Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Title Sheet
TEXAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF
OF
GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC
234 Copeland Street,
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
COMPETITIVE LOCAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
This tariff contains the descriptions, regulations, and rates applicable to the furnishing of competitive, presubscribed local exchange telecommunications services provided by Granite Telecommunications, LLC (“Company”) within the State of Texas. This tariff is on file with the Texas Public Utility Commission. Copies may be inspected during normal business hours at Company's principal place of business, 100 Newport Avenue Extension, Quincy, Massachusetts 02171.
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Second Revised Sheet No. 1
Canceling First Revised Sheet No. 1
CHECK SHEET
(T)(T)
The Title Sheet and all Sheets inclusive of this Tariff are effective as of the date shown at the bottom of the respective sheet(s). Revised sheets as named below contain all changes from the original filing that are in effect on the date listed. Sheets included in this filing are designated by an asterisk (*).
Sheet No. / Sheet Version / Sheet No. / Sheet VersionTitle / Original / 31 / Original
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2 / First / 33 / Original
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Issued: March 10, 2016Effective Date: March 11, 2016
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
First Revised Sheet No. 2
Canceling Original Sheet No. 2
CHECK SHEET, Continued
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91.2 / Original* / 105.17 / Original*
92 / First* / 105.18 / Original*
Issued: March 10, 2014Effective Date: March 11, 2014
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 2.1
CHECK SHEET, Continued
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105.20 / Original*
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Issued: March 10, 2014Effective Date: March 11, 2014
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Sheet...... Title
Check Sheet...... 1
Table of Contents...... 3
Concurring Carriers...... 8
Connecting Carriers...... 8
Other Participating Carriers ...... 8
Explanation of Symbols...... 8
Tariff Format...... 9
Application of Tariff...... 10
Section 1 - Technical Terms and Abbreviations...... 11
Section 2 - Rules and Regulations...... 16
2.1.Undertaking of Company...... 16
2.2.Customer’s Use of Service...... 16
2.3.Application For Service...... 17
2.4.Deposits...... 18
2.5.Credit...... 19
2.6.Provision and Maintenance of Service...... 21
2.7.Minimum Service Period...... 23
2.8.Customer Responsibilities...... 24
2.9.Payments and Billing...... 26
2.10.Taxes...... 28
2.11.Allowances For Interruption of Service...... 29
2.12.Cancellation or Modification of Service by Customer...... 30
2.13.Cancellation by Company...... 31
2.14.Restoration of Service...... 32
2.15.Limitation of Liability...... 33
2.16.Notices...... 39
2.17.Customer Provided Equipment and Interconnection...... 39
2.18.Provision and Ownership of Telephone Numbers...... 41
Section 3 – Description of Services...... 42
3.1. Application of Rates...... 42
3.2. Granite Telecommunications Services...... 42
3.3. Promotions...... 46
3.4. Individual Case Basis (ICB) Arrangements...... 46
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued
Section4 – Rates...... 47
4.1.Verizon Service Area - Service Charges...... 47
4.1.1.Local Exchange Service...... 47
4.1.2.Non-Recurring Service Charges...... 47
4.1.3.Rotary (Hunting) Line Service...... 53
4.1.4.Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID)...... 53
4.1.5.Custom Calling Features and Packages...... 54
4.1.6.CLASS Features (IntelligentCall)...... 54
4.1.7.Operator Referral...... 55
4.1.8.Billed Number Screening...... 55
4.1.9.Toll Blocking...... 56
4.1.10.Directory Listings...... 56
4.1.11.Foreign Exchange Services...... 56
4.1.12.IntraLATA Rates (all classes of service)...... 57
4.1.13.Local and Toll Operator Service Charges...... 58
4.1.14.Local and Toll Directory Assistance Charges...... 58
4.1.15.ISDN Services...... 59
4.1.16.Centrex Services...... 59
4.1.17.Remote Call Forwarding Services...... 62
4.1.18.Private Line Services...... 63
4.1.19.Extended Area Services...... 63
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued
Section4 – Rates...... 47
4.2.SBC Service Area - Service Charges...... 66
4.2.1.Flat Rate Business Line Service...... 64
4.2.2.Measured Rate Business Line Service...... 64
4.2.3.Message Rate Business Line Service...... 64
4.2.4.Multiline Flat Rate Business Line Service...... 65
4.2.5.Multiline Key Flat Rate Business Line Service...... 65
4.2.6.Multiline Measured Rate Business Line Service...... 65
4.2.7.PBX - Hotel/Motel Measured Trunk Service...... 66
4.2.8.PBX - Flat Rate Trunk Service...... 66
4.2.9.PBX - DID Trunk Service...... 66
4.2.10.Extended Area Calling Services...... 67
4.2.11.Measured Local Usage...... 68
4.2.12.Toll Terminal Trunk...... 69
4.2.13.Non-Recurring Service Charges...... 69
4.2.14.Custom Calling Features...... 70
4.2.15.Directory Listings...... 72
4.2.16.DID Features...... 72
4.2.17.Remote Call Forwarding Services...... 72
4.2.18.Private Line Services...... 73
4.2.19.Operator Service Charges – Local...... 74
4.2.20.Directory Assistance Service Charges...... 75
4.2.21.Operator Assisted IntraLATA Service Charges...... 76
4.2.22.Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)...... 77
4.2.23. Centrex Services...... 80
4.2.24.Flat Rate Services Billed by Location...... 83
4.2.25.IntraLATA Rates (all classes of service)...... 88
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
First Revised Sheet No. 6
Canceling Original Sheet No. 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued
(N)(E)
(T)
(T)
(N)
(N)
Section4 – Rates...... 47
4.3.Centurylink Service Area - Service Charges...... 89
4.3.1.Local Exchange Services...... 89
4.3.2.Non-Recurring Service Charges...... 91
4.3.3.Centrex Services...... 92
4.3.4.Call Blocking...... 92
4.3.5.Directory Listings...... 92
4.3.6.Extended Area Services...... 93
4.3.7.Custom Calling Features...... 93
4.3.8.Miscellaneous Service Charges...... 94
4.3.9.IntraLATA Rates (all classes of service)...... 94
4.3.10.Remote Call Forwarding...... 95.1
4.4.All Other Service Areas – Service Charges...... 96
4.4.1.Basic Local Services...... 96
4.4.2.Key Line Services...... 97
4.4.3.ISDN Services...... 97
4.4.4.PBX Services...... 98
4.4.5.Remote Call Forwarding Services...... 98
4.4.6.Non-Recurring Service Charges...... 99
4.4.7.Extended Area Calling Services...... 100
4.4.8.Custom Calling Features...... 101
4.4.9.Directory Listings...... 101
4.4.10.Call Blocking Services...... 102
4.4.11.Custom Calling Packages...... 102
4.4.12.Miscellaneous Charges...... 102
4.4.13.[Reserved for Future Use]...... 103
4.4.14.[Reserved for Future Use]...... 105
4.5.Alltel/Windstream Service Area - Service Charges...... 105
4.5.1.Non-Recurring Service Order Charges...... 105
4.5.2.Local Exchange Service Rates...... 105.1
4.5.3.Network Access Line Service Rates...... 105.4
4.5.4.Extended Area Service Rates...... 105.8
4.5.5.Extended Metropolitan Calling Service Rates...... 105.8
4.5.6.PBX Trunk and Key Line Service Rates...... 105.9
4.5.7.Local Usage Charges...... 105.10
4.5.8.Directory Assistance...... 105.13
Issued: March 10, 2014Effective Date: March 11, 2014
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
First Revised Sheet No. 7
Canceling Original Sheet No. 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued
(N)(N)
Section4 – Rates...... 47
4.5.Alltel/Windstream Service Area - Service Charges...... 105
4.5.9.Directory Listings...... 105.13
4.5.10.Foreign Exchange and Foreign Switching Office.....105.14
4.5.11.Custom Calling Features and Services...... 105.16
4.5.12.Direct Inward Dialing (DID) Service...... 105.19
4.5.13.Centrex Service...... 105.19
4.5.14.Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Services.105.20
4.5.15.Intraexchange Services Private Line and Channels...105.21
4.6.CenturyLinkService Area - Service Charges...... 105.22
4.6.1.Non-Recurring Service Order Charges...... 105.22
4.6.2.Local Usage Charges...... 105.22
4.6.3.Flat Rate Local Service Charges...... 105.23
4.6.4.Directory Assistance...... 105.25
4.6.5.Directory Listings...... 105.25
4.6.6.Advanced Calling Features...... 105.26
4.6.7.Custom Calling Features and Services...... 105.26
4.6.8.Advanced Digital Service (ADS)...... 105.28
4.6.9.Off Premise Extension Mileage...... 105.28
4.6.10.Signaling Equipment Mileage...... 105.28
Section5 – Service Area Exchanges/Rate Groups...... 106
5.1.Verizon Local Calling Areas by Rate Group...... 106
5.2.SBC Local Calling Areas by Rate Group...... 108
5.3.Centurylink Calling Areas...... 113
5.4.All Other Calling Areas by Rate Group...... 116
Section7 – Federal Government Service Agreements...... 116
Issued: March 10, 2014Effective Date: March 11, 2014
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
First Revised Sheet No. 8
Canceling Original Sheet No. 8
(N)CONCURRING CARRIERS
None
CONNECTING CARRIERS
None
OTHER PARTICIPATING CARRIERS
None
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
(C)To signify changed condition or regulation.
(D)To signify deleted or discontinued rate, regulation or condition.
(E)To signify the correction of an error made during a revision.
(I)To signify a change resulting in an increase to a Customer's bill.
(M)To signify material moved to or from another location in the tariff.
(N)To signify a new rate, regulation condition or Sheet.
(R)To signify a change resulting in a reduction to a Customer's bill.
(T)To signify a change in text but no change to rate or charge.
Issued: March 10, 2014Effective Date: March 11, 2014
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 9
TARIFF FORMAT
A.Sheet Numbering - Sheet numbers appear in the upper right corner of the Sheet. Sheets are numbered sequentially. However, occasionally, when a new Sheet is added between Sheets already in effect, a decimal is added. For example, a new Sheet added between Sheets 14 and 15 would be 14.1.
B.Sheet Revision Numbers - Revision numbers also appear in the upper right corner of each Sheet. These numbers are used to determine the most current Sheet version on file with the Commission. For example, the 4th revised Sheet 14 cancels the 3rd Revised Sheet 14. Because of various suspension periods, deferrals, etc. the Commission follows in its tariff approval process, the most current Sheet number on file with the Commission is not always the Sheet in effect. Consult the Check Sheet for the Sheet currently in effect.
C.Paragraph Numbering Sequence – There are nine levels of paragraph coding. Each level of code is subservient to its next higher level:
2.
2.1.
2.1.1
2.1.1.A.
2.1.1.A.1.
2.1.1.A.1.(a).
2.1.1.A.1.(a).I.
2.1.1.A.1.(a).I.(i).
2.1.1.A.1.(a).I.(i).(1).
D.Check Sheets - When a tariff filing is made with the Commission, an updated Check Sheet accompanies the tariff filing. The Check Sheet lists the Sheets contained in the tariff with a cross reference to the current revision number. When new Sheets are added, the Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision. All revisions made in a given filing are designated by and asterisk (*). There will be no other symbols used on this Sheet if these are the only changes made to it (i.e., the format, etc., remains the same, just revised revision levels on some Sheets). The tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find if a particular Sheet is the most current on file with the Commission.
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 10
APPLICATION OF TARIFF
A.This tariff schedule sets forth the Service offerings, rates, terms and conditions applicable to the furnishing of intrastate telecommunications Services offered by Granite Telecommunications, LLC (“Company”) to Customers located within the State of Texas.
B.The rates and regulations contained in this Tariff apply only to the intrastate telecommunications Services furnished by Company and do not apply, unless otherwise specified, to the lines, facilities, or the services provided by a Local Exchange Carrier or other common Carrier for use in accessing the Services of Company. This Tariff does not cover any information service or other unregulated service offered by Company. Company will offer any information or other unregulated service in accordance with Company’s current price list or contract, whichever applies to the particular customer.
C.Company may not be deemed to have waived or impaired any right, power, requirement or option reserved by this Tariff (including, but not limited to, the right to demand exact compliance with every term and condition herein), by virtue of any custom or practice of Company at variance with the terms hereof, or any failure, refusal or neglect of Company to exercise any right under this Tariff or to insist upon exact compliance with its terms, or any waiver, forbearance, delay, failure or omission by Company to exercise any right, power or option hereunder.
D.The rates, rules, terms and conditions contained herein are subject to change pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Texas Public Utility Commission.
E.This Tariff will be maintained and made available for inspection by any Customer at Company’s principal business office at 100 Newport Avenue Extension, Quincy, Massachusetts 02171.
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 11
SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Certain terms and abbreviations used generally throughout this Tariff for Services of Company are defined below.
Access Line: An arrangement from a local exchange Telephone Company or other Common Carrier, using either dedicated or switched access, which connects a Customer’s location to Carrier’s location or switching center.
Advance Payment: Part or all of a payment required before the start of service.
Applicant: Any entity or individual who applies for Service offered under this Tariff.
Authorized User:A person, firm or corporation authorized by the Customer to be an end-User of the service of the Customer.
Business Customer: A Customer that uses a Business Service Offering as set forth in this Tariff.
Central Office: A local exchange switching unit that is used to interconnect Exchange Access Lines within a specified area.
Channel or Circuit: A path for transmission between two (2) or more points having a bandwidth and termination of Customer’s own choosing.
Commission: The Texas Public Utility Commission.
Common Carrier: An authorized company or entity providing telecommunications services to the public.
Company: Granite Telecommunications, LLC, the issuer of this Tariff.
Contract: An agreement between Customer and Company in which the two (2) parties agree upon specifications, terms, pricing, and other conditions of Service. The Contract may or may not accompany an associated Service Order.
Customer: The person, firm, partnership, corporation, municipality, cooperative organization, governmental agency, etc., that is provided service and that is responsible for the payment of charges and compliance with the terms and conditions of this Tariff.
Customer Premises: A location designated by the Customer for the purposes of connecting to the Company’s services.
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 12
SECTION 1 – TECHNICAL TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, Continued
Deposit: Refers to a cash or equivalent of cash security held as a guarantee for payment of the charges for Services.
Directory Assistance Service: A Service whereby Customers may dial a special directory assistance code or telephone number to reach an operator or automatic Interactive Voice System (“IVS”) that will provide available published directory listings.
E-911/911: An emergency Service whereby a Customer dials a 911 emergency code or other emergency number and is then connected to an emergency agency responsible for the dispatch of emergency assistance. E911 and 911 are used interchangeably to refer to any emergency dialing arrangement.
Exchange Access Lines: Central Office equipment and related facilities, including the Network interface, which provide access to and from the telecommunications Network.
Exchange Area: A geographically defined area described through the use of maps or legal descriptions to specify areas where individual telephone exchange companies hold themselves out to provide local communications services.
Exchange Telephone Company or Telephone Company: Denotes any individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, or corporation authorized by the appropriate regulatory bodies to engage in providing public switched communication service throughout an Exchange Area, and between Exchange Areas within the LATA.
FCC: Federal Communications Commission.
Facility: Includes, in the aggregate or otherwise, but is not limited to, the following: channels, lines, apparatus, devices, equipment, accessories, communications paths, and systems which are provided by Company and utilized by it in the furnishing of telecommunications Services or which are provided by a Customer and used for telecommunications purposes.
Force Majeure: Causes beyond Company’s control, including but not limited to: acts of God, fire, flood explosion or other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation, direction, action or request of the United States Government, or of any other government, including state and local governments having or claiming jurisdiction over Company, or of any Commission, agency, commission, bureau, corporation, or other instrumentality of any one or more of these federal, state, or local governments, or of any civil or military authority; national emergencies; insurrection, riots, wars, unavailability of rights-of-way or materials; or strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages, fraudulent acts of a third party, or other labor difficulties.
Issued: June 16, 2008Effective Date: June 17, 2008
Issued By:Robert T. Hale, Jr. President
Granite Telecommunications, LLC
100 Newport Avenue Extension
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Granite Telecommunications, LLCTexas P.U.C. Tariff No. 4
Original Sheet No. 13
SECTION 1 – technical terms and abbreviations, Continued
Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or any day which is a legally observed federal government holiday.