Orders 2000

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2000-752 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed by Bell Canada on 10 July 2000. Reference:  TN 6497. Eff. date = 14.08.2000.

2000-753 The Commission approves CityTel's Final 2000 Carrier Access Tariff. Reference:  TNs 46 and 46A.

2000-754 The Commission approves TCBC's request to revise the additional minute rate that applies to usage in excess of the 5,220 minutes covered by the $250 monthly bulk usage rate. In Tariff Notice 4072, this rate was inadvertently proposed at $0.08 per minute, instead of $0.04 per minute as it should be. Reference:  TN 4085. Eff. date = 11.08.2000.

2000-755 The Commission approves TCI's request to make wording changes to the Local business contract option to reflect revised termination charges, as well as other wording changes of a minor nature. Reference:  TN 257. Eff. date = 11.08.2000.

2000-756 The Commission approves St-Éphrem's request to revise its definition of a customer in accordance with Telecom Decision CRTC 99-18. Reference:  TN 13. Eff. date = 11.08.2000.

2000-757 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to add a third option to the introductory promotional offer relating to calling features. Reference:  TN 6499. Eff. date = 18.08.2000.

2000-758 The Commission approves on an interim basis a Billing and Collection Services Agreement. Reference:  8340-C40-0638/00.

2000-759 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to allow new residential individual line customers to receive free of charge two SmartTouch services during the first two months of their subscription. Reference:  TNs 279 and 279A. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-760 The Commission approves TCBC's request to introduce Reserved telephone number contract rate option to reserve telephone numbers that will be converted to working numbers with a service that utilizes telephone number blocks. Reference:  TN 4090. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-761 The Commission approves Cochrane's request to establish rates for digital network access following the purchase of equipment from Northern Telephone Limited. Reference:  TNs 29 and 29A. Eff. date = 14.08.2000.

2000-762 The Commission approves TCBC's request to upgrade the Alexis Creek, Flatrock, Fort Fraser, Fort St. James, François Lake, Horsefly, Likely, Montney and Pouce Coupe exchanges by replacing the base rate area maps with conditions of service relating to the rural upgrade program. Reference:  TN 4089. Eff. date = 15.08.2000.

2000-763 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Bell Canada's application dated 22 June 2000 to extend the Winback promotion and the Existing customer promotion. Reference:  TN 6486.

2000-764 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to waive service charges for a six-month period, until 20 February 2001, for the channelized DS-3 accesses which consolidate existing Megalink or digital exchange accesses and DS-1 accesses used for other services, and for the channelized DS-1 accesses connected to Megalink or digital exchange access service which are configured to utilize the new DS-0 connectivity feature. Reference:  TN 6500 and 728 (NST). Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-765 The Commission approves MTS's request to increase the current monthly rate Call waiting plus to $1 and the monthly rate for Visual call waiting to $2.65, and to reduce by $1 the monthly rate for an additional Calling feature when customers subscribe to two or more features. Reference:  TN 424. Eff. date = 01.09.2000.

2000-766 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to introduce the Sale of directory files service to Section 1.05 of its General Tariff. This service provides a machine-readable file containing non-confidential information taken from Québec-Téléphone listings for subscribers who are listed, or who will be listed, in its directories. The Commission also approves the license agreement, wherein the terms for applying for this new service are described. Reference:  TN 277 and
8340-Q1-0634/00. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-767 The Commission approves Télébec's request to offer these promotions: 1) residential and business individual-line service customers in four exchanges of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine who subscribe to Call answer from 21 August to 30 September 2000, will receive a one-month free service; and 2) residential and business individual-line service customers in all exchanges where Call answer is available, from 18 September to 18 November 2000, will receive a one-month free service. Reference:  TN 247. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-768 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide five DS-1 access channels from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Vegreville central office. Reference:  TN 259. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-769 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Ft. Saskatchewan central office. Reference:  TN 261. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-770 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Leduc central office. Reference:  TN 262. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-771 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Ft. Saskatchewan central office. Reference:  TN 263. Eff. date = 21.08.2000.

2000-772 The Commission approves the introduction of a new area code in the southern Ontario region currently served by area code 905. The new area code will be implemented in a "distributed overlay" over the exchanges that comprise the current 905 area code. All existing customers in the 905 area code will retain their current telephone number. Once implemented in June 2001, new numbers may be assigned from the new area code. Reference:  8698-C12-07/00.

2000-773 The Commission approves MTS's request to introduce Call answer mini as an option to voice messaging service for individual line residence/ business customers at a monthly rate of $3. Reference:  TN 420. Eff. date = 15.09.2000.

2000-774 The Commission approves MTS's request to introduce Combined mailbox service as an option to Call answer, MessageManager or wireless Message Centre for individual line residence/ business and Centrex customers at an additional monthly rate of $5. Reference:  TN 421. Eff. date = 15.09.2000.

2000-775 The Commission approves TCI's request to permit the availability of Asymmetrical Digital Subcriber Line (ADSL) Access to Individual Line Service on individual lines that are subscribed to by a reseller, when the reseller consents to an ADSL service provider providing ADSL service to the end-user of the individual lines. The Commission also approves the revised Letters of Authorization filed on 11 July 2000. Reference:  TN 217. Eff. date = 16.08.2000.

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2000-776 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to make housekeeping changes to its Voice messaging service. Reference:  TN 736. Eff. date = 31.08.2000.

2000-777 The Commission approves O.N. Tel's request to update its tariff pages using a new format, font and software, as well as the Table of contents and Index pages. Reference:  TN 74. Eff. date = 01.09.2000.

2000-778 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to apply a $15 charge when a customer pays his account using a credit card and that there are insufficient funds. Reference:  TN 278. Eff. date = 28.08.2000.

2000-779 The Commission approves Télébec's request to establish extended area service between the exchanges of Barraute and Senneterre. Reference:  TN 246. Eff. date = 13.09.2000.

2000-780 The Commission approves NewTel's request to provide community calling plan service between the exchanges of Hillgrade and Twillingate. Reference:  TN 637. Eff. date = 30.09.2000.

2000-781 The Commission approves on an interim basis the Basic Listing Interchange File Agreement. Reference:  8340-Q1-0651/00.

2000-782 The Commission approves the following agreements between Cannect Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc.: a) an Interconnection Agreement for the Provision of 9-1-1 Service to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier; and b) a Message Relay Service Agreement. Reference:  8340-C40-0646/00 and 8340-C40-0647/00.

2000-783 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to withdraw high frequency remote radio service in Quebec. Bell Canada will transfer facilities used to provide remote radio service to Groupe Pagex, a telecommunications company with headquarters in Chicoutimi, Quebec. Pagex will offer the remote radio service now provided by Bell Canada. Reference:  TN 6470.

2000-784 The Commission denies an application by Téléphone Guèvremont Inc. to make Interurbain Guèvremont inc. the default provider of toll services to Guèvremont's local service customers. Reference:  TN 18 .

2000-785 The Commission approves, among other things, the Téléphone Guèvremont Inc.'s final 1998 Carrier Access Tariff of $0.0666 per minute. Reference:  TNs 21 and 21A and 8638-G1-01/99.

2000-785-1 Addendum to Téléphone Guèvremont Inc.'s final 1998 CAT. The Commission notes that its determination with respect to Téléphone Guèvremont's 1998 per quarter mile network rate was inadvertently omitted from Order CRTC 2000-785. Reference:  TNs 21 and 21A and 8638-G1-01/99.

2000-786 New area code overlay to be introduced in 604 region. The Commission approves the introduction of a new area code in the region currently served by area code 604. The new area code will be implemented in a "concentrated overlay" over the exchanges in and around the Greater Vancouver Regional District as well as the Abbotsford and Mission exchanges. All existing customers in the 604 area code will retain their current telephone number. Once implemented on 3 November 2001, new numbers can be assigned from the new area code. At that time, unassigned central office codes in the 604 area code will be dedicated exclusively to locations outside of the new area code. Reference:   8698-C12-06/00.

2000-787 The Commission denies TELUS review and vary application for Northwestel interconnection agreements. Reference:  8662-T42-01/00.

2000-788 This order directs Vidéotron to offer its high-speed retail Internet services for resale at $22.46 per month. Reference: 8646-C51-01/99 and 8646-C51-01/00.

2000-789 Terms and rates approved for large cable carriers’ higher speed access service. Reference: Cogeco Cable Canada inc. TNs 3 and 3A; Rogers Communications Inc., TN 9; Shaw Communications Inc. TN 3; and Vidéotron ltée TNs 6 and 6A and related agreements.

2000-789-1 Corrections to Order CRTC 2000-789 dated 21 August 2000. Reference: Cogeco Cable Canada inc. Tariff Notices 3 and 3A; Rogers Communications Inc. Tariff Notices 9 and 9/A; Shaw Communications Inc. Tariff Notice 3; and Vidéotron ltée Tariff Notices 6 and 6A and related agreements.

2000-790 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to eliminate the contract option to the Inter-city mileage - adjacent company schedule of rates. Reference:  TN 738. Eff. Date = 28.08.2000.

2000-791 The Commission approves TCI's request to increase the monthly rate associated with the residential Call return from $3.95 to $4.95, and to reflect the availability of "pkg" for the Call answer feature for business customers. Reference:  TN 258. Eff. Date = 22.08.2000.

2000-792 The Commission approves TCI's request to make housekeeping changes associated with interexchange analogue private line services. Reference:  TN 266. Eff. Date = 28.08.2000.

2000-793 The Commission approves MTS’s request for a promotion which waives the service charge for new Microlink Measured Service customers who take the service for at least three months. The promotion runs from 5 September to 31 December 2000. Reference: TN 425. Eff. Date = 5.09.2000.

2000-794 Contribution exemption for some local services granted for Combined Telecom Inc. Reference:  8626-C83-01/00.

2000-795 Contribution exemption for some local services granted for Combined Xchange Telecom Inc. Reference:  8626-C82-01/00.

2000-796 Contribution exemption for local service approved for TELUS Integrated Communications. Reference:  8626-T50-02/00.

2000-797 Dramis application denied to change NBTel's network access line rates. Reference:  8661-D19-01/99.

2000-798 General Tariff revisions approved on an interim basis with changes for Novus Telecom Inc. Reference:  TN 2.

2000-799 General Tariff approved on an interim basis with modifications for Savage Telecom Canada Ltd. Reference:  TN 1.

2000-800 The Commission approves on an interim basis TCI's request to increase the Microlink-ISDN access service monthly rates and contract term rates for Rate Sub-bands D1-D6. Reference:  TN 268. Eff. date = 28.08.2000.

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2000-801 The Commission approves Bell Canada's 26 April 2000 option to purchase agreement for partial system offering facilities. It also approves other elements proposed in Bell Canada's associated submission. Reference:  8740-B2-5928/97 .

2000-802 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to increase the mileage charges for extension line mileage, tie trunk service and private line telephone service, to restore relative rate relationships for equivalent mileage charges for voice grade channels. Reference:  TN 740. Eff. date = 01.09.2000.

2000-803 The Commission approves the request to extend O.N. Tel's Points Reward Plan for toll discounts to 1 September 2001. Reference:  TN 76. Eff. date = 01.09.2000.

2000-804 The Commission approves Teleglobe's request to introduce a special facility to broadcast transmission service from Australia to Canada during the Sydney Summer Olympic Games. Reference:  TN 581. Eff. date = 03.09.2000.

2000-805 The Commission approves TCBC's request to upgrade the Forest Grove, Lytton, 150 Mile House, Prespatou, Rolla and Willowbrook exchanges by replacing the base rate area maps with conditions of service relating to the rural upgrade program. Reference:  TN 4094. Eff. date = 01.09.2000.

2000-806 The Commission approves Lambton's 2000 Carrier Access Tariff. Reference:  TN 13.

2000-807 The Commission approves South Bruce's request to, among other things, increase its monthly rates for its residential call management services; increase its monthly rate for its equivalent service; and introduce business call management services with associated monthly rates. Reference:  TN 18.

2000-808 The Commission approves Wightman's request to, among other things, increase its monthly rates for its residential call management services; increase its monthly rate for its equivalent service; and introduce business call management services with associated monthly rates. Reference:  TN 15.

2000-809 The Commission denies Bell Canada's request to begin charging for local directory assistance calls made from the company's payphones. Reference:  TN 6482.

2000-810 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for interconnecting circuits used by the University of British Columbia. Reference:  8626-U6-01/00.

2000-811 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed by Maritime Tel & Tel Limited on behalf of NBTel Inc. on 27 July 2000. Reference:  APTC TN 17. Eff. date = 31.08.2000.

2000-812 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to change the definition of Equivalent Service to reflect the improved capability of the current technology switches. Reference:  TN 6504. Eff. date = 05.09.2000.

2000-813 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed by Bell Canada on 11 August 2000. Reference:  TN 6505. Eff. date = 04.10.2000.

2000-814 The Commission approves on an interim basis NBTel's ex parte application, from 2 September to 1 October 2000. Reference:  TN 845.

2000-815 The Commission approves on an interim basis NBTel's ex parte application, from 2 September to 1 October 2000. Reference:  TN 846.

2000-816 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to provide for the equalization of manual mobile surcharges across toll schedules. Reference:  TNs 739 and 739A. Eff. date = 01.09.2000.

2000-817 The Commission approves TCI's request to introduce a customer-specific Gathering Network service for the provision of digital transmission of information. Reference:  TN 260. Eff. date = 31.08.2000.

2000-818 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Lodgepole central office. Reference:  TN 269. Eff. date = 11.09.2000.

2000-819 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Irma central office. Reference:  TN 270. Eff. date = 11.09.2000.

2000-820 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Lodgepole central office. Reference:  TN 271. Eff. date = 11.09.2000.

2000-821 The Commission approves TCBC's request to offer a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee to residence customers newly subscribing to a Three-Feature Value Package or No Limits Personal Call Management Services Packages. During the first thirty days of subscription, a customer who is not satisfied with the package may cancel and be fully rebated for the first month's rental of the feature package. Reference:  TN 4095. Eff. date = 05.09.2000.

2000-822 The Commission approves TCBC's request to offer new residential customers the sixth month of their subscription to either the Three-Feature Value Package or the No Limits Personal Call Management Services Packages at no charge as long as they have been with the company for their local service for three months or less. Reference:  TN 4096. Eff. date = 05.09.2000.

 2000-823 The Commission approves Axxent’s request relative to the change of Optel Communications Corporation corporate name to Axxent Corp. Reference: TN 6. Eff. date = 05.09.2000.

2000-824 The Commission approves Island Tel’s request to introduce Megalink service which provides a standard digital DS-1 link between a customer's wire centre and premises. Reference: TN 543. Eff. date = 05.09.2000.

2000-825 The Commission approves MTS's request to provide a cable facility entrance and a 100 Mbps FDDI optical fibre cable path between a customer’s premises and MTS's serving wire centre. Reference: TN 426. Eff. date = 09.09.2000.

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2000-826 The Commission approves TCBC’s request to make wording changes to the Local Business Contract Option to reflect revised termination charges, as well as other wording changes of a minor nature. Reference: TN 4087. Eff. date = 05.09.2000.

2000-827 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, TCBC’s request to introduce a Business Value Bundle which will provide business individual-line and multi-line customers in rate bands A, B and C, who have TCBC as both their primary interexchange carrier and local exchange carrier at the time of billing, with the opportunity to subscribe to a choice of two bundles of services, each at a single monthly rate. Reference: TN 4091. Eff. date = 16.09.2000.

2000-828 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, TCI’s request to introduce a Business Value Bundle which will provide business individual-line and multi-line customers in rate bands A, B and C, who have TCI as both their primary interexchange carrier and local exchange carrier at the time of billing, with the opportunity to subscribe to a choice of two bundles of services, each at a single monthly rate. Reference: TN 264. Eff. date = 16.09.2000.

2000-829 The Commission approves the Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between Thunder Bay Telephone and AT&T Canada Corp. Reference: 8340-T8-0650/00.

2000-830 General Tariff approved on an interim basis with modifications for Clearnet PCS Inc. Reference: TN 1.

2000-830-1 General Tariff approved on an interim basis with modifications for Clearnet PCS Inc. Correction to Order CRTC 2000-830 dated 8 September 2000. Reference: TN 1.

2000-831 General Tariff approved on an interim basis with modifications for Microcell Connexions Inc. Reference: TN 2.

 2000-831-1 General Tariff approved on an interim basis with modifications for Microcell Connexions Inc. Correction to Order CRTC 2000-831 dated 8 September 2000.

2000-832 The Commission approves by majority decision TCI's request for a common directory assistance service throughout Alberta. TCI is to notify customers prior to the changes becoming effective. Reference: TN 237.

2000-833 The Commission approves, on a final basis, the Non-Disclosure Agreement between Bell Intrigna Inc. and Norigen Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-N31-0509/00.

2000-834 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Northern's application dated 27 January 1999 to provide for the digital transmission of voice, data and image information and to amend the text for the Customer Volume Pricing Plan. Reference: TN 95.

2000-835 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Thunder Bay Telephone's application dated 8 May 2000 relating to Appendix 12, Customer Listings, of the Interconnection Agreement between Thunder Bay Telephone and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-T8-0652/02.

2000-836 The Commission approves Appendix 8, 9-1-1 Public Emergency Reporting Service, of the Interconnection Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-T8-0652/03.

2000-837 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed by NBTel Inc. on behalf of Island Telecom Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc. on 25 August 2000. Reference:  APTC TN 18. Eff. date = 12.09.2000.

2000-838 The Commission approves on an interim basis CityTel's request to introduce the Cellular voicemail and Call display services. Reference:  TN 47. Eff. date = 12.09.2000.

2000-839 The Commission approves an Interim Message Relay Service Agreement and an Interconnection Agreement for the Provision of 9-1-1 Service to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier between GT Group Telecom Services Corp. and MTS Communications Inc. Reference:   8340-G7-0653/00 and 8340-G7-0654/00.

2000-840 The Commission approves a Message Relay Service Agreement and an Interconnection Agreement for the Provision of 9-1-1 Service to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier between GT Group Telecom Services Corp. and TELUS Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-G7-0655/00 and 8340-G7-0656/00.

2000-841 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between Far East Gateway Telecom, Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference:  8340-T46-0657/00.

2000-842 The Commission approves a Billing and Collection Services Agreement between Far East Gateway Telecom, Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference:  8340-T46-0658/00.

2000-843 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for TELUS Integrated Communications, a division of TELUS Mobility Cellular Inc. and Riptide Networks Inc. Reference:  8340-T50-0659/00.

2000-844 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between Cannect Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference:  8340-C40-0666/00.

2000-845 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for GT Group Telecom Services Corp. and TELUS Communications, a division of TELUS Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-G7-0665/00.

2000-846 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for Cogeco Cable Systems Inc. and Norigen Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-N31-0663/00.

2000-847 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for Norigen Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications, a division of TELUS Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-N31-0664/00.

2000-848 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Riptide Networks Inc. and Axxent Corp. Reference:  8340-R13-0662/00.

2000-849 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for Norigen Communications Inc. and Riptide Networks Inc. Reference:  8340-R13-0661/00.

2000-850 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to withdraw outdated analog interexchange services. Reference:  TN 6502.

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2000-851 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to provide for a 6 port 10bT access card at a single rate applicable over a specified contract period. Reference:  TN 6506. Eff. Date = 18.9.2000.

2000-852 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to provide for a custom-designed DS-1 facility between the customer's premises and the company's Montebello, Quebec central office. Reference:  TN 6507. Eff. Date = 18.9.2000.

2000-853 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to revise the 2000 Spot Special Savings Promotion for an expansion of the promotional period to include the hours between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday for eligible toll calls. Reference:  TN 742. Eff. Date = 7.10.2000.

2000-854 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Bell Canada's application to introduce the Adjunct Campaign which offers eligible residential customers a free Call display or Visual call waiting adjunct unit when they subscribe to a designated service on a stand-alone basis or in a bundle. Reference:  TN 6476.

2000-855 The Commission approves a Signalling System 7 (SS7) Joint Planning Agreement between Riptide Networks Inc. and Bell Canada. Reference:  8340-R13-0660/00.

2000-856 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a specific customer location outside the base rate area served by the Daysland, Dutchess, Vegreville and Wainsright central offices. Reference:  TN 273. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-857 The Commission approves on an interim basis TCI's request to provide loop extension service between the TCI central office in Calgary and the customer's site. Reference:  TNs 274 and 274A. Eff. Date = 18.9.2000.

2000-858 The Commission sets final rates for basic payphone access line (PAL) service for competitors at a 25 percent discount off the business line rates retroactive to 13 November 1998. This order also sets out applicable charges for associated payphone features. The billed number screening (BNS) database service rates will remain interim pending additional clarification in light of a number of industry changes that have occurred since the incumbent major telephone companies filed the initial tariff. These companies must issue revised tariff pages reflecting the rates and changes specified in this order. Reference:  Stentor Tariff Notices (TNs) 674 and 677, TELUS Communications Inc. TNs 1083/A, TELUS Communications (Edmonton) Inc. TNs 95/A and associated competitive pay telephone service providers agreements.

2000-859 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Québec-Téléphone's request to introduce the Basic Listing Interchange File Service. Reference:  Tariff Notice 283 and
8340-Q1-0651/00.

2000-860 The Commission approves a final 1999 contribution rate of $0.0298 per minute for Québec-Téléphone, effective 1 January 1999. Reference:  8695-C12-10/99.

2000-861 The Commission approves Télébec's proposed final 1999 contribution rate of $0.0437 per minute, effective 1 January 1999. Reference:  8695-C12-10/99.

2000-862 By letter dated 30 March 2000, MaxLink Communications Inc. requested an exemption from contribution charges for administrative and Centrex public-switched telephone network circuits. The Commission grants approval subject to certain conditions. Reference:  8626-M41-01/00.

2000-863 The Commission approves on an interim basis the application of Island Tel, MTT, NBTel and NewTel for compensation per call for toll-free calls from the companies' payphones and the proposed tracking report service. The Commission substitutes the proposed rates with those approved for other major telephone companies. Reference:  APTC TN 14.

2000-864 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for local services provided to RSL COM by Bell Canada. Reference:  8626-R7-02/00.

2000-799-1 General Tariff approved on an interim basis with modifications for Savage Telecom Canada Ltd. Correction to Order CRTC 2000-799 dated 24 August 2000.

2000-865 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed by Bell Canada on 2 August 2000. Reference:  TN 6503. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-866 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request for a custom-designed arrangement providing for a 56 kbps digital facility between St-Albert and St-Wenceslas, Quebec. Reference:  TN 6510. Eff. Date = 29.9.2000.

2000-867 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to provide for an Octel IVMS type 31 voice mailbox with a capacity for 220-plus minutes per month. Reference:  TN 6511. Eff. Date = 29.9.2000.

2000-868 The Commission approves BMTS's request to adjust its local channels rates to be in-line with other telcos service offerings, and to make housekeeping changes. Reference:  TN 83. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-869 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application dated 31 August 2000 filed by NBTel Inc. on behalf of Island Tel. Reference:  TN 544. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-870 The Commission approves MTS's request to withdraw Item 9450, Trunk billing service, from its Supplementary Tariff Special Services and Facilities. Reference:  TN 427. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-871 The Commission approves MTS's request to restore the rates for the intraprovincial link and distance components of its channels for interexchange voice grade facilities previously in effect prior to the filing of Tariff Notice 413. Reference:  TN 430. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-872 The Commission approves Northern's request to introduce an additional residence and business lines promotion. Reference:  TN 135. Eff. Date = 2.10.2000.

2000-873 The Commission approves on an interim basis Northern's request to consolidate the Switch 56 data service rate groups and to reduce the rate for the Switch 56 data service unit. Reference:  TN 134. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-874 The Commission approves O.N.Telcom's request to change its corporate name from O.N. Tel to O.N.Telcom. Reference:  TN 79. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-875 The Commission approves O.N.Telcom's request to introduce Canada Unlimited Plans which provide unlimited Canada-wide voice calling for a flat per-line fee during specified periods to residential customers; and Canada Flat Rate Plan which is an optional message tole service available to all residential and business customers. Reference:  TN 78. Eff. Date = 1.10.2000.

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2000-876 The Commission approves Teleglobe's request to eliminate the occasional and temporary options of its Audio program service as there are no customers. Reference:  TN 582. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-877 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial Megalink PRI access channel between a specific customer location outside the base rate area and TCI's Ft. McMurray central office. Reference:  TN 284. Eff. Date = 13.10.2000.

2000-878 The Commission approves on an interim basis co-location link rates for MTS that are consistent with the rates approved for other major incumbent telephone companies. Reference:  TN 398. Eff. Date = 25.9.2000.

2000-879 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for administrative and local circuits provided to MaxLink Communications Inc. by Bell Canada. Reference:  8626-M41-02/00.

2000-880 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for Internet service providers' access lines provided to Québec-Communications by Bell Canada. Reference:  8626-Q7-01/00. Eff. Date = 26.9.2000.

2000-881 The Commission forbears conditionally from regulating single-line inside wire services provided by Hurontario Telephones Limited. Customers will continue to determine if transmission problems originate on their inside wiring, or on Hurontario's network. Reference:  TN 27.

2000-882 The Commission denies an application by TCI proposing amendments to its "Package of 3 Calling Features". Reference:  TNs 265 and 265A.

2000-883 The Commission approves Northern Telephone Limited's proposed final 2000 Carrier Access Tariff (CAT). The CAT is paid to incumbent telephone companies by long distance service providers who use the incumbents' networks. Reference:  TN 128.

2000-884 The Commission approves Kenora's request to introduce the Calling Feature Promotion for a free month trial and installation to new subscribers of specific calling features from 15 October 2000 to 15 January 2001. Reference:  TN 23.

2000-885 The Commission approves MTS's request to introduce the Calling Feature Gift Certificates Promotion from 10 October 2000 to 10 October 2001. Reference:  TNs 428 and 428A.

2000-886 The Commission approves Télébec's request to establish extended area service links between the exchanges of Dupuy and Palmarolle. Reference:  TN 249. Eff. Date = 10.10.2000.

2000-887 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the Torrington central office. Reference:  TN 281. Eff. Date = 2.10.2000.

2000-888 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for local circuits provided to Cannect Communications Inc. by Bell Canada and TCBC. Reference:  8626-C40-02/00.

2000-889 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Bell Intrigna Inc. and AXXENT Corp. Reference:  8340-A61-0669/00.

2000-890 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between C1.com Inc. and AT&T Canada Corp. Reference:  8340-C74-0672/00.

2000-891 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for GT Group Telecom Services Corp. and Cannect Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-C40-0667/00.

2000-892 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for Cannect Communications Inc. and Novus Telecom Inc. Reference:  8340-C40-0668/00.

2000-893 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between Bell Intrigna Inc. and Cannect Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-C40-0670/00.

2000-894 The Commission approves a Message Relay Service Agreement between ISP Telecom Inc. and Bell Canada. Reference:  8340-J34-0671/00.

2000-895 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Maritime Tel & Tel Limited's application filed on behalf of NBTel Inc., to introduce the Small Business Bundles which consist of a Centrex access, three additional features, an 800 number, and long distance discounts. Reference:  APTC TN 17.

2000-896 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Bell Canada's application to introduce a KeyPak High Speed service bundle for small and medium business customers, which includes Local link package A or B; Voicemail; Yellow Pages advertising; High Speed Internet service; Dial access Internet service for remote access; and Custom Domain Name set-up. Reference:  TN 6497.

2000-897 The Commission approves Amtelecom's request to:  introduce Enhanced Call Forwarding, Anonymous Call Rejection and Selective Distinctive Ringing; increase the rates for Call Waiting, Ident-A-Call, Call Display and Visual Call Waiting for business and residential customers; and make housekeeping changes. Reference:  TN 42. Eff. Date = 15.10.2000.

2000-898 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Bell Canada's application to introduce the Autumn Calling Features Promotion which enables customers who subscribe to a designated calling feature on a stand-alone basis or in a specific bundle to receive a $10 or a $5 rebate upon redeeming a coupon. Reference:  TN 6505.

2000-899 The Commission approves, on a final basis, an application filed by Maritime Tel & Tel Limited on behalf of itself, NBTel Inc. and Island Telecom Inc., to increase the monthly rate for the Call Display feature. NBTel also proposed to increase the monthly rate for the Name Display feature. Reference:  MTT TNs 781 and 781A, Island Tel TNs 542 and 542A and NBTel TNs 842 and 842A.

2000-900 The Commission approves, on a final basis, NBTel's application to introduce a new promotion in conjunction with the Basic Canada Toll/Internet Packages, Usage and Flat Rates until 30 November 2000. Reference:  TN 841.

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2000-901 The Commission approves, on a final basis, NBTel's application to extend the Basic Business Communications Service Bundle Promotion to 25 November 2000. Reference:  TN 845.

2000-902 The Commission approves, on a final basis, NBTel's application to extend the Basic Business Single Line Access Bundle Promotion to 25 November 2000. Reference:  TN 846.

2000-903 The Commission denies Bell Canada’s proposed increase in the monthly interest rate for late payment charges. Reference:  TN 6501.

2000-904 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request for the addition of a promotion for home-based businesses to subscribe to KeyPak service with a shortened promotional period until 28 February 2001. Reference:  TN 6514. Eff. Date = 2.10.2000.

2000-898-1 Order 2000-898 was released in error and should be disregarded. Reference:  Bell TN 6505.

2000-905 This order approves on an interim basis, with the changes listed below, Cannect Communications Inc.'s proposed General Tariff covering general terms and conditions and access services. Reference:  TN 1.

2000-906 The Commission approves an Interconnection Agreement for the Provision of 9-1-1 Service to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier between AXXENT Corp. and TELUS Communications, a division of TELUS Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-A61-0673/00.

2000-907 The Commission approves Lambton's 1999 per quarter mile tariff. Reference:  TN 14.

2000-908 The Commission approves Lambton's 2000 per quarter mile tariff. Reference:  TN 15.

2000-909 The Commission approves MTS's request to charge a monthly fee to retain an existing telephone number and directory listing for customers who request temporary suspension of local service. Reference:  TNs 431 and 431A. Eff. Date = 1.10.2000.

2000-910 The Commission approves NewTel's request to provide community calling plan service between the exchanges of Lower Island Cove and Carbonear. Reference:  TN 638. Eff. Date = 13.10.2000.

2000-911 The Commission approves Télébec's request to implement a non-enhanced 9-1-1 service for the regional county municipality of Iles-de-la-Madeleine. Reference:  TN 248. Eff. Date = 5.10.2000.

2000-912 The Commission approves Warwick's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference:  TN 23. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-913 The Commission approves an Interconnection Agreement for the Provision of 9-1-1 Service to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier between AXXENT Corp. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference:  8340-A61-0674/00.

2000-914 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for Cannect Communications Inc. and Norigen Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-C40-0683/00.

2000-915 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Cannect Communications Inc. and AT&T Canada Telecom Services Co. Reference:  8340-C40-0684/00.

2000-916 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Cannect Communications Inc. and AXXENT Corp. Reference:  8340-C40-0685/00.

2000-917 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between Bell Canada and Combined Xchange Telecom Inc. Reference:  8340-C82-0680/00.

2000-918 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for Bell Canada and Combined Xchange Telecom Inc. Reference:  8340-C82-0681/00.

2000-919 The Commission approves a Billing and Collection Services Agreement between Island Telecom Inc. and Eastlink Limited. Reference:  8340-E17-0677/00.

2000-920 The Commission approves a Message Relay Service Agreement between Eastlink Limited and Island Telecom Inc. Reference:  8340-E17-0678/00.

2000-921 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between Island Telecom Inc. and Eastlink Limited. Reference:  8340-E17-0679/00.

2000-922 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for ISP Telecom Inc. and Bell Canada. Reference:  8340-J34-0675/00.

2000-923 The Commission approves on an interim basis Bell Canada's request to increase the monthly rate for Individual Line Message Rate Business Service from $31.80 to $34.95. Reference: TN 6509. Eff. date = 11.10.2000.

2000-924 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between AT&T Canada Corp. and EastLink Limited. Reference: 8340-E17-0687/00.

2000-925 The Commission approves on an interim basis an Agreement for the Provision of Zero-Dialed Emergency Call Routing Service. Reference: 8340-S22-0682/00.

2000-926 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the Brownvale, Debolt, Jenner, Rocky Mountain House, Sundre and Valleyview central offices. Reference: TN 285. Eff. date = 18.10.2000.

2000-927 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the Acme, Bassano, Beiseker, Carstairs, Clairsholm and Jenner central offices. Reference: TN 286. Eff. date = 20.10.2000.

2000-928 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the High Level central office. Reference: TN 287. Eff. date = 18.10.2000.

2000-929 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the Caroline, Grande Cache and Manning central offices. Reference: TN 288. Eff. date = 20.10.2000.

2000-930 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the Ft. McMurray central office. Reference: TN 289. Eff. date = 20.10.2000.

2000-931 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide an initial DS-1 access channel from a customer location outside the base rate area served by the Banff central office. Reference: TN 294. Eff. date = 20.10.2000.

2000-932 The Commission approves TCI's request to offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee to residential customers who subscribe to either Residence Service or YAK PAK packages. Reference: TN 278. Eff. date = 11.10.2000.

2000-933 The Commission approves TCI's Sixth Month Free Offer for new Residence Service or YAK PAK packages customers who have subscribed to TCI's local service for three months or less. Reference: TN 279. Eff. date = 11.10.2000.

2000-934 The Commission approves CoopTel's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference: TN 42. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-935 The Commission approves La Baie's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference: TN 14. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-936 The Commission approves MTT's request to delete the references to Call Originator Billing market trials which expired on 31 August 2000. Reference: TN 785. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-937 The Commission approves Maritime Tel & Tel Limited's request to increase the rates for each number provided by NBTel's Directory Assistance Service from $0.50 to $0.60. Reference: NBTel TN 848. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-938 The Commission approves Maritime Tel & Tel Limited's request to delete the references to Call Originator Billing market trials which expired on 31 August 2000 and to make minor tariff page format changes. Reference: NBTel TN 849. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-939 The Commission approves OTA's request to allow DSL service providers to connect their own digital subscriber line equipment to a customer's line. Reference: TN 66. Eff. Date = 23.10.2000.

2000-940 The Commission approves SaskTel's request to make housekeeping and minor wording changes to its General Tariff, Special Facilities Tariff and Competitor Access Tariff. Reference: TN 2. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-941 The Commission approves Guèvremont's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference: TN 23. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-942 The Commission approves Milot's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference: TN 14. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-943 The Commission approves St-Liboire's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference: TN 21. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-944 The Commission approves Upton's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference: TN 21. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-945 The Commission approves TCBC's request to change the name of Prestige Numbers Service to Special Number Service. Reference: TN 4099. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-946 The Commission approves TCBC's request to introduce a consolidated B8ZS option in the General Tariff with a one-time service charge of $100 per B8ZS coded signal option for customers who request B8ZS with the associated access, or $600 per B8ZS coded signal option if requested after the associated access service is already in place, and to withdraw the existing B8ZS options and monthly rates from the Special Assembly Tariff. Reference: TN 4100. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-947 The Commission approves TCBC's request to withdraw the Public Service Radiotelephone Terminal locations in Cortez Island, Elephant Mountain and Lytton from the Exchange Area Radiotelephone Service. Reference: 4102. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-948 The Commission approves TCI's request to introduce a Voice Messaging Options Service to provide customers with messaging capabilities for a number of inbound telephone call processing and information centre applications. Reference: TN 276. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-949 The Commission approves TCI's request to incorporate a clause in the conditions of service that reflects how the company will apply termination charges when a customer switches to another TCI network access service before their Megalink contract expires. Reference: TN 283. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-950 The Commission approves Wightman's request to amalgamate Wightman Telephone Limited and The South Bruce Rural Telephone Company Limited with the new name of Wightman Telecom Ltd., and to discontinue the tariffs for The South Bruce Rural Telephone Company Limited. Reference : TN 16. Eff. Date = 1.1.2001.

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2000-951 The Commission approves SaskTel's request to introduce the MessageManager Fall 2000 Promotion which provides one month's service at no charge and free service connection. It will be offered to new business or residential MessageManager customers from 1 November to 30 November 2000. Reference: TN 3.

2000-952 The Commission approves TCBC's request to offer one free month of the microCallCentre (mCC) feature to existing and new Centrex customers in British Columbia. Eligible customers will receive a credit on their fourth month's bill based on the average of their first to third monthly mCC charges. Reference: TN 4106. Eff. Date = 20.10.2000.

2000-953 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to establish extended area service between its exchange of St-Hyacinthe, Quebec and the Télébec ltée exchange of St-Nazaire (Wickham), Quebec. Reference: TN 6513.

2000-954 The Commission approves on an interim basis Bell Canada's revised copy of the Agreement for the Provision of Operator Services, and its request to introduce the Short Message Service Directory Assistance feature. Reference: TN 6515. Eff. Date = 12.10.2000.

2000-955 The Commission approves on an interim basis, with changes, Group Telecom's proposed tariff provisions to introduce Call Routing – Location Routing Number Absent service. Reference : TN's 8 and 8A.

2000-956 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to add the terms and conditions and rates of a private communications network service with service features that meet the specific requirements of a single customer application. Reference:  TN 6512. Eff. Date = 17.10.2000.

2000-957 The Commission approves Nantes' request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference:  TN 8. Eff. Date = 1.11.2000.

2000-958 The Commission approves Northern's request to extend its promotional offering for any eligible feature or Smart Package from 13 November–22 December 2000 to 30 October–29 December 2000. Customers will receive the calling features free for two months.  Reference: TN 136. Eff. Date = 30.10.2000.

2000-959 The Commission approves TCI's request to increase the monthly rates for the interexchange voice grade services and align them with other incumbent local exchange carriers. Reference:  TN 282. Eff. Date = 17.10.2000.

2000-960 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for administrative circuits provided to Call-Net Technology Services Inc. by Bell Canada. Reference:  8626-C70-01/00.

2000-961 The Commission approves Bell Canada's application, with changes, on Call forwarding to separate destinations. Reference:  TNs 6422 and 6422/A.

2000-962 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for administrative and testing lines provided to Primus Canada by Bell Canada. Reference:   8626-P11-03/00.

2000-963 The Commission approves on an interim basis, with changes, revisions to C1.com Inc.'s access services tariffs for interconnection with interexchange and wireless service providers. Reference:  TN 4.

2000-964 The Commission denies Bell Canada's application for the introduction of a Very high bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) access under Special Facilities Tariff. Reference:  TN 6484.

2000-965 The Commission approves TCBC's request to align the monthly rates for analogue voice interexchange, intraprovincial line mileage with rates for the equivalent data services in Interexchange line mileage rates – Data. Reference:  TN 4105. Eff. date = 24.10.2000.

2000-966 The Commission approves Cochrane's request to introduce Home Intercom and Intercom Call Transfer. Reference:  TN 31. Eff. date = 24.10.2000.

2000-967 The Commission approves on an interim basis Québec-Téléphone's request to restructure the voice messaging service for business customers and to withdraw the Interface Web market trial. Reference:  TNs 284 and 284A. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-968 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to increase the Number Display monthly rate, from $5.00 to $5.50, for residential customers. Reference:  TN 285. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-969 The Commission approves Télébec's request to establish extended area service links between the exchanges of Ste-Hélène-de-Bagot and St-Nazaire and between the exchanges of St-Nazaire and St-Hyacinthe. Reference:  TN 250. Eff. date = 24.10.2000.

2000-970 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to introduce integrated messaging service for multiline and Centrex customers. Reference:  TN 287. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-971 The Commission approves TCI's request to increase the monthly rate for residential Call Waiting from $4.95 to $5.95. Reference:  TN 295. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-972 The Commission approves TCI's request to increase the residence and business pay-per-use rates for the Call Return and Three-Way Calling features from $0.75 to $1 per activation, with an increase in the maximum charge per billing period from $5.25 to $7. Reference:  TN 296. Eff. date = 25.10.2000.

2000-973 The Commission approves TCBC's request to remove the $1 per line discount provided to residence Call Waiting customers when more than one SmartTouch service is subscribed to on the same individual line. Reference:  TN 4107. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-974 The Commission approves TCBC's request to increase the residence and business pay-per-use rates for the Call Return and Three-Way Calling features from $0.75 to $1 per activation, with an increase in the maximum charge per billing period from $5.25 to $7. Reference:  TN 4108. Eff. date = 25.10.2000.

2000-975 The Commission approves on an interim basis SaskTel's request to introduce a customer-specific arrangement to provide SONET OC-3c digital transmission facilities and corresponding link between the Regina exchange and SaskTel's main switching centre. Reference:  TNs 6 and 6A. Eff. date = 25.10.2000.

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2000-976 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between AXXENT Corp. and TELUS Communications, a division of TELUS Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-A61-0691/00.

2000-977 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between AXXENT Corp. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference: 8340-A61-0692/00.

2000-978 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. and Cannect Communications Inc. Reference:  8340-C40-0688/00.

2000-979 The Commission approves MTS's request to withdraw Item 7200, Public Air/Ground Mobile Service from its Supplementary Tariff Special Services and Facilities, as there is no demand for this service. Reference:  TN 432. Eff. date = 17.11.2000.

2000-980 The Commission approves, with some changes, Bell Canada's proposed Installment Payment Plan for construction charges. Reference:  TN 6489.

2000-981 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to increase the monthly rate for individual line flat rate business service in rate bands D1 and D2 from $45.45 to $46.45 and in rate band D3A from $40 to $42. Reference:  TN 6516. Eff. date = 09.11.2000.

2000-982 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to increase the $6 monthly cap for SmartTouch pay-per-use features to $7.50. Reference:  TN 286. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-983 Digital subscriber line service providers' access approved for unbundled loops and co-location. Reference:  Bell Canada TNs 6475/6475A and  8622-C85-01/00.

2000-984 The Commission approves on an interim basis Bell Canada's request to make available to competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) the toll-free billing information for calls originating from competitive pay telephone service providers' pay telephones, connected to a CLEC's network, which are routed to the company's network gateway. Reference:  TN 6521. Eff. date = 06.11.2000.

2000-985 The Commission approves Courcelles's request to align its operator services exemption criteria with those of Bell Canada and the fees for these services with those approved in Orders CRTC 2000-206 and 2000-207. Reference:  TN 10. Eff. date = 01.11.2000.

2000-986 The Commission approves Courcelles's request to introduce voice messaging service. New residential and business customers will receive free voice messaging service for three months. Reference:  TN 11. Eff. date = 01.12.2000.

2000-987 The Commission approves Québec-Téléphone's request to introduce a voice messaging promotion from 6 November to 22 December 2000. Reference:  TN 288.

2000-988 The Commission approves Télébec's request to establish extended area service links between the exchanges of La Reine and Normétal. Reference:  TN 251. Eff. date = 04.11.2000.

2000-989 The Commission approves on an interim basis TCI's request to provide national operator services with service features that meet the specific requirements of a single large customer application. Reference:  TN 291. Eff. date = 06.11.2000.

2000-990 The Commission approves on an interim basis the company's National Operator Services Agreement filed on 26 September 2000. Reference: 8340-T42-0686/00.

2000-991 The Commission approves a Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for AXXENT Corp. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference:  8340-A61-0694/00.

2000-992 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request for the addition of a promotion to a current promotion for KeyPak High Speed service. Reference:  TN 6520. Eff. date = 1.11.2000.

2000-993 The Commission approves OTA's members 1999 Final Network Access Tariff and Interim 2000 Network Access Tariff. Reference:  TNs 69 and 70.

2000-994 The CRTC approves a contribution exemption for various circuit configurations provided to TELUS Advanced Services Inc. by its affiliate TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Reference:   8626-T34-01/00.

2000-995 The Commission approves on an interim basis Special Facilities Tariffs (SFTs) proposed in Saskatchewan Telecommunications Tariff Notices 04 and 05. The tariffs provide for central office space, electrical power and environmental conditioning for the co-location of customer-provided equipment. The Commission also approves the Customer License Agreement associated with these SFTs subject to the deletion of the restriction on resale. Reference:  TNs 4 and 5. Eff. date = 31.10.2000.

2000-996 The Commission denies TCBC's request to offset the monthly surcharge related to the expansion of the Greater Vancouver local calling area with a $0.50 monthly rate reduction because TCBC did not file cost evidence to support a reduction in the Centrex rate. Reference:  TNs 4098 and 4098A.

2000-997 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request filed on behalf of MTS Communications Inc. to increase the rates for selected Megastream components and change the service charges associated with circuit terminations. Reference:  TN 729 (NST). Eff. date = 24.11.2000.

2000-998 CRTC denies permanent winback promotion for Bell Canada's residence individual line service. Reference:  TN 6488.

2000-999 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed on 25 September 2000 by APTC on behalf of NewTel Communications Inc. Reference:  TN  19. Eff. date = 03.11.2000.

2000-1000 The Commission approves on an interim basis an ex parte application filed on 25 September 2000 by APTC on behalf of NewTel Communications Inc. Reference:  TN 20. Eff. date = 03.11.2000.