Cima-2018

Helpful Information

Both the CHCF-B/CASF Surcharges are applicable to all end user telecommunications Intrastate tariffed services, both within the service area and between the service areas. This includes Intrastate Intralata toll/ WATS/800 type services, and detariffed services. California Teleconnect Fund Surcharge This surcharge of 1.08%* has been established to fund discounts to qualifying schools, libraries and certain hospitals and nonprofit community based organizations, offering a reduction in service rates. The fund has been designed to help advance public use of the advanced telecommunications technologies and will help meet federal directives. The surcharge is applied to all end user telecommunications Intrastate tariffed services, both within the service area and between service areas. This includes Intrastate Intralata and Interlata toll/WATS/800 type services, and detariffed services. State Regulatory Fee This surcharge is to recover the costs for services rendered by the California Public Utilities Commission. The current rate is .30%* and applies to all intrastate customer billings excluding yellow page directory revenue. Federal Excise Tax 3%* of the local service charges and long distance calls.

9-1-1 State Tax .75%* of the local service charge and any long distance calls within the State of California. This is collected to provide the emergency service for all customers to dial 9-1-1 and reach an operator that will take the information and dispatch the proper agency. *Please note that the rates and charges listed are current at the time of publication but are subject to change by the appropriate agency.

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