BCN Telecom Inc Price List No 3_Access Services.pdf

BCN TELECOM,INC Idaho Price List No,3
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COMPEIITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
Schedule of Rates,Rules and Regulations
Governing Access Services
Provided in the State of Idaho
OFFERED BY
BEN TELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3 Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960 (T)
(T)
This tariff contains the descriptions,regulations,and rates applicable to furnishing of Service and
facilities for Access Services within the State of Idaho by BEN Telecom,Inc.and Concurring Carriers.
This tariff is on file with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and copies may also be inspected during
normal business hours at the following location:1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3 Floor,Morristown,NJ 07960.(T)
Tol hFree Number:U8OO4682852
Regulatory Contact:Kathleen Corey
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16,2015
ldsho Pji ufIssuedby:Richard M.Boudria,CEO
BCN TELECOM,INC.ACCU -“r i
1200 Mt Kemble Ave.3 Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC Idaho Price List No.3
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CHECK ShEET
Pages of this price list,as indicated below,are effecth’e as of the date shon at the bottom of the
respective pages.Original and revised pages.as named below,comprise all changes from the original
tariff and are currently in effect as ofthe date on the bottom of this page.
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2 lt Revised*32 Original
3 Original 33 Original
4 Original 34 Original
5 Original 35 Original
6 Original 36 Original
7 Original 37 Original
8 15t Revised*38 Original
9 Original 39 Original
10 15t Revised*40 Original
11 i’Revised 41 Original
12 Original 42 Original
13 Original 43 Original
14 15t Revised*44 Original
15 Original 45 Original
16 15t Revised 46 Original
17 Original 47 Original
18 Original 48 Original
19 Original 49 Original
20 Original 50 Original
21 Original 51 Original
22 Original 52 Original
23 Original 53 Original
24 Original 54 Originai
25 Original 55 Original
26 Original 56 Original
27 Original 57 Original
28 Original 58 Original
29 Original 59 Original
30 Original 60 l Revised*
61 sst Revised*
*indicates those pages included with this filing
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16,2015
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Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO ‘i”“GBCNTELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3 Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page Number
Title Page Title Page
Terms and Conditions 1
Check Sheet 1
Table of Contents 4
Explanation of Symbols 6
Application of Tariff 7
Concurring Carriers 8
Section
Section 1 -Definition of Terms 9
Section 2 -Undertaking Of The Company 11
2.1 General 11
2.2 Description of Service 11
2.3 Application for Service 11
2.4 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities 11
2.5 Terms and Conditions 12
2.6 Liability of the Company 12
2.7 Notification of Service-Affecting Activities 15
2.8 Provision of Equipment and Facilities 15
2.9 Non-routine Installation 17
2.10 Ownership of Facilities 17
2.11 Optional rates and Information Provided to the Public 17
2.12 Continuity of Service 17
2.13 Governmental Authorizations 18
Section 3 —Obligations Of the Customer 19
3.1 General 19
3.2 Prohibited Uses 20
3.3 Claims 21
3.4 Jurisdictional Reporting 22
Section 4 -Payment Arrangements 24
4.1 Payment for Service 24
4.2 Billing and Collection of Charges 24
4.3 Advance Payments 26
4.4 Discontinuance of Service 26
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Pate Number
4.5 Cancellation of Application for Service 27
4.6 Changes in Service Requested 28
4.7 Taxes 28
4.8 Disputed Bills 29
Section 5 -Use Of Customer’s Service By Others 30
5.1 Resale and Sharing 30
5.2 Joint Use Arrangements 30
5.3 Transfers and Assignments 30
Section 6 -Cancellation of Service 3 1
Section 7 *Notices And Communications 32
Section 8 -Customer Equipment And Channels 33
8.1 General 33
8.2 Station Equipment 33
8.3 Interconnection of Facilities 33
8.4 Tests and Adjustments 34
8.5 Inspections 34
Section 9 -Allowances for Interruptions In Service 35
9.1 General 35
9.2 No Credit Allowances Will Be Made For 35
Section 10 -Application Of Rates 37
10.1 Distance Based Charges 37
Section 11 -Special Construction And Special Arrangements 38
11.1 Special Construction 38
11.2 Basis for Charges 38
11.3 Basis for Cost Computation 39
11.4 Termination Liability 40
Section 12 -Ordering Options For Switched Access Service 41
12.1 General 42
12.2 Access Order 43
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Pare Number
Section 13 —Carrier Common Line Service 48
13.1 General Description 48
13.2 Limitations 48
13.3 Undertaking of the Company 48
13.4 Obligations of the Customer 49
13.5 Determination of Usage Subject to Carrier Common Line Access Charges 49
13.6 Measuring and Recording of Call Detail 49
13.7 Billing of Charges 49
13.8 Determination of Charges 50
Section 14-Switched Access Service 52
14.1 General 52
14.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Agreements 52
14.3 Obligations of Company 55
14.4 Obligations of the Customer 56
Section 15 -Rates and Charges 58
15.1 Rates for Switched Access Services 58
15.2 Non-routine Installation/Maintenance Charges 61
15.3 Individual Case Basis Arrangements 61
15.4 Underbilling 62
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
The following symbols shall be used in this Tariff for the purposes indicated below.
(C)To signify changed listing,rule,or condition which may affect rates or changes.
(D)To signify discontinued material,including listing,rate,rule or condition.
(I)To signify an increase.
(L)To signifi material relocated from or to another part of Tariff Schedule with no change in
text,rate,rules or conditions.
(N)To signify new materials including listing,rate,rule or condition.
(R)To signify reduction.
(T)To signify change in wording of text but not change in rate,rule or condition.
In addition to symbols for changes,each provision or rate element changed will contain a vertical one line
which will clearly show the exact number of lines being changed.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This Tariff contains the Regulations and Rates applicable to intrastate Switched Access Services provided
by Company within N.Idaho.Company’s Services are furnished subject to the availability of facilities
and subject to the terms and conditions of this Tariff.
The Rates and Regulations contained in this Tariff apply only to the Services furnished by Company and
do not apply,unless otherwise specified,to the lines,facilities,or Services provided by a Local Exchange
Telephone Company or other Common Carrier for use in accessing the Services of Company.
The Customer is entitled to limit the use of Company’s Services by end users at the Customer’s facilities,
and may use other Common Carriers in addition to or in lieu of Company.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
Revised Page No.8
Replacing Original Page No.8
COMPF HTVE ACCESS PROVIDER SFRV1CFS_TARIFF
CONCURRING CARRIERS
(T)
None
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16.2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO
BCN TELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3 Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
SECTION 1-DEFINITION OF TERMS
Certain terms used generally throughout this Tariff for Communications Services of this Company are
defined below.
Advance Payment:Part or all of a payment required before the start of Service.
Authorized User:A person,firm or corporation which is authorized by the Customer or Joint User to be
connected to the Service of the Customer or Joint User,respectively.
Bit:The smallest unit of information in the binary system of notation.
Commission:Idaho Public Service Commission
Company:BCN Telecom,Inc.,the issuer of this Tariff.
Customer:The person,firm or corporation which purchases Service and is responsible for the payment
of charges and compliance with the Company’s regulations.
Dedicated:A facility or equipment system or subsystem set aside for the sole use of a specific Customer.
End Office:The term “end office”denotes the switching system office or serving wire center where
Customer station loops are terminated for purposed of interconnection to each other and/or to trunks.
Individual Case Basis (ICB):A Service arrangement in which the regulations,rates and charges are
developed based on the specific circumstances of the case.
Interconnect Carrier:Any carrier that connects to Company’s network for exchange of communications
traffic.
Joint User:A person,firm or corporation which is designated by the Customer as a user of Services
furnished to the Customer by the Company and to whom a portion of the charges for the Service will be
billed under a Joint User arrangement as specified in the Company’s Tariff.
LATA:A Local Access and Transport Area established pursuant to the Modification of Final Judgment
entered by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Civil Action No.82-0192;or
any other geographic area designated as a LATA in the National Exchange Carrier Association,Inc.Price
list F.C.C.No.4.
Major Service Interruption:An interruption of Customer Service due to the Company’s negligence or
due to its noncompliance with the provisions of this Tariff.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
1 Revised Page No.10
Replacing Original Page No,10
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Premises:The space occupied by a Customer,Authorized I.ser or Joint User in a building or buildings or
contiguous property (except railroad rightsoLway,etc.)not separated by a highway.
Recurring Charges:Th monthly charges to the Customer for Services,ideilities and equipment.which
continue for the agreed upon duration of the Service.
Service Commencement Date:The first day following the date on which the Company notifies the
Customer that the requested Service or facility is available for use,unless extended by the Customer’s
refusal to accept Service which does not conform to standards set forth in the Service Order or the Tariffs
of the Company,in which case the Service Commencement Date is the date of the Customer’s
acceptance.The Company and Customer may mutually agree on a substitute Service Commencement
Date.
Service Order:The written request for Company Services submitted by the Customer in the format
devised by the Company.The signing of a Service Order by the Customer and acceptance by the
Company initiates the respective obligations of the parties as set forth herein and pursuant to the Tariffs
of the Company,but the duration of the Service is calculated from the Service Commencement Date.
Shared:A facility or equipment system or subsystem that can be used simultaneously by several
Customers.
Switched Access Service:Access to the switched network of an Exchange Carrier for the purpose of
originating or terminating communications.
Transmission:The sending of electrical or optical signals over a line to a destination.
User:A Customer,Joint User,or any other person authorized by a Customer to use Service provided to
the Customer under the Company’s Tariff.
Effective:September 16,2015
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SECTION 1 -.DEFINITION OF TERMS
PIU:Percent Interstate Usage
(F)
Issued:September 16,2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO
BCN TELECOM.INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3id Floor
Morristown.NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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SECTION 2 UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.1 General
2,1,1 The Company does not undertake to transmit messages but offers the use of its facilities for the
transmission of communications.
2.1.2 Customers and Users may use Services and facilities provided under the fariffs of the Company
to obtain access to Services offered by other companies.The Company is responsible for the
Services and facilities provided under its Tariffs,and for its unregulated Services provided
pursuant to contact,and it assumes no responsibility for any Service whether regulated or not)
provided by any other entity that purchases access to the Company’s network in order to originate
or terminate such entity’s own Services,or to communicate with such entity’s own Customers.
2.L3 The Company shall have no responsibility with respect to billings,charges or disputes related to
Services used by the Customer which are not included in the Services herein including,without
limitation,any local,regional or long distance Services not offered by the Company.The
Customer shall be fully responsible for the payment of any bills for such Services and for the
resolution of any disputes or discrepancies with the Service provider.
2.2 Description of Service
The Company’s Service consists of any of the business Services offered pursuant to this Tariff (T)
either individually or in combination.Each business Service is offered independent of the others,
unless otherwise noted.Service is offered via the Company’s facilities or in combination with
transmission facilities provided by other certificated carriers.
2.3 Application for Service
Customers desiring to obtain the Company’s Service must complete the Company’s standard (T)Service order form(s).
2.4 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
2.4.1 The Company reserves the right to limit or to allocate the use of existing facilities,or of
additional facilities offered by the Company,when necessary because of lack of facilities,or due
to some other cause beyond the Company’s control ,on a nondiscriminatory basis.
2.4.2 The furnishing of Service under the Tariffs of the Company is subject to the availability on a
continuing basis of all the necessary facilities and is limited to the reasonable capacity of the
Company’s facilities as well as facilities the Company may obtain from other carriers to furnish
Service from time to time as required at the sole discretion of the Company.
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective: September 16,2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO
BCN TELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3 Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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SECTION 2-UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.5 Terms and Conditions
2.5.1 Service shall be provided on the basis of a minimum period of at least one (1)year.
2.5.2 Customers may be required to enter into written Service orders which shall contain or reference a
specific description of the Service ordered,the rates to be charged,the duration of the Services,
and the terms and conditions in the Tariffs of the Company.Customers will also be required to
execute any other documents as may be reasonably requested by the Company.
2.5.3 At the expiration of the initial term specified in each Service Order,or in any extension thereof,
Service shall continue on a month-to-month basis at the then current rates unless terminated by
either party.Any termination shall not relieve Customer of its obligation to pay any charges
incurred under the Service order and the Tariffs of the Company prior to termination.The rights
and obligations which by their nature extend beyond the termination of the term of the Service
order shall survive such termination.
2.5.4 In any action between the parties to enforce any provision of the Tariffs of the Company,the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its legal fees and court costs from the non-prevailing
party in addition to other relief a court may award.
2.5.5 The Tariffs of the Company shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of South
Dakota without regard for its choice of laws provision.
2.6 Liability of the Company
2.6.1 The liability of the Company for damages arising out of the furnishing of its Services,including
but not limited to mistakes,omissions,interruptions,delays,or errors,or other defects,
representations,or use of these Services or arising out of the failure to furnish the Service,
whether caused by acts or omissions,shall be limited to the extension of allowances for
interruption as set forth in Section 9.0,following.The extension of such allowances for
interruption shall be the sole remedy of the Customer and the sole liability of the Company.The
Company will not be liable for any direct,indirect,incidental,special,consequential,exemplary
or punitive damages to Customer or User as a result of any Company Service,equipment or
facilities,or the acts or omissions or negligence of the Company,Company’s employees or
agents.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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SECTION 2-UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.6 Liability of the Company (Continued)
2.6.2 The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure of performance or equipment due to
causes beyond its control,including but not limited to:acts of God,fire,flood,explosion or other
catastrophes;any law,order,regulation,direction,action,or request of the United States
Government,or of any other government,including state and local governments having or
claiming jurisdiction over the Company,or any department,agency,commission,bureau,
corporation,or other instrumentality of any one or more of these federal,state or local
governments,or of any civil or military authority,national emergencies,insurrections,riots,wars,
unavailability of rights-of-way or materials,or strikes,lockouts,work stoppages,or other labor
difficulties.
2.6.3 The Company shall not be liable for any act or omission of any entity furnishing to the Company
or to the Company’s Customers or Users facilities or equipment used for or with the Services the
Company offers.
2.6.4 The Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses due to the fault or negligence of the
Customer or User or due to the failure or malfunction of Customer or User-provided equipment
or facilities.
2.6.5 The Company does not guarantee nor make any warranty with respect to installations it provides
for use in an explosive atmosphere.The Customer shall indemnify and hold the Company
harmless from any and all loss,claims,demands,suits,or other action,or any liability
whatsoever,whether suffered,made,instituted,or asserted by any other party or person(s),and
for any loss,damage,or destruction of any property,whether owned by the Customer or others,
caused or claimed to have been caused directly or indirectly by the installation,operation,failure
to operate,maintenance,removal presence,condition,location,or use of any installation so
provided.
2.6.6 The Company reserves the right to require each Customer to sign an agreement acknowledging
acceptance of the provisions of this paragraph as a condition precedent to such installations.
2.6.7 The Company is not liable for any defacement of or damage to Customer or User premises
resulting from the furnishing of Services or equipment on such premises or the installation or
removal thereof,unless such defacement or damage is caused by negligence or willful
misconduct of the Company’s agents or employees.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC Idaho Price List No.3
Revised Page No,14
Replacing Original Page No.14
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SECTiON 2 UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2,6 Liability of the Company (Continued)
26,8 The entire liability for any claim,loss,damage or expense from any cause whatsoever shall in no
event exceed sums actually paid the Company by Customer for the specific Services giving rise
to the claim.No action or proceeding against the Company shall be commenced more than one
year after the Service is rendered. or as required by South Dakota law,
2,6,9 The Company shall not he liable fbr any damages or losses due to the fault or negligence of the
Customer or due to the failure or malfunction ofCustomer provided equipment or facilities,
2,6J0 The Company shall not be liable fdr any damages resulting from delays in meeting any Service
dates due to delays resulting from normal construction procedures.Such delays shall include,but
not be limited to,delays in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals for construction,delays in
obtaining rightoLway approvals and delays in actual construction work.
2,6.11 The Company shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever to property resulting from the
installation,maintenance, repair or removal of equipment and associated wiring unless the
damage is caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or negligence.
2,6,12 THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS,EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW,STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE,INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE,EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN ITS
TARIFFS.
2,6,13 The Company shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever associated with Servce,facilities,
or equipment which the Company does not furnish or for any act or omission of Customer or any
other entity furnishing Services,facilities or equipment used for or in conjunction with the (F)
Company’s.(I)
2,6,14 The included tariff language does not constitute a determination by the Commission that a
limitation of liability imposed by the Company should be upheld in a court of law.Acceptance
for filing by the Commission recognizes that it is a court’s responsibility to adjudicate negligence
and consequential damage claims.It is also the court’s responsibility to determine the validity of
the exculpatory clause.
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16.2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO A L .
BCN TELECOM,INC.
1200 ME Kemble Ave.3 Floor
Morristown.NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
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SECTION 2-UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.7 Notification of Service Affecting Activities
To the extent possible,the Company will provide the Customer reasonable notification of
Service-affecting activities that may occur in normal operation of its business.Such activities
may include,but are not limited to,equipment or facilities additions,removals or rearrangements
and routine preventative maintenance.Generally,such activities are not specific to an individual
Customer but affect many Customers’Services.No specific advance notification period is
applicable to all Service activities.The Company will work cooperatively with the Customer to
determine the reasonable notification requirements.With some emergency or unplanned Service-
affecting conditions,such as an outage resulting from cable damage,notification to the Customer
may not be possible.
2.8 Provision of Equipment and Facilities
2.8.1 All Services along the facilities between the point identified as the Company’s origination point
and the point identified as the Company’s termination point will be furnished by the Company,its
agents or contractors.
2.8.2 The Company may undertake to use reasonable efforts to make available Services to a Customer
on or before a particular date,subject to the provisions of and compliance by the Customer with,
the regulations contained in this Tariff.
2.8.3 The Company undertakes to use reasonable efforts to maintain only the facilities and equipment
that it furnishes to the Customer.The Customer,Joint User,or Authorized User may not,nor may
they permit others to,rearrange,disconnect,remove,attempt to repair,or otherwise tamper with
any of the facilities or equipment installed by the Company,except upon the written consent of
the Company.
2.8.4 Equipment the Company provides or installs at the Customer’s premises for use in connection
with the Services the Company offers shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which
the Company provided the equipment.
2.8.5 The Customer shall be responsible for the payment of Service charges as set forth herein for visits
by the Company’s agents or employees to the premises of the Customer,Joint User,or
Authorized User when the Service difficulty or trouble report results from the use of equipment
or facilities the Customer,Joint User,or Authorized User provided.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
l”Revised Page No,16
Replacing Original Page No.16
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SECTiON 2-UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2,8 Provision of Equipment and Facilities (Continued)
2.8.6 The Company shall not be responsible for the installation,operation,or maintenance of any
Customer provided communications equipment.Where such equipment is connected to the
facilities furnished pursuant to this Tariff,the responsibility nf the Company shall be limited to
the furnishing of facilities offered under this Tariff and to the maintenance and operation of such
facilities;ubect to this responsibility the Company shall not be responsible for:
2,8,6,1 the transmission of signals by Customer provided equipment or for the quality of.or
defects in,such transmission;or
2.8.6.2 the reception of signals by Customer provided equipment.The Customer Authorized
User,or Joint User is responsible far ensuring that Customer provided equipment
connected to Company equipment and facilities is compatible with such Company
equipment and facilities.[he magnitude and character of the vullages and currents
impressed on Company provided equipment and wiring by the connection,operation,
or maintenance of such equipment and wiring shall be such as not to cause damage to
the Company pros ided equipment and wiring or injury to the Company’s employees or
to other persons.Customer will submit to Company a complete manufacturer’s
specification sheet for each item of equipment that is not provided by the Company and
which shall be attached to the Company’s facihties.The Company shall approve the
use of such item (s)of equipment unless such item is technically incompatible with
Company’s facilities.Any additional protective equipment required to prevent such
damage or injury shall be provided by the Company at the Customer’s expense.
2.8.7 Any special interface equipment necessary to achieve compatibility between the facilities and
equipment of the Company used for furnishing the Company’s Services and the channels,(T)
facilities,or equipment of others shall be provided at the Customer’s expense.
2.8.8 The Company may be connected to the Services or facilities of other communications carriers
only when authorized by,and in accordance with,the terms and conditions of the fariffs of the
other communications carrier which are applicable to such connections.
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16,2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO
BCN TELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3rd Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
Original Page No.17
COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
SECTION 2-UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.9 Non-Routine Installation
At the Customer’s request,installation and/or maintenance may be performed outside the
Company’s regular business hours and/or in hazardous locations.In such cases,charges based on
cost of the actual labor,material,or other costs incurred by or charged to the Company will apply.
If installation is started during regular business hours,but at the Customer’s request,extends
beyond regular business hours into time periods including,but not limited to,weekends,holidays,
and/or night hours,additional charges may apply.
2.10 Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with the Tariffs of the Company remains with the
Company,its agents or contractors.The Customer shall not have,nor shall it assert,any right,
title or interest in all the fiber optic or other facilities and associated equipment provided by the
Company hereunder.
2.11 Optional Rates and Information Provided to the Public
The Company will promptly advise Customers who may be affected of new,revised or optional
rates applicable to their Service.Pertinent information regarding the Company’s Services,rates
and charges shall be provided directly to Customers,or shall be available for inspection at the
Company’s local business address.If required by the Commission,the Company will cause to
have published a notice of its intention to charge its rates,tolls,charges,rules and regulations in
one or more newspapers in circulation in the affected area.
2.12 Continuity of Service
In the event of prior knowledge of an interruption of Service for a period exceeding one day,the
Customers will,if feasible,be notified in writing,by mail,at least one week in advance.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 2-UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.13 Governmental Authorizations
The provision of Services is subject to and contingent upon the Company obtaining and retaining
such approvals,consents,governmental authorizations,licenses and permits,as may be required
or be deemed necessary by the Company.The Company shall use reasonable efforts to obtain and
keep in effect all such approvals,consents,authorizations,licenses and permits that may be
required to be obtained by it.The Company shall be entitled to take,and shall have no liability
whatsoever for,any action necessary to bring the Services into conformance with any rules,
regulations,orders,decisions,or directives imposed by the Federal Communications Commission
or other applicable agency,and the Customer shall fully cooperate in and take such action as may
be requested by the Company to comply with any such rules,regulations,orders,decisions,or
directives.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 3-OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER
3.1 General
The Customer shall be responsible for:
3.1.1 the payment of all applicable charges pursuant to the Tariffs ofthe Company;
3.1.2 damage to or loss of the Company’s facilities or equipment caused by the acts or
omissions of the Customer or of any User;or by the noncompliance by the Customer or
any User with these regulations;or by fire or theft or other casualty on the Customer’s or
any User’s premises,unless caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the
employees or agents of the Company;
3.1.3 providing at no charge,as specified from time to time by the Company,any needed
personnel,equipment space and power to operate the Company facilities and equipment
installed on the premises of the Customer or any User;and the level of heating and air
conditioning necessary to maintain the proper operating environment on such premises;
3.1.4 any and all costs associated with obtaining and maintaining of the rights-of-way from the
point of entry at the Customer’s location to the termination point where Service is finally
delivered to the Customer,including,but not limited to,the costs of installing conduit or
of altering the structure to permit installation of Company provided facilities.The
Customer’s use of such rights-of-way shall in all respects be subject to the terms,
conditions and restrictions of such rights-of-way and of agreements between the
Company and such third parties relating thereto,including without limitation,the
duration applicable to and the condemnation of such rights-of-way,and shall not be in
violation of any applicable governmental ordinance,law,rule,regulation or restriction.
Where applicable,the Customer agrees that it shall assist the Company in the
procurement and maintenance of such right-of-way.The Company may require the
Customer to demonstrate its compliance with this section prior to accepting an order for
Service:
3.1.5 providing a safe place to work and complying with all laws and regulations regarding the
working conditions on the premises at which the Company’s employees and agents shall
be installing or maintaining the Company’s facilities and equipment within a hazardous
area if,in the Company’s opinion,injury or damage to the Company’s employees or
property might result from installation or maintenance by the Company;
3.1.6 identifying,monitoring,removing and disposing of any hazardous material (e.g.friable
asbestos)prior to any construction or installation work;
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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3.1 General (Continued)
3.1.7 complying with all laws and regulations applicable to,and obtaining all consents,
approvals,licenses and permits as may be required with respect to,the location of the
Company’s facilities and equipment in any Customer or User premises or the rights-of-
way for which the Customer is responsible under Section 3.1.4;and granting or obtaining
permission for the Company’s agents or employees to enter the premises of the Customer
or any User at any time for the purpose of installing,inspecting,maintaining,repairing,
or upon termination of Service as stated herein,removing the facilities or equipment of
the Company;
3.1.8 not creating or allowing to be placed any liens or other encumbrances on the Company’s
equipment or facilities;and
3.1.9 making the Company’s facilities and equipment available periodically for maintenance
purposes at a time agreeable to both the Company and the Customer.No allowance will
be made for the period during which Service is interrupted for such purposes.
3.2 Prohibited Uses
3.2.1 The Services the Company offers shall not be used for any unlawful purpose or for any use as to
which the Customer has not obtained all governmental approvals authorizations,licenses,
consents and permits required to be obtained by the Customer with respect thereto.
3.2.2 The Company may require applicants for Service who intend to use the Company’s offerings for
resale and/or for shared use to file a letter with the Company confirming that their use of the
Company’s offerings complies with relevant laws and Commission regulations,policies,orders
and decisions.
3.2.3 The Company may,without obtaining any further consent from the Customer,assign any rights,
privileges,or obligations under this Tariff.The Customer shall not,without prior written consent
of the Company,assign,transfer,or in any other manner dispose of,any of its rights,privileges,
or obligations under this Tariff,and any attempt to make such an assignment,transfer,disposition
without such consent shall be null and void.
3.2.4 The Company may require a Customer to immediately shut down its transmission of signals if
said transmission is causing interference to others.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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3.2 Prohibited Uses (Continued)
3.2.5 A Customer may not use the Services so as to interfere with or impair Service over any facilities
and associated equipment,or so as to impair the privacy of any communications over such
facilities and associated equipment.
3.2.6 Customer use of any resold Service obtained from other Service providers shall also be subject to
any applicable restrictions imposed by the underlying providers.
3.2.7 A Customer,Joint User,or Authorized User shall not represent that it’s Services are provided by
the Company,or otherwise indicate to its Customers that its provision of Services is jointly with
the Company,without the written consent of the Company.The relationship between the
Company and Customer shall not be that of partners or agents for one or the other,and shall not
be deemed to constitute a partnership or agency agreement.
3.3 Claims
With respect to any Service or facility provided by the Company,Customer shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Company from and against all claims,actions,damages,liabilities,
costs and expenses,including reasonable attorneys’fees for:
3.3.1 any loss,destruction or damage to property of the Company or any third party,or the
death or injury to persons,including,but not limited to,employees or invitees of either
party,to the extent caused by or resulting from the negligent or intentional act or
omission of the Customer or User or their employees,agents,representatives or invitees;
3.3.2 any claim,loss,damage,expense or liability for infringement of any copyright,patent,
trade secret,or any proprietary or intellectual property right of any third party,arising
from any act or omission by the Customer or User,including without limitation,use of
the Company’s Services and facilities in a manner not contemplated by the agreement
between Customer and the Company;or
3.3.3 any claim of any nature whatsoever brought by a User with respect to any matter for
which the Company would not be directly liable to the Customer under the terms of the
applicable Company Tariff.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
SECTION 3-OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER
3.4 Jurisdictional Reporting
When the Company receives sufficient call detail to determine the jurisdiction of some or all
originating and terminating access minutes of use (MOU),the Company will use that call detail to
render bills for those MOU and will not use PIU factors.When the Company receives insufficient
call detail to determine the jurisdiction of some or all originating and terminating access MOU,
the Company will apply PIU factor(s)provided by the Customer or developed by the company to
those minutes for which the Company does not have sufficient call detail.PIU factor(s)must be
provided in whole numbers and will be used by the Company to apportion use and/or charges
between interstate and intrastate jurisdictions until Customer provides an update to its’PIU
factor(s).
3.4.1 Originating Access:Originating Access Minutes may be based on traffic originating at the State,
LATA or local Switching Center level,provided that the traffic being measured is only traffic
originating from the Company’s Local Switching Center(s).Originating Access Minutes will be
measured as follows,based on type of access:
3.4.1.1 For Feature group D Switched Access Services,as defined in Section 14.2.1,where the
Company can determine jurisdiction by its call detail,the projected PIU will be
developed by the Company on a quarterly basis by dividing the measured interstate
originating minutes by the total Originating Access Minutes.
3.4.1.2 For Feature Group D with 950 Access as defined in Section 14.2.1,the Customer must
provide the Company with a projected PIU factor by supplying the Company with an
interstate percentage of Originating Access Minutes.
3.4.1.3 For 500,700,8XX,calling card and operator Service access,the Customer must
provide the Company with a projected PIU factor for each type of access.The
Customer who provides a PIU factor shall supply the Company with an interstate
percentage of Originating Access Minutes.
3.4.1.4 If no PIU for originating minutes is submitted as specified herein,then the projected
PIU will be set on a default basis of 32 percent interstate traffic and 68 percent
intrastate traffic.
3.4.2 Terminating Access:For Feature Group D Switched Access Services,the Customer must
provide the Company with a projected PIU factor by supplying the Company with an interstate
percentage of Terminating Access Minutes on a quarterly basis,as described in Section 3.4.4
below.If no projected PIU factor is submitted by the Customer,then the projected PIU will be set
on a default basis.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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3.4 Jurisdictional Reporting (Continued)
3.4.3 Except where the Company measured access minutes are used as set forth in 3.4.1 above,the
Customer reported projected PIU factor as set forth above will be used until the Customer reports
a different projected PIU factor,as set forth below.The revised report will serve as the basis for
future billing and will be effective on the next bill date.
3.4.4 Effective on the first day of January,April,July and October of each year the Customer shall
update its interstate and intrastate jurisdictional report.The Customer shall forward to the
Company,to be received no later than 15 days after the first day of such month,a revised report
showing the interstate and intrastate percentage of use for the past three months ending the last
day of December,March,June and September,respectively,for each Service arranged for
interstate use,based solely on the traffic originating from or terminating to the Company Local
Switching Center.The revised report will serve as the basis for the next three months billing and
will be effective on the bill date for that Service.If the Customer does not supply the reports for
those Services where reports are needed,the Company will assume the percentage to be the same
as that provided previously.For those cases in which a quarterly report has never been received
from the Customer,the Company will assume the percentages to be the same as those provided in
the Access Service Request.
3.4.5 Jurisdictional Reports Verification:For Switched Access Service,if a billing dispute arises or
the Commission questions the project PIU factor,the Customer will provide the data used to
determine the projected PIU factor.The Customer will supply the data within 30 days of the
Company request.
The Customer shall keep records of call detail from which the percentage a interstate and
intrastate use can be ascertained and,upon request of the Company shall make the records
available for inspection as reasonably necessary for purposes of verification of the percentages.
The Company reserves the right to conduct an audit at any time during the year.The Customer,at
its own expense,has the right to retain an independent auditing firm.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.l3oudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 4-PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
4.1 Payment for Service
The Customer is responsible for the payment of all charges for facilities and Services furnished
by the Company to the Customer and to all Users authorized by the Customer,regardless of
whether those Services are used by the Customer itself or are resold or shared with other persons.
4.2 Billing and Collection of Charges
4.2.1 Nonrecurring charges are due and payable within 30 days after the date an invoice is mailed to
the Customer by the Company.
4.2.2 The Company shall present invoices for Recurring Charges monthly to the Customer,in advance
of the month in which Service is provided,and recurring Charges shall be due and payable within
30 days after the invoice is mailed.
4.2.3 Charges based on measured usage will be included on the next invoice rendered following the
end of the month in which the usage occurs,and will be due and payable within 30 days after the
invoice is mailed.
4.2.4 When Service does not begin on the first day of the month,or end on the last day of the month,
the charge for the fraction of the month in which Service was furnished will be calculated on a
pro-rata basis.For this purpose,every month is considered to have 30 days.
4.2.5 Billing the Customer by the Company will begin on the Service Commencement Date,which is
the first day following the date on which the Company notifies the Customer that the Service or
facility is available for use,except that the Service Commencement Date may be postponed by
mutual agreement of the parties,or if the Service or facility does not conform to standards set
forth in the Tariffs of the Company or the Service Order.Billing accrues through and includes the
day that the Service,circuit,arrangement or component is discontinued.
4.2.6 With respect to Business Customers only,if any portion of the payment is received by the
Company after the date due,or if any portion of the payment is received by the Company in funds
which are not immediately available,then a late payment penalty shall be due to the Company.
The late payment penalty shall be the portion of the payment not received by the date due,net of
taxes,not compounded,multiplied by a monthly late factor of 1.5%.
4.2.7 For any check returned to the Company due to insufficient funds,uncollected funds,or closed
account,a $25.00 fee will be assessed per check returned.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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4.2.8 Ordering,Rating and Billing of Access Services where more than one exchange carrier is
involved will be handled as follows:
All recurring and non-recurring charges for Services provided by each Exchange Carrier are
billed under each Company’s applicable Tariffs.Under a Meet Point Billing Arrangement,the
Company will bill for charges for traffic carrier between the Company Local Switching Center
and the End User and for the portion of any transport facilities provided by the Company between
the Customer’s location and the Company’s local switching center.
The multiple billing arrangement described in this section is subject to the provisions of the
Multiple Exchange Carrier Access Billing Guidelines (MECAB)and the Multiple Exchange
Carrier Ordering and Design Guidelines (MECOD).
The Company must notify the Customer of:1)the meet point option that will be used;2)the
Carrier(s)that will render the bill(s);3)the Carrier(s)to whom payment should be remitted;and
4)the Carrier(s)that will provide the bill inquiry function.The Company shall provide such
notification at the time orders are placed for Switched Access Service.Additionally,the
Company shall provide this notice in writing 15 days in advance of any changes in the
arrangement.
The Company will handle the ordering,rating and billing of Switched Access Services under this
Tariff where more than one Exchange Carrier is involved in the provision of Switched Access
Services as follows:
4.2.8.1 The Company must receive an order for Feature Group D (FGD)Switched Access
Service,as defined herein,ordered to the Company’s Local Switching Center through a
switch operated by another Exchange Center.
4.2.8.2 In addition,for FGD Switched Access Service ordered to the Company’s Local
Switching Center through a switch operated by another Exchange Carrier with whom
the Company has an agreement,the Customer may be required to submit an order as
specified by the Exchange Carrier which operates the switch.
4.2.8.3 Separate bills will be rendered by the Exchange Carrier for FGD Access Service.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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4.2 Billing and Collection of Charges (Continued)
4.2.8.4 Rating and Billing of Service:Each Company will provide its portion of Access
Service based on the Regulations,Rates and Charges contained in its respective
Switched Access Service Tariff,subject to the following rules,as appropriate:
4.2.8.4.(a)The application of non-distance sensitive rate elements varies according
to the rate structure and the location of the facilities involved;
4.2.8.4.(a).i when rates and charges are listed on a per minute basis,the
Company’s rates and charges will apply to traffic
originating from the Customer’s Premises and terminating
at the End User’s Premises,and vice versa.
4.3 Advance Payments
4.3.1 To safeguard its interests,the Company may require a Business Customer to make an advance
payment before Services and facilities are furnished.The advance payment will not exceed an
amount equal to the nonrecurring charge(s)and the first month’s estimated recurring charges for
the Service or facility.In addition,where special construction is involved,the advance payment
may also include an amount equal to the estimated nonrecurring charges for the special
construction and recurring charges (if any)for a period to be set between the Company and the
Customer.The advance payment will be credited to the Customer’s initial bill and may be
required in addition to a deposit.
4.3.2 A Customer whose Service has been discontinued for nonpayment of bills will be required to pay
the unpaid balance due carrier and may be required to pay reconnect charges.
4.4 Discontinuance of Service
4.4.1 Upon nonpayment of any amounts owing to the Company,the Company may,by giving ten (10)
days prior written notice to the Customer,discontinue or suspend Service without incurring any
liability.
4.4.2 Upon violation of any of the other material terms or conditions for furnishing Service the
Company may,by giving ten (10)days prior notice in writing to the Customer,discontinue or
suspend Service without incurring any liability if such violation continues during that period.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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4.4 Discontinuance of Service (Continued)
4.4.3 Upon condemnation of any material portion of the facilities used by the Company to provide
Service to a Customer,or if a condition immediately dangerous or hazardous to life,physical
safety or property exists,or if a casualty renders all or any material portion of such facilities
inoperable beyond feasible repair,the Company,by notice to the Customer,may discontinue or
suspend Service without incurring any liability.
4.4.4 Upon the Customer’s insolvency,assignment for the benefit of creditors,filing for bankruptcy or
reorganization,or failing to discharge an involuntary petition within the time permitted by law,
the Company may immediately require a deposit without incurring any liability.
4.4.5 Upon any governmental prohibition or required alteration of the Services to be provided or any
violation of an applicable law or regulation,the Company may immediately discontinue Service
without incurring any liability.
4.4.6 Upon the Company’s discontinuance of Service to the Customer under paragraphs 4.5.1 or 4.5.2,
the Company,in addition to all other remedies that may be available to the Company at law or in
equity or under any other provision of the Tariffs of the Company,may declare all future monthly
and other charges which would have been payable by the Customer during the remainder of the
minimum term for which such Services would have otherwise been provided to the Customer to
be immediately due and payable (discounted to present value at six percent (6%).
4.4.7 Any Customer or Applicant for Service requesting the opportunity to dispute any action or
determination of company under the Commission’s Customer Service shall be given an
opportunity for a supervisory review by the Company immediately following Customer’s request
for such review.Service will not be disconnected pending completion of the review.
4.5 Cancellation of Application for Service
4.5.1 Applications for Service are non-cancelable unless the Company otherwise agrees.Where the
Company permits the Customer to cancel an Application for Service prior to the start of Service
or prior to any special construction,no charges will be imposed except for those specified below.
4.5.2 Where,prior to cancellation by the Customer,the Company incurs any expenses in installing the
Service or in preparing to install the Service that it otherwise would not have incurred,a charge
equal to the costs the Company incurred,less net salvage,shall apply,but in no case shall this
charge exceed the sum of the charge for the minimum period of Services ordered,including
installation charges,and all charges others levy against the Company that would have been
chargeable to the Customer had Service begun (all discounted to present value at six percent
(6%).
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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March 11, 2014
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4.5 Cancellation of Application for Service (Continued)
4.5.3 Where the Company incurs any expense in connection with special construction,or where special
arrangements of facilities or equipment have begun,before the Company receives a cancellation
notice,a charge equal to the costs incurred,less net salvage,applies.In such cases,the charge
will be based on such elements as the cost of the equipment,facilities,and material,the cost of
installation,engineering,labor and supervision,general and administrative expense,other
disbursements,depreciation,maintenance,taxes,provision for return on investment,and any
other costs associated with the special construction or arrangements.
4.5.4 The special charges described in paragraphs 4.6.1 through 4.6.3,above,will be calculated and
applied on a case-by-case basis.
4.6 Changes in Service Requested
If the Customer makes or requests material changes in circuit engineering,equipment
specifications,Service parameters,premises locations,or otherwise materially modifies any
provision of the application for Service,the Customer’s installation fee shall be adjusted
accordingly.
4.7 Taxes
The Customer is responsible for the payment of Federal excise taxes,gross receipts,access,state
and local sales and use taxes and all taxes,fees,surcharges (however,designated)and other
exactions imposed on the Company or its Services by governmental jurisdictions,other than
taxes,imposed generally on corporations.Any taxes imposed by a local jurisdiction (e.g.county
and municipal taxes)will only be recovered from those Customers residing in the affected
jurisdictions.All such taxes,fees and charges shall be separately designated on the Company’s
invoices,and are not included in the Tariffed rates.It should be the responsibility ofthe Customer
to pay any such taxes that subsequently become applicable retroactively.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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March 11, 2014
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4.8 Disputed Bills
The Customer may dispute a bill only by written notice to the Company.Written dispute must be
received by the company within 60 days of the payment due date.If a written dispute is not
received by the Company within 60 days of the payment date,the bill statement shall be deemed
to be correct and considered due and payable in full by Customer.
The Company,upon receiving a written dispute will investigate the merits of the dispute.Upon
completion of its investigation,the Company will provide written notice to the customer
regarding the disposition of the claim,i.e.,resolved in favor of the Customer or resolved in favor
of the Company.The Company will resolve the dispute and assess credits or penalties to the
customer as follows:
•If the dispute is resolved in favor of the Company and the customer has paid the disputed
amount on or before the payment due date,no credits or penalties will apply.
•If the dispute is 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 penalty as set forth in 4.2.6.preceding.
•If the dispute is resolved in favor of the customer and the customer has withheld the disputed
amount,no credits or penalties will apply.
•If the dispute is resolved in favor of the customer and the customer has paid the disputed
amount,the customer will receive an interest credit from the Company for the disputed
amount times a late factor.The late factor shall be the lesser of:
-the highest interest rate which may be levied by law for commercial transactions,
compounded daily,or
-0.000292 per day,compounded daily for the applicable number of days
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Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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SECTION 5-USE OF CUSTOMER’S SERVICE BY OTHERS
5.1 Resale and Sharing
Any Service provided under the Company Tariffs may be resold to or shared with other persons
at the option of Customer,except as provided in 5.3 following.Customer remains solely
responsible for all use of Services ordered by it or billed to its telephone number(s)pursuant to
the Tariffs of the Company,for determining who is authorized to use its Services,and for
notifying the Company of any use.Business rates apply to all Service that is resold or shared.
5.2 Joint Use Arrangements
Joint Use Arrangements will be permitted for all Services available for resale and sharing
pursuant to the Company Tariffs.From each Joint Use Arrangement,one member will be
designated as the Customer responsible for the manner in which the joint use of the Service will
be allocated.The Company will accept orders to start,rearrange,relocate,or discontinue ServiceonlyfromtheCustomer.Without affecting the Customer’s ultimate responsibility for payment of
all charges for the Service,each Joint User shall be responsible for the payment of the charges
billed to it.
5.3 Transfers and Assignments
5.3.1 Neither the Company nor the Customer may assign or transfer its rights or duties in connection
with the Services and facilities provided by the Company without the written consent of the other
party and any appropriate authorizations,if necessary,except that the Company may assign its
rights and duties (a)to any subsidiary,parent company or affiliate of the Company,(b)pursuant
to any sale or transfer of substantially all the assets of the Company;or (c)pursuant to any
financing,merger or reorganization of the Company.
5.3.2 If a Customer cancels a Service Order or terminates Services before the completion of the termforanyreasonwhatsoever,other than a Major Service Interruption,Customer agrees to pay the
Company the following sums within 21 days of the effective date of the cancellation or
termination to be payable under the terms set forth in Section 4 preceding:all costs,fees and
expenses reasonably incurred in connection with:
5.3.2.1 All nonrecurring charges as specified in the Company’s Tariffs,plus
5.3.2.2 Any disconnection,early cancellation or termination charges reasonably incurred and
paid to third parties by the Company on behalf of Customer,plus
5.3.2.3 All Recurring Charges specified in the applicable Company Tariff for the balance of
the current term.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 6-CANCELLATION OF SERVICE
Reserved for Future Use.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 7-NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 The Customer shall designate on the Service Order an address to which the Company shall mail
or deliver all notices and other communications,except that Customer may also designate a
separate address to which the Company’s bills for Service shall be mailed.
7.2 The Company shall designate on the Service Order an address to which the Customer shall mail
or deliver all notices and other communications,except that the Company may designate a
separate address on each bill for Service to which the Customer shall mail payment on that bill.
7.3 All notices or other communications required to be given pursuant to the Tariffs of the Company
will be in writing.Notices and other communications of either party,and all bills mailed by the
Company,shall be presumed to have been delivered to the other party on the third business day
following placement of the notice,communication or bill with the U.S.Mail or a private delivery
Service,prepaid and properly addressed,or when actually received or refused by the addressee,
whichever occurs first.
7.4 The Company or the Customer shall advise the other party of any changes to the addresses
designated for notices,other communications or billing,by following the procedures for giving
notice set forth herein.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 8-CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT AND CHANNELS
8.1 General
A User may transmit or receive information or signals via the facilities of the Company.The
Company’s Services are designed primarily for the transmission of voice-grade telephonic
signals,except as otherwise stated in the Tariffs of the Company.A User may transmit any form
of signal that is compatible with the Company’s equipment,but except as otherwise specifically
stated in its Tariffs,the Company does not guarantee that its Services will be suitable for
purposes other than voice-grade telephonic communication.
8.2 Station Equipment
8.2.1 Terminal equipment on the User’s Premises and the electric power consumed by such equipment
shall be provided by and maintained at the expense of the User.The user is responsible for the
provision of wiring or cable to connect its terminal equipment to the Company’s Point of
Connection.
8.2.2 The Customer is responsible for ensuring that Customer-provided equipment connected to the
Company equipment and facilities is compatible with such equipment and facilities.The
magnitude and character of the voltages and currents impressed on Company-provided equipment
and wiring by the connection,operation,or maintenance of such equipment and wiring shall be
such as not to cause damage to Company-provided equipment and wiring or injury to the
Company’s employees or to other persons.Any additional protective equipment required to
prevent such damage or injury shall be provided by the Company at the Customer’s expense.
8.2.3 Customer provided station equipment may be attached to Services provided under the Tariffs of
the Company subject to Part 68 of the FCC Rules and to any applicable provisions of the Tariffs
of the Company and is the sole responsibility of the Customer.
8.2.4 The Company is not responsible for malfunctions of Customer-owned telephone sets or other
Customer-provided equipment,or for misdirected calls,disconnects or other Service problems
caused by the use of Customer-owned equipment.
8.3 Interconnection of Facilities
8.3.1 Any special interface equipment necessary to achieve compatibility between the facilities and
equipment of the Company used for furnishing communications Services and the channels,
facilities,or equipment of others shall be provided at the Customer’s expense.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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8.3 Interconnection of Facilities (Continued)
8.3.2 Communications Services may be connected to the Services or facilities of other communications
carriers only when authorized by,and in accordance with,the terms and conditions of the Tariffs
of the other communications carriers which are applicable to such connections.
8.3.3 Facilities furnished under the Tariffs of the Company may be connected to Customer provided
terminal equipment in accordance with the provisions of the Tariffs of the Company.All such
terminal equipment shall be registered by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to
Part 68 Title 47,Code of Federal Regulations;and all User provided wiring shall be installed and
maintained in compliance with those regulations.
8.4 Tests and Adjustments
Upon suitable notice the Company may make such tests,adjustments,and inspections as may be
necessary to maintain the Company’s facilities in satisfactory operating condition.No.
interruption allowance will be credited to the Customer for the period during which the Company
makes such tests,adjustments,or inspections.
8.5 Inspections
8.5.1 Upon suitable notification to the Customer,and at a reasonable time,the Company may make
such tests and inspections as may be necessary to determine that the User is complying with the
requirements set forth in Section 2.8 for the installation,operation,and maintenance of Customer-
provided facilities and equipment to Company-owned facilities and equipment.
8.5.2 If the protective requirements for Customer-provided equipment are not being complied with,the
Company may take such action as it deem necessary to protect its facilities,equipment,and
personnel.The Company will notify the Customer promptly if there is any need for further
corrective action.Within ten days of receiving this notice,the Customer must take this corrective
action and notify the Company of the action taken.If the Customer fails to do this,the Company
may take whatever additional action is deemed necessary,including the suspension of Service,to
protect its facilities,equipment and personnel from harm.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 9-ALLOWANCES FOR INTERRUPTIONS IN SERVICE
9.1 General
9.1.1 Interruptions in Service,which are not due to the negligence of or noncompliance with the
provisions of the Tariffs of the Company,by the Customer or of an Authorized or Joint User,or
the operation or malfunction of the facilities,power or equipment provided by the Customer,will
be credited to the Customer as set forth below for the part of the Service that the interruption
affects.
9.1.2 A credit allowance will be made when an interruption occurs because of a failure of any
component furnished by the Company under its Tariffs.An interruption period begins when the
Customer reports a Service,facility or circuit is interrupted and releases it for testing and repair.
An interruption period ends when the Service,facility or circuit is operative.If the Customer
reports a Service,facility or circuit to be inoperative but declines to release it for testing and
repair,it is considered to be impaired,but not interrupted.
9.1.3 For calculating credit allowances,every month is considered to have 30 days.A credit allowance
is applied on a pro-rata basis against the rates specified hereunder and is dependent upon the
length of the interruption.Only those facilities on the interrupted portion of the circuit will
receive a credit.
9.1.4 For Switched Access Service,no credit will be allowed for an interruption of less than 24 hours.
After the first 24-hour period,a credit equal to 1/30 of the applicable recurring transport charges
will be applied to each interruption which is in excess of 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
Interruptions owner 24 hours and less than 72 hours will be credited 1/5 day for each 3-hour
period or fraction thereof.No more than one full day’s credit will be allowed for any period of 24
hours.
Interruptions over 72 hours will be credited 2 days for each full 24-hour period.No more than 30
days credit will be allowed for any one-month period.
9.2 No credit allowances will be made for:
9.2.1 interruptions due to the negligence of,or noncompliance with the provisions of the Tariffs of the
Company,by the Customer,User,or other common carrier providing Service connected to the
Service of the Company;
9.2.2 interruptions due to the negligence of any person other than the Company,including but not
limited to the Customer or other common carriers connected to the Company’s facilities;
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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9.2 No credit allowances will be made for (Continued)
9.2.3 interruptions of Service due to the failure or malfunction of facilities,power or equipment
provided by the Customer,Authorized User,Joint User,or other common carrier providing
Service connected to the Services or facilities of the Company;
9.2.4 interruptions of Service during any period in which the Company is not given full and free access
to its facilities and equipment for the purpose of investigating and correcting interruptions;
9.2.5 interruptions of Service during a period in which the Customer continues to use the Service on an
impaired basis;
9.2.6 interruptions of Service during any period when the Customer has released Service to the
Company for maintenance purposes or for implementation of a Customer order for a change in
Service arrangements;
9.2.7 interruptions of Service due to circumstances or causes beyond the control of the Company;and
9.2.8 interruptions of Service that occur or continue due to the Customer’s failure to authorize
replacement of any element of special construction.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 10-APPLICATION OF RATES
10.1 Distance-Based Charges
10.1.1 Distance between two points is measured as airline distance between two Points of
Service.
10.1.2 The airline distance between any two Points of Service is determined as follows:
10.1.2.1 Obtain the vertical and horizontal coordinates for each Point of Service
location.
10.1.2.2 Compute the difference between the vertical coordinates of the two Points of
Service;and compute the difference between the two horizontal coordinates.
10.1.2.3 Square each difference between the vertical coordinates and the horizontal
coordinates.
10.1.2.4 Add the square of the vertical coordinates difference and the square of the
horizontal coordinates difference.
10.1.2.5 Divide the sum of the squares by 10.Round to the next higher whole number
if any fraction is obtained.
For example (V2-V1)2 +(H2-H1)2
10
10.1.2.6 Take the square root of the result.
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550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
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SECTION 11-SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
11.1 Special Construction
Subject to the agreement of the Company and to all of the regulations contained in the Tariffs of
the Company,special construction and special arrangements may be undertaken on a reasonable
efforts basis at the request of the Customer.Special arrangements include any Service or facility
relating to a regulated telecommunications not otherwise specified under a Tariff,or for the
provision of Service on an expedited basis or in some other manner different from the normal
Tariff conditions.Special construction is that construction undertaken:
11.1.1 where facilities are not presently available,and there is no other requirement for the
facilities so constructed;
11.1.2 of a type other than that which the Company would normally utilize in the furnishing of
its Services;
11.1.3 over a route other than that which the Company would normally utilize in the furnishing
of its Services;
11.1.4 in a quantity greater than that which the Company would normally construct;
11.1.5 on an expedited basis;
11.1.6 on a temporary basis until permanent facilities are available;
11.1.7 involving abnormal costs;or
11.1.8 in advance of its normal construction.
11.2 Basis for Charges
Where the Company furnishes a facility or Service on a special construction basis,or any Service
for which a rate or charge is not specified in the Company’s Tariffs,charges will be based on the
costs incurred by the Company and may include,(1)nonrecurring-type charges;(2)recurring-
type charges,(3)termination liabilities;or (4)combinations thereof.The agreement for special
construction will ordinarily include a minimum Service commitment based upon the estimated
Service life of the facilities provided.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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11.3 Basis for Cost Computation
The costs referred to in Section 11.2 preceding may include one or more of the following items to
the extent they are applicable:
11.3.1 installed costs of the facilities to be provided including estimated costs for the
rearrangements of existing facilities.Installed costs include the cost of:
11.3.1.1 equipment and materials provided or used,
11.3.1.2 engineering,labor and supervision,
11.3.1.3 transportation,
11.3.1.4 rights-of-way,and
11.3.1.5 any other item chargeable to the capital account;
11.3.2 annual charges including the following:
11.3.2.1 cost of maintenance;
11.3.2.2 depreciation on the estimated installed cost of any facilities provided,based on
the anticipated useful Service life of the facilities with an appropriate
allowance for the estimated net salvage;
11.3.2.3 administration,taxes and uncollectible revenue on the basis of reasonable
average costs for these items;
11.3.2.4 any other identifiable costs related to the facilities provided;and
11.3.2.5 an amount for return and contingencies.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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11.4 Termination Liability
To the extent that there is no other requirement for use by the Company,the Customer may have
a termination liability for facilities specially constructed at the request of the Customer if,and
only if,such liability is clearly stated in a written agreement between the Company and the
Customer.
11.4.1 The maximum termination liability is equal to the total cost of the special facility as determined
under 11.3 preceding,adjusted to reflect the re-determined estimated net salvage,including any
reuse of the facilities provided.
11.4.2 The maximum termination liability as determined in paragraph 11.4.1 shall be divided by the
original term of Service contracted for by the Customer (rounded up to the next whole number of
months)to determine the monthly liability.The Customer’s termination liability shall be equal to
this monthly amount multiplied by the remaining unexpired term of Service (rounded up to the
next whole number of months),discounted to present value at six percent (6%),plus applicable
taxes.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 12-ORDERING OPTIONS FOR SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE
12.1 General
This section sets forth the regulations and order related charges for Access Service Requests
(ASRs)for Switched Access Service as defined in this Tariff.These charges are in addition to
other applicable charges set forth in other sections of this Tariff.
12.1.1 Ordering Conditions
All Services offered under this Tariff will be ordered using an ASR.The format of the
ASR will be as specified in the industry Access Service Order Guidelines,unless
otherwise,specified herein.A Customer may order any number of Services of the same
type and between the same premises on a single ASR.All details for Services for a
particular order must be identical.The Customer shall provide all information necessary
for the Company to provide and bill for the requesting Service.When placing an order for
Switched Access Service,the Customer shall provide the following minimum
information:
12.1.1.1 Customer name and premise(s)address(es);
12.1.1.2 Billing name and address (when different from Customer name and address);
12.1.1.3 Customer contact name (s)and telephone numbers for the following
provisioning activities;order negotiating,order confirmation,interactive
design,installation and billing.The order date (Application Date)is the date on
which the Company receives a firm commitment and sufficient information
from the Customer to allow processing of the ASR.The Customer is advised of
the critical events in the provisioning process,the Application Date,the Plant
Test Date and the Service Commencement Date,at the time the Company gives
the Customer a Firm Order Confirmation (FOC).The FOC is forwarded to the
Customer within two (2)business dates after the date on which all information
needed to process the ASR has been received by the Company.
12.1.2 Provision of Other Services
Unless otherwise specified herein,all Services offered under this Tariff shall be ordered
with an ASR.
With the agreement of the Company,other Services may subsequently be added to the
ASR at any time,up to and including the Service date for the Access Service.When
added subsequently,charges for a Design Change as set forth in Section 15.1.3.2 will
apply when an engineering review is required.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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12.1.2 Provision of Other Services (Continued)
Additional Engineering is not an ordering option but will be applied to a ASR when the
Company determines that additional engineering is necessary to accommodate a
Customer request.Additional Engineering will be provided by the Company at the
request of the Customer only when a Customer requests additional technical information
after the Company has already provided the technical information included on the Design
Layout Report as set forth herein.The Customer will be notified when additional
engineering is required and will be furnished with a written statement setting forth the
justification for the additional engineering as well as an estimate of the charges.If the
Customer does not want the Service or facilities after being notified by the Company that
additional engineering is required,the Customer may cancel the order and no charges will
apply.
12.2 Access Order
An ASR required by the Company to provide a Customer Switched Access Service as described
herein.An ASR will be required for each new similar Service arrangement or group of common
circuits.When a Customer requests new or additional Switch Access Service,one or more ASRs
may be required.The number of orders required is dependent on the type of Services and/or
facilities being requested.
When placing an order for either Direct Connect Service or Tandem Connect Service as describe
in Sections 14.2.3.2 and 14.2.3.3 respectively,the Customer shall provide all standard ASR
ordering information as specified in industry guidelines.The Customer will also be required to
provide this information to order additional Service for an existing Service type.For new
Customers ordering Tandem Connect Service,the Customer will only be required to complete an
ASR for installation of new Service.
12.2.1 Access Service Date Intervals
Access Service is provided with one of the following Service Date intervals:
-Standard Interval
-Negotiated Interval
The Company will specify a FOC and the Service Commencement Date contingent on
the ASR being complete as received.To the extent the Access Service can be made
available with reasonable effort,the Company will provide the Access Service in
accordance with the Customer’s required interval subject to the following conditions:
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550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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12.2.1 Access Service Date Intervals (Continued)
12.2.1.1 Standard Interval:The Standard Interval for Switched and Special Access
Service will be ten (10)business days from the Application Date.This interval
only applies to standard Service offerings for a Customer which is on-net and
at locations where there are pre-existing facilities to the Customer Premises.
Access Services provided under the Standard Interval will be installed during
Company business hours.
12.2.1.2 Negotiated Interval:The Company will negotiate a Service Date Interval with
the Customer when:
12.2.1.2.1 The Customer requests a Service Date before or beyond the
applicable Standard Interval Service date;or
12.2.1.2.2 There is no existing facility connecting the Customer Premises
with the Company or
12.2.1.2.3 The Customer requests a Service that is not considered by the
Company to be a standard Service offering (for example,if
Additional Engineering is required to complete the order);or
12.2.1.2.4 The Company detennines that Access Service cannot be installed
within the Standard Interval.
The Company will offer a Service Date based on the type and quantity of Access
Services the Customer has requires.The negotiated Interval may not exceed by more than
six months the Standard Interval Service Date,or when there is no Standard Interval,the
Company offered Service Date.All Services for which rates are applied on an Individual
Case Basis are provided with a Negotiated Interval.
12.2.2 Access Service Request Modifications
The Customer may request a modification of its ASR prior to the Service
Commencement Date.All modifications must be in writing using the industry ASR
process.The Company,in its sole discretion,may accept a verbal modification from the
Customer.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 order within normal business hours.Charges for Access Service Order (ASR)
modification will apply as set forth below,on a per occurrence basis.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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12.2.2 Access Service Request Modifications (Continued)
Any increase in the number of Special Channels,Switched Access Service lines,trunks,
transport facilities,Out of Band Signaling connections or any change in engineering or
functionality of a Service will be treated as a new ASR with a new Service Date Interval.
12.2.2.1 Service Commencement Date Charges
ASR Service dates for the installation of new Services or rearrangement of
existing Services may be changed,but the new Service date may not exceed the
original Service Commencement Date by more than 30 calendar days.Then,if
for any reason the Customer indicates that Service cannot be accepted for a
period not to exceed 30 calendar days,and the Company accordingly delays the
start of Service,a Service Change will apply.In addition,when the Customer
submits a request for a Service Date Change that is less than five business days
from the date of notification by the Customer,a Service Date Charge and an
Expedite Charge will apply.No Expedite Charge will apply if the Customer
requests a Service Date Change that is more then five (5)business days from
the date of request by the Customer,but earlier than the original requested
Service Commencement Date.
If the Customer requested Service date is more than 30 Calendar days after the
original Service date,the order will be cancelled by the Company on the 31St
day.Appropriate Cancellation Charges will be applied.If the Customer still
requires the Service,the Customer must place a new ASR with the Company.
The Service Date Change charge will apply on a per order,per occurrence
basis for each Service date changed.The applicable charges are set forth in
Section 15.1.3.2.
12.2.2.2 Design Change Charge
The Customer may request a Design Change to the Service ordered.A Design
Change is any change to an ASR which requires Engineering Review.An
Engineering Review is a review by the Company personnel of the Service
ordered and requested changes to determine what change(s)in design,if any,
are necessary to meet the Customer’s request.Design Changes include such
changes as the addition or deletion of optional features or functions,a change
in the type of transport termination or type of channel interface.Any other
changes are not considered Design Changes for purposes of this subsection and
will require issuance of a new ASR and the cancellation of the original ASR
with appropriate Cancellation Charges applied.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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12.2.2 Access Service Request Modifications (Continued)
12.2.2.2 Design Change Charge (Continued)
The Design Change Charge will apply on a per order,per occurrence basis for
each order requiring a Design Change.The applicable charges,as set forth in
Section 15.1.3.2 are in addition to any Service Date Change Charges that may
apply.
12.2.2.3 Expedited Order Charge
When placing an Access Order for Service(s)for which a Standard Interval
exists,a Customer may request a Service Commencement Date that is earlier
than the Standard Interval Service Date,in which case an Expedite Charge will
apply.The Expedite Charge will not apply if the new Service Commencement
Date is more than five days from the date of the request to the Company of the
Expedited Order request.
However,if upon reviewing availability of equipment and scheduled workload,
Company agrees to provide Service on an expedited basis and Customer
accepts Company’s proposal,an Expedite Charge will apply.If the Company is
subsequently unable to meet an agreed upon expedited Service date,then the
Expedited Charge will not apply.In the event the Company provides Service
on a expedited basis on the Customer’s request,and the Customer delays
Service or is not ready for delivery of Service at the time of installation,a
Service Date Change Charge will apply in addition to the Expedite Charge.
In the event that the Customer cancels an expedite request,the Expedite Charge
will be added to any applicable Cancellation Charge specified herein.
In the event that the Customer requests a Service Date Change after the
Company has received the original expedite request,the Expedite Charge will
still apply.
An Expedite Charge will not be applied to orders expedited for Company
reasons.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 12-ORDERING OPTIONS FOR SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE
12.2.2 Access Service Request Modifications (Continued)
12.2.2.3 Expedited Order Charge (Continued)
If costs other than additional administrative expenses are to be incurred when
the Access Order is expedited,the regulations and charges for Special
Construction as set forth in this Tariff will apply.
The Expedited Order Charge will apply on a per order,per occurrence basis,as
specified in Section 15.1.3.2.
12.2.3 Cancellation of an Access Service Request
A Customer may cancel an ASR for the installation of Switching Access Service at any
time prior to notification by the Company that Service is available for the Customer’s
use.The Cancellation Date is the date the Company receives written or verbal notice
from the Customer that the order is to be canceled.The verbal notice must be followed
by written confirmation within ten (10)days.A Customer may negotiate an extension
of the Service date of an ASR for installation of new Service or rearrangement of
existing Service,in which case a Service Date Change Charge will apply.However,the
new Service date cannot exceed the originally established Service date by more than 30
calendar days.On the 31st day beyond the original Service date,the ASR will be
canceled and the appropriate Cancellation Charge will be applied.
Except as stated herein,Cancellation Charges will apply as specified in Section
15.1.3.3.If the cancellation occurs prior to the Company’s receiving the ASR,no
charges shall apply.
Cancellation Charges for Expedited Orders will be applied for an order canceled from
the Application Date forward.
If the Company misses a Service date for a Standard or Negotiated Interval Access
Order by more than 30 days due to circumstances such as Acts of God,governmental
requirements,work stoppages and civil disturbances,the Company shall not be liable
for such delay and the Customer may cancel the ASR without incurring Cancellation
Charges.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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12.2 Access Order (Continued)
12.2.4 Minimum Period of Service
The minimum period for which Switched Access Service is provided and for which
charges are applicable is one month.
12.2.4.1 The following changes will be treated as a discontinuance of the existing
Service and a request for installation of a new Service.All associated non
recurring charges will apply for the new Service,and a new minimum period
will be establishes:
12.2.4.1.(a)a change in the identity of the Customer of record;
12.2.4.1.(b)a move by the Customer to a different building;
12.2.4.1.(c)a change in type of Service;
12.2.4.1.(d)a change in Switched Access Service Interface (i.e.,DSL or
DS3);
12.2.4.1.(e)a change in Switched Access Service Traffic Type;
12.2.4.2 When Access Service is disconnected prior to the expiration of the minimum
period,changes are applicable for the balance of the minimum period.The
Minimum Period Charge for monthly billed Services will be determined as
follows:
12.2.4.2.(a)For Switched Service,the charge for a month or fraction
thereof is the applicable minimum monthly charge for the
capacity made available to the Customer.
12.2.4.2.(b)All applicable Non-Recurring Charges for the Service will be
billed in addition to the Minimum Period Charges.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 13-CARRIER COMMON LINE SERVICE
The Company will provide Carrier Common line Access Service (Carrier Common One line Access)to
Customers in conjunction with Switched Access Service provided in Section 14 of this Tariff.
13.1 General Description
Carrier Common line Access provides for the use of end users Company provided common one
line by Customers for access to such End Users to furnish Communications Services.
13.2 Limitations
13.2.1 Exclusions
Neither a telephone number nor detail billing are provided with Carrier Common Line
Access.Additionally,directory listings and intercept arrangements are not included in the
rates and charges for Carrier Common line Access.
13.2.2 Access Groups
All trunk side connections provided in the same access group will be limited to the same
features and operating characteristics.
13.3 Undertaking of the Company
13.3.1 Provision of Service
Where the Customer is provided Switched Access Service under other sections of this
Tariff,the Company will provide the use of Company common lines by a Customer for
access to end users at rates and charges as set forth in 15.1.3 following.
13.3.2 Interstate and Intrastate Use
The Switched Access Service provided by the Company includes the Switched Access
Service provided for both interstate and intrastate commissions.The Carrier Common
line Access rates and charges as set forth in 15.1.3.4.2 following apply to intrastate
Switched Access Service access minutes.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 13-CARRIER COMMON LINE SERVICE
13.4 Obligations of the Customer
13.4.1 Switched Access Service Requirements
The Switched Access Service associated with Carrier Common line Access shall be
ordered by the Customer under other sections of this Tariff.
13.4.2 Supervision
The Customer facilities at the premises of the ordering Customer shall provide the
necessary on-hook and off-hook supervision.
13.5 Determination of Usage Subject to Carrier Common line Access Charges
Except as set forth herein,all Switched Access Service provided to the Customer will be subject
to Carrier Common line Access Service.
13.5.1 Determination of Jurisdiction
When the Customer reports interstate and intrastate use of Switched Access Service,the
associated Carrier Common line Access used by the Customer for interstate will be
determined as set forth in 3.4.1 (Percent Interstate Use —PIU).
13.6 Measuring and Recording of Call Detail
When Access minutes are used to determine Carrier Common line charges,they will be
accumulated using call detail recorded by Company equipment.The Company measuring and
recording equipment will be associated with end office or local tandem switching equipment and
will record each originating and terminating access minute where answer supervision is received.
The accumulated access minutes will be summed on a line-by-line basis,by line group or by end
office,whichever type of account is used by the Company,for each Customer and then rounded
to the nearest minute.
13.7 Billing Charges
13.7.1 Access minutes for all Switched Access Service subject to Carrier Common line Charges
will be multiplied by the Access Per Minute Rate as set forth in Section 15.1.3.4.2
following.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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SECTION 13-CARRIER COMMON LINE SERVICE
13.8 Determination of Charges
13.8.1 Carrier Common line Charges will be billed to each Switched Access Service provided
further under this Tariff,in accordance with the rates as set forth in Section 15.1.3.4
following.
13.8.2 Carrier Common line Access per minute charge(s)apply to:
13.8.2.1 all Terminating Access Minutes of Use.
13.8.2.2 less those Terminating Access Minutes of Use associated with Mobile
Telephone Switching Offices (MTSOs)if the MTSO has a Contract for
Services with Company.
13.8.2.3 all Originating Access Minutes of Use associated with calls placed to 700,800
and 900 numbers,less those Originating Access Minutes of Use associated
with calls placed to 700,800 and 900 numbers for which the Customer
furnishes for each month a report of either the number of calls or minutes or a
report of the percent of calls or minutes that terminate in a Switched Access
Service that is assessed Carrier Common line Charges.
When the Customer makes this report available to the Company in advance of
billing,these minutes of use will be charged on the current bill as originating
minutes of use as set forth in 13.8.2.3.(d)following.If a billing dispute arises
concerning the Customer provided report,the Company will request the
customer to provide the data the Customer used to develop the report.The
Company will not request such data more than once a year.The Customer shall
supply the data within 30 days ofthe Telephone Company request.
When this report is not available to the Company until after billing,it shall be
used by the Company to calculate and post a credit to the Customer’s account.
The credit shall be posted to the Customer’s account within 30 days of receipt
of the report.The credit shall be calculated by multiplying the number of
access minutes of use,for which a credit is determined to be applicable,times
the difference between the terminating and originating Carrier Common line
Charges in effect when the calls were completed.
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Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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13.8 Determination of Charges (Continued)
13.8.2 Carrier Common line Access per minute charge(s)apply to (Continued)
13.8.2.4 The Originating Access per minute charge(s)apply to:
13.8.24(a)all Originating Access Minutes of Use,
13.8.2.4.(b)all Originating Access Minutes of Use where the off-hook
supervisory signaling is forwarded by the Customer’s
equipment when the called party answers,
13.8.2.4.(c)less all Originating Access Minutes of Use associated with
calls placed to 700,800 and 900 numbers,
13.8.2.4.(d)less those Originating Access Minutes of Use associated
with Mobile Telephone Switching Offices (MTSOs),if the
MTSO has a Contract for Services with the Company.
13.8.2.4.(e)plus all Originating Access Minutes of Use associated with
calls placed to 700,800 and 900 numbers for which the
Customer fumishes for each month a report of either the
number of calls or minutes or a report of the percent of calls
or minutes that terminate in a Switched Access Service that
is assessed Carrier Common line charges,and for which a
corresponding reduction in the number of Terminating
Access Minutes of Use has been made as set forth in
13.8.2.3 .(c)preceding.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 14-SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE
14.1 General
Switched Access Service,which is available to Customers for their use in furnishing their
Services to End Users,provides a two-point communications path between a Customer’s
Premises and an End User’s Premises.It provided for the use of common terminating switching
and transport facilities.Switched Access Service provides the ability to originate calls from an
End User’s Premises location to a Customer’s Premises and to terminate calls from a Customer’s
Premises to an End User’s Premises.
Rates and charges are set forth in Section 15.The application of rates for Switched Access
Service is described in Section 15.1.3.4.
14.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Agreements
Switched Access Service is provided in the following Service type;
14.2.1 Feature Group D (FGD)Access
FGD Access,which is available to all Customers,is provisioned at the SDI level and
provides trunk-side access to Company Local Switching Center switches,with an
associated uniform 1OXXX Access Code for Customer’s use in originating and
terminating communications.Basic FGD Service will be provided with Multi-Frequency
In-Band Signaling.SS7 is also available as a Common Switching Option for Feature
Group D.In addition,Conventional Signaling for Direct Carrier Trunk Groups is
available at Customer’s option.End Users of Customer’s Service may also originate calls
to certain FGD Access Customers without dialing the 1OXXX Access Code if End User
is presubscribed as described herein.
The Access Code for FGD switching is a uniform Access Code of the form 1OXXX.A
single Access Code will be the assigned number of all FGD access provided to the
Customer by the Company.No access Code is required for calls to a Customer over FGD
Switched Access Service if the End User’s telephone exchange Service is arranged for
Pre-subscription to that Customer,as set forth herein.
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550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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14.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Agreements (Continued)
14.2.1 Feature Group D (FGD)Access (Continued)
Where no Access Code is required,the number dialed by the Customer’s End User shall
be a seven or ten digit number for calls in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP),
except for 00-dialed calls which are routed to the predesignated Customer.For
international calls outside the NANP,a seven to twelve digit number maybe dialed.The
form of the numbers dialed by the Customer’s End User is NXX-XXXX,0 OR I +NXX
XXXX,NPA +NXX-XXXX,0 or I +NPA =NXX-XXXX,and when the local
Switching Center is equipped for International Direct Distance Dialing (IDDD),0 +CC
+NN or 011 +CC +NN.
When the 1OXXX Access Code is used,FGD switching also provides for dialing the digit
0 for access to the Customer’s operator,911 for access to the Company’s emergency
Service,or the end-of —dialing digit (#)for cut-through access to the Customer’s
Premises.
In addition End User may originate calls by dialing the 950-XXXX Access Code specific
to a particular Interexchange Carrier provided that Interexchange Carrier has subscribed
to the Company’s Feature Group D with 950 Access Common Switching Optional
Feature.If the End User is presubscribed to that lnterexchange Carrier,no Access Code is
necessary.
14.2.2 Manner of Provision
Trunks used for switched Access Service may be configured for one-way (either
originating only or terminating only)or for two-way directionality.It is the Customer’s
responsibility to order a sufficient number of trunks of each type in order to meet its
desired grade of Service objective.At the Customer’s request,the Company will assist
the Customer in sizing Switched Access Trunk groups.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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14.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service (Continued)
14.2.3 Rate Categories
The following rate categories apply to Switched Access Service:
Direct Connect
Tandem Connect
14.2.3.1 Except as stated as follows,Tandem Connect Service is provided in
conjunction with the tandem provider serving the area.Charges are computed
in accordance with Section 4.2.8 preceding (Ordering,Rating,and Billing of
Access Services Where More Than One Exchange Carrier is Involved).
14.2.3.2 Direct Connect
The Company will provide Direct Connects between the Customer’s Premises
and the Company’s Local Switching Center switch(es).This transmission path
is dedicated to the use of a single Customer.DSI and DS3 facilities are
available for Direct Connect Service.A DSI facility is capable of transmitting
electrical signals at a nominal 1.544 Mbps,with the capability to channelize up
to 24 voice frequency transmission paths.A DS3 facility is capable of
transmitting electrical signals at a nominal 44.736 Mbps,with the capability to
channelize up to 672 voice frequency transmission paths.For DS3 facilities,if
the Company is required to install additional fiber optic equipment for the
benefit of the Customer,the Customer has the option to choose either an
optical or electrical interface.This Direct Connect rate category is comprised
of a monthly Entrance Facilities Charge and a Per Minute of Use End Office
Switching charge as specified in 15.1.3.4.
14.2.3.3 Tandem Connect:Tandem Connect consists of circuits from the point of
interconnection with Customer’s tandem provider to the Company’s Local
Switching Center.This Tandem Connect rate category is comprised of a
Minutes of Use (MOU)based End-Office switching and tandem switched
transport charges.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 14-SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE
14.2 Provision and Description of Switched Access Service Agreements (Cont.)
14.2.4 Design Layout Report
At the request of the Customer the Company will provide to the Customer the makeup of
the facilities and Services provided from the Customer’s Premises to the first point of
switching.This information will be provided in the form of a Design Layout Report.The
Design Layout Report will be provided to the Customer at no charge.
14.2.5 Acceptance Testing
At no additional charge the Company will,at the Customer’s request,cooperatively test
at the time of installation the following parameters:loss,C-notched noise,C-message
noise,3-tons slope,d.c.continuity and operational signaling.
14.2.6 Ordering Options and Conditions
Switched Access Service is ordered under the Access Order provisions set forth in
Section 12.2.Also included in that section are other charges which may be associated
with ordering Switched Access Service.
14.2.7 Competitive Pricing Arrangements
Competitive pricing arrangements for Local Transport —Entrance Facilities and Local
Transport-Direct Trunked Transport can be furnished to meet the communications needs
of specific Customers on a case-by-case basis under individual contracts.Notice of the
Competitive Pricing Arrangement Contracts,once executed,will be filed with
Commission according to Commission rules.
14.3 Obligations of Company
In addition to the obligations of the Company ser forth in other sections of this Tariff,the
Company has certain other obligations concerning the provision of Switched Access Service.
These obligations are as follows:
14.3.1 Network Management
The Company will administer its Network to ensure the provision of acceptable Service
levels to all telecommunications users of the Company’s Net work Services.
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550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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14.3 Obligations of Company (Continued)
14.3.1 Network Management (Continued)
Service levels are considered acceptable only when both End Users and Customers are
able to establish connections with little or no delay encountered within the Company
Network.Company reserves the right to apply protective controls,(i.e.,those actions,
such as call gapping,which selectively cancel the completion of traffic),over any traffic
carried over its Network,including that associated with a Customer’s Switched Access
Service.Generally,such protective measures would only be taken as a result of
occurrences such as failure or overload of Company or Customer facilities,natural
disasters,mass calling or national security demands.Customer will notify Company of
anticipated peaked Services as stated below.Based on the information provided
Company,Company will work cooperatively with Customer to determine the appropriate
level of control.In the event that the protective controls applied by Company result in the
complete loss of Service by Customer,Customer will be granted a credit allowance for
Service interruption as set forth in Section 9.
When a Customer uses the Company’s facilities to offer Services for which a substantial
call volume or peaked Service is expected during a short period of time,the Customer
must notify the Company at least 24 hours in advance of each peak period.For events
scheduled during weekends or holidays,the Company must be notified no later than 5:00
p.m.local time the prior business day.Notification should include the nature,time,
duration,and frequency of the event,an estimated call volume,and the NPA NXX and
one line number(s)to be used.On the Basis of the information provided,the Company
may invoke network management controls,if required,to reduce the probability of
excessive Network congestion.The Company will work cooperatively with the Customer
to determine the appropriate level of such control.Failure to provide prescribed
notification may result in Customer caused Network congestion which could result in
discontinuance of Service under Section 4.5.2.
14.4 Obligations of the Customer
In addition to obligations specified elsewhere in the Tariff,the Customer has certain specific
obligations pertaining to the use of Switched Access Service as follows:
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SECTION 14-SWITCHED ACCESS SERVICE
14.4.1 Report Requirements
When a Customer orders Switched Access Service for both interstate and intrastate use,
the Customer is responsible for providing Jurisdictional Reports as set forth in Section
3.4 preceding.Charges will be apportioned in accordance with those reports.The method
for determining the intrastate charges is set forth therein (Section 3.4).
14.4.2 Supervisory Signaling
The Customer’s premises equipment shall provide the necessary on-hook,offhook
answer and disconnect supervision.
14.4.3 Design of Switched Access Services
It is the Customer’s responsibility to assure that sufficient Access Services have been
ordered to handle its traffic.
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550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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SECTION 15-RATES AND CHARGES
15.1 Rates for Switched Access Services
There are three types of rates and charges that apply to Switched Access Service.These are
Monthly Recurring Charges,Usage Rates and Non-Recurring Charges.
Monthly Recurring Charges:Monthly Recurring Charges are flat rates for facilities that apply
each month or fraction the thereof that a specific rate element is provided.
Usage Rates:Usage rates are rates that are applied on a per access minute or per query basis.
Usage Rates are accumulated over a monthly period.
Non-Recurring Charges:Non-Recurring Charges are one time charges that apply for a specific
work activity (i.e.,installation of new Service or change to an existing Service).
Installation of Service:Non-Recurring Charges apply to each Switched Access Service installed.
The charge is applied per one line or trunk.
15.1.1 Application of Rates
15.1.1.1 Direct Connect:
The Direct Connect Rate is assessed based on the total of the monthly Entrance
Facilities Charge and the Monthly Usage charge.The Monthly Facilities
Charge consists of a fixed rate based on the type of the facilities,(i.e.,DS 1 or
DS3),and may include a per mile rate.
15.1.1.2 Tandem Connect:
The Tandem Connect Rate is assessed based on the Monthly Usage charges for
End-Office switching and Tandem Switched Transport.
15.1.2 Billing of Access Minutes
When recording originating calls over FGD with multi-frequency address signaling,
usage measurement begins when the first wink supervisory signal is forwarded from the
Customer’s facilities.The measurement of originating call usage over FGD ends when
the originating FGD entry Switch received disconnect supervision from either the
originating End User’s Local Switching Center (indicating that the originating End User
has disconnected),or the Customer’s facilities,whichever is recognized first by the entry
switch.
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BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
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15.1 Rates for Switched Access Services (Continued)
15.1.2 Billing of Access Minutes (Continued)
For terminating calls over FGD with multi-frequency address signaling,the measurement
of access minutes begins when a seizure signal is received from the Carrier’s trunk group
at the Point of Presence within the LATA.The measurement of terminating call usage
over FGD ends when a disconnect signal is received,indicating that either the originating
or terminating user had disconnected.
When recording originating calls over FGD with SS7 signaling,usage measurement
begins with the transmission of the initial address message by the switch for direct trunk
groups,and with the receipt of an exit message by the switch for tandem trunk groups.
The measurement of originating FGD usage ends when the entry switch receives or sends
a release message,whichever occurs first.For terminating calls over FGD with SS7
signaling,the measurement of access minutes begins when the terminating recording
switch receives the initial address message from the terminating End User.On directly
routed trunk groups or on tandem routed trunk groups,the Company switch received the
initial address message and sends the indication to the Customer in the form of an answer
message.The measurement of termination FGD call usage ends when entry switch
receives or sends a release message,whichever occurs first.
15.1.3 Rates and Charges
A.Service Implementation
installation Charge -Per Trunk
Non-recurring Charge
DS1 ICB
DS3 ICB
B.Change Charges (Per Order)
Per Occurrence
Service Date $0.00
Design Changes $0.00
Expedite Charge $0.00
Per Order
C.Cancellation Charges $0.00
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,[NC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
Original Page No,60
COMPETITVE ACCFSS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
SECTION 15-RATES AND CHARGES
l5I3 Rates and Charges (Continued)
Switched Access Services will be assessed applicable switched access usage charges at
the rates set forth in the Cornpanys Federal Access fariff,FCC No.5,posted at
ht1p//agpsfccgpv/etfsublic.tariliaction?id Tariff 861.
(N)
(D)
*Rates in effect July31,2015
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16.2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CEO
BCN TELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Ave.rd Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
)dah
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
1st Revised Page No,61
Replacing Original Page No.61
COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
____
SECTION 15 RATES AND CHARGES
15.L3 Rates and Charges (Continued)
(D)
(D)
15J.4 800 Number Portability Access Mjnute
800 POTS Translation Charge $0003665
CaW Handling and Destination Charge $0000694
800 Carrier Identification Charge Per Call 50.003312
l51.5 VoIP Traffic Per Minute
Originating Same as 1 DM,Above
Terminating 50.006000
I52 Non Routine Installation/Maintenance Charges
As stated in 2.9,at the Customer’s request installation and/or maintenance may be performed
outside the Company’s regular business hours or in hazardous locations.In that case,the
following rates apply:
Basis Time per quarter hour:$0.00
Overtime -per quarter hour:$0.00
Premium Time —per quarter hour:$0.00
153 Individual Case Basis Arrangements
Arrangements will be developed on a casehycase basis in response to a bona tide request form a
Customer or Prospective Customer to develop a competitive bid for a Service offered under this
Tariff.Rates quoted in response to such a competitive requests may be different than those
specified for such Service in this Tariff.ICB rates will be offered to the Customer in writing.
otice of such arrangements will be provided to the Commission according to Commission rules.
Issued:September 16,2015 Effective:September 16,2015
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,CFO
BCN TELECOM,INC.
1200 Mt Kemble Aye,3 Floor
Morristown,NJ 07960
BCN TELECOM,INC.Idaho Price List No.3
Original Page No.62
COMPETITVE ACCESS PROVIDER SERVICES TARIFF
SECTION 15-RATES AND CHARGES
15.4 Underbilling
If charges are found to be lower than authorized by the Company’s Tariffs or Terms and
Conditions of Service,or if the Company failed to bill the Customer for Service then:
15.4.1 The Customer may be back billed for the amount that was underbilled for no more than
six months from the date the error was discovered unless underbilling is a result of theft
of Service by the Customer.
15.4.2 Service may be disconnected if the customer fails to pay charges arising from an
underbilling.
15.4.3 If the underbilling is $50.00 or more,the company may offer the customer a Deferred
Billing Plan option for the same length of time as that of the underbilling.A Deferred
Payment Plan may not be offered to a Customer whose underpayment is due to theft of
Service.
15.4.4 Interest on underbilled amounts shall:
15.4.4.1 not be charged unless such amounts are found to be the result of theft or
Service by the Customer,and
15.4.4.2 not exceed an amount based on the rate set by the Commission on December 1
of the preceding year,compounded monthly,and accruing from the day the
Customer is found to have first tampered with,bypassed,or diverted Service.
Issued:March 11,2014 Effective:March 11,2014
Issued by:Richard M.Boudria,President
BCN TELECOM,INC.
550 Hills Drive,Suite 110,1st Floor
Bedminster,NJ 07921
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
March 11, 2014
Boise, Idaho