RCA Reg. No. 3012 2nd Revised Title Sheet
Cancelling
1st Revised Title Sheet
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
TITLE
SHEET
ALASKA
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF
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This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and
rates applicable to the resale of telecommunications services provided by
Business Telecom, Inc. ("BTI") with offices at 7037 Old Madison Pike,
Suite 400, Huntsville,
Alabama 35806, (800) 849-9100. This tariff
applies for services furnished within the State of Alaska. This tariff is on
file with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, and copies may be inspected,
during normal business hours, at the Company's principal place of business.
Tariff Advice
No. TX1-3012 Effective: November 8,
2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior Manager, Regulatory
Affairs
RCA Reg. No. 3012 4th Revised Check Sheet
Cancelling
3rd Revised Check Sheet
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
CHECK
SHEET
Sheets, as listed below, are effective as of the date
shown at the bottom of the respective sheet(s). Original and revised sheets as
named below comprise all changes from the original tariff and are currently in
effect as of the date on the bottom of this sheet.
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Tariff Advice
No. TX3-3012 Effective: February 9, 2005
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
RCA Reg. No. 3012 2nd Revised Sheet No. 1
Cancelling
1st Revised Sheet No. 1
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Title Sheet..................................................................................................................... Title
Sheet
Check Sheet.............................................................................................................. Check
Sheet
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................
1
Availability of Tariff and Proposed Tariff Revisions.................................................................... 1.1
Section 1 - Technical Terms and
Abbreviations............................................................................ 4
Section 2 - Rules and Regulations................................................................................................ 6
Section 3 - Description of Service and
Rates.............................................................................. 16
(N)
Section 4 – Promotional Offerings.............................................................................................. 22
Tariff Advice
No. TX2-3012 Effective: November 28, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
RCA Reg. No. 3012 1st Revised Sheet No. 1.1
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 1.1
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
(T) (T)
RESALE COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
This tariff is available
for viewing at the following locations:
Regulatory Commission of Alaska
701 West Eighth Avenue,
Suite 300
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Business Telecom, Inc.
7037 Old Madison Pike, Suite 400
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
Internet web site: http://www.itcdeltacom.com/itc_bti_tariffs.asp
Questions regarding this
tariff may be answered through the Company’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-849-9100.
The
Company will publicly post proposed tariff revisions to the above web site
address for public viewing at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed
effective date. A summary notice, also posted to the above web site address,
regarding the changes shall include:
1.
A general description of the proposed tariff
revisions;
2.
The date such proposed changes were filed with
the Commission;
3.
The proposed effective date;
4.
A statement that the Company’s current tariff
and proposed revisions are available for review at the Company’s office and
Internet web site, the address and business hours of the Company’s office, and
the Internet address of the Company’s web site;
5.
A statement that any person may, within twenty
(20) days after the date of the notice, file comments on the tariff revisions
with the Commission by mail or by electronic mail; and
6.
The Commission’s address and electronic mail
address where comments may be filed.
Any
member of the public may request notification of proposed tariff revisions. The
Company may choose, at its option, to deliver such notification via direct mail
or electronic mail.
Tariff Advice
No. TX1-3012 Effective: November 8, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original
Sheet No. 2
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SYMBOLS
The following are the only symbols used for the purposes
indicated below:
C - To Signify Changed Regulation
D - Delete or Discontinue
I
- Change Resulting In An
Increase
to A Customer's Bill
M - Moved From Another Tariff Location
N
- New
R - Change Resulting In a
Reduction
to A Customer's Bill
S - To signify reissued matter
T - Change In Text or Regulation
But
No Change In Rate or Charge
Pursuant to
U-98-187(3)
Tariff Advice
No. ___________ Effective: June 21, 1999
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 1st Revised
Sheet No. 3
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 3
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
TARIFF FORMAT
A. Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers
appear in the upper right corner of the sheet. Sheets are numbered
sequentially. However, new sheets are occasionally added to the tariff. When a
new sheet is added between sheets already in effect, a decimal is added. For
example, a new sheet added between sheets 14 and 15 would be 14.1.
(T)
B. Sheet
Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right
corner of each sheet. These numbers are used to determine the most current
sheet version on file with the RCA. For example, the 4th revised Sheet 14
cancels the 3rd revised Sheet 14.
C. Paragraph Numbering Sequence - There are nine
levels of paragraph coding. Each level of coding is subservient to its next
higher level:
2.
2.1.
2.1.1.
2.1.1.A.
2.1.1.A.1.
2.1.1.A.1.(a).
2.1.1.A.1.(a).I.
2.1.1.A.1.(a).I.(i).
2.1.1.A.1.(a).I.(i).(1).
(T)
D. Check Sheets - When a tariff
filing is made with the RCA, an updated check sheet accompanies the tariff
filing. The check sheet lists the sheet contained in the tariff, with a cross
reference to the current revision number. When new sheets are added, the check
sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing
are designated by an asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this
sheet if these are the only changes made to it (i.e., the format, etc. remains
the same, just revised revision levels on some sheets).
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 1st Revised
Sheet No. 4
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 4
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Access Line
- An arrangement which connects the Customer's location to an AT&T Central
Office.
Account Code
- A numerical code, assigned to the Customer, to enable the Company to identify
use of a service offering by the Customer and to bill the use of that service
offering by the Customer. Multiple Account Codes may be assigned to the
Customer to identify individual users or groups of users.
APUC - Alaska Public
Utilities Commission.
Authorization Code - A pre-defined series of numbers to be dialed by the Customer or End
User upon access to the Company's system to notify the caller and validate the
caller's authorization to use the services provided. The Customer is
responsible for charges incurred through the use of his or her assigned
Authorization Code.
BTI- Business Telecom,
Inc.
Collect Billing
- A billing arrangement whereby the originating caller may bill the charges for
a call to the called party, provided the called party agrees to accept the
charges.
(T)
Commission -
Alaska Public Utilities Commission or Regulatory Commission of Alaska
Company or Carrier - Business Telecom, Inc.
Customer
- The person, firm, corporation or other entity which orders service and is
responsible for payment of charges due and compliance with the Company's tariff
regulations.
Customer Dialed Calling Card Call - A service whereby the End User dials all of the digits
necessary to route and bill the call to a calling card.
End User
- Any person, firm, corporation,
partnership or other entity which uses the services of the Carrier under the
provisions and regulations of this tariff. The End User is responsible for
payment unless the charges for the services utilized are accepted and paid by
another Customer.
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 1st Revised
Sheet No. 5
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 5
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND
ABBREVIATIONS, (CONT'D.)
Equal Access
- The ability of the Company to serve Customers on a presubscribed basis rather
than through the use of dial access codes.
LEC - Local Exchange
Carrier.
LATA - Local Access
Transport Area.
Operator Dialed Surcharge - A charge applying to calls made when the user dials
"00" only or any valid company operator access code and requests that
the operator dial the destination number.
Operator Station Call - A service whereby the caller places a non-Person to Person call with
the assistance of an operator (live or automated).
Person to Person Call - A service whereby the person originating the call specifies a
particular person to be reached, or a particular station, room number,
department or office to be reached through a PBX attendant.
Personal Account Code - A numeric or alpha-numeric sequence which uniquely identifies a
travel card.
Personal Identification Number (PIN) - See Authorization Code.
(N)
RCA
- Regulatory Commission of Alaska
Switched Access ‑
Where access between the Customer and the Carrier is provided on local exchange
company circuits capable of accessing the local switched network. The cost of switched Feature Group access is
billed to the Carrier.
Third Party Billing - A billing arrangement by which the charges for a call may be billed
to a telephone number that is different from the calling number and the called
number.
Travel Card
- A billing mechanism which enables the Customer to access the service of the
Company while away from home or office.
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original
Sheet No. 6
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 -
RULES AND REGULATIONS
2.1 Undertaking of Business Telecom, Inc.
Business Telecom, Inc. ("BTI") services and facilities are furnished for communications originating and terminating within the State of Alaska under terms of this tariff. Intrastate service is offered as an add-on to interstate service.
BTI installs, operates, and maintains
the communications services provided herein in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth under this tariff. BTI may act as the Customer's agent for
ordering access connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities,
when authorizing by the Customer, to allow connection of a Customer's location
to the BTI network. The Customer shall be responsible for all charges due for
such service arrangement.
The Company's services and facilities
are provided on a monthly basis unless otherwise provided, and are available
twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
2.2 Limitations
2.2.1 Service is offered subject to the availability of the
necessary facilities and equipment, and subject to the provisions of this
tariff.
2.2.2 BTI reserves the right to discontinue or limit service
when necessitated by conditions beyond its control, or when the Customer is
using service in violation of provisions of this tariff, or in violation of the
law.
2.2.3 The Company does not undertake to transmit messages, but
offers the use of its facilities when available, and will not be liable for
errors in transmission or for failure to establish connections.
Pursuant to
U-98-187(3)
Tariff Advice
No. ___________ Effective: June 21, 1999
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original
Sheet No. 7
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.2 Limitations, (Cont'd.)
2.2.4 All facilities provided under this tariff are directly
or indirectly controlled by BTI and the Customer may not transfer or assign the
use of service or facilities without the express written consent of the
Company. Such transfer or assignment shall only apply where there is no
interruption of the use or location of the service or facilities.
2.2.5 Prior written permission from the Company is required
before any assignment or transfer. All regulations and conditions contained in
this tariff shall apply to all such permitted assignees or transferees, as well
as all conditions of service.
2.2.6 BTI reserves the right to discontinue the offering of
service or deny an application for service if a change in regulation materially
and negatively impacts the financial viability of the service in the best
business judgment of the Company.
2.3 Liabilities of The Company
2.3.1
BTI's liability for damages arising out of mistakes,
interruptions, omissions, delays, errors, or defects in transmission which
occur in the course of furnishing service or facilities, in no event shall
exceed an amount equivalent to the proportionate charge to the Customer for the
period during which the faults in transmission occur.
Pursuant to
U-98-187(3)
Tariff Advice
No. ___________ Effective: June 21, 1999
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original
Sheet No. 8
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.3 Liabilities of The Company, (Cont'd.)
2.3.2 The Company shall not be liable for claim or loss,
expense or damage (including indirect, special or consequential damage), for
any interruption, delay, error, omission, or defect in any service, facility or
transmission provided under this tariff, if caused by any person or entity
other than the Company, by any malfunction of any service or facility provided
by any other carrier, by an act of God, fire, war, civil disturbance, or act of
government, or by any other cause beyond the Company's direct control.
2.3.3 The Company shall not be liable for, and shall be fully
indemnified and held harmless by Customer against any claim or loss, expense,
or damage (including indirect, special or consequential damage) for defamation,
libel, slander, invasion, infringement of copy‑right or patent,
unauthorized use of any trademark, tradename or service mark, unfair
competition, interference with or misappropriation or violation of any
contract, proprietary or creative right, or any other injury to any person, property
or entity arising out of the material, data, information, or other content
revealed to, transmitted, or used by the Company under this tariff; or for any
act or omission of the Customer; or for any personal injury or death of any
person caused directly or indirectly by the installation, maintenance,
location, condition, operation, failure, presence, use or removal of equipment
or wiring provided by the Company, if not directly caused by negligence of the
Company.
2.3.4 The Company shall not be liable for any defacement of or
damages to the premises of a Customer resulting from the furnishing of service
which is not the direct result of the Company's negligence.
Pursuant to
U-98-187(3)
Tariff Advice
No. ___________ Effective:
June 21, 1999
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original
Sheet No. 8.1
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
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2.3 Liabilities of The Company, (Cont'd.)
2.3.5
With
regard to the limitation of liability provisions contained herein, the Company
may not disclaim liability for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.
In addition, any limitation of liability of the carrier does not prevent a
court of competent jurisdiction from 1) determining the validity of the
limitation of liability provision, or of any exculpatory clause, under
applicable law; or 2) adjudicating negligence and consequential damage claims.
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 1st Revised
Sheet No. 9
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 9
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.4 Interruption of Service
2.4.1 Credit allowance for the interruption of service which
is not due to The Company's testing or adjusting, negligence of the Customer,
or to the failure of channels or equipment provided by the Customer, are
subject to the general liability provisions set forth in 2.3.1 herein. It shall
be the obligation of the Customer to notify The Company immediately of any
interruption in service for which a credit allowance is desired. Before giving
such notice, the Customer shall ascertain that the trouble is not being caused
by any action or omission by the Customer within his control, or is not in wiring
or equipment, if any, furnished by the Customer.
2.4.2 Credit allowances for interruptions of service are
limited to the initial call period charges for reestablishing the interrupted
call.
2.5 Restoration of Service
(L) (T) (D) | (D)
The use and restoration
of service shall be in accordance with the priority system specified in part
64, Subpart D of the Rules and Regulations of the FCC.
2.6 (Reserved for Future Use)
Some Material
that originally appeared on this Sheet now appears on 9.1.
Tariff Advice No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original Sheet No. 9.1
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
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2.7 Deposits
2.7.1 Customers unable to
establish or maintain their credit worthiness will be required to furnish a
deposit in an amount up to the maximum allowed by law for Service.
2.7.2 The Company reserves the right to
periodically review the Customer’s credit worthiness and credit terms.
2.7.3 The Company also reserves the right to
change credit terms and conditions based on the Customer’s payment history and
credit worthiness.
2.7.4 If no maximum
deposit has been established by law, the Customer will be required to furnish a
deposit in an amount based upon two (2) month’s estimated usage.
2.7.5 The Company will
pay interest on such deposit at the rate established by the legislature.
2.7.6 Deposits will be
retained by the Company no longer than two (2) years unless the customer is
delinquent in payment more than once in any twelve (12) consecutive months.
2.7.7 The establishment of credit shall be governed by Commission rules.
Some Material
that appears on this Sheet originally appeared on Sheet 9.
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 1st Revised
Sheet No. 10
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 10
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
(L) (T) (T) (T) (L)(T) | | (L)(T) (N)
SECTION
2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.8 Terminal Equipment
The Company's facilities and service
may be used with or terminated in Customer‑provided terminal equipment or
Customer‑provided communications systems, such as a telephone set, PBX or
key system. Such terminal equipment
shall be furnished and maintained at the expense of the Customer, except as
otherwise provided. The Customer is responsible for all costs at his or her
premises, including personnel, wiring, electrical power, and the like, incurred
in the use of the Company's service.
When such terminal equipment is used, the equipment shall comply with
the generally accepted minimum protective criteria standards of the
telecommunications industry as endorsed by the Federal Communications
Commission.
2.9 Installation and Termination
Service is installed upon mutual
agreement between the Customer and the Company. The service agreement does not alter rates specified in this
tariff.
2.10 Interconnection
Service furnished by BTI may be
connected with the services or facilities of other carriers. Such service or
facilities, if used, are provided under the terms, rates and conditions of the
other carrier. The Customer is responsible for all charges billed by other
carriers for use in connection with BTI's service. Any special interface
equipment or facilities necessary to achieve compatibility between carriers is the
responsibility of the Customer.
2.11 Taxes
and Fees
All state and local taxes (i.e., gross receipts tax,
sales tax, municipal utilities tax) for services billed in arrears are listed
as separate line items on the customer’s bill and are not included in the
quoted rates.
A
list of each state and municipal tax and fee for service follows:
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
RCA Reg. No. 3012 1st
Revised Sheet No. 10.1
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 10.1
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.11 Taxes
and Fees (Cont’d.)
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Jurisdiction |
Tax |
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Jurisdiction |
Tax |
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Jurisdiction |
Tax |
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State of Alaska |
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Haines |
4.000% |
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Ouzinkie |
3.000% |
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PUC Tax |
1.297% |
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Homer |
3.500% |
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Palmer |
3.000% |
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USF Surcharge |
1.000% |
(I) |
Hoonah |
5.000% |
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Pelican |
4.000% |
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Anchorage Borough |
0.000% |
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Hooper Bay |
4.000% |
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Petersburg |
6.000% |
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Fairbanks North |
0.000% |
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Houston |
2.000% |
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Quinhagak |
3.000% |
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Haines Borough |
1.500% |
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Kake |
5.000% |
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Saint
Michael |
4.000% |
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Juneau
Borough |
5.000% |
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Kenai |
3.000% |
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Saint
Paul |
3.000% |
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Kenai
Peninsula |
2.000% |
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Ketchikan |
3.500% |
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Sand Point |
3.000% |
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Ketchikan Gatew |
2.000% |
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Kiana |
2.000% |
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Saxman |
3.500% |
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Kodiak Island B |
0.000% |
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Klawock |
5.500% |
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Selawik |
3.000% |
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Matanuska-Susit |
0.000% |
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Kodiak |
6.000% |
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Seldovia |
2.000% |
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Sitka Borough |
5.000% |
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Kotlik |
3.000% |
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Seward |
4.000% |
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Yakutat Borough |
4.000% |
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Kotzebue |
6.000% |
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Shaktoolik |
2.000% |
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Alakanuk |
4.000% |
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Kwethluk |
5.000% |
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Skagway |
4.000% |
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Angoon |
3.000% |
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Larsen Bay |
3.000% |
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Soldotna |
3.000% |
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Bethel |
5.000% |
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Manokotak |
2.000% |
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Tanana |
2.000% |
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Buckland |
2.000% |
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Mountain Village |
3.000% |
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Tenakee Springs |
1.000% |
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Clarks Point |
5.000% |
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Napakiak |
2.000% |
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Thorne Bay |
5.000% |
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Cordova |
6.000% |
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Nenana |
4.000% |
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Togiak |
2.000% |
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Craig |
5.000% |
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Newtok |
2.000% |
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Unalakleet |
5.000% |
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Delta Junction |
0.000% |
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Nome |
5.000% |
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Wasilla |
2.500% |
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Dillingham |
6.000% |
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North Pole |
3.000% |
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White Mountain |
1.000% |
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Eek |
2.000% |
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Nuiqsut |
3.000% |
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Whittier |
0.000% |
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Fort Yukon |
3.000% |
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Old Harbor |
3.000% |
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Wrangell |
7.000% |
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Gambell |
3.000% |
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Tariff Advice No.
TX3-3012 Effective: February 9, 2005
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 1st Revised
Sheet No. 11
Cancelling
Original Sheet No. 11
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.12 Payment for Service
The
Customer is responsible for payment of all charges for services and equipment
furnished to the Customer for transmission of calls via the Company. The Customer agrees to pay to the Company
any cost(s) incurred as a result of any delegation of authority resulting in
the use of his or her communications equipment and/or network services which
result in the placement of calls via the Company. The Customer agrees to pay the Company or its authorized agent
any and all cost(s) incurred as a result of the use of the service arrangement,
including calls which the Customer did not individually authorize.
All
charges due by the Customer are payable to the Company or any agency duly
authorized to receive such payments.
The billing agency may be the Company, a local exchange telephone
company, credit card company, or other billing service. Terms of payment shall be according to the
rules and regulations of the agency and subject to the rules of regulatory
agencies having jurisdiction. Any
objections to billed charges must be promptly reported to the Company or its
billing agent. Adjustments to
Customers' bills shall be made to the extent that circumstances exist which
reasonably indicate that such changes are appropriate. If notice of disputed charges is not
received within thirty days after an invoice is issued, the invoice shall be
considered correct and binding on the customer.
Charges for
installations, service connections, moves, and rearrangements, where
applicable, are payable upon demand by the Company or its authorized
agent. The billing thereafter will
include recurring charges and actual usage as defined in this tariff.
(T) | | (T) (N) | (N)
If
any portion of the payment is not received by the Company within 30 days of the
later of the billing invoice date or the billing postmark date, or if any
portion of the payment is received by the Company in funds that are not
immediately available upon presentment, then a late payment charge of 1.0% of
the unpaid balance shall be due to the Company. A late payment charge is not
applicable to subsequent rebilling of any amount to which a late payment charge
has already been applied. Late payment
charges are to be applied without discrimination.
If payment is
posted to the account in full on or before the 20th day subsequent
to the invoice date, a 2% credit will be applied to the customer’s account as
of the next month’s billing date.
Tariff Advice
No. 4 Effective: August 12, 2004
Issued
by: Business
Telecom, Inc.
By Senior
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
APUC No. 581 Original
Sheet No. 12
Cancelling Sheet No.
BUSINESS TELECOM, INC.
RESALE
COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
SECTION 2 - RULES AND
REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.)
2.13 Refusal or Discontinuance by Company
2.13.1 BTI may refuse or discontinue service with proper notice
to the Customer for any of the following reasons:
(A) For failure of the Customer to pay a bill for service
when it is due.
(B) For failure of the Customer to meet the Company's
deposit and credit requirements.
(C) For failure of the Customer to make proper application for
service.
(D) For Customer's violation of any of the Company's rules
on file with the Commission.
(E) For failure of the Customer to provide the Company
reasonable access to its equipment and property.
(F) For Customer's breach of the contract for service
between the Company and the Customer.
(G) For a failure of the Customer to furnish such service,
equipment, and/or rights‑of‑way necessary to serve said Customer as
shall have been specified by the Company as a condition of obtaining service.
(H) When necessary for the Company to comply with any order
or request of any governmental authority having jurisdiction.