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Fav 4 Feature Pack Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 Enhanced Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 Primary Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 3-Way Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.90 Bundle Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 Amount Saved Per Month . . . . . . . . . $2.95 eBill- Enables customers to view and pay their monthly bill online at www.grm.net . Sign up for automatic bill pay and paperless billing and save $1.00 every month. GRM Rewards- Receive a $5 bill credit every month when you have Caller ID, Voice Mail, GRM Broadband and Grand River Long Distance. Clubs and organizations within the GRM Networks ® service areas are eligible to apply for the GRM Networks ® Community Improvement Grant Program. The Grant program authorizes GRM Networks ® to award up to $1,250 per quarter to groups that submit an application describing a project that will better their community. Typically, the quarterly allotment is divided into two $500 awards and one $250 award. Applications are available at www.grm.net/grants . FRS/GRM Networks ® Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Every year students that are juniors in high school and whose parents or legal guardians are members of GRM Networks ® have the opportunity to apply for an all-expense paid trip toWashington, D.C. The five day, four night trip offers an exciting and fast paced tour of our nation’sCapitol. After applicantshavebeen interviewed by a panel of GRM Networks ® board members, two students are chosen to attend the event. Applications are available in January at www.grm.net/youthtour , at the local business offices and from high school guidance counselors. GRM Networks ® Gives Back GRM Networks ® Community Improvement Grant Program
FRS/GRM Networks ® Scholarship Senior students whose parents or guardians are members of GRM Networks ® can apply for The Foundation for Rural Service’s (FRS) $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to rural high school seniors: one per geographic region of the NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association membership, and one to a student sponsored by an NTCA associate member. The remaining awards will be distributed proportionate to the number of applications received from each NTCA region. FRS will fund $2,000 of each scholarship, with the sponsoring telecommunications provider or associate member of each winning applicant providing a $500 match. FRS will also provide four Staurulakis Family Scholarships valued at $5,000 each, and two TMS Scholarships for $1,500 each. Students who are majoring in math, science, engineering, or medicine are given preference for the FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships. Preference will be given to students expressing an interest in returning to a rural area to work following graduation. All scholarships are one-time awards. GRM Networks ® Scholarship Program As a local cooperative business, GRM Networks ® places great importance on the education of students in our service area. To provide support to the students in rural Iowa and Missouri, GRM Networks ® has created the GRM Networks ® Scholarship program. GRM Networks ® will award up to $5,500 to graduating high school seniors, and all seniors are eligible to apply as long as their parents or guardians are customers of GRM Networks ® in good standing at the time of the application deadline. Instructions on how to apply for the scholarship are posted at www.grm.net/scholarship each year in January and applications are due mid-March.
Grand Slam Bundle (residential service only) Basic Local Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.50 Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 Enhanced Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 GRM Broadband (up to 6Mbps download/1Mbps upload) . . $42.95 Tech Home Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 Voice Mail to Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.99 120 Minutes of Nationwide Grand River Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.80 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.59 Bundle Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.45 Amount Saved Per Month . . . . . . . . $16.14 SuperNet 10 Bundle (Offered only in select areas, call for availability) Basic Local Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.50 Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 Enhanced Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 SuperNet 10 Internet Service (up to 10Mbps download/1Mbps upload) . $49.95 Tech Home Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 Voice Mail to Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.99 120 Minutes of Nationwide Grand River Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.80 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103.59 Bundle Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87.45 Amount Saved Per Month . . . . . . . . $16.14 SuperNet 15 Bundle (Offered only in select areas, call for availability) Basic Local Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.50 Caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 Enhanced Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 SuperNet 15 Internet Service ( up to 15Mbps download/3Mbps upload ) . $60.00 Tech Home Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 Voice Mail to Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.99 120 Minutes of Nationwide Grand River Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.80 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $113.64 Bundle Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94.45 Amount Saved Per Month . . . . . . . . $19.19 Need more long distance minutes? Call your local business office for pricing.
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Emergency Numbers
If the number you are calling from
Exchange
begins with
Fire
Police
Sheriff
Ambulance
Albany, MO
660-726
911 or 726-3323
911 or 726-3232
911 or 726-3721
911 or 726-3200
Allendale, MO
660-786
911 or 564-2122
911 or 564-2222
911 or 564-3310
Allerton, IA
641-873
911
911
911
Barnard, MO
660-652
911
911 or 660-582-7451
911 or 660-582-8188
Bethany, MO
660-425 & 426
911
911 or 425-3199
911 or 425-3199
911
Blockton, IA
641-788
911 or 788-3222
911 or 800-432-4386
911 or 788-3222
Taylor Co 641-464-3921 Ringgold Co
Brimson, MO
660-789
911 or 789-2555 ELB
911 or 359-2828
911 or 359-4357
359-5552 Grundy Co
Browning, MO
660-946
911 or 946-4144
911 or 660-895-5312
911 or 660-258-2261
Linn Co or 660-265-3313 Sullivan Co
Cainsville, MO
660-893
911 or 893-5221
911 or 425-3199
911 or 867-3340 Eagleville
Chula, MO
660-639
911 or 639-3255
911 or 660-646-0515
911 or 660-646-2332
Conception Jct., MO 660-944
911 or 944-2424
911 or 660-726-3721
911
Gentry Co 660-582-7451 Nodaway Co
Corydon, IA
641-872
911
911
911
Darlington, MO
660-666
911 or 660-726-3323
911 or 660-726-3721
911 or 660-726-3200
Davis City, IA
641-442
911 or 446-4111
911 or 446-4111
911 or 446-4111
Denver, MO
660-326
911 or 660-564-2122
911 or 660-726-3721 Gentry Co 911 or 660-564-2222 Worth Co
911 or 660-564-3310
Derby, IA
641-533
911
911
911
Eagleville, MO
660-867
911
911 or 425-3199
911 or 867-3340
Gallatin, MO
660-663
911 or 663-2345
911 or 663-2031
911 or 663-3535
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Emergency Numbers
If the number you are calling from
Exchange
begins with
Fire
Police
Sheriff
Ambulance
Galt, MO
660-673
911
911
911 or 359-4357 660-265-3244 Sullivan Co
Garden Grove, IA
641-443
911
911
911
Gentry, MO
660-448
911
911 or 660-726-3721 Gentry Co 911 or 660-564-2222 Worth Co
911 or 660-726-3200
Gilman City, MO
660-876
911 or 876-5312
911 or 425-3199
911
Graham, MO
660-939
911 or 939-2115
911 or 660-582-7451
911
Grand River, IA
641-773
911
911
911
Grant City, MO
660-564
911 or 564-2122
911 or 564-2222
911 or 564-3310
Harris, MO
660-794
794-6355
660-265-3313
911
Humeston, IA
641-877
911
911 or 872-1566
911 or 872-2627
Jamesport, MO
660-684
911
911 or 660-359-2828
911 or 660-359-4357
Grundy Co
Grundy Co
660-663-2031
660-663-3535
Daviess Co
Daviess Co
Lamoni, IA
641-784
911
784-3700
911 or 446-4111
911 or 446-4111
Laredo, MO
660-286
911 or 286-3075
911 or 359-2828
911 or 359-4357 Grundy Co
Leon, IA
641-446
911
911
911
911
Lineville, IA
641-876
911 or 660-875-5235
911 or 641-872-1566
911 or 641-446-4111 or 641-872-2627
Linneus, MO
660-895
911 or 895-5135
911 or 895-5312
911 or 660-258-2261
Lorimor, IA
641-763
911
911
911
Lucerne, MO
660-793
911 or 794-6355
911 or 660-947-2515
911 or 660-947-3711 Putnam Co 660-748-4162 Mercer Co 911 - Sullivan Co
Meadville, MO
660-938
911 or 938-4144
911 or 895-5312
911 or 660-258-2261
Mercer, MO
660-382
911 or 382-4311
911 or 748-3165
911 or 748-4162
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Emergency Numbers
If the number you are calling from
Exchange
begins with
Fire
Police
Sheriff
Ambulance
Millerton, IA
641-897
911
911
911
Mt. Moriah, MO
660-824
911 or 824-4411
911 or 425-3199
911 or 660-748-4162
Murray, IA
641-447
911
911
911
New Hampton, MO 660-439
911
911 or 425-3199
911 or 660-726-3200
Newton, MO
660-794
911 or 794-6355
911 or 660-265-3313
911
Parnell, MO
660-986
911
911 Nodaway Co
911
660-564-2222 Worth Co
Princeton, MO
660-748
911
911 or 748-3165
911 or 748-4162
Powersville, MO
660-592
911 or 592-2455
911 or 660-947-2515
911 or 660-748-4162 Mercer Co 660-947-3711 Putnam Co 641-872-2627 Wayne Co, IA
Purdin, MO
660-244
911
911 or 895-5312
911 or 660-258-2261
Ravenwood, MO
660-937
911
911 Gentry & Nodaway Co 660-564-2222 Worth Co
911
Ridgeway, MO
660-872
911
911 or 425-3199
911
Sheridan, MO
660-799
911
911 Nodaway Co
911
660-564-2222 Worth Co
South Davis City, MO 660-735
911
911 or 660-425-3199
911
South Lamoni, MO
660-878
911
911 or 660-425-3199
911
South Lineville, MO 660-875
911 or 875-5235
911 or 660-748-3165
911 or 660-748-4162
Spickard, MO
660-485
911 or 485-6133
911 or 359-2828
911 or 359-4357 Grundy Co 748-4162 Mercer Co
Stanberry, MO
660-783
911 or 783-2552
911 or 726-3721
911 or 783-2552
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Emergency Numbers
If the number you are calling from
Exchange
begins with
Fire
Police
Sheriff
Ambulance
Thayer, IA
641-338
911
911 or 641-782-7717
911
Van Wert, IA
641-445
911
911 or 446-4111
911
Washington Center, MO 660-845
911
911 or 425-3199
911
Weldon, IA
641-445
911
911 or 446-4111
911
Decatur Co 342-2914 Clark Co
Winterset, IA
515-462
911 or 515-462-2113
911 or 515-462-3575
911 or 515-462-2252
OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS
State Highway Patrol
Macon, MO
660-385-2132 816-387-2345 800-525-5555
St. Joseph, MO Missouri & Iowa
Federal Bureau of Investigation F.B.I. Iowa
515-223-4278 816-221-6100
Kansas City, MO
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Report Child Abuse & Neglect Missouri
800-392-3738 800-362-2178
Iowa
Report Elderly Abuse & Neglect Missouri
800-392-0210
Road Conditions
Iowa
dial 511
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How To Reach GRM Networks ® & Table Of Contents
How To Reach GRM Networks ®
Repair Services (8am to 5pm Monday through Friday except holidays) Dial 333 (from within our serving area) Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-721-2577 After Hours Trouble Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-721-2577 Buried Cable Locations Missouri One Call . . . . . . . . . . dial 811 or 1-800-344-7483 Iowa One Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . dial 811 or 1-800-292-8989
Business Office Locations You may apply for phone and Internet service, purchase a phone, pay your bill and perform other related services at our offices located at:
600 NW Church St., PO Box 240, Leon, IA 50144 Dial 777 (from within our serving area)
Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641-446-4222 Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-1940 1001 Kentucky St., PO Box 167, Princeton, MO 64673 Dial 777 (from within our serving area) Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-748-4235 Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-451-2301
Directory Assistance Information Dial 411.
3406 Miller St., PO Box 408, Bethany, MO 64424 Dial 777 (from within our serving area)
Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-425-2227 Or. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-551-1930
Table Of Contents
3 Ways to Save & GRM Networks ® Gives Back. . . . . . . Page 1 Access Line Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 29-30 Billing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Buried Cable Location Number . . .Pages 6,10 Business Office Locations . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Calendars (2017-2018) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 Crisis Listings . . . . . . . . . . . See White Pages Emergency Numbers, Pages 2-5 Customer Information . . . . . . . . . Pages 13-14 Customer Rights and Responsibilities .Page 9 Directory Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Emergency Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2-5 Enhanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 18-27 General Information. . . . . . . .Pages 7-8, 10-11 Installation Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 16-17 1 + Distance Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 0 + Distance Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 International Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 Local Calling Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Relay Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 13-14 Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Zip Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
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General Information
Exchanges Served By GRM Networks ® :
641-873 660-652 641-788 660-789 660-946 660-893 660-639 660-944 660-666 641-442 660-735 641-533 660-326 660-867 660-673 641-443 660-448 660-876 660-939 641-773 660-684 641-784 660-878
Allerton, IA Barnard, MO Bethany, MO Blockton, IA Brimson, MO Browning, MO Cainsville, MO Darlington, MO Davis City, IA Derby, IA Denver, MO Eagleville, MO Chula, MO
660-286 641-446 641-876 660-875 660-895 660-793 660-938 660-382 641-897 660-824 660-439 660-794 660-986 660-592 660-748 660-244 660-937 660-872 660-799 660-485 641-338 660-845 641-445
Laredo, MO
Leon, IA
660-425/426
Lineville, IA
South Lineville, MO
Linneus, MO Lucerne, MO Meadville, MO Mercer, MO Millerton, IA
Conception Junction, MO
Mount Moriah, MO New Hampton, MO Newtown/Harris, MO
South Davis City, MO
Parnell, MO
Powersville, MO Princeton, MO Ravenwood, MO Ridgeway, MO Sheridan, MO Spickard, MO Purdin, MO
Galt, MO
Garden Grove, IA
Gentry, MO
Gilman City, MO Graham, MO Grand River, IA Jamesport, MO
Thayer, IA
Washington Center, MO Weldon/Van Wert, IA
Lamoni, IA
South Lamoni, MO Exchanges Served By SCC Networks ® :
641-872 641-447
Corydon, IA Murray, IA
641-763
Lorimor, IA
Exchanges served by Windstream: Centerville, IA Plano, IA Chariton, IA Promise City, IA Humeston, IA Redding, IA Kellerton, IA Seymour, IA Mt. Ayr, IA Osceola, IA Woodburn, IA
Exchange served by CenturyLink: Winterset, IA
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General Information
Local Calling Area
Calling Number
Exchange Thayer, IA
Local Calling Area
Begins With
641-338
x x
641-342
Osceola/Woodburn, IA
641-442 & 660-735
Davis City, IA
446, 784
641-443 641-445 641-446 641-447 641-464 641-533 641-649 641-763 641-767 641-773 641-774 641-783 641-872 641-873 641-874 641-877 641-897 641-898 660-382 660-564 660-592 660-748 660-786 660-799 660-845 660-867 660-893 641-788
Garden Grove, IA Weldon/Van Wert, IA
446
446, 342
Leon, IA
442, 443, 445
Murray, IA
763, 342 (one-way only)
515-462/468
Winterset, IA Mount Ayr, IA Derby, IA Plano, IA Lorimor, IA Redding, IA Grand River, IA Chariton, IA Kellerton, IA Lamoni, IA Blockton, IA Centerville, IA Corydon, IA Humeston, IA Millerton, IA Seymour, IA Mercer, MO Grant City, MO Powersville, MO Princeton, MO Allendale, MO Sheridan, MO Allerton, IA Promise City, IA Lineville, IA
447
x
877
x
447, 462-468
x x x x
641-784 & 660-878
442
660-799
641-856/895
x
873, 874, 897, 898
872, 876
x
641-876 & 660-875
873 533 872
x
748 786
x
382 564
641-788 425, 426 425, 426 425, 426
Washington Center, MO
Eagleville, MO Cainsville, MO
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Customer Rights And Responsibilities
When Will I Receive My Bill? GRM Networks ® mails bills at or near the first day of each month. You should receive your itemized bill within the first few days of the month. If you do not receive your bill, please call our business office by dialing 777 from your home or by calling one of the office phone numbers on page 6; we will mail you a copy of your current bill at no charge. Relay Service for hearing and speech impaired customers can be reached by dialing 7-1-1, and a Communications Agent will assist you in reaching our offices. How Can I Pay My Bill? You may mail your payment as directed on your bill, or you may pay in person at our business office. We also offer automatic bank deduction, debit and credit card payment abilities. You may also pay online by going to grm.net and clicking on eBill . Contact your local business office for more information. You will save time and reduce the chance of error if you use the payment portion of your bill when paying. There is a charge for each returned check. When Does My Bill Become Delinquent? Your bill will be declared delinquent if it is still unpaid on the 21st day after the first mailing. How Can I Dispute A Charge On My Bill? If you believe a charge appearing on your bill is in error, you can inquire and/or dispute a charge by calling, writing or coming in to our office. You may call us by dialing 777 or you may come to the office at the addresses given on page 6, between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. Some locations are closed daily 12pm - 1pm. When Can My Service Be Disconnected? Your service can be disconnected when you have not paid delinquent charges, fail to pay a required deposit, fail to comply with a settlement agreement, misrepresent your identity, or refuse to allow inspection of Company’s facilities as provided by any state and/or federal law. Basic local phone service cannot be disconnected for non-payment of a delinquent charge for other than basic local phone service. Phoneservicewillnotbedisconnectedondayswhentheofficeisnotopen for business or on the day before the office will not be open for business. Phone service may not be disconnected prior to 5 business days after notice has been given of the company’s intent to do so (Company will mail a 5-day reminder notice). The Company may block access to toll and eliminate any optional service and/or features for non-payment of charges for those services. How Can I Prevent Discontinuance Of Service During An Absence? Contact our business office and inquire about pre-payment. How Can I Have My Discontinued Service Restored? You may have your discontinued service restored by paying all undis- puted charges and the required deposit, if any, or the Company may elect to enter into a settlement agreement with you that would restore your service. You may be assessed a charge for restoring service and the Company may require a deposit. When Is A Deposit Or Guarantee Required? You may be required to post a deposit or provide a guarantee of payment if you fail to meet our credit-worthiness criteria. Call our office to inquire about our credit-worthiness criteria.
How Can I File A Dispute/Complaint? If you have a dispute/complaint with GRM Networks ® , it may be resolved by contacting the District Manager at your local business office, or call one of the numbers given below. A “dispute” must be registered with the Company prior to the delinquent date in order to avoid discontinuance of service. If your complaint is still not resolved, Missouri customers may contact the Missouri Public Service Commission, which regulates GRM Networks ® . You may also contact the Office of Public Counsel. They represent the public (residential customer) before the Public Service Commission. Iowa customers may contact the Iowa Utilities Division Department of Commerce.
Missouri Public Service Commission Governor Office Building 200 Madison Street P.O. Box 360 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360 800-392-4211
Missouri Office of Public Counsel Governor Office Building 200 Madison Street, Suite 650 P.O. Box 2230 Jefferson City, MO 65102-7800 573-751-4857 866-922-2959 (Toll-Free)
Iowa Utilities Division Department of Commerce 1375 E Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50319
515-725-7300 877-565-4450 (Toll-Free)
Statement of Nondiscrimination In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 . Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www. ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the infor- mation requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992 . Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(202) 690-7442 ; or
(2) fax:
program.intake@usda.gov.
(3) email:
GRM Networks ® is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Call your local business office from home by dialing 777 or by dialing one of the office phone numbers on page 6. Relay Service for hearing and speech impaired customers can be reached by dialing 7-1-1, and a Communications Agent will assist you in reaching our offices.
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Statement of Nondiscrimination (cont’d) Spanish Translation De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las reglamentaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA), se prohíbe al USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, y empleados, e instituciones que partici- pan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, género, identidad de género (inclui- das las expresiones de género), orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas, o reprimendas o represalias por actividades previas sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad llevados a cabo o financiados por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas límite para la presentación de remedios y denuncias varían según el programa o el incidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (por ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje americano de señas, etc.) deberán comunicarse con la Agencia responsable o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al ( 202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Transmisiones al (800) 877-8339 . Asimismo, se puede disponer de información del programa en otros idi- omas además de inglés. Para presentar una denuncia por discriminación en el programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , o en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncias, llame al (866) 632-9992 . Envíe su formulario completado o su carta al USDA por los siguientes medios: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (202) 690-7442 ; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. GRM Networks ® es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece iguladad de oportunidades. Abbreviated Dialing Codes Abbreviated dialing codes were established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for communities to use to provide access to special services. The FCC intended the abbreviated dialing codes to be easy-to-remember and universally recognizable numbers that would enable a critical connection between individuals and fami- lies in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 : Community Services, United Way 3-1-1 : Municipal Government Services, Non-Emergency 4-1-1 : Directory Assistance (fees may be charged) 7-1-1 : TDD Relay Services 7-7-7 : Telephone Company Customer Service 8-1-1 : Underground Public Utility Location Request Service 9-1-1 : Emergency Medical, Police or Fire Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax:
Warning - Buried Cable Cable and lines that provide your home service are buried. It will be to your interest to give us several days advance notice before you start trenching or digging. Damage to cables and lines impairs your service and the cost of repairs is expensive. Before digging or trenching, contact one of the following:
1-800-292-8989 Iowa One Call or dial 811 1-800-344-7483 MO One Call or dial 811 900/976 Call Blocking
Dialing 900 and 976 prefix numbers allows you to reach a variety of “pay-per-call” sources. All phones are capable of completing a call to any 900 or 976 prefix numbers unless call blocking is requested. If you so desire, GRM Networks ® will block call attempts to these prefixes from your phone. If you have any questions about this offering, please call your local business office. You May Be Eligible For Assistance With Your Phone Bill LIFELINE is a federal government program that enables low- income applicants to receive a discount for telecommunications service. Applicants meeting certain eligibility criteria are able to receive a monthly federal discount of $9.25 (for Voice or Broadband Internet). Toll blocking is available at no charge to all eligible Lifeline applicants. Only one Lifeline service is available per household. To be eligible for LIFELINE , an applicant must participate in one of the following: 1. Medicaid (e.g. Title XIX/Medical, state supplemental assistance) 2. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) 3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 4. Federal Public Housing Assistance 5. Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit 6. Have an income level at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines If you feel you qualify for LIFELINE , call 777 and ask your GRM Networks ® Customer Service Representative to explain the application process.
All abbreviated dialing codes may not be available in your community.
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Access Line Charges Listed below are the prevailing monthly access line charges. These rates do not include the Federal subscriber line charge nor applicable taxes. Rate Town Residential Business
Allerton
$20.50
$23.50
Blockton
$20.50
$23.50
Davis City
$20.50
$23.50
Derby
$20.50
$23.50
Phone Directories Numbers are frequently changed and the use of obsolete directories results in calling wrong numbers. Please transfer all special information to your new directory and destroy the old directory. If you do not receive the new directory, or if additional copies are needed, call, stop by or write the business office. An electronic version of this directory is available at www.grm.net/phone . Additional Listings For each customer, a single line insertion in the alphabetical list is made without charge. Customers may arrange for additional listings under such regulations as apply to main listings to be placed in the alphabetical directory. Rates for additional listings may be obtained from the business office. Directory Errors And Omissions Claims for damages due to errors or omissions in directory listings will be limited to prorated charges for the directory listing that is affected. Listings Not Appearing In The Directory Between directory issues, many phone numbers do not appear in the current issue of the directory due to changes and new installations. Patrons may obtain these phone numbers from “Directory Assistance” by dialing 4-1-1 Use Of Residential Phones For Business Purposes Residential phones are installed with the understanding that they will be used for domestic purposes. A residential phone will be changed to business service if used primarily or substantially for business purposes or if the residential phone number is advertised in connection with the sale of products or services.
Garden Grove
$20.50
$23.50
Grand River
$20.50
$23.50
Lamoni
$20.50
$23.50
Leon
$20.50
$23.50
Lineville
$20.50
$23.50
Millerton
$20.50
$23.50
Thayer
$20.50
$23.50
Weldon-Van Wert
$20.50
$23.50
The above rates were correct as of the date this directory was printed. Current rates and charges are always available from your business office and at www.grm.net/phone .
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Service & Billing
Establishing Or Transferring Phone Service T o establish or transfer residential and/or business phone service, please call your local business office. To enable us to process your order to establish phone service, we will need to know your complete address and how you want to be listed in the directory. We also need to know about previous phone service in your name and other credit information. We will ask for identification and a contact number. Deposit Policy Customers may be asked to pay a deposit to establish service. The amount of your deposit is determined when you apply for service. You Will Be Billed For Changes In Your Service All changes, except termination of service and discon- nection of certain options, require a service charge. The amount you are charged depends on the type of change requested. Consult your local business office for current rates. How You Are Billed Charges for local service, Internet access, and Skitter TV available through GRM Networks ® are billed one month in advance. Toll calls and repair charges are billed after they occur. How, When & Where To Pay Your Bill Your payment due date appears on your bill. Your pay- ment is considered past due if not paid by that date. You can mail your payment or pay your bill at your local business office. Please don’t send cash in the mail. We also offer automatic bank deduction, debit and credit card payment abilities or you may pay online by going to grm.net and clicking on eBill. Contact your local busi- ness office for more information. You will save time and reduce the chance of error if you use the payment portion of your bill when paying. There is a charge for each returned check.
Error On Your Bill If you have a question on your bill, call your local business office. Explain the possible error to a Customer Service Representative. If the error cannot be resolved, please pay the undisputed charges on time so you’ll maintain a good payment record while the problem is being investigated.
Paying The Bill On Time, So Your Service Will Not Be Disconnected If your payment is not received by the due date, or you do not meet payment arrangements, your service may be disconnected. How To Get Your Service Restored All relevant past charges must be paid before your service can be reconnected and you will be charged a restoral fee. You may also be asked to pay a deposit. CPNI Under FCC rules governing the use and disclosure of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI), we can only discuss CPNI at our retail locations with those individuals listed as an authorized user on the account and presenting a government issued photo ID. CPNI includes call detail information and certain account information, including the amount of your bill. For phone inquiries, other rules dictate how we authenticate a cus- tomer. You may add authorized users to your account by contacting your business office.
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Charges To Install And Change Your Residential Service
Captioned Telephone is also available and ideal for individuals with hearing loss who are able to speak for themselves. A Captioned Telephone works like any other phone with one important addition: it dis- plays every word the other person says throughout the conversation. Captioned Telephone users can listen to the caller and read the captions on the display window of the Captioned Telephone. Access To Services Both 711 and the 800 numbers are toll-free calls and provide access to the same relay services. If you are experiencing trouble dialing 711 to reach Relay Iowa, please call Relay Iowa Customer Service. All services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers may place relay calls to English and Spanish speaking persons within Iowa, across the United States and even internationally. By law, each conversation is handled with strict confidentiality. There is no charge to access Relay Iowa, although standard long distance charges apply. Relay Iowa and the Iowa Equipment Distribution Program are both programs of To place a call using Relay Iowa dial 7-1-1 or dial one of the toll free numbers below: TTY: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-2942 Voice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-2943 Spanish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-264-7190 Voice Carry Over (VCO): 1-800-735-4313 Speech-to-Speech: . . . 1-877-735-1007 Customer Service Information: Voice/TTY. . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-516-4692 PO Box 285 • Aurora, NE 68818 Email: iarelay@hamiltonrelay.com Web: www.hamiltonrelay.com www.relayiowa.com Captioned Telephone Customer Service . . . . 1-888-269-7477 To call a Captioned Telephone User Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-243-2832 the Iowa Utilities Board. Placing A Call With Relay Iowa
The GRM Networks ® one-time charge to install or change your service may vary, depending on the type of work that is done. SERVICE ORDER: $4.00 You are charged for the processing of your order when you install or make changes in service. CENTRALOFFICECONNECTIONCHARGE: $10.75 This charge is for the work we do to connect your line to the central office. Additional charges may apply if special construction is needed to connect your service. TIME AND MATERIAL CHARGES: Time at $60 per hour/$90 per hour overtime (subject to change) plus a material charge for the material used and work performed which is not provided for elsewhere in our filed tariffs, plus equipment charge if appli- cable. A trip charge of $30 may apply. PROGRAMMING CHARGE: $5.00 This charge applies for programming changes into the digital central office equipment after the initial installation. The above rates were correct as of the date this directory was printed. Current rates and charges are always available from your business office. NO CHARGE TO DISCONNECT PHONE SERVICE: There is no charge to discon- nect your phone. If you wish, charges can be stopped the day you call.
Relay Iowa Relay Iowa is a specialized service that guarantees all citizens access to prompt, professional and accurate communication through the phone. Consumers of these specialized services, specifically individ- uals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking, can communicate on the phone via TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Spanish- to-Spanish and Captioned Telephone in order to connect with family, friends or businesses with ease. Here’s How Relay Iowa Works: Dial 711 or the appropriate toll-free num- ber provided to connect with Relay Iowa. A specially trained operator, called a Communication Assistant (CA) will ask for the area code and number of the person you wish to call and will begin relaying the conversation. Generally, the CA will voice the typed message from the text phone (TTY) user to the person on the other end. The CA then relays the spoken words by typing them back to the TTY user. All calls are held strictly confidential. Specialized Services Relay Iowa offers specialized services for individuals who have difficulty speak- ing and for Spanish speaking residents. Specially trained CAs are on hand to assist in these types of calls and may be reached by dialing the associated number provided to the right. Since Relay Iowa offers a vari- ety of services, please refer to the website listed or call Relay Iowa Customer Service for more detailed instruction on how a par- ticular call is processed.
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Special Points Of Interest Iowa Equipment Distribution Program The Iowa Equipment Distribution Program, called Telecommunications Access Iowa (TAI), helps pay for specialized equipment for residents of Iowa who are deaf, deaf- blind, hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking. Qualified individuals can receive a voucher for approximately 95% of the average cost of specialized telephone equipment. To apply online, go to: www.relayiowa.com/tai/ or call 1-800-606-5099 Voice/TTY. Emergency Calls Please note that 7-1-1 is only to be used to reach Relay Iowa. In an EMERGENCY you should continue to use 9-1-1 For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency service TTY number directly. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all 911 centers have TTY and be prepared to handle emergency calls placed in this manner. Relay Iowa will make every effort to assist you in an emergency. However, it is important to understand that relay centers are not 911 centers and do not assume responsibility for emergency calls. Relay Service For The Hearing / Speech Impaired Relay Missouri Service And How it Works Missourians with hearing/speech impair- ments using a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) will be able to communicate with people using standard phone equip- ment. Missourians without hearing/speech impairments using standard phone equip- ment can call a TDD user. Relay Missouri will utilize specially trained agents located at the Relay Missouri Center to relay conversations between parties.
Relay Missouri Service Center
Inside wiring maintenance is also available for multi-line business customers. Contact your local business office for rates. The above rates were correct as of the date this directory was printed. Current rates and charges are always available from your business office. Customers’ Rights Under Federal Communications Com- mission (FCC) guidelines, you may supply your own phone or other terminal equip- ment and connect it directly to the nation- wide phone network. You are not required to obtain your phone or other terminal equipment from GRM Networks ® in order to receive service. Rates and services are provided on an equal basis whether you provide your own equipment or obtain it from GRM Networks ® . If you supply your own phone or other terminal equipment it must be approved by the FCC and you are responsible for its proper connection, maintenance and repair. GRM Networks ® will verify the con- dition of a line if requested at no charge. A charge will apply for each visit by GRM Networks ® to a customer’s premises in connection with a service difficulty when it is determined that the difficulty was due to a condition in a customer-provided phone or other terminal equipment. Fraudulent Charges It is illegal to charge any calls to another person’s phone number or calling card without his/her permission. Persons plac- ing such calls are subject to prosecution, and, if convicted, are subject to a fine and/ or imprisonment. Harassing Calls State and federal law make it a crime to place obscene or harassing phone calls. The penalty is a fine and/or imprisonment. Unlawful Wiretapping It is a crime under federal and state laws to wiretap or otherwise intercept a phone call unless the consent of one or both of the parties actually participating in the call has been obtained. (The exceptions are properly authorized law enforcement offices, acting under court order, accord- ing to state and federal law.) The penalty for illegal wiretapping can be a fine and/or imprisonment.
This center will operate and handle calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center relay assistants can instruct you in making long distance calls. To Place a call using Relay Missouri, Dial 7-1-1 or dial one of the toll free numbers below: TTY/ACSII: . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-735-2966 Voice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-735-2460 Spanish: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-520-7309 Voice Carry Over: . . . . . 1-800-735-0135 Speech-to-Speech: . . . 1-877-735-7877 Customer Service Information: . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-676-3777 PO Box 29230 Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9230 Email: sprint.trcustserv@sprint.com Web: www.donthanguponrelay.com Relay Service For The Hearing / Speech Impaired TDD callers can access the Relay Missouri Center by calling 711. Voice callers can access the Relay Missouri Center by calling 711. Upon reaching the center, provide the relay agent with the area code and phone number you wish to call. If making a long distance call, advise the relay agent of the type of call you are making (direct dial, credit card, collect, person to person, etc.) and how you wish to pay (if using calling card, credit card or third number billing, you will need to provide your name and the necessary billing numbers). Customers’ Rights To Own And Provide Their Own Inside Station Wiring You have the right to provide your own inside wiring. Customers are not required to use the services of GRM Networks ® for the installation of new inside wiring. Upon request, GRM Networks ® will provide tech- nical information. You are now responsible for maintaining all inside wiring. GRM Networks ® will maintain inside wiring for single-line Business and Residence customers on a contractual basis for $ .50 per month per line.
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Phone Repair Service
To Report A Problem With Your Phone Service : (8am-5pm Monday-Friday)......................................... 333 (from within our serving area) or .............................................................................................................1-800-721-2577 (After Hours, Holidays & Weekends).........................................................1-800-721-2577
Why Won’t My Phone Work? These tests can help you determine why your phone isn’t working:
1. If you have only one phone and it unplugs, take it to a friend’s home or office and plug it in. If it doesn’t work there, you probably have a phone equipment problem . 2. If you have two or more phones that unplug, unplug all of them. Then try each one, one at a time in each phone jack or outlet. If one phone doesn’t work anywhere, you probably have a phone equipment problem. If none of the phones work in any jack, you may have a jack or inside wiring problem. 3. Borrow a friend’s phone and try it in each one of your jacks. If it doesn’t work in a particular jack you probably have a jack or inside wiring problem . If it doesn’t work in any jack, you may have a line problem . 4. If your phone doesn’t unplug, contact the company that sold or leased it to you for directions on how to remove it. 5. If you have phone accessories such as answering machines, speaker phones, cordless phones, security systems or night bells, make sure the equipment is working. If your phone service works without the added equipment, the problem may be with the accessories. If You Hear Noise On Your Line: It may be caused by the weather, aerial satellites, poor grounding or other conditions that are only temporary. If the noise persists, the troubleshooting tips listed above may help isolate the problem. The interference may also be caused by radio frequency signals from amateur citizens band (CB) and AM/FM broadcast stations. The installation of a modular filter, obtainable from most stores selling phone equipment, may help. Because cordless phones operate on radio frequencies, they can also receive interference from radio transmitters. Contact your cordless phone equipment supplier or manufacturer for assistance with these problems.
If You Hear A Rapid Busy Signal: While making a local or long distance call, it means that all phone circuits are busy. Wait a few minutes, then try your call again.
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