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Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 23 rd Revised Title PageCancelling 2 nd Revised Title PageRCN Telecom Services, Inc.RCN TELECOM SERVICES, INC.d/b/a RCN OF PENNSYLVANIACOMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERFACILITIES–BASED TARIFFRegulations and Schedule of ChargesThe Company will mirror the exchange area boundaries as stated in the tariffs of: Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. Telephone Pa P.U.C. No. 180A, 182, 182A, 185Band 185C; andVerizon North Inc. Telephone Pa P.U.C. No. 1, 3, 5 and 6.Commonwealth Telephone Company Pa P.U.C. No. 24.Palmerton Telephone Company Pa P.U.C. No. 5Ironton Telephone Company Pa P.U.C. No. 2 and 3CThe Company’s tariff is in concurrence with all applicable State and Federal andtheTelecommunications Act of 19934, as amended), and with the Commission’sapplicable Rules and Regulations and Orders. Any provisions contained in thisTariff that are inconsistent with the foregoing mentioned will be deemedinoperative and superseded.This tariff has been filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.Copies are available for inspection at the Company’s place of business:196 VanBuren, Herndon VA 20170.ISSUED: November 21, 2007EFFECTIVE: November 22, 2007By Joseph Kahl, Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs, 196 Van Buren, Herndon, VA 20170CCC
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaContentsOriginal Page 2TABLE OF CONTENTSEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSINDEXSECTION 1-REGULATIONSSECTION 2-DIAL TONE LINE CONNECTION AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGESSECTION 3-PREMISES WORK CHARGESSECTION 4-USAGE AND MILEAGE CHARGESSECTION 5-SMARTPHONE SERVICESSECTION 6-TOUCH TONE SERVICESECTION 7-TIME OF DAY SERVICESECTION 8-NUMBER REFERRAL SERVICESSECTION 9-OPERATOR ASSISTANCESECTION 10 -LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICESECTION 11 -VERIFICATION SERVICESECTION 12 -REMOTE CALL FORWARDINGSECTION 13 -CENTREX SERVICESECTION 14 -LIFELINE SERVICESECTION 15 -LINK UP AMERICASECTION 16 -HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED CUSTOMERSSECTION 17 -TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICESECTION 18 -UNIVERSAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER SERVICETABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 19 -ENHANCED UNIVERSAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER SERVICESECTION 20 -DIRECTORY SERVICESSECTION 21 -SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTSISSUED: August 27, 1999EFFECTIVE: October 26, 1999By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton,NJ08540
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2Supplement No. 21RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.Contentsd/b/a RCN of Pennsylvania3 RD Revised Page 3Cancels 2 ND Revised Page 3SECTION 22 -PBX SERVICESSECTION 23 -HIGH CAPACITY SERVICESSECTION 24 -EXPLANATION OF TERMSSECTION 25 -MISCELLANEOUS SERVICESSECTION 26 -ISDN SERVICESSECTION 27 -OTHER SERVICE ARRANGEMENTSISSUED: August 27, 1999CEFFECTIVE: October 26, 1999By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton,NJ08540
Telephone PA P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaOriginal Page 1EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS(C)Indicates a changed rate or regulation.(D)Indicates a decreased rate.(I)Indicates an increased rate.ISSUED: July 16, 1998EFFECTIVE: July 17, 1998By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton,NJ 08540
Supplement No. 87Telephone PA P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services, Inc.8 th Revised Page 2Cancels 7 th Revised Page 2Local Exchange ServiceList of Modification made by this SupplementModificationModified Tariff PagesIncrease Directory Assistancerate.Increase DA Call Completionrate.ISSUED: January 6, 2010EFFECTIVE: January 7, 2010By Joseph Kahl, Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs,196 Van Buren Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSupplement No. 28Index4 th Revised Page 1Cancels 3 rd Revised Page 1INDEXSectionPageAAdditional Central Office Based Call Management ServicesAdvance PaymentAllowances for Interruptions in ServiceAnonymous Call RejectionAvailability of Service, Smart Phone Services5115530131816.11811220555555482231BBilling and Collection ChargesCCallCallCallCallCallCallCallAllowance, Directory ServicesBlockForwarding - Busy LineForwarding - Busy Line Don't AnswerForwarding - Don't AnswerForwarding - VariableHold Unlimited16.1Call TraceCall WaitingCall Waiting IDCall Waiting ID DeluxeCaller ID ServiceCaller ID DeluxeCancellation for Service InterruptionsCancellation of Application for ServiceCancellation of ServiceCentrex ServiceChanges in Service RequestedCharges, Premises WorkClaimsCommon Switching Equipment, Centrex ServiceContract Periods, Centrex ServiceCredit for InterruptionsCustomer Equipment and ChannelsISSUED: January 14, 1CEFFECTIVE: January 15, 2000By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ08540
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaIndex3 rd Revised Page 2Cancels 2 nd Revised Page 2INDEXSectionPageDData Access Arrangement, PBX ServicesDepositsDescription, Dial Tone Line Connection ChargesDescription, Premises Work ChargesDial Tone LineDial Tone Line Connection ChargesDial Tone Monthly Rate, Lifeline ServiceDirect Inward Dialing (DID) Service, PBX ServicesDirectory ServicesDiscontinuance of 519315126412911EEnhanced Universal Emergency Telephone Number ServiceExplanation of TermsFFacility Termination, Centrex ServicesGGeneral Terms, Smart Phone ServicesGlossary of Terms, Premises Work ChargesHHearing or Speech Impaired CustomersHome IntercomIInside WireInspectionsIntercom Plus ServiceInterconnection of FacilitiesISDNISSUED: August 27, 19991EFFECTIVE: October 26, 1999By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ08540
Supplement No. 82Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services, Inc. CIndexC4 th Revised Page 3Cancels 3 rd Revised Page 3INDEXSectionPageJJoint Use Arrangements121LLevel Access ArrangementLiability of the CompanyLifeline ServiceLimitations on AllowancesLimitations of Services, Smart Phone ServicesLine BlockingLink Up AmericaLocal Exchange ServiceLocal Calling Areas13114155151010331201911114CMMessage Charges, Smart Phone ServicesMiscellaneous Nonrecurring Charges522525111825207226111920916NNon-Recurring Charges, Smart Phone ServicesNon-Routine InstallationNotices and CommunicationsNotification of Service Affecting ActivitiesNumber Referral ServiceNumber-to-Number Referral ServiceOObligations of the CustomerOperator AssistanceOperator Call Completion Service, Directory ServicesISSUED: April 30, 2007EFFECTIVE: May 1, 2007By Joseph Kahl, Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs, 196 Van Buren, Herndon, VA 20170C
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSupplement No. 28Index7th Revised Page 4Cancels 6th Revised Page 8PPayment ArrangementsPayment for ServicePBX ServicesPer Call BlockingPer Line BlockingPer Use Call HoldPremises Work ChargesPriority CallProhibited Uses of the ServicesPromotionsProvision of Equipment and FacilitiesProvision of Services, Smart Phone ServicesRRate Demarcation PointsRates, Centrex ServiceRates, Data Access ArrangementRates, Directory ServicesRates, Hearing or Speech Impaired CustomersRates, Link Up AmericaRates, PBX ServicesRates, Smart Phone ServicesRegulations and Computation of MileageRegulations, Dial Tone Line Connection ChargesRegulations, Inside WireRegulations, Premises Work ChargesRemote Call ForwardingRemote Call Forwarding (Residential)Repeat CallResale and SharingResiLink Bronze PackageResiLink Silver PackageResiLink Gold PackageResiLink Platinum PackageReturn CallRing Identification ServiceISSUED: January 13, 136214334610EFFECTIVE: January 15, 2000By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ08540C
Supplement No. 29Index6th Revised Page5Cancels 5th Revised Page 5Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaINDEXSSelective Call AcceptanceSelect ForwardService Areas and Rate Groups, Local ExchangeSmart Phone ServicesSpecial ArrangementsSpecial ConstructionSpeed CallingStation EquipmentStation Line, Centrex ServiceSubscription Rates (Monthly), Smart Phone 11112521111CTTaxesTelecommunications Relay ServiceTemporary Promotional ProgramsTerm Discounts, Centrex ServiceTermination Charges, Centrex ServiceTermination Liability, Special ConstructionThree-Way CallingTime of Day ServiceTime Periods DefinedTiming of CallsToll Free Service - ResidentialTouch Tone ServiceTransfers and AssignmentsUUltra Call ForwardUltra Feature PackageUltra Feature Package DeluxeUndertaking of the CompanyUniversal Emergency Telephone Number ServiceUsage and Mileage ChargesUsage Rates, Smart Phone ServicesUse of Customer's Service By OthersVVerification ServicesISSUED: March 10, 2000EFFECTIVE: May 10, 2000By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ08540C
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSection 1Original Page 1REGULATIONSA.UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY1.SCOPEThe Company undertakes to furnish intrastate local exchangetelecommunications service pursuant to the terms of this tariff inconnection with one-way and/or two-way voice, data and other typesof transmissions between points within the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania.Customers may use services and facilities provided under thistariff to obtain access to services offered by other serviceproviders.The Company is responsible under this tariff only forthe services and facilities provided hereunder, and it assumes noresponsibility for any service provided by any other entity thatpurchases access to the Company's network in order to originate orterminate its own services, or to communicate with its owncustomers.2.3.SHORTAGE OF EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIESa.The Company reserves the right to limit or to allocate theuse of existing facilities, or additional facilities cilities, or due to some other cause beyond the Company'scontrol.b.The furnishing of service under this tariff is subject tothe availability on a continuing basis of all the necessaryfacilities and is limited to the capacity of the Company'sfacilities as well as facilities the Company may obtain fromother carriers to furnish service from time to time asrequired at the sole discretion of the Company.TERMS AND CONDITIONSa.Service is provided on the basis of a minimum period of atleast one (1) month, twenty-four (24) hours per day. For thepurpose of computing charges in this tariff, a month isconsidered to have thirty (30) days.b.Customers may be required to enter into written description of the service ordered, the rates to be charged,the duration of the services, and the terms and conditionsin this tariff. Customer will also be required to executeany other documents as may be requested by the Company.ISSUED: July 16, 1998EFFECTIVE: July 18, 1998By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSection 1Original Page 2REGULATIONSA.UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)3.TERMS AND CONDITIONS (cont'd)c.At the expiration of the initial term specified in eachService Order, or in any extension thereof, service shallcontinue on a month-to-month basis at the then current ratesunless terminated by either party in accordance with Title 52of the Pennsylvania Code, Section 64.53. Any termination shallnot relieve Customer of its obligation to pay any chargesincurred under the service order and this tariff prior totermination. The rights and obligations which by their natureextend beyond the termination of the term of the service ordershall survive such termination.d.In any action between the parties to enforce any provision ofthis tariff, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recoverits legal fees and court costs from the non-prevailing partyin addition to other relief a court may award.e.Service may be terminated upon written notice to the Customerif:f.4.(1)the Customer is using the service in violation of thistariff; or(2)the Customer is using the service in violation of thelaw.This tariff shall be interpreted and governed by the laws ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania without regard for itschoice of laws provision.LIABILITY OF THE COMPANYa.The liability of the Company for damages arising out of thefurnishing of its Services, including but not limited tomistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, or errors, orother defects, representations, or use of these services orarising out of the failure to furnish the service, whethercaused by acts or omission, shall be limited to the extensionof allowances for interruption as set forth in 2.6. Theextension of such allowances for interruption shall be thesole remedy of the Customer and the sole liability of theCompany. The Company will not be liable for any direct,indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary orpunitive damages to Customer as a result of any Companyservice, equipment or facilities, or the acts or omissions ornegligence of the Company's employees or agents.ISSUED: July 16, 1998EFFECTIVE: July 18, 1998By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSection 1Original Page 3REGULATIONSA.UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)4.LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)b.The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure ofperformance or equipment due to causes beyond its control,including but not limited to: acts of God, fire, flood,explosion or other catastrophes; any law, order, regulation,action, or request of the United States Government, or of anyother government, including state and local governments havingor claiming jurisdiction over the Company,orof anydepartment, agency, commission, bureau, corporation, or otherinstrumentality of any one or more of these federal, state, orlocal governments, or of any civil or military wars;unavailability of rights-of-way or materials; or strikes,lock-outs, work stoppages, or other labor difficulties.c.The Company shall not be liable for any act or omission of anyentity furnishing to the Company or to the Company's Customersfacilities or equipment used for or with the services theCompany offers.d.The Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses dueto the fault or negligence of the Customer or due to thefailure or malfunction of Customer-provided equipment orfacilities.e.The Company does not guarantee nor make any warranty withrespect to installations it provides for use in an explosiveatmosphere. The Customer indemnifies and holds the Companyharmless from any and all loss, claims, demands, suits, orother action, or any liability whatsoever, whether suffered,made, instituted, or asserted by any other party or person(s),and for any loss, damage, or destruction of any property,whether owned by the Customer or others, caused or claimed tohave been caused directly or indirectly by the installation,operation, failure to operate, maintenance, removal presence,condition, location, or use of any installation so provided.The Company reserves the right to require each Customer tosign an agreement acknowledging acceptance of the provisionsof this section A.4.e as a condition precedent to suchinstallations.f.The Company is not liable for any defacement of or damage toCustomer premises resulting from the furnishing of services orequipment on such premises or the installation or removalthereof, unless such defacement or damage is caused bynegligence or willful misconduct of the Company's agents oremployees.ISSUED: July 16, 1998EFFECTIVE: July 18, 1998By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSection 1Original Page 4REGULATIONSA.UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)4.LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)g.h.The Company is not liable for any claims for loss or damagesinvolving:(1)Breach in the privacy or security ofcommunicationstransmitted over the Company's facilities;(2)Injury to property or injury or death to persons,including claims for payments made under Workmen’sCompensation law or under any plan for employeedisability or death benefits arising out of, or causedby, any act or omission of the Customer, or theconstruction, installation, maintenance, presence, useor removal of the Customer’s facilities or acilities;(3)Any representations made by Company employees that donot comport, or thatareinconsistent, with theprovisions of this tariff;(4)Any act or omission in connection with the provision of911, E911 or similar onetworkbusyThe Company shall be indemnified, defended held harmless bythe Customer against any claim, loss, or damage arising fromCustomer's use of services, involving claims for libel,slander, invasion of privacy, or infringement of copyrightarising from the Customer's own communications.(1)The Company shall be indemnified, defended and heldharmless by the Customer or end user from and againstany and all claims, loss, demands, suits, expense, orother action or any liability whatsoever, includingattorney fees, whether suffered, made, instituted, orasserted by the Customer or by any other party, for anypersonal injury to or death of any person or persons,and for any loss, damage or destruction of any property,including environmental contamination, whether owned bythe Customer or by any other party, caused or claimed ion,operation,failuretooperate,maintenance, presence, condition, location, use orremoval of any Company or Customer equipment orfacilities or service provided by the Company.ISSUED: July 16, 1998EFFECTIVE: July 18, 1998By Joseph Kahl, Director Regulatory Affairs, 105 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2RCN Telecom Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.d/b/a RCN of PennsylvaniaSection 1Original Page 5REGULATIONSA.UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)4.LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY (cont'd)h.(cont'd)(2)The Company does not guarantee nor make any warrantywith respect to installations provided by it for use ed, defended and held harmless by the Customerfrom and against any and all claims, loss, demands,suits, or other action, or any liability ade,instituted or asserted by the Customer or by any otherparty, for any personal injury to or death of any personor persons, and for any loss, damage or destruction ofany property, including environmental contamination,whether owned by the Customer or by any other party,caused or claimed to have been caused directly orindirectly by the installation, operation, failure tooperate, maintenance, presence, condition, location, useor removal of any equipment or facilities or theavailability or performance of any cable or satellitesystems or related facilities under the control of otherentities, or for other facilities provided by otherentities used for service to the Customer, even if theCompany has acted as the Customer's agent in arrangingfor such facilities or servi
Telephone PA. P.U.C. Tariff No. 2 RCN Telecom Services, Inc. 3rd Revised Title Page Cancelling 2nd Revised Title Page ISSUED: November 21, 2007 EFFECTIVE: November 22, 2007 By Joseph Kahl, Sr. Dire
