OPTION NO. 3151
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option, Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the MVR under Section 3 is
satisfied.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's domestic audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must equal or
exceed $24,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as “fixed”, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature Option 2 only for
Option RR service.
4.1 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following fixed rates per minute per bridge port (including set-up fees) for domestic audioconferencing from
networkMCI Conferencing usage, based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.48
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.48
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.36
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.37
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.37
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.21
Unattended Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.33
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.17
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: MCI WorldCom On-Net Services are available at standard tariffed rates and discounts.
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 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.
In Month 1 of the term of service, the Customer will receive a $720 credit applied against the Customer‟s domestic
audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer is required to pay for Company service according to the requirements set forth in
Section B-7 of the tariff.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.7 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3152
2. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option, Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the MVR under Section 3 is
satisfied.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's domestic audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must equal or
exceed $30,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
5. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as “fixed”, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature Option 2 only for
Option RR service.
4.1 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following fixed rates per minute per bridge port (including set-up fees) for domestic audioconferencing from
networkMCI Conferencing usage, based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.69
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.69
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.49
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.53
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.53
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.31
Unattended Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.25
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.15
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: MCI WorldCom On-Net Services are available at standard tariffed rates and discounts.
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 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 is required to pay for Company service according to the requirements set forth in
Section B-7 of the tariff.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use Company service to satisfy all of its audioconferencing
telecommunications service requirements. 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 $1,500 charge during that monthly period.
6.7 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:
All of the Customer‟s audioconferencing service usage must be new usage to the Company.
6.8 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.9 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3153
3. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option, Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the MVR under Section 3 is
satisfied.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's domestic audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must equal or
exceed $7,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
6. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as “fixed”, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature Option 2 only for
Option RR service.
4.1 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following fixed rates per minute per bridge port (including set-up fees) for domestic audioconferencing from
networkMCI Conferencing usage, based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.42
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.42
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.36
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.26
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.26
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.23
Unattended Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.21
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.17
4.1.1 MCI Conference Coordinator Assistance: The Customer will be charged a $50 per-hour per-call charge for MCI
Conference Coordinator assistance.
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: MCI WorldCom On-Net Services are available at standard tariffed rates and discounts.
5.7 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a 20
percent discount on the standard tariffed per-hour per-call transport charges for Data Conference Calling calls.
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 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 is required to pay for Company service according to the requirements set forth in
Section B-7 of the tariff.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use Company service to satisfy at least 75 percent (as measured in dollars)
of its audioconferencing telecommunications service requirements. 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 $500 charge
during that monthly period.
6.7 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:
All of the Customer‟s audioconferencing service usage must be new usage to the Company.
6.8 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.9 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3154
4. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option, Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the MVR under Section 3 is
satisfied.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's domestic audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must equal or
exceed $20,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MVR).
7. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as “fixed”, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature Option 2 only for
Option RR service.
4.1 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following fixed rates per minute per bridge port (including set-up fees), for domestic audioconferencing from
networkMCI Conferencing usage, based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.50
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.50
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.40
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.31
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.31
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.21
Unattended Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.26
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.17
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: MCI WorldCom On-Net Services are available at standard tariffed rates and discounts.
5.7 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a 5
percent discount on the standard tariffed per-hour per-call transport charges for Data Conference Calling calls.
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 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 is required to pay for Company service according to the requirements set forth in
Section B-7 of the tariff.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 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:
All of the Customer‟s audioconferencing service usage must be new usage to the Company.
6.7 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.8 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3155
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 36 months.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the Minimum Volume Requirement
under Section 3 is satisfied. For purposes of Section 3, “Company service usage” shall be expressed in U.S. dollars.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed the following amounts during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR):
Annual Period MVR
1 $1,000,000
2 2,000,000
3 2,100,000
4. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as ”fixed”, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service.
4.1 Access: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $150 per-circuit monthly recurring
local loop charge for DS-0 Access circuits and a fixed $300 per-circuit monthly recurring local loop charge for DS-1
Access circuits.
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.4.1 Access: The Customer will receive the discounts associated with the 5-year Access Pricing Plan (APP) on the
Customer‟s monthly recurring local loop charges for Analog Access and Digital Data Service Access circuits.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay (MWFR): The Customer will receive a 50 percent discount on the Customer‟s monthly
recurring domestic MWFR port and PVC charges.
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 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 is required to pay for Company service within 30 days after the date of the
Company‟s invoice.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.7 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply, except neither party may assign this option without the
prior written consent of the other party, provided that the Company may assign this option to an affiliate or successor
without the written consent of the Customer.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3156
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 12 months. Following the expiration of the term of service, service under this
option will continue on a month-to-month basis, unless either party has provided written notice of its intent to terminate service under
this option at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the initial term (Extended Term). Either party may terminate the Extended
Term upon thirty 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 $12,000 during each annual period
of the term of service (MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as fixed, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service. In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature
Option 3A and Feature Option 3B only for Option RR service.
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a 47 percent discount
and an additional 10 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for domestic Option RR Outbound Service, Inbound
Service and Option RR Card 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.
If during any monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer fails to satisfy the Extended 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 Extended Term 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 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 is required to pay for Company service within 30 days after the date of the
Company‟s invoice.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.7 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply, except neither party may assign this option without the
prior written consent of the other party, provided that the Company may assign this option to an affiliate or successor
without the written consent of the Customer.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3157
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 36 months. Following the expiration of the term of service, service under this
option will continue on a month-to-month basis, unless either party has provided written notice of its intent to terminate service under
this option at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the initial term (Extended Term). Either party may terminate the Extended
Term upon thirty days prior written notice.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the Minimum Volume Requirement
under Section 3 is satisfied. For purposes of Section 3, Company service usage shall be expressed in U.S. dollars.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed the following amounts during each
annual period of the term of service (MVR):
Annual Period MVR
1 $2,400,000
2 2,800,000
3 2,800,000
During each monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer‟s Company service usage must equal or exceed 1/12th of the
MVR (Extended Term MVR).
During each annual period of the term of service, the Customer‟s monthly recurring MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay port and PVC
charges must equal or exceed $240,000 (MWFR Subminimum).
During each monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer‟s monthly recurring MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay port and PVC
charges must equal or exceed 1/12th of the MWFR Subminimum (Extended Term MWFR Subminimum.
During each annual period of the term of service, the Customer‟s audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must
equal or exceed $12,000 (Conferencing Subminimum).
During each monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer‟s audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must
equal or exceed 1/12th of the Conferencing Subminimum (Extended Term Conferencing Subminimum).
During each annual period of the term of service, the Customer‟s use of exchange service provided by an affiliate of the Company
must equal or exceed $60,000 and the Customer‟s use of exchange service provided by an affiliate of the Company at one
designated Customer location must equal or exceed $138,000.
4. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as fixed, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service. In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature
Option 2 only for Option RR service.
4.1 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: The Customer will be charged the following fixed per-minute rates for domestic Option
RR Outbound Service usage, based on origination and termination type:
Origination Termination Rate
Local Network Connection Local Network Connection $0.0350
Local Network Connection Dedicated 0.0368
Local Network Connection Switched 0.0381
Dedicated Local Network Connection 0.0368
Dedicated Dedicated 0.0368
Dedicated Switched 0.0381
Switched Local Network Connection 0.0390
Switched/Card Dedicated 0.0382
Switched/Card Switched 0.0564
The Customer will be charged a $0.35 per-call surcharge for domestic Option RR Card usage and a $0.75 per-call
surcharge for international Option RR Card usage.
4.1.1 Inbound Service: The Customer will be charged the following fixed per-minute rates for domestic Option RR
Inbound Service usage, based on origination and termination type:
Origination Termination Rate
Local Network Connection Local Network Connection $0.0350
Local Network Connection Dedicated 0.0375
Local Network Connection Switched 0.0382
Switched Local Network Connection 0.0380
Switched Dedicated 0.0381
Switched Switched 0.0564
4.1.2 International Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged the following fixed
per-minute rates for international Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage terminating in the
following locations, based on origination type:
Origination Type
Country Local Network Connection Dedicated Switched
Bahamas $0.2156 $0.2268 $0.2358
Brazil 0.3744 0.3744 0.3915
France 0.1823 0.1823 0.1989
Germany 0.1899 0.1899 0.2066
Hong Kong 0.4275 0.4275 0.4388
Japan 0.2259 0.2259 0.2426
Mexico 0.2475 0.2475 0.2655
Netherlands 0.1976 0.1976 0.2142
Switzerland 0.1976 0.1976 0.2142
United Kingdom 0.1212 0.1212 0.1345
4.1.3 Option RR Videoconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged the
following fixed per-minute per-site (i) Port Usage charges and, (ii) Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of
64 kbps, for domestic Option RR Videoconferencing usage.
Usage Charges Rate
Port $0.86
Transport 0.30
4.1.3.1 International Option RR Videoconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will
be charged a fixed $0.30 per-minute per-site rate for Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 64
kbps, for international Option RR Videoconferencing usage terminating in Australia, Hong Kong,
Japan and the United Kingdom.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $1.70 per-minute per-site rate for Dial-Out Transport
charges per increment of 64 kbps, for international Option RR Videoconferencing usage terminating in Canada, Mexico and Puerto
Rico.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $2.55 per-minute per-
site rate for Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 64 kbps, for international Option RR
Videoconferencing usage terminating in Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Vatican City.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $2.98 per-minute per-site rate for Dial-Out Transport
charges per increment of 64 kbps, for international Option RR Videoconferencing usage terminating in China, India, Indonesia,
Korea (Republic of), Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $3.40 per-minute per-
site rate for Dial-Out Transport charges per increment of 64 kbps, for international Option RR
Videoconferencing usage terminating in Antigua, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Bermuda,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Israel,
Jamaica, Jordan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Senegal, Slovenia, South Africa, St. Lucia, Trinidad and
Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and Uruguay.
4.2 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following fixed rates per minute per bridge port (including set-up fees) for domestic audioconferencing from
networkMCI Conferencing usage based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.410
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.410
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.300
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.310
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.310
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.200
Unattended Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.210
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.165
4.3 Access: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $2959.70 per-circuit monthly
recurring local loop charge for Company-provided Type 1 DS-3 Access circuits located in NPA-NXX 303-706, and a one-
time $300 per-circuit installation charge.
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive the following
discounts on monthly recurring standard tariffed Dedicated Leased Line Service Inter-Office Channel charges, based on
circuit type:
Circuit Type Discount
DS-0 Service 10%
Fractional T-1 Service 25
Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5 41
Terrestrial Digital Service - 45 19
Voice Grade Private Line Service 10
5.4.1 Access: The Customer will receive the discounts associated with the 3-year Access Pricing Plan (APP) on the
Customer‟s monthly recurring local loop charges.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a 40 percent discount on standard tariffed
monthly recurring charges for Enterprise Digital Subscriber Line Access circuits.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged the per-minute
rates set forth in Section 4.1 for domestic Option RR Outbound Service usage and the per-minute rates set forth in
Section 4.1.1 for domestic Option RR Inbound Service usage.
5.6.1 International Service: The Customer will be charged the per-minute rates set forth in Section 4.1.2 for
international Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage terminating in the locations set forth in
Section 4.1.2. The Customer will receive a 35 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for international
Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage, excluding usage terminating in the locations set forth
in Section 4.1.2. The Customer will receive a 35 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for international
Option RR Inbound Service usage.
5.7 MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay (MWFR): The Customer will receive a 40 percent discount on the Customer‟s monthly
recurring MWFR port and PVC charges.
5.8 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive a
7.5 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for NET Conferencing 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 MWFR
Subminimum and/or the Conferencing Subminimum, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization
charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage during that annual period and the MVR,
the MWFR Subminimum and/or the Conferencing Subminimum, as applicable, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period.
If during any monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer fails to satisfy the Extended Term MVR, the Extended
Term MWFR Subminimum and/or the Extended Term Conferencing Subminimum, the Customer will be billed and
required to pay an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage during
that monthly period and the Extended Term MVR, the Extended Term MWFR Subminimum and/or the Extended Term
Conferencing Subminimum, as applicable.
6.1.1 Shortfall Amount: If during the first annual period the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the Customer may carry
forward an amount equal to the difference between the Customer‟s Company service usage during that annual
period and the MVR, not to exceed $240,000 (Shortfall Amount), to the following annual period without liability
for the underutilization charges set forth in Section 6.1 for the MVR for the annual period. If the Shortfall
Amount exceeds $240,000, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an amount equal to the difference
between the Customer‟s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR less $240,000. In any annual
period of the term of service in which the Customer elects to carry forward a Shortfall Amount from the
preceding annual period, the Customer will be billed and required to pay the difference between the Customer‟s
actual usage and the MVR for that annual period plus the Shortfall Amount carried forward from the preceding
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 all credits received under this option, (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, and (iii) pay an additional $17,000 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 a credit, not to exceed $72,000, for the one-time installation and other
non-recurring standard charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option,
applied following the application of any standard tariffed promotions for which the Customer qualifies.
If during any annual period of the term of service the Customer‟s annual volume of domestic, interstate Company service
usage equals or exceeds one of the following amounts, the Customer will receive one corresponding discount on the
Customer‟s domestic interstate charges applied as a credit to the Customer‟s domestic interstate charges in the first
monthly period of the following annual period.
Annual Volume Percentage Discount
$3,000,000.00 - $3,749,999.99 2%
$3,750,000.00 - $4,499,999.99 2.5
$4,500,000.00 + 3
If during any consecutive three-month period of the term of service (Quarter) the Customer‟s MWFR charges equal or
exceed $225,000, the Customer will receive a 3 percent discount on MWFR charges applied against the Customer‟s
MWFR charges in the first monthly period of the following Quarter.
The Customer will receive a $50,000 credit applied against the Customer‟s domestic, interstate charges in Month 3 of the
term of service and a $50,000 credit applied against the Customer‟s domestic, interstate charges in Month 13 of the term
of service.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer is required to pay for Company service within 30 days after the date of the
Company‟s invoice.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use Company service to satisfy at least 80 percent (as measured in dollars)
of its requirements for audioconferencing and videoconferencing 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 $250 charge
during that month.
6.7 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.
6.8 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 of service. If during any annual period of the term of service the
Customer fails to satisfy any of the following conditions, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an additional
$0.03 for each minute of usage below the applicable threshold during that annual period.
At least 60 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must be
domestic, interstate usage; and,
At least 50 percent of the Customer‟s inbound voice Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use)
must terminate via dedicated access.
6.9 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.10 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply, except neither party may assign this option without the
prior written consent of the other party, provided that the Company may assign this option to an affiliate or successor
without the written consent of the Customer.
6.11 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an
amount equal to (i) 15 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate Option RR Outbound
Service and, (ii) 18 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate Inbound Service usage.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3158
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, unless either party has provided written notice of its intent to terminate service under
this option at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the initial term (Extended Term). Either party may terminate the Extended
Term upon thirty days prior written notice.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option Company service usage
associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates will be used to ascertain whether the Minimum Volume Requirement
under Section 3 is satisfied. For purposes of Section 3,
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer's Company service usage must equal or exceed $420,000 during each annual
period of the term of service (MVR).
During each monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer s Company service usage must equal or exceed 1/12th of the
MVR (Extended Term MVR).
The Customer s monthly recurring MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay port and PVC charges, monthly recurring Dedicated Leased
Line Service Inter-Office Channel charges and usage associated with other products of the Company and its affiliates must equal or
exceed $180,000 during each annual period of the term of service (Data Subminimum).
During each monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer s monthly recurring MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay port and
PVC charges, monthly recurring Dedicated Leased Line Service Inter-Office Channel charges and usage usage associated with
other products of the Company and its affiliates must equal or exceed 1/12th of the Data Subminimum (Extended Term Data
Subminimum).
The Customer s international voice Company service usage must equal or exceed $36,000 during each annual period of the term
of service (International Subminimum).
During each monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer s international voice Company service usage must equal or
exceed 1/12th of the International Subminimum (Extended Term International Subminimum).
4. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as fixed , the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service. During Months 1 through 21 of the term of service the per-minute rates for domestic MCI WorldCom On-Net
Outbound Service and Inbound Service usage will be fixed . Beginning in Month 22 of the term of service the per-minute rates for
domestic MCI WorldCom On-Net Outbound Service and Inbound Service usage will fluctuate with changes in the Tariff but will not
increase by more than 5 percent during any annual period of the term of service.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature Option 2, Feature
Option 3A and Feature Option 3B for Option RR service.
4.1 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: The Customer will be charged the following per-minute rates for domestic Option RR
Outbound Service usage, based on origination and termination type:
Origination Termination Rate
Local Network Connection Local Network Connection $0.0340
Local Network Connection Dedicated 0.0350
Local Network Connection Switched 0.0360
Dedicated Local Network Connection 0.0350
Dedicated Dedicated 0.0370
Dedicated Switched 0.0395
Switched Local Network Connection 0.0360
Switched/Card Dedicated 0.0395
Switched/Card Switched 0.0625
The Customer will be charged a $0.35 per-call surcharge for domestic Option RR Card usage and a $0.80 per-call
surcharge for international Option RR Card usage.
4.1.1 Inbound Service: The Customer will be charged the following per-minute rates for domestic Option RR Inbound
Service usage, based on origination and termination type:
Origination Termination Rate
Local Network Connection Local Network Connection $0.0340
Local Network Connection Dedicated 0.0350
Local Network Connection Switched 0.0360
Switched Local Network Connection 0.0360
Switched Dedicated 0.0395
Switched Switched 0.0625
4.1.2 International Service: In lieu of any other rates, the Customer will be charged the following per-minute rates for
international Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage terminating in the following locations,
based on origination type:
Origination Type
Country Local Network Connection Dedicated Switched
Australia $0.3450 $0.3500 $0.3900
Brazil 0.3264 0.3429 0.3714
Canada 0.1050 0.1429 0.1500
China 1.2550 1.2700 1.3000
Finland 0.6607 0.6786 0.7057
France 0.1479 0.1714 0.1929
Germany 0.1479 0.1714 0.1929
Hong Kong 0.6850 0.7000 0.7300
Ireland 0.6036 0.6129 0.6486
Italy 0.2693 0.3000 0.3143
Japan 0.3550 0.3700 0.4000
Korea, Republic of 0.5950 0.6200 0.6400
New Zealand 1.2250 1.2400 1.2700
Switzerland 0.1979 0.2143 0.2429
Thailand 0.9550 0.9700 1.0000
United Kingdom 0.1050 0.1429 0.1500
4.2 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following fixed rates per minute per bridge port (including set-up fees) for domestic audioconferencing from
networkMCI Conferencing usage based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.410
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.410
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.330
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.290
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.290
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.210
Unattended Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.260
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.165
4.3 Access: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged a fixed $300 monthly recurring per-circuit
local loop charge for up to 10 T-1 Digital Access (T-1) circuits, provided the first two channels of each T-1 circuit are used
for MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay.
The Company will waive the Customer s monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection charges
during the term of service.
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discount: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will receive the following
discounts on monthly recurring Dedicated Leased Line Service Inter-Office Channel charges, based on circuit type:
Circuit Type Discount
DS-0 Service 10%
Fractional T-1 Service 30
Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5 50
Terrestrial Digital Service - 45 30
Voice Grade Private Line Service 10
5.4.1 Access: The Customer will receive the discounts associated with the 3-year Access Pricing Plan (APP) on the
Customer s monthly recurring local loop charges, excluding the local loop charges for the T-1 Digital Access
circuits set forth in Section 4.3.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged the per-minute
rates set forth in Section 4.1 for domestic Option RR Outbound Service usage and the per-minute rates set forth in
Section 4.1.1 for domestic Option RR Inbound Service usage.
5.6.1 International Service: The Customer will be charged the per-minute rates set forth in Section 4.1.2 for
international Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage terminating in the locations set forth in
Section 4.1.2. The Customer will receive a 30 percent discount on the per-minute rates set forth in Section
4.1.2 for international Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage terminating in the locations set
forth in Section 4.1.2. The Customer will receive a 30 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for
international Option RR Outbound Service and Option RR Card usage, excluding usage terminating in the
locations set forth in Section 4.1.2. The Customer will receive a 25 percent discount on standard tariffed rates
for international Option RR Inbound Service usage.
5.7 MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay (MWFR): The Customer will receive a 30 percent discount on the Customer‟s monthly
recurring MWFR port and PVC charges.
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 Data
Subminimum and/or the International Subminimum, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization
charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage during that annual period and the MVR,
the Data Subminimum and/or the International Subminimum, as applicable, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period.
If during any monthly period of the Extended Term, the Customer fails to satisfy the Extended Term MVR, the Extended Term Data
Subminimum and/or the Extended Term International Subminimum, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an
underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage during that monthly period and the
Extended Term MVR, the Extended Term Data Subminimum and/or the Extended Term International Subminimum, as applicable.
6.1.1 Shortfall Amount: If during any annual period the Customer fails to satisfy the MVR, the Customer may carry
forward an amount equal to the difference between the Customer‟s Company service usage during that annual
period and the MVR, not to exceed $63,000 (Shortfall Amount), to the following annual period without liability for
the underutilization charges set forth in Section 6.1 for the MVR for the annual period. If the Shortfall Amount in
any annual period exceeds $63,000, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an amount equal to the
difference between the Customer‟s actual usage during that annual period and the MVR less $63,000 being
carried forward. In any annual period of the term of service in which the Customer elects to carry forward a
Shortfall Amount from the preceding annual period, the Customer will be billed and required to pay the
difference between the Customer‟s actual usage and the MVR for that annual period plus the Shortfall Amount
carried forward from the preceding annual period less the Shortfall Amount from that annual period, if
applicable.
If during any annual period the Customer fails to satisfy the Data Subminimum, the Customer may carry forward an amount equal to
the difference between the Customer‟s applicable Company service usage during that annual period and the Data Subminimum, not
to exceed $27,000 (Data Shortfall Amount), to the following annual period without liability for the underutilization charges set forth in
Section 6.1 for the Data Subminimum for that annual period. If the Data Shortfall Amount in any annual period exceeds $27,000,
the Customer will be billed and required to pay an amount equal to the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage
during that annual period and the Data Subminimum less $27,000 being carried forward. In any annual period of the term of service
in which the Customer elects to carry forward a Data Shortfall Amount from the preceding annual period, the Customer will be billed
and required to pay the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage and the Data Subminimum for that annual
period plus the Data Shortfall Amount carried forward from the preceding annual period less the Data Shortfall Amount from that
annual period, if applicable.
If during any annual period the Customer fails to satisfy the International Subminimum, the Customer may carry forward an amount
equal to the difference between the Customer‟s applicable Company service usage during that annual period and the International
Subminimum, not to exceed $5,400 (International Shortfall Amount), to the following annual period without liability for the
underutilization charges set forth in Section 6.1 for the International Subminimum for that annual period. If the International Shortfall
Amount in any annual period exceeds $5,400, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an amount equal to the difference
between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage during that annual period and the International Subminimum less $5,400 being
carried forward. In any annual period of the term of service in which the Customer elects to carry forward an International Shortfall
Amount from the preceding annual period, the Customer will be billed and required to pay the difference between the Customer‟s
actual applicable usage and the International Subminimum for that annual period plus the International Shortfall Amount carried
forward from the preceding annual period less the International Shortfall Amount from that annual period, if applicable.
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 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 Customer will receive a credit, not to exceed $30,000, for the one-time installation and other
non-recurring standard charges associated with the implementation of domestic Company service under this option,
applied following the application of any standard tariffed promotions for which the Customer qualifies.
The Customer will receive a $40,000 credit applied against the Customer‟s domestic interstate charges in Month 1 of the
term of service.
The Customer will receive a $12,500 credit applied against the Customer‟s domestic interstate charges in Month 2 of the
term of service and a $12,500 credit applied against the Customer‟s domestic interstate charges in Month 14 of the term
of service.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer is required to pay for service within thirty (30) days of the date on a Company
invoice, unless the Customer reasonably concludes that the invoice amount is incorrect. In such instance, the Customer
may withhold from payment an amount not to exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the invoiced total, provided the Customer
delivers to the Company notice of the dispute and documentary support for underpayment within thirty (30) days of the
date of the invoice. If the Customer fails to provide adequate documentation, in the Company‟s sole determination, the
Company may request surety from the Customer in the form of advance payments or letter of credit, pending the
resolution of any such billing dispute.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use Company service to satisfy at least 90 percent (as measured in dollars)
of its requirements for telecommunications service. 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 $10,000 charged during that month.
6.7 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.
6.8 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 of service. If during any annual period of the term of service the
Customer fails to satisfy any of the following conditions, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an additional
$0.03 for each minute of usage below the applicable threshold during that annual period.
At least 50 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must be
interstate usage;
At least 70 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must originate
and terminate via dedicated access, and;
At least 15 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must be
international usage.
6.9 Termination Without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.10 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply, except neither party may assign this option without the
prior written consent of the other party, provided that the Company may assign this option to an affiliate or successor
without the written consent of the Customer.
6.11 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an
amount equal to 16 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate Option RR Outbound
Service and Inbound Service usage.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3159 (Jan.-06)
1. Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 39 months (Initial Term). For the 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 (Extension Term). The Company or the Customer may elect
to forego the Extension Term by providing the other party written notice at least 30 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 30 days prior written notice.
Term shall mean the Initial Term and the Extension Term.
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 $12,000 during each annual period
of the Term (MVR).
3.1 The Customer‟s Company service usage during each month 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 a fixed $0.25 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls and a fixed $0.80
per-call surcharge for international Card calls.
4.2 Audioconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.17 to $0.47 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.
4.3 Access: The Customer will be charged the following range of monthly recurring local loop charges $46 to $600 for the
following Access services, based on Access type: DS-0 and DS-1 Access.
The Customer will be charged a fixed monthly recurring $1,734 per-circuit local loop charge for DS-3 Access service at 1
NPA/NXX location.
The Company will waive the Customer‟s monthly recurring Access Coordination and Central Office Connection charges
during the Term.
The Customer will receive the discounts associated with the 3 Year Access Pricing Plan for T-1, DS-0, analog and Digital
Data Service 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 the following range of discounts 8% to 67.62% for the following Voice
Services:
5.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Standard Guide rates for 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 rates for international Outbound Voice Service, international
Inbound Voice Service and international Card Service usage.
5.1.3 Conferencing Services: Standard Guide rates for international Audioconferencing usage.
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 35% to 66% for the following Data Services:
5.2.1 Private Line Service: Standard Guide rates for DS-0 and DS-1 domestic Private Line Service.
5.2.2 Frame Relay Service: Standard Guide MBS2 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, 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.
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 (a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the agreement and (b) an underutilization
charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s total service charges during such month and the Extension Term
MVR.
6.2 Termination with Liability: If (a) the Customer terminates the agreement before the end of the Initial 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 for each annual period (and a pro rata portion thereof for any partial annual
period) remaining in the unexpired portion of the Initial Term on the date of such termination, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of
any and all credits received by the Customer, plus (iv) pay any termination charges imposed by third party suppliers for
which the Company is or becomes contractually liable in connection with such termination.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a credit, not to exceed $50,000, for the one-time installation and other
non-recurring charges associated with the implementation of domestic service under this option, following application of
all standard tariffed installation promotions for which Customer qualifies.
The Customer will receive three $40,000 credits applied against domestic, interstate charges in Months 13, 25 and 36,
respectively, 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 Exclusivity Requirement: The Customer must use Company service to satisfy at least 90 percent (as measured in dollars)
of its interexchange telecommunications service requirements during each monthly period of the term of service. If during
any monthly period of the term of service the Customer fails to satisfy this requirement, the Customer will be billed and
required to pay an additional $15,000 charge during that monthly period of the term of service.
6.6 Other Requirements: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must satisfy the
following conditions at the time of option enrollment:
The Customer must be an existing customer of the Company;
The Customer must be using Company voice and data services;
The Customer‟s monthly Company service usage must equal or exceed $40,000; and,
The Customer‟s headquarters must be in the state of Alabama.
6.7 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 of service. If during any annual period of the term of service the
Customer fails to satisfy any of the following conditions, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an additional
$0.02 for each minute of usage during that annual period of the term of service.
At least 60 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must be
outbound usage;
At least 45 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must be
domestic, interstate usage; and,
At least 35 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must originate
and/or terminate via switched access.
Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and
international charges in an amount equal to 19 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s
intrastate Option RR Outbound Service and Inbound Service usage, excluding usage within the states of
Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio
and Tennessee.
6.8 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and international
charges in an amount equal to the following range of percentages 19.00 to 56.58 of the standard tariffed rates in effect for
the Customer‟s intrastate Outbound Service usage within the following states, based on origination type: Alabama,
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio and Tennessee.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and international charges in an amount
equal to the following percentages 19.00 to 56.58 of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s intrastate
Inbound Service usage within the following states, based on termination type: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa,
Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio and Tennessee.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and international charges in an amount
equal to 20 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s use of exchange service provided by an
affiliate of the Company.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3160 (rev. Dec.-05)
1. Terms and Renewal Options: the term of service is 42 months (Initial Term). For the purposes of this option, the first 6 months of the
Term are defined as the Ramp Period.
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 et 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 30 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 30 days prior written notice.
2. Description of Service: the provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
3. Minimum Volume Requirements: Following the Ramp Period the Customer‟s Company service usage must equal or exceed
$2,500,000.00 during each annual period of the Term (MVR).
3.1 Voice Services Subminimum: the Customer‟s Company service usage for Interstate, Intrastate, and International Voice
Services, and Local Services, and Conferencing Service must equal or exceed $1,800,000.00 during each annual period
of the Term (Voice Services Subminimum).
3.2 Frame Relay Subminimum: the Customer‟s Company service usage for Frame Relay Service originating in the United
States, calculated at Base Rates, must equal or exceed $300,000.00 during each annual period of the Term (Frame Relay
Subminimum).
3.3 Dedicated Leased Line Subminimum: the Customer‟s Company service usage for Dedicated Leased Line Service must
equal or exceed $96,000.00 per annual period of the Term (Dedicated Leased Line Subminimum).
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
services.
4.1 Voice Service: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.00 to $0.43 for the following
voice Services:
4.1.1 Domestic Voice Service: 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 $0.35 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls and a fixed $0.80 per-call surcharge for
international Card Calls.
4.2 Audioconferencing: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.060 to $0.370 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 rates per participant rates of Instant Replay Plus usage using
toll free number access and toll number access.
4.2.2 Global Access Transport Charges: Fixed per-minute per bridge-port usage charges based on availability of
service, zone (A-G) and Local Toll or Local Freephone originating access type.
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 the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charges
$200.00 to $4,300.00 for the following Access Services based on Circuit Type: DS-1 and DS-3 Access at 17 NPA-NXX
locations.
4.5 Dedicated Leased Line: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed monthly recurring per-circuit Inter-
Office Channel (IOC) per circuit mile charges for domestic Dedicated Leased Line Services, based on DS-3 Services:
$3.76 to $5.25
4.6 Features: The Customer will be charged will be charged a fixed $0.035 per-minute charged for Enhanced Call Routing
(ECR) Platform usage. The Customer will be charged standard Guide rates for ECR Function usage.
A $0.04 per-call minimum feature charge will apply.
5. Discounts: Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to non-standard rates as set forth in the Guide or this option.
5.1 Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 20% to 38% for for the following voice
Services:
5.1.1 Domestic Voice Services: Standard Guide rates for domestic Outbound Voice Service, domestic Inbound Voice
Service and domestic Card Service usage, based on origination and termination type.
5.1.2 International Voice Service: Standard Guide rates for international Outbound Voice Service,
international Inbound Voice Service, and international Card service usage, based on origination and termination
type.
5.1.3 Conferencing Services: Standard Guide rates for domestic and international Audioconferencing usage and Net
Conferencing usage.\
5.2 Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 15% to 97% for the following Data Services:
5.2.1 Access: Standard Guide local loop charges for DS-3 Access Service.
5.2.2 Dedicated Leased Line: Standard Guide Inter-Office Channel Charges and Per-Mile charges for DS-0, DS-1,
and DS-3 Service.
5.2.3 Frame Relay Service: Standard Guide monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay
Service.
5.2.4 International Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for international Frame
Relay Service.
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
MCR, 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.
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 a) all accrued but unpaid charges incurred under the agreement and b) an underutilization
charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s total service charges during such month and the Extension Term
MVR.
6.1.1 Voice Services Underutilization: If, in any annual period during the Term, the Customer‟s usage charges for
Interstate and International Voice Services are less than the Voice Services Subminimum, then the Customer
will pay: a) all accrued but usage charges and other charges incurred by the Customer; and b) an
underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Voice Services Subminimum and the Customer‟s
usage charges for Interstate and International Voice Services during such annual period.
6.1.2 Frame Relay Underutilization: If, in annual period of the Term, the Customer‟s recurring port and PVC charges
for Frame Relay services are less than the Frame Relay Subminimum, then the Customer will pay: a) all
accrued but unpaid recurring port and PVC charges and other charges incurred by the Customer; and b) an
underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s recurring port and PVC charges for
Frame Relay Services during such annual period of the Term.
6.1.3 Dedicated Leased Line Underutilization: If, in any annual period of the Term, the Customer‟s usage charges for
Dedicated Leased Line Service are less than the applicable Dedicated Leased Line Subminimum, then the
Customer will pay: a) all accrued but unpaid usage charges and other charges incurred by the Customer; and b)
an underutilization charge equal to the difference between the Dedicated Leased Line Subminimum and the
Customer‟ usage Charges for Dedicated Leased Line Service during such annual period of the Term.
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
100 percent of the unsatisfied MVR remaining during the year of termination, and for each subsequent annual period
remaining during the year of termination, and for each subsequent annual period remaining in the Term, plus iii) a pro rata
potion 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 Access Service under this option.
The Customer shall receive credits in the aggregate of up to $50,000.00 for the one-time installation and other one-time,
non-recurring standard (non-expedite) charges associated with the implementation of domestic Services under the
agreement. Such credits will be issued from time to time throughout the Term as Services are installed by customer and
shall be applied following application if all Standard Guide installation promotions.
The Customer will receive two one-time credits of $26,500.00 each. The Customer will receive the
first one-time credit in the 4th monthly period of the Term. The Customer will receive the second one-time credit in the 5th
monthly period of the Term.
The Customer shall receive a credit of $32,000, which will be applied against the Customer‟s interstate usage charges in
the 15th month of the Term.
The Customer shall receive a credit of $50,000, which will be applied against the Customer‟s interstate usage charges
31st month of the Term.
The Customer shall receive one-time credits in the aggregate of $180,000 which will be applied against the Customer‟s
interstate usage charges in three equal installments of $60,000 each in the 9th month, the 21st month, and the 33rd monthly
periods of the term. The credits will be applied against the Customer‟s designated usage charges incurred for interstate
and international Voice Service, and any other Service mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Customer,
provided the credit is applied to no more than 10 Customer account number per month. The customer will designate, in
writing, within two calendar weeks from the notification where credits are to be applied in full against usage charges
incurred within the period of 3 months (not to exceed 8 months). Posting of credits cannot occur until final account
direction is given. If written Customer direction is not provided within two calendar weeks, then credit will be applied to the
oldest Customer balance.
The Customer shall receive one0tme credits in the aggregate of $180,000, which will be applied against the Customer‟s
interstate usage charges in three equal installments of $60,000 each in the 9th, 21st, and 33rd months of the Term.
The Customer will receive a one-time credit in the amount of $15,700.00 to be applied to the Customer‟s usage charges
for interstate Services hereunder in the 35th month of the term.
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 Company service to satisfy at least 90 percent (as measured in dollars)
or its interexchange telecommunications service requirements. If during any month of the Term the Customer fails to
satisfy this requirement, the Customer will be billed and required to pay $10,000.00 for each month in which the Customer
fails to meet the Exclusivity Requirement.
6.6 Qualifying Conditions: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must satisfy the
following requirements:
The Customer is an existing Company customer.
The Customer executes a Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Ship Direct Purchase Agreement, and the
Customer agrees to a Minimum Volume Commitment of $700,000 and a term of 2 years for such contract
6.7 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against interstate usage charges in an amount
equal to the difference between the applicable monthly recurring IOC charges for Interstate Dedicated Leased Line
Service for DS-1 circuits (all mileage bands) within the State of California during the applicable month, calculated at the
standard and effective state rates, and an amount equal to the following fixed rate during such month:
Circuit Type Mileage Band Monthly Recurring IOC Charge
DS-1(Terrestrial Digital Service 1.5) All $600.00
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against interstate and international charges in an amount equal to a
calculated percent of the usage charges resulting from application of the Guide and effective state rates for On-Net Voice
Service usage, excluding Calling Card surcharges, Operator Services and Directory Assistance. (All „Effective Discount‟
calculations that yield the amount of said interstate credit are not to be construed or interpreted as a discount of Guide
and effective state rates or charges; rather, they are being made solely to ascertain the credit amount to be applied
against interstate and international charges.)
6.7.1 Specific States: A percentage of total amounts of interstate credit which will be applied to the Customer‟s
Interstate and international charges will be based upon the service type:
Outbound
State Local Dedicated Switched
Arizona 25% 25% 25%
California 35% 49.28% 35%
Nevada 30% 30% 30%
Oregon 30% 30% 30%
Washington 30% 30% 30%
Inbound
State Local Dedicated Switched
Arizona 25% 19% 25%
California 35% 49.28% 35%
Nevada 30% 30% 30%
Oregon 30% 30% 30%
Washington 30% 30% 30%
6.7.2 Interstate Service based on Voice Services in Other States: The Customer shall receive a
monthly recurring credit to be applied to the Customer‟s Usage Charges for interstate Services hereunder equal
to the product of the Customer‟s Intrastate Outbound and Inbound Voice Service Usage Charges for the current
monthly billing period at standard Guide rates in the states listed below multiplied by the corresponding
percentage:
Arizona 25%
Nevada 30%
Oregon 30%
Washington 30%
All other states* 19%
*Not including California and Texas
6.7.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the amount of the Interstate Service Credits in Subsections
3.2.1 and 3.2.2 above and Subsection 3.2.4 below in any Monthly Period exceed Customer‟s interstate usage
charges for the monthly period in which such credit is to be applied.
6.7.4 Interstate Service Credit based on Texas Voice Services: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit
to be applied to Customer‟s interstate charges equal to the difference between i) Customer‟s usage charges for
intrastate inbound and outbound On-Net voice Services within the State of Texas listed blow at the applicable
Guide rates and ii) the fixed rates provided in the tables below.
Outbound
Origination Termination
Local Dedicated Switched
Local $0.0479 $0.0479 $0.0479
Dedicated $0.0479 $0.0479 $0.0479
Switched $0.0699 $0.0699 $0.0699
Inbound
Origination Termination
Local Dedicated Switched
Local $0.0479 $0.0479 $0.0699
Switched $0.0479 $0.0479 $0.0699
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3161
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 (Extension Term),
at the same terms and conditions, including rates and discounts, set forth under this option. Either the Company or the Customer
may elect to either forego the Extension Term or terminate service during the Extension Term by providing the other party at least
30 days prior written notice.
2. Description of Service: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply. In addition, for purposes of this option, “Company service usage” shall
be associated with all the products of the Company and its affiliates and will be used to ascertain whether the MVR under Section 3,
the MWFR Subminimum under Section 3.1, the Conferencing Subminimum under Section 3.2 and the Extension Term MVR under
Section 3.3 are satisfied. For the purposes of Section 3, “Company service usage” shall be expressed in U.S. dollars.
3. Minimum Volume Requirement: The Customer‟s Company service usage must equal or exceed $700,000 during the first annual
period of the term of service. The Customer‟s Company service usage during the second annual period of the term of service must
equal or exceed the greater of: (i) 90 percent (as measured in dollars) of the Customer‟s Company service usage during the
preceding annual period of the term of service; or, (ii) $700,000. (MVR)
3.1 The Customer‟s monthly recurring domestic MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay port and PVC charges must equal or exceed
$175,000 during each annual period of the term of service (MWFR Subminimum).
3.2 The Customer‟s domestic audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing usage must equal or exceed $24,000 during
each annual period of the term of service (Conferencing Subminimum).
3.3 The Customer‟s Company service usage must equal or exceed $58,333 during each monthly period of the Extension
Term (Extension Term MVR).
4. Rates and Charges: Unless otherwise specified as “fixed”, the rates and charges in this option may be adjusted periodically during
the term of service.
In order to be eligible to receive service under this option, the Customer may subscribe to Option RR Feature Option 2 only for
Option RR service.
4.1 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: The Customer will be charged the following per-minute rates for domestic Option RR
Outbound Service and Card usage, based on origination and termination type:
Origination Type Termination Type Rate
Local Network Connection Local Network Connection $0.0315
Local Network Connection Dedicated 0.0333
Local Network Connection Switched 0.0370
Dedicated Local Network Connection 0.0350
Dedicated Dedicated 0.0352
Dedicated Switched 0.0350
Switched Local Network Connection 0.0500
Switched/Card Dedicated 0.0500
Switched/Card Switched 0.0537
The Customer will be charged an additional $0.35 per-call surcharge for domestic Option RR Card usage.
4.1.1 Inbound Service: The Customer will be charged the following per-minute rates for domestic Option RR Inbound
Service usage, based on origination and termination type:
Origination Type Termination Type Rate
Local Network Connection Local Network Connection $0.0315
Local Network Connection Dedicated 0.0350
Local Network Connection Switched 0.0500
Switched Local Network Connection 0.0370
Switched Dedicated 0.0350
Switched Switched 0.0537
4.1.2 Option RR Videoconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged the
following per-minute per site: (i) Dial-Out Port Usage charges; and, (ii) per-port Dial-Out Transport charges per
increment of 56/64 kbps, for domestic Option RR Videoconferencing usage:
Usage Charges Rate
Port $0.86
Transport 0.15
4.2 audioconferencing from networkMCI Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be charged
the following rates per-minute per bridge port (including set-up fees) for domestic audioconferencing from networkMCI
Conferencing usage, based on method:
Method Rate
Premier Dial-Out Access $0.4100
Premier MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.4100
Premier Toll Meet-Me Access 0.2700
Standard Dial-Out Access 0.2800
Standard MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.2800
Standard Toll Meet-Me Access 0.1700
Unattended MCI Toll Free Meet-Me Access 0.1925
Unattended Toll Meet-Me Access 0.1500
4.3 Access: In lieu of standard tariffed local loop charges and any discounts, the Customer will be charged (i) a $47.50 per-
circuit monthly recurring local loop charge for Type 1 DS-0 Access circuits used within the U.S. Mainland; and, (ii) the
following per-circuit monthly recurring local loop charges for Type 2 or Type 3 DS-0 Access circuits used within the U.S.
Mainland, based on standard tariffed monthly recurring local loop Access circuit charges:
Monthly Recurring Charges
Standard Tariffed Charge
$1- $300 $301 +
$142.50 $190.00
In lieu of standard tariffed local loop charges and any discounts, the Customer will be charged: (i) a $135 per-circuit monthly
recurring local loop charge for Type 1 DS-1 Access circuits used within the U.S. Mainland; and, (ii) the following per-circuit monthly
recurring local loop charges for Type 2 or Type 3 DS-1 Access circuits used within the U.S. Mainland, based on standard tariffed
monthly recurring local loop Access circuit charges:
Monthly Recurring Charges
Standard Tariffed Charge
$1- $500 $501 - $1,000 $1,001 - $1,500 $1,501 +
$225 $315 $450 $675
For the purposes of this option the following definitions apply:Type 1 circuits are those for which the local loop is furnished wholly via
Company or Company-affiliate facilities; Type 2 circuits are those for which the local loop is furnished in part via Company or
Company-affiliate facilities; and, Type 3 circuits are those for which the local loop is not furnished via Company or Company-affiliate
facilities.
5. Volume Discounts:
5.1 Vnet: Vnet is not available under this option.
5.2 MCI 800 Service: MCI 800 Service is not available under this option.
5.3 SCA Discounts: Customers enrolled in this option are not eligible for SCA discounts.
5.4 Dedicated Leased Line Service Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 do not apply.
5.5 Charges Not Eligible for Discounts: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
5.6 MCI WorldCom On-Net Services: The Customer will be charged the per-minute rates set forth in Section 4.1 for domestic
Option RR Outbound Service and Card usage and the per-minute rates set forth in Section 4.1.1 for domestic Option RR
Inbound Service usage, in lieu of any other rates and discounts.
5.6.1 International Service: The Customer will receive a 33 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for
international Option RR Outbound Service, Card Service and Inbound Service usage.
5.6.2 Switched Data: The Customer will receive a 39 percent discount on standard tariffed rates for domestic Option
RR Switched Data usage.
5.6.2.1 Toll Free Digital Service: The Customer will receive a 39 percent discount on standard tariffed rates
for domestic Option RR Toll Free Digital Service usage.
5.7 MCI WORLDCOM Frame Relay (MWFR): The Customer will receive a 37 percent discount for the Customer‟s monthly
recurring domestic MWFR port and PVC charges.
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, MWFR
Subminimum and/or the Conferencing Subminimum, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an underutilization
charge equal to the difference between the Customer‟s actual applicable usage during that annual period of the term of
service and the MVR, MWFR Subminimum and/or the Conferencing Subminimum, as applicable, or a pro rata portion
thereof for any partial annual period of the term of service.
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 of the Extension Term 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 all credits received under this option; and, (ii) pay an early termination
charge equal to all of the MVR for each annual period of the term of service, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial
annual period of the term of service.
6.3 Non-Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a credit, not to exceed $24,000, for the one-time installation and other
non-recurring charges associated with the implementation of domestic service under this option, following application of
all standard tariffed installation promotions for which Customer qualifies.
The Customer will receive two credits equal to $20,000 and $30,000, respectively, applied against Company service usage charges
in Months 6 and 18, respectively, of the term of service.
6.4 Payment Arrangements: The Customer is required to pay the Company for its services within 30 days after the date of the
Company‟s invoice.
6.5 Tariffed Rates: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.6 Other Requirements: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must satisfy the
following conditions at the time of option enrollment:
The Customer must be an existing customer of the Company receiving service under a Special Customer
Arrangement; and,
The Customer must be using Company data and voice services.
6.7 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 annual 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 $0.03 for
each minute of usage during that annual period of the term of service.
At least 60 percent of the Customer‟s Company service usage (as measured in minutes of use) must be
domestic, interstate usage.
6.8 Successors and Assigns: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply, except the Company may not assign this option, except
assigning this option to an affiliate or successor, without the prior written consent of the Customer.
6.9 Termination without Liability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
6.10 Recurring Credits: The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and international
charges in an amount equal to 16 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s intrastate Option RR
Outbound Service and Inbound Service usage.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and international charges in an amount equal to 16
percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s use of exchange service provided by an affiliate of the Company.
7. Availability: The provisions of SCA Type 1 apply.
OPTION NO. 3163 (rev. Sep.11, Amendment 19)
Initial Term: 36 months
Commencing on the 17th Amendment Effective Date, the Term will start anew and continue for a period of 36 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 Requirement: Customer's and Customer‟s Affiliates‟ Usage Charges must equal or exceed $2,600,000 during the first three
contract years.
Commencing on the 7th Amendment Effective Date and for the remainder of the Term, Customer‟s and Customer‟s Affiliate‟s Usage Charges
will be $2,850,000 in Total Service Charges, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial contract year.
Total Volume Commitment “TVC”: Commencing on the 11th Amendment Effective Date and for the remainder of the Term, Customer‟s Usage
Charges will be $6,000,000 in Total Service Charges, or a pro rata portion thereof for any partial contract year.
11th Amendment Extended Term Volume Commitment: During each monthly billing period of the Extended Term, Customer‟s Total Service
Charges must equal or exceed 1/36th of the AVC.
19th Amendment Extended Term Volume Commitment: During each monthly billing period of the Extended Term, Customer‟s Total Service
Charges must equal or exceed $60,000. For information purposes only, the Extended Term, as amended, is currently in effect.
“Total Service Charges” means all charges, after application of all discounts and credits, incurred by Customer for Services, provided under
the Agreement, excluding Taxes, Governmental Charges, equipment, Company ILEC, Company Wireless, Document Delivery Fax, non-
recurring charges, goods and services acquired by Company as Customer‟s agent, international access that is passed-through (Type 3/PTT)
or provided by Company (Type 1), and other charges expressly excluded by the Agreement.
Rates and Charges:
Voice Services: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.0145 to $0.8000 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:
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
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.
International Switched Data: International Outbound Switched Data Service terminating in the following locations:
Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.25 of $0.75 for the following Voice
Services:
Domestic Card Per-Call Surcharge
International Card Per-Call Surcharge: International Card calls originating in the U.S.
Interstate Directory Assistance
Conferencing Services:
Audio Conferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-minute per bridge rates ranging
from $0.0225 to $0.3600 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: The Customer will be charged the following range of fixed per-minute rates $0.1100 to $4.000 per site
for the following Videoconferencing Services:
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.
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 will pay a fixed monthly recurring per-circuit local loop charge of
$165 for DS-1 Network Services Local Access Service.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay monthly recurring local loop charges ranging from $1,894 to
$2,900 for DS-3 Access Service at 2 NPA/NXX locations mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
Private Line Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will be pay a fixed monthly recurring charge
of $575 for Type 1 MPL point to point channelized DS-1 circuits.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring Inter-Office Channel (IOC) charges
ranging from $0.75 to $1.20 for DS-1 access service based on mileage ranging from 500 to 1,500 miles. A $400 per circuit
monthly minimum will apply per DS-1 circuit.
Type 6 Converged Ethernet Access: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay 1 year, 2 year and 3
year monthly recurring charges ranging from $2.305 to $2,448 for and a non-recurring charge of $600 for 90 Mbps Type 6
Converged Ethernet Access (CEA) to Customer ILEC Ring at 1 CLLI code mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the
Company.
Discounts:
Voice Services: In lieu of any other rates or discounts, the Customer will receive a discount equal to 30% for the following Voice
Service:
Domestic Switched Data: Standard MBS1 Guide rates for Domestic Outbound and domestic Inbound Switched Data
usage in multiples of 64 kbps within the US mainland or Hawaii.
International Inbound and Outbound Switched Data Service: Standard MBS1 Guide rates for U.S.-originating International
Outbound Switched Digital Service.
Conferencing Services: In lieu of any other rates or discounts, the Customer will receive a discount equal to 10% 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: In lieu of any other rates or discounts, the Customer will receive discounts ranging from 16% to 50% for the
following Data Service:
Frame Relay Service: Standard MBS1 Guide monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service.
Private Line Service: Standard MBS1 Guide monthly recurring charges for Metro Private Line.
Classifications, Practices and Regulations:
Underutilization and Early Termination Charges: If Customer‟s Total Service Charges do not reach the TVC in any contract year
during the Term, Customer shall pay an “Underutilization Charge” equal to 25% of the unmet TVC. If: (a) Customer terminates the
Agreement before the end of the Term for reasons other than Cause; or (b) Company terminates the Agreement for Cause, then
Customer will pay, within 30 days after such termination; (i) an amount equal to 25% of the unsatisfied TVC remaining during the
year of termination, and for each subsequent contract year remaining in the Term, plus (ii) a pro rata portion of any and all credits
received by Customer. In addition, if, in any monthly billing period during the Extended Term, Customer‟s Total Service Charges do
not meet or exceed the Extended Term Volume Commitment, 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 the Extended Term Volume
Commitment and Customer‟s Total Service Charges during such monthly billing period.
19th Amendment TVC Underutilization and Early Termination Charges: If, at the end of the Initial Term, Customer‟s Total Service
Charges do not equal or exceed the TVC, Customer shall pay an “Underutilization Charge” equal to 25% of the unmet TVC. If: (a)
Customer terminates the Agreement before the end of the Initial Term for reasons other than Cause; or (b) Company terminates the
Agreement for Cause, then Customer will pay, within thirty (30) days after such termination: (i) all accrued but unpaid charges
incurred through the date of such termination, plus (iii) an amount equal to 25% of the unsatisfied TVC remaining during the Initial
Term, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of any and all credits received by Customer (excluding credits for billing errors and interstate
service credits).
Credits:
One-Time Credits:
Provided that Customer executes and delivers the Agreement to the Company no later than an agreed upon date,
Customer shall receive a credit equal to $300,000, which will be applied against Customer's Interstate Total Service
Charges.
Anniversary Credit: The Customer shall receive a credit of $100,000 which will be applied against Customer's designated
usage charges incurred for interstate and international services and any other services mutually agreeable by Company
and Customer.
Checkbook Promotion: Customer will receive three Checkbook Promotion Credits, with each credit being equal to $131,040. The
Customer acknowledges that posting of these credits will satisfy the Company‟s obligations under the Checkbook
Promotion provision.
Checkbook Promotion: Customer will receive one Checkbook Promotion Credit equal to $100,000. The Customer
acknowledges that posting of these credits will satisfy the Company‟s obligations under the Checkbook Promotion
provision.
Data Credit: The Customer shall receive one Data Credit equal to $200,000, a second Data Credit equal to $50,000 and
a third Data Credit equal to $250,000 to be applied against Data Services.
Customer will receive a credit equal to $10,385, applied against Customer's designated Service Charges incurred for
installation and migration to Private IP Services and any other services mutually agreeable by Company and Customer.
Customer will receive a credit equal to $21,000, applied against Customer's designated Service Charges incurred for
interstate services.
Customer will receive two credits, one equal to $162,080 and another credit equal to $131,040, applied against
Customer's designated Service Charges incurred for interstate and international services and any other services mutually
agreeable by Company and Customer.
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 $100,000 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.
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 $25,000 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.
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 $25,000 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 to be applied to the Customer‟s Total Service
Charges for Interstate Services hereunder equal to: (a) 4% multiplied by the Customer‟s Intrastate Outbound Voice Service Total
Service Charges for the current monthly billing period at standard Tariff or Guide rates, plus (b) 4% multiplied by the Customer‟s
Intrastate Inbound Voice Service Total Service Charges for the current monthly billing period at standard Tariff or Guide rates.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to 20 percent of the
standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer's intrastate Outbound Voice Service and Inbound Voice Service usage.
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) Advantage Services, (x) Enhanced Call Routing, and (xi) Security
Services. Usage charges, monthly recurring charges, expedite charges, change charges, surcharges, 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.
Network Connection Waiver: Company will waive the Network Connection Fee associated with Customer-provided access at 1
NPA/NXX mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
Payment Arrangements: The Customer must pay for Company service within 30 days of receipt of the Company‟s invoice.
Qualifying Conditions: 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:
All of Customer‟s voice service usage, audio conferencing usage and video conferencing hereunder is incremental to
Company.
Customer and Customer‟s Affiliates billed at least $750,000 with Company during the twelve (12) month period preceding the
Effective Date
At least 80% of Customer‟s usage (as measured in dollars) with Company during the twelve month period preceding the
Effective Date has been international usage
Promotions: The Customer is eligible for the following promotions as set forth in the Guide:
Local Nationwide One Promotion
Private Line 2002 Interstate Promotion.
Audio Conferencing Preferred Vendor: Company shall be Customer‟s preferred provider during the Term for audio conferencing services for
which Customer is not contractually committed at the time of execution of the 4 th Amendment. In furtherance of the Preferred Conferencing
Provider Clause, Customer will, in good faith, facilitate and encourage the use of Company Audio Conferencing Service by Customer‟s
employees when, where and in ways practicable. Customer shall provide Company with a list of current Conferencing Moderators as well as
applicable contact information.
Affiliates: Customer‟s Affiliates shall mean those entities which Customer represents it has direct or beneficial ownership of a voting interest of
at least 20 percent. Customer‟s Affiliates, at Customer‟s request, shall be entitled to receive services at the rates and discounts set forth in the
Agreement. Customer‟s Affiliates Usage Charges will contribute to the AVC. Customer shall be financially responsible for all charges incurred
by Customer‟s affiliates.
OPTION 3170 (rev. Aug. 08, Amendment 19)
Term and Renewal Options: The term of service is 86 months (Initial Term)*
Commencing on the 17th Amendment Effective Date, the Term will start anew and continue for a period of 24 months.
Following the expiration of the Term, or termination of service under this option prior to the expiration of the Term, service may continue at
Customer‟s request for up to 6 months subject to the terms and conditions, including rates and discounts provided under this option, excluding
the Minimum Volume Requirement set forth in Section 3 (Ramp Down Period).
*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.
Term shall mean the Initial Term and the Extension Term.
Annual Volume Commitment (“AVC”): $150,000 in Total Service Charges (“AVC”) during each contract year of the Term.
The Customer must execute the new Company Business Service Agreement with a 3 year Term and an $8,000,000 TVC no later than July
31, 2008. Should the Customer not meet this condition, the Company reserves the right to revise the One-Time Credit set forth above.
“Total Service Charges” means all charges, after application of all discounts and credits, incurred by Customer for Services provided under the
Agreement, specifically excluding: (i) Taxes; (ii) charges for equipment (unless otherwise expressly stated herein); (iii) charges incurred for goods or
services where Company acts as agent for Customer in its acquisition of goods or services; (iv) non-recurring charges; (v) Governmental Charges; (vi)
international pass-through access charges (i.e., Type 3/PTT) and charges for international access provided by Company (i.e., Type 1); and (vii) 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 $0.019 to
$0.9076 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. The Customer will be charged a fixed $0.25 per-call surcharge for
domestic Card calls.
International Voice Service: International Outbound Voice Service and international Card usage terminating in the
following locations: Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, United Kingdom and
Yugoslavia. International Inbound Voice service usage originating in the following countries: Australia, Canada, Costa
Rica, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Turkey and United Kingdom. The Customer will be
charged a fixed $0.65 per-call surcharge for domestic Card calls.
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, Customer will pay fixed per-call rates ranging from $0.25 to $0.65 for the following
Voice Services:
Domestic Card Calls:
Interstate Directory Assistance
Audioconferencing:
In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from $0.07 to $0.44 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.
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.
Instant Replay Plus: Fixed per-minute per-participant rates for Instant Replay Plus usage using toll free number
access and toll number access.
Videoconferencing: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed per-minute rates ranging from
$0.25 to $4.00 per site for the following Videoconferencing Services:
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.
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. [Insert this
section if Domestic Videoconferencing section in contract includes International locations]
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 $205 to $206 for the following Access Services based on Circuit Types 2 and 3: DS-0 Access Service and
DS-1 Access Service at 8 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 $1,500 (inclusive of mux-ing charges) to $2,000 for the DS-3 Access Service at 5 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 $46 to $600 for the following Access Services based on Circuit types 1, 2 and 3: DS-0 Access circuits and
DS-1 Access circuits.
Private Line Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring Inter Office
Channel charges per circuit mile for DS-1 and DS-0 Service based on circuit mileage ranging from $320 to $3,350.
Metro Private Line Service: Standard Guide rates for a 3 year Term.
Frame Relay Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring port charges
for domestic Frame Relay Service based on port speed rangin from $407 to $13,371. The Customer will pay fixed monthly
recurring PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service based on Committed Information Rate ranging from $5.78 to
$15,523.20.
Metro Frame Relay Service: In lieu of any other rates and discounts, the Customer will pay fixed monthly
recurring port charges for Metro Frame Relay Service based on port speed ranging from $108 to $7,213. The
Customer will pay fixed monthly recurring PVC charges for Metro Frame Relay Service based on Committed
Information Rate ranging from $2.73 to $7,304.40.
Discounts:
Voice Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 15% to 50% for the following Voice Services:
Global Business Line Service: Standard Guide rates for Global Business Line Service.
International Voice Services: Standard Guide rates for International Outbound Voice Service and international Inbound
Voice Service usage, excluding usage originating or terminating in the locations set forth in “Rates and Charges”.
Switched Data: Domestic Outbound Switched Data and Toll Free Digital Service usage in multiples of 64 kbps within the
U.S. Mainland or Hawaii.
Data Services: The Customer will receive the following range of discounts 65% to 81 % for the following Data Services:
Frame Relay Service: Standard Guide monthly recurring port and PVC charges for domestic Frame Relay Service.
Metro Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for Metro Frame Relay Service.
International Frame Relay Service: Monthly recurring port and PVC charges for International 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 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 the difference between the AVC 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% of the unsatisfied AVC
remaining during the year of termination, and a pro rata portion for each subsequent annual period remaining in the Term, plus (iii) a
pro rata portion of any and all credits received by the Customer, plus (iv) any termination charges imposed by third party suppliers
for which the Company is or becomes contractually liable in connection with such termination.
Termination Right: The Customer may terminate this Agreement without liability of the early termination charges upon 30
days prior written notice to the Company, provided the Customer‟s Usage Charges exceed $3,000,000. Absent such a
termination by the Customer, this Agreement and all obligations of the parties contained in the Agreement shall continue
in full force and effect, including, without limitation, the AVC and the rates set forth herein.
Credits:
One-Time Credits:
The Customer will receive a $4,007.60 credit applied against the Customer‟s total service usage.
The Customer will receive a $380,000 credit applied against the Customer‟s an account agreed upon by the Customer
and the Company.
Customer will receive a credit, equal to $120,841.02, applied against Customer's designated Service Charges incurred for
Interstate and International Services and any other services mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company.
The Customer must execute the new Company Business Service Agreement with a 3 year Term and an
$8,000,000 TVC no later than July 31, 2008. Should the Customer not meet this condition, the Company
reserves the right to revise the One-Time Credit set forth above.
Recurring Credits:
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the sum
of (a) 35% of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s intrastate Outbound Voice Service usage, excluding
usage within California, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Texas, plus (b)
35 percent of the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s intrastate Inbound Voice Service usage, excluding
usage within California, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Texas.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate charges in an amount equal to the
difference between (a) the standard tariffed rates in effect for the Customer‟s intrastate Outbound Voice Service usage
and intrastate Inbound Voice Service usage within California, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New
Hampshire, New Jersey and Texas and (b) the Outbound and Inbound rates for such states at the following range of per-
minute rates, based on origination and termination type $0.029 to $0.1091.
The Customer will receive a monthly recurring credit against domestic, interstate and International charges in an amount
equal to 24% of the monthly recurring Local Service Charges resulting from application of the standard tariffed rates and
effective state rates in effect for Company Local Service usage.
Customer shall receive a monthly recurring credit equal to the product of 30% multiplied by Customer's Local CLEC Total
Service Charges for the current monthly billing period based on standard Tariff rates. The resulting credit shall be applied
to Customer's Total Service Charges for interstate voice Services hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event
shall the amount of any such credit exceed Customer's interstate Total Service Charges for the monthly billing period in
which such credit is to be applied.
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 Cellco Partnership and its affiliates d/b/a Company Wireless. 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.
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 the date of the Company‟s invoice.
Qualifying Conditions: 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 is a new Company Customer
The Customer must have at least 100 locations receiving service
The Customer has at least 27 sites DSL service.
Monitoring Conditions: In order to be eligible to receive Company service under this option, the Customer must satisfy the following conditions:
The Company reserves the right to charge Customer domestic Frame Relay Service rates for Metro Frame Relay Service in the
event that more than 95 locations are installed with Metro Frame Relay Service.
The Customer‟s interstate usage (as measured in minutes of use) shall not exceed $35,000. If during any month of the Term the
Customer fails to satisfy any of the following conditions, the Customer will be billed and required to pay an additional $0.02 for each
minute of usage during that month.
Promotions: The Customer is eligible for the following promotions as set forth in the Guide:
Lit Building Free Access Promotion