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.10          Option H (MCI Prism I)

 

Option H is a one-way, multipoint service requiring the customer to originate calls via dedicated facilities between the customer's premises and the Company’s terminal location and allowing the termination of calls via a combination of Company-provided intercity facilities and local business telephone lines or other exchange access facilities.  Prism I has five distance-sensitive pricing Ranges from each originating area code with total coverage on every line.  These Ranges, as determined for each originating and terminating area code are shown in Section C-12, Table V, Part F.  All Option H calls are subject to a 6-second minimum duration and are rounded to the next higher 6-second increment, except that calls terminating to the international locations listed in Part E of Table V are calculated on a 30-second duration basis, with additional 6-second increments.  If the computed charge includes a fraction of a cent, the fraction is rounded to the nearest whole cent.

 

In addition to other service-related charges under this option, FUSF, CAC, Administrative Expense Fee y CCRC apply.

 

 

                       .101       Access Charges

 

                                      .1011     T‑1 Digital Access

 

                                                     Components associated with T‑1 Digital Access and their relevant monthly and non‑recurring charges are those shown in Section C‑2.0221.

 

                                      .1012     Analog Access

 

                                                     Components associated with Analog Access for MCI Prism I and their relevant monthly and non‑recurring charges are those shown in Section C‑2.0211 and C‑2.0212.

 

                                      .1013     Special Access Surcharge

 

                                                     The monthly charges for Special Access Surcharge1 for each voice grade equivalent channel are shown in the table in Section C‑2.02113.

 

                                      .1014     Customers may provide their own local access facilities for MCI Prism I; or, at the customer's request and where feasible, the Company may procure other forms of access to MCI Prism I Service.  All applicable recurring and non‑recurring charge for such service will be calculated on an individual case basis, in accordance with the charges assessed by the Local Exchange Carrier or other access provider.  The installation and monthly charges for any interface equipment associated with such access that is provided by the Company shall be calculated on an individual case basis.  If the Company procures access for the customer from the Local Exchange Carrier, the customer's use of such access shall be in conformity with the regulations and other terms and conditions under which the Local Exchange Carrier provides such access.

 

                                                     In addition to such individual case basis charges, the Company shall assess charges for the following:

 

                                                                    Analog or T‑1 Digital or TDS‑45 Access Coordination, if requested by the customer (see Sections C‑2.02112, C‑2.0221 and C‑2.02412, respectively)

 

                                                                    Analog, T‑1 Digital or TDS‑45 MCI Central Office Connection (see Sections C‑2.0212, C‑2.0221 and C‑2.02421, respectively)

 

                                                                    T‑1 Digital Central Office Options (see Section C‑2.0221) Analog or T‑1 Digital Access Features ‑ Access Integration Option (See Sections C‑2.0115 and C‑2.02216)

 

                                                                    T‑1 Digital Access Feature ‑ Integrated Services Digital Network (See Section C‑2.0221)

 

                                                    

 

1     The Surcharge, imposed by the Local Exchange Carrier, will not apply to those customers who furnish the Company with an Exemption Certification (as defined herein).

 

                              .102       Service Charge:   

 

                                                                                                                        Mensual

                                                                           Per Location                          $50

 

                              .103       Usage Charges:  Usage charges are based on time of day and distance‑sensitive Ranges associated with the area code of the Company terminal location to which the customer is connected and each terminating area code (see Section C‑12, Table V, Part F).

 

                                             TIME OF DAY RATE PERIODS

 

                              .1031     From the U.S. Mainland to the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or from the U.S. Mainland to Hawaii Per-Minute Usage Charges:  The usage charges for calls within the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are based on five ranges as shown in Section C‑12, Table V, Part F.

 

                                                            RANGE                  BUSINESS DAY                    EVENING              NIGHT & WEEKEND

 

                                                                 1                          $0.2284                             $0.1628                   $0.1628

                                                                 2-5                        0.2906                               0.2039                     0.2039

 

                                             .10311   From the U.S. Mainland to American Samoa, Guam and CNMI:

 

                                                            RANGE                  BUSINESS DAY                    EVENING              NIGHT & WEEKEND

 

                                                                 6                          $0.2723                             $0.2723                   $0.2723

                                                                 7                            0.2723                               0.2723                     0.2723

 

                                             .1032     Volume Discounts:*  Volume Discounts, as set forth below, are available to those Prism I customers whose total monthly combined domestic (all rate periods) and international (Standard period only) usage (not including the service charge) equals or exceeds $7,500.00 per invoice.  The discount shown applies on an incremental basis and only for amounts in excess of the usage threshold.  If the domestic portion of the discount (amount calculated based on interstate and intrastate usage) is greater than the interstate usage, the difference will not be credited or brought forward.1  The discounts do not apply to calls made to Mexico and the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean Inmarsat locations.

 

                                                                                                            Domestic (All Rate Periods)

                                                                           Total Monthly Usage                    International (Standard Periods)

 

                                                                           $ 7,500.00   ‑     $29,999.99                                        5%

                                                                           $ 30,000.00  +                                                              10

 

                                             .1033     Prism I Value Insurance Plan (VIP):  Customers who subscribe to Prism I service through a Value Insurance Plan (VIP) as described in Section B‑6.03C above will receive the following discounts in addition to those described in Section C‑3.1032.  This additional discount is applied to net usage after other discounts are applied and is given only to customers who have generated a minimum monthly revenue of $2,250 for Prism I service.  All domestic and international usage is eligible for the VIP discount, except that such discounts do not apply to calls made to Mexico and the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Ocean Inmarsat locations.  If the domestic portion of the discount (amount calculated based on interstate and intrastate usage) is greater than the interstate usage, the difference will not be credited or brought forward.1 Directory Assistance and monthly recurring charges are not included in determining eligibility for the term discount, nor are these charges discountable.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Discounted Net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Monthly Usage               18 Month VIP          36 Month VIP

 

                                                                            $  2,250                                           3.00%                                 5.00%

                                                                            $  4,500                                           7.00                                   10.75

                                                                            $25,000                                           7.50                                   11.00

 

                                             .1035     Directory Assistance:  An undiscountable charge of $1.49 per call will be applied to each call requesting Directory Assistance for a number  in the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and CNMI; an undiscountable charge of $1.49 per call will be applied to each call requesting Directory Assistance for a number in Canada; and an undiscountable charge of $6.94 per call will be applied to each other international Directory Assistance call.  Except as otherwise noted herein, all other provisions of Directory Assistance apply.

 

                                             .1036     Switched 56 kbps Service:  Switched 56 kbps Service offers switched transmission of data at a speed of 56 kbps.  Customers who subscribe to this service will not be charged the Prism I monthly service fee.  Switched 56 kbps Service will require that a separate account number be established for each 56 kbps line.  Customer access is available using either T‑1 Digital Access or DDS local loops (See Section C‑2.0231 for DDS access charges) at Switched 56 kbps Service locations.  A minimum monthly usage of $50 will apply to each 56 kbps line.  Switched 56 kbps calls to contiguous U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be charged the rates specified in Section C‑3.1031.  Customers are eligible for volume discounts as described in Section C‑3.1032 if their usage per invoice (i.e., per 56 kbps line) exceeds $7,500 per month.  This service is available from all locations listed in Table IV, Part A.  Switched 56 kbps calls are transmitted internationally over Switched Digital Service at the rates set forth in Section C‑3.1037.

 

                                                                           .10361   MCI VideoNet permits a customer to conduct a point-to-point or multipoint video conference on a pre-scheduled, dial-up basis via Switched 56 kbps Service and port connections furnished by the Company.  A feature description as well as usage and monthly recurring charges can be found in Section C.3.095155. 

 

                                                                                          Dial-Up Transport charges will be billed according to the customer's Prism I plan pricing for voice calls.  All other charges found in Section C.3.095155 apply.

 

                         .1037   Switched 64 kbps Service:  Offers dial-up service for transmitting data at a speed of 64 kbps and rate adapted 56 kbps.  Customer access for switched 64 kbps service is available only through MCI PRI access lines (see Section C-2.0221).  In order to obtain switched 64 kbps service, customer premises equipment must be compatible with MCI PRI access and support a 64 kbps call capability.  Switched 64 kbps service requires that the T-1 local access line is equipped with B8ZS line coding from the local exchange carrier.

 

                                      Usage rates for 64 kbps service calls within the continental United States and Hawaii are based on regular Prism I rates as set forth in Section C-3.1031.  In addition, the regular discounts described in this tariff also apply if their usage per invoice exceeds $7,500 per month. 

 

                                      Switched Digital Service to international locations will be provided subject to available facilities, and usage will be based on the rates set forth below.  The Time of Day rate periods set forth in Section C‑3.072 will apply.  For the purposes of this service, the Peak rate period will apply during the Standard rate period and the Off‑Peak rate period will apply during the Discount and Economy rate periods.

 

                                                                                                                 PEAK                                               OFF-PEAK                  

                                                                                          1st 30 seconds    Add'l 6 seconds   1st 30 seconds               Add'l 6 seconds

 

                                       Argentina                                        $2.8918                $0.1751                $2.4468   $0.1380

                                       Australia                                            3.2361                  0.1669                  3.1858     0.1530

                                       Austria                                               2.0755                  0.1605                  1.6241     0.1250

                                       Bahrain                                              4.2481                  0.1874                  3.3106     0.1389

                                       Barbados                                           2.0200                  0.2039                  1.5639     0.1605

                                       Belgium                                             1.9856                  0.1554                  1.6395     0.1281

                                       Bermuda                                           1.2664                  0.1275                  0.9681     0.1000

                                       Brazil                                                  2.7166                  0.1448                  2.4633     0.1313

                                       Canada                                              0.4537                  0.0829                  0.3391     0.0589

                                       Chile                                                   2.8994                  0.1701                  2.3635     0.1261

                                       China                                                 9.8138                  0.3283                  2.1994     0.2485

                                       Cyprus                                               3.0570                  0.2381                  2.4058     0.1886

                                       Czech Republic                                 2.8298                  0.2201                  2.1126     0.1654

                                       Denmark                                           1.7229                  0.1618                  1.4679     0.1281

                                       Finland                                              1.9331                  0.1825                  1.6554     0.1436

                                       France                                                1.5586                  0.1388                  1.5614     0.1250

                                       French Antilles                                 1.8324                  0.1850                  1.4330     0.1470

                                       Germany                                           1.6188                  0.1443                  1.5769     0.1281

                                       Greece                                               2.5894                  0.2026                  2.0238     0.1594

                                       Guadeloupe                                      1.9998                  0.2019                  1.5639     0.1605

                                       Hong Kong                                        4.0138                  0.1843                  3.4433     0.1611

                                       Hungary                                            2.8298                  0.2204                  2.2048     0.1726

                                       India                                                   4.7650                  0.3056                  3.6958     0.3049

                                       Indonesia                                          5.9694                  0.2743                  4.6751     0.2160

                                       Ireland                                               1.5041                  0.1445                  1.4679     0.1281

                                       Israel                                                  4.1119                  0.1758                  3.3641     0.1480

                                       Italy                                                    1.8964                  0.1456                  1.6743     0.1288

                                       Jamaica                                              1.9745                  0.2006                  1.4480     0.1519

                                       Japan                                                 3.1233                  0.1614                  3.2016     0.1564

                                       Korea, Republic of                            4.4293                  0.2048                  3.6623     0.1704

                                       Liechtenstein                                    1.9013                  0.1485                  1.6395     0.1281

                                       Luxembourg                                      2.3305                  0.1814                  1.8270     0.1406

                                       Macao                                               5.9675                  0.2733                  4.6664     0.2169

                                       Malaysia                                            4.7769                  0.2195                  3.7789     0.1750

                                       Mexico                                                                                        (See Below)

                                       Monaco                                             1.5586                  0.1388                  1.5614     0.1250

                                       Netherlands                                      1.5216                  0.1404                  1.4836     0.1250

                                       New Zealand                                     4.6801                  0.2151                  3.7010     0.1718

                                       Norway                                              1.7158                  0.1618                  1.4679     0.1281

                                       Pakistan                                            5.4049                  0.3214                  4.5013     0.2356

                                       Peru                                                   3.5304                  0.2116                  2.9873     0.1686

                                       Philippines                                        3.8070                  0.2091                  3.6223     0.1806

                                       Poland                                               3.2300                  0.2533                  2.4483     0.1933

                                       Portugal                                            2.5039                  0.1951                  1.970       0.1545

                                       Qatar                                                 5.3994                  0.2381                  4.2504     0.1886

                                       Russia                                                2.5111                  0.4070                  1.9845     0.3483

                                       San Marino                                       1.8964                  0.1456                  1.6743     0.1288

                                       Senegal                                              3.9344                  0.2713                  3.0931     0.2116

                                       Singapore                                          3.6049                  0.1843                  3.3498     0.1439

                                       South Africa                                      2.8906                  0.2000                  2.3088     0.1564

                                       Spain                                                  2.0006                  0.1564                  1.6901     0.1323

                                       St. Lucia                                             2.1061                  0.2148                  1.5593     0.1620

                                       Sweden                                              1.4360                  0.1360                  1.4369     0.1218

                                       Switzerland                                       1.9013                  0.1485                  1.6395     0.1281

                                       Taiwan                                               4.0388                  0.2060                  3.5919     0.1718

                                       Thailand                                            4.7769                  0.2195                  3.7789     0.1750

                                       United Arab Emirates                      3.8794                  0.1708                  3.0605     0.1345

                                       United Kingdom                               1.2945                  0.1256                  1.2958     0.1158

                                       Vatican City                                      1.8964                  0.1456                  1.6743     0.1288

                                       Vietnam                                            3.3416                  0.3941                  3.2891     0.3720

 

                                                     Mexico:  

 

                                                    U.S. Portion                                       Peak                                                   Off‑Peak                

                                                    Mileage Band                 1st 30 seconds  Add'l 6 seconds   1st 30 seconds               Add'l 6 seconds

 

                                                  0        ‑         10                    $0.2418                $0.0144                $0.1858   $0.0111

                                                11        ‑         22                       0.2654                  0.0189                  0.2043     0.0149 

                                                23        ‑         55                       0.4313                  0.0238                  0.3341     0.0186

                                                56        ‑       124                       0.5018                  0.0293                  0.3898     0.0224

                                              125        ‑       292                       0.6673                  0.0333                  0.5195     0.0260

                                              293        ‑       430                       0.7385                  0.0379                  0.5755     0.0295

                                              431        ‑       925                       0.7625                  0.0429                  0.5939     0.0335

                                              926        +                                   0.7860                  0.0475                  0.6125     0.0370

 

                                                    Mexico Portion                                           Peak                                                                                 Off‑Peak             

                                                    Rate Step                       1st Minute         Add'l Minute         1st Minute               Add'l Minute

 

                                                          1                                   $0.2898                $0.2898                $0.1704   $0.1704

                                                          2                                      0.3749                  0.3749                  0.2556     0.2556

                                                          3                                      0.6816                  0.6816                  0.4430     0.4430

                                                          4                                      0.8008                  0.8008                  0.5281     0.5281

                                                          5                                      1.1586                  1.1586                  0.7498     0.7498

                                                          6                                      1.4823                  1.4823                  0.9711     0.9711

                                                          7                                      1.9763                  1.9763                  1.3460     1.3460

                                                          8                                      2.1126                  2.1126                  1.4311     1.4311

 

                                      .1038     Optional Features

 

                                                     .10381   Accounting Codes (2‑Digit)                             $15/99 Codes Monthly

 

                                                                    From 1 to 99 codes per customer per

                                                                    originating location.  Charges for

                                                                    accounting codes will not be prorated.

 

                                                     .10382   Accounting Codes (3‑Digit)                             $15/999 Codes Monthly

 

                                                                    From 1 to 999 codes per customer

                                                                    per originating location.  Charges for

                                                                    accounting codes will not be prorated.                       

 

                                                     .10383   Call Records on Magnetic Tape                      $0/Account

 

                       .104       Non‑Recurring Charges

                                                                                                                                Per Circuit/or

                                                                                                                                  T‑1 Channel        Per Order

 

                                      .1041 Installation                                                                      1                         $ 50

 

                                      .1042 Expedite                                                                         ‑0‑                       $600

                                      .1043 Cancellation of Order                                                     $130               ‑0‑

                                      .1044 Service Conversion/                                                       ‑0‑                     $ 50

                                      .1045 Physical Change                                                            $100                  $ 50

                                      .1046 Administrative Change                                                  ‑0‑                     $ 20

 

                                      .1047 Other Non‑Recurring Charges

 

                                                     .10471   Set‑up Charges:  Call Records on

                                                                    Magnetic Tape                                                                    $75/Account

 

                       .105       Service Availability

 

                                      Option H is available as follows:

 

                                      A.            T‑1 Digital Access for Prism I is available in the MCI Metropolitan Area Terminal locations set forth in Section C‑12, Table IV, Part A.  This access method is also available in the cities set forth in Section C‑12, Table V, Part C‑1, where facilities permit.

 

                                      B.            Analog Local Access for Prism I is available in the MCI Metropolitan Area Terminal locations set forth in Section C‑12, Table IV, Part B.

 

                                      C.            Prism I customers can terminate calls to all cities within the contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI, except where such cities are located in the same state as the originating city.

 

                                      D.            Prism I customers can terminate calls to the international locations set forth in Part E of Table V.

 

                                      E.            Aggregate Prism I service to international locations may be limited as set forth in Section B‑2.01.

 

                                                    

 

1     These charges will be based on the type of Local Access used.