Orders 2002

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2002-251 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 11 January 2002, to revise the former TCI General Tariff in order to withdraw item 180, Personal Auto-Dial Alarm System (PADAS). Reference: TN 480. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-252 The Commission approves an application by Thunder Bay Telephone (Thunder Bay Telephone), dated 24 April 2002, to add item 6, Multi-Point Option, under section TB920 of its General Tariff. Reference: TN  101. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-253 The Commission approves an application by Microcell Connexions Inc. (Microcell), dated 15 April 2002, for the executed addendum to Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Microcell and AT&T Canada Corp. Reference: 8340-M29-0812/01.

2002-254 The Commission approves an application by Télébec ltée (Télébec), dated 16 April 2002, for the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between Télébec and Vidéotron Télécom ltée. Reference: 8340-T5-0856/00.

2002-255 The Commission approves the Association des Compagnies de Téléphone du Québec inc's. (ACTQ) application to amend Appendix 10 of the interconnection agreements between Bell Canada and the ACTQ member-companies listed in the order. Reference: 8340-0036/07, 8340-0041/08, 8340-0042/08, 8340-0043/07, 8340-0044/11, 8340-0045/08, 8340-0046/07, 8340-0047/09, 8340-0048/08, 8340-0089/08, 8340-0390/03. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-256 The Commission approves the application by Kenora Municipal Telephone System dated 31 January 2002, in order to include Touch-Tone as part of basic residential, business line and trunk rates. Reference: TN 27. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-257 The Commission approves on a final basis MTS Communications Inc.'s application in order to introduce a time-limited promotion for subscribers of individual and multiline business services, Centrex service, and Megalink service, from 1 April 2002 to 30 September 2002. Reference: TN 474.

2002-258 The Commission approves MTS Communications Inc's application dated 18 April 2002, in order to provide for an additional service option for MessageManager. Reference: TN 478. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-259 Commission approves on a final basis Northern Telephone Limited's application dated 31 January 2002, in order to change the current name of the company to Northern Telephone Limited Partnership. Reference: TN 170.

2002-260 The Commission approves Northern Telephone Limited's application dated 22 March 2002, in order to destandardize the existing Centrex service offering which will no longer be available for new installations; introduce three new Centrex II service plans; increase the rates for certain Centrex service plans; and conduct a promotional campaign to launch the new Centrex II service plans between 26 April 2002 and 28 June 2002. Reference: TN 174.

2002-261 The Commission approves Prince Rupert City Telephones' application dated 28 March 2002, in order to introduce the Free Activation promotion for all new CityTel cellular customers. Reference: TN 55.

2002-262 The Commission approves Sogetel inc's. application dated 23 April 2002, to revise its General Tariff in order to add item 4.14, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 108. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-263 The Commission approves on a final basis Télébec ltée's application dated 31 January 2002, in order to change its corporate name to "Société en commandite Télébec". Reference: TN 277.

2002-264 The Commission approves TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc.'s application dated 9 April 2002, to revise General Tariff item 100, Terms, Conditions and General Services, as a result of the amalgamation of QuébecTel Alizé Inc. and TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. to form a corporation under the name of TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. Reference: QuébecTel AlizéTN 3. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-265 The Commission approves La Cie de Téléphone de Courcelles Inc's. application dated 29 April 2002, in order to add item 6.1, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 16. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-266 The Commission approves Le Téléphone de St-Éphrem Inc's. application dated 30 April 2002, in order to add item 2.8, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 21. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-267 The Commission approves Le Téléphone de St-Liboire de Bagot Inc's. application dated 7 May 2002, in order to add item 2.18, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 27. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-268 The Commission approves La Compagnie de Téléphone de St-Victor's application dated 18 March 2002, in order to increase its residential individual line monthly rate by $1.00 to $17.63; increase its business individual line monthly rate by $0.75 to $38.38; increase its business key telephone system monthly rate by $0.77 to $39.40; and increase its business private branch exchange line monthly rate by $0.99 to $45.62. Reference: TN 22. Eff. date = 04.07.02.

2002-269 The Commission approves an application by People's Telephone Company of Forest Inc., dated 6 May 2002, to revise General Tariff section 100, Exchange Service, in order to upgrade all two-party line services to single-party line services. Reference: TN 40. Eff. date= 11.07.02.

2002-270 The Commission approves an application by La Corporation de Téléphone de La Baie, dated 14 May 2002, to revise its General Tariff in order to add item 2.8, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 20. Eff. date= 11.07.03.

2002-271 The Commission approves an application by La Compagnie de Téléphone de Warwick, dated 8 May 2002, to revise its General Tariff in order to add item 6.6, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 28. Eff. date= 11.07.02.

2002-272 The Commission approves an application by Téléphone Milot inc., dated 30 May 2002, to revise its General Tariff in order to add item 2.14, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 19. Eff. Date = 12.07.02.

2002-273 The Commission approves an application by Kenora Municipal Telephone System, dated 31 January 2002, to revise item 1, Centrex Service, and item 2, Optional Centrex Features, under section 210 of its General Tariff, in accordance with the pricing constraints set out in Regulatory framework for the small incumbent telephone companies, Decision CRTC 2001-756, 14 December 2001. Reference: TN 28. Eff. Date = 12.07.02.

2002-274 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc., dated 28 May 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.20.03, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce a promotion for all local residential subscribers from 12 August 2002 to 29 September 2002. Reference: TN 330.

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2002-275 The Commission approves an application by Amtelecom Inc., dated 7 April 2002, and amended on 7 May 2002, to revise General Tariff sections 150, Public Telephone Service, and 160, Semi-Public Telephone Service; introduce a $0.25 charge for each originating call, for public and semi-public telephone services, applicable when the connection is established at the request of the calling party for collect, third party or calling card billing; or when the call is billed to a commercial credit card at a card reader pay telephone; clarify that the company retains ownership of the semi-public telephone and associated equipment; and provide that there is no charge for calls placed to 9-1-1 for public and semi-public telephone services. Reference: TNs 47 and 47A. Eff. date= 15.07.02.

2002-276 The Commission approves an application by Amtelecom Inc., dated 6 May 2002, to add item 10, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Access Service, under section 900 of its General Tariff in order to introduce this service. Reference: TN 48. Eff. date= 15.07.02.

2002-277 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 15 May 2002, requesting approval of the revised Interconnection Agreement between Elite Communications Inc. and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-B2-0861/00.

2002-278 The Commission approves an application by Huron Telecommunications Co-operative Limited, dated 27 May 2002, to revise General Tariff section 700, Data Services, in order to take into account the forbearance from regulation of competitively provided Internet services, pursuant to Telecom Order CRTC 97-1666, 14 November 1997. Reference: TN 23. Eff. date= 15.07.02.

2002-279 The Commission approves an application by Bruce Municipal Telephone System, dated 10 May 2002, to revise item 11.1B, Digital Subscriber Line - Business, under section 900 of its General Tariff, in order to re-introduce the rates for 3.0 Mbps service provided through Off Backbone Access. Reference: TN 100. Eff. date= 15.07.02.

2002-280 The Commission approves an application by North Renfrew Telephone Company Limited, dated 18 March 2002 and amended on 30 April 2002, to revise item 4, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, under section 100 of its General Tariff, and item 5, Touch-Tone, under section 490 of its General Tariff, in order to increase monthly rates as noted in the order. Reference: TNs 20 and 20A. Eff. date= 15.07.02.

2002-281 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 24 May 2002, to revise the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. General Tariff item 32, Exchange Rates; item 43, Centrex; item 465, Integrated Services Digital Network – Basic Rate Interface (ISDN-BRI) Service; item 470, Integrated Services Digital Network – Primary Rate Interface (ISDN-PRI) Service; and item 495, Digital Exchange Access, in order to adopt the uniformed banding structures approved in Restructured bands, revised loop rates and related issues, Decision CRTC 2001-238, 27 April 2001. Reference: TCBC TN 4177. Eff. date= 15.07.02.

2002-282 The Commission approves Bell Canada's application, dated 23 May 2002, to add item D7(r), 56 Kbps Data Channels, to its Special Facilities Tariff in order to provide a 56 Kbps digital facility between Ste-Rose-du-Nord and Chicoutimi, Quebec. Reference: TN 6675. Eff. date= 16.07.02.

2002-283 The Commission approves Bell Canada's application., dated 24 May 2002, to revise General Tariff item 60.2, Exchange Rate Groups, in order to correct the name of an independent company exchange from St-Nazaire d'Acton and St-Nazaire (Wickham) to St-Nazaire. Reference: TN 6676. Eff. date= 16.07.02.

2002-284 The Commission approves Bruce Municipal Telephone System's application, dated 10 May 2002, to revise item 2.02, Seven-Digit Telephone Numbers - Rates and Charge, under section 230 of its General Tariff. Such revisions will have no material impact on rates or services provided. Reference: TN 99. Eff. date= 16.07.02.

2002-285 The Commission received an application by Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 22 May 2002, to revise item 2.21, Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network – Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, under section TB1000 of its General Tariff, in order to replace the 36-month initial service period of with one of 24 months, and revise the monthly rate to better reflect the requirements of the customer.Reference: TN 102. Eff. date= 16.07.02.

2002-286 The Commission approves Microcell Connexions Inc.'s (Microcell) application dated 14 May 2002, for approval of the executed Appendix 3 to Schedule C, and a revised page 5 of Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Microcell and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-M29-0852/01.

2002-287 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc.'s application dated 24 May 2002, to revise several items of the former TCI General Tariff in order to adopt the uniform banding structure approved in Decision CRTC 2001-238, 27 April 2001. Reference: TN 489. Eff. date= 16.07.02.

2002-288 The Commission approves TELUS Communication (Québec) Inc.'s application dated 22 May 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.20.03, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce a promotion for local business service subscribers from 8 July 2002 to 31 December 2002. During this promotion, all local business customers that sign a 12-month contract for Centrex service would receive voice messaging service free of charge for the duration of the contract. Reference: TN 329.

2002-289 The Commission approves on a final basis applications by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom) dated 18 February 2002 and revised on 20 and 26 February 2002, on behalf of itself, Island Telecom Inc. (Island Tel), Maritime Tel & Tel Limited (MTT), NBTel Inc. (NBTel) and NewTel Communications Inc. (NewTel) to transfer the tariff items listed in the order to Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 304, Enhanced Local Calling Features. Reference: Aliant Telecom TNs 8 and 8A, Island Tel TNs 567 and 567A, MTT TNs 814 and 814A, NBTel TNs 878 and 878A and NewTel TNs 667 and 667A.

2002-290 The Commission denies an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 2 May 2002, proposing to introduce Voice Mobility System (VMI) on a market trial basis from 2 June 2002 to 2 June 2003. Reference: TN 19.

2002-291 The Commission approves an application by Cochrane Public Utilities Commission, dated 27 March 2002, to revise General Tariff section 490, Miscellaneous Equipment, in order to increase monthly rates as mentioned in the order. Reference: TN 37. Eff. date= 17.07.02.

2002-292 The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 28 May 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2260, Messaging Bundle, in order to introduce a promotion from 1 August 2002 to 31 October 2002, for new individual line residential and business customers who subscribe to the Messaging Bundle. These subscribers will receive a $3 reduction in the current $18 monthly rate for a period of two months. Reference: TN 480.

2002-293 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 22 May 2002, to revise the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. General Tariff item 145, Directory Listings, in order to withdraw the Directory Specials option offered to customers in the British Columbia serving territory and to align this tariff item with the equivalent tariff item for the TCI's Alberta serving territory. Reference: TCBC TN 4176. Eff. date= 17.07.02.

2002-294 The Commission approves an application by Microcell Connexions Inc. (Microcell), dated 8 May 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between Microcell and Vidéotron Télécom ltée. Reference: 8340-M29-0858/00 and 8340-M29-0858/01.

2002-295 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 28 May 2002, for approval of the executed Schedule C2 and appendices 1 and 2 of the Master Agreement for Interconnection between TCI and GT Group Telecom Services Corp. Reference: 8340-T42-0472/01.

2002-296 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 28 May 2002, for approval of the executed Appendix 9 of Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Interconnection between TCI and Bell Canada Inc. Reference: 8340-T66-0827/01.

2002-297 The Commission approves an application by Microcell Connexions Inc. (Microcell), dated 30 May 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between Microcell and TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. Reference: 8340-M29-0862/00.

2002-298 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 28 May 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between Call-Net Communications Inc. and TCI. Reference: 8340-T66-0863/00.

2002-299 The Commission approves an application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SaskTel), dated 23 May 2001, for approval of the executed Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between SaskTel and TELUS Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-S22-0785/00.

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2002-300 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 28 May 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between AT&T Canada Corp. and TCI. Reference: 8340-T66-0864/00.

2002-301 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 17 June 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between Bell Canada and Vidéotron Télécom ltée. Reference: 8340-B2-0080/01.

2002-302 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 30 May 2002, to transfer the items noted in the order to the Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 502, Digital Exchange Access, and item 503, Digital Switched Service. Reference: TN 24. Eff. date= 01.08.02.

2002-303 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 11 June 2002, to transfer the items noted in the order to the Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 240, Message Relay Service. Reference: TN 25. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-304 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 18 June 2002, to revise Special Facilities Tariff item D65(a)(7), Hybrid Packet Network, in order to provide for the contract renewal of a 9.6 Kbps multipoint asynchronous digital facility. Reference: TN 6679. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-305 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 18 June 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to introduce item D14(c), OC-12 Facility. The new item relates to the provision of an OC-12 digital facility between Bell Canada's Belmont central office in Montréal, Quebec and Bell Canada's central office in Chomedey, Quebec. Reference: TN 6680. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-306 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by Bell Intrigna Inc., dated 10 June 2002, to revise its General Tariff title page, in order to change its corporate name to Bell West Inc. Reference: TN 5.

2002-307 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 17 May 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to reinstate item B90(a), previously item B-824(a), Customer Direct Information Delivery Service. This item was removed in error under Tariff Notice 6602/A and approved in Order CRTC 2001-660, 17 August 2001. Reference: TN 6674. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-308 The Commission approves an application by Execulink Telecom Inc., dated 25 March 2002 and amended on 10 May 2002, to revise its General Tariff item 4, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, under section 100, and item 5, Touch-Tone, under section 490, in order to increase the basic monthly rates for primary exchange services (PES) as noted in the order. Reference: TNs 36 and 36A. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-309 The Commission approves an application by Prince Rupert City Telephones (CityTel), dated 6 June 2002, to introduce item 13, Wireless System Operators (WSO) – Tower Service, under section 10 of its General Tariff. This new item would provide WSOs with the ability to occupy space on CityTel's towers and/or rent connections to a CityTel antenna system; and place WSO equipment in the buildings owned or controlled by CityTel. Reference: TN 57. Eff. date= 31.07.02.

2002-310 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SaskTel), dated 18 June 2001, for approval of the executed Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between SaskTel and Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. Reference: 8340-S22-0797/00.

2002-311 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 30 May 2002, to add Special Facilities Tariff item 209, Customer Specific Operator Services. The new item provides for the use of TCI's national operator services and includes Directory Assistance Service, National Operator Assistance Service, Overseas Directory Assistance and Message Relay Service. As part of its application, TCI also submitted, for Commission approval, the Definitive Agreement for Operator Services associated with this new item. Reference: TN 53 and 8340-T42-0869/00. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-312 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 7 June 2002, to add Special Facilities Tariff item 208, Customer Specific Operator Services. The new item provides for the use of TCI's national operator service, including Directory Assistance Service, National Operator Assistance Service, Message Relay Service, and Optional Services and Other Charges. As part of its application, TCI also submitted, for Commission approval, the Definitive Agreement for Operator Services associated with this new item. Reference: TN 56 and 8340-T42-0870/00. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-313 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 14 June 2002, to revise item 213 of its Carrier Access Tariff, Competitor-DNA Service, in order to introduce interim rates for the OC-3 and OC-12 Access and Link components of the new competitor-Digital Network Access service, in accordance with Regulatory Framework for Second Price Cap Period, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-34, 30 May 2002. Reference: TN 57. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-314 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 4 June 2002, to revise the former TCI and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. General Tariff in order to withdraw items 535 and 182 respectively, Electronic Directory Database Access Service, as there are no customers for this service. Reference: TCI TN 492 and TCBC TN 4179. Eff. date= 23.07.02.

2002-315 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 28 May 2002, for approval of the executed agreements, listed in the order, between TCI and Bell Mobility Cellular Inc. Reference: 8340-T42-0865/00, 8340-T42-0867/00 and 8340-T42-0868/00.

2002-316 The Commission approves an application by Northern Telephone Limited Partnership, dated 10 June 2002, to revise General Tariff section N490, Miscellaneous Services, in order to introduce the 2002 Promotional Offer and remove references to promotions held in 2001. Reference: TN 175. Eff. date= 19.08.02.

2002-317 The Commission approves an application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications, dated 20 June 2002, to withdraw four items, as noted in the order, from its Special Facilities Tariff, as there are no customers for these services. Reference: TN 30. Eff. date= 26.07.02.

2002-318 The Commission approves an application by Société en commandite Télébec, dated 7 June 2002, to revise General Tariff item 3.3.18, "Les services Étoiles", in order to introduce the promotion "Offre Permanente 2002". Reference: TN 284. Eff. date= 07.08.02.

2002-319 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 21 June 2002, to revise General Tariff items 300.4A, Business Call Management Package, and 304, Business Value Bundle, in order to increase the monthly rates of the services mentioned in the order by $2. Reference: TN 58. Eff. date= 01.09.02.

2002-320 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 4 June 2002, to revise several TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. tariff items, as noted in the order. Reference: TCBC TN 4178. Eff. date= 26.07.02.

2002-321 The Commission approves an an application by Northwestel Inc. (Northwestel), dated 18 December 2001, to revise Private Wire Service Tariff item 202, Voice Grade Channels, in order to increase, by an average of 20%, the monthly mileage rates, the monthly voice link rate, and service charges for voice grade channels. Northwestel also proposed to remove mileage bands above 490 miles, as there are no existing customers, nor expected demand, for this service in these bands.
Reference: TN 769. Eff. date= 26.07.02.

2002-322 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 26 June 2002, to revise NewTel Communications Inc.'s General Tariff item 50, Exchange Service, in order to provide toll-free calling between the Newfoundland and Labrador exchanges of Burin and Rushoon through its Community Calling Plan service. Reference: TN 28. Eff. date= 26.08.02.

2002-323 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 9 April 2002, to add item 901, Promotions, to its General Tariff, in order to introduce a time-limited promotion aimed at winning back business customers. The proposed promotion would be available to eligible customers in the Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island serving territories and is to be in effect for a two-month period commencing in 2002, at a date to be determined by the company. Reference: TN 14.

2002-324 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 28 November 2001, requesting approval to revise the former TCI tariff item 160, Emergency Reporting System (ERS) service, in order to discontinue offering the service to new customers while maintaining the service for existing customers in Alberta. TCI further proposed to amalgamate this tariff item with the equivalent, TCBC tariff item 422, Emergency Reporting and Alerting Systems. The service in British Columbia has been discontinued for new customers since 1980. Reference: TN 25. Eff. date= 01.08.02.

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2002-325 The Commission received an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 17 April 2002, and amended on 5 June 2002, to revise Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 900, Promotions; Island Telecom Inc. General Tariff item 800, Enhanced Local Services; NBTel Inc. General Tariff item 200, Calling Features, and Special Services Tariff item 5067.1, Call Answer Service; and NewTel Communications Inc. General Tariff item 370, Miscellaneous Equipment and Services, and item 385, Calling Features. The Commission approves TN 15A and approves on a final basis TN 15, except for the promotion that was denied in Order 2002-224.

2002-326 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 19 April 2002 and amended on 10 June 2002, to migrate the tariff items noted in the order to Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 255, Standard Service Charge. Reference: TNs 17 and 17A. Eff. date= 02.08.02.

2002-327 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 17 May 2002 and amended on 14 June 2002, to migrate the tariff items noted in the order to Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 400, Remote Call Forwarding Service. Reference: TNs 22 and 22A. Eff. date= 02.08.02.

2002-328 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 12 June 2002, to revise NBTel Inc.'s General Tariff item 3805, Brunswick BCS, in order to increase the rates for the discontinued Brunswick BCS service by $1.50 per access on all tapers. Reference: TN 26. Eff. date= 02.08.02.

2002-329 The Commission approves an application by Cochrane Public Utilities Commission, dated 15 November 2001 and amended on 13 December 2001, 4 March 2002 and on 16 May 2002, to revise General Tariff sections: 190 – Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Service; 210 - Centrex Service; 240 – Multi-Line Telephone Systems and Key Equipment; and section 400 – Exchange Radio-Telephone Service, in order to align all of its business rates, as noted in the order. Reference: TNs 34, 34A, 34B and 34C.

2002-330 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 26 February 2002, to combine General Tariff item 195, Special Number Service, of the former TCI, and Supplemental Services item 144, Special Number Service, of the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. and to transfer the combined items into a new TCI General Tariff item 307, Special Number Search. Reference: TN 36. Eff. Date = 05.08.02.

2002-331 The Commission approves an application by Société en commandite Télébec dated 7 June 2002, to revise General Tariff item 3.3.18, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce the Autumn 2002 "Back to school" promotion from 19 August 2002 to 4 October 2002. Reference: TN 283.

2002-331 This decision replaces the electronic version published on 6 August 2002.

2002-332 The Commission approves applications by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 22 November 2001 and 24 January 2002, to delete item 2950, Megalink Service, from Island Telecom Inc.'s General Tariff, and revise item 201, Megalink Service of the Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council Regional Services Tariff. Reference: Island Tel TN 560 and APTC TNs 45 and 45A.

2002-333 Forbearance – The Commission approves HuronTel's request to delete reference to the sale, lease or maintenance of terminal equipment in sections 120 and 240 of its General Tariff. However, the Commission denies HuronTel's application for forbearance on section 820, Call Answer Service. Reference: TN 22.

2002-334 The Commission denies an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), under Tariff notice 32, dated 14 December 2001, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff (SFT) in order to introduce item 202, Customer Specific Large Capacity Digital Network Access Service. Reference: Tariff notice 32.

2002-335 The Commission approves an application from Northwestel Inc., dated 19 November 2001, requesting approval of its Primary Interexchange Carrier/Customer Account Record Exchange Access Customer Handbook (PIC/CARE handbook). Reference: 8643-N1-01/01.

2002-336 The Commission approves an application from Amtelecom Inc., dated 28 March 2002, and amended on 15 July 2002, to revise General Tariff item 100.3, Exchange Service, in order to increase the monthly rates for residential and business primary exchange services by a total of 2.64%. Reference: TNs 46 and 46A. Eff. date = 15.08.02.

2002-337 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 2 May 2002, and amended on 31 May 2002, to transfer the items noted in the Order to the Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 205.3, Multi-Line Access Service. Reference: TNs 20 and 20A. Eff. date = 15.08.02.

2002-338 The Commission denies an application from Bell Canada, dated 29 May 2002, to amend General Tariff item 90, Service Charges – General, in order to remove the current exemption from service charges to re-establish service at a customer's premises, or other location, when the interruption of service is caused by damage beyond the customer's control. Reference: TN 6677.

2002-339 The Commission approves an application by Sogetel inc., dated 11 June 2002, to amend General Tariff item 2.6, Local Distance Charges, in order to modify the rates for local circuits between buildings located on adjacent and non-adjacent property. Reference: TN 109. Eff. date = 16.08.02.

2002-340 The Commission denies an application by Le Téléphone de St-Liboire de Bagot Inc., dated 7 May 2002, to revise General Tariff section 1.2, Terms of Service, in order to modify the terms indicated in the Order. Reference: TN 26.

2002-341 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 2 July 2002, to add General Tariff item 265, 2002-2005 Service Improvement Plan (SIP) in order to implement its determinations related to unserved residential premises in the company's SIP, at paragraph 927 of Regulatory framework for second price cap period, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-34, 30 May 2002. Reference: TN 29. Eff. date = 19.08.02.

2002-342 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 2 July 2002, to add General Tariff item 155, 2002-2005 Service Improvement Plan (SIP) in order to implement its determinations related to unserved residential premises in the company's SIP, at paragraph 927 of Regulatory framework for second price cap period, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-34, 30 May 2002. Reference: TN 6681. Eff. date = 13.09.02.

2002-343 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 2 July 2002, to add General Tariff item 204, 2002-2005 Service Improvement Plan (SIP) in order to implement its determinations related to unserved residential premises in the company's SIP, at paragraph 927 of Regulatory framework for second price cap, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-34, 30 May 2002. Reference: TN 61. Eff. date = 19.08.02.

2002-344 The Commission denies an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 7 May 2002, to revise NewTel Communications Inc.'s General Tariff item 190, Provincial Centrex Service, in order to introduce a new option for a 3-year contract to all Centrex Band A customers with a minimum of 2800 lines that are, on average, within 1 kilometre of the Central Office. Reference: TN 21.

2002-345 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Société d'administration des tarifs d'accès des télécommunicateurs (SATAT), dated 6 June 2001, of the unexecuted Billing and Collection Services Agreement between the independent telephone companies who are SATAT members and eligible service providers. Reference: 8340-S10-0793/00.

2002-346 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 19 July 2001, modified on 30 October and 22 November 2001, to revise General Tariff items 25, 26, 26-A and 100, General Terms of Service, in order to transfer the responsibility for inside wire to customers in the City of Edmonton. Reference: TNs 402, 402A and 402B.

2002-347 The Commission approves an application by La Compagnie de Téléphone de Lambton Inc., dated 14 June 2002, to revise its General Tariff in order to add section 6.1, Resale and Sharing, in accordance with Extending the availability of alternative formats to consumers who are blind, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-13, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 24.

2002-348 The Commission approves de novo an application by Bell Canada dated 1 March 2002, to revise its General Tariff to introduce item 2221, Flex Bundles, for residential customers. Reference: TN 6659.

2002-349 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 10 July 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff, in order to introduce a new item numbered F37(a), Wireless Video Network. Reference: TN  6684. Eff. date= 23.08.02.

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2002-350 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Cogeco Cable Inc., dated 6 September 2001, for approval of its revised Primary Interexchange Carrier/Customer Account Record Exchange Access Customer Handbook (PIC/CARE Handbook). Reference: 8643-C6-01/00.

2002-351 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by EastLink Telephone, dated 4 January 2002, for approval of its revised Primary Interexchange Carrier/Customer Account Record Exchange Access Customer Handbook (PIC/CARE Handbook). Reference: 8643-E17-01/99.

2002-352 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Futureway Communications Inc., dated 31 August 2001, for approval of its revised Primary Interexchange Carrier/Customer Account Record Exchange Access Customer Handbook (PIC/CARE Handbook). Reference: 8643-F10-01/99.

2002-353 The Commission approves an application by Microcell Connexions Inc. (Microcell), dated 8 May 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Local Interconnection (the agreement) between Microcell and Futureway Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-M29-0859/00 and 8340-M29-0859/01.

2002-354 The Commission approves an application by Northern Telephone Limited Partership, dated 18 July 2002, to revise General Tariff sections N100, Exchange Service – General; N210, Centrex; N240, Centrex II Service, and N900, Digital Network Services. Reference: TN  176.

2002-355 The Commission approves an application by Northern Telephone Limited Partnership (Northern), dated 3 July 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Local Interconnection (the agreement) between Northern and ExaTEL Inc. Reference: 8340-N46-0871/00.

2002-356 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 16 July 2002, for approval of the executed Schedule C and appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection (the agreement) between TCI and Call-Net Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-T42-0054/02.

2002-357 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 1 August 2001, for approval of its revised Primary Interexchange Carrier/Customer Account Record Exchange Access Customer Handbook (PIC/CARE Handbook). Reference: 8643-T8-01/00.

2002-358 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 19 July 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to introduce new items numbered D7(s), (t) and (u), 56 Kbps Data Channels. The new items relate to the provision of 56 Kbps digital facilities between various exchanges in Quebec. Reference: TN  6686. Eff. date= 26.08.02.

2002-359 The Commission approves an application by Sogetel inc., dated 5 July 2002 and amended on 9 July 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.13.7, Fall 2002 Promotion, in order to introduce a promotion for residential and business customers from 23 September 2002 to 16 November 2002. Reference: TNs  110 and 110A.

2002-360 The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc. dated 19 July 2002, to revise General Tariff item 1600, Directory Listings, in order to introduce a time-limited promotion for existing residential and business customers, listed in the Winnipeg and Provincial White Page Directories, as well as for new residential and business primary exchange service customers. The promotion would take place between 1 November 2002 and 7 February 2003. Reference: TN  481.

2002-361 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. dated 25 January 2002, and revised on 15 April 2002, to introduce item 100, Definitions, and item 105, Terms of Service in its General Tariff. Reference: TNs 5 and 5B. Eff. date= 29.08.02.

2002-362 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 22 May 2002, to transfer the Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council Regional Services Tariff item 503, Electronic Directory Database Access Service, to Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 640. Reference: TN 23, Eff. date= 29.08.02.

2002-363 The Commission approves an ex parte application by Bell Canada, dated 15 July 2002, and amended on 18 July 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2025, Integrated Voice Messaging Service; item 2165, Calling Features; item 2170, Calling Features Bundles; and item 2220, Consumer Solutions, in order to introduce a promotion entitled Q3/Q4 SmartTouch Coupon Rebate Offer. Reference: TNs 6685 and 6685A.

2002-364 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 5 June 2002, to revise General Tariff item 70, Rates Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, in order to introduce a promotion for residential customers who subscribe to an additional individual line service from 15 July 2002 to 15 October 2002, inclusively. Reference: TN 6678.

2002-365 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 15 August 2002, to amend its Special Assembly Tariff Item Z-107, Customer Specific Business Service, in order to revise the scope and rates of an Operator Services arrangement required to meet the business needs of a customer. Reference: TN 501. Eff. Date = 30.08.02.

2002-366 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 12 July 2002, to increase the rate for business single-line access service in New Brunswick by $3 per access; grandfather the Monthly Rate Per Network Access Line – Measured Rate in New Brunswick for new customers; and change the format of the proposed page to align with the company's standards for Aliant Telecom's tariff of its General Tariff item 205.2, Single-line Access Service. Reference: TN 32. Eff. date = 03.09.02.

2002-366-1 Erratum: Telecom Order CRTC 2002-366. The Commission approves Aliant Telecom's application as provided for in Order 2002-366. Telecom order 2002-366-1 replaces Business single-line access service, Telecom Order CRTC 2002-366, 3 September 2002. Reference: TN  32.

2002-367 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc., dated 22 July 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.20.03, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce a promotion for local residential customers from 11 November 2002 to 5 January 2003. Reference: TN 331.

2002-368 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 11 July 2002, to transfer the tariff items noted in the Order to the Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 300, Residence Single-Line Access Bundles. Reference: TN 31. Eff. date = 05.09.02.

2002-369 The Commission approves an application by Bell West Inc. (Bell West), dated 23 July 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection (the agreement) between Bell West and AT&T Canada Corp. Reference: 8340-B37-0872/00.

2002-370 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 22 July 2002, to add item D36(ff), Digital Transmission Facilities – DS-1, to its Special Facilities Tariff in order to provide a DS-1 facility between the customer's premises in Lawrenceville, Quebec, located in the operating territory of CoopTel, and the nearest Bell Canada central office. Reference: TN 6687. Eff. date = 05.09.02.

2002-371 The Commission approves an application by Microcell Connexions Inc. (Microcell), dated 25 July 2002, for approval of Appendices 4 and 5 to Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection (the agreement) between Microcell and Bell Canada, as well as a revised page 5 of Schedule C. Reference: 8340-M29-0852/02.

2002-372 The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 25 July 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2255, Centrex Calling Features Promotion, in order to introduce a promotion of specific calling features that are available to Centrex service customers. The specific calling features that are proposed for the promotion are: Simultaneous Ring, Call Forward Remote Activation and Speed Call (10 and 50 number). Reference: TN 482.

2002-373 The Commission approves an application by Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Limited, dated 31 July 2002, to remove the Internet Access Service item from section 700 of its General Tariff. Reference: TN 17. Eff. date = 15.09.02.

2002-374 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 26 July 2002, to add item D69(a), Intelligent Routing – Switch Redirect Super Group, to its Special Facilities Tariff. Reference: TN 6688. Eff date = 09.09.02.

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2002-375 The Commission approves an application by Huron Telecommunications Co-operative Limited, dated 2 August 2002, to transfer General Tariff section 140, Directory Listings, to Section 9 of the Ontario Independent Services Tariff. TN 24. Eff date = 15.09.02.

2002-376 The Commission approves on a final basis, an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 19 July 2001, to revise the following tariff items in order to transfer responsibility for the installation and maintenance of single-line inside wiring and jacks from Aliant Telecom to customers in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. Reference: APTC TN 41. Eff date = 13.09.02.

2002-377 The Commission approves on a final basis, an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 19 April 2002, to revise Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council Regional Services Tariff item 506, Inside Wire, in order to introduce a flat-rate structure for single-line residential and single-line business inside wire work. Reference: TN 16. Eff date = 13.09.02.

2002-378 The Commission approves an application by La Corporation de Téléphone de La Baie (La Baie), dated 15 July 2002, to revise item 2.1.3, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange Service and Extended Area Service, and item 2.1.4, Equivalent Service, under section 2.1 of its General Tariff, in order to include Touch-Tone service as part of its basic local residential and business line services. Reference: TN 21. Eff. date = 13.09.02.

2002-379 The Commission approves an application by the Ontario Telecommunications Association (OTA), dated 30 July 2002, to revise item 407, Suspension of Service, under section 4 of the Ontario Independent Services Tariff, in order to increase the charges for suspension and restoration of service. Reference: TN 83. Eff. date = 13.09.02.

2002-380 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. (TELUS Québec), dated 2 August 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.20.03, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce a promotion for local business service customers from 9 September 2002 to 31 December 2002. Reference: TN 332. Eff. date = 13.09.02.

2002-381 The Commission approves an application by O.N.Telcom, dated 29 November 2001, to revise General Tariff item 2040, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, in order to match the monthly rate for trunk line across all rate groups with the monthly rate for single-line business service set at $42.60. Reference: TN 96.

2002-382 Amendment of TELUS Québec and Télébec co-location tariffs. The Commission directs TELUS Québec and Télébec to issue, within 30 days of the date of this Order, tariff pages reflecting the Commission's determinations on co-location as set out in Decision 2001-204 and in Order 2001-695. Reference: 8622-C12-13/01.

2002-383 The Commission denies an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. dated 24 July 2002, proposing to introduce Voice Mobility System on a market trial basis from 23 August 2002 to 23 August 2003. Reference: TN 35.

2002-384 The Commission approves on an interim basis revised direct connection and access tandem rates, retroactive to 1 June 2002. Reference: 8638-C12-62/02, 8638-C12-67/02, 8740-T42-0494/02 and 8740-T46-4182/02.

2002-384-1 Interim rates for Access Tandem service and Direct Connection service. Correction to Telecom Order CRTC 2002-384 dated 24 September 2002. Reference: 8638-C12-62/02, 8638-C12-67/02, 8740-T42-0494/02 and 8740-T46-4182/02.

2002-385 MTS Communications Inc. The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc. (MTS), dated 8 March 2002, to revise its General Tariff item 2126, Label Service with the exception of the proposal to remove the service charge where the referral number is to a service provided by MTS. Reference: TN 475.

2002-386 Aliant Telecom Inc. The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 14 August 2002 and revised on 23 August 2002, to introduce item 901, Promotions, to its General Tariff in order to offer a promotion to all residential customers between 1 October 2002 and 31 March 2003. Reference: TNs 41 and 41A.

2002-387 TELUS Communications Inc. The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 12 August 2002, to revise General Tariff item 303, Residence No Limits Bundle, in order to introduce a promotion between 1 October 2002 and 31 January 2003. Reference: TN 64.

2002-388 The Commission approves an application by La Compagnie de Téléphone Upton Inc., dated 9 August 2002, to revise item 2.11, "Service divers de circonscription", under section 2.11 of its General Tariff, in order to increase the monthly rates for custom calling features and call management services. Reference: TN 30. Eff date = 02.10.02.

2002-389 The Commission approves an application by Northern Telephone Limited Partnership, dated 12 August 2002, to revise item 14, Integrated Voice Messaging Service (IVMS), under section N490 of its General Tariff, in order to re-instate the call forwarding arrangements items at a monthly rate of $1.50 for residential customers and $3.05 for business customers. Reference: TN 177. Eff. date = 02.10.02.

2002-390 The Commission approves an application by Bruce Municipal Telephone System, dated 15 August 2002, to revise item 4.0, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, under section 100 of its General Tariff, in order to modify its seasonal cottage service rates. Reference: TN 101. Eff. date = 02.10.02.

2002-391 The Commission approves an application by Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Limited, dated 13 August 2002, to revise section 120, Telephone Set Loss Charge, of its General Tariff, in order to remove all reference to the Telephone Set Loss Charge from its tariff. Reference: TN 18. Eff. date = 02.10.02.

2002-392 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by O.N.Telcom, dated 28 July 2000, in order to rename its General Tariff 25520 as Part A and introduce Abitibi-Consolidated Telephone System's General Tariff 25300 as part B. Reference: TN 75.

2002-393 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 23 June 1999, to introduce item 6, Basic Listing Interchange File Service, under section TB85 of its General Tariff. This new item provides local exchange carriers with a machine readable file containing non-confidential customer listing information for customers listed in its directory and directory assistance database Reference: TN 84.

2002-394 The Commission approves on a final basis an application by Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 23 June 1999, for approval of the unexecuted Basic Listing Interchange File Agreement. Reference: 8340-T8-0272/00.

2002-395 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 28 February 2002, to introduce General Tariff item 72, Reference of Calls service, which is limited to business customers. Reference: TN 6657.

2002-396 The Commission approves an application by Hay Communications Co-operative Limited, dated 1 September 2002, to revise items 2, 3, 4, 7.03, 7.04, 11, 13, 14 and 15, under section 490 of its General Tariff, Miscellaneous Equipment, pursuant to Section VII-B of Regulatory framework for the independent telephone companies in Quebec and Ontario (except Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, Québec-Téléphone and Télébec ltée), Telecom Decision CRTC 96-6, 7 August 1996. Reference: TN  21. Eff. date = 08.10.02.

2002-397 The Commission approves an application by the Ontario Telecommunications Association, dated 30 August 2002, to revise the index, check pages and table of contents of the Ontario Independent Services Tariff. Reference: TN  84. Eff. date = 08.10.02.

2002-398 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 4 July 2002 and modified on 28 August 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to introduce new items numbered D35(b), (c), (d) and (e), OC-3 Digital Facilities. Reference: TN's 6682 and 6682A. Eff. Date = 10.10.02.

2002-399 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 3 July 2002, to revise NBTel Inc. General Tariff items 70.1, 70.2 and 72, Business Communications Service. Reference: NBTel TN 30. Eff. Date = 10.10.02.

2002-400 The Commission approves an application by Prince Rupert City Telephones, dated 8 July 2002 and modified on 21 August 2002, to revise item 12, Credit Payment Plan, under section 1 of its General Tariff in order to change the monthly interest rate paid on deposits that are maintained for credit purposes. Reference: TN's 58 and 58A. Eff. Date = 10.10.02.

2002-401 The Commission approves an application by Prince Rupert City Telephones (CityTel), dated 16 August 2002 and modified on 21 August 2002, to add item 13, Internet Backbone Access, under section 8 of its General Tariff, in order to give Internet service providers access to the CityTel Internet Pipe for the purpose of reselling Internet services. Reference: TN's 59 and 59A. Eff. Date = 10.10.02.

2002-402 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 3 September 2002, for approval of the executed Appendix 11 of Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between TCI and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-T66-0827/02.

2002-403 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 19 August 2002, for approval of the executed Wireless Service Provider Enhanced Provincial 9-1-1 Network Access Service Agreement between TCI and TELE-MOBILE COMPANY carrying on business as TELUS Mobility. Reference: 8340-T66-0874/00. Eff. Date = 10.10.02.

2002-404 The Commission denies an application by Télébec, dated 14 June 2002, to withdraw item 2.12, Semi-Public Telephone Service from its General Tariff. Reference: TN 281.

2002-405 The Commission approves, subject to the agreed upon wording changes being made, an application by Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 20 February 2002, to revise item 7, CCS7 Signalling Interconnection, under section TB230, Wireless Access Service, of its General Tariff, in order to introduce a common channel signalling 7 transiting service. Reference: TN 99. Eff. Date = 11.10.02.

2002-406 Large Capacity Digital Network Access Service Special Tariff. The Commission extends the date established in Order 2002-334, by which TCI is to cease and desist from providing any non-forborne service in Alberta for which there is no approved tariff, to 60 calendar days from the date of this order. Reference: TCI TNs 32 and 65.

2002-407 The Commission approves an application by Northwestel, dated 3 September 2002, to introduce General Tariff item 1733, Exchange Service, in order to offer a three-month promotion for an additional individual line. Reference: TN 778.

2002-408 The Commission approves an application by Télébec, dated 5 September 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.8.5, Télébec Centrex Service, in order to offer a two-month promotion. Reference: TN 286.

2002-409 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 9 September 2002, to introduce item D36(gg), Digital Transmission Facilities – DS-1, to its Special Facilities Tariff in order to provide a channelized DS-1 facility between the customers' premises in St-Prime, Quebec and the nearest Bell Canada central office. Reference: TN 6692. Eff. Date = 15.10.02.

2002-410 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 6 August 2002, to introduce General Tariff item 120, Interest on Deposits, to ensure that the terms for payment of interest on deposits would be consistent across the Atlantic region. Reference: TN 37. Eff. Date = 16.10.02.

2002-411 The Commission approves on an interim basis Globility Communications Corporation's proposed General Tariff, which sets out the rates, terms and conditions applicable to the interconnection arrangements provisioned to providers of telecommunications services and facilities, filed on 22 August 2002 underTariff Notice (TN) 1, as modified by TN 1A and TN 1B. Reference: TNs 1, 1A and 1B. Eff. Date = 21.10.02.

2002-412 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, revised access tandem rates, retroactive to 1 June 2002, for Aliant Telecom Inc., Bell Canada, MTS Communications Inc., and Saskatchewan Telecommunications. Reference: 8638-C12-67/02.

2002-413 The Commission rescinds Business single-line access service, Telecom Order CRTC 2002-366, 3 September 2002, as amended by Telecom Order 2002-366-1, 9 October 2002 and approves on a conditional basis Aliant Telecom Inc. Tariff Notice 32. Reference: TN 32.

2002-414 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 19 September 2002, to transfer to its General Tariff item 312, the provisions relating to 900 call denial/blocking service contained in Island Tel General Tariff item 800, MTT General Tariff item 1600, and NewTel General Tariff item 390. Reference: TN 44. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-415 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 20 September 2002, to remove Island Tel General Tariff item 1470, Telpak Service and MTT General Tariff items 4130, Multicom Service, 2900, Telpak Service and 3060, Teleroute 200 Service. Reference: TN 45. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-416 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 20 September 2002, to add General Tariff item 310.1, Voice Mobility Service (VMI), in order to introduce a VMI service on a market trial basis for a period of one year. Reference: TN  47. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-417 The Commission approves an application by Execulink Telecom Inc., dated 19 September 2002, in order to add the ValuePac Basic bundle in items 7.04 and 7.05 of section 490 of its General Tariff. Reference: TN  37. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-418 The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 19 September 2002, to revise a number of items in its General Tariff, its Supplementary Tariff - Special Services and Facilities, and its Supplementary Tariff - Voice and Data Equipment. Reference: TN  485. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-419 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 16 September 2002, to withdraw item 6230, Private Computer Network Dial-up Access Service, from the former TELUS Communications (Edmonton) Inc. Special Assembly Tariff. Reference: TN  498. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-420 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 26 September 2002, to withdraw a number of items from the former TCI Special Assembly Tariff and the former TELUS Communications (Edmonton) Inc. Special Assembly Tariff. Reference: TN  503. Eff. Date: 6 November 2002.

2002-422 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. dated 1 October 2002, to revise NewTel Communications Inc.'s General Tariff item 50, Exchange Service, in order to introduce, through its Community Calling Plan service, toll-free calling between the Newfoundland and Labrador exchanges of Grey River and Burgeo and, between the exchanges of Grey River and Ramea. Reference: TN 50. Eff. Date = 20.11.02.

2002-423 The Commission approves an application by Northern Telephone Limited Partnership (Northern), dated 16 September 2002 and modified on 2 October 2002, to revise item 12, 2002 Promotional Offer, under section N490 of its General Tariff, in order to introduce a Smart Touch Christmas campaign from 18 November 2002 to 31 December 2002. Reference: TNs 178 and 178A. Eff. Date = 18.11.02.

2002-425 The Commission approves an application by Mornington Communications Co-operative Limited, dated 18 September 2002, to revise item 3, Service Charges Schedule, under section 110 of its General Tariff, in order to increase the premises work service charge for residential and business customers to $20. Reference: TN 25. Eff. Date: 18.11.02.

2002-427 The Commission approves an application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications, dated 13 September 2002, to revise its General Tariff – Basic Services item 110.44, Digital Network Access, and Competitor Access Tariff item 650.28, Competitor Digital Network Access Service, in order to identify the DNA rate band to which each wire centre or exchange is assigned. Reference: TN 34. Eff. Date: 18.11.02.

2002-428 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 13 September 2002, with the exception of the proposed revisions that reflect the rates in TN 499, as amended by TN 499A, which have not yet received Commission approval, to revise General Tariff item 500, Digital Network Access (DNA), in order to identify the DNA rate band to which each wire centre or exchange is assigned. Reference: TN 502. Eff. Date: 18.11.02.

2002-429 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 13 September 2002, with the exception of the proposed revisions that reflect the rates in TN 4184, as amended by TN 4184A, which have not yet received Commission approval, to revise the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. General Tariff item 447, Digital Network Access (DNA), in order to identify the DNA rate band to which each wire centre or exchange is assigned. Reference: TCBC TN 4185. Eff. Date: 18.11.02.

2002-430 The Commission approves an application by the Canadian Alliance of Publicly-Owned Telecommunications Systems (CAPTS), on behalf of Dryden Municipal Telephone System, Kenora Municipal Telephone System and Thunder Bay Telephone (the CAPTS members), dated 16 September 2002, for approval of individual CAPTS members' executed Appendices 14, ITC Bell IXC Project Cost Recovery, between Bell Canada and each of the CAPTS members. These appendices will form part of each of the CAPTS' members' Interconnection agreement with Bell Canada approved in Telecom Order CRTC 94-307, 30 March 1994. Reference: 8340-D3-0549/02, 8340-K1-0589/03 and 8340-T8-0652/06.

2002-431 The Commission approves an application by People's Telephone Company of Forest Inc., dated 15 July 2002, to revise General Tariff section 820, Call Answer Service, in order to increase the monthly Call Answer service rates, introduce new components to Call Answer Service, and eliminate optional services from its General Tariff. Reference: TN 41. Eff. date = 20.11.02.

2002-432 The Commission approves an application by People's Telephone Company of Forest Inc., dated 17 July 2002, to revise General Tariff section 490, Miscellaneous Equipment, in order to increase the monthly rates for residential call management and custom calling features, increase the monthly rates for business call management and custom calling features, and introduce optional service bundles. Reference: TN 42. Eff. date = 20.11.02.

2002-433 The Commission denies an application by Bell West Inc. (Bell West), dated 16 April 2002, for approval of the unexecuted Agreement for the provision of E9-1-1 emergency calling service in Alberta, between Bell West and the City of Medicine Hat. Reference: 8340-B37-875/00.

2002-434 The Commission approves an application by Telesat Canada, dated 23 August 2002, for approval, pursuant to sections 25 and 27 of the Telecommunications Act (the Act), of the executed NIMIQ 2 Transponder Agreement between Telesat and Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, to provide capacity for Direct Broadcasting Satellite services over the life of the NIMIQ 2 satellite, nominally expected to be 12 years. Reference: 8340-T3-0398/01.

2002-435 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by Bell Canada, dated 1 November 2002, to introduce Special Facilities Tariff item B92(a), Digital Manipulation Feature. Reference: TN 6701. Eff. Date = 22.11.02

2002-436 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by Bell Canada, dated 1 November 2002, to introduce Special Facilities Tariff item B93(a), Overflow of Calls on Inter-Working Virtual Tie Trunk to Megalink. Reference: TN 6702. Eff. Date = 22.11.02

2002-437 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 13 May 2002 and amended on 24 May 2002, in order to withdraw item F33(a), 3 Element Gas Tube Circuit Overload Protectors, from its Special Facilities Tariff. Reference: TNs 6672 and 6672A. Eff. Date = 22.11.02.

2002-438 The Commission approves an application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications, dated 30 August 2002 and amended on 2 October 2002, to revise General Tariff – Competitive Services item 550.08, MessageManager. Reference: TNs 33 and 33A. Eff. Date = 22.11.02.

2002-439 The Commission approves an application by Société en commandite Télébec, dated 10 September 2002 and amended on 12 September 2002, to revise General Tariff sections 2, 7 and 8, and Special Facilities Tariff section C. Reference: TNs 287 and 287A. Eff. Date = 22.11.02.

2002-440 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 24 September 2002, for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Interconnection between TCI and Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. Reference: 8340-T66-0879/00

2002-441 The Commission approves an application by Tuckersmith Communications Co-operative Limited, dated 9 October 2002, to revise item 6, Seasonal Service Option, under section 100 of its General Tariff. Reference: TN 19. Eff. Date = 22.11.02.

2002-442 The Commission denies an application by Bell Canada, on behalf of Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 4 February 2002, to revise the National Services Tariff item 301, Digital Network Access (DNA), in order to increase the monthly rate from $60 to $85 for the DNA DS-1 links in the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Reference: TN  742 (National Services Tariff).

2002-443 The Commission approves the applications by Aliant Telecom Inc. regarding business single-line and multi-line access services.
Reference: TNs 20B and 32. Eff. date = 28.11.02.

2002-444 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 18 October 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff item F35(a), Impedance Matching Arrangement – Signal Channels. Reference: TN 6694. Eff. date = 02.12.02.

2002-445 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 18 October 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to introduce item D29(e), 128 Kbps Digital Facility. Reference: TN 6695. Eff. date = 02.12.02.

2002-446 The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 23 October 2002, to withdraw item 2700, Marine Radiotelephone Service, from its General Tariff as there are no customers for this service. Reference: TN 486. Eff. date = 02.12.02.

2002-447 The Commission approves an application by Société en commandite Télébec, dated 23 September 2002 and amended on 24 October 2002, to revise General Tariff item 3.3.18, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce the Christmas 2002 promotion from 18 November 2002 to 31 December 2002. Reference: TNs 289 and 289A.

2002-448 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 22 October 2002, to revise General Tariff item 70.2, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, in order to introduce a promotion to win back business customers from 21 November 2002 to 30 April 2003. TN  6696.

2002-449 The Commission approves an application by Microcell Telecommunications Inc., dated 3 October 2002, for approval of a revised SS7 interconnection diagram to Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Microcell Connexions Inc. and Bell Canada, as well as a revised page 1 of Schedule C. Reference: 8340-M29-0852/03.

2002-450 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TELUS), dated 25 September 2002, for approval of the executed Data Storage and Retrieval Agreement between TSI Telecommunication Network Services Inc. and TELUS. Reference: 8340-T42-0878/00.

2002-451 Northwestel Inc. – Revision to Phase III Manual. The CRTC approves Northwestel Inc.'s proposed revision to the company's Phase III Manual. Reference: 8654-N1-11/02.

2002-452 Société en commandite Télébec. The Commission approves an application by Société en commandite Télébec (Télébec), dated 2 May 2002 for approval of the executed Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Télébec and Maskatel Inc. Reference: 8340-T5-0857/00, 8340-T78-0857/01.

2002-453 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 11 October 2002 and amended on 18 October 2002, to add item 903, Business Voice Messaging Services, to its General Tariff in order to offer a one-month promotion. Reference: TNs 51 and 51A.

2002-454 The Commission approves the executed Transiting Agreement between TELUS Communications Inc. TCI and Futureway Communications Inc. filed by TELUS Communications Inc., on 21 October 2002. Reference: 8340-T66-0881/00.

2002-455 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 18 October 2002, to transfer the Special Assembly Tariff of the former TCI and the former TELUS Communications (Edmonton) Inc. to TCI Special Facilities Tariff. Reference: TN 69. Eff. date = 09.12.02.

2002-456 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 27 August 2002, to add General Tariff item 519, Ethernet Access Service, and item 520, OC-3 Digital Network Access (DNA) service and denies TCI's request to withdraw the Ethernet Access service from the application. Reference: TN 65. Eff. date = 10.12.02.

2002-457 The Commission received an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 30 October 2002, to add Carrier Access Tariff item 215, Radio Tower Access Service. The Commission approves on an interim basis TCI's terms, conditions and rates that are currently being billed in British Columbia for Radio Tower Access service. The Commission directs that TCI's current tariffs with respect to Radio Tower Access service in Alberta, are to be made interim. Reference: TN 70. Eff. date = 10.12.02.

2002-458 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 17 October 2002, and amended by way of Tariff Notice 72A on 23 October 2002, TN  72B dated 12 November 2002, and TN 72C dated 29 November 2002, to add TCI Carrier Access Tariff item 214, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Access Service. Reference: TNs 72, 72A, 72B and 72C. Eff. date = 10.12.02.

2002-459 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 4 October 2002, to transfer to TCI General Tariff item 125, Not Sufficient Funds (NSF) Cheque Charge, the former TCI General Tariff item 105 and the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. General Tariff item 20. Reference: TN 67. Eff. date = 10.12.02.

2002-460 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 1 October 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2165, Calling Features, in order to enhance the existing Call Privacy service. Reference: TN 6693. Eff. Date = 13.12.02.

2002-461 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 1 October 2002, to add Special Facilities Tariff item 301, Co-location of Customer-Provided Equipment - Specific Customer Only. Reference: TN 66. Eff. Date = 13.12.02.

2002- 462 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 1 November 2002, to revise General Tariff items 2025, Integrated Voice Messaging Service and 2165, Calling Features, in order to introduce a promotion entitled "2 for 1 À La Carte SmartTouch Offer". Reference: Tariff Notice 6699. Eff. Date = 03.01.03.

2002- 464 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 15 January 2002, to revise General Tariff item 675, Centrex III Service in order to increase the monthly rates on voice local lines by 3%; to increase the monthly rates on public switched telephone network connections by 5%; and to increase the service charges (basic work elements and miscellaneous) by 7%. Reference: Tariff Notice 6647. Eff. Date = 20.12.02.

2002- 465 The Commission received an application by Bell Canada, dated 15 January 2002, which proposed revisions to General Tariff item 675, Centrex III Service, General Tariff item 5210, Microlink Services; and to Exchange Services Tariff item 350, Enhanced Exchange-Wide Dial (EEWD) data locals and Microlink accesses. Reference: Tariff Notice 6648. Eff. Date = 20.12.02.

2002- 466 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 15 January 2002, which proposed revisions to its Exchange Services Tariff, item 350, Enhanced Exchange-Wide Dial (EEWD) service. Reference:TN 6649. Eff. Date = 20.12.02.

2002- 467 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by Northern Telephone Limited Partnership, dated 12 December 2002. Reference: Tariff Notice 184.

2002- 468 The Commission approves on an interim basis an application by Futureway Communications Inc. (Futureway), dated 12 August 2002, to add General Tariff item 201 - Service Charge for Trouble Identification on ILEC Unbundled Local Loops, in order to introduce a service charge. Reference: Tariff Notice 7. Eff. Date = 20.12.02.

2002-469 The Commission received an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI) dated 2 October 2002. TCI proposed to revise its amalgamated Carrier Access Services Tariff item 24, Central Office Link Arrangements for Interconnecting Canadian Carriers, to introduce optical central office link arrangements for use by co-located competitors. Reference: Tariff Notice 63.

Date Modified: 2003-09-24