Open Internet Policy

Updated/Effective: July 22, 2020 EV Holdings 1 LLC D/B/A Preferred Networks (“Preferred Networks,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides high-speed broadband Internet access services, voice services, and other ancillary services to residential and business Subscribers in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming (collectively, “Services”). Preferred Networks is committed to offering reliable Internet access services that will allow our Subscribers to take full advantage of all of the lawful content and services available on the Internet. We support the following Net Neutrality principles: Transparency

• NO Blocking of lawful Internet content, subject to reasonable network management as described below
• NO Throttling of lawful Internet content, subject to reasonable network management as described below
• NO Unreasonable Discrimination
• NO Paid Prioritization of Internet content
• Freedom of Subscribers to access lawful Internet content
• Freedom of Subscribers to use non-harmful applications of their choice
• Freedom of Subscribers to attach non-harmful personal devices

This Open Internet Policy sets forth certain information regarding the policies and practices of Preferred Networks and how we manage our networks for residential and business broadband Internet access service (the “Preferred Networks Services”). This Open Internet Policy is a supplement to and is incorporated by reference in the various legal terms and conditions of our Services, the Terms of Service Contract, our Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy (collectively, “Service Agreements”). In the event of any inconsistency between this Open Internet Policy and the Service Agreements, this Open Internet Policy shall control. The Preferred Networks Internet Service is primarily a fixed wireless service using bandwidth that is shared with other users on our various computers, servers, transmission equipment and other infrastructure in various states, (collectively, the “Preferred Networks Networks”). Generally, given the nature of fixed wireless services, certain circumstances may affect the speed and quality of the service, including but not limited to foliage, line-of-sight obstructions, the distance between a Subscriber’s premises and the transmission point, as well as the Subscriber’s connection of multiple devices to the Preferred Networks Networks. Although we have engineered the Preferred Networks Networks to provide consistent high-speed data services, some network management for these scenarios is required in order to provide the best online experience possible for all of our Subscribers. Very heavy data usage by even a few Subscribers at times and places of competing demand can affect the performance for all Subscribers. Subscriber acknowledges that Internet access transmissions is subject to geographic, atmospheric and other variable conditions beyond the control of Preferred Networks and that its communications Service may be interconnected with the publicly switched telephone network or with another carrier’s network. Subscriber also acknowledges that Internet access Services require certain physical arrangements of Preferred Networks facilities and are subject to the availability of such facilities. Preferred Networks reserves the right to limit the capacity of a customer connection when necessary to preserve system integrity. 1. Network Management Practices Congestion Management: Our Subscribers are subject to the maximum connection speeds set forth in the specific Preferred Networks Service residential or commercial plan they have purchased unless there is a need to make adjustments based on congestion management. In a manner consistent with the Preferred Networks Privacy Policy and Service Contract, Preferred Networks monitors network traffic to ensure capacity is sufficient to maintain an efficient network load, perform diagnostics and to otherwise manage and enhance our networks. To help manage traffic on the Preferred Networks Networks, Preferred Networks may give priority on an unpaid basis to interactive or critical classes of traffic such as VoIP, and traffic essential to the efficient operation of the Preferred Networks Networks. Preferred Networks may limit applications to the extent Preferred Networks determines, in Preferred Networks’s sole and reasonable discretion, is appropriate to maintain an efficient network load. Preferred Networks’s congestion management practices are in place to ensure that all Subscribers experience high quality service. If Preferred Networks determines, in its sole and reasonable discretion, that the manner in which a Subscriber is using the Services negatively impacts other Subscribers or the Preferred Networks Networks, Preferred Networks reserves the right to apply additional congestion management techniques. Preferred Networks’s network management is temporary and based on constantly changing and dynamic network conditions.

1. Blocking: Other than reasonable network management practices disclosed below, we do not block or otherwise prevent a Subscriber from accessing lawful content, applications, services, or your use of non-harmful devices.
2. Throttling: Other than reasonable network management practices disclosed below, we do not throttle or otherwise shape, slow, degrade or impair a Subscriber from accessing lawful Internet traffic on the basis of content, application, service, user, or use of a non-harmful device. All lawful Internet use is handled identically.
3. Affiliated Prioritization: We do not directly or indirectly favor some traffic over other traffic, including through use of techniques such as traffic shaping, prioritization, or resource reservation, to benefit any of our affiliates, defined as an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Preferred Networks.
4. Paid Prioritization: We do not directly or indirectly favor some traffic over other traffic, including through use of techniques such as traffic shaping, prioritization, or resource reservation, in exchange for consideration, monetary or otherwise.
5. Congestion Management: Our Services are provided on a “best efforts” basis and our congestion management practices are in place to ensure that all Subscribers experience as high quality a service as possible. Our typical frequency of congestion is <10%. Subscribers select how much high-speed data they receive under a designated service plan. We do not impose any additional usage limits for the Services unless such limits are enacted as part of our network management practices. In a manner consistent with our Service Agreements and Privacy Policy, we may use several Network Management Tools to monitor network traffic to ensure capacity is sufficient to maintain an efficient network load, to perform diagnostics and to otherwise manage and enhance the Preferred Networks Networks. To help manage traffic on the Preferred Networks Networks, during times of high demand, we may allocate available bandwidth among Subscribers on an equal basis. In addition, we may prioritize certain applications, such as public safety and VoIP, over other traffic types.
   1. Preferred Networks may use fair-queueing, which allocates network resources evenly when the Preferred Networks Networks approach maximum capacity.
   2. Preferred Networks may also use traffic shaping software in order to establish maximum connection rates and fair-queuing policies.
   3. Preferred Networks may also conduct deep packet inspection (“DPI”), which is a type of filtering that will examine the data and/or header part of Internet traffic for viruses, spam, intrusions, or protocol non-compliance that may harm the Preferred Networks Networks; to determine the routing of Internet traffic; for internal statistical and performance purposes; for lawful intercept capabilities, and/or enforcement of our Service Agreements. We do not use DPI to conduct data mining for targeted marketing or advertising, or anti-competitive purposes.
   4. If Preferred Networks determines, in our sole and reasonable discretion, that the manner in which a Subscriber is using the service negatively impacts other Subscribers or the Preferred Networks Networks, we reserve the right to apply additional congestion management techniques.
6. Application-Specific Behavior: Subject to the qualification that Preferred Networks may reasonably limit or rate-control specific or classes of applications, or other specific protocols or protocol ports as set forth below, Preferred Networks generally treats all lawful applications identically. However, we reserve the right to block or limit access to any applications, ports, or protocols that we determine, in our sole and reasonable discretion, may expose any Preferred Networks Networks to potential legal liability, harm any Preferred Networks Networks or otherwise interfere with or impair the experience of other Subscribers on the Preferred Networks Networks.Subject to the qualification that Preferred Networks may reasonably limit peer-to-peer applications as set forth above, Preferred Networks generally treats all lawful applications identically; however, Preferred Networks reserves the right to block or limit access to any applications that Preferred Networks determines, in Preferred Networks’s sole and reasonable discretion, may expose Preferred Networks to potential legal liability, harm the Preferred Networks Networks or otherwise interfere with or impair the experience of other Subscribers on the Preferred Networks Networks.The Preferred Networks Networks may not support certain high-bandwidth video and voice applications, or peer-to-peer applications that carry unlawful or harmful content/software.
7. Device Attachment Rules: Generally, you do not need approval to connect a third-party device to the Preferred Networks Networks. Preferred Networks does not limit the types of devices that can be connected to the Preferred Networks Networks, provided the devices are used for lawful purposes and do not harm the Preferred Networks Networks, violate our Service Agreement, expose Preferred Networks to potential legal liability, or harm other users of Preferred Networks Networks. However, if we determine, in our sole and reasonable discretion, that the connection of a particular type of device to any Preferred Networks Networks negatively impacts other users or the Preferred Networks Networks, or may expose us to potential legal liability or violates our Service Agreement, we reserve the right to limit or restrict Subscribers’ ability to connect such type of device to the Preferred Networks Networks. If you need technical support services to assist you in the installation and configuration of third party devices, please contact us or visit https://www.preferred-networks.com/. Depending on the device, your level of service and your specific Service Agreement, there may be an additional monthly fee for our IT support services.
8. Security: Preferred Networks uses industry-standard tools and generally accepted best practices and policies to take reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect the integrity and operations of the Preferred Networks Networks and our Subscribers from malicious and unwanted Internet traffic, as well as harmful online content and activities. Please see our Privacy Policy for details.We monitor the Preferred Networks Networks for security threats and may prohibit certain activity on the Preferred Networks Networks that we may deem, in our sole and reasonable discretion, poses a potential risk to the Preferred Networks Networks and/or to other Subscribers. Triggering conditions include but are not limited to denial of service activity, IP address or port scanning, excessive account login failures; or certain Internet addresses that are disruptive, malicious and typically persistent. If we notice excessive Subscriber connections, including but not limited to Wi-Fi connections, that are harmful or are commonly used to disrupt the normal use of the Preferred Networks Networks or use by other Subscribers, we will attempt to notify the Subscriber to work collaboratively to remedy the issue to the extent possible; however, we reserve the right as a reasonable security practice, without advance notice, to block any Subscriber traffic, ports, protocols, devices, or applications (such as peer-to-peer applications that may carry malicious software or are known to be problematic) that we determine, in our sole and reasonable discretion, may cause harm to the Preferred Networks Networks or to other Subscribers, or may expose us to potential legal liability.

2. Performance Characteristics and Commercial Terms Specific service fees and rates for individual residential Subscribers are set forth on the Preferred Networks website at http://www.vistabeam.com/residential-plans. Specific service fees and rates for a commercial Subscriber are set forth in the designated Service Contract for that Subscriber. Various information is also publicized on the Preferred Networks website: http://www.deserwinds.net/

1. Service Description, Pricing and Fees: Preferred Networks is continually working to develop a variety of services and plans to meet your individual needs, budget, and Internet demands now and in the future. When we offer new online services, we will provide the characteristics, capabilities and terms of such new service offerings to allow you to make knowledgeable choices about which services make the most sense for you. Preferred Networks will continue to provide you with accurate and relevant information in plain language so you can make informed choices. You can find information about our services here: https://www.preferred-networks.com/services/
2. Other Fees: Additional fees, such as but not limited to a Service Deposit, Equipment Leasing/Purchase Fee, Installation Charges, Early Termination Fee, Deactivation Fee, Reactivation Fee, Paper Statement Fee, ACH Check Return/Denial Fee, and other applicable fees and taxes may apply as detailed in our Service Agreements at www.preferred-networks.com/service-contract. The pricing, terms and fees of our Services are subject to change at any time.
3. Network Speeds: Preferred Networks offers a standard range of download speeds to residential Subscribers varying from 1 Mbps to 50 Mbps. The standard range of download speeds for business Subscribers is from 10 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. The Preferred Networks Networks are designed to support these speeds to help ensure that every Subscriber receives the speeds to which they have subscribed. Preferred Networks however cannot guarantee speeds at all times, as there are many factors and conditions beyond Preferred Networks’s control that can affect Internet performance. Some of these external factors and conditions are:

• Performance of Subscriber computer and/or router
• Type of connection to Subscriber’s own equipment (i.e., Wi-Fi)
• Congestion of websites and services on Internet
• Website or service limiting speeds on the Internet
• Internet and equipment performance outside of the Preferred Networks Network

1. The Preferred Networks Services are advertised as “up to” certain speeds reflecting performance under ideal conditions. Without purchasing an expensive “dedicated” Internet connection, no Internet Service Provider can guarantee package speeds at all times.
2. Impact of Non-Broadband Internet Connection Service Data Services (also known as “Specialized Services”): Preferred Networks does not offer Specialized Services to Subscribers that will affect the last-mile capacity available for, and the performance of, our Preferred Networks Services. We note, however, that there may be a temporary slowing of Internet speed when using any of Preferred Networks’s broadband and VoIP services at the same time.
3. Acceptable Use: As set forth in the applicable Service Agreements, all of Preferred Networks’s residential and commercial service offerings are subject to the Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) Service Contracts. We may from time to time establish or revise the AUP and/or the Service Contracts.
4. Privacy Policy: Preferred Networks’s current Privacy Policy is available at www.preferred-networks.com/privacy-policy
5. Redress Options: Preferred Networks endeavors to respond to all Subscriber concerns and complaints in a timely and fair manner. We encourage Subscribers to contact us at 509-591-0808, or [email protected], or U.S. postal mail to discuss any complaints or concerns as they occur. Our postal address is: Preferred Networks Attn: Business Operations Manager 9501 W Clearwater Ave Kennewick, WA 99336
6. Disputes and Arbitration: The Service Contracts require the use of arbitration to resolve disputes and otherwise limits the remedies available to Subscribers in the event of a dispute.

3. FCC Requirements and Complaint Process The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has adopted rules to preserve the Internet as an open platform (“Rules”). Information regarding these Rules is available on the FCC’s website at: https://www.fcc.gov/restoring-internet-freedom If a Subscriber believes that we are not in compliance with the FCC’s rules, the Subscriber may file an informal complaint with the FCC. The FCC urges Subscribers to submit any complaints via its website at the following address: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us. 4. Additional Disclaimers This Open Internet Policy does not affect, alter or otherwise supersede the legal status of cooperative efforts by Preferred Networks that are designed to curtail copyright or trademark 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, our Subscribers and other end users. Furthermore, this Open Internet Policy does not prohibit us from making reasonable efforts to address the transfer of unlawful content or unlawful transfers of content. For additional information, please review the Service Agreements and Privacy Policy. © Copyright 2020, EV Holdings 1 LLC D/B/A Preferred Networks All Rights Reserved.