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Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C.

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL, TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road P.O. Box 5012

Elizabethtown, KY 42702

Beth O'Donnell, Executive Director Kentucky Public Service Coimnission P.O. Box 615 2 1 1 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, KY 40601

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APR % 9 2006

April 18, 2006

Subject : North Central Telephone L,ong Distance Seasonal Promotion

Dear Ms. OYDonnell:

This letter is notice that the company will provide a seasonal promotion to its residential long distance resale service subscribers. Under this promotion, services indicated below will be provided at a rate of 8 (eight) cents per minute. The promotion will apply to calls originated between 12:Ol A.M. and 1159 P.M. on Memorial Day, May 29, 2006.

Date of Promotion: Memorial Day, May 29,2006

Class of Service: Residential Subscribers

Tariff: Bluegrass Telecom, LL,C d/b/a North Central Telephone Long Distance Kentucky Tariff No. 7

Eligible Services: Direct dial calls (Section 4.2)

If there are any questions, I inay be reached at (270) 769-0339.

Sincerely,

Charles S. Willis, Vice President

Enc. Original plus 3 copies

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF KENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE5/29/2006

PURSUANT TO 807 KAR 5:011SECTION 9 (1)

By___________________________Executive Director

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Original Title Page

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM

2902 Ring Road


RATES, RULES and REGULATIONS for FURNISHING

RESALE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Filed with the

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENTUCKY

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This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L,. c. d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom between points within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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Issued: December 30, 1997 Effective: January 30, 1998

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996


KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 Fourth Revised Page 1

Replaces Third Revised Page 1

CHECK SHEET

The title page and pages 1 through 57 inclusive of this Tariff are effective as of the dates shown. Original and revised pages, as named below, comprise all changes from the original tariff in effect on the date indicated.

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Revision 4th * Original Original Original

Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original 1 st

Original Original Original Original Original Original 1 st

Original Original Original Original

2nd

Pag;e 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 49.1 50

Indicates new or revised page

Revision Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original 1 st

Original 1 st

Page Revision 51 1 st

52 Original 53 Original 54 Original 55 Original 56 Original 57 1st *

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSON OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE

MAY 0 6 2004 RJRSUANT TO 807 KAR 501 1 .

SECTON 9 (1 )

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY-

Issued: May 4,2004 Effective: May6,2004

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1, 1996

Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C.

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Original Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Pase No.

Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Concurring Carriers . . . . . . . . . . * .

Connecting Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other Participating Carriers. . . . . . . .

Registered Servicemarks . . . . . . . . . .

Registered Trade Marks . . . . . . . . . .

Explanation of Symbols. . . . . . . . . . .

Section 1: General

1.1 Application of Tariff. . . .

1.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . .

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Section 2: Rules and Recrulations - Telecmmunications Services

2.1 Undertaking of the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

,2.1.A Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.1.B Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.2 Obligations of the Customer. . . . . . . pUBi&'SERVICECOhd~IS~~~~*~ 16 OF~&N~UCKY

2.3 LiabilitiesoftheCompany.......... . . . EFFECTIVE 19

2.4 Service Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAN.30 1998 21

PUESIIAN'~ IO 80-i i(Ali 5011, SECTKp9 (1)

By: -~~@'di) h&j SECFETARY Gi ‘THE COh4MiSSICN

Issued: December 30, 1997

Issued by authority of

Effective: January 30, 1998

the E'ublic Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996


KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 Original Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)

2.5 Charges and Payments for Service or Facilities . . . .

2.5.A. Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5.B. Description of Payment and Billing Periods . .

2.5.C. Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5.D. Payment and Late Payment Charge . . . . . . . .

2.5.E. Returned Check Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5-F. Suspension or Termination for Nonpayment . . 27

2.5-G. Credit Allowance/Service Interruptions . . . . 27

2.5-H. Service Interruption Measurement . . . . . . .

2.6 Termination or Denial of Service by the Company . . .

2.7 Special Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.7.A General .................... 32

2.7.B When Applicable ................ 32

2.7.C Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.8 Special Pricing Arrangements . . . . . ' Pu$LICS~VICECOMM~SS~ON~~

GKENTllCKY 2.9 Special Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . EFFECTiVE 34

2.10 Inspection, Testing and Adjustment . . . .


Issued by authority of the E'ublic Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. Dated: June 21, 1996


TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)

Pase No.

Section 3: General Classification and Descrbtion of the Com~anv~s Service - Messaae Telecommunications Services

3.1 Service Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.A Time of Day Rate Period . . . . . . . .

3.2.B Availability of Service . . . . . . . .

3.2.C Holiday Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 Timing of Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Computation of Distance. . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Method of Applying Rates . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6 Promotional Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.7 Dialed Domestic Message Telecommunications Services . . . . . . . . .

3.8 Calling Card Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.9 800 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.10Directory Assistance Service . . . . . . . OF#,NTUCKY . public SERVICECOMMiSSION 43

EFFECTIVE

JAN 30 1998

SECRETitRY OF WE COMM!SSION


Issued by authority of ass Telecom, L.L.C. the E'ublic Service Commission of

/- Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 . Dated: June 21, 1996

Willis, Director

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Second Revised Page 5

P Replaces First Revised Page 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd) Page No.

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Section 4: Rates for Message Telecommunications Service

4.1 Returned Check Charge ................ 44

4.2 Direct Dial Service - Residential ........... 45

4.3 Direct Dial Service - Business ............ 46

4.4 Directory Assistance ................. 47

4.5 Calling Card ..................... 48

4.6 In-bound 800 Service ................. 49

4.7 Surcharges ...................... 50

4.8 Optional Calling Services .............. 51

4.8.A Business Plus ................ 51

4.8.B Bluegrass Seasonal Promotion ......... 52

4.8.C Dedicated Interconnection Option ....... 53

4.8.D HomePlus .................. 57 (NJ

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Issued: March 8, 2000 Effective: April 1, 2000


BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B,/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Original Page 6

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CONCURRING CARRIERS

The following carriers concur in whole or in part with the terms of this tariff:

Bluegrass Telecom, Bluegrass Telecom,

L.L.C. d/b/a Bluegrass Long Distance

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Brandenburg Telephone Long Distance

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Duo County Telephone Long Distance

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Logan Telephone Long Distance

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a No. Central Telephone Long Distance L.L.C. d/b/a So. Central Telephone Long Distance

CONNECTING CARRIERS

None

OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS

None

REGISTERED SERVICE MARKS REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

None None

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

(C) - To signify changed regulation (D) - To signify discontinued rate of regulation (1) - To signify increase 0'0 (N)

- To signify matter relocated without change - To signify new rate or regulation

(RI - To signify reduction (S) - To signify reissued matter

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMlSSlON OF KElijTUCKY

(T) - To signify a change in text but no change in rate diiiFECTiV% regulation

(Z) - To signify a correction JAM 3 0 1998

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Issued by authority of the F'ublic Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996



1. General

1.1 Aoolication of Tariff

(A) This tariff contains the regulations and rates applicable to the provision of Message Telecommunications Service, hereinafter referred to as l'Servicell, by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom, hereafter referred to as the llCompanyll, within the State of Kentucky. Service is furnished subject to the availability of facilities and subject to transmission, atmospheric and like conditions.

(B) The provision of such Service by the Company as set forth in this Tariff does not constitute a joint undertaking with the Customer for the furnishing of any Service.

1.2 Definitions

Certain terms used throughout this Tariff are defined as follows:

(A) Access Code

A sequence of numbers that, when dialed, connect the caller to the Provider or Operator Services associated with that sequence.

(B) Access Line

An arrangement which connects the customer's telephone with a Company-designated switching center or point of presence.

pu%C SERVICE COMMISSION OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE

JAN 3 0 1998

BY:

z;i,;EE 9& ----LI--.-.-.~. SEC!iETAi?Y OF THE C;OMMiSSlOi\] ’


Issued by authority of the F'ublic Service Commission of

uegrass Telecom, L.L.C. .

Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 +l#&bu&

/ . llis, Director

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/'A BLUEGRASS TELECOM

1. General (Contld)

1:2 Definitions (Cont'd)

(Cl Assresator


Any person that, in the ordinary course of its operations, makes telephones available to the public or to transient users of its premises, for Intrastate telephone calls using a Provider of Operator Services.

(D) Aoolication for Service

A standard order form which includes all pertinent billing, technical, and other descriptive information which will enable the Company to provide the Service as required.

(El Authorization Code

A numerical code, one or more of which may be assigned to a Customer to enable the Company to identify the origin of the user or individual users or groups of users on one account so that the Company may rate and bill the call.

(F) Authorized User

A person, firm, corporation, or any other entity authorized by the Customer to utilize the Company's service.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMM!SSlON OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTWE


Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of

uegrass Telecom, L.L.C. . Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 AhtiL.A-

arles S. Willis, Director


- 1. General (Cont'd)

1.2 Definitions (Contld)

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(G)

(W

(1)

(J)

Billed Partv

The person or entity responsible for payment of the Company's service for an Operator Assisted Call, as follows:

(1) in the case of a Room Charge call, the Subscriber;

(2) in the case of a Travel Card or Credit Card call, the holder of the Travel Card or credit card used by the consumer; and

(3) in the case of a Collect or Third Party call, the person responsible for the local telephone service at the telephone number that agrees to accept charges for the call.

Business Customer

An end user customer of the Company is classified as a business customer if the customer's local access line is purchased as a business service from the customer's local exchange carrier.

Callins / Travel Card PUBLIC SERVICE COMMiSSION

CF KEN’TLICKY EFFECTIVE

A billing service whereby the customer may access Company services and charge the cost of t services via a Company-issued calling or Ji!K&! Ku card.

F':.,$S!.jAr\.lj' ':O 807 I(AR fjfj11, Call Splashinq :xCT!c!N g (1)

By: I:q&i9&d: f$-(q ---"-.,".-",-,-"-~ The transfer of a telephone call from $b%'iiiipmnlss:o~- of operator services to another such provider in such a manner that the subsequent provider is unable or unwilling to determine the location of the origination of the call and, because of such inability or unwillingness, is prevented from billing the call on the basis of such location.


Issued by authority of the E'ublic Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Datedl: June 21, 1996

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1. General (ContYd)

1.2 Definitions (Cont'd)


(K) Commission

The Public Service Commission of Kentucky.

(L) Common Carrier

A company or entity providing telecommunications services to the public.

(Ml

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom, unless the context indicates otherwise.

(NJ Consumer

A person initiating any intrastate telephone call using Operator Services.

(0) Customer

-Y individual, partnership, association, trust, corporation, cooperative or governmental agency or other entity which utilizes the Services provided by the Company on a subscription basis. A Customer, as set forth herein, is responsible for the payment of charges and for compliance with all applicable terms of the Company's Tariff.

(PI Customer Dialed Travel or Calling Card Call

A Travel or Calling Card Call which is dialed by

(Q) Customer Provided Equipment JAN 30 1998

Terminal Equipment or facilities provided by persons other than the Company and c&i%&,@$$q@&q~&&~1~, Company's Services and/or facilities. SECTI@,/ $J (1)


Issued by authority of A- the Public Service Commission of

Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996



1. General (Cont'd)



(R) Dialed Access

An arrangement whereby a Customer uses the public switched network facilities of a local exchange telephone company to access the terminal of the Company.

(S) Domestic Messase Telecommunications Service (MTS)

The term llDomestic Message Telecommunications Service" denotes the furnishing of station-to- station direct dial intrastate switched network services to the Customer for the completion of long distance voice and dial up low speed data transmissions over voice grade channel from the Company's Points of Presence to points within the State of Kentucky as specified herein.

(T) Eoual Access

Has the meaning given that term in Appendix B of the Modification of Final Judgment entered August 24, 1982, in United States v. Western Electric, Civil Action No. 82-0192 (United States District Court, District of Columbia), as *amended by the Court in its orders issued prior to October 17, 1990.

KJ) Eoual Access Code

An access code that allows the public to obtain an equal access connection to the carrier associated with that code. PUBLiC SERVICECOMMlSS!Oh!

OF KEIWICKY EFFECTIVE

JAN 30 1998



SECfiETw OF T-FE CO)&#$(JN


the EUblic Service Commission Of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/'A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Original Page 12

/" 1. General (Cont'd)


w Local Exchange Carrier (LEC!)

A telephone company which furnishes local exchange services.

(W) Measured Usage Charge or Measured Charge

A charge assessed on a per-minute basis in calculating all or a portion of the charges due for a completed call over the Company's facilities. When used in reference to Operator Services, the term refers to a charge assessed for a completed Operator Assisted Call.

(Xl Other Common Carrier

The term "Other Common Carrier" denotes a common carrier, other than the Company, providing domestic or international communications service to the public.

(Y) Premises

The space designated by a Customer as its place or places of business for provision of Service or for its own communications needs.

PUBLICSERUICECOM~IISSLON OFKENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE

JAN 30 1998


Issued by authority of the EUblic Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

Charles S. Willis, Director

BLUE:GRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Original Page 13

/- 1. General (Cont'd)

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(Z) Presubscribed Provider of Onerator Services

The Provider of Operator Services to which the Consumer is connected when the Consumer places a call using a Provider of Operator Services without dialing an access code.

uw Provider of Onerator Services

Any common carrier that provides operator Services or any other person determined by the Public Service Commission of Kentucky to be providing Operator Services.

(-1 Residential Customer

An end user customer of the Company is classified as a residential customer if the customerls local access line is purchased as a residential service from the customer's local exchange carrier.

(AC) Service

The offerings by the Company to the Customer under this Tariff.

(AD) Subscriber

Service customer.

(AE) Subscriber Surcharge

A surcharge imposed by the Subscriber, to be paid by the consumer, for the use of Subscriber's telephone instruments, and other facilities in obtaining access to the Company's s ~~~VlCE COMMISSIQN

CF KENTUCKY EFFECTillE

JAM 3 0 1998



fiarles S. Willis, Director


KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 First Revised Page 14

Replaces Original Page 14

1. General (Cont'd)


(AF) Telecommunications

The transmission of voice communications or, subject to the transmission capabilities of the service, the transmission of data, facsimile, signaling, metering, or any other form of intelligence.

(AG) Toll Free

Access to telephone numbers dialed on a 7, 10 or l+ basis in which the calling party receives no Company-assessed toll or usage charges for the set- up and completion of the call to the called number on a toll-free basis.

(AF) Universal Service Fund (USF) OJ)

A federally mandated fund intended to provide financial support to schools and libraries, rural health care, high cost service areas and low income customers. All providers of telecommunications services contribute to the fund based on a percentage of end user revenues billed.

Issued: February 13, 1998 Effective: February 14, 1998

Issued by authority of egrass Telecom, L.L.C.

f-- the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996


/^‘- 2. Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services

2.1. Undertakins of the Comnanv

2.1.A.

2.1.B.

ScoDe

The Company is a carrier providing intrastate communications originating at specific points within the state of Kentucky under terms of this tariff. Intrastate service is offered in conjunction with interstate services.

Limitations

1. The services provided pursuant to this tariff are offered subject to the availability of facilities and the other provisions of this Tariff.

2. The Company does not undertake to transmit communications or messages, but rather furnishes facilities, Service and equipment for such transmissions by the Customer.

3. The Company retains the right to deny Service to any Customer that fails to comply with the rules and regulations of this Tariff, or other applicable rules, regulations or laws.

PUaLiCSERVICECOMMISSION OF KEN'RJCKY

EFFECTWE

?AM 30 1998


Issued by authority of uegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of c

/-- Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 BhA

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BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/'A BLUEGRASS TELECOM Original Page 16

2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services (Cont'd)

2.2. Obligations of the Customer

2.2.A. All Customers assume general responsibilities in connection with the provision and use of the Company's Service. General responsibilities are described in this section. When facilities, equipment, and/or communication systems provided by others are connected to the Company's facilities, the Customer assumes the additional responsibilities as set forth in Section 2.2, herein.

2.2.B. The Customer is responsible for the payment of all charges for any and all Services or facilities provided by the Company to the Customer.

2.2.c. Subject to availability, the Customer may use specific codes to identify the users groups on its account and to allocate the cost of its service accordingly. The numerical composition of such codes shall be set forth by the Company to assure compatibility with the Company's accounting and automation systems and to avoid duplication of such specific codes.

2.2.D. The Company reserves the right to discontinue the use of any code provided to the Customer and to substitute another code for such Customer's use.

2.2.E. The Customer shall indemnify and save harmless the Company from and against all loss, liability, damage and expense, including reasonable counsel fees, due to claims for libel, slander, or infringement of copyright or trademark in connection with any material transmitted by the Customer using the Company's Services; and any other claim resulting from any act or omission of the Customer to the use of the Company's facilities. PUELIC SERVICE COMMISSION

CF KENTUCKY EFFECTiVE

Issued: December 30, 1997 Effective: January 30,"



f-1 2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications

Services (Cont'd)

2.2. Oblisations of the Customer (Cont'd)

2.2.F.

2.2.G.

2.2.H.

Nothing contained herein, or in any other provision of this Tariff, or in any marketing materials issued by the Company shall give any Customer or person any ownership interest or proprietary right in any particular code issued by Company; provided, however, that a Customer that continues to subscribe to Company's Services will be provided a replacement code in the event such Customer's initial code is canceled.

The Customer shall reimburse the Company for damages to the Company's facilities caused by any negligence or willful act or acts on the part of the Customer.

The Customer shall pay and hold the Company harmless from the payment of all charges for service ordered by the Customer from the Local Exchange Carriers or other entities for telecommunications services and/or facilities connecting the Customer and the Company.


Issued by authority of elecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of

P Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996



/4 2. Rules and Rules and Regulations

Services (Cont'd) - Message Telecommunications

2.2. Obligations of the Customer (Contld)

2.2.1

2.2.5.

In the event a suit is brought by the Company, or an attorney is retained by the Company to collect any bill or enforce the terms of this Tariff against a Customer, that Customer shall be responsible for payment of all reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, costs of investigation and any and all other related costs and expenses incurred by the Company in connection pursuant to state, federal or judicial order.

The Customer understands that the Services are furnished subject to the condition that there will be no abuse, thereof.

fraudulent and/or illegal use Such activity includes, but is not

limited to:

1. Using the Service for any purpose that is in violation of any law.

2. Obtaining or attempting to obtain Services through any scheme, false representation and/or use of any fraudulent means or devices whatsoever with the intent to avoid payment, in whole or in part, of charges for Services, or assisting any other person or firm in such regard.

3. Attempting to, or actually accessing,

obtaining, altering,

communications or interfering with the

and/or information rearranging,

by tampering with or making any

connection with any facilities of the Company or assisting any other person or firm in such regard.

Issued: December 30, 1997 Effective: Januar$'& li lU 4$) i. .0!1 ii g 207 ;;ciii


%: R

cnarles S. Willis, Director

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2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecomnunications Services (Cont'd)

2.2. Obligations of the Customer (Cont'd)

2.2.5. The Customer understands that the Services are furnished subject to the condition that there will be no abuse, thereof.

fraudulent and/or illegal use Such activity includes, but is not

limited to: (Cont'd)

4. Using the Services in a manner that interferes unreasonably with the use of Service by one or more other Customers.

5. Using the Service to convey information deemed to be obscene, salacious, or prurient, to impersonate another person with fraudulent or malicious intent, to call another person or persons so frequently, at such times, or in such a manner as to annoy, abuse, or harass, or to convey information of a nature or in a manner that renders such conveyance unlawful.

2.2-K. The Customer, not the responsible

Company, shall be for compliance with FCC Rules, 47

C.F.R. Part 68, and for all maintenance of such equipment and/or facilities.

2.3. Liabilities of the Comnanv

2.3-A. Except as stated in this Section 2.3, the Company shall have no liability for damages of any kind arising out of or related to events, acts, rights or privileges contemplated in this Tariff.




- 2. Rules and Rules and Regulations

Services (Contld) - Message Telecommunications

2.3. Liabilities of the Companv (Cont'd)

2.3.B. The liability of the Company for damages resulting in whole or in part from or arising in connection with the furnishing of Service under this Tariff, mistakes,

including, but not limited to, omissions, interruptions, delays,

errors or other defects or misrepresentations shall not exceed an amount equal to the charges under this Tariff applicable to the specific call (or portion thereof) that was affected. No other liability shall attach to the Company.

2.3.C. The Company shall not be liable for any failure of performance hereunder due to causes beyond its control, including, but not limited to: (1) acts of God, fires, flood or other catastrophes; (2) any law, order, regulation, directive, action or request of the United States Government, or any other government, including state and local governments having jurisdiction over the Company, or of any department, agency, commission, bureau, corporation or other instrumentality of any one or more of said governments, military authority;

or of any civil or

insurrections, or (3) national emergencies,

riots, wars or other labor difficulties.

2.3.D. The Company shall not be liable for any act or omission of any other facilities,

entity equipment, or

furnishing services

Customer, with used by a

the Company's Services. In addition, the Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses due to the failure or negligence of any Customer or due to the failure of Customer Provided Equipment, facilities or services.

JA!2 3 G 1998





2. Rules and Rules and Regulations Services (Cont'd)

- Message Telecommunications

2.4. Service Orders

The Customer must place an Application for Service with the Company to initiate, cancel or change the Services provided pursuant to this Tariff. All Applications for Services must provide, at a minimum, information:

the following (D)

2.4.A. Customer's name(s), telephone number(s) and address( partnership,

In the case of a corporation or

be a designated officer or agent shall

named as the contact person for such corporation or partnership.

2.4.B. Name(s), address and telephone number(s) of person(s) to whom notices from the Company to the Customer shall be addressed, if different from (A) above.

2.4.C. The amount of toll service usage the Customer was billed for the three (3) months preceding the

immediately request for Service if such

information is applicable and available.


Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

uegrass Telecom, L.L.C.

Chuck Willis, Director



/L4 2. Rules and Rules and Regulations


2.5. Charses and Pavments for Service or Facilities

2.5.A. Deoosits

At this time, deposits.

the Company does not require

the future, Should the Company require deposits in

the following terms would apply:

1. The Company may, in order to safesuard its

2.

3.

interests, require a Customer to- make a suitable deposit or provide a surety bond or letter of credit in the amount of the required deposit as charges.

a guarantee of the payment of The Company shall have the right to

require the Customer to make a deposit prior to or at any Service,

time after provision of any not to exceed three

estimated charges. (3) months

The Company may increase the amount of the deposit to reflect increases to the Customer's annual bill. The Customer will receive a receipt for the deposit.

Any deposit as referred to in this Section shall be held by the Company to secure the payment of the Customer's bill. At the Company's option, the deposit may be refunded or credited to the Customer at any time prior to the termination of Service.

Interest will be paid by the Company on all sums held on deposit at the rate established annually by the Kentucky Public Service Commission for customer deposits. The interest will be accrued for the period during which the deposit is held by the Compan

p~i~csER~~cEcoMMissloN OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTiVE

JAN 3 0 1998

,--’ 1 \ Issued: December 30, 1997 nt ,\b ! . ,

Effective: January '&-j+&?+'~~' %'ti .."-.-\- %c&V&' OF TLiE CG),+,f!~~':3;y

Issued by authority of egrapq Tel ermn T. T. r the Public Service Commission of

P Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 n / /. / //I-- Dated: June 21, 1996 A!wb%dDM


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2.5. Charges and Payments for Service or Facilities (Contld)

2.5.A. Deposits (Contld)

4. The fact that a deposit is made does not relieve the Customer from making advance payments or from complying with the Company's regulations for the payment of bills in accordance with the terms herein and does not constitute a waiver or modification of the regulations of the Company providing for the discontinuance of Service for nonpayment of any sums due the Company for Service rendered.

5. Upon termination of Service, and assuming deposits of the Customer are not applied as indicated in Section 2.5.A.2, the deposit will be credited to the Customer's account and any credit balance will be refunded after all amounts due the Company have been paid.

2.5-B. Description of Pavment and Billing Periods

1. Service is provided and billed on a monthly basis. Service continues to be provided and billed on a monthly basis until canceled by the Customer through notice given to the Company.

$‘UBLlC SERVICE COMMISSION Of KEMIJCKY

EFFECTIVE

JAN 30 1998




the l?ublic Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996




2.5. Charses and Pavments for Service or Facilities (Cont'd)

2.5.B. Description of Pavment and Billinq Periods (Contld)

2. When billing functions are performed by a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) , commercial credit card company or others, conditions

the payment and requirements of such LECs

apply, including any applicable interest.

3. In the event a Local Exchange Carrier, commercial credit card company or others ceases efforts to collect amounts associated with the Company's

any charges, the

Company may bill the Customer or the called party directly, and may utilize its own billing and collection procedures which shall be consistent with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations.

2.5.C. Taxes

1. Sales tax is covered by state statute and other applicable taxes may be covered by state or federal statutes. Such taxes may be included on Customer bills in accordance with any applicable rules of the state or federal regulatory authority.

JAN 30 1998




the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996


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2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Teleconununications Services (Cont'd)

2.5. Charses and Pavments for Service or Facilities (Cont'd)

2.5.C. (Contld) Taxes

2. In addition to all recurring, non-recurring, minimum, usage, surcharges or special charges, the Customer identified in this Tariff shall also be responsible for and shall pay all applicable federal, state and local taxes or surcharges, including sales, use, excise, gross earnings, and gross income taxes. All such taxes shall be separately shown and charged on bills rendered by Company or its billing agent. Sales and use taxes shall be applied to all charges and shall also be applied to all applicable gross earnings, gross revenue and gross income taxes.

2.5.D. Pavment and Late Pavment Charge

1. Payment will be due as specified on the Customer bill. Commencing after that due date, a late charge of up to the highest interest rate allowable by law will be applied to all amounts past due.

2. Collection procedures and the requirement for a deposit are unaffected by the application of a late payment charge. charge does not

The late payment apply to unpaid balances

associated with disputed amounts. Undisputed amounts on the same bill are subject to the late payment charge if unpaid and carried forward to the next-bill. -

PUBLI@SERVICECOW~M~SSION OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTPJE

JAN 3 0 1998

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2.5. Charges and Pavments for Service or Facilities (Cont'd)

2.5.D. Pavment and Late Pavment Charse (Cont'd)

3. Service may be denied or discontinued at the Company's discretion for nonpayment of amounts due the Company past the due date as specified in 2.5.D.l. Restoration of Service will be subject to all applicable installation charges.

4. Any objections to billed charges must be reported to the Company or its billing agent within sixty days after receipt of bill. Contested charges will be handled in accordance with 807 KAR 5:006. Section 9. Adjustments to Customer's bills shall be made to the extent that circumstances exist which reasonable indicate that such changes are appropriate. All invoices are due and payable within thirty (30) days from the date of invoice. All amounts owed after the due date are subject to late payment penalty charges of 1.5% per month. The penalty may be assessed only once on any bill for rendered service.

2.5.E. Returned Check Charse

In Administrative Cases where the Company issues direct bills to Customers, and payment by check is returned for insufficient funds, or is otherwise not processed for payment, there will be a charge as set forth herein. Such charge will be applicable on each o~~lbSBiVlWX&~~%d@&ck is returned or not processed. C;F KEN”iUCKY

EF&-ECTgE

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Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case NO. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996


2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services (Contld)


2.5.F. Susoension or Termination for Nonpayment

In the event of nonpayment of any bill rendered or any required deposit, the Company may, after written notice, suspend Service to the Customer.

2.5.G. Credit Allowances/Service Interruntions

1. Credit for failure of Service will be allowed only when failure is caused by or occurs in the Company's facilities or equipment owned, provided and billed for by the Company. A credit allowance is not applicable for any period during which Customer cannot utilize the Service, except for such period where the Service is interrupted by the Company for access to its facilities for the purposes of investigating and clearing troubles and/or maintenance.

2. Credit allowances for failure of Service or equipment starts when the Customer notifies the Company of the failure and ceases when the operation has been restored and an attempt has been made to notify the Customer by the Company.

3. The Customer shall notify the Company of failures of Service or equipment and make reasonable attempts to ascertain that the failure is not caused by Customer Provided Equipment or Customer provided facilities, any act, or omission of the Customer, or in wiring or equipment connected to the Customer's terminal.

4. Only those portions of the Service or equipment operation disabled will be credited.

PUBLIC SERVICE coh!MISS!ON OF KENTUCKY

EFFEC’Ti?lE

Issued: December 30, 1997 Effective: January 30, 3f3jif 3 0 1998 Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996



2.5. Charges and Payments for Service or Facilities (Cont'd)

2.5.G. Credit Allowances/Service Interruptions (Contld)

5. Any credit provided to the Customer under this Tariff shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.5.H.

2.5.H. Service Interruption Measurement

1. In the event of an interruption of Service that exceeds the minimum requirements 'set forth in this paragraph, the Company shall make a credit allowance at the Customer's request for a pro rata adjustment of all Service Services

charges billed by the Company for rendered inoperative bY the

interruption. The credit allowance will be computed by dividing the duration of the service interruption measured in twenty-four (24) hour days, is

from the time the interruption reported to the Company, by a standard

thirty (30) day month, and then multiplying the result by the Company's fixed monthly charges for each interrupted Service.

A period of time less than twenty-four (24) hours shall not be credited, but an additional period of twelve (12) hours or more shall be considered an additional day. In no case shall the credit charges.

exceed the total monthly No adjustments will be made for

periods of non-continuous interruptions, and no other liability shall attach to the Company in consideration of such interruotion to Service.

the Public Service-Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 n Dated: June 21, 1996 By:

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AhLL&- marles S. Willis, Director

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2.5.H. Service Interruotion Measurement (Cont'd)

2. A credit allowance will not be given for interruptions caused by the negligence or willful act of the Customer, or interruptions caused by failure of equipment or service not provided by the Company.

2.6. Termination or Denial of Service bv Company

The Company may refuse or discontinue service under the following conditions. Unless otherwise stated, the Customer will be given ten (10) days written notice and allowed a reasonable time to comply with any rule or remedy any deficiency.

(a)

b)

(cl

(d)

(e)

For non-compliance with and/or violation of any State of municipal law, ordinance or regulation pertaining to telephone service.

For the use of telephone service for any other property or purpose other than that described in the application.

For failure to meet the Company's credit requirements.

For neglect or refusal to provide reasonable access to the Company for the purpose of inspection and maintenance of equipment owned by the Company.

For non-compliance with and/or violation of the Commission's regulations or the Company's rules and regulations on file with the Commission, provided ten (10) working days written notice is given before termination. PusLic SERVICE COMM~ssI~~~

()F KENT1ICKY ~F:FECTiVE

Issued: December 30, 1997 Effective: January


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2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services (CantId)

2.6. Termination or Denial of Service bv Comoanv (Cont'd)

(f) For non-payment of bills for telephone service. Suspension or termination of service shall not be made without ten(l0) working days written notice to the Customer. Under no circumstances shall service be terminated before twenty (20) days after the mailing date of the original unpaid bill.

(g) Without notice in the event of Customer use of equipment in such a manner as to adversely affect the Company's equipment or the Company's service to others. The Company shall notify the Customer immediately in writing and, if possible, orally of the reasons for the termination of refusal. Such notice shall be recorded by the Company and shall include, the corrective action to be taken by the Customer or utility before service can be restored or provided.

(h) Without notice in the event of tampering with the equipment furnished and owned by the Company. The Company shall notify the Customer writing and, if possible,

immediately in orally of the reasons for

the termination of refusal. Such notice shall be recorded by the Company and shall include the corrective action to be taken by the Customer or utility before service can be restored or provided.

(i) When necessary for the Company to comply with any order or request of having jurisdiction.

any governmental authority

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2.6. Termination or Denial of Service by Comoanv (Cont'd)

Cj) Without notice in the event of unauthorized or fraudulent use of service. Within 24 hours after such termination, the Company shall send written notification to the Customer of the reasons for termination and inform the Customer of his/her right to challenge the termination by filing a formal complaint with the Commission. Whenever service is discontinued for fraudulent use of service, the Company may, before restoring service, require the Customer to make, facilities or

at his own expense, all changes in equipment necessary to eliminate

illegal use and to pay an amount reasonably estimated as the loss in revenues resulting from such fraudulent use.

(k) For failure of the Customer to make application for service.

proper

(1) For Customer's breach of the contract for service between the Company and the Customer. The Company shall notify the Customer immediately in writing and, if possible, orally of the reasons for the termination of refusal. Such notice shall be recorded by the utility and shall include the corrective action to be taken by the Customer or utility before service can be restored or provided.

JAN 3 0 1998



ass Telecom, L.L.C.

Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 @#/iiz-

illis, Director



2.7. Special Services

2.7.A. General

For the purpose of this Tariff, Special Services are deemed to be any Service requested by the Customer and provided by the Company for which there is no prescribed rate in this Tariff. Special Services charges will be developed on an individual case basis (ICB) and may be established by contract between the Company and the Customer. Such contract or ICB rates will be filed with the Commission for its approval if required by applicable rules and regulations.

2.7.B. When Aoplicable

Special Services rates apply in the following circumstances:

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1. If at the request of the Customer, the Company obtains facilities not normally used by the Company to provide Service to its Customer;

2. If at the request of the Customer, the Company provides technical assistance not normally required to provide Service;

3. Where special signaling, conditioning, equipment, or other features are required to make Customer Provided Equipment compatible with the Company's Service;

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EFFECTl’biE





F-. 2. Rules and Rules and Regulations


2.7. Soecial Services (Contld)

2.7.B. When Apnlicable (Contld)

4. When, at the specific request of the Customer, installation by the Company or its agent and/or routine maintenance is performed outside of the regular business hours.

5. If installation and/or routine maintenance is extended beyond normal business hours at the request of the Customer and these circumstances are not the fault of the Company, Such

Special Service charges may apply. circumstances include, but are not

limited to, stand-by in excess of one-hour, weekend, holiday or night time cut-over, and additional installation testing in excess of the normal testing required to Service.

provide

2.7.C. Cancellation

If a Customer orders Service requiring special facilities dedicated to the Customer's use and then cancels its order before the Service begins, before completion of any minimum Service periods associated with such special facilities ordered by the Company or before completion of some other period mutually agreed upon by the Customer and the Company, a charge will be made to the Customer for the non-recoverable portions of expenditures or liabilities incurred expressly on behalf of the Customer by the Company and not fully reimbursed charges. If, basedb& f,"~~a~~a~~~~~?G~~s~~~~

EQC-!-lt'E

JAN 3 0 1998




$jbg/ Charles S. Willis, Director



- 2. Rules and Rules and Regulations


2.7. Snecial Services (Contld)

2.7-C. Cancellation (Contld) construction has either begun or been completed, but no such Service provided, the non-recoverable cost of such construction shall be borne by the Customer.

2.8. Special Pricins Arrangements

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Customized Service packages and competitive pricing arrangements at negotiated rates may be furnished on a case-by-case basis in response to requests by Customers for proposals or for competitive bids. Special Pricing Arrangements offered under this Tariff will be provided to the Customer pursuant to contract. Unless otherwise specified, the regulations for such arrangements are in addition to the applicable regulations other sections of the Tariff.

and prices in Specialized rates or

charges will be made available to similarly situated Customers on a non-discriminatory basis. Such contracts will be filed with the Commission for approval if required by applicable rule or regulation.

2.9. Snecial Construction

All rates and charges quoted in this Tariff provide for the furnishing of a Service when suitable facilities are available or where the construction of the necessary facilities does not involve unusual costs. When the revenue to be derived from the Service does not warrant the Company assuming the unusual costs of providing the necessary construction, the Customer may be required to pay all or a portion of such costs and to contract for the service construction,

for a sufficient period to warrant the depending upon the circumstances in each

case. The Company's charges for such construction

special shall follow the same guidelines for

establishing charges for Special Services in Section 2.8 of this Tariff. l%?bu~Sm~~~~!ss~c~4

OFKEl"dIlICKY EFFECTIVE

J/i/t 3 0 Issued: December

1998 30, 1997 Effective: January 30, 1998

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2.10. Inspection, Testing and Adjustment

2.10.A. The Company may, upon reasonable notice, make such tests and inspections as may be necessary to investigate the installation, operation or maintenance of the Customer's or the Company's equipment or connecting facilities. The Company may interrupt Service at any time, without penalty or liability to itself, where necessary to prevent improper use of Service, equipment, facilities, or connections.

2.10.B. Upon reasonable notice, the facilities and equipment provided by the Company shall be made available to the Company for such tests and adjustments as may be necessary for its maintenance in a condition satisfactory to the Company. No interruption allowance will be granted for the time during which such tests and adjustments are made, unless such interruption exceeds twenty-four (24) hours in length.

JN! 3Cj 1998


I'ssued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

ss Telecom, L.L.C. t

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c)rbrles S. Willis, Director

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3. General Classification and Description of the Company's Service - Message Telecommunications Services

3.1 Service Points

3.1.A. The Company provides originating Service from domestic points in the United States to domestic points identified in this Tariff.

3.1.B. The Company provides terminating Service from domestic points identified in this Tariff to domestic points in the United States.

3.2 Measurements

3.2.A. Time-of-Dav Rate Period

Unless otherwise specified, the rating periods apply:

following

Day Evening

Monday through Friday, 7am - 7pm

Nights/ Sunday through Friday, 7pm - 7am All others

Weekend

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Time-of-Day Rate Periods are reflected in the rates found in Section 4, herein.



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n 3. General Classification and Description of

Service - the CompanyBs

Message Telecommunications Services (Cont'd)

3.2. Measurements (Cont'd)

3.2.B. Availability of Service

The Service is available only in areas in which the Company provides service at the rates listed in Section 4, through subscription to any of the domestic message telecommunication service offerings available from the Company. Services may have varying rate levels and billing increments as noted in each service rate description. Each of these offerings are subject to restrictions indicated.

3.2.C. Holiday Rates

During the following holidays,

officially recognized Evenings Rates will be applicable

during all hours, except for hours when a lower rate (i e plicable. -'

Night/Weekend) is ap-

New Year's Day* Memorial Day** Columbus Day Christmas Day* Veteran's Day

Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day* Presidents' Day**

* When this holiday falls on a Sunday, the Holiday calling rate applies to calls placed on the following Monday. When this holiday falls on a Saturday, the Holiday calling rate applies to calls placed on the preceding Friday.

PjJBLlC SERVlCE COMIIMlSS;rJN

** Applies to Federally observed day only. OFKENTUCKY

EqyC'!-NE

JAN 30 1998

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3. General Classification and Description of the Companyvs Service - Message Telecommunications Services (Cont'd)

3.3 Timing of Calls

3.3.A. Unless otherwise indicated in this Tariff, calls are timed by the Company in six (6) second increments unless otherwise stipulated by the Company in this Tariff. l'Ring-busyll and "ring-no-answer" calls will not knowingly be charged to the Customer and if charged in error, will be credited by the Company to the Customer. Timing begins at the "starting event" and ends at the "terminating event," unless otherwise specified. Time between the starting event and the terminating event is the call duration. The minimum call duration for a completed call is six (6) seconds, unless otherwise specified.

3.3.B. The starting event occurs when the Company's terminal experiences an "Incoming Signaling Protocol Successfu1,11 i e A, upon the seizure of an inbound trunk.

3.3.c. The terminating event occurs when the Company's terminal receives a signal from the Local Exchange Carrier that either the calling party or the called party has hung up.

3.3.D. There shall be no charge for unanswered calls. Upon receiving reasonable and adequate notice of billing from a Customer for any such call, the Company may issue a credit in an amount equal to the charge for the call. Calls which are in progress longer than one minute will be presumed to have been answered.

p(jBg: $>ERVlCE COMMiSSiGN OF ICEI’ITIICKY

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3. General Classification and Description of Service

the Companyvs - Message Telecommunications Services (Cont'd)

3.3 Timins of Calls (Contld)

3.3.E. Domestic Message Telecommunications Service rates are quoted in terms of initial and additional periods. The initial period is the first stated timed increment or any fraction thereof after connection is made. The additional period is each stated timed increment or any fraction thereof after the initial period. Timing increments for billing are shown in rate schedules in Section 4 of this tariff.

3.3.F. The time of day at the calling party rate center determines what Time-of-Day rate period applies.

3.4. Commutation of Distance

3.4.A. All calls are rated on the basis of airline mileage locations of the caller and the called party, regardless of the call's routing.

3.4-B. Airline mileage is obtained by using the l'V" and I~Hl~ coordinates assigned to each point. To determine the airlines distance between any two cities, the airline mileage is determined as follows:

1. Obtain the "Vtt and "HI' coordinates for each city.

2. Obtain the difference between the ‘IV”

coordinates of each of the cities. Obtain the difference between the I~Hl~ coordinates.

3. Square each difference obtained in step 2, above.



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3. General Service -

Classification and Description of the Company's Message Teleccmnunications Services (Contld)

3.4. Comoutation of Distance (Cont'd)

4. Add the square of the llVlt difference and the llH1l difference obtained in step 3, above.

5. Divide the number obtained in step 4 by 10. Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction is obtained.

6. Obtain the square root of the whole number obtained in step 5 above. Round to the next higher whole number if any fraction is obtained. This is the airline mileage.

3.5. Method of Annlvins Rates

3.5.A. Calls that begin in one rate period and terminate in another will be billed for the entire call duration at the rate applicable at the commencement of the call.

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3.5.B. Unless specified otherwise in this Tariff, the duration of each call for billing purposes will be rounded off to the nearest higher billing increment.

3.6. Promotional Discounts

The Company may discounts.

from time to time offer promotional Such discounts will be for a specified

period of time, will not exceed published rates, and will be offered to all qualifying Customers on a non- discriminatory basis, Commission.

under any rules prescribed by the p\j~~it: SERVICE COMM!SSION

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,

lis, Director

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3. General Classification and Service -

Description of the Companyms Message Telecommunications Services (Cont'd)

3.7. Dialed Domestic Message Telecommunications Services

3.7.A. Dialed Domestic Message Telecommunications Services are measured use, full time services and are offered on a monthly basis, utilizing international communications facilities. When appropriate access arrangements exist, these switched services are available on a presubscription (equal access) basis. Otherwise, the Services require that a Customer access the Company's network via an alternative access code arrangement such as "950-xXxX" plus the Customer's security code, a toll-free telephone number with the Customer's security code, or via ~~1-0-1XXXX~~ code with Customer security code.

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3.7.B. Depending upon the service option chosen by the Customer, the charges f,or the use of such domestic interstate communications facilities may be based upon the time of day, the total minutes of use and/or the distance of each call.

3.7.c. All Customers shall be charged the rates identified in Section 4 of this tariff.

PUtie.lCSERVlCECOM~IISSIGN OF KEN1'UCKY

EFFECTM




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/I 3. General Classification and Description of

Service - the Company's

Message Telecommunications Services (Contld)

3.8 Calling Card Service

Calling Card Service permits Customers who have arranged for a Company-issued Calling Card to make Calling Card calls throughout the domestic United States through the use of a specific toll free telephone number provided by the Company. The rates for this service are provided for in Section 4.5, herein.

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A 3. General

Service - Classification and Description of the Company's Message Telecommunications Services (Cont'd)

3.9 800 Service

800 Service is a one-way inbound service originating on feature group facilities provided by the Company and terminating on a regular telephone line. The Customer is responsible for payment of all charges associated with such terminating calls terminated rather than the calling party. References to 800 or l-800 Shall include any future services by

toll-free designation provided for such the North American Plan

Administrator. Numbering

The rates for this service are provided for in Section 4.6, herein.

3.10 Directorv Assistance Service

The Company will provide assistance for obtaining

its customers with directory listed telephone numbers.

Access to Company directory information services will be provide by dialing an NPA plus 555-1212. No additional measured service charges apply. The rates for this service are provided for in Section 4.4, herein.

JAY 3 0 1998

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-. 4. Rates for Message Telecoamnunications Service

4.1 Returned Check Charge

Customers whose payment by check is returned for insufficient funds, or is otherwise not processed for payment, will be subject to a returned check charge. Such charge will be applicable on each occasion when a check is returned or not processed.

Per Occasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$20.00

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JAN 3 0 1998

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Issued by authority of Issued by BlUegraSS TeleCOm, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359

Dated: June 21, 1996 By: :-


4. Rates for Message Telecommunications Service (Continued)

4.2 Direct Dialed Service - Residential

4.2.A Plan R-l

Plan R-l is residential service under which customers of pay the same rate for services indicated regardless of the volume of calls, time of day, or mileage band.

The initial period for the billing of calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additional billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments.

1. InterLATA $0.15 per minute

2. IntraLATA $0.15 per minute

JAN 30 1998


Issued by authority of uegrass Telecom, L.L.C. /-- the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 . jk/m-


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4. Rates for Message Telecommunications Service (Continued)

4.3 Direct Dialed Service - Business

4.3.A Plan B-l

Plan B-l is business service under which customers of pay the same rate for services indicated regardless of the volume of calls, time of day, or mileage band.




JAM 3 0 1998



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4. Rates for Message Telecommunications Service (continued)

4.4 Directory Assistance

Directory Assistance Service will be provided at the following charge:

Directory Assistance: $.95 per listing

Issued by authority of - the Public Service Commission of

Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

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4.5 Calling Cards

The Company issues the Bluegrass Telecom Calling Card.

4.5.A Surcharge for Calling Card Service

In addition to the charges listed in 4.5.B below, a surcharge is assessed for Direct Dial calls billed to Calling Cards, including Directory Assistance Calls, based on the method of call completion.

Per call surcharges are as follows:

Automated handling: $0.50 per call Operator assisted: $2.00 per call

4.5-B Calling Card Rate Schedule

The initial period for the billing of calling card calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additional billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments,



JAN 30 1998


marles S. Willis, Director

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BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM First Revised Page 49



4.6 In-Bound 800 Services

4.6.A 800 Services Residential (N

1. Non-recurrins Installation Charse

2.

3.

Weekday Rate Evening Rate 8am - 5pm 5pm - 11 pm Mon. - Fri. Except Sat. Per Minute Per Minute

i. InterLATA $0.15 $0.15

ii. IntraLATA $0.15 $0.15

In addition to the Monthly Recurring Charge and the Usage Charge described in this Section, an installation charge of $10.00 per line for each 800 Service terminating line shall be assessed.

Monthlv Recurrins Charse

In addition to the Usage Charge described in this Section, there shall be assessed a monthly charge of $5.00 per line for each 800 Service terminating line.

Usase Charse

The initial period for the billing of calling card calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additional billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments.

Rate Schedule

Night/Weekend Rate llpm - 8am + all day

Sat./Sun. til 5 pm Per Minute

i#3~Lf~SERVlCE COMk OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE

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PURSUANT TO 807 KAf? 5011, SECTKIN 9 (1)


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, KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 Original Page 49.1

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4.6 In-Bound 800 Services

4.6.B 800 Services Business (0 (

2. Non-recurring Installation Charge

In addition to the Monthly Recurring Charge and the Usage Charge described in this Section, an installation charge of $10.00 per line for each 800 Service terminating line shall be assessed.

3. Monthly Recurring Charge

In addition to the Usage Charge described in this Section, there shall be assessed a monthly charge of $5.00 per line for each 800 Service terminating line.

4. Usage Charge


Rate Schedule

Weekday Rate Evening Rate Night/Weekend Rate 8am - 5pm 5pm - Mon. - Fri.

llpm - 8am + all day Except

Per Minute ++@sF Per Minute ERVic~C~MISSf@&t ./Sun. til 5 pm

KENTUCKY ErnCTfVE

Per Minute

i. InterLATA $0.20 $0.20 FEB ~4 1998 $0.20

ii. IntraLATA $0.20

* Material appearing on this page 49.

$0.20 0

ared on original

/--

Issued: February 13, 1998

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

Effective: February 14, 1998

uegrass Telecom. L.L.C.

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w44 di?f! Chuck Willis, Director

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4. Rates for Message Telec onmunications Service (continued)

4.6 In-Bound 800 Services (continued)

4.6-C 800 Service Volume Saver (T)

A waiver of installation charges shown in Sections 4.6.A and B, preceding, will apply for (T) those customers meeting the following criteria: 1) potential or existing service customers who verbally affirm that their average monthly usage exceeds $25.00 or 2) potential or existing service customers who verbally affirm that their average monthly usage exceeds $15.00 and commit to purchase service from the Company for 12 months or more.

4.7 Surcharges

The Company does not assess any additional surcharges at this time.

IqJmc SERVICE CmMIssm OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE


/-- Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

luegrass Telecom, L.L.C.

buck Willis, Director

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A BLUEGRASS TELECOM First Revised Page 51

/-- Replaces Original Page 51


4.8 Optional Calling Plans

4.8.A Business Plus Business Plus is a direct dialed optional service plan available to business customers. Under this plan, customers pay the same usage based rate for interstate direct dialed calls regardless of the time or distance of the call.

Service is restricted to locations where facilities and local billing capability are available.

The initial period for the billing of the calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additional billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments.

Service Rates 1. Service Establishment Charge

- per order placed $0.00

2. Monthly Account Charge $4.95 - per subscribed line ** CT)

3. Usage Rates * - per minute of use

$0.12 (R)

* A surcharge per increment applies to calls completed to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Surcharge per unit of use: Initial Additional $ 0.000 $ 0.000

** Charge applies only to those customers not choosing Home Plus service for interstate calling.

EFFECTIVE

MAR 09 2000

Issued: March 8, 2000 Effective: April 1, 2000 ~uRSUANTTO~O~KAR~:O~~,

/-- Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996



4.8 Optional Callins Plans (continued) (J!

4.8.B Bluearass Seasonal Promotion The Bluegrass Seasonal Promotion is limited time only rate promotion that provides flat- rate calling services to eligible presubscribed customers. Date availability and service rates are defined below.

Eligibility for the plan is restricted to customers on a plan or program that would result in higher minute of use charges absent the implementation of this promotion. Customers of Company discount programs that carry a lower minute of use charge are not eligible for this plan. Provision of this plan is limited to those areas in which facilities and local billing arrangements exist and may not be available to all customers. Enrollment in the plan is automatic.


1. Promotion Availability Dates and Times The Bluegrass Seasonal Promotion is only available for calls initiated during the dates and times indicated below. Calls initiated during a non-promotion period will be billed at non-promotional rates.

Available Dates December 25, 1998 January 1, 1999

Times 12:OOAM - 11:49PM 12:OOAM - 11:49PM

2. Service Rates Promotional Rate per Minute $0.10

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Issued : December 7, 1998


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4.8 Optional Callins Plans (continued)

4.8.C Dedicated Interconnection Option The Dedicated Interconnection Option is a direct dialed optional service plan available to business customers who have a customer provided dedicated interconnection between the customer's premise(s) and a Company-designated point of interconnection.


The initial period for the billinq of the calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additionai billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments.

1. Minimum Usase Minimum monthly usage will vary with the number of dedicated facilities active at the Company's designated point of interconnection as follows:

Service Monthly Usase DSO 5,000 minutes DSl 100,000 minutes

All usage over the facility includ-tqg intrastate and in-bpggn& !-gD,@ &$$#.$&& contribute to the monthly minPmum.

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4.8.C Dedicated Interconnection Option (continued)

1. Minimum Usase (continued)

Customers utilizing less than the monthly minimum will have the options of 1) disconnecting the excess channels with thirty days' notice of underutilization; or 2) paying the shortfall usage per facility times the rate shown below.

Underutilization Charge $0.05 - per minute less than the

minimum

2. In-bound 800 Services At the customer's request, the Company will provision in-bound 800 services to the customer over the customer's dedicated facility. In-bound 800 traffic contributes to monthly~minimums on the facility.



", ‘3.;:'>;:' Service rates

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4.8.C(4). arfl,j;:cotiE&ied .'Tn' Section

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Issued: December 7, 1998 Effective: December 8, 1998


7' Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996



P 4. Rates for Message Telecommunications Service (continued)


4.8.C Dedicated Interconnection Ootion (continued)

3. Overflow Services

Customers of the Dedicated Interconnection Option may also add additional sites and traffic not carried over the dedicated facility to this service. Under this option, the company will complete calls from other sites through the public switched network to its designated point of interconnection. All calls must be billed to the customer.

Overflow Services do not contribute to monthly minimum usage.



Service rates are co~,t~ined~,b~li.,~;e~~~ion 4.8.C(4). r,j: I;!; ,._, '; ,/' '/

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4.8.C Dedicated Interconnection Option (continued)

4. Rates

Dedicated Interconnection Option

Non-recurring Charge Monthly Recurring Charge

$0.00 $0.00

Direct Dial (Dedicated) - per minute of use

$0.0800

In-bound 800 (Dedicated) - per minute of use

$0.0900

Direct Dial (Switched) - per minute of use

$0.1500

In-bound 800 (Switched) - per minute of use

$0.1500







4.8 Optional Calling Plans (continued)

4.8.D Home Plus Home Plus is a direct dialed service available to residential customers under whch customers of the plan pay the same usage based rate for direct dialed intrastate (T) calls regardless of the time or distance of the call.



Service Rates 1. Service Establishment Charge

- Per order placed

2. Monthly Account Charge - Per subscribed line **

3. Usage Rates * - Per minute of use

$0.00

$3.95

$0.10

* A surcharge per increment applies to calls completed to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Initial Additional Surcharge per unit of use: $0.0000 $0.0000

fr)

' I ' * * Charge applies only to those customers presubscribed to the C ~ ~ ~ I S S O N calling services only. OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTlVF

MAY 0 6 2004 WRSUANT TO 807 n -n J U 1 1

Issued: May 4,2004

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1, 1996

Issued by Blgqgrass Telecom, L.L.C.

s .: ,..,. : :: ‘_I ..,

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 2 D/B/A BLUEGRASS LONG DISTANCE Original Title Page

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A BLUEGRASS LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road




Filed with the


This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom,

- L.L.C. d/b/a Bluegrass Long Distance between points within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.


A-- Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

ass Telecom, L.L.C.

,4&d- Charles S. Willis, Director

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A BLUEGRASS LONG DISTANCE


-.

CHECK SHEET

The title page and pages 1 through 2 inclusive of this Tariff are effective as of the dates shown. named below, comprise

Original and revised pages, as all changes

effect on the date indicated. from the original tariff in

Pacfe Revision Paue Revision Pase Revision 1 Original 2 Original



/ Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 2 D/B/A BLUEGRASS LONG DISTANCE Original Page 2

-

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Bluegrass Long Distance hereby concurs with and adopts the following Section(s) of Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom Kentucky Tariff No. 1 in part or in full, as indicated.

1. General

2.

3.

4.

Adopted in full. No exceptions.

Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services


General Classification and Description of the Company' s Service - Message Telecommunications Services


Rates for Message Telecommunications Service



*- Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 3 D/B/A BRANDENBURG TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Original Title Page

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A BRANDENBURG TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road




Filed with the


This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Brandenburg Telephone within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Long Distance between points


/-- the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996


KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 3 Third Revised Page 1

Replaces Second Revised Pane 1

CHECK SHEET


Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision 1 3'd * 2 1 st 3 1 s t *


EFFECTIVE

* Indicates new or revised page MAY 0 6 2004

PURSUANTTO807KARSD11 -~ SECTION 9 ( 11

BY- 6 Effective: May 6,2004

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1. 1996

Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C.

By: Charles S . Willis, Vice President




Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Brandenburg Telephone Long Distance hereby concurs with and adopts the following Section(s) of Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C d/b/a Bluegrass Tariff No. 1 in part or in full, as indicated.

Telecom Kentucky

1.

2.

3.

4.

General


Rules and Rules and Regulations Services



General Classification Service

and Description of - Message Telecommunications Services

the Company's



Adopted in part.

Company does not offer service(s) described in the following sections:

Section 4.8.B

(a

(C)



3 KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. I

First Revised Page 3 Replaces Original Page 3


5. Specialized Services Rates and Regulations

5.1 Service Bundle

The following intrastate rates are available to presubscribed business customers who purchase certain bundled service plans. The plans can include such Brandenburg products as wireline, long distance, internet and paging. Services are limited to areas where technical and billing capabilities exist.

All calls are billed in whole minute increments.

Direct Dial

1. Monthly Fee Plan

Rate per account per month $4.95 Rate per minute $0.10

2. Flexible Plan

Rate per line per month Rate per minute

Toll Free

Rate per line per month Rate per minute

- $0.17

$5.00 $0.14

W C SERVICE COMMlSSlON OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTIVE

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1. 1996

Issued by Blggrass Telecom, L.L.C.

By: Charles S. Willis, Vice President

A--

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 4 D/B/A DUO COUNTY TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Original Title Page

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A DUO COUNTY TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road




Filed with the


This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Duo County Telephone Long Distance between points within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

r-



BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 4 D/B/A DUO COTJNTY TELEPHONE L,ONG DISTANCE Third Revised Page 1

Replaces Second Revised Page 1

CHECK SHEET


Pag;e Revision Page Revision Page Revision 1 3rd * 2 2nd 3 Original 4 Original *

* Indicates a page new or revised with this filing.


Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 By:


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED2/5/2007

PUBLIC SERVICECOMMISSIONOF KENTUCKY


KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 4 Second Revised Page 2

Replaces First Revised Page 2

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Duo County Telephone Long Distance hereby concurs with and adopts the following Section(s) of Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom Kentucky Tariff No. 1 in part or in full, as indicated.

1. General


2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services




4. Rates for Message Telecommunications Service

Adopted in part.


Section 4.8.B

The Company provides the following services as specified below:

Section 4.8.D (2) - fee applied per account

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMlSSlON OF KENTUCKY

EFFECTWE

MAY 0 6 2004 T m m7 KAR 5-m i

Issued: May 4,2004

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 By:





5.1 Business Advantage

Business Advantage is a direct dialed service available to business subscribers who choose electronic billing (e-billing). Customers who discontinue e-billing will be placed on Business Plus Service unless / until the Company is notified that the customer has chosen an alternative plan or arrangement. Availability service is restricted to locations where facilities and local billing capability are available. Business Advantage under this tariff must be purchased in conjunction with interstate Business Advantage service.

5.1.1 Terms of Service

a. A monthly recurring fee applies to each line enrolled in the plan. For subscribers with multiple business lines served at the same address and billed under the same account, the monthly recurring fee is the lesser of the Monthly recurring fee per line or the account maximum.

b. A minimum monthly usage charge, as outlined in 5.1.2(2) applies per account enrolled in the plan. Subscribers whose Business Advantage usage, exclusive of taxes and fees, fails to reach the monthly minimum will be billed the difference between actual billed amounts and the monthly minimum. Partial months will be prorated.

c. The initial period for the billing of the calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additional billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments.

5.1.2 Service Rates 1. Monthly Recurring Fee

a. Per Line $ 0.99 b. Maximumper account $ 9.99

BLlC SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Minimum Monthly Usage $30.M OF KENTUCKY

3. Usage Rates $ 0.10 MAY 0 6 2004

(applied per account billed) EFFECTIVE

(Per minute of use) PURSUANT TO 807 KAR 5 0 1 1

c Issued: May 4,2004


Issued by Blueggss Telecom, L.L.C.

4

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 1 D/B/A DUO COUNTY TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE - Oliginal Page - 4

5. Specialized Services Rates and Regulafions

5.2 Duo Local Choice Long Distance

Duo Local Choice Long Distance is a direct dialed domestic service available to residential subscribers who subscribe to a qualifying Local Service Bundle offered by the Company. Subscribes to the Plan receive as a volume of usage per month as specified in the bundle and pay an overage fee for usage in excess of the plan. Unused usage does not accrue each month. Plan is not available on an intraLATA only basis.

All other terms and conditions pursuant to this tariff apply.

Overage $0.10 - per minute


Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: Sune 21, 1996 By:


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED2/5/2007


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BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A LOGAN TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 5 Original Title Page

BLWGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A LOGAN TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road




Filed with the


This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a Logan Telephone Long Distance between points within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

JAN 30 1998





llis, Director

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 5 D/B/A LOGAN TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Second Revised Page 1


CHECK SHEET


& Revision & Revision & Revision 1 2nd * 2 1 St

3 Original *

Issued: June 16,2008 Effective: July 15,2008

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21,1996 By: w&-


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED6/13/2008


BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A LOGAN TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE



Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. hereby with

d/b/a Logan Telephone Long Distance concurs and adopts

Bluegrass Telecom, the following Section(s) of

L.L.C d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom Kentucky Tariff No. 1 in part or in full, as indicated.

1.

2.

3.

4.

General




General Classification and Description of Service - Message Telecommunications Services

the Company's


Rates for Message Telecommnications Service

Adopted in part.


Section 4.8.B

(C)

(C)




5.1 Service Bundle 1

Service Bundle 1 Long Distance is a direct dialed domestic service available to residential subscribers who subscribe to a qualifying Local Service Bundle 1 offered by Logan Telephone Cooperative. Subscribes to the Plan receive as a volume of usage per month as specified in the bundle and pay an overage fee for usage in excess of the plan. Unused usage does not accrue each month. Plan is not available on an intraLATA only basis.

Service is restricted to voice traffic only. Use for non-residential purposes no1 permitted. Calls outside the plan will be billed at the overage rate and continued use of the plan for purposes other than normal residential usage may result in the termination of the plan.

Customers no longer eligible for the plan will be charged pursuant to rates found in 4.2.A of this Tariff.

All other terms and conditions pursuant to this tariff apply.

All calls are billed in whole minute increments.

1. Rate per line per month * $9.49 2. Domestic Usage * 150 minutes 3. Overage Rate $0.10 per minute

Y Includes interstate and intrastate jurisdictions.

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. mNTUCKY TARIFF NO. 5 D/B/A LOGAN TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Original Page 3

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I

Issued: June 16,2008 Effective: July 15,2008

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21,1996 By:

TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED6/13/2008


h.

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 6 D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Original Title Page

BLTJEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A NORTH CENTRAt TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road




Filed with the


f--.

This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a North Central Telephone Long Distance between points within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

JAN 30 1998


BLUEGRASS TEL,ECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 6 D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL, TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Second Revised Page 1


CHECK SHEET

The title page and pages 1 through 5 inclusive of this Tariff are effective as of the dates shown. Original and revised pages, as named below, comprise all changes fiom the original tariff in effect on the date indicated.

Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision 1 2nd * 2 Original 3 original 4 original * 5 Original *

Issued: October 26,2006 Effective: October 27,2006

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentuclcy in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1,1996 BY: -


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED10/24/2006


BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 6 D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Original Page 2

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a North Central Telephone Long Distance hereby concurs with and adopts the following Section(s) of Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom Kentucky Tariff No. 1 in part or in full, as indicated.

1.

2.

3.

4.

General




General Classification and Description of the CompanyUs Service - Message Telecommunications Services






luegrass Telecom, L.L.C.

/-.. Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996 $k13Qa-


4

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

KENTUCKY TARTFF NO. 6 Original Page 3

5. Specialized Sewices Rates and Regulations

5.1 Business Advantage

Business Advantage is a direct dialed service available to business. Availability service is restricted to locations where facilities and local billing capability are available. Business Advantage under this tariff must be purchased in conjunction with interstate Business Advantage service.

5.1.1 Terms of Service

a. A monthly recurring fee applies to each line enrolled in the plan. For subscribers with multiple business lines served at the same address and billed under the same account, the monthly recurring fee is the lesser of the Monthly recurring fee per line or the account maximum.

b. A minimum monthly usage charge, as outlined in 5.1.2(2) applies per account enrolled in the plan. Subscribers whose Business Advantage usage, exclusive of taxes and fees, fails to reach the monthly minimum will be billed the difference between actual billed amounts and the monthly minimum. Partial months will be prorated.

c. The initial period for the billing of the calls is sixty (60) seconds. Additional billing periods are measured in sixty (60) second increments.

5.1.2 Service Rates

1. Monthly Recurring Fee a. Per Line $ 0.99

$ 9.99 b. Maximum per account

2. Minimum Monthly Usage $30.00 (applied per account billed)

3. Usage Rates (Per minute of use)

Issued: May 4,2004

Issued by authority of the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1, 1996 By:

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 6 D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE ---. Original Page - 4

5. Specialized Services Rates and Regulations (continued)

5.2 Flat Talk Plan

The Flat Talk Plan is a direct dialed outbound long distance service offered to single or multi-line residential Customers fiom switched access lines. Service is offered on a flat rate basis, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Customers must dial 1 plus the area code, if applicable, and the terminating number to complete a call utilizing this service. The Flat Talk Plan provides the Customer with a non-capped number of minutes of interexchange long distance usage (both intrastate and interstate combined) for a flat rate monthly charge.

This service is only offered in conjunction with the corresponding interstate Flat Talk Plan. An additional monthly service charge will apply for the interstate Flat Talk Plan service.

1. This service is not offered on an intraLATA only basis.

2. Customers must i) be a customer of the Company's affiiated local exchange carrier; and ii) receive billing for all of these services fi-om the Company's affiliated local exchange carrier.

3. Customers must presubscribe to the Company for both intraLATA and interLATA long distance service.

4. This plan cannot be used for placing interLATA or intraLATA calls to on- line services or Internet access services or for any commercial use, for any use inconsistent with residential service, or for any services that do not involve a person-to-person conversation or voice messages.

5. Customer lines associated with educational institutions, (colleges, universities, etc.) are not eligible for this plan.

6. This plan is not available for resale.

Issued: October 26,2006 Effective: October 27,2006

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1, 1 996 By: -.---


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED10/24/2006


BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L,.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 6 D/B/A NORTH CENTRAL -. TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Original Page -.- 5

5. Specialized Services Rates and Regulations (continued)

5.2 Flat Talk Plan (continued)

7. Plan usage does not include multi-party conference calls (except those initiated via three-way calling), calls to 900,976,700 numbers or other information service providers, directory assistance, calling card, operator services, international calling and toll fkee calling services.

8. If the Company determines that usage is not consistent with typical Residential Customer usage at the Company's sole discretion, the Company may offer the customer an alternative plan or suspend, restrict or cancel the Customer's service without prior notice. Calls that are not consistent with residential voice usage include, but are not limited to use for general business purposes including commercial facsimile, auto-dialing, including telemarketing, call centers, or other such uses that are of a business nature.

9. Call detail is not available under this plan and Customers requiring this level of detail are not eligible for the plan.

Service Rates

Monthly Charge Per line per month

- Issued: October 26,2006 Effective: October 27,2006

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service CoInmission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1,1996 By:


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED10/24/2006


3


Thomas Dorman, Executive Kentucky Public Service Co P.O. Box 6 15/ 21 1 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, Ke y 40602-0615

November 28,2001

Subject: South Central Telephone Long Distance Seasonal Promotion

Dear Mi. Dorman,

This letter is notice that the company will provide a seasonal promotion to its long distance resale service subscribers. Under this promotion, services

ounted 50% from regular tariffed rates. The originated between 12:Ol A.M. on PM. on December 3 1,200 1.

Date of Promotion

Class of Service

December 1 - December 3 1,2001

Residential and Business Subscribers

Tariff Bluegrass Telecom, LLC d/b/a South Central Telephone Long Distance Kentucky Tariff No. 7

Eligible Services Direct dial calls (Section 4.2,4.3,4.8.A.3, and 4.8.D.3)

BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A SOUTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 7 Original Title Page

/--. BLUEGRASS TFmLECOM, L.L.C. D/B/A SOTJTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE

2902 Ring Road




Filed with the

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This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of service and facilities for long distance telecommunication services provided by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a South Central Telephone Long Distance between points within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.


Issued by authority of con-p L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 21, 1996

BL,UEGRASS TELECOM, L.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 7 D/B/A SOUTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Third Revised Page 1

- Replaces Second Revised Page 1

CHECK SHEET


Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision 1 3rd * 2 3rd * 3 Original 4 Original*

Issued: February 22,2008 Effective: February 22,2008

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L,.L,.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1,1996

TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED2/25/2008


BLUEGRASS TELECOM, L,.L.C. KENTUCKY TARIFF NO. 7 D/B/A SOUTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE LONG DISTANCE Third Revised Page 2

Replaces Second Revised Page 2

Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. d/b/a South Central Telephone Long Distance hereby concurs with and adopts the following Section(s) of Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C d/b/a Bluegrass Telecom Kentucky Tariff No. 1 in part or in full, as indicated.

1. General


2. Rules and Rules and Regulations - Message Telecommunications Services




4. Rates for Message Telecommunications Service

Adopted in part.


Section 4.2.A Section 4.3.A Section 4.8.A Section 4.8.B Section 4.8.D


The Company offers specialized services as described in this section.


Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1,1996 By:


TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED2/25/2008


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m 5. Specialized Services Rates and Regulations

5.1 South Central Simvlified Residential Calling Service

The South Central Simplified Residential Calling Service is residential service under which custorners pay the same rate for services indicated regardless of the volume of calls, time of day, or mileage band. No monthly recurring fee or minimums apply for subscription to the plan.


1. InterLATA 2. IntraLATA

$0.10 per minute $0.1 0 per minute

5.2 South Central Simplified Business Calling Service

The South Central Simplified Business Calling Service is a service available to business subscribers under which custorners of the service pay the same rate for services indicated regardless of the volume of calls, time of day, or mileage band. No monthly recurring fee or minimums apply for subscription to the plan.


1. InterLATA 2. IntraL,ATA

$0.10 per minute $0.10 per minute

Issued: January 25,2008 Effective: February 1,2008

Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 Dated: June 2 1, 1 996 By:

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TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED1/25/2008


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0 5. Specialized Services Rates and Regulations (continued)

5.3 South Central Toll Free Calling Service

The South Central Toll Free Calling Service is service under which customers pay the same rate for services indicated regardless of the volume of calls, time of day, or mileage band. Limitations on service as described elsewhere in this tariff apply.

1. Non-recurring Installation Charge

There is no installation charge for this service.

2. Monthly Recurring Charge

In addition to the TJsage Charge described in this Section, there shall be assessed a monthly charge of $5.00 per line for each 800 Service terminating line.

3. Usage Charge


InterLATA IntraLATA

$0.10 per minute $0.10 per minute


Issued by authority of Issued by Bluegrass Telecom, L.L.C. the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in Administrative Case No. 359 J

Dated: June 2 1,1996 B

TARIFF BRANCH

RECEIVED2/25/2008


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