Orders 2002

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2002-1 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Aliant Telecom's application, filed on behalf of NBTel Inc., dated 26 November 2001, to revise the E9-1-1 service rates for 2002. Reference: NBTel TN 867.

2002-2 The Commission approves, on a final basis, MTS' application, dated 29 November 2001, relating to the reduction of the monthly rate for province-wide E9-1-1 service from $0.20 to $0.19 per exchange service.Reference: TN 470.

2002-3 The Commission hereby approves, on an interim basis, the fixed-rate per-order charges of $46.50 for business and $25.25 for residence, and the variable-rate per-loop charges of $27 for business and $17 for residence effective the date of this order, for TCI and SaskTel. 
Reference: 8643-C12-06/00.

2002-4 CRTC approves in part TELUS Communications Inc.'s proposal to introduce a customer-specific arrangement. Reference: TN 21.

2002-5 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Aliant Telecom Inc.'s application submitted on behalf of Maritime Tel & Tel Limited to add Internet call manager to the company's Tariff. Reference: MTT TN 806.

2002-6 The Commission approves the Billing and Collection Services Agreement for the Ontario Independent Services Tariff. Reference: 8340-O2-0828/00.

2002-7 The Commission approves the Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between Saskatchewan Telecommunications and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-S22-0832/00.

2002-8 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to remove the elements relating to previously forborne components, namely terminal equipment and inside wire. Reference: TN 6635. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-9 The Commission approves the Billing and Collection Services Agreement between Bell Canada and TELUS Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-T42-0825/00.

2002-10 The Commission approves the Master Agreement for CLEC-IXC Interconnection between TELUS Communications Inc. and AT&T Canada Corp. Reference: 8340-T66-0826/00.

2002-11 The Commission approves Appendix 10 to Schedule C of the Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for TELUS Communications Inc. and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-T66-0827/00.

2002-12 The Commission approves the Billing and Collection Services Agreement between Saskatchewan Telecommunications and TELUS Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-T66-0833/00.

2002-13 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Bell Canada on 7 December 2001. Reference: TN 6636.

2002-14 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to delete the restrictions covered by items 3260.5(b) and 3260.5(d) and to add a new restriction that will limit the forwarding of calls placed to remote call forwarding telephone numbers to telephone numbers in Canada and in the United States.Reference: TN 6634. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-15 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, Northern's request to introduce customer information reports relating to interexchange competition in Northern's territory. Reference: TN 166. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-16 The Commission approves Quadro's request to introduce a support structure tariff which provides for the uniform treatment of underground support structures. Reference: TN 19. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-17 The Commission approves SaskTel's request to revise tariff notice 22 to clarify that the company does not currently charge, and does not intend to charge, the telephone number charge for full NXX codes that reside in a wireless service provider switch. Reference: TN 22A. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-18 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, Télébec's request to eliminate the option for 1,544 kbps (intraexchange) for the "Service Boréal". Reference: TN 270. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-19 The Commission approves the request by TCI to remove from residence value bundle the package without Simple Voice Mail feature; increase by $1 the monthly rate for customers who currently subscribe to the residence value bundle package without Simple Voice Mail and allow them to replace one of their existing Call Management services features with Simple Voice Mail without incurring any service charges; and delete the reference to "the three features include or exclude Simple Voice Mail" from its Tariff page. Reference: TNs 30 and 30A. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-20 The Commission approves TCI's request to withdraw direct connection to Teleglobe Canada Inc.'s overseas network as a standard offering. Reference: TCBC TN 4166. Eff. date = 14.01.02.

2002-21 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, the proposal by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI) to transfer responsibility for inside wire to customers in the City of Edmonton and to make revisions reflecting the terms and conditions under which the service provider demarcation point will move in existing multi-dwelling units in the City of Edmonton. Reference: TCI TNs 402, 402A and 402B.

2002-22 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, the provincial E9-1-1 service rates for 2002 pursuant to the directives set out in Telecom Decision CRTC 99-17 and modified in Order CRTC 2000-630. Reference: TN 471. Eff. date = 15.01.02.

2002-23 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, the provincial 9-1-1 service rates for 2002 pursuant to the directives set out in Telecom Decision CRTC 99-17 and modified in Order CRTC 2000-630. Reference: TCBC TN 4167. Eff. date = 15.01.02.

2002-24 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, Northern's request that residential individual and two-party line customers who subscribe to toll restriction service may request that incoming collect and third party calls be blocked at no additional charge. Reference: TN 168. Eff. date = 16.01.02.

2002-25 The Commission approves the final 2001 Carrier Access Tariff for the Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc. Reference: TN 33.

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2002-26 The Commission approves TCI's request to introduce the terms, conditions and rates of an arrangement which provides for national operator services with service features that meet the specific requirements of a single large customer application. Reference: TN 17. Eff. date = 16.01.02.

2002-27 The Commission approves TCI's request to increase the monthly rates for its residential service for the individual call management service features listed in the order. Reference: TN 23. Eff. date = 01.02.02.

2002-28 The Commission approves MTS' request to introduce Centrex 2 service with a simplified rate structure, with select features and with a uniquely configured voice mail option. Reference: TNs 468 and 468A. Eff. date = 23.01.02.

2002-29 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Northern's application dated 14 December 2001 to introduce customer information reports relating to interexchange competition in Northern's territory. Reference: TN 166.

2002-30 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Télébec's application dated 28 November 2001 to eliminate the option for 1,544 kbps (intraexchange) for the "Service Boréal". Reference: TN 270.

2002-31 The Commission approves, on a final basis, TCI's application dated 14 December 2001 relating to the provincial E9-1-1 service rates for 2002. Reference: TN 471.

2002-32 The Commission approves TCI's request to discontinue teletype and signal transmission service. Reference: TCBC TN 4165. Eff. date = 23.01.02.

2002-33 The Commission approves, on a final basis, TCI's application dated 14 December 2001 relating to the provincial 9-1-1 service rates for 2002. Reference: TCBC TN 4167.

2002-34 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Northern's application dated 20 December 2001 requesting that residential individual and two-party line customers who subscribe to toll restriction service may request that incoming collect and third party calls be blocked at no additional charge. Reference: TN 168.

2002-35 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to provide for DS-1 facilities between the customer's premises in St-Barnabé, Quebec, which is in the operating territory of Téléphone Milot Inc., and the Yamachiche central office, and the customer's premises in St-Alexis-des-Monts, which is also in the operating territory of Téléphone Milot Inc., and the St-Gabriel-de-Brandon central office. Reference: TN 6641. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-36 The Commission approves Télébec's request to introduce the "Centrex télémétrie Télébec" service to business customers. Reference: TN 269. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-37 The Commission approves Télébec's request to introduce the "Microlink Centrex Télébec" service to business customers. Reference: TN 271. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-38 The Commission approves Télébec's request to introduce a six-week promotion to increase awareness of its Internet site. Reference: TN 273. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-39 The Commission approves TCI's request to amalgamate the asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) access to individual line service of the former TELUS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. to align the rates, terms and conditions for these services in Alberta and British Columbia. Reference: TN 26. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-40 The Commission approves TCI's request to amalgamate the billing and collection services of the former TELUS Communications Inc. and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. to align the rates, terms and conditions for these services in Alberta and British Columbia. Reference: TN 27. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

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2002-41 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide for the destandardization of interexchange analogue private line services between exchanges in Alberta and the United States or the district of Columbia, connected via the international border crossing point. Reference: TN 448. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-42 The Commission approves TCI's request to provide for the destandardization of interexchange analogue private line services between exchanges in British Columbia and the United States, connected via the international border crossing point. Reference: TCBC TN 4164. Eff. date = 25.01.02.

2002-43 Network planning information. The Commission approves TN  6626 and approves, on a final basis, TN  6610 as amended by TN  6626. Reference: Bell Canada TNs  6610 and 6626.

2002-44 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom on behalf of itself, Island Telecom Inc., Maritime Tel & Tel Limited, NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc. on 14 December 2001. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 2, Island Tel TN 561, MTT TN 808, NBTel TN 869 and NewTel TN 662.

2002-45 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom on 21 December 2001. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 3 and APTC TN 47.

2002-46 The Commission approves Aliant Telecom's request to extend to 1 May 2002 its promotion for customers in Nova Scotia who subscribe to the company's residential network exchange and advanced services offer, for a minimum of four months. Service connection charges will not apply to those customers and they will receive a credit equal to the price of one month's network exchange service. Reference: APTC TN  48. Eff. date = 01.02.02.

2002-47 The Commission approves the Master Agreement for Local Network Interconnection between MTS Communications Inc. and AT&T Canada Corp. Reference: 8340-M3-0824/00.

2002-48 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to restructure Centrex service offering into three feature packages; introduce Centrex service in Yellowknife, Fort Nelson and Inuvik; introduce a one-year contract period with automatic renewal; and decrease the number of line groups from six to four. Reference: TNs  766 and 766A. Eff. date = 01.02.02.

2002-49 The Commission approves Northwestel's request that calls placed to Russia and Greenland using the company's prepaid calling cards during the month of March 2002, be rated at $0.50 per minute. Reference: TN  770. Eff. date = 01.03.02.

2002-50 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to include custom calling features (CCF) and call management services (CMS) into one section entitled Enhanced Calling Features; increase CCF and call return monthly rates to one standard rate of $5 for residential customers and $7 for business customers; increase residential voice mail boxes rates by $1; remove the current CCF packages and introduce discounts for all CCF, CMS and specific voice mail boxes; and implement a free for 30-day trial period promotion for new subscribers to CCF, CMS and specific voice messaging services. Reference: TNs  771 and 771A. Eff. date = 01.02.02 for the promotion and 01.03.02 for all other revisions.

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2002-51 The Commission approves Quadro's request to eliminate two-party line service for residential customers, and to upgrade all those lines to private lines at no charge to the customers until the upgrade is completed. Reference: TN  20. Eff. date = 06.02.02.

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2002-52 The Commission approves Télébec's request to increase the monthly rates for its residential Call answer service by $1 and its business Call answer service by $2. Reference: TN  274. Eff. date = 15.02.02.

2002-53 The Commission approves Appendices 1 and 2 of Schedule C.1 of the Master Agreement for Interconnection between LECs for GT Group Telecom Services Corp. and TELUS Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-G7-0007/01.

2002-54 The Commission approves the Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between TELUS Communications Inc. and Bell Canada Inc. for the Alberta region. Reference: 8340-T66-0835/00.

2002-55 The Commission approves the Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between TELUS Communications Inc. and Bell Canada Inc. for the British Columbia region. Reference: 8340-T66-0837/00.

2002-56 The Commission approves Appendix 9A, CCS7 transit service, of the Interconnection Agreement between Bell Canada and La Compagnie de Téléphone de Warwick. Reference: 8340-B2-0044/07.

2002-57 CRTC denies TCI application to amalgamate certain tariff items. Reference: TELUS Communications Inc. TN 18.

2002-58 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, SATAT's request filed on behalf of Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc. to introduce seven call management services (call forwarding, call waiting, three-way calling, ident-a-call, speed calling, intercommunication and toll restriction), and four custom calling features (call display, call screen, call return and call trace); and introduce a three-month promotion whereby customers who subscribe to any of the newly available features will receive them free for one month. Reference: TN 11. Eff. date = 15.02.02.

2002-59 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, SATAT's request filed on behalf of Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc. to introduce 9-1-1 emergency calling service. Reference: TN 12. Eff. date = 15.02.02.

2002-60 CRTC denies TCI application to amalgamate certain tariff items. Reference: TCI TN 31.

2002-61 The Commission approves, on a final basis, Bell Canada's application to extend the SmartTouch services mail-in rebate offer from 31 December 2001 to 31 January 2002. Reference: TN 6633.

2002-62 CRTC approves new Bell Canada services for wholesale customers. Reference: TN's 6643 and 6644.

2002-63 CRTC approves co-location consensus report CLRE027A. Reference: 8621-C12-01/00.

2002-64 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to correct the reference to where the rates are specified. Reference: TN 6645. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

2002-65 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Northwestel Inc. on 17 December 2001. Reference: TN 768. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

2002-66 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc.'s (TCI's) request to provide space and power for customer-provided equipment in a TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (TCBC) central office and the Special Assembly Central Office License Agreement (British Columbia/Alberta). Reference: TCBC TNs 4135 and 4135A. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

2002-67 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc.'s (TCI's) request to provide space and power for customer-provided equipment in a TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (TCBC) central office. Reference: TCBC TNs 4136 and 4136A. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

2002-68 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc.'s (TCI's) request to provide space and power for customer-provided equipment located in the Port McNeil central office. Reference: TCBC TN 4151. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

2002-69 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc.'s (TCI's) request to provide space and power for customer-provided equipment in a central office and the Special Asssembly Central Office License Agreement (British Columbia/Alberta). Reference: TNs 351 and 351A. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

2002-70 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc.'s (TCI's) request to provide space and power for customer-provided equipment in a central office. Reference: TNs 352 and 352A. Eff. date = 08.02.02.

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2002-71 The Commission approves Appendix 14, ITC Bell IXC Project Cost Recovery, of the Interconnection Agreement between Bell Canada and the Ontario Telecommunications Association members listed in the order. Reference: 8340-A2-0528/11, 8340-B6-0529/12, 8340-B7-0829/00, 8340-E25-0534/12, 8340-G2-0531/11, 8340-H3-0532/12, 8340-H4-0533/12, 8340-L3-0535/11, 8340-M5-0536/11, 8340-N24-0547/12, 8340-N23-0548/12, 8340-N7-0537/11, 8340-N10-0538/12, 8340-P1-0540/12, 8340-Q2-0541/11, 8340-R3-0542/11, 8340-T7-0544/12, 8340-W3-0545/11 and 8340-W4-0546/11.

2002-71-1 The Commission hereby corrects Telecom Order CRTC 2002-71 dated 11 February 2002 by adding Bruce Municipal Telephone System to the OTA member's listed in the order.

2002-72 The Commission approves Appendix 9A, CCS7 transit service, of the Interconnection Agreement between Bell Canada and Le Téléphone de St-Liboire de Bagot Inc. (St-Liboire). Reference: 8340-B2-0047/06.

2002-73 The Commission approves Mornington Communications Co-operative Limited's request to make housekeeping changes to its General Tariff abbreviation list, check pages, table of contents, index and definitions to reflect the tariffs approved by the Commission during 2001. Reference: TN 24. Eff. date = 15.02.02.

2002-74 The Commission approves the Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between Saskatchewan Telecommunications and RSL COM Canada, Inc. Reference: 8340-S22-0839/00.

2002-75 The Commission approves, on a final basis, an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom) filed on behalf of NBTel Inc. to increase the monthly rate from $95 to $105 for basic call centre service, per agent. Reference: NBTel TN 866.

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2002-76 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of Island Telecom Inc. on 18 January 2002. Reference: Island Tel TN 563.

2002-77 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of Island Telecom Inc. on 28 January 2002. Reference: Island Tel TN 564.

2002-78 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of Maritime Tel & Tel Limited on 18 January 2002. Reference: MTT TN 810.

2002-79 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of Maritime Tel & Tel Limited on 28 January 2002. Reference: MTT TN 811.

2002-80 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of NBTel Inc. on 18 January 2002. Reference: NBTel TN 871.

2002-81 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of NBTel Inc. on 28 January 2002. Reference: NBTel TN 873.

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2002-82 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of NBTel Inc. on 28 January 2002. Reference: NBTel TN 874.

2002-83 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of NewTel Communications Inc. on 28 January 2002. Reference: NewTel TN 664.

2002-84 The Commission approves a request by Bell Canada for a custom-designed arrangement providing for a 128 Kbps digital facility between Ste-Rosalie (Téléphone Guèvremont inc.) and St-Hyacinthe (Bell Canada), Quebec.Reference: TN 6646. Eff. date = 14.02.02.

2002-85 The Commission approves a request by Bell Canada to destandardize the SmartPac package for residence customers for new installations, moves, rearrangements or other changes at the same or different premises. Reference: TN 6650. Eff. date = 25.02.02.

2002-86 The Commission approves Bell Canada's request to provide a DS-1 facility between the customer's premises in St-Albert, Quebec, which is in the operating territory of La Compagnie de Téléphone de Warwick, and the Bell Canada Victoriaville, Quebec central office. Reference: TN 6651. Eff. date = 01.03.02.

2002-87 The Commission approves Appendices 13, Billed Number Screening Database Service, of the Interconnection Agreements between Bell Canada and the Canadian Alliance of Publicly-Owned Telecommunications Systems (CAPTS) members listed in the order. Reference: 8340-B7-0829/01, 8340-D3-0549/01, 8340-K1-0589/02 and 8340-T8-0652/05.

2002-88 The Commission approves the Billing and Collection Services Agreement between Bell Canada and La Compagnie de Téléphone de Lambton Inc. (Lambton). Reference: 8340-L2-0845/00.

2002-89 The Commission approves a request by Télébec ltée (Télébec) to increase by $0.20 the pay-per-use monthly charge of three-way calling and call return services, and by $0.50 the maximum monthly charge for each function. Reference: TN 276. Eff. date = 01.04.02.

2002-90 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, a request by Cochrane Public Utilities Commission to add a charge for recovery of equal access start-up costs and charges and conditions for interconnecting circuits with trunk-side access, network charges and carrier network profile change. Reference: TN 35. Eff. date = 19.02.02.

2002-91 The Commission approves the long distance services resale agreement between Interurbain Sogetel inc. and Vidéotron Télécom ltée. Reference: 8340-J46-0843/00.

2002-92 The Commission approves the agreement for the transport of toll traffic between Interurbain Sogetel inc. and Téléphone Milot Mobilité inc. Reference: 8340-J46-0844/00.

2002-93 The Commission approves a request by Northwestel Inc. to introduce "New to Centrex" and "Phone Discount" promotions for new small business Centrex customers subscribing to less than 100 lines. The promotions will be offered from 1 March to 1 September 2002. Reference: TN 772.

2002-94 The Commission approves a request by Saskatchewan Telecommunications to introduce "Call Display Spring 2002" and "Name Display Spring 2002" promotions from 1 March to 31 May 2002. Reference: TN 25.

2002-95 The Commission approves Appendix 14, "ITC Bell IXSP Project Costs Recovery", of the interconnection agreement, which was approved by the Commission in Telecom Order CRTC 95-54, between Bell Canada and the Association des Compagnies de Téléphone du Québec inc., The members of the Société d'administration des tarifs d'accès des télécommunicateurs are: Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc. / CoopTel / La Cie de Téléphone de Courcelles Inc. / Téléphone Guèvremont inc. / La Compagnie de Téléphone de Warwick / La Compagnie de Téléphone Upton Inc. / La Corporation de Téléphone de La Baie / Le Téléphone de St-Liboire de Bagot Inc. / Sogetel inc. / Téléphone Milot inc. Reference: 8340-B2-0048/04, 8340-B2-0089/05, 8340-B2-0042/06, 8340-B2-0390/01, 8340-B2-0044/08, 8340-B2-0045/06, 8340-B2-0046/05, 8340-B2-0047/07, 8340-B2-0036/05 and 8340-B2-0041/06.

2002-96 The Commission approves Appendix 9A, CCS7 transit service, of the Interconnection Agreement between Téléphone Milot inc. and Bell Canada. Reference: 8340-B2-0041/05.

2002-97 The Commission approves a request by TELUS Communications Inc. to amalgamate the emergency services - operator access coordination service of the former TELUS Communications Inc. and the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. offered in Alberta and British Columbia. Reference: TN 29. Eff. date = 19.02.02.

2002-98 The Commission approves a request by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. to grandfather Centrex 3-, 5- and 6-year contract options for existing single line Centrex customers until the end of their contract; and discontinue offering the contract options for new single line Centrex customers. Reference: TN 317. Eff. date = 19.02.02.

2002-99 The Commission approves a request by Thunder Bay Telephone to allow all customers currently equipped with Touch-Tone to subscribe without service charge to Voice Mail – Personal Services, from 2 March 2002 to 28 February 2003. Reference: TN 98.

2002-100 The Commission approves a request by Northern Telephone Limited (Northern) to change its monthly charges for late payment from 1.25% to 1%. The company also proposes to include the formula which describes the relationship between the late payment charge and the Bank of Montreal's prime rate. Reference: TN 169. Eff. date = 25.02.02.

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2002-101 The Commission approves the following agreements between MTS Communications Inc. and YAK Communications (Canada) Inc.: Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group Billing and Collections Services Agreement.
Reference:  8340-M3-0842/00 and 8340-M3-0846/00.

2002-102 Application filed in confidence by Northwestel Inc. Reference: TN 767.

2002-103 The Commission approves, on a final basis, the application filed by the Société d'administration des tarifs d'accès des télécommunicateurs on behalf of Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc., dated 16 January 2002, relating to the introduction of seven call management services and the introduction of a three-month promotion whereby customers who subscribe to any of the newly available features will receive them free for one month. Reference: TN 11.

2002-104 The Commission approves, on a final basis, the application filed by the Société d'administration des tarifs d'accès des télécommunicateurs on behalf of Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc., dated 16 January 2002, relating to the introduction of 9-1-1 emergency calling service. Reference: TN 12.

2002-105 TELUS Communications Inc. – Network access tariff for wireless service providers. Reference: TCI TN 456.

2002-106 Aliant Telecom Inc., NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc. – Replacing tariff subscription services with Internet delivery. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 5A, APTC TN 46, NBTel TN 868, NewTel TNs 661 and 661A.

2002-108 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, a request by Bell Canada to introduce a dedicated OC-3 (155 Mbps) and an OC-12 (622 Mbps) access services and to add the tariff components, Protection for OC-3 and Protection for OC-12. The company also proposes to grandfather the corresponding OC-3 and OC-12 services in the Special Facilities Tariff and to migrate them to the General Tariff after contracts expire. Reference:  TNs 739 and 739A (National Services Tariff). Eff. date = 28.02.02.

2002-109 The Commission approves a request by MTS Communications Inc. (MTS) to introduce a Mini calling features value pack which provides customers with a bundle consisting of an individual residential or business line and calling features/messaging services. The bundle is available to individual business line customers only in exchange rate bands A, B, C and D. Reference:  TNs 472 and 472A. Eff. date = 01.03.02.

2002-110 The Commission approves a request by MTS Communications Inc. (MTS) to provide a customer with six unidirectional D-1 quality video channels between the customer's premises and MTS's central office. Reference: TN 473. Eff. date = 04.03.02.

2002-111 The Commission approves a request by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. (TELUS Québec) to allow local business service customers when they subscribe to the "Mini messagerie vocale" (mini voice messaging service) to select one of the following SmartTouch options, at a monthly rate of $5.95 instead of $6.95: Call display (name and number), call forwarding; Call display (name and number), call waiting and ident-a-call. Reference: TN 322. Eff. date = 18.03.02.

2002-112 The Commission approves a request by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. (TELUS Québec) to introduce a three-month free trial promotion for local business service customers who subscribe to the "Mini messagerie vocale d'affaires" (business mini voice messaging service) from 18 March to 31 August 2002. Reference: TN 323.

2002-113 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an ex parte application filed by Télébec ltée on 31 January 2002. Reference: TN 277.

2002-114 The Commission approves Appendix 9A, CCS7 transit service, of the interconnection agreement between Bell Canada and La Compagnie de Téléphone de Warwick. Reference: 8340-B2-0044/10.

2002-115 The Commission approves the contract and the appendices 13 of the interconnection agreement, Billed Number Screening Database Service.  Reference: 8340-B2-0048/05, 8340-B2-0089/06, 8340-B2-0042/07, 8340-B2-0043/06, 8340-B2-0044/09, 8340-B2-0045/07, 8340-B2-0046/06, 8340-B2-0047/08, 8340-B2-0036/06, 8340-B2-0041/07 and 8340-B2-390/02

2002-116 9-1-1 Service for the City of Edmonton. Reference: TCI TN 423

2002-117 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada to revise General Tariff items 60, 70, 680 and 685, in order to align tariff references to the company's exchanges and wire centres with the revised banding structure put in place by Decision CRTC 2001-238. Reference: TN 6652. Eff. date = 23.03.02.

2002-118 The Commission approves an application by Bruce Municipal Telephone System (BMTS) to revise section 900 of its General Tariff in order to increase to $34.95 the monthly rate for its digital subscriber line (DSL) residence service; and introduce 1.5 Mbps and 3.0 Mbps DSL business service at contracted and non-contracted rates. Reference: TN 97. Eff. date = 08.03.02.

2002-119 The Commission approves, on an interim basis, an application by GT Group Telecom Services Corp. (Group Telecom) to add General Tariff item 6, Late payment charge. This change will cover the administration and carrying charges related to accounts that are owed to the company and are in arrears. Reference: TN 16. Eff. date = 15.03.02.

2002-120 The Commission approves an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. to transfer tariff items concerning business single-line access to Aliant Telecom General Tariff, to remove from NBTel General Tariff items related to the number of terminal equipment connected and to two expired promotions; and remove from MTT General Tariff items relating to Touch-Tone differential and the business one party analog switching differential. Reference: Aliant Telecom tariff notice (TN) 6, NBTel TN 875, Island Tel TN 565, MTT TN 812 and NewTel TN 665. Eff. date = 15.03.02.

2002-121 The Commission approves an application filed by Bell Canada to revise General Tariff item 685 and to reduce the monthly rates for the 3.0 Mbps high speed bundle; reduce the service charge to activate the Internet portion of high speed bundles; and restructure the current service charges to distinguish between the activation charge for the Internet portion of the service and the installation charge for the Starter Kit if it is installed by a company technician. Reference: Bell Canada TN  6630.

2002-122 The Commission approves, on a final basis, an application filed by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of itself, Island Telecom Inc., Maritime Tel & Tel Limited, NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc. to transfer Island Tel General Tariff CRTC 11001, item 800; MTT General Tariff CRTC 10001, item 1600; NBTel Special Services Tariff CRTC 13002, item 3790; and NewTel General Tariff CRTC 13001, item 387 to Aliant Telecom General Tariff CRTC 21491, item 308 and to provide Internet call manager, free of charge for one month. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 02, Island Tel TN 561, MTT TN 808, NBTel TN  869 and NewTel TN  662.

2002-123 The Commission approves, on a final basis, an application by Aliant Telecom Inc. to transfer the Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council's Regional Services Tariff item 703, Business loyalty program, to Aliant Telecom's General Tariff item 302.1, reflecting the extension of the Business loyalty program to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 0 3 and APTC TN  47.

2002-124 The Commission approves the application by Northwestel Inc., dated 20 February 2002, to revise General Tariff item 806, Direct-in-dial service (DID), in order to increase the monthly rates from $3.70 to $4.50 per DID number. Reference: TN  774. Eff. date = 03-04-02.

2002-125 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 1 February 2002, to amalgamate General Tariff items 175, 400, 445, 450 and 780 of the former TELUS Communications Inc. (the former TCI) and General Tariff item 146 of the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (the former TCBC) concerning operator services. The two services would be combined into TCI General Tariff item 308. Reference: TN  34. Eff. date = 05-04-02.

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2002-126 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 22 February 2002, to revise General Tariff item 304, Business Value Bundle, in order to withdraw its business value bundle service charge waiver promotion which would have expired on 31 May 2002, due to a change in the marketplace and the company's marketing strategy. Reference: TN  39. Eff. date = 05-04-02.

2002-127 The Commission approves the application by the Association des Compagnies de Téléphone du Québec inc. (ACTQ), dated 21 February 2002, to modify the Basic Listing Interchange File Agreement as follows: the title of item 9 on page 6 should read "Use of Basic Listing Interchange File (BLIF)"; and the word "triple" is replaced with "double" in item 17 on page 9. Reference: 8340-A5-0816/01.

2002-128 The Commission approves the applications by Bell Canada, dated 20 February and 22 February 2002, to provide DS-1 facilities between the customer's premises in various Quebec independent telephone company exchanges and Bell Canada's various central offices. Reference: TNs  6654 and 6655. Eff. date = 05-04-02.

2002-129 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 1 March 2002, to add General Tariff item 2221, Flex Bundles. This service will enable eligible single line residence customers to customize and easily make changes to their own SmartTouch services and maintenance plans based on their changing needs. Reference: TN  6659. Eff. date = 29-04-02.

2002-130 The Commission approves the application by Northwestel Inc., dated 22 February 2002, to eliminate item 1004, Inter-exchange Channels of its Private Wire Service Tariff, as the technology used to provide this service is obsolete and there are no customers for this service. Reference: TN  775. Eff. date = 05-04-02.

2002-131 The Commission approves the applications by Northern Telephone Limited, on behalf of itself and Télébec ltée (Télébec), dated 18 December 2001, and amended on 14 January 2002 to increase by 10% its rates for the Ontario-Quebec inter-exchange voice-grade and teletype-grade channels. Reference: Northern TNs  167 and 167A and Télébec TN  275. Eff. date = 05-04-02.

2002-132 The Commission approves the Master Agreement for Interconnection between Local Exchange Carriers; and the Master Agreement for Competitive Local Exchange Carrier-Interexchange Carrier Interconnection between Aliant Telecom Inc. and EastLink Limited, dated 20 February 2002. Reference: 8340-E17-0849/00 and 8340-E17-0850/00.

2002-133 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 25 February 2002, to revise the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. List of Rate Centers and Exchanges for Message Toll Service Tariff in British Columbia, in order to add new vertical and horizontal (V&H) co-ordinates, to delete the V&H co-ordinates that are no longer in service and to correct the V&H co-ordinate for North Farm. Reference: TCBC tariff notice 4169. Eff. date = 08-04-02.

2002-134 The Commission approves the application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications, dated 20 February 2002, to add the following services under Special Facilities Tariff item 1000.02, Northern Saskatchewan Facility: the installation of a transmission facility connecting a customer's two locations in adjacent northern Saskatchewan exchanges; the installation of communications cabling on a customer's premises associated with the transmission facility; and the provision of standard exchange digital network access DS-1 access service at local rates. Reference: TN 26. Eff. date = 31-08-02.

2002-135 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 18 January 2002, to increase the hourly service charge rates for Centrex order processing in Island Telecom Inc., Maritime Tel & Tel Limited and NBTel Inc. Reference: Island Tel TN 563, MTT TN 810 and NBTel TN 871.

2002-136 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Bell Canada, dated 7 December 2001, to revise General Tariff item 2220, Consumer Solutions, to introduce the Simple Connections Coupon Offer for each of the Display Pack, Messaging Pack and Privacy Pack Service offerings. Reference: TN 6638.

2002-137 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by Aliant Telecom Inc., on behalf of itself and Island Telecom Inc., Maritime Tel & Tel Limited, NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc., dated 18 February 2002 and amended on 20 February 2002. 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.

2002-138 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by Aliant Telecom Inc., on behalf of Maritime Tel & Tel Limited, Island Telecom Inc., NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc., dated 26 February 2002. Reference: TN 9.

2002-139 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by Aliant Telecom Inc., on behalf of NBTel Inc., dated 15 February 2002. Reference: NBTel TN 876.

2002-140 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 25 February 2002. Reference: TN 474.

2002-141 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by Northern Telephone Limited, dated 31 January 2002. Reference: TN 170.

2002-142 The Commission approves appendix 9A, CCS7 Transit Service, of the Interconnection Agreement between CoopTel and Bell Canada, filed on 28 February 2002. Reference: 8340-B2-0089/07.

2002-143 900 Service – New interim consumer safeguards. Reference: Bell Canada tariff notices  740 and 741 (National Services Tariff).

2002-144 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 5 March 2002, to add the Internet call director feature to the list of optional features for both services; align the bundle options of the BVB across Alberta and British Columbia; and revise the rate bands in the BVB for Alberta and British Columbia. Reference: TN  38. Eff. date = 15-04-02.

2002-145 The Commission approves the applications by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. (TELUS Québec), dated 27 February 2002, to introduce the following promotions: from 15 April to 12 May 2002, all local residential customers who order call waiting service will pay a monthly rate of $3.45 for the first six months of service (the call waiting promotion); and from 13 May to 16 June 2002, all local residential customers who order call forwarding service will pay a monthly rate of $2.95 for the first six months of service (the call forwarding promotion). Reference: TNs  324 and 325.

2002-146 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 4 March 2002, to revise its Access Services Tariff item 110, Co-Location Arrangements for Interconnecting Canadian Carriers, in order to reflect the Commission's determination with respect to co-location common costs set out in CRTC sets deadlines for co-location common cost rebates, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-5, 1 February 2002. Reference: TN  6660. Eff. date = 11.04.02.

2002-147 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 24 January 2002, to change the name of Megalink service to Integrated Services Digital Network – Primary Rate Interface (ISDN-PRI) Service; and to waive the service charges for (a) DS-1 access provisioning, and (b) installation of public switched telephone network termination. Reference: TN  481. Eff. date = 11.04.02.

2002-148 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 22 February 2002, to amalgamate General Tariff item 405 of the former TELUS Communications Inc. (the former TCI) and National Services Tariff item 901 which applied to the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (the former TCBC), concerning support structure service. The two services would be combined into TCI General Tariff item 404. Reference: TN  37. Eff. date = 11.04.02.

2002-149 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada submitted on behalf of and with the concurrence of TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 22 February 2002, to revise the National Services Tariff (NST) item 901, Support Structure Service, in order to withdraw the participation of the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (the former TCBC). Reference: TN  743 (National Services Tariff). Eff. date = 11.04.02.

2002-150 The Commission approves the application by the Canadian Alliance of Publicly-Owned Telecommunications Systems (CAPTS), on behalf of Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 20 February 2002, and amended on 4 March 2002, to add General Tariff section 5001, CCS7 Transit Service, in order to provide for the exchange of CCS7 messages between a CAPTS company's CCS7 network and the networks of other interexchange carriers service providers, as applicable. Reference: TNs 14 and 14A. Eff. date = 12.04.02.

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2002-151 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Cochrane Public Utilities Commission, dated 22 January 2002, to revise Carrier Access Tariff section 630, in order to add a charge for recovery of equal access start-up costs and charges and conditions for interconnecting circuits with trunk-side access, network charges and carrier network profile change. Reference: TN 35.

2002-152 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Northern Telephone Limited, dated 21 February 2001, to revise General Tariff section N1000, Special Assemblies, in order to provide a virtual private network for a major account customer. Reference: TN 144.

2002-153 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Northern Telephone Limited, dated 22 February 2001, to revise General Tariff section N1000, Special Assemblies, in order to provide a virtual private network for a major account customer. Reference: TN 145.

2002-154 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Northwestel Inc., dated 17 December 2001, to revise its Message Toll Service tariff item 309, BusinessCents Plus, in order to reduce, from $225,000 to $50,000, the minimum annual spending commitment required to qualify for this long distance calling plan contract. Reference: TN 768.

2002-155 The Commission approves Northwestel's request to introduce a $3.95 per minute rate for calls placed from a landline service to the Iridium (satellite) and billed to a Northwestel number. However, the Commission denies the company's request to set a retroactive effective date as this would amount to retroactive rate-making. Reference: TN 773. Eff. date = 12.04.02.

2002-156 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 5 March 2002, in order to increase the monthly business rates of certain features. Reference: TN 40. Eff. date = 01.05.02.

2002-157 The Commission approves the application by Thunder Bay Telephone, dated 28 February 2002, to revise its General Tariff item 8, 9-1-1 Public Emergency Reporting Service, in order to reflect changes made to the method of charging wireless service providers, consistent with Revised rate structure for Thunder Bay Telephone 9-1-1 PERS, Telecom Decision CRTC 2002-2, 18 January 2002. Reference: TN 100. Eff. date = 12.04.02.

2002-158 The Commission approves on a final basis, rates for unbundled loop-service order charges for TELUS Communications Inc. and Saskatchewan Telecommunications. Reference: 8643-C12-06/00.

2002-159 The Commission approves appendix 10A, CCS7 Transit Service, of the Interconnection Agreement between Thunder Bay Telephone and Bell Canada, filed on 11 March 2002. Reference:  8340-B2-0001/06.

2002-160 The Commission approves the application by Northwestel Inc., dated 5 March 2002, to add tariff item 310.1, Freedom World, to its Message Toll Service, Special Two-Point Services. The new residential long distance calling plan consists of the following tariff components: a monthly recurring charge per subscribing account; customer dialed station-to-station calls terminating anywhere in Canada; customer dialed station-to-station calls terminating in the United States and overseas locations; all calling card station-to-station calls to Canada, the United States and overseas that originate or terminate in Northwestel's operating area; and 25% discount on the total month's regular message toll rates after applicable time of day discounts (including the surcharge) for calling card calls in Canada, United States and overseas. Reference: TN 767A. Eff. date = 15.04.02.

2002-161 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc., dated 16 October 2001, to revise sections 3.09 - Inter-exchange distance charges, 3.10 - Rate decreases for Telpak circuits, 4.01 - Circuit leasing, and 4.02 - Terms for data transmission, of its General Tariff, including its proposal to: increase the rates for analogue interexchange private line circuits by approximately 17%; eliminate Telpak volume discounts associated with those circuits; and increase the link charge for analogue voice grade services from $30 to $60 and the service charge from $100 to $200. Reference: TN 316. Eff. date = 15.04.02.

2002-162 The Commission approves the application by the Association des Compagnies de Téléphone du Québec inc. (ACTQ), dated 21 February 2002, to modify the directory file service sales contract between an independent telephone company and a local exchange carrier, an interexchange service provider, a wireless service provider and/or an alternate operator service provider, in order to provide directory assistance service only. The modifications are as follows: paragraphs a) and b) of page 7 have been modified to reflect the word "Buyer"; and the word "triple" is replaced with "double" in item 18 on page 8. Reference:  8340-A5-0817/01.

2002-163 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Northern Telephone Limited, dated 5 December 2000 and amended on 15 December 2000, to revise General Tariff section N900, Digital Network Services, in order to introduce a new rate band for digital network access for customers on a 5-year contract basis.The proposed monthly recurring charge is $220 per customer location and the proposed service charge is $700. Reference: AMT 140 et 140A.

2002-164 The Commission approves on an interim basis the application by Bell Canada, dated 26 March 2002, to revise General Tariff item 60, Exchange Rate Groups / Bands. Reference: TN  6652A. Eff. date = 17.04.02.

2002-165 The Commission approves on an interim basis, with the changes noted in the order, EastLink's amendments to its General Tariff filed on 1 February 2002, in order to adopt the format of the Commission's model tariff for competitive local exchange carriers, and to add provisions to offer interconnection services in the New Brunswick serving territory. Reference: TN 8.

2002-166 The Commission approves the application by the Canadian Alliance of Publicly-Owned Telecommunications Systems (CAPTS), dated 13 March 2002, to revise section 6000 ; and to introduce section 6001 of the CAPTS General Tariff. Reference: TN 15. Eff. date = 18.04.02.

2002-167 The Commission approves the application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 15 March 2002, to revise the Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council Regional Services Tariff item 301, Co-Location Arrangements for Interconnecting Canadian Carriers and DSL Service Providers. Reference: APTC TN 49. Eff. date = 23.04.02.

2002-168 The Commission approves appendices 9, CCS7 Interconnection, and 9A, CCS7 Transit Service, of the Interconnection Agreement between the Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc. and Bell Canada, filed on 13 March 2002. Reference: 8340-B2-0048/06 and 8340-B2-0048/07.

2002-169 The Commission approves the applications by Le Téléphone de St-Éphrem Inc. (St-Éphrem) dated 4 March 2002 and modified on 20 March 2002 to revise General Tariff Section 2.1, "Rate schedules for primary exchange service and extended area service". Reference: TNs  20 and 20A. Eff. date = 01.06.02.

2002-170 The Commission approves on an interim basis the ex parte application by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of Maritime Tel & Tel Limited, Island Telecom Inc., NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc., dated 28 March 2002. Reference: TN 13.

2002-171 The Commission approves on a final basis, at the rate specified in paragraph 2, the application by Northwestel Inc. dated 16 November 2001, as amended by tariff notice 765A dated 6 December 2001, to introduce a billing and collection service under item 200 of its Access Services Tariff for Interconnection with Interexchange Carriers. Reference: TNs  765 and 765A.

2002-172 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 18 March 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2220, Consumer Solutions, in order to destandardize the Accessibility Pack. Reference: TN 6661. Eff. date = 01.05.02.

2002-173 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc. dated 20 March 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.27, relating to residential bundles in order to introduce "Forfait intermédiaire 3" to single-line residential customers at a monthly rate of $32.45. Reference: TN 327. Eff. date = 06.05.02.

2002-174 The Commission approves the application by the Cochrane Public Utilities Commission dated 11 February 2002 to revise General Tariff section 100, Exchange Service, in order to increase its business individual line rate from $18.30 to $31; increase its rural business individual line rate from $24 to $31; and subject all additional lines to the same rate as first line rates. Reference: TN 36. Eff. date = 01.05.02.

2002-175 The Commission approves the Telecommunications Interconnection and Settlement Agreement between Bell Canada and O.N.Tel Inc., filed on 30 November 2001. Reference: 8340-B2-0084/01.

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2002-176 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 8 March 2002, to add Special Facilities Tariff item 300, Provision of OC-3 Local Facility – Specific Customer Only, in order to provide an OC-3 local facility to interconnect two customer locations both located in the main central office serving area in Calgary. Reference: TN 42. Eff. date = 01.05.02.

2002-177 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc., dated 6 February 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.20, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce four promotions for local business service subscribers from 18 March to 31 August 2002. Reference: TN 321. Eff. date = 01.05.02

2002-178 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 14 March 2002, to transfer General Tariff item 795, Dual Line Call Manager, of the former TELUS Communications Inc. into the TCI General Tariff as item 311. Reference: TN  44. Eff. date = 02.05.02.

2002-179 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 15 March 2002, to transfer General Tariff item 290, Individual Line Service (ILS), of the former TELUS Communications Inc. (the former TCI) to TCI General Tariff item 202. Reference: TN  45. Eff. date = 02.05.02.

2002-180 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 27 March 2002, to add Special Facilities Tariff item D36(m), Digital Transmission Facilities - DS-1, in order to provide a DS-1 facility between the customer's premises in Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil, Quebec located in the operating territory of Téléphone Guèvremont inc., and the nearest Bell Canada central office. Reference: TN  6663. Eff. date = 03.05.02.

2002-181 The Commission approves the application by Téléphone Guèvremont inc. (the company), dated 8 March 2002, to add General Tariff item 2.30, Directory File Service (DFS), in order to introduce a directory file service. Reference: TN 28. Eff. date = 06.05.02.

2002-182 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Aliant Telecom Inc. on behalf of NBTel Inc. (NBTel), dated 28 January 2002, to revise NBTel's General Tariff item 165, Enhanced Business Communications Service, in order to increase the monthly rate for each access to extended call management service from $30 to $50. Reference: NBTel TN 874.

2002-183 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 28 March 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to introduce a new item numbered B89(a), Virtual Office Routes. The new item relates to the provision of digital multiplex system translations to provide a Centrex customer virtual office routes to prevent a call busy condition. Reference: TN 6664. Eff. date = 07.05.02.

2002-184 The Commission approves the application by Northwestel Inc., dated 20 March 2002, to revise Special Services Tariff item 725, 56 kbps and 32 kbps ADPCM Digital Circuits, in order to provide high speed dedicated 56 kbps and 32 kbps ADPCM channels on a point-to-point basis from northern locations to Edmonton and North Bay, for a specific customer under a month to month contract. Reference: TN 776. Eff. date = 07.05.02.

2002-185 The Commission approves the application by Télébec ltée, dated 22 March 2002, to revise General Tariff item 3.3.18, SmartTouch Services, in order to introduce a Spring 2002 promotional campaign from 13 May to 28 June 2002. Reference: TN 278.

2002-186 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 24 January 2002, to revise General Tariff item 470, Megalink Service. Reference: TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. TN  4168. Eff. date = 08.05.02.

2002-187 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 4 April 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff in order to introduce a new item numbered F36(a), Emergency Radio Plan. The new item relates to the provision of a custom-designed arrangement that will permit a customer to switch its audio channels from one designated location to an alternate designated location during an emergency condition. Reference: TN  6665. Eff. date = 09.05.02.

2002-188 The Commission approves the Manual Access to the Automatic Location Identification (ALI) Database Agreement between the City of Edmonton and TELUS Communications Inc. and the application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 2 April 2002, to revise General Tariff item 280, Provincial E9-1-1 Service, in order to permit the City of Edmonton to manually access the ALI database. Reference: 8340-T42-0855/00 and TN 487. Eff. date = 10.05.02.

2002-189 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 8 April 2002, to amend General Tariff item 685, KeyPak, to revise the service charges for certain starter kit options. Bell Canada will no longer be offering Ethernet cards as part of its starter kits. Reference: TN  6666. Eff. date = 13.05.02.

2002-190 The Commission denies the ex parte treatment of the application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 1 March 2002. Reference: TN 11.

2002-191 The Commission approves the application by Bell Canada, dated 9 April 2002, to revise General Tariff item 85.5, Busy Line Verification/Interruption Service, in order to clarify that the verification charge applies each time an operator verifies a line and determines that it is in use, whether it be for voice or electronic communication. Reference : TN  6667. Eff. date = 14.05.02.

2002-192 The Commission approves the application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 15 March 2002, to revise the wording of several General Tariff and Supplementary Tariff Special Services and Facilities items. Reference: TN  476. Eff. date = 15.05.02.

2002-193 The Commission approves the application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications, dated 26 March 2002, to revise the wording of several General Tariff and Competitor Access Tariff items. Reference: TN  27. Eff. date = 15.05.02.

2002-194 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 27 March 2002, to revise the wording of several General Tariff items of the former TELUS Communications Inc. (the former TCI). Reference: TN  486. Eff. date = 15.05.02.

2002-195 The Commission approves the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 14 March 2002, to revise the wording of several General Tariff items of the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (the former TCBC). Reference: TN  4171. Eff. date = 15.05.02.

2002-196 The Commission denies applications by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 27 September 2001, on behalf of Island Telecom Inc. and Maritime Tel&Tel Limited, to modify the option currently available to Centrex service customers under contract for a minimum contract period (MCP). Reference: Island Tel TN  559 and MTT TN  805.

2002-197 The Commission denies the application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 12 December 2001, to introduce a new unlimited features package under Maritime Tel & Tel Limited General Tariff item 1600, Enhanced Local Services. Reference: MTT TN  807.

2002-198 The Commisson denies an application by Bell Canada, dated 26 October 2001, to modify the provisions relating to contracts for Centrex service under a minimum contract period (MCP). Reference: TN  6624.

2002-199 The Commission denies an application by Bell Canada, dated 26 October 2001, to modify various items of its General Tariff relating to conversions or migrations from one service to another when the services are subject to the terms of a minimum contract period (MCP). Reference: TN  6625.

2002-200 The Commission approves an application by Bell Canada, dated 10 December 2001, to withdraw the Message Link from the Call Answer Plus and Call Answer Message Manager packages of Bell Canada's Integrated Voice Messaging Service (IVMS). Reference: TN  6637.

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2002-201 Aliant Telecom Inc. submitted an application dated 27 February 2002 to move its four regional Late Payment Charge tariffs to the Aliant Telecom General Tariff. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 10; Island Tel TNs  555 and 555A, MTT TNs  801 and 801A, NBTel TNs  862 and 862A, and NewTel TNs  657 and 657A.

2002-202 The Commission approves the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between Bell Canada and Microcell Connexions Inc. (Microcell), filed on 21 March 2002. Reference: 8340-M29-0852/00.

2002-203 The Commission approves the Master Agreement for Local Interconnection between TELUS Communications Inc. and Microcell Connexions Inc., filed on 26 March 2002. Reference: 8340-M29-0853/00.

2002-204 The Commission approves the Agreement Specifying the Procedures of the Interexchange Carrier Group between The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay - Telephone Division and TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), filed on 2 April 2002. Reference: 8340-T8-0854/00.

2002-205 The Commission denies the application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 5 April 2002, requesting approval to amalgamate the former TCI General Tariff Item 105 and TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. (TCBC) General Tariff Item 20 into TCI General Tariff Item 125 – Not Sufficient Funds (NSF) Cheque Charge. Reference: TN 47.

2002-206 The Commission approves the application by Hay Communications Co-operative Limited to increase the per-activation charge from $50 to $57 for residential individual line services suspended for a period of one to six months, to increase the residential individual line services monthly rate to $21.30, and make minor revisions that will have no material impact on rates or services provided. Reference: TN 20. Eff. date = 01.07.02.

2002-207 The Commission approves the application by La Compagnie de Téléphone de Lambton Inc. to increase the individual residential monthly rate from $15.13 to $16.13, to increase the extra listing monthly rate from $0.50 to $1, and eliminate the separate reference regarding Touch-Tone service, which is now included as part of the basic service rate. Reference: TN 23. Eff. date = 24.05.02.

2002-208 The Commission approves the application by Nexicom Telecommunications Inc. to increase the rates for residential and business individual line services, Touch-Tone service and Centrex service, as a result of adjustments for inflation. Reference: TN 25. Eff. date = 01.06.02.

2002-209 The Commission approves the application by Nexicom Telephones Inc. to increase the rates for residential and business individual line services, Touch-Tone service and Centrex service, as a result of adjustments of inflation. Reference: TN 24. Eff. date = 01.06.02.

2002-210 The Commission approves the application by North Frontenac Telephone Corporation Ltd. to increase the rates for residential individual line service as a result of adjustments for inflation. North Frontenac also proposed to increase the rates for 2-party and 4-party service by $4.15. Reference: TNs 21 and 21A. Eff. date = 24.05.02.

2002-211 The Commission approves the application by Northern Telephone Limited to eliminate exchange rate groups 3A and 3B and to increase the rates for residential and business primary exchange services, and Touch-Tone service, as a result of adjustments for inflation. Reference: TNs 173, 173A and 173B. Eff. date = 24.05.02.

2002-212 The Commission approves the application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications to revise General Tariff item 300.05, Smart Bundles, in order to reflect repackaging and unbundling of certain service elements. Reference: TN 28. Eff. date = 24.05.02.

2002-213 The Commission approves the application by Sogetel inc., in order to introduce pay-per-use rates for three-way calling and call return for residential and business services, and make minor revisions that will have no material impact on rates or services provided. Customers will incur a usage charge of $0.75 up to a maximum of $6 per month per line for residential customers and a maximum of $7.50 per month per line for business customers. Reference: TN 107. Eff. date = 24.05.02.

2002-214 The Commission approves the application by Télébec ltée, to introduce a new Centrex option entitled "Renvoi simultané additionnel" offered at a monthly rate of $35, and a service charge of $50. In addition, as a promotional offer from 29 April to 28 June 2002, Télébec will waive the service charges associated with Centrex service for all customers who change their local access service to one of the Centrex service packages under a three or five year contract. Reference: TN 279.

2002-215 The Commission approves the application by Westport Telephone Company Limited to increase the rates for residential and business individual line services, and Touch-Tone service, as a result of adjustments for inflation. Reference: TN 21. Eff. date = 01.06.02.

2002-216 The Commission approves the application by Wightman Telecom Ltd. to increase the rates for residential and business primary exchange services, and Touch-Tone service, as a result of adjustments for inflation. Reference: TN 19. Eff. date = 24.05.02.

2002-217 The Commission approves the application by Bruce Municipal Telephone System, dated 27 March 2002, to revise a number of items in its General Tariff, in accordance with the pricing constraints set out by the Commission in Regulatory framework for the small incumbent telephone companies, Decision CRTC 2001-756, 14 December 2001. Reference: TN 98. Eff. date = 29.05-02.

2002-218 The Commission approves the application by Télébec ltée, dated 7 December 2001, to revise General Tariff item 3.3.18, SmartTouch services, with respect to the promotional campaigns offered in 2002. Reference: TN 272. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

2002-219 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Aliant Telecom to increase the monthly rate for each enhanced automatic call distribution service call processing queue from $150 to $170. Reference: NBTel TN 873. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

2002-220 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Aliant Telecom to increase the monthly rate for each basic automatic call distribution position from $7.75 to $10.00. Reference: Island Tel TN 564. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

2002-221 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Aliant Telecom to increase the monthly rate for each automatic call distribution position from $7.75 to $10.00. Reference: NewTel TN 664. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

2002-222 The Commission approves on a final basis the application by Aliant Telecom to increase the monthly rate for each basic automatic call distribution position from $7.75 to $10.00. Reference: MTT TN 811. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

2002-223 The Commission denies the application by Aliant Telecom dated 27 February 2002, on behalf of NewTel Communications Inc., to modify the provisions relating to contracts for Centrex service under a minimum contract period. Reference: NewTel TN 668.

2002-224 The Commission approves in part on an interim basis the ex parte application by Aliant Telecom Inc., dated 17 April 2002. The Commission denies the proposed promotion, as there was no imputation test submitted in support as required for promotions exceeding 12-months. Reference: TN 15.

2002-225 The Commission approves on a final basis, the application by Aliant Telecom , dated 26 February 2002, on behalf of Maritime Tel & Tel Limited, Island Telecom Inc., NBTel Inc. and NewTel Communications Inc., to revise General Tariff item 900, Promotions, in order to introduce two new promotions. Reference: TN 9. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

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2002-226 The Commission approves the proposed consolidation of tariffs for private line circuits and rate increase for some inter-exchange circuits. Reference: Aliant Telecom TN 7/A, Island Tel TN 566/A, MTT TN 813/A, NBTel TN 877/A and NewTel TN 666/A. Eff. date = 29.05.02

2002-227 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 27 February 2002, to combine General Tariff item 330, Slow Speed Channel Service, of the former TELUS Communications Inc. and General Tariff item 410-A, Distribution Services, of the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc., and to transfer the combined items into a new TCI General Tariff item 513, Dedicated Loop Service. Reference: TN 35. Eff. date = 29.05.02.

2002-228 The Commission approves on an interim basis the application by Aliant Telecom dated 19 April 2002, to revise the company's Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council Regional Services Tariff item 506, Inside Wire. Reference: TN  16. Eff. date = 10.06-02.

2002-229 The Commission denies the ex parte application by Bell Canada, dated 22 February 2002. Reference: TN 6656.

2002-210-1 Paragraph 1 of Telecom Order CRTC 2002-210, dated 24 May 2002, is corrected. Reference: TNs  21 and 21A.

2002-230 The Commission directs Amtelecom to fully rebate all excess monies collected from subscribers forthwith, including accumulated interest on those monies calculated at the company's short term cost of debt, and issue forthwith, a revised tariff page to reflect the rates approved by the Commission in Order 2000-1097. Reference: 8663-C12-05/01 and 8622-A2-01/02.

2002-231 The Commission approves on a final basis Bell Canada’s application dated 26 March 2002, to revise General Tariff item 60, Exchange Rate Groups / Bands, in order to correct rate band designations filed under tariff notice 6652 and approved in Telecom Order CRTC 2002-117, 8 March 2002. Reference: TN 6652A.. Eff. date = 10.06.02

2002-232 The Commission approves Bell Canada’s application dated 23 April 2002, to revise General Tariff item 60, Exchange Rate Bands, in order to correct rate band designations and to correct the spelling of some exchange names. Reference: TN 6652B. Eff. date = 10.06.02.

2002-233 The Commission approves Bell Canada's application dated 22 April 2002, to revise its Special Facilities Tariff item D36, Digital Transmission Facilities - DS-1, in order to provide for DS-1 facilities between the customers’ premises in Nantes, Lambton and Ste-Rosalie, Quebec, located in the operating territories of Compagnie de téléphone Nantes inc., La Compagnie de Téléphone de Lambton Inc., and Téléphone Guèvremont inc., respectively, and various Bell Canada central offices. Reference: TN 6670. Eff. date = 10.06.02.

2002-234 The Commission received applications by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant Telecom), dated 1 May 2002 and 3 May 2002, to transfer the Atlantic Provinces Telecommunications Council (APTC) Regional Services Tariff item 505, Zero-Dialed Emergency Call Routing Service, to the Aliant Telecom General Tariff item 644. Reference: TNs 18 and 18A. Eff. date = 11.06.02.

2002-235 The Commission received an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 18 April 2002, to delete the former TCI Special Assembly Tariff items for those services where the initial service periods have expired and customers have terminated service. The company also proposed to delete the former TCI Special Assembly Tariff item Z-114, Customer Specific Business Service, since the customer for this service has terminated its service agreement with the company. Reference: TN 490. Eff. date = 11.06.02.

2002-236 The Commission received an application by TELUS Communications Inc. (TCI), dated 19 April 2002, to revise the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. List of Rate Centers and Exchanges – British Columbia, in order to delete the vertical and horizontal co-ordinates which are no longer in service. Reference: TCBC TN 4174. Eff. date = 11.06.02.

2002-237 The Commission approves on an interim basis TELUS Communications Inc’s. (TCI) application, dated 28 March 2002, for approval of a proposed Addendum to Schedule J, and a proposed Appendix 1, to the Master Agreement for Interconnection between TCI and Call-Net Communications Inc. Reference: 8340-T42-0054/01. Eff. date = 14.06.02.

2002-238 Téléphone Guèvremont inc. – Final 1999 and 2000 Carrier Access Tariffs and Network Access Tariffs. Reference: TNs 25, 25A, and 26.

2002-239 The Commission approves TELUS Communications Inc’s. application, dated 7 May 2002, to withdraw a number of items from the former TELUS Communications (B.C.) Inc. Special Assembly Tariff for which the associated contracts have expired and customers have terminated service. Reference: TCBC TN 4175. Eff. date = 21.06.02.

2002-240 The Commission approves an application by Télébec ltée, dated 30 April 2002, to introduce a new package of SmartTouch services to residential customers at a monthly rate of $9.95. Reference: TN 280. Eff. date = 27.06.02

2002-241 The Commission approves an application by ExaTEL Inc. (ExaTEL), dated 6 May 2002, for approval of the unexecuted Basic Listing Interchange File Agreement, filed pursuant to ExaTEL's proposed general tariff, Order CRTC 2001-697, 14 September 2001. Reference: 8340-E30-0860/00.

2002-242 The Commission approves an application by Lansdowne Rural Telephone Co. Ltd., dated 7 May 2002, to revise item 4, Rate Schedules for Primary Exchange (Local) Service, under section 100 of its General Tariff. Reference: TN 12. Eff. date = 01.08.02.

2002-243 The Commission approves an application by MTS Communications Inc., dated 1 April 2002, to revise item 110.4, Co-location Arrangements for Interconnecting Canadian Carriers and Digital Subscriber Line Service Providers, of its Supplementary Tariff – Access Services for Interconnection with Carriers and Other Service Providers. Reference: TN 477. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-244 The Commission approves an application by Northern Telephone Limited, dated 1 March 2002, to revise item 3, Digital Access Channel, under section N230 and item 6, Interconnecting Circuits with Trunk-Side Access, under section N630 of its General Tariff. Reference: TN 172. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-245 The Commission approves an application by Northwestel Inc., dated 3 May 2002, to introduce General Tariff item 1703, Payphone Analog Cellular Network Service Market Trial, in order to provide a one-year market trial for Payphone Analog Cellular Network Service. Reference: TN 777. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-246 The Commission approves an application by Prince Rupert City Telephones, dated 28 March 2002, to amend item 9, System Access Fee, under section 12 of its General Tariff, in order to increase the cellular customer's monthly system access fee from $4.00 to $6.95. Reference: TN 56. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-247 The Commission approves an application by Saskatchewan Telecommunications, dated 15 May 2002, to revise General Tariff - Basic Services item 90, Past Due Charges, in order to adopt rates for past due charges in accordance with the formula approved by the Commission on 23 January 1984. Reference: TN 29. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-248 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc., dated 15 March 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.26.03, Directory Assistance. Reference: TN 326. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-249 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications (Québec) Inc., dated 19 April 2002, to revise General Tariff item 2.20, SmartTouch Services. Reference: TN 328. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

2002-250 The Commission approves an application by TELUS Communications Inc., dated 19 April 2002, to integrate tariff items pertaining to the Eligibility for Exclusive Tariffs for Health and Education Entities into the TCI General Tariff item 127. Reference: TN 49. Eff. date = 28.06.02.

Date Modified: 2003-03-20