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World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Title Sheet
IDAHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF
WORLD TELECOM GROUP. INC.
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RESALE INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations and rates applicable to the furnishing of
telecommunications services provided by World Telecom Group, Inc. between points within the
State of Idaho. This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Commission ). Copies may be inspected during normal business hours at the Company
principal place of business; 1091 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043-1825.
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date:September 15 , 1996
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
CCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
CHECK SHEET
The Title Sheet and Sheets 1 through 23 inclusive of this tariff are effective as of the date shown
at the bottom of the respective sheet(s). Original and revised sheets as named below comprise
all changes from the original tariff and are currently in effect as of the date on the bottom of this
page.
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Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View , CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
World Telecom Group, Inc.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
To signify changed conditions or regulation
To signify discontinued rate, conditions or regulation
To signify increase in rate
To signify that material has been transferred from another sheet or place in the
tariff without change
To signify a new rate, regulation, condition or sheet
To signify a reduction in rate
To signify a change in text for clarification but no change in rate
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View , CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary -
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to the provision of resold interstate
interexchange telecommunications services by World Telecom Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred
to as "WTG" or "Company ) between points within the State of Idaho. All services are
interstate offerings. Intrastate service is an add on service available only if the customer
subscribes to the Company s interstate offerings.
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Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.c. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Account Code:
numerical code, one or more of which are available to a customer to enable
identification of individual users or groups of users on an account and to allocate costs
of service accordingly.
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Called Station:
The terminating point of a call (i.e., the called number).
Calling Card:
A card issued by Company containing such account numbers assigned to its Customer
which enables the charges for calls made be properly billed on a pre-arranged basis.
Company:
World Telecom Group, Inc. ("WTG"
Commission:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Credit Card:
A valid bank or financial organization card, representing an account to which the costs
of products and services purchased by the card holder may be charged for future
payment. Such cards include those issued by VISA or MasterCard.
Customer:
The person, firm corporation or other entity which orders or uses service and is
responsible for payment of charges and compliance with tariff regulation.
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View , CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.c. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Dialing Restriction:
Enables subscribers to restrict calling exclusively to subscriber predetermined
telephone numbers.
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The termination of a circuit connection between the Origination Station and the
Called Station or the Company s operator.
Master Business Account:
A business account comprising $500.00 or more of the Company s long distance
service usage and consisting of multiple calling cards assigned to the same
account.
Measured Service:
The provision of long distance measured time communications telephone service to
customers who access the Company s service at its contracted interexchange carriers
switching and call processing equipment by means of access facilities obtained from local
exchange common carrieres). Company contracted interexchange carrier is responsible
for arranging the access lines.
Postpaid Service:
Presubscribed service where subscribers are billed for and remit payment subsequent to
the provision of service.
Prepaid Service:
A discretionary prepaid calling card service for which subscribers pay prior to accessing
the service.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Subscriber:
See "Customer" definition.
Travel Card:
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See " Calling Card" definition.
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 51996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P. U . C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
UNDERTAKING OF COMPANY
2. 1.1. Company s services are furnished for telecommunications originating and or terminating
in any area within the State of Idaho.
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to Customers for their direct transmission and reception of voice , data , and other types
of communications.
1.3. Company offers, access, switching, transport and termination services via its underlying
carrier s network.
1.4. Customer s charges for Company s service are based on the total time Customer actually
uses the service. For billing purposes duration of each call will be rounded up to the
nearest increment as described in Section 3.1 of this tariff.
1. 5. Subject to availability, the customer may use authorization codes to identify the users or
user groups on an account. The numerical composition of the codes shall be set by
Company to assure compatibility with the Company s accounting and billing systems and
to avoid the duplication of codes.
2. 1.6. The Company s services are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise provided , and
are available twenty-four hours per day, seven day per week.
LIMITATIONS
1. Service is offered subject to the availability of the necessary facilities and equipment, or
both facilities and equipment, and subject to the provisions of this tariff.
Company reserves the right to immediately disconnect service without incurring liability
when necessitated by conditions beyond the company s control or when the customer is
using the service in violation of either the provisions of this tariff or the laws, rules
regulations , or policies of the jurisdiction of the originating station or the terminating
station, or the laws of the United States including rules , regulations and policies of the
Federal Communications Commission.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho P~b!ic Utilities Commissioo
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 51996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
LIMITATIONS, Continued
3. The Company does not undertake to transmit messages, but offers the use of its facilities
when available , and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for failure to establish
connections.
2.4. Title to all facilities provided by Company under these regulations remains in the WTG'
name.
5. Prior written permission from the Company is required before any assignment or
transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply to all such
permitted assignees or transferees , as well as all conditions of service.
USE
1. Service may be used for the transmission of communications by the customer for any
lawful purpose for which the service is technically suited.
Service may not be used for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose for which any
payment or other compensation is received by the Customer, except when the Customer
is a duly authorized and regulated common carrier. This provision does not prohibit an
arrangement between the Customer, authorized user or joint user to share the cost of
service so long as the arrangement generates no profit for any participant in the
arrangement.
The Company strictly prohibits use of the Company s services without payment or an
avoidance of payment by the Customer by fraudulent means or devices including,
providing falsified calling card numbers or invalid calling card numbers to the Company,
providing falsified or invalid credit card numbers to the Company or in any way
misrepresenting the identity of the Customer.
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY
2.4.1. Company is not liable for any act or omission of any other company or companies
furnishing a portion of the service.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Cmnmissioo
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 51996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 10
SECTION 2 - RULES REGULATIONS
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY , Continued
2.4.2. The liability of the Company for damages arising out of mistakes, omission
interruptions, delays, errors or defects in transmission occurring in the course of
furnishing service or other facilities and not caused by the negligence of the customer
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the proportionate charge to the Customer for the period of service during which such
mistakes , omissions, interruptions, delays , error, or defects in transmission occur.
2.4.3. Company shall be indemnified and held harmless by the customer against:
Claims for libel, slander, infringement of copyright or unauthorized use of any
trademark, trade name or service mark arising out of the material , data
information or other content transmitted over company s facilities; and
Claims for patent infringement arising from combining or connecting company
facilities with apparatus and systems of the Customer; and
All other claims arising out of any act or omission of the Customer in connection
with any service provided by Company.
2.4.4. The Company is not liable for any defacement of, or damage to, the equipment or
premises of a customer resulting from the furnishing of services when such defacement
or damage is not the result of the result of the Company s negligence.
2.4.5. No agents or employees of connecting, concurring or other participating carriers or
company shall be deemed to be agents or employees of the company without written
authorization.
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.4.LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
2.4.6. The Company shall not be liable for any damages, including usage charges , that the
Customer may incur as a result of the unauthorized use of its communications equipment.
The unauthorized use of the Customer s communications equipment includes, but is not
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calls through Customer-controlled or Customer-provisioned equipment that are
transmitted or carried over the Company s network services without the authorization of
the Customer. The Customer shall be fully liable for all such charges.
2.4.7. Company shall not be liable for and the Customer indemnifies and holds harmless from
any and all loss claims , demands , suits, or other action or liability whatsoever, whether
suffered, made instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any other party or person
for any personal injury to, death of, any person or persons, and for any loss , damage
defacement or destruction of the premises of the customer or any other property, whether
owned by the Customer or by others, caused or claimed to have been caused directly or
indirectly by the installation, operation, failure to operate , maintenance, removal
presence , condition, location or use of equipment or wiring provided by company where
such installation, operation, failure to operate, maintenance , condition, location or use
is not the direct result of Company s negligence.
2.4.The Company is not liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes
beyond its control , including but not limited to , unavoidable interruption in the working
of its circuits or those of another common carrier; acts of God; storms, fire, flood, or
other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation, direction, action, or request of the United
States Government, or any other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the
company or of any department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation, or other
instrumentality or anyone or more of such instrumentality or anyone of more of such
governmental entities, or of any civil or military authority; national emergencies
insurrections , riots, rebellions, wars, strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor
difficulties; or notwithstanding anything in this tariff to the contrary, the unlawful acts
of the Company s agents and employees , of committed beyond the scope of their
employment.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
Idaho C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 12
World Telecom Group, Inc.
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SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY, Continued
The Company shall not be liable for damages or adjustment, refund , or cancellation
of charges unless the Customer has notified the Company in writing, of any dispute
concerning charges, or the basis of any claim for damages , within thirty (30) calendar
day ~ ft -e it h e- invoice- is - r e nde r ed-o- r-a-debit- is-effe ere d-by-t h e--€oolpany-w ith-a- - -
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reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the Customer s claim or demands. If notice
of a dispute concerning the charges is not received , in writing, within thirty (30)
calendar days after an invoice is rendered or a debit is effected, such invoice shall be
deemed to be correct, accepted, and binding upon the Customer.
The above tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that
a limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law.
Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court's responsibility
to adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It is also the court'
responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
PREPAID SUBSCRIBER RESPONSmILITIES
The Customer is responsible for the payment of all charges for services furnished to
the customer and for all additional charges for calls the Customer elects to continue
making, after notification that the initial amount of calling has been depleted. Charges
are based on actual usage.
The Customer is responsible for compliance with applicable regulations set forth in this
tariff.
The Customer is responsible for establishing is identity as often as necessary during
the course of the call or when seeking credits from the Company.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 51996
Boise. Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.c. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE
Credit allowance for interruptions of service which are not due to Company s testing or
adjusting, to the negligence of the customer, or to the failure of channels, equipment
and/or communications equipment provided by the Customer, are subject to the general
iab-it it y - pro v is- io ns--set -forth- i n-S ect ion--z rei n.---It-shaH-b e-t -he--OO ligatioo--0f-th e--
customer to notify Company of any interruptions of service. Before giving such notice
the Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not being caused by any action or
omission of the Customer, not within the Customer s control.
2. For purposes of credit computation for leased facilities , every month shall be considered
to have 720 hours. No credit shall be allowed for an interruption of a continuous
duration of less than two hours.
3. The subscriber shall be credited for an interruption of two hours or more at the rate of
11720th of the monthly charge for the facilities affected for each hour or major fraction
thereof that the interruption continues.
Credit formula: Credit - (AI720) X B
A - outage time in hours
B - total monthly charge for affected utility
RESTORATION OF SERVICE
The use and restoration of service in emergencies shall be in accordance with part 64
Subpart D of the Federal Communications Commission s Rules and Regulations , which
specifies the priority system for such activities.
PAYMENTS AND BILLING FOR POSTPAID SERVICES
1. Billing disputes should be addressed to Company s customer service organization via
telephone to [phone].
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 14
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
PAYMENTS AND BILLING FOR POSTPAID SERVICES, Continued
2. In the case of a dispute between the Customer and the Company for service furnished to
the Customer, which cannot be settled with mutual satisfaction, the Customer can take
the following course of action:
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1. First, the customer may request, and the Company will perform, an in-depth
review of the disputed amount. (The undisputed portion and subsequent bills
must be paid on a timely basis or the service may be subject to disconnection).
2. Second, if there is still disagreement about the disputed amount after the
investigation and review by a manager of the Company, the Customer may
appeal to the Commission for its investigation and decision. The address of the
Commission is:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 Washington Street West
Boise, ID 83702
CANCELLATION BY COMPANY
Company reserves the right to immediately discontinue furnishing the service to
customers without incurring liability:
In the event of tampering with the utilities equipment; or
In the event of a condition determined to be hazardous to the Customer, to other
customers of the utility, to the utilities equipment, the public or to employees of
the utility; or
By reason of any order or decision of a court or any other governmental authority
which prohibits the Company from furnishing such service; or
If the Company deems such refusal necessary to protect itself or third parties
against fraud or to otherwise protect its personnel , agents, facilities or services
without notice.
For unlawful use of the service or use of the service for unlawful purposes.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15, 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No.
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
CANCELLATION BY COMPANY , Continued
Company may discontinue service according to the following conditions , providing five
(5) days written notice:
EOI - violationof_Compan,.)"sJiledtariffs.
For the non-payment of any proper charge as provided by Company s tariff.
For Customer s breach of the contract for service between the utility and
customer.
When necessary for the Company to comply with any order or request of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction.
10.INTERCONNECTION
10.Service furnished by Company may be interconnected with services or facilities of
other authorized communications common carriers and with private systems, subject
to the technical limitations established by Company. Any special interface of
equipment or facilities necessary to achieve compatibility between the facilities of
Company and other participating carriers shall be provided at the Customer s expense.
10.Interconnection between the facilities or services of other carriers shall be under the
applicable terms and conditions of the other carriers' tariffs. The Customer is
responsible for taking all necessary legal steps for interconnecting customer provided
terminal equipment or communications equipment with Company s facilities. The
Customer shall secure all licenses , permits, rights-of-way, and other such arrangements
necessary for interconnection.
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.c. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 16
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
11. DEPOSITS
The Company does not require a deposit from the Customer.
12. TAXES
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All state and local taxes (i.e., gross receipts tax , sales tax, municipal utilities tax) are
listed as separate line items on monthly bills to Customers and are not included in quoted
rates.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View , CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 17
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
TIMING OF CALLS
1. Communications originate when the called party answers the call. When the Customer
hangs up, the communications charges will terminate for that call.
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are as follows:
1.2.1. WTG AmeriPlus Simple Inbound Service and WTG AmeriPlus Simple
Outbound Services are billed in six (6) second increments with an initial
eighteen (18) second billing minimum.
1. WTG AmeriPlus Premier Inbound Service , WTG AmeriPlus Premier Outbound
Service, and WTG AmeriVox Prepaid Calling Services are billed in one (1)
minute increments with an initial one (1) minute billing minimum.
3. Any portion of an applicable increment, after the appropriate minimum time for the call
will be rounded upward to the next increment. Calls less than the minimum length will
be rounded to the minimum length.
1.4. There is no billing for incomplete calls.
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise. idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 18
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
WTG SERVICES
1. Company is a switcWess non- facilities-based interexchange telecommunications provider.
Company specializes in interexchange telecommunications services.
3.2.2. - WTH AmeriPlus BimpleH Sendce.s_are_designe_fof Cus.tfimer.swhQ desire.H a flal- rated
time and mileage insensitive long distance service.
WTG AmeriPlus Simple Outbound Service is a pre subscribed switched access
service, offering users outbound " 1 plus interexchange long distance
telecommunications services from points originating and terminating throughout
the State of Idaho. Access may be provided by the Company, or the Customer
may utilize local exchange Company access.
2. WTG AmeriPlus Simple Inbound Service is a presubscribed switched access
service, offering users inbound, toll free long distance telecommunications
services from points originating and terminating within the State of Idaho. This
service enables the caller to contact the Customer toll free , through the use of
a special" 800" or "888" number. Access may be provided by the Company,
or the Customer may utilize local exchange Company access.
3. WTG AmeriPlus Premier Services are designed for Customers who desire a time
sensitive long distance service.
WTG AmeriPlus Premier Outbound Service is a presubscribed switched
access service, offering users outbound" 1 plus" interexchange long distance
telecommunications services from points originating and terminating throughout
the State of Idaho. Access may be provided by the Company, or the Customer
may utilize local exchange Company access.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 51996
Boise, Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.c. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 19
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
WTG SERVICES, Continued
3. WTG AmeriPlus Premier Services , Continued
WTG AmeriPlus Premier Inbound Service is a pre subscribed switched access
senrice offering_users_inhound
, -
toll Jree, long distance telc.ommunic.a1ion.s.
services from points originating and terminating within the State of Idaho. This
service enables the caller to contact the Customer toll free, through the use of
a special" 800" or "888" number. Access may be provided by the Company,
or the Customer may utilize local exchange Company access.
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2.4. Directory Assistance is provided by WTG's underlying carrier to subscribers of record.
The Customer may access the underlying carrier s Directory Assistance by dialing the
area code plus 555-1212. The Customer will be billed for such service by WTG, except
as stated in this tariff.
WTG Amerivox Prepaid Calling Card Service is a prepaid switched access service
available to subscribers via a toll free number from any dual tone multifrequency
telephone in the United States. Subscribers receive a prepaid calling card that enables
the subscriber to make calls from any "touch tone" phone, at the Company s tariffed
rates. The subscriber s account is credited for the amount of calling purchased. The
subscriber s account is debited as the subscriber places calls, in accordance with the
Company s tariffed rates , until the account balance is depleted. Subscriber are reminded
to replenish the account prior to its depletion at an estimated ten (10) and one (1)
minute(s) prior to the account's depletion. Subscribers may immediately replenish the
account at any time by contacting the Company s Customer Service Commission and
charging desired amount to a valid credit card or by mailing a check to the Company.
If the account is not replenished, access to the Company s underlying carrier network is
blocked. The calling card service is designed for subscribers who frequently travel or
must call from locations other than their pre subscribed call locations.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 51996
Boise. Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 20
SECTION 4 - RATES
RATES PER MINUTE - AMERIPLUS SERVICES
1. WTG AmeriPlus Simple Services
1.1.1. WTG AmeriPlus Simple Outbound Service
Rate per minute $0.2190
1.1.2. WTG AmeriPlus Simple Inbound Service
Rate per minute $0.2190
1.2. WTG AmeriPlus Premier Services
1.2.1. WTG AmeriPlus Premier Outbound Service
Peak Off-Peak
Rate per minute $0.2990 $0.2090
1.2.2. WTG AmeriPlus Premier Inbound Service
Rate per minute $0.1890 $0.1890
3. Directory Assistance
Rate per access $0.
1.4. Additional Features
AmeriPlus Service Account Codes , non-validated, monthly recurring charge
AmeriPlus Service Account Codes, validated, monthly recurring charge
$5.
$10.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15 , 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commissio\1
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 21
SECTION 4 - RATES
RATES PER MINUTE - AMERIVOX SERVICES
1. WTG AmeriVox Prepaid Calling Card Service
Rate per minute
Rate_er.minuten when . establishing uanautomatic renewalacn JJnt
of $100.00 or more
$0.2990
$0.2490
2. WTG Grandfathered AmeriVox Prepaid Calling Card Service Rates
Rate Step 1 rates apply exclusively to subscribers who subscribed to the Company
service prior to 1 November 1993 and who may make intrastate calls.
Rate Step 2 rates apply exclusively to subscribers who subscribed to the Company
service after November 1 , 1993 and before August 12 , 1996.
Cumulative Calling Volume Rate Step 1 Rate Step 2
$20.00 to $499.2490 2990
$500.00 to $999.2290 2790
000.00 to $2,499.2090 2490
500.00 to 999.1890 2290
000.00 to $9,999.1790 2090
$10 000.00 to $59,999.1690 1990
$60 000.00 and above 1490 1890
* The Cumulative Calling Volume represents the subscriber s total AmeriVox usage
irrespective of the period of time over which the service is used.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15, 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View , CA 94043-1825
[phone]
\'baifo ~Jbiic \lJti"iHie's t6ii1itr i's~f!111 '
Office of the SecretaryACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
SEP 1 51998
Boise, IdM
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 22
SECTION 4 - RATES
RATES PER MINUTE - AMERIVOX SERVICES , Continued
3. Call Detail Records
Subscribers may request customized call detail records at any time. Call detail records
maJ'-he.qiJ_esJe_din.AS_CILfonnal or Comma Ddimit.ed, dBASE IV, pQxPm a.nd
Microsoft Excel Software.
Specific Call Detail Record charges are as follows:
Standard paper, per individual request $3.
Standard paper, 12 monthly reports , per month $3.
5" Floppy Diskette, per diskette
Charge per call record
$4.
0125
Digital Audio Tape , per tape
Charge per call record
$15.
0125
CD ROM , per diskette
Charge per call record
$12.
0125
Bulletin Board System, per access
Charge per call record
$3.
0125
2.4 Additional Features
Speed Dial, 1 to 5 dial entries, non-recurring charge
Speed Dial, 6 or more dial entries, per entry, non-recurring charge
No Charge
No Charge
Project Codes , per card , non-recurring charge
Project Codes , each additional card per account, non-recurring charge
Requires subscription to dialing restriction service.
$10.
$1.00
Issued: September 4 , 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15, 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise. Idaho
World Telecom Group, Inc.Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Replaces Idaho P.C. Tariff No.
Original Sheet No. 23
SECTION 4 - RATES
TIME PERIODS
MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN
7:00 AM
to.
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Peak -Peak Peak Peak Peak Off-Peak Off-Peak
7:00 PM
7:01 PM
Off-Peak Off-Peak Off-Peak Off-Peak Off-Peak Off-Peak Off-Peak
6:59 AM
Off-Peak Rates apply to selected holidays (New Year s Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
and Christmas). On these holidays the Off-Peak Rate applies all day, unless a lower rate would
normally apply.
Issued: September 4, 1996
Issued By:
Effective Date: September 15, 1996
Towru Ikeda
World Telecom Group, Inc.
1091 North Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1825
[phone]
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
SEP 1 5 1996
Boise, Idaho