866/877/888 SAC access connections to suitably equipped end offices and access tandem
offices. A list of those offices will be provided upon request. All 800/866/877/888 number
assignments shall be administered by the Number Administration Service Center (NASC) through
the Service Management System (SMS).
500 NXX codes or 900 NXX Codes to be activated and/or deactivated with 500 SAC Access
Service or 900 SAC Access Service, must be provided to the Company at least 30 business days
prior to the effective date of the change.
An ASR is required by the Company for 500 NXX codes or 900 NXX codes to be activated or
deactivated on an access facility level basis. The Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched Access
as described in 4.5.2(A)(2)(a)(2) will apply. In addition to the Subsequent Ordering Charge -
Switched Access, the NXX Translation Charge as described in 4.5.2(G)(3), shall apply to each 500
NXX code activated or deactivated in a Company switch capable of performing the customer
identification function for 500 SAC Access Service. Customer assigned codes, for which an ASR
has not been received, will be blocked.
When SAC Access Service is not terminated over a WATS Access Line as described in 5.1.1, the
customer must notify the Company of all local exchange telephone numbers to which SAC Access
Service traffic is designated so that the Company can balance the end office in accordance with
standard Company engineering practices for heavy volume lines.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.1 General (Cont'd)
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions (Cont'd)
(E) The provision of Special Access requires the selection of a Terminating Option as defined in 5.3.
When a customer orders DS3 Special Access, the customer may specify on the ASR if the
interface is to be an electrical or an optical interface. In the event the customer does not identify an
interface preference with the ASR, the Company will provide an electrical interface.
When a customer orders DS3C SAL, the Company will provide an optical interface unless service
is provided via microwave, in which case an electro-magnetic interface is provided, or unless the
customer specifies on the ASR a request for an electrical interface.
DS3 and DS3C Services are provided as ICBs.
(F) An ASR is required from the customer to add 1+ coin traffic from an end office. At the customer's
option, the ASR can be issued at a 1+ coin tandem or end office level. For an initial customer order
at a 1+ coin tandem, the Company must receive the request at least 120 calendar days prior to the
requested effective date. Standard provisioning intervals will apply to subsequent orders involving
that 1+ coin tandem.
The customer must provide the Company with written notification stating that an order is being
submitted pursuant to an agreement with a secondary service provider prior to the routing of
1+ interLATA coin traffic to a provider other than the customer.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.1 General (Cont'd)
3.1.1 Ordering Conditions (Cont'd)
(G) When ordering Operator Services, an ASR is required to establish a new FGC, FGD, BSA-C or
BSA-D trunk group(s) or to add Operator Services to an existing FGC or FGD trunk group between
the Company's Operator Services Switching Location and one CDL in the same LATA.
When measurement capability does not exist for Operator Services per call charges, a forecast of
the number of Operator Services calls anticipated is required from the customer as described in
8.1.4.(B) when the initial order for Operator Services is placed.
(H) When ordering SS7 Out of Band Signaling as described in 4.2.5(U), the customer shall provide
an ASR specifying a reference to existing CCS7 Access service facilities or a reference to a related
ASR for CCS7 Access Service as described in the Company’s FCC tariff. The customer's ASR
shall also include STP point codes, STP location identifier codes, FGD or BSA-D trunk or
800/866/877/888 Service Access trunk circuit identification codes, and switch type. When ordering
SS7 Out of Band Signaling for FGD or BSA-D, the customer shall specify that all traffic carried by
that FGD or BSA-D will be equipped with out of band signaling. The customer shall work
cooperatively with the Company to determine the number of CCS7 access service connections
required to handle the customer's SS7 Out of Band Signaling traffic.
(I) When ordering FGD or BSA-D Switched Access with 950-XXXX Access as described in 4.2.5.(Q),
the customer shall provide an ASR specifying which 950-XXXX access code(s) are to be routed
and the FGD or BSA-D Switched Access Service over which resulting originating 950-XXXX
access code calls are to be routed.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.1 General (Cont'd)
3.1.2 Provision of Other Services
(A) At the option of a customer, Additional Labor, Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP), Testing
and Special Routing services may be ordered with an ASR at the same time the ASR is accepted
by the Company. Such requests will be considered to be supplemental to the ASR. The rates and
charges for these services as specified in other sections of this Price List will apply in addition to
the ordering charges specified in this section and the rates and charges for the Switched Access or
Special Access with which they are associated.
(B) The items listed in (A) may subsequently be added to the ASR, up to and including the service date
established by the ASR. When ordered subsequently, charges for ASR modifications as described
in 3.2.2 will apply.
3.1.3 Special Construction
The regulations, rates and charges for Special Construction in Section 10 are in addition to the regulations,
rates and charges specified in this section.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request
An ASR is used by the Company to receive orders for the following types of FIA requested by the customer:
- Switched Access as described in Section 4,
- Special Access as described in Section 5, and
- Other Services as described in other sections of the Price List.
3.2.1 Service Date Intervals
The time required to provision service is known as the service date interval. Such intervals will be
established in accordance with published service date interval guidelines which are available to customers
upon request. The service date interval guidelines will apply to ASRs and will specify the quantities of FIA
that can be provided on the same service date. The customer may request a service date other than that
established pursuant to the service date interval guidelines. The Company, where possible, will establish
the service date in accordance with such request, subject to other applicable provisions of this Price List.
3.2.2 ASR Modifications
The customer may request a modification of its ASR prior to the service date. The Company will make
every effort to accommodate a requested modification when it is able to do so with the normal work force
assigned to complete such an ASR within normal business hours. If the modification cannot be made with
the normal work force during normal business hours, the Company will notify the customer. If the
customer still desires the ASR modification, the Company will schedule a new service date. All charges for
ASR modifications will apply on a per occurrence basis. Where a new ASR may be required the
appropriate charges as set forth in other sections of this Price List will be applicable.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.2 ASR Modifications (Cont'd)
Any increase in the number of Switched Access lines for FGA or BSA-A; or BHMCs for FGB, FGC, FGD,
BSA-B, BSA-C or BSA-D, and SAC Access Service or Special Access circuits will require the issuance of
a new ASR for the incremental capacity.
(A) Service Date Change Charge
ASR service dates may be changed, however, a Service Date Change Charge will apply for each
service date change after the Plant Test Date on the ASR.
For Switched Access, the new service date may not exceed the original service date by more than
30 calendar days. If the requested service date is more than 30 calendar days after the original
service date, the ASR will be canceled by the Company and cancellation charges in 3.2.6 will
apply. The ASR will be reissued with the new service date.
For Special Access, except as specified below, the new service date may not exceed the original
service date by more than 30 calendar days. If the requested service date is more than 30
calendar days after the original service date, the ASR will be canceled by the Company.
Cancellation charges in 3.2.6 will apply and the ASR will be reissued with the new service date
unless the customer indicates that billing for the service is to commence as in 3.2.6(A).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.2 ASR Modifications (Cont'd)
(A) Service Date Change Charge (Cont'd)
With the agreement of the Company, a new service date may be established that is prior to the
original service date and the provisions in 3.2.2(D) will apply in addition to the Service Date
Change Charge.
Rate
Service Date Change Charge $ 35.24
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.2 ASR Modifications (Cont'd)
(B) Partial Cancellation Charge
Any decrease in the number of Switched Access lines for FGA or BSA-A; trunks or BHMC for FGB,
FCC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D and SAC Access Service, or Special Access circuits will be
treated as a partial cancellation.
A customer may cancel any number of Special Access circuits.
When a customer partially cancels the service ordered on an ASR, charges will apply as follows:
(1) When an ASR for Switched Access Service or Special Access Service is partially canceled on
or after the Application Date, the associated Initial Ordering Charge for Switched or Special
Access will apply. A Subsequent Ordering will also apply for the reissuance of a supplement
order.
(2) When an ASR for Special Access Service is partially canceled on or after the Plant Test Date,
the Initial and Subsequent Ordering Charges will apply, plus the Installation Charge(s)
associated with the items canceled.
(3) When a customer cancels part of an ASR for which billing has commenced as provided in
3.2.2(A) and 3.2.6(A), cancellation charges in 3.2.6(C)(3) will apply to that part of the ASR
being canceled.
(C) Discontinuance of Service
A customer may discontinue FIA that is in service at any time. The request for discontinuance of
service must be received by the Company at least two business days prior to the date on which
service is to be disconnected and billing discontinued. The request may be verbal or written,
however, a verbal request must be followed, within ten days, by written confirmation. The written
confirmation serves as a confirmation of the verbal request rather than a request by itself. The
customer must notify the Company of a delay or cancellation in the discontinuance request prior
to the disconnect date. If a service is discontinued prior to the expiration of the Minimum Period in
3.2.4, the Minimum Period Charges in 3.2.5 may apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.2 ASR Modifications (Cont'd)
(D) Design Change Charge
The customer may request a design change to a pending ASR for both Switched and Special
Access or request a change to an existing Switched Access Service. A design change is a change
which requires engineering review. The regulations, rates and charges for a design change are as
found in Section 4.5.2(A)(2)(i) for Switched Access Service, and Section 5.6.1(D)(3) for Special
Access Service, and are in addition to the regulations, rates and charges specified in this section.
(E) Requests for Expedition
A customer may request an expedited service date. When this situation occurs, charges will be
applicable as in 6.2.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.3 Selection of Facilities for Access Service
(A) Requests for a specific circuit is not an option of the customer except as provided for under Special
Facilities Routing of FIA as described in Section 9.
3.2.4 Minimum Period
(A) The Minimum Period for which Special Access and Basic Service Elements are provided and for
which charges are applicable, is one month, except as in (C) and (G).
(B) The Minimum Period for Miscellaneous Services is in Section 6.
(C) The Minimum Period for Ancillary Services is in Section 8.
(D) The Minimum Period for temporary videoband and program audio Special Access is the minimum
period for which rates are established in Section 5.7. The Special Access will be provided only for
the duration of the event specified on the ASR (e.g., one-half hour, two hours, five hours, etc.).
(E) The Minimum Period for FIA provided under Special Construction provisions and for which charges
are applicable is as specified in Section 10.
(F) The Minimum Period for FGA, FGB, FGC, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C, SAC Access Service, and for
FGD or BSA-D ordered after the conversion of an end office to equal access is one month. For the
application of the minimum period charges for Switched Access Service FGA, FGB, FGC, BSA-A,
BSA-B, BSA-C, SAC Access Service, and for FGD or BSA-D ordered after the conversion of an
end office to equal access, it is assumed the last identical capacity placed in service is the first one
discontinued.
(G) For FGD or BSA-D ordered prior to the conversion of an end office to equal access and (1)
canceled prior to the conversion date, a Cancellation Charge as specified in 3.2.6 applies.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.5 Minimum Period Charges
When FIA are discontinued prior to the expiration of the Minimum Period, charges are applicable for the
remaining month(s) and/or fraction thereof of the Minimum Period.
The Minimum Period Charge will be determined as follows:
(A) For Switched Access usage sensitive rate elements, the charge for the minimum period, or fraction
thereof, is equal to the applicable rates for the actual or assumed usage for the minimum period or
such fraction thereof.
(B) For Special Access, the charge is the applicable monthly rate for the service(s) in 5.7.
(C) For part-time or occasional program audio Special Access services, the rates in 5.7 will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.6 Cancellation of an ASR
(A) A customer may cancel ordered FIA on any date prior to the service date. The cancellation date is
the date the Company receives written or verbal notice from the customer that the ASR is to be
canceled. The verbal notice must be followed by written confirmation within 10 days.
For Switched Access, if a customer is unable to accept service within 30 calendar days of the
original service date, the ASR shall be considered canceled and charges in (C) and (D) will apply.
In such instances, the cancellation date shall be the 31st calendar day beyond the original service
date of the ASR.
For Special Access, if a customer is unable to accept service within 30 calendar days of the original
service date, the customer has the choice of the following options:
• the Special Access ASR shall be canceled and charges in (C) will apply, or
• billing for the service will commence.
In either case, the cancellation date or the billing date shall commence on the 31st calendar day
beyond the original service date of the ASR.
(B) ASR costs are considered to have started when the Company incurs any cost in connection
therewith or in preparation thereof which would not otherwise have been incurred. These costs
include but are not limited to preliminary engineering, orders to suppliers, and other similar items of
cost. For purposes of determining cancellation charges the costs are considered to have started
the day the Company receives the ASR. For all ASRs this is known as the Application Date. The
cancellation charges will not apply until the customer is notified of such charges.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.2 Access Service Request (Cont'd)
3.2.6 Cancellation of an ASR (Cont'd)
(C) When a customer cancels an ASR for the installation of new service, or an ASR to modify existing
service, charges will apply as follows:
(1) When an ASR for Switched Access Service is canceled on or after the Application Date, all
nonrecurring charges associated with the Switched Access ASR, will apply as specified in
4.5.2(A)(2).
(2) When an ASR for Special Access Service is canceled on or after the Application Date before
the Plant Test Date, the appropriate Service Ordering Charge will apply as specified in
5.6.1(D)(1).
When an ASR for Special Access Service is canceled on or after the Plant Test Date, the
Initial or Subsequent Ordering Charge and Service Installation Charges will apply as specified
in 5.6.1(D), plus any Installation Charges associated with supplemental features or
arrangements.
(3) When a customer chooses to commence billing rather than cancel an ASR for Special Access
as in (A), the customer must submit an ASR prior to calendar day 31 from the original service
date and request a service date change. The new service date may not exceed the original
service date by more than 120 calendar days. Charges in 3.2.2(A) will apply for each
subsequent service date change request after calendar day 31, not to exceed 120 calendar
days.
When a customer elects to commence billing, monthly recurring charges will begin accruing at
calendar day 31 after the original service date. Upon completion of the ASR, the initial bill for
Special Access Service will include these accrued charges and any additional nonrecurring
charges in addition to billable charges specified in 2.4.1(C).
If the ASR is not completed within 121 calendar days of the original service date, the ASR will
be canceled. Cancellation charges in (C)(2) will apply. In addition, the customer will be billed
the accrued monthly recurring charges specified above plus any additional nonrecurring
charges applicable for the Special Access Service. These charges will be computed
commencing at day 31 after the original service date up to and including the cancellation
date, not to exceed 90 days of service (120 days from the original service date). The
Company will not reissue an ASR with a new service date beyond 121 calendar days. It will
be the customer's responsibility to submit a new ASR for Special Access Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.3 Access Service Requests for Services Provided By More Than One Telephone Company
(A) Switched or Special Access Services provided by more than one telephone company are services where one
end of the Switched Transport or Special Transport facility is in the operating territory of one telephone
company and the other end of the facility is in the operating territory of a different telephone company.
The ordering procedure for this service is in (1) and (2). The telephone company will notify the customer,
identifying which ordering procedures will apply.
(1) Single Company Billing
The telephone company receiving the ASR from the IC will arrange to provide the service and bill the
IC or end user as described in 2.7.2. The IC will place the ASR with the telephone company as
follows:
(a) For Switched Access Services the IC will place the ASR with the telephone company in
whose territory the FGA dial tone office is located.
When the preceding is not in the same telephone company's territory as the customer
designated location (CDL), the IC must supply a copy of the ASR to the telephone company in
whose territory the CDL is located.
(2) Meet Point Billing
Each telephone company will provide its portion of the Switched Transport or Special Transport
Service within its operating territory to the meet point with the other telephone company(s). The BP
will be determined by the telephone companies involved in providing the FIA service and listed in
the NECA FCC tariff.
For all Switched Access Services and Special Access Services the order will be placed with the
telephone company based upon industry guidelines.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.4 Switched Access Minimum Capacity Requirements
3.4.1 When a customer orders Switched Access, it will be provided subject to the minimum capacity provisions
in 3.4.2 through 3.4.5.
3.4.2 There is no minimum capacity for Interface Arrangements 1 and 2 as described in 3.4. However,
for Interface Arrangements 3 through 10 the minimum capacity is in 3.4.4 for which charges are
applicable as found in 3.4.5. A description of Interface Arrangements is found in 4.2.3(B).
3.4.3 For the purpose of administering the minimum capacity provisions, different Switched Access
feature groups for the same customer may be grouped together if the facilities provided for all the
connections are the same and terminate in the same facilities terminal in the same telephone company
access tandem or end office.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
3. ORDERING OPTIONS FOR FIA (Cont'd)
3.4 Switched Access Minimum Capacity Requirements (Cont'd)
3.4.4 The following table provides the total capacity of the interface and the thresholds for minimum ASR
requirements. When the customer requests one of the following it is required to order sufficient lines for FGA,
and sufficient BHMCs for FGB, FGC, FGD and SAC Access Service to satisfy the minimum capacity.
When the customer requests more than one of the same Interface Arrangements, it is required to meet the
total minimum capacity of all such Interface Arrangements, e.g., a customer with two DS1 Interface
Arrangements will be billed a minimum of 34 DS1 circuits.
Interface Interface Interface Total Minimum
Arrangement Type Name Capacity Capacity
(circuits) (circuits)
1 Voice Frequency 2-Wire 1 NA
2 Voice Frequency 4-Wire 1 NA
3 Analog Group 12 9
4 Analog Supergroup 60 42
5 Analog Mastergroup 600 420
6 Digital DS1 24 17
7 Digital DS1C 48 34
8
9 Digital DS3 672 471
10 Digital DS3C 1344 941
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS Sheet No.
4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Description of Switched Access ................................................................................................ 3
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups................................................................................... 4
(A) Feature Group A............................................................................................ 4
(B) Feature Group B............................................................................................ 9
(C) Feature Group C ........................................................................................... 14
(D) Feature Group D ........................................................................................... 21
(E) SAC Access Service...................................................................................... 28
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs)................................................... 31
(A) BSA-A ........................................................................................................... 31
(B) BSA-B ........................................................................................................... 36
(C) BSA-C........................................................................................................... 41
(D) BSA-D........................................................................................................... 48
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport............................................................................. 55
(A) General ......................................................................................................... 55
(B) Interface Arrangement................................................................................... 57
(1) Two-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement............................... 58
(2) Four-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement........................... 59
(3) Group Analog Interface Arrangement................................................ 60
(4) Supergroup Analog Interface Arrangement.......................................... 60
(5) Mastergroup Analog Interface Arrangement ...................................... 61
(6) DS1 Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................... 61
(7) DS1C Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................. 62
(8) DS2 Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................... 62
(9) DS3 Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................... 63
(10) DS3C Digital Interface Arrangement.................................................. 64
(C) Optional Arrangements.................................................................................. 65
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet B
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont’d) Sheet No.
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.4 Description of End Office Services ............................................................................ 66
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements.............................................................. 67
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing................................................................................ 67
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement...................................... 67
(C) Intra Access Area Call Denial on Line or Hunt Group .................................... 70
(D) Dual Tone Multifrequency Address Signaling ................................................ 70
(E) Hunt Group Arrangement .............................................................................. 71
(F) Customer Specification of Switched Access Directionality............................. 71
(G) Nonhunting Number for Use with Hunt Group Arrangement........................... 72
(H) Nonhunting Number for Use with Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement....... 72
(I) Operator Assistance Full Feature Arrangement............................................. 72
(J) Rotary Dial Station Signaling......................................................................... 73
(K) Service Class Routing ................................................................................... 73
(L) Service Code Denial on Line or Hunt Group.................................................. 73
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet C
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont’d) Sheet No.
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(M) Trunk Access Limitation ................................................................................ 74
(N) Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement........................................................... 74
(O) Up to Seven- or Ten-Digit Outpulsing of Access Digits to the Customer ........ 74
(P) Band Advance Arrangement.......................................................................... 74
(Q) FGD and BSA-D Switched Access with 950-XXXX Access............................ 75
(R) Operator Assistance for SAC Access Services.............................................. 75
(S) Switched Access Interface............................................................................. 76
(T) Switched Data Service .................................................................................. 84
(1) Switched 56 ........................................................................................ 84
(2) Switched 64 ........................................................................................ 85
(U) Signaling System 7 (SS7) Out of Band Signaling........................................... 86
(V) Calling Party Number (CPN) Parameter ........................................................ 86
(W) Carrier Selection Parameter (CSP)................................................................ 87
(X) Charge Number (CN) Parameter ................................................................... 87
(Y) Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP)................................................................... 89
4.2.6 Call Restriction and Code Screening Reports ........................................................... 90
4.2.7 Installation and Acceptance Testing of Switched Access........................................... 90
4.2.8 Provision of Design Layout Report ........................................................................... 91
4.2.9 Network Management .............................................................................................. 91
4.2.10 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function.................................................... 91
4.2.11 900 Customer Identification Function ........................................................................ 91
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet D
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont’d) Sheet No.
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.12 Design and Routing of Switched Access................................................................... 92
4.2.13 Provision of Switched Access Performance Data...................................................... 92
4.2.14 Transmission Performance ....................................................................................... 92
4.2.15 Design Blocking Probability ...................................................................................... 93
4.2.16 Special Facilities Routing.......................................................................................... 95
4.2.17 Information Surcharge .............................................................................................. 95
4.2.18 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service .............................................................. 95
4.2.19 500 Customer Identification Function........................................................................ 96
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements ........................................................................................... 97
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE..................................................................... 97
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement - BSE........................... 98
(C) User Transfer - BSE...................................................................................... 101
(D) Hunt Group Arrangement - BSE.................................................................... 101
(E) Queuing - BSE.............................................................................................. 101
(F) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE..................................................................... 101
(G) Call Identification Number - BSE................................................................... 102
(H) Remote Call Forwarding - BSE ..................................................................... 102
(I) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) - BSE ................................................................. 103
(J) Billed Number Screening (BNS) - BSE.......................................................... 103
(K) Controlink® Digital Channel Service - BSE ................................................... 103
4.2.21 IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge............................................................... 104
4.3 Obligations of the Customer ..................................................................................................... 105
4.3.1 On and Off-Hook Supervision .................................................................................... 105
4.3.2 ASR Requirements .................................................................................................... 105
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements ........................................................................... 106
4.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances ........................................................................ 114
4.4.1 Cancellation of Applications ...................................................................................... 114
4.4.2 Credit Allowances ...................................................................................................... 114
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet E
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont’d) Sheet No.
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations
4.5.1 Rate Elements ............................................................................................................. 114
4.5.2 Rate Regulations ......................................................................................................... 115
(A) Types of Rates and Charges............................................................................. 115
(1) Usage Rates.......................................................................................... 115
(2) Nonrecurring Charges............................................................................ 115
(a) Switched Access Ordering Charges ...................................................... 116
(i) Initial Ordering Charge -Switched Access ........................ 116
(ii) Subsequent Ordering Charge -Switched Access.............. 116
(iii) Administrative Changes ................................................... 118
(b) Design Change Charge............................................................... 119
(c) Change of Switched Access Type.......................................................... 120
(d) Moves...................................................................................................... 121
(i) Same CDL ....................................................................... 121
(ii) A Different CDL................................................................ 121
(B) 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service ...................................................... 122
(C) Network Blocking Charge for Switched FGB,
FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D and SAC Access Service ............................... 123
(D) Determination of Intrastate Charges for Mixed
Interstate and Intrastate Switched Access......................................................... 124
(E) Local Directory Assistance................................................................................ 124
(F) Signaling System 7 (SS7) Out of Band Signaling.............................................. 124
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet F
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont’d) Sheet No.
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont’d)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(G) Description and Application of Rates.................................................................... 125
(1) Determination of Peak and Off Peak Rates ................................................ 125
(2) Switched Transport..................................................................................... 125
(3) End Office Switching .................................................................................. 126
(4) NXX Translation Nonrecurring Charge........................................................ 126
(H) Measuring Access Minutes................................................................................... 127
(1) FGA and BSA-A Usage Measurement........................................................ 128
(2) FGB and BSA-B Usage Measurement........................................................ 129
(3) Usage Measurement Not Available For FGA, FGB, BSA-A and BSA-B....... 130
(4) FGC, and BSA-C Usage Measurement....................................................... 131
(5) FGD and BSA-D Usage Measurement........................................................ 133
(6) SAC Access Service Usage Measurement ................................................. 134
(I) FGD and BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX .................................. 135
4.5.3 Application of Rates for FGA and BSA-A Extension Service ........................................ 135
4.5.4 Basic Service Elements (BSEs) ................................................................................... 136
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE......................................................................... 136
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE.................................................... 136
(C) User Transfer - BSE.......................................................................................... 136
(D) Hunt Group Arrangement - BSE........................................................................ 136
(E) Queuing - BSE.................................................................................................. 136
(F) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE......................................................................... 137
(G) Remote Call Forwarding - BSE ......................................................................... 137
(H) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) - BSE ..................................................................... 137
(I) Billed Number Screening (BNS) - BSE.............................................................. 137
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet G
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont’d) Sheet No.
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.1 Nonrecurring Charges.............................................................................................. 138
(A) Switched Access Service Ordering Charges.................................................. 138
(B) Design Change Charge................................................................................. 138
(C) Network Blocking Charge.............................................................................. 138
(D) 500 NXX Translation Charge......................................................................... 138
4.6.2 Switched Transport .................................................................................................. 139
(A) Switched Transport ....................................................................................... 139
4.6.3 End Office Services.................................................................................................. 140
(A) 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query ............................................................... 140
(B) End Office Switching - Bundled ..................................................................... 140
(C) End Office Switching - Unbundled................................................................. 140
(D) Alternate Routing - BSE ................................................................................ 141
(E) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE ................................................ 141
(F) User Transfer - BSE...................................................................................... 141
(G) Queuing - BSE .............................................................................................. 141
(H) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE ..................................................................... 141
4.6.4 Information Surcharge.............................................................................................. 142
4.6.5 IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge .............................................................. 142
4.6.6 Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP)................................................................................. 142
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
4.1 General
Switched Access provides two-point communications paths between the point of termination at a CDL and the
points of termination at Company end user premises within the Access Area. Each path is established through the
use of Switched Transport, End Office Services, and Common Lines. Switched Access provides for the ability to
originate calls from an end user's premises to the CDL and to terminate calls from the CDL to an end user's
premises. Specific descriptions of Switched Access are in 4.2.
Switched Access Feature Groups are ordered in either quantities of lines or trunks or in Busy Hour Minutes of
Capacity (BHMC). FGA and BSA-A are furnished on a per-line basis, and FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-
D and SAC Access Service are furnished on a per-trunk basis in accordance with the capacity ordered in trunks or
BHMC.
Quantities of lines, or total BHMC of the circuit group connecting the first point of switching and the CDL are
determined at the Company's first point of switching.
A customer may designate one or more CDLs within the LATA for FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C,
BSA-D Switched Access or SAC Access Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.1 General (Cont'd)
The following option will not be applicable to FGC and FGD. When the first point of switching and the CDL are in the
same Wire Center Area, transport for FGA, FGB, BSA-A or BSA-B Switched Access Service is rated as specified in
Section 4.2.3. When the Company's first point of switching and the CDL are served by different Wire Center Areas
for FGA, FGB, BSA-A or BSA-B Service, but within the same LATA, the customer will be given an option on how the
transport will be rated. In this instance, the customer may opt to have the transport rated as Switched Transport from
the wire center serving the existing CDL to the end office(s) originating or terminating the traffic, as described in
Section 4.2.3(A)(1), or choose to have that portion of the transport between the wire center serving the existing CDL
and the selected first point of switching rated as Special Transport. By selecting the Special Transport option, the
customer has established a new CDL for Switched Access rating purposes in the selected Access Area. That
Transport between the wire center serving the existing CDL and the new CDL is rated as Special Transport, as
described in Section 5.1.1(B), and Switched Access rates will be applicable from the wire center serving the new
CDL to each end office originating or terminating traffic within the selected FGA, FGB, BSA-A or BSA-B Access
Area. A Special Access Line Charge is also applicable where the customer chooses the Special Transport option as
described in 5.1.1(C). Switched Transport and Special Transport shall not be combined within the same hunt group
arrangement. When the customer requests to change for rating purposes from one type of transport to another (e.g.,
Special to Switched), the Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched Access in 4.6.1(A) or the Subsequent Ordering
Charge - Special Access in 5.7.1 will apply. The charge for the change depends on the type of transport option
being selected by the customer.
When Switched Access in ordered in BHMC, the BHMC must be differentiated by Feature Group type and
directionality of traffic as described in 4.3.2 in order for the Company to properly design Switched Access to meet the
traffic carrying capacity requirements of the customer.
Switched Access is provided with basic testing as described in 4.2.1(A)(9), (B)(11), (C)(10), (D)(10) and 4.2.7.
Additional testing is provided as described in 6.6. Testing is provided only on the FIA supplied by the Company.
Shared use between Switched Access and Special Access over high capacity facilities is described in 5.6.7.
Switched Access may be ordered by the customer for mixed intrastate and interstate communications as described
in 4.3.2 and 4.3.3.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access
Switched Access is provided with either of two types of access services, bundled Feature Groups or unbundled
Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs). BSAs, described in 4.2.2, are provided in two basic categories differentiated
by their technical characteristics and how they connect, line side or trunk side connection, to the Company's first
point of switching. The trunk side BSA is further differentiated into three alternatives based upon how the end user
accesses the trunk side BSA, with or without an access code. Feature Group A (FGA) and Basic Serving
Arrangement A (BSA-A) are defined as line side connections to the Company's network. Feature Group B (FGB),
Feature Group C (FGC), Feature Group D (FGD), Basic Serving Arrangement Alternative B (BSA-B), Basic Serving
Arrangement Alternative C (BSA-C), and Basic Serving Arrangement Alternative D (BSA-D) are defined as trunk side
connections to the Company's network. The use of a line side or trunk side switched access connection is
dependent upon the switched access arrangement ordered by the customer. Feature Groups and BSAs are
arranged for either originating, terminating, or two-way calling, based on the end office switching capacity ordered.
Originating calling permits the delivery of calls from Company exchange service locations to the customer's
premises. Terminating calling permits the delivery of calls from the customer's premises to Company exchange
service locations. Two-Way calling permits the delivery of calls in both directions, but not simultaneously.
Switched Access will be provided as both Feature Groups and BSAs to Company end offices either directly routed or
routed via an access tandem, except as specified following:
• Feature Group and BSA trunk side equivalents (FGB and BSA-B, FGC and BSA-C, and FGD and BSA-D)
may not be provided for the same Carrier Identification Code (CIC) at Company end offices which subtend
the same tandem. When a Company end office subtends multiple tandems, Feature Group and BSA trunk
side equivalents may not be provided for the same CIC at any Company end office which subtends either
tandem.
• Feature Group and BSA line side equivalents (FGA and BSA-A) may not be mixed in the same multi-line hunt
group.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups
The Company, under the ordering provisions in Section 3, at rates and charges as specified in 4.6, will
provide Switched Access Feature Groups as follows:
(A) Feature Group A
Feature Group A (FGA), which is available to all customers, provides line-side access to Company
end office switches with an end user access code of NXX-XXXX for the customer's use in originating
and terminating communications. FGA is available as Message Telecommunications Service-type or
Wide Area Telecommunications Service-type (MTS/WATS-type) access or as Foreign Central
Office/Off Network Access Line (FCO/ONAL) open end access, for customer provided intrastate
communications capability or connection to an interexchange intrastate service.
(1) FGA is provided at all Company end office switches and switches customer communications
to and from Common Lines or Special Access Lines.
FGA utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and the Common Line which is a voice grade transmission path comprised of any form or
configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the telecommunications industry for,
the transmission of the human voice and associated telephone signals within the frequency
bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(2) FGA is provided as line-side switching through end office switch line equipment. Line-
side switching may, at the option of the customer, be provided with ground start
supervisory signaling or loop start supervisory signaling.
(3) The customer shall select the first point of switching, within the selected FGA Access Area.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(A) Feature Group A (Cont'd)
(4) FGA is arranged for originating calling only, terminating calling only or two-way calling. The
Company will determine the type of calling to be provided unless the customer requests the
option, Customer Specification of Switched Access Directionality as described in 4.2.5(F).
For such specification, additional charges on an Individual Case Basis will apply if the
calling arrangements are different than that the Company would have provided without
such special arrangements. Originating calling permits the origination of calls from the end
user to the CDL. Terminating calling permits the termination of calls from the CDL to the
end user. Two-way calling permits either the origination or termination of calls, but not
simultaneously.
(5) FGA, when being used in the terminating direction, is arranged with dial tone start-dial
signaling and dial pulse address signaling. FGA, when being used in the terminating
direction, may, at the option of the customer, be arranged for Dual Tone Multifrequency
(DTMF) address signaling, subject to availability of equipment in the end office from which
FGA is provided. When FGA is provided in a Hunt Group Arrangement or Uniform Call
Distribution Arrangement, all FGA will be arranged for the same type of signaling.
No address signaling is provided by the Company when FGA is used in the
originating direction. Address signaling in such cases, if required by the customer, must be
provided by the end user using inband tone signaling techniques. Such inband tone
address signals will be subject to the ordinary transmission capabilities of the Switched
Transport provided.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(A) Feature Group A (Cont'd)
(6) FGA, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access valid NXXs in
the FGA Access Area. For FGA, the Access Area is defined as the local calling area of the
end office switch from which the FGA is provided. The description of any specific FGA
Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request. Access is also provided for
terminating calls established on a 1+ basis (i.e., toll) outside the specific FGA Access Area
(i.e., local calling area), however, inside the LATA. In the case of such calls the appropriate
intraLATA Message Telecommunications Service rates will apply in addition to the FGA
switched access charges. When a FGA customer chooses to terminate toll calls outside
the LATA via an Interexchange Carrier's Service (i.e., no screening or blocking performed
by customer), FGA switched access charges apply within the LATA. The Company may, at
the customer's request, and depending on the technical capabilities, screen and block such
interLATA calls. Access is also provided to local operator service (0-and 0+), directory
assistance (411 and 555-1212), telephone relay service (711), emergency reporting service
(911), local telephone repair (611), information services (e.g., time and temperature) and IC
services (by dialing the appropriate digits). The customer will be billed for an operator
surcharge as found in the Price List, for local operator assistance (0-) calls; certain
community information service calls; directory assistance (411 and 555-1212) calls; and
customer call charges in accordance with other IC tariffs in force when the Company
performs the billing for such customer calls.
Access to these services may, at the option of the customer, be blocked when the Call
Denial on Line or Hunt Group three digit or six digit dial code screening arrangements are
provided, subject to the availability of the equipment in the end office from which FGA is
provided. Call Denial for Line or Hunt Group is an arrangement which will screen
terminating calls, except calls to 411, 611, 711, 911, 800, 866, 877, 888, 555-1212, and a
set of NXXs specified by the Company, for each end office switch and route all other calls
to reorder tone or recorded announcement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(A) Feature Group A (Cont'd)
(6) (Cont'd)
Three digit dial code screening is an arrangement which will screen terminating calls and
allow completion of calls to one or more specific NXXs (or all NXXs) within the Home NPA,
or calls to one, two, or three digit service codes (e.g., 0, 411) and route all others to reorder
tone or recorded announcement.
Six digit dial code screening is an arrangement which will screen Access Area terminating
calls and allow completion of calls to selected NXXs within foreign NPAs and route all other
calls in the foreign NPA to reorder tone or recorded announcement.
(7) FGA is provided on a single line basis. FGA may, at the option of the customer, be
provided in a Hunt Group Arrangement or a Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement. When
FGA is provided with these arrangements, the FGA may also, at the option of the customer,
be provided with a Nonhunting Number Arrangement. The Uniform Call Distribution
Arrangement and the Nonhunting Number Arrangement are only available from certain
Company end office switches. All FGA in a Hunt Group Arrangement or Uniform Call
Distribution Arrangement with the Nonhunting Number Arrangement will be similarly
arranged.
(8) A seven- or ten-digit telephone number assigned by the Company is provided for
access to FGA in the originating direction. The seven- or ten-digit local telephone number
will be associated with the selected end office switch and is of the form NXX-XXXX or
NPA-NXX-XXXX. If the customer requests a specific seven- or ten-digit telephone number
that is not currently assigned and the Company can, with reasonable effort, comply with
that request, the requested number will be assigned to the customer.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(A) Feature Group A (Cont'd)
(9) FGA is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), dc continuity, and when applicable, operational signaling.
(a) Where Company equipment is available a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. These access
numbers shall include: balance (100 type) test line, and milliwatt (102 type) test line.
Additional testing will apply as described in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test not
specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing maintenance
of FGA; or (c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than scheduled for in
the Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS).
(10) When all FGA for an individual customer (a single line or entire hunt group) is discontinued at
an end office, a regular number intercept announcement is provided. This arrangement
provides, for a limited period of time, an announcement that the service associated with the
number dialed has been disconnected.
(11) FGA is provided with either Type B or Type C transmission performance. The parameters
associated with these performances are guaranteed to the first point of switching. Type C
transmission performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1 and Type B is provided
with Interface Arrangements 2 through 10. In addition, Data Transmission Parameters may, at
the option of the customer, be provided with FGA.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(B) Feature Group B
Feature Group B (FGB), which is available to all customers, provides trunk-side access to Company
end office switches with an associated uniform 950-XXXX access code for originating and terminating
communications for customer provided intrastate communications capability or connection to an
interexchange intrastate service.
(1) FGB, when provided without the use of an access tandem switch (in a directly routed
arrangement), is provided at all Company appropriately equipped electronic end office
switches. When provided via Company appropriately equipped electronic access tandem
switches, FGB End Office Services are provided at all Company subtending end office
switches in the terminating direction and at appropriately equipped end offices in the
originating direction utilizing the end user access code of 950-XXXX. For those subtending
end offices that are not appropriately equipped, access in the originating direction is available
by the end user access code of 1+950-XXXX.
FGB utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and the Common Line or a Special Access Line, which is a voice grade transmission path
comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the
telecommunications industry for, the transmission of the human voice and associated
telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(2) FGB is provided as trunk side switching through the use of end office switch trunk equipment.
The switch trunk equipment is provided with wink start pulsing and answer and disconnect
supervisory signaling.
(3) The Company will select the trunking arrangement from the end office, within the selected
Access Area from which FGB is to be provided. If the customer orders an Automatic Number
Identification (ANI) Arrangement or Rotary Dial Station Signaling, where available, special
routing and trunking arrangements may be required.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(B) Feature Group B (Cont'd)
(4) FGB is arranged for either originating, terminating, or two-way calling based on the BHMC
ordered. The Company will determine the type of directional calling to be provided unless the
customer requests the option, Customer Specification of Switched Access Directionality as
described in 4.2.5(F). For such specification, additional charges on an Individual Case
Basis will apply if the calling arrangements are different from that the Company would have
provided without such special arrangements. Originating calling permits the origination of
calls from the end user to the CDL. Terminating calling permits the termination of calls from
the CDL to the end user. Two-way calling permits either the origination or termination of calls,
but not simultaneously.
(5) FGB, when being used in the terminating and originating direction, is provided with multi-
frequency address signaling. At the option of the customer, up to Seven- or Ten-Digits
Outpulsing of Access Digits to the customer will be provided in the originating direction by the
Company equipment to the CDL where the FGB terminates. Except for FGB provided with
the ANI arrangement or Rotary Dial Station Signaling as described in 4.2.5(J), any other
address signaling in the originating direction, if required by the customer, must be provided by
the end user using inband tone signaling techniques. Such inband tone address signals will
not be regenerated by the Company and will be subject to the ordinary transmission
capabilities of the Switched Transport provided.
(6) FGB, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access valid NXXs in
FGB Access Area. If the FGB connection is made directly to an end office the Access Area is
that of that end office only. If the FGB connection is made to an access tandem the Access
Area is that of all end offices subtending that access tandem. The description of any FGB
Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request. Access is also available to
information services (e.g., time and temperature) and IC services by dialing the appropriate
digits and other services when those services can be reached using valid NXX codes.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(B) Feature Group B (Cont'd)
(7) A separate trunk group will be established based on the directionality (i.e., originating only,
terminating only, or two-way traffic) of the FGB arrangement provided.
(8) The access code for FGB is a uniform access code in the form of 950-XXXX. For end offices
not appropriately equipped an IC may instruct their end users to access the FGB by dialing
1+950-XXXX.
(9) FGB may, at the option of the customer, be arranged to provide an ANI arrangement to obtain
the calling station billing numbers. ANI is not available if the FGB connection is at an access
tandem. The ANI arrangement provides seven- or ten-digit calling station billing number
information to the CDL. In those situations where no billing number is available in the end
office switch, as with four party service, no seven- or ten-digit number will be provided and an
"operator identification" information digit will be provided.
In those cases where an ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch, no seven- or ten-
digit number will be provided, and an "identification failure" information digit will be provided.
ANI will be available using multifrequency signaling provided by the Company.
Rotary Dial Station Signaling will be made available in certain end offices using dial repeating
equipment provided by the Company. The customer must order Switched Transport arranged
to pass the dial repeating signals. FGB is provided in directly routed arrangements where the
ANI or Rotary Dial Station Signaling arrangements are provided.
Only calls from end users terminated on the end office switch will be provided with the ANI or
Rotary Dial Station Signaling arrangements.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(B) Feature Group B (Cont'd)
(10) The Company will determine the end office ANI protocol for FGB. The Company makes no
guarantee that ANI will be available at all end offices which have access to FGB.
(11) FGB is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), and where applicable, dc continuity, signaling and
balance testing.
(a) Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. These access
numbers shall include: balance (100 type) test line, milliwatt (102 type) test line, data
transmission (107 type) test line, loop around test line, short circuit test line and open
circuit test line.
(b) Where Company equipment is available and the customer is equipped with
compatible remote office test lines, FGB will be provided with automatic testing (105
type or equivalent) in the originating direction.
Additional testing charges apply as specified in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test not
specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing maintenance
of FGB; or (c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than scheduled in the
Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS). The Company will
routinely perform maintenance testing from its access tandem or end office (if direct routed) to
the customer's first point of switching.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(B) Feature Group B (Cont'd)
(12) When all FGB is discontinued at an end office and/or in an Access Area, a regular number
intercept announcement is provided. This arrangement provides, for a limited period of time,
an announcement that the FGB associated with the number dialed has been disconnected.
(13) FGB is provided with either Type B or Type C transmission performance. The parameters
associated with these performances are guaranteed to the end office, when routed directly,
or to the first point of switching, when routed via an access tandem. Type C transmission
performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1 and Type B is provided with Interface
Arrangements 2 through 10. In addition, Data Transmission Parameters may, at the option
of the customer, be provided with FGB.
(14) FGB may at the option of the customer and with the concurrence of the Company, be
provided with Alternate Traffic Routing. This arrangement, as shown in 4.2.5(A), delivers
originating traffic from an end office over a designated trunk group to the CDL. When that
trunk group is fully loaded, additional originating traffic is automatically delivered over one or
more designated trunk groups to one or more CDLs.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C
Feature Group C (FGC) provides trunk-side access to Company end office switches for providers of
MTS and WATS for originating and terminating communications. FGC is available in all end offices
which are not equipped for FGD or BSA-D End Office Services.
(1) FGC is provided at all Company end office switches or Company designated access tandem
switches. FGC is provided to the providers of MTS and WATS at an end office switch unless
FGD or BSA-D is provided in the same office. When FGD is available, FGC will be
discontinued as soon as the conversion to FGD can be arranged.
FGC utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and the Common Line which is a voice grade transmission path comprised of any form or
configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the telecommunications industry for,
the transmission of the human voice and associated signals within the frequency bandwidth of
approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(2) FGC is provided as trunk side switching through the use of end office switch trunk equipment.
The switch trunk equipment is provided with answer and disconnect supervisory signaling.
Wink start pulsing signals are provided in all offices where available. In those offices where
wink start pulsing signals are not available, delay dial start pulsing signals will be provided.
(3) The Company will select the trunking arrangement from the end office, within the selected
Access Area from which FGC is to be provided. If the customer orders an ANI Arrangement
or Service Class Routing Arrangement, special routing and trunking arrangements may be
required.
(4) FGC is arranged for either originating calling only, terminating calling only, or two-way calling
based on the BHMC ordered. The Company will determine the type of directional calling to
be provided unless the customer requests the option, Customer Specification of Directionality
as described in 4.2.5(F). For such specification, additional charges on an Individual Case
Basis will apply if the trunk group routing arrangements are different from that the Company
would have provided without such special arrangements. Originating calling permits the
origination of calls from the end user to the CDL. Terminating calling permits the termination
of calls from the CDL to the end user. Two-way calling permits either the origination or
termination of calls, but not simultaneously.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
O
riginal Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C (Cont'd)
(5) FGC is provided with multi-frequency address signaling.
Dial pulse address signaling may, at the option of the customer, be provided in lieu of multi-
frequency address signaling if such signaling facilities are available in the end office. Up to
twelve digits of the called party number dialed by the customer's end user will be provided by
Company equipment to the CDL where the FGC terminates. Such called party number
signals will be subject to the ordinary transmission capabilities of the Switched Transport
provided.
(6) FGC, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access NXXs in the FGC
Access Area. If the FGC connection is made directly to an end office, the Access Area is that of
that end office only. If the FGC connection is made to an access tandem, the Access Area is
that of all end offices subtending that access tandem. The description of any FGC Access
Area will be provided to the customer upon request. Access is also available to Directory
Assistance and other services (by dialing the appropriate codes) when the services can be
reached using valid NXX codes.
(7) A separate trunk group will be established based on the directionality (i.e., originating only,
terminating only, or two-way traffic) of the FGC arrangement provided.
(8) No access code is required for FGC. In certain locations, due to Central Office equipment
limitations, two or three digit access codes may be used. The telephone number dialed by the
end user shall be a seven or ten digit number for calls in the North American Numbering Plan
(NANP). For international calls outside the NANP, a five to twelve digit number may be
dialed. The form of the numbers dialed by the end users is NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1 + NXX-XXXX,
NPA + NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1 + NPA + NXX-XXXX, and, when the International Direct Distance
Dialing Arrangement (IDDD) is provided, 01 + CC + NN or 011 + CC + NN.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C (Cont'd)
(9) FGC may, at the option of the customer, be arranged to provide an ANI Arrangement to
obtain the calling station billing number. The ANI Arrangement provides seven- or ten-digit
station billing number information to the CDL. In those situations where no billing number is
available in the end office switch, as with four party service, no seven- or ten-digit number will
be provided and an "operator identification" information digit will be provided.
In those cases where an ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch, no seven- or ten-
digit number will be provided and an "identification failure" information digit will be provided.
ANI will be made available using multi-frequency signaling provided by the Company.
FGC is provided in directly routed arrangements to the end office switch where the ANI
Arrangement is provided. The Company will determine the end office ANI protocol for FGC.
Only calls from end users terminated on the end office switch will be provided with the ANI
Arrangement. ANI is provided from end offices for which Company recording for end user
billing is not provided, or where it is not required, as with 800/866/877/888 Service. It is not
provided from end offices for which the Company needs to forward ANI to its recording
equipment.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C (Cont'd)
(10) (FGC is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), and where applicable, signaling and balance testing.
(a) Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. The access number
shall include: balance (100 type) test line, milliwatt (102 type) test line, automatic
transmission measuring (105 type) test line, data transmission (107 type) test line,
non-synchronous or synchronous test line, loop around test line, short circuit test line
and open circuit test line.
(b) Where Company equipment is available and the customer is equipped with
compatible equipment (remote office test lines and 105 test lines with associated
responders or their functional equivalent), FGC will be provided with automatic testing.
(c) At the option of the Company, cooperative testing may be provided in lieu of automatic
testing. Cooperative testing is where the Company provides a technician at its office(s)
and the customer provides a technician at its CDL, with suitable test equipment to
perform the required tests. The Company will routinely perform maintenance testing
from its access tandem or end office (if direct routed) to the customer's first point of
switching.
Additional testing charges will apply as in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test not
specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing maintenance
of FGC; or (c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than scheduled in the
Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C (Cont'd)
(11) FGC may, at the option of the customer, be provided with Alternate Traffic Routing. This
arrangement delivers originating traffic from an end office over a designated trunk group to the
CDL. When that trunk group is fully loaded, additional originating traffic is automatically
delivered over a second designated trunk group to a second CDL. For existing arrangements
only, up to three trunk groups to three CDLs may be provided.
(12) FGC may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Service Class Routing
Arrangement. This arrangement allows originating traffic to be delivered over selected trunk
groups to specified CDLs based on service prefix (e.g., 0-, 0+, 1+, 01, 011); service class
codes (e.g., 500, 700, 800, 866, 877, 888, 900); or end user originating line class of service
(e.g., coin, hotel/motel).
(13) FGC may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Trunk Access Limitation
Arrangement in all Company end offices. This arrangement provides for the routing of
designated (e.g., 900 Service Code) originating calls to a specified number of transmission
paths in a trunk group to the CDL in order to limit the amount of such traffic that can be
completed.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C (Cont'd)
(14) FGC is provided with the following features in the originating direction for operator assistance
services. FGC may require the routing by Service Class Routing Arrangement as described
in 4.2.1(C)(12).
(a) Operator Assistance-Coin Control Arrangements for Company End Offices Where
Equipment Is Available - Such arrangements provide coin return control and routing
of 0+, 0-, 01+ and 011+ prefixed originating calls to the CDL. The operator services
system arrangement for receipt of 0+, 0-, 1+, 01+ and 011+ calls may, at the option of
the customer, be provided with the ANI Arrangement. The cord board arrangement
for receipt of 0- originating calls is not provided with ANI. FGC is provided in a directly
routed arrangement where the Operator Assistance-Coin Control Arrangement is
provided. Only calls from coin station lines terminated on the end office switch where
the Operator Assistance-Coin Control Arrangement is provided will be provided to the
CDL.
(b) Operator Assistance-Noncoin Arrangements In All Company End Offices - Such
arrangements provide routing of 0+, 0-, 1+, 01+, and 011+ prefixed originating calls to
the CDL. This arrangement for receipt of 0+, 0-, 1+, 01+, and 011+ originating calls
may, at the option of the customer, be provided with the ANI Arrangement.
The cord board arrangement for receipt of 0-originating calls is not provided with ANI.
FGC is provided in a directly routed arrangement where the Operator Assistance-
Noncoin Arrangement is provided. Only calls from end users terminated on the end
office switch where the Operator Assistance-Noncoin Arrangement is provided will be
provided to the CDL.
(c) Operator Assistance – Combined (Coin and Noncoin) Arrangements in Company End
Offices Where Equipment Is Available - This arrangement provides the
combined features described in (a) and (b).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(C) Feature Group C (Cont'd)
(15) FGC is provided with either Type B or Type C transmission performance as follows:
a) when routed directly to the end office, either Type B or Type C is provided;
b) when routed to an access tandem, only Type B is provided; or
c) Type B or Type C is provided on the transmission path from the access tandem to
the end office.
Type C transmission performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1 when
routed directly to an end office. Type B is provided with Interface Arrangements 2
through 10 whether routed directly to an end office or to an access tandem. In
addition, Data Transmission Parameters may, at the option of the customer, be
provided with FGC.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D
Feature Group D (FGD), which is available to all customers, provides trunk-side access to Company
end office switches with an associated 101XXXX access code for providers of MTS/WATS and
WATS for originating and terminating communications for customer provided intrastate
communications capability or connections to an interexchange intrastate service.
(1) FGD is provided at Company appropriately equipped electronic end office switches.
FGD utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and the Common Line which is a voice grade transmission path comprised of any form or
configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the telecommunications industry for,
the transmission of the human voice and associated telephone signals within the frequency
bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
SS7 Out of Band Signaling for FGD is provided at suitably equipped Company end office or
access tandem switches.
(2) FGD is provided as trunk side switching through the use of end office switch trunk equipment.
The switch trunk equipment is provided with answer and disconnect supervisory signaling and
wink start pulsing signals except when SS7 Out of Band Signaling is specified.
(3) The Company will select the trunking arrangement from the end office, within the selected
Access Area from which FGD is to be provided. If the customer orders an Automatic Number
Identification (ANI) Arrangement, Alternate Traffic Routing Arrangement, Service Class
Routing Arrangement, Trunk Access Limitation Arrangement, or Operator Assistance Full
Feature Arrangement, special routing and trunking arrangements may be required.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D (Cont'd)
(4) FGD is arranged for either originating calling only, terminating calling only, or two-way calling
and based on the BHMC ordered. The Company will determine the type of directional calling
to be provided unless the customer orders an Operator Assistance Full Feature Arrangement
or requests the option, Customer Specification of Switched Access Directionality as described
in 4.2.5(F). For such arrangements, additional charges on an Individual Case Basis will apply
if the trunking arrangements are different from that the Company would have provided without
such special arrangements. Originating calling permits the origination of calls from the end
user to the CDL. Terminating calling permits the termination of calls from the CDL. Two-way
calling permits either the origination or termination of calls, but not simultaneously.
(5) FGD is provided with multifrequency address signaling or SS7 Out of Band Signaling. Up to
twelve digits of the called party number dialed by the end user will be provided by Company
equipment to the CDL where the FGD terminates. Such address signals will be subject to the
ordinary transmission capabilities of the Switched Transport provided.
(6) FGD, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access valid NXXs in the
FGD Access Area. If the FGD connection is made directly to an end office, the Access Area
is that of that end office only. If the FGD connection is made to an access tandem, the
Access Area is that of all end offices subtending that access tandem. The description of any
FGD Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request. FGD may also be used in
the terminating direction to access information services (e.g., time and temperature) and other
services by dialing the appropriate codes when the services can be reached using valid NXX
codes.
(7) A separate trunk group will be established based on directionality (i.e., originating only,
terminating only, or two-way traffic) of the FGD arrangement provided.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D (Cont'd)
(8) The access code for FGD is a uniform access code of the form 101XXXX. No access code is
required if the end user's Company local service is arranged for Primary Interexchange
Carrier (PIC) and IntraLATA Primary Interexchange Carrier (IPIC) arrangements as in 6.5 to
the same customer. The number dialed by the end user shall be a seven or ten digit number
for calls in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The form of the telephone number
dialed by the end users is NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1+NXX-XXXX, NPA + NXX-XXXX, or
1+NPA+NXX-XXXX. When the 101XXXX access code is used, FGD also provides for dialing
the digit 0 for access to the customer's operator, or the end-of-dialing digit (#) for cut-through
access to the CDL. FGD also provides for the dialing of digits 00 for access on a non-DDD
basis to the interLATA operator when the end user's service is designated to the customer as
6.5 and 4.2.5(S). A single access code will be the assigned number for all FGD provided to
the customer by the Company.
In addition to the standard 101XXXX access code, the customer has the option to use 950-
XXXX as an access code for FGD Switched Access Service. When the customer orders
FGD Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX Access as described in 4.2.5(Q), FGD
switched access calls may also be originated by using the customer's 950-XXXX access
code(s). All such calls will be rated as FGD switched access calls.
FGD, provided with multi-frequency address signaling or SS7 Out of Band Signaling, is
arranged to receive address signaling through the use of Dual Tone Multi-frequency
(DTMF) or dial pulse address signaling from the end user.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D (Cont'd)
(9) FGD may, at the option of the customer, be arranged to provide ANI Arrangement to obtain the
calling station billing number. The ANI Arrangement provides seven- or ten-digit station billing
number information to the CDL. When SS7 Out of Band Signaling is specified, the customer
may obtain an ANI equivalent by ordering the charge number optional feature as described in
4.2.5(X). In those situations where no billing number is available in the end office switch no
seven- or ten-digit number will be provided, only the area code and an "operator identification"
information digit will be provided.
In those cases where an ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch, no seven- or ten-
digit number will be provided, and an "identification failure" information digit will be provided.
ANI will be made available using multi-frequency signaling provided by the Company.
Dependent upon the group type, the ANI spill may be forwarded prior to the called number in
appropriately equipped end offices. When the ANI spill is sent prior to the called number, ten
digits will be forwarded (NPA + NXX-XXXX). When the ANI spill is sent after the called
number, the conventional seven- or ten-digits will be forwarded. The Company will determine
the sequencing and protocol of the ANI spill and called number.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D (Cont'd)
(10) FGD is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), and where applicable, signaling and balance testing.
(a) Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. These access
numbers shall include: balance (100 type) test line, milliwatt (102 type) test line,
nonsynchronous or synchronous test line, automatic transmission measuring (105
type) test line, data transmission (107 type) test line, loop around test line, short circuit
test line and open circuit test line. Access to test lines by other than seven- or ten-
digits is at the option of the Company and may vary in availability.
(b) Where Company equipment is available and the customer is equipped with
compatible equipment (remote office test lines and 105 test lines with associated
responders or their functional equivalent), FGD will be provided with automatic testing.
(c) At the option of the Company, cooperative testing may be provided in lieu of automatic
testing. Cooperative testing is where the Company provides a technician at its
office(s) and the customer provides a technician at its CDL, with suitable test
equipment to perform the required tests. The Company will routinely perform
maintenance testing from its access tandem or end office (if direct routed) to the
customer's first point of switching.
Additional testing charges will apply as specified in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test
not specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing
maintenance of FGD; or (c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than
scheduled in the Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D (Cont'd)
(11) FGD may, at the option of the customer and with the concurrence of the Company, be
provided with Alternate Traffic Routing. This arrangement, as shown in 4.2.5(A), delivers
originating traffic from an end office over a designated trunk group to the CDL. When that
trunk group is fully loaded, additional originating traffic is automatically delivered over a
second designated trunk group to a second CDL.
(12) FGD may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Service Class Routing
Arrangement. This arrangement allows originating traffic to be delivered over selected trunk
groups to specified CDLs based on service prefix code (e.g., 0-, 0+, 1+, 01, 011); service
class codes (e.g., 500, 700, 800, 866, 877, 888, 900); or end user originating line class of
service (e.g., coin, hotel/motel). Service classes of traffic unable to be served by a customer
will be handled at the option of the Company.
(13) FGD will be arranged to accept calls from Company local service without the 101XXXX
uniform access code. Each Company local service will be marked to identify the 101XXXX
code its calls will be directed to for InterLATA Area service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(D) Feature Group D (Cont'd)
(14) FGD may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Trunk Access Limitation
Arrangement. The Trunk Access Limitation Arrangement provides for routing of designated
(e.g., 900 Service class code) originating calls to a specified number of transmission paths in
a trunk group.
(15) FGD may, at the option of the customer and with the concurrence of the Company, be
provided with an Operator Assistance Full Feature Arrangement. This arrangement
provides, to the customer operator, the initial coin control function. FGD is provided in a
directly routed arrangement from the end office switch when this feature is provided. This
feature may require the routing by Service Class Routing Arrangement, as described in (12).
The coin collection and return protocol required by the customer must be compatible with
Company equipment. Offering of this feature is contingent upon suitable administrative
procedures/agreements for coin services being negotiated between the customer and the
Company. This option is unavailable with SS7 Out of Band Signaling.
(16) FGD is provided with either Type A, Type B, or Type C transmission performance as follows:
a) when routed directly to the end office, either Type B or Type C is provided; b) when routed
to an access tandem, only Type A is provided; c) Type A is provided on the transmission path
from the access tandem to the end office. Type C transmission performance is provided with
Interface Arrangement 1. Type A and Type B are provided with Interface ArrangementS 2
though 10. In addition, Data Transmission ParameterS may, at the option of the customer, be
provided with FGD.
(17) FGD trunking arrangements are available with two basic forms of signaling protocol. The
standard signaling protocol provided with FGD is Overlap Outpulsing. At the option of the
customer, where technically available FGD may be provided with Non-Overlap Outpulsing
signaling protocol.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(E) SAC Access Service
Service Access Code (SAC) Access Service is an originating service that is provided via SAC Access
Service switched trunk groups, or may be provided with FGC or FGD. When a 1+500-NXX-XXXX or
0+500-NXX-XXXX call is originated by an end user for 500 SAC Access Service, the 500 Customer
Identification Function, as described in 4.2.19, determines the customer to which the call is to be
routed based on the 500 NXX code dialed. When a l+800-NXX-XXXX, 1+866-NXX-XXXX, 1+877-
NXX-XXXX or 1+888-NXX-XXXX call is originated by an end user for 800/866/877/888 SAC Access
Service, the 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function as described in 4.2.10, determines the
customer to which the 800, 866, 877 or 888 call is to be routed. When a l+9OO-NXX-XXXX call is
originated by an end user for 900 SAC Access Service, the 900 Customer Identification Function, as
described in 4.2.12, determines the customer to which the call is to be routed based on the 900 NXX
code dialed.
(1) Service Access Code (SAC) Access Service is provided at Company appropriately equipped
end office or tandem switches.
(2) Originating SAC Access Service is a trunk side switched service that is available to the
customer via SAC Access Service trunk groups. The appropriate Customer Identification
Function as described in 4.2.10, 4.2.11 and 4.2.19, must be ordered with each SAC access
trunk group. At the option of the customer, SAC Access Service traffic can be carried on the
same group with non-SAC Access traffic.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 29
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(E) SAC Access Service (Cont'd)
(3) When a 1+N00-NXX-XXXX or 1+500-NXX-XXXX call is originated by an End User, the
Company will perform the selected Customer Identification Function based on the dialed digits
to determine the customer to which the call is to be routed. If the call originates from an end
office not equipped to provide the Customer Identification Function, the call will be routed to
an office where the function is available. Once the Customer Identification Function has been
performed, the call will be routed to the customer.
(4) The manner in which SAC Access Service is provided is dependent on the status of the end
office from which the service is provided (i.e., equipped with equal access capabilities or not
equipped with equal access capabilities). When SAC Access Service is provided from an end
office equipped with equal access capabilities, all such service will be provisioned in
accordance with the technical characteristics available with FGD or BSA-D except when more
than one Company tandem is employed in the transport of a SAC Access Service call.
When SAC Access Service is provided from an end office not equipped with equal access
capabilities, such service will be provisioned in accordance with the technical characteristics
available with FGC, FGD, BSA-C or BSA-D. In either case, when more than one Company
access tandem is employed in the transport of a SAC Access Service call, Standard
Transmission characteristics are not guaranteed.
(5) For other than FGC or BSA-C, end offices lacking the Customer Identification Function may
only be served via an equal access tandem over FGD or BSA-D trunks or SAC Access
Service trunk groups. For FGC or BSA-C, SAC Access Service can be provided through an
existing trunk group or separate FGC or BSA-C trunk group which handles SAC Access
Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 30
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.1 Description of Feature Groups (Cont'd)
(E) SAC Access Service (Cont'd)
(6) 500 SAC Access Service originating from equal access end offices with the 500 Customer
Identification Function may be provided using exchange access signaling with overlap
outpulsing and ten digit ANI.
900 SAC Access Service originating from equal access end offices with the 900 Customer
Identification Function, as described in 4.2.11, may be provided using the exchange access
signaling overlap outpulsing and ten digit ANI. 800/866/877/888 SAC Access Service
originating from equal access end offices with the 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification
Function described in 4.2.10, may be provided using the exchange access signaling with
overlap outpulsing and ten digit ANI. SAC Access Service originating from equal access end
offices without the Customer Identification Functions may be provided using conventional
signaling. On traffic using conventional signaling, other than FGC or BSA-C, the customer's
facilities shall provide off hook supervision upon receipt of the transmitted digits.
SAC Access Service may also be provided with SS7 Out of Band Signaling from suitably
equipped end office or access tandem switches.
(7) For SAC Access Service traffic originating from equal access end offices with the Customer
Identification Function, FGD parameters as specified in 4.2.1(D) apply or BSA-D parameters
as specified in 4.2.2(D) apply.
For SAC Access Service traffic, other than 800/866/877/888 SAC Access, originating from all
other end offices, FGC parameters as specified in 4.2.1(C) apply or BSA-C parameters as
specified in 4.2.2(C) apply.
Company switch and customer premises interface as described in 4.2.3 for FGD or BSA-D
also apply to SAC Access Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 31
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs)
The Company, under the ordering provisions in Section 3, at rates and charges specified in 4.6, will provide
Lineside and Trunkside Switched Access Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) as follows:
(A) BSA-A
Basic Serving Arrangement A (BSA-A), which is available to all customers, provides line-side access
to Company end office switches with an end user access code of NXX-XXXX for the customer's use
in originating and terminating communications. BSA-A is available as Message Telecommunications
Service-type or Wide Area Telecommunications Service-type (MTS/WATS-type) access or as
Foreign Central Office/Off Network Access Line (FCO/ONAL) open end access, for customer
provided intrastate communications capability or connection to an interexchange intrastate service.
(1) BSA-A is provided at all Company end office switches and switches customer
communications to and from Common Lines, or Special Access Lines.
BSA-A utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and the Common Line or Special Access Line which is a voice grade transmission path
comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the
telecommunications industry for, the transmission of the human voice and associated
telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(2) BSA-A is provided as line-side switching through end office switch line equipment. Line-side
switching may, at the option of the customer, be provided with ground start supervisory
signaling or loop start supervisory signaling. BSA-A may also be provided with certain Basic
Service Elements (BSEs) as shown in 4.2.20.
(3) The customer shall select the first point of switching, within the selected BSA-A Access Area.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 32
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(A) BSA-A (Cont'd)
(4) BSA-A is arranged for originating calling only, terminating calling only or two-way calling. The
Company will determine the type of calling to be provided unless the customer requests the
option, Customer Specification of Switched Access Directionality as described in 4.2.5(F). For
such specification, additional charges on an Individual Case Basis will apply if the calling
arrangements are different than that the Company would have provided without such special
arrangements. Originating calling permits the origination of calls from the end user to the
CDL. Terminating calling permits the termination of calls from the CDL to the end user.
Two-way calling permits either the origination or termination of calls, but not simultaneously.
(5) BSA-A, when being used in the terminating direction, is arranged with dial tone start-dial
signaling and dial pulse address signaling.
BSA-A, when being used in the terminating direction, may, at the option of the customer, be
arranged for Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) address signaling, subject to availability of
equipment in the end office from which BSA-A is provided. When BSA-A is provided in a
Hunt Group Arrangement or Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement, as discussed in 4.2.20, all
BSA-A will be arranged for the same type of signaling.
No address signaling is provided by the Company when BSA-A is used in the originating
direction. Address signaling in such cases, if required by the customer, must be provided by
the end user using inband tone signaling techniques. Such inband tone address signals will
be subject to the ordinary transmission capabilities of the Switched Transport provided.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 33
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(A) BSA-A (Cont'd)
(6) BSA-A, when used in the terminating direction, may be used to access valid NXXs in the
BSA-A Access Area. For BSA-A, the Access Area is defined as the local calling area of the
end office switch from which the BSA-A is provided. The description of any specific BSA-A
Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request. Access is also provided for
terminating calls established on a 1+ basis (i.e., toll) outside the specific BSA-A Access Area
(i.e., local calling area) however inside the LATA. In the case of such calls the appropriate
intraLATA Message Telecommunications Service rates will apply in addition to the FGA
switched access charges. When a BSA-A customer chooses to terminate toll calls outside the
LATA via an Interexchange Carrier's Service (i.e., no screening or blocking performed by
customer), switched access charges apply in the LATA. The Company may, at the
customer's request, and depending on the technical capabilities, screen and block such
interLATA calls. Access is also provided to local operator service (0- and 0+), directory
assistance (411 and 555-1212), telephone relay service (711), emergency reporting service
(911), local telephone repair (611), information services (e.g., time and temperature) and IC
services (by dialing the appropriate digits). The customer will be billed for an operator
surcharge as in the Company General and/or Price List, for local operator assistance (0-)
calls; certain community information service calls; directory assistance (411 and 555-1212)
calls; and customer call charges in accordance with other IC tariffs in force when the
Company performs the billing for such customer calls.
Access to these services may, at the option of the customer, be blocked when the Call Denial
on Line or Hunt Group three digit or six digit dial code screening arrangements are provided,
subject to the availability of the equipment in the end office from which BSA-A is provided.
Call Denial on Line or Hunt Group is an arrangement which will screen terminating calls
except calls to 411, 611, 911, 800, 866, 877, 888, 555-1212, and a set of NXXs selected by
the customer, in cooperation with the Company for each end office switch and route all other
calls to reorder tone or recorded announcement.
Three digit dial code screening is an arrangement which will screen terminating calls and
allow completion of calls to one or more specific NXXs (or all NXXs) within the Home NPA or
calls to one, two or three digit service codes (e.g., 0, 411) and route all others to reorder tone
or recorded announcement.
Six digit dial code screening is an arrangement which will screen Access Area terminating
calls and allow completion of calls to selected NXXs within foreign NPAs and route all other
calls in the foreign NPA to reorder tone or recorded announcements.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 34
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(A) BSA-A (Cont'd)
(7) BSA-A is provided on a single line basis. When BSA-A is provided in a Hunt Group
Arrangement or a Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement, the BSA-A may also, at the option of
the customer, be provided with a Nonhunting Number Arrangement. The Uniform Call
Distribution Arrangement and the Nonhunting Number Arrangement are only available from
certain Company end office switches. All BSA-A in a Hunt Group Arrangement or Uniform
Call Distribution Arrangement with the Nonhunting Number Arrangement will be similarly
arranged.
(8) A seven- or ten-digit telephone number assigned by the Company is provided for access to
BSA-A in the originating direction. The local telephone number will be associated with the
selected end office switch and is of the form NXX-XXXX or NPA-NXX-XXXX. If the customer
requests a specific telephone number that is not currently assigned and the Company can,
with reasonable effort, comply with that request, the requested number will be assigned to the
customer.
(9) BSA-A is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), dc continuity and when applicable operational signaling.
Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be provided
to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. These access numbers shall include:
balance (100 type) test line, and milliwatt (102 type) test line.
Additional testing will apply as in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test not specified in
the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing maintenance of BSA-A; or
(c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than scheduled for in the
Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS). The Company will
routinely perform maintenance testing from the dial tone end office to the customer's first point
of switching.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 35
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(A) BSA-A (Cont'd)
(10) When all BSA-A for an individual customer (a single line or entire hunt group) is discontinued
at an end office, a regular number intercept announcement is provided. This arrangement
provides, for a limited period of time, an announcement that the service associated with the
number dialed has been disconnected.
(11) BSA-A is provided with either Type B or Type C transmission performance. The parameters
associated with these performances are guaranteed to the first point of switching. Type C
transmission performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1 and Type B is provided
with Interface Arrangement 2 through 10. In addition, Data Transmission Parameters may, at
the option of the customer, be provided with BSA-A.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 36
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(B) BSA-B
Basic Serving Arrangement B (BSA-B), which is available to all customers, provides trunk-side
access to Company end office switches with an associated uniform 950-XXXX access code for
originating and terminating communications for customer provided intrastate communications
capability or connection to an interexchange intrastate service.
(1) BSA-B, when provided without the use of a Company access tandem switch (in a directly
routed arrangement), is provided at all Company appropriately equipped electronic end office
switches. When provided via Company appropriately equipped electronic access tandem
switches, BSA-B End Office Services are provided at all Company subtending end office
switches in the terminating direction and at appropriately equipped end offices in the
originating direction utilizing the end user access code of 950-XXXX. For those subtending
end offices that are not appropriately equipped, access in the originating direction is available
by the end user access code of 1+950-XXXX.
BSA-B utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and Common Line or a Special Access Line, which is a voice grade transmission path
comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the
telecommunications industry for, the transmission of the human voice and associated
telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(2) BSA-B is provided as trunk-side switching through the use of end office switch trunk
equipment. The switch trunk equipment is provided with wink start pulsing and answer and
disconnect supervisory signaling. BSA-B may also be provided with certain Basic Service
Elements (BSEs) as shown in 4.2.20.
(3) The Company will select the trunking arrangement from the end office within the selected
Access Area from which BSA-B is to be provided. If the customer orders an Automatic
Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement, as shown in 4.2.20, or Rotary Dial Station
Signaling, as shown in 4.2.5(J), special routing and trunking arrangements may be required.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 37
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(B) BSA-B (Cont'd)
(4) BSA-B is arranged for either originating, terminating, or two-way calling based on the trunks or
BHMC ordered. The Company will determine the type of directional calling to be provided
unless the customer requests the option, Customer Specification of Switched Access
Directionality as described in 4.2.5(F). For such specification, additional charges on an
Individual Case Basis will apply if the calling arrangements are different from that the
Company would have provided without such special arrangements. Originating calling
permits the origination of calls from the end user to the CDL. Terminating calling permits the
termination of calls from the CDL to the end user. Two-way calling permits either the
origination or termination of calls, but not simultaneously.
(5) BSA-B, when being used in the terminating and originating direction, is provided with
multifrequency address signaling. At the option of the customer, up to 7 or 10 Digits
Outpulsing of Access Digits to the customer will be provided in the originating direction by the
Company equipment to the CDL where the BSA-B terminates. Except for BSA-B provided
with the ANI arrangement or Rotary Dial Station Signaling, any other address signaling in the
originating direction, if required by the customer, must be provided by the end user using
inband tone signaling techniques. Such inband tone address signals will not be regenerated
by the Company and will be subject to the ordinary transmission capabilities of the Switched
Transport provided.
(6) BSA-B, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access valid NXXs in
the BSA-B Access Area. If the BSA-B connection is made directly to an end office, the
Access Area is that of that end office only. If the BSA-B connection is made to an access
tandem, the Access Area is that of all end offices subtending that access tandem. The
description of any BSA-B Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request. Access
is also available to information services (e.g., time and temperature) and IC services by
dialing the appropriate digits and other services when those services can be reached using
valid NXX codes. The End Office Switching - Unbundled (EOSU) rates in 4.6.3(C) apply to all
FGB usage originating or terminating at an access end office. Rate applications for End
Office Switching - Unbundled are found in 4.5.2(G)(3).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 38
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(B) BSA-B (Cont'd)
(7) A separate trunk group will be established based on the directionality (i.e., originating only,
terminating only, or two-way traffic) of the BSA-B arrangement provided.
(8) The access code for BSA-B is a uniform access code in the form of 950-XXXX. For end
offices not appropriately equipped an IC may instruct their end users to access the BSA-B by
dialing 1+950-XXXX.
(9) BSA-B may, at the option of the customer, be arranged to provide an ANI arrangement to
obtain the calling station billing numbers. ANI is not available if the BSA-B connection is at a
Company access tandem. The ANI arrangement provides seven- or ten-digit calling station
billing number information to the CDL. In those situations where no billing number is available
in the end office switch no seven digit number will be provided and an "operator identification"
information digit will be provided.
In those cases where an ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch, no seven- or ten-
digit number will be provided, and an "identification failure" information digit will be provided.
ANI will be available using multifrequency signaling provided by the Company.
Rotary Dial Station Signaling will be made available in certain end offices using dial repeating
equipment provided by the Company. The customer must order Switched Transport arranged
to pass the dial repeating signals. BSA-B is provided in directly routed arrangements where
the ANI or Rotary Dial Station Signaling arrangements are provided.
Only calls from end users terminated on the end office switch will be provided with the ANI or
Rotary Dial Station Signaling arrangements.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 39
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(B) BSA-B (Cont'd)
(10) The Company will determine the end office ANI protocol for BSA-B. The Company makes no
guarantee that ANI will be available at all end offices which have access to BSA-B.
(11) BSA-B is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched noise) and where applicable, dc continuity, signaling and
balance testing.
(a) Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. These access
numbers shall include: balance (100 type) test line, milliwatt (102 type) test line, data
transmission (107 type) test line, loop around test line, short circuit test line and open
circuit test line.
(b) Where Company equipment is available and the customer is equipped with
compatible remote office test lines, BSA-B will be provided with automatic testing (105
type or equivalent) in the originating direction.
Additional testing charges apply as in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test not
specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing
maintenance of BSA-B; or (c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than
scheduled in the Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS). The
Company will routinely perform maintenance testing from its access tandem or end office (if
direct routed) to the customer's first point of switching.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 40
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(B) BSA-B (Cont'd)
(12) When all BSA-B is discontinued at an end office and/or in an Access Area, a regular number
intercept announcement is provided. This arrangement provides, for a limited period of time,
an announcement that the BSA-B associated with the number dialed has been disconnected.
(13) BSA-B is provided with either Type B or Type C transmission performance. The parameters
associated with these performances are guaranteed to the end office, when routed directly, or
to the first point of switching, when routed via an access tandem. Type C transmission
performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1 and Type B is provided with Interface
Arrangements 2 through 10. In addition, Data Transmission Parameters may, at the option of
the customer, be provided with BSA-B.
(14) BSA-B may at the option of the customer and with the concurrence of the Company, be
provided with Alternate Traffic Routing. This arrangement, as shown in 4.2.20, delivers
originating traffic from an end office over a designated trunk group to the CDL. When that
trunk group is fully loaded, additional originating traffic is automatically delivered over one or
more designated trunk groups to one or more CDLs.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 41
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C
Basic Serving Arrangement C (BSA-C) provides trunk-side access to Company end office switches
for providers of MTS and WATS for originating and terminating communications. BSA-C is available
in all end offices that are not equipped for FGD or BSA-D End Office Services.
(1) BSA-C is provided at all Company end office switches or Company designated access
tandem switches. BSA-C is available at an end office switch unless FGD or BSA-D is
provided in the same office. When FGD or BSA-D is available, BSA-C will be discontinued as
soon as the conversion to BSA-D can be arranged.
BSA-C utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and Common Line or Special Access Line which is a voice grade transmission path
comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the
telecommunications industry for, the transmission of the human voice and associated signals
within the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(2) BSA-C is provided as trunk-side switching through the use of end office switch trunk
equipment. The switch trunk equipment is provided with answer and disconnect supervisory
signaling. Wink start pulsing signals are provided in all offices where available. In those
offices where wink start pulsing signals are not available, delay dial start pulsing signals will
be provided.
BSA-C may also be provided with certain Basic Service Elements (BSEs) as shown in 4.2.20.
(3) The Company will select the trunking arrangement from the end office within the selected
Access Area from which BSA-C is to be provided. If the customer orders an ANI arrangement
as shown in 4.2.20 and 4.5.4, or Service Class Routing Arrangement, special routing and
trunking arrangements may be required.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 42
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C (Cont'd)
(4) BSA-C is arranged for either originating calling only, terminating calling only, or two-way
calling based on the trunks or BHMC ordered. The Company will determine the type of
Directional calling to be provided unless the customer requests the option, Customer
Specification of Directionality as described in 4.2.5(F). For such specification, additional
charges on an Individual Case Basis will apply if the trunk group Routing arrangements are
different from that the Company would have provided without such special arrangements.
Originating calling permits the origination of calls from the end user to the CDL. Terminating
calling permits the termination of calls from the CDL to the end user. Two-way calling permits
either the origination or termination of calls, but not simultaneously.
(5) BSA-C is provided with multifrequency address signaling except in certain electromechanical
end office switches where multifrequency signaling is not available. In such
electromechanical end office switches, the address signaling will be dial pulse or revertive
pulse signaling, whichever is available. Dial pulse address signaling may, at the option of the
customer, be provided in lieu of multifrequency address signaling if such signaling facilities are
available in the end office. Up to twelve digits of the called party number dialed by the
customer's end user will be provided by Company equipment to the CDL where the BSA-C
terminates. Such called party number signals will be subject to the ordinary transmission
capabilities of the Switched Transport provided.
(6) BSA-C, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access NXXs in the
BSA-C Access Area. If the BSA-C connection is made directly to an end office the Access
Area is that of that end office only. If the BSA-C connection is made to a Company access
tandem the Access Area is that of all end offices subtending that Company access tandem.
The description of any BSA-C Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request.
Access is also available to Directory Assistance and other services (by dialing the appropriate
codes) when the services can be reached using valid NXX codes.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 43
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C (Cont'd)
(7) A separate trunk group will be established based on the directionality (i.e., originating only,
terminating only, or two-way traffic) of the BSA-C arrangement provided.
(8) No access code is required for BSA-C. In certain locations, due to Central Office equipment
limitations, two or three digit access codes may be used. The telephone number dialed by an
end user shall be a seven or ten digit number for calls in the North American Numbering Plan
(NANP). For international calls outside the NANP, a five to twelve digit number may be
dialed. The form of the numbers dialed by an end user is NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1 + NXX-XXXX,
NPA + NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1 + NPA + NXX-XXXX, and, when the International Direct Distance
Dialing Arrangement (IDDD) is provided, 01 + CC + NN or 011 + CC + NN.
(9) BSA-C may, at the option of the customer, be arranged to provide an ANI arrangement to
obtain the calling station billing number. The ANI arrangement provides seven- or ten-digit
station billing number information to the CDL. In those situations where no billing number is
available in the end office switch no seven- or ten-digit number will be provided and an
"operator identification" information digit will be provided.
In those cases where an ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch, no seven- or ten-
digit number will be provided and an "identification failure" information digit will be provided.
ANI will be made available using multifrequency signaling provided by the Company.
BSA-C is provided in directly routed arrangements to the end office switch where the ANI
arrangement is provided. The Company will determine the end office ANI protocol for BSA-C.
Only calls from end users terminated on the end office switch will be provided with the ANI
arrangement. ANI is provided from end offices for which Company recording for end user
billing is not provided, or where it is not required, as with 800/866/877/888 Service. It is not
provided from end offices for which the Company needs to forward ANI to its recording
equipment.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 44
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C (Cont'd)
(10) BSA-C is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), and where applicable, signaling and balance testing.
(a) Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. The access number
shall include: balance (100 type) test line, milliwatt (102 type) test line, automatic
transmission measuring (105 type) test line, data transmission (107 type) test line,
nonsynchronous or synchronous test line, loop around test line, short circuit test line
and open circuit test line.
(b) Where Company equipment is available and the customer is equipped with
compatible equipment (remote office test lines and 105 test lines with associated
responders or their functional equivalent), BSA-C will be provided with automatic
testing.
(c) At the option of the Company, cooperative testing may be provided in lieu of automatic
testing. Cooperative testing is where the Company provides a technician at its
office(s) and the customer provides a technician at its CDL, with suitable test
equipment to perform the required tests. The Company will routinely perform
maintenance testing from its access tandem or end office (if direct routed) to the
customer's first point of switching.
Additional testing charges will apply as in 6.6 when: (a) the customer requests a test not
specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested is not essential to the ongoing maintenance
of BSA-C; or (c) the customer requests testing on a more frequent basis than scheduled in the
Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 45
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C (Cont'd)
(11) BSA-C may, at the option of the customer, be provided with Alternate Traffic Routing. This
arrangement, as shown in 4.2.20(A), delivers originating traffic from an end office over a
designated trunk group to the CDL. When that trunk group is fully loaded, additional
originating traffic is automatically delivered over one or more designated trunk groups to one
or more CDLs.
(12) BSA-C may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Service Class Routing
Arrangement. This arrangement allows originating traffic to be delivered over selected trunk
groups to specified CDL based on service prefix (e.g., 0-, 0+, 1+, 01, 011); service class
codes (e.g., 500, 700, 800, 866, 877, 888, 900); or end user originating line class of service
(e.g., coin, hotel/motel).
(13) BSA-C may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Trunk Access Limitation
Arrangement in all Company end offices. This arrangement provides for the routing of
designated (e.g., 900 Service Code) originating calls to a specified number of transmission
paths in a trunk group to the CDL in order to limit the amount of such traffic that can be
completed.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 46
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C (Cont'd)
(14) BSA-C is provided with the following features in the originating direction for operator
assistance services. BSA-C may require the routing by Service Class Routing Arrangement.
(a) Operator Assistance-Coin Control Arrangements for Company end offices where
equipment is available - Such arrangements provide coin return control and routing of
0+, 0-, 01+ and 011+ prefixed originating calls to the CDL. The operator services
system arrangement for receipt of 0+, 0-, 1+, 01+ and 011+ calls may, at the option of
the customer, be provided with the ANI arrangement. The cord board arrangement for
receipt of 0- originating calls is not provided with ANI. BSA-C is provided in a directly
routed arrangement where the Operator Assistance-Coin Control arrangement is
provided. Only calls from coin station lines terminated on the end office switch where
the Operator Assistance-Coin Control Arrangement is provided will be provided to the
CDL .
(b) Operator Assistance-Noncoin Arrangements in all Company end offices - Such
arrangements provide routing of 0+, 0-, 1+, 01+, and 011+ prefixed originating calls to
the CDL. This arrangement for receipt of 0+, 0-, 1+, 01+, and 011+ originating calls
may, at the option of the customer, be provided with the ANI arrangement.
The cord board arrangement for receipt of 0- originating calls is not provided with ANI.
BSA-C is provided in a directly routed arrangement where the Operator
Assistance-Noncoin Arrangement is provided. Only calls from end users terminated
on the end office switch where the Operator Assistance-Noncoin Arrangement is
provided will be provided to the CDL.
(c) Operator Assistance - Combined (coin and noncoin) Arrangements in Company end
offices where equipment is available - This arrangement provides the combined
features described in (a) and (b).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 47
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(C) BSA-C (Cont'd)
(15) BSA-C is provided with either Type B or Type C transmission performance as follows: a)
when routed directly to the end office, either Type B or Type C is provided; b) when routed to
an access tandem, only Type B is provided; or c) Type B or Type C is provided on the
transmission path from the access tandem to the end office. Type C transmission
performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1 when routed directly to an end office.
Type B is provided with Interface Arrangements 2 through 10 whether routed directly to an
end office or to an access tandem. In addition, Data Transmission Parameters may, at the
option of the customer, be provided with BSA-C.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 48
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D
Basic Serving Arrangement D (BSA-D), available to all customers at appropriately equipped
electronic end office switches, provides trunk-side access to Company end office switches with an
associated 101XXXX access code for providers of MTS/WATS and MTS/WATS-type services for
originating and terminating communications for customer provided intrastate communications
capability or connections to an interexchange intrastate service.
(1) BSA-D utilizes a two-point electrical communications path between the Interface Arrangement
and Common Line or Special Access Line which is a voice grade transmission path
comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of, and typically used in the
telecommunications industry for, the transmission of the human voice and associated
telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
SS7 Out of Band Signaling for BSA-D is provided at suitably equipped Company end office or
access tandem switches.
(2) BSA-D is provided as trunk-side switching through the use of end office or Company access
tandem switch trunk equipment. The switch trunk equipment is provided with answer and
disconnect supervisory signaling and wink start pulsing signals except when SS7 Out of Band
Signaling is specified. BSA-D may also be provided with certain Basic Service Elements as
shown in 4.2.20.
(3) The Company will select the trunking arrangement from the end office, within the selected
Access Area from which BSA-D is to be provided. If the customer orders an Automatic
Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement or an Alternate Traffic Routing Arrangement, as
shown in 4.2.20, Service Class Routing Arrangement; Trunk Access Limitation Arrangement;
or Operator Assistance Full Feature Arrangement, special routing and trunking arrangements
may be required.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 49
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D (Cont'd)
(4) BSA-D is arranged for either originating calling only, terminating calling only, or two-way
calling and is based on the trunks or BHMC ordered. The Company will determine the type of
directional calling to be provided unless the customer orders an Operator Assistance Full
Feature Arrangement or requests the option, Customer Specification of Switched Access
Directionality as described in 4.2.5(F). For such arrangements, additional charges on an
Individual Case Basis will apply if the trunking arrangements are different from that the
Company would have provided without such special arrangements. Originating calling
permits the origination of calls from the end user to the CDL. Terminating calling permits the
termination of calls from the CDL. Two-way calling permits either the origination or termination
of calls, but not simultaneously.
(5) BSA-D is provided with multifrequency address signaling or SS7 Out of Band Signaling. Up
to twelve digits of the called party number dialed by the end user will be provided by Company
equipment to the CDL where the BSA-D terminates. Such address signals will be subject to
the ordinary transmission capabilities of the Switched Transport provided.
(6) BSA-D, when being used in the terminating direction, may be used to access valid NXXs in
the BSA-D Access Area. If the BSA-D connection is made directly to an end office the
Access Area is that of that end office only. If the BSA-D connection is made to a Company
access tandem, the Access Area is all end offices subtending that access tandem that have
BSA-D capabilities. When the customer wants access to all end offices subtending that
access tandem a single BSA-D trunk group may be used. Separate trunk groups for the
combined use of BSA-D and BSA-B or BSA-D and BSA-C are not required. The description
of any BSA-D Access Area will be provided to the customer upon request. BSA-D may also
be used in the terminating direction to access information services (e.g., time and
temperature) and other services by dialing the appropriate codes when the services can be
reached using valid NXX codes.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 50
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D (Cont'd)
(7) A separate trunk group will be established based on directionality (i.e., originating only,
terminating only, or two-way traffic) of the BSA-D arrangement provided.
(8) The access code for BSA-D is a uniform access code of the form 101XXXX. No access code
is required if the end user's Company local service is arranged for Primary Interexchange
Carrier (PIC) and IntraLATA Primary Interexchange Carrier (IPIC) arrangements as in 6.5 to
the same customer. The number dialed by the end user shall be a seven or ten digit number
for calls in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). For international calls outside the
NANP, a five to twelve digit number may be dialed. The form of the numbers dialed by the
end users is NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1 + NXX-XXXX, NPA + NXX-XXXX, 0 or 1 + NPA +
NXX-XXXX, and, when the International Direct Distance Dialing Arrangement (IDDD) is
provided, 01 + CC + NN or 011 + CC + NN. When the 101XXXX access code is used, BSA-
D also provides for dialing the digit 0 for access to the customer's operator, or the
end-of-dialing digit (#) for cut-through access to the CDL. BSA-D also provides for the dialing
of digits 00 for access on a non-DDD basis to the interLATA operator when the end user's
service is designated to the customer as in 6.5 and 4.2.5(S). A single access code will be the
assigned number for all BSA-D provided to the customer by the Company.
In addition to the standard 101XXXX access code, the customer has the option to use 950-
XXXX as an access code for BSA-D Switched Access Service. When the customer orders
BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX Access as described in 4.2.5(Q), BSA-D
switched access calls may also be originated by using the customer's 950-XXXX access
code(s). All such calls will be rated as BSA-D switched access calls.
BSA-D, provided with multifrequency address signaling or SS7 Out of Band Signaling, is
arranged to receive address signaling through the use of Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) or
dial pulse address signaling from the end user.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 51
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D (Cont'd)
(9) BSA-D may, at the option of the customer, be arranged to provide ANI arrangement to obtain
the calling station billing number. The ANI arrangement provides ten digit station billing
number information to the CDL. When SS7 Out of Band Signaling is specified, the customer
may obtain an ANI equivalent by ordering the Charge Number optional feature as described in
4.2.20. In those situations where no billing number is available in the end office switch, no ten
digit number will be provided, only the area code and an "operator identification" information
digit will be provided.
In those cases where an ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch, no ten digit number
will be provided, and an "identification failure" information digit will be provided. ANI will be
made available using multifrequency signaling provided by the Company.
Dependent upon the group type, the ANI spill may be forwarded prior to the called number in
appropriately equipped end offices. When the ANI spill is sent prior to the called number, ten
digits will be forwarded (NPA + NXX-XXXX). When the ANI spill is sent after the called
number, the conventional seven digits will be forwarded. The Company will determine the
sequencing and protocol of the ANI spill and called number.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 52
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D (Cont'd)
(10) BSA-D is provided with basic testing at no additional charge. Basic tests include: loss, 3 tone
slope, (C-message and C-notched), and where applicable, signaling and balance testing.
(a) Where Company equipment is available, a seven- or ten-digit access number will be
provided to the customer for testing in the terminating direction. These access
numbers shall include: balance (100 type) test line, milliwatt (102 type) test line,
nonsynchronous or synchronous test line, automatic transmission measuring (105
type) test line, data transmission (107 type) test line, loop around test line, short circuit
test line and open circuit test line. Access to test lines by other than seven- or ten-
digits is at the option of the Company and may vary in availability.
(b) Where Company equipment is available and the customer is equipped with
compatible equipment (remote office test lines and 105 test lines with associated
responders or their functional equivalent), BSA-D will be provided with automatic
testing.
(c) At the option of the Company, cooperative testing may be provided in lieu of automatic
testing. Cooperative testing is where the Company provides a technician at its
office(s) and the customer provides a technician at its CDL, with suitable test
equipment to perform the required tests. The Company will routinely perform
maintenance testing from its access tandem or end office (if direct routed) to the
customer's first point of switching. Additional testing charges will apply as in 6.6 when:
(a) the customer requests a test not specified in the preceding; (b) the test requested
is not essential to the ongoing maintenance of BSA-D or (c) the customer requests
testing on a more frequent basis than scheduled in the Company's Central Office
Maintenance Planning System (COMPS).
(d) When BSA-D, 800, 866, 877 or 888 SAC Access service with SS7 Out of Band
Signaling is ordered, network compatibility and other operational tests will be
performed cooperatively by the Company and the customer at locations, dates, and
times as specified by the Company in consultation with the customer. These tests are
as specified in Bellcore Technical Reference Publication TR-TSV-000905. Successful
completion is necessary to receive the SS7 signaling option. To protect the security of
the SS7 network, certain of the information provided, i.e., point codes, by the
Company to the customer will be subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 53
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D (Cont'd)
(11) BSA-D may, at the option of the customer, be provided with Alternate Traffic Routing. This
arrangement, as shown in 4.2.20(A), delivers originating traffic from an end office over a
designated trunk group to the CDL. When that trunk group is fully loaded, additional
originating traffic is automatically delivered over one or more designated trunk groups to one
or more CDLs.
(12) BSA-D may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Service Class Routing
Arrangement. This arrangement allows originating traffic to be delivered over selected trunk
groups to specified CDLs based on service prefix code (e.g., 0-, 0+, 1+, 01, 011); service
class codes (e.g., 500, 700, 800, 866, 877, 888, 900); or end user originating line class of
service (e.g., coin, hotel/motel). Service classes of traffic unable to be served by a customer
will be handled at the option of the Company.
(13) BSA-D will be arranged to accept calls from Company local service without the 101XXXX
uniform access code. Each Company local service will be marked to identify which 101XXXX
code its calls will be directed to for InterLATA Area service.
(14) BSA-D may, at the option of the customer, be provided with a Trunk Access Limitation
Arrangement. The Trunk Access Limitation Arrangement provides for the routing of
designated (e.g., 900 Service class code) originating calls to a specified number of
transmission paths in a trunk group.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 54
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.2 Description of Basic Serving Arrangements (BSAs) (Cont'd)
(D) BSA-D (Cont'd)
(15) BSA-D may, at the option of the customer, be provided with an Operator Assistance Full
Feature Arrangement. This arrangement provides, to the customer operator, the initial coin
control function. BSA-D is provided in a directly routed arrangement from the end office
switch when this feature is provided. This feature may require the routing by Service Class
Routing Arrangement. The coin collection and return protocol required by the customer must
be compatible with Company equipment. Offering of this feature is contingent upon suitable
administrative procedures/agreements for coin services being negotiated between the
customer and the Company. This option is unavailable with SS7 Out of Band Signaling.
(16) BSA-D is provided with either Type A, Type B, or Type C transmission performance as
follows: a) when routed directly to the end office, either Type B or Type C is provided; b)
when routed to a Company access tandem, only Type A is provided; c) Type A is provided on
the transmission path from the Company access tandem to the end office. Type C
transmission performance is provided with Interface Arrangement 1. Type A and Type B are
provided with Interface Arrangements 2 though 10. In addition, Data Transmission
Parameters may, at the option of the customer, be provided with BSA-D.
(17) BSA-D trunking arrangements are available with two basic forms of signaling protocol. The
standard signaling protocol provided with BSA-D is Overlap Outpulsing. At the option of the
customer, where technically available BSA-D may be provided with Non-Overlap Outpulsing
signaling protocol.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 55
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport
(A) General
(1) Switched Transport provides the transmission of Switched Access communications including
SAC Access Service, between the CDL and the originating or terminating end office
switch(es) in the Access Area.
The Switched Transport rate provides for the transmission path and for that portion of
Switched Transport that extends beyond the Company end office/access tandem and
includes both the physical outside plant facilities and necessary transmission equipment
(repeaters, etc.) including that which may be found at intermediate offices. The Switched
Transport rate is usage sensitive.
The application of the Switched Transport rate is in 4.5.2(G)(2).
(2) Switched Transport is a two-way voice frequency transmission path composed of facilities
determined by the Company. The two-way voice frequency path permits the transport of calls
in the originating direction (from the end office switch to the CDL), and in the terminating
direction (from the CDL to the end office switch), but not simultaneously. The voice frequency
transmission path may be comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of and
typically used in the telecommunications industry for the transmission of the human voice and
associated telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000
Hz.
The Company will work cooperatively with the customer in determining (1) whether the first
point of switching will be an end office switch or an access tandem switch, and (2) the
directionality of the service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 56
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(A) General (Cont'd)
(3) The number of Switched Transport transmission paths provided between an end office switch
and the first point of switching are determined by the e Company using standard traffic
engineering methods. The number of Switched Transport transmission paths provided
between the first point of switching and the CDL is determined:
(a) by the customer, when ordering FGA or BSA-A, based on the number of lines
ordered, or;
(b) by the Company, when the customer orders FGB, FCC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D
Switched Access or SAC Access Service. If ordered in trunks, the customer may
determine the number of trunks. If ordered in BHMC, the Company will determine the
number of trunks using standard traffic engineering methods.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 57
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements
The Interface Arrangement provides the interface between the Company provided Switched Access
and customer provided facilities at the point of termination at the CDL.
Switched Access is provided in a number of separate Interface Arrangements. Each Interface
Arrangement provides a specified facility interface (e.g., two-wire, four-wire, DS1, etc.). Provision of
the Interface Arrangements and any Optional Arrangements may require placement of Company
equipment (e.g., supervisory signaling equipment as described in 4.2.3(C)(2)(a) on the customer's
premises.
Where tranmission facilities permit, the individual transmission paths between the point of termination
and the first point of switching may, at the option of the customer, be provided with Optional
Arrangements as described in (C).
The number of Interface Arrangements provided is determined by the Company based on the number
of FGA or BSA-A lines, or the number of transmission paths required to meet the total BHMC ordered
for FGB, FBC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D and the type of Interface Arrangement ordered.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 58
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
The following Standard Interface Arrangements (IA) are available:
(1) Two-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement
(a) The Two-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement, except as described in (b),
provides two-wire voice frequency transmission at the point of termination at the CDL.
The interface is capable of transmission signals within the frequency bandwidth of
approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(b) The Two-Wire interface is not provided in association with FGC, FGD, BSA-C and
BSA-D when the first point of switching is an access tandem. In addition, the two-wire
interface is not provided in association with FGB and BSA-B when the first point of
switching is an access tandem where two-wire terminations are not provided.
(c) The transmission path between the point of termination at the CDL and the serving
wire center may be comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of and
typically used in the telecommunications industry for the transmission of the human
voice and associated telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of 300 to 3000
Hz.
(d) The Two-Wire interface is provided with loop supervisory signaling. When the
interface is associated with FGA and BSA-A, such signaling may be loop start or
ground start. When the interface is associated with FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C
and BSA-D such signaling, except for two-way calling, may be reverse battery
signaling. The interface may, at the option of the customer, be provided with DX
supervisory signaling or EM supervisory signaling as described in 4.2.3(C)(2).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 59
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
(2) Four-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement
(a) The Four-Wire Voice Frequency Interface Arrangement provides four-wire voice
frequency transmission at the point of termination at the CDL. The interface is
capable of transmission of the human voice and associated telephone signals within
the frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(b) The transmission path between the point of termination at the CDL and the first point
of switching may be comprised of any form or configuration of plant capable of and
typically used in the telecommunications industry for the transmission of the human
voice and associated telephone signals within the frequency bandwidth of 300 to 3000
Hz.
(c) The interface is provided with loop supervisory signaling. When the interface is
associated with FGA or BSA-A, such signaling may be loop start or ground start
signaling. When the interface is associated with FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C and
BSA-D such signaling, except for two-way calling, may be reverse battery signaling.
The interface may, at the option of the customer, be provided with supervisory
signaling as described in 4.2.3(C)(2).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 60
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
(3) Group Analog Interface Arrangement
(a) The Group Analog Interface Arrangement provides a group level analog transmission
at the point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4. The interface is
capable of transmitting electrical signals between the frequencies of 60 to 108 kHz,
with the capability to multiplex up to 12 voice frequency transmission paths.
Between the serving wire center and the point of termination at the CDL, the Company
may, at its option, provide multiplex equipment to derive 12 transmission paths of
frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path SF supervisory signaling.
(4) Supergroup Analog Interface Arrangement
(a) The Supergroup Analog Interface Arrangement provides supergroup level analog
transmission at the point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4.
The interface is capable of transmitting electrical signals between the frequencies of
312 to 552 kHz, with the capability to multiplex up to 60 voice frequency transmission
paths.
Between the first point of switching and the point of termination at the CDL, the
Company may, at its option, provide multiplex equipment to derive 60 transmission
paths of frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz to promote
transmission efficiency, if required.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path SF supervisory signaling.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 61
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
(5) Mastergroup Analog Interface Arrangement
(a) The Mastergroup Analog Interface Arrangement provides mastergroup level analog
transmission at the point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4. The
interface is capable of transmitting electrical signals between the frequencies of 564 to
3084 kHz, with the capability to multiplex up to 600 voice frequency transmission
paths.
Between the first point of switching and the point of termination at the CDL, the
Company may, at its option, provide multiplex equipment to derive 600 transmission
paths of frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz to promote
transmission efficiency, if required.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path SF supervisory signaling.
(6) DS1 Digital Interface Arrangement
(a) The DS1 Digital Interface Arrangement provides DS1 level digital transmission at the
point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4. The interface is
capable of transmitting electrical signals at 1.544 Mbps, with the capability to multiplex
up to 24 voice frequency transmission paths.
Between the first point of switching and the point of termination at the CDL, when
analog switching utilizing analog terminations is provided, the Company may, at its
option, provide multiplex equipment to derive 24 transmission paths of frequency
bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz. When digital switching or analog
switching with digital carrier terminations is provided, the Company will provide, at the
first point of switching, DS1 signals in D4 or D3 format.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path bit stream supervisory
signaling.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 62
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
(7) DS1C Digital Interface Arrangement
(a) The DS1C Digital Interface Arrangement provides a DS1C level digital transmission at
the point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4. The interface is
capable of transmitting electrical signals at 3.152 Mbps, with the capability to multiplex
up to 48 voice frequency transmission paths.
Between the first point of switching and the point of termination at the CDL, when
analog switching utilizing analog terminations is provided, the Company may, at its
option, provide multiplex equipment to derive up to 48 voice frequency transmission
paths of frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz. When digital
switching or analog switching with digital carrier terminations is provided, the
Company will provide, at the first point of switching, DS1 signals in D4 or D3 format.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path bit stream supervisory
signaling.
(8) DS2 Digital Interface Arrangement
The Company currently does not offer the DS2 interface.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 63
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
(9) DS3 Digital Interface Arrangement
(a) The DS3 Digital Interface Arrangement provides a DS3 level digital transmission at
the point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4. The interface is
capable of transmitting electrical signals at 44.736 Mbps, with the capability to
multiplex up to 672 voice frequency transmission paths.
Between the first point of switching and the point of termination at the CDL, when
analog switching utilizing analog terminations is provided, the Company may, at its
option, provide multiplex equipment to derive up to 672 voice frequency
transmission paths of frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz. When
digital switching or analog switching with digital carrier terminations is provided, the
Company will provide, at the first point of switching, DS1 signals in D4 or D3 format.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path bit stream supervisory
signaling.
(c) To insure compatibility of transmission, the utilization of the same manufacturer's
equipment (end-to-end) may be required. The Company reserves the right to
choose this equipment.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 64
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(B) Interface Arrangements (Cont'd)
(10) DS3C Digital Interface Arrangement
(a) The DS3C Digital Interface Arrangement provides a DS3C level digital transmission at
the point of termination at the CDL subject to the limitations in 3.4. The interface is
capable of transmitting electrical signals at 89.472 Mbps, with the capability to
multiplex up to 1344 voice frequency transmission paths.
Between the first point of switching and the point of termination at the CDL, when
analog switching utilizing analog terminations is provided, the Company may, at its
option, provide multiplex equipment to derive up to 1344 voice frequency transmission
paths of frequency bandwidth of approximately 300 to 3000 Hz. When digital
switching or analog switching with digital carrier terminations is provided, the
Company will provide, at the first point of switching, DS1 signals in D4 or D3 format.
(b) The interface is provided with individual transmission path bit stream supervisory
signaling.
(c) To insure compatibility of transmission, the utilization of the same manufacturer's
equipment (end-to-end) may be required. The Company reserves the right to choose
this equipment.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 65
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.3 Description of Switched Transport (Cont'd)
(C) Optional Arrangements
(1) Switched Transport facilities will be engineered and routed based on standard engineering
methods, available facilities and equipment, and the Company traffic routing plans. The
Company will work cooperatively with customers in providing design and traffic routing
information. If the customer is provided with FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C or BSA-D
Switched Access or SAC Access Service and desires Provision of Other Than Company
Selected Traffic Routing, it may specify the desired routing at rates and charges to be
developed on an Individual Case Basis.
(2) The Company will provide Optional Arrangements in association with the Interface
Arrangements listed in 4.2.3(B)(1) and (2). The provision of such Optional Arrangements may
require placement of Company equipment on the customer's premises. These Optional
Arrangements are nonchargeable.
(a) Supervisory Signaling
A supervisory signaling capability is provided for each Interface Arrangement as listed
in 4.2.3(B)(1) and (2). Where the transmission parameters permit and where signaling
conversion is required by the customer to meet his signaling capability, the customer
may order a supervisory signaling arrangement for each transmission path provided
as follows:
For Interface Arrangements (1) and (2)
DX Supervisory Signaling arrangement, E&M Type I Supervisory Signaling
arrangement, or E&M Type II Supervisory Signaling arrangement.
For Interface Arrangement (2)
SF Supervisory Signaling arrangement or E&M Type III Supervisory Signaling
arrangement.
These optional supervisory signaling arrangements are unavailable with SS7 Out of
Band Signaling as described in 4.2.5(U).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 66
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.4 Description of End Office Services
End Office Services provide the end user termination functions and end office switching necessary to
complete the transmission of Switched Access communications to and from the end users served by the end
office. Standard Arrangements for End Office Services include the End Office Switching rate element. End
Office Services Optional Arrangements are available as defined in 4.2.5.
End Office Services are provided in association with Switched Transport when ordered as in Section 3. End
Office Services will be provided as one of the types: FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D,
and SAC Access Service.
The number of End Office Service transmission paths and line terminations provided will be determined by
the Company based on standard traffic engineering methods.
End Office Switching provides the following:
The facilities to terminate end user Common Lines in end office switches or Special Access Lines in
WATS Serving Offices.
The end office switching functions necessary to complete a Switched Access communication to or
from end user Common Lines or Special Access Lines served by the end office.
The termination of a call at a Company intercept operator or recording. The operator or recording
tells a caller why a call, as dialed, could not be completed, and if possible, provides the correct
number.
End Office Switching is divided into two categories; End Office Switching - Bundled(EOSB) and End Office
Switching - Unbundled (EOSU). Application of the charges is in 4.5.2(G)(3) and the rates for End Office
Switching are in 4.6.3(B) and (C).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 67
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements
The following optional arrangements are available in offices where equipment, facilities, and other
conditions permit. The Company makes no guarantee that these optional arrangements will be available
in all locations.
Unless otherwise noted these End Office Services Optional Arrangements are nonchargeable.
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing
This option provides the capability of directing originating traffic from an end office (or
appropriately equipped access tandem) to a trunk group (the "high usage group) to a CDL until
that group is fully loaded, and then delivering additional originating traffic (the "overflowing" traffic)
from the same end office or Company access tandem to a different trunk group or groups (via one
or more intermediate high usage groups) to one or more CDLs until the originating traffic is
directed to a final group. The customer shall specify the last trunk CCS desired for the high usage
group and each intermediate group.
This option is provided in suitably equipped end office or access tandem switches and is available
with FGC and FGD.
This option is available with BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D as a chargeable BSE as specified in
4.2.20 and 4.5.4.
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement
This option provides the automatic transmission of a seven or ten digit number and information
digit to the CDL for calls originating in the Access Area to identify the calling station. The ANI
Arrangement will be associated with all individual transmission paths in a trunk group when this
arrangement is provided.
These information digits shall only be used for billing and collections, routing, screening and
completion of the originating subscriber's call or transaction or for service directly related to the
originating subscriber's call or transaction.
The ANI provided shall not be reused or resold without first notifying the originating telephone
subscriber and obtaining affirmative consent from the subscriber for reuse or resale.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 68
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement (Cont'd)
Unless the originating subscriber has given consent for the reuse or resale, any information provided
shall not be used for any purpose other than:
performing the services or transactions that are subject of the originating subscriber's call;
ensuring network performance security, and the effectiveness of call delivery;
compiling, using and disclosing aggregate information; and
complying with applicable laws.
The above restrictions shall not prevent the subscriber to the ANI Arrangement from using information
acquired from an ANI Arrangement, such as the telephone number or information derived from
analysis of the characteristics of calls received through the ANI Arrangement, to offer a product or
service that is directly related to the products and services previously purchased by a customer of the
ANI Arrangement subscriber.
The seven- or ten-digit ANI telephone number is available with FGB and FGC. It will be transmitted
on all calls except those identified as a ANI failure. When FGD with SS7 Out of Band Signaling is
specified, the customer may order an ANI equivalent by ordering the charge number optional feature
as described in 4.2.5(X). The ten-digit ANI telephone number is only available with FGD. The ten
digit ANI telephone number consists of the Numbering Plan Area (NPA) plus the seven digit ANI
telephone number. The ten-digit ANI telephone number will be transmitted on all calls except those
identified as an ANI failure in which case only the NPA will be transmitted (in addition to the
information digit described below). The ANI telephone number is the listed telephone number of the
end user that originates the call.
With FGC, ANI is provided from end offices at which the Company recording for end user billing is not
provided, or where it is not required, as with 800/866/877/888 Service. It is not provided from end
offices for which the Company needs to forward ANI to its recording equipment.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 69
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) Arrangement (Cont'd)
Where ANI cannot be provided information digits will be provided to the customer. The information
digits are used in the following situations:
(1) Telephone number is the station billing number - no special treatment is required.
(2) ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch which prevents identification of calling
telephone number - number must be obtained by operator or in some other manner.
(3) The configuration of the line requires special screening or handling by the customer, or
(4) Call is an Automatic Identified Outward Dialed (AIOD) call from end user terminal equipment.
These ANI information digits are available with FGB, FGC, and FGD only. In addition, the
following information digits are available with FGD only:
(a) InterLATA Area restricted - telephone number is identified line.
(b) InterLATA Area restricted - line requires special screening or handling by the
customer.
These information digits will be transmitted as agreed to by the customer and the
Company.
The ANI Arrangement is available with BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D as a chargeable
BSE as specified in 4.2.20 and 4.5.4.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 70
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(C) Intra Access Area Call Denial on Line or Hunt Group
This option allows for the screening of terminating FGA and BSA-A calls. The following screening
arrangements are available with this option:
(1) Screening of terminating calls for completion to only 411, 611, 711, 911, 555-1212 all valid
NXXs associated with the end offices within the LATA, i.e., the call cannot be further switched
or routed out of the LATA.
(2) Screening of terminating calls within the FGA or BSA-A Access Area for completion to only
411, 611, 911, 800, 866, 877, 888, 555-1212, and a Company specified set of NXXs within the
Company local exchange calling area of the dial tone office in which the arrangement is
provided.
All other calls are routed to a reorder tone or recorded announcement. Arrangement 1 is
provided where available. Arrangement 2 is provided in all Company electronic end offices.
These options are available with Feature Group A or BSA-A.
(D) Dual Tone Multifrequency Address Signaling
This option allows reception of called party address signals from the customer in the form of Dual
Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signals. When FGA or BSA arrangements are provided as part of a
hunt group or uniform call distribution (UCD) group, and the customer requires DTMF address
signaling, then all arrangements in the hunt group or uniform call distribution group will be so
equipped.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 71
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(E) Hunt Group Arrangement
The Hunt Group Arrangement is available with FGA as a nonchargeable option. This feature is
available with BSA-A as a chargeable BSE as specified in 4.2.20 and 4.5.4.
(1) This option provides the ability to sequentially access one of two or more line side
connections in the originating direction, when the access code of the line group is dialed. This
arrangement contemplates one access code (i.e., telephone number) per arrangement.
(2) This option provides the ability to sequentially access one of two or more lines in the
terminating direction, when the hunting number of the line group is forwarded from the
customer to the Company.
(F) Customer.Specification of Switched Access Directionality
This option allows the customer to specify the directionality of the trunk group (i.e., originating.
terminating, or two-way) in lieu of Company specification. It is available with all Feature Groups and
Basic Serving Arrangements. Rates and charges will be developed on an Individual Case Basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 72
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(G) Nonhunting Number for Use with Hunt Group Arrangement
This option provides an arrangement for an individual line within a multiline hunt group that provides
access to that line within the hunt group when it is idle or provides busy tone when it is busy, when
the nonhunting number is dialed. Where available, this arrangement is provided with originating use
for FGA, BSA-A or terminating use for Special Access Lines.
(H) Nonhunting Number for Use with Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement
This option provides an arrangement for a uniform call distribution multiline hunt group that provides
access to an individual line within the hunt group when it is idle or provides busy tone when it is busy,
when the nonhunting number is dialed. Where available, this arrangement is provided with
originating use for FGA, BSA-A and terminating use for Special Access Lines. It can only be provided
from suitably equipped stored program controlled switches.
(I) Operator Assistance Full Feature Arrangement
This option, which is available only on a direct trunking arrangement, provides the initial coin return
control function to the customer's operator. It is available with FGD or BSA-D. Rates and charges
will be developed on an Individual Case Basis. This option is unavailable with SS7 Out of Band
Signaling.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 73
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(J) Rotary Dial Station Signaling
This option provides for the transmission of called party address signaling from rotary dial stations to
the CDL for originating calls. It is available with FGB or BSA-B where conditions permit.
(K) Service Class Routing
This option provides the capability of directing originating traffic from an end office to a CDL, based on
the service prefix code (e.g., 0-, 0+ or 01+) or service class code (e.g., 500, 600, 700, 800, 866, 877,
888 or 900). It is provided in suitably equipped end offices or Telephone Company access tandem
switches and is available with FGC, FGD, BSA-C and BSA-D. Originating 500-NXX-XXXX calls are
routed in accordance with the 500 Customer Identification Function described in 4.2.19. Originating
800-NXX-XXXX, 866-NXX-XXXX, 877-NXX-XXXX or 888-NXX-XXXX calls are routed in accordance
with the 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function as described in 4.2.10.
(L) Service Code Denial on Line or Hunt Group
This option allows for the screening of terminating calls within the Access Area and for disallowing
completion of calls to 0- and N11 (e.g., 411, 611, 711 and 911). Where available this arrangement is
provided in Company end offices. It is available with FGA or BSA-A and can only be provided from
suitably equipped stored program controlled switches.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 74
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(M) Trunk Access Limitation
This option provides for the routing of originating 900 or 900 like Service calls to a specified number
of transmission paths in a trunk group, in order to limit (choke) the completion of such traffic to a
customer. Calls to the designated service which could not be completed over the subset of
transmission paths in the trunk group (i.e., the choked calls) would be routed to reorder tone. This
option is provided in all Company end offices where available. It is available with FGC, FGD, BSA-C
and BSA-D.
(N) Uniform Call Distribution Arrangement
This option provides a type of multi-line hunting arrangement which provides for an even distribution
of calls among the available lines in a hunt group. Where available, this arrangement is provided with
originating use for FGA and terminating use for WATS or WATS-type services.
Uniform Call Distribution is available with BSA-A as a chargeable BSE as specified in 4.2.20 and
4.5.4.
(O) Up to Seven- or Ten-Digit Outpulsing of Access Digits to the Customer
This option provides for the end office capability of providing up to seven- or ten-digits of the access
code to the CDL. The customer can request that only some of the digits in the access code be
forwarded. The access code digits would be provided to the CDL using multifrequency signaling, and
transmission of the digits would precede the forwarding of ANI if that arrangement was provided. It is
available with FGB or BSA-B in suitably equipped end offices.
(P) Band Advance Arrangement
This option, which is provided in association with two or more groups, provides for the automatic
overflow of terminating calls to a line group, when that group has exceeded its call capacity, to
another line group with a band designation equal to or greater than that of the overflowing line group.
This arrangement does not provide for call overflow from a group with a higher band designation to
one with a lower band designation.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 75
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(Q) FGD and BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX Access
FGD or BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX is an optional arrangement that provides for
the routing of originating calls using a customer's 950-XXXX access code to the customer over the
customer's FGD or BSA-D trunks. All such calls will be rated as FGD or BSA-D switched access
calls.
This optional arrangement, available where technically feasible in equal access end offices, uses
FGD or BSA-D signaling protocols and technical specifications. The 950-XXXX traffic can be routed
over FGD or BSA-D trunks combined with the customer's standard FGD or BSA-D traffic directly to
the CDL or through a Company access tandem to the CDL. The customer must be able to
differentiate standard FGD or BSA-D calls from 950-XXXX calls delivered over the same FGD or
BSA-D trunks. FGD or BSA-D Switched Access with 950-XXXX access is not available with certain
Company access tandem switches when the signaling from an end office to the Company access
tandem is multifrequency address signaling and the signaling from the Company access tandem to
the CDL is SS7 Out of Band signaling. The customer may not have originating FGD or BSA-D
switched access with 950-XXXX access and originating FGB or BSA-B switched access in the same
end office utilizing the same 950-XXXX Customer Identification Code.
(R) Operator Assistance for SAC Access Service
This option provides for operator completion of N00-NXX-XXXX type calls that are generated by an
end user by dialing 0-. This option is available with SAC Access Service and with FGC, FGD, BSA-C
and BSA-D which are used with SAC Access Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 76
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface
This arrangement provides the line switching and line supervisory functions necessary to interface
Voice Grade Special Access and Switched Access Services together for the provision of customer
WATS and WATS-type service. This service provides a transmission path capable of originating
and/or terminating the customer's interstate and combined interstate/intrastate traffic.
This arrangement is only available from Company designated end offices which are identified as
WATS Serving Offices (WSO) in NECA FCC Tariff. Technical limitations resident in certain end office
switches may preclude the availability of certain Switched Access Interface features. Depending on
the configuration selected below, the Company will provide such services from the closest WSO that
is technically equipped to provide such services. Special Access Transport changes as described in
5.1.1(B)(2) will be applicable to the WATS Serving Office appropriately equipped for the service
feature requested.
The Switched Access portion of this arrangement is available from Section 4 of this Price List, except
as described in 4.2.5(S)(5), and provides connectivity from the Company's WATS Serving Office to
the CDL of the customer. The Special Access portion of this feature is available from Section 5 of this
Price List and provides connectivity from the Company's WATS Serving Office to the end user's CDL.
The Switched Access Interface Service is available in the configurations/features:
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 77
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(1) Originating Only
The Intrastate Originating Only feature is available from appropriately equipped WATS
Serving Offices on a per line basis and provides for the transporting of intrastate calls
from a special access line to the customer via either FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-
B, BSA-C or BSA-D switched access. It is provided in the following two arrangements:
(a) Restricted Geographic Screening Arrangement -
Originating Only
This arrangement provides the ability to screen a dialed number by NPA and/or
NXX on the basis of a geographical band that is in accordance with an end user'
s service agreement with the customer. The geographical bands available are
those in effect as of the effective date of this Price List provision. The customer
must provide the Company with the band information required for each Special
Access Line subscribed to this service.
This arrangement is provided when used exclusively for intrastate traffic. This
arrangement is not available for a multi-jurisdictional tariff/price list (combined
interstate and intrastate) as described in 4.2.5(S)(1)(b).
This arrangement is available from appropriately equipped WATS Serving Office
with FGC, FGD, BSA-C and BSA-D and provides for:
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 78
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(1) Originating Only (Cont'd)
(a) Restricted Geographic Screening Arrangement -
Originating Only (Cont'd)
- the transporting of all intrastate 1+NPA-NXX-XXXX calls and 1+FNPA-555-
12121 calls to Directory numbers that are associated with a customer
selected geographic band to the customer;
- the blocking of all 1+NPA-NXX-XXXX and 1+FNPA-NXX-XXXX calls
directed to Directory numbers that do not lie within the geographic band
selected by the customer;
- the blocking of all 1+500-NXX-XXXX, 0+500-NXX-XXXX, 1+700-NXX-
XXXX, 1+800-NXX-XXXX, 1+866-NXX-XXXX, 1+877-NXX-XXXX, 1+888-
NXX-XXXX and 1+900-NXX-XXXX calls;
- the blocking of all 0+NPA-NXX-XXXX calls;
- the transporting of all calls originated by dialing 0 (zero) to the Company
operator.
- the transport of all calls originated by dialing 00 (zero, zero) to the InterLATA
IC (available only with FGD and BSA-D); and
- the blocking of all calls preceded by the access code 101XXXX.
1 Due to technical limitations, all foreign NPA (FNPA) 555-1212 calls (i.e., where the NPA associated with the 555-1212 number
dialed is different from the NPA of the end user originating the call) are considered interLATA.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 79
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(1) Originating Only (Cont'd)
(b) Unrestricted Arrangement - Originating Only
This arrangement is a multi-jurisdictional offering provided from a Company
WATS Serving Office and provides for the transporting of interstate and intrastate
calls from a Special Access Line to the customer via FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD,
BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C or BSA-D Switched Access. FGA or BSA-A access is
obtained from a WATS Serving Office by dialing a standard seven- or ten-digit
number. FGB access is obtained from a WATS Serving Office by dialing 950-
XXXX or 1+950-XXXX. The combining of interstate and intrastate will be in
accordance with 4.2.5(S)(5). This arrangement provides for transporting the
following types of calls:
- 1+NPA-NXX-XXXX, 1+700-NXX-XXXX and 1+FNPA-555-1212 calls to the
IC or designated intraLATA toll carrier;
- 1+800-NXX-XXXX, 1+866-NXX-XXXX, 1+877-NXX-XXXX or 1+888-NXX-
XXXX calls to the carrier in accordance with the 800/866/877/888 Customer
Identification Function described in 4.2.10;
- 1+900-NXX-XXXX calls to the carrier in accordance with the 900 Customer
Identification Function described in 4.2.11;
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 80
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(1) Originating Only (Cont'd)
(b) Unrestricted Arrangement - Originating Only (Cont'd)
- 1+500-NXX-XXXX or 0+500-NXX-XXXX calls to the carrier in accordance
with the 500 Customer Identification Function described in 4.2.19;
- 0+NPA-NXX-XXXX calls to the IC or the designated intraLATA carrier;
- calls originated by dialing 0 (zero) to the Company operator;
- calls originated by dialing 00 (zero, zero) to the InterLATA IC (available only
with FGD)
- call originated by dialing 01 or 011 to the IC and
- 1+ or 0 (zero)+NPA-NXX-XXXX calls preceded by the access code
101XXXX to the carrier designated by the dialed digits (available only with
FGD or BSA-D).
(i) Optional Access Code Arrangements
Subject to technical availability, on an individual line basis, calls preceded by
the access code 101XXXX will be blocked.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 81
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(2) 800/866/877/888 Type Terminating Only Feature
The 800/866/877/888 Type Terminating Only feature is available on a per-line basis from
appropriately equipped WATS Serving Offices and provides for the termination of all calls
from the subscribing carrier (originated on a 1+800, 1+866, 1+877 or 1+888 basis)
directed to the Special Access via FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C or BSA-
D Switched Access.
(3) Combined Originating 800/866/877/888 Type Terminating Calling
Feature
The Combined Originating/Terminating calling feature is available on a per-line basis from
appropriately equipped WATS Serving Offices and provides the functionalities of both the
Originating Only and the 800/866/877/888 Type Terminating Only feature.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 82
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(4) The following matrix details the direction, call type, service prefix and traffic types provided
on each Switched Access Interface Arrangement.
Restricted Geographic 800/866/877/888 Combined Originating/
Screening Unrestricted Type Terminating 800/866/877/888 Type
Arrangement Arrangement Only Terminating
Section Ref. (S)(1)(a) (S)(1)(b) (S)(2) (S)(3)
Directionality
Originating Only x x
Terminating Only x
Two-Way x
Call Type (ii)
Local B B B B
IntraLATA/Intrastate D R/D C R/D/C
IntraLATA/Interstate B D C D/C
InterLATA/Intrastate D D C D/C
InterLATA/Interstate B D C D/C
Service Prefix
0- R R R
00- D D D
0+ B D D
IDDD B D D
101XXXX B D/B D/B
Traffic Type
411 B B
911 R R R
976 R R R
700 B D D
500/800/866/877/888/900 B D D
B - Company BLOCKS traffic to an announcement; C - Company COMPLETES traffic to the end user's premises;
D - Company DELIVERS traffic to the customer; R - Company RETAINS and completes traffic.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 83
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(S) Switched Access Interface (Cont'd)
(5) Intrastate Traffic Restrictions
An interstate Switching Interface and an intrastate Switching Interface must be ordered for
the provisioning of multi-jurisdictional Access.
Unless the customer subscribes to the 101XXXX blocking option offered in Section
4.2.5(S)(1)(b)i., all calls carried over a Special Access Line used with a Switched Access
Interface for multi-jurisdictional access will be passed to the customer for completion.
The terms, conditions and rates for the interstate Special Access and Switched Access
associated with this feature are as described in the Company’s FCC tariff. The terms,
conditions and rates for the intrastate Switched Access are as described in Section 4 of
this Price List.
When the customer orders multi-Jurisdictional WATS Access as described above, Special
Access must be ordered from the Company’s FCC tariff, for the facility between the end
user's premises and the WATS Serving Office. If the Company's interstate tariff provides
for customer billing for these facilities, the customer will be exempt from the intrastate
charge.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 84
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(T) Switched Data Service
(1) Switched 56
This option provides for a connection capable of up to 56 Kbps digital transmission
between the customer's CDL and a suitably equipped end office. Switched Data service
lines connected at those suitably equipped end offices will be accessed on a switched
basis for digital transmission up to 56 Kbps. These locations are identified in the NECA
FCC tariff Wire Center and Interconnection Information. Normal FGD or BSA-D usage
rates will apply to originating and terminating Switched 64 traffic.
This option is provided only with FGD or BSA-D. A separate FGD or BSA-D trunk group
must be established for the provision of Switched Data service. This trunk group requires
the use of a DS1 digital interface as described in section 4.2.3(B)(6). Switched Data and
Non-Switched Data traffic may not be combined on the same trunk group.
Access is made via the standard dialing pattern as described in Section 4.2.1(D)(8) and
4.2.2(D)(8).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 85
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(T) Switched Data Service (Cont'd)
(2) Switched 64
This option provides for a connection capable of up to 64 Kbps digital transmission with
clear channel capability between the customer's CDL and suitably equipped end offices.
Clear channel capability allows for full bandwidth availability to the customer with no part
of the channel used for control, framing or signaling.
Switched 64 requires all digital facilities including the use of DS1 digital interface as
described in Section 4.2.3 (B)(6) and is available only with FGD or BSA-D from end
offices capable of providing SS7 Out of Band Signaling, Bipolar with Eight Zero
Substitution (B8ZS) line code format and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) or
other Switched Data based services. These locations are identified in the NECA FCC
tariif Wire Center and Interconnection Information. Normal FGD or BSA-D usage rates
will apply to originating and terminating Switched 64 traffic.
Access is made via the standard dialing patterns as described in 4.2.1(D)(8) and
4.2.2(D)(8).
A separate FGD trunk group must be established for the provision of Switched 64 service.
Switched data and non-switched data traffic may not be combined on the same trunk
group.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 86
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(U) Signaling System 7 (SS7) Out of Band Signaling
This option is provided with Common Channel Signaling System 7 (CCS7) Access Service and is
only available with Switched Access FGD or BSA-D service, 500 SAC Access, 800/866/877/888
SAC Access and 900 SAC Access. CCS7 Access Service is provided pursuant to the rates,
terms, and conditions specified in the Company’s FCC tariff. SS7 Out of Band Signaling provides
common channel out of band transmission of address and supervisory SS7 protocol signaling
information between the end office or access tandem switching systems and the CDL. FGD or
BSA-D Switched Access, 500 SAC Access, 800/866/877/888 SAC Access and 900 SAC Access
service, equipped with SS7 Out of Band Signaling, are available with the following interface
arrangements: DS1 Digital, DS1C Digital, DSC Digital, and DS3C Digital. SS7 Out of Band
Signaling is provided at suitably equipped Company end office or Company access tandem
switches. The technical specifications for SS7 Out of Band Signaling are described in Bellcore
Technical Reference Publication TR-TSV-000905.
(V) Calling Party Number (CPN) Parameter
The CPN parameter, available as a non-chargeable option for originating FGD or BSA-D with SS7
Out of Band Signaling, provides for the automatic transmission of the ten digit directory number,
associated with a calling station, to the customer's premises for originating calls. The ten digit
number consists of the NPA plus the seven digit telephone number which may or may not be the
same number as the calling station's charge number. The CPN parameter also includes a
"privacy indicator" which allows the ten digit telephone number to be coded as presented or
restricted for delivery to the called end user. Any intent to resell name(s) and/or telephone
number(s) that is a result of Calling Party Number Parameter service is prohibited. The technical
specifications for CPN are described in Bellcore Technical Reference Publication TR-TSV-
000905.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 87
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(W) Carrier Selection Parameter (CSP)
The CSP, available as a nonchargeable option for originating FGD or BSA-D with SS7 Out of
Band Signaling, provides for the automatic transmission of a signaling indicator which signifies to
the customer whether or not a given call originated from a presubscribed line. If the line was
presubscribed, the indicator will signify if the end user did or did not dial 101XXXX. The technical
specifications for CSP are described in Bellcore Technical Reference Publication TR-TSV-
000905.
(X) Charge Number (CN) Parameter
The CN parameter, available as a nonchargeable option for originating FGD with SS7 Out of Band
Signaling, is equivalent to the existing ten digit Automatic Number Identification (ANI) available
with FGD with MF signaling. When BSA-D with SS7 Out of Band Signaling is specified, the
customer may order the CN parameter at the rates for ANI-BSE as shown in 4.6. The CN
parameter provides for the automatic transmission of the ten digit billing number of the calling
station and the originating line information. The technical specifications for CN are described in
Bellcore Technical Reference Publication TR-TSV-000905.
These information digits shall only be used for billing and collection, routing, screening, and
completion of the originating subscriber's call or transaction or for service directly related to the
originating subscriber's call or transaction.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 88
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(X) Charge Number (CN) Parameter (Cont’d)
The information provided shall not be reused or resold without first notifying the originating
telephone subscriber and obtaining affirmative consent of the subscriber for reuse or resale.
performing the services or transactions that are subject of the originating subscriber's call;
ensuring network performance security, and the effectiveness of call delivery;
compiling, using and disclosing aggregate information, and,
complying with applicable laws.
The above restrictions shall not prevent the subscriber to the CN Parameter from using
information acquired from a CN Parameter from a CN Parameter, such as the telephone number
or information derived from analysis of the characteristics of calls received through the CN
Parameter, to offer a product or service that is directly related to the products or services
previously purchased by a customer of the CN Parameter subscriber.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 89
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.5 End Office Services Optional Arrangements (Cont'd)
(Y) Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP)
Carrier Identification Parameter is available as an optional feature in conjunction with originating
FGD with SS7 Out-of-Band Signaling. CIP provides for the transmission of the Carrier
Identification Code (CIC) or the access code 101XXXX to the customer with the Initial Address
Message (IAM). CIP is available with originating FGD in suitably equipped end offices and access
tandems. CIP will be populated by a 4-digit CIC at the rates shown in 4.6.6.
The Company will make every effort to maintain the CIP information, equipment and facilities in a
format which facilitates the customer's use of the CIP offering. Changes (i.e., technology,
customer account makeup, etc.) can occur affecting such information, however, and the Company
cannot guarantee that the CIP equipment and facilities will be completely capable of processing
CIP data at all times. Accordingly, the Company shall not be liable for an incidental, indirect,
special or consequential damages (including lost revenue or profits) of any kind, resulting from
inaccuracy of CIP data and/or the inability of its equipment and facilities to process CIP data.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 90
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.6 Call Restriction and Code Screening Reports
The customer, when ordering Call Denial on Line or Hunt Group, Service Class Routing or Trunk Access
Limitation as described in 4.2.5, shall report the appropriate codes to be instituted in each end office
switch.
4.2.7 Installation and Acceptance Testing of Switched Access
(A) The Switched Access provided under this Price List (a) will include any Company installed
equipment, entrance cable or drop wiring, and wiring or cable within a building necessary to
terminate the Switched Access at a point of termination reasonably situated so as to serve the
CDL, and (b) will be installed by the Company to such a point of termination. The customer shall
be responsible for providing facilities beyond the point of termination. When performing
installation and acceptance testing, the Company will, on a cooperative basis, test the line or trunk
beyond the customer's first point of switching (i.e., End-to-End).
(B) At no additional charge, the Company will, at the customer's request, cooperatively test, at the
time of installation, loss, 3-tone slope, DC continuity, C-notched noise, C-message noise and
operational signaling, when applicable. When the Interface Arrangement is established at the
Company's first point of switching, and the customer requests these tests, the Company will
perform the tests independently and provide the results to the customer. When the Interface
Arrangement provides a four-wire voice transmission facility and the point of termination provides
two-wire voice transmission (i.e., there is a four-wire to two-wire conversion at the point of
termination), echo control (balance-echo return loss/equal level echo path loss) may also be
tested.
Additional charges will apply as specified in 6.6(A)(1) when: (a) the customer requests a test not
described above, or (b) the test requested is not essential to the installation of the particular
Switched Access ordered.
If acceptance tests are not started within 30 minutes after the scheduled appointment time for
such tests, as negotiated between the Company and the customer, additional charges will apply,
as described in 6.2(D) and 6.2(F), unless the delay is caused by the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 91
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.8 Provision of Design Layout Report
The Company will provide to the customer the makeup of the Switched Transport portion of the Switched
Access provided under this Price List to enable the customer to design its overall service. This
information will be reissued or updated whenever the makeup of the facilities provided to the customer are
materially changed.
4.2.9 Network Management
The Company will administer its network to ensure the provision of standard traffic grade of service levels
to all telecommunications users of the Company's network services. The Company maintains the right to
apply protective controls such as diversion of overflow traffic to informational announcements or restriction
of access to congested traffic areas on any traffic carried over its network in order to assure satisfactory
service levels to all customers. These controls include the right to restrict and, if necessary, deny access
to and from the point of termination at the CDL.
Outage credit will apply as described in 2.4.4 in cases where all transmission paths are blocked as a result
of application of protective controls, except that to the extent that these controls relate to emergency
situations, no notice requirement is necessary beyond that already provided for in this Price List.
4.2.10 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function
This function utilizes 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service, as described in 4.2.18, to screen all ten
digits of all 800/866/877/888 or 888-NXX-XXXX type calls generated by end users to determine the
customer to which the 800/866/877/888 call is to be routed. This function is provided with
800/866/877/888 SAC Access Service.
4.2.11 900 Customer Identification Function
This function provides for screening of the first six digits of all 900-NXX-XXXX type calls which are
generated by end users for the purposes of determining the customer to which the call is to be routed.
This function is provided with SAC Access Service and with FGC, FGD, BSA-C and BSA-D.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 92
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.12 Design and Routing of Switched Access
The Company shall work cooperatively with the customer to design and determine the routing of Switched
Access including the selection of facilities from the first point of switching to the CDL. Selection of
facilities, equipment and routing of the Switched Access is based on standard engineering methods,
facilities and equipment available and the Company traffic routing plans and the customer's order for
service.
4.2.13 Provision of Switched Access Performance Data
Performance data for Switched Access will be made available to the customer based on Company
established intervals and availability. This data may include, but is not limited to, equipment blockage and
failure results, ineffective attempt performance, transmission failures, and other service-related data. Any
request for data or format that is not Company Standard will be handled on an Individual Case Basis with
any associated cost to be borne by the customer. Performance data related to customer provided facilities
will not be provided.
4.2.14 Transmission Performance
Each Switched Access transmission path is provided with a standard transmission performance. The
standard for a particular path is dependent on the Interface Arrangement and whether the Switched
Access is routed direct or via an access tandem. In addition, Data Transmission Parameters may be
ordered by the customer. The transmission performance parameters are found in Section 7000 of the
Company’s Technical Interface Reference Manual. The transmission performance parameters relate only
to the Company provided portion of the service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 93
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.15 Design Blocking Probability
The Company will design the facilities used in the provision of Switched Access to meet the blocking
probability criteria as follows:
(A) For FGA or BSA-A no design blocking criteria apply.
(B) For FGB, FGC, BSA-B, BSA-C and SAC Access Service the design blocking objective will be no
greater than one percent (.01) between the CDL and the first point of switching. Standard traffic
engineering methods as specified in the Company’s reference document, Traffic Grade of Service
Standards, will be used by the Company to determine the number of transmission paths required
to achieve this level of blocking.
(C) For FGD or BSA-D the design blocking objective will be no greater than one percent (.01)
between the CDL and the end office switch. Standard traffic engineering methods as specified in
the Company’s reference document, Traffic Grade of Service Standards, will be used by the
Company to determine the number of transmission paths required to achieve this level of
blocking.
(D) When FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D or SAC Access Service is ordered in trunks, the
Company cannot guarantee these design blocking probabilities. The Company will perform
routine measurement functions, except on FGA or BSA-A, to assure that an adequate number of
transmission paths are in service. The Company will recommend that additional capacity (BHMC
or quantities of trunks) be ordered by the customer when additional paths are required to reduce
the measured blocking to the designed blocking level. For the capacity ordered, the design
blocking objective is assumed to have been met if the routine measurements show that the
measured blocking does not exceed the threshold listed in the tables.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 94
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switced Access (Cont'd)
4.2.15 Design Blocking Probability (Cont'd)
(D) (Cont'd)
(1) For FGB, FGC, BSA-B and BSA-C transmission paths carrying traffic between a CDL and
the first point of switching, or FGD and BSA-D transmission paths, carrying traffic direct
between a CDL and an end office, the measured blocking thresholds are as follows:
Number of Measured Blocking Thresholds in the Daily
Transmission Paths Busiest Hour for the Number of
Per Trunk Group Measurements Per Trunk Group
15-20 11-14 7-10 5-6
Measurements Measurements Measurements Measurements
2 .070 .080 .090 .140
3 .050 .060 .070 .090
4 .050 .060 .070 .080
5-6 .040 .050 .060 .070
7 or more .030 .035 .040 .060
(2) For FGD and BSA-D transmission paths carrying traffic between a CDL and an end office
via an access tandem, the measured blocking thresholds are as follows:
Number of Measured Blocking Thresholds in the Daily
Transmission Paths Busiest Hour for the Number of
Per Trunk Group Measurements Per Trunk Group
15-20 11-14 7-10 5-6
Measurements Measurements Measurements Measurements
2 .045 .055 .060 .095
3 .035 .040 .045 .060
4 .035 .040 .045 .055
5-6 .025 .035 .040 .045
7 or more .020 .025 .030 .040
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 95
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.16 Special Facilities Routing
A customer may request that the facilities used to provide Switched Access be specially routed. The
regulations, rates and charges for Special Facilities Routing (i.e., Avoidance, Diversity and Cable-Only)
are found in Section 9.
4.2.17 Information Surcharge
(A) The Information Surcharge applies to each Switched Access minute of use (measured or
assumed) and shall be assessed upon all customers that use local switching facilities for the
provision of intrastate telecommunications.
(B) The Information Surcharge is to recover the costs of the functions associated with the printing of
the directory white pages. The surcharge is assessed to a customer based on the total number of
access minutes at the rates in 4.6.4. Application of the Information Surcharge rate is in
4.5.2(G)(1).
4.2.18 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service
800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service, offered with 800/866/877/888 SAC Access Service, performs
the 800/866/877/888 Customer Identification Function, as described in 4.2.10, to determine the customer
to whom 800/866/877/888 calls must be routed. For all 1+800-NXX-XXXX, 1+866-NXX-XXX, 1+877-
NXX-XXX or 1+888-NXX-XXXX calls originated by an end user, the Company will perform the customer
identification function using a Company 800/866/877/888 Data Base to screen the dialed ten digits of the
800/866/877/888 calls to determine the customer selected by the 800/866/877/888 subscriber to carry that
800/866/877/888 call. If the 800/866/877/888 call originates from an end user switch not equipped to
provide the customer identification function, the call will be routed to an access tandem switch equipped to
provide the customer identification function. Once customer identification has been established through
800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service, the 800/866/877/888 call will be routed to the selected
customer for completion.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 96
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.18 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service (Cont'd)
Basic 800/866/877/888 Data Base Queries provide instructions to route l+800-NXX-XXXX, l+866-NXX-
XXX, 1+877-NXX-XXXX or 1+888-NXX-XXXX calls on a simple turn around basis to one particular
customer or to different customers based on the LATA in which the 800/866/877/888 call originates.
Premium 800/877/888 Data Base Queries provide instructions to route l+800-NXX-XXXX, l+866-NXX-
XXXX, 1+877-NXX-XXXX or 1+888-NXX-XXXX calls to:
(A) Different customers based on time of day, day of the week, or based on number of calls allocated
by 800/866/877/888 subscriber selected percentage.
(B) Different terminating locations based on time of day, day of week, or based on number of calls
allocated by 800/866/877/888 requirements.
(C) Standard seven- or ten-digit local exchange telephone numbers at the terminating end based on
the 800/866/877/888 subscriber's specific requirements.
The 800/866/877/888 subscriber is responsible for arranging the entry of the various routing instructions
discussed herein into the Number Administration Service Center's Service Management System.
Rate regulations and charges applicable to 800/866/877/888 Data Query Service appear in 4.5.2(B) and
4.6.3(A).
4.2.19 500 Customer Identification Function
This function provides for screening of the first six digits of all 500-NXX-XXXX type calls generated by end
users to determine the customer to which the call is to be routed. This function is provided with 500 SAC
Access Service and with FGC and FGD.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 97
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements
The following Basic Service Elements (BSEs) are chargeable unbundled service options available only
with Basic Serving Arrangements. The Company makes no guarantee that these BSE's will be available
in all locations. Rate regulations and charges applicable to BSEs appear in 4.5.4 and 4.6.3.
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE
This BSE provides the capability of directing originating traffic from an end office (or appropriately
equipped access tandem) via a trunk group (the "high usage" group) to a CDL until that group is
fully loaded, and then delivering additional originating traffic (the "overflowing" traffic) from the
same end office or access tandem to a different trunk group or groups (via one or more
intermediate high usage groups) to one or more CDLs until the originating traffic is directed to a
final group. The customer shall specify the last trunk CCS desired for the high usage group and
each intermediate group.
Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE is provided in suitably equipped end office or access tandem
switches and is available with BSA-B, BSA-C, and BSA-D.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 98
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements (Cont'd)
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE
This BSE provides the automatic transmission of a seven or ten digit number and information digit
to the CDL for calls originating in the Access Area to identify the calling station. The ANI
arrangement will be associated with all individual transmission paths in a trunk group when this
arrangement is provided.
These information digits shall only be used for billing and collection, routing, screening, and
completion of the originating subscriber's call or transaction or for service directly related to the
originating subscriber's call or transaction.
The ANI provided shall not be reused or resold without first notifying the originating telephone
subscriber and obtaining affirmative consent of the subscriber for reuse or resale.
Unless the originating subscriber has given consent for the reuse or resale, any information
provided shall not be used for any purpose other than:
· performing the services or transactions that are subject of the originating subscriber's call;
· ensuring network performance security, and the effectiveness of call delivery;
· compiling, using and disclosing aggregate information; and,
· complying with applicable laws.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 99
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements (Cont'd)
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE (Cont'd)
The above restrictions shall not prevent the subscriber to the ANI Arrangement from using
information acquired from an ANI Arrangement, such as the telephone number or information
derived from analysis of the characteristics of calls received through the ANI Arrangement, to offer
a product or service that is directly related to the products or services previously purchased by a
customer of the ANI Arrangement subscriber.
The seven digit ANI telephone number is available with BSA-B and BSA-C. It will be transmitted
on all calls except those identified as ANI failures. The ten digit ANI telephone number is only
available with BSA-D. When BSA-D with SS7 Out of Band Signaling is specified, the customer
may order an ANI equivalent by ordering the Charge Number Parameter as described in 4.2.5(X)
at the rates for ANI-BSE as shown in 4.6. The ten digit ANI telephone number consists of the
Numbering Plan Area (NPA) plus the seven digit ANI telephone number. The ten digit ANI
telephone number will be transmitted on all calls except those identified as ANI failures in which
case only the NPA will be transmitted (in addition to the information digit described below). The
ANI telephone number is the listed telephone number of the end user that originates the call.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 100
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements (Cont'd)
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE (Cont'd)
With BSA-C, ANI is provided from end offices at which the Company recording for end user billing
is not provided, or where it is not required, as with 800/866/877/888 Service. It is not provided
from end offices for which the Company needs to forward ANI to its recording equipment.
Where ANI cannot be provided (e.g., ANI failure has occurred) information digits will be provided
to the customer. The information digits are used in the following situations:
(1) Telephone number is the station billing number - no special treatment is required.
(2) ANI failure has occurred in the end office switch which prevents identification of calling
telephone number - number must be obtained by operator or in some other manner.
(3) The configuration of the line requires special screening or handling by the customer, or
(4) Call is an Automatic Identified Outward Dialed (AIOD) call from end user terminal
equipment.
These ANI information digits are available with BSA-B, BSA-C, and BSA-D only. In
addition, the following information digits are available with BSA-D only:
(a) InterLATA Area restricted - telephone number is identified line.
(b) InterLATA Area restricted - line requires special screening or handling by the
customer.
These information digits will be transmitted as agreed to by the customer and the
Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 101
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements (Cont'd)
(C) User Transfer - BSE
This option, available with BSA-A, provides the ability to temporarily hold an established call,
originate another call to a third party, and then redirect the first call to the third party. When a call
has been transferred, the original line is cleared to place or receive another call.
(D) Hunt Group Arrangement - BSE
This BSE, available only with BSA-A, provides the ability to sequentially access one of two or
more line side connections in the originating direction, when the access code of the line group is
dialed. This BSE contemplates one access code (i.e., telephone number) per arrangement. This
BSE also provides the ability to sequentially access one of two or more lines in the terminating
direction, when the hunting number of the line group is forwarded from the customer to the
Company.
This arrangement is provided on an Individual Case Basis (ICB) with BSA-A.
(E) Queuing - BSE
This BSE is available only with BSA-A with the Uniform Call Distribution (UCD) BSE and may only
be provided in Company electronic end offices.
(F) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE
When all terminals in a UCD Arrangement are busy, queuing allows for an incoming call to be
placed in queue to await an available terminal in the UCD arrangement. When a call is placed in
queue, audible ringing is returned to the customer and no further indication is sent until a terminal
completes the call. The call that has been in queue the longest will be the first call handled when
a terminal becomes available. The maximum number of calls that can be placed in queue is
dependent upon the total number of lines in the multi-line hunt group. If the incoming call cannot
be placed in queue, the calling party will receive a busy tone.
This BSE provides a type of multi-line hunting arrangement which evenly distributes calls among
the available lines in a hunt group. Where available, this arrangement is provided with originating
use for BSA-A and terminating use for Special Access Lines.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 102
Cancels
Original Sheet 102
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements (Cont'd)
(G) Caller Identification Number (ICLID) - BSE
This BSE provides the customer with the calling party's directory number for non-blocked calls at
the time the call is received. The calling number is typically transmitted to the customer by the
second ring. The number is displayed on customer-provided equipment subject to technical and
other limitations, including the availability of the number for forwarding.
Where available, this arrangement is provided as a non-chargeable option with originating BSA-
A.
(H) Remote Call Forwarding - BSE
Remote Call Forwarding (RCF) is a service that utilizes a seven digit Directory Number (DN) to
automatically forward all incoming calls to another DN. The forwarded to number can be in the
same central office switch or in another central office switch.
The remote call forwarding directory number is not directly associated with an access connection
arrangement, but rather is a software translation programmed within the central office switch. All
calls dialed to that directory number will forward to another number automatically. The
subscriber to this capability does not have a station set for termination of calls made to their
remote call forwarding number. Where available, this arrangement is provided with BSA-A.
Advice No. 10-02
Issued: February 16, 2010 Effective: February 26, 2010
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By Eugene Eng - Director Public Policy and External Affairs
(C)
(C)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
February 26, 2010
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 103
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.20 Basic Service Elements (Cont'd)
(I) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) - BSE
This BSE provides a two or four wire DID trunk side termination with line treatment at the first
point of switching that permits the Dial Tone Central Office Switch to deliver all or part of the
called number to the customer premises at the time the call is established. Multifrequency (MF),
Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) or Dial Pulse address signaling is used by the Company to
deliver only the called telephone number to the customer premises. No other address signaling
will be delivered to the customer premises. The type of signaling utilized depends on the Dial
Tone Office switching equipment available. If additional address signaling is required by the
customer, it must be provided by the customer's end user using inband tone address signals
which will not be regenerated by the Company and will be subject to the ordinary transmission
capabilities of the Switched Transport provided.
This BSE is only available with new BSA-A arrangements and only in the originating direction.
The customer must order a DID Termination and the first group of 20 DID numbers to be
associated with the DID Termination in addition to BSA-A service. Additional groups of 20 DID
telephone numbers are available. The DID optional feature is only available as a stand-alone
BSE or optional feature, no other BSEs or optional features can be used with it.
(J) Billed Number Screening (BNS) - BSE
This BSE prevents the billing of incoming collect and third number billed calls to a customer's
telephone account.
(K) Controlink® Digital Channel Service (CLDCS) - BSE
Where available, this arrangement is provided with BSA-A.
This BSE provides a digital common line connection between the CDL and the local serving wire
center. The digital transmission rate available is either DS1 (1.544 Mbps) or DS3 (44.736 Mbps).
Controlink® Digital Channel Service will be used by the customer to aggregate the customer's
telecommunication services onto a digital local loop.
This arrangement is provided on an Individual Case Basis (ICB) with BSA-D.
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Advice No. 05-14
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 104
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.2 Description of Switched Access (Cont'd)
4.2.21 IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge
The IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge is designed to recover those costs that the Company
incurs solely in connection with intraLATA equal access. The charge applies to each Originating
Switched Access minute of use and shall be assessed upon all customers that use local exchange
switching facilities for the provision of intrastate telecommunications. Deployment for intraLATA equal
access commences on September 10, 1996. The approximate date for office conversions to be
completed is January 7, 1997. The IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge is found in 4.6.5.
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 105
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer
4.3.1 On and Off-Hook Supervision
The customer facilities shall provide the necessary on and off-hook supervision.
4.3.2 ASR Requirements
The customer shall order all Switched Access as described in Section 3, and 4.3.2 and 4.3.3.
Switched Access capacity is measured at the Company's first point of switching. ASRs for Switched
Access must specify the number of lines or BHMC connecting the first point of switching to the CDL.
Ordered quantities shall be specified by originating and terminating direction. Where the customer
desires to segregate its originating traffic into separate trunk groups by type of traffic, the customer must
specify the BHMCs associated group to carry its 800/866/877/888 traffic, the order must specify the
BHMCs associated with 800/866/877/888 traffic for that trunk group. In addition, the customer shall
provide, when it orders FGA lines, its projected intrastate traffic distribution by percent for each end office
in the Access Area. If the customer fails to provide its traffic distribution, the Company will use
appropriate Company traffic studies to project distribution by end office.
When a customer orders Switched Access for mixed interstate and intrastate usage, the customer shall
provide an estimate of the total usage which will be intrastate. If the customer fails to provide this
estimate, all usage will be allocated as the simple average of all others purchasing access from the
Company. The customer or the Company allocated percentages will be used as a basis of the
jurisdictional determination for billing purposes of all charges until a more accurate determination can be
provided as described in 4.3.3 and 4.5.2(D).
When FGA or BSA-A is ordered the customer shall specify whether or not the terminating traffic is to be
restricted to the Access Area as described in 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.5(C). If the customer wishes to extend
the traffic beyond the FGA Access Area, Message Telecommunications Service rates will apply.
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 106
Canceling
Original Sheet 106
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements
(A) Jurisdictional Reports
(1) Percent Interstate Usage (PIU)
(a) When the Company receives sufficient call detail to permit it to determine the
jurisdiction of some or all originating and terminating access minutes of use, the
Company will use that call detail to render bills for those minutes of use and will
not use customer reported Percent Interstate Usage (PIU) factors to determine the
jurisdiction of those minutes of use.
The Company will apply the PIU factor, either provided by the customer or as set
forth in section (1)(b) or (A)(2), only to minutes of use for which the Company
does not have sufficient call detail to determine jurisdiction. The customer
reported PIU factor will be used until the customer provides an updated PIU
factor, as set forth in (A)(2) following. No prorating or back billing will be done
based on the updated report.
There may be some portion of terminating minutes where it is not possible to
know, and therefore to send, the needed originating number information. A “floor”
of 7.00 percent (%) will be set for terminating minutes lacking originating number,
for all switched access customers.
(1) When the percentage of terminating traffic without sufficient call detail to
determine jurisdiction does not exceed the sum of the floor plus a 2.00
percent (%) grace threshold or 9.00 percent (%), the Telephone Company
will apply the PIU factor, either provided by the customer or as set forth in
section (1)(b).
(M) Material transferred to Sheet 108.
Advice No. 07-16
Issued: October 10, 2007 Effective: October 22, 2007
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(M)(T)
(T)
(T)
(N)
(M)
(N)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 22, 2007
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 106.1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements
(A) Jurisdictional Reports
(1) Percent Interstate Usage (PIU)
(a) (Cont'd)
(2) When the percentage is greater than 9.00 percent (%), the Company will
assess rates from this tariff on all minutes exceeding the floor. For example,
if 30.00 percent (%) of a customer’s terminating minutes sent to the
Company do not contain sufficient originating information to allow the
Company to determine the originating location, then the Company would
apply the provisions of this tariff to those minutes exceeding the “floor”, or
23.00 percent (%) in this example.
In the event that the Company applies rates to terminating calls without originating
number information as provided in this tariff, customers will have the opportunity
to request backup documentation of the Company’s basis for such application,
and further request that the Company change the application of the intrastate
access rate upon a showing of why the intrastate rate should not be applied.
Advice No. 07-16
Issued: October 10, 2007 Effective: October 22, 2007
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(N)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 22, 2007
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 107
Canceling
Original Sheet 107
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(A) Jurisdictional Reports (Cont’d)
(1) Percent Interstate Usage (PIU) (Cont’d)
(b) When the customer initially orders Switched Access Service(s) the customer will
state in the order (Access Service Request) a PIU factor. This factor will be used
by the Company as the customer-provided PIU factor until the customer provides
updated PIU factors as required in (A)(2) following. For each service listed below,
the customer may provide separate PIU factors, in accordance with (A)(1)(a) and
(c).
- Feature Group A (FGA) Switched Access Service 1, 2
- Feature Group B (FGB) Switched Access Service 1, 2
- Feature Group C (FGC) Switched Access Service 1, 2
- Feature Group D (FGD) Switched Access Service 1, 2
- Basic Serving Arrangement A (BSA–A) 1, 2, 3
- Basic Serving Arrangement B (BSA-B) 1, 2, 3
- Basic Serving Arrangement C (BSA-C) 1, 2, 3
- Basic Serving Arrangement D (BSA-D) 1, 2, 3
- 500 Access Services 1, 2
- 700 Access Services 1, 2
- Toll Free Services 1, 2, 4
- 900 Access Services 1, 2
1 The PIU will be applied to the appropriate elements and services, e.g. Carrier Common Line, End Office Switching,
Information Surcharge, Interconnection Charge, and Switched Transport.
2 The PIU for Switched Access services must be provided by the customer of record when used in conjunction with Switched
Access EIS as described in Section 18 or used in conjunction with Tandem Switch Signaling.
3 When determining the jurisdiction of Switched Access traffic provided via a BSA or Basic Service Element (BSE) and the
intrastate equivalent of the BSA or BSE is only available on a bundled feature group basis, intrastate usage will be prorated
to the bundled intrastate feature group equivalent of the BSA.
4 “Toll Free” service includes any access service which utilizes the following NPAs: 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833, and
822 as they become available to the industry.
Advice No. 07-16
Issued: October 10, 2007 Effective: October 22, 2007
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(T)
(T)
(T)
(T)
(C)
(C)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 22, 2007
Boise, Idaho
.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 108
Canceling
Original Sheet 108
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(A) Jurisdictional Reports (Cont’d)
(1) Percent Interstate Usage (PIU) (Cont’d)
(b) (Cont’d)
When a customer submits an order for Switched Access services, the customer
must state the PIU on a statewide, LATA ,or billing account number (BAN).
When the customer provides PIU factors, the Company will subtract the
developed PIU factor from 100 and the difference is the percent intrastate usage.
The sum of the interstate and intrastate percentages will equal 100 percent. The
customer may only provide a PIU factor that is a whole number (a number from 0
to 100).
(c) For purposes of developing the projected interstate percentage for Feature Group
C (or BSA-C) and Feature Group D (or BSA-D), the customer shall consider every
call that originates from a calling party in one state and terminates to a called
party in a different state to be interstate communications. The customer shall
consider every call that terminates to a called party within the same state as the
state where the calling party is located, to be intrastate communications. The
manner in which a call is routed through the telecommunications network does
not affect the jurisdiction of a call; i.e., a call between two points within the same
state is an intrastate call even if it is routed through another state.
For Feature Group A (or Lineside BSA) and Feature Group B (or Trunkside BSA-
950 Option), pursuant to Federal Communications Commission order FCC 85-145
adopted April 16, 1985, interstate usage is to be developed as though every call
that enters a customer network at a point within the same state as that in which
the called station is situated is an intrastate communication; and every call that
enters a customer’s network at a point in a state other than that where the called
station is situated is an interstate communication.
(M) Material transferred from Original Sheet 106.
Advice No. 07-16
Issued: October 10, 2007 Effective: October 22, 2007
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs rs
(T)
(T)
(D)
(D)
(D)
(M)(T)
(M)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 22, 2007
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 109
Canceling
Original Sheet 109
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(A) Jurisdictional Reports (Cont’d)
(2) Jurisdictional Report Updates
The customer may update the interstate and intrastate jurisdictional reports on a quarterly
basis. The reports will be based on the prior three months and will be due within fifteen
days after the end of the quarter, beginning with the completion of the first full quarter of
service. In the event that the Company does not have sufficient data to rely on actual call
detail or to develop a PIU factor, these factors will be applied to activity dated on or after
the first day of the next calendar month, which begins at least 15 business days after the
day on which the revised report or letter is received. The revised report or letter will serve
as the basis for the next three months’ billing and will be effective on the bill date for that
service.
If the revised factors represent what the Company considers to be a substantial
deviation (a deviation of 5 percentage points or more for the preceding twelve
calendar months is a substantial deviation) from the customer's previously reported
factors and cannot be attributed to seasonal changes or other identifiable reasons,
the Company will request a Jurisdictional Report Verification of the factors as set
forth in (C) following.
When the Company does not have sufficient data to rely on actual call detail or to
develop a PIU factor, the revised report or letter will serve as the basis for the next three
months’ billing and will be effective on the bill date for that service. In the event the
customer fails to provide a report for one or more quarters, the Company will use the
most recently provided quarterly report for subsequent bills until the customer provides
an update report.
If the customer does not supply the reports, or for those cases in which a quarterly
report has never been received from the customer, the Company will assume the
percentage to be the simple average of all others purchasing access from the
Company.
A customer may file jurisdictional reports aggregating usage at a statewide, LATA, or
Billing Account Number (BAN).
Advice No. 07-16
Issued: October 10, 2007 Effective: October 22, 2007
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(D)(T)
(T)
(N)
(N)(T)
(N)
(D)
(N)
(T)
(D)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 22, 2007
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 110
Canceling
Original Sheet 110
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(B) Maintenance of Customer Records
The customer shall retain, for a minimum of twelve months, call detail records that substantiate
the interstate percent provided to the Company as set forth in (A) preceding for switched access
service. Such records shall consist of (1) and (2) following, if applicable:
(1) All call detail records such as work papers and/or backup documentation including paper,
magnetic tapes or any other form of records for billed customer traffic; call information
including call originating and terminating address (i.e., calling, called number), the call
duration, all originating and terminating trunk groups or access lines over which the call is
routed; the point at which the call enters the customer's network; and
(2) If the customer has a mechanized system in place that calculated the PIU factor, then a
description of that system and the methodology used to calculate the PIU factor must be
furnished, and any other pertinent information (such as, but not limited to, flowcharts,
source code, etc.) relating to such system must also be made available.
(C) Jurisdictional Reports Verification
The Company may request the customer to verify their jurisdictional reports. The customer shall
keep records of call detail from which the percentage of interstate and intrastate use can be
ascertained. The Company will request the customer to provide the records of call detail and
other information (as specified in (B) preceding), used to determine the percentage of interstate
and intrastate use. No more than one verification request will be made per year.
Advice No. 07-16
Issued: October 10, 2007 Effective: October 22, 2007
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(N)
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 22, 2007
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 111
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(C) Jurisdictional Reports Verification (Cont’d)
(1) If the PIU factors filed by the customer cannot be validated by the data provided, and the
data provided by the customer is sufficient to calculate a PIU factor different than the
customer’s reported PIU factor, the Company will use these records to:
(a) Revise the customer’s PIU factor.
(b) Calculate the interstate and intrastate access charges that should have been
billed to the customer for the prior period specified in (B) preceding in which
inaccurate PIUs had been used, and debit or credit the customer for the
difference between the charges that should have been billed with the revised PIU,
and the charges that were billed.
The customer shall supply the data to the Company within 30 days of the Company
request. The Company will request data for the four prior quarters unless a shorter
period is requested by the customer and agreed to by the Company.
(2) If the customer fails to supply data (as specified in (B) preceding) within 45 calendar
days of the Company's request, sufficient for the Company to substantiate or
determine PIU factors, then:
(a) The Company will apply a default PIU factor of 50% to the traffic for which the
Company does not have sufficient call detail to determine the jurisdiction of
the traffic ("unknown jurisdiction" usage) (i.e., 50% of the unknown jurisdiction
usage will be billed under the interstate jurisdiction and 50 % of the unknown
jurisdiction usage will be billed under the intrastate Price List) in lieu of the
PIU factors last submitted by the customer.
(b) The Company will apply the default PIU factor to all future access minutes of
use with unknown jurisdiction, beginning with the first bill date following the
45 calendar day period during which the customer was to submit the records
of call detail requested by the Company. The application of the default PIU
factor will continue until the customer provides the Company with records of
call detail or other data that are sufficient for the Company to substantiate the
customer-provided PIU factors.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 112
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(D) Contested Jurisdictional Reports
If the Company determines that that the customer-provided PIUs are inaccurate after reviewing
the data provided by the customer, the Company will report the results of the analysis to the
customer by Certified U.S. Mail (return receipt requested). The Company will request that the
customer provide updated PIU factors consistent with those contained in the Company’s report.
If the Company applies the revised or default PIU factor to the customer’s account, as provided in
(C) preceding, in lieu of the customer-provided PIU factor, the customer may contest application
of the default PIU by providing written notification by Certified U.S. Mail (return receipt
requested), to the Company within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the revised or default
PIU is applied, or from the date that the Company provides notice to the customer of its decision
to apply the revised or default PIU. The customer may request that the dispute be resolved by a
neutral arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the Company and the customer. Arbitration is an
option provided in addition to the customer's existing right to file a complaint or legal action in a
court of law or at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for resolution of the dispute. The
arbitration hearing will be conducted in a state or location within the Company operating territory
where the customer maintains its principal place of business or at a location within the Company
operating territory that is mutually agreed upon by both parties. The arbitration procedures shall
be governed by the law (both statutory and case) of the state in which the arbitration hearing is
held, including, but not limited to, the Uniform Arbitration Act, as adopted in that state. The
arbitrator shall determine the customer's PIU for each state for each category of traffic based on
the standards in (A) preceding.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 113
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.3 Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
4.3.3 Jurisdictional Report Requirements (Cont'd)
(D) Contested Jurisdictional Reports (Cont’d)
Prior to the arbitration hearing, each party shall notify the arbitrator of the PIU factor(s) which that
party believes to be correct. The arbitrator, in deciding, may adopt the PIU percentage of either
party or may adopt a PIU different from those proposed by the parties. If the arbitrator adopts a
PIU proposed by one of the parties, the other party (whose PIU was not adopted) shall pay all
costs of the arbitration. If the arbitrator adopts a PIU percentage higher than either of the PIU
proposed by the parties, then the party proposing the lower PIU shall pay all costs of the
arbitration. If the arbitrator adopts a PIU lower than either of the PIU proposed by the parties,
then the party proposing the higher PIU shall pay all costs of the arbitration. If the arbitrator
adopts a PIU which falls between the two percentages adopted by the parties, then the parties
shall each pay one-half of the arbitration costs.
The PIU factor(s) for each state for each category of traffic determined by the arbitrator will be
applied by the Company to all future access minutes of use with unknown jurisdiction from that
customer in that state until the customer provides the Company with records of call detail or other
data that are sufficient for the Company to substantiate the customer-provided PIU factors.
Absent the customer’s written notification, within the timeframe noted above, the customer must
comply with the provisions set forth in (B) and (C) preceding. If the customer fails to comply with
these provisions, the customer will be in violation of this Price List and the Company may refuse
additional applications for service and/or refuse to complete any and all pending orders for
service or may discontinue the provision of the services to the customer as specified in section
2.1.8 of this Price List.
The Company retains the right to pursue any and all other legal remedies, whether in addition to,
or in lieu of, the above procedures, to recover any under-billed switched access charges
associated with incorrect customer-provided PIU factors under the applicable interstate tariffs or
intrastate Price List.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 114
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
(Cont'd)
4.4 Payment Arrangements and Credit Allowances
4.4.1 Cancellation of Applications
A customer may cancel an application for Switched Access in accordance with the regulations and
charges in Section 3.
4.4.2 Credit Allowances
Allowances for interruptions are in 2.4.4.
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations
4.5.1 Rate Elements
For the purposes of determining the rates and charges for Switched Access, including SAC Access
Service, the following rate elements may apply:
Switched Transport
800/866/877/888 Data Base Query
End Office Switching
Information Surcharge
IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge
FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D and SAC Access Service are also subject to Network Blocking
charge per call as in 4.5.2(C).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
Original Sheet 115
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations
This section contains the specific regulations governing the rates and charges that apply for Switched
Access including SAC Access Service and 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query service.
(A) Types of Rates and Charges
There are two types of rates and charges that apply to Switched Access. These are usage rates
and nonrecurring charges. They are described as:
(1) Usage Rates
Usage rates are rates applied on a per access minute basis as described in 4.5.2(G)(1) or
they are applied on a per query basis either as basic or premium as described in 4.5.2(B).
Switched Transport, End Office Switching, Information Surcharge and IntraLATA Equal
Access Recovery Charge are usage rated.
(2) Nonrecurring Charges
Nonrecurring charges are one-time charges that apply for specific work activities with
providing Switched Access Service or a change to an existing Switched Access
Arrangement, Feature Group or Basic Serving Arrangement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
Original Sheet 116
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(a) Switched Access Ordering Charges
Switched Access Ordering Charges are associated with the work performed by
the Company in connection with the receiving, recording and processing of
customer service requests. There are two types of service ordering charges.
(i) Initial Ordering Charge - Switched Access
This charge applies on a per ASR basis, including those requests, to add
additional lines or trunks (based on BHMCs ordered) or activate an
existing trunk as a result of additional BHMCs ordered for an existing
service.
(ii) Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched Access
- The combination or splitting of FGA or BSA-A hunt groups.
- A move to a new point of termination within the same CDL.
- Changes of a telephone number for FGA or BSA-A or Special
Access Lines used with a Switched Interface.
This charge applies on a per ASR basis for modifications to an existing
service. This would include activities such as:
- Changes and/or additions to end office services optional
arrangements (changes in hunt group or screening arrangements).
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
Original Sheet 117
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(a) Switched Access Ordering Charges (Cont'd)
(ii) Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched Access (Cont'd)
- A change for rating purposes from one type of Transport to another
(i.e., Special to Switched).
- The addition of Operator Services to an existing service.
- The addition of CPN Parameter, CSP Parameter and CN Parameter
when ordered subsequent to the provision of SS7 Out of Band
Signaling.
- Changes to or additions of Basic Service Elements (BSEs)
associated with an established Basic Serving Arrangement.
- The activation or deactivation of 500 SAC NXX codes on a per
tandem level or end office basis.
- Changes in FGD from multifrequency address signaling to SS7 Out
of Band Signaling.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 118
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(a) Switched Access Ordering Charges (Cont'd)
(iii) Administrative Changes
- Change of customer or customer's end user premise address when
the change of address is not a result of a physical relocation of
equipment,
- Change in billing data (name, address or contact name or telephone
number),
- Change in customer circuit identification,
- Change of billing account number,
- Change of customer test line number,
- Change of customer or customer's end user contact name or
telephone number, and
- Change of agency authorization
Administrative changes will be made without charge to the customer.
Administrative changes are as follows:
- Change of customer name,
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 119
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(b) Design Change Charge
A design change is any change to a pending ASR or a change to an existing
service which requires engineering review. Design changes may include the
addition or deletion of End Office Services Optional Arrangements or changes in
the signaling arrangements associated with the Interface Arrangements as
described in 4.2.3(B). Design changes do not include a change of Switched
Access Interface Arrangement or facility type, IC CDL, end user premises, end
office switch, Feature Group type or Basic Serving Arrangement type. Changes
of this nature will require the issuance of a new ASR and the cancellation of the
original ASR with the appropriate cancellation charges applied.
The Company will review the requested change, notify the customer whether the
change can be accommodated and if a new service date is required. If the
customer authorizes the Company to proceed with the design change, a Design
Change Charge will apply.
The Design Change Charge for Switched Access Service in Section 4.6.1(B) will
apply on a per ASR per occurrence basis for each request requiring a design
change.
The Design Change Charge is in addition to any Switched Ordering charges
associated with the change requested. When the design change is on a pending
ASR, the Initial Ordering Charge -Switched Access will apply. If the design
change is to an existing service, the Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched
Access will apply.
If a change of service date is required, the Service Date Change Charge in
3.2.2(A) will also apply.
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
Original Sheet 120
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(c) Change of Switched Access Type
Changes from one type of Switched Access to another will be treated as a
discontinuance of one type of FIA and start of another. The Initial Ordering
Charge - Switched Access will apply, with the following exception.
(i) When a customer upgrades a FGA, FGB, or FGC to a FGD at the same
first point of switching, the charge will not apply. If however, optional
features are added to the service at the time the conversion takes place,
the Ordering Charge for these additions will apply.
(ii) When a customer upgrades a BSA-A, BSA-B, or BSA-C to a BSA-D at
the same first point of switching, the charge will not apply. If however, a
BSE(s) are added to the service at the time the conversion takes place,
the Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched Access for these additions
will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 121
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(d) Moves
A move involves a change in the physical location of the point of termination of
Switched Access. The charge for the move depends on whether the move is
within the same CDL or to a different CDL.
(i) Same CDL
When the move is to a new point within the same CDL, the Subsequent
Ordering Charge - Switched Access in 4.6.1(A) will apply. There will be no
change in the minimum period requirements.
(ii) A Different CDL
When the move is to a different CDL it will be treated as a disconnect and
an installation of Switched Access. The Initial Ordering Charge -Switched
Access, as specified in 4.6.1(A) will apply to the Switched Access, installed
at the CDL. A new minimum period will also be established for the installed
Switched Access. The customer will remain responsible for all remaining
minimum period charges associated with the disconnected Switched
Access.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 122
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(B) 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service
Query usage charges for 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query Service shown in 4.6.3(A) apply as
follows:
(1) A Basic 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query charge will apply for each basic
800/866/877/888 call query received at the Company's 800/866/877/888 data base. Per
query charges are accumulated over a monthly period and billed to the customer on a
monthly basis.
(2) A Premium 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query charge will apply for each premium
800/866/877/888 call query received at the Company's 800/866/877/888 data base. Per
query charges are accumulated over a monthly period and billed to the customer on a
monthly basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 123
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(C) Network Blocking Charge for FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D and 800/866/877/888
Access Service
Blocking Thresholds
The customer will be notified by the Company to increase its BHMC capacity when excessive
trunk group blocking occurs on groups carrying FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C BSA-D or
800/866/877/888 Access Service traffic and the measured Access Minutes for the Daily Busiest
Hour exceed the capacity purchased. Excessive trunk group blocking occurs when the blocking
thresholds stated below are exceeded. They are predicated on Daily Busiest Hour
measurements for four contiguous weeks using the five highest traffic days of the week,
excluding national holidays. The Company will not bill the customer a Network Blocking Charge
if additional capacity is available and the ASR for additional capacity is received by the Company
within 15 days of the notification. The Company will bill the customer a Network Blocking Charge
if additional capacity is unavailable for the period beginning 15 days after the notification date
until the in-service date for additional capacity, at the rate in 4.6.1(C), for each overflow in excess
of the blocking threshold when (l) the Daily Busiest Hour average blocking for the four contiguous
weeks exceeds the threshold level and (2) the average originating or two-way usage measured
for these same hours exceeds the Switched Access capacity purchased.
Trunks in Service 1% 1/2%
1-2 .070 .045
3-4 .050 .035
5-6 .040 .025
7-or more .030 .020
The one percent blocking threshold is for FGB, FGC, BSA-B, BSA-C, and SAC Access Service
transmission paths carrying traffic between a CDL and the first point of switching, or FGD
transmission paths carrying traffic direct between a CDL and an end office. The one-half percent
blocking threshold is for FGD and BSA-D transmission paths carrying traffic between a CDL and
an end office via an access tandem.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 124
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(D) Determination of Intrastate Charges for Mixed Interstate
and Intrastate Switched Access
When mixed interstate and intrastate Switched Access Service is provided, all charges will be
prorated based on the jurisdictional distribution of access minutes as specified in 4.3.2 and
4.3.3. The portion of a Switched Access Service to be charged as intrastate is determined in the
manner:
For usage rated elements, multiply the percent intrastate use times the total usage, either
measured or assumed, rounded to whole access minutes times the appropriate Price List
rate element.
For nonrecurring rate elements multiply the percent intrastate use times the quantity of
each chargeable element times the stated Price List rate per element.
(E) Directory Assistance
Terminating Switched Access calls dialed to Directory Assistance will be rated under the
applicable rates for the Switched Access as specified in 4.6. In addition, the charge per call to
Directory Assistance as found in the Company Price List may also apply.
(F) Signaling System 7 (SS7) Out of Band Signaling
(1) Subsequent Ordering Charges - Switched Access will apply for a change in FGD
switched access and 800/866/877/888 SAC Access signaling from multifrequency
address signaling to SS7 Out of Band Signaling.
(2) Switched access ordering charges will not apply if Calling Party Number (CPN)
Parameter, Carrier Selection Parameter (CSP), and/or Charge Number (CN) Parameter
are ordered at the same time as SS7 Out of Band Signaling is ordered with FGD.
Subsequent Ordering Charges - Switched Access will apply if these optional features are
ordered subsequent to the provision of SS7 Out of Band Signaling.
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Advice No. 05-14
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 125
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(G) Description and Application of Rates
(1) Determination of Peak and Off Peak Rates
Rates are applied either as peak rates or off peak rates. The following rules provide the
basis for applying the rates and charges:
The peak period is 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The off peak
period is 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday
and Sunday.
On Christmas (December 25), New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Day
(July 4), Thanksgiving Day and Labor Day, and on resulting legal holidays when
Christmas, New Year's or Independence Day legal holidays fall on dates other
than December 25, January 1 or July 4 respectively, the Off Peak rate applies.
(2) Switched Transport
The Switched Transport is determined as follows:
The Switched Transport rate is applied per access minute.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 126
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(G) Description and Application of Rates (Cont'd)
(3) End Office Switching
End Office Switching is available on a bundled or unbundled basis. End Office Switching
- Bundled (EOSB) rates apply to Switched Access services provided as Feature Groups.
End Office Switching - Unbundled (EOSU) rates apply to Switched Access services
provided as Basic Serving Arrangements.
(4) NXX Translation Nonrecurring Charge
The NXX Translation Nonrecurring Charge in 4.6.1(D) shall apply to each 500 NXX code
activated or deactivated in a Company switch capable of performing the customer
identification function for 500 SAC Access Service. Nonrecurring charges apply for each
end office for the activation or deactivation of the first NXX code contained on the
customer's ASR and to the activation or deactivation of each additional NXX code
contained on the same ASR. In addition, the Subsequent Ordering Charge - Switched
Access in 4.6.1(A) will apply per ASR submitted for the activation or deactivation of NXX
codes.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 127
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes
Customer traffic to end offices will be measured (i.e., recorded or assumed) by the Company at
end office switches or access tandem switches. Originating and terminating calls will be
measured (i.e., recorded or assumed) by the Company to determine the basis for computing
chargeable access minutes. For terminating calls over FGA, FGB, FGC, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C
(to SAC and Directory Assistance Services) and FGD and BSA-D, the measured access minutes
are the chargeable access minutes. For originating calls over FGA, FGB, BSA-A and BSA-B, the
measured access minutes are the chargeable access minutes.
For originating calls over FGC or BSA-C, chargeable access minutes are derived from
measured access minutes through the use of a Company factor. A description of the factor is in
(4).
FGA or BSA-A access minutes, or fractions thereof, are accumulated over the billing period for
each line or hunt group, and are then rounded up to the nearest access minute for each line or
hunt group. FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D access minutes or fractions thereof,
are accumulated over the billing period for each office, and are then rounded up to the nearest
access minute for each end office. The exact value of the fraction is a function of the switch
technology where the measurement is made.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 128
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
When measurement capability for FGA, FGB, BSA-A, and BSA-B is not available, access
minutes shall be assumed as described in (3).
When usage data is required for a specific end office in an Access Area with multiple end offices.
and usage to that office cannot be measured, a portion of total usage will be allocated to the
specific end office based upon the portion of subscriber lines served by that end office.
(1) FGA and BSA-A Usage Measurement
The measurement of originating call usage over FGA or BSA-A ends when the FGA or
BSA-A first point of switching receives an on-hook supervisory signal from either the end
office switch, indicating the originating end user has disconnected or the CDL, whichever
is recognized first by the first point of switching.
For terminating calls over FGA or BSA-A, usage measurement begins when the FGA or
BSA-A first point of switching receives an off-hook supervisory signal from the end office
switch, indicating the terminating end user has answered. The measurement of
terminating call usage over FGA or BSA-A ends when the terminating FGA or BSA-A first
point of switching receives an on-hook supervisory signal from either the end office
switch, indicating the terminating end user has disconnected, or the CDL, whichever is
recognized first by the first point of switching.
For originating calls over FGA or BSA-A, usage measurement begins when the FGA or
BSA-A first point of switching receives an off-hook supervisory signal forwarded from the
CDL. Where FGA or BSA-A is used for MTS, this off-hook signal is generally provided by
the customer's equipment. Where FGA or BSA-A is used for FCO/ONAL services, the off-
hook signal is generally forwarded by the customer's equipment when the called party
answers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 129
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
(2) FGB and BSA-B Usage Measurement
For originating calls over FGB or BSA-B, usage measurement begins when the FGB or
BSA-B first point of switching receives answer supervision forwarded from the CDL,
indicating the customer's equipment has answered.
The measurement of originating call usage over FGB or BSA-B ends when the FGB or
BSA-B first point of switching receives disconnect supervision from either the end office
switch, indicating the originating end user has disconnected, or the CDL, whichever is
recognized first by the first point of switching.
The measurement of terminating call usage over FGB or BSA-B ends when the FGB or
BSA-B first point of switching receives disconnect supervision from either the end office
switch, indicating the terminating end user has disconnected, or the CDL, whichever is
recognized first by the first point of switching.
For terminating calls over FGB or BSA-B, usage measurement begins when the FGB or
BSA-B, first point of switching receives answer supervision from the end office switch,
indicating the terminating end user has answered.
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 130
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
(3) Usage Measurement Not Available For FGA, FGB, BSA-A and BSA-B
For the initial month of service, FGA or BSA-A or FGB or BSA-B minutes will be assumed
as indicated above unless actual usage recorded prior to the failure is greater than the
assumed usage.
When originating and/or terminating measurement capability does not exist, the number of
access minutes per FGA or BSA-A line or FGB or BSA-B trunk, per month, will be
assumed based on the following:
- A single monthly surrogate of assumed minutes per two-way line/trunk per month
shall be 3080 for FGA FCO/ONAL lines and 9000 for FGA or BSA-A lines or FGB
or BSA-A trunks. For FGA or BSA-A lines, the terminating assumed usage will be
47% of the two-way surrogate and the originating assumed usage will be 53% of
the two-way surrogate. For FGB or BSA-B trunks, the terminating assumed usage
will be one half of the two-way surrogate and the originating will be one half of the
two-way surrogate.
- When measurement capabilities do not exist for a one way FGA or BSA-A line or
FGB or BSA-B trunk, a single monthly surrogate of assumed minutes per one way
line/trunk per month shall apply as described above.
- When measurement capabilities do not exist in one direction for a two-way line
(e.g., recording for terminating only) the number of access minutes per line, per
month will be the assumed surrogate for a two-way line or the recorded usage for
the single direction, whichever is greater.
- In the event of measurement equipment failure, minutes of use will be determined
as follows:
For subsequent months, the greater of 1) actual usage recorded prior to the failure, or 2)
the average of the three month current months' usage (or less if three months are not
available) will be used.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 131
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
(4) FGC and BSA-C Usage Measurement
For originating calls over FGC or BSA-C, usage measurement begins when the originating
FGC or BSA-C first point of switching receives answer supervision from the customer
designated location, indicating the called party has answered. However, for billing
purposes usage begins at the time that the originating end user's call is delivered by the
Company, and acknowledged as received by the customer's facilities connected with the
originating central office.
Factor = non-conversation minutes per completed call + [(non-conversation minutes per
incompleted call) x (1 - completion ratio) divided by completion ratio]
The measurement of originating call usage over FGC ends when the FGC first point of
switching receives disconnect supervision from either the end office switch, indicating the
originating end user has disconnected, or the CDL, whichever is recognized first by the first
point of switching.
For originating calls over FGC or BSA-C, measured access minutes are converted into
chargeable access minutes using the following equation and factor:
Originating Minutes = Conversation minutes + (factor x quantity of completed calls).
For terminating calls over FGC or BSA-C to services other than 800, 877, 888, 900 or
Directory Assistance, terminating FGC or BSA-C usage is not directly measured at the first
point of switching, but is derived from originating usage, excluding usage from calls to SAC
Access or Directory Assistance Services.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 132
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
(4) FGC and BSA-C Usage Measurement (Cont'd)
Terminating call usage over FGC or BSA-C, other than SAC Access and Directory
Assistance, is derived from originating usage as follows:
Terminating Minutes = Originating conversation minutes x In/Out ratio.
In/Out Ratio = Relationship between originating (i.e. Out) and terminating (i.e. In)
conversation minutes
For terminating calls over FGC or BSA-C to SAC Access or Directory Assistance Service,
usage measurement begins when the FGC or BSA-C first point of switching receives
answer supervision from the end office switch, indicating the terminating SAC Access
Service end user has answered, or from the Directory Assistance Service location,
indicating the Directory Assistance operator has answered.
The measurement of terminating call usage over FGC or BSA-C to SAC Access or
Directory Assistance Services ends when the FGC or BSA-C first point of switching
receives an on-hook supervisory signal from the end office switch, indicating the
terminating SAC Access Service end user has disconnected, or from the Directory
Assistance location, indicating the Directory Assistance operator has disconnected, or from
the CDL, whichever occurs first.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 133
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
(5) FGD and BSA-D Usage Measurement
For originating calls over FGD or BSA-D with multifrequency (MF) signaling, usage
measurement begins when the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching receives the first wink
supervisory signal forwarded from the CDL.
For originating calls over FGD or BSA-D with SS7 Out of Band Signaling, usage
measurement for direct trunks begins when the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching
sends an Initial Address Message. Usage measurement for tandem trunks begins when
the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching receives an Exit Message.
The measurement of originating call usage over FGD or BSA-D with MF signaling ends
when the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching receives disconnect supervision from either
the end office switch, indicating the originating end user has disconnected, or the CDL,
whichever is recognized first by the first point of switching.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 134
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(H) Measuring Access Minutes (Cont'd)
(5) FGD and BSA-D Usage Measurement (Cont'd)
The measurement of originating call usage over FGD or BSA-D with SS7 Out of Band
Signaling ends when a Release Message is sent or received by the originating end user's
end office, whichever occurs first.
For terminating calls over FGD or BSA-D with MF signaling or with SS7 Out of Band
Signaling, usage measurement begins when the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching
receives answer supervision from the end office switch, indicating the terminating end user
has answered.
The measurement of terminating call usage over FGD or BSA-D with MF Signaling ends
when the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching receives disconnect supervision from either
the end office switch, indicating the terminating end user has disconnected, or the CDL,
whichever is recognized first by the first point of switching.
The measurement of terminating call usage over FGD or BSA-D with SS7 Out of Band
Signaling ends when the FGD or BSA-D first point of switching receives or sends a
Release Message, whichever occurs first.
(6) SAC Access Service Usage Measurement
SAC Access Service usage measurement shall be in accordance with the regulations
specified for FGC or BSA-C, FGD or BSA-D. Specifically, for usage originating from end
offices not equipped with equal access capabilities, access minutes shall be measured in
the same manner in which FGC or BSA-C access minutes are measured. For usage
originating from end offices equipped with equal access capabilities, access minutes shall
be measured in the same manner in which FGD or BSA-D access minutes are measured.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 135
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.2 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(I) FGD and BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX Access
When a customer orders FGD or BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX Access, as
described in 4.2.5(Q), to be included with the installation of new FGD or BSA-D switched access
facilities, appropriate Switched Access Installation Charges and Switched Access Ordering
Charges will apply for the installation of the new FGD or BSA-D switched access facilities.
When a customer orders FGD or BSA-D Switched Access Service with 950-XXXX Access to be
added to an existing FGD or BSA-D switched access service, only the Switched Access Ordering
Charge and the Design Change Charge will apply for the addition of this optional end office service
arrangement.
4.5.3 Application of Rates for FGA or BSA-A Extension Service
FGA or BSA-A is available with extensions (i.e., additional terminations of the service at different buildings
in the same Lata). FGA or BSA-A extensions are provided and charged for as Special Access. The rate
elements which apply are Special Transport (from the extension bridging point to the wire center serving
the CDL), and Special Access Lines. All appropriate monthly rates and nonrecurring charges are in 5.7.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 136
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.4 Basic Service Elements (BSEs)
Recurring rates and charges for Basic Service Elements (BSEs) in 4.2.20 are applied on a peak or off
peak basis as discussed in 4.5.2(G)(1). The Switched Access Ordering Charge will not apply when a
customer orders BSEs with the establishments of a Basic Serving Arrangement (BSA) or the conversion of
a feature group to a BSA. The Switched Access Ordering Charge will apply to changes to or additions of
BSEs associated with an established BSA. The application of monthly recurring charges, nonrecurring
charges or usage rates to BSEs are as follows.
(A) Alternate Traffic Routing - BSE
Nonrecurring charges in 4.6.3 apply per trunk group equipped.
(B) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE
Rates in 4.6.3 apply per ANI attempt.
(C) User Transfer - BSE
Monthly recurring charges in 4.6.3 apply per line.
(D) Hunt Group Arrangement - BSE
Monthly recurring charge is provided on an Individual Case Basis (ICB).
(E) Queuing - BSE
Monthly recurring charge in 4.6.3 applies per group equipped.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 137
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.5 Rate and Charge Regulations (Cont'd)
4.5.4 Basic Service Elements (BSEs) (Cont'd)
(F) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE
Monthly recurring charge in 4.6.3 applies per line equipped.
(G) Remote Call Forwarding - BSE
Rate is found under Calling Services section of the Company’s Price List.
(H) Direct Inward Dialing (DID) - BSE
Rates are found under "DIRECT INWARD DIALING SERVICE" in the Company’s Price List.
(I) Billed Number Screening (BNS) - BSE
Nonrecurrring charges are found under "BILLED NUMBER SCREENING” in the Company’s Price
list.
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 138
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
(Cont'd)
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.1 Nonrecurring Charges
Charge
(A) Switched Access Service Ordering Charges
Ordering Charge - Switched Access
Initial $88.77
Subsequent 46.98
(B) Design Change Charge
Per ASR/Per Occurrence 40.93
(C) Network Blocking Charge
Applies to FGB, FCC, FGD, BSA-B, BSA-C
BSA-D and SAC Access Service
Per Call .042
(D) 500 NXX Translation Charge
First NXX, Per ASR/Per End Office 21.00
Each Additional NXX, Per ASR/
Per End Office 11.00
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 139
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.2 Switched Transport
Rate
(A) Switched Transport
Per Access Minute
Peak $.01600000
Off Peak .00960000
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 140
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.3 End Office Services
Rate
(A) 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query
Basic and Premium 800/866/877/888 Data Base Query charge
Per query $.0067
(B) End Office Switching - Bundled (EOSB)
The rates for End Office Switching are based on
originating and terminating Access Minutes.
End Office Switching
Per Access Minute
Peak .0152
Off Peak .00912
(C) End Office Switching - Unbundled (EOSU)
Per Access Minute
Peak .0152
Off Peak .00912
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
Original Sheet 141
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
(Cont'd)
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.3 End Office Services
Nonrecurring
Charge
(D) Alternate Routing - BSE
Per Trunk Group Equipped $53.30
Monthly
Rate
(E) Automatic Number Identification (ANI) - BSE
Per ANI Attempt $ .0001300
(F) User Transfer - BSE
Per Line/Trunk Arranged 1.01
(G) Queuing - BSE
Per Group Equipped 4.18
(H) Uniform Call Distribution - BSE
Per Line Equipped 4.49
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 142
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
4. SWITCHED ACCESS (Cont'd)
4.6 Rates and Charges
4.6.4 Information Surcharge Rate
Per Access Minute
Peak $ .00055700
Off Peak .00033420
4.6.5 IntraLATA Equal Access Recovery Charge
Nonrecurring Monthly
Per Originating Access Minute --
Charge Rate
4.6.6 (Carrier Identification Parameter (CIP)
CIP - Per CIC, per Trunk Group
Access Tandem $1,120.00
End Office Direct 80.00
CIP - Per Trunk $.46
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS Sheet No.
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 1
5.1.1 Rate Elements .................................................................................................... 1
5.1.2 Special Access Configurations............................................................................ 7
5.1.3 Special Facilities Routing.................................................................................... 11
5.1.4 Design Layout Report ......................................................................................... 11
5.1.5 Acceptance Testing ............................................................................................ 12
5.1.6 Ordering Conditions............................................................................................ 13
5.2 Description of Special Access............................................................................................ 14
5.2.1 Voiceband........................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Program Audio.................................................................................................... 17
5.2.3 Videoband .......................................................................................................... 18
5.2.4 Wideband Analog................................................................................................ 19
5.2.5 Wideband Data Service ...................................................................................... 19
5.2.6 High Capacity Digital........................................................................................... 20
5.2.7 Digital Data Service ............................................................................................ 20
5.3 Description of Terminating Options.................................................................................... 21
5.3.1 Narrowband ........................................................................................................ 21
5.3.2 Voice Grade........................................................................................................ 22
5.3.3 Program Audio.................................................................................................... 24
5.3.4 Videoband .......................................................................................................... 24
5.3.5 Wideband Data Service ...................................................................................... 24
5.3.6 High Capacity Digital........................................................................................... 25
5.3.7 Digital Data Service ............................................................................................ 25
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features ............................................................................... 26
5.4.1 Bridging .............................................................................................................. 26
5.4.2 Conditioning Arrangements - Data ...................................................................... 28
5.4.3 Conditioning - Program Audio ............................................................................. 29
5.4.4 Signaling Arrangements...................................................................................... 30
5.4.5 Echo Control....................................................................................................... 32
5.4.6 Improved Return Loss......................................................................................... 32
5.4.7 Voiceband Facility Switching Arrangement ......................................................... 33
5.4.8 Automatic Protection Switch ............................................................................... 33
5.4.9 Improved Termination Option.............................................................................. 34
5.4.10 Improved Equal Level Echo Path Loss Option .................................................... 34
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet B
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS Sheet No.
5.5 Description of Multiplexing Arrangements.......................................................................... 35
5.6 Rate Regulations............................................................................................................... 38
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges............................................................................... 38
5.6.2 Minimum Periods ................................................................................................ 45
5.6.3 Mileage Measurement......................................................................................... 45
5.6.4 Moves................................................................................................................. 46
5.6.5 Rates and Charges on an Individual Case Basis................................................. 47
5.6.6 Hub Wire Centers ............................................................................................... 48
5.6.7 Shared Use Analog and Digital High Capacity Service........................................ 50
5.6.8 Temporary Videoband Service............................................................................ 52
5.6.9 Optional Payment Plan ....................................................................................... 53
5.7 Rates and Charges............................................................................................................ 55
5.7.1 Special Access Ordering Charges....................................................................... 55
5.7.2 Voiceband Facilities............................................................................................ 56
5.7.3 Program Audio (200-3500 Hz) Facilities.............................................................. 59
5.7.4 Program Audio (100-5000 Hz) Facilities.............................................................. 59
5.7.5 Program Audio (50-8000 Hz) Facilities................................................................ 60
5.7.6 Program Audio (50-15000 Hz) Facilities.............................................................. 60
5.7.7 High Capacity Digital DS1 (1.544 Mbps) Facilities .............................................. 61
5.7.8 High Capacity Digital DS1C (3.152 Mbps) Facilities............................................ 61
5.7.9 Temporary Videoband Facilities.......................................................................... 61
5.7.10 Digital Data Service Facilities ............................................................................. 62
5.7.11 Multiplexing Arrangements.................................................................................. 64
5.8 Miscellaneous Special Access Services ............................................................................ 66
5.8.1 Clear Channel Capability .................................................................................... 66
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Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS
5.1 General
Special Access provides a transmission path to connect CDLs1 within a LATA for Intrastate Telecommunications.
Special Access applies to interexchange and interoffice services. Special Access provided to a customer may be
connected directly to customer facilities, through Company Hub Wire Centers where bridging or multiplexing
functions are performed, and/or may be connected to access facilities of another telephone company or companies
in the joint provision of Special Access Service.
Special Access can be provided in either analog or digital format. Analog formats are differentiated by spectrum and
bandwidth. Digital formats are differentiated by bit rate. The specific types of Special Access (e.g., Voiceband,
Wideband Data Service) provided are described in 5.2.
5.1.1 Rate Elements
With the exception of Temporary Videoband Service, there are five basic rate elements which apply to Special
Access Service:
Special Transport [described in 5.1.1(A)]
Special Transport Termination [described in 5.1.1(E)]
Special Access Line [described in 5.1.1(B)]
Supplemental Features (described in 5.4)
Multiplexing Arrangements (described in 5.5)
1 Company Centrex CO-like switches are considered to be CDLs for the purposes of this Price List.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.1 Rate Elements (Cont'd)
The following is a list of the Company's Open Network Architecture (ONA) Special Access Basic Service
Elements (BSEs) which provide a cross-reference to the generic ONA product names.
Generic Name Company Name
Access to Clear Channel Transmission Clear Channel Capability
Automatic Protection Switching Automatic Protection Switching
Bridging Bridging
Conditioning Conditioning
Data Over Voice (DOV) Service DOV Connect
Secondary Channel Capability Digital Data Service Secondary Channel
Multiplexing - Digital 2000 Multiplexing Arrangements
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.1 Rate Elements (Cont'd)
(A) Special Transport
(1) The Special Transport rate element provides for the transmission facilities between the
serving wire centers associated with two CDLs, between a serving wire center associated
with an end user's CDL and a WATS Serving Office, between a serving wire center
associated with a CDL and a Company Hub Wire Center or between two Company Hub
Wire Centers. This rate element is distance sensitive and varies with type of capability (i.e.,
analog or digital) and type of facility (e.g., Voiceband, Wideband Data Service, etc.).
Special Transport may be provided by more than one telephone company. The method of
calculating applicable airline miles for rating purposes for Special Access is specified in 2.7
preceding.
(2) Special Transport may be used in conjunction with Switched Access for the purpose of
provisioning Originating Only, Terminating Only or Combined Originating/Terminating
Access as set forth in 4.2.5(S) preceding. Special Transport employed in this manner
provides the FIA for the closed-end of the service between the wire center serving the end
user's CDL where WATS Serving Office functions are not available and the WATS Serving
Office.
When the necessary WATS Serving Office functions are not provided at the wire center
which serves the end user's CDL, the Company will designate the nearest wire center
where the WATS Serving Office functions are available.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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1st Revised Sheet 4
Canceling
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.1 Rate Elements (Cont'd)
(B) Special Access Line (SAL)
(1) A Special Access Line provides the transmission facilities between a CDL and the serving
wire center of that location. This rate element varies by type of capability (i.e., analog or
digital) and type of facility (e.g., Voiceband, Wideband Data Service, etc.).
The selection of a Terminating Option, as defined in 5.3 following, is required for
terminating the network portion of a Special Access Line at a CDL. Terminating Options
provide a clearly delineated interface that facilitates the design, isolation and testing of the
Special Access.
One Special Access Line charge applies per CDL at which the facility is terminated. This
charge will apply even if the CDL and the serving wire center are co-located in a Company
building. The Special Access Line charge used with a Switching Interface, as set forth in
(2) below, is applicable only for the transmission facilities between the end user's CDL and
the serving wire center of that location.
The DS1 Special Access Line provided under this price list will not be billed when used
with Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Primary Rate Interface (PRI) that uses
alternate higher capacity digital facilities for the loop transport. This includes, i.e.,
providing service under the Tariff FCC No. 14, Section 20 – Optical Networking when the
optical node is at the same location, DS3s, or comparable local price lists and special
assemblies. A DS1 Special Access Line provided to the serving wire center at which the
customer obtains ISDN PRI Service will be transmitted with B8ZS Clear Channel
Capability per Technical Reference Publication GR-342, Issue 1.
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Issued: December 12, 2005 Effective: December 22, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(C)
(C)
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Office of the Secretary
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Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.1 Rate Elements (Cont'd)
(B) Special Access Line (SAL) (Cont'd)
(2) A Special Access Line may be provided in conjunction with FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A,
BSA-B, BSA-C and BSA-D Switched Access Service for the purpose of Originating Only,
Terminating Only or Combined Originating and Terminating Access as in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
A Switching Interface is required for the provision of this service as described in 4.2.5(S).
The Special Access Line provides the closed-end of the dedicated facilities between an end
user's CDL and its serving wire center. This serving wire center may or may not be a
WATS Serving Office. In those instances when the serving wire center is not a WATS
Serving Office Special Transport is applicable as in 5.1.1(A) to the nearest Company
WATS Serving Office.
The Switched Access used in conjunction with the Special Access Line provides various
standard switching functionalities and optional arrangement as described in 4.2.5(S).
All Special Access Lines used with a Switching Interface are:
- provided with dial pulse address signaling or Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF)
address signaling and either loop start or ground start supervisory signaling. The
type of signaling is the option of the customer.
- available as either a two-wire or four-wire Voiceband Special Access Service
(i.e., 300-3000 Hz bandwidth). Each transmission path is provided with Standard
Transmission Specifications as described in Section 7000 of the Company’s
Technical Interface Reference Manual.
All rules and regulations pertaining to Special Access are applicable to Special Access Lines used
with a Switching Interface. Rates and charges for these services are found in 5.7.2 following for
two-wire and four-wire Voiceband Special Access Lines.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.1 Rate Elements (Cont'd)
(C) Supplemental Features
Supplemental Features may be added to a Special Access circuit to improve its quality or utility to
meet specific communications requirements. These are not necessarily identifiable with specific
facilities, but rather represent the end result in terms of performance characteristics which may be
obtained. These characteristics may be obtained by using various combinations of facilities.
Although the facilities necessary to perform a specified function may be installed at various
locations along the path of the Special Access circuit, including the CDL, it will be provided for as a
single rate element.
Examples of Supplemental Features that are available include, but are not limited to, bridging and
conditioning. Each Supplemental Feature is described in 5.4 following, and rates are set forth in
5.7 following.
(D) Multiplexing Arrangements
Multiplexing provides for arrangements to convert a single higher capacity or bandwidth circuit for
bulk transport to several lower capacity or bandwidth circuits. Multiplexing is only available at a
Company designated Hub Wire Center arranged for multiplexing. All types of multiplexing may not
be available at each Hub Wire Center. Refer to Section 5.6.6 for a description of Hub Wire Center.
Descriptions for each type of multiplexing arrangement are provided in 5.5 following, and rates are
set forth in 5.7 following.
(E) Special Transport Termination
The Special Transport Termination rate element applies only to DS1 and DS1C service offerings.
It provides the equipment and arrangements necessary to terminate the Special Transport facility
at a serving wire center. One Special Transport Termination charge applies for the termination of
each end of a Special Transport facility for DS1 and DS1C services.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.2 Special Access Configurations
There are two types of facility configurations over which Special Access Services are provided: two.point
and multipoint.
(A) Two-point Service
A two-point configuration is a circuit which is provided to connect two CDLs, either directly
connected or through a Hub Wire Center where multiplexing functions are performed, or a CDL
and a WATS Serving Office.
All Special Access offerings may be provided as a two-point configuration.
With the exception of Temporary Videoband Service, applicable rate elements are:
- Special Access Lines
- Special Transport (when applicable)
- Special Transport Termination (when applicable)
- Supplemental Features (when applicable)
- Multiplexing Arrangements (when applicable)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.2 Special Access Configurations (Cont'd)
(A) Two-point Service (Cont'd)
The following diagram depicts a typical two-point service connecting two CDLs. The service is
provided with the supplemental feature of Type C Conditioning:
CDL SWC SWC CDL
z z
: SAL ST SAL :
: TYPE C CONDITIONING :
SAL - Special Access Line
ST - Special Transport
SWC - Serving Wire Center
CDL - Customer Designated Location
Applicable rate elements are:
- Special Access Line (2 applicable)
- Special Transport ( per airline mile between SWCs)
- Supplemental Feature of Type C Conditioning (2 applicable)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.2 Special Access Configurations (Cont'd)
(B) Multipoint Service
A multipoint configuration is a circuit that is provided to connect three or more CDLs through a
Company Hub Wire Center.
Only Voiceband, Program Audio and Digital Data Service facilities where so designated, will be
provided as multipoint configurations. There is no limitation on the number of mid-links, but the use
of more than three mid-links in tandem may degrade the quality of the multipoint facilities. A mid-
link is defined as the Special Transport facilities between Hub Wire Centers where the circuit is
bridged and/or where circuit switching devices, such as loop transfer arrangement, are located.
Multipoint service is provided in the following manner:
(1) Special Access Line per CDL to their respective serving wire centers.
(2) Special Transport between serving wire centers associated with the CDLs and the Hub
Wire Center.
(3) Special Transport between Hub Wire Centers.
(4) Supplemental Features: Bridging equipment for each bridging location and other
Supplemental Features when applicable.
(5) (Reserved for Future Use)
(6) Multiplexing Arrangements when applicable.
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Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.2 Special Access Configurations (Cont'd)
(B) Multipoint Service (Cont'd)
The following diagram depicts a multipoint service connecting four CDLs via two customer specified
Hub Wire Centers:
ST
SWC HWC HWC SWC
CDL z zCDL
: ←SAL→ ←ST→ ←ST→ ←SAL→ :
ST ST
SWC SWC
SAL SAL
CDL z z CDL
SAL - Special Access Line
ST - Special Transport
SWC - Serving Wire Center
CDL - Customer Designated Location
HWC - Hub Wire Center
B - Bridging
Applicable rate elements are:
- Special Access Lines (4 applicable)
- Special Transport (5 segments, per airline between SWCs and HWCs)
- Bridging (6 applicable, one per bridge port)
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Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.3 Special Facilities Routing
A customer may request that the facilities used to provide Special Access Service be specially routed. The
regulations, rates and charges for Special Facilities Routing (i.e., Avoidance, Diversity and Cable-Only) are
as set forth in Section 9 following.
5.1.4 Design Layout Report
The Company will provide to the customer the makeup of the Special Access provided under this Price List
to aid the customer in designing its overall service. This information will be provided in the form of a
Design Layout Report and will include the following:
Cable gauge, length and loading.
Makeup (e.g., T-Carrier, two-wire, four-wire, etc.)
Specific pair of circuit assignment at the customer designated location.
The Design Layout Report will be provided to the customer within fourteen working days from the ASR
Date. Updated reports will be reissued within fourteen working days whenever facilities provided to the
customer are materially changed. Both the initial and updated Design Layout Reports will be provided to
the customer at no charge.
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Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.5 Acceptance Testing
At the customer's request, the Company will cooperatively test, at the time of installation and at no
additional charge, the following parameters:
A. For Voiceband services, acceptance testing will include test for loss, 3-tone slope, DC continuity,
operational signaling, C-notched noise, and C-message noise.
When the Interface Arrangement provides a four-wire voice transmission facility and the point of
termination provides two-wire voice transmission (i.e., there is a four-wire to two-wire conversion at
the point of termination) balance tests are also included in acceptance testing.
B. For other analog services (i.e., Program Audio, Video, Wideband Analog and Wideband Data
Services) and for digital services (i.e., Digital Data Services and High Capacity Digital Services),
acceptance testing will include tests identified in the Company’s Technical Interface Reference
Manual for each of these services.
When the customer requests the performance of additional cooperative tests which are not required to
meet these specified performance parameters, charges as set forth in 6.6 (B) following will apply. All test
results will be made available to the customer upon request.
If acceptance tests are not started within 30 minutes after pre-service tests have been completed and the
customer has been notified by the Company, additional charges may apply, as set forth in 6.2 following,
unless the delay is caused by the Company.
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Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.1 General (Cont'd)
5.1.6 Ordering Conditions
Ordering conditions are set forth in detail in Section 3 preceding. Also included in that section, are other
charges which may be associated with ordering Special Access (e.g., Service Date Change Charges,
Cancellation Charges, etc.).
A. Determination of Jurisdiction of Mixed Use Special Access Service
When mixed interstate and intrastate Special Access Service is ordered, the jurisdiction will be
determined as follows:
1. If the customer's estimate of the interstate traffic on the service involved constitutes 10% or
less of the total traffic on that service, the service will be ordered and provided in accordance
with the applicable rules and regulations of this Price List.
2. If the customer's estimate of the interstate traffic on the service involved constitutes more than
10% of the total traffic on that service, the service will be ordered and provided in accordance
with the applicable rules and regulations of the Company’s FCC tariff.
B. Special Access Jurisdictional Verification
If a billing dispute arises or a regulatory commission questions the customer's estimate of the
projected interstate percentage of traffic, the Company will ask the customer to provide the data the
customer uses to determine the interstate percentage. The customer shall supply the data within 30
days for the Company request. The customer shall keep records of system design and functions from
which the percentage of interstate and intrastate use can be ascertained and upon request of the
Company make the records available for inspection as reasonably necessary for purposes of
verification of the percentages.
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Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
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Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access
There are seven generic types of Special Access offerings. They are:
-Voiceband
-Program Audio
-Videoband
-Wideband Analog
-Wideband Data
-High Capacity Digital
-Digital Data Service
Each type has its own characteristics, and are subdivided by one or more of the following:
-Transmission specifications
-Bandwidth
-Speed (i.e., bit rate)
-Spectrum
Special Access offerings are comprised of a combination of the rate elements described in 5.1.1. The following
descriptions indicate the most effective use for each facility. Customer use for purposes other than those indicated is
limited only to the extent that such use must not harm the network. Further, the Company does not guarantee
transmission performance beyond the parameters identified in the descriptions.
The transmission performance characteristics of each Special Access offering are stated in the Company’s Technical
Interface Reference Manual. The Company will maintain existing transmission specifications on services installed
prior to the effective date of this Price List, except that existing services with performance specifications exceeding
the standards in the Company’s Technical Interface Reference Manual will be maintained at the performance level
specified in the manual.
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Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access (Cont'd)
The customer also has the option of ordering Voiceband and analog and digital high capacity facilities to a Company
Hub for multiplexing to individual channels of a lower capacity or bandwidth. Descriptions of the types of multiplexing
available at the Hubs, as well as the number of individual channels that may be derived from each type of facility, are
set forth in 5.5 following. Additionally, the customer may specify supplemental features for the individual channels
derived from the facility to further tailor the channel to meet specific communications requirements. Descriptions of
the supplemental features available are set forth in 5.4 following.
For example, a customer may order a 3.152 Mbps facility from a CDL to a Company Hub for multiplexing to two
1.544 Mbps channels. The 1.544 Mbps channels may be further multiplexed at the same or a different Hub to
Voiceband or Wideband Analog (i.e., Group level) channels or may be extended to other CDLs. Optional features
may be added to either the 1.544 Mbps or the Voiceband Channels.
A customer may also order high capacity facilities from an end user's CDL to a Company Hub for the purpose of
originating or terminating WATS. High capacity to voice multiplexing is required at the Hub.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access (Cont'd)
5.2.1 Voiceband
(A) Two-Wire Voiceband Facility
These facilities are unconditioned and are capable of transmitting voice or data signals within the
frequency spectrum of approximately 300 Hz to 3000 Hz. These facilities are furnished on a two-
point or multipoint basis and may be terminated two-wire or four-wire at the point of termination.
They permit the simultaneous transmission of information in both directions over a circuit, but it is
not possible to ensure independent information transmission in both directions. Supplemental
features may be added, at applicable charges, to enhance the operational capabilities of these
facilities.
(B) Four-Wire Voiceband Facility
These facilities are unconditioned and are capable of transmitting voice or data signals within the
frequency spectrum of approximately 300 Hz to 3000 Hz. The facilities are furnished on a two-
point or multipoint basis and may be terminated two-wire or four-wire at the point of termination.
When terminated four-wire, they permit simultaneous independent transmission of information in
both directions over a circuit. However, when terminated two-wire, simultaneous independent
transmission cannot be supported. Supplemental features may be added, at applicable charges,
to enhance the operational capabilities of these facilities.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access (Cont'd)
5.2.2 Program Audio
These facilities are arranged and provided for the transmission of non-broadcast audio which is used in
connection with loudspeakers, wired music, closed circuit, or recordings. Facilities to be used in
connection with broadcast audio must be ordered from the appropriate interstate tariff. Audio facilities are
furnished for transmission in one direction. Audio facilities may be provided on a two-point or multi-point
basis.
Program audio facilities are provided on either a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum periods for full-
time and part-time service are set forth in 3.2.4, preceding. When a part-time program audio service is
provided for ten or more consecutive days it will be treated as a full-time service and rated accordingly. In
no event will the charge for continuous part-time program audio exceed the amount that would have been
charged in the same time period for full-time program audio facilities.
Listed below are the types of Program Audio facilities that are offered under this Price List.
(A) 200 to 3500 Hz
Facilities are generally acceptable for speech quality programming and are subject to use over
limited distance due to transmission factors.
(B) 100 to 5000 Hz
Facilities are generally acceptable for music and provide good quality speech programming.
(C) 50 to 8000 Hz
Facilities for the provision of high fidelity music transmission.
(D) 50 to 15000 Hz
Facilities for the provision of high fidelity music transmission. Two such facilities may be
conditioned, at applicable charges, for stereo operation.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access (Cont'd)
5.2.3 Videoband
Video Band facilities are arranged and provided for the transmission of television which is to be used other
than for broadcast purposes in connection with viewing or recording. Facilities to be used in connection
with broadcast video services must be ordered from the appropriate interstate tariff.
The facilities are furnished for two point transmission in one direction only of United States 525 line/60 field
standard monochrome and National Television Systems Committee (NTSC) color television baseband
video signals and the associated audio signals.
Videoband Services are provided on a full-time or part-time (temporary) basis. The minimum periods are
set forth in 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 preceding. The monthly rates and nonrecurring charges for full-time Videoband
Service will be developed on an Individual Case Basis. The hourly rates and nonrecurring charges for
temporary service are those set forth in 5.6.8 and 5.7.1 following.
There is a maximum monthly charge that may be assessed to any temporary Videoband Service as
described in 5.6.1(C) following.
Technician Standby is a nonoptional arrangement furnished in conjunction with temporary Videoband
Service only. Technician Standby provides for Company monitoring of the temporary Video broadcast to
ensure satisfactory transmission. At the option of the customer, additional technicians will be made
available during the temporary Video broadcast; the customer will be assessed the Technician Standby
charge.
A customer may request (as an option) an active, alternate temporary Videoband transmission path for use
in the event that the primary service becomes inoperative. This is referred to as a hot standby" facility.
The charge for this additional service will be the nonrecurring charges set forth in 5.7.1 following, and
hourly rates set forth in 5.6.5 following for Temporary Videoband Facilities. Technician Standby charges
are not applicable to the "hot standby" facility.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access (Cont'd)
5.2.4 Wideband Analog
These facilities are two point and are furnished between CDLs or between a CDL and a Company
designated Hub Wire Center where multiplexing is offered. The three types of Wideband Analog facilities
are:
(A) Group band facilities with a bandwidth from 60 kHz to 108 kHz for the transmission of a 12 circuit
frequency division multiplexer (FDM) group.
(B) Supergroup band facilities with a bandwidth from 312 kHz to 552 kHz for the transmission of a 60
circuit FDM supergroup.
(C) Mastergroup band facilities with a bandwidth from 564 kHz to 3084 kHz for the transmission of a
600 circuit FDM mastergroup.
5.2.5 Wideband Data Service
These analog facilities are arranged and furnished for two-point simultaneous two-way transmission of
high speed data between two CDLs. These facilities are normally utilized for the following data speeds:
19.2 kbps, 50 kbps, 56 kbps and 230.4 kbps.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.2 Description of Special Access (Cont'd)
5.2.6 High Capacity Digital
These facilities are two point and are furnished between CDLs or between a CDL and a Company
designated Hub Wire Center where multiplexing is offered.
(A) DS1 facilities provide for the transmission of isochronous serial data at a rate of 1.544 Mbps.
(B) DS1C facilities provide for the transmission of isochronous serial data at a rate of 3.152 Mbps.
(C) DS3 facilities provide for the transmission of isochronous serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. The
Company will provide an electrical interface with the service unless otherwise specified by the
customer.
(D) DS3C facilities provide for the transmission of isochronous serial data at a rate of 89.472 Mbps.
The Company will provide an optical interface with this service unless the service is provided via
microwave, in which case an electro-magnetic interface is provided, or unless the customer
requests an electrical interface.
5.2.7 Digital Data Service
Facilities for Digital Data Service are furnished for the simultaneous two-way transmission of synchronous
data and are available at transmission speeds of 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps, 9.6 kbps, 19.2 Kbps, 56 kbps or 64
Kbps. Digital Data facilities may be provided on a two-point or multipoint basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.3 Description of Terminating Options
Terminating Options provide a clearly delineated interface between Company and customer facilities at the point of
termination at the CDL. Terminating Options facilitate the design, isolation, and testing of the Special Access. The
description of each Terminating Option defines the most effective use of the Terminating Option. The technical
parameters of each type of associated interface are set forth in the Company’s Technical Interface Reference
Manual. Although a customer is not restricted from alternate applications, except where such application is harmful
to the network, the Company cannot guarantee technical performance for other than the applications stated below.
Terminating Options are non-chargeable.
5.3.1 Narrowband
(A) 0 to 75 Baud Type 1
Provides standard open/closed 20 or 62 Ma energized interface to customer terminal equipment
and converts customer terminal equipment signals to voice frequency signaling for transmission
over two-wire and four-wire voiceband network facilities suitable for voice grade to narrowband
multiplexing. This terminating option is obsolete and is limited to those circuits so equipped and in
service as of February 19, 1992.
(B) 0 to 75 Baud Type 2
Provides two-wire or four-wire metallic interface for customer or Company energized circuits.
Company energized circuits are only available in conjunction with voice grade to narrowband
multiplexing. This option does not guarantee dc current operation over special transport facilities.
This terminating option is obsolete and is limited to those circuits so equipped and in service as of
February 19, 1992.
(C) 0 to 150 Baud
Provides standard RS-232C interface to customer terminal equipment and converts customer
terminal equipment signals to voice frequency signaling for transmission over two-wire or four-wire
voiceband facilities. This terminating option is obsolete and is limited to those circuits so equipped
and in service as of February 19, 1992.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.3 Description of Terminating Options (Cont'd)
5.3.2 Voice Grade
(A) Two-Wire Voice Grade, Non-Data, Without Signaling
This option provides a two-wire interface to a customer and terminates an effective two-wire facility
furnished for voice transmission only. Customer provided signaling must be limited to tones in the
voiceband. Customer provided voiceband signaling equipment must limit transmission power to
0.0 dBm peak and -13 dBm average power over a three-second period.
(B) Four-Wire Voice Grade, Non-Data, Without Signaling
This option provides a four-wire interface to customer terminal equipment and terminates an
effective four-wire facility furnished for voice transmission only. Customer provided signaling must
be limited to tones in the voiceband. Customer provided voiceband signaling equipment must limit
transmission power to 0.0 dBm peak and -13 dBm average power over a three-second period.
(C) Voice Grade Data Termination
This option provides a two-wire or four-wire transmission interface to a customer's private line data
modem and terminates an effective four-wire facility furnished for voiceband data transmission.
(D) Two-Wire Voice Grade Station Connecting Facility Termination
This option provides a means to terminate an effective two-wire facility or an effective four-wire
facility with a two-wire customer interface on a telephone, key system. PBX, ACD, or similar
equipment. This option is normally used to terminate facilities that furnish foreign central office
service, the station end of PBX off premises service, or private switched service network access
lines. The option provides both the transmission and loop signaling functions normally associated
with these services. The option is also used to terminate facilities arranged with automatic
ringdown signaling. This option provides the loop and ringdown signaling with the facility.
(E) Four-Wire Voice Grade Station Connecting Facility Termination
A terminating option similar to (D) preceding used to terminate effective four-wire foreign central
office service. The option provides a four-wire transmission interface to the customer terminal
equipment and the loop signaling function normally associated with these services. This option
provides the loop and ringdown signaling with the facility.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.3 Description of Terminating Options (Cont'd)
5.3.2 Voice Grade (Cont'd)
(F) Two-Wire Station Connecting Facility Termination for the Open End of an Off Premises PBX
Extension
Terminating options are available depending on the signaling range of the PBX (or similar system)
as defined in Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Type 1 is an option requiring range
extension equipment at the CDL. Type 2 is an option with no range extension equipment at the
CDL. If needed, the loop signaling range equipment for Type 1 must be specifically specified, see
Section 5.4.4 following for available arrangements.
(G) Dial Repeating Tie Trunk Termination
Two network terminating options are provided for terminating four-wire transmission facilities used
to furnish dial repeating tie trunk services. These options are described in terms of the interface
they provide to a PBX (or similar system).
(1) A Type I tie line termination provides the customer with a two-wire transmission interface
and includes either two-wire or four-wire E&M type signaling. Transmission and signaling
interface options available are described in Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
This option provides the E&M type signaling with the facility.
(2) A Type III tie line termination provides the customer with a four-wire transmission interface
and includes either two-wire or four-wire E&M type signaling. Transmission and signaling
options available are described in Part 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. This option
provides the E&M signaling with the facility.
Special Access Line and Special Transport facilities used with this option may require signaling
capabilities as described in 5.4.4 following.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.3 Description of Terminating Options (Cont'd)
5.3.3 Program Audio
(A) 200 to 3500 Hz
Provides standard program audio interface levels and impedance matching to two-wire network
facilities.
(B) 100 to 5000 Hz, 50 to 8000 Hz, and 50 to 15000 Hz
Provides standard program audio interface levels, circuit equalization and impedance matching to
two-wire network facilities.
5.3.4 Videoband
Provides a Videoband Special Access Line interface for use in providing the one way transmission of video
signals.
Standard Videoband service is provided via one signal (combined video and audio). This signal is in the
30 Hz to 6.6 MHz frequency range. It includes a one-way duplexed transmission of standard 525 lines/60
fields monochrome or NTSC color video signal, and one associated 15 KHz audio signal.
As an option, the customer may select to receive Videoband service via two signals (one video and one
audio). Under this option, the signal received will be in the 30 Hz to 4.5 MHz frequency range and the
audio signal will be in the 50 Hz to 15000 Hz frequency range.
5.3.5 Wideband Data Service
(A) Provides a Wideband Data Service Special Access interface for use in providing two-way
transmission of sequential synchronous or nonsynchronous data at rates of 19.2, 50 or 230.4 kbps;
or sequential synchronous bipolar data signals at a rate of 56 kbps over four-wire facilities.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.3 Description of Terminating Options (Cont'd)
5.3.6 High Capacity Digital
(A) High Capacity Digital DS1
Provides a High Capacity Digital DS1 Special Access interface for use in providing
simultaneous two-way transmission of sequential synchronous bipolar data signals at the
rate of 1.544 Mbps over four-wire facilities.
(B) High Capacity Digital DS1C
Provides a High Capacity Digital DS1C Special Access interface for use in providing
simultaneous two-way transmission of sequential synchronous bipolar data signals at the
rate of 3.152 Mbps over four-wire facilities.
(C) High Capacity Digital DS3
Provides a High Capacity Digital DS3 Special Access interface for use in providing simultaneous
two-way transmission of sequential synchronous bipolar data signals at the rate of 44.736 Mbps
over four-wire facilities.
(D) High Capacity Digital DS3C
Provides a High Capacity Digital DS3C Special Access interface for use in providing simultaneous
two-way transmission of sequential synchronous bipolar data signals at the rate of 89.472
Mbps over four-wire facilities.
5.3.7 Digital Data Service (DDS)
Provides DDS Special Access interface for use in providing simultaneous two-way transmission of
sequential bipolar data signals at transmission speeds of 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps, 9.6 kbps, 19.2 Kbps, 56 kbps
or 64 Kbps over four-wire facilities.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features
Supplemental Features are items which can be added to a Special Access service to provide enhanced capabilities
or improve its utility. References to specific uses or Special Access types indicate the most effective use for each
Supplemental Feature. Customer use for other purposes or with other Special Access types is limited only to the
extent that such use must not harm the network. Further, the Company does not guarantee functional operation of
Supplemental Features for these alternate applications.
Listed below are the Supplemental Features that are offered under this Price List.
5.4.1 Bridging
Bridging is the function of connecting three or more CDLs in a multipoint arrangement. Listed below are
those bridging services offered under this Price List.
(A) MultiPoint Data Bridging
This feature provides the capability to derive a multipoint data circuit from a single facility and is
normally provided on Voiceband facilities provided for transmission of data signals. This function is
provided on a per port basis. Polled multipoint data circuits are a typical application of this feature.
(B) Voice Conference Bridging
Bridging arrangement to connect multiple Voiceband facilities in order that a voice frequency input
signal from any location will be reproduced at the output of all other circuit locations. This function
is provided on a per port basis.
(C) Alarm Distribution Bridging
Provides polling type bridging capabilities, band splitting filters and conversion of four-wire common
terminations up to a capacity of 40 two-wire terminations. This function is offered as two Price List
elements. The first element provides all shelving and common equipment for a capacity of 40 two-
wire terminations. The second element provides a two-wire port. One common equipment rate
element will apply to accommodate up to 40 two-wire terminations. One two-wire port charge will
apply to each two-wire Special Access Line terminated in the bridge.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.1 Bridging (Cont'd)
(D) Program Audio Bridging
An arrangement to provide multiple channel outputs from a single Program Audio or Voiceband
facility. This arrangement is provided on a per port basis.
(E) Dataphone Select-A-Station Bridging
Provides for the connection of a master station location to a number of remote stations. The
capacity of this bridging arrangement will vary from a minimum of 21 stations to a maximum of 84
stations dependent upon the mixture of four-wire and two-wire ports equipped. This arrangement
is provided per AT&T Technical Reference PUB 41014. Charges consist of a rate for either
common equipment-addressable or common equipment-sequential, plus a rate for each four-wire
port connected or for each two-wire port connected.
(F) DDS Bridging
Provides for a multi-junction unit (MJU) arrangement to bridge 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps, 9.6 kbps, or 56
kbps DDS facilities. Different speeds cannot be mixed on the same bridge. This function is
provided on a per port basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.2 Conditioning Arrangements – Data
Data conditioning, when utilized in conjunction with effective four-wire Voiceband transmission facilities,
improves the characteristics of these facilities. These improved characteristics are not represented to
apply to the entire end to end facility of the customer, but only to that portion of the facility provided by the
Company.
There are two types of data conditioning: Type C and Type DA. Type C conditioning controls attenuation
distortion and envelope delay distortion. Type DA controls the signal to C-notched noise ratio and
intermodulation distortion. Type C and Type DA conditioning may be combined on the same circuit.
Data conditioning is charged for on a per Special Access line basis. The parameters listed for each type of
data conditioning apply from two or more CDLs located within the Company serving area. Conditioning
parameters apply to each end of a two-point circuit. For multipoint circuits, the conditioning parameters
apply from any CDL to either the point of interface at another CDL or the first Company bridging point
depending on the circuit configuration. These parameters are not applicable to High Capacity or Wideband
Analog points of interface, because there is no voice frequency test access point. In these instances the
data conditioning parameters apply to the last Company voice frequency test access point before the High
Capacity or Wideband Analog point of interface.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 29
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.2 Conditioning Arrangements - Data (Cont'd)
(A) Type C
Type C conditioning of Voiceband facilities provides a facility with the following transmission
parameters enhanced to meet the values specified for Type C conditioning in the Company’s
Technical Interface Reference Manual in addition to the standard parameters for Voiceband
circuits.
(1) Attenuation distortion with reference to 1004 Hz.
(2) Envelope delay distortion.
(B) Type DA
Type DA conditioning of Voiceband facilities provides a facility with the following transmission
parameter enhanced to meet the values specified for Type DA conditioning in the Company’s
Technical Interface Reference Manual in addition to the standard parameters for voiceband
circuits.
(1) Signal to C-notched noise ratio.
(2) Nonlinear signal to second order distortion.
(3) Nonlinear signal to third order distortion.
5.4.3 Conditioning - Program Audio
(A) Stereo Conditioning
Provides the selection of two radio program facilities which are identical in all transmission
characteristics. Two Program Audio facilities are required to provide this Supplemental Feature.
This feature is normally used only with Program Audio 50 to 15000 Hz facilities. Stereo
Conditioning is charged on a per Special Access Line basis.
(B) Zero Loss
Conditioning of Program Audio facilities to provide zero loss at 1000 Hz test frequency. Zero Loss
is charged on a per Special Access Line basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 30
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.4 Signaling Arrangements
Signaling arrangements, when furnished with Voiceband transmission facilities, enable the facilities to
accommodate standard telecommunications signaling protocols. Signaling arrangements provide for the
conversion of one signaling method to another signaling method and/or extension of a signaling method at
customer and Telephone Company interfaces and enables the transmission facilities to accommodate
signaling transmission. Signaling arrangements are available with Voiceband transmission facilities to
enable transmission of requested signaling formats. The third and fourth protocol characters of the
Network Channel Interface (NCI) and Secondary Network Channel Interface (SEC NCI) codes as indicated
on the customer's order, reflect signaling activity. Typical protocol characters contained in the NCI or SEC
NCI codes that designate signaling arrangements are: AB, AC, DS, DX, DY, EA, EB, EC, EX, GO, GS, LA,
LB, LC, LO, LR, LS, NO, RV and SF.
The customer identified NCI and SEC NCI codes will be considered the customer's request for signaling.
The Company will endeavor to provide the specific signaling protocols requested by the customer. In
those cases where facilities and equipment are not available to meet the customer's specific requests, the
Company will provide the customer acceptable alternate protocols. The Company’s Technical Interface
Reference Manual provides detailed technical descriptions of the signaling protocols normally available
with each service offering. To properly provision SF signaling, when associated signaling code, is DS
(PCM), additional information of SF requirements (loop signaling type DX/E&M or ringdown) must
accompany the customer's order.
Signaling arrangement charges apply whenever interfaces at the customer premises or at the customer's
Company serving wire center require a signaling arrangement other than those provided with the
Terminating Options in 5.3.2 preceding. Signaling Arrangements will be charged on a per SAL basis.
Specifically, a signaling charge applies if the signaling protocol characters in the NCI and the SEC NCI
fields are different and include on the following codes: RV, EX, SF, DX, DY, DS, AB
For the above conditions, one additional signaling charge applies for each additional leg of multi-point
circuit. When a Multiplexing Arrangement is ordered that converts a single higher capacity or bandwidth
circuit into several lower Voiceband circuits, the Voiceband Signaling Arrangements are provided as part of
the Multiplexing Arrangement, and no additional Signaling Arrangement charges will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
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VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 31
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.4 Signaling Arrangements (Cont'd)
A signaling charge applies in addition to any other applicable signaling charge when loop range extension
equipment is required. The Company will obtain customer approval for signaling range extension
equipment.
Listed below are the Signaling Arrangements offered under this Price List:
(A) Loop Signaling Range Extension - An arrangement to extend the metallic resistance limitations of
loop type signaling.
(B) Conversion of Loop or E&M Signaling to SF - An arrangement to convert loop or E&M signaling to
the single frequency signaling format.
(C) E&M to DX Signaling Conversion - Conversion of E&M signaling to the DX signaling format.
(D) E&M to Loop Signaling Conversion - Conversion of E&M signaling format to the loop type
signaling.
(E) Loop or E&M to PCM Signaling - Conversion of loop or E&M signaling to the digital (PCM)
signaling format.
(F) Automatic Ringdown Signaling (ARD) - A signaling arrangement on a two-point Special Access
which converts loop seizure at one end of the facility into ringing signal at the opposite end.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 32
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.5 Echo Control
(A) Echo Suppression
An arrangement provided at the customer's request to attenuate reflected speech energy on a four-
wire facility. This conditioning is generally required on circuits with long propagation delay. Echo
suppression is charged on a per Special Access circuit basis. Echo suppression is an obsolete
service offering and is applicable only to those circuits equipped with echo suppression prior to
January 1, 1987. Any service rearrangements or order activity on the circuits equipped with echo
suppression may require a change to echo canceller as described in 5.4.5(B) following.
(B) Echo Canceller
An arrangement provided at the customer's request to cancel reflected speech energy on a four-
wire facility. This conditioning is generally required on circuits with long propagation delay. Echo
canceller is charged on a per Special Access circuit basis.
5.4.6 Improved Return Loss
Improved Return Loss provides for increased echo return and singing return parameters of an
effective two-wire channel. This optional feature is available with certain Voiceband services at a
two-wire point of termination when the transmission interface is four-wire at one CDL and two-wire
at the other CDL. Placement of Company equipment may be required at the customer's premises
with the two-wire point of termination.
Improved Return Loss rates and charges will apply on a per Special Access Line basis at the rates
specified in 5.7.2 following. Technical parameters and the applicable Voiceband services are
specified in the Company’s Technical Interface Reference Manual.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 33
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.7 Voiceband Facility Switching Arrangement
An arrangement to provide switching between two Voiceband Special Access Services. This arrangement
may require a Voiceband control circuit to control the switching arrangement at an additional charge.
5.4.8 Automatic Protection Switch
Consists of special switching equipment placed at both ends of a duplicate DS1 facility (i.e., DS1, High
Capacity Circuit) for automatic switching to the duplicate (standby) facility in the event the active facility is
inoperative.
Duplicate facilities may terminate at a serving wire center, a CDL or both. The option provided under this
Price List only includes the APS(s) located at a serving wire center(s). When the duplicate facility
terminates at a CDL, the customer will be responsible for providing the associated APS and ensuring it is
compatible with the Company provided switch if appropriate.
The duplicate facilities are not a part of this supplemental feature.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 34
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.4 Description of Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
5.4.9 Improved Termination Option
Improved Termination provides for a fixed 600 ohm impedance, an increased range of transmission levels,
and simplex reversal (when applicable) on an effective four-wire channel. This optional feature is available
with most Voiceband services with a four-wire point of termination. Company equipment is required at the
customer's premises where this option is ordered.
The Improved Termination option will be ordered and rates and charges, as set forth in 5.7.2 following, will
apply on a per SAL basis. Technical parameters and the applicable Voiceband services are specified in
the Company’sTechnical Interface Reference Manual.
5.4.10 Improved Equal Level Echo Path Loss Option.-ELEPL-2
This option provides improved echo control parameters for an effective two-wire channel at a four-wire
point of termination. Placement of Company equipment may be required at the customer's premises with
the two-wire point of termination.
The term "Equal Level Echo Path Loss" (ELEPL) represents the measure of Echo Path Loss (EPL) at a
four-wire interface which is corrected by the difference between the send and receive Transmission Level
Point (TLP), i.e., ELEPL = EPL – TLP (send) + TLP (receive).
Improved ELEPL rates and charges will apply on a per SAL basis at the rates set forth in 5.7.2 following.
Technical parameters are specified in the Company’s Technical Interface Reference Manual.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 35
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.5 Description of Multiplexing Arrangements
Multiplexing Arrangements provide the function to convert a single higher capacity or bandwidth circuit for bulk
transport to several lower capacity or bandwidth circuits. Cascading multiplexing occurs when a high capacity
analog or digital channel is de-multiplexed to provide channels with a lesser capacity and one of the lesser capacity
channels is further de-multiplexed. For example, a DS1C may be de-multiplexed to two DS1 facilities and then the
DS1 facilities may be further de~multiplexed to 24 Voiceband channels.
When cascading multiplexing is performed in the same or different Hub Wire Center, a charge for the additional
multiplexing unit will also apply. When cascading multiplexing is performed at a different Hub Wire Center, Special
Transport will also apply between the involved Hub Wire Centers.
Listed below are the multiplexing arrangements offered under this Price List.
(A) Voice to Narrowband
An arrangement that multiplexes sixteen 0 to 75 baud narrowband circuits to a single voice grade circuit, or a
single voice grade circuit to sixteen 0 to 75 baud narrowband circuits. This arrangement is an obsolete
offering and is limited to those circuits so equipped and in service as of February 19, 1992.
(B) Group to Voice
An arrangement that multiplexes twelve voice grade circuits to a single wideband analog group band circuit,
or multiplexes a single wideband analog group band circuit to twelve voice grade circuits.
(C) Supergroup to Group
An arrangement that multiplexes five wideband analog group band circuits to a single wideband analog
supergroup band circuit, or multiplexes a single wideband analog supergroup band circuit to five wideband
analog group band circuits.
(D) Mastergroup to Supergroup
An arrangement that multiplexes ten wideband analog supergroup band circuits to a single wideband analog
mastergroup band circuit, or multiplexes a single wideband analog mastergroup band circuit to ten wideband
analog supergroup band circuits.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 36
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.5 Description of Multiplexing Arrangements (Cont'd)
(E) DS1 to Voice
An arrangement that multiplexes twenty-four voice grade circuits to a single DS1 digital circuit at a rate of
1.544 Mbps, or multiplexes a single DS1 digital circuit at a rate of 1.544 Mbps to twenty-four voice grade
circuits.
(F) DS1C to Voice
An arrangement that multiplexes forty-eight voice grade circuits to a single DS1C digital circuit at a rate of
3.152 Mbps, or multiplexes a single DS1C digital circuit at a rate of 3.152 Mbps to forty-eight voice
grade circuits.
(G) DS1C to DS1
An arrangement that multiplexes two DS1 digital circuits to a single DS1C digital circuit at a rate of
3.152 Mbps, or multiplexes a single DS1C digital circuit at a rate of 3.152 Mbps to two DS1 digital
circuits.
(H) DS3 to DS1
An arrangement that multiplexes twenty-eight DS1 digital circuits to a single DS3 digital circuit at a rate of
44.736 Mbps, or multiplexes a single DS3 digital circuit at a rate of 44.736 Mbps to twenty-eight DS1 digital
circuits.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 37
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.5 Description of Multiplexing Arrangements (Cont'd)
(I) DS3C to DS1
An arrangement that multiplexes fifty-six DS1 digital circuits to a single DS3C digital circuit at a rate of
89.472 Mbps, or multiplexes a single DS3C digital circuit at a rate of 89.472 Mbps to fifty-six DS1 digital
circuits.
(J) Group to DS1
An arrangement that multiplexes two wideband analog groupband circuits to a single DS1 digital circuit at
a rate of 1.544 Mbps, or multiplexes a single DS1 digital circuit at a rate of 1.544 Mbps to two wideband
analog groupband circuits.
(K) Digital Data Carrier Multiplexer
An arrangement that multiplexes twenty-three 64 kbps digital circuits for connection to either subrate data
multiplexers as described in 5.5 (L) following or 56 kbps office channel units as described in 5.5 (M)
following, to a single DS1 1.544 Mbps digital circuit. This arrangement consists of a charge for the basic
multiplexer and a charge for each 64 kbps digital circuit equipped and connected.
(L) Digital Data Subrate Multiplexer
Used with cascading multiplexing, the Digital Data Subrate Multiplexer is an arrangement that multiplexes
the following quantities of subrate digital data circuits into a single 64 kbps digital circuit: 1) twenty 2.4
kbps, 2) ten 4.8 kbps or 3) five 9.6 kbps. In turn, the 64 kbps digital circuits then multiplexed to a single
DS1 digital circuit using the Digital Data Carrier Multiplexer described in 5.5 (K) preceding.
(M) Digital Data Office Channel Unit
An arrangement that provides a metallic facility interface for the subrate digital data multiplexer for digital
rates of 2.4, 4.8, and 9.6 kbps or for the digital data carrier multiplexer at a digital rate of 56 kbps. One
Digital Data Office Channel Unit applies per Special Access Line so terminated.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 38
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations
This section contains specific regulations governing the rates and charges that apply for Special Access Service.
The rates and charges apply to InterLATA and IntraLATA services unless otherwise specified.
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges
There are four types of rates and charges. These are monthly rates, daily rates, hourly rates and
nonrecurring charges. The rates and charges are described as follows:
(A) Monthly Rates
Monthly rates are recurring charges that apply each month or fraction thereof that a Special Access
Service is provided. For billing purposes, each month is considered to have 30 days.
(B) Daily Rates
Daily rates are recurring charges that apply to each 24 hour period or fraction thereof that a part-
time Program Audio Special Access Service is provided. This 24 hour period is not limited to a
calendar day. When part-time Program Audio service is provided for ten or more consecutive days
it will be treated as a full-time service and monthly rates will apply. In no event will the charges for
continuous part-time Program Audio service exceed the amount that would be charged in the same
time period for full-time service.
(C) Hourly Rates
Hourly rates are recurring charges that apply to each 60-minute period, or fraction thereof, that a
part-time Videoband Special Access Service is provided. There is a maximum monthly charge that
may be assessed to any Temporary Videoband Special Access Service when that service is
provided during continuous hours of broadcast, or during consecutive days in any given month.
The maximum charge during any billing month will be that amount equal to 100 hours of use.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 39
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(D) Nonrecurring Charges
Nonrecurring charges are one-time charges that apply for specific work activity, (i.e., installation of
service or change to an existing service). The types of nonrecurring charges that apply for Special
Access Service are those listed below.
(1) Special Access Ordering Charges
Special Access Ordering Charges are associated with the work performed by the Company
in connection with the receiving, recording and processing of customer service requests.
There are two types of service ordering charges.
(a) Initial Ordering Charge - Special Access
This charge applies on a per Access Service Request (ASR) basis, including those
requests to add additional terminations to an existing service.
(b) Subsequent Ordering Charge - Special Access
This charge applies on a per ASR basis for modifications to an existing service.
This would include activities such as:
1. Additions of supplemental features and multiplexing arrangements.
2. Changes of a WATS telephone number.
3. Changes of a WATS Access Screening Arrangement.
4. Changes in a WATS hunt group arrangement.
5. Changes in the type of transport rate option from Switched Transport to
Special Transport for FGA and FGB Switched Access Service as described
in 4.1 preceding.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 40
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(D) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Service Installation Charge
The Service Installation Charge is associated with the work performed by the Company in
connection with the physical installation activities involving central office and/or outside
plant facilities. This charge applies on a per SAL basis for the installation of service, and for
additional terminations to existing service.
This charge does not apply to installations involving DS1 SAL or to Temporary Videoband
Services. The installation charge for these services are set forth in 5.6.1(D) (5) and (6)
following. In addition, this charge will not apply to part-time Program Audio SALs which are
left in place and reused.
(3) Design Change Charge
The customer may request a design change to the service ordered. A design change is
any change to a pending ASR for Special Access Service that requires engineering review.
Design changes include such things as the addition or deletion of optional features or minor
changes in the interface arrangement (e.g., 04LGXX to 02LGXX). Design changes do not
include a change of IC CDL, end user premises or Special Access channel type (e.g.,
04LGXX to 04DSXX). Changes of this nature will require the issuance of a new ASR and
the cancellation of the original ASR. The cancellation charges apply as set forth in 3.2.6
preceding.
The Company will review the requested change, notify the customer whether the change
can be accommodated and specify if a new service date is required. If the customer
authorizes the Company to proceed with the design change, a Design Change Charge will
apply.
The Design Change Charge, as set forth in 5.7.1 following, will apply on a per ASR per
occurrence basis, for each ASR requiring a design change.
If a change of service date is required, the Service Date Change Charge as set forth in
Section 3 preceding will also apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 41
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(D) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(4) Installation of Supplemental Features and Multiplexing Arrangements
Nonrecurring charges apply for the installation of supplemental features and multiplexing
arrangements available with Special Access service. The charge applies whether the
feature or multiplexing arrangement is installed coincident with the initial installation of
service or at any time subsequent to the installation of service. These charges are in
addition to the appropriate Special Access Ordering Charge as set forth in 5.6.1(D)(1)
preceding.
(5) Installation of DS1 Special Access Lines
There are two levels of charges for the installation of DS1 SAL as set forth in 5.7.10(A).
The "First System" charge is assessed for the first DS1 Special Access Line ordered by a
customer. When the same customer requests additional DS1 Special Access Lines on the
same ASR, to be installed at the same time and at the same location, the lesser charge
under "Additional System" will apply. In addition to these charges, the appropriate Special
Access Ordering Charge as set forth in 5.6.1(D)(1) preceding will apply.
(6) Installation of Temporary Videoband Service
Installation charges will be developed on an individual case basis (ICB).
No other nonrecurring charges (i.e., those described in 5.6.1(D)(1) and (2) preceding) will
be assessed to the installation of Temporary Videoband Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 42
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(D) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(7) Service Rearrangements
Service rearrangements are changes to existing (installed) services which may be
administrative only in nature, as set forth following, or involve an actual physical change to
the service. Changes to pending orders are set forth in 3.2.2 preceding.
Changes in the type of service will be treated as a discontinuance of the service and an
installation of a new service.
Changes in the physical location of the point of termination are treated as moves which are
described and charged for as set forth in 5.6.4 following.
Changes in ownership or transfer of responsibility from one customer to another requires
the discontinuance of service and the start of a new service. The Initial Ordering Charge -
Special Access will apply per service, per change.
Administrative changes will be made without charge(s) to the customer. Such changes
require the continued provision and billing of the Special Access Service to the same entity
(i.e., customer remains responsible for all outstanding indebtedness for the Access
Service). Administrative changes are as follows:
- Change of customer name (i.e., the customer of record does not change but rather
the customer of record changes its name),
- Change of customer or customer's end user premises address when the change of
address is not a result of a physical relocation of equipment,
- Change in billing data (name, address, or contact name or telephone
number),
- Change of customer circuit identification,
- Change of billing account number,
- Change of customer test line number,
- Change of customer or customer's end user contact name or telephone number,
and Change of agency authorization.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 43
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(D) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(7) Service Rearrangements (Cont'd)
All other service rearrangements will be charged for as follows:
- If the change involves the addition of another termination to an existing multi-
point service, the Initial Ordering Charge - Special Access will apply plus the
Service Installation charge for each location added.
- If the change involves the addition of supplemental feature or multiplexing
arrangement, the Subsequent Ordering Charge -Special Access will apply plus the
installation charge associated with the supplemental feature or arrangement.
- If the change involves changing the type network interface only, with no
change in facility, the Subsequent Ordering Charge - Special Access will
apply plus an amount equal to one half of the Service Installation charge for
each location changed.
- If the change involves changing a two-wire service to a four-wire service or
vice versa, the Subsequent Ordering Charge - Special Access will apply plus
the Service Installation charge for each location changed.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 44
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.1 Types of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(D) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(7) Service Rearrangements (Cont'd)
- If the change involves the retermination of an existing circuit within the wire
center only, in association with the installation of high capacity facilities
and/or multiplexing arrangements, the Subsequent Ordering Charge -Special
Access will apply plus an amount equal to one half the Service Installation
charge.
- If the change involves the retermination of an existing circuit within a wire
center and a change in the facilities involved (i.e., reroute), in association
with the installation of high capacity facilities and/or multiplexing arrangements, the
Subsequent Ordering Charge -Special Access will apply plus the Service
Installation charge for the location involved.
- In cases where multiple service rearrangements or an additional termination or a
move and a service rearrangement are requested on a single ASR, the total charge
will never exceed the full nonrecurring charge for the basic service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 45
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.2 Minimum Periods
Special Access is provided for a specified minimum period. Minimum periods and minimum period charges
are described in Section 3 preceding.
5.6.3 Mileage Measurement
The mileage to be used to determine the monthly rate for the Special Transport is calculated on the airline
distance between the serving wire centers involved (i.e., CDL serving wire center or Hub Wire Center).
Where the calculated miles include a fraction, the value is always rounded up to the next full mile. Where
the calculated value is zero, no Special Transport mileage is charged.
When there is a Hub Wire Center involved, the Special Transport mileage will be measured from the Hub
Wire Center to the serving wire centers of each of the CDLs connected to the hubbed facilities. Mileage is
computed for each section and rates are applied accordingly. However, when a Special Access facility is
routed through a Hub Wire Center for purposes other than customer specified such as bridging or
multiplexing (e.g. the Company chooses to so route for test access purposes), rates will be applied only to
the distance calculated between the wire centers serving the CDLs.
The rates for the mileage are applied per airline mile. The serving wire center V&H coordinates and the
method of calculation are specified in the NECA FCC Tariff.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 46
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.4 Moves
A move involves a change in the physical location of the point of termination of Special Access. The
charge for the move depends on whether the move is within the same CDL or to a different CDL.
(A) Same CDL
When the move is to a new point within the same CDL, the charge for the move will be the
Subsequent Ordering Charge Special Access plus an amount equal to one half the Service
Installation charge for the service termination affected. There will be no change in the minimum
period requirements.
(B) Different CDL
When the move is to a different CDL it will be treated as a disconnect and an installation of service.
The Initial Ordering Charge - Special Access will apply plus the Service Installation charge for the
service termination(s) affected. A new minimum period will be established for the installed Special
Access Service. The customer will remain responsible for all minimum period charges associated
with the disconnected Special Access Service.
A move normally involves an interruption of Special Access for the period required to complete the
move. No credit allowance will be granted for that period.
A customer may request that Special Access not be interrupted during a move. To comply with
that request, it may be necessary to install a duplicate Special Access, and subsequently
discontinue the existing Special Access. Charges, monthly and nonrecurring, will apply for the
duplicate Special Access. A new minimum period will be established for the duplicate portion of
the Special Access, depending on which end of the Special Access is moved. The customer will
remain responsible for all minimum period charges associated with the corresponding portion of
the disconnected Special Access.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 47
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.5 Rates and Charges on an Individual Case Basis
(A) The monthly/hourly rates and nonrecurring charges for the following service offerings will be
developed on an Individual Case Basis:
- Full-time and Temporary (Part-time) Videoband Facilities
- Wideband Analog - Group Band Facilities
- Wideband Analog - Supergroup Band Facilities
- Wideband Analog - Mastergroup Band Facilities
- Wideband Data Facilities
- High Capacity Digital DS1C (3.152 Mbps) Special Access Lines
- High Capacity Digital DS3 (44.736 Mbps) Facilities
- High Capacity Digital DS3C (89.472 Mbps) Facilities
(B) The monthly rates and nonrecurring charges for the following Multiplexing Arrangements will be
developed on an Individual Case Basis:
Group to Voice
Supergroup to Group
Mastergroup to Supergroup
DS3 to DS1
DS3C to DS1
Group to DS1
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 48
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.6 Hub Wire Centers
A Hub Wire Center is a Company designated serving wire center at which bridging or multiplexing
arrangements are provided. Bridging is used to connect three or more CDLs in a multipoint arrangement.
The multiplexing arrangements channelize analog or digital facilities to individual services requiring a lower
capacity or bandwidth.
Although Hub Wire Centers are defined as serving wire centers at which bridging or multiplexing
arrangements are performed, they are not limited to providing these functions and may provide any other
types of Special Access services offered in this Price List. For example, the Company will designate
certain Hub Wire Centers for Program Audio service offerings.
The Company will designate the Hub Wire Center locations. Different locations may be designated as Hub
Wire Centers for different functions, such as bridging or multiplexing arrangements, for different facility
capacities (e.g., multiplexing from digital to digital may occur at one wire center while multiplexing from
digital to analog may occur at a different wire center). The location of Hub Wire Centers and the types of
hubbing functions offered at that location are identified in the NECA FCC Tariff.
Some of the types of multiplexing provided include the following:
- from higher to lower bit rate,
- from higher to lower bandwidth,
- from digital to voice grade service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 49
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.6 Hub Wire Centers (Cont’d)
The transmission performance for the end to end Special Access provided from CDLs will be that of the
lower capacity or bit rate. For example, when a DS1 Special Access is multiplexed to voice frequency
circuits, the transmission performance will be Voiceband, not High Capacity.
The Company will commence billing the monthly rate for the Special Access Line and Special Transport for
the High Capacity facility to the Hub Wire Center as of the service date, even though individual services
utilizing those facilities may not be installed until a later date. If the customer has designated the type of
multiplexing to be provided with the High Capacity facility, the nonrecurring charge for the Multiplexing
Arrangement will be billed to the customer at that same time, and the billing for the monthly rate will begin.
Individual Special Access rates (by Special Access type) will apply for the Special Access Line and
additional Special Transport facilities (if required) for each channelized Special Access. These will be
billed to the customer as each individual Special Access is installed.
A customer may order full-time and/or part-time Program Audio Services between two CDLs, or between a
CDL and a Hub Wire Center, and will be billed accordingly at the rates set forth in Sections 5.7.3, 5.7.4,
5.7.5 and 5.7.6 following.
At the request of the customer, the full-time and/or part-time services provided to a Hub Wire Center may
be connected together in the following configurations: full-time to full-time, full-time to part-time, or part-time
to part-time.
The rates that apply for Program Audio Services between each CDL and the Hub Wire Center are Special
Transport, if applicable, and Special Access Line. In addition, rates for Supplemental Features and Inside
Wiring may be applicable.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 50
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.7 Shared Use Analog and Digital High Capacity Services
(A) Shared use refers to the service arrangement where the customer orders a digital high capacity
facility between a CDL and the Hub Wire Center where the Company performs multiplexing
functions and the same customer then orders the derived channels as Special and Switched
Access services.
The High Capacity facility including the associated multiplexing arrangements will be ordered,
provided and rated as Special Access service. The nonrecurring charge that applies when the
shared use facility is installed will be the nonrecurring charges associated with the High Capacity
facility. When the same customer orders derived channels as Switched or Special, the
nonrecurring charges applicable to those individual services will be assessed. There will be no
additional nonrecurring charges assessed for the High Capacity facility at the time the derived
channels are ordered.
The customer must place an order for each individual Switched or Special Access Service utilizing
the Shared Use Facilities and specify the channel assignment for each such service.
Rating as Special Access will continue until such time as the customer chooses to use a portion of
the available capacity for providing Switched Access Service. As each individual channel is
activated for Switched Access service, the Special Access rates will be reduced accordingly (e.g.
1/24th for a DS1 service, 1/24th for a DS1 to Voice multiplexing arrangement, etc.). Switched
Access Service rates and charges, as set forth in Section 4 preceding, will apply for each channel
of the shared use facility that is used to provide a Switched Access Service. The Switched Access
Minimum Capacity Requirements as set forth in 3.4 preceding will not apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 51
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.7 Shared Use Analog and Digital High Capacity Services (Cont'd)
(B) When Special Access Service is provided utilizing a High Capacity service to a hub wire center,
High Capacity rates and charges will apply for the facility to the hub wire center, and individual
service rates and charges will apply from the hub wire center to the End User. The rates and
charges that will apply to the portion from the hub wire center to the End User will be dependent on
the specific type of Special Access Service that is provided (e.g., Voiceband). The applicable rates
and charges will include a Special Access Line and Special Transport, if applicable. Rates and
charges for optional features associated with the service will also apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 52
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.8 Temporary Videoband Service
The rates and charges for use of facilities for Temporary Videoband Service are assessed on a per hop
basis. A hop is defined as the transporting of a one-way video and associated audio signal(s) in a direct
path from a transmitter location to the adjacent receiver location. The distance of a single hop is primarily
a factor of the local geographics of the video path, therefore, more than on hop may be required between
CDLs.
(A) Use of Nonpermanent Facilities for Temporary Videoband Service
Temporary Videoband Service is provided by nonpermanent facilities.
Nonpermanent facilities consist of portable microwave equipment (e.g., transmitter, receiver,
antenna, connecting cables and associated equipment) which is set up for the broadcast and
subsequently removed after the broadcast.
The rates and charges for Temporary Videoband Service provided over nonpermanent facilities
are developed on an individual case basis.
(B) Joint Provisioning of Service
Where more than one Telephone Company is involved in the provisioning of a Temporary
Videoband Service, such jointly provided facilities are subject to the rules and regulations outlined
in Section 3.3.1 preceding (Single Company and Multiple Company Billing). The rates for the
Video nonbroadcast will be one-half the nonrecurring charge and one-half the hourly charge for the
facilities used to provide the service where multiple company billing is applicable. The rates for the
Video nonbroadcast, where single company billing is applicable, are the entire nonrecurring charge
and the entire hourly charge for the facilities used to provide the service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 53
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.9 Optional Payment Plan (OPP)
(A) General
(1) The terms and conditions specified herein are applicable to DDS service.
(2) Only the Special Access Line (SAL) rate element is available under an OPP. All other
associated rate elements or additional features are available at the standard month-to-
month Price List rates and regulations.
(3) Three year and five year OPP rates will be equal to or less than the one year OPP
rates. Decreases to the one year OPP will flow through to the three year and five
year OPP.
(4) Payment periods of one year, three years, and five years are available to all
customers at the applicable rates in 5.7.10 regardless of when they subscribe to an
OPP arrangement.
(B) Changes in Length of OPP Period
Prior to the completion of the selected OPP period, the customer may elect to convert to a new
OPP period of the same or different length, subject to the following conditions:
- No credit toward the new payment period will be given for payments made under the
original OPP arrangement.
- If the new OPP period is shorter in length than the time remaining under the existing OPP,
the change to the new OPP period constitutes a disconnect of the existing OPP service
and termination liability charges as outlined in 2.4.5 will apply.
(C) Renewal Options
See Renewal Options, 2.4.5 (C), under Termination Liability.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 54
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.6 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
5.6.9 Optional Payment Plan (OPP) (Cont'd)
(D) Notification of Discontinuance
An ASR for discontinuance of an OPP arrangement must be received by the Company at least
thirty (30) days prior to actual disconnect of service. Monthly charges will apply for a period of thirty
(30) days from the date the Company receives disconnect notification or until the requested
disconnect date, whichever period is longer.
(E) Upgrade to Higher Speed Service
Customers may elect to upgrade service(s) to a higher speed during an OPP period, subject to the
following conditions:
- Termination liability charges will not apply as long as the upgraded service remains
connected at the same point of termination(s) or meets the requirements in 5.6.4(B).
- If the upgrade involves establishing a multiplexing arrangement, termination liabilities
charges will not apply if the hub wire center is the same one associated with the customer
designated location.
(F) Termination Liability
See Section 2.4.5.
(G) OPP for DDS
(1) For conversion of existing month-to-month DDS to an OPP arrangement, the customer will
be required to submit a change order ASR to convert to the OPP. No service or billing
interruption will occur when a customer converts from month-to-month rates to OPP rates.
If no other changes to the service are ordered, no charges will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 55
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges Nonrecurring
Charge
5.7.1 Special Access Ordering Charges
Initial Ordering Charge, Special Access $ 117.42
Subsequent Ordering Charge, Special Access 64.40
Service Installation Charge per SAL 174.61
Design Change Charge per ASR/Per Occurrence 40.96
Service Date Change 35.24
Temporary Videoband Service ICB
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 56
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.2 Voiceband Facilities
Nonrecurring Monthly
(A) Standard Arrangements - InterLATA Services Charge Rate
Special Transport,
per airline mile
Two-Wire -- $ 3.92
Four-Wire -- 6.48
Special Access Line
Two-Wire -- 44.69
Four-Wire -- 71.51
(B) Standard Arrangements - IntraLATA Services
Special Transport,
per airline mile
Two-wire -- 2.94
Four-wire -- 2.94
Special Access Line
Two-wire -- 33.52
Four-wire -- 53.63
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 57
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.2 Voiceband Facilities (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
(C) Optional Arrangements Charge Rate
Supplemental Features,
per Port
Multi-point Data Bridging $ 81.41 $ 2.95
Voice Conference Bridging 59.95 6.53
Alarm Distribution Bridging
Common Equipment 455.16 15.64
per Two-Wire Port 53.42 1.59
Conditioning Arrangements - Data
Type C 457.47 .95
Type DA 131.63 .83
Supplemental Features
Signaling Arrangement/per SAL
Loop Signaling Range Extension 170.94 5.02
Loop or E&M to SF 274.22 11.91
E&M to DX 170.94 6.18
E&M to Loop 191.84 3.83
Loop or E&M to PCM 136.81 2.94
Automatic Ringdown 174.69 4.15
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 58
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.2 Voiceband Facilities (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
(C) Optional Arrangements (Cont'd) Charge Rate
Supplemental Features (Cont'd)
Echo Control - Echo Suppression/per CKT1 $ 215.34 $ 11.88
Echo Control - Echo Canceller/per CKT 265.76 11.13
Voiceband Facility Switching
Arrangement 170.94 2.19
Dataphone Select-a-station Bridging
Common Equipment
Addressable 2,872.90 ICB
Sequential 2,821.25 116.68
Each Four-Wire Port 166.33 ICB
Each Two-Wire Port 51.98 2.67
Improved Return Loss
/per SAL 84.36 1.53
Improved Termination Option
/per SAL 136.37 5.31
Improved Equal Level Echo Path Loss (ELEPL)
/per SAL 104.32 8.53
1 Echo suppression is an obsolete service offering and is applicable only to those circuits equipped with echo suppression
prior to January 1, 1987.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 59
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.3 Program Audio (200-3500 Hz) Facilities
Nonrecurring Monthly Daily
(A) Standard Arrangements Charge Rate Rate
Special Transport,
per airline mile -- $ 3.92 $ .39
Special Access Line -- 44.69 4.47
(B) Optional Arrangements
Supplemental Features
Program Audio Bridging/per Port $ 28.39 .86 .09
Conditioning - Program
Audio-Zero Loss/per SAL 260.81 2.39 .24
5.7.4 Program Audio (100-5000 Hz)
Facilities
(A) Standard Arrangements
Special Transport,
per airline mile -- 5.88 .59
Special Access Line -- 55.78 5.58
(B) Optional Arrangements
Supplemental Features
Program Audio Bridging/per Port 28.39 .86 .09
Conditioning - Program
Audio-Zero Loss/per SAL 260.81 2.39 .24
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 60
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.5 Program Audio (50-8000 Hz) Facilities
Nonrecurring Monthly Daily
(A) Standard Arrangements Charge Rate Rate
Special Transport,
per airline mile -- $ 7.84 $ .78
Special Access Line -- 56.60 5.66
(B) Optional Arrangements
Supplemental Features
Program Audio Bridging/per Port $ 28.39 .86 .09
Conditioning - Program
Audio-Zero Loss/per SAL 260.81 2.39 .24
5.7.6 Program Audio (50-15000 Hz) Facilities
(A) Standard Arrangements
Special Transport,
per airline mile -- 11.76 1.18
Special Access Line -- 58.93 5.90
(B) Optional Arrangements
Supplemental Features
Program Audio Bridging/per Port 28.39 .86 .09
Conditioning - Program
Audio-Stereo Conditioning/per SAL 129.13 .38 .04
Conditioning - Program
Audio-Zero Loss/per SAL 260.81 2.39 .24
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 61
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.7 High Capacity Digital DS1 (1.544 Mbps)
Facilities
Nonrecurring Monthly
(A) Standard Arrangements Charge Rate
Special Access Line
First System $1,182.46 $ 380.33
Each Additional System 103.66 259.90
Special Transport Termination -- 40.01
Special Transport,
per airline mile -- 55.48
(B) Optional Arrangements
Supplemental Features,
per Special Access
Automatic Protection Switching 1,467.15 68.70
5.7.8 High Capacity Digital DS1C (3.152 Mbps)
Facilities ICB
5.7.9 Temporary Videoband Facilities ICB
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 62
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.10 Digital Data Service Facilities
Nonrecurring Monthly
(A) Standard Arrangements Charge Rate
Special Transport - All Speeds
per airline mile -- $ 5.68
Special Access Line - All Speeds -- 137.39
(B) Optional Arrangements
Supplemental Features
DDS Bridging/per Port $ 614.42 7.59
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 63
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.10 Digital Data Service Facilities (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
(C) DDS Optional Payment Plan Charges Rate
Special Access Line - 2.4, 4.8, 9.6,
19.2, 56, and 64 Kbps
One Year -- $147.39
Three Year -- 137.39
Five Year -- 127.39
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 64
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.11 Multiplexing Arrangements
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge Rate
Voice to Narrowband1 $5,665.81 $242.19
DS1 to Voice 1,671.68 133.57
DS1C to Voice 8,349.12 ICB
DS1C to DS1 8,349.12 ICB
1 Obsolete offering limited to those circuits so equipped and in service as of February 19, 1992.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 65
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.7 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
5.7.11 Multiplexing Arrangements (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge Rate
Digital Data Carrier Multiplexer
Common Equipment $1,500.38 $119.75
Each 64 kbps per Port 245.97 8.75
Digital Data Sub rate Multiplexer
One 64 kbps to Twenty 2.4 kbps 2,120.18 85.42
One 64 kbps to Ten 4.8 kbps 2,120.18 61.47
One 64 kbps to Five 9.6 kbps 2,120.18 53.50
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 66
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
5. SPECIAL ACCESS (Cont'd)
5.8 Miscellaneous Special Access Services
5.8.1 Clear Channel Capability
(A) Description of Service
An arrangement that allows the customer to transport 1.536 Mbps of information through a DS1
with no constraint on the quantity or sequence of one (Mark) and zero (space) bits utilizing the
Bipolar with Eight Zero Substitution (B8ZS) Method of providing bit sequence independence. This
arrangement is capable of transporting DS1 signals which utilize Superframe or Extended
Superframe Format (ESF) as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) T1.107-
1988 standard. The installation interval for Clear Channel Capability may exceed standard
intervals where equipment in the central office is not readily available. The charges apply on a per
SAL basis.
This arrangement requires the customer signal at the channel interface to conform to the B8ZS
method of providing bit sequence independence, as described in ANSI T1.102-1987 and the
Company’s Technical Interface Reference Manual.
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Primary Rate Interface (PRI) DS1 Transport Facility
provided under the interstate tariffs will not be billed the Rate Elements listed in this tariff at the
ISDN PRI Switch location when the service is provided under FCC Tariff 14, Section 20 – Optical
Networking when the optical node is at the same location.
(B) Rates
The following charges apply on a per SAL basis.
Nonrecurring Charge Monthly Rate
$ 90.00 $ 26.00
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Sheet No.
6.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 1
6.2 Additional Labor ....................................................................................................................... 1
(A) Overtime Installation................................................................................................... 1
(B) Overtime Repair ......................................................................................................... 2
(C) Additional Installation Testing..................................................................................... 2
(D) Standby...................................................................................................................... 2
(E) Testing and Maintenance with Other Telephone Companies ...................................... 2
(F) Charges for Additional Labor ...................................................................................... 3
6.3 Maintenance of Service Charge................................................................................................ 4
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System ................................................................. 5
(A) Description of the Service........................................................................................... 5
(B) Obtaining TSP System Service................................................................................... 5
(C) Provisioning Priority.................................................................................................... 6
(D) Restoration Priority..................................................................................................... 6
(E) Obligations of the Customer ....................................................................................... 7
(F) Obligations of the Company........................................................................................ 8
(G) Rates and Charges..................................................................................................... 9
6.5 Presubscription ..................................................................................................................... 10
6.5.1 Interexchange Carrier Customer Lists....................................................................... 11
6.5.2 End User Choice Discrepancy .................................................................................. 11
6.5.3 PIC and IPIC Charge Applications............................................................................ 11
6.5.4 Unauthorized Primary InterLATA Carrier (PIC) or Primary IntraLATA Carrier (IPIC)
Restoral Charge ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.5.5 Liability of the Company ........................................................................................... 13
6.5.6 Carrier Desired Due Date (ICDDD) for PIC or IPIC Installation....................................... 13
6.5.7 Charges for PIC and IPIC......................................................................................... 14
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
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I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet B
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE (Cont'd) Sheet No.
6.6 Additional Testing .............................................................................................................. 15
(A) Switched Access Testing ........................................................................................ 16
(B) Special Access Testing........................................................................................... 20
(C) Rates and Charges................................................................................................. 21
6.7 Provision of FIA Billing Information .................................................................................... 22
6.8 End User Lists ................................................................................................................... 23
6.8.1 Presubscription List ................................................................................................ 23
(A) InterLATA Equal Access .............................................................................. 23
(B) IntraLATA Equal Access .............................................................................. 25
6.8.2 Allocation Lists........................................................................................................ 27
6.8.3 Snapshot List.......................................................................................................... 27
6.8.4 Rates and Charges................................................................................................. 28
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS)....................................................................... 29
6.9.1 BNA and Data Gathering Services.......................................................................... 29
6.9.2 End User Validation List.......................................................................................... 32
6.9.3 Rates and Charges................................................................................................. 34
(A) Billing Name and Address............................................................................ 34
(B) Data Gathering Service................................................................................ 34
(C) End User Validation List............................................................................... 34
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
6.1 General
Miscellaneous Services available to the customer include the following:
(A) Additional Labor (i.e., Overtime Installation, Overtime Repair, Additional Installation Testing, Standby, Testing
and Maintenance with Other Telephone Companies)
(B) Maintenance of Service
(C) Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System
(D) Presubscription
(E) Additional Testing
(F) Provision of FIA Billing Information
(G) End User Lists
(H) Billing Name and Address Services
These services are described in detail in 6.2 through 6.9.
6.2 Additional Labor
Additional Labor is that labor requested by the customer on a given FIA and agreed to by the Company as described
in (A) through (E). The e Company will notify the customer that Additional Labor charges as in (G) will apply before
any Additional Labor is undertaken. Additional Labor charges will also apply if the requirement for the Additional
Labor is the fault of the customer or parties on whose behalf it acts.
(A) Overtime Installation
Overtime installation is that Company installation effort outside the business day. Overtime rates will apply
anytime outside the business day and all day Saturday. Premium time rates will apply all day Sunday and on
all Company approved holidays.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.2 Additional Labor (Cont'd)
(B) Overtime Repair
Overtime repair is that Company maintenance effort performed outside the business day. Overtime rates will
apply anytime outside the business day and all day Saturday. Premium time rates will apply all day Sunday
and on all Company approved holidays.
(C) Additional Installation Testing
Additional installation testing is that testing performed by the Company at the time of installation which is in
addition to normal pre-service and acceptance testing.
(D) Standby
Standby includes all time in excess of one-half (1/2) hour during which Company personnel are available to
make coordinated tests on a given FIA. The standby charge applies only when Company personnel must
wait more than 30 minutes beyond a prearranged, mutually agreed appointment time. Standby charges will
cease when testing begins, or when Company personnel are released from the standby requirement, or when
testing is rescheduled for a later date or time. Charges will not be applicable if Company personnel cause the
delay.
(E) Testing and Maintenance with Other Telephone Companies
Additional testing, maintenance, or repair of facilities which connect to facilities of other telephone companies,
which is in addition to normal effort required to test, maintain, or repair facilities provided solely by the
Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.2 Additional Labor (Cont'd)
(F) Charges for Additional Labor
First Half Hour Each Additional
or Half Hour or
Fraction Thereof Fraction Thereof
Labor Periods
Basic Time, Business Day, $ 55.62 $ 17.93
Per Technician
Overtime, Outside the Business Day,
Per Technician1 59.14 21.45
Premium Time, Outside the
Business Day, Per Technician1 66.17 28.48
1 A call out of a Company employee at a time not consecutive with the business day is subject to a minimum charge of four
hours.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.3 Maintenance of Service Charge
(A) When a customer reports trouble to the Company for clearance, the customer shall be responsible for
payment of a Maintenance of Service Charge when Company personnel are dispatched to the customer's
location and no trouble is found in the Company's facilities. Failure of Company personnel to find trouble in
Company facilities will result in no charge if the trouble is actually in those facilities, but not discovered at the
time.
In this case, or in (B) following, no credit allowance will be applicable for the interruption involved, unless the
trouble is found in the Company's facilities.
(B) The customer shall be responsible for payment of a Maintenance of Service Charge when the Company
dispatches personnel to the customer's location and the trouble is in equipment or communications systems
provided by other than the Company.
(C) The Maintenance of Service Charge time period will begin when Company personnel are dispatched. This
will only include the actual time required to reach the customer's location and perform an investigation. The
time period will end when the investigation is finished. The labor charge as set forth in 6.2 (G) preceding will
apply to Maintenance of Service at the appropriate Basic, Overtime or Premium rate. These charges apply
whether the trouble is in the equipment of communications systems provided by other than the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System
(A) Description of the Service
The TSP System is a service that provides for the priority provisioning and/or restoration of National Security
Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) telecommunications services. The TSP system applies only to NSEP
services, includes both Switched and Special FIA and provides the Company with a guide to the sequence
in which services are to be provisioned and/or restored.
The Company currently has Special Access circuits classified as RP (Restoration Priority). These facilities
were offered under part 64.401, subpart D, Appendix A of the FCC Rules under GEN. Docket No. 87-505
(FCC 88-341). These facilities will maintain their RP designation and priority treatment until either converted
by the customer to the TSP system, or March 10, 1993, whichever occurs first.
All FIA that can be identified by a unique circuit identifier, can be provisioned for NSEP service by the
Company.
The rates and charges associated with a customer subscribing to the TSP System are as specified in
Section 6.4(G).
(B) Obtaining TSP System Service
The Executive Office of the President, through the TSP Program Office, is empowered with the authority to
receive, evaluate and process requests for NSEP services. The TSP Program Office makes the priority
level assignments and issues the TSP authorization code reflecting the priority assignment associated with a
request. The customer provides the TSP authorization code, in addition to all the other details necessary to
complete the order (ASR), to the Company to obtain TSP System Service.
The TSP authorization code, assigned on a per ASR basis, consists of a 12-character field, a nine-character
control ID followed by a dash and a two-character field specifying the priority level assignment. Its structure
is as follows:
TSPxxxxxn-yy
The "x"s represent a sequence of numbers unique to each TSP authorization code and the "n" is a one
character alphanumeric check digit. The first "y" contains the provisioning priority level assignment and the
second "y" contains the restoration priority level assignment.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System (Cont'd)
(C) Provisioning Priority
If the customer requires service within a shorter time interval than the Company can provide, and the
requested service qualifies for NSEP, the customer may elect to invoke NSEP treatment and obtain the
appropriate provisioning priority assignment from the TSP Program Office. Acceptable assignment code
values are: E, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 0.
The assignment of the value "E" denotes Emergency Provisioning and implies the service has the most
critical provisioning requirements and the Company will respond accordingly. The e Company will take
immediate action to provide the requested service at the earliest possible date. Rates and charges
associated with "E" provisioning are specified in Section 6.4(G).
The assignment values of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are treated as essential service priorities and the Company will
adjust its available resources to meet the customer's requested due date. Rates and charges associated
with invoking this priority treatment are specified in Section 6.4(G). The value "0" implies no provisioning
priority.
(D) Restoration Priority
A TSP authorization code for restoration priority classifies the service as being among the nation' s most
important NSEP telecommunication services. The Company will restore these services before service
without restoration priority assignments in the order of priority assignments. Acceptable values are: 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, or 0 with the value "1" being the highest priority.
When the Company recognizes a TSP as being out of service, unusable or upon receipt of a trouble report,
available resources will be dispatched to restore the service as quickly as practicable. A priority value of 1,
2, or 3 requires dispatch outside normal business hours if necessary to restore the service. A priority value
of 4 or 5 only requires dispatch outside of normal business hours if the next business day is more than 24
hours away. If the value "0" has been assigned, then no restoration priority is applicable to this service.
The minimum period of service is one month.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System (Cont'd)
(E) Obligations of the Customer
(1) In all instances, the customer is responsible for obtaining the appropriate TSP authorization code
and providing that code to the Company.
(2) The TSP System service customer must also be the customer for the FIA with which TSP service is
associated. Only the customer or its authorized agent as indicated in a letter of agency on file with
the Company is allowed to order TSP System service.
(3) All points of a multi-point service configuration must have the same restoration priority assignment
and must satisfy the requirements of that assignment.
(4) In obtaining TSP System service, the customer consents to the release of certain information by the
Company to the federal government in order to maintain and administer the TSP System. Such
information includes: the customer's name, telephone number and mailing address, the TSP
authorization code and the circuit or service ID number associated with the NSEP service.
(5) The Company will attempt to notify the customer of expected charges. The customer, when invoking
NSEP treatment, recognizes that quoting charges and obtaining permission beforehand may not be
practicable and may cause unnecessary delays and, as a result, grants the Company the right to
quote and bill charges after provisioning of the service.
(6) During certain emergencies, the customer may request TSP assignments verbally and the Company
will accept such verbal notification. The customer must submit a written order (ASR) to the e
Company within two working days following the verbal request. If written order (ASR) is not received
within two working days, all applicable rates and charges accumulated to date to provision TSP
System service become immediately due and payable and the requested TSP priority is revoked.
(7) The customer must request and justify revalidation of all priority level assignments at least every
three years.
(8) Additionally, the NCS Manual 3-1-1, "Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System for National
Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) Service User Manual", dated July 9, 1990, prescribes
specific conditions which warrant NSEP Treatment and related procedures.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System (Cont'd)
(F) Obligations of the Company
(1) The Company will allocate resources to ensure best efforts to provide NSEP services by the time
required.
(2) The Company will work TSP service in the order of their priority level assignments. The priority
sequence is as follows:
- Restore NSEP services assigned restoration priority 1
- Provision Emergency (E) NSEP services
- Restore NSEP services assigned restoration priority 2, 3, 4 or 5
- Provision NSEP services assigned provisioning priority 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
(3) The Company will work cooperatively with other providers of NSEP service when only a portion is
provided by the Telephone Company to ensure "end-to-end" service.
(4) Additionally, TSP System Service will be provided in accordance with the guidelines set forth in NCS
Handbook 3-1-2, "Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System for National Security
Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) Service Vendor Handbook" dated July 9, 1990.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System (Cont'd)
(G) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
The following rates and charges are in addition to all other rates and charges that may apply for other
services offered under this Price List which operate in conjunction with the TSP System.
(1) Establishment of TSP System Service
The establishment of TSP System Service is a nonrecurring charge (NRC) specified below which
applies when a FIA is ordered with provisioning and/or restoration priority. If both are ordered at the
same time, only one NRC is applicable. The NRC is also applicable for orders changing priority
levels.
Nonrecurring Charge
Per Circuit
$14.50
(2) Provisioning Priority
There are two basic levels of provisioning priority, Emergency (provisioning priority "E") and Essential
(provisioning Priority 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5).
(a) Emergency Provisioning
The Company will take immediate action to provide the requested service at the earliest
possible date. The rates and charges will apply as set forth in Section 10, Special
Construction.
(b) Essential Provisioning
The Company will adjust its available resources to meet the customer's requested due date.
The rates and charges will apply as set forth in Section 3.2.2(D).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.4 Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System (Cont'd)
(G) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(3) Restoration Priority
Restoration Priority is a monthly rate per circuit for the ongoing administration and maintenance of
the TSP System. This monthly rate only applies when a restoration priority code (l, 2, 3, 4 or 5) is
specified in position 12 of the authorization code.
Monthly Rate
Per Circuit
$4.90
6.5. Presubscription
Existing end users of the Company who do not designate an IPIC will continue to have the LEC as their IPIC. A new
end user who does not designate an intraLATA PIC shall not be presubscribed to any carrier, instead, the end user
will be required to place intraLATA calls on a 10XXXX basis until the end user selects a carrier on a presubscription
basis. If the end user selects a carrier within ninety (90) days of the in-service date, an IPIC charge will not apply.
The Company will not impose PIC restrictions unless it receives a written request from an end user. PIC restrictions
applicable to an end user's interLATA long distance carrier will not automatically apply to the end user's intraLATA
long distance carrier.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.5. Presubscription (Cont'd)
6.5.1 Interexchange Carrier Customer Lists
The Company will accept IC and LEC customer lists identifying end users who have made individual
arrangements with the IC or LEC to designate the IC or LEC as their primary long distance carrier. The list
should be in the form of magnetic tape or paper printout.
6.5.2 End User Choice Discrepancy
An IC or LEC is required to certify at the time it submits end user lists to the Utility that it has on file, or has
instituted steps designed to obtain signed letters of agency or confirmations of choice from the end user.
The IC or LEC is not required to submit letters of agency when submitting end user lists to the Company,
but should maintain the confirmations or letters on file for use in dispute resolution. The IC or LEC should
request written confirmation of choice from its customers no later than the date of submission of its first bill
to the customer.
When an end user indicates more than one PIC or IPIC per line the Company will contact the end user for
clarification.
6.5.3 PIC and IPIC Charge Applications
A change of IPIC selection prior to the end office conversion to intraLATA equal access will not incur a
charge. Notification of a change in a PIC or IPIC may be coordinated by the end user, end user agent or a
local service provider that resells services (herein referred to as a reseller) with either the IC or LEC
selected or with the Company, if it is not the selected LEC. Each existing end user, end user agent or
reseller may make one IPIC change without charge at any time following the intraLATA equal access
implementation. A new end user, end user agent or reseller has ninety (90) days from the date of the initial
IPIC selection to make an IPIC change without charge. Any subsequent IPIC selections will incur a charge
as found in 6.5.7.
The Company will make post conversion changes in the end user's, end user agent's or resellers's PIC or
IPIC assignment pursuant to an IC or LEC provided list of customers, accepted by the Company under
conditions in 6.5.1 and 6.5.2. Should an end user, end user agent or reseller dispute authorization of the
change within two years of the PIC or IPIC assignment, the Company will place the end user on the
previous carrier network where possible and the carrier will be billed according to 6.5.4.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 12
Canceling
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.5 Presubscription (Cont'd)
6.5.4 Unauthorized Primary InterLATA Carrier (PIC) or Primary IntraLATA Carrier (IPIC) Restoral Change
An Unauthorized PIC or IPIC Change is a change in the preferred PIC or IPIC IC that the end user or
Pay Telephone Service Provider denies authorizing.
If an end user or Pay Telephone Service Provider denies requesting a change of PIC or IPIC IC as
submitted by the alleged unauthorized IC, the alleged unauthorized IC will be assessed the PIC or IPIC
Charge as specified in 6.5.7 for:
- Changing the end user or Pay Telephone Service Provider to the disputed IC, and
- Placing the end user or Pay Telephone Service Provider on their previous IC network or the IC
network of their choice.
In accordance with the Federal Communications Commission’s Slamming Liability Rules in FCC Docket
94-129, if an alleged unauthorized carrier is ultimately exonerated of liability, the alleged unauthorized IC
is entitled to receive full payment from the end user or Pay Telephone Service Provider for all services
provided. In such situations, any PIC or IPIC Charges assessed against the alleged unauthorized IC by
the Company are subject to rebilling to the end user or Pay Telephone Service Provider by the alleged
unauthorized IC.
6.5.5 Liability of the Company
If through the fault of the Company, the end user, end user agent or reseller is not subscribed to its chosen
PIC or IPIC, the nonrecurring charges in 6.5.7 do not apply to reassign the end user, end user agent or
reseller to his chosen PIC or IPIC.
6.5.6 Carrier Desired Due Date (ICDDD) for PIC or IPIC Installation
An IC or LEC may request a desired due date for PIC or IPIC installation for a specific, single end user, end
user agent or reseller acting on behalf of an end user post equal access conversion. This ICDDD is a
mutually agreed upon negotiated due date, determined to be between 3 and 45 business days from the
date of receipt of the order. The carrier must coordinate the ICDDD with the Company prior to sending in
the first order.
The ICDDD does not apply to routine lists provided by the carrier, as described in 6.5.1 and 6.5.2. The
Nonrecurring Charge for PIC or IPIC as found in 6.5.7, applies to each line converted to the carrier
requesting ICDDD. This charge will be billed to the carrier's end user customer.
(M) Material moved from Section 6.5 Sheet 13.
Advice No. 06-1
Issued: January 6, 2006 Effective: January 9, 2006
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(M)
(M)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
January 9, 2006
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 13
Canceling
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.5 Presubscription (Cont'd)
6.5.7 Rates and Charges
Nonrecurring Charge for Changing IntraLATA Primary Interexchange Carrier (IPIC)
(A) A nonrecurring charge, as set forth in (B) following, to process a change in
Presubscription is bifurcated into four (4) separate nonrecurring charges and
applies as follows:
(1) A nonrecurring charge, as set forth in (B)(1)(a) following, applies when
the request to change Presubscription is submitted through electronic
methods without a request to change the interLATA primary
interexchange carrier (PIC) on the same line and on the same order.
(2) A nonrecurring charge, as set forth in (B)(1)(b) following, applies when
the request to change Presubscription is submitted through manual
methods without a request to change the interLATA primary
interexchange carrier (PIC) on the same line and on the same order.
(3) A nonrecurring charge, as set forth in (B)(2)(a) following, applies when
the request to change Presubscription is submitted through electronic
methods together with a request to change the PIC on the same line and
on the same order.
(4) A nonrecurring charge, as set forth in (B)(2)(b) following, applies when
the request to change Presubscription is submitted through manual
methods together with a request to change the PIC on the same line and
on the same order.
As used above, manual methods are (i) personal interaction between a
customer, or a person acting on behalf of a customer, and a Telephone
Company employee; and (ii) any facsimile or written submissions from a
customer, or a person acting on behalf of a customer, to a Telephone Company
service center. Electronic methods shall include all other methods. If a request
utilizing an electronic method results in manual processing, the electronic
nonrecurring charge shall apply upon completion of the request. For orders
submitted electronically through customer account record exchange (CARE)
transactions, a change to both the PIC and LPIC on the same line will be
considered to be on the same order if it is submitted in a single care record for
that line.
(M) Material moved to Section 6.5 Sheet 12.
Advice No. 06-1
Issued: January 6, 2006 Effective: January 9, 2006
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(M)
(N)
(N)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
January 9, 2006
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
1st Revised Sheet 14
Canceling
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.5 Presubscription (Cont'd)
6.5.7 Rates and Charges (cont’d)
(B) The charge for a change in Presubscription 1
- per Telephone Exchange Service, Line, Trunk, or Pay Telephone
Nonrecurring
Charge
(1) When Presubscription change is requested
without a PIC change request on the same
line and on the same order:
Electronically requested Presubscription $ 1.25
Manually requested Presubscription 5.50
(2) When Presubscription change is requested
together with a PIC change request on the
same line and on the same order:
Electronically requested Presubscription 0.63
Manually requested Presubscription 2.75
1 Where these charges are applicable to a subscriber or end user under this tariff, except as set forth in
6.5.8(A)(2) following, a carrier may make arrangements with the Telephone Company to pay these
charges on behalf of the subscriber or end user.
Advice No. 06-1
Issued: January 6, 2006 Effective: January 9, 2006
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(D)
(N)
(N)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
January 9, 2006
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14.1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.5. Presubscription (Cont'd)
6.5.8 IPIC NONE
When an end user does not want to be presubscribed to any carrier, or when a carrier
submits a request to remove their IPIC from an end user's line, the end user will be required
to dial 101XXXX or other access code (i.e., 950-XXXX) for all calls to all carriers. This line
condition, designated IPIC NONE, is considered an IPIC change for purposes of
administering the rates contained in this tariff. IPIC NONE changes can only be made by the
end user or by the carrier to whom the end user's line is presubscribed.
(A) End User Presubscription Charges – IPIC NONE
Presubscription Charges, as described in 6.5.7 preceding, will apply to the end user as
follows:
(1) When an end user submits a request to the Telephone Company to remove the
IPIC from the end user’s line, the applicable nonrecurring charge set forth in 6.5.7
preceding applies to the end user.
(2) When a carrier submits a request to the Telephone Company on behalf of the
end user to remove the carrier as the end user’s IPIC, the carrier must inform the
Telephone Company that the end user desires to have no IPIC. In such cases,
the applicable nonrecurring charge set forth in 6.5.7 preceding applies to the end
user.
(3) For 6.5.8(A)(2) preceding, the Telephone Company will verify that the end user's
line Is currently presubscribed to the carrier submitting the request. If the end
user's line is currently presubscribed to the carrier submitting the request, then
the Telephone Company will remove such carrier’s IPIC from the line thereby
changing the end user's line IPIC designation to IPIC NONE.
Advice No. 06-1
Issued: January 6, 2006 Effective: January 9, 2006
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
January 9, 2006
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14.2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.5. Presubscription (Cont'd)
6.5.8 IPIC NONE (Cont’d)
(B) Carrier Presubscription Charges – IPIC NONE
Presubscription Charges, as described in 6.5.7 preceding, will apply to the carrier as
follows:
(1) When a carrier submits a request to the Telephone Company on its own behalf to
remove its IPIC from an end user's line, the applicable nonrecurring charge set
forth in 6.5.7 preceding applies to the carrier.
(2) For 6.5.8(B)(1) preceding, the Telephone Company will verify that the end user's
line Is currently presubscribed to the carrier submitting the request. If the end
user's line is currently presubscribed to the carrier submitting the request, then
the Telephone Company will remove such carrier’s IPIC from the line thereby
changing the end user's line IPIC designation to IPIC NONE.
The Telephone Company is not liable for any dispute of the change in IPIC selection to
IPIC NONE resulting from a carrier's notification to the Telephone Company.
Advice No. 06-1
Issued: January 6, 2006 Effective: January 9, 2006
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
January 9, 2006
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing
The Company will perform acceptance testing as specified in 4.2.7 and 5.1.5 to insure that FIA ordered by the
customer are functioning properly, prior to turning over such FIA to the customer. In addition, the Company will
perform ongoing tests as specified in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 to assure the continued satisfactory performance of Switched
Access Services ordered by the customer.
Testing offered under this section of the Price List is in addition to those tests described above and will be provided,
when requested by the customer, at an additional charge.
Testing is provided by Company personnel at Company locations. However, provisions are made in 6.6(A)(5) and
6.6(B)(2), to allow a customer to request Company personnel to perform testing at the CDL or the end user
premises.
Additional testing is provided on a scheduled or nonscheduled basis. Scheduled testing shall be performed on a
predetermined time basis to allow for cost efficient utilization of Company and customer resources. Scheduled
testing should be based on a one-year period. Nonscheduled tests are performed by the Company on a request-by-
request basis, not in conjunction with any fixed schedule.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing (Cont'd)
The offering of testing under this section of the Price List is made subject to the availability of the necessary qualified
personnel and test equipment at the various test locations mentioned in (A), (B), and (C) following.
(A) Switched Access Testing
Testing for Switched Access is comprised of (a) tests which are performed during the installation of Switched
Access (i.e., acceptance tests) and (b) tests which are performed after acceptance of such Switched Access
by a customer (i.e., in-service tests).
These tests are performed on a scheduled or nonscheduled basis, and may be conducted on an automatic,
cooperative, or manual basis, as defined in (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) following.
(1) Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing
Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing (ACAT) of Switched Access involves the Company
provision of a technician at its office(s) and the customer provision of a technician at its CDL, with
suitable test equipment to perform the required tests.
Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing may apply when the customer requests additional tests
not specified in 4.2.7.
The labor charges in 6.2(F) will apply to Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing at the
appropriate Basic, Overtime, or Premium rate.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing (Cont'd)
(A) Switched Access Testing (Cont'd)
(2) Automatic Scheduled Testing
Automatic Scheduled Testing (AST) of FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D, and
SAC Access is provided, as specified in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, where the customer provides remote
office test lines and 105 test lines with associated responders or their functional equivalent. AST
charges will apply when such testing is requested on a more frequent basis than is provided for in
accordance with the Company’s Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS). The
customer may specify a more frequent schedule of tests at least sixty days prior to the start of the
prescribed schedule. Trunks from a Company digital switch, to a customer digital switch, utilizing
digital facilities, are excluded from mandatory routine testing. The rates in 6.6(C)(1) will apply to
additional AST.
The Company will provide a monthly AST report that lists the trunks within each Central Office
access group that failed to meet established requirements. Trunk test failures requiring customer
participation for trouble resolution will be provided to the customer on an as-occurs basis. A
monthly report that lists the test results will be provided to the customer.
(3) Additional Cooperative Scheduled Testing
Additional Cooperative Scheduled Testing (ACST) of FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B,
BSA-C, BSA-D, and SAC Access Service occurs when the Company provides a technician at its
office(s) and the customer provides a technician at its CDL, with suitable test equipment to
perform the required tests. ACST charges will apply when loss/noise/balance testing or gain-slope
testing is requested on a more frequent basis than is provided for in accordance with the
Company's Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS). ACST charges also apply
when additional tests are requested for FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D or
SAC Access Service (T) that are not specified in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. The customer may specify a
more frequent schedule of tests sixty days prior to the start of the prescribed schedule. The rates,
as set forth in 6.6(C)(2), will apply for additional ACST.
The Company will provide, on a quarterly basis, an ACST report that lists the test results and the
number of trunks that passed or failed. Trunk test failures requiring customer participation for
trouble resolution will be provided to the customer on an as-occurs basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing (Cont'd)
(A) Switched Access Testing (Cont'd)
(4) Additional Manual Scheduled Testing
Additional Manual Scheduled Testing (AMST) of FGA, FGB, FGC FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C,
BSA-D or SAC Access Service occurs when the Company provides a technician at its office(s)
and at the CDL. AMST charges will apply when loss/noise/balance testing or gain-slope testing is
requested on a more frequent basis than is provided for in accordance with the Company's
Central Office Maintenance Planning System (COMPS). AMST charges also apply when
additional tests are requested for FGA, FGB, FGC, FGD, BSA-A, BSA-B, BSA-C, BSA-D or SAC
Access Service that are not specified in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. The customer may specify a more
frequent schedule of tests sixty days prior to the start of the prescribed schedule. The rates in
6.6(C)(3) will apply to additional AMST.
The Company will provide, on a quarterly basis, an AMST report that lists the test results and the
number of trunks that passed or failed. Trunk test failures requiring customer participation for
trouble resolution will be provided to the customer on an as-occurs basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing (Cont'd)
(A) Switched Access Testing (Cont'd)
(5) Nonscheduled Testing
Nonscheduled Testing (NST) will be performed "on demand" which results in the measurement of
Switched Access. NST charges will apply only when testing is requested more frequently than is
provided for in accordance with COMPS, or when a specific test is requested that is not normally
performed. Tests for Switched Access which are normally performed are contained in 4.2.1 and
4.2.2. Nonscheduled Testing (NST) of Switched Access may consist of the following testing
arrangements:
- the customer provides remote office test lines and 105 test lines with associated responders
or their functional equivalent (automatic testing), or
- the Company provides a technician at its office(s) and the customer provides a technician at
its CDL with suitable test equipment to perform the required tests (cooperative testing), or
- the Company provides a technician at its office(s), and at the CDL or end user premises
with suitable test equipment to perform the required tests (manual testing).
Nonscheduled Tests may consist of any tests that the customer may require. The rates in
6.6(C)(1) will apply to Nonscheduled Automatic Testing. The labor charges in 6.2(F) will apply to
Nonscheduled Cooperative and Manual FIA Testing at the appropriate Basic, Overtime, or
Premium rate.
If nonscheduled tests are required and trouble is found in Company facilities, charges for testing
the Company facilities will not apply. If, however, trouble is found in the customer equipment,
charges as set forth in 6.6(C)(1) following and labor charges as set forth in 6.2(F) preceding are
applicable.
(6) Obligations of the Customer
(a) The customer shall provide the Remote Office Test Line priming data to the Company, as
appropriate, to support AST as set forth in 6.6(A)(2) preceding or NST as set forth in
6.6(A)(5) preceding.
(b) The customer shall make the facilities to be tested available to the Company at times
mutually agreed upon.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing (Cont'd)
(B) Special Access Testing
The Company will, at the request of a customer, provide assistance in performing specific tests requested
by the customer.
(1) Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing
When a customer provides a technician at its CDL or at the end user premises, with suitable test
equipment to perform the required tests, the Company will provide a technician at its office for the
purpose of conducting Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing (ACAT). The labor charges as
set forth in 6.2(F) preceding will apply to ACAT at the appropriate Basic, Overtime, or Premium rate.
Additional Cooperative Acceptance Testing charges will apply when the customer requests tests
which are not required to meet the transmission performance parameters as set forth in the
Company’s Technical Interface Reference Manual.
(2) Nonscheduled Testing
When a customer provides a technician at its CDL or at the end user premises, with suitable test
equipment to perform the required tests, the Company will provide a technician at its office
(cooperative testing) for the purpose of conducting Nonscheduled Testing (NST). Nonscheduled
testing may consist of any test (e.g., loss, noise, slope, envelope delay, etc.) which the customer
may request. If such testing indicates trouble in Company facilities, then the customer will not be
charged. NST charges will apply if the trouble is in the facilities of the customer. At the customer's
request, the Company will provide a technician at the CDL or at the end user premises (manual
testing). The labor charges as set forth in 6.2(F) preceding will apply to Nonscheduled Testing at
the appropriate Basic, Overtime, or Premium rate.
(3) Obligation of the Customer
When the customer subscribes to Testing as set forth in this section, the customer shall make the
facilities to be tested available to the Company at times mutually agreed upon.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.6 Additional Testing (Cont'd)
(C) Rates and Charges Rate
(1) Additional Automatic Scheduled Testing
Basic Offering to First Point of Switching
per Transmission Path, per Month $ .45
(2) Additional Cooperative Scheduled Testing
Basic Offering to First Point of Switching
per Transmission Path, per Month 1.69
Gain-Slope-To First Point of Switching
per Transmission Path, per Month .72
(3) Additional Manual Scheduled Testing
Basic Offering to First Point of Switching
per Transmission Path, per Month 3.37
Gain-Slope-To First Point of Switching
per Transmission Path, per Month 1.43
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.7 Provision of FIA Billing Information
The customer will receive its monthly bills in paper format. At the option of the customer, its monthly bills may be
provided on magnetic tape. When call detail is transmitted via magnetic tape, a charge will apply on a per tape and
per record of detail entered basis. The provision of the bills on magnetic tape will be at an additional charge to the
customer set forth below.
Provision of FIA Billing Information in Magnetic Tape Format Charge
Per Tape $ 50.00
Per Record .01
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.8 End User Lists
6.8.1 Presubscription List
(A) InterLATA Equal Access
Prior to conversion to equal access (i.e., introduction of FGD or BSA-D in an end office switch)
an IC may request a list of the Company's end users of record served from that end office
switch. The Presubscription List will be provided as follows:
(1) The Company will provide a list from its Customer data base. The list may be provided
on magnetic tape, electronic transmission or paper printout, at the option of the IC, at
rates provided in 6.8.4. Foreign listings, PBX stations and numbers not in service will
not be provided.
(a) The Initial List will be provided to the IC no later than 30 days after receipt of
the order and payment by the IC of charges in 6.8.4. The nonrecurring charge
for the Initial List applies per order. A single order may contain all end offices
having the same equal access conversion date. The telephone number will not
be provided if an end user or agent has a nonpublished number.
(b) The Account Activity List, which includes a listing of all changes to the
Customer data base, since the Initial List was produced, will be provided on a
cyclic basis. The Account Activity List will only include information for those
end users that are presubscribed to the IC (including end users with
nonpublished numbers) for the sole purpose of updating the IC's customer
account information. There is no charge for this list.
(2) The IC agrees to use the Initial and Account Activity Lists for the sole purpose of
contacting potential customers or existing customers, regarding interexchange
telecommunications services available through equal access to be obtained from the
Company or for the purpose of updating IC customer account information. The IC
agrees not to sell, or reproduce in any manner, in whole or in part, the lists or permit
such to be done.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.8 End User Lists (Cont'd)
6.8.1 Presubscription List (Cont'd)
(A) InterLATA Equal Access (Cont'd)
(3) The IC shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the Company from and against any
and all loss, liability, damages and expense arising out of any demand, claim, suit or
judgment for damages which may arise out of the Company's supplying of listing
information, services or records.
(4) The Company and the IC agree that the mutual objective of the parties is to conduct
their respective businesses to avoid confusion by the end users as to the separate and
independent identity of the respective companies and their services. Neither the
Company nor the IC shall make any representation to end users, the public,
prospective advertisers, expressed or implied, written or oral, which would imply that
the IC is the same as, a part of, or associated with the Company.
(5) This service may be terminated by either the Company or the IC upon thirty (30) days'
written notice. The Company reserves the right to terminate this service immediately
upon written notice if the IC misuses the list information. Performance by the
Company shall be excused in the event of strike, riot, act of God or any other cause
beyond the reasonable control of the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.8 End User Lists (Cont'd)
6.8.1 Presubscription List (Cont'd)
(B) IntraLATA Equal Access
Prior to conversion to intraLATA equal access an IC or LEC may request a list of the
Company's end users of record served from that end office switch. A single Presubscription
List will be provided to intraLATA toll providers as follows:
(1) The Company will provide a list from its Customer data base. The list may be provided
on magnetic tape, electronic transmission or paper printout, at the option of the IC or
LEC, at rates provided in 6.8.4. Foreign listings, PBX stations and numbers not in
service will not be provided.
(a) The Initial List will be provided to the IC or LEC no later than 30 days after
receipt of the order and payment by the IC or LEC of charges in 6.8.4. The
nonrecurring charge for the Initial List applies per order. A single order may
contain all end offices having the same intraLATA equal access conversion
date. The telephone number will not be provided if an end user or agent has a
nonpublished number.
(b) The Account Activity List, which includes a listing of all changes to the
customer data base, since the Initial List was produced, will be provided on a
cyclic basis. The Account Activity List will only include information for those
end users that are presubscribed to the IC or LEC (including end users with
nonpublished numbers) for the sole purpose of updating the IC's or LEC's
customer account information. There is no charge for this list.
(2) The IC or LEC agrees to use the Initial and Account Activity Lists for the sole purpose
of contacting potential customers, or existing customers, regarding intraLATA
telecommunications services available through equal access to be obtained from the
Company. The IC or LEC agrees not to sell, or reproduce in any manner, in whole or
in part, the lists or permit such to be done.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.8 End User Lists (Cont'd)
6.8.1 Presubscription List (Cont'd)
(B) IntraLATA Equal Access (Cont'd)
(3) The IC or LEC shall indemnify, protect and save harmless the Company from and
against any and all loss, liability, damages and expense arising out of any demand,
claim, suit or judgment for damages which may arise out of the Company's supplying
of listing information, services or records.
(4) The Company and the IC or LEC agree that the mutual objective of the parties is to
conduct their respective businesses to avoid confusion by the end users as to the
separate and independent identity of the respective companies and their services.
Neither the Company nor the IC or LEC shall make any representation to end users,
the public, prospective advertisers, expressed or implied, written or oral, which would
imply that the IC or LEC is the same as, a part of, or associated with the Company.
(5) This service may be terminated by either the Company or the IC or LEC upon thirty
(30) days' written notice. The Company reserves the right to terminate this service
immediately upon written notice if the IC or LEC misuses the list information.
Performance by the Company shall be excused in the event of strike, riot, act of God
or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.8 End User Lists (Cont'd)
6.8.2 Allocation Lists
(A) The Company will provide to the IC or LEC, at no charge, a list of end users that have been
allocated to the IC or LEC.
(B) A list of all end users who have been allocated will be available to an IC or LEC upon request.
Charges in 6.8.4 will apply. The nonrecurring charge for the Allocation List applies each time
the IC or LEC orders the service. A single ASR may contain all end offices having the same
equal access conversion date.
6.8.3 Snapshot List
The Snapshot List is a summary of selected end user information for a specific IC or LEC that resides
in the Company Customer data base. The Snapshot List may be provided on magnetic tape, electronic
transmission or paper printout, at the option of the IC or LEC, at rates provided in 6.8.4. Foreign
listings, PBX stations and numbers not in service will not be provided.
The Snapshot List will be provided to the IC or LEC no later than 30 days after receipt of the order. The
nonrecurring charge for the Snapshot List applies per order.
The purpose, liability and objectives associated with the provision of the Snapshot List is in 6.8.1(B)(2),
(3), (4) and (5).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.8 End User Lists (Cont'd)
6.8.4 Rates and Charges
Charge
(A) Initial and Allocation Lists
Nonrecurring charge, per order $50.00
Initial List, per customer account .03
Allocation List, per listing .03
(B) Snapshot List
Nonrecurring Charge, per order 75.00
Snapshot List, per listing .05
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 29
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS)
The Company will, upon request, provide Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS) to a Telecommunications
Service Provider (customer), or its authorized billing and collection agent. Telecommunications Service Providers
include interexchange carriers, operator service providers, enhanced service providers, and any other provider of
intrastate telecommunications services.
There are three BNAS offerings available pursuant to this Price List, Billing Name and Address (BNA), Data
Gathering Service (DGS), and End User Validation List.
6.9.1 BNA and Data Gathering Services
BNA is the billing name and address information and Data Gathering is the billing telephone number,
name, address and associated working telephone number information for customer provided ten digit
end user telephone numbers required by the Telecommunications Service Provider customer to bill for
calls placed within a specific time period. BNA and DGS are offered subject to the conditions
specified in the following:
(A) A standard format for the receipt and provision of telephone number and billing name and
address information will be established by the Company. Charges for each BNA searched
for and found or searched for and not found will be billed at rates in 6.9.3(A). Charges for
each record accessed for DGS are in 6.9.3(B). BNA and DGS will be provided via magnetic
tape, electronic transmission, or paper format, at the option of the customer, at rates in
6.9.3(A) and 6.9.3(B). The processing fee will be applied on a per state basis, once per
calendar year for BNAS processing done within that calendar year.
(B) The customer must order BNA or DGS and provide test data tape at least 30 days prior to
delivery of the first customer order.
(C) The frequency for receipt of the customer provided orders for BNA or DGS will be no more
than twice monthly and at intervals mutually agreed upon between the Company and the
customer. The customer provided end user telephone numbers will be programmed by the
Company with the proper end user's billing name and address contained in the Company's
file at that time.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 30
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS) (Cont'd)
6.9.1 BNA and Data Gathering Services (Cont'd)
(D) BNA and DGS information for nonlisted/nonpublished end user telephone numbers will
be provided unless the nonlisted/nonpublished end user provides notice of nonconsent
to the Company for the release of the BNA/DGS data. Within 30 days of receipt of such
notice, the Company will discontinue disclosure of the nonlisted/nonpublished BNA/DGS
data.
(E) For other than electronic transmission, the output records will be sent to the customer
via first class U. S. Mail. The output records will normally be made available for mailing
ten workdays after receipt of the customer order or at an interval mutually agreed upon.
Availability may be delayed in case of input errors in the customer provided order.
(F) The customer may request data be transmitted. Data transmission charges will be
determined on an ICB. Data transmission hardware and software specifications will be
mutually agreed upon by the Company and the customer.
(G) BNA and DGS detail will not be retained by the Company longer than 45 days. If the
customer requests that the output be made available on a second occasion, such
request must occur within 30 days from the date the first was made.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 31
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS) (Cont'd)
6.9.1 BNA and Data Gathering Services (Cont'd)
(H) Any customer, provided BNA or DGS pursuant to this Price List, agrees to abide by all
applicable rules, decisions, orders, statutes and laws concerning the disclosure of published
and nonpublished telephone numbers, and further agrees to use the information contained
therein only for the purpose of billing for services provided to their end users.
(I) In no case shall any customer or authorized billing and collection agent of a customer
disclose the billing name and address information of any subscriber to any third party,
except that a customer may disclose BNA/DGS information to its authorized billing and
collection agent or to governmental law enforcement agencies.
(J) Conditions regarding refusal or discontinuance of this service are found in 2.1.8.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 32
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS) (Cont'd)
6.9.2 End User Validation List
End User Validation Lists provide for the disclosure of all or a portion of end user/agent data available
from the Company's records, to a Telecommunications Service Provider (customer), for purposes other
than billing, and in compliance with the conditions specified in Part 64.1201(c)(1) of the FCC's Rules and
Regulations. In addition, End User Validation List Service is offered subject to the conditions specified in
6.9.1(I), and the following:
(A) Standard End User Validation Lists will be provided in three (3) files, business, coin (semi-
public and public paystations) and residence. Nonlisted/nonpublished information will be
excluded, with the exception of nonlisted public paystations. The lists may be ordered on a
state level basis, for any of the Company's jurisdictions subject to this Price List, unless
prohibited by federal regulation, federal statute, state regulation or state statute. Rates for
the standard End User Validation List are in 6.9.3(C).
(B) Per calendar year, the customer may request up to two (2) lists for business, coin, and
residence listings.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 33
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS) (Cont'd)
6.9.2 End User Validation List (Cont'd)
(C) A standard format will be established by the Company. Requests for special list sorts will
be limited to an end user list separating those that are presubscribed to the requesting
customer, and/or those that are not. The rate, per record, applicable to special sorts is in
6.9.3(C).
(D) Each request shall be treated as a new request. Requests for updates from previous lists
will not be provided.
(E) The customer shall have fifteen (15) business days from the date of delivery of a list to
request any investigation of issues arising from the provision of the list.
(F) End User Validation Lists will normally be provided to the customer within thirty calendar
days after receipt of a request and within ten (10) business days of extraction, or at an
interval mutually agreed upon. The administrative fee specified under 6.9.3(C) applies per
request.
(G) Conditions regarding refusal or discontinuance of this service are found in 2.1.8.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 34
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
6. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES (Cont'd)
6.9 Billing Name and Address Services (BNAS) (Cont'd)
6.9.3 Rates and Charges
Charge
(A) Billing Name and Address
BNA Number Found, each/per call $ .25
BNA Number Not Found, each/per call .25
Processing Fee 1
Paper Report, Electronic Transmission,
or Magnetic Tape, each 50.00
(B) Data Gathering Service
Per Record Accessed .18
Processing Fee 1
Paper Report, Electronic Transmission,
or Magnetic Tape, each 75.00
(C) End User Validation List
Standard Sort, per record provided .034
Special Sort, per record provided .054
Administrative Fee
Paper Report, Electronic Transmission,
or Magnetic Tape, per request 78.00
1 Applies once per calendar year for BNA or DGS processing done within that calendar year.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
7. SPECIALIZED FIA OR ARRANGEMENTS
7.1 General
Specialized FIA or Arrangements may be provided by the Company, at the request of a customer, on an Individual
Case Basis (ICB) if such FIA or arrangements meet the following criteria:
- The requested FIA or arrangements are not offered under other sections of this Price List.
- The facilities utilized to provide the requested FIA or arrangements are of a type normally used by the
Company in furnishing its other services.
- The requested FIA or arrangements are provided within a LATA.
- The requested FIA or arrangements are compatible with other Company services, facilities, and its
engineering and maintenance practices.
This offering is subject to the availability of the necessary Company personnel and capital resources.
7.2 Rates and Charges
Rates and charges and additional regulations, if applicable, for Specialized FIA or Arrangements are filed following:
7.2.1 Customer Description and Location Charges
(Reserved for Future Use)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES Sheet No.
8.1 General
8.1.1 Service Offerings .......................................................................................... 1
8.1.2 Regulations................................................................................................... 2
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services................................................................... 10
8.1.4 Rate Regulations........................................................................................... 25
8.1.5 Rates and Charges ....................................................................................... 31
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES
8.1 GENERAL
8.1.1 Service Offerings
Ancillary Services are available in the following categories:
(A) Billing and Collection Services
- Call Recording Service
- Message Processing Service
- Assembly and Editing Service
- Call Record Provision Service
- Message Bill Processing Service
- Bill Rendering Service
- Message Investigation Service
- BillingPlusSM Service
- PrimeBillingSM Service
- Program Development
- Inquiry Service
(B) Operator Services
Regulations, rates and charges as follows apply to Ancillary Services and shall not serve as a
substitute for customer Price List offerings of services to end users. The provision of such
Ancillary Services by the Company, as set forth following, does not constitute a joint undertaking
with the customer for the furnishing of any service.
The Company's undertaking to provide Ancillary Services is made only in conjunction with
intrastate services offered within its operating territory.
The regulations, rates and charges contained herein are in addition to the applicable regulations,
rates and charges specified in other sections of this Price List and in other Price Lists or tariffs of
the Company which are referenced herein.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations
(A) Undertaking of the Company
(1) Provision of Ancillary Services
(a) The Company, to the extent Ancillary Services are, or can be made
available with reasonable effort, will provide to the customer Ancillary
Services as described in 8.1.3, at rates and charges as specified in 8.1.5.
(b) When the customer subscribes to Call Recording Service, as set forth in
8.1.3(A)(1), and customer message detail is not available because the
Company lost or damaged tapes or incurred recording system outages, the
Company will estimate the volume of lost customer messages and
associated revenue based on previously known values determined from
historical data. In such events the extent of the Company's liability for
damages shall be limited to the granting of a corresponding credit
adjustment on the customer's bill representing amounts due to the customer
for the unbilled revenue.
When the Company is notified that, due to error or omission, incomplete
data has been provided to a customer, the Company will make every
reasonable effort to locate and/or recover the data and provide new
magnetic tapes to the customer at no additional charge. Such request to
recover the data must be made within 30 days from the date the details were
initially made available to the customer. If the data cannot be recovered, the
extent of the Company's liability for damages shall be limited as set forth in
the preceding paragraph.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Undertaking of the Company (Cont'd)
(1) Provision of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(c) The Company shall be responsible for contacts and arrangements with the
end user concerning the billing, collecting, crediting and adjusting of the
customer's service charges, when the Company provides Inquiry Service as
set forth in 8.1.3(A)(11).
(d) Message Bill Processing, Bill Rendering, BillingPlusSM, PrimeBillingSM and
Inquiry Services will only be offered by the Company with the purchase of
receivables. The Company will purchase the customer's receivables at a
discount from face value. The exact contents of the discount factor and
specific settlement procedures will be contained in individual contractual
arrangements signed by each customer.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Undertaking of the Telephone Company (Cont'd)
(2) Discontinuance and Refusal of Ancillary Services
(a) If the customer fails to comply with the provisions of this Price List, including
any payments to be made by it on the dates or at the times herein specified,
and fails within thirty (30) days after written notice via certified mail from the
Company to an officer of the customer requesting payment for such
noncompliance, the Company may discontinue the provision of the Ancillary
Service. In case of such discontinuance, all applicable charges shall
immediately become due.
(b) If the customer repeatedly fails to comply with the provisions of this Price List
in connection with the provision of Ancillary Services and fails to correct such
course of action after notice as set forth in (a) preceding, the Company may
refuse applications for additional Ancillary Services.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(B) Obligations of the Customer
(1) References to the Company
The customer may advise end users that Ancillary Services are provided by the
Company in connection with the service the customer furnishes to its end users.
(2) Request for Service
(a) Minimum Order Periods
The customer shall order Ancillary Service(s) with the following minimum
requirements:
The minimum period for which Call Recording Service is provided and for
which charges apply is one month (30 days). A customer may cancel Call
Recording Service on any date prior to the start of the next month's service. If
written notice is not received from the customer, or from the telephone
company that ordered the Call Recording Service prior to the start of the
following month's service, the Company shall assume that the service is to be
extended for another month (30 days).
The initial minimum period for Message Processing, Message Bill Processing,
Bill Rendering, BillingPlusSM, PrimeBillingSM and Inquiry Services is three
years. Six months prior to the end of the initial order period or subsequent
extension, the customer shall notify the Company in writing, if the service is to
be discontinued. If no notice is received from the customer, the Company
shall assume that the service is extended for another year.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(B) Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
(2) Request for Service (Cont'd)
(b) Order Requirements
When Call Recording Service is ordered, the customer shall furnish the
Company an estimate of the number of messages (message capacity) to be
recorded. When Call Recording Service is provided from an end office
switch, the estimate of the number of messages to be recorded shall be
provided by end office. When Call Recording Service is provided from an
access tandem, the estimate of the number of messages to be recorded shall
be provided by access tandem. The message capacity shall be provided by
year.
When Message Processing Service is ordered, the customer shall furnish the
Company an estimate of the number of messages (message capacity) to be
processed. The number of messages shall be provided by year.
When Message and Bill Processing, Message investigation, BillingPlusSM,
PrimeBillingSM and Inquiry Services are ordered for MTS/WATS services, the
customer shall furnish the Company an estimate of the number of messages
(message capacity) to be billed. The message capacity shall be provided by
year. Separate estimates shall be furnished by the customer for MTS
messages, bulk-billed messages (WATS/800/866/877/888 services) and
invoice billing messages.
When Bill Rendering Service is ordered, the customer shall furnish the
Company an estimate of the number of bills for which Bill Rendering Service
will be provided. The bill capacity shall be provided by year. Separate
estimates shall be furnished by the customer for MTS bills, bulk billed bills
(WATS/800/866/877/888) and invoice billing bills.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(C) Payment Arrangements
(1) Minimum Charges
(a) Call Recording, Message Processing, Message Bill Processing, BillingPlusSM,
Bulk-Billed, PrimeBillingSM and Inquiry Services are subject to minimum charges.
(b) Minimum charges will be determined on an individual case basis as specified in
individual contractual arrangements signed by each customer. Minimum
charges, if applicable, will be filed on an individual case basis in Section 8.1.5(B)
of this Price List.
(2) Cancellation of Order for Ancillary Services
(a) When an order for Ancillary Services is canceled prior to the start of installation of
such Ancillary Services, no charges will apply. Installation of Ancillary Services is
considered to have started when the Company incurs any cost in connection
therewith or in preparation thereof which would not otherwise have been incurred.
(b) Where program development of Ancillary Services has been started prior to the
cancellation, and to the extent the Company has another use for the specially
developed Ancillary Services, no charge applies. When the Company has no
other use for the specially developed Ancillary Services, a charge equal to the
costs incurred prior to the date of cancellation applies. Such charge is
determined as detailed in paragraph (c).
(c) The charge, as specified in paragraph (b), includes the cost, less the net salvage
value of equipment and material either ordered, provided or installed, plus the
nonrecoverable cost of system development and installation. Charges will be
determined on an individual case basis as required and will be specified in
8.1.5(C).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(C) Payment Arrangements (Cont'd)
(3) Acceptance of Gift Certificates
The Telephone Company will accept customer gift certificates for payment from end
users, if the customer agrees in writing to redeem all such gift certificates.
(4) Minimum Period Disconnect Charges
Minimum period disconnect charges will apply, if service is discontinued prior to the
expiration of the minimum period. For Call Recording Service, the Company will use the
most recent 30 day period for which data is available to determine the total minimum
monthly charge. The customer will only be billed for the adjusted amount due, if payment
has been received for any portion of the discontinued service.
If, for Message Processing, Message Bill Processing Bill Rendering, BillingPlussm,
PrimeBillingsm and Inquiry Services, service is discontinued prior to the end of the period
ordered, the customer will pay the minimum charges for the remaining months of the
minimum order period specified in 8.1.2(B)(2)(a).
The monthly charge for Message Processing, Message Bill Processing, Bill Rendering,
BillingPlussm, PrimeBillingsm, and Inquiry Services, will be one-twelfth of the appropriate
yearly message capacity (i.e., MTS service billed or bulk-billed capacity estimate)
furnished by the customer as set forth above, times the appropriate Message Processing,
Message Bill Processing, Bill Rendering, BillingPlussm, PrimeBillingsm, and Inquiry
Services rate.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.2 Regulations (Cont'd)
(C) Payment Arrangements (Cont'd)
(5) Payment of Charges
When the Company purchases Call Recording from another telephone company and/or
Message Processing Services from another telephone company or entity for a customer,
the rates and charges for such services contained in this Price List are applicable.
(6) Customer's End User Deposits
When Bill Rendering, BillingPlussm and PrimeBillingsm Services are ordered, the Company
will determine and collect a deposit from the customer’’s end user in accordance with the
Company deposit regulations. The Company will provide the customer with a copy of its
deposit regulations upon request.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICE (Cont'd)
8.1 General (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services
Ancillary Services consist of (1) Billing and Collection Service and (2) Operator Services. Ancillary
Services shall be furnished to subscribers to the Company's access services, and in addition, other
telecommunications service providers, including providers of telephone answering services or voice
messaging services.
All subscribers of Ancillary Services are subject to the terms and conditions contained within this Price
List. Should the customer choose to perform his/her own ancillary functions and require sufficient
information to do so, listed customer information may be purchased consistent with state regulations
governing any rights to privacy. Charges for such lists will be calculated on an individual case basis.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICE (Cont'd)
8.1 General (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services
(1) Call Recording Service
The Company will provide Call Recording in Company suitably equipped end offices or
tandems. Call Recording is available with FGC, FGD or similar Feature Group
offerings, when used in the provision of MTS/WATS services. Call Recording is the
entering on magnetic tape or other acceptable media the details of customer messages
originated through Switched Access Service or Switched Access-like Service for which
answer and disconnect supervision has been received. The Company will provide the
customer, upon request, the recorded message detail, as agreed to by both parties, for
each completed intrastate message generated by end users gaining access to the
customer from the Access Area.
The equipment at the customer designated location shall provide such signals as may
be required for the proper operation of the Company's automatic call recording
equipment used to perform this function.
The Company may purchase Call Recording Service from another telephone company.
Another telephone company or entity may purchase Call Recording Service from the
Company.
A standard format for the provision of the recorded message detail will be established
by the Company. The Company will provide to the customer the precise details of the
format. If, in the course of Company business, it is necessary to change the format, the
Company will provide notification to the customer six months in advance of the change.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(2) Message Processing Service
Message Processing Service consists of the transformation of recorded customer
message details into rated messages. Message Processing Service will be provided for
each intrastate message generated by end users gaining access to the customer from
the Access Area of the Company. Message Processing Service includes the following:
(a) Assembly of Message Detail
This function consists of arranging the customer's recorded message details
into a format required for subsequent processing.
(b) Editing of Message Detail
This function consists of examining individual message details and identifying
the messages with errors or the messages which require further examination.
(c) Rating of Messages
This function consists of calculating the charges for messages based on the
customer's schedule of charges and the message detail.
The Company will provide Message Processing Service only for customer messages
originated within the Access Area.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(2) Message Processing Service (Cont'd)
For the purpose of performing Message Processing Service, the Company may purchase
Message Processing Service from another telephone company or entity as set forth in
8.1.2(C)(5). Another telephone company or entity may purchase Message Processing
Service from the Company.
Where the customer provides its own message details, it must be in the standard format
established by the Company. The Company will provide to the customer the precise
details of the required format. If, in the course of Company business, it is necessary to
change the format, the Company will provide notification to the customer six months in
advance of the change.
Where the Company has rated customer messages which are to be billed to an end user
by another telephone company or entity, the Company will enter the customer messages
on a magnetic tape or data file and transmit the rated messages as set forth in
8.1.3(A)(4).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(3) Assembly and Editing Service
Assembly is the aggregation of recorded message details to create individual messages
for rating. Editing is the process of verifying that the assembled message data is in
accordance with the Company standard format and prescribed Exchange Message
Interface (EMI) specifications.
The editing function consists of examining individual message detail and identifying the
messages with errors or the messages requiring further examination. The editing process
will include the validations of data categories such as; but not limited to, the following:
- Called Telephone Number
- Calling Telephone Number
- Date
The assembled and edited recorded message detail will be provided to the customer as
set forth in 8.1.3(A)(4).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(4) Call Record Provision Service
Call Record Provision Service is the transmission and receipt of rated and unrated
message data. it also includes the transmission of end user data as a result of customer
generated activity (i.e., transmitting end user data during conversion activities, etc.).
The billing information and/or end user data may be transmitted or received on magnetic
tape or other acceptable media via either of two principal methods
- Hand carried recording media (i.e., magnetic tape).
- Direct interface (data link) to the Company billing center.
The Company will determine the number of magnetic tapes required to transmit
message/record data to the customer, another telephone company or billing entity.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(5) Message Bill Processing Service
Message Bill Processing Service is the accumulation, guiding and preparation of
messages (including the application of taxes) for end user bill rendering for MTS/WATS
services.
Message-Billed Message Bill Processing Service is the accumulation, guiding, posting
and formatting of rated message detail for bill rendering. The Company will process
Calling Plans (i.e., Directory Assistance, Optional Calling Plans, Dial-It calls, etc.) that
require the application of a discount to aggregate MTS usage as a part of its Message-
Billed Message Bill Processing Service.
Bulk-Billed Message Bill Processing Service is the accumulation, guiding and posting of
rated message detail where the individual message detail is not provided on the bill
rendered to the end user.
The rating may have been done by the Company, another entity or the customer. Where
a customer subscribes to Message Processing Service, as set forth in 8.1.3(A)(2), the
rated customer messages will be used as the input. If the customer provides the rated
messages, the end user account to be billed shall be identified and the records shall be
provided in the standard format established by the Company and delivered, as set forth in
8.1.3(A)(4) or 8.1.4(A)(13), to the location specified by the Company.
If the customer provided rated messages must be converted by the Company to the
standard format, and the Company agrees to make the conversion, program
development charges as set forth in 8.1.5(A) apply for the hours required to design,
develop, test and maintain the necessary programs. If, in the course of Company
business, it is necessary to change the format, the Company will provide notification to
the customer six months in advance of the change.
The Company will only provide Message Bill Processing Service when Bill Rendering
Service and Record Keeping are ordered.
The Message Bill Processing Service rate band will be determined by the Company for
each customer based on the total number of interstate and intrastate messages per year.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(6) Bill Rendering Service
Bill Rendering Service is the printing and mailing of statements showing amounts due
from end users for services provided by the customer. Bill Rendering Service includes
payment and remittance processing, treatment, denial of service and collection of
deposits (where appropriate) and other monies due from the end user. Bill Rendering
Service is provided on a per bill basis.
When the Company provides Bill Rendering Service, the customer's statement of the
amount due may, at Company option, be included as part of the regular monthly bill for
local exchange service mailed to the end user.
The Company may, in accordance with its deposit regulations, determine and collect a
deposit from the end user for the customer's services as set forth in 8.1.2(C)(6). When
necessary, the Company, in accordance with its treatment procedures, shall deny the
customer's services to an end user. Where local exchange service access is denied,
access to the customer's services will also be denied.
Bill Rendering Service will only be provided in conjunction with the purchase of a
customer's receivables. The Company will not be responsible for any customer's balance
due from end users prior to the initial order period.
The Company will only provide Bill Rendering Service when Message Bill Processing
Service with Record Keeping is ordered or when PrimeBillingSM Service is ordered.
The Bill Rendering Service rate band will be determined by the Company for each
customer based on the total number of bills per year.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(7) Message Investigation Service
The Company will provide Message Investigation Service when requested by the
customer. Message Investigation Service is that activity undertaken by the Company to
secure, or attempt to secure proper billing information in an effort to sustain or recharge
the customer's message. The Company will investigate, at the request of the customer,
unbillable messages to correct message detail information to allow for the proper billing
application.
The customer's request for Message Investigation Service shall identify the customer
message, the date the customer message was billed and the amount of the customer
message. Message investigation Service is provided on a per message investigated
basis.
Message Investigation Service will be provided for each intrastate message generated by
end users gaining access to the customer MTS/WATS services from the Access Area of
the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(8) BillingPlusSM Service
BillingPlusSM Service includes the preparation of bills, mailing of the bills to the end users
and the collection of deposits and monies due from the end users. BillingPlusSM service
also includes master file maintenance.
BillingPlusSM Service is provided on a per message billed basis (message-billed). The
Company will process Calling Plan (i.e., Directory Assistance, Optional Calling Plans,
Dial-It calls, etc.) that require the application of a discount to aggregate MTS usage as a
part of its message-billed billing.
When BillingPlusSM Service is ordered, the Company will accumulate, guide and post
rated messages in preparation for billing (includes the application of taxes). The
Company will also print and mail statements showing amounts due from end users for
MTS services provided by the customer.
Collection Service provided to the customer will include receiving payments from the
customer's end users, treatment of receivables, treatment of accounts, master file
maintenance and collection of deposits (where appropriate) as set forth in 8.1.2(C)(6).
When necessary, the Company, in accordance with its treatment procedures, shall deny
the customer' s services and/or local exchange services to an end user. Where local
exchange service access is denied, access to the customer services will also be denied.
The rating may have been done by the Company, another entity or the customer. Where
the customer subscribes to Message Processing Service as set forth in 8.1.3(A)(2), the
rated customer messages will be used as the input. If the customer or another entity
provides the rated messages, the end user account to be billed shall be identified and the
records shall be provided in the standard format established by the Company and
delivered as set forth in 8.1.3(A)(4) or 8.1.4(A)(13).
BillingPlusSM Service will only be provided in conjunction with the purchase of a
customer's receivables. The Company will not be responsible for any customer's balance
due from end users prior to the initial order period.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(9) PrimeBillingSM Service
PrimeBillingSM Service is the centralized receipt of invoice billing records for inclusion on
the end user bill.
PrimeBillingSM Service includes the preparation of bills, mailing of statements of the
amount due for services provided by the customer and the collection of deposits (where
appropriate) and monies due from the customer's end users. PrimeBillingSM Service also
includes account establishment, maintenance of accounts and treatment of accounts.
When the Company provides PrimeBillingSM Service, the customer shall rate its end
users messages, calculate the taxes and the total amount allowances, recurring fees, it
provided to its end users, prior to sending the invoice billing records to the Company.
The customer's statement of the amount due may, at Company option, be included as
part of the regular monthly bill for local exchange service mailed to the end user.
As a part of its treatment procedures, the Company shall have the final authority to make
adjustments or deny service for disputed charges on the end user's account.
PrimeBillingSM Service will only be provided in conjunction with the purchase of a
customer's receivables. The Company will not be responsible for any customer's balance
due from end users prior to the initial order period.
Call Record Provision charges, as set forth in 8.1.5(A), shall apply for the receipt of
accepted messages and the return of rejected messages. Bill Rendering charges, as set
forth in 8.1.5(A), shall apply for each bill rendered. In addition, the PrimeBillingSM Service
charges, as set forth in 8.1.5(A), shall apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(10) Program Development Service
Program Development Service consists of developing the customer's schedule of rates
into a rating program and changing the bill format when requested by the customer.
Program Development Service also includes converting message data, transmitted to the
Company by the customer or another entity into the Company standard format for
processing.
A Program Development Charge, as set forth in 8.1.5(A), applies for the programming
hours required for software designing and coding.
A Program Implementation Charge applies for table updating, testing, administration,
documenting program changes and other implementation activities.
Changes in the rate levels of customer charges to be billed will normally be implemented
within 30 days after receipt of an order from the customer requesting such change.
When modification to the rating program is required, a Program Development Charge will
also apply. Changes in rate structure will normally be completed within six months of a
customer's order.
The complexity of the structural change will determine the exact length of time necessary
to fulfill the request. Rate structure changes will be made only when the Company can
accommodate such changes.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(11) Inquiry Service
Inquiry Service consists of answering end user questions about charges billed for the
customer's services, applying credits and adjustments to end user accounts, and
reviewing messages removed from end user bills.
When the Company provides Inquiry Service, the Company will be responsible for
contacts and arrangements (either written or oral) with the customer's end users
concerning the billing, collecting, crediting, adjusting and message investigation of the
customer's service charges in accordance with written instructions furnished by the
customer and agreed to by the Company. Billed messages removed from an end user's
bill will be appropriately adjusted to the customer's accounts receivable as agreed to by
both parties.
The Company will not become involved in disputes between a customer and its end
users. Consequently, utilizing Company guidelines previously established for the
collection process for its own accounts, the Company may remove a disputed customer's
charge from an end user's bill and deduct that amount from the customer' s accounts
receivable. It will be the customer's responsibility to pursue the collection of the disputed
amount.
The Company shall have the final authority to make adjustments or deny service for
disputed charges on end users' accounts.
Inquiry Service will only be provided in conjunction with the purchase of a customer's
receivables. The Company will not be responsible for any customer's balances due from
end users prior to the initial order period.
Inquiry Service will only be provided when Message Bill Processing, BillingPlusSM or
PrimeBillingSM Service is ordered. Inquiry Service will only be provided in the Company's
operating territory.
Inquiry Service consists of a bifurcated rate structure, a per-message billed rate and a per
adjustment rate.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(B) Operator Services
(1) Operator Services described in this Section will be provided to access customers as an
optional feature in conjunction with Feature Group C (FGC) or Feature Group D (FGD)
Switched Access Services from designated Operator Services Switching locations in
those LATAs where the Company has the capability to provide such services.
Operator Services includes Operator Transfer functions that enables a customer to
provide operator related services to their end users.
(2) General Description
(a) Operator Transfer Service
Operator Transfer Service is an originating service that provides call transfer of
0- (the digit 0 with no additional digits) interLATA calls to a participating
customer as requested by the calling end user. Operator Transfer Service is
provided when an end user dials "0" and is routed to the Company's operator
and requests completion of an interLATA call. Operator Transfer Service
provides for the routing of the call from the Company's Operator Services
Switching Location to one customer designated location in the same LATA.
The Company operator will ask the end user to identify the customer to which
they desire to be connected. The operator will then transfer the call to the
designated customer.
If the end user has no preference, or the identified customer has not
subscribed to Operator Transfer Service, the end user will be asked to select
from a list of participating customers. The list of participating Operator Transfer
Service customers will be updated monthly. The order in which participating
customers will appear on the list will be initially determined by use of a random
drawing. For each subsequent monthly update following the initial selection,
the customer in the first position will be moved to the last position on the list.
All other customers will be moved up one position. New Operator Transfer
Service customers will be placed at the bottom of the list of participating
customers pending the next monthly update.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.3 Description of Ancillary Services (Cont'd)
(B) Operator Services (Cont'd)
(3) Service Provisioning
(a) The Company will provide Operator Transfer Service for calls originating
from all end offices within the LATA served by a designated Operator
Services Switching Location.
A list of end offices served by the Operator Services Switching Location will
be provided to the customer upon request.
(b) Operator Services will be provided over FGC or FGD trunk groups, arranged
for either one-way or two-way calling, from the Operator Services Switching
Location to one customer designated location in the same LATA.
(c) Switched Access used in conjunction with Operator Services will be
provisioned in accordance with the technical specifications and requirements
set forth in Section 4 of this Price List.
(d) Designated Telephone Company Operator Services Switching Locations are
identified in The National Exchange Carrier Association FCC Tariff . The
designated locations will be in those LATAs in which the Company is able to
provide Operator Services.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.4 Rate Regulations
(A) Billing and Collection Services
(1) Call Recording Service for MTS/WATS services includes the functions listed in
8.1.3(A)(1). The rate, as set forth in 8.1.5(A), applies per message recorded.
(2) Message Processing Service for MTS/WATS services includes the functions listed in
8.1.3(A)(2). The rate, as specified in 8.1.5(A), applies per message processed. In
those locations where WATS services are metered, or the billing record is summarized
by another telephone company, the Message Processing rate, as set forth in 8.1.5(A),
will apply per billing record processed. For rating purposes, a billing record is defined
as any record that is required to be processed to accomplish billing of a customer's
WATS usage.
(3) Assembly and Editing Service for MTS/WATS services consists of the functions listed
in 8.1.3(A)(3). The rate, as specified in 8.1.5(A), applies per message assembled and
edited.
(4) When message detail is transmitted to or received from the customer, another
telephone company or billing entity, a Call Record Provision charge will apply. For this
purpose, a record is a logical grouping of information as described in the program that
processes the information and loads the magnetic tape or data file. The rate, as
specified in 8.1.5(A), applies per record transmitted or received. The Company will
determine the Call Record Provision charge based on its count of the records
transmitted or received.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.4 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(5) The Message Bill Processing Service charge applies whenever the Company performs
the functions listed in 8.1.3(A)(5). The rate for Message Bill Processing Service shall
be the rate corresponding to the Message Bill Processing Service rate for such volume
of messages, both intrastate and interstate, as set forth in 8.1.5(A) on a calendar year
basis. As used in the Price List, the term calendar year shall mean the period from
January 1 through December 31 (both dates inclusive) of a given year. The Message
Bill Processing Service rate band will be determined by the Company for each
customer based on the total number of interstate and intrastate messages per year.
The Company will use the customer provided message capacity to determine the band
and its associated rate the first year of the initial minimum period. During the first
quarter of the next year, the customer and the Company will determine the actual
volume of messages for which the Company performed Message Bill Processing
Service. Such actual volumes shall be compared to the Message Bill Processing
Service bands as set forth in 8.1.5(A) to determine which band such actual volume of
messages fall. If the actual volume is greater than or less than customer provided
message capacity, the actual volume will be multiplied by the appropriate band rate
and compared to the billed volume to determine either a charge or credit. This charge
or credit will be applied to the customer's subsequent bill.
For each year thereafter, the Company and the customer shall utilize the previous
year's actual volume of messages and the customer provided message capacity in an
effort to determine the appropriate band for the next calendar year. In the first quarter
of each year, the procedure described in the previous paragraph will be followed.
The rate, as specified in 8.1.5(A) applies per message processed. The bulk-billed
Message Bill Processing Service charge applies per WATS/800/866/877/888 message
processed.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.4 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(6) Bill Rendering Service includes the functions listed in 8.1.3(A)(6). The rate for Bill
Rendering shall be the rate corresponding to the Bill Rendering Service rate for such
volume of bills, both intrastate and interstate, as set forth in 8.1.5(A) on a calendar year
basis. As used in this Price List, the term calendar year shall mean the period from
January 1, through December 31 (both dates inclusive) of a given year. The Bill
Rendering Service rate band is determined by the Company for each customer based
on the total number of bills per year.
The Company will use the customer provided bill capacity to determine the band and
its associated rate the first year of the initial minimum period. During the first quarter of
the next year, the customer and the Company will determine the actual volume of bills
for which the Company performed Bill Rendering Service. Such actual volumes shall
be compared to the Bill Rendering Service bands as set forth in 8.1.5(A) to determine
which band such actual volume of bills fall. if the actual volume is greater than or less
than the customer provided bill capacity, the actual volume will be multiplied by the
appropriate band rate and compared to the billed volume to determine either a charge
or credit. This charge or credit will be applied to the customer's subsequent bill.
For each year thereafter, the Company and the customer shall utilize the
previous year' s actual volume of bills and the customer provided bill capacity in
an effort to determine the appropriate band for the next calendar year. In the
first quarter of each year, the procedures described in the previous paragraph
will be followed.
The rate, as specified in 8.1.5(A) applies per bill rendered. A factor, based on
actual interstate and intrastate billed-messages, will be used by the Company to
apportion the Bill Rendering charge by jurisdiction.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.4 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(7) Message investigation Service consists of the functions listed in 8.1.3(A)(7).
The rate, as specified in 8.1.5(A), applies per message investigated by the
Company.
(8) BillingPlusSM Service consists of the functions listed in 8.1.3(A)(8). The rate, as
set forth in 8.1.5(A), applies per message.
(9) PrimeBillingSM Service consists of the functions listed in 8.1.3(A)(9). The rates,
as set forth in 8.1.5(A), apply per message per bill.
(10) A Record Keeping charge applies for each end user account maintained by the
Company for the customer. An end user account is a record that has a name
and address and a unique billing identification number assigned by the
Telephone Company to which a bill is rendered. The Record Keeping charge,
as specified in 8.1.5(A), applies per month for each account and/or line
maintained. A factor, based on actual interstate and intrastate-billed messages,
will be used to apportion the Record Keeping charge by jurisdiction.
(11) An Exchange Carrier Memorandum (EC Memo) charge will be assessed each
time the customer requests a manual adjustment to an end user account. The
EC Memo charge, as specified in 8.1.5(A), applies per account adjusted per
memo. When necessary, a factor (based on actual interstate and intrastate
adjusted messages) will be used to apportion the EC Memo charge by
jurisdiction.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 29
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.4 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
(12) A Service Order Change Charge applies whenever a billing service order is
accepted by the Company to update (i.e., add, change or delete) its billing file to
implement the requested activity. The Service Order Change Charge, as set
forth in 8.1.5(A), applies per order processed.
(13) A Centralized Message Dispersion charge will apply when the Company
provides a single point for the receipt of customer message data. The Company
will receive, edit, sort, disperse and confirm the number of accepted billable
messages and the total amount due the customer for services provided to its
end users. in addition, the rated and/or unrated message data is dispersed to
the appropriate location for further processing and/or billing. The rates, as set
forth in 8.1.5(A) will apply per message processed. Call Record Provision
charges, as set forth in 8.1.5(A) will apply for the receipt of each billable
message and the transmission of each unbillable message. This charge does
not apply to PrimeBillingsm Service.
(14) Inquiry Service includes the functions listed in 8.1.3(A)(11). Inquiry Service consists of a
bifurcated rate structure, a per message billed and a per adjustment rate. The inquiry
Service per message billed rate applies for each customer message billed by the
Company. The per message adjustment rate applies for each occurrence of an
adjustment made to an end user bill.
A Percent of Interstate Usage (PIU) factor will be used by the Company to apportion the
message adjustment rate by jurisdiction.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 30
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.4 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(B) Operator Services
(1) Where the Company has measurement capability for Operator Services per call
charges, the Company will bill the actual usage measured on a per call basis. For
Operator Transfer Service, FGC and FGD access minutes will also be billed in addition
to the per call charge.
(2) When measurement capability is not available, the customer shall furnish a forecast of
the number of calls (call capacity) anticipated for each month of the succeeding year by
Operator Services Switching Location at the same time the order is placed. For mixed
intrastate and interstate services, the customer's estimate shall include the percent of
interstate calls. At a minimum, the customer shall revise this forecast annually. More
frequent revisions of the forecast may be submitted, however, no more than once per
month.
(3) Such estimates shall be used as a basis for billing the Operator Services per call
charges until such time as the Company has actual measurement capability available.
The customer shall maintain records supporting such estimates.
(4) Operator Transfer Service Rate
The Operator Transfer Service Rate is assessed per 0 call transferred to a customer. A
0- call is considered transferred when the Company Operator activates the transfer
function sending the call to the designated customer.
(5) Switched Access Charges
FGC or FGD Switched Access usage charges and Carrier Common Line Charges will
also apply per minute of use for Operator Transfer Service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 31
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.5 Rates and Charges Charge
(A) Billing and Collection Services
Program Development Charge, per hour $ 94.00
Program implementation Charge, per hour 55.00
Service Order Change Charge, per order 4.00
MTS/WATS/800/866/877/888 Service
Call Recording Service, per message .0150
Message Processing Service, per message .0100
Assembly and Editing Service, per message .0075
Call Record Provision Service
Via Magnetic Tape, per message record transmitted or received .0100
Via Direct interface, per message record transmitted or received .0020
Message Bill Processing Service, per message
0 to 1,182,299 messages .0762
1,182,300 to 1,576,499 messages .0400
1,576,500 to 2,364,699 messages .0200
2,364,700 to 3,546,999 messages .0170
3,547,000 to 4,335,000 messages .0160
Greater than 4,335,000 messages .0150
Bulk-Billed, per message .0200
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 32
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.5 Rates and Charges (Cont'd) Charge
(A) Billing and Collection Services (Cont'd)
Bill Rendering Service, per bill
0 to 27,900 bills $ .3500
27,901 to 40,300 bills .3000
40,301 to 173,999 bills .2700
174,000 to 185,999 bills .2500
Greater than 186,000 bills .2300
Message Investigation, per message 2.50
BillingPlussm Service, per message .0938
PrimeBillingsm Service, per message
Messages per end user account per month
1 - 10 messages .0310
Over 10 messages .0190
EC Memo, per account 10.00
Record Keeping, per account .0300
Centralized Message Dispersion Charge, per message .0020
Inquiry Service,
per message billed .0078
per adjustment 2.00
(B) Operator Services
Operator Transfer Service, per call .35
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 33
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
8. ANCILLARY SERVICES (Cont'd)
8.1 GENERAL (Cont'd)
8.1.5 Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(C) In accordance with 8.1.2(C)(1)(b), the rates and charges will be developed on an individual case
basis and listed below.
(Reserved for Future Use)
(D) In accordance with 8.1.2(C)(2)(c), the rates and charges will be developed on an
individual case basis and listed below:
(Reserved for Future Use)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
9. SPECIAL FACILITIES ROUTING OF FIA Sheet No.
9.1 Description of Special Facilities Routine of FIA.............................................................. 1
9.1.1 Diversity...................................................................................................... 1
9.1.2 Avoidance ................................................................................................... 1
9.1.3 Cable-Only Facilities ................................................................................... 1
9.2 Rates and Charges........................................................................................................ 2
9.2.1 Diversity...................................................................................................... 2
9.2.2 Avoidance ................................................................................................... 2
9.2.3 Diversity and Avoidance Combined............................................................. 2
9.2.4 Cable-Only Facilities ................................................................................... 2
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
9. SPECIAL FACILITIES ROUTING OF FIA
9.1 Description of Special Facilities Routing of FIA
The FIA provided under this Price List are provided over such routes and facilities as the Company may elect.
Special routing is involved where, in order to comply with requirements specified by the customer, the Company
provides Switched Access or Special Access, in a manner that includes one or more of the following conditions.
9.1.1 Diversity
Where two or more FIA must be provided over not more than two different physical routes. Diversity is a
Basic Service Element (BSE) under the e Company's Open Network Architecture (ONA) Plan.
9.1.2 Avoidance
Where a FIA must be provided on a route which avoids specified geographical locations.
9.1.3 Cable-Only Facilities
Where certain voice grade FIA are provided on cable-only facilities to meet the particular needs
of a customer or end user. FIA is provided subject to the availability of cable-only facilities. In
the event of FIA failure, restoration will be made through the use of any available facilities as
selected by the Company.
Avoidance and Diversity are available on Switched Access as described in Section 4;
voiceband and wideband analog Special Access, as described in Section 5. Cable-only
facilities are available for Switched Access as in Section 4, and voiceband Special Access as in
Section 5.2.1.
In order to identify any special routing requirement, the Company will provide the ordering customer with
the required routing information for each specially routed FIA. If requested by the customer, this
information will be provided when the FIA is installed and prior to any subsequent change in routing.
The rates and charges for Special Facilities Routing of FIA as set forth in 9.2 following are in
addition to all other rates and charges that may be applicable for FIA provided under other
sections of this Price List.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
9. SPECIAL FACILITIES ROUTING OF FIA (Cont'd)
9.2 Rates and Charges
The rates and charges for Special Facilities Routing of FIA are as follows:
9.2.1 Diversity
For each FIA provided in accordance with 9.1.1 preceding, the rates and charges will be developed on an
Individual Case Basis and filed following:
(Reserved for Future Use)
9.2.2 Avoidance
For each FIA provided in accordance with 9.1.2 preceding, the rates and charges will be
developed on an Individual Case Basis and filed following:
(Reserved for Future Use)
9.2.3 Diversity and Avoidance Combined
For each FiA provided in accordance with 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 preceding, combined, the rates and charges will
be developed on an Individual Case Basis and filed following:
(Reserved for Future Use)
9.2.4 Cable-Only Facilities
For each FIA provided in accordance with 9.1.3 preceding, the rates and charges will be
developed on an Individual Case Basis and filed following:
(Reserved for Future Use)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION Sheet No.
10.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1
10.1.1 Conditions Requiring Special Construction................................................... 1
10.1.2 Ownership of Facilities................................................................................. 2
10.1.3 Interval to Provide FIA.................................................................................. 2
10.1.4 Special Construction Involving Interstate and Intrastate FIA .............................. 2
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments.................................................................................. 3
10.2.1 General........................................................................................................ 3
10.2.2 Payment of Charges..................................................................................... 3
10.2.3 Start/End of Billing ....................................................................................... 3
10.2.4 Partial Payments.......................................................................................... 3
10.2.5 Development of Liabilities and Charges ....................................................... 4
10.2.6 Types of Contingent Liability ........................................................................ 5
10.2.7 Types of Charges......................................................................................... 6
10.2.8 Application of Charges ................................................................................. 18
10.3 Deferral of the In-Service of FIA ..................................................................................... 19
10.3.1 General........................................................................................................ 19
10.3.2 Construction Has Not Started....................................................................... 19
10.3.3 Construction Has Started But is Not Complete............................................. 19
10.3.4 Construction Complete................................................................................. 19
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
10.1 General
This section contains the regulations applicable for Special Construction of Company facilities that are used to
provide FIA offered under this Price List.
When Special Construction of FIA is required, the provisions of this section apply in addition to regulations,
rates and charges set forth in other sections of this Price List.
10.1.1 Conditions Requiring Special Construction
Special Construction is required when facilities are not available to meet a customer's ASR and one or
more of the following conditions exist:
- The Company has no other requirement for the facilities constructed at the customer's request;
- The customer requests that FIA be furnished using a type of facility, or via a route, other
than that which the Company would otherwise utilize in furnishing the requested FIA;
- The customer requests the construction of more facilities than is required to satisfy its ASR;
- The customer requests construction be expedited resulting in added cost to the Company;
- The customer requests that temporary facilities be constructed until permanent facilities are
available.
- The customer requests construction of permanent facilities to be used for temporary Video
broadcast service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.1 General (Cont'd)
10.1.2 Ownership of Facilities
The Company retains ownership of all specially constructed facilities, except for those facilities constructed
by connecting companies or carriers, even though the customer may be required to pay Special
Construction charges.
10.1.3 Interval to Provide FIA
Based on available information and the type of FIA ordered, the Company will establish a
scheduled date for the installation of necessary facilities. The date will be established on an
Individual Case Basis and provided to the customer. The Company will make every reasonable
effort to assure that the date is met. However, circumstances beyond the Company's control (e.g.,
backorder of components) may force a reschedule, and a new completion date will be established
with the customer when appropriate.
10.1.4 Special Construction Involving Interstate and Intrastate FIA
When Special Construction involves facilities used to provide both interstate and intrastate FIA,
charges for the portion of the construction used to provide intrastate FIA shall be in accordance
with this Price List. Charges for the portion of the construction used to provide interstate FIA shall
be in accordance with the appropriate Company tariff providing Facilities for Interstate Access.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments
10.2.1 General
This section describes the various charges and liabilities that apply when the Company provides Special
Construction of FIA, as outlined in 10.1.1 preceding, in accordance with a customer's specific request.
Once the customer is notified of all charges and liabilities, the customer must provide the Company with
written approval prior to the start of construction. if more than one condition requiring Special Construction
is involved, charges for each condition apply (see Conditions Requiring Special Construction, 10.1.1
preceding).
10.2.2 Payment of Charges
Payment is due upon presentation of a bill for the specially constructed facilities.
10.2.3 Start/End of Billing
Billing of recurring charges for specially constructed FiA starts on the day after the FIA are
provided. Billing accrues through and includes the day that the specially constructed FIA are
discontinued. Monthly charges will be billed one month in advance.
10.2.4 Partial Payments
The Company will require a customer which has a proven history of late payments to the
Company, or does not have established credit, to make a partial payment for the portion of the
estimated cost of the Special Construction for which the customer is subject to a nonrecurring
charge. Partial payments will be requested as costs are incurred and will be credited to the
customer's account. Partial payments will not exceed the total nonrecurring charge to the
customer for the Special Construction.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.5 Development of Liabilities and Charges
The customer has the option of accepting the liabilities and charges based on estimated or actual costs.
Estimated costs will be used unless the customer notifies the Company of the selection of the actual
cost option in writing prior to the start of Special Construction.
Under the estimated cost option, Special Construction liabilities and charges are developed
based on estimated costs.
Under the actual cost option, if all actual costs are not available prior to the in-service date of
the FIA, estimated Special Construction charges will be applied. As soon as the actual costs
are subsequently determined, the estimated charges will be adjusted to reflect the actual costs.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.6 Types of Contingent Liability
Depending on the specifics associated with each individual case the following Maximum
Termination Liability may be applicable for Special Construction.
(A) Maximum Termination Liability
A MTL has two components, an amount and a specified period of time.
The amount is equal to all nonrecoverable costs less the net salvage value (e.g., depreciation,
return, income tax associated with the specially constructed facilities). The amount will be
amortized over the average account life of the specially constructed facilities. The standard
liability period is the average account life of the Specially Constructed facilities expressed in
years.
At the customer's option, an optional liability period shorter than the average account life
may be established. If the customer chooses an optional liability period, the MTL
amortization schedule will not change. The remaining MTL amount for the period
between the expiration of the optional liability period and the expiration of the
amortization schedule will be due as a lump sum payment (LS) at the time the optional
liability period expires unless the case of Special Construction is extended.
Prior to the expiration of an optional liability period, the customer has the option to (A)
extend the use of the specially constructed FIA establishing a new liability period, or (B)
terminate the case of Special Construction and pay the lump sum payment.
The Company will notify the customer six months in advance of the expiration date of the
optional liability period. The customer must provide the Company with written notification of its
intentions to be received one month prior to expiration of the optional liability period. Failure to
do so, and payment of the next month's charges, will result in extension of the case of the
Special Construction and the establishment of a new liability period equal to the remaining
amortization period. A Case Preparation Charge will always apply if the Special Construction
case is extended.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges
Two categories of charges may be applicable for Special Construction. These charges are nonrecurring
charges and recurring charges. These categories are described below.
(A) Nonrecurring Charges
One or more of the following nonrecurring charges may apply for each case of Special
Construction: case preparation, termination, cancellation, expediting the construction, or optional
payment charges.
(1) Case Preparation Charge
The charge for case preparation includes the administrative expense associated with
preparing the charges.
(2) Termination Charge
A Termination Charge applies when, at the customer's request, FIA provided on
specially constructed facilities which have a Maximum Termination Liability are
discontinued prior to the expiration of the liability period.
The charge reflects the unamortized portion of the nonrecoverable cost at the time
of termination of the specially constructed FIA adjusted for tax effects, for net
salvage and for possible reuse. Administrative costs associated with the specific
case of Special Construction and any cost for restoring a location to its original
condition are also included. Termination Charges will never exceed the MTL.
(3) Cancellation Charge
If the customer cancels an ASR with which Special Construction is associated prior
to the in-service date of the FIA, a Cancellation Charge will apply. The charge will
include all nonrecoverable costs less the net salvage value incurred by the
Company up to and including the time of cancellation.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(A) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(4) Expediting Charge
An Expediting Charge applies when a customer requests that Special Construction be
completed on an expedited basis. The charge is equal to the difference in the estimated
cost of construction on an expedited basis and construction without expediting.
(5) Optional Payment Charge
The customer may elect to pay an Optional Payment Charge when it requests
Special Construction of facilities utilizing (1) a type of facilities or (2) a route other
than that which the Company would otherwise utilize in furnishing the requested
service. Payment of this charge will result in a lower recurring charge for the
Special Construction. This election must be made in writing, before Special
Construction starts.
If this election is coupled with the actual cost option, the Optional Payment Charge
will reflect the actual cost of the specially constructed facilities.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(A) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(5) Optional Payment Charge (Cont'd)
(a) Development of Optional Payment Charge
This charge is equal to the excess installed cost or the total nonrecoverable cost,
whichever is less (based on estimated or actual costs as elected by the customer).
Example 1:
Total Installed Cost $ 30,000
Nonrecoverable 20,000
Normal Installed Cost 17,000
Total Installed Cost 30,000
Minus Normal Installed Cost 17,000
Equals Excess Installed Cost 13,000
Optional Payment Charge 13,000
Nonrecoverable Cost 20,000
Minus Optional Payment Charge 13,000
Equals Investment for MTL Computation 7,000
Remaining Recoverable Excess Installed Cost 0
Since the total installed cost is $30,000 and the normal installed cost would have
been $17,000, the nonrecurring charge (optional payment) is limited to the
difference (i.e., $13,000). A Maximum Termination Liability would then be
established to protect the remaining nonrecoverable cost of $7,000 which is the
difference between the total nonrecoverable cost ($20,000) and the nonrecurring
charge ($13,000). The remaining excess installed cost in this example is zero. In
addition, a recurring charge will be developed as set forth in 10.2.7(B).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(A) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(5) Optional Payment Charge (Cont'd)
(a) Development of Optional Payment Charge (Cont'd)
Example 2:
Total Installed Cost $ 30,000
Nonrecoverable 10,000
Normal Installed Cost 17,000
Total Installed Cost 30,000
Minus Normal Installed Cost 17,000
Equals Excess Installed Cost 13,000
Optional Payment Charge 10,000
Nonrecoverable Cost 10,000
Minus Optional Payment Charge 10,000
Equals Investment for MTL Computation 0
Remaining Recoverable Excess Installed Cost 3,000
The Optional Payment Charge is limited to the nonrecoverable cost. In this
example the Optional Payment Charge equals the nonrecoverable cost. Therefore,
there is no Maximum Termination Liability. In addition, a recurring charge will be
developed as set forth in 10.2.7(B).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(A) Nonrecurring Charges (Cont'd)
(5) Optional Payment Charge (Cont'd)
(b) Replacement Charge
If any portion of the specially constructed FIA, for which an Optional Payment
Charge has been paid, requires replacement involving capital investment, a charge
for replacement will apply. This charge will be in the same ratio as the initial
Optional Payment Charge was to the installed cost of the specially constructed FIA.
The customer will be notified in writing that the replacement is required.
Replacement will not be made without the customer's ASR. If any portion of the
FIA subject to the replacement charge fails,the FIA will not be restored until the
customer orders the replacement.
Example:
Original Total Installed Cost $30,000
Original Optional Payment Charge 15,000
Subsequent Cost of Replacement 2,000
Original Optional Payment Charge x Replacement Cost
Total Installed Cost
$15,000 x $2,000 = 1,000
$30,000
Replacement Charge 1,000
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges
These charges apply on a monthly or annual basis for specially constructed FIA. There are three
conditions for which recurring charges apply:
- When a customer requests the construction of more facilities than are necessary to provide
the FIA currently ordered.
- When a customer requests a facility route or type other than that which the Company
would utilize to provide FIA.
- When a customer's request results in the Company leasing transmission or other
equipment from private vendors to provide a FIA (Lease Charge).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges (Cont'd)
(1) Excess Capacity Charge
An Excess Capacity Charge applies when the customer requests more facilities be
constructed than are required to satisfy the customer's ASR. The charge is based on the
estimated cost difference between the facilities constructed at the customer's request and
the facilities actually required to meet the customer's ASR.
Example:
A customer has an immediate FIA requirement which would require a 100 pair cable but
requests the installation of a 300 pair cable to allow for growth.
Total Installed Cost (300 Pair) $ 2,500.00
Estimated Annual Cost 920.00
Estimated Installed Cost (100 Pair) 1,000.00
Estimated Annual Cost 368.00
Excess Recurring Charge:
Annually $920.00 - $368.00 = 552.00
Monthly $552.00/12 = 46.00
This charge applies until such time as the customer orders sufficient FIA to necessitate use
of a larger size cable (e.g., 200 pair cable). At that time the recurring charge is adjusted as
indicated in the following example:
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges (Cont'd)
(1) Excess Capacity Charge (Cont'd)
Example:
Total Installed Cost (300 Pair) $ 2,500.00
Estimated Annual Cost 920.00
Estimated Installed Cost (200 Pair) 1,900.00
Estimated Annual Cost 683.00
Excess Recurring Charge:
Annually $920.00 - $683.00 = 237.00
Monthly $237.00/12 = 19.75
The charge is revised in this manner until the number of FIA being provided would require a
300 pair cable, at which time the Excess Capacity Charge is no longer applied. The charge
would be reapplied if the number of FIA declined to a level that would not require a 300 pair
cable.
Such charges will continue to apply to all facilities held in abeyance until the period
of termination liability expires. If facilities are still held in abeyance after the
termination liability expires, a new schedule of rates will be calculated and such
rates will apply as long as facilities are held in abeyance for the customer.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Charge for Route or Type Other Than Normal
When the customer requests Special Construction using a route or type of FIA other
than that which the Company would normally use, a recurring charge is applicable.
The charge is the difference between the estimated recurring costs of the specially
constructed FIA and the estimated recurring costs of the FIA the Company would
normally use. The charge will be no greater than the recurring costs of the specially
constructed FIA.
(a) If the customer elects to pay an Optional Payment Charge, the portion of the
recurring charge for the excess investment covered by the optional payment
excludes capital cost items (depreciation, return on investment and Federal income
tax on that return). The remaining recurring expense cost items associated with the
optional payment (maintenance, administration, and other taxes) are increased by a
ten percent management fee and will be included in the recurring charge.
The portion of any recurring charge associated with any remaining Special
Construction investment will include both capital and expense costs. The ten
percent management fee is not applied to this portion of the recurring charge.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Charge for Route or Type Other Than Normal (Cont'd)
(a) Development of recurring monthly charge for optional payments utilizing examples
1 and 2 in 10.2.7(A)(6)(a)
SPECIAL ROUTE OR TYPE OF FIA NORMAL
A B C D
Optional Payment
Nonrecurring Specially
Charge For Constructed FIA Normal
Special Const. Less Nonrecurring Existing Route/Type
FIA Charges Facilities Facilities
$13,000 $17,000 $17,000
1. Depreciation - 1,122 408
2. Federal Income Tax and Return - 2,142 2,346
3. Maintenance 1,131 1,479 799
4. Administration 455 595 595
5. Other Taxes 286 37 374
6. Sub Total 1,872 - - -
7. 10%x Line 6 187 - - -
8. Totals (A) $ 2,059 (B) $ 5,712 (C) (D) $ 4,522
A + B = $7,771
A + B + C = 7,771
(A + B + C) - D = 3,249
Excess Recurring Charge1: $3,249.00 Annually
$ 270.75 Monthly
1 The lowest of (A+B+C)-D, or (A+B)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Charge for Route or Type Other Than Normal (Cont'd)
(a) Development of recurring monthly charge for optional payments utilizing examples
1 and 2 in 10.2.7(A)(6)(a)
SPECIAL ROUTE OR TYPE OF FIA NORMAL
A B C D
Optional Payment
Nonrecurring Specially
Charge For Constructed FIA Normal
Special Const. Less Nonrecurring Existing Route/Type
FIA Charges Facilities Facilities
$10,000 $20,000 $17,000
1. Depreciation - 1,320 408
2. Federal Income Tax and Return - 2,520 2,346
3. Maintenance 870 1,740 799
4. Administration 350 700 595
5. Other Taxes 220 440 374
6. Sub Total 1,440 - - -
7. 10%x Line 6 144 - - -
8. Totals (A) $ 1,584 (B) $ 6,720 (C) (D) $ 4,522
A + B = $8,304
A + B + C = 8,304
(A + B + C) - D = 3,782
Excess Recurring Charge1: $3,782.00 Annually
$ 315.17 Monthly
1 The lowest of (A+B+C)-D, or (A+B)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.7 Types of Charges (Cont'd)
(B) Recurring Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Charge for Route or Type Other Than Normal (Cont'd)
(b) If the customer has elected the actual cost option, the recurring charge will be
adjusted to reflect the actual cost of the new construction when the cost is
determined. This adjusted recurring charge is applicable from the start of FIA.
(3) Lease Charge
A Lease Charge applies when the Company leases equipment (e.g., portable microwave
equipment) in order to provide FIA to meet the customer's requirements. The amount of
the charge is the net added cost to the Company caused by the lease.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.2 Liabilities, Charges and Payments (Cont'd)
10.2.8 Application of Charges
The charges for Special Construction are those charges that are in effect for the period that the Special
Construction is furnished. If the charges for a period covered by a bill change after the bill has been
rendered, the bill will be adjusted to reflect the new charges. Charges are based on Special Construction
of (A) permanent FIA or (B) temporary FIA.
(A) Special Construction of Permanent FIA
(1) Special Construction When Not Available and There is No Other Requirement for Them
When permanent FIA are not available and the Company constructs them and there is no
other Company need for the specially constructed FIA, a nonrecurring charge, and a
Maximum Termination Liability may be applicable.
(2) Special Construction Using a Route or Type of FIA Other Than Normal
When the specially constructed FIA involve a route or type of FIA other than that
which the Company would ordinarily use, charges are based on the difference
between the estimated costs of the specially constructed FIA and those the
Company would ordinarily use. A nonrecurring charge, a recurring charge, and a
Maximum Termination Liability may be applicable.
(3) Special Construction of a Greater Quantity of FIA Than Necessary to Satisfy the
Customer's Order for Service
When the Company constructs more FIA than is required to satisfy the customer's
ASR, additional charges will apply. These charges may include a nonrecurring
charge, a recurring charge, and a Maximum Termination Liability.
(4) Special Construction Expedited at Greater Cost Than Would Otherwise be Incurred
When construction is expedited resulting in added costs, a nonrecurring Expediting Charge
applies.
(B) Special Construction of Temporary FIA Order
When permanent FIA are not available and temporary FIA are constructed pending
the construction of permanent FIA, a nonrecurring charge, and a Maximum
Termination Liability may be applicable.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
10. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Cont'd)
10.3 Deferral of the In-Service of FIA
10.3.1 General
The customer may request the Company to defer the in-service of FIA on specially constructed FIA subject
to the provisions as set forth in 3.2.2(B) preceding. If the deferral is not in compliance with the provisions
as set forth in 3.2.2(B), the Special Construction case is considered to be cancelled and cancellation
charges apply. Requests for deferral must be in writing and are subject to the following regulations.
10.3.2 Construction Has Not Started
If the Company has not incurred any costs (e.g., engineering and/or installation) before receiving the
customer's request for deferral, no charge applies other than the Case Preparation Charge. However, the
original quotation is subject to Company review at the time of reinstatement to determine if the original
charges are still valid. Any change in liabilities and charges requires the concurrence of the customer in
writing. Additional Case Preparation Charges will also apply.
10.3.3 Construction Has Started But Is Not Complete
If the construction of FIA has started, but has not been completed, before the Company receives
the customer's request for deferral, charges apply. The charges vary depending on whether all or
some of the FIA ordered are deferred.
(A) All FIA Are Deferred
When all FIA involving Special Construction are deferred, a charge equal to the costs incurred
during each month of the deferral applies. Those costs include the recurring costs for that portion
of the FIA already completed and any other costs associated with the deferral. The Case
Preparation Charge also applies.
(B) Some But Not All FIA Are Deferred
When some, but not all, FIA utilizing the specially constructed FIA are deferred, the Special
Construction case will be completed. Maximum Termination Liability will apply in addition to Case
Preparation Charges and any recurring charges associated with the Special Construction.
10.3.4 Construction Complete
If the construction of FIA has been completed before the Company receives the customer's request
for deferral, the Case Preparation Charge as originally determined, will apply and any recurring
charges associated with the Special Construction. The Maximum Termination Liability Period will
begin when the customer accepts the service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE Sheet No.
11.1 General Description.................................................................................................................1
11.2 Limitations...............................................................................................................................1
11.3 Rate Regulations.....................................................................................................................1
11.3.1 Charges ..............................................................................................................1
11.3.2 Jurisdictional Determination ................................................................................2
11.3.3 Carrier Common Line Access Service Associated with
Resale of MTS and MTS-type Service.................................................................3
11.3.4 Measuring Access Minutes..................................................................................5
11.4 Rates and Charges..................................................................................................................6
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE
11.1 General Description
Carrier Common Line Access Service provides for the use of Company Common lines by customers furnishing
Intrastate Communications and obtaining Switched Access under Section 4 of this Price List.
11.2 Limitations
(A) A telephone number is not provided with Carrier Common Line Access Service.
(B) Detail billing is not provided with Carrier Common Line Access Service.
(C) Directory listings are not included in the rates and charges for Carrier Common Line Access
Service.
(D) Intercept arrangements are not included in the rates and charges for Carrier Common Line
Access Service.
11.3 Rate Regulations
The regulations as set forth in 2.4.1 preceding apply to Carrier Common Line Access Service for payment of rates,
charges, and deposits.
11.3.1 Charges
The Carrier Common Line Access charge is usage rated.
(A) The usage rate applies to all feature groups and is assessed on access minutes (measured
or assumed) that originate or terminate over common lines.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE (Cont'd)
11.3 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
11.3.2 Jurisdictional Determination
When mixed interstate and intrastate Switched Access is provided by the Company, intrastate Carrier
Common Line Access applies to that portion of Switched Access allocated to intrastate. The
methodology for apportioning Switched Access between intrastate and interstate is specified in
4.3.3(C).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE (Cont'd)
11.3 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
11.3.3 Carrier Common Line Access Service Associated with Resale of
MTS and MTS-type Service
When the customer plans to use Switched Access to collect the traffic of end users and to use resold
MTS and MTS-type services to complete those calls or when the customer plans to use MTS or MTS-
type services to collect traffic and to use Switched Access to complete those calls, and a Carrier
Common Line Access charge is already assessed to the resold service, the customer may be eligible
for rate adjustments for Carrier Common Line Access charges associated with Switched Access
Service. In order for the rate regulations to apply as set forth in (B) following, the Switched Access
and resold services must be provided in the same state, in the same exchange, and by the same
telephone company. Rate adjustments will be made for inward resold services only if the final
destination of a call is in the same exchange where the resold services terminates. Rate adjustments
will be made for outward resold services only if a call originates in the same exchange where the
resold services originate.
(A) The customer shall notify the Company in writing that Switched Access is to be used in
association with the resale of MTS or MTS-type services. With its notification, the customer
shall furnish all information necessary to determine the appropriate Switched Access and
Carrier Common Line Access charges. For those exchanges that extend into more than
one state, the customer shall report the resold service information by state within the
exchange area. This information may include the number of MTS and MTS-type service
lines being resold and the resold usage per line; or the number of service groups of MTS
and MTS-type service lines being resold, the number of lines in each service group and the
total usage per service group; and the number of MTS and MTS-type service line to be
associated with each Switched Access feature group arrangement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE (Cont'd)
11.3 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
11.3.3 Carrier Common Line Access Service Associated with Resale of MTS and MTS-type Service (Cont'd)
(B) Customers using Switched Access in conjunction with resale of MTS and MTS-type
services may be eligible for rate adjustments. Resellers of MTS/MTS-type services will
receive credit for Carrier Common Line Access charges as set forth in (D) following.
Credits for resold usage shall not exceed the total Carrier Common Line Access charges
rendered in a given billing period.
Once the Carrier Common Line minutes have been adjusted as set forth in (D) following,
the remaining usage will be billed at the applicable rates as set forth in 11.4 following.
(C) For the initial month, the data that the customer reports, as set forth in (A) preceding, will be
used by the Company to determine the rates and charges as set forth in (D) following. For
each subsequent month, the customer must update the report for the preceding monthly
period unless the Company notifies the customer that it has sufficient information to
substantiate the rate treatment. The monthly period used to determine the MTS and MTS-
type service usage shall be the most recent monthly period for which the customer has
received a bill for those services. Where the customer fails to deliver the required
documentation within 30 days of the date of the Carrier Common Line Access billing, no
credit will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE (Cont'd)
11.3 Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
11.3.3 Carrier Common Line Access Service Associated with Resale of MTS and MTS-type Service (Cont'd)
(D) When the customer reports the resale of MTS/MTS-type service in conjunction with
Switched Access service as set forth in (B) preceding, and the Company verifies that the
reports are accurate, Carrier Common Lane Access charges will be rated as follows:
(1) For outward MTS/MTS-type service and for inward message-type service, i.e.,
collect, third-party and credit card calls, resold in conjunction with Switched
Access service, a credit will be given on a minute for minute basis toward the
originating or terminating Carrier Common Line Access charge for the associated
Switched Access Service.
11.3.4 Measuring Access Minutes
Access Minutes will be measured in accordance with provisions specified in 4.5.2(H).
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
11. CARRIER COMMON LINE ACCESS SERVICE (Cont'd)
11.4 Rates and Charges
The rates for Carrier Common Line Access Service are:
Rate per
Access Minute
(A) Usage Rate, per minute
Originating and terminating $ .0307011
0
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
12. EXCEPTIONS TO FIA OFFERINGS
The FIA/Services offered under the provisions of this Price List are subject to availability as set forth in 2.1.4, 2.1.2(A)(1),
and 8.2. preceding. In addition, the following exceptions apply.
12.1 The following FIA/Services are not offered in the operating territory of the Company:
(Reserved for Future Use)
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
13. COIN SERVICES Sheet No.
13.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 1
13.2 Service Description............................................................................................................ 1
13.3 Service Provisioning .......................................................................................................... 2
13.4 Collection and Remittance of Coin Station Monies ............................................................. 3
13.5 Provision of Message Call Detail Concerning Coin Station Monies .......................................... 3
13.6 Payment of Coin Sent - Paid Monies.................................................................................. 4
13.6.1 Bill Period Coin Revenue ................................................................................ 4
13.6.2 Total Customer Coin Revenue ........................................................................ 4
13.6.3 Recourse Adjustments .................................................................................... 4
13.6.4 Payment of Net Customer Coin Revenue........................................................ 5
13.6.5 Audit Provisions.............................................................................................. 5
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
13. COIN SERVICES
13.1 General
This section contains the rules and regulations pertaining to the provision of 1+ Coin Presubscription Service for
the handling of 1+ interLATA sent-paid traffic from the Company's pay telephones.
13.2 Service Description
1+ Coin Presubscription Service provides the routing of 1+ interLATA sent-paid calls from Company pay
telephones to the presubscribed 0+ Interexchange Carrier (customer) directly, to its designated secondary
service provider, or to the default carrier, provided said carrier continues to accept such default traffic. The
default carrier option will expire when the default carrier ceases to accept such traffic or when the presubscribed
0+ provider can handle such calls or route them to secondary service providers, whichever comes first. The
customer has the following options:
(1) to receive both 0+ and 1+ interLATA calls originated from Company pay telephones; or,
(2) to receive the 0+ interLATA calls and select one secondary service provider per LATA to receive the
1+ interLATA sent-paid traffic; or,
(3) to receive the 0+ interLATA calls and continue to default the 1+ interLATA sent-paid calls until the
presubscribed 0+ provider is ready to handle (to receive both 0+ and 1+ interLATA calls or to receive
0+ interlATA calls and select a secondary service provider per LATA for 1+ interlATA calls) such calls.
The customer is solely responsible for all 0+ and 1+ interLATA sentpaid calls originating from the Company pay
telephone when it handles 1+ interLATA sent-paid traffic or selects a secondary service provider to handle the
1+ interLATA sent-paid calls.
The Company must receive written authorization from the customer prior to routing 1+ interLATA sent-paid calls
to the selected secondary service provider. If the customer selects a secondary service provider to handle 1+
interLATA sent-paid traffic, any arrangements will be solely between the customer and its selected secondary
service provider.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
13. COIN SERVICES - Continued
13.3 Service Provisioning
The Company will provide 1+ interLATA sent-paid access from equal access end offices to the CDL via direct
routed trunks from the end office or via its access tandem.
The Company will provide, where available, either of two types of call setup signaling from its pay telephones,
Tandem Access InterLATA Sent-Paid (TAISP) and Exchange Access Operator Services System (EAOSS)
signaling from the access tandem to the CDL. If the equal access end office is equipped with either TAISP or
EAOSS functionality, TAISP or EAOSS signaling can be provided via direct trunking from the end office or the
access tandem to the CDL at the customer's option. If the equal access end office is equipped with only
Modified Operator Service Signaling (MOSS) functionality, only MOSS will be provided for direct trunking from
the end office to the CDL.
Coin control signaling will be either Expanded In-band or Multi-wink as determined by the Company. In some
areas, both types are present and for these locations it will be necessary for the customer to utilize separate
trunk groups for the two types.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
13. COIN SERVICES - Continued
13.4 Collection and Remittance of Coin Station Monies
When the customer is provided Operator Assistance-Coin or Combined Coin and Noncoin or Operator
Assistance-Full Feature Arrangements for sent-paid pay telephone access as set forth in Section 4, the
Company will collect sent-paid monies from pay telephone stations and will remit monies to the customer as set
forth in 13.6.4. Upon request from the customer, the Company will provide message call detail format and bill
periods used to determine the monies.
13.5 Provision of Message Call Detail Concerning Coin Station Monies
Where Operator Assistance-Coin or Combined Coin and Noncoin or Operator Assistance-Full Feature
Arrangements for sent-paid pay telephone access is provided to the customer and the customer wishes to
receive the monies it is due for the monies collected by the Company from coin pay telephone stations, the
customer shall furnish to the Company, at a location specified by the Company, the customer message call
detail for the customer sent-paid (coin) pay telephone calls according to the Company collection schedule. The
customer message call detail furnished shall be in a standard format established by the Telephone Company.
The Company will provide the precise details of the required standard format to the customer. If, in the course of
Company business, it is necessary to change the standard format, the Company will provide notification to the
involved customer six months prior to the change.
If no customer message call detail is received from the customer for each bill period established by the
Company, the Company will assume there were no customer sent-paid (coin) pay telephone calls for the period.
In addition the customer shall furnish a schedule of its charges for sent-paid (coin) calls to the Company at a
location and date as specified by the Company. A change in the customer's schedule of charges shall be
furnished to the Company one day after the charges become effective.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
13. COIN SERVICES - Continued
13.6 Payment of Coin Sent-Paid Monies
The Company will collect the monies from coin pay telephone stations and will determine the remit amounts due
to a customer for sent-paid pay telephone access, as set forth in Section 4., as follows:
13.6.1 Bill Period Coin Revenue
The Company will establish a collection schedule for each coin pay telephone station and will collect
the monies from the coin pay stations based on this collection schedule. The monies collected
based on this schedule during each bill period established by the Company will be identified by coin
pay telephone station and summed to develop the Bill Period Coin Revenue for each coin record day
(i.e., the day a record is prepared and dated to show the amount due the customer).
13.6.2 Total Customer Coin Revenue
The intrastate Total Customer Coin Revenue will be determined by the Company based on the
customer message call detail received from the customer for each bill period and the customer' s
schedule of charges for sent-paid coin calls. Such Total Customer Coin Revenue will be developed
each coin record day.
13.6.3 Recourse Adjustments
For each coin record day, the Company will subtract from the Total Customer Coin Revenue an
amount for coin station shortages. Coin station shortages are amounts resulting from unauthorized
calling at coin pay telephone stations, use of unauthorized coins (i.e., foreign coins, slugs and
improper use of U. S. pennies), unauthorized removal of coins from coin pay telephone stations and
coin refunds beyond the Company's control. Such amount will be rounded to the nearest penny.
The shortage factor will be determined by dividing the yearly total coin shortage amount by the yearly
total coin revenue amount (i.e., total coin revenue equals the coin revenue due under the exchange
Price List, state toll Price List and interstate toll tariffs). The total coin shortage amount and the total
revenue amount will be determined by the Company through an annual special study.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
13. COIN SERVICES - Continued
13.6 Payment of Coin Sent-Paid Monies - Continued
13.6.4 Payment of Net Customer Coin Revenue
The Company will determine the Net Customer Coin Revenue for each coin record day by
subtracting from the Total Customer Coin Revenue determined, as set forth in 13.6.2, the amount for
coin station shortages, determined in 13.6.3. On the payment date, which is determined by adding
45 days to the coin record date, the Company will remit payment to the customer for the Net
Customer Coin Revenue.
13.6.5 Audit Provisions
Upon reasonable written notice by the customer to the Company, the customer shall have the right
through its authorized representative to examine and audit all such records and accounts as
recognized under accounting practices as containing information bearing upon the determination of
the amount payable to the customer. This examination shall occur during normal business hours
and at reasonable intervals as determined by the Company. Adjustments shall be made by the
proper party to compensate for any errors or omissions disclosed by such examination or audit.
Neither the right to examine and audit nor the right to receive such adjustment shall be affected by
any statement to the contrary, appearing on checks or otherwise, unless such statement expressly
waiving such right appears in a letter signed by the authorized representative of the party having
such right and delivered to the other party.
All information received or reviewed by the customer or its authorized representative is to be
considered confidential and is not to be distributed, provided or disclosed in any form to anyone not
involved in the audit, nor is such information to be used for any other purpose.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 21, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet A
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Sheet No.
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1
(A) Service Description........................................................................................................ 1
(B) Definitions...................................................................................................................... 2
(C) Service Provisioning........................................................................................................................ 4
(D) Obligations of the Company........................................................................................... 5
(E) Obligations of the Customer........................................................................................... 6
(F) Rate Regulations
(1) Minimum Period.................................................................................................. 8
(2) Rate Elements .................................................................................................... 8
(3) Service Rearrangements..................................................................................... 9
(4) Optional Payment Plan (OPP)............................................................................. 11
(G) Rates and Charges
(1) Frame Relay with Port and Access Line.............................................................. 13
(2) Frame Relay with Port Only ................................................................................ 14
(3) Frame Relay Permanent Virtual Circuit ............................................................... 15
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet B
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Sheet No.
14.2 Frame Relay Service
(A) Service Description........................................................................................................ 16
(B) Definitions...................................................................................................................... 17
(C) Service Components....................................................................................................................... 18
(D) Technical Specifications................................................................................................. 20
(E) Service Provisioning ...................................................................................................... 21
(F) Special Conditions ......................................................................................................... 22
(G) Obligations of the Customer........................................................................................... 22
(H) Obligations of the Company........................................................................................... 24
(I) Special Facilities Routing............................................................................................... 25
(J) Acceptance Testing........................................................................................................ 25
(K) Application of Rates and Charges
(1) Rate Elements .................................................................................................... 25
(2) Service Charges ................................................................................................. 28
(3) Minimum Period.................................................................................................. 28
(4) Term Payment Plan (TPP) .................................................................................. 28
(5) Service Rearrangements.................................................................................................... 30
(L) Rates and Charges
(1) User to Network Interface (UNI) Port and Access Line........................................ 32
(2) Port Only
(a) UNI Port Only .............................................................................................. 34
(b) Private NNI Port Only.................................................................................................. 36
(3) PVC CIR
(a) Intrazone ..................................................................................................................... 37
(b) Multi-jurisdictional........................................................................................................ 38
(4) PVC CIR, Optional Features
(a) Frame Relay to ATM Service Internetworking........................................................... 38
(5) Subsequent PVC CIR Charge............................................................................................ 38
(6) Backup UNI ......................................................................................................................... 39
(7) Software Change Charge ................................................................................................... 39
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet C
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Sheet No.
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and Cell Relay Service (CRS)
14.3.1 Service Description .................................................................................................... 40
14.3.2 Service Components
(A) User Network Interface (UNI) Port With Access Line Connection...................................... 41
(B) Port Only Connection ........................................................................................................... 43
(C) Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC).......................................................................................... 44
(D) Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC)............................................................................................. 45
(E) Effective Bandwidth.............................................................................................................. 45
14.3.3 Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 46
14.3.4 Provision of Service.................................................................................................... 46
14.3.5 Tier Structure for Local Serving Offices...................................................................................... 47
14.3.6 Service Functionality ................................................................................................................... 47
14.3.7 Class of Service Parameters....................................................................................................... 48
14.3.8 Conditions.................................................................................................................................... 50
14.3.9 Application of Rates and Charges
(A) Rate Elements..................................................................................................................... 51
(B) Minimum Period .................................................................................................................. 53
(C) Extended Service Plan........................................................................................................ 53
(D) Moves.................................................................................................................................. 54
(E) Special Facilities Routing.................................................................................................... 54
(F) Acceptance Testing............................................................................................................. 54
14.3.10 Rates and Charges
(A) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port with Access Line Connection.................................. 55
(B) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port Only Connection...................................................... 58
(C) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)..................................................................................... 59
(D) Effective Bandwidth for Incremental UNIs.......................................................................... 60
(E) Closed User Groups (CUG)................................................................................................ 60
(F) Administrative Charge......................................................................................................... 60
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 1
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1
(A) Service Description
Frame Relay Service (FRS) is a "fast packet" network service that permits the transmission of data at
speeds of 56 Kbps up to 1.544 Mbps using Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs).
PVCs are logical circuits that define a specific path for data sent by the customer to another location.
These circuits are virtual because they are established in software tables and do not tie up capacity when
not in use. This also allows multiple PVCs to be defined over a single access line, thereby providing a
single access line the capability to transmit data to multiple destinations.
In operation of Frame Relay Service, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), such as routers, encapsulate
arriving data into variable length frames. These frames contain information identifying which PVC in the
network should be used to forward the frame to the proper destination. The CPE then sends the frame into
the Frame Relay network. The Frame Relay switch reads identifying information and routes the frame to
the proper destination based on a pre-established PVC.
The statistical multiplexing Frame Relay switches are able to provide shared network resources to end
users of this service.
Frame Relay conforms to Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) and
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publications T1.602, T1.606, T1.617 and T1.618.
The regulations and rates specified herein are in addition to the applicable regulations and rates specified
in other sections of this and other Price Lists of the Company.
The rates and charges set forth for Frame Relay Service provide for the furnishing of service where suitable
facilities are available.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. Existing
OPP customers may continue their service until their OPP expires or their service is disconnected, whichever occurs first.
Existing month-to-month customers may continue their service until May 13, 2008 or until their service is disconnected,
whichever occurs first. Moves, additions, or changes will not be permitted.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 2
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(B) Definitions
Customer Designated Location (CDL)
The geographic location designated by the customer at which an access component of the customer's
service is first considered to enter the Company's network.
Frame
A sequence of contiguous bits delimited by beginning and ending flag sequences.
Frame Relay Access Line
Frame Relay Access Lines provide access to the Frame Relay Service (FRS) Network, connecting
customer facilities at the Network Interface with a corresponding Frame Relay Port.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A network permitting the interconnection and Intercommunication of a group of computers, primarily for the
sharing of resources such as data storage devices and printers.
Logical Channel
A communications channel through the network that allows simultaneous transmission of sequenced data
packets through the network.
Network Interface (NI)
The point at which a customer's data transmission first enters the network supporting Frame Relay Service
is the Network Interface (NI). It is the point of interconnection between Company communications facilities
and customer terminal equipment.
Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)
A logical circuit that defines a specific path for data sent by the customer to another customer location.
Multiple PVCs may be provisioned on one Frame Relay Access Line. The actual throughput of aggregated
PVCs can never exceed the speed of the access line.
The PVC must be associated with at least one Frame Access Line. A customer must subscribe to at least
one Frame Access Line. A Frame Access Line can be associated with any number of PVCs. Since all
PVCs need not be in use at the same time, it is possible for the total bandwidth of all PVCs associated with
one Frame Access Line to exceed the bandwidth of that Frame Access Line. Such a relationship is
referred to as over-subscription and when this occurs, there can be no guarantee that the bandwidth
defined for that PVC will be available at any point in time.
No PVC can have a greater bit rate than the bit rate of the associated Frame Access Line.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 3
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(B) Definitions (Cont'd)
Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) (Cont'd)
A customer subscribing to a Frame Access Line will be referred to as the Controller of the Frame Access
Line. A customer may request data transmission capability to another customer. Both customers must
have a Frame Relay Access Line (FRAL) and Frame Relay Port (FRP). The Controller of each FRAL must
have written permission from the Controller of each FRAL to which a PVC is requested.
The Frame Access Line and PVC can be ordered and billed independently and can have different
customers as Controllers. A request by one customer to discontinue a PVC does not result in the
disconnection of the Frame Access Line and Port. Only the Controller of a Frame Access Line may
authorize a disconnect of that Frame Access Line.
Port
The physical entry points for Access Lines. Ports include the electronic equipment used in connecting
these service elements to the FRS Network.
Protocol
A set of conditions for conducting interactions between two or more terminals, host or peripherals. These
conditions consist of syntax (header structure), semantics (actions and reactions that are supposed to
occur) and timing (relative ordering and duration of states and events).
Statistical Multiplexing
A multiplexing technique in which bandwidth is dynamically allocated on the basis of need rather than
being predefined.
Virtual Circuit
A logical transmission channel established to a network address. The logical channel exists for a period of
time until either end of the channel terminates the transmission.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 4
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(C) Service Provisioning
Frame Relay Service is a transport service that facilitates the exchange of variable length information
units known as frames between end user locations. Each frame is passed to the Frame Relay Network
with an address that specifies its destination. Variable frame length capacity is used for transporting
both LAN-to-LAN and terminal-to-host type traffic.
Frame Relay Service is provided to the customer in the form of the Frame Access Line, the Frame Relay
Port and one or more Permanent Virtual Circuits. The Frame Relay Access Line forms the local access
component to the customer's serving central office. The Frame Relay Port includes the electronic
equipment necessary to interface the Access Line to the Frame Relay switch, and interoffice transport
within the Frame Relay network.
The Company does not undertake to originate data, but offers the use of its service components, where
available, to customers for the purpose of transporting customer-originated data.
FRS is available where facilities and conditions permit.
Occasionally, in order to perform software updates and other maintenance, it may be necessary to
take the Frame Relay switch out of service during the predetermined maintenance window of 12:01
a.m. to 6:00 a.m. In these cases, all attempts will be made to notify the customer in advance as to the
time and duration of these outages. Company reserves the right to temporarily interrupt FRS at other
times in emergency situations.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 5
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(D) Obligations of the Company
The responsibility of the Company shall be limited to furnishing network equipment suitable for Frame
Relay Service and to the maintenance and operation of such equipment in a manner proper for such
service. Subject to this responsibility, the Company shall not be responsible for the through transmission
of signals generated by the customer-provided equipment or system, or for the quality of, or defects in,
such transmission or the reception of signals by such equipment or systems.
The Company shall not be responsible for installation, operation or maintenance of any terminal
equipment, data unit or communications system provided by a customer or user. The Company is not
responsible for adapting Frame Relay Service to the technological requirements of any specific customer
equipment under the terms of this Price List.
When a customer orders a Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) which is relayed to local exchange carriers,
interexchange carriers or other Frame Relay networks, the Company will provide advisory assistance as
a part of the establishment of this PVC.
The Company shall not be responsible to the customer or user if changes in any of the equipment,
operations or procedures of the Company used in the provision of Frame Relay Service render any
facilities provided by the customer or user obsolete or require modification or alteration of such
equipment or system or otherwise affect its use or performance, provided the Company has met any
applicable information disclosure requirements otherwise required by law.
The Company undertakes the responsibility to maintain and repair the service which it furnishes.
Network equipment installed by the Company on the customer's premises shall be and remain the
property of the Company. The customer or user may not rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to
repair, remote test, or interface with any network equipment installed by the Company without prior
written consent by the Company.
The Company, by written notice to the customer, may immediately discontinue the furnishing of Frame
Relay Service without incurring liability upon nonpayment of any sum due to the Company or a violation
of any condition governing the furnishing of service.
The Company has the service responsibility up to and including the network interface.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 6
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(E) Obligations of the Customer
The customer's Frame Relay compatible terminal equipment has the responsibility for error correction.
Frame Relay Service (FRS) nodes may discard frames with errors and may discard frames when the
network supporting FRS is in a state of congestion.
Where Frame Relay Service is available for use in connection with communications systems or
equipment provided by a customer or user, the operating characteristics of such systems or equipment
shall be such as not to interfere with any services offered by the Company. Such use is subject to the
further provisions that the equipment provided by the customer or user:
does not endanger the safety of the Company's employees or the public;
does not damage, harm, require change in or alteration of the equipment or other services of the
Company;
does not interfere with the proper operation of the Company's equipment or otherwise injure the
public in its use of the Company's services.
Upon notice from the Company that the equipment provided by the customer or user is causing or is
likely to cause, such hazard or interference, the customer shall take such steps as shall be necessary to
remove or prevent such hazard or interference.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 7
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(E) Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)
The customer, upon request, shall furnish such information as may be required to permit the Company to
design and maintain the Frame Relay Service it offers and to assure that the service arrangement is in
compliance with the regulations contained herein.
It shall be the responsibility of the customer to ensure the continuing compatibility of the customer-
provided equipment that is used in conjunction with the Frame Relay Service. The CPE shall be in
compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
The customer shall be responsible for obtaining permission for the Company's agents or employees to
enter the premises of the customer at any reasonable hour for the purpose of installing, inspecting,
repairing, or, upon termination of the service, removing the service components of the Company.
The customer shall be responsible for the payment of nonrecurring Repair Charges, as found in
Nonrecurring Charges of this Price List, for each repair visit to a premises of the customer, or the
premises of any other customer, where the service difficulty or trouble results from the use of equipment
or service components provided by the customer.
The customer may only use a Frame Relay Access Line with Frame Relay Service.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 8
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(F) Rate Regulations
(1) Minimum Period
The minimum contract period for Frame Relay Service is one month based on a month-to-month
payment arrangement. Optional Payment Plans (OPP) for 12 months, 36 months and 60
months are available. The Customer must designate which payment option is desired at the time
a firm order for service is placed.
A Customer may access Frame Relay Service (FRS) via a Frame Relay Access Line or via
Company-provided, digital, private line facilities. If a Customer utilizes private line facilities or
private line transport to access FRS, the associated regulations, rates and charges for such
facilities shall apply in addition to the rates and charges associated with the FRS elements.
A Customer utilizing private line facilities to access FRS would not incur a nonrecurring charge,
or monthly rate for a Frame Relay Access Line, but would incur all other monthly rates and
nonrecurring charges normally associated with the ordering, installation and provisioning of
Frame Relay Service.
When a Customer orders additional PVCs or changes PVC assignments on a given FRS port
after the initial port installation, the Frame Relay PVC nonrecurring charge shall apply.
(2) Rate Elements
In addition to the appropriate Service Installation and Ordering Charges as set forth in Section
5.6, the following charges apply:
(a) Frame Relay with Port and Access Line
A nonrecurring charge and monthly rate, both based on the speed of the port
connection (i.e., 56 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps 384 Kbps or 1.544 Mbps) apply per port
for each physical connection to the network supporting Frame Relay Service. Each
port includes one PVC, and can accommodate multiple PVCs.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 9
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(F) Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(2) Rate Elements (Cont'd)
(b) Frame Relay with Port Only
A nonrecurring charge and monthly rate, based on the speed of the port connection, and
the number of PVCs assigned to the port, apply per port for each Frame Relay Access Line
or digital Special Access Line connection to the network supporting Frame Relay Service.
Each port includes one PVC, and can accommodate multiple PVCs
(c) Frame Relay PVC (FR-PVC)
A nonrecurring charge and a monthly rate apply for each PVC added. The nonrecurring
charge applies only for subsequent additions and deletions of PVCs. A nonrecurring
charge applies for each subsequent order of PVC(s) to be added to PVC assignment(s)
changed on an existing FRS.
If the information provided by Customer on the requested PVCs results in an interstate
arrangement, the PVC falls under federal jurisdiction and the PVC CIR capacity as specified
in the Company's FCC Tariff will apply.
(3) Service Rearrangements
Service rearrangements are changes to existing (installed) services which do not result in a
change in the physical location of the network interface. (Changes in the physical location of
the network interface are treated as moves and are described and charged for as set forth
herein.)
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 10
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(F) Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(3) Service Rearrangements (Cont'd)
(a) Additions to Service
With the exception of Frame Relay Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs), when service
elements are added to an existing service, the added elements must meet the minimum
period requirements associated with the service to which they are added.
When PVCs are added to an existing Frame Relay Service, the minimum period for the
added PVCs is one month.
Nonrecurring charges will apply for all additions to existing services or optional features
for which nonrecurring charges normally apply at installation.
Nonrecurring charges for additional PVCs will be required if PVCs are not purchased with
a Frame Relay Port at the time of the original service request.
Related monthly rates and nonrecurring charges for addition(s) to service are the rates
and charges in effect at the time of the addition(s).
(b) Upgrade in Speed or Capacity
Should the customer upgrade to a higher speed or greater capacity, discontinuance
charges will not apply provided all the following conditions are met:
- Both the existing and new services are of the same service type; e.g., both Frame
Relay Service;
- Both the existing and the new services are provided solely by the Company;
- The order to discontinue a service at an existing speed or capacity and the order
for the upgraded service are received by the Company at the same time;
- The new service will be provided at the same customer location as the
discontinued service.
Should the order to upgrade exclude one or more of the conditions listed above, it will be
treated as a discontinuance of the existing service and the establishment of a new
service. All outstanding minimum period charges and discontinuance charges will apply.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. See 14.1(A)
for provisions applicable to existing customers.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 11
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(F) Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(3) Service Rearrangements (Cont'd)
(c) Administrative Changes
Administrative changes to existing service will be made without charge(s) to the
customer. Administrative changes may include but are not limited to the following:
- Change of customer name, i.e., the customer or record does not change but
rather the customer of record changes its name, e.g., XYZ Company to XYZ
Communications,
- Change of customer premises address when the change of address is not a
result of a physical relocation of facilities,
- Change in billing data (name, address, or contact name or telephone number),
and
- Change of customer contact name or telephone number.
(4) Optional Payment Plans (OPP)
(a) Changes in Length of OPP Period
A customer may convert a new OPP period to the completion of a selected OPP, subject
to the following conditions:
- No credit toward the new payment period will be given for payments made under
the original OPP arrangement.
- Nonrecurring charges will not be reapplied for existing services.
If the new OPP period is shorter in length than the time remaining under the existing OPP,
the change to the new OPP period constitutes a disconnect of the existing OPP service and
termination liability charges will apply.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. Existing
OPP customers may continue their service until their OPP expires or their service is disconnected, whichever occurs first.
Existing month-to-month customers may continue their service until May 13, 2008 or until their service is disconnected,
whichever occurs first. Moves, additions, or changes will not be permitted.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 12
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(F) Rate Regulations (Cont'd)
(4) Optional Payment Plans (OPP) (Cont'd)
(b) Renewal Options
At the expiration of an OPP, the Company will automatically renew the service at the
same OPP period unless the customer chooses to convert to a different OPP period,
convert to month-to-month rates or discontinue service.
Conversion to a different OPP or to a month-to-month option will require the customer to
submit a change order; however, no nonrecurring charges will apply.
(c) Termination Liability
When an OPP service is discontinued prior to the end of the period, termination liability
charges, as set forth below, will apply based on the remainder of the OPP period in effect
at the time of disconnect.
One Year OPP - 50% of any remaining portion of the first year's recurring charges.
Three Year OPP - 50% of any remaining portion of the first year's recurring charges. In
addition, for any remaining portion of the second and third years, the
customer will be liable for 10% of the total monthly recurring charges
in that time period.
Five Year OPP - 50% of any remaining portion of the first year's recurring charges. In
addition, for any remaining portion of the second through fifth years,
the customer will be liable for 10% of the total monthly recurring
charges in that time period.
During an OPP period, should the currently effective rate for a customer's service
increase, the customer may, at their option, terminate the OPP arrangement without
penalty or liability.
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. Existing
OPP customers may continue their service until their OPP expires or their service is disconnected, whichever occurs first.
Existing month-to-month customers may continue their service until May 13, 2008 or until their service is disconnected,
whichever occurs first. Moves, additions, or changes will not be permitted.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 13
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(G) Rates and Charges
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge Rate
(1) Frame Relay with Port and Access Line, each
56 Kbps
Month-to-Month $195.00 $ 110.00
One Year 195.00 105.00
Three Years 195.00 95.00
Five Years 195.00 85.00
128 Kbps
Month-to-Month 395.00 200.00
One Year 395.00 190.00
Three Years 395.00 175.00
Five Years 395.00 165.00
256 Kbps
Month-to-Month 395.00 285.00
One Year 395.00 270.00
Three Years 395.00 255.00
Five Years 395.00 240.00
384 Kbps
Month-to-Month 395.00 365.00
One Year 395.00 345.00
Three Years 395.00 335.00
Five Years 395.00 320.00
DS1 (1.544 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 595.00 530.00
One Year 595.00 510.00
Three Years 595.00 490.00
Five Years 595.00 470.00
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. Existing
OPP customers may continue their service until their OPP expires or their service is disconnected, whichever occurs first.
Existing month-to-month customers may continue their service until May 13, 2008 or until their service is disconnected,
whichever occurs first. Moves, additions, or changes will not be permitted.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 14
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(G) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge Rate
(2) Frame Relay Port Only, each
56 Kbps
Month-to-Month $ 95.00 $ 45.00
One Year 95.00 43.00
Three Years 95.00 41.00
Five Years 95.00 38.00
128 Kbps
Month-to-Month 295.00 90.00
One Year 295.00 85.00
Three Years 295.00 80.00
Five Years 295.00 75.00
256 Kbps
Month-to-Month 295.00 135.00
One Year 295.00 130.00
Three Years 295.00 120.00
Five Years 295.00 110.00
384 Kbps
Month-to-Month 295.00 190.00
One Year 295.00 180.00
Three Years 295.00 170.00
Five Years 295.00 160.00
DS1 (1.544 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 495.00 300.00
One Year 495.00 285.00
Three Years 495.00 265.00
Five Years 495.00 245.00
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. Existing
OPP customers may continue their service until their OPP expires or their service is disconnected, whichever occurs first.
Existing month-to-month customers may continue their service until May 13, 2008 or until their service is disconnected,
whichever occurs first. Moves, additions, or changes will not be permitted.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 15
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.1 Frame Relay Service 1 (Cont'd)
(G) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge Rate
(3) Frame Relay Permanent Virtual Circuit, each
Month-to-Month $ 20.00 $ 8.00
One-Year 20.00 7.00
Three-Years 20.00 6.00
Five-Years 20.00 5.00
1 Effective May 13, 2003, Frame Relay Service as provided in Section 14.1 is no longer available to new customers. Existing
OPP customers may continue their service until their OPP expires or their service is disconnected, whichever occurs first.
Existing month-to-month customers may continue their service until May 13, 2008 or until their service is disconnected,
whichever occurs first. Moves, additions, or changes will not be permitted.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 16
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.2 Frame Relay Service
(A) Service Description
Frame Relay Service (FRS) is a data communications service that provides for data connectivity
between/among widely distributed locations. This connectivity is provided via Permanent Virtual Circuit
(PVC) connections implemented over access facilities utilizing a switch dedicated to high-speed data
services.
FRS is a transport service that facilitates the exchange of variable length information units (frames)
between end user connections by way of PVCs. Each frame is passed to the Frame Relay network with
an address that specifies the permanent virtual circuit.
Variable frame length capability is useful in communications between asynchronous Local Area
Networks (LAN) and for transport of synchronous data traffic. FRS is capable of handling the
requirements of bursty data sources because of the ability of the service to allocate additional bandwidth
when not in use by other sources.
In operation of FRS, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), such as routers, encapsulate arriving data
into variable length frames. These frames contain information identifying which PVC in the network
should be used to forward the frame to the proper destination. The CPE then sends the frame into the
Frame Relay network. The Frame Relay switch reads identifying information and routes the frame to the
proper destination based on a pre-established PVC path.
The statistical multiplexing Frame Relay switches are able to provide shared network resources to end
users of this service.
The Committed Information Rate (CIR) and Excess Burst Size B(e) are traffic management parameters
that allow the customer to fine tune implementation of FRS.
FRS, as provided for in this Price List, is offered for intrastate use only.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 17
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(B) Definitions
In addition to the definitions in Section 2.6 of this Price List, the following definitions apply:
Committed Information Rate (CIR) - The maximum information rate at which customer traffic will be
admitted to the network without being designated eligible for discard.
Customer Designated Location (CDL)
The geographic location designated by the customer at which an access component of the customer's
service is first considered to enter the Company's network.
Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI) - The Frame Relay virtual circuit number corresponding to a
particular destination which is part of the frame relay header and is usually ten bits long.
Excess Burst Size B(e) - The data rate above the Committed Information Rate (CIR), but less than the
port size, at which customer data will be admitted to the Frame Relay network. All Excess Burst data
B(e) admitted to the network will be designated as eligible for discard.
Frame Relay Service - A connection oriented fast packet network service that permits the transmission
of data at speeds of 56 Kbps to 44.736 Mbps using Permanent Virtual Connections (PVCs).
Maximum Burst Rate (MBR) - The maximum information rate at which customer traffic will be admitted
to the network. Traffic rates in excess of MBR will automatically be discarded on ingress to the network.
The Maximum Burst Rate is equal to the sum of the Committed Information Rate (CIR) and Excess
Burst Size B(e).
Network-to-Network Interface (NNI) – A standard interface used to connect two frame relay services,
and includes elements such as bi-directional polling to assist the network services providers in gaining
information on the status of the networks being connected.
User-to-Network Interface (UNI) - A standard interface used to connect the end user to the Frame Relay
Service network. It receives the data frame from the customer’s Local Area Network (LAN) or other
customer-provided equipment (CPE) devices and verifies that the Data Link Connection Identifier (DLCI)
is valid before relaying the frame to the destination end point. The DLCI is a Frame Relay term defining
a 10-bit filed of the address field, and it identifies data links and their service parameters.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 18
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(C) Service Components
The major components of FRS are:
User-to-Network Interface (UNI) Port and Access Line
Port Only
- UNI Port Only
- Private Network-to-Network (NNI) Port Only
Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) Committed Information Rate (CIR)
Backup UNI
(1) User-to-Network Interface (UNI) Port and Access Line - The UNI Port and Access Line forms the
component which provides the customer access to the customer's serving wire center and
interoffice transport from the customer's serving wire center to the Frame Relay switch. The UNI
Port and Access Line is provided for use only with FRS and where facilities and conditions permit.
(2) Port Only - Customers may access Port Only connections via Company-provided digital access
facilities or via facilities provided by another carrier. The channel speed of the access channel
must be sufficient to accommodate the Frame Relay port speed. When access facilities are
provided by the Company, the associated regulations, rates and charges under the appropriate
Company Price List shall apply in addition to the regulations, rates and charges associated with
FRS. Company-provided access facilities may also be provisioned on an Individual Case Basis
(ICB) where access facilities are not generally available under the applicable Price List.
Interconnection charges to connect access line services provided by the Company or another
carrier may apply and will be billed separately. Any special construction or nonstandard charges
assessed by the carrier supplying the access facilities will be the responsibility of the customer.
(a) UNI Port Only - The UNI Port Only provides for a user to carrier connection (i.e., end user
customer to the Company).
(b) Private Network-to-Network (NNI) Port Only - The Private NNI port configuration is used
for connecting two networks together for bi-directional messaging and is available on a
private basis only. A Private NNI is a NNI port sold for the exclusive use of the customer.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 19
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(C) Service Components (Cont'd)
(3) Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) Committed Information Rate (CIR)
(a) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) are logical circuits that define a specific path for data sent
by the customer to another location. These circuits are virtual because they are established in
software tables and do not tie up capacity when not in use. This also allows multiple paths
(PVCs) to be defined on any given port, thereby providing a single access line the capability to
transmit data to multiple destinations.
(b) Since multiple PVCs may be defined on one physical port, it is possible for the cumulative
Committed Information Rates (CIRs) to exceed the physical bandwidth of that port. This is
referred to as over-subscription and when this occurs, the aggregate CIR defined for that port
and PVC will not be available at any point in time.
(c) The following types of PVC CIR are available:
(i) Intrazone - An Intrazone PVC is a logical channel path between two customer Frame
Relay ports within the same zone. Frame Relay zones are found in K(1)(e) following.
(ii) Multi-jurisdictional - A Multi-jurisdictional PVC is a logical channel path between two
customer Frame Relay ports, one being an interstate port and the other an intrastate port
both located within the same Frame Relay zone. A Multi-jurisdictional PVC falls under
federal jurisdiction and the PVC CIR rates, rules and regulations from the Company's
FCC Frame Relay tariff are applicable.
(4) Frame Relay to ATM Service Internetworking
Frame Relay to ATM Service Internetworking provides for the conversion of Frame Relay packets
to ATM cells and the conversion of ATM cells to Frame Relay Packets. Frame Relay to ATM
Service Internetworking is available with Intrazone and Multi-jurisdictional PVC CIR at no additional
charge.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 20
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(C) Service Components (Cont'd)
(5) Backup UNI
Backup UNI service is a disaster avoidance and disaster recovery feature that consists of a Primary
UNI and a Backup UNI, and incorporates PVC remapping capabilities of the Frame Relay network.
The Primary UNI is terminated at the primary customer host location and in normal operation
serves PVCs between the primary host location and various customer remote locations. A second
UNI, which is designated by the customer as a Backup UNI, is installed and terminated at the
customer's backup host location. During normal operations no PVCs are mapped to the Backup
UNI. The customer will be required to purchase both UNIs.
In the event of a Primary UNI, primary digital access line or, customer primary host location failure,
the predefined PVC configuration can be remapped to the Backup UNI at the customer's request.
Upon restoral of the Primary UNI service the customer must contact the Company to initiate
remapping of PVCs from the Backup UNI back to the Primary UNI. A Backup UNI, which may
serve as a backup to one or more Primary UNIs, can only backup one Primary UNI at a time. A
Backup UNI must be the same port speed or greater than the Primary UNI(s).
(D) Technical Specifications
FRS conforms to the transmission specification standards in the following references:
ANSI T1.602 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) – Data Link Layer Signaling Specification for
Application at the User-Network Interface – Issued 1989
ANSI T1.606 Frame Relay Bearer Service, Architectural Framework and Service Description – Issued
1990
ANSI T1.617 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) – Digital Subscriber Signaling Specification
for Frame Relay Bearer Service – Issued 1991
ANSI T1.618 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) – Core Aspects of Frame Relay Bearer
Service – Issued 1991
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 21
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(E) Service Provisioning
FRS is available where facilities and conditions permit.
FRS is provided to the customer in the form of the UNI Port and Access Line, UNI Port Only, Private
NNI Port Only and CIR based PVCs. The UNI Port and Access Line forms the local access component
to the customer's serving central office. The UNI Port Only and Private NNI Port Only include the
electronic equipment necessary to interface the access line to the Frame Relay switch.
PVCs are provisioned on a specified speed and CIR basis, depending upon the customer's request.
The actual throughput of aggregated PVC bandwidths in use at the same time on the same port cannot
exceed the port speed.
The maximum CIR allowed is determined by the lower of the two port speeds connected by the PVC.
The maximum CIR allowed for port speeds at 1.536 Mbps and below is 75% of the lower of the two
port speeds. For port speeds above 1.536 Mbps to 44.7136 Mbps, the maximum CIR allowed is 50%
of the lower of the two port speeds.
The PVC must be associated with at least one Frame Relay port. A Frame Relay port can be
associated with multiple PVCs.
The customer subscribing to a Port Only or Port and Access Line will be referred to as the controller of
the Frame Relay port. A separate entity may, with written authorization from the controller, subscribe
to a PVC that allows communication between entities. A disconnect of a PVC does not result in the
disconnect of the underlying access line and port. Only the controller may order the disconnect of the
FRS.
The Frame Relay port with PVC CIR capacity may be ordered and billed separately from an associated
Frame Relay port and PVC, and can have different customers as controllers.
4 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 10 Mbps and 22 Mbps speeds are provisioned utilizing 44.736 Mbps of transport
bandwidth; no other service(s) may utilize the remaining bandwidth.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 22
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(F) Special Conditions
Maintenance Window - Occasionally, in order to perform software updates and other maintenance, it
may be necessary to take the Frame Relay switch out of service, during the predetermined maintenance
window of 11:00p.m. to 8:00 a.m. In these cases, all attempts will be made to notify the customer in
advance as to the time and duration of these outages. The Company reserves the right to temporarily
interrupt the FRS at other times in emergency situations.
(G) Obligations of the Customer
Where FRS is available for use in connection with communications systems or equipment provided by a
customer or user, the operating characteristics of such systems or equipment shall be such as not to
interfere with any services offered by the Company. Such use is subject to the further provisions that
the equipment provided by the customer or user does not endanger the safety of the Company's
employees or the public; damage, harm, require change in or alteration of the equipment or other
services of the Company; interfere with the proper operation of the Company's equipment or otherwise
injure the public in its use of the Company's services. Upon notice from the Company that the
equipment provided by the customer or user is causing, or is likely to cause, such hazard or
interference, the customer shall take such steps as shall be necessary to remove or prevent such
hazard or interference.
The customer, upon request, shall furnish such information as may be required to permit the Company
to design and maintain the FRS it offers and to assure that the service arrangement is in compliance
with the regulations contained herein.
It shall be the responsibility of the customer to ensure the continuing compatibility of the customer-
provided equipment that is used in conjunction with the FRS. The CPE shall be in compliance with the
rules and regulations specified in this Price List.
The customer shall be responsible for obtaining permission for the Company's agents or employees to
enter the premises of the-customer at any reasonable hour for the purpose of installing, inspecting,
repairing, or, upon termination of the service, removing the service components of the Company.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 23
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(G) Obligations of the Customer (Cont’d)
At service subscription, the customer must specify the CIR and is expected to provide the DLCI and the
B(e) for each PVC ordered.
Error correction is the responsibility of the customer's terminal equipment and/or applications. If the
FRS network experiences congestion or failures, customer data may be discarded. In addition, frames
that are received in excess of the Maximum Burst Rate (MBR), with bad addresses, or other errors will
be discarded on ingress to the network. The customer's Frame Relay terminal equipment has the
responsibility for retransmitting frames that are discarded due to errors or network congestion.
The customer is responsible for provisioning the inside wire from the network interface to the Frame
Relay compatible equipment.
A customer ordering Backup UNI service is responsible for the following:
- Determining network configuration before and after the activation of Backup UNI service.
- Providing the Company with the appropriate information required for joint development of the
Backup UNI database.
- Maintaining its own port configurations and router tables (for seamless changes from the Primary
UNI to the Backup UNI, the customer must use the same addressing scheme on routers connected
to the primary and backup sites).
- Contacting the Company to request all activations and deactivations of Backup UNI service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 24
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(H) Obligations of the Company
The responsibility of the Company shall be limited to furnishing network equipment suitable for FRS and
to the maintenance and operation of such equipment in a manner proper for such service. Subject to this
responsibility, the Company shall not be responsible for the through transmission of signals generated
by the customer-provided equipment or system, or for the quality of, or defects in, such transmission or
the reception of signals by such equipment or systems.
The Company shall not be responsible for installation, operation or maintenance of any terminal
equipment, data unit or communications system provided by a customer or user. The Company is not
responsible for adapting FRS to the technological requirements of any specific customer equipment.
When a customer orders FRS which is relayed to Frame Relay networks of other carriers, the Company
will provide advisory assistance as a part of the establishment of this service.
The Company shall not be responsible to the customer or user if changes in any of the equipment,
operations or procedures of the Company used in the provision of FRS render any facilities provided by
the customer or user obsolete or require modification or alteration of such equipment or system or
otherwise affect its use or performance, provided the Company has met any applicable information
disclosure requirements otherwise required by law.
The Company undertakes the responsibility to maintain and repair the service that it furnishes. Network
equipment installed by the Company on the customer's premises shall be and remain the property of the
Company. The customer or user may not rearrange, disconnect, remove, attempt to repair, remote test,
or interface with any network equipment installed by the Company without prior written consent by the
Company.
The Company, by written notice to the customer, may immediately discontinue the furnishing of FRS
without incurring liability upon nonpayment of any sum due to the Company or a violation of any
condition governing the furnishing of service.
The Company has the service responsibility up to and including the network interface.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 25
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(I) Special Facilities Routing - The customer may request that the facilities used to provide FRS be
specially routed. Additional charges will apply based on cost.
(J) Acceptance Testing - At the customer’s request, the Company will cooperatively test at the time of
installation at no additional charge. Acceptance tests will include tests for the parameters applicable to
the service as specified in the order for service.
(K) Application of Rates and Charges
(1) Rate Elements
The following rate elements are applicable to FRS:
UNI Port and Access Line
Port Only
- UNI Port Only
- Private NNI Port Only
PVC CIR
Subsequent PVC CIR Charge
Backup UNI
Software Change Charge
(a) UNI Port and Access Line
A monthly recurring charge based on the speed of the port connection applies per port for
each physical connection to the network supporting FRS. In addition, a nonrecurring
charge applies to the month-to-month plan. Nonrecurring charges do not apply to UNI Port
and Access Line offered on a Term Payment Plan (TPP). UNI Port and Access Line is
offered on a month-to-month basis or as a TPP of one year, three years, or five years.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 26
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(K) Application of Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(b) Port Only – UNI Port Only and Private NNI Port Only
A monthly recurring charge based on the speed of the port connection applies per port for
each Port Only interface. In addition, a nonrecurring charge applies to the month-to-month
plan. Nonrecurring charges do not apply to Port Only offered on a TPP. Port Only is
offered on a month-to-month basis or as a TPP of one year, three years, or five years.
Refer to 14.2(C)(2) for the rules and regulations associated with Port Only digital access
facilities.
(c) Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) Committed Information Rate (CIR)
(i) Intrazone - A monthly recurring charge, based on CIR capacity, applies for each PVC
requested by the customer. Frame Relay zones are found in (h) following.
(ii) Multi-jurisdictional - A Multi-jurisdictional PVC falls under federal jurisdiction and the
PVC CIR rates, rules and regulations from the Company's FCC Frame Relay tariff are
applicable.
(d) PVC CIR Optional Features
(i) Frame Relay to ATM Service Internetworking – available with Intrazone and Multi-
jurisdictional PVC CIR at no additional charge.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 27
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(K) Application of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(1) Rate Elements (Cont'd)
(e) Subsequent PVC CIR Charge – A nonrecurring charge applies when a customer orders
additional PVC CIR subsequent to the initial port installation.
(f) Backup UNI
A nonrecurring charge applies when a customer requests an activation of the Backup UNI
service. No additional charges are applied upon deactivation of Backup UNI service.
(g) Software Change Charge
A nonrecurring charge applies per order, per UNI or Private NNI, when a customer requests
a PVC parameter change (i.e., CIR, burst, DLCI re-map to a different host or remote). For
each service order issued, the charge will be one Software Change Charge regardless of
the number of changes made.
(h) Frame Relay Zones
Zone Office
Coeur D'Alene Coeur D'Alene
Moscow
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 28
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(K) Application of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(2) Service Charges
Unless otherwise stated in this Price List, nonrecurring charges applicable to FRS are in lieu of
service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company Price Lists. However,
miscellaneous order modification charges may be applicable.
(3) Minimum Period
The minimum period for FRS is one month except when the customer subscribes to a TPP.
When PVCs are added to existing FRS, the minimum period for the PVC is one month.
(4) Term Payment Plan (TPP)
(a) The UNI Port and Access Line, UNI Port Only and Private NNI Port Only rate elements are
available under a TPP. PVC CIRs are not offered under a TPP.
(b) Payment periods of one year, three years and five years are available to all customers at
the applicable rates set forth in 14.2(L) following, regardless of when they subscribe to a
TPP arrangement.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 29
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(K) Application of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(4) Term Payment Plan (TPP) (Cont'd)
(c) Changes to a TPP period
Prior to the completion of the selected TPP period, the customer may elect to convert to a new
TPP period of the same or different length, subject to the following conditions:
- No credit toward the new payment period will be given for payments made under the
original TPP arrangement.
- Nonrecurring charges will not be reapplied for existing service(s).
- If the value of the new TPP is less than the remaining value of current TPP, the change
to the new TPP period constitutes a disconnect of the existing TPP service and
termination liability charges as set forth in General Regulations, Section 2.4.5 of this Price
List will apply.
Conversion to a different TPP or to a month-to-month option will require the customer to
submit an order. If no other changes are requested, no nonrecurring charges will apply.
(d) Termination Liability
In the event FRS is terminated by the customer prior to completion of the initial term
commitment period, Termination Liability Charges, as set forth in General Regulations,
Section 2.4.5 of this Price List, will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 30
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(K) Application of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(5) Service Rearrangements
(a) Additions to Service
(i) With the exception of PVCs, when service elements are added to an existing service,
the added elements must meet the minimum period requirements associated with the
service to which they are added. When PVCs are added to an existing FRS, the
minimum period for the added PVCs is one month.
(ii) Nonrecurring charges will apply for all additions to existing services or optional features
for which nonrecurring charges normally apply at installation.
(iii) Related monthly rates and nonrecurring charges for addition(s) to service are the rate
and charges in effect at the time of the addition(s).
(b) Administrative Changes
Administrative changes to existing service will be made without charge(s) to the customer.
Administrative changes may include but are not limited to the following:
- Change of customer name, i.e., the customer or record does not change but
rather the customer of record changes its name, e.g., XYZ Company to XYZ
Communications;
- Change of customer premises address when the change of address is not a
result of a physical relocation of facilities;
- Change in billing data (name, address, or contact name or telephone number);
and,
- Change of customer contact name or telephone number.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 31
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(K) Application of Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(5) Service Rearrangements (Cont'd)
(c) Conversion of service to another jurisdiction will be treated as a disconnect of service and
establishment of new service. However, if no other changes are ordered, no installation
charges will apply.
(d) Moves
When the customer requests a move or relocation of the UNI Port and Access Line, UNI
Port Only or Private NNI Port Only, the move or relocation will be treated as a termination of
the existing service and the establishment of a new service.
(e) Upgrade to Higher Speed Service
The customer may elect to upgrade service(s) to a higher speed during a TPP period,
subject to the following conditions:
- Both the existing and the new service are provided solely by the Company.
- The order to discontinue service at an existing speed or capacity and the order for
the upgraded service are received by the Company at the same time.
- The new service will be provided at the same customer location as the
discontinued service.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
3rd Revised Sheet 32
Canceling
2nd Revised Sheet 32
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge 1 Rate
(1) UNI Port and Access Line, each
56 Kbps
Month-to-Month $495.00 $ 206.00 (I)
One Year 0.00 200.00
Three Years 0.00 188.00
Five Years 0.00 169.00
128 Kbps
Month-to-Month 495.00 303.00
One Year 0.00 290.00
Three Years 0.00 268.00
Five Years 0.00 242.00
256 Kbps
Month-to-Month 595.00 460.00
One Year 0.00 442.00
Three Years 0.00 399.00
Five Years 0.00 363.00
384 Kbps
Month-to-Month 595.00 472.00
One Year 0.00 460.00
Three Years 0.00 442.00
Five Years 0.00 418.00
DS1 (1.536 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 595.00 714.00
One Year 0.00 678.00
Three Years 0.00 636.00
Five Years 0.00 581.00 (I)
1 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
3rd Revised Sheet 33
Canceling
2nd Revised Sheet 33
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge 1 Rate
(1) UNI Port and Access Line, each (Cont'd)
4 Mbps
Month-to-Month $795.00 $ 3,509.00 (I)
One Year 0.00 3,358.00
Three Years 0.00 3,056.00
Five Years 0.00 2,783.00
6 Mbps
Month-to-Month 795.00 3,993.00
One Year 0.00 3,812.00
Three Years 0.00 3,449.00
Five Years 0.00 3,146.00
10 Mbps
Month-to-Month 795.00 4,417.00
One Year 0.00 4,235.00
Three Years 0.00 3,933.00
Five Years 0.00 3,509.00
22 Mbps
Month-to-Month 795.00 4,659.00
One Year 0.00 4,477.00
Three Years 0.00 4,114.00
Five Years 0.00 3,630.00
DS3 (44.736 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 795.00 5,082.00
One Year 0.00 4,780.00
Three Years 0.00 4,356.00
Five Years 0.00 3,872.00 (I)
1 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
3rd Revised Sheet 34
Canceling
2nd Revised Sheet 34
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge 1 Rate
(2) Port Only
(a) UNI Port Only 2, each
56 Kbps
Month-to-Month $ 95.00 $ 61.00 (I)
One Year 0.00 58.00
Three Years 0.00 51.00
Five Years 0.00 45.00
128 Kbps
Month-to-Month 150.00 107.00
One Year 0.00 101.00
Three Years 0.00 94.00
Five Years 0.00 83.00
256 Kbps
Month-to-Month 150.00 167.00
One Year 0.00 160.00
Three Years 0.00 152.00
Five Years 0.00 140.00
384 Kbps
Month-to-Month 150.00 212.00
One Year 0.00 204.00
Three Years 0.00 189.00
Five Years 0.00 172.00
DS1 (1.536 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 295.00 327.00
One Year 0.00 315.00
Three Years 0.00 297.00
Five Years 0.00 276.00 (I)
1 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
2 Refer to 14.2(C)(2) for the regulations associated with Port Only digital access facilities.
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
3rd Revised Sheet 35
Canceling
2nd Revised Sheet 35
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge 1 Rate
(2) Port Only (Cont’d)
(a) UNI Port Only 2, each (Cont’d)
4 Mbps
Month-to-Month $ 395.00 $ 908.00 (I)
One Year 0.00 878.00
Three Years 0.00 787.00
Five Years 0.00 726.00
6 Mbps
Month-to-Month 395.00 968.00
One Year 0.00 938.00
Three Years 0.00 847.00
Five Years 0.00 787.00
10 Mbps
Month-to-Month 395.00 1,029.00
One Year 0.00 999.00
Three Years 0.00 908.00
Five Years 0.00 847.00
22 Mbps
Month-to-Month 395.00 1,089.00
One Year 0.00 1,059.00
Three Years 0.00 968.00
Five Years 0.00 908.00
DS3 (44.736 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 395.00 1,210.00
One Year 0.00 1,150.00
Three Years 0.00 999.00
Five Years 0.00 938.00 (I)
1 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
2 Refer to 14.2(C)(2) for the regulations associated with Port Only digital access facilities.
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
3rd Revised Sheet 36
Canceling
2nd Revised Sheet 36
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring Monthly
Charge 1 Rate
(2) Port Only (Cont’d)
(b) Private NNI Port Only 2, each
384 Kbps
Month-to-Month $ 150.00 $ 212.00 (I)
One Year 0.00 204.00
Three Years 0.00 189.00
Five Years 0.00 172.00
DS1 (1.536 Mbps)
Month-to-Month 295.00 327.00
One Year 0.00 315.00
Three Years 0.00 297.00
Five Years 0.00 276.00
DS3 (44.736Mbps)
Month-to-Month 395.00 1,210.00
One Year 0.00 1,150.00
Three Years 0.00 999.00
Five Years 0.00 938.00 (I)
1 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
2 Refer to 14.2(C)(2) for the regulations associated with Port Only digital access facilities.
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 37
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 37
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(3) PVC CIR , per PVC
(a) Intrazone Monthly Rate
4 Kbps $ 5.00
8 Kbps 7.00 (I)
16 Kbps 8.00
28 Kbps 9.00
32 Kbps 10.00
42 Kbps 13.00
48 Kbps 15.00
64 Kbps 19.00
96 Kbps 26.00
128 Kbps 33.00
192 Kbps 44.00
256 Kbps 51.00
288 Kbps 58.00
384 Kbps 65.00
512 Kbps 73.00
576 Kbps 79.00
768 Kbps 85.00
1152 Kbps 97.00
1536 Kbps 109.00 (I)
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 38
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 38
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
(3) PVC CIR , per PVC (Cont'd)
(a) Intrazone (Cont'd) Monthly Rate
2 Mbps $116.00 (I)
3 Mbps 121.00
4 Mbps 145.00
5 Mbps 172.00
6 Mbps 198.00
7 Mbps 226.00
8 Mbps 251.00
9 Mbps 277.00
10 Mbps 303.00
11 Mbps 322.00
12 Mbps 341.00
13 Mbps 361.00
14 Mbps 380.00
15 Mbps 399.00
16 Mbps 419.00
17 Mbps 438.00
18 Mbps 458.00
19 Mbps 476.00
20 Mbps 496.00
21 Mbps 516.00
22 Mbps 535.00 (I)
(b) Multi-jurisdictional PVC 1
(4) PVC CIR Optional Feature, per PVC
(a) Frame Relay to ATM Service Internetworking No Charge
Nonrecurring
Charge 2
(5) Subsequent PVC CIR Charge, each $20.00
1 A Multi-jurisdictional PVC falls under federal jurisdiction and the PVC CIR rates, rules and regulations from the Company's FCC
Frame Relay tariffs are applicable.
2 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
Advice No. 08-20
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 39
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (Cont'd)
14.2 Frame Relay Service (Cont'd)
(L) Rates and Charges (Cont'd)
Nonrecurring
Charge 1
(6) Backup UNI, Per Activation $ 200.00
(7) Software Change Charge,
Per Order, Per UNI or Private NNI 30.00
1 Applies in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 40
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS)
14.3.1 Service Description
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) is a telecommunications transport and
switching service that provides for high-speed connectivity between Customer Designated Locations
(CDLs), where conditions and facilities permit. ATM CRS consists of a User Network Interface (UNI)
available in various configurations including Port With Access Line Connection and Port Only Connection,
with either incremental or full bandwidth.
The UNI Port With Access Line Connection is a dedicated digital line that provides a link from the CDL to
one of the Company’s ATM CRS hubs1. UNIs are also provisioned as a Port Only Connection as defined
in 14.3.2(B).
ATM CRS is a fast-packet, cell-based technology that can support user applications requiring high-
bandwidth, high-performance transport and switching. This connectivity is provided via Permanent Virtual
Circuits (PVCs) and/or Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs) that are implemented over access facilities and
switches that are dedicated to high-speed telecommunications services.
UNIs, Port Only Connections, PVCs and SVCs are further described in 14.3.2.
1 For definition, see section 2.6 of this Price List.
A Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 41
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.2 Service Components
The major components of ATM CRS are:
(A) UNI Port With Access Line Connection
(B) Port Only Connection
(C) Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)
(D) Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC)
(E) Effective Bandwidth
(A) User Network Interface (UNI) Port With Access Line Connection
UNI Port With Access Line Connections, which are available at the DS1, DS3, OC3c, and OC12c
levels, provide dedicated transport between the CDL and an ATM CRS hub. There are two types
of UNIs: Full and Incremental. The Full UNI includes all available bandwidth in one data rate, and
the Incremental UNI is sold and provisioned with PVC and/or SVC bandwidth increments. The DS1
UNI is not offered in increments.
In order for Customer traffic to be carried on the network, each Incremental UNI requires at least
one 5 Mbps increment of either PVC or SVC bandwidth. The Customer may elect to subscribe to
multiple PVCs. This feature is established over the UNI via connection identifiers, which enables
the Customer to have virtual connections to various locations.
UNIs are provided at nominal data rates of 1.544 Mbps (DS1), 44.736 Mbps (DS3), 155.52 Mbps
(OC3c), or 622 Mbps (OC12c). OC3c and OC12c are provided as a concatenated signal in STS-3c
and STS-12c (Synchronous Transport Signal) formats, respectively. The actual throughput into
CRS is less than the line rate for the UNI provided.
The rates and charges for a UNI are differentiated by the capacity of the UNI, the location where
the UNI originates (i.e., Customer designated location) and mileage ranges (expressed as tiers)
associated with extending the UNI to the wire center designated by the Company as the ATM CRS
hub.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 42
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.2 Service Components (Cont’d)
(A) User Network Interface (UNI) Port With Access Line Connection (Cont’d)
The OC3c and OC12c UNI Port With Access Line Connections are provisioned on either Protected
or Protected Diverse Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) facilities. SONET is a standards-
based fiber optic communication network that transports both asynchronous and synchronous
digital signals using the Synchronous Transport Signal (STS) format. ATM OC3c and OC12c
Protected SONET UNI Port With Access Line Connections are provisioned over SONET as a
survivable service with a non-diverse alternate facility between the central office and the Customer
premises. ATM OC3c and OC12c Protected Diverse SONET UNI Port With Access Line
Connections are provisioned over SONET as a survivable service with an alternate and diverse
path between the ATM CRS hub and the Customer premises. DS3, OC3c, OC12c and other
interfaces, both electrical and optical, are supported and defined to the technical specifications set
forth in 14.3.3.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 43
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.2 Service Components (Cont’d)
(B) Port Only Connection
Port Only Connections can be established as User to Network Interface (UNI) arrangements. UNI
Port Only connection provides an ATM Cell Relay Network connection based on the port
connection speeds of DS1, DS3, OC3c and OC12c. The ATM port speed will be consistent with
the channel speed of the access channel. The actual throughput of Customer traffic cannot exceed
the bandwidth of the access channel and port speed.
UNI Port Only Connections are available as either Incremental or Full. This refers to the bandwidth
that is required to provision PVCs on the port. Incremental ports come with no bandwidth and
bandwidth is purchased in increments based on Customer bandwidth requirements. Full ports
come with all bandwidth included up to the maximum data rate of the port. Each port can
accommodate multiple PVCs or SVCs depending on the bandwidth purchased. UNI Port Only is
available on a One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Five (5) year Extended Service Plan (ESP).
Customers may access Port Only Connections via Company-provided digital access facilities or via
facilities provided by another carrier. When access facilities are provided by the Company, the
associated regulations, rates and charges from this Price List shall apply in addition to the
regulations, rates and charges associated with ATM CRS. Company-provided access facilities
may also be provisioned on an Individual Case Basis (ICB) where access facilities are not generally
available under the applicable Price List. Interconnection charges to connect access line services
provided by the Company or another carrier may apply and will be billed separately. Any special
construction or nonstandard charges assessed by the carrier supplying the access facilities will be
the responsibility of the Customer.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 44
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.2 Service Components (Cont’d)
(C) Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC)
The PVC defines a virtual connection between the CDL and the Company’s ATM CRS hub across
a UNI. Each UNI requires at least one PVC in order for Customer traffic to traverse the network.
Each ATM cell carries a unique tag which identifies that ATM CRS cell as belonging to a particular
PVC. A PVC is a logical channel connecting two or more CDLs with virtual connections through a
Company provided ATM CRS switch(es). The PVCs may be provided on a point-to-point or point-
to-multipoint basis. When a PVC is provided as a point-to-point virtual connection, transmission is
bi-directional allowing for ATM CRS cells to be transmitted or received over the same PVC. For
point-to-multipoint virtual connections, transmission is provided as transmit only. The virtual
connection is set up by the Company, based on information contained on a service order, rather
than by dial-up signaling.
PVCs consist of two types: Virtual Channel Connections (VCCs) and Virtual Path Connections
(VPCs). A VCC is a type of PVC with independent identity and defined service parameters that are
provisioned via service order, and cannot be altered by the Customer without additional service
order activity. A VPC is a type of PVC with defined service parameters that is provisioned via
service order. Customers may provision their own virtual channels within the VPC, provided that
the sum of the service parameters of all of the virtual channels does not exceed the aggregate
service parameters of the VPC.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 45
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.2 Service Components (Cont’d)
(D) Switched Virtual Circuit (SVC)
SVCs are similar in structure to PVCs, but SVCs are provisioned on demand by Customer
premises equipment that signals the ATM cell relay network to set up and tear down logical
connections. The network will respond to these requests by provisioning a virtual connection
across the network based on the class of service parameters requested, provided that sufficient
network resources are available to establish the connection. Each UNI that is SVC signal enabled
will be provided with a SVC International Code Designator (ICD) prefix that will uniquely identify the
UNI. Customers must use this Company assigned prefix when requesting SVC virtual connections
across the Company Cell Relay Network. Each Constant Bit Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate
(VBR) SVC will be limited to a maximum Peak Cell Rate of 20 Mbps and a maximum Sustained
Cell Rate of 20 Mbps.
Closed User Group (CUG) capability is a feature associated with SVCs. A CUG provides the ability
to contain SVC calls between certain UNIs. A CUG functionally groups UNIs into logical
associations and allows calling privileges to be specified network wide. A CUG provides a network-
wide mechanism for access control. CUGs provide a logical grouping of UNIs, creating a SVC
community of interest.
(E) Effective Bandwidth
Effective bandwidth is the bandwidth reserved for each logical connection (PVC or SVC) that is set
up across a UNI . It is based on the Peak Cell Rate (PCR), Sustained Cell Rate (SCR), Maximum
Burst Size1, and the class of service parameters selected, i.e., CBR, VBRrt (Variable Bit Rate real
time), VBRnrt (Variable Bit Rate non-real time), or UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate). The total effective
bandwidth of all the logical connections on a UNI cannot exceed the total bandwidth available on
the UNI. Effective bandwidth prices do not vary by class of service level selected. However,
effective bandwidth is consumed in varying degrees based on the class of service parameters
selected. The higher the class of service, the more bandwidth will be reserved. A CBR PVC with
the same PCR as a VBR PVC will reserve more effective bandwidth.
1 For definition, see section 2.6 of this Price List.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 46
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.3 Technical Specifications
The technical specifications for ATM CRS are delineated in Technical References TR-NWT-001112,
GR-1110-CORE, GR-1248-CORE, and SR-3330.
The technical specifications for DS1 and DS3 signals are delineated in TR-INS-000342.
The technical specifications for OC3c and OC12c signals are delineated in GR-253-CORE, Issue 2.
The technical specifications for UNIs are delineated in ATM Forum ATM User Network Interface
Specifications V3.0, af-uni-0010.001, and V3.1, af-uni-0010.002. Interface specifications for Customer-
provided ATM CRS compatible premises equipment or devices must also be in accordance with the
specifications defined in these documents.
14.3.4 Provision of Service
ATM CRS includes:
(A) At least one UNI Port With Access Line or Port Only which has a maximum nominal capacity for
either DS1 (1.544Mbps), DS3 (45 Mbps), OC3c (155 Mbps), or OC12c (622 Mbps). The OC3c
and OC12c UNIs are provisioned over Protected or Protected Diverse SONET. The Protected
and Protected Diverse SONET facilities provide a backup facility that automatically switches in
the event of a failure on the primary facility.
(B) Unlimited usage on purchased bandwidth.
(C) Incremental UNIs must have at least one increment of effective bandwidth (either PVC or SVC)
in order for traffic to traverse the network. The DS1, DS3, OC3c, and OC12c Full UNIs are
equipped with the full effective bandwidth.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 47
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.4 Provision of Service (Cont’d)
ATM CRS includes: (Cont’d)
(D) Either one or more PVCs. When PVC bandwidth is purchased, one or more PVCs must be
selected for Customer traffic to traverse the network.
(E) Two types of PVCs, (i) Virtual Channel Connections (VCCs) and (ii) Virtual Path Connections
(VPCs), which support the following Classes of Service:
(1) Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
(2) Variable Bit Rate real time (VBRrt)
(3) Variable Bit Rate non-real time (VBRnrt)
(4) Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR)
14.3.5 Tier Structure for Local Serving Offices
Wire centers that provide ATM CRS have been designated by the Company as ATM hubs. Each local
serving office has been placed in a Tier 1, 2 or 3, based on its location relative to the closest ATM hub.
14.3.6 Service Functionality
The ATM CRS functionality consists of transporting 53-byte cells of information from CDL to a Company
ATM hub over a UNI. The traffic is routed in the switch to another UNI or other suitable network
connection.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 48
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.7 Class of Service Parameters
(A) Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
(1) Peak/Sustained Cell Rate:
Customer specified in increments of 64 Kbps up to the maximum speed of the UNI.
(2) Non-conforming cells:
Discarded
(3) Cell Delay Variation Tolerance (CDVT):
DS1 = 600 microseconds
DS3 = 600 microseconds
OC3c = 600 microseconds
OC12c = 600 microseconds
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 49
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.7 Class of Service Parameters (Cont’d)
(B) Variable Bit Rate (VBR) Real Time/Non-Real Time
(1) Sustained Cell Rate (SCR):
Customer specified in increments of 64 Kbps up to the maximum speed of the UNI.
(2) Peak Cell Rate (PCR):
Customer selectable in increments of 64 Kbps up to line rate. Default is 200% of SCR for
VCs. (The ratio of PCR to SCR will be signaled by CPE for SVCs. Therefore, there is no
default value.)
(3) Non-conforming cells:
Discarded
(4) Cell Delay Variation Tolerance (CDVT):
DS1 = 600 microseconds
DS3 = 600 microseconds
OC3c = 600 microseconds
OC12c = 600 microseconds
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 50
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.8 Conditions
(A) ATM CRS is available where facilities and conditions permit. For locations where the Customer
requests ATM CRS, but digital, SONET facilities are not available, special construction charges
may apply.
(B) Maintenance Window
To meet the Customers’ requirements, occasional network upgrades must be performed. These
network upgrades are needed to provide improved performance and new features. Generally
these upgrades will be performed between the hours of 11 PM and 8 AM. Network upgrades are
planned to provide Customers reasonable and timely notification in order to minimize any impact on
the Customers’ service.
(D) Responsibility of the Customer
The Customer must provide the necessary compatible premises equipment or ATM CRS device
capable capable of interfacing with the Company’s ATM CRS.
(E) Responsibility of the Company
The Company is responsible for service up to and including the network interface. The Company’s
responsibility is limited to the furnishing of communications facilities and switches suitable for ATM
CRS.
ATM CRS is supported by the Company’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) center, which provides
continuous support for ATM CRS 24 hours per day, seven days per week (24x7) with the ability to
manage all of the Customer’s ATM CRS as a single network. The SPOC performs maintenance,
trouble resolution and network management functions on a 24x7 basis. Service order processing
and network installation functions are performed only during normal business hours.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 51
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.9 Application of Rates and Charges
(A) Rate Elements
The following rate elements are applicable to ATM CRS:
(1) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port With Access Line Connection
(2) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port Only Connection
(3) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)
(4) Effective Bandwidth for Incremental UNIs
(5) Closed User Groups (CUG)
(6) Administrative Charge
(1) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port With Access Line Connection
A monthly rate applies on a per Port With Access Line basis, based on the speed (i.e., DS1,
DS3, OC3c or OC12c) and/or type (i.e., Full or Incremental, SONET, Protected or Protected
Diverse) of the access connection. UNI Port and Access is offered as a One (1), Two (2),
Three (3) and Five year Extended Service Plan (ESP). No nonrecurring charges apply.
(2) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port Only Connection
A monthly rate applies on a per Port Only basis, based on the speed (i.e., DS1, DS3, OC3c or
OC12c) and/or type (i.e., Full or Incremental) of the port only connection. UNI Port Only is
offered as a one-year, three-year or five-year Extended Service Plan (ESP). No nonrecurring
charges apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 52
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.9 Application of Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(A) Rate Elements (Cont’d)
(3) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)
A nonrecurring charge applies per order for Virtual Channel Connection (VCC) or Virtual Path
Connection (VPC). PVCs are ordered per UNI. If multiple UNIs are involved, a nonrecurring
charge will apply to each UNI Port on which the virtual connections will reside. The
nonrecurring charge does not apply when PVCs are installed at the same time as the
respective UNIs.
(4) Effective Bandwidth for Incremental UNIs
A monthly rate applies for incremental UNIs for CBR or VBR PVC and SVC bandwidth at 5
Mbps for DS1, DS3, or OC3c and at 15 Mbps for OC12c. A monthly rate also applies for
incremental UNIs for UBR PVC and SVC bandwidth for DS3, OC3c and OC12c. No
nonrecurring charges apply.
The monthly rate for PVC and/or SVC UBR bandwidth will be waived when the combined VBR
and CBR effective bandwidth purchased (either SVC or PVC or any combination) is equal to at
least 50% of the effective bandwidth capacity of the UNI. When UBR bandwidth is made
available, it is available for both PVCs and SVCs. No nonrecurring charges apply.
(5) Closed User Groups (CUG)
A nonrecurring charge applies per order and per UNI for each CUG established and for each
subsequent CUG member added to a CUG. The nonrecurring charge does not apply when a
CUG is installed at the same time as the respective UNI.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 53
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.9 Application of Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(A) Rate Elements (Cont’d)
(6) Administrative Charge
A nonrecurring charge applies (per order, per UNI) when the customer initiates a change to one
or more of the following: UNI bandwidth, PVCs, class of service parameters, and/or other service
parameters that do not require changes in physical facilities and that can be provisioned by the
Company without the dispatch of a technician to the customer location. For each service order
issued, the charge will be one Administrative Charge regardless of the number of changes
made. The Administrative Charge does not apply for those items ordered on the same service
order with the installation of a UNI.
(B) Minimum Period
The minimum period for ATM CRS is one (1) month.
(C) Extended Service Plan (ESP)
(1) The ATM CRS UNI Port and Access, and UNI Port Only.
(2) Term commitments of One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Five (5) years are available to all
Customers at the applicable rates set forth in 14.3.10, regardless of when they subscribe to a
ESP arrangement. Rate elements must be ordered under the same ESP period.
(3) Termination Liability
In the event ATM CRS is terminated by the Customer prior to completion of the initial term
commitment period, Termination Liability charges, as set forth in General Regulations, 2.4.5 in
this Price List, will apply.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 54
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.9 Application of Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(D) Moves
When the Customer requests a move or relocation of the UNI, the move or relocation will be
treated as a termination of the existing service and the establishment of a new service.
(E) Special Facilities Routing
The Customer may request that the facilities used to provide ATM CRS be specially routed.
Additional charges will apply based on cost.
(F) Acceptance Testing
Upon the Customer's request at the time of installation, the Company will cooperatively test for no
additional charge. Acceptance tests will include tests for the parameters applicable to the service
as specified in the order for service
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 55
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 55
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.10 Rates and Charges
(A) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port With Access Line Connection
One-Year Two-Year Three-Year Five-Year
Term Term Term Term
(1) DS1, each, per month
Full
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) $ 805.00 $ 765.00 $ 684.00 $ 644.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 805.00 765.00 684.00 644.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 805.00 765.00 684.00 644.00
(2) DS3, each, per month
Full
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 3,060.00 $ 3,857.00 3,451.00 3,247.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 4,776.00 4,538.00 4,060.00 3,821.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 5,731.00 5,444.00 4,872.00 4,585.00
Incremental
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 3,407.00 $ 3,235.00 2,895.00 2,725.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 4,007.00 3,807.00 3,407.00 3,205.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 4,808.00 4,568.00 4,088.00 3,847.00
Advice No. 08-21
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(I)
(I)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 56
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 56
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.10 Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(A) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port With Access Line Connection (Cont'd)
One-Year Two-Year Three-Year Five-Year
Term Term Term Term
(3) OC3c, each, per month
SONET
Full, Protected
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) $ 7,659.00 $ 7,277.00 $ 6,511.00 $ 6,127.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 9,011.00 8,561.00 7,659.00 7,209.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 10,813.00 10,272.00 9,192.00 8,650.00
Full, Protected Diverse
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 9,353.00 8,886.00 7,951.00 7,482.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 11,003.00 10,453.00 9,353.00 8,803.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 13,204.00 12,544.00 11,224.00 10,563.00
Incremental, Protected
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 5,336.00 5,070.00 4,536.00 4,269.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 6,278.00 5,964.00 5,336.00 5,023.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 7,534.00 7,158.00 6,403.00 6,027.00
Incremental, Protected Diverse
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 7,030.00 6,679.00 5,976.00 5,624.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 8,271.00 7,856.00 7,030.00 6,617.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 9,924.00 9,428.00 8,436.00 7,940.00
Advice No. 08-21
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(I)
(I)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 57
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 57
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.10 Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(A) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port With Access Line Connection (Cont'd)
One-Year Two-Year Three-Year Five-Year
Term Term Term Term
(4) OC12c, each, per month
SONET
Full, Protected
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) $ 23,668.00 $ 22,484.00 $ 20,118.00 $ 18,934.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 27,844.00 26,452.00 23,668.00 22,275.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 33,413.00 31,742.00 28,401.00 26,730.00
Full, Protected Diverse
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 25,604.00 24,323.00 21,764.00 20,483.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 30,121.00 28,615.00 25,604.00 24,098.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 36,146.00 34,339.00 30,724.00 28,917.00
Incremental, Protected
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 15,730.00 14,944.00 13,371.00 12,584.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 18,505.00 17,580.00 15,730.00 14,805.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 22,207.00 21,097.00 18,876.00 17,765.00
Incremental, Protected Diverse
Tier 1 (0 to 5 Miles) 17,666.00 16,783.00 15,016.00 14,133.00
Tier 2 (Over 5 to 25 Miles) 20,783.00 19,744.00 17,666.00 16,627.00
Tier 3 (Over 25 to 50 Miles) 24,940.00 23,693.00 21,199.00 19,952.00
Advice No. 08-21
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(I)
(I)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 58
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 58
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.10 Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(B) User Network Interfaces (UNIs) Port Only Connection
One-Year Two-Year Three-Year Five-Year
Term Term Term Term
(1) DS1, each, per month
Full $ 420.00 $ 399.00 $ 358.00 $ 337.00
(2) DS3, each, per month
Full 1,481.00 1,407.00 1,258.00 1,185.00
Incremental 712.00 677.00 605.00 570.00
(3) OC3c, each, per month
Full 3,872.00 3,678.00 3,291.00 3,098.00
Incremental 1,139.00 1,081.00 968.00 911.00
(4) OC12c, each, per month
Full 13,609.00 12,929.00 11,568.00 10,888.00
Incremental 4,270.00 4,057.00 3,6300.00 3,417.00
Advice No. 08-21
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
(I)
(I)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
Original Sheet 59
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.10 Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(C) Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) , per order
Nonrecurring
Charge 1
(1) Virtual Channel Connections (VCCs)
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) $ 75.00
Variable Bit Rate real time (VBRrt) 75.00
Variable Bit Rate non-real time (VBRnrt) 75.00
Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) 75.00
(2) Virtual Path Connections (VPCs)
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) 75.00
Variable Bit Rate real time (VBRrt) 75.00
Variable Bit Rate non-real time (VBRnrt) 75.00
Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR) 75.00
1 Applies per order and in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price lists/tariffs. If
multiple UNIs are involved, a nonrecurring charge will apply to each UNI Port on which the virtual connections will reside.
The nonrecurring charge does not apply when PVCs are installed at the same time as the respective UNIs.
Advice No. 05-14
Issued: November 21, 2005 Effective: December 1, 2005
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 1, 2005
Boise, Idaho
I.P.U.C. PRICE LIST No. 2
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.
2nd Revised Sheet 60
Canceling
1st Revised Sheet 60
FACILITIES FOR INTRASTATE ACCESS
14. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
14.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Cell Relay Service (CRS) (Cont’d)
14.3.10 Rates and Charges (Cont’d)
(D) Effective Bandwidth for Incremental UNIs
Monthly Nonrecurring
Rate Charge
(1) CBR or VBR PVC Bandwidth
DS1, DS3, OC3c – 5 Mbps $ 97.00 (I) N/A
OC12c – 15 Mbps 242.00 N/A
(2) CBR or VBR SVC Bandwidth
DS1, DS3, OC3c – 5 Mbps 97.00 N/A
OC12c – 15 Mbps 242.00 N/A
(3) UBR PVC and SVC Bandwidth,
Bandwidth up to the UNI line rate
DS3 484.00 N/A
OC3c 1,452.00 N/A
OC12c 4,840.00 (I) N/A
(E) Closed User Groups (CUG) 1, per order, per UNI
(1) Each CUG N/A $ 75.00
(2) Each subsequent CUG
member added to a CUG N/A 75.00
(F) Administrative Charge 2, per order N/A 75.00
1 Applies per order, per UNI, and in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price
lists/tariffs. The nonrecurring charge does not apply when a CUG is installed at the same time as the respective UNI.
2 Applies per order, per UNI, and in lieu of service charges found elsewhere in this Price List or other Company price
lists/tariffs. The nonrecurring charge does not apply for those items ordered on the same service order with the installation
of a UNI.
Advice No. 08-21
Issued: December 4, 2008 Effective: December 15, 2008
Issued by Verizon Northwest Inc.
By David S. Valdez, Executive Director – Public Policy and External Affairs
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
December 15, 2008
Boise, Idaho