VOICE GRADE PRIVATE LINE (VGPL)
I. SERVICE DESCRIPTION: A dedicated, point-to-point analog private line service that transmits at data speeds of 2.4, 4.8, 9.6 and 19.2 kbps. Multipoint/multidrop configurations are supported at data speeds of 2.4, 4.8 and 9.6 kbps between a Company-designated Point-of-Presence in one exchange area and a Company-designated Point-of-Presence in another exchange area. Access to this service is via Dedicated Access only.
VGPL circuits support the following configurations: Tie Line (TL), Automatic Ringdown (ARD), Manual Ringdown (MRD), Off-Premises Extension (OPX) and Foreign Exchange (FX).
II. DEFINITIONS: In addition to the General Definitions, the following apply:
Tie Line (TL): A dedicated circuit connecting two locations to establish an internal voice network by interconnecting into each locations PBX or other voice switching device.
Automatic Ringdown (ARD): A dedicated circuit connecting two locations to provide immediate voice connection automatically.
Manual Ringdown (MRD): A dedicated circuit connecting two locations to provide immediate voice connection by manual signaling.
Off-Premises Extension (OPX): A dedicated circuit connecting a distant location to a main PBX to provide the same voice capabilities available at the main Customer location.
Foreign Exchange (FX): A dedicated circuit connecting a distant city to provide a local presence to callers without the expense of maintaining a physical location in a distant city.
III. FEATURES AND OPTIONS: The following are available:
1. Web Digital Reconfiguration Services (Web DRS)
Non-recurring charge: $25
Monthly recurring port charge: 30
Performance Standard
Service Availability
Type 1 On-net 100.00 %
Type 2 or 3 Off-net 99.8 %
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Type 1 On-net End-to-end 2 hours
Type 2 or 3 Off-net End-to-end 4 hours
Service Installation 45 days
IV. RATES AND CHARGES:
1. Monthly Recurring Charges: The following monthly recurring Inter Exchange Channel (IXC) charges apply.
1.1 For Verizon Business Service II Customers, the following monthly recurring per-circuit charges apply:
Fixed Charge+ Per-Mile Charge
$475 $0.30
1.2 For Verizon Business Service I Customers, the following monthly recurring per-circuit charges apply:
Fixed Charge+ Per-Mile Charge
$375 $0.25
1.3 For Pre-Verizon Business Service I Customers, the following monthly recurring per-circuit charges apply, based on Mileage Band:
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Fixed Charge + |
Per-Mile Charge |
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0 |
$ 227 |
$0.00 |
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1,101 |
0.88 |
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2. Discounts: The following discounts are available to Pre-Verizon Business Service I Customers only and apply to IXC charges:
Network Pricing Plan Discounts
3. Non-recurring Charges:
3.1 Customer Support Services charges apply.
3.2 Administrative Non-Recurring Charges
3.3 Installation: A $50 installation per-circuit installation charge applies.
V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: In addition to the, General Terms and Conditions, the following applies:
1. Special Access Surcharges for private line services will not be applied after receipt of an Exemption Certificate from the Customer. A credit, not to exceed three months, will be given for a private line surcharge imposed during the period prior to the receipt of the Exemption Certificate.