EXHIBIT 10.129
Published on November 9, 2005
*** CONFIDENTIAL PORTION has been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment by the Company to, and the material has been separately filed with,
the SEC. Each omitted Confidential Portion is marked by three Asterisks.
NINTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ALASKA ACCESS SERVICES
This NINTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR ALASKA ACCESS SERVICES ("Ninth
Amendment") is effective as of the 23rd day of January, 2005 ("Effective Date"),
by and between GENERAL COMMUNICATION, INC. and its wholly owned subsidiary, GCI
COMMUNICATION CORP., both Alaska corporations (together, "GCI") with offices
located at 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2781 and MCI
WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC. ("MWNS"), formerly known as MCI
Telecommunications Corporation, with offices located at 1133 19th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036 (GCI with MWNS, collectively, the "Parties," and
individually, a "Party").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, GCI and MWNS entered into that certain Contract for Alaska
Access Services dated January 1, 1993 ("Original Agreement"), as amended by (i)
the First Amendment to Contract for Alaska Access Services dated as of March 1,
1996, (ii) the Second Amendment to the Contract for Alaska Access Services dated
as of January 1, 1998, (iii) the Third Amendment to Contract for Alaska Access
Services dated as of March 1, 1998, (iv) the Fourth Amendment to Contract for
Alaska Access Services dated as of January 1, 1999, (v) the Fifth Amendment to
Contract for Alaska Access Services dated as of August 7, 2000, (vi) the Sixth
Amendment to Contract for Alaska Access Services dated as of February 14, 2001,
(vii) the Seventh Amendment to Contract for Alaska Access Services dated as of
March 8, 2001 and (vii) the Eighth Amendment to the Contract for Alaska Access
Services dated as of July 1, 2003 (collectively, "Agreement") which set forth
the general terms and conditions under which GCI provides certain
telecommunications services to MWNS; and,
WHEREAS, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 2005 (the "Act") on December 8, 2004 (the "Date of Enactment"), an
excerpt of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1; and,
WHEREAS, the Act requires that on January 23, 2005 (forty-five (45)
days after the Date of Enactment) all wholesale Alaska interstate switched
services be sold in accordance with the terms of AT&T Contract Tariff 11,
effective as of the Date of Enactment; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, those provisions of the Act
addressing the Alaska wholesale switched traffic rate structure shall terminate
on December 31, 2009 (the "Sunset Date").
CONFIDENTIAL 1 FINAL
*** CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
agreements herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows:
1. Definitions of Terms. All capitalized terms used in the Ninth Amendment
but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the
Agreement. Additionally, any reference to MWNS in this Ninth Amendment
shall be a reference to MCI in the Original Agreement, as amended, and visa
versa.
2. Rates and Charges
A. Exhibit 2 (AT&T Alascom Tariff 11 effective on the Date of
Enactment is hereby incorporated by reference to the Agreement
and the *** therein, along with applicable *** provisions
therein, shall be used to determine *** GCI *** MWNS for ***
Alaska *** Services under this Agreement.
B. As of the Effective Date, Paragraph 2.B.(1) of the Agreement
is hereby deleted and the following inserted in its place:
2.B.(1) MWNS Northbound Traffic. MWNS Northbound Traffic shall
be *** specified in Exhibit 2 (AT&T Alascom Tariff 11). In
accordance with the Act, GCI shall *** under this Agreement
three percent (3%) annually on January 1st of each year
through to the Sunset Date. After the Sunset Date, GCI shall
maintain *** MWNS Northbound Traffic *** Sunset Date. The
Parties agree to jointly and in good faith *** of other
carriers *** following the Sunset Date. If it is determined at
that time that the *** Agreement for Northbound Traffic ***,
the Parties agree to negotiate *** Northbound traffic *** MWNS
***.
C. As of the Effective Date, Paragraph 2.B.(2) of the Agreement
is hereby deleted and the following inserted in its place:
2.B.(2) MWNS Southbound Traffic. MWNS Southbound Traffic shall
be *** specified in Exhibit 2 (AT&T Alascom Tariff 11). In
accordance with the Act, GCI shall *** under this Agreement
three percent (3%) annually on January 1st of each year
through to the Sunset Date. After the Sunset Date, GCI shall
maintain *** MWNS Southbound Traffic *** Sunset Date. The
Parties agree to jointly and in good faith *** of other
carriers *** following the Sunset Date. If it is determined at
that time that the *** Agreement for Southbound Traffic are
***, the Parties agree to negotiate *** Southbound
CONFIDENTIAL 2 FINAL
*** CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
traffic *** MWNS ***.
MWNS hereby assumes responsibility of reporting and
compensating ***, carried by GCI, as a subset of MWNS
Southbound Traffic. GCI and MWNS shall cooperate with each
other, and agree to make records available (subject to
reasonable confidentiality guarantees, where appropriate) to
verify proper and timely reporting, payment and billing for
*** and to help manage questions or disputes raised by *** or
their agents. The Parties acknowledge that FCC requirements
and industry practices for *** during the term of the
Agreement. In the event *** in the applicable FCC rules or
common industry practice concerning *** and upon thirty (30)
days' written notice to the other Party, either Party may
reopen negotiations concerning this provision of the
Agreement.
D. Section 2.B.9 of the Agreement shall be deleted in its
entirety and the following inserted in its place:
2.B.(9) MWNS *** and *** Services. MWNS *** and *** Services
shall be *** GCI FCC Tariff #1 and *** shall reflect the
requested terrestrial or satellite ***. Each month GCI shall
calculate the total *** MWNS *** and *** Service *** for all
*** requirements of *** and below and *** will be calculated
and applied as follows:
*** MWNS Northbound Traffic *** and shall be
identified on such *** as ***; and
*** MWNS Southbound Traffic *** and shall be
identified on such *** as ***.
Further, during ***, GCI shall calculate the total *** MWNS
*** and *** Service *** for all *** requirements of *** or ***
services and *** will be calculated and applied as follows:
*** MWNS Northbound Traffic *** and shall be
identified on such *** as ***; and
*** MWNS Southbound Traffic *** and shall be
identified on such *** as ***.
During *** and each ***, the *** shall be subject to *** based
on *** northbound and southbound *** MWNS transports on GCI's
network *** (the "Total Annual MWNS ***"), as follows:
CONFIDENTIAL 3 FINAL
*** CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Should the Total Annual MWNS *** equal or exceed ***,
then GCI shall provide MWNS with a ***; and
Should the Total Annual MWNS *** not exceed ***, then
GCI shall provide MWNS ***.
In the event that any of the above *** cannot be fully used
***, the remaining amount of such *** as directed by MWNS or
refunded to MWNS upon request.
E. A new Section 2.B.(10) of the Agreement shall be added as
follows:
Section 2.B.(10) Reporting Percent Interstate Usage. MWNS
shall provide GCI *** a Percent Interstate Usage ("PIU")
factor applicable to *** for MWNS Originating and Terminating
Alaska traffic. GCI shall be responsible *** the Alaska ***
the PIU provided by MWNS.
F. A new Section 2.B.(11) of the Agreement shall be added as
follows:
Section 2.B.(11) Contract Review. Both Parties agree to meet
and review the Agreement on or about *** thereafter to
determine if MWNS *** as a direct result of the changes agreed
to in the Ninth Amendment ("Contract Reviews"). For the
purpose of the Contract Reviews, *** shall determined ***
Northbound and Southbound *** this Ninth Amendment *** under
the application *** the Agreement ***, during the relevant
period of the ***. If at the time of the initial or and
subsequent Contract Reviews, it is determined by both Parties
that MWNS ***, GCI shall ***, as estimated in good faith by
the Parties, of the ***. The *** as determined by the Contract
Reviews shall remain fixed and in effect through the earlier
of the effective date of *** as agreed upon by the Parties
pursuant to a subsequent Contract Review, or the Termination
Date of the Agreement.
Further, GCI *** MWNS *** in combined Northbound and
Southbound billing for *** through the date that the ***
becomes effective. Except as expressly set forth in the
immediately proceeding sentence, the terms of this Contract
Review's provision shall apply solely to *** and shall have no
applicability to *** under this Agreement.
G. A new Section 2.B.(12) of the Agreement shall be added as
follows:
Section 2.B.(12) ***. GCI shall have sole responsibility to
pay *** including, without limitation, ***. GCI shall charge
MWNS *** MWNS *** in accordance with the rates provided under
the *** (see ***, as summarized in
CONFIDENTIAL 4 FINAL
*** CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Exhibit 3 hereto). *** for Anchorage do not include ***. The
rates are subject to change according to ***, specifically,
*** ACS of Alaska, GCI, and NECA. GCI will provide MWNS the
current *** by NPA-NXX with all MWNS Northbound and Southbound
Traffic invoices. GCI shall provide MWNS written notice of
changes to any ***. GCI shall provide MWNS an update of
Exhibit 3 *** throughout the term of the Agreement.
H. The text of the Tariff 11 rates is attached hereto as Exhibit
4, and is incorporated, solely with respect to the *** and
applicable rating and measurement provisions therein, by
reference herein.
3. Term. Paragraph 3 of the Agreement shall be deleted in its
entirety and the following inserted in its place:
3. TERM. Except for MWNS ***, services provided pursuant to Section 2.A
shall be for an initial term beginning on the first (1st) day following
the Effective Date of the Ninth Amendment and terminating on December
8, 2009. The term shall be automatically extended for five (5), one (1)
year periods, unless either Party elects to cancel the renewal periods
by giving written notice of non-renewal at least one (1) year prior to
the commencement of the next renewal term. The service for MWNS ***
shall be for a term of seven (7) years upon the first access service
request ("ASR") ***.
4. Amendment ***. Upon execution of this Ninth Amendment, MWNS *** GCI (the
***). GCI shall *** the MWNS *** for GCI services ***.
5. Effect of Amendment. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement not
expressly modified by this Ninth Amendment shall remain in full force and
effect. The Parties hereby affirm and agree such terms remain binding.
6. Further Assurances. The Parties shall cooperate in good faith, and enter into
such other instruments and take such other actions, as may be necessary or
desirable, to fully implement the intent of this Ninth Amendment.
7. Counterparts; Signatures. This Ninth Amendment may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and both of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument. When signed by each
Party's authorized representative, a copy or facsimile of this Ninth Amendment
shall have the same force and effect as one bearing an original signature.
This Ninth Amendment, together with the Agreement, is the complete agreement of
the Parties and supersedes all other prior contracts and representations
concerning its subject matter. Any further amendments must be in writing and
signed by both Parties.
CONFIDENTIAL 5 FINAL
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto each acting with proper authority have
executed this Ninth Amendment as of the Effective Date.
MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/
Printed Name: Peter H. Reynolds
Title: Director, National Carrier Contracts & Initiatives
GCI COMMUNICATION CORP.
By: /s/
Printed Name: Richard Westlund
Title: VP/GM Long Distance & Wholesale
CONFIDENTIAL 6 FINAL
Exhibit 1
Alaska Market Structure Legislation
An excerpt from the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY05
H. R. 4818--537
SEC. 112. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any contract: (1)
the rates in effect on November 15, 2004, under the tariff (the "tariff")
required by FCC 94-116 (reduced three percent annually starting January 1, 2006)
shall apply beginning 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act through
December 31, 2009, to the sale and purchase of interstate switched wholesale
service elements offered by any provider originating or terminating anywhere in
the area (the "market") described in section 4.7 of the tariff (collectively the
"covered services"); (2) beginning April 1, 2005, through December 31, 2009, no
provider of covered services may provide, and no purchaser of such services may
obtain, covered services in the same contract with services other than those
that originate or terminate in the market, if the covered services in the
contract represent more than 5 percent of such contract's total value; and (3)
revenues collected hereunder (less costs) for calendar years 2005 through 2009
shall be used to support and expand the network in the market.
(b) Effective on the date of enactment of this Act: (1) the conditions described
in FCC 95-334 and the related conditions imposed in FCC 94-116, FCC 95-427, and
FCC 96-485; and (2) all pending proceedings relating to the tariff, shall
terminate. Thereafter, the State regulatory commission with jurisdiction over
the market shall treat all interexchange carriers serving the market the same
with respect to the provision of intrastate services, with the goal of reducing
regulation, and shall not require such carriers to file reports based on the
Uniform System of Accounts. (c) Any provider may file to enforce this section
(including damages and injunctive relief) before the FCC (whose final order may
be appealed under 47 U.S.C. 402(a)) or under 47 U.S.C. 207 if the FCC fails to
issue a final order within 90 days of a filing. Nothing herein shall affect rate
integration, carrier-of-last-resort obligations of any carrier or its successor,
or the purchase of covered services by any rural telephone company (as defined
in 47 U.S.C. 153(37)), or an affiliate under its control, for its provision of
retail interstate interexchange services originating in the market.
Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 2
Tariff 11 Rates and Definitions
1. Rate Elements:
Rate Element Charge Per Minute
------------------------------------ -----------------------------------
CONUS/Alaska Transport $0.0276
Non-Bush Switching $0.0104
Bush Switching $0.0226
Intra-Alaska Non-Bush Transport $0.0459
Intra-Alaska Bush Transport $0.1622
LEC Interstate Access Variable
Toll Free Query Charges Variable
2. Non-Bush Locations:
Adak Fairbanks Ninilchik
Anchorage Fort Richardson North Pole
Big Lake Fort Wainwright Palmer
Bird Creek Girdwood Seldovia
Chugiak Homer Seward
Cordova Hope Sitka
Deadhorse Juneau Soldotna
Douglas Kenai Unalaska
Eagle River Ketchikan Valdez
Eielson AFB Kodiak Wasilla
Elmendorf AFB N. Kenai Willow
3. Definitions:
CONUS/Anchorage Transport: The rate element charged to transport a Minute
of Use (MOU) from the Portland Point of Interconnection (POI) to the
Anchorage Switch. An interexchange carrier (IXC) may purchase dedicated
transport from their lower 48 location to Anchorage. If a carrier purchase
dedicated transport, then a dedicated charge would apply in lieu of the
CONUS/Alaska transport rate element.
Non-Bush Switching: The rate element charged to switch a MOU when an
interstate switched voice call originates or terminates to an Alaska
location listed above in "Non-Bush Locations" .
Bush Switching: The rate element charged to switch a MOU when an interstate
switched voice call originates or terminates to an Alaska location NOT
listed above in "Non-Bush Locations".
Page 1 of 2
Intra-Alaska Non-Bush Transport: The rate element charged to transport a
MOU when an interstate switched voice call originates or terminates to an
Alaska location listed above in "Non-Bush Locations".
Intra-Alaska Bush Transport: The rate element charged to transport a MOU
when an interstate switched voice call originates or terminates to an
Alaska location NOT listed above in "Non-Bush Locations".
LEC Interstate Access: The rate element charged to originate or terminate
an interstate switched voice call to a Local Exchange Carriers (LEC) end
office switch. This element is not specifically defined in Alascom FCC
Tariff No. 11. This element varies depending on LEC tariff and must be
added to determine the complete per minute rate for Alaska interstate
switched voice service.
Toll Free Query Charges: The rate element charged to perform the necessary
SS7 look-up to determine the carrier of toll free calls originating from
Alaska LEC end offices. This is a per call charge assessed at a pass though
from the LEC tariff.
Page 2 of 2
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 1 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 2 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 3 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 4 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 5 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 6 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 7 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 8 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 9 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 10 of 11
Exhibit 3
LEC Interstate Access Rates
Page 11 of 11
Exhibit 4
ALASCOM, INC. SUPPLEMENT NO. 12
Manager, Tariffs Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: January 7, 2004 Effective: January 8, 2004
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This Supplement suspends the effective date of Transmittal No. 1281 for one day,
from January 1, 2004 to January 2, 2004 under authority of DA 03-4091 of the
Federal Communications Commission.
This Supplement is filed in response to the Federal Communication Commission's
Order Adopted December 23, 2003, Released December 23, 2003, in CC Docket No.
95-182.
ALASCOM, INC. SUPPLEMENT NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: November 5, 2003 Effective: November 6, 2003
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This Supplement suspends the effective date of Transmittal No. 1278 for one day,
from October 31, 2003 to November 1, 2003 under authority of DA 03-3454 of the
Federal Communications Commission.
This Supplement is filed in response to the Federal Communication Commission's
Order Adopted October 30, 2003, Released October 30, 2003, in CC Docket No.
95-182.
ALASCOM, INC. SUPPLEMENT NO.10
Manager, Tariffs Cancels Supplement No. 9
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
Issued: August 10, 2001 Effective: August 11, 2001
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
D
D
This supplement cancels previous Supplement NO. 9 which was inadvertently filed
in error under transmittal number 1253, filed on July 30, 2001.
N
This supplement re instates Alascom Inc. Tariff F.C.C. No.11 as it existed on
July 30, 2001.
N
ALASCOM, INC. SUPPLEMENT NO.9
Manager, Taroffs Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: July 30, 2001 Effective: July 31, 2001
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This supplement, filed pursuant to the Commission's Detariffing Order, CC Docket
96-61, 11 FCC Red 20730 (1996) and FCC Report and Order in IB Docket No. 00-202,
released March 20, 2001 (the "March 20, 2001") and Rules 61.19 and 61.20 of the
FCC's Rules, cancels this tariff in its entirety, effective July 31, 2001.
Information regarding rates and regulations for interstate and international
services are contained in the AT&T Alascom Business Communications Services
Agreement and related Service Guides. This information can be found on the web
at. http://www.att.com/serviceguide/business. If you need further assistance,
please call your customer care center or sales representative.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Supplement No. 8
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Supplement No. 7
Issued: December 30, 1998 Effective: December 31, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This Supplement suspends the effective date of Transmittal No. 993 for one day,
from January 1, 1999 to January 2, 1999 under authority of DA 98-2620 of the
Federal Communications Commission.
This Supplement is filed in response to the Federal Communication Commission's
Order Adopted December 23, 1998, Released December 23, 1998, in CC Docket No.
95-182.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Supplement No. 7
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Supplement No. 6
Issued: March 9, 1998 Effective: March 10, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This Supplement suspends the effective date of Transmittal Nos. 941 and 942 for
one day, from March 4, 1998 to March 5, 1998 under authority of DA 98-429 of the
Federal Communications Commission.
This Supplement is filed in response to the Federal Communication Commission's
Order Adopted March 3, 1998, Released March 3, 1998 in CC Docket No. 95-182.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Supplement No. 6
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Supplement No. 5
Issued: March 18, 1997 Effective: March 19, 1997
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This Supplement suspends the effective date of Transmittal No. 852 for one day,
from March 15, 1997 to March 16, 1997 under authority of DA 97-554 of the
Federal Communications Commission.
This Supplement is filed in response to the Federal Communication Commission's
Order Adopted March 14, 1997, Released March 14, 1997 in CC Docket No. 95-182.
ALASCOM, INC. SUPPLEMENT NO. 5
Manager, Tariffs Cancels Supplement No. 4
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
Issued: February 13, 1997 Effective: February 14, 1997
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This supplement, filed at the direction of the Common Carrier Bureau by letter
dated February 12, 1997, further defers the effective date of material relative
to Alascom's Common Carrier Services Tariff which was originally filed under
Transmittal No. 852 from February 13, 1997 to March 15, 1997, under authority of
Special Permission No. 97-0053.
Alascom, Inc. SUPPLEMENT NO. 4
Manager, Tariffs
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
Issued: January 8, 1997 Effective: January 9, 1997
Common Carrier Services.
This supplement, filed at the direction of the Common Carrier Bureau by letter
dated December 27, 1996, defers the effective date of material relative to
Alascom's Common Carrier Tariff which was originally filed under Transmittal No.
852 from January 1, 1997 to February 13, 1997, under authority of Special
Permission No. 96-0846.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Supplement No. 3
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: March 28, 1996 Effective: March 29, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This Supplement suspends the effective date of Transmittal No. 807 for one day,
from March 24, 1996 to March 25, 1996 under authority of DA 96-404 of the
Federal Communications Commission.
This Supplement is filed in response to the Federal Communication Commission's
Order Adopted March 22, 1996, Released March 22, 1996 in CC Docket No. 95-182.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 2
Manager, Tariffs
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Tariff F.C.C. No. 11
Issued: March 15, 1996 Effective: March 17, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
This supplement, filed at the direction of the Common Carrier Bureau by letter
dated March 15, 1996, defers the effective date of material relative to
revisions to Alascom Common Carrier Services Tariff F.C.C. No. 11, in compliance
with the requirements of the Chief, Tariff Division which was originally filed
under Transmittal No. 807, from March 17, 1996 to March 24, 1996, under
authority of Special Permission No. 96-0285.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Supplement No. 1
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: January 16, 1996 Effective: January 17, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Under authority of DA 95-2479 of the Federal Communications Commission, this
supplement advances the effective date of Alascom, Inc. Tariff F.C.C. No. 11,
Common Carrier Services, from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1995 and, by Order
of the Commission, suspends the effective date of Alascom, Inc. Tariff F.C.C.
No. 11 to January 1, 1996.
Alascom, Inc. Tariff F.C.C. 11, Common Carrier Services, was filed under
Transmittal No. 790 on September 22, 1995, with a scheduled effective date of
January 1, 1996, in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's
rulings in CC Docket 83-1376. Alascom, Inc. subsequently filed revisions to
Tariff F.C.C. No. 11 under Transmittal No. 797 on December 14, 1995 scheduled to
become effective January 1, 1996. The Commission in its Order Adopted December
14, 1995, Released December 14, 1995 in CC Docket No. 95-182, has required
Alascom, Inc. to advance the effective of Tariff F.C.C. No. 11 to December 31,
1995, has suspended the effective date of Tariff F.C.C. No. 11, Transmittal Nos.
790 and 797, for one day, until January 1, 1996, has initiated an investigation
of these Transmittals and has required Alascom, Inc. to keep accurate account of
all amounts received by reason of the rates that are the subject of its
investigation.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 4th Revised Title Page
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502 Cancels 3rd Revised Title Page
Issued: August 10, 2001 Effective: August 11, 2001
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
TITLE PAGE
Applying to the provision of Common Carrier Services for use by interexchange
carriers in furnishing their interstate service to or from Alaska. Common
Carrier Services provide interstate interexchange transport and switching
between points of interconnection with Common Carriers in Alaska and Alascom
designated points in Alaska or the Continental United States (CONUS).
Common Carrier Services are provided by means of wire, fiber optics, radio,
satellite or any suitable technology or combination of technologies.
D
D
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 2
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
Issued: September 22, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
CONCURRING CARRIERS
No Concurring Carriers
CONNECTING CARRIERS
No Connecting Carriers
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
No Other Participating Carriers
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
The following symbols shall be used in this tariff for the purpose indicated
below:
C To signify changed regulation or rate structure.
D To signify discontinued material.
I To signify a increased rate.
M To signify a move in the location of text.
N To signify a new rate or regulation
R To signify a reduced rate.
S To signify reissued material.
T To signify a change in text but no change in rate or regulation.
Z 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.g., 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.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 5th Revised Page 3
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 4th Revised Page 3
Issued: January 28, 1998 Effective: January 29, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1 -- APPLICATION of TARIFF 6
SECTION 2 -- GENERAL REGULATIONS
2.1. UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY 8
2.1.1. Scope 8
2.1.2. Transfer or Assignment 8
2.1.3. Liability of the Company 9
2.1.4. Transmission Medium 10
2.1.5. Through Transmission of Signals 10
2.1.6. Provision of Customer Equipment 10
and Communications Systems
2.1.7. Availability 10
2.1.8. Minimum Quality of Service Standards 10
2.2. USE 11
2.2.1. General 11
2.2.2. Non-Voice Transmission 11
2.2.3 Abuse 11
2.2.4 Fraudulent Use 11
2.2.5. Unlawful Use 11
2.3. LIABILITY OF THE CUSTOMER 11
2.4. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS 12
2.5. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS 12.1
2.5.1. Payment for Service 12.1
2.5.2. Notice to Company for Cancellation of Service 12.1
2.5.3. Discontinuance of Service 12.1
2.5.4. Minimum and Fractional Rates and Charges 12.1
2.5.5. Cancellation of Application for Service 12.2
2.5.6. Service Rearrangements 12.2
2.5.7. Allowance for Interruption 12.3
2.6. APPLICATION OF RATES 13
2.6.1. Charges Based on Duration of Use 13
2.6.2. Monthly Recurring Charges 13
2.6.3. Nonrecurring Charge 13
2.7. VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS 13.1
2.7.1. General 13.1
2.7.2. Interference, Impairment or Improper Use 13.1
2.7.3. Nonpayment of Charges 13.2
2.7.4. Fraud or Abuse 13.2
2.7.5. Minimum Protection Criteria 13.2
2.7.6. Connection to a Customer-provided
Communications System or to Services Provided
By Others 13.4
2.8. DEFINITIONS 14
SECTION 3 -- ORDERING OF COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
3.1. GENERAL 16
3.1.1. Ordering Conditions 16
Dx
x Issued on not less than one day's notice under authority of Special
Permission No.98-0027
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 3rd Revised Page 4
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 2nd Revised Page 4
Issued: November 15, 1996 Effective: January 1, 1997
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 4 -- PROVISION OF COMMON CARRIER SERVICE
4.1. GENERAL 18
4.1.1. Manner of Provision 18
4.1.2. Rate Elements 18
4.2. SUPERVISORY SIGNALING 19
4.3. COMMUNITY OF INTEREST/SHORT DURATION
MASS CALLING REQUIREMENTS 19
4.4. DESIGN OF SWITCHED COMMON CARRIER SERVICES 19
4.5. RATE REGULATIONS 19
4.5.1.Description and Application of Rates 20
4.5.2.Measuring
Common Carrier Minutes of Use 20
4.6. RATES 21
4.6.1. Transport and Switching 21
4.6.2. Channel Arrangements 21
4.6.3. Service Order Charge 21
4.6.4. Expedite Charge 21.1
4.7. BUSH AND NON-BUSH LOCATIONS 22
4.7.1. Non-Bush Locations 22
4.7.2. Bush Locations 22
4.8. ALASCOM Switching Center 22
C
4.8.1.Within Alaska 22
D
4.9. ALASCOM Point of Interconnection in Conus 22
N
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 5
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
Issued: September 22, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 1
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 6
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
Issued: September 22, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 1 -- APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This Tariff contains regulations, rates and charges applicable to the provision
of Common Carrier Services hereinafter referred to collectively as services
provided by Alascom, Inc. hereinafter referred to as the Company, to
interexchange common carriers connected to this Company, hereafter referred to
as the Customer or Customers.
The provision of such services by the Company as set forth in this Tariff does
not constitute a joint undertaking with the Customer for the furnishing of any
service.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 7
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
Issued: September 22, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 2
GENERAL REGULATIONS
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 8
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 8
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
** All material on this page is reissued except as otherwise noted. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 2 -- GENERAL REGULATIONS
2.1. UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY
2.1.1. Scope
A. The Company does not undertake to transmit messages under this tariff.
B. The Company shall be responsible only for the installation, operation and
maintenance of the services it provides.
Dx
Dx
Tx
C. Services are provided 24 hours daily, seven days per week.
Dx
Dx
Tx
D. Common Carrier Services is furnished for the transmission of voice grade
communications but may also be used for data, facsimile, signaling, metering, or
other similar communications, subject to the transmission capabilities of the
service.
Cx
2.1.2. Transfer or Assignment -
Dx
Dx
The Customer 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 a Customer to transfer its existing service to another
entity if the existing Customer has paid all charges owed to the Company for the
tariffed service it provides to the Customer. Such a transfer will be treated as
a disconnection of existing service and installation of new service.
Certain material previously found on this page can now be found on Original Page
11.1.
Material filed under Transmittal No. 790 is scheduled to become effective on
January 1, 1996.
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 2nd Revised Page 9
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 1st Revised Page 9
Issued: February 1, 1996 Effective: March 17, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.1.3. Liability of the Company
A. The Company's liability, if any, for its willful misconduct is not limited
by this tariff. 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 Common Carrier Services, and subject to
the provisions of B. through G. following, the Company's liability, if any,
shall not exceed an amount equal to the charge for one minute of use of the
Transport and Switching rate elements contained in this tariff. This liability
for damages shall be in addition to any amounts that may otherwise be due the
Customer under this tariff as a Credit Allowance for Interruptions (see
Allowance for Interruption Section 2.5.7. following).
C
..
B. The Company is not liable for damages associated with service, channels, or
equipment which it does not furnish.
..
C
C. The Company is not liable for damages to a premises resulting from the
furnishing of Common Carrier Services, including the installation and removal of
equipment and associated wiring, unless the damage is caused by the Company's
negligence.
D. The Company shall be indemnified, defended, and held harmless by the
Customer against all claims, losses, or damages arising from the use of the
Common Carrier Services furnished pursuant to this tariff, involving:
1. Claims for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or infringement of
copyright arising from any communication;
2. Claims for patent infringement arising from combining or using Common
Carrier Services furnished by the Company in connection with facilities or
equipment furnished by others; or
3. All other claims arising out of any act or omission of others relating to
the Common Carrier Services provided pursuant to this tariff.
E. The Company does not guarantee or make any warranty with respect to Common
Carrier Services when used in an explosive atmosphere. The Company shall be
indemnified, defended, and held harmless by the Customer against all claims,
losses or damages by any person relating to the Common Carrier Services provided
pursuant to this tariff when used in an explosive atmosphere.
F. 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 against
claims of patent infringement arising solely from the use by the Customer of the
Common Carrier Services offered under this tariff and will indemnify such
Customer for any damages awarded based solely on such claims.
G. The Company's failure to provide or maintain service under this tariff shall
be excused by labor difficulties, governmental orders, civil commotions, acts of
God, and other circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control, subject to
the Allowance for Interruptions provisions of this tariff.
C
C
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 3rd Revised Page 10
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 2nd Revised Page 10
Issued: January 8, 1998 Effective: January 9, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.1.4. Transmission Medium - The Company selects and/or arranges for the
channels and/or service components used to provide Common Carrier Services. Any
suitable technology or combination of technologies may be used by the Company
for the provision of Common Carrier Services.
2.1.5. Through Transmission of Signals - The Company is responsible for the
provision of Common Carrier Services between the points specified in Section
4.1. following.
2.1.6. Provision of Customer Equipment and Communications Systems - Customer
equipment may be used with Common Carrier Services. The Company does not provide
customer equipment.
The operating characteristics of the Customer equipment or Customer-provided
communications system connected to Common Carrier Services must not interfere
with, or impair, any of the services offered by this Company. In addition, they
must not endanger the safety of Company employees or the public, damage or
interfere with the proper functioning of Company equipment, or otherwise injure
the public in its use of Common Carrier Services .
2.1.7. Availability - Service is furnished subject to the availability of the
service components required. The Company will determine which of those
components shall be used and make modifications to those components at its
option.
Sx
2.1.8. Minimum Quality of Service Standards - The Company shall provide Common
Carrier Service through the use of its network and switching equipment at or
above the quality of service standards set forth below. Adherence to these
standards is measured on the basis of a 12 month rolling average. The Company
assumes no liability for the service levels or standards of the Customer's
network and switching equipment or for the network of any intermediate carrier
or local exchange carrier.
Sx
A. Transport - Common Carrier Service shall be transported over the
Company's network using trunking standards no less than the following:
1. Intertoll Trunking Availability 98.0%
2. Toll Connecting Trunking Availability 99.0%
B. Switching - The Company shall perform the switching of Common Carrier
Service using a minimum standard for effective switch attempts of no less
than 99.0%.
x Material filed under Transmittal No. 921 is suspended to January 2, 1998 under
authority of Commission Order No. DA 97-2727.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 11
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 11
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
** All material on this page is reissued except as otherwise noted. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.2. USE
2.2.1. General - Common Carrier Services may be used for any lawful purpose
consistent with the transmission and switching parameters of the
telecommunications network. Common Carrier Service is furnished for use by the
Customer.
Cx
...
2.2.2. Non-Voice Transmission - Common Carrier Services may be used for
non-voice transmission.
2.2.3. Abuse - The abuse of Common Carrier Services is prohibited. The following
activities constitute abuse:
A. Using Common Carrier Services to make calls which might reasonably be
expected to frighten, abuse, torment, or harass another, or
B. Using Common Carrier Services in such a way that it interferes unreasonably
with the use of the service by others.
2.2.4. Fraudulent Use - The fraudulent use of, or the intended or attempted
fraudulent use of, Common Carrier Service is prohibited. The following
activities constitute fraudulent use:
A. Using Common Carrier Services to transmit a message, locate a person, or
otherwise give or obtain information, without payment for the service,
B. Using or attempting to use Common Carrier Services with the intent to avoid
the payment, either in whole or in part, of any of the Company's tariffed
charges by:
1. Rearranging, tampering with, or making connections not authorized by this
tariff to any service components used to furnish Common Carrier Services , or
2. Using fraudulent means or devices, tricks, schemes, false or invalid
numbers, false credit devices, or electronic devices.
C. 800 callers using Common Carrier Services with the intent of gaining access
to a Common Carrier Services Customer's outbound calling capabilities on an
unauthorized basis.
D. Using fraudulent means or devices, tricks, schemes, false or invalid
numbers, false credit devices or electronic devices to defraud or mislead
callers.
...
Cx
Certain material previously found on this page can now be found on Page 11.1.
Material filed under Transmittal No. 790 is scheduled to become effective on
January 1, 1996.
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 11.1
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
** All material on this page is reissued except as otherwise noted. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.2.5. Unlawful Use - The service provided under this tariff shall not be used
for an unlawful purpose.
Tx
...
Mx
The services the Company offers shall not be used for any use for which the
Customer has not obtained all required governmental approvals, authorization,
licenses, consents and permits.
...
Mx
Mx
...
2.3. LIABILITY OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer will be liable for damages to the facilities of the Company caused
by negligence or willful acts of officers, employees, agents or contractors of
the Customer where such negligence or willful act is not the direct result of
the Company's negligence.
...
Mx
Certain material on this page formerly appeared on Page 11.
Certain material on this page formerly appeared on Original Page 8.
Material filed under Transmittal No. 790 is scheduled to become effective on
January 1, 1996.
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 12
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 12
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
** All material on this page is reissued except as otherwise noted. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Dx
...
...
Dx
2.4. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS
Tx
2.4.1. Deposits - The following deposit provisions are applicable to Common
Carrier Services :
Cx
...
A. The Company will require only a Customer who has a proven history of late
payments to the Company or whose financial responsibility is not a matter of
record 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. In lieu of a cash deposit, the Company will
accept, as a deposit, Bank Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds.
1. Deposit Amount - The deposit for Common Carrier Services will not exceed an
amount equal to three times the estimated average monthly usage charges.
2. Interest on a Cash Deposit - Interest will be paid to a Customer for the
period that a cash deposit is held by the Company. The interest rate used will
be simple interest at the rate of six percent annually.
3. Return of a Deposit - Any deposit collected will be credited to a
Customer's account, when the Customer has established credit, or when the
Customer has established a prompt payment record with the Company for one year.
When the service for which the deposit has been required is discontinued, the
deposit is applied to the final bill and any credit balance is refunded to the
Customer with applicable interest accrued.
...
Cx
Material filed under Transmittal No. 790 is scheduled to become effective on
January 1, 1996.
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 12.1
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: February 1, 1996 Effective: March 17, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
M
..
2.5. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
2.5.1. Payment for Service - The Customer is responsible for payment of all
charges for services furnished by the Company. Bills are due and payable upon
receipt. Common Carrier Services may be denied for nonpayment of a bill. The
Company may deny and/or restrict Common Carrier Services for nonpayment of
charges due. A written notice will be sent to the Customer at least five days in
advance of the restriction and/or denial of Common Carrier Services. Upon
payment of charges the restriction and/or denial of Common Carrier Services will
be removed.
..
M
2.5.2. Notice to Company for Termination of Service - Customers, desiring to
terminate service shall provide Company thirty (30) days written notice of
desire to terminate service.
T
M
M
N
..
2.5.3. Discontinuance of Service - When a Customer requests discontinuance of
Common Carrier Service, recurring charges will apply for a period of ten
business days after notification or until the requested discontinuation date,
whichever is longer. The charges will continue to apply whether or not the
Customer continues to use the service.
2.5.4. Minimum and Fractional Rates and Charges - Except as noted following, the
minimum period for which service is furnished is one month.
When rates are on a monthly basis, the minimum charge is for one month. When
service does not begin on the first day of a monthly billing period, or end on
the last day of a monthly billing period, the charge for the fractional part of
the monthly billing period during which service is furnished will be a
proportionate part of the monthly charge based on the ratio of the number of
days in such beginning or concluding fractional monthly billing period to 30
days. For example, the pro rata billing for a partial monthly billing period
from January 22 through January 31 is 10 thirtieths or one-third of the monthly
charge. For this purpose every monthly billing period is considered to have 30
days.
When rates involve a fraction of a cent, the fraction is carried throughout the
computation of the charge. When the computed charge includes a fraction of a
cent, a fraction of one-half cent or more is treated as one cent and a fraction
of less than one-half cent is disregarded.
..
N
Certain material on this page formerly appeared on Page 13.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 12.2
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 12.2
Issued: October 2, 1998 Effective: January 1, 1999
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.5. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS (continued)
2.5.5. Cancellation of Application for Service - When an application for service
is cancelled by the customer prior to the start of installation of facilities,
no charge applies.
When installation of facilities has been started prior to the cancellation, the
charge specified in (a) or (b) following, whichever is lower, applies.
(a) A charge equal to the estimated costs incurred in such
installation, less estimated net salvage, such estimated costs incurred
to include the cost of unsalvaged equipment and materials specifically
provided or used plus the cost of installing, including engineering,
supply expense, labor and supervision, and any other disbursements
resulting from the installation and removal work.
(b) The charge for the minimum period of service, including the
installation charge.
C
Installation of channel facilities or equipment is considered to have started
when the Company incurs any expense in connection therewith or in preparation
therefore which would not otherwise have been incurred, provided the Customer
has advised the Company to proceed with the installation.
2.5.6. Service Rearrangements - All changes to existing services will be treated
as a discontinuance of the existing service and an installation of a new
service. The nonrecurring charges described in Section 4.6 following will apply
for this work activity.
Administrative changes will be made without charge(s) to the Customer.
Administrative changes are as follows:
- - Change of Customer name, - Change of Customer premises address,
C
- - Change in billing data (name, address, or contact name or
telephone number),
- - Change of agency authorization,
- - Change of Customer circuit identification,
- - Change of billing account number,
- - Change of Customer test line number,
- - Change of Customer contact name or telephone number,
- - Change of implementation contact name or telephone number, or
- - Change of design contact name or telephone number,
- - Change of jurisdiction.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 12.3
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: February 1, 1996 Effective: March 17, 1996
** All material on this page is new. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.5. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS (continued)
2.5.7. Allowance for Interruption - When service is interrupted, credit
allowance is made as set forth in (a), (b) and (c) below and in (2) and (3)
following except as otherwise provided in 6.2.4(J)(2)(b), for the portion of the
service which is affected. For the purpose of determining the amount of
allowance, every month is considered to have 30 days.
A credit allowance will be given when service is interrupted, except as
specified in (i) following. An interruption period begins when the Customer
reports the interruption and releases the service for testing and repair. An
interruption period ends when the service is operative. If the Customer reports
service to be inoperative but declines to release it for testing and repair, it
is considered to be impaired, but not interrupted.
When Common Carrier Service is interrupted, the Customer will receive a credit
allowance for that portion of the service provided by the Company which is
affected.
(i) Credit allowance does not apply for:
(A) Interruptions caused by the negligence of
the Customer, or others authorized by the Customer to use
the customer's service
(B) Interruptions of service because of the failure of
equipment or systems not provided by the Company.
(C) Periods when the Customer elects not to release the
service for testing and/or repair and continues to use it
on an impaired basis.
(D) Interruptions during any period when the Customer or User
has released the Common Carrier Service for maintenance or
rearrangement purposes, or for the implementation of a
Customer order,
(E) Interruptions which continue because of the Customer's
failure to authorize replacement of any element of special
construction. The period for which credit is not allowed,
begins on the seventh day after the Customer receives the
Company's written notification of the need for such
replacement. It ends on the day after receipt of the
Customer's written authorization for such replacement,
(F) Interruptions caused by the failure of other services
provided by this Company which are connected by the
Customer or authorized user,
(ii) Use of Another Means of Communication - If the Customer elects to
use another means of communications (e.g., LDMTS or WATS) during
the period that a service is interrupted, it must pay the
tariffed rate for the alternative service used.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 12.4
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: February 1, 1996 Effective: March 17, 1996
** All material on this page is new. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.5.7. Allowance for Interruption (continued)
Calculation of Credit Allowances - Credit allowances for interruptions to Common
Carrier Service are determined as set forth in (iv)(A) following. For
calculating credit allowances on monthly service, every month is considered to
have 30 days.
(A) Calculate the Average Value for one full day by
dividing the monthly rate by 30 days.
(B) Multiply the Average Value for one day by the
interruption period to be credited (see Calculation
Table) in order to determine the credit.
Example: A one hour interruption occurs.
Total monthly charge = $22,700
Average Value for
one full day = $22,700 = $756.67
-------
30
Amount credited = $756.67 x 1/10 = $75.67
(C) Calculation Table - The following table is used for
calculating credit allowances for interruptions to
1.544 Mbps Private Line Service provided on a monthly
basis.
(i) Interruptions of 24 Hours or Less
Interruption Period
Length of Interruption to be Credited
---------------------- -------------------
Less than 30 minutes None
30 minutes up to, but
not including 3 hours 1/10 day
3 hours up to, but not
including 6 hours 1/5 day
6 hours up to, but not
including 9 hours 2/5 day
9 hours up to, but not
including 12 hours 3/5 day
12 hours up to, but not
including 15 hours 4/5 day
15 hours up to 24 hours
inclusive One Day
Two or more interruptions of 30 minutes or
more, during any period up to but not including
3 hours, shall be considered as one
interruption.
(ii) Interruptions over 24 Hours
Interruptions over 24 hours will be
credited 1/5 day for each 3 hour period or
fraction thereof. No more than one full
day's credit will be allowed for any period
of 24 hours.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 3rd Revised Page 13
210 East Bluff Drive, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 2nd Revised Page 13
Issued: November 15, 1996 Effective: January 1, 1997
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.6. APPLICATION OF RATES
The regulations set forth in this section govern the application of rates for
services contained in Section 4 of this tariff. Common Carrier Services contain
charges based on duration of use, monthly recurring and nonrecurring charges.
T
2.6.1. Charges Based on Duration of Use - Customer traffic will be measured by
the Company at the Company switching center. Originating and terminating calls
will be measured by the Company to determine the basis for computing chargeable
minutes, as set forth in Section 4. following.
2.6.2. Monthly Recurring Charge - Monthly Recurring Charges apply each month
whether or not the Customer incurs any charges based on duration of use. When
the billing date and the date that Common Carrier Services is started, changed
or discontinued do not coincide, charges which are based upon monthly rates will
be adjusted to reflect the fractional part of the month service is provided, as
specified in 2.5.4. preceding.
2.6.3. Nonrecurring Charges - Nonrecurring charges apply to ordering,
installation and rearrangement of Common Carrier Services.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 13.1
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
Nx
2.7. VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS
Nx
...
2.7.1. General - The Company may take immediate action to protect its services
or interests when certain regulations contained in this tariff are violated. The
specific regulations involved and the action(s) which will be taken by this
Company are as specified in 2.7.2, 2.7.3 and 2.7.4 following.
2.7.2. Interference, Impairment or Improper Use - The Company may temporarily
restrict service immediately when a Customer violation results in any of the
following:
- subjects Company or non-Company personnel to hazardous conditions as
specified in Section 2.1.6.(Provision of Customer Equipment and Systems)
preceding,
- circumvents the Company's ability to charge for its services as
specified in Section 2.2.4. (Fraudulent Use) preceding, or
- results in an immediate harm to the Common Carrier Services network or
other Company services as specified in Section 2.7.5 (Minimum Protection
Criteria).
In such cases, the Company will make a reasonable effort to give the Customer
prior notice before restricting service.
If a Customer fails to comply with Section 2.2. (Use), 2.1.6.(Provision of
Customer Equipment and Systems), 2.7.6.A (Answer Supervision), 2.7.6.B.
(Customer-provided Communications System Failures), and 2.7.5 (Minimum
Protection Criteria) preceding the Company may, on ten days written notice by
certified U.S. Mail to the Customer deny requests for additional service and/or
restrict service to the non-complying Customer. If the Company does not deny or
restrict the service involved on the date of the ten days notice, and the
Customer non-compliance continues, nothing contained herein shall preclude the
Company's right to deny or restrict the service without further notice.
When a violation results in a denial for additional service and/or restriction
of service, the denial and/or restriction will be removed when the Customer is
in compliance with the regulation and so advises the Company.
The characteristics and methods of operation of any circuits, facilities or
equipment provided by other than the Company and associated with the services
under this tariff shall not interfere with or impair service over any facilities
of the Company, its affiliated companies, or its connecting and concurring
carriers involved in its services, cause damage to their plant, impair the
privacy of any communications carried over their facilities or create hazards to
the employees of any of them or the public.
...
Nx
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 13.2
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Nx
2.7. VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS (continued)
Nx
...
2.7.3. Nonpayment of Charges - The Company may deny and/or restrict Common
Carrier Services for nonpayment of charges due as specified in Section 2.5.1.
(Payment for Service) preceding. A written notice will be sent to the Customer
at least five days in advance of the restriction and/or denial of Common Carrier
Services. Upon payment of charges the restriction and/or denial of Common
Carrier Services will be removed.
2.7.4. Fraud or Abuse - In any instance in which Alascom Inc. determines that a
Customer is operating an Alascom Inc. service in violation of Section 2.2.4. of
this Tariff, Alascom Inc. may, immediately and upon written notice to the
Customer, and without incurring any liability except for willful misconduct,
restrict, suspend or discontinue providing the service. Alascom Inc. may upon
direction of the F.C.C., other government agencies, law enforcement officials or
the courts, immediately and upon written notice to the Customer, and without
incurring any liability except for willful misconduct, restrict, suspend or
discontinue providing service which is being operated in violation of Section
2.2.4. of this Tariff.
2.7.5. Minimum Protection Criteria
A. General - Minimum Protection Criteria have been specified so that Company
personnel, equipment, and services will be protected from the harmful effects of
signal power overload, hazardous voltages and longitudinal imbalance. Minimum
Protection Criteria apply to the direct electrical and Customer-provided
communications systems to Common Carrier Services.
B. Connections - Customer-provided communications systems which are connected
to Common Carrier Services on a direct electrical basis must comply with the
following:
1. To protect other Company services, it is necessary that the signal which is
applied meets the following limits:
(a) Metallic Voltage
I. 4 kHz to 270 kHz
Metallic
Center Frequency (f) Maximum Voltage in Terminating
of 8 kHz Band All 8 kHz Bands Impedance
- -------------------- ----------------------- -----------
8 kHz to 12 kHz - (6.4+12.6 log f) dBV* 300 ohms
12 kHz to 90 kHz (23 - 40 log f) dBV 135 ohms
90 kHz to 266 kHz - 55 dBV 135 ohms
*dBV = 20 log10 voltage in volts
II. The root-mean-square (RMS) value of the metallic voltage components in
the frequency range of 270 kHz to 6 MHz shall, averaged over 2 microseconds, not
exceed -15 dBV. This limitation applies with a metallic termination having an
impedance of 135 ohms.
...
Nx
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 13.3
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Nx
2.7.5.B. Connections (continued)
Nx
...
(b) Longitudinal Voltage
I. 4 kHz to 270 kHz
Longitudinal
Center Frequency (f) Maximum Voltage in Terminating
of 8 kHz Band All 8 kHz Bands Impedance
- -------------------- -------------------- -----------
8 kHz to 12 kHz -(18.4+20 log f) dBV* 500 ohms
12 kHz to 42 kHz (3 - 40 log f) dBV 90 ohms
42 kHz to 266 kHz - 62 dBV 90 ohms
*dBV = 20 log10 voltage in volts
II. The root-mean-square (RMS) value of the longitudinal voltage components
in the frequency range of 270 kHz to 6 MHz shall, averaged over 2 microseconds,
not exceed -30 dBV. This limitation applies with a longitudinal termination
having an impedance of 90 ohms.
2. To prevent the interruption or disconnection of a Common Carrier Services
call, it is necessary that the signal power applied be limited. Specifically,
the signal shall at no time have energy concentrated solely in the 2450 to 2750
Hz band. If there is signal power in the 2450 to 2750 Hz band, it must not
exceed the power present at the same time in the 800 to 2450 Hz band.
C. Direct Electrical Connections - In addition to the regulations in B.
preceding, Customer-provided communications systems which are connected to
Common Carrier Services on a direct electrical basis must comply with the
following:
To prevent excessive noise and crosstalk, it is necessary that the power of the
signal presented at the serving office not exceed 12dB below one milliwatt when
measured over any three second interval. To insure that this limit is not
exceeded, the power of the signal which may be applied by the Customer-provided
communications system in no case shall exceed one milliwatt.
...
Nx
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 13.4
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Nx
...
2.7.6. Connection to a Customer-provided Communications System or to Service(s)
Provided by Others - Any system or service connected to a Common Carrier
Services offering must be operated and maintained so it will work satisfactorily
with the Common Carrier Services . Connections to Common Carrier Services will
be made in accordance with the following:
A. Answer Supervision - Answer supervision must be provided when Common Carrier
Services is connected to switching equipment or a Customer-provided
communications system which is not subject to Part 68 of the FCC Rules and
Regulations, 47 C.F.R. Part 68. In such cases, the equipment or system must
provide answer supervision so that the measure of chargeable time begins upon
the delivery of the Common Carrier Services call to the switching equipment or
to the equipment connected to the communications system and ends upon
termination of the call by the calling party.
B. Customer-provided Communications System Failures - When a Customer- provided
communications system fails and the connection to Common Carrier Services is not
through switching equipment, the Customer-provided communications system must be
arranged to promptly return the Common Carrier Services to an idle (on-hook)
state. In addition, the Customer must notify the Company when the
Customer-provided communications system fails.
C. Use of Satellite Facilities - If a Customer-provided communications system
uses satellite facilities (directly or indirectly), and is connected to Common
Carrier Services, there may be two or more satellite links involved in the
combined connection. In such cases, the Company will not be responsible for any
deterioration in transmission. It will continue to furnish Common Carrier
Services using the service components that it considers to be appropriate.
...
Nx
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 6th Revised Page 14
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 5th Revised Page 14
Issued: January 28, 1998 Effective: January 29, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.8. DEFINITIONS
Certain terms used generally throughout this tariff are described below.
Sx
Carrier Identification Code (CIC): Three or four-digit numbers used by end-user
customers to reach the services of interexchange carriers through equal access
arrangements. The primary carrier of choice is reached by dialing "1" plus the
area code and called party number. Secondary IX carriers can still be reached by
dialing either 10XXX or 101XXXX where XXX or XXXX is the CIC assigned to the
carrier desired. CIC numbers are used to dial around the carrier presubscribed
to the calling telephone (e.g. 10XXX or 101XXXX or 950XXXX where XXX or XXXX is
the CIC).
Sx
...
...
Sx
CONUS: Continental United States.
Common Carrier Services Order (CCSO): The written request for Common Carrier
Services executed by the Customer and the Company in the format devised and
provided by the Company. The signing of a CCSO by the Customer and processing of
the CCSO by the Company initiates the respective obligations of the parties as
set forth therein and pursuant to this tariff. The CCSO shall not contain terms
that are inconsistent with the terms of this Tariff, and shall not impose any
obligations on the Customer other than as provided in this Tariff. Should a
Customer use the Company's Common Carrier Services without an executed CCSO, the
Company will then request the Customer to submit a CCSO.
Company or Alascom, Inc.: Alascom, Inc., the issuer of this tariff.
Customer: The Interexchange Carrier which orders service and is responsible for
the payment of charges and compliance with the Company's General Regulations.
Sx
Sx
Dedicated Interface A dedicated physical connection between the customer and the
company which performs as an entrance and/or exit for CCS traffic.
End User: A person or entity that subscribes to an interexchange carrier and
that has been assigned one or more telephone number(s) within a central office
code (NPA-NXX) directly assigned to the LSO.
Fiber Optic: A thin filament of glass with a protective outer coating through
which a light beam carrying communications signals may be transmitted by means
of multiple internal reflections to a receiver, which translates the message.
Dy
...
Dy
Interstate Interexchange Carrier (IC) or Interexchange Common Carrier: The terms
"Interstate Interexchange Carrier" (IC) or "Interexchange Common Carrier"
denotes any individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust,
governmental entity or corporation engaged for hire in interstate or foreign
communication by wire or radio, between two or more exchanges.
x Material filed under Transmittal No. 921 was effective January 2, 1998 under
authority of Commission Order No. DA 97-2727.
y Issued on not less than one day's notice under authority of Special Permission
No.98-0027
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 2nd Revised Page 14.1
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 1st Revised Page 14.1
Issued: January 8, 1998 Effective: January 9, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
2.8. DEFINITIONS (continued)
Sx
..
LEC Serving Office (LSO): The LSO is the switching center of the Local Exchange
Carrier (LEC) which is designated as the connection point to interexchange
carrier(s).
Local Exchange Carrier (LEC): A telephone company whose primary function is the
provision of local telephone service within specified exchange areas.
..
Sx
Network: Transmission and switching facilities used to connect between two or
more points.
Switching Center: The location that performs the functions of establishing and
releasing connections on a per call basis between two or more communications
systems.
Voice Grade: A transmission path with a range of approximately 300 to 3,000
hertz available for the transmission of speech, low and medium speed data,
facsimile, signaling, metering or other similar communications.
x Material filed under Transmittal No. 921 is suspended to January 2, 1998 under
authority of Commission Order No. DA 97-2727.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 15
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
Issued: September 22, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 3
ORDERING OF COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 7th Revised Page 16
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 6th Revised Page 16
Issued: January 29, 1998 Effective: February 1, 1998
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 3 -- ORDERING OF
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
3.1. GENERAL
This section sets forth the regulations for Ordering Common Carrier Services.
Orders for Common Carrier Services hereinafter referred to as "CCSOs" are
required to obtain Common Carrier Services or to make changes to existing orders
for Common Carrier Services.
SwZ
SwZ
3.1.1. Ordering Conditions - When placing an order for Common Carrier Services,
the Customer shall provide, at a minimum, to the Company the following order
information;
- Customer name and premises address(es).
- Billing name and address (when different from Customer name and address).
Sz
...
- Contact name(s), address(es), and telephone numbers (for both Alaska end
and the CONUS end), for the following: provisioning engineer, facility
engineer, IXC test and turnup, order negotiation, order confirmation,
interactive design, installation, billing, and overall project
management.
...
Sz
- Trunk group arrangements for Common Carrier Services including the
facility assignment and channel assignment for each trunk.
Sx
- Identity of the provider of each trunk group, i.e., Customer, Alascom,
interconnecting carrier, other.
- The Customer locations involved, including the applicable switching
center(s).
Sz
...
- If applicable, the switch type, switch CLLI, switch address, and V&H
coordinates for the customer's switches in Alaska and in CONUS.
- For SS7 service, the following: Hub Provider company name, address, voice
and fax phone numbers, contact name(s) if applicable, switch point codes,
the hub STP gateway CLLI, STP point code, generic, and STP type for the
control STP and the mate.
...
Sz
- The Alascom switching center. (See Section 4.8)
- An estimate of Common Carrier Services minutes of use.
Sz
- Carrier Identification Code (CIC), if applicable.
Sz
Sy
...
...
Sy
Z
..
..
Z
- Southbound, Northbound, or both.
w Reissued material reflecting withdrawal of material filed under transmittal
No. 921, effective January 29, 1998. This footnote and coding was inadvertently
omitted from the 6th revised page 16.
x Reissued material effective January 29, 1998 reinstating the then currently
effective material and reissued material reflecting newly filed revisions to be
effective on March 4, 1998. The March 4, 1998 scheduled effective date was
inadvertently omitted from the 6th Revised Page 16.
y Reissued material is effective on January 29, 1998 under authority of Special
Permission No. 98-0027.
z Reissued material is to be effective on March 4, 1998 on not less than thirty
five days' notice under authority of Special Permission No. 98-0027. The March
4, 1998 scheduled effective date was inadvertently omitted from the 6th Revised
page 16.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs Original Page 17
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99502
Issued: September 22, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 4
PROVISION OF COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 5th Revised Page 18
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 4th Revised Page 18
Issued: October 2, 1998 Effective: January 1, 1999
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
SECTION 4 -- PROVISION OF COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
4.1. GENERAL
Common Carrier Services provide a two-point voice grade communications path
- between an LSO serving a Bush or Non-Bush location and a Company's
switching center in Alaska to be delivered to the Customer's Dedicated
Interface in Alaska;
- between an LSO serving a Bush or Non-Bush location and the Company's
point of interconnection in CONUS;
- between a Company's point of interconnection in CONUS and a Company's
switching center in Alaska.
Bush and Non-Bush locations are specified in Section 4.7. Alascom switching
center location (s) are specified in Section 4.8.
Rates for Common Carrier Services are set forth in 4.6 following. The
application of rates for Common Carrier Services are described in 4.5.1
following.
The Customer is limited to a single Dedicated Interface in Alaska and a single
Dedicated Interface in CONUS.
4.1.1. Manner of Provision
The Customer may interconnect with Common Carrier Services by using services
purchased through Alascom's Tariff F.C.C. No. 14 and/or 15; provided by the
Customer; or provided by others.
C
4.1.2. Rate Elements - Transport and switching are provided at the rates set
forth in 4.6 following. The application of these rates with respect to the
measurement of Common Carrier Services minutes of use is set forth in 4.5.2.
following.
There are three rate elements which apply to Common Carrier Services:
Intra-Alaska Transport Rate Element
Switching Rate Element
Alaska/CONUS Transport Rate Element
A. Intra-Alaska Transport - This rate element provides for transmission between
an LSO serving a Bush or Non-Bush location and a Company's switching center in
Alaska.
B. Switching - This rate element provides for routing of calls over the
Company's network to terminating points identified by the Customer.
C. Alaska/CONUS Transport - This rate element provides for transmission between
the Company's point of interconnection in CONUS and a Company's switching center
in Alaska.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 19
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 19
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
** All material on this page is reissued except as otherwise noted. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Dx
...
...
Dx
Tx
4.2. SUPERVISORY SIGNALING
The Customer is responsible to provide to the Company the necessary supervisory
signaling to ensure proper measurement of chargeable time as specified in 4.5.2
following.
Tx
Tx
4.3. COMMUNITY OF INTEREST/SHORT DURATION MASS CALLING REQUIREMENTS
When a Customer offers service for which a substantial call volume is expected
during a short period of time (e.g., 900 service media stimulated events), or to
a community(ies) of interest, the Customer must notify the Company at least 48
hours in advance of each peak period. Notification should include the nature,
time, duration, and frequency of the event, an estimated call volume, and the
telephone number(s) to be used.
Tx
4.4. DESIGN OF SWITCHED COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
When a Customer orders Common Carrier Services, it is the Customer's
responsibility to assure that sufficient interconnection capacity has been
ordered to handle its traffic.
Tx
4.5. RATE REGULATIONS
This section contains the specific regulations governing the rates that apply
for Common Carrier Services.
Material filed under Transmittal No. 790 is scheduled to become effective on
January 1, 1996.
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 20
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 20
Issued: December 14, 1995 Effective: January 1, 1996
** All material on this page is reissued except as otherwise noted. **
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
Tx
4.5.1. Description and Application of Rates - Transport and switching are not
available for purchase separately. One or more transport rate elements and the
switching rate element apply to all minutes of use.
Usage rates apply only when a specific rate element is used. Usage is
accumulated over a monthly period. The usage rates specified in 4.6 following
are applied to the total measured minutes of use for the billing period.
Tx
A. Application of Rates
1. Transport Rates - These rates are usage sensitive. These rates are assessed
on all Common Carrier Services minutes that are transported over designated
portion(s) of the Company's network.
2. Switching Rate - This rate is usage sensitive. The rate is assessed on all
Common Carrier Services minutes that are switched by the Company's switching
center.
Tx
4.5.2. Measuring Common Carrier Minutes of Use - Customer traffic will be
measured by the Company at the Company's switching center. Originating and
terminating calls will be measured by the Company to determine the basis for
computing chargeable minutes of use. In the event Customer message detail is not
available because the Company lost or damaged tapes or experienced recording
system outages, the Company will estimate the volume of lost Customer minutes of
use based on previously known values for the most recent two billing months. If
the Customer has less than two billing months of usage or no history of usage,
the Customer must provide an estimate of usage incurred.
Cx
...
Cx
Common Carrier minutes of use are recorded in increments of tenths of seconds.
Common Carrier minutes of use are accumulated by Customer on a daily basis and
rounded up to the nearest full minute.
Usage Measurement - Common Carrier Services minutes of use recording begins when
the Company's switching center receives answer supervision from the LSO or the
Customer indicating the called party's telephone has been answered.
Common Carrier Services minutes of use recording ends when the Company's
switching center receives disconnect supervision from the LSO or the Customer
indicating call termination from either the calling or called party, whichever
is first.
Material filed under Transmittal No. 790 is scheduled to become effective on
January 1, 1996.
x Issued to become effective January 1, 1996 under authority of Special
Permission No. 95-1696.
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 14th Revised Page 21
210 East Bluff Dr., Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 13th Revised Page 21
Issued: November 25, 2003 Effective: January 1, 2004
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
4.6. RATES -
4.6.1. Transport and Switching -
$/Minute of Use
- ------------------------------------
Rate Element Bush Non-Bush
------------ ----- --------
Intra-Alaska Transport $0.1622 R $0.0459 R
(Between Alaska LEC
offices and Alascom
Switching Center location(s)
in Alaska)
Switching $0.0226 R $0.0104 R
Alaska/CONUS Transport $0.0276 I $0.0276 I
(Between Anchorage and
the Continental United States) C
4.6.2. Channel Arrangements
DS1 Channel Arrangements
DS1 Termination equipment installed at Alascom points of
interconnection for purposes of deriving Customer channels.
Monthly
Nonrecurring Recurring
USOC Charge Charge
---- ------------ ---------
Channel Bank Arrangement or
DACS Port Arrangement CHBA $ .00 $225.00
Each 4-wire VF E&M Channel 4VFEMC $ 75.00 $ 5.00
Each 56 Kbps Data Channel 56KDC $125.00 $ 40.00
DACS/Channel Bank DS-1
Port Connection DACS1 $ .00 $ 25.00
4.6.3. Service Order Charge - The Service Order Charge covers receiving,
recording and processing Customer information relating to an order for an
installation, move, signal power adjustments or service rearrangements. One
Service Order Charge applies for each Customer-requested order for all work
applicable to Common Carrier Services ordered at the same time to be performed
on the same date at the same location. Separate Service Order Charges apply to
unrelated Orders.
Non-Recurring
Charge
-------------
Service Order Charge
- per order $95.00
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 1st Revised Page 21.1
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels Original Page 21.1
Issued: November 15, 1996 Effective: January 1, 1997
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
4.6. RATES (continued)
C
4.6.4. Expedite Charge - Alascom will process Service Orders for installations,
moves, signal power adjustments and service rearrangements on a normal time
interval basis. A normal time interval denotes Alascom action to implement the
Customer requested Service Order on not less than 60 business days notice from
the day the Service Order is received by Alascom. At the Customer's request,
Alascom will attempt to advance a Service Order due date to a new negotiated due
date of less than 25 business days. If the new due date is met, the following
nonrecurring charge applies.
Non-Recurring
USOC Charge
---- -------------
Expedite Charge EXP
per Service Order $275.00
ALASCOM, INC. TARIFF F.C.C. NO. 11
Manager, Tariffs 2nd Revised Page 22
210 East Bluff Road, Anchorage, AK 99501 Cancels 1st Revised Page 22
Issued: November 15, 1996 Effective: January 1, 1997
COMMON CARRIER SERVICES
4.7. BUSH AND NON-BUSH LOCATIONS
4.7.1. Non-Bush Locations
Adak Fairbanks Ninilchik
Anchorage Fort Richardson North Pole
Big Lake Fort Wainwright Palmer
Bird Creek Girdwood Seldovia
Chugiak Homer Seward
Cordova Hope Sitka
Deadhorse Juneau Soldotna
Douglas Kenai Unalaska
Eagle River Ketchikan Valdez
Eielson AFB Kodiak Wasilla
Elmendorf AFB N. Kenai Willow
4.7.2. Bush Locations - All locations within Alaska not specified as a Non-Bush
location above are designated as Bush locations.
C
4.8. Alascom Switching Center
4.8.1. Within Alaska
D
D
Anchorage
4.9. Alascom Point of Interconnection in Conus
Portland, Oregon
C