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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.c. No.
Original Title Page
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
(This tariff, TariffP.u.c. No.1, issued by BT Communications Sales LLC cancels and
replaces Tariff P. U. C. No.1 issued by Concert Communications Sales LLC, in its entirety.
Rules, Regulations and Rates
Applicable To
Interexchange Service
Offered By BT COMMUNICATIONS SALES LLC
within the State of Idaho
Service may be furnished by means
of communications including but not
limited to, fiber optic and
coaxial cables, microwave radio
or other suitable technology
or any combination thereof.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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JUL 21 2003
Boise. Idaho
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
Issued: June 11 2003
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 1
Effective: June 21 , 2003
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 2
Issued: June 11, 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
Section
1.1
1. 1.1
1.1.2
1.3
1.4
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4.
1.5
1.1
1.2
1.3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Check Sheet
Table of Contents
Page
Number
Section 1 - General Tariff Information
Tariff Format
Page Numbering
Revision Numbers
Numbering Sequence
Explanation of Coding
Reference to other Tariffs
Trademarks and Service Marks
Application of the Tariff
General
Definitions
Section 2 - General Regulations
Undertaking of the Company
Scope
Availability of Service
Transmission Medium
Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
Through Transmission of Signals
Liability of the Company
Obligations of the Customer
Service Ordering
Special Construction
Payments and Charges
Application of Charges
Payment for Service
Miscellaneous Rates and Charges
Optional Billing Arrangements
Collect Calls
Calling Card
Third Number Billing
Advance Payments and Deposits
Billing Disputes
Use of Service
Customer Premises
Provision of Customer Equipment and Facilities
Automatic Number Identification/Charge Number Service
Proof of Authorization for Carrier Change
Agency Agreement
Availability for Maintenance, Testing or Modifications
Liability of the Customer IIlaho Public Utilities Commission21 Office of the Secretary
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Section 3 - Service Classifications and Rate Applications
Message Telephone Service
Application of Charges
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
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Section
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1.1.B
1.1.C
1.2
1.3
1.A
1.B
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1.C.
3.2.1.D
3.3.
3.3. LA
3.3. LA. 1
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3.3.1.B
1.C
1.D
3.3.1.D.1
3.3.1.D.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Initial Period
Additional Period
Payphone Use Charge
Availability
Access
Private Line Service
Application of Charges
Inter-POP Channels
Access
Miscellaneous Rates and Charges
Special Access Surcharge
Availability
Custom Network Services
Virtual Network Service (VNS)
Application of Charges
Initial Period
Additional Period
Payphone Use Charge
Availability
Access
Types of Virtual Network Service
OnNet
On-OffNet
Dial Up Access from Registered Sites (Dial Up Access)
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Section 4 - Rates and Charges
Message Telephone Service1.1 Rate Periods
Mileage Measurements1.3 Rates1.4 Surcharges
Private Line1 Inter-POP Channels
Mileage Measurements
1.B Rates
Access Channels
Mileage Measurements
2.2.Rates4.3 Custom Network Services4.3.1 Virtual Network Service (VNS)
4.3.Rate Periods
4.3.1.B Mileage Measurements
4.3.1.C Rates
4.3.1.C.1 OnNet
4.3.1.C.2 On-OffNet
4.3.1.C.3 Dial Up Access from Registered Sites (Dial Up Access)4.4 Switched Outbound Service
Switched Inbound Toll-Free (8XX) Service
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 4
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION
1.1 Tariff Format
1.1.1 Page Numbering - Page numbers appear in the upper right hand comer of each page. Pages are
numbered sequentially, when a new page is added between pages it will be numbered with an
additional number preceded by a ". A page inserted between pages 10 and 11 would be page
10.
1.1.Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right comer of the page. These
numbers are used to determine the most current page version on file. For example, the 4th revised
page 34 cancels the 3rd revised page 34. Because of deferrals, notice periods, etc., the most
current page revision number on file is not always the tariff page in effect. Consult check sheets
and supplements for the page currently in effect.
1.1.Numbering Sequence - There are nine levels of alpha-numeric numbering. Each level is
subservient to its next higher level. The following is an example of the numbering sequence used
in this tariff. Alpha-numeric coding is used for paragraph identification. Each level is subservient
to the previous higher number/letter. Following is the sequence used in this tariff.
1.1
1.1.A
2. 1. LA. 1
2. 1. LA. 1 (a)
1. LA. 1 (a)I
2. 1.1.A. 1 (a)I.i
1.1.A.1(a)I.i(l)
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 5
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'
1.1 Tariff Format, (Cont'
1.1.4 Explanation of Coding - Revisions to this Tariff are coded through the use of symbols. The
following symbols will appear in the right hand margin of the page:
To signify a reduction in rate
To signify an increase in rate
To signify a changed regulation
To signify a change in text but no change in rate
To signify reissued material
To signify matter relocated without change
To signify a new rate or regulation
To signify a discontinued rate or regulation
To signify a correction
Other marginal codes are used to direct the tariff reader to a footnote for specific information.
Codes used for this purpose are lower case letters of the alphabet, e., x, y and z. These codes
may appear beside the page revision number in the page header or in the right margin opposite
specific text.
1.2 Reference to Other Tariffs - References made in this Tariff to other tariffs of this Company or to tariffs of
other companies are to the tariffs in force as of the effective date of this Tariff, and to amendments thereto
and successive issues thereof.
1.3 Trademarks and Service Marks - The following marks, to the extent, if any, used throughout this tariff
are trademarks and service marks ofBTCS.
Trademarks Service Marks
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.c. No.
Original Page 6
Issued: June 11 , 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'D.
1.4 Application of the Tariff
1.4.General - This tariff applies to the furnishing of Intrastate IntraLA T A and InterLA T A Services by
BT Communications Sales LLC (herein referred to as the "Company" or "BTCS"). Services are
furnished for the use of Customers in the transmission of communications between LATAs
located in the State of Idaho. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Tariff and
the provisions of any Service Order submitted by the Customer to the Company, the provisions of
this Tariff shall control to the extent required by law.
The provision ofIntrastate IntraLATA and InterLATA Services are subject to existing regulations
and terms and conditions specified in this tariff and the Company s other related tariffs, and may
be revised by superceding filings.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 7
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'
1.5 Definitions - Certain terms used generally throughout this Tariff are derIDed below. The terms defined in
this Tariff include the plural as well as the singular. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the words "herein
hereof'
, "
hereunder" and other similar words refer to this Tariff as a whole and not to any particular
subsection. The words "include" and "including" shall not be construed as terms of limitation.
Access Circuit - A digital or analog Communications Channel between a Company POP and a Customer
Premise.
Authorized User - A person, firm, corporation or any other entity approved by the Customer and the
Company to use the Service furnished to the Customer.
Availability - The ability of a Connection to transmit and receive the Customer s voice, data and other
electronic signals between the Network Termination Points at the ordered bit rate.
Bandwidth: The level of channelized capacity (in Kilobits per second) provided by a Connection.
Charges - The rates and charges, including but not limited to Usage Charges, Monthly Charges, Special
Construction Charges, Installation Charges and Termination Charges, assessed the Customer in accordance
with this Tariff.
Commission - Public Utilities Commission ofIdaho.
Communications Channel - A path for the transmission of communications between two or more points.
Company - BT Communications Sales LLC ("BTCS"
Company Equipment - Any telecommunications equipment owned or leased by the Company and that
forms part of the Network, including any such Company Equipment situated at any Location, but excluding
Customer Premises Equipment. Company Equipment also includes Company Facilities.
Company Facilities - Facilities, equipment, software or wiring supplied by or on behalf of the Company
for the purpose of furnishing Service. C!i)mpany Facilities do not include the facilities, equipment, software
or wiring supplied by Other Facilities Suppliers.
Connection - A Communications Channel over which voice, data and other electronic signals can be
transmitted by the Customer or User.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 8
Issued: June 11, 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'D.
1.5 Definitions, (Cont'
Customer - A person, firm, corporation or any other entity that orders Service and is responsible for the
payment of Charges and compliance with the Company s regulations. A person, firm, corporation or any
other entity that reasonably appears to be acting with the Customer s authority shall be deemed to be acting
on behalf of the Customer.
Customer Premises - The Customer s or User s place(s) of business, residence or other location for the
origination or termination of Service.
Customer-Premises Equipment ("CPE") - Equipment owned or leased by the Customer or Authorized
User at a Location and connected to the Network on the Customer s or Authorized User s side of a Network
Termination Point. CPE also includes Customer-Provided Equipment.
Customer-Provided Equipment - Facilities, equipment, software or wiring supplied by the Customer or
User in connection with Service.
Demarcation Point - The point at which the Company Facilities are interconnected with Customer-
Provided Equipment.
Direct Access Line - A dedicated physical telecommunications link between the customer equipment and
the Company s POP.
Dollars - United States Dollars.
Due Date - The date that has been established for completion of the installation, change or disconnect of a
service component
Economy Period - 11 :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. local time at the originating point of a communication.
Entity - Any corporation, public limited company, limited company, partnership, trust or other legal entity.
FCC - Federal Communications Commission.
Gateway - A protocol interface which allows the transfer and/or the conversion of data.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 9
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'
1.5 Definitions, (Cont'
Intellectual Property - Patents and patent rights, trademarks and trademark rights, trade names and trade
name rights, service marks and service mark rights, service names and service name rights, inventions
copyrights and copyright rights, processes, formulae, logos, trade secrets, industrial models, customer lists
designs, methodologies, computer programs (including all source codes) and related documentation
technical information, manufacturing, engineering and technical drawings, know-how and all pending
applications for and registrations of patents, trademarks, service marks and copyrights.
Kbps - 1 024 Bits per second.
Local Access Channel - A Communications Channel leased by the Company from Other Facilities
Suppliers to connect Customer Premises to the Company s POP.
Local Access Channel Charges - Charges assessed the Customer for the installation and use of Local
Access Channels.
Local Access Channel Service - Local Access Channel Service as described in Section 4.1.1 of this Tariff.
Location - The premises owned or occupied by the Customer (or any Authorized User) that forms one end
of a Location-Pair and at which a Network Termination Point is located.
Location-Pair - Two (2) Locations specified by the Customer in a Service Provision Option between
which the Company provides a Connection.
Local Access and Transport Area (LATA) - A geographic area established for the provision and
administration of communications services. LATA locations can be found in NECA TariffF.c. No.4 as
filed with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington DC.
Minimum Service Period - The minimum period that a Customer may subscribe to Service.
Monthly Charge - A flat charge assessed the Customer each month for the use of the Company s Service.
Network Interface Specifications - The specifications relating to the interface between the Network and
any Customer-Premises Equipment attached to the Network.
Network Termination Point - A point representing the physical and management boundary between the
Network and Customer Premises Equipment. The Network Termination Point is on the Network side of
the Customer Premises Equipment.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 10
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'
1.5 Definitions, (Cont'
Operational Service Date - The date when any Service, or any part of it, is first made available to the
Customer by the Company or the date when the Customer fIrst starts to use such Service (or any part of it),
whichever date is the earlier.
Other Facilities Supplier - An entity other than the Company that provides facilities or services in
connection with the Service furnished by the Company under this Tariff and not as a part of a joint
undertaking with the Company to furnish Service under this Tariff.
Outage - A period during which Availability ofa Connection during the Service Hours has ceased.
Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) - A virtual circuit established on a permanent logical basis between
two Ports.
Point of Presence (POP) - A physical location at which a local access channel, the public switched
telephone network, or other Communications Channel interconnects with Company Facilities for the
origination or termination of communications.
Rate Center - The specific geographical location used for determining mileage measurements designated
by Vertical and Horizontal coordinates.
Rate Center Area - The area encompassed by the central office codes (NNXs) that are assigned to a rate
center.
Scheduled Service Date - The date upon which Service is scheduled to commence.
Service - The telecommunications service or services offered by the Company under this Tariff.
Service Interruption - A period of ten (10) or more consecutive seconds containing Severely Erred
Seconds as monitored at the Demarcation Point(s). An Erred Second is not counted in determining whether
a Service Interruption has occurred. An interruption or outage scheduled by the Company or beyond the
Company s control is not considered a Service Interruption.
Service Order - The submission of a Company order form containing billing, technical and other
descriptive information designed to enable the Company to furnish Service to the Customer.
Service Term - The period that the Customer subscribes to Service. The Service Term may be longer than
the Minimum Service Period.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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JUL 21 2003
Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 11
Issued: June 11, 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 1 - GENERAL TARIFF INFORMATION, (CONT'
1.5 Definitions, (Cont'
Special Construction - Installation, procurement or deployment of facilities at the Customer s request not
normally used by the Company to provide Service.
Subsidiary - Any lower-tiered Entity affiliated with another Entity that (i) holds more than fifty percent of
the voting rights, (ii) has the right to appoint or remove a majority of directors or trustees, or (iii) controls
alone or pursuant to an agreement with other shareholders or members, a majority of the beneficial
ownership or voting rights of such lower-tiered Entity. Any Subsidiary of an Entity that, in turn, is itself a
Subsidiary shall also be a Subsidiary.
Tariff - The Company s TariffP.C. No., Intrastate/IntraLATA Service.
Toll Free Service - "8NN" service, currently including 800, 888 and 877, for which the called party is
billed for the call.
United States - The forty-eight (48) contiguous states and the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto
Rico, and the u.s. Virgin Islands.
Usage Charge - A charge assessed the Customer for the use of the Company s Service. Usage Charges are
assessed per second or minute of use or multiple thereof, as specified in Sections 3.3 and 5 of this Tariff.
User - A person, firm, corporation or any other entity that uses the Service furnished to the Customer. A
User includes an Authorized User.
Year of Service - The period of twelve (12) months commencing on the Effective Date and, thereafter
each successive period of twelve (12) months from such date.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
Issued: June 11 2003
TariffP.c. No.
Original Page 12
Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
1.1
Undertaking of the Company
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Scope - The Company undertakes to provide Service between the points described herein, in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Tariff. The Company does not transmit
communications, but offers the use of Company Facilities, where available, for the transmission of
communications.
The Company shall maintain sole and absolute discretion over the routing of Service furnished
under this Tariff. In the event that the Company is required to make special arrangements to meet
the requirements of the Customer, the applicable charges for Special Construction will be assessed
in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Tariff.
Availability of Service - Service is available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per
week, subject to the availability of facilities and subject to transmission, atmospheric
topographical and like conditions. The Company may limit or interrupt the use of Service because
of (i) the lack of transmission medium capacity, (ii) the need to perform maintenance
modifications, upgrades, relocations, testing or other similar activities necessary for the provision
of Service, or (iii) any cause beyond its control.
The use and restoration of the Service during emergency conditions shall be in accordance with
Part 64, Subpart D, Appendix A, of the FCC rules and regulations, 47 C.R. Part 64 (1993),
which specifies the priority system for services.
The Company reserves the right, when necessary, to arrange for Service to be furnished through
the facilities of Other Facilities Suppliers or other entities or through the use of agents or
subcontractors.
Transmission Medium - The Company will select and arrange for the network components used
to provide the services provided under this tariff. Any suitable technology or combination of
technologies may be used. The Company may modify or change the components used to furnish
service.
Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) - The Company does not provide CPE under this tariff
however, CPE may be used by the Customer.
Through Transmission of Signals - BTCS is responsible for the provision of service from station
to station up to the network interface, but is not responsible for the quality of transmission
signaling on the Customer s side of the network interface.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 13
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Undertaking of the Company, (Cont'
1.6 Liability of the Company
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.
Except as stated in this Section the Company shall not be liable for damages of any kind
including without limitation consequential, special or indirect damages, arising out of or related to
events, acts, rights or privileges contemplated in this Tariff. This Tariff does not limit the liability
of the Company for willful misconduct, if established as a result of judicial or administrative
proceedings.
The liability of the Company for damages arising out of mistakes, interruptions, omissions, delays
errors or defects occurring in the course of furnishing Service under this Tariff, and not caused by
the failure or negligence of the Customer or Customer-Provided Equipment or service, shall in no
event exceed the amount set forth in Section 4.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BY
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE OR SERVICE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE COMP ANY DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANYONE, WHETHER A COMP ANY
EMPLOYEE, AGENT, SUB-CONTRACTOR, OR OTHERWISE, TO MAKE A WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND ON ITS BEHALF AND THE CUSTOMER SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY
SUCH STATEMENT.
NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY OF ITS MANUFACTURERS, SUBCONTRACTORS
OR SUPPLIERS WILL BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER FOR LOST REVENUES, LOST
PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE CUSTOMER'S OR ANY OTHER PARTY'S USE OF OR
INABILITY TO USE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES OR SOFTWARE EITHER SEPARATELY OR
IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT OR FOR COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY
KIND, WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGE OR LOSS NOR SHALL ANY RECOVERY AGAINST THE
COMPANY WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE CHARGES PAID
BY THE CUSTOMER TO THE COMPANY UNDER THIS TARIFF. THE CUSTOMER
ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
OR PROPERTY OF THE CUSTOMER OR OTHERS ARISING OUT OF USE OR
POSSESSION OF THE EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND SOFTWARE PROVIDED UNDER
THIS TARIFF.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 14
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Undertaking of the Company, (Cont'd.
1.6 Liability of the Company, (Cont'
1.6.A With respect to any other claim or suit, by a Customer or by any others, for damages
associated with the installation, provision, termination, maintenance, repair or restoration
of the service(s) provided in this tariff.
1.6.B The Company is not liable for damages associated with service, channels, or equipment
which it does not furnish.
1.6.C The Company is not liable for damages to a premises resulting from the furnishing of the
service(s) provided in this tariff, including the installation and removal of equipment and
associated wiring, unless the damage is caused by the Company s negligence.
1.6.D The Company shall be indemnified, defended, and held harmless by the Customer and
User against all claims, losses, or damages arising from the use of the service(s) provided
in this tariff.
1.6.The Company does not guarantee or make any warranty with respect to the service(s)
provided in this tariff, when used in an explosive atmosphere. The Company shall be
indemnified, defended, and held harmless by the Customer and User against all claims
losses or damages by any person relating to the service(s) provided in this tariff, provided
pursuant to this tariff when used in an explosive atmosphere.
1.6.No license under patents (other than the limited license to use) is granted by the
Company or shall be implied or arise by estoppel, with respect to any service offered
under this tariff. The Company will defend the Customer and User against claims of
patent infringement arising solely from the use by the Customer or User of the service(s)
provided in this tariff, offered under this tariff and will indemnify such Customer or User
for any damages awarded based solely on such claims.
1.6.The Company shall not be liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes
beyond its control, including but not limited to any acts of God, fire, lightning, explosion
flood, extreme weather conditions or other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation
directive, action or request of the United States Government, or any other government
including state and local governments having jurisdiction over the Company, or of any
department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation or other instrumentality of anyone
or more of said governments, or of any civil or military authority; any national
emergencies, insurrections, riots or wars; or any labor difficulties.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 15
Issued: June 11 , 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Obligations of the Customer
Service Ordering - A Customer shall provide the Company with a written Service Order
specifying the date on which Service is requested to commence, the Service points, the duration of
Service, the type and transmission speed of facilities required, and any special arrangements
requested. Such Service Order also shall contain, but is not limited to, the following information:
(i) name; (ii) address; and (iii) telephone number.
1.A After receipt of an initial Service Order, the Company will indicate its acceptance by
signing that Service Order and providing to the Customer a Scheduled Service Date
which will be an estimate as to when the Service will commence. The Customer shall
notify the Company, in writing within 10 days of the Companys acceptance, whether the
Company should process the Service Order. The Service shall commence on its
Operational Service Date.
1.B An application for Service may be changed or cancelled prior to the Scheduled Service
Date by the Customer upon written notice to the Company, provided the Customer pays
all costs, including any costs assessed by Other Facilities Suppliers, incurred by
Company in accommodating any change or cancellation.
1.C In the event the Operational Service Date does not occur on or before the thirtieth (30th)
day following the Scheduled Service Date, or the Company notifies the Customer that
Service will not be furnished, the following shall apply:
1.c.l If the delay is due to any act or omission of the Customer or User, the
Customer may cancel the application for Service and shall pay all costs
incurred by the Company in preparing to furnish Service.
1.c.2 If the delay is due to any cause other than those specified in (a) above
the Customer may cancel the application for Service and no
cancellation charges shall apply.
Special Construction - The Charges for Service requiring Special Construction by the Company
will be developed on a case-by-case basis. The Company may require the Customer To pay in
advance the Charges for Special Construction.
Payments and Charges
Application of Charges - The rates and charges that are in effect for the services
provided in this tariff when furnished are the rates and charges used to determine the
Customer s bill. If the rates for services furnished on a monthly basis change after a bill
has been rendered, the bill will be adjusted to reflect the new charges.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
Issued: June 11 2003
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 16
Effective: June 21 , 2003
'_aho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Obligations of the Customer, (Cont'
8Mt. IdahoPayments and Charges, (Cont'
Payment for Service - The Customer is responsible for payment of all Charges for
Service furnished by the Company to the Customer. Charges for each Service shall
commence on its Operational Service Date. Charges, including Local Access Channel
Charges, Special Construction Charges, Monthly Charges and Usage Charges, are due
and payable upon receipt. Usage Charges shall be assessed in arrears. Monthly Charges
will be assessed in advance. Invoices will be submitted monthly.
The Customer shall not be excused from paying the Company for Service provided to the
Customer or any portion thereof on the basis that unauthorized use or misuse occurred
over the Service. The Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company against
all costs, expenses, claims or actions arising from unauthorized use or misuse of any
nature of the Service.
Miscellaneous Rates and Charges - BTCS may adjust its rates and charges or impose additional
rates and charges on its Customers in order to recover amounts it is required by governmental or
quasi-governmental authorities to collect from or pay to others in support of statutory or
regulatory programs. Examples of such programs include, but are not limited to, the Universal
Service Fund, the Primary Interexchange Carrier Charge, and compensation to payphone service
providers for the use of their payphones to access BTCS service.
A Optional Billing Arrangements - When a call is not billed to the calling station, the
Company offers certain billing options depending on the type of call. These options are:
Collect Calls - This option allows a call to be billed to the called
station, if the charges are accepted by the called party, station, or
number. Collect Calls are not acceptable at a public or semi-public coin
station. In lieu of a collect call to a public or semi-public coin station
the charges may be billed to a Calling Card or the call may be
re-originated from the called station.
Calling Card - This option enables a Customer to charge a call to a
Calling Card (BTCS or a Local Exchange Company). Calls charged to
a commercial credit/charge card must be made from a suitably
equipped telephone or from international locations where available.
*Charges for the call will be reflected on the statement issued by the
respective commercial credit/charge card institution.
Third Number Billing - This option allows a call to be billed to a
telephone number identified with a station other than the calling or
called one. Charges to be billed to a third number are subject to
verification by the Company that they will be accepted at the third
number, prior to completion of the call. Other efforts may be
undertaken subsequently by the Company, as necessary, to determine
responsibility for payment of such calls. Third Number Billed Calls are
not permitted to be billed to stations located in CNMI or Guam.
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 17
Issued: June 11 , 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Obligations of the Customer, (Cont'
Advance Payments and Deposits - Consistent with IDAPA 31.41.01 , the Customer may be
required to provide suitable security, including but not limited to a deposit, bank letter of credit, or
advance payment, to be held by the Company as a guaranty of the payment of Charges.
A Advance Payments - Where special construction or extraordinary costs are anticipated
for the provision of requested services, the Company may require the Customer to make
an advance payment of such nonrecurring charges. Payments shall be applied to the first
billing thereafter which invoices these charges.
Deposits - Consistent with the requirements ofIDAPA 31.41.01, Rule 101, a Customer
may be required to provide a deposit as guaranty of the payment of charges. The amount
of the deposit shall not exceed two months' estimated charges and interest shall be paid
pursuant to IDAPA 31.41.01 Rule 106 at the applicable rates as specified by the
Commission.
Return of Deposit - Consistent with IDAPA 31.41.01 , deposits shall
be returned upon the earlier of i) service termination or ii) the
Customer s establishment of good credit.
Billing Disputes - When the Customer disputes a bill for the Company s Service, the Customer
shall: (i) pay any undisputed portion of the bill or, at the Customer s election, pay the disputed
portion pending resolution of the dispute; (ii) advise the Company in writing that the bill or any
portions thereof are disputed by the Customer; and (iii) provide a written explanation of the basis
for the dispute within 30 days of the invoice date in question.
The Company will review the Customer s bill and notify the Customer within a reasonable time of
the outcome of its review. If the Company agrees with the Customer, it shall credit the Customer
account for any disputed amounts paid by the Customer. If the Company disagrees with the
Customer, any disputed amount unpaid by the Customer shall become payable upon notice to the
Customer.
If there remains a disagreement about the disputed amount after investigation and review by the
Company, the Customer may file an appropriate complaint with the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission. The address of the Commission is:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 West Washington
Boise, ID 83702
Customers may contact the Company with billing inquiries by calling 1-877-266-0290 toll-free.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 18
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Obligations of the Customer, (Cont'
Use of Service - Service may be used to transmit communications of the Customer or User in a
manner consistent with the terms and conditions of this Tariff and the policies and regulations of
the Commission and other authorities involved.
Service is furnished subject to the condition that the Customer or User not use such Service for
any illegal purpose, or in a manner that violates the law, or for annoying any person, or in a
manner that interferes with the reasonable use of the Company s Service by other customers or
users.
The Customer shall ensure that the use of Service by the Customer or User shall not (i) interfere
with any other Service offered by the Company; (ii) endanger the safety of the Company
employees or the public; or (iii) damage or require change in or alteration of Company Facilities
or interfere with the proper functioning of such facilities. If any equipment, facilities or services
provided by the Customer or User is causing or is likely to cause such hazard or interference, the
Company may suspend or terminate Service, and the Customer shall take such steps as shall be
necessary to remove or prevent such hazard or interference.
Customer Premises - The Customer shall provide to the Company all reasonable personnel
power and space required to operate all Company Facilities installed on the Customer Premises.
Prior to commencement of installation of Company Facilities, the Customer and Company shall
have determined the location of Company Facilities at the Customer Premises and the Customer
at its own expense, shall have completed any preparatory work required by the Company at the
Customer Premises or to Customer-Provided Equipment to ensure technical compatibility with
Company Facilities or Service.
The Customer shall be responsible for making Customer Premises available, upon reasonable
notice and at reasonable hours, for such tests and inspections as may be necessary to determine
compliance with the requirements of this Tariff regarding the installation, operation or
maintenance of Company Facilities or Customer-Provided Equipment.
The Company undertakes that its employees, agents and sub-contractors shall observe the
Customer s reasonable site regulations previously advised in writing to the Company. In the event
of any conflict between such site regulations and this Tariff, the terms and conditions of this Tariff
shall prevail.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiLING
JUL21 2003
Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11 th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 19
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'
Obligations of the Customer, (Cont'd.
Provision of Customer Equipment and Facilities - The Company shall not be responsible for
the installation, operation or maintenance of Customer-Provided Equipment. Where Customer-
Provided Equipment is connected to the Service furnished under this Tariff, the responsibility of
the Company shall be limited to the furnishing of Service under this Tariff and to the maintenance
and operation of such Service; subject to this restriction, the Company shall not be responsible for:
the through transmission of signals generated by Customer-Provided Equipment; or the reception
of signals by Customer-Provided Equipment; or network control signaling where such signaling is
performed by Customer-Provided network control signaling equipment.
Customer-Provided Equipment for use in connection with this Service shall be so constructed
maintained and operated as to be technically compatible with Company Facilities and Service to
the Company s satisfaction, shall not be capable of transmitting or receiving any message or
communication over the Service except in accordance with this Tariff, and shall be in compliance
with all FCC rules and regulations. Any special interface equipment or reasonable security
procedure necessary to achieve compatibility between Customer-Provided Equipment and
Company Facilities or Service shall be provided at the Customer s expense.
The Customer shall cooperate with the Company in the installation, testing, operation and
maintenance of equipment and facilities used in connection with the provision of Service pursuant
to this Tariff. The Customer shall at its own expense provide reasonable assistance and facilities
to the Company in the installation of equipment, shall provide at its own expense any electricity
required for the proper functioning of such equipment and shall provide or procure at its own
expense suitable accommodation, facilities and environmental conditions for housing of such
equipment and all necessary electrical and other installations and fittings. The Customer is
responsible for arranging premises access at any reasonable time so that Company personnel may
install, repair, maintain, inspect or remove service components. Premises access must be made
available at a time mutually agreeable to the Customer and Company.
Automatic Number Identification/Charge Number Service - Customers who obtain a
telephone subscribers information through Automatic Number Identification or Charge Number
service must comply with the following regulations adopted by the Federal Communications
Commission regarding the use and sale of information derived from Automatic Number
Identification or Charge Number services:
- Customers are permitted to use the telephone number and billing information for billing and
collection, routing, screening and completion of the originating telephone subscriber s call or
transaction, or for services directly related to the originating telephone subscriber s call or
transactions;
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Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
Issued: June 11 , 2003
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 20
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.
Effective: June 21 , 2003
iC litieS ommission
Office of the Secretary
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Obligations of the Customer, (Cont'
Automatic Number Identification/Charge Number Service, (Cont'Boise. Idaho
- Customers are prohibited from reusing or selling the telephone number or billing information
without fIrst 1) notifying the originating telephone subscriber and 2) obtaining the affirmative
consent of such subscriber for such reuse or sale; and
- Customers are prohibited from disclosing, except as permitted by above, any information derived
from the Automatic Number Identification or Charge Number service for any purpose other than:
1) performing the services or transactions that are the subject of the telephone subscribers call, 2)
ensuring network performance security and the effectiveness of call delivery, 3) compiling, using
and disclosing aggregate information, and 4) complying with applicable law or legal process.
Proof of Authorization for Carrier Change - A Customer that is a telecommunications carrier
(or that is acting on behalf of a telecommunications carrier) may not submit an order that will
result in a change in a telecommunications subscriber s Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC)
(including PIC changes that do not involve CIC changes) unless it first has obtained authorization
from the subscriber, in compliance with any applicable Commission rules and without misleading
the subscriber as to the identity of the carrier soliciting the carrier change or the relationship of
that carrier to the Company. A Customer that submits such a carrier change order shall provide to
the Company adequate proof of authorization and compliance within fifteen days after the
Company makes a written request therefore.
Agency Agreement - The Company will accept orders from an agent appointed by the Customer.
An agency appointment must be sent to the Company in writing. If directed by the Customer, the
bill for the service(s) provided in this tariff will be sent to the agent. The bill will be issued in the
name of the Customer, in care of the agent.
The Customer retains responsibility for compliance with tariff regulations and any act or omission
of the agent, regardless of any limitations the Customer may place on the agent's authority.
Availability for Maintenance, Testing or Modifications - The Customer must make the service
available for maintenance, testing, or implementation of changes it has ordered, at any reasonable
mutually agreeable time. Occasionally an impairment may only be evident at certain times, (e.
a certain hour of the day). In such cases, the service must be made available for testing during the
same time periods if the trouble condition is to be corrected.
Liability of the Customer - The Customer shall be liable for any damages to or loss of Company
Facilities, Company Equipment or Service or for any injury to the Company s employees, agents or sub-
contractors caused by the negligence or willful act of the Customer s officers, employees, agents or sub-
contractors or the Customer s Users, patrons or lessors.
The Customer shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses, including reasonable counsel
fees and disbursements, incurred by the Company in connection with any legal or other proceedings and
any appeals therefrom to collect any Charges due pursuant to Service under this Tariff or to enforce any
terms or conditions of this Tariff against the Customer where the Company substantially prevails in such
proceedings.
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 21
Issued: June 11, 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 3 - SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATE APPLICATION
Message Telephone Service - This section contains regulations and rate applications for two-point
Telephone Service and applies to dial station and Calling Card where applicable.
1.1 Application of Charges - The determination of specific charges for cans can be found in the
respective rate schedules in Section 4 of this tariff. The rate in effect at the calling station at the
time the connection is established shall apply to the entire can.
1.1.A Initial Period - The Initial Period applied to a can is the minimum amount of time used
for call charge purposes. The specific length of the Minimum Period can be found on the
applicable Rate Schedule.
1.1.Additional Period - the Additional Period is the increment used to bill for a chargeable
call when the call extends beyond the Initial Period. Additional Period rates apply for
each Additional Period or fraction thereof that the can continues beyond the Initial
Period.
1.1.C Payphone Use Charge - In addition to all other charges for service under this tariff, an
undiscountab1e Payphone Use Charge of $0.35 shall apply to each non coin can placed
from a domestic payphone by or to the Customer to cover the cost incurred by the
Company for the use of the payphone instrument to access services provided by the
Company.
1.2 Availability - Message Telephone Service is available throughout the state of Idaho where the
Company has authorization to provide service and the billing capability exists.
1.3 Access - Local Exchange Service Access is required to access this service. The Customer is
responsible for obtaining the Local Exchange Switched Access from a Local Access supplier and
must presubscribe to the Company as the primary carrier.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 22
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 3 - SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATE APPLICATION, (CONT'
Private Line Service - This section contains regulations and rate applications for Private Line Service.
Application of Charges - The service elements for the Private Line Services provided under this
tariff include: inter-POP channels, access and other miscellaneous features. The determination of
specific charges for Private Line Service can be found in the respective rate schedules in Section 4
of this tariff.
1.A Inter-POP Channels - Inter-POP Channels are used to connect Company POPs and
Company VPOPS within the State of Idaho and may be include the Company s own
facilities or facilities obtained from other carriers. The determination of specific charges
for Inter-POP Channels can be found in Section 4 of this tariff.
1.B Access - Access to POPs and VPOPS is provided by the Company using suitable access
channel either over the Company s own facilities or facilities obtained from other carriers.
Choice of suitable facilities shall be at the sole discretion of the Company. Customers
who request specific facilities may be assessed additional charges. The determination of
specific charges for Access can be found in Section 4 of this tariff.
1.C Miscellaneous Rates and Charges - Miscellaneous Rates and Charges include charges
for additional features that enhance the functionality of the service to the Customer as
well as charges imposed on the Company in the process of providing service to the
Customer. The determination of specific charges for miscellaneous features that are
requested by the Customer can be found in Section 4 of this tariff. Other Miscellaneous
Rates and Charges can be found below.
1.C.Special Access Surcharge - Except for Telecommunications Relay
Services program charges and consistent with IDAPA 31.41.01 Rule
201, the Customer agrees to pay the amount of any monthly Special
Access Surcharge which Local Exchange Carriers may collect from the
Company on behalf of any services or facilities used to provide services
to the Customer.
1.D Availability - Private Line Service is available between the LATAs in Idaho where
facilities are available.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
Issued: June 11 2003
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 23
Effective: June 21, 2003
Boise, Idaho
SECTION 3 - SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATE APPLICATION, (CONT'
Custom Network Services - This section contains regulations and rate applications for Custom Network
Service.
Virtual Network Service (VNS) - Virtual Network Service is a telecommunications service
offering virtual private network connectivity to transmit voice, data and other communications.
Access to VNS is provided through Local Access Channels or through the public switched
telephone network.
1.A Application of Charges - The determination of specific charges for calls can be found in
the respective rate schedules in Section 4 of this tariff. The rate in effect at the calling
station at the time the connection is established shall apply to the entire call.
1.A.
1.A.
1.A.
Initial Period - The Initial Period applied to a call is the minimum
amount of time used for call charge purposes. The specific length of
the Minimum Period can be found on the applicable Rate Schedule.
Additional Period - the Additional Period is the increment used to bill
for a chargeable call when the call extends beyond the Initial Period.
Additional Period rates apply for each Additional Period or fraction
thereof that the call continues beyond the Initial Period.
Payphone Use Charge - In addition to all other charges for service
under this tariff, a Payphone Use Charge applies to each non-coin call
placed from a domestic payphone by or to the Customer to cover the
cost incurred by the Company for the use of the payphone instrument to
access services provided by the Company.
1.B Availability - Virtual Network Service is available statewide where the billing capability
exists for the Company.
Access - Local Exchange Service Access is required to access portion of this service.
The Customer is responsible for obtaining the Local Exchange Switched Access from a
Local Access supplier and must presubscribe to the Company as the primary carrier.
1.D.
1.D Types of Virtual Network Service
1.D.
1.D.
OnNet - OnNet Service is the virtual connection between LATAs and
within the State of Idaho, between Customer Premises that are
connected to the Company POP or VPOP using dedicated Access.
On-OffNet - On-OffNet Service is the virtual connection between
LATAs and within the State of Idaho, between locations using
dedicated Access to connect the Customer Premises to the POP or
VPOP on one end and a Customer Premises using switched access at
the other end.
Dial Up Access from Registered Sites (Dial Up Access) - Dial Up
Access is the virtual connection between LATAs and within the State
of Idaho, between Customer Premises connected through the public
switched telephone network using an access authorization mechanism
at the originating end.
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.c. No.
Original Page 24
Issued: June 11 , 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 4 -RATES AND CHARGES
Surcharges
Monthly Special Access Surcharges collected from Company by Local Exchange Carrier, eg., Idaho
Universal Service Fund (USF). With the exception of the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) fees
these shall be passed through to the Customer. The current rate is as established by the Idaho Public
Utility Commission.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 25
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 4 -RATES AND CHARGES, (CONT'
Private Line
Inter-POP Channels
1.A Mileage Measurements - Mileage measurement is the distance in airline miles between
locations. For POP to POP (or VPOP) Service, the mileage is the distance between the
V&H coordinates of the POP or VPOP. Miles are measured using the calculation of
airline miles as specified in NECA Tariff F.c.c. No.4. Fractional miles are rounded to
the next higher mile.
1.B Rates - The Rates for Inter-POP Channels are based on the type of service and the
distance, measured in miles, between POPs or VPOPs and consist of a fixed and per mile
component.
Service
Voicegrade
6 Kbps
56/64 Kbps
1.5 Mbps
Fixed
$284.
$284.
$284.
$284.
Per Mile
$0.33
$0.33
$0.36
$3.
Access Channels
Mileage Measurements - Mileage measurement, when required, is the distance in airline
miles between Local Exchange Carrier serving wire centers. Miles are measured using
the calculation of airline miles as specified in NECA Tariff F.C. No.4. Fractional
miles are rounded to the next higher mile.
Rates - The Rates for Access Channels are based on the type of service and the distance
measured in miles, between Local Exchange Carrier serving wire centers.
Service Zero Miles Fixed Per Mile Installation
Voicegrade $177.$177.$1.$1800.
6 Kbps $237.$237.$2.$1200.
56/64 Kbps $389.$389.$6.$1400.
5 Mbps $740.$740.$25.$2500.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
JUL 21 2003
Boise, Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 :Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 26
Issued: June 11 2003 Effective: June 21, 2003
SECTION 4 -RATES AND CHARGES, (CONT'D.
Custom Network Services
Virtual Network Service (VNS)
1.A Rate Periods - The Rate Periods used for VNS include Standard, Discount and
Economy, are based on the time of the originating end at the start of the call and are
applied as follows: Standard time is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Discount time is from
7:00 PM to 12 midnight and Economy time is from 12 midnight to 7:00 AM.
1.B Mileage Measurements - Mileage measurement, when applicable, is the distance in
airline miles between locations. For OnNet Service, the mileage is the distance between
the V &H coordinates of the POP or VPOP of the originating station and the V
coordinates of the POP or VPOP of the terminating station. For On-OffNet Service, the
mileage is the distance between the rate center of the off net station and the V &H
coordinates of the POP or VPOP of the dedicated station. For Dial Up Service, the
mileage is the distance between the rate center of the originating station and the rate
center of the terminating station. Miles are measured using the calculation of airline
miles is as specified in NECA TariffF.c.C. No.
1.C Rates - The Rates for VNS are based on the type of call, time of day, day of week, length
(in miles) and duration. The Initial Period is 18 seconds and the Additional Period is 6
seconds. Following are the rates for the different types ofVNS calls.
1.C.l OnNet - OnNet Service is provided between Customer Premises that
are connected to the Company POP or VPOP using dedicated Access.
Mileage
20-
50-100
100+
Standard
Initial Add'090 .030090 .030090 .030090 .030
Discount
Initial Add'060 .020060 .020060 .020060 .020
Economy
Initial Add'045 .015045 .015045 .015045 .015
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Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
Issued: June 11 2003
TariffP.C. No.
Original Page 27
Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 4 -RATES AND CHARGES, (CONT'D.
Custom Network Services, (Cont'
1.C Rates, (Cont'
Virtual Network Service (VNS), (Cont'
1.C.
Mileage
20-
50-100
100+
1.C.
Mileage
20-
50-100
100+
On-OffNet - On-OffNet Service is provided between locations using
dedicated Access to connect the Customer Premises to the POP or
VPOP on one end and a Customer Premises using switched access at
the other end.
Standard
Initial Add'090 .030090 .030090 .030090 .030
Discount
Initial Add'060 .020060 .020060 .020060 .020
Economy
Initial Add'045 .015045 .015045 .015045 .015
Dial Up Access from Registered Sites - Dial Up Access is provided
between Customer Premises connected through the public switched
telephone network using an access authorization mechanism at the
originating end.
Standard
Initial Add'090 .030090 .030090 .030090 .030
Discount
Initial Add'060 .020060 .020060 .020060 .020
Economy
Initial Add'045 .015045 .015045 .015045 .015
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Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
BT Communications Sales LLC
Linda Cicco, Manager, Rates and Tariffs
11911 Freedom Drive, 11th Floor, Reston, VA 20190
TariffP.u.C. No.
Original Page 28
Issued: June 11 , 2003 Effective: June 21 , 2003
SECTION 4 -RATES AND CHARGES, (CONT'
Switched Outbound Service
Switched Outbound Service permits outward calling utilizing FGD switched access. Applicable rates are
determined by the montWy billing commitment selected by the Customer. Intrastate service is offered in
conjunction with Interstate and International service. The minimum billing thresholds are based upon total
monthly usage billing in all jurisdictions.
Monthly Recurring Charges:Not Applicable
Usage Charges:
Calls are billed in sixty (60) second increments following a minimum billing period of sixty (60)
seconds.
Rate per Minute MontWv Billing Requirement
$0.1000 $100.
$0.1200 $ 50.
$0.1500
Switched Inbound Toll-Free (8XX) Service
Switched Inbound Toll-Free (8XX) Service is an 8XX number service available for Customer use twenty-
four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Service is terminated over standard Customer-provided
switched access lines. Applicable rates are determined by the monthly billing commitment selected by the
Customer. Intrastate service is offered in conjunction with Interstate and International service. The
minimum billing thresholds are based upon total monthly usage billing in all jurisdictions.
Monthly Recurring Charges:
Per Toll-Free Number:Not Applicable
Usage Charges:
Calls are billed in sixty (60) second increments following a minimum billing period of sixty (60)
seconds.
Rate per Minute Monthly Billing Requirement
$0.1000 $100.
$0.1200 $50.
$0.1500 $5.
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