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SECTION 1

TELEPHONE SERVICES

1.1 Connection and Installation Charges

1.1.1 Connection Charges

The network connection charge covers the actual connection of a customer to the PSTN, plus administrative overheads associated with this connection.

• Standard network connection $55.00
• Change of customer name only $35.00

1.1.2 Installation Charges

Installation charges will apply to all work on a customer's property required to provide them with service. Installation charges will apply to the lead-in and to any premises wiring that is required solely to serve the customer. Charges will be based on actual costs which will be determined by Telecom's Regional Operating Companies (ROCs). They will include, for example, labour, materials and travelling time.

1.2 Extension of Service Beyond the Telecom PSTN Area

In providing the service to a customer, it may be necessary to extend the Telecom PSTN either beyond a serviced area, or some distance away from existing reticulation within a serviced area. Different criteria will apply, depending on whether the customer is residential or business. In cases where the customer requests service, or requests an upgrading of service, charges will be based on the criteria in sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 below.

1.2.1 Business Connections

Charges for business connections which require an extension of the Telecom PSTN will be based on the costs associated with each individual case. These charges will vary, and customers should enquire at their local Telecom Regional Operating Company (ROC) office before proceeding.

1.2.2 Residential Connections

Residential customers will be charged according to this formula. First, the total cost of making the connection is calculated—and this will include the supply, erection and renewal of all poles, wires, underground cables, and any other plant or equipment that may be required. Then $2000 is deducted from the total cost and the customer pays 30% of the balance with the ROC paying the rest.

Note:

• The $2000 deduction is based on the cost of providing un-amplified cable service to a small group of customers.
• The charge in 1.2.2 is in addition to any charges applying under 1.1.1 above.

1.3 PSTN Line Rental Charges

1.3.1 Monthly Line Rental Charges

Line rental is charged according to class of service and type of service.

There are two classes of service: “standard” and “non-standard”.

Standard line rentals apply to most residential customers; and to business customers in areas which have local call charging.

Non-standard line rental applies to different older classes of exchange. It also applies to business customers in areas which have modern exchanges but no local call charging. The “non-standard” class is further differentiated into two types of service: individual and party-line. (There is no such differentiation for “standard” rentals).

It is Telecom’s intention to progressively upgrade non-standard to standard service for all customers.

Note:
The charges given are a maximum. For party-line customers, the reduction for sharing a party line is at least 15% off the individual-line charge; this reduction may be greater, at the discretion of the local ROC Marketing Director.

1.3.2 Kapiti Trial Line Rental Charges

The following charges apply to the Kapiti trial area customers. The four options identified here are available to residential customers only, for the duration of the trial period. Customers who do not choose either option B, C or D will remain on option A.