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Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 1
Cancels Original Sheet 1
TITLE SHEET
ADVANTAGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.
TARIFF NO.
This tariff contains the description, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of
service and facilities for telecommunications services provided by Advantage
Telecommunications Corp. with principal offices at 3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304, Winter (T)
Park, Florida 32792. This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, and (T)
copies may be inspected during normal business hours at the Company s principal place of
business.
ISSUED: November 4 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise , Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.c. No.
2nd Revised Sheet 2
Cancels 1 Sl Revised Sheet 2
CHECK SHEET
All sheets 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.
Sheet Revision Sheet Revision
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ISSUED: December 10, 2002 EFFECTIVE: December 15 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
liaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
DEC 1 5 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 3
Cancels Original Sheet 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
T i tl e Sheet.............................................................. 0 1
Check Sheet........................................................... 02
Table of Contents.................................................... 03
Symbols.................................................................. 04
Tariff Format............................... ..........................
Section 1: Definitions and Abbreviations................ 06
Section 2: Rules and Regulations........................... 09
Section 3: Description of Service........................... 19
Section 4: Rates and Charges................................. 23
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.Ue. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 4
Cancels Original Sheet 4
SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes indicated below:
C -To Signify Change in Regulation
D -To Signify Discontinued Rate or Regulation
To Signify Rate Increase
To Signify Text Moved From Another Tariff Location
N -To Signify New Rate or Regulation
To Signify Rate Reduction
T -To Signify Change In Text But No Change In Rate Or
Regulation
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiUNG
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.Ue. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 5
Cancels Original Sheet 5
TARIFF FO RMA
Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers appear in the upper-right corner of the sheet Sheets are
numbered sequentially. However, new sheets are occasionally added to the tariff.
Sheet Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper-right corner of the
sheet These numbers are used to determine the most current sheet version on file with theCommission. For example, 4th Revised Sheet 14 cancels 3rd Revised Sheet 14.
Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level of
coding is subservient to its next higher level of coding.
1.1.
2. 1. LA.
2. 1. LA. 1.
2. 1. LA. 1. (a)
2. 1. LA. 1. (a). I.
A.l.(a).I.(i)
A.l.( a).I.(i).(1)
Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated Check Sheetaccompanies the tariff filing. The Check Sheet lists the sheets contained in the tariff, witha cross reference to the current revision number. When new sheets are added, the CheckSheet is changed to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing are designated
by an asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this sheet if these are the only
changes made to it (i., the format, etc., remains the same, just revised revision levels onsome sheets). The tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find out if a particular
sheet is the most current sheet on file with the Commission.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002
BY:
EFFECTIVE:November 9 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.Ue. No.
1 5t Revised Sheet 6
Cancels Original Sheet 6
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
1.1 Definitions:
Application for Service - A standard order form which includes all pertinent billing,
technical, and other descriptive information which will enable the carrier to provide the
communication service as required.
Authorized User - A person, firm, corporation, or other entity authorized by the customer to
receive or send communications.
Busy Hour - The two consecutive half hours during which the greatest volume of traffic is
handled.
Cancellation of Order - A customer-initiated request to discontinue processing a service
order, either in part or in its entirety, prior to its completion.
Carrier - Advantage Telecommunications, Corp., unless specifically stated otherwise.
Company - Advantage Telecommunications, Corp., also referred to as "Carrier.
Completed Calls - Completed calls are calls answered on the distance end. In the event a
customer is charged for an incomplete call, the Company will issue a credit to the customer
upon request
Customer - The person, firm, corporation, or other entity which orders or uses service and
is responsible by law for payment for communication service from the telephone utility.
Customer Provided Equipment - Terminal equipment provided by a customer.
Day Rate Period - 8:00 a.m. through 4:59 p., Monday through Friday.
Disconnect - The disabling of circuitry preventing outgoing and incoming toll
communication service provided by Carrier.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
151 Revised Sheet 7
Cancels Original Sheet 7
1.1 Definitions : (continued)
Due Date - The last day for payment without unpaid amounts being subject to a late payment
charge.
Evening Rate Period - 5:00 p.m. through 10:59 p., Sunday through Friday.
Holidays - Carrier s recognized holidays are New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Night/Weekend Rate Period - 11 :00 p.m. through 7:59 a., everyday; 8:00 a.m. through
10:59 p.m. Saturday; and 8:00 a.m. through 4:59 p.m. Sunday.
Normal Business Hours - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p., Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays.
Premises - The space occupied by an individual customer in a building, in adjoining
buildings occupied entirely by that customer, or on contiguous property occupied by the
customer separated only by a public thoroughfare, a railroad right of way or a natural barrier.
Terminal Equipment - All telephone instruments, including pay telephone equipment, the
common equipment of large and small key and PBX systems and other devices and
apparatus, and associated wiring, which are intended to be connected electrically,
acoustically or inductively to the telecommunication system of the telephone utility.
ISSUED: November 4 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
NOV 9 ,2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho PoUe. No.
151 Revised Sheet 8
Cancels Original Sheet 8
1.2 Ab breviations:
LATA - Local Access Transport Area
LEC - Local Exchange Carrier
MTS - Message Toll Service
PBX - Private Branch Exchange
SAL - Special Access Line
ISSUED: November 4 , 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
EFFECTIVE:November 9 , 2002
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.C. No.
151 Revised Sheet 9
Cancels Original Sheet 9
SECTION 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.1 Carrier Undertaking
Carrier provides long distance message toll telephone service to customers for their direct
transmission of voice, data, and other types of telecommunications.
Communications originate when the customer accesses Carrier directly or through the
facilities of the local service carrier via one or more access lines, equal access or on a dial-up
basis. Carrier may act as the customer s agent for ordering access connection facilities
provided by other carriers or entities when authorized by the customer, to allow connection
of a customer s location to the Carrier network. The customer shall be responsible for all
charges due for such service arrangements.
The Company s services are provided on a monthly basis (30 days) and are available twenty-
four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
2.2 Limitations on Service
Service is offered subject to the availability of the necessary facilities and/or
equipment and subject to the provisions of this tariff.
2.2.Carrier reserves the right to discontinue furnishing service upon written notice, when
necessitated by conditions beyond its control or when the customer is using the
service in violation ofthe provisions of this tariff or in violation of the law.
2.2.Title to any equipment provided by Carrier under these regulations remains with
Carrier. Prior written permission from the company is required before any assignment
or transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in this tariff shall apply to any
such assignee or transferee.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.e. No.
151 Revised Sheet 10
Cancels Original Sheet 10
Use of Service
Service may not be used for any unlawful purposes 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.
2.4 Limitation of Liability
2.4.
2.4.2
2.4.
Carrier shall not be liable to any person, firm or entity for damages, either direct
indirect, consequential, special, incidental, actual , punitive, or for any other damages
or lost profits arising out of mistakes , accidents, errors, omissions, interruptions
delays or defects in transmissions and not caused by the negligence of the carrier
commencing upon activation of service and in no event exceeding an amount
equivalent to the proportionate charge to the customer for the period of service during
which mistakes, accidents, errors, omissions, interruptions, delays or defects in
transmission occurred.
Carrier makes no warranty, whether express, implied or statutory, as to the
description, quality, merchantability, completeness or fitness for any purpose of the
service or local access, or as to any other matter, all of which warranties by Carrier
are hereby excluded and disclaimed.
Carrier, at its own expense, will indemnify the customer and hold it harmless in
respect to any and all loss, damage, liability or expense asserted against the customer
by a third party on account of any property damage or personal injury caused by any
negligence or willful misconduct of Carrier or its agents or representatives arising out
of performance by Carrier of any testing or other activities on the customer s premises
pursuant to this tariff. Carrier s obligations under the immediately preceding sentence
shall be subject to the customer s full performance of this tariff and subject further
to the customer s duty to take reasonable precautions in the location, construction
maintenance and operation of all activities, facilities and equipment for the protection
against hazard or injury and to not interfere with the services provided by Carrier.
ISSUED: November 4 2002
BY:
EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
(T)
(T)
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
151 Revised Sheet 11
Cancels Original Sheet 11
2.4 Limitation of Liability ( continued)
2.4.4 Carrier shall be indemnified and held harmless by the customer against:
Claims for libel, slander, infringement of copyright or patent infringement
unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name or service mark arising out of
the material, data information or other content transmitted over the carrier
facilities; and
All other claims arising out of any act or omission by the customer in
connection with any service provided by Carrier.
2.4.The language set forth in this Section does not constitute a determination by the
Commission that a limitation ofliability imposed by the Company should be upheld
in a court of law. Acceptance for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a
court's responsibility to adjudicate negligence and consequential damage claims. It
is also the court's responsibility to determine the validity of the exculpatory clause.
Interruption of Service
A credit allowance for interruptions of service which are not due to Carrier s testing
adjusting, to the negligence of the customer or to the failure of the channels, equipment
and/or communications systems provided by the customer, are subject to the general liability
provisions set forth in this tariff. It shall be the obligation of the customer to notify Carrier
of any interruption in service. Before giving such notice, the customer shall ascertain that the
trouble is not being caused by any action or omission by or within the customer s control and
is not in wiring or equipment connected to the Carrier terminal.
Restoration of Service
The use and restoration of service in emergencies shall be in accordance with the Part 64
Subpart D of the Federal Communications Commission s Rules and Regulations which
specifies the priority system for such activities.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
151 Revised Sheet 12
Cancels Original Sheet 12
Customer Responsibility
All customers assume general responsibilities in connection with the provisions and
use of Carrier s service. When facilities, equipment, and/or communication systems
provided by others are connected to Carrier s facilities, the customer assumes
additional responsibilitieso All customers are responsible for the following:
The customer is responsible for placing orders for service, paying all charges
for service rendered by Carrier and complying with all of Carrier s regulations
governing the service. The customer is also responsible for assuring that its
users comply with regulations.
When placing an order for service, the customer must provide:
The name(s) and addressees) of the person(s) responsible for the
payment of service charges.
The name(s), telephone number(s), and addressees) of the customer
contact person(s).
The customer must pay Carrier for the replacement or repair of Carrier
equipment when the damage results from:
The negligence or willful act of the customer or user.
Improper use of service.
Any use of equipment or service provided by others.
After receipt of payment for the damages, Carrier will cooperate with the
customer in prosecuting a claim against any third party causing damage.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 , 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secrstary
ACCEPTED FOR F~UNG
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
151 Revised Sheet 13
Cancels Original Sheet 13
7.2 Maintenance. Testing. and Adjustment
Upon reasonable notice, the equipment provided by Carrier shall be made available
to Carrier for such tests and adjustments as may be necessary to maintain them in
satisfactory condition. No interruption allowance will be granted for the time during
which such tests and adjustments are made.
Deposits
The Company may require a customer who has a proven history of late payment or
whose financial responsibility is not a matter of record to make a deposit to be held
as a guarantee for the payment of charges. Such a deposit shall not exceed an amount
equal to twice the estimated average monthly usage charges and/or the monthly
recurring charges. Interest on deposits shall be paid in accordance with the rules of
the Commission.
Deposits shall be returned to the customer when service is terminated or when
satisfactory credit has been established. Satisfactory credit may be established
through prompt payment of all Carrier bills for a period of one year.
Upon termination of service, deposits with accrued interest shall be credited to the
final bill and the balance shall be returned within 45 days to the customer.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
liaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.C. Noo 1
1 st Revised Sheet 14
Cancels Original Sheet 14
7.4 Credit Allowance
Credit for failure of service or equipment will be allowed only when failure is caused
by or occurs in equipment owned, provided and billed for, by Carrier.
Credit allowances for failure of service or equipment starts when the
customer notifies Carrier ofthe failure or when Carrier becomes aware of the
failure and ceases when the operation has been restored and an attempt has
been made to notify the customer.
The customer shall notify Carrier of failures of service or equipment and
make reasonable attempts to ascertain that the failure is not caused by
customer provided facilities, any act or omission of the customer, or in wiring
or equipment connected to the terminal.
Only those portions of the service or equipment operation disabled will be
credited. No credit allowances will be made for:
Interruptions of service resulting from Carrier performing routine
maintenance;
Interruptions of service for implementation of a customer order for a
change in the service;
Interruption caused by the negligence of the customer or his
authorized user;
Interruptions of service because of the failure of service or equipment
due to customer or authorized user provided facilities.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corpo
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.Ue. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 15
Cancels Original Sheet 15
Cancellation by Customer
If a customer orders services requiring special equipment and/or facilities dedicated
to the customer s use and then cancels his order before the service begins, a charge
will be made to the customer for the non-recoverable portions of expenditures or
liabilities incurred expressly on behalf of the customer by Carrier.
Payment and Charges for Services
Service is provided and billed on a monthly basis.
Payment is due upon receipt Payment will be considered timely if paid
within 20 days after the bill is rendered. The bill shall be considered rendered
when deposited in the US. mail with postage prepaid.
In the event of a dispute concerning a bill, Customer must pay a sum equal
to the amount of the undisputed portion of the bill and proceed with
complaint procedures set forth in this tariff.
The customer is responsible for payment of all charges for service furnished
to the customer under this tariff. Charges are based on actual usage during
a month will be billed monthly in arrears.
Customer is responsible for payment of any state and local taxes (i.e. gross
receipts tax, sales tax, municipal utilities tax) which will be listed as separate
line items and which are not included in the quoted rates.
Customers will be charged a late payment penalty as set forth in this tariff.
Customers will be charged on all checks returned to Carrier by the issuing
entity.
ISSUED: November 4 2002
Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
BY:
EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
(T)
(T)Nav 9 - 2002
Boise. Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.pi Revised Sheet 16
Cancels Original Sheet 16
Application of Charges
The charge for service are those in effect for the period that service is furnished. If
the charges for a period covered by a bill change after the bill has been rendered, thebill will be adjusted to reflect the new charges.
Carrier Responsibility
Calculation of Credit Allowance
Pursuant to limitations set forth in Section 2.7.4 , when service is interrupted the
credit allowance will be computed on the following basis:
No credit shall be allowed for an interruption ofless than two hours.
The customer shall be credited for an interruption of two hours or major
fraction thereof that the interruption continues.
When a minimum usage charge is applicable and the customer fails to meet
a usage minimum credit, the outage shall be applied against that minimum
equal to 1/3 60th of the monthly minimum charges associated with the portion
of service disabled for each period of two hours or maj or fraction thereof that
the interruption continues.
Customers have up to 60 days (commencing 5 days after remittance of the
bill) to initiate a dispute over charges or to receive credits. Carrier will try its
best to resolve any disputes properly brought to its attention. Unresolved
disputes may be directed to the attention of the Commission.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002
Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
BY:
EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FlUNG
(T)
(T)NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.Ue. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 17
Cancels Original Sheet 17
Carrier Responsibility
Cancellation of Credit
Where Carrier cancels a service or the provision of equipment and the final service
period is less than the monthly billing period, a credit will be issued for any amounts
billed in advance, prorated at 1I30th of the monthly recurring charge for each day the
service was rendered or the equipment was provided. This credit will be issued to
the customer or applied against the balance remaining on the customer s account.
Disconnection of Service by Carrier
Carrier upon 5 days written notice to the customer, may discontinue service or
cancel an application for service without incurring any liability for any of the
following reasons:
Non-payment of any sum due to Carrier for service for more than thirty days
beyond the date of rendition of the bill for such service;
A violation of any regulation governing the service under this tariff;
A violation of any law, rule, or regulation of any government authority having
jurisdiction over the service; or
Carrier is prohibited from furnishing services by order of a court or other
government authority having jurisdiction.
8.4 Fractional Credit
Credit for a fractional part of a month are calculated by counting the number of days
in the billing period before service was furnished or discontinued. The number of
days in the billing period is divided by thirty days and the resultant fraction is then
multiplied by the monthly charge to arrive at the credit amount.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 18
Cancels Original Sheet 18
Customer Complaint Procedure
Carrier will resolve any disputes brought to its attention through its Customer Service
Representatives which can be reach via a toll free telephone number which will be
stated on all customer bills. (Toll Free: 1-888-729-2215).
In the event of a dispute concerning an invoice, the customer must pay a sum equal
to the amount ofthe undisputed portion ofthe bill. Service shall not be disconnected
for nonpayment of the disputed portion of the bill.
ISSUED: November 4 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 , 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 ,2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 19
Cancels Original Sheet 19
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND RATES
3.1 Timing of Calls
The customer s monthly usage charges for Carrier service are based upon the total number
of minutes the customer uses and service options subscribed to. Chargeable time begins
when the connection is established between the calling station and the called station or PBx.
Chargeable time ends when either party hangs up.
There are no charges incurred if a call is not completed.
Start of Billing
For billing purposes, the start of service is the first day on which service is available for use
by the customer. The end of service date is the last day or any portion thereof that service is
provided by Carrier after notice of cancellation by Customer.
Interconnection
Service furnished by Carrier may be interconnected with services or facilities of other
authorized communications common carriers and with private systems, subject to the
technical limitations established by Carrier. Service furnished by Carrier is not part of ajoint
undertaking with any such other carriers. Any special interface equipment of Carrier and
other participating carriers shall be provided at the customer s expenseo
Interconnection with 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 his customer-provided terminal equipment or
communications systems with Carrier s. The customer shall secure all necessary licenses
permits, right-of-ways, and other arrangements necessary for such interconnection.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
November 9 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho C. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 20
Cancels Original Sheet 20
3.4 Terminal Equipment
Carrier s service may be used with or terminated in customer provided terminal equipment
or customer provided communication systems, such as teleprinters, handsets, or data sets.
Such terminal equipment will be furnished and maintained at the expense of the providing
customer, except as otherwise agreed in advance and in writing. The customer is responsible
for all costs at their premises, including personnel, wiring, electrical power, and the like
incurred in the use of Carrier s service. When such terminal equipment is used, the
equipment shall comply with the generally accepted minimum protective criteria of the
telecommunications industry.
Calculation of Distance
Usage charges for all mileage sensitive products are based on the airline distance between
rate centers associated with the originating and terminating points of the call.
The airline mileage between rate centers is determined by applying the formula below to the
vertical and horizontal coordinates associated with the rate centers involved. The company
uses the rate centers and associated vertical and horizontal coordinates that are generally
accepted within the telecommunications industry.
Formula:(VI - V2)Z + (HI - H2)Z
Minimum Call Completion Rate
The customer can expect a call completion rate of 99% of calls attempted during peak use
periods for all Feature Group D (1 +) services.
Special Promotions
Special promotions may be offered by the Company from time to time. Special promotions
will be submitted to the Commission for prior approval.
ISSUED: November 4 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9 , 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise. Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.u.C. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 21
Cancels Original Sheet 21
Service Offerings
The Company will provide the following services:
Message Toll Service (MTS)
Outgoing long distance service whereby the customer accesses the Company
underlying carrier s network on an equal access or dial-up basis.
In non-equal access areas, the customer will gain access to the network by dialing a
10XXX access code which will be provided by the Company.
Inbound 800/888 Service
Inbound 800/888 Service is virtual banded inbound toll service which permits calls
to be completed at the subscriber s location without charge to the calling party.
Access to the service is gained by dialing a ten digit telephone number which
terminates at the customer s location. Inbound 800/888 services originate via normal
shared use facilities and are terminated via the customers' local exchange service
access line.
Carrier will accept a prospective Inbound 800/888 service customer s request for up
to ten (10) 800/888 telephone numbers and will reserve such number(s) on a first
come first serve basis. All requests for number reservations must be made in writing,
dated and signed by a responsible representative of the customer. Carrier does not
guarantee the availability ofnumber(s) until assigned. The telephone number(s) so
requested, if found to be available, will be reserved for and furnished to the eligible
customer.
If a customer who has received a number does not subscribe to Inbound 800/888
service within 90 days, the company reserves the right to make the assigned number
available for use by another customer.
ISSUED: November 4 , 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NaV 9 - 2002
Boise. Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.Ue. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 22
Cancels Original Sheet 22
Travel Card Service
Allows subscribers who are away from home or office to place calls by gaining
access to the Carrier s network via an 800 number and personal identification number
issued by the Company.
8.4 Directory Assistance
Listed telephone numbers are provided to customers upon request at a per call charge.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)NOV 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.UC. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 23
Cancels Original Sheet 23
SECTION 4 - RATES AND CHARGES
Usage Charges and Billing Increments
1.1 U sage Charges
Usage charges are generally flat rated. If any usage charges are determined by the
time of day rate periods and minutes of use within each rate period, the rate period
is determined by the time and day of call origination at the customer s location.
Billing Increments
Usage is billed in the increments stated in the individual product rate section. Partial
usage will be rounded up to the next highest billing interval.
1.3 Rounding
All calls are rounded to the next highest billing interval. Total charge for a fraction
of a cent will be rounded to the next highest whole cent.
ISSUED: November 4 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.u.C. Noo 1
1 sl Revised Sheet 24
Cancels Original Sheet 24
Switched Access Outbound Rates
Rate Plan Rate er minute U sa e Re uirement
Option 1:$0.2500/minute 0 - $ 24 per month
Option 2:$0.2400/minute $ 25 - $ 49 per month
Option 3:$0.2300/minute $ 50 - $ 74 per month
Option 4:$0.2200/minute $ 75 - $ 99 per month
Option 5:$0.2100/minute $100 - $124 per month
Option 6:$0.2000/minute $125 - $149 per month
Option 7:$0. 1900/minute $150 - $174 per month
Option 8:$0. 1800/minute $175 - $199 per month
Option 9:$00 1700/minute $200 - $249 per month
Option 10:$0. 1600/minute $250 - $299 per month
Option 11:$0. 1500/minute $300 +per month
Billed in thirty second increments with a thirty second minimum.
Switched Access Inbound Rates
Rate Plan Rate er minute U sa e Re uirement
Option 1:$0.2500/minute 0 - $ 24 per month
Option 2:$0.2400/minute $ 25 - $ 49 per month
Option 3:$0.23 OO/minute $ 50 - $ 74 per month
Option 4:$0.2200/minute $ 75 - $ 99 per month
Option 5:$0.2100/minute $100 - $124 per month
Option 6:$0.2000/minute $125 - $149 per month
Option 7:$0. 1900/minute $150 - $174 per month
Option 8:$0. 1800/minute $175 - $199 per month
Option 9:$0. 1700/minute $200 - $249 per month
Option 10:$0. 1600/minute $250 - $299 per month
Option 11:$0. 1500/minute $300 +per month
Billed in thirty second increments with a thirty second minimum.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002 EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9 - 2002
Boise, Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.u.e. No.
1 sl Revised Sheet 25
Cancels Original Sheet 25
4.4 Travel Card Rates
Rate per minute: $0.
Billed in whole minute increments.
Per call surcharge: None.
Directory Assistance
$0.80 per call.
Late Payment Penalty
Customers will be charged 1.5% of any amounts owed to the Company beyond the due date
as set forth within this tariff.
Returned Check Charge
Any person submitting a check to the Carrier as payment for services, which is subsequently
returned by the issuing institution, shall be charged $15.00 per check.
Special Promotions
Carrier may from time to time offer special promotions to customers upon prior Commission
approval of such promotion.
ISSUED: November 4, 2002
BY:
EFFECTIVE:November 9, 2002
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
NOV 9- 2002
Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
(T)
(T)
Boiseo Idaho
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.Idaho P.C. No.
2nd Revised Sheet 26
Cancels 1 sl Revised Sheet 26
Pay Telephone (Payphone) Surcharge
A surcharge shall be assessed for each call made from a pay telephone to an 800 number or
using a travel card and dialing the carrier prefix in the form 101 XXXX. Although collected
on the customer s bill, this charge is reimbursed to pay telephone service provider. The
initial charge is $0.40 per call, but may vary from time to time as the Federal
Communications Commission or payphone service providers change the rate for pay
telephone compensation.
4.10 Flat Rated Plan
This plan applies to inbound/outbound and inter/intralata calls.
Rate per minute: $0.
Billed in whole minute increments.
Monthly service fee:$4.
(N)
(N)
Monthly Recurring Charge
ISSUED: December 10, 2002 EFFECTIVE: December 15 2002
BY:Sonya A. Bly, President
Advantage Telecommunications Corp.
3001 Aloma Avenue, Suite 304
Winter Park, FL 32792
IEfaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
DEC 1 5 2002
Boise. Idaho