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24/7 Tech Support and After Hours Outage Reporting Line

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Fiber optic networks are a key ingredient for rural economic development, providing rural areas access to services and information and enhancing the quality of life. LTC Networks is nationallyrecognized as a Smart Rural Community Provider.

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Table Of Contents

EMERGENCY CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 LTC NETWORKS ® SERVICE CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2 CUSTOMER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 3-6 LIFELINE......................................................... PAGE6 AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 7 LONG DISTANCE CALLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 8 NATIONWIDE AREA CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 9 KANSAS CITY MCA MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 10 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 11 ONLINE DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 12-13 PHONE REPAIR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 14-15 SERVICE & BILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 16 INTERNET GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 17 ENHANCED FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 18-27 VOICEMAILGUIDE........................................... PAGES28-29 PHONE PREFIXES & ZIP CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 NEW 975 AREA CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 31 CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 32

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Emergency Calls AMBULANCE

Plattsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 FIRE(ToReportAFire)..................................................911 WATERDEPT.................................................816-740-4251 POLICE Lathrop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 NONEMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-528-6550 SHERIFF Plattsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 NONEMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-539-3777 STATE HIGHWAY PATROL St.Joseph(LongDistance)...................................816-387-2345 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-392-3738 ELDERLY ABUSE & NEGLECT HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-392-0210 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (F.B.I.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-221-6100 POISON CONTROL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222 U.S.MARSHALK.C.MO........................................816-512-2000 TORNADO REPORTING In case you see a Tornado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call nearest Law Enforcement Agency, Police, Sheriff or State Patrol LTC Networks Service Calls BURIED CABLE LOCATE - MISSOURI ONE CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 811 or 800-344-7483 DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Dial 1 + area code + 555-1212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) numbers dial 800-555-1212 DIRECT DISTANCE DIALING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Page 8 TROUBLE REPORTING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT 24/7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 or 800-721-2577 LTC NETWORKS BUSINESS OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 777 or 816-528-4211 3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO 64424 Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.

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Customer Rights And Responsibilities

When will I receive my bill? LTC 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 at (816) 528-4211; we will mail you a copy of your current bill at no charge. How can I pay my bill? Sign up for eBill to save time, and view and pay your bill online - visit www.grm.net/ebill/ or contact the business office. You can sign up for Autopay and pay your bill via automatic bank deduction, debit card or credit card. For further convenience, download our app on your mobile device - search for GRM Networks ® in the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can use the app to pay your bill, set up Autopay, and view your invoices and payment history. Other payment options include mailing your payment as directed on your bill, or you may pay in person at our business office at 3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO. Payment can also be made in person at Goppert Financial Bank located at 710 Oak St., Lathrop, MO. There is a charge for each returned check. Contact the business office for more information. 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 into our office. You may call us at 816-528-4211 or by dialing 777 from your LTC Networks landline phone, or you may come in the office at 3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO., from the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. When can my phone service be disconnected? Your phone service can be disconnected when you have not paid delinquent charges, have failed to pay a required deposit, or failed to comply with a settlement agreement, misrepresented your identity, or refused to allow inspection of the Company’s facilities and 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. Phone service will not be disconnected on days when the office is not open for business or on the day before the office will not be open for business. Phone service may not be disconnected prior to the 10th day after notice has been given of the Company’s intent to do so. (Company will mail/email a ten-day reminder

notice and make one attempt to contact the subscriber to be disconnected.) 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 have my discontinued service restored? You can have your discontinued service restored by paying all undisputed 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 LTC Networks, it may be resolved by contacting the District Manager at 3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO 64424, or call 877 742-5553. 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, you may contact the Missouri Public Service Commission which regulates LTC Networks. You may also contact the Office of Public Counsel; they represent the public (residential customer) before the Public Service Commission.

Missouri Public Service Commission Governor Office Building 200 Madison St. P.O. Box 360 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360 800-392-4211 or TTY 573-522-9061 email: pscinfo@psc.mo.gov

Office of Public Counsel Governor Office Building 200 Madison St., Suite 650 P.O. Box 2230 Jefferson City, MO 65102-2230 573-751-4857 866-922-2959 email: mopco@opc.mo.gov

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Business Rates Service subject to the business rate may be determined by the location of the phone instrument, or the primary use made of the service. The business rate will apply when the phone is located on a premises primarily and essentially used for business purposes such as offices, stores, shops, factories and garages. The business rate may also apply to phones located in domestic establishments when the service is used substantially for, or advertised for, business purposes. Toll Calls A phone subscriber has the right to refuse the privilege of using their phone to any person whom they desire to exclude from its use, and having this privilege, all toll calls placed over such subscriber’s phone by any other person will be charged to the subscriber’s account. No account or credit charges will be extended to any person other than subscribers whose accounts and bills payable are kept current. Directory Errors And Omissions Claims for damages from errors or omissions in directory listings will be limited to prorated charges for the directory listing that is affected. Non-Published / Non-Listed To prevent your name and phone number from appearing on the Caller ID display of a person receiving a call, dial *67 before each call. Your number will then appear as “private call” to the called party.

Customer Provided Equipment Under Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines, you may supply your own phone or other terminal equipment and connect it directly to the nationwide phone network. You are not required to obtain your phone or other terminal equipment from the phone company in order to receive service. Rates and services are provided on an equal basis whether you provide your own equipment or obtain it from the phone company. 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. The phone company will verify the condition of a line if requested at no charge. A charge will apply for each visit by the phone company to a customer’s premises in connection with a service difficulty when it is determined that the difficulty was due to a condition with a customer-provided phone or other terminal equipment. A service charge may be incurred if the phone company visits the premises of a customer and the service difficulty or trouble is found to have been caused by the customer’s equipment or facilities. If you have any questions concerning the use of the customer provided equipment, please contact the business office. Residential Rates Phones located in a residence and used primarily for domestic purposes are entitled to the rate for residential service. If, however, such service is used substantially for, or advertised for, business purposes, the business rate may be applied.

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the conversation. Captioned Telephone users can lis ten 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, please call Relay Customer Service. Consumers may place relay calls to English and Spanish speaking persons within Missouri, across the United States and even internationally. There is no charge to access Relay, although standard long distance charges apply. Placing A Call With Relay Missouri To Place a call using Relay Missouri, Dial 7-1-1 or dial one of the toll free numbers below: TTY/ACSII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-735-2966 Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-735-2460 Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-520-7309 Voice Carry Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-735-0135 Speech-to-Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-735-7877 Customer Service Information . . 800-676-3777 PO Box 29230 • Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-9230 Email: accessibility@sprint.com Web: www.relaymissouri.com Captioned Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . 877-242-2823

Relay Missouri Relay makes it possible for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to make and receive telephone calls. Traditional Relay calls are based on TTY (also known as a TDD or text telephone). However, there are many different types of Relay calls, such as Voice Carry Over and Hearing Carry Over, that accommodate individual calling pref erences. Here’s How Relay Works Relay calls are simple - just dial 711 or the appropri ate toll free number and you will be connected with a highly trained Communication Assistant (CA) that will facilitate your call. Regardless of how you connect, the CA will “voice” everything you type to the other party, and type everything the other party says so that you can read the conversation on the screen of your assistive device. The CA is an invisible link between the calling parties. There are no restrictions or time limits on any call, and Relay is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Whether you’re making per sonal calls or business calls, by law all Relay calls are confidential and there are no records or recordings of any Relay conversation. Specialized Services Relay offers specialized services for individuals who have difficulty speaking 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. Since Relay offers a variety of services, please refer to the website or call your state Relay Customer Service for more detailed instructions on how a particular call is processed. Captioned Telephone, or CapTel, 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 displays every word the other person says throughout

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CPNI Under FCC rules governing the use and disclosure of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI), we are only allowed to discuss CPNI at our retail locations with those individuals who are listed as authorized users on the account and who present a valid government issued photo ID. CPNI includes call detail information and certain account information. For phone inquiries, other rules dictate how we authenticate a customer. You may add authorized users to your account by contacting your local business office.

You May Be Eligible For Assistance With Your Bill Lifeline and Disabled Programs Consumers meeting certain eligibility criteria are able to receive monthly discounts for telecommunications service through the Federal Lifeline, Missouri Lifeline, and Missouri Disabled Programs. You may be eligible for discounts if you or a dependent residing in your household qualify under one of the following: • Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) • Medicaid • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit • Income of 135% or less of the Federal Poverty Level To see if you qualify for the Lifeline or Disabled Programs, contact your local business office, and a customer service representative will explain the application process. Toll blocking is available at no charge to all eligible Lifeline recipients. GRM Networks ® encourages residents to check their eligibility for reduced-cost broadband service through the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP was launched by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide a $30 per month benefit to make Internet connectivity more affordable for low income households across the nation (up to $75 per month on tribal lands). Customers who receive Lifeline benefits are also eligible for the ACP and can call their local GRM Networks ® office to receive the additional benefit. Individuals receiving both ACP and Lifeline may apply their ACP benefit to their Lifeline service or to a different service. Individuals receiving the ACP benefit may change plans or opt-out of the ACP at any time, may obtain ACP supported broadband service from any participating provider of their choosing, and may transfer the ACP benefit to another provider at any time. ONLY ONE LIFELINE OR DISABLED SERVICE IS AVAILABLE PER HOUSEHOLD. Affordable Connectivity Program

To see if you qualify for the ACP and apply, visit GetInternet.gov or call 877-384-2575.

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WHAT IS IT? AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford Internet service. The benefit provides: • Up to $30/month discount for Internet service; • Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: • Participates in any of the following assistance programs: SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline; • Participates in any of the following Tribal specific programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Tribal Head Start (income based); • Participates in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider's existing low-income Internet program. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

TWO STEPS TO ENROLL

Go to GetInternet.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application.

Contact your preferred participating provider to select an eligible plan and have the discount applied to your bill. Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete. Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.

LEARN MORE

Call 877-384-2575 , or Visit fcc.gov/ACP

Long Distance Calling & Abbreviated Dialing Codes

Note: With competition in the Long Distance Calling business, customers should be advised that contacting their own toll provider for special dialing instructions and/or any available pricing plans may be advantageous. How To Get Out-Of-Area Numbers If you do not have the number in the city you are calling, dial "1" plus the area code of the town you wish to call, then dial 555-1212. How To Reach 800 Directory Assistance Dial “1” where required, then Code “800” plus 555-1212. “Busy” Signals And “No Answers” If you get a “busy” signal or if no one answers the phone you are calling, hang up and try the call later. 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 families 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) 5-1-1 : Traffic Information 6-1-1 : Telephone Company Customer Service 7-1-1 : TDD Relay Services 8-1-1 : Underground public utility location request service 9-1-1 : Emergency Medical, Police or Fire service 9-8-8 : Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

LTC Networks ® is a quality telecommunications services provider that provides basic and enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates: 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. Business Local Basic Service. . . . . . . . $23.50 Residence Local Basic Service . . . . . . .$23.50 FCC End User Residence/Single Line Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.50 FCC Multi Line Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.20 Toll Blocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00 Emergency 911 Services – Surcharges for 911 services are assessed according to government assessments. Basic services are offered to all consumers in the LTC Networks service territories at the rates, terms and conditions specified in the Company’s tariffs. If you have any questions regarding the Company’s services, please call us at 816-528-4211 or visit our business office at 3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO 64424. Long Distance Calling You may obtain the area code of the place you are calling by checking the map. (See map on page 9.) If the map does not clearly show the area code you want, and it is not listed in the introductory pages of your directory, call the operator for assistance. From All Landline Telephones At Lathrop How To Call Dial 1 + the area code + the seven-digit telephone number for most direct dialed calls. Dial 0 + the area code + the seven-digit number for calls that need the assistance of an operator. (These calls will be charged at a higher rate.) Dial 011 + the country code + the city code + the local number for most international calls.

All abbreviated dialing codes may not be available in your community.

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Nationwide Area Codes

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Statement Of Nondiscrimination

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 https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Complain_combined_6_8_12_508.pdf and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the information 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 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 participan o administran los programas del USDA, discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, género, identidad de género (incluidas 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 idiomas además de inglés. Para presentar una denuncia por discriminación en el programa, complete el Formalario de Denuncias por Discriminación en el Programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en https://www.usda.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/Complain_combined_6_8_12_508.pdf , 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 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax: (202) 690-7442 ; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. LTC Networks ® is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Spanish Translation

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. LTC Networks es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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Online Directory

The Online Directory That Is FAST, EASY & POWERFUL

See for Yourself at 411lathrop.com

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Online Directory

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES 411lathrop.com

Searching For Businesses From the main screen, simply enter the type of business or the name of the business that you are looking for in the “FIND” box. You will be directed to a page containing all of the businesses that match your search, as well as a map indicating where each business is located (if an address was provided) . By clicking on any advertiser’s address, you can get an exact location of the business on the map, as a well as the option of obtaining driving directions from your own location! You can also access a business’s ad as it appears

in the Yellow Pages, their website or send them a quick email (if the advertiser has chosen these options). Searching For People From the main screen, click on “PEOPLE SEARCH” and simply enter the name of the person or people you are looking for in the “FIND” box. You will be directed to a page containing all of the people that match your search, as well as a map indicating where each person is located (if an address was provided).

LOCAL BUSINESSES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!

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Phone Repair Service

5. If you have phone accessories, such as answering machines, speaker phones, cordless phones, a security system, or night bells, make sure that 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 on this page 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 nearby 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.

To Report A Problem With Your Phone Service

Call 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 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 phone company 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.

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If The Problem Is In Your Jack Or The Wire That Runs Through Your Home Or Office: You have three options: 1. You can call LTC Networks ® . If

you subscribe to our optional wire maintenance plan, we will repair your jack or inside wiring at no charge during normal business hours. If you don’t subscribe or cannot wait until normal business hours, we will still be happy to repair the problem, but we will have to charge you for labor, materials and a trip charge if appropriate. 2. You are welcome to hire any independent contractor or home repair expert to repair your jack or inside wiring. 3. You can repair the problem yourself. If The Problem Is In The LTC Networks Outside Lines Or Switching Equipment: Call 800-721-2577 to report a problem with your phone service.

Our Repair Service Center Can Help Isolate The Problem But in some cases, we won’t know what’s wrong without sending a repair technician to your home or office. There may be a charge for this repair visit. Troubleshooting–described on the previous page–may help you isolate the problem yourself and save you time and money. If The Problem Is In Your Phone Set: Follow the instructions on your warranty or contact your equipment retailer.

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How, When, & Where To Pay Your Bill Your payment due date appears on your bill. Your payment is considered past due if not paid by that date. Sign up for eBill to save time, and view and pay your bill online - visit www.grm.net/ebill/ or contact the business office. You can sign up for Autopay and pay your bill via automatic bank deduction, debit card or credit card. For further convenience, download our app on your mobile device - search for GRM Networks in the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can use the app to pay your bill, set up Autopay, and view your invoices and payment history. Other payment options include mailing your payment as directed on your bill, or you may pay in person at our business office at 3406 Miller St., Bethany, MO. Payment can also be made in person at Goppert Financial Bank located at 710 Oak St., Lathrop, MO. There is a charge for each returned check. Contact the 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. Error On Your Bill If you have a question on your bill, call your local customer service representative. Explain the possible error to the representative who will help you. 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 comply with payment arrangements, your phone 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 reconnection fee. You may also be asked to pay a deposit.

To establish or transfer residential and/or business phone service, please call the LTC Networks ® 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 an alternate contact number. Deposit Policy Customers may be asked to pay a deposit to establish phone 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 disconnection of certain options, require a service charge. The amount you are charged depends on the type of change requested. Consult the LTC Networks business office for current rates. How You Are Billed Charges for local service are billed one month in advance. Toll calls and repair charges are billed after they occur.

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Computer Maintenance Recommendations Computer Updates:

Troubleshooting The following can help determine why your router may not be working properly: • Powercycle the router by unplugging the power source, waiting 30 seconds, and then plugging it back in. Do not reset the modem. • Check that the Ethernet cord is plugged securely into the WAN or Internet port on the back of the router. • Check that the Ethernet cord running from your computer is plugged securely into one of the four LAN ports on the back of the router. LTC Networks ® Technical Support is available 24/7 to all LTC Networks Internet customers. Call toll-free 800-721-2577 for assistance.

Keep current on updates in order to have the latest protection available for your computer’s operating system. Anti-Virus Program: Used to protect your computer from malware, viruses, worms and Trojan horses which often delete files, access personal information and try to infect other computers. Update and scan on a regular basis. Anti-Spyware Program: • Spyware is a general term for programs that collect information from your computer, advertise or change computer settings, usually without your consent. • Anti-spyware programs detect and remove spyware. • Only download anti-spyware programs from sites you trust. Be cautious about programs offered through pop-ups and emails. Firewall: A firewall makes your computer invisible on the Internet and blocks most communications from unauthorized sources. Install and maintain software for a firewall.

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Warning–Buried Cable Cables and lines that provide your service are buried. It will be in your best 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 the following: Missouri One Call dial 811 or 800-344-7483 900/976 Call Blocking Dialing 900 and 976 prefix numbers allows you to reach a variety of “pay-per-call” sources. All telephones are capable of completing a call to any 900 or 976 prefix numbers unless call blocking is requested. If you so desire, LTC Networks ® will block call attempts to these prefixes from your phone. If you have any questions about this offering, please call the business office. Anonymous Call Rejection Refuse calls from those who have blocked their numbers. $1.95/month. How it works: When you’ve turned this service “on” any callers who have blocked their number from your Caller ID display will hear an announcement that you do not accept anonymous calls and they should remove blocking and call back. All other calls will ring through as usual. To “turn on” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *77 . 3. Listen for an announcement. Hang up. To “turn off” the service: 1. Press *87 . 2. Listen for an announcement. Hang up. Note: You will not be notified when or how many calls have been rejected.

Auto Redial / Callback Get through to busy numbers as soon as they’re free. $1.95/month. How it works: You can save time dialing busy numbers over and over. Your phone rings you as soon as the line is free, and automatically connects you. How to use: 1. When you hear a busy signal, press and release the “switchhook.” Listen for a special tone. 2. If you’ve already hung up, lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone. 3. Press *66 . 4. If the line is still busy, hang up. Your phone will check the number for up to 30 minutes. 5. A special callback ring alerts you if the line becomes free (some phones ring normally). 6. Lift the handset to automatically place the call. To cancel your callback request: 1. Depress the “switchhook” and release. Listen for a dial tone. 2. If you’ve already hung up, lift the handset and listen for a normal dial tone. 3. Press *86 . 4. Listen for the confirmation tone or announcement. Hang up. Notes: • To start the 30-minute clock, repeat steps 1-4 under “How to use.” • Auto Redial/Callback can check as many as 30 busy lines at once for you. To know which call is being completed, you must subscribe to Calling Number service. • Does not work on 800 numbers, 900 numbers, numbers outside the specified service area, or on a line where Call Forward and some other call services have been activated. • The “switchhook” is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some phones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead.

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Call Forward Let your calls follow you to another number.

Call Forward Busy When your line is busy, your callers can reach someone else. $1.95/month. How it works: Whenever you’re on the phone, you can be sure your callers can talk with someone else or can leave a message for you. Easily turn it on or off, or change the forwarding number. To turn “on” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *90 . 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number where you want your calls forwarded. 5. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward Busy is in effect. 2. Within two minutes, repeat steps 1-4 above. You’ll hear a confirmation tone, to let you know your Call Forward Busy is now working. To “turn off” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *91 . 3. Listen for the confirmation tone, then hang up. Your Call Forward Busy is now “off.” To change the “forward to” number: 1. Turn off Call Forward Busy (see directions above). 2. Repeat steps 1-5 above to turn on Call Forward Busy, entering the new “forward to” number. Notes: • Dial the number exactly as if you are calling directly. For a long distance number, dial “1” plus the area code. Or if you have speed calling, you may dial one of your codes instead. • If you subscribe to Call Waiting, Call Waiting must be deactivated for Call Forward Busy to work. If the line is busy, or there’s no answer: 1. Hang up.

$1.00/month. How it works:

You can program your calls to ring at another number. Each time a call is forwarded, your phone will make one short ring. It can still be used to make outgoing calls. To “turn on” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *72 . 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number where you want your calls forwarded. 5. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward is in effect. If the line is busy, or there’s no answer: 1. Hang up. 2. Within two minutes, repeat steps 1-4. You’ll hear a confirmation tone, to let you know your Call Forward is now working. To “turn off” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *73 . 3. Listen for the confirmation tone, then hang up. Your Call Forward is now “off,” and calls will ring normally on your phone. To change the “forward to” number: 1. Turn off Call Forward. 2. Repeat steps 1-5 in the previous section to turn on Call Forward, entering the new “forward to” number. Note: Dial the number exactly as if you are calling directly. For a local number, dial the 7-digit phone number. For a long distance number, dial “1” plus the area code. Or if you have speed calling, you may dial one of your codes instead.

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Call Forward No Answer Whenever you can’t answer; forward your calls to someone who can. $1.95/month. How it works: If you can’t get to the phone, you can be sure that your calls won’t go unanswered. You can easily change the forwarding number and choose how many times your phone should ring. To “turn on” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *92 . 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number of rings (from 2 to 9) to be allowed before the call is forwarded. Then, dial the number you want your calls forwarded to. 5. When the phone is answered, your Call Forward No Answer is in effect.

To change the “forward to” number: 1. Turn off Call Forward No Answer (see directions to the left). 2. Repeat steps 1-5 in previous section to turn on Call Forward No Answer, entering the new “forward to” number. Note: Dial the number exactly as if you are calling directly. For a long distance number, dial “1” plus the area code. Or if you have speed calling, you may dial one of your codes instead.

If the line is busy, or there’s no answer: 1. Hang up.

2. Within two minutes, repeat steps 1-4 in the previous section. You’ll hear a confirmation tone, to let you know your Call Forward No Answer is now working. To “turn off” the service: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *93 . 3. Listen for the confirmation tone, then hang up. Your Call Forward No Answer is now “off.”

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Call Forward Remote Access From any location - turn on, turn off, or change your forwarding number. $1.95/month. How it works: You can use a phone at another location to change your Call Forward on your home or business phone. To access your phone’s Call Forward service remotely: 1. Lift the handset of any touch-tone phone and listen for the dial tone. 2. Dial the Call Forward access number provided by your phone company. 3. After the line rings, listen for the special dial tone. 4. Dial your 10-digit home or business phone number that has Call Forwarding and your Personal Identification Number (PIN). 5. Listen for the special dial tone. You are now ready to change your Call Forwarding by dialing the appropriate Call Forwarding code. ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE Call Forward *72 *73 Call Forward Busy *90 *91 Call Forward No Answer *92 *93 Proceed with one of the three Call Forward functions: Call Forward, Call Forward Busy, Call Forward No Answer. When you receive a call, the name and number of the person calling you is shown on your Caller ID display screen. How to use: 1. When you receive a call, wait until your phone completes the first ringing signal. 2. The phone number calling you - and the name associated with that number in phone company records - will automatically appear on your display screen. 3. If you choose to answer the call, the name and number will remain on the screen until you or the caller hangs up. Calling Name And Number (Caller ID) See who’s calling before you answer the phone. $3.95/month. How it works:

Notes: • Subscription to Calling Name and Number (Caller ID) service requires the purchase of a display phone or an add-on display unit. • If a letter “P” or “Private” appears on your display unit after the first ring, the caller may have blocked the display of their name and number by pressing *67 before placing the call. You can choose whether or not to answer the call. • If “unknown name,” “unknown number,” “out of area,” or “0” appears, the caller is in an area that does not support Calling Number services or Calling Name services. Call Rejection List Don’t let unwanted calls disturb you. $1.95/month. How it works: You can program your phone to reject calls from any number you place in your Call Rejection List. When your service is “turned on,” any callers in this list will hear an announcement that you’re not accepting calls at this time. All other calls will ring through as usual. How to use: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *60 . 3. Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature is currently on or off. The recorded voice will then tell you how many (if any) numbers are currently stored in your rejection list. 4. Follow the voice instructions and dial 3 to turn the feature ON (if it is currently off), or turn the feature OFF (if it is currently on). To add the last caller to your rejection list: 1. Press #01# . To hear the phone numbers on your list: 1. Dial 1 . 2. After the list is read, voice instructions will follow.

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Call Rejection List (Continued) To add a number to your list: 1. Press # .

2. Follow the voice instructions you’ll hear. You can store up to 32 phone numbers on your Selective Call Rejection list. To remove a number from your list: 1. Press * . 2. Follow the voice instructions to remove any or all of those numbers from your rejection list. To hear instructions again: 1. Dial 0 . Notes: • You will not be notified when or how many calls have been rejected. • You may press 1, 0, #, or * at any time rather than waiting for the voice instructions. • The list you create here is separate from any other lists you may be using for Distinctive Ringing/Call Waiting, Call Acceptance List, Call Forwarding List, and similar services. Call Trace Identify harassing callers through the phone company. How it works: When you receive a nuisance call, you can dial a simple code to trace the source of that call. How to use: 1. When you get a nuisance call, press and quickly release the “switchhook.” Listen for a special dial tone. 2. If you’ve already hung up, just lift the handset again and listen for a normal dial tone. 3. Press *57 . 4. Listen for a recorded announcement. You will hear “This is your call tracing service, to trace the last call received, dial “1.”

If you dial “1,” a recorded announcement will tell you that the last incoming call has been traced. If the incoming call originated from a location that is not served by the CLASS NETWORK, you will hear a recorded announcement indicating the last incoming call could not be traced. 5. Hang up. 6. If the recorded announcement indicated that the last incoming call was traced, a phone company representative will provide that number to the proper law enforcement agency upon request after you sign an authorization form (available from the business office). LTC Networks ® will not give the calling number information to you. You will be charged $10 when the call trace information is given to the proper law enforcement agency. An additional $90 charge will apply if LTC Networks processes a call trace during non-business hours. If you have any questions concerning Call Trace, please call your LTC Networks business office. Notes: • The “switchhook” is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some phones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead. • Call Trace must be used immediately after you hang up on the call you want traced. If you get another call, or hear a Call Waiting tone first, you will trace the wrong call.

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Call Waiting You’ll know when another caller is trying to reach you. $2.50/month. How it works: You can use your phone without missing other calls. A special tone alerts you to a waiting call; the person calling you hears normal ringing. To answer a waiting call: 1. When you’re on the phone, a special tone tells you a second call is waiting. 2. Simply press and quickly release the “switchhook” on your phone. Your first caller is automatically placed on hold, while you’re connected with the second caller. If you choose not to answer the incoming call: 1. You’ll hear a special tone to remind you of the waiting call. To alternate between callers: 1. Simply press and quickly release the “switchhook.” While you talk with one caller, the other will automatically be placed on hold. Each conversation remains private. To end either call: 1. Hang up. 2. Your phone will ring. 3. When you answer, you’ll be connected with the remaining caller. To “turn off” Call Waiting before making a call: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *70 . 3. Listen for the confirmation tone. 4. Dial the phone number you wish to call. Now, your call will not be interrupted by the Call Waiting tone. Other callers will hear a busy signal. 5. After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically “turns on” again.

To “turn off” Call Waiting during a call: 1. Press and release the “switchhook.” 2. Press *70 . 3. Listen for the confirmation tone. Press and release the “switchhook” to be reconnected to your call. 4. After you hang up, Call Waiting automatically “turns on” again. Notes: • You must have Three-Way Calling to “turn off” Call Waiting during a call. • The “switchhook” is the button the handset pushes down when you hang up the phone. Some phones have a Link or Flash key you can press instead. When you make a list of special callers, your phone uses a special ring to announce calls from any of those numbers. If you also have Call Waiting, you’ll hear a special Call Waiting tone. How to use: 1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone. 2. Press *61 . 3. Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature is currently on or off. The recorded voice will then tell you how many (if any) numbers are currently stored in your list. 4. Follow the voice instructions and dial 3 to turn the feature ON (if it is currently off), or turn the feature OFF (if it is currently on). To add the last caller to your list: 1. Press #01# . Distinctive Ringing/Call Waiting You’ll know when someone special is calling. $1.95/month. How it works:

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