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Signature (if required for a joint account)
TELEPHONE
DETAIL
Summary of usage
charges on each
phone line
Total Amount Due
Pay By
Account Number
Contact Us: Midco.com or 1.800.888.1300
605-555-5555 Long Distance Charges (continued)
Date
10/12
10/12
10/12
Time
6:10 pm
6:17 pm
7:17 pm
Number
507-555-0001
507-555-0001
507-555-0001
Destination
WORTHINGTN, MN
WORTHINGTN, MN
WORTHINGTN, MN
Long Distance Charges for 605-555-5555
6.50
0.08
0.97
5.92
1.90
0.43
4.75
1.25
0.26
6.50
1.50
0.97
0.15
1.90
1.49
2.87
0.43
5.77
1.25
Federal TRS & Administration Fee
$6.88
$6.88
10/15-11/14
-30.00
Telephone
Detail
Access Recovery
Charge
$3.00
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
$33.84
-$30.00
Cable TV
FCC Fee
Local Broadcast Retransmission Fee
Taxes,Franchise
Surcharges
& Fees
Fee
Phone
Cable TV
Federal Access
FCCFederal
Fee Excise Tax
Local
Broadcast
Retransmission
Fee
Universal
Service
Fee
Local Number
Portability
Franchise
Fee
Phone County Govt 911 Emergency Surcharge
Federal
TRS
&
Administration
Fee
Federal Access
Access Recovery Charge
Federal
Excise
Tax Services
Telecom
Relay
Universal
Service Fee
Gross Receipts
Tax
Local
TaxPortability
LocalSales
Number
State
Sales
Tax
County
Govt
911 Emergency Surcharge
$28.90
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
10/15-11/14
$154.62
$154.62
11/04/15
11/04/15
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147312401
Taxes, Surcharges
& Fees
Additional
Discounts
112.90
112.90
(Unbundled
(UnbundledPrice
Price$130.90)
$130.90)
Discounts:
Discounts:
Three
Service
Discount
-$18.00
Three
Service
Discount
-$18.00
Includes access to a variety of Basic Cable programming featuring genres
Includes
access to a variety
of Basic
programming
from
news, entertainment,
sports,
kidsCable
and home.
Plus, Midco Xstream
featuring
from news,
entertainment,
Internet
and genres
(605) 555-5555
Basic
Phone Line.sports, kids and
home. Plus, MidcoNet Xstream Internet and (605) 743-5357
Basic Phone Line.
Additional Internet Services
ADDITIONAL
PHONE
SERVICES
Total
Amount
DueDue
Total
Amount
Pay
Pay
ByBy
Account
Number
Account
Number
Duration
0:06
0:06
0:12
Amount
0.01
0.01
0.02
36:48
2.93
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find programming updates?
The majority of the television programming you enjoy is owned by media
companies other than Midcontinent Communications. From time-to-time we
are required to negotiate with broadcast and cable networks for the right
to transmit their signals to you. Visit Midco.com/Programming for the latest
programming updates.
What is the Local Broadcast Retransmission Fee?
A portion of the amount paid to local broadcast stations so we may retransmit
their signals to you.
What are Federal Access Charges?
These are charges proposed and authorized by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC), for providing access to, and maintenance of, the local
network.
What is the Federal Excise Tax?
This tax is mandated by the federal government. They are imposed on local and
wireless telephone services.
$154.62
11/04/15
000000000
What is the Access Recovery Charge (ARC) Fee?
The Access Recovery Charge (ARC) is a telephone fee related to changes in FCC
rules. This monthly fee is a way to recover the costs of providing access to the
telephone network.
What is the Telecom Relay Service Charge?
This state service charge helps to pay for the relay center which transmits and
translates calls for hearing-impaired people.
What is the Gross Receipts Tax?
This tax is on gross receipts derived from the furnishing of telephone services.
The service provider collects the tax and reports the collections annually to the
Department of Revenue.
What are State and Local Taxes?
These taxes are mandated by state, local and municipal governments
on goods and services.
If you plan on moving, please call Midcontinent three weeks prior to
your move to ensure that you experience no interruption of service.
Call Before You Dig
There may be underground wires located in your yard. Digging into an
underground wire could result in serious personal injury, service interruptions
or property damage. If utility lines are cut you may be liable for charges. Please
call 811 or the appropriate number for your state to locate underground utility
cables:
South Dakota 1.800.781.7474
North Dakota 1.800.795.0555
Minnesota 1.800.252.1166
Wisconsin 1.800.242.8511
What is the Universal Service Fee?
In May of 1997, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules
that mandated all telecommunications carriers pay into a federal program
called the Universal Service Fund (USF). This fund helps provide affordable
telecommunications services for low-income customers and customers in rural
areas. It also provides discounts on Internet access for eligible schools, libraries
and rural healthcare providers.
What is the Local Number Portability Fee?
The Federal Communications Commission permits telephone companies to add
this charge to all telephone lines as compensation for creating systems which
allow residential and business telephone customers the ability to retain, at the
same location, their existing local telephone numbers when switching from one
local telephone service to another.
What is the County Government 911 Emergency Surcharge?
This surcharge is mandated by local governments to help pay for emergency
services such as fire and rescue.
What is the Federal Telecom Relay Service (TRS)
and Administration Fee?
All carriers providing interstate telecommunications must support TRS,
which enables telephone conversations between people with speech/hearing
impairments and those without. The Federal TRS surcharge is assessed as a
percentage of interstate toll charges.
us) of its termination allowing Midco at least 45 days prior to next processing date. Please be advised should any electronic
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) authorization form if you want your
payments automatically debited from a bank account each month
The number of pages and detail in your statement will vary depending on services, charges and usage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
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fees, taxes, surcharges and other Midco
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