OPTION NO. 4576
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $240,000 during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 2 only for On-
Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0200 to $0.5778
for the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type. The Customer will be
charged a fixed $0.25 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls and a fixed $0.75 per-call surcharge
for international Card calls.
4.1.2 International Service: International Outbound Voice Service, and international Card usage
terminating in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kenya,
Mexico, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
4.2 Access: The Customer will be charged $180 monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for DS-1 Access
circuits at 1 NPA-NXX location mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Company will waive the Customer's monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection
charges during the term of service.
4.3 Frame Relay Service: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring port charges
for domestic Frame Relay Service based on port speed $163 to $4,680. The Customer will be charged the
following range of fixed monthly recurring PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service based on Committed
Information Rate $12 to $8,439.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 5% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 International Voice Services: Standard Guide Type 16 rates for international Outbound Voice Service
and international Card service usage, based on origination and termination type, excluding usage
terminating in the locations set forth in Section 4.1.2.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 20% to 26% for the following Data
Services:
5.2.1 Access: The Customer will receive monthly recurring MBS1 discounts associated with the 3-year
Access Pricing Plan for DS-0 (Hubless) Access and T-1 Digital Access circuits.
5.2.2 Private Line Service: Monthly recurring MBS1 rates for Inter-Office Channel charges and per-mile
charges for Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5.
5.2.3 Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring MBS1 port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay
Service.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to all of the MVR for each annual period remaining in
the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
May-05
OPTION NO. 4577
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $60,000 during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 2 only for On-
Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.025 to $0.039 for
the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type. The Customer will be
charged a fixed $0.25 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls and a fixed $0.75 per-call surcharge
for international Card calls.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 5% for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 International Voice Services: Standard Guide Type 16 rates for international Outbound Voice Service
and international Card service usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to all of the MVR for each annual period remaining in
the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
May-05
OPTION NO. 4578 (rev. Sept 09, Amendment 4)
Initial Term: 24 months
Commencing on the 2nd Amendment Effective Date, the Term will be extended for a period of 24 months following the expiration of
the Initial Term.
Commencing on the 3rd Amendment Effective Date, the Term will be extended for a period of 12 months.
Following the expiration of the Initial Term, service under this option will continue on a month-to-month basis subject to the terms
and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option (Extension Term). The Company or the Customer may
elect to forego the Extension Term by providing the other party written notice at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the Initial
Term. Either party may terminate service during the Extension Term by providing the other party at least 60 days prior written
notice.
Minimum Annual Volume Commitment (“AVC”): Customer agrees to pay Company no less than $250,000 in Total Service Charges
(“AVC”) during each contract year of the Term.
Commencing on the 3rd Amendment Effective Date and for the remainder of the Term, Customer’s new AVC will be $125,000 in
Total Service Charges, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial contract year.
The Customer’s Company service usage during each monthly period of the Extension Term must equal or exceed one-
twelfth (1/12) of the AVC (Extension Term AVC).
“Total Service Charges” means all charges, after application of all discounts and credits, incurred by Customer for Services provided under
this Agreement, specifically excluding: (a) Taxes; (b) charges for equipment (unless otherwise expressly stated herein); (c) charges incurred
for goods or services where Company acts as agent for Customer in its acquisition of goods or services; (d) non-recurring charges; (e)
Governmental Charges; (f) international pass-through access charges (i.e., Type 3/PTT) and charges for international access provided by
Company (i.e., Type 1); and (g) other charges expressly excluded by this Agreement.
Rates and Charges:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from $.0255
to $.038 for the following Voice Services:
Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, Domestic Inbound Service and Domestic Card
Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay a fixed per-call rate of $0.050 for the following Voice
Services.
ECR Feature Charges: Per-call feature charges for the following features:
ECR Menu Routing
ECR Message Announcement
Standard Database Routing
Advanced Database Routing
Announced Connect
ECR Busy/No Answer Rerouting (BNAR)
TakeBack and Transfer TNT
Caller TakeBack
Speech Recognition
Conferencing Services:
Audio Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-minute per bridge
rates ranging from $0.0250 to $0.5200 for the following Conferencing Services:
Domestic Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing
calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands, based on method.
Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage using toll
free number access and toll number access.
Canadian Audio Conferencing: For Audio Conferencing Dial Out and Toll Free Meet-Me Access (1)
originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and terminating in
Canada, and (2) originating in Canada and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Global Access Transport Charges (U.S. Bridged): Per-minute per-bridge port usage charges, based
on availability of service, zone and origination access type. Bridging charges are additional and are
priced at Customer's applicable Toll Meet Meet-Me Access rate per minute.
Data Services:
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay a fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charge of $185 for DS-1 Access circuits.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges ranging from $2,000 to $5,500 for DS-3 Access circuits at 5 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon
by the Customer and the Company.
Discounts:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a 16% discount for the following voice
services:
International Voice Services: Standard Guide Type 21 rates for International Outbound Voice Service and
international Card service usage, based on origination and termination type.
Conferencing Services: In lieu of any other rates or discounts, the Customer will receive a discount equal to 20% for the
following Conferencing Services:
US Dial Out International Audio Conferencing: The current standard rates in the Guide (which includes both
transport and bridging) for domestically bridged International Dial-Out Audio Conferencing, International Audio
Conferencing (dial out from a US bridge).
Data Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a 24% discount for the following data
services:
Frame Relay Service: Standard MBS1 Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relays
Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization Charges: If, in any annual period during the Term, the Customer’s Total Service Charges do not meet or
exceed the AVC the Customer shall pay (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the agreement and (b) an
underutilization charge in an amount equal to 100% of the difference between the AVC and the Customer’s total service
charges during such annual period.
Early Termination Charges: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Term for reasons other
than for cause or (b) the Company terminates the agreement for cause, then the Customer will pay, within 30 days after
such termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred through the date of such termination, plus (ii) an amount
equal to 100% of the unsatisfied AVC remaining during the year of termination, and for each subsequent annual period
remaining in the Term, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of any and all credits received by the Customer.
Credits:
One-Time Credits:
The Customer will receive a $12,500 credit applied against the Customer’s interstate charges.
Waivers:
The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard charges associated with the
implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring Network Connection Charges during the Term.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection charges
during the Term.
Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the Company’s invoice.
OPTION NO. 4579 (rev. Jun.-06)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 36 months.
Following the expiration of the Initial Term, The Customer may elect to extend service under this option for up to two
consecutive terms, each of which may range from 30 days to 12 months, subject to the terms and conditions, including
rates and discounts and a pro rata portion of the Term MVR (Extension Term MVR) set forth under this option, by
providing the Company at least 60 days written notice (Extension Term). Following the termination or expiration of the
Initial Term or Extension Term, the term of service will continue on a month to month basis for up to 6 months, subject to
the terms and conditions, including rates, discounts and a prorate portion of the Term MVR, unless the Customer provides
the Company 60 days prior written notice.
For Term, we assume agreement delivered on the same day the Customer signed and billing cycle starts on the first of
the month. Exact Term may vary somewhat if agreement delivered later or billing cycle starts after the first of the month.
2 .Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer’s Company service usage must equal or exceed $6,200,000.00 during
each annual period of the Term (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 3A and 3B only
for On-Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0175 to $1.1800
for the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service. And
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type. The Customer will be
charged a fixed $0.12 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls and a fixed $0.49 per-call surcharge
for international Card calls. The Customer will be charged a fixed $0.85 per-call surcharge for
WorldPhone Card Access call. The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-call
rates for Toll Free Remote Access surcharges, based on origination and termination location $0.05 to
$0.50.
The Company will waive the Customer’s per-call surcharge for Global Card access calls from
international-to-U.S. locations.
4.1.2 International Voice Service: International Outbound Voice Service, international Inbound Voice
Service, international Card usage originating or terminating in the following locations: Cambodia,
Canada, Colombia. Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India,
Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, Turkey, United Kingdom.
4.1.3 Directory Assistance: The Customer will be charged a fixed $0.50 per call for domestic Directory
Assistance calls.
4.2 Audioconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.05 to
$0.2900 for the following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.3 Videoconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.220 to $4.00
per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
4.3.1 Domestic Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2
channel 112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S.
Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4.3.2 International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps, for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international locations, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
4.4 Access: The Customer will be charged a fixed monthly recurring $88.54 per-circuit local loop charge for DS-0
Access circuits and a fixed monthly recurring $182.30 per-circuit local loop charge for DS-1 Access circuits.
The Customer will be charged a fixed monthly recurring $2,700.00 per-circuit local loop charge for DS-3 Access
circuits at 23 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charges for
DS-3 Access circuits at 5 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company
$1,590.00 to $5,000.00/
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $723.69 per D-Channel for ISDN PRI Access Service.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring Access Coordination, Central Office Connection and
Network Connection Charges.
4.5 Private Line Service: The Customer will be charged a fixed monthly recurring $2,000.00 per-circuit charge for
domestic Private Line Service at 3 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the
Company, based on Type 1 T3 Private Line Circuits
4.6 Features: The Customer will be charged a fixed $0.027 per-minute charge for Enhanced Call Routing (ECR)
Platform usage. The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-call rates $0.010 to $0.032 for
ECR Function usage.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring charges for Combined Feature Package, monthly
recurring charges for Alternate Routing and monthly recurring service fee per service group charges.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 35% to 51% for the following Voice
Services:
5.1.1 International Voice Services: Standard Guide rates for international Outbound Voice Service,
international Inbound Voice Service and international Card service usage, based on origination and
termination type, excluding usage originating or terminating in the locations set forth in Section 4.1.2.
5.1.2 Conferencing Services: Domestic and international Audioconferencing usage and Net Conferencing
usage.
5.1.3 Switched Data Services: International Switched Data Service an Toll Free Digital Service usage.
5.1.4 WorldPhone Card Access: WorldPhone Card Access usage.
5.1.5 Global Card Access: Global Card Access usage for International to U.S. locations.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 45% to 72% for the following Data
Services:
5.2.1 Access: The Customer will receive the discounts associated with the 5-Year Access Term Plan for
the Customer’s DS-3 Access circuits, provided that each circuit remains installed for a minimum 12-
Month period.
5.2.2 Private Line Service: Standard Guide rates for Inter-Office Channel Charges and Per-Mile charges
for DS-0/VGPL, TDS1.5, and TDS45 Service.
5.2.3 Frame Relay Service: Standard Guide Rates for monthly recurring port and PBC charges for
domestic Frame Relay Service.
5.2.3.1 International Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for
international Frame Relay Service.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the Term MVR, the Customer will be
billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 50 percent of the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during the term of service and the Term MVR.
If during any month of the Extension Term the Customer fails to satisfy the Extension Term MVR, the Customer
will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 50 percent of the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that month and the Extension Term MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for any
partial month of the Extension Term.
6.2 Termination with Liability If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the Initial
Term, or Extension Term as applicable, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an early termination
charge equal to 50 percent of the Term MVR or Extension Term MVR as applicable, remaining in the term of
service at the time of termination.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
The Customer will receive a credit not to exceed $50,000 during the term of service applied against the
Customer’s PIC change charges associated with switching from another interexchange carrier to the Company.
If during Months 1 through 10 of the term of service the Customer’s Company service usage equals or exceeds
$2,356,000, the Customer will receive a credit equal to $275,000, applied against the Customer’s Company
service usage in Month 12 of the term of service.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
6.5 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive an annual credit equal to 1 percent of the Customer’s annual
volume of Company service usage applied against the Customer’s Company service usage in Month 3 of the
following annual period.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4580 (rev. Jun 11 Amendment 21)
Initial Term: The “Initial Term” of the agreement will begin on the commencement date and end upon the 8th Amendment Effective Date.
The “Extended Term” of the agreement will begin upon the 8th Amendment Effective Date.
and end on the 12th Amendment Effective Date.
The “Renewal Term” of the agreement will begin upon the twelfth amendment effective date and end twenty-four (24) Monthly Periods
thereafter.
At the end of the Term, the agreement will renew on a month to month basis subject to termination by either party upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the other party with or without Cause. In the event that Customer orders any Services subject to a minimum term and that minimum
term is not complete upon the expiration of the Term or any subsequent monthly renewal, then the Agreement shall remain in effect (without
the Term Minimum and unrelated Services Schedule) with respect to such Service until the completion of the minimum term. At the conclusion
of the Term (if the agreement is not extended on a month to month basis), upon Customer’s election to terminate for Cause during the Term,
or upon the termination of any month to month renewal after the Term, continued provision of GSA Services under the agreement by Company
to Customer (whether for purposes of transition to another service provider or for ramping down such services) will be at the rates and
discounts offered under the agreement for up to ninety (90) days following expiration of the Term, or applicable renewal term. Upon expiration
of the 90-day period, continued provision of GSA Services under the agreement by Company to Customer will be at Company standard rates
and charges or standard U.S. Tariff rates.”
Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's and the Customer’s Affiliates and Authorized Users Company service usage must
equal or exceed $7,000,000 during the Extended Term (Extended Term MVR).
Customer’s Eligible Usage Charges incurred during the Renewal Term of the agreement must equal or exceed Four Million Dollars
($4,000,000.00) (the “Term Minimum”).
The Customer’s and the Customer’s Affiliates’ and Authorized Users’ Company service usage during each month of the
Extension Term must equal or exceed $139,000 (Extension Term MVR).
“Eligible Usage Charges” means Recurring Charges and Usage Charges of Customer, Customer Affiliates, Authorized Users and
Authorized Participants for one or more Services provided under the Agreement and all incorporated GSA Schedules and
attachments, including Data Center Services recurring charges and any termination charges to the extent based on Recurring
Charges or Usage Charges, which charges are calculated at Base Rates. Eligible Usage Charges do not include the following: (i)
Taxes; (ii) charges for equipment; (iii) charges incurred where Company acts as agent for Customer in the acquisition of goods or
services; (iv) non-recurring charges (e.g., installation, expedite or de-installation charges); (v) Governmental Charges; and (vi) other
charges expressly excluded in the applicable Schedule to the Agreement.
Rates and Charges:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates and promotions, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from
$0.0162 to $0.8250 for the following Voice Services:
Domestic Voice Service: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, including Calling Card and Domestic Inbound
Voice Service based on origination and termination type.
International Outbound Voice Service: International Outbound Voice Service terminating in the following
locations: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany,
Hong Kong, Italy, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea, Republic of, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan,
Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
International Inbound Voice Service: International Inbound Voice Service usage originating in the following
location: Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, and United Kingdom.
Domestic Switched Data: Domestic Outbound and domestic Inbound Switched Data usage in multiples of 64
kbps within the US mainland or Hawaii.
International Outbound Switched Data Service: U.S.-originating International Outbound Switched Digital Service
terminating in the following locations: Belgium, France, and United Kingdom.
International Inbound Switched Data Service: International Inbound Switched Data Service originating in the
following location: Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, and United Kingdom.
Domestic Enhanced Call Routing: Domestic Platform Charges (beginning when the ECR system answers the
call and ending when the call is released to Customer’s service location) and Domestic transport charges.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.010 to $1.50 for the
following Voice Services:
Domestic Card Per-Call Surcharge
International Card Per-Call Surcharge: International Card calls originating in the U.S.
WorldPhone Card Per-Call Surcharge
Interstate Directory Assistance
ECR Feature Charges: Per-call feature charges for the following features:
ECR Menu Routing
ECR Message Announcement
Standard Database Routing
Advanced Database Routing
Announced Connect
ECR Busy/No Answer Rerouting (BNAR)
TakeBack and Transfer TNT
Caller TakeBack
ECR Integrated Calling Tree – Toll Free Number: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay per
call rates ranging from $0.01 to $0.015 for the following ICT functions:
Menu Routing
Message Announcement
Standard Database Routing
Busy/No Answer Rerouting (BNAR)
Announced Connect
Caller Takeback/Giveback
TakeBack and Transfer TNT
Network Call Redirect Surcharge
Conferencing Services:
Audio Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-minute per bridge
rates ranging from $0.0350 to $0.5100 for the following Conferencing Services:
Domestic Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing
calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands, based on method.
Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage using toll
free number access and toll number access.
Canadian Audio Conferencing: For Audio Conferencing Dial Out and Toll Free Meet-Me Access (1)
originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and terminating in
Canada, and (2) originating in Canada and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Global Access Transport Charges (U.S. Bridged): Per-minute per-bridge port usage charges, based
on availability of service, zone and origination access type. Bridging charges are additional and are
priced at Customer's applicable Toll Meet Meet-Me Access rate per minute.
Videoconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates $0.17
to $4.00 per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
Domestic ISDN Videoconferencing: Port usage charges per minute per video bridge port (“Bridging
Charges”) and dial-out transport usage charges per minute for transport (per 2 channels 112/128
kbps), with rounding to the next higher full minute. Bridging Charges include charges based on
charge type, including Premier/Standard/Unattended ISDN Bridging and Instant Video ISDN Bridging
and there is an additional per call minute charge for Premier Video Conferencing. Transport charges
apply to the following countries: US, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, UK, Thailand,
Indonesia and Video Regions 1-4.
Data Services:
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charges
ranging from $125 to $175 for DS-0, Digital Data Service and DS-1 access service.
Dedicated Access: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-
circuit local loop charges ranging from $1,200.00 to $7,216.57 for DS-3 Dedicated Access circuits at
20NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company. These rates do not include
equipment or MUX charges, if any. All circuits are subject to a minimum term of one year from date of
installation. In the event that any circuit is terminated for reasons other than Cause prior to the completion of
the minimum term, Customer will pay an early termination fee equal to the monthly recurring local loop charges
times the number of months remaining in the minimum term at the time that the circuit is terminated. One
NPA/NXX location will have a non-recurring charge of $445.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 Company provided DS-3 access circuits at 3 Circuit IDs mutually agreed
upon by the Customer and the Company. These rates do not include equipment or MUX charges, if any. All
circuits are subject to a minimum term of one year from date of installation. In the event that any circuit is
terminated for reasons other than Cause prior to the completion of the minimum term, Customer will pay an
early termination fee equal to the monthly recurring local loop charges times the number of months remaining in
the minimum term at the time that the circuit is terminated.
Network Connection Charges: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay a monthly
recurring per-circuit Network Connection Charge of $1,500 for DS-3 Access circuits at two locations mutually
agreed upon by the Customer and the Company. All AC, COC and MUX charges are waived for the two DS-3
access circuits referenced here.
DS-3 Dedicated Access Type 1 Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay a monthly
recurring local loop charge of $1,200 for DS-3 Access at 1 NPA/NXX location mutually agreed upon by the
Customer and the Company. This pricing does not include equipment pricing, if applicable. Customer shall
only order circuits under this section that are served by legacy Company lit facilities. If Customer orders circuits
under this section that are not served by legacy Company lit facilities, Company reserves the right to adjust the
rate charged for such circuits. All circuits are subject to a minimum term of one year from the date of installation.
In the event that any circuit is terminated for reasons other than Cause prior to the completion of the minimum
term, Customer will pay an early termination fee equal to the monthly recurring local loop charges times the
number of months remaining in the minimum term at the time that the circuit is terminated.
Network Connection Charges (“NCC”): In lieu of any other rates or discounts, Customer will pay a Network
Connection Charge of $0.00 for DS-1 access service at 1 NPA/NXX location mutually agreed upon by the
Customer and the Company.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay a fixed (3 Year) monthly recurring charge of
$688.30 for 15 Mbps Type 1 Ethernet Access. This price does not include equipment charges, if applicable.
Ethernet Circuit Term Commitment: Each Ethernet circuit ordered hereunder must be installed for no
less than thirty-six (36) months. If an Ethernet circuit ordered hereunder is disconnected by
Customer for reasons other than Cause before the expiration of the Ethernet Circuit Term
Commitment, Company reserves the right to charge and the Customer agrees to pay an amount
equal to the monthly recurring charge for such circuit multiplied by the number of months remaining in
the thirty-six (36) month Ethernet Circuit Term Commitment on the date of disconnection.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay a fixed monthly recurring charge of $1,351.00 for
DS-3 Type 3 Ethernet Access at 1 NPA/NXX location mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
Private Line Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-
circuit Inter-Office Channel Charges ranging from $200 to $1,750 for DS-0, DS-1 and DS-3 Service at 0 to 250
circuit miles. The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per circuit
mile charges for domestic Private Line Service, based on Service Type and circuit mileage $0.7500 to $7.00 for
DS-0 Service, DS-1 Service and DS-3 Service.
Global Data Link: In lieu of any other rates and promotions, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring
charges ranging from $714 to $2,263 for Global Data Link Service usage, based on DS-1 circuit type and
terminating in the following locations: Belgium and France.
Discounts:
Voice Services: The Customer will receive discounts ranging from 18% to 75% for the following Voice Services:
US-originating International Voice Services: Standard VBSII Guide rates for US originating International
Outbound Voice Service, international Inbound Voice Service based on origination and termination type,
excluding usage originating or terminating in the locations set forth in the Voice section of this Summary under
“Rates and Charges.”
Card World Phone Access: Standard Guide charges.
Conferencing Services: The Customer will receive a discount equal to 15% for the following Conferencing Services:
US Dial Out International Audio Conferencing: The current standard rates in the Guide (which includes both
transport and bridging) for domestically bridged International Dial-Out Audio Conferencing, International Audio
Conferencing (dial out from a US bridge).
Data Services: The Customer will receive discounts ranging from 59% to 87% for the following Data Services:
Frame Relay Service: Standard VBSII Guide monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic and
international Frame Relay Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization Charges: If during the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the Term MVR, the Customer will be
billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Customer’s actual usage during
the term of service and the Term MVR.
If, during the Extended Term (or any Monthly Period during any monthly renewals after the Term), Customer's
Eligible Usage Charges are less than the Term Minimum, then Customer will pay: (1) all accrued but unpaid
charges incurred by Customer; and (2) an underutilization charge equal to the difference between Customer's
Eligible Usage Charges during the Extended Term (or any Monthly Period during any monthly renewals after
the Term) and the applicable Term Minimum.
Early Termination Charges: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Initial Term for reasons
other than for cause or (b) Company terminates for Cause, Customer will pay, then the Customer will pay, within 30 days
after such termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred through the date of such termination, plus (ii) an amount
equal to the Term Minimum less the total Eligible Usage Charges incurred by Customer during the Extended Term up to
the date of termination, plus (iii) an amount equal to $185,000 for the credit received by the Customer in the Agreement, if
such termination occurs in the first or second annual period of the Initial Term plus (iv) pay any termination charges
imposed by third party suppliers or overseas access providers for which the Company is or becomes contractually liable
for in connection with such termination.
Credits:
Non-Recurring Credits:
Achievement Credits: If during any contract year, Customer's annual Total Service Charges equal one of the levels
below, Customer shall receive the corresponding Achievement Credits. The Achievement Credit will be applied against
Customer's designated Total Service Charges incurred for Interstate and International services and any other services
mutually agreeable by the Company and Customer.
Annual Eligible Usage Charges Credit
$3,250,000.01 - $3,750,000 $50,000
$3,750,000.01 - $4,250,000 $100,000
$4,250,000.01 - $4,750,000 $150,000
$4,750,000.01 + $200,000
Billing Adjustment Credit: To provide Customer the benefit of the rates and discounts in the Amendment as of the
Effective Date and until such rates and discounts are implemented, the Company shall provide Customer with a one-time
billing adjustment credit equal to $44,972.00, plus applicable taxes and surcharges. This credit shall compensate
Customer for the difference between the Tariff/Guide/list rates invoiced during the 1st full billing cycle following
Customer's signature date above and the rates and discounts in this Agreement.
Billing Adjustment Credit: To provide Customer the benefit of the rates and discounts in the Amendment as of the
Effective Date and until such rates and discounts are implemented, the Company shall provide Customer with a one-time
billing adjustment credit equal to $22,323.00, plus applicable taxes and surcharges. This credit shall compensate
Customer for the difference between the Tariff/Guide/list rates invoiced during the 1st full billing cycle following
Customer's signature date above and the rates and discounts in this Agreement.
Recurring Credits:
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the
difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Outbound Voice Service, Inbound
Voice Service, Switched Digital Service, and Toll Free Digital Service usage and the following range of per-minute rates,
based on origination and termination type $0.0315 to $0.0633, excluding usage within Florida and Texas.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the
difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Outbound Voice Service, Inbound
Voice Service, Switched Digital Service, and Toll Free Digital Service usage within Florida and Texas and the following
range of per-minute rates, based on origination and termination type $0.0200 to $0.0990.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the
difference between the standard tariffed per-call surcharges in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Card calls and $0.40
per call, multiplied by the Customer’s number of intrastate Card calls during that month.
Waivers:
The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard charges associated with the
implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
The Company will waive the Customer’s Access Coordination and Central Office Connection charges during the term of
service.
The Company will waive all AC, COC & MUX charges for the two DS-3 Access circuits applicable to customer number
01364960.
The Company will waive the monthly recurring charges for per ICT Toll Free Number for the duration of the Term.
The Company will waive the per call rates for the following ICT Functions: Real Time ANI and Network Call Redirect
Install.
Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the Customer’s receipt of the
Company’s invoice.
Monitoring Condition: Customer certifies that all interstate dedicated leased lines purchased under the agreement will carry more
than ten (10) percent interstate traffic.
Promotion: The Customer is eligible for the following promotion as set forth in the Guide:
General Installation Waiver Promotion – v.4.0
OPTION NO. 4581
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 24 months (Initial Term).
The Customer may elect to extend service under this option for up to 3 additional 12-month periods, subject to the terms
and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option (Renewal Term) by providing the Company
written notice of the Customer’s intent to renew at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration of the Initial Term or the
preceding Renewal Term, as applicable..
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer’s and the Customer's Affiliates’ Company service usage must equal or
exceed $70,000,000 during the Initial Term (MVR).
3.1 The Customer’s and the Customer’s Affiliates’ Company service usage during each Renewal Term must equal
or exceed $35,000,000 (Renewal Term MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 2, Feature
Option 3A and 3B only for On-Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0167 to $0.2200
for the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service,
Enhanced Call Routing Transport and domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and
termination type. The Customer will be charged a fixed $0.10 per-call surcharge for domestic Card
calls and a fixed $0.75 per-call surcharge for international Card calls and WorldPhone Card Access
calls.
4.1.2 International Service: International Outbound Voice Service, international Inbound Voice Service,
international Card usage originating or terminating in the following locations: Argentina, Australia,
Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico,
Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
4.1.3 Switched Data: Domestic Switched Data and Toll Free Service usage in multiples of 64 kbps within
the U.S. Mainland or Hawaii.
4.1.4 Features: The Customer will be charged $0.0142 per minute for Enhanced Call Routing (ECR)
Platform usage and $0.01 per call for ECR Function usage.
4.1.5 Directory Assistance: The Customer will be charged $0.45 per call for domestic Directory Assistance
calls.
4.2 Conferencing:The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0595 to $0.2500
for the following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method and the Customer’s average monthly minutes of domestic
Audioconferencing usage.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.2.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
4.2.2.1 Reserved Seat-Based Net Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range
of fixed monthly recurring charges for Option PW and Option WX Reserved Seat-Based
Net Conferencing services, based on the number of seats provided under the option and
whether the Customer subscribes to Secure Sockets Layer $85 to $190.
4.3 Videoconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.20 to $3.28
per site for the following Videoconferencing Services, based on the Customer’s monthly minutes of
Videoconferencing usage:
4.3.1 Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4.3.2 International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international locations, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
4.4 Access: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges $150 to $225 for the following Access Services based on Circuit Type: Digital Data Service Access,
DS-0 Access and DS-1 Access circuits.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $200 per-circuit local loop charge for DS-1 Access circuits at
2 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $2,500 per-circuit local loop charge for Access Type 1 DS-3
Access circuits at one NPA-NXX location mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged the following range of monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charges for DS-3
Access circuits at 29 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company $1,500 to
$5,000.
The Customer will be charged a fixed monthly recurring $1,600 per-circuit local loop charge for Option 1 Access
Type 1 DS-3 Access circuits installed after November 2, 2002 and maintained for at least 12 months.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection
charges during the term of service.
4.5 Private Line Service: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit
Inter-Office Channel (IOC) charges for domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $79.75 to
$383.90 for Voice Grade Private Line Service (VGPL) and DS-0 Service circuits. The Customer will be charged
the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per circuit mile charges for domestic Private Line
Service, based on circuit mileage $0.00 to $0.31 for VGPL Service and DS-0 circuits.
The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for
domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $62.25 to $470.70 for Digital Data Service (DDS)
circuits at 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps and 9.6 kbps. The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly
recurring per-circuit per circuit mile charges for domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $0.00 to
$0.38 for DDS circuits at 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps and 9.6 kbps.
The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for
domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $62.25 to $1,228.05 for DDS circuits at 56/64 kbps. The
Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per circuit mile charges for
domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $0.00 to $0.95 for DDS circuits at 56/64 kbps.
The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for
domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $43.50 to $1,030.05 for DS-1 Service circuits. The
Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per circuit mile charges for
domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage $0.00 to $1.20 for DS-1 Service circuits.
The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for
domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage and circuit speed $58.00 to $4,351.60 for Fractional T-1
Service circuits. The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per
circuit mile charges for domestic Private Line Service, based on circuit mileage and circuit speed $0.00 to $3.52
for Fractional T-1 Service circuits.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $6.72 per-circuit per circuit mile IOC charge for DS-3 Service
circuits. A minimum $1,600 per-circuit monthly charge will apply. The Customer will be charged a monthly
recurring $7.75 per-circuit per circuit mile IOC charge for SONET DS-3 Service circuits. A minimum $1,600 per-
circuit monthly charge will apply. The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $10.08 per-circuit per circuit
mile IOC charge for SONET OC-3 Service circuits. A minimum $3,000 per-circuit monthly charge will apply. The
Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $28.22 per-circuit per circuit mile IOC charge for SONET OC-12
Service circuits. A minimum $9,000 per-circuit monthly charge will apply.
The Customer will be charged the following range of monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for DS-3 Service
circuits between 5 city pairs mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company $1,662.50 to $6,706.05.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $1,350 per-circuit IOC charge for SONET DS-3 Service
circuits between 2 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $11,200 per-circuit IOC charge for SONET OC-12 Service
circuits between 2 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $559.50 per-circuit IOC charge for DS-0 Service circuits
between 2 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged the following range of monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for DS-1 Service
circuits between 4 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company $350 to
$834.75.
The Customer will be charged the following range of monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for DS-3 Service
circuits between 11 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company $2,728.50 to
$7,752.00.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $1,284.25 per-circuit IOC charge for DS-1 Service circuits
between 2 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer will be charged the following range of monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charges for DS-3 Service
circuits between 4 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company $1,600 to
$6,134.10.
The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $3,000 Network Connection Charge for one designated
Option 2 Dedicated Leased Line Service circuit.
4.6 Frame Relay Service: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring port charges
for domestic Frame Relay Service (Option 2) based on port speed $68.40 to $2,425.60. The Customer will be
charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring Fixed PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service
(Option 2) based on Committed Information Rate (CIR) $3.63 to $9,765.50. The Customer will be charged the
following range of fixed monthly recurring Usage Based PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service
(Option 2) based on CIR $5.63 to $12,108.10. The minimum $5.00 charge per Usage Based PVC will apply.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 15.9% to 60% for the following
Voice Services:
5.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
5.1.2 International Voice Services: Standard Guide Type 15 rates for international Outbound Voice Service,
international Inbound Voice Service and international Card service usage, based on origination and
termination type, excluding usage originating or terminating in the locations set forth in Section 4.1.2.
5.1.2.1 WorldPhone Card Access: WorldPhone Card Access usage.
5.1.3 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
5.1.4 Switched Data Services: Standard Guide MBS1 rates for international Switched Data Service usage
in multiples of 64 kbps.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 44% to 80% for the following Data
Services:
5.2.1 International Private Line Service (IPL): Monthly recurring charges for the U.S. half-circuit portion of
IPL Service circuits.
5.2.2 Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic (Option 1) Frame Relay
Service in effect as of January 1, 2002.
5.2.2.1 International Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for
international (Option 1 and Option 2) Frame Relay Service in effect as of February 7, 2002.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, the Customer fails to satisfy the applicable
MVR, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 50 percent of the
difference between the Customer’s actual usage during the Initial Term or the Renewal Term, as applicable,
and the applicable MVR.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of the Credit set forth in
Section 6.3 if termination occurs during Months 1 through 9 of the term of service, and, (ii) pay an early
termination charge equal to 50 percent of the MVR remaining in the term of service at the time of termination.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
If during the first annual period of the term of service the Customer’s annual volume of Company service usage
equals or exceeds one of the following amounts, the Customer will receive one corresponding credit equal to
the applicable percentage of the Customer’s Company Service usage during that annual period applied against
the Customer’s domestic, interstate and international charges.
Annual Volume Percentage
$55,000,000.00 - $59,999,999.99 2%
$60,000,000.00 - $64,999,999.99 3
$65,000,000.00 + 4
The Customer will receive a $1,500,000 applied against the Customer’s domestic, interstate and international
charges in Month 1 of the term of service (Credit).
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Customer’s receipt of the Company’s invoice.
6.5 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in
an amount equal to 30 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate Outbound
Voice Service and Inbound Voice Service usage, excluding usage within Arizona, California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to
the difference between the standard tariff per-call surcharge in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Card calls
and $0.10 multiplied by the Customer’s number of intrastate Card calls during that month.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4582
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.05 to $0.29 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.1.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
4.1.2.1 Instant Meeting (IM) Subscription: The Customer will be charged the following range of
subscription fees $39.95 to $109.95 based on the number of ports reserved up to 100
ports.
The Company will waive the Customer’s IM subscriptions for up to 40 ports.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to 50 percent of the Customer’s average monthly
Company service charges incurred during the 3 months prior to the date of termination multiplied by the number
of months remaining in the term of service.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4583 (rev. Apr 08, Amendment 4)
Initial Term: 38 months
Upon expiration of the Term, the Agreement will be automatically extended on a month-to-month basis unless either party
terminates the Agreement upon at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term (“Extended Term”). During
the Extended Term, either party may terminate the Agreement upon at least sixty (60) days prior written notice.
Annual Volume Commitment (“AVC”):: $180,000.00 in Total Service Charges (“AVC”) during each contract year of the Term
During each monthly billing period of the Extended Term, Customer’s Total Service Charges must equal or exceed one-twelfth
(1/12) of the AVC.
“Total Service Charges” means all charges, after application of all discounts and credits, incurred by Customer for Services provided under the
Agreement, specifically excluding: (a) Taxes; (b) charges for equipment (unless otherwise expressly stated herein); (c) charges for Company
ILEC services (d) Company Wireless charges, (e) charges incurred for goods or services where Company acts as agent for Customer in its
acquisition of goods or services; (f) non-recurring charges; (g) Governmental Charges; (h) international pass-through access charges (i.e.,
Type 3/PTT) and charges for international access provided by Company (i.e., Type 1); and (i) other charges expressly excluded by the
Agreement.
Rates and Charges:
Voice Service(s): In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from $0.0380
to $0.0480 for the following Voice Services:
Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and domestic
Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.50 to $0.75 for the following
Voice Services:
Domestic Card Calls.
International Card calls: International Card calls originating in the U.S.
Data Service:
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay a fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge
of $208 for DS1 Access Service at 3 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the
Company.
Discounts:
Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 5% to 50% for the following Voice Services:
International Voice Services: Standard Guide MBS1 rates for international Outbound Voice Service,
international Inbound Voice Service and international Card service usage.
Domestic Switched Data: Standard Guide rates for Domestic Outbound and domestic Inbound Switched Data
usage in multiples of 64 kbps within the US mainland or Hawaii.
Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 10% to 15% for the following Data Services:
Access: Monthly recurring VBS2 local loop charges for DS-0 (Hubless) Access, DS-3 Access and T-1 Digital
Access Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 25 percent of the difference
between the Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for
any partial annual period.
In addition, if, in any monthly billing period during the Extended Term, Customer's Total Service Charges do not
meet or exceed 1/12 of the AVC then Customer shall pay: (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the
Agreement; and (b) an "Underutilization Charge" equal to 25% of the difference between 1/12 of the AVC and
Customer’s Total service Charges during such monthly billing period.
Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to 25 percent of the MVR for each annual period
remaining in the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
Credits:
One Time Credits:
The Customer will receive $8,333.33 credit applied against the Customer’s domestic, Interstate Charges.
Fund Deposit:
The Customer will receive a credit in the amount of $20,000 to be applied as a deposit to the
Customer’s Fund Account.
Waiver:
The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard charges associated with the
implementation of domestic Company Service.
Payment Arrangements:
The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the Company’s invoice.
Promotion: The Customer is eligible for the following promotion as set forth in the Guide:
ON THE NETWORK IV LIT BUILDING ACCESS PROMOTION
OPTION NO. 4584 (rev. Dec.-05)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 24 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $240,000 during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 2 and Feature
Option 3A and 3B for On-Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0195 to $0.0450
for the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
4.2 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.095 to $0.380 for
the following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.3 Videoconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.34 to $4.00
per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
4.3.1 Domestic Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2
channel 112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S.
Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4.3.2 International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international locations, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
4.4 Access: The Customer will be charged a fixed $200 monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for DS-1
(Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5) Access circuits.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring Network Connection charge at one NPA-NXX
location mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
4.5 Private Line Service: The Customer will be charged a monthly recurring $1,050 per-circuit Inter Office Channel
(IOC) charge for Metro Private Line Ethernet Service between two city pairs mutually agreed upon by Customer
and Company. The Customer will pay a $300 non-recurring IOC charge based on Metro Private Line Ethernet
Service.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 5% to 15% for the following Voice
Services:
5.1.1 International Voice Services: Standard Guide MBS2 rates for international Outbound Voice Service,
international Inbound Voice Service and international Card service usage based on origination and
termination type.
5.1.2 Conferencing Services: Standard Guide MBS1 Rates for International Audioconferencing Dial-Out
usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If, in any annual period during the Term, the Customer’s Total Service Charges do not meet or
exceed the MVR, the Customer shall pay (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the agreement and
(b) an underutilization charge I an amount equal to 50% of the difference between the MVR and the Customer’s
total service charges during such annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Term for reasons
other than for cause or (b) the Company terminates the agreement for cause, then the Customer will pay, within
30 days after such termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred through the date of such termination,
plus (ii) an amount equal to 50 percent of the unsatisfied MVR remaining during the year of termination, and for
each subsequent annual period remaining in the Term, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of any and all credits received
by the Customer.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
6.5 Other Requirements: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must
satisfy the following requirement at the time of option enrollment:
At least 70 percent of the Customer’s voice service usage (as measure in minutes of use) must be
interstate and/or international usage.
6.6 Monitoring Conditions: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must
satisfy the following condition during each annual period of the term of service. If during any monthly period of
the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the following condition, the Customer will be billed and required
to pay an additional $100 per-circuit charge.
The Customer’s average local loop mileage must be less than 10 miles.
6.7 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and
international charges in an amount equal to 5 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's
intrastate Outbound Voice Service and Inbound Voice Service usage, excluding usage within Georgia and Utah.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and international charges in an
amount equal to the difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s intrastate
Outbound Voice Service usage within Georgia and Utah and the following range of per-minute rates, based on
origination and termination type $0.035 to $0.069 .
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to
the difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Inbound Voice Service
usage within Georgia and Utah and the following range of per-minute rates, based on origination and
termination type $0.035 to $0.069.
6.8 Promotions: The Customer is eligible for the following promotions as set forth in the Guide: On the Network 4 Lit
Building Access promotion.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4585
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.075 to $0.41 for
the following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.1.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 20% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.2 Termination with Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4586
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 24 months.
Following the expiration of the term of service, service under this option will continue on a month-to-month basis subject to
the terms and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option (Extension Term). The Company or the
Customer may elect to forego the Extension Term by providing the other party written notice at least 60 days prior to the
expiration of the term of service. Either party may terminate service during the Extension Term by providing the other
party at least 60 days prior written notice.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $120,000 during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR).
3.1 The Customer’s Company service usage during each monthly period of the Extension Term must equal or
exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the MVR (Extension Term MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 2 only for On-
Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.022 to $0.105 for
the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type. The Customer will be
charged a fixed $0.25 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls, a fixed $0.75 per-call surcharge for
international Card calls, and a $0.50 per-call surcharge for Card calls terminating in Canada. The
Customer will be charged a $2.00 per-call surcharge for WorldPhone Card Access calls originating in
international locations, excluding Canada, and terminating in the U.S. Mainland,
4.1.2 International Service: International Outbound Voice Service, international Inbound Voice Service,
international Card usage originating or terminating in Canada
4.2 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.07 to $0.34 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.2.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
4.3 Access: The Company will waive the Customer's monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office
Connection charges during the term of service.
4.4 Frame Relay Service: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring port charges
for domestic Frame Relay Service based on port speed $163 to $4,680. The Customer will be charged the
following range of fixed monthly recurring PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service based on Committed
Information Rate $12 to $8,439.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 5% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 International Voice Services: Standard Guide Type 16 rates for international Outbound Voice Service
and international Card service usage, based on origination and termination type, excluding usage
terminating in the location set forth in Section 4.1.2.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 20% to 25% for the following Data
Services:
5.2.1 Private Line Service: Monthly recurring MBS1 inter-Office Channel charges and per-mile charges.
5.2.2 Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring MBS1 port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay
Service.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 25 percent of the difference
between the Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for
any partial annual period.
If during any monthly period of the Extension Term the Customer fails to satisfy the Extension Term MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that monthly period and the Extension Term MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof
for any partial monthly period of the Extension Term.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to 25 percent of the MVR for each annual period
remaining in the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4587 (rev. Apr.-07, Amendment 3)
Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 24 months following the Third Amendment Effective Date (Term)*.
Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $600,000 during each
annual period of the Term (MVR).
In the event of a partial Contract Year, the AVC shall be prorated over the number of months remaining in such partial
Contract Year.
Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.019 to $0.0375
for the following voice services:
Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
Switched Data: Domestic Outbound Switched Data and Toll Free Digital Service usage in multiples of
64 kbps within the U.S. Mainland or Hawaii.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will be charged fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.25 to
$2.50 for the following Voice Services:
Interstate Card.
Global Card or Calling Card: Global Card calls originating in locations other than the United States or
Canada (exclusive of the Payphone Usage Surcharge assessed for international payphones, which is
additional).
For Global Card or Calling Card: Global Card calls originating in the United States or Canada and
terminating in the United States (exclusive of the Payphone Usage Surcharge).
For Global Card or Calling Card: Global Card Calls originating in Canada and terminating outside
Canada and the United States (exclusive of the Payphone Usage Surcharge).
For Global Card or Calling Card: Global Card calls originating and terminating in Canada (exclusive of
the Payphone Usage Surcharge).
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will be charged fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charge of $195 for the following circuit types: DS1.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local
loop charge of $1,400 for DS-3 Access circuits at 1 CLLI code mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the
Company in a company lit building.
The Company will waive the Customer’s monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection
charges during the Term.
Private Line Service:
The Customer will be charged a fixed monthly recurring $50 per-circuit (zero mile circuits) charge for domestic
Private Line Service, based on Voice Grade Private Line, DS-0, DS-1, and Fractional DS-1 Service.
Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts equal to10% to 20% discount for the following
Voice Services:
International Voice Services: Standard Guide VSB2 rates for International Outbound Voice Service,
international Inbound Voice Service and international Card service usage, based on origination and termination
type.
Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 24% to 35% for the following Data
Services:
Private Line Service: Standard Guide VSB2 Inter-Office Channel Charges and Per-Mile charges for DS-3, Voice
Grade Private Line, DS-0, TDS 1.5, TDS 45 and Fractional DS-1 Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization: If, in any annual period during the Term, the Customer’s Total Service Charges do not meet or
exceed the MVR, the Customer shall pay (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the agreement and
(b) an underutilization charge in an amount equal to the difference between the MVR and the Customer’s total
service charges during such annual period.
Termination with Liability: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Term for reasons
other than for cause or (b) the Company terminates the agreement for cause, then the Customer will pay, within
30 days after such termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred through the date of such termination,
plus (ii) an amount equal to 100 percent of the unsatisfied MVR remaining during the year of termination, and
for each subsequent annual period remaining in the Term, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of any and all credits
received by the Customer.
Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
The Customer will receive 2 credits each equal to $50,000 applied against the Customer’s Company interstate
and international service usage in Months 6 and 18 of the Term.
Sign-up Credit: Provided that Customer executes and delivers the Agreement to Company no later than an
agreed upon date, Customer shall receive a credit equal to $20,000, which will be applied against Customer's
Interstate Total Service Charges.
Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
Promotions: The Customer is eligible for the following promotions as set forth in the Guide: MCI Business
Services Billing Guarantee.
Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4588 (rev. Dec.-05)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 24 months (Term).
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: There is no minimum volume requirement.
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Audioconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.12 to $0.40
for the following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 Instant Meeting Replay/Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for
Instant Meeting Replay/Instant Replay Plus usage using toll free number access and toll
number access.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4589
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 36 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.065 to $0.29 for
the following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.1.1.2 Reserved Seat-Based Net Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range
of fixed monthly recurring charges for Option LM and Option WX Reserved Seat-Based Net
Conferencing services, based on the number of seats provided under the option and
whether the Customer subscribes to Secure Sockets Layer $95 to $200.
4.2 Videoconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.20 to $4.00
per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
4.2.1 Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4.2.2 International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international locations, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.2 Termination with Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4590
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's use of the Company’s service must equal or exceed $13,000 during
each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.07 to $0.32 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.1.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 10% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to all of the MVR for each annual period remaining in
the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4591
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.07 to $0.35 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.1.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 15% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.2 Termination with Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4592 (rev. Feb-08, Amendment 17)
Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 36 months.
Follow the expiration of the Initial Term, the Customer may elect to continue service under this option for an additional 36 month
period subject to the terms and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option (Extension Term) upon 60 days
prior written notice.
Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer’s Company service usage must equal or exceed $15,000,000 for the Initial Term
(MVR).
The Customer’s Company service usage must equal or exceed $2,000,000 during Contract Year 3 of the Initial Term.
Conferencing Subminimum: As part of the AVC, during the remainder of the Term, Customer’s Total Service Charges for
Conferencing Service must equal or exceed Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) or a pro rata portion thereof for any
partial month (“Conferencing Subminimum”)
Rates and Charges:
Voice Services:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from $.0176 to $.4169 for the
following Voice Services:
Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, Domestic Inbound Voice Service and Domestic
Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
International Voice Services: International Outbound Voice Service and International Card Service usage
originating or terminating in the following locations: Canada, Ireland, Jamaica and the United Kingdom.
Conferencing:
Audioconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from
$.0.0280 to $0.2400 for the following conferencing services:
Domestic Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
based on method.
Data:
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charges
ranging from $1,600.00 to $2,170.00 and an Installation charge of $0.00 for DS-3 Access Service at 2
NPA\NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local charges
ranging from $90 to $200 for T-1, DS-0, DS-1 Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5 and Digital Data Service.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges ranging from $1,000 to $3,700 for DS-3 Access circuits at 14 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon
by the Customer and the Company.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit Network
Connection Charges ranging from $50 to $200 for DS-0, DS-1 and DS-3 Access circuits.
Private Line: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit
Inter-Office Channel (IOC) charges ranging from $150 to $1,750 for DS-0, DS-1 and DS-3 Access circuits.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per circuit mile
charges ranging from $.09 to $6.85 for DS-0, DS-1 and DS-3 Access Service.
Discounts:
Voice Services: The Customer will receive discounts ranging from 10% to 15% for the following voice services:
International Voice Services: Standard Guide rates for International Outbound Voice Service, based on
origination and termination type, excluding usage originating or terminating in the locations set forth in the Rates
and Charges section of this summary.
Conferencing Services: Standard Guide rates for International Audioconferencing.
Data Services: The Customer will receive a 62% discount for the following data services:
Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for Domestic Frame Relay Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization: If, in any annual period during the Term, the Customer’s Total Service Charges do not meet or exceed
the Minimum Volume Requirement, the Customer shall pay (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the
agreement and (b) an underutilization charge in an amount equal to 100% of the difference between the MVR and the
Customer’s total service charges during such annual period.
.
Conferencing Subminimum Underutilization Charges: During the Contract Year Term, Customer’s Total Service
Charges for Conferencing Services do not meet or exceed the Conferencing Subminimum, then Customer shall
pay; (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the agreement; and (ii) an Underutilization Charge equal
to the difference between the Conferencing Subminimum and Customer’s Total Service Charges for
Conferencing Service during the Contract Year.
Termination with Liability: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Term for reasons other than
for cause or (b) the Company terminates the agreement for cause, then the Customer will pay, within 30 days after such
termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred through the date of such termination, plus (ii) an amount equal to
50% of the unsatisfied Minimum Volume Requirement remaining during the year of termination, and for each subsequent
annual period remaining in the Term, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of any and all credits received by the Customer.
Credits:
If during any annual period of the Term the Customer’s annual volume of Company service usage equals or
exceeds one of the following amounts, the Customer will receive one corresponding credit applied against the
Customer’s Company service usage charges.
Annual Volume Percentage
$4,680,000.00 - $6,499,999.99 5%
$6,500,000.00 + 10%
Waiver:
The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard charges associated with the
implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of receipt of the Company’s
invoice.
Other Requirements:
In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must satisfy the following requirements
at the time of option enrollment:
The Customer must be an existing Customer of the Company receiving service under a Special
Customer Arrangement with a commitment of at least $4,000,000.
Monitoring Conditions: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must satisfy the
following conditions during each annual period of the Term.
Customer will provide Company with new and incremental revenue of $75,000 per month within 120
days of the contract effective date.
No more than 30% of Customer’s primary and back-up network will be at 128 kbps port speed or
below at any time during the Term. If Customer fails to satisfy this condition, then the Customer will
be charged $150 per overage site per month.
The Access pricing for 1 NPA/LXX location mutually agreed upon by Customer and Company is valid
for no more than 4 DS-3 circuits at the given location. If more than 4 circuits are installed, Customer
will be charged $3,700 per additional circuit.
Customer must use Company “lit” service in order to receive the Access Monthly Recurring Local
Loop charges as set forth in this option.
Promotion: The Customer is eligible for the following promotion as set forth in the Guide:
Verizon Business Promotion for New Long Distance Customers
Qualifying Condition: Customer is only eligible to use the Verizon Business Promotion for New Long Distance Customers
for the circuits under a former Customer.
OPTION NO. 4593 (rev. Dec.-05)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $1,500 during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Audioconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $ .09 to $ .41
for the following conferencing services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free access and toll number access.
4.2 Videoconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $ .24 to $4.00
per site for the following Videoconferencing Services.
4.2.1 Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4.2.2 International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128kbps for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international location, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 15% discount for the following voice services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If, in any annual period during the Term, the Customer’s Total Service Charges do not meet or
exceed the Minimum Volume Requirement, the Customer shall pay (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred
under the agreement and (b) an underutilization charge in an amount equal to 70% of the difference between
the MVR and the Customer’s total service charges during such annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Term for reasons
other than for cause or (b) the Company terminates the agreement for cause, then the Customer will pay, within
30 days after such termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred through the date of such
termination, plus (ii) an amount equal to 70% of the unsatisfied Minimum Volume Requirement remaining during
the year of termination, and for each subsequent annual period remaining in the Term, plus (iii) a pro rata
portion of any and all credits received by the Customer.
6.3 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
6.4 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use the Company’s service to satisfy at least 100% (as
measured in minutes of use) of its requirements for Audioconferencing usage. If during any month of the Term
the Customer fails to satisfy this requirement, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an additional
$2,000 charge for each month in which Customer fails to meet the Exclusivity Requirement.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4594 (rev. May 11, Amendment 15)
Initial Term: 24 months
Commencing on the 3rd Amendment Effective Date, the Term will start anew and continue for a period of 36 months.
Commencing on the 7th Amendment Effective Date, the Term will start anew and continue for a period of 36 months.
Following the expiration of the term of service, service under this option will continue on a month-to-month basis subject to the terms
and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option (Extension Term). The Company or the Customer may elect
to forego the Extension Term by providing the other party written notice at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the term of service.
Either party may terminate service during the Extension Term by providing the other party at least 60 days prior written notice.
Annual Volume Commitment (“AVC”): $600,000 in Total Service Charges (“AVC”) during each contract year of the Term.
Commencing on the 3rd Amendment Effective Date and for the remainder of the Term, Customer’s new AVC will be $300,000 in
Total Service Charges, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial contract year.
Commencing on the 7th Amendment Effective Date and for the remainder of the Term, Customer’s new AVC will be $300,000 in
Total Service Charges, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial contract year.
During each monthly billing period of the Extended Term, Customer’s Total Service Charges must equal or exceed one-twelfth
(1/12) of the AVC.
“Total Service Charges” means all charges, after application of all discounts and credits, incurred by Customer for Services provided under the
Agreement, specifically excluding: (a) Taxes; (b) charges for equipment (unless otherwise expressly stated herein); (c) charges incurred for
goods or services where Company acts as agent for Customer in its acquisition of goods or services; (d) non-recurring charges; (e)
Governmental Charges; (f) international pass-through access charges (i.e., Type 3/PTT) and charges for international access provided by
Company (i.e., Type 1); and (g) other charges expressly excluded by the Agreement.
Rates and Charges:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from
$0.0190 to $0.0900 for the following voice services:
Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and domestic
Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
Switched Data: Domestic Outbound Switched Data and domestic Inbound Toll Free Digital Service usage in
multiples of 64 Kbps, within the U.S. Mainland or Hawaii based on origination and termination type:
Toll Free Service: In lieu of all other rates, discounts, or promotions, Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring charges
ranging from $15 to $50 for Toll Free Service, based on Termination.
Termination
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In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.45 to $0.85 for the following
Voice Services.
Domestic Card Calls.
International Card calls: International Card calls originating in the U.S.
Conferencing Services:
Audioconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates
ranging from $0.0190 to $0.4300 for the following Conferencing Services:
Domestic Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing
calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands, based on method.
Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage using toll
free number access and toll number access.
Canadian Audioconferencing: For Audio Conferencing Dial Out and Toll Free Meet-Me Access (1)
originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and terminating in
Canada, and (2) originating in Canada and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands.
Global Access Transport Charges (U.S. Bridged): Per-minute per-bridge port usage charges, based
on availability of service, zone and origination access type. Bridging charges are additional and are
priced at Customer's applicable Toll Meet Meet-Me Access rate per minute.
Freephone (IFN) Transport Zone A – G.
Videoconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates
ranging from $0.18 to $0.67 per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international locations, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
Data Services:
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay charged a fixed $190 monthly recurring per-
circuit local loop charge for DS-1 Access circuits.
Private Line Service: lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay of fixed monthly recurring per-
circuit Inter-Office Channel charges ranging from $281.25 to $2,400 for domestic Private Line Service, based on
Service Type: DS-0 Service, Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5, and Terrestrial Digital Service 45. The Customer
will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit per circuit mile charges ranging from $0.19 to $7.50 for domestic
Private Line Service, based on Service Type: DS-0 Service, Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5, and Terrestrial
Digital Service 45.
Frame Relay Service: The Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring port charges for domestic Frame Relay
Service based on port speed ranging from $163 to $4,680. The Customer will pay the following range of fixed
monthly recurring PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service based on Committed Information Rate $12 to
$8,439. The Customer will pay the following range of fixed monthly recurring minimum and maximum charges
for Usage Based PVCs, based on CIR $5.00 to $66,745.88.
Discounts:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates or discounts, the Customer will receive discounts ranging from 10% to 20% for
the following Voice Services:
US-originating International Voice Services: Standard Guide Type 16 rates for US originating International
Outbound Voice Service and calling card based on origination and termination type.
International Toll Free Voice Service: Standard Guide VBS2 rates for International Toll Free Voice Service.
Tariffed Usage: Tariffed usages charges and MRCs for Local and Long Distance Service Bundles, excluding
EUCL charges, Operator Service Charges and Directory Assistance.
Conferencing Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a discount equal to 30% for the
following Conferencing Services:
US Dial Out International Audioconferencing. The current standard rates in the Guide (which includes both
transport and bridging) for domestically bridged International Dial-Out Audio Conferencing, International Audio
Conferencing (dial out from a US bridge).
Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 15% to 29% for the following Data Services:
Access: Monthly recurring MBS1 local loop charges for DS-0 (Hubless) Access circuits,
Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring MBS1 port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the AVC, the Customer will
be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Customer’s actual usage
during that annual period and the AVC, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
If during any month of the Extension Term the Customer fails to satisfy the Extension Term AVC, the Customer will be
billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Customer’s actual usage during
that month and the Extension Term AVC, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial month of the Extension Term.
Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term of service,
the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under this option, and, (ii) pay
an early termination charge equal to all of the AVC for each annual period remaining in the term of service, or a pro rata
portion thereof for any partial annual period.
Credits:
One-Time Credits:
Achievement Credits: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer’s annual volume of
Company service usage equals or exceeds one of the following amounts the customer will receive one
corresponding credit applied against the customer’s Company service usage charges.
Annual Charges: Credit
$900,000.00 - $1,199,999.99 $18,000
$1,200,000.00 + 30,000
Achievement Credits: If during any contract year, Customer's annual Total Service Charges equal one of the levels
below, Customer shall receive the corresponding Achievement Credits. The Achievement Credit will be applied against
Customer's designated Total Service Charges incurred for Interstate and International services and any other services
mutually agreeable by the Company and Customer.
Annual Total Service Charges Achievement Credit
$450,000 - $600,000 5.00%
Fund Deposit:
All credits are applied to Customer’s Fund Account:
.
$90,000
$7,000
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the
difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Outbound Voice Service usage within
New York and the following range of fixed per-minute rates, based on origination and termination type $0.040 to $0.067.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the
difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s intrastate Inbound Voice Service usage within
New York and the following range of fixed per-minute rates, based on origination and termination type $0.040 to $0.067.
Waivers:
The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard charges associated with the
implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
The Company will waive the Customer's monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for DS-1 Access circuits at 2 NPA-
NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company, and the Company will waive the Customer's
monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for DS-3 Access circuits at 2 NPA-NXX locations mutually agreed upon by
the Customer and the Company.
The Company will waive the Customer's monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection charges
during the term of service.
OPTION NO. 4595
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.09 to $0.33 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.1.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
4.1.2.1 Reserved Seat-Based Net Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range
of fixed monthly recurring charges for Option LM and Option WX Reserved Seat-Based Net
Conferencing services, based on the number of seats provided under the option and
whether the Customer subscribes to Secure Sockets Layer $95 to $195.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.2 Termination with Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
6.5 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use the Company’s service to satisfy at least 70 percent (as
measured in minutes of use) of its requirements for Audioconferencing (including Net Conferencing) usage. If
during any month of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy this requirement, the Customer will be
billed and required to pay an additional $2,000 charge for each month in which Customer fails to meet the
Exclusivity Requirement.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO 4596
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 27 months. For purposes of this option, the first 3 months of the term
of service are defined as the Ramp Period.
Following the expiration of the term of service, service under this option will continue on a month-to-month basis subject to
the terms and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option for up to 3 months (Extension Term).
The Company or the Customer may elect to forego the Extension Term by providing the other party written notice at least
60 days prior to the expiration of the term of service. Either party may terminate service during the Extension Term by
providing the other party at least 60 days prior written notice.
No Minimum Volume Requirements will apply during the Ramp Down Period.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: Following the Ramp Period, the Customer's Company service usage must equal or
exceed $204,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
3.1 The Customer’s Company service usage during each monthly period of the Extension Term must equal or
exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the MVR (Extension Term MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 1 and Feature
Option 2 for On-Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.019 to $0.037 for
the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
4.2 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.068 to $0.32 for
the following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.2.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 15% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive a 30% discount for the following Data Services:
5.2.1 Access: Standard Guide MBS2 monthly recurring local loop charges for DS-3 Access circuits and T1
Digital Access circuits.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 35 percent of the difference
between the Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for
any partial annual period.
If during any monthly period of the Extension Term the Customer fails to satisfy the Extension Term MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that monthly period and the Extension Term MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof
for any partial monthly period of the Extension Term.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to 35 percent of the MVR for each annual period
remaining in the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
The Customer will receive a $9,252, credit applied against the Customer’s domestic, interstate charges in
Month 12 and Month 24 following the Ramp Period.
The Customer will receive a $25,392, credit applied against the Customer’s domestic, interstate charges in
Month 6 and Month 13, following the Ramp Period.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of receipt of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05
OPTION NO. 4597 (rev. Oct 10, Amendment 7)
Initial Term: 48 months
Commencing on the 3rd Amendment Effective Date, the Term will start anew and continue for a period of 36 months.
At the expiration of the Term, provided that the Customer has satisfied the Term Minimum, Customer shall have the option of
renewing the Agreement for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period by providing Company written notice of its intent to renew at
least sixty (60) days prior the expiration of the Agreement.
Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Total Usage Charges must equal or exceed $5,300,000 (Term Minimum).
Customer’s Total Usage Charges incurred during the Extended Term must equal or exceed $1,333,333 (“Extended Term
Minimum”).
Commencing on the 3rd Amendment Effective Date and for the remainder of the Term, Customer’s new AVC will be $1,650,000 in
Total Usage Charges, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial contract year.
“Usage Charges” shall mean: Customer’s monthly recurring charges and usage charges for one or more Services provided under
the Agreement calculated at Base Rates plus Customer’s DISVS Charges as defined below. Usage Charges do not include the
following: (i) taxes and tax related surcharges; (ii) charges for equipment and collocation; (iii) charges incurred where Company or
Company affiliate acts as agent for Customer in the acquisition of goods and services; (iv) standard non-recurring charges; (v) other
tariffed charges; (vi) pass-through international access charges (i.e., PTT) and (viii) other charges expressly excluded in the
applicable schedule to the Agreement.
“DISVS Charges” shall mean Customer’s monthly recurring usage chares associated with Company’s Direct and Indirect-Switched
Voice Services (“DISVS”) in foreign countries other than Canada and countries located in South and Central America, as reduced by
all applicable discounts and credits for DISVS and calculated on an annual basis in accordance with the currency conversion
language as follows: DISVS is provided in-country by the appropriate Company affiliated operating company (“OPCO”) pursuant to
a separate contract between Customer and the relevant OPCO. For purposes of determining the contribution of the Usage Charges
derived from DISVS Charges towards Customer’s Term Minimum, Company will convert the Foreign Billed Service(s) Usage
Charges from the applicable local currency to US dollars using an average monthly foreign currency exchange rate listed in
Bloomberg-generated financial markets reporting database on the 1st day of each billing month applied to the Foreign Billed
Service(s) Usage Charges invoice in the corresponding month.
Rates and Charges:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates and promotions, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from
$0.0160 to $0.4713 for the following Voice Services:
Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and domestic
Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
International Outbound Voice Service: International Outbound Voice Service terminating in the following
locations: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Brazil and India.
International Inbound Voice Service: International Inbound Voice Service usage originating in the following
location: Canada.
Domestic Switched Data: Domestic Outbound and domestic Inbound Switched Data usage in multiples of 64
kbps within the US mainland or Hawaii.
Card WorldPhone: Card WorldPhone per minute rates terminating in the United States and originating in the
following countries: United Kingdom, Brazil, France and Japan.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.10 to $0.45 for the following
Voice Services:
Interstate Directory Assistance
Calling Card Services:
Calling Card – Interstate
Calling Card – US to Canada
Calling Card – US to Canada to International
Calling Card – International
Calling Card – Canada to Canada
Data Services:
Access:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges ranging from $1,000 to $4,700 for DS-3 Access circuits at 6 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon
by the Customer and the Company.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and non-recurring credits ranging from $0 to $1,500 for DS-3 Access
circuits at 6 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
DS3 Access Minimum Term Commitment: Customer must maintain any DS3 access circuits
ordered hereunder for a minimum of 12 months from the date of installation (“DS3 Circuit Term”).
If Customer terminates any DS3 circuit prior to the expiration of the DS3 Circuit Term, Customer
will pay an early termination charge equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the monthly recurring
charge for such circuit, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the unexpired DS3 Circuit
Term. Two (2) NPA/NXX locations are not subject to minimum term commitment.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop
charges ranging from $150 to $175 for DS0 and DS-1 Access circuits.
Private Line Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring per-
circuit IOC charges ranging from $459 to $548 and fixed monthly recurring per-circuit mile charges ranging from
$0.54 to $0.64 for Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5 (DS-1) Service. Customer certifies that any private line circuit
will carry more than 10% interstate traffic.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay a fixed monthly recurring per-circuit IOC charge
of $2,000 for DS-3 Service between 2 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the
Company.
Discounts:
Voice Services: The Customer will receive discounts ranging from 35% to 65% for the following Voice Services:
International Outbound Voice Service, Including International Calling Card Service: Standard VBSIII Guide rates
for US originating International Outbound Voice Service.
International Toll Free Voice Service: Standard VBSIII Guide rates for International Toll Free Voice Service.
Card World Phone Access: Standard VBSIII Guide per-minutes rates. Customer will pay the surcharges set
forth in the Guide
Global Card Access: Standard VBSIII Guide per-minute rates. Customer will pay the surcharges set forth in
the Guide.
Conferencing Services: The Customer will receive discount equal to a 45% for the following Conferencing service.
US Dial Out International Audio Conferencing: The current standard rates in the Guide (which includes both
transport and bridging) for domestically bridged International Dial-Out Audio Conferencing, International Audio
Conferencing (dial out from a US bridge).
Data Services: The Customer will receive discounts ranging from 20% to 86% for the following Data Services:
Access: Standard MBSII Guide local loop charges DS-3 Access service and Standard VBSIII Guide monthly
recurring charges for Converged Ethernet Access Service.
Private Line: Standard MBSII Guide Inter-Office Channel charges for DS-0/VGPL, DDS, TDS-45 and Frac T-1
Dedicated Leased Line and Standard VBSIII Guide monthly recurring charges for DS-1 and DS-3 US Private
Line. Customer certifies that any private line circuit will carry more than 10% interstate traffic.
International Private Line Service (IPL): Standard Guide rates for the U.S. half-circuit portion of IPL Service
circuits.
Frame Relay Service: Standard MBSI Guide monthly recurring port and PVC for domestic and international
Frame Relay Service.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization: If, during Term, Customer’s Total Usage Charges are less than the Term Minimum, then Customer will
pay: (1) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred by Customer; and (2) an underutilization charge (which Customer hereby
agrees is reasonable) equal to 50% of the difference between Customer’s Total Usage Charges during the Term and the
Term Minimum.
Extended Term Minimum Underutilization: In the event that Customer exercises the option to extend the
Agreement, and if, after the expiration of the Extended Term, Customer’s Usage Charges are less than the
Extended Term Minimum, then Customer will pay: (1) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred by Customer;
and (2) an underutilization charge equal to 50% of the difference between Customer’s Total Usage Charges
during the Extended Term and the Extended Term Minimum.
Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term of service,
or Extension Term, if applicable, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an early termination charge equal to 50%
of the Term MVR or the Extension Term, if applicable, remaining in the term of service at the time of termination.
Credits:
One-Time Credits:
Customer will receive a $13,383.66 credit applied against Customer’s interstate and international Total Service
Charges.
Sign-up Credit: Customer will receive a $10,000 credit applied against Customer’s interstate and international
Total Service Charges.
International Installation Charge Credit: Customer will receive a $31,996.16 credit applied against Customer’s
designated Service Charges incurred for Interstate Service Charges.
Achievement Credits: If during any contract year, Customer's annual Total Service Charges equal the level below,
Customer shall receive the corresponding Achievement Credits. The Achievement Credit will be applied against
Customer's designated Total Service Charges incurred for Interstate and International services and any other services
mutually agreeable by the Company and Customer.
Annual Total Service Charges Achievement Credit
$2,000,000 $85,000
Achievement Credits: If during any contract year, Customer's annual Total Service Charges equal the level below,
Customer shall receive the corresponding Achievement Credits. The Achievement Credit will be applied against
Customer's designated Total Service Charges incurred for Interstate and International services and any other services
mutually agreeable by the Company and Customer.
Annual Total Service Charges International Access
Achievement Credit
$70,000 $40,000
Billing Adjustment Credit: To provide Customer the benefit of the rates and discounts in the Amendment as of the
Effective Date and until such rates and discounts are implemented, the Company shall provide Customer with a one-time
billing adjustment credit equal to $130,000 plus applicable taxes and surcharges. This credit shall compensate Customer
for the difference between the Tariff/Guide/list rates invoiced during the 1st full billing cycle following Customer's signature
date above and the rates and discounts in this Agreement.
Recurring Credits:
Interstate Service Credit: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate
charges in an amount equal to the difference between the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s
intrastate Outbound Service usage for all states except California and Connecticut and fixed per-minute rates
ranging from $0.029 to $0.055, multiplied by the Customer’s minutes of intrastate Outbound Service usage for
all states except California and Connecticut during that monthly period of the term of service, based on
origination and termination type.
Interstate Service Credit: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate
charges in an amount equal to 35% of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate
Outbound Voice Service and Inbound Voice Service usage, excluding usage within California and Connecticut.
Interstate Service Credit: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate
charges in an amount equal to 20% of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer’s use of exchange
service provided by an affiliate of the Company.
Waivers:
Installation Waiver: Company will waive the one-time installation charges associated with the implementation of Services
within the 48 contiguous States of the U.S. provided under this Agreement; except for the following services: (i) eDSL, (ii)
VPN, (iii) Internet Dedicated OC3, OC12, OC48, Gig-E, (iv) PTT / third party services (including International Access and
Company International), (v) Data Center, (vi) Paging, (vii) Managed Services, (viii) CPE, (ix) Enhanced Call Routing, (x)
Local Disaster Recovery, (xi) Audio, Video, and Net Conferencing, (xii) Voice over IP Services, (xiii) Security Services,
(xiv) Non-Listing/Non-Published Service, (xv) Telecommunications Service Priority, and (xvi) Services provided by
Company incumbent local exchange carriers (“ILECs”) or by Partnerships and its affiliates. Usage charges, monthly
recurring charges, expedite charges, change charges, surcharges, charges for an unlisted or non-published number, any
charges imposed by third parties (including access, egress, jack, or wiring charges), taxes or tax-like surcharges, or other
Governmental Charges will not be waived. Customer is eligible to have up to twelve (12) expedite one time fee charges
waived during the Term.
Access: Access Coordination and/or Central Office Connection charges associated with all circuits provided under this
Agreement are waived.
EDI (Electronic Date Interchange): Company will waive Customer’s EDI charges for up to three EDI Charge Details.
Alternate Routing Service: The Company will waive the monthly recurring and non-recurring charges associated with
Alternate Routing Service for the Term.
Toll Free Surcharge: The Company will waive the CBL Fee Toll Free monthly recurring charges for the Term.
Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of receipt of the Company’s invoice.
Promotion: The Customer is eligible for the following promotion as set forth in the Guide:
On The Network V Lit Building Access Promotion
OPTION NO. 4598 (rev. Dec.-05)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 27 months. For purposes of this option, the first 3 months of the term
of service are defined as the Ramp Period.
Following the expiration of the term of service, service under this option will continue on a month-to-month basis subject to
the terms and conditions, including rates and discounts set forth under this option for up to 3 months (Extension Term).
The Company or the Customer may elect to forego the Extension Term by providing the other party written notice at least
60 days prior to the expiration of the term of service. Either party may terminate service during the Extension Term by
providing the other party at least 60 days prior written notice.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: Following the Ramp Period, the Customer's Company service usage must equal or
exceed $204,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
3.1 The Customer’s Company service usage during each monthly period of the Extension Term must equal or
exceed one-twelfth (1/12) of the MVR (Extension Term MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 1, Feature
Option 2 and Feature Option 3 only for On-Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.019 to $0.037 for
the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
4.2 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.068 to $0.32 for
the following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 15% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive a 30% discount for the following Data Services:
5.2.1 Access: Standard Guide MBS2 monthly recurring local loop charges for DS-3 Access circuits and T1
Digital Access circuits.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 35 percent of the difference
between the Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for
any partial annual period.
If during any monthly period of the Extension Term the Customer fails to satisfy the Extension Term MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that monthly period and the Extension Term MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof
for any partial monthly period of the Extension Term.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to 35 percent of the MVR for each annual period
remaining in the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive two credits each equal to $9,252 applied against the
Customer’s domestic, interstate charges in Month 12 and Month 24 following the Ramp Period.
The Customer will receive two credits each equal to $25,392 applied against the Customer’s domestic,
interstate charges in Month 6 and Month 13, following the Ramp Period.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of receipt of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4599 (rev. Jan,-06)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's use of the Company’s service must equal or exceed $6,000 during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
4.1 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.09 to $0.32 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.1.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.1.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive a 15% discount for the following Voice Services:
5.1.1 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the
Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to all of the MVR for each annual period remaining in
the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 4600
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 14 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $150,000 during each
annual period of the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Feature Option 2 and Feature
Option 3A and 3B for On-Net Service.
4.1 Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0300 to $0.9233
for the following voice services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice Service and
domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type. The Customer will be
charged a fixed $0.25 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls, a fixed $0.10 per-call surcharge for
domestic On-Net Toll-Free Remote Access Service calls and a fixed $0.80 per-call surcharge for
international Card calls.
4.1.2 International Service: International Outbound Voice Service, and international Card usage
terminating in the following locations: Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand,
Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
4.1.3 Switched Data: Domestic Outbound Switched Data and domestic Inbound Toll Free Digital Service
usage in multiples of 64 Kbps, within the U.S. Mainland or Hawaii based on origination and
termination type:
4.1.4 Waivers: The Company will waive the Customer’s Combined Feature Package usage charges.
4.2 Conferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.08 to $0.35 for the
following Conferencing Services:
4.2.1 Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for domestic Audioconferencing calls
originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.1 International Audioconferencing: Fixed per-minute rates per participant for international
Audioconferencing calls originating in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
Virgin Islands and terminating in Canada, and originating in Canada and terminating in the
U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on method.
4.2.1.2 Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage
using toll free number access and toll number access.
4.2.2 Net Conferencing: Fixed per-minute per-participant for Net Conferencing usage.
4.3 Videoconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.26 to $4.00
per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
4.3.1 Videoconferencing: Port usage charges and Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps, for domestic Videoconferencing calls originating and terminating in the U.S. Mainland,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4.3.2 International Videoconferencing: Dial-Out Transport charges per-minute per increment of 2 channel
112/128 kbps for international Videoconferencing calls originating in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico
and Guam) and terminating in selected international locations, based on the Service Regions listed in
the Guide.
4.4 Access: The Customer will be charged a fixed $100 monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for DS-0
Access circuits, a fixed $125 monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for Digital Data Service Access
circuits, and a fixed $250 monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge for DS-1 Access circuits
The Company will waive the Customer's monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection
charges during the term of service.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-MBS1 rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 15% to 44% for the following Voice
Services:
5.1.1 International Voice Services: International Outbound Voice Service, international Inbound Voice
Service and international Card service usage, based on origination and termination type, excluding
usage terminating in the locations set forth in Section 4.1.2.
5.1.2 Conferencing Services: International Audioconferencing Dial-Out usage.
5.1.3 WorldPhone Card Access: World Phone Card Access usage.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 30% to 65% for the following Data
Services:
5.2.1 Private Line Service: The Customer will receive the standard Guide discount associated with the 3-
year $2,400,000 Term Plan.
5.2.2 Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service.
5.2.2.1 International Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for
international Frame Relay Service.
6. Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
6.1 Underutilization: If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the
Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization charge equal to 50 percent of the difference
between the Customer’s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR, or a pro rata portion thereof for
any partial annual period.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If the Customer terminates service under this option prior to the expiration of the term
of service, the Customer will be billed and required to: (i) repay a pro rata portion of all credits received under
this option, and, (ii) pay an early termination charge equal to 50 percent of the MVR for each annual period
remaining in the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual period.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Company will waive the one-time installation and other non-recurring standard
charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option.
The Customer will receive a $3,000 credit applied against the Customer’s domestic, interstate charges in Month
4 of the term of service.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of the date of the
Company’s invoice.
6.5 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in
an amount equal to 42 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate Outbound
Voice Service and Inbound Voice Service usage.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
Jun.-05