The purpose of this disclosure is to provide information regarding the network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of our Internet access services to enable you to make informed choices regarding the purchase and use of our services, in accordance with the Open Internet Policies and Rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This document is intended to be informational and does not replace or alter the legal terms and conditions of your service, as described at the Roanoke Connect website.
Roanoke Connect Holdings (RCH) will not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices, subject to reasonable network management. RCH will not block consumers from accessing lawful Web sites, subject to reasonable network management; nor shall RCH block applications that compete with the provider’s voice or video telephony services, subject to reasonable network management, to the extent such services exist.
RCH will not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic over a consumer’s broadband Internet access service, although, reasonable network management shall not constitute unreasonable discrimination. Reasonable practices will include those that are appropriate and tailored to achieving a legitimate network management purpose, taking into account the particular network architecture and technology of the broadband Internet access service.
RCH does not employ specific network congestion management practices. By this we mean that RCH does not have automatic systems that make changes to network routing or individual subscriber bandwidth and/or latency based on network congestion.
RCH reserves the right to temporarily block or throttle internet traffic to subscribers who do not meet our acceptable use policy as outlined in the Internet Access Terms of Service at the Roanoke Connect website.
RCH does not block or rate-control specific protocols or ports with the following exceptions:
A high priority feature is not currently available to subscribers wishing to use Voice over IP (VoIP) services but RCH reserves the right to provide such a feature in the future. This Quality of Service (QOS) mechanism can be used to give priority to a specific class of traffic. Note that a QOS feature prioritizes a portion of a subscriber’s traffic over that same subscriber’s standard traffic. Priority traffic does not allow the subscriber to exceed the individual subscriber rate limit. If this service is made available in the future, subscribers must specifically request this service by emailing Roanoke Connect.
The subscriber handoff from the RCH owned and provided equipment including subscriber module and router is accomplished via a standard Ethernet connection. This may be connected to a subscriber’s computer or router. Devices connected to the network must not send Spanning Tree (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), or other types of Layer 2 network management protocols to RCH equipment. Devices connected to the network must not send Layer 3 routing information such as OSPF, RIP, or BGP traffic to RCH equipment.
RCH employs industry-standard methods to ensure the privacy of its end users. Security of Subscriber’s programs, data, applications, protocols, passwords, content, and other types of data and information are fully the responsibility of the Subscriber.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) must disclose the following network performance characteristics:
RCH may provide certain other services from time to time as described on the Roanoke Connect website. RCH network management does not discriminate against or favor such services from RCH any differently than those from other providers.
ISPs must disclose the commercial terms of its broadband Internet access service including those listed below. Pricing: Monthly prices, usage limits, and other fees are described on the Roanoke Connect website.
Network management practices do not routinely entail inspection of network traffic. Network traffic may be inspected as needed by RCH personnel in the ordinary course of diagnosing and correcting network issues. Network Traffic is not routinely stored or provided to outside parties. Network traffic may be captured, stored, or shared with equipment vendors for the purpose of diagnosing and repairing issues with network equipment or performance. The RCH Privacy Policy is published online on the Roanoke Connect website.
RCH prides itself on providing quality subscriber service. RCH uses U.S.-based, English-speaking subscriber support for questions and issue resolution. RCH employs a full-time support staff and Subscriber Relationship Management system to review and work towards the resolution of any and all disputes. While RCH strives to have a live person available to answer phone calls during business hours, should all phone lines be in use, subscribers are encouraged to leave voicemails that are attached to RCH’s ticketing system or to submit a ticket through the subscriber portal regarding their issue. All phone calls, voicemails, and emails to RCH support generate a support ticket and case number. Subscribers receive email notifications when a new case is generated, reviewed, and resolved.
If a subscriber believes that these open Internet rules are not being met, the subscriber may file an informal complaint at the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC urges subscribers to submit any complaints via its website at the following address: Federal Communications Commission website. Subscribers may also file a formal complaint at the FCC using Part 76 of the Commission’s rules.
The Open Internet Rules, as adopted, and these Open Internet Principles are not intended to affect, alter or otherwise supersede the legal status of cooperative efforts by broadband internet access service providers and requirements of federal and state authorities and law enforcement that are designed to curtail infringement in response to information provided by rights holders in a manner that is timely, effective, and accommodates the legitimate interests of the company, rights holders, and end-users. Furthermore, the FCC’s Open Internet Rules, as adopted, and this company’s Open Internet Principles do not prohibit the company from making reasonable efforts to address the transfer of unlawful content or unlawful transfers of content. For additional information, please review RCH’s Terms of Service.