Legal
Bylaws
The complete bylaws of NineStar™ Connect, which includes the merged Hancock Telecom and Central Indiana Power, can be found in this attachment: BYLAWS
Terms and Conditions
NineStar Connect adopts and concurs in I.U.R.C. Tariff No. T-7 for its terms of service, rates and charges for the following:
A. Indiana Universal Service Surcharge
B. Low Income Programs consisting of Lifeline Assistance
C. Dual Party Relay Services Surcharge
Internet
Actual throughput speeds may vary. Broadband availability is based on distance, equipment, and other factors. Please call our office to check availability in your area.
Local Rates
Does not include subscriber line charges or taxes.
Residential Long Distance
Must be a residential NineStar telephone subscriber to receive a Communication Connections or 2000 minute plan. Different long distance rates apply for International calls. Unless otherwise indicated, Subscriber Line Charges and taxes are not included. After allotted minutes are used in Communication Connections, long distance calls will be rated at 8 cents per minute.
After allotted minutes are used in 2000 Minute plan, long distance calls will be rated at 5 cents per minute. The company reserves the right to audit long distance usage under the 2000 minute plan. Availability, rates and conditions are subject to change.
Residential Electric Service Rate Schedule
NineStar Connect-Electric Division (NineStar) shall charge and collect for general residential and farm electric service on the following bases of availability, application, character of service, monthly rate, minimum charge, purchased power cost adjustment clause, and tax adjustment.
LEGAL NOTICE
DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC AND
HANCOCK RURAL TELEPHONE CORPORATION D/B/A
NINESTAR CONNECT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE CHANGE IN BOUNDARY LINES
DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) and Hancock Rural Telephone Corporation d/b/a NineStar Connect (“NineStar”), the surviving entity following the merger of Hancock Rural Telephone Corporation and Hancock County Rural Electric Membership Corporation, hereby give notice that on March 18, 2024, a Joint Petition to Modify Service Area Boundaries and Request for Expedited Final Order was filed with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for approval to modify service area boundaries between Duke Energy Indiana and NineStar associated with an area located on the northwest side of County Road 200 N. in Greenwood, Indiana, more commonly known as Gateway Park Apartment Complex, W. County Road 200 N., Greenfield, Indiana 46140, located on U.S.G.S. Facet Map Q-17-1 in Hancock County, Indiana pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-2.3-6.
Hancock Rural Telephone Corporation
By: Michael Burrow, President & CEO
