DEFINITIONS (Cont'd)
Presubscribed Provider of Operator 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.
Responsible Organization (Resp. Org.): The carrier entity that
has responsibility for the management of 800 numbers in the Service Management
System (SMS) including maintaining Customer records in the SMS system.
Also, the entity which accesses the SMS to: a) search for and reserve 800
numbers; b) create and maintain 800 number Customer records, including
call processing records; and c) provide a single point of contact for trouble
reporting. The SMS recognizes one Resp. Org. for each 800 number.
Service: Service means any or all service(s) provided pursuant
to this price list.
Service Control Point (SCP): The real-time data base system in
the service network that contains instructions on how Customers wish their
calls to be routed, terminated or otherwise processed.
Service Points: Those cities from which the Company makes its
services available to its customers.
Special Access Line (SAL): A dedicated Analog DAL or Digital
T-1 Access Line(s) directly connecting Customer's telephone equipment without
using the Local Exchange Carrier's switching equipment.
Special Promotional Offering: Special discounts or modifications
of the Company's regular service offerings which may, from time to time,
be offered to its Customers for a particular service. Such offerings may
be limited to certain dates, times, and locations.
Special Services: Denotes service provided and performed by the
Company involving special engineering, design, programming, development
or production activities to provide services requested by a Customer to
meet special needs not otherwise provided under this price list.
Station: Any location from which a message can be originated
or received.
Station-to-Station Call: A call placed to a telephone number,
with the understanding that the caller will speak to any person who answers
the called number.
Subscriber: A person or other entity that selects a telecommunications
company to be the Presubscribed Provider of Operator Services for one or
more locations within that person or entity's control.
Subscription Agreement: A standard form which includes all pertinent
billing, technical, and other descriptive information which will enable
the Company to provide the long distance service required.
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