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Blackfoot Communications,Inc.Idaho Price List
Original Title Page
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.d/b/a
Fremont Communications
Basic Exchange Local Service
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.
Toll Free Telephone Number
1.866.541.5000
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W.Washington Street
Boise,ID 83702-5983
1-800-432-0369
This price list contains the rates,terms and conditions applicable to the sale of basic exchange local service
within the state of Idaho provided by Fretel Communications,LLC.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-02
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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Table of Contents
1)Definitions,Terms and Abbreviations 3
2)General Rules and Regulations 3
2.1 Undertaking ofFretel Communications,LLC 3
2.2 Limitations 4
2.3 Use 4
2.4 Payment for Service 4
2.5 Taxes 4
2.6 Regulatory Fees 5
2.7 Customer Relations Rules 5
2.8 Establishment and Reestablishment of Credit 5
2.9 Rendering and Payment of Bills 6
2.10 The Company May Offer Discounted Service to Its Employees 6
2.11 Liability of the Company 7
2.12 Provision of Equipment and Facilities 8
2.13 Customer Equipment and Channels 8
A)General 8
B)Station Equipment 8
C)Interconnection of Facilities 9
2.14 Non-routine Installation and Special Construction 9
A)Non-routine Installation 9
B)Special Construction 9
2.15 Ownership of Facilities 10
2.16 ProhibitedUses 10
2.17 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities 11
3)Description of Services Offered 11
3.1 General 12
3.2 Local Calling Area 12
3.3 Exchange Access Line Service 12
3.4 Service Order Charges 12
3.5 Service Restoration 12
3.6 Exchange Access Optional Features 13
A)Directory Listings 13
B)Traffic Blocking and Restriction 13
1)9XXBlockingService 13
2)1+and 0+Restriction 13
C)Installation 13
1)New Service 13
2)Transfer Service 13
4)Rates for Services Offered 14
4.1 Standard Rates 14
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-01
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.Idaho Price List
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1)Definitions,Terms and Abbreviations
Company -Whenever used in this price list,company refers to Blackfoot
Communications.Inc.dba Fremont Communications unless otherwise specified.
Customer --The person,firm,corporation or government unit that orders service and is
responsible for the payment of charges and for compliance with company tariffregulations.
Basic Local Exchange Service -The provision of access lines to business customers with
the associated transmission of two-way interactive switched voice communications within a
local exchange area.
Basic Local Exchange Rate -The monthly charge imposed by the company for basic local
exchange service,but not including any charges resulting from action by a state or federal
agency or taxes or surcharges imposed by a governmental body which are separately
itemized and billed by the company to its customers.
Commission -The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
2)General Rules and Regulations
2.1 Undertaking of Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
The company’s services are furnished for basic local exchange service and additional
optional services as described in this price list.Any services not described herein are not
governed by this price list terms,conditions,rules and rates.
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications will install,operate,own
and maintain the facilities provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
this price list.
The company’s services are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise noted,and are
available twenty-four hours per day,seven days a week.
2.2 Limitations
2.2.1 Services are offered subject to the availability of the necessary facilities and
equipment and subject to the provisions of this price list.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:1D-14-Ol
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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2.2.2 The company reserves the right to interrupt or limit service when necessitated by
conditions beyond its control ,or when the customer is using service in violation of
provisions of the price list,or in violation of the law.
2.2.3 The company does not undertake to transmit messages ,but offers the use of its
facilities when available and will not be liable for errors in transmission or for a
failure to establish connections.
2.2.4 A customer,joint user,or authorized user may not assign or transfer in any manner
the service or any rights associated with the service without the written consent of
the company.The company will permit customers to transfer their existing service
to another entity if the existing customer has paid all charges owed to the company
for regulated communications service.Such a transfer will be treated as a
disconnection of existing service and installation of new service and non-recurring
installation charges as stated in this price list will apply.
2.3 Use
Services provided under this price list may be used for any lawful purpose for which the
service is technically suited.
2.4 Payment for Service
All charges due by the customer are payable to the company or any agency duly authorized
to receive such payments.Any objections to billed charges must be reported to the
company within thirty (30)days of the invoice date.Adjustments to the customer’s bill shall
be made to the extent that circumstances exist which reasonably indicate that such changes
are appropriate.Once service is activated,the customer is liable for the payment of all
usage charges for the services provided by the company including any fraudulent use,
misuse,or abuse of the customer’s service or customer provided equipment by third parties
the customer’s employees or the public.
2.5 Taxes
All state and local taxes are listed as separate line items and are not included in the quoted
rates.
2.6 Regulatory Fees
All state and federal commission ordered rates,fees,and surcharges except the fee for
telecommunications relay services,are listed as separate line items and are not included in
quoted rates.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-l4-Ol
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.Idaho Price List
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2.7 Customer Relations
The rules applicable to the company’s relationships with its customers are contained in
IDAPA 31.41.01 which address the following:
-Billing
-Denial,restriction and termination of service -payment arrangements
-Complaint procedures
-Quality of Service
-Miscellaneous provisions
2.8 Establishment and Reestablishment of Credit
The company may conduct a credit investigation of each new customer prior to accepting
the service application.A customer whose service has been discontinued for nonpayment of
bills will be required to reestablish credit before service is restored.The company may
require a customer to pay all amounts past due in addition to any service connection
charges.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:1D-14-0l
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.Idaho Price List
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2.9 Rendering and Payment of Bills
A)Billing of the customer by the company will begin on the service commencement
date which is the day on which the company notifies the customer that the service
or facility is available for use.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 this tariff or the service order.Billing accrues through and
includes the day that the service,circuit arrangement or component is discontinued.
B)Customer bills are due and payable on presentation and become delinquent if not
paid by the due date on the bill which will be 30 days after the billing date.
C)The customer will be assessed a charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00)for each
check submitted by the customer to the company which a financial institution
refuses to honor.
2.10 The Company May Offer Discounted Service to Its Employees
2.11 Liability of the Company
A)The liability of the company for damages arising out the furnishing of its services,
including,but not limited to:mistakes,omissions,interruptions,delays,errors,or
other defects,representations,or use ofthese services or arising out of the failure to
furnish the service,whether caused by acts or omission,shall be limited to the
extension of allowances for interruption.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 the customer as a result
of any company service,equipment or facilities,or the acts or omissions or
negligence of the company’s employees or agents.
B)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 of any department agency,commission,bureau,
corporation,or other instrumentality of anyone or more of the federal,state,or
local governments,or of any civil or military authority;national emergencies;
insurrections;riots;war;unavailability of rights-of-way or materials;or strikes
lock-outs,work stoppages,or other labor difficulties.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:TD-l4-Ol
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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C)The company shall not be liable for any damages or losses due to the fault or
negligence of the customer or due to the failure or malfunction of customer-
provided equipment or facilities.
D)The company shall be indemnified,defended and held harmless by the customer
against any claim,loss or damage arising from the customer’s use of services
involving claims for libel,slander,invasion of privacy,or infringement of
copyright laws arising from the customer’s own communications.
E)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 the
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.THE COMPANY MAKES THIS WARRANTY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AN])MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING,BUT NOT
LIMITED TO,THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
F)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 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.
2.12 Provision of Equipment and Facilities
A)The company shall use reasonable efforts to make available services to a customer
on or before a particular date,subject to the provisions of an compliance by the
customer with the regulations contained in this price list and the availability of
facilities and equipment.
B)The company shall use reasonable efforts to maintain only the facilities and
equipment that it furnishes to the customer.The customer may not,nor may the
customer permit others to,rearrange,disconnect,remove,attempt to repair,or
otherwise interfere with any of the facilities or equipment installed by the
company.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-Ol
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.Idaho Price List
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C)The company may substitute,change,or rearrange any equipment or facility at any
time as long as the change does not thereby diminish the technical parameters of
the service provided the customer.
D)Equipment the company provides or installs at the customer 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 it.
E)The customer shall be responsible for the payments of service charges as set forth
herein for visits by the company’s agents or employees to the premises of the
customer when the service difficulty or trouble report results from the use of
equipment or facilities provided by any party other than the company,including,
but not limited to,the customer.
F)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 of the
company shall be limited to the furnishing of facilities offered under this tariff and
to the maintenance and operation of such facilities.Subject to this responsibility,
the company shall not be responsible for:the transmission,or the reception of
signals by customer-provided equipment.
2.13 Customer Equipment and Channels
A)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 this tariff.A user may
transmit any form of signal that is compatible with the company’s equipment,but
the company does not guarantee that its service will be suitable for purposes other
than voice-grade telephonic communication except as specifically stated in this
tariff.
B.Station Equipment
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 point of
connection.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-0 1
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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2)The customer is responsible for ensuring that customer-provided
equipment connected to company equipment and facilities is compatible
with such equipment and facilities.The magnitude and character of the
voltages and currents impressed on company-provided equipment and
wiring by the connection,operation maintenance of such equipment and
wiring shall be such as not to cause damage to the 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.
C.Interconnection ofFacilities
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.
2)Communication services may be connected to the services or facilities of
other communications carriers only when authorized by,and accordance
with,the terms and conditions of the tariffs of the other communications
carriers which are applicable to such connections.
2.14 Non-routine Installation and Special Construction
A)Non-routine Installation
At the customer’s request,installation and/or maintenance may be performed
outside the company’s regular business hours or in hazardous locations.In such
cases,charges based on cost of the actual labor,material or other costs incurred by
or charged to the company will apply.If installation is started during regular
business hours into time periods including,but not limited,to weekends,holidays,
and/or night hours,additional charges may apply.
B)Special Construction
Subject to the agreement of the company and to all of the regulations contained in
this tariff,special construction of facilities may be undertaken on a reasonable
efforts basis at the request of the customer.Special construction is that construction
undertaken:
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:1D-l4-01
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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1)where facilities are not presently available ,and there is no other
requirement for the facilities constructed;
2)of a type other than that which the company would normally utilize in the
furnishing of its services;
3)over a route other than that which the company would normally utilize in
the furnishing of its services;
4)in a quantity greater than that which the company would normally utilize
in the furnishing of its services;
5)on an expedited basis;
6)on a temporary basis until permanent facilities are available
7)involving abnormal costs;or
8)in advance of its normal construction schedule.
2.15 Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this tariff remains in the company,its
agents or contractors.
2.16 Prohibited Uses
A)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 required governmental
approvals authorizations,licenses,consents and permits.
B)The company may require a customer to immediately shut down its transmission of
signals if said transmission is causing interference to others.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-l4-01
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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2.17 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
The company reserves the right to limit or 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.
The furnishing of service under this price list is subject to the availability on a continuing
basis of all the necessary facilities and is limited to the 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.
3)Description of Services Offered
3.1 General
Exchange access service,as defined for this price list,provides a customer with a
telephonic connection to,and a unique telephone number address on the public switched
telecommunications network.Each exchange access service enables users to:
1)make calls to or receive calls from other stations on the public switched
telecommunications network;
2)access other services offered by the company as set forth in this price list;
3)access interstate and international calling services;
4)access (at no additional charge)emergency services by dialing 9-1-1;
5)access (at no additional charge)the company’s or its contracted agent for operator
services;and
6)access services provided by other common carriers which purchase the company’s
switched access services as provided under the company’s filed price lists at the
federal and state level.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-O1
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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3.2 Local Calling Area
Geographically defined local calling areas are associated with each exchange access service
provided pursuant to this section.Unless specifically noted otherwise herein,local calling
areas are as specified’in US West Communications,Inc.Basic Local Exchange maps,in
effect and as amended from time to time.
The rates and charges for local exchange service entitle the customer to local calls,without
toll charges,to all local exchange access lines connected to a Central Office of the
exchange,or to all exchange lines served by Central Offices of the extended local service
area where comprised ofmore than one exchange.
3.3 Exchange Access Line Service
Line service provides a customer with a single,voice-grade telephonic communications
channel which can be used to place or receive one call at a time.Lines are provided for
connection of customer-provided terminal equipment to the public switched
telecommunications network.Each line may be configured into a hunt group with other
company provided lines.
3.4 Service Order Charges
Absent a promotional offering,service order charges will apply to new service orders or to
orders to change existing service.
3.5 Service Restoration
A standard installation charge applies to restoration of service temporarily suspended
because of non-payment of bills and is payable at the time that service is restored.The
charge does not apply when service has been terminated and later reinstalled.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-01
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.Idaho Price List
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3.6 Exchange Access Optional Features
A)Directory Listings Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
For each customer of the company provided exchange access service(s),the
company will arrange for the listing of the customer’s main billing telephone
number in the directory(ies)published by the dominant local exchange carrier.A
listing will include the customer’s name address and telephone number at no
additional charge.
B)Traffic Blocking and Restriction
1)9XX Blocking Service
This service blocks access from the customer’s access line to 9XX
(900/976)telephone numbers.
A customer may have 9XX blocking installed one time for no charge.
Subsequent unblocking or blocking shall incur a nonrecurring charge.
2)1 +and 0+Restriction
This service blocks access from the customer access line to all calls
starting with 1 or 0.The company may impose this on a customer’s line in
the event the customer’s account is more than days past due.Customers
with this restriction will still have calling to numbers within the local
exchange,however calls to numbers in other EAS exchanges will be
blocked.
C)Installation
1)New Service
New service is defined as service at a location that has not had telephone
service with any local exchange carrier in the past.
2)Transfer Service
Transfer service is defined as service at a location that has had telephone
service in the past with any local exchange carrier.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-0l
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho
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4,Rates for Services Offered
4.1 Standard Rates*
Recurring Non-Recurring
Description Business
Business Exchange Access Line Service $29.95
Standard Installation $50.00
Service Order Charge $20.00
*The rates listed in this price list represent ala cart single line business service.Current competitive
offerings can be found at:http://www.fremontsolutions.com!or by calling the business office.Services
offered to businesses in the competitive area are customer specific solutions that are offered under contract.
Issued Date:August 15,2014 Effective Date:October 1,2014
Issued by:Michelle Owens
Blackfoot Communications,Inc.dba Fremont Communications
1221 North Russell Street
Missoula,MT 59808
Advice Letter:ID-14-Ol
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
October 1, 2014
Boise, Idaho