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RURAL NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
BASIC EXCHANGE LOCAL SERVICE
Rural Network Services, Inc.
Toll Free Telephone Number
888-624- 7733
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5983
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 Rural Network
Services, Inc.
hlaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR li- 2001
Boise. 'daho
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Issued Date: March 21, 2001 Effective Date: April 1, 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
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Table of Contents
Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations
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GeneralRulesandRegulations .
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Undertaking of Rural Network Services, Inc.. .
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Limitations .
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Use .
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Payment for Service .
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Taxes .
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RegulatoryFees .
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Customer Relations Rules .
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Establishment and Reestablishment of Credit .
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Deposits and Advanced Payments
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A) AdvancePayments .
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B) Deposits .
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10 Rendering and Payment of Bills
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11 The Company May Offer Discounted Service to Its Employees
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12 LiabilityoftheCompany .
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13 Provision of Equipment and Facilities
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14 Customer Equipment and Channels
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A) General
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B) Station Equipment .
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C) Interconnection of Facilities
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15 Non-routine Installation and Special Construction
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A) Non-routine Installation
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B) Special Construction .
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16 Ownership of Facilities .
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17 Prohibited Uses .
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18 Shortage of Equipment or Facilities
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Description of Services Offered
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General .
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LocalCallingArea .
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Exchange Access Line Service
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Basic Trunk Service .
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Service Order Charges .
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Service Restoration .
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Exchange Access Optional Features
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A) DirectoryListings .
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B) Traffic Blocking and Restriction
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Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Boise, Idaho
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1) 9XXBlockingService .
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2) l+andO+Restriction ....................
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Installation .
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1) NewService .
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2) TransferService .
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Volume and Promotional Discounts
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Vacation Plan .
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Long Distance Carrier Changes (PIC) .
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Virtual Phone Accounts .
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Custom Calling Features .
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RatesforServicesOffered .
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Standard Rates .
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Custom Calling Features
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Class Features .
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Description .
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Application .
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Funding .
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Credit .
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Telephone Assistance Programs
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Description .
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Application .
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Funding .
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TermsandConditions .
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Credit .
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Boise, Idaho
Issued Date: March 21, 2001 Effective Date: April 1 , 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
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Definitions, Terms and Abbreviations
Company - Whenever used in this price list, company refers to
Rural Network Services, Inc. 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 tariff regulations.
Basic Local Exchange Service - The provision of access lines
to residential and small business customers with the associatedtransmission 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
taxes or surcharges imposed by a governmental body which are
separately itemized and billed by the company to its customers.
Local Exchange Area - The geographic area encompassing
one or more local communities where basic local exchange rates
apply as described in maps, tariffs or rate schedules filed by U S
West Communications , Inc. with the commission.
Commission - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
General Rules and Regulations
Undertaking of Rural Network Services , Inc..
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.
Rural Network Services, Inc. will install, operate, own and maintain
the facilities provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set
forth in this price list.
Issued Date: March 21 , 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale , ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 , 2001Idaho Pul5lic Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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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.
Limitations
Services are offered subject to the availability of the necessary
facilities and equipment and subject to the provisions of this
price list.
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.
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.
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.
Use
Services provided under this price list may be used for any lawful
purpose for which the service is technically suited.
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
Issued Date: March 21, 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1, 2001
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FfLrNG
APR 1 - 2001
Boise, Idaho
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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.
Taxes
All state and local taxes are listed as separate line items and are not
included in the quoted rates.
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.
Customer Relations Rules
The rules applicable to the company s relationships with its customers
are contained in IDAPA 31.41.01 and IDAPA 31.41.02 which address
the following:
Residential and small business deposits and service guarantee
practices.
Billing
Denial, restriction and termination of serVIce - payment
arrangements
Complaint procedures
Explanation of rate schedules
N otifica tion of rate changes
Summary of testimony
Non published service
Miscellaneous provisions
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
John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale , ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1, 2001
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FiliNG
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Issued Date: March 21 2001
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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 and/or a deposit.
Deposits and Advanced Payments
Advance Payments
To safeguard its interests, the company may require a
customer to make an advance payment before services
and facilities are furnished. In addition, where special
construction is involved, the advance payment may also
include an amount equal to the estimated non-recurring
charges for the special construction. An advance payment
may be required in addition to a deposit. Advanced
payments will be credited to the customer s first month'
bill.
Deposi ts
The company may require the customer to make a deposit
to be held as a guarantee for the payment of charges. A
deposit does not relieve the customer of the responsibility
for the prompt payment of bills on presentation. The
company deposit practices are set forth in the
commission s customer relation rules IDAPA 31.41.01.Interest will be payable on deposits at the rate
determined by the commission.
Rendering and Payment of Bills
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 throughand includes the day that the service , circuit
arrangement or component is discontinued.
Issued Date: March 21, 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 , 2001
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise. Idaho
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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.
The customer will be assessed a charge of twenty dollars
($20.00) for each check submitted by the customer to the
company which a financial institution refuses to honor.
The Company May Offer Discounted Service to Its Employees
Liability of the Company
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 of these 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 and as required
by the commission s rules (IDAPA 31.41.01.503). 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.
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, includingstate 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;
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Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: 4\Dmi~J~~t1es Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Boise, Idaho
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unavailability of rights-of-way or materials; or strikes
lock-outs , work stoppages, or other labor difficulties.
The company shall not be liable for any damages or losses
due to the fault or negligence of the customer or due the failure or malfunction of customer-provided
equipment or facilities.
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.
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
ARRANTIE S AND MAKE S NO OTHE R WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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.
13 Provision of Equipment and Facilities
The company shall use reasonable efforts to make
available services to a customer on or before a particular
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Boise, Idaho
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date, subject to the provisions of an compliance by the
customer with the regulations contained in this tariff and
the availability of facilities and equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Subjectto this responsibility, the company shall not be
responsible for: the transmission, or the reception of
signals by customer-provided equipment.
Effective Date: April 1, 2001
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Office of the Secretary
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Issued Date: March 21 2001
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Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
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Customer Equipment and Channels
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 thistariff. 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.
Station Equipment
Terminal equipment on the user s premises and the
electric power consumed by such equi pmen t 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.
The customer is responsible for ensuring that
customer-provided equipment connected to
company equipment and facilities is compatible
with such equipment and facilities. The magnitudeand character of the voltages and currents
impressed on company-provided equipment andwiring 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
prevent such damage or injury shall be provided by
the company at the customer s expense.
In terconnection of F acili ties
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Boise, Idaho
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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.
Communication services may be connected to the
services or facilities of other communicationscarriers 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.
Non-routine Installation and Special Construction
Non-routine Installation
At the customer s request installation and/or
maintenance may be performed outside the company
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.
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:
where facilities are not presently available , and
there is no other requirement for the facilities
constructed;
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of a type other than that which the company would
normally utilize in the furnishing of its services;
over a route other than that which the company
would normally utilize in the furnishing of its
servIces;
in a quantity greater than that which the company
would normally utilize in the furnishing of its
servIces;
on an expedited basis;
on a temporary basis until permanent facilities are
available
involving abnormal costs; or
in advance of its normal construction schedule.
Ownership of Facilities
Title to all facilities provided in accordance with this tariff remains in
the company, its agents or contractors.
Prohibited Uses
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.
The company may require a customer to immediately shut
down its transmission of signals if said transmission is
causing interference to others.
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
John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 , 2001
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Office of the Secretary
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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.
Description of Services Offered
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:
Local Calling Area
make calls to or receive calls from other stations on
the public switched telecommunications network;
access other services offered by the company as set
forth in this price list;
access interstate and international calling services;
access (at no additional charge) emergency services
by dialing 9-
access (at no additional charge) the company s or its
contracted agent for operator services; and
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.
Geographically defined local calling areas are associated with each
exchange access service provided pursuant to this section. Unless
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specifically noted otherwise herein, local calling areas are as specified
in Qwest Corporation s Basic Local Exchange maps , in effect and as
amended from time to time.
The rates and charges for local exchange service en ti tIe 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 of more than one exchange.
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 callat 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.
Basic Trunk Service
Basic trunk 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. Basic trunks are provided for connection of
customer provided private branch exchange (PBX) lines to the public
switched telecommunications network. Each basic trunk is provided
with touch tone signaling and may be configured into a hunt group
with other company provided basic trunks.
Service Order Charges
Absent a promotional offering, service order charges will apply to new
service orders or to orders to change existing service.
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.
John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 , 2001
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
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Exchange Access Optional Features
Directory Listings
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.
Traffic Blocking and Restriction
9XX Blocking Service
This service blocks access from the customer
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.
1 + and 0+ Restriction
This service blocks access from the customer
access line to all calls starting with 1 or O. 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 willstill have calling to numbers within the local
exchange, however calls to numbers in other EAS
exchanges will be blocked.
Installation
New Service
New service is defined as service at a location thathas not had telephone service with any local
exchange carrier in the past.
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Rural Network Services Inc.
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Midvale , ID 83645
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Transfer Service
Transfer service is defined as service at a location
that has had telephone service in the past with any
local exchange carrier.
Volume and Promotional Discounts
Any charges may be discounted for multi-line customers
and for promotional programs and combination packages
of multiple service. The Company may establish
temporary promotional programs to introduce present or
potential customers to a service not previously received by
Customers. During specific promotional periods, an offermay be made to reduce nonrecurring charges on a
nondiscriminatory basis up to the full amount, for
optional products and services. Unless, specifically
approved elsewhere, this offer will not apply to single
basic exchange access lines. W ri tten notice of such
findings will be provided to the staff of the Commission at
least ten (10) days prior to the date upon which the offer
is to commence. Such notice will include information
regarding the rates, terms and conditions, and duration of
the temporary promotional program.
V aca tion Plan
Vacation rates will be one-half of the customer s basic
local exchange rate.
Long Distance Carrier Changes (PIC)
Customer requested changes of their long distance carrier
will result in a nonrecurring $5.00 charge.
Virtual Phone Accounts
Virtual phone numbers will be available at a separate
rate from basic local exchange service. These accounts
are accessed by using a pin number from any phone in the
company s local exchange area. It is not necessary for a
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O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 , 2001
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Office of the Secretary
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customer to have a basic local access line to have a virtual
phone number. Any calls made using that customer s pin
number will be directly billed to that customer s mailing
address.
Custom Calling Features
Custom calling features available:
Calling Number Delivery Blocking
Calling Number Delivery Blocking allows the calling
party to inhibit the delivery of their Directory Number to
the called party s line. This may be done on a 'per line' or
per call' basis. If done on a per line basis , the subscriber
directory number is automatically marked as 'private
and there is a recurring charge of $1.50 per month. If
done on a per call basis , the subscriber must dial a feature
access code to set his directory number s privacy status
before dialing the called directory number and there is no
charge.
Customer Originate Call Trace
This feature allows a subscriber to identify calling lines in
order to determine the source of nuisance or threatening
calls. Output is in the form of a maintenance log. There
is a $2.00 monthly charge for this service.
Rates for Services Offered
Standard Rates
Description
RecurringBusiness Residence
Nonrecurring
Basic Trunk Service
$30.
$50.
$30.Exchange Access Line Service
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale , ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1, 2001
Idaho P~blic Utilities Commission
OffIce of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 - 2001
Issued Date: March 21 2001
Boise, Idaho
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Standard Hunt Feature $1.00 $1.00
Standard Installation $50.
Installation or Repair of Customer
Owned Equipment $40.00/hr
Service Order Charge $25.
Blocking & Restriction
At Company s Option No Charge No Charge
At Customer s Option $2.$2.
Non -Public Listing $1.00 $1.
Non - List Listing $1.00 $1.00
Lease Line $20.$20.
Teen Line $5.$5.
Public Access Line $20.
Voice Mail $6.$6.
Virtual Phone Accounts $15.$15.
Long Distance Carrier Change $ 5.
Custom Calling Features
Call Waiting $1.00 $1.00
Call Forwarding $1.00 $1.00
Three Way Calling $1.00 $1.00
Last Number Redial $1.00 $1.
Toll Restriction $1.00 $1.
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 , 2001
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 - 2001
Issued Date: March 21, 2001
Boise, Idaho
Rural Network Services, Inc.Idaho price list
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Speed Dialing $1.00 $1.
Class Features
Calling Number Delivery Blocking $2.$2.
Customer Originate Call Trace $2.$2.
Caller Name & Number ID $5.$5.
Caller Name & Number ID Blocking $1.00 $1.
$2.$2.
$2.$2.
$2.$2.
Selective Call Accept
Selective Call Forward
Selective Call Reject
Last Number Recall 75 per use, $3.00 per month maximum
Auto Call Back 75 per use, $3.00 per month maximum
Link Up
1 Description
Link Up provides for a 50% reduction (not to exceed $30.00) in
the nonrecurring charge for connection of basic local residential
service for certain low-income customers.
Application
1 The Link Up credit is available only to residence customers who
meet eligibility requirements established by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare.
2 The discount is applicable only to a single residence line at the
principal residence of the eligible customer.
3 The consumer can receive the benefit of the Link Up Program
for a second or subsequent time only for a principle place of
Issued Date: March 21, 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1, 2001
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 - 2001
Boise, Idaho
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residence with an address different from the residence address
at which Link Up assistance was provided previously.
Funding
The cost of providing the discounts on this program are funded through
the Federal Link Up program.
Credi t
usoc Nonrecurring
Credit
. 50% reduction in the
nonrecurring charge connection
of a residence exchange access
line, up to a maximum of $30.SESVN $25
Telephone Assistance Programs
Description
The Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program (lTSAP), or Lifeline
provides for a credit against the recurring monthly rate for the
provision of Local Residential Service for certain low-income
customers.
Applica tion
1 The ITSAP credit, per Idaho code section 56-903, is only
available to residence customers who meet requirements. To be
considered eligible, the applicant must be the head of household
and shall meet eligibility criteria based on income or factors
directly related to income established by the Idaho Department
of Health and Welfare (IDEW). (lDEW has established that
IT SAP credit is available to customers whose gross income is "
or below 133% of the Federal Poverty limit"
Funding
John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1 2001Idaho "'Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 - 2001
Issued Date: March 21 2001
Issued by:
Boise, Idaho
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The total cost of providing this program shall be funded from a uniform
monthly surcharge on each business and residential access line
excluding those residential access lines receiving ITSAP credit.
Terms and Conditions
1 The ITSAP credit will begin with the date the Company receives
a valid application from the customer or when new service is
established for a qualifying customer. The credit will
prorated on the basis of a 30-day month from the effective date
of the customer s application.
2 The regular nonrecurring charges and terms and conditions
applicable to the service offerings will apply. The nonrecurring
charges to change to or from this program due to eligibility
status will be waived.
3 The credit is applicable only to a single residence line at the
principal residence of the eligible customer.
4 Measured usage charges are not subject to the discount.
Credi t
Credit applied to customer bill:
- Federal Credit
- State Credit
USOC
ASGFX
Monthly
Credit
$7.
$3.
Issued Date: March 21 , 2001
Issued by:John Stuart
Rural Network Services Inc.
O. Box 35
Midvale, ID 83645
Effective Date: April 1, 2001
Idafto Public Utilities Commission
Office of the Secretary
ACCEPTED FOR FILING
APR 1 - 2001
Boise, Idaho