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General Information
Service Applications,
Changes and Discontinuances
Application for new service, changes, additions and
discontinuances of service should be handled with
our business office. A telephone call will enable you,
in almost every case, to transact business promptly
and satisfactorily.
Service Policy
Our policy is to render a service that will be satis-
factory to all our customers. We realize that diffi-
culties may sometimes occur, notwithstanding all
our efforts to avoid them, and shall appreciate your
comments and suggestions for the betterment of the
service of our relations with the public at any time.
Bills and Payments
Bills are rendered monthly and upon presenta-
tion are payable by mail. They cover local access
charges and long distance charges for a one month
period. Prompt payment of bills is requested. If bills
become delinquent, service may be denied. When
service is denied because of non-payment, a $10.00
charge is applicable for restoration of service.
SUBSCRIBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
TOLL CHARGES INCURRED FROM THEIR TELEPHONE.
No Charge to Disconnect Service
There is no charge to disconnect service. Call your
service representative to disconnect your phone.
Service Interruption
The telephone company does not guarantee the
uninterrupted working of lines or instruments. No
adjustments will be made for interruption unless
same has continued for more than 24 hours and
notice is given in the form of a trouble report.
Errors in This Directory
No liability shall attach to or be assumed by the
Company for any errors or omissions in the compiling,
printing or distribution of its directories. In order that
the directory record may contain correct listings at
all times, notification of changes or errors should be
given at once to the Business Office of the Company.
Property Rights
The customer has no property right in the telephone
number assigned. The telephone number remains
the property of the Telephone Company, and we
reserve the right to make such telephone number
changes as may be necessary in the conduct of
our business. Telephone directories furnished to
subscribers are and remain the property of the
Company and shall be surrendered upon request or
destroyed upon delivery of each later issue. Every
precaution is taken to prevent errors and omission
of directory listings but they may occur and the
Telephone Company will assume no liability for
damages caused to a subscriber because of such
errors or omissions. Please notify us of any errors
or omissions.
No binder, holder or auxiliary cover of an advertising
nature shall be used in connection with this tele-
phone directory.
“Beep” Tone
A short high “beep” tone heard on the telephone
line about every 15 seconds means that the person
with whom you are talking is recording your conver-
sation. This signal is provided for your protection.
If you do not want a record made of what you are
saying, ask the person with whom you are talking to
disconnect the recording machine.
The signal stops when the recorder is disconnected.
Use of a recorder without this signal is unlawful.
Tariff Provisions
The communication services furnished by
Chickasaw Telephone Company are public utility
services which are offered by the Company subject
to the rules, regulations and charges set forth in its
tariffs. The Company’s tariffs are subject to change
and are made available for inspection at Company
business offices during office hours.
A Deposit May Be Required
A deposit may be required if you have no source of
income, if you have no established credit with any
telephone company, or if your past payment record
indicates the need for a deposit. The amount of the
deposit is based on two months of service and one
month of long distance charges. You also have the
option of providing a person willing to guarantee pay-
ment of your bills if the person has established credit
.
Deposits Earn Interest
The Company shall pay interest on deposits accord-
ing to an annual rate established by the Corporation
Commission. The Company shall not pay interest
on deposits held for less than thirty days or after
discontinuance of service.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
SUBSCRIBER TO REPORT TROUBLE ON
THEIR TELEPHONE