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Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services, Activation & Miscellaneous Charges

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Terms & Conditions Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services In addition to the rules for using all of our other Services, unless we identify the Service or Device you have selected as specifically intended for that purpose (for example, wireless routers, Data Link, etc.), you can't use our data Services: (1) with server devices or host computer applications, or other systems that drive continuous heavy traffic or data sessions; and (2) as a substitute or backup for private lines or frame relay connections. We reserve the right to limit or suspend any heavy, continuous data usage that adversely impacts our network performance or hinders access to our network. If your Services include unlimited web or data access, you also can't use your Device as a modem for computers or other equipment, unless we identify the Service or Device you have selected as specifically intended for that purpose (for example, with "phone as modem" plans, connection card plans, wireless router plans, etc.). Activation & Miscellaneous Charges Based on our Policies, we may charge activation, prepayment, reactivation, program or other fees to establish or maintain Services. Certain transactions may also be subject to a charge (for example, convenience payment, changing phone numbers, handset upgrades, etc.). You will be provided notice of these types of fees before we complete the requested transaction. Account & Service Charges; Pro-rating; Unused Minutes You are responsible for all charges associated with your account and the Services on your account, no matter who uses the Services. Charges include, but are not limited to, the monthly recurring charges, usage charges, taxes, surcharges and fees associated with your Services. These charges are described or referred to during the sales transaction, in our marketing materials, and in confirmation materials we may send to you. How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes Regular Voice Calls: We round up partial minutes of use to the next full minute. Time starts when you press "Talk" or your Device connects to the network and stops when you press "End" or the network connection otherwise breaks. You're charged for all calls that connect, even to answering machines. You won't be charged for unanswered calls or if you get a busy Subscriber Agreement: General Terms and Conditions of Service 73

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Subscriber Agreement: General Terms and Conditions of Service
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Terms & Conditions
Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services
In addition to the rules for using all of our other Services, unless we identify the Service or
Device you have selected as specifically intended for that purpose (for example, wireless
routers, Data Link, etc.), you can’t use our data Services: (1) with server devices or host
computer applications, or other systems that drive continuous heavy traffic or data sessions;
and (2) as a substitute or backup for private lines or frame relay connections. We reserve the
right to limit or suspend any heavy, continuous data usage that adversely impacts our
network performance or hinders access to our network. If your Services include unlimited
web or data access, you also can’t use your Device as a modem for computers or other
equipment, unless we identify the Service or Device you have selected as specifically intended
for that purpose (for example, with “phone as modem” plans, connection card plans, wireless
router plans, etc.).
Activation & Miscellaneous Charges
Based on our Policies, we may charge activation, prepayment, reactivation, program or other
fees to establish or maintain Services. Certain transactions may also be subject to a charge
(for example, convenience payment, changing phone numbers, handset upgrades, etc.). You
will be provided notice of these types of fees before we complete the requested transaction.
Account & Service Charges; Pro-rating; Unused Minutes
You are responsible for all charges associated with your account and the Services on your
account, no matter who uses the Services.
Charges include, but are not limited to, the
monthly recurring charges, usage charges, taxes, surcharges and fees associated with your
Services. These charges are described or referred to during the sales transaction, in our
marketing materials, and in confirmation materials we may send to you.
How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes
Regular Voice Calls:
We round up partial minutes of use to the next full minute. Time starts
when you press “Talk” or your Device connects to the network and stops when you press
“End” or the network connection otherwise breaks. You’re charged for all calls that connect,
even to answering machines. You won’t be charged for unanswered calls or if you get a busy