Terms and Conditions

General

1. What are the Terms and Conditions of Service?

The terms and conditions of service

The terms and conditions of service (“Service Terms”)

Throughout this document:

“KOS” means 1085459 Ontario Ltd. o/a Kingston Online Services, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates;
“KOS Parties” means KOS, its partners, licensors, dealers, representatives, suppliers and agents (and their respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders and representatives);
“E9-1-1” means enhanced 9-1-1 service which may provide emergency services personnel with your location information and phone number;
“Equipment” means any device, equipment or hardware used to access the Services or used in conjunction with the Services;
“Fixed Term” means a minimum contract period for a particular Service;
“I”, “me”, “you”, “your” and “yours” refer to you but also to persons that you authorize to use the Service or act as your agent with regard to the Service;
“Identifiers” means e-mail addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, personal identification numbers (“PINs”), Internet Protocol addresses, personal web page addresses, access codes and any other identifier assigned to you by KOS;
“Policies” are defined in Section 11 of the Service Terms;
“Service Agreement” means an agreement setting out the terms for specific Services. Service Agreements are available on the Website at the following URL: https://www.kos.net/policies/sa;
“Services” mean any services that you subscribe to or receive through KOS, including but not limited to various Internet access services, hosted PBX and VoIP services. All Equipment and Software (as defined in this section) are considered elements of the Services;
“Software” means any software used to access the Services or used in conjunction with the Services;
“Us”, “we”, “our”, or “ourselves” means KOS;
“VoIP” means Voice over Internet Protocol services; and
“Website” means all content on the https://www.kos.net/

2. What is included as part of my Agreement for Services with KOS?

The “Agreement” includes the Service Terms, Service Agreements made available on the Website at the following URL: https://www.kos.net/policies/ or Services to which you subscribe, any KOS document describing features, products or services and any other document incorporated by reference together with these Service Terms. In the event of an inconsistency between the constituent documents of the Agreement, the inconsistency will be resolved by giving preference first to a Service Agreement, then to the Service Terms, and lastly to any other KOS documentation describing features, products or services.

3. How do I accept this Agreement?

By using the Services or allowing Services to be installed at your premises, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to the Service Terms. If you do not agree to the Service Terms, you may not use the Services.

4. How long does the Agreement last?

The “Term” of your Agreement with KOS begins when you accept the Agreement and will continue until the Agreement is terminated. KOS provides Services to you on an ongoing month-to-month basis unless a Fixed Term is set by a Service Agreement. If a Fixed Term expires, Services will continue to be provided to you on a month-to-month basis, unless you cancel the applicable Service in accordance with Section 33.

5. Can KOS change the Agreement?

KOS can change the Agreement and any aspect of the Services. Before we make any changes to the Agreement, we will give you at least thirty (30) days’ written notice by email or letter to the contact information that you have provided to us or by bill insert or posting the notice on our Website.

If you continue to use the Service after thirty (30) days from the effective date indicated in the notice, the new service term will become effective.

The process for the introduction of new Policies and amendments to existing Policies is different. New Policies are effective as of the day they are posted by KOS on the Website. Likewise, changes to existing Policies are effective as of the date that they are posted to the Website.

6. What if I do not agree with a change that KOS makes to the Agreement?

If you do not agree with a change made by KOS, you may cancel the affected Services in accordance with Section 33.

ACCOUNT, BILLING AND PAYMENT

7. How does KOS bill me for the Services?

KOS will bill you monthly or quarterly depending on the Service and corresponding billing arrangement offered by KOS. You must pay all recurring and one-time charges (“Fees”) and all applicable taxes due for KOS services within fifteen (15) net days of KOS’s invoice date. KOS may bill in advance or in arrears for Services. Service Agreements may also modify the billing terms for certain Services.

8. How can I pay my bill?

You can pay your bill through auto payment or online through a bank account from a list of select financial institutions (provided to you upon request) that KOS may change from time to time, by cheque (through the mail), by debit, by cash or with select credit cards. You confirm that you are an authorized user of the credit card or bank account and that it is valid and has not expired. You must promptly advise KOS if your credit card or bank account information changes.

9. What charges apply to late payments, rejected payments and other account processing actions?

If KOS does not receive payment within fifteen (15) days of the invoice date, you will be subject to a late payment charge of 2% per month. This late payment charge accrues on a daily basis and is calculated and compounded monthly on the outstanding amount (26.82% per year) (“Late Payment Charges”) from the date of the first bill on which it appears until the date we receive that amount in full.

You agree that we can charge any unpaid and outstanding amount, including any Late Payment Charges and taxes, on your account to your credit card, bank account or any other payment method pre-authorized by you for payment of Fees.

Administrative charges in amounts up to $50.00 may be levied for administration or account processing activities in connection with your account, including as a result of the following:

collection efforts due to non-payment or having a balance over your credit limit, including unbilled usage and pending charges, fees and adjustments;
returned or rejected payments due to non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) or any other reason;
change of any Identifier; and/or
the restoral of Service

10. What if I dispute Fees on my invoice?

If you have any questions, disputes or discrepancies to report regarding Fees, you must do so within ninety (90) days of the invoice date. Failure to notify us within this time period will constitute your acceptance of such Fees. We will investigate disputes and if, at our sole discretion, we determine that a portion of the Fees was incorrectly charged, then we will reverse the disputed portion of the Fees. You must pay the undisputed portion of the Fees in accordance with Section 8.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

11. Does KOS have any policies that apply to the Services?

Yes. From time to time, KOS may establish policies, rules and limits (collectively “Policies”) concerning the use of the Services, Equipment and any products, content, applications or services used in conjunction with the Services or Equipment. The Policies are incorporated into these Service Terms by reference. Policies are published by unambiguous links on the Website. The terms of Section 5 apply to the introduction of new Policies or changes to existing Policies.

12. Are there any limits to my use of the Services?

Yes. You agree to comply with and use the Services for your own personal use, in accordance with the Agreement and all applicable laws. You also agree not to:

Resell the Services, receive any charge or benefit for the use of the Services; and
Transfer your Services without our express consent.

You must also follow any Policies setting out acceptable use guidelines for the Services and Equipment.

13. How can I be sure that KOS has accurate contact information for my account?

You are responsible for keeping the contact and payment information you provide to KOS (including name, mailing address, email address, address where the Services will be provided to you), phone number, and any authorized users up to date. If this Agreement is cancelled, you will provide KOS with forwarding information for final invoices or correspondence if your new contact information is different from the information we have on file. Failure to provide a forwarding address may result in the forfeiture of any outstanding credits or deposits on your account.

14. What am I responsible for if my KOS account is compromised?

You must notify KOS immediately should you suspect unauthorized use of the Services or if Equipment is lost or stolen. You are responsible for payment of all Fees and taxes charged to your account, whether authorized by you or not, which is why it is so important to protect your account and keep account information (including authorized users) up-to-date.

KOS SERVICES

15. Are there any warranties on the Services?

To the maximum extent permitted by law, KOS Parties do not guarantee or warrant the performance, availability, coverage, uninterrupted use, security, pricing or operation of the Services or any products, content, applications, services, facilities, connections or networks used or provided by us or third parties.

You bear the entire risk as to the use, access, transmission, availability, reliability, timeliness, quality, security and performance of the Services.

KOS Parties do not make any express or implied representations, warranties or conditions, including warranties of title or non-infringement, or implied warranties of merchantable quality or fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the Services or any products, content, applications, services, facilities, connections or networks used or provided by us or third parties.

All representations, warranties and conditions of any kind, express or implied, are excluded to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, no advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the KOS Parties creates any term, condition, representation or warranty not expressly stated in the Agreement.

16. Does this mean that there may be circumstances when the Services are not available?

Unfortunately, yes. Performance and availability of the Service depend on several factors, including access to third-party providers and suppliers that KOS does not fully control.

17. How do I transfer my phone number from another service provider to KOS?

KOS will request your existing service provider to “transfer-in” one or more of your existing phone numbers if you: (i) confirm that you have the right to make the request; (ii) authorize KOS to share with your existing service provider your information relevant to the transfer request (which may include personal information); and (iii) complete and sign any required request form. You are responsible for payment of fees owed to your existing service provider, including any applicable cancellation charges and taxes.

18. How do I transfer my phone number from KOS to another service provider?

Upon your request or at the request of your new service provider, if your assigned account and phone numbers are active, KOS will process a “transfer-out” request for a phone number assigned to you to your new chosen service provider. Upon transfer-out, the Service Agreements pertaining to the transferred Services and phone number(s) will be cancelled automatically, pursuant to Section 34. You are responsible for all Fees and taxes associated with the transfer from KOS, including any applicable Cancellation Charges, as defined in Section 36.

KOS EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

19. Are there any limitations with respect to use of Equipment?

Yes. Except for Equipment that you have fully paid for, all Equipment installed or provided by us remains our property and you agree that:

You will take reasonable care of the Equipment;
You may not sell, lease, mortgage, transfer, assign or encumber the Equipment;
You may not relocate the Equipment without our knowledge and permission; and
Pursuant to our instructions, you may be required to either (1) return certain Equipment to us at your own expense upon termination of the Services to which the Equipment is related; or (2) grant KOS access to your premises for the purpose of retrieving certain Equipment, such as fixed wireless equipment, that may require a technician for retrieval.

If Equipment is lost, stolen or damaged or sold, leased, mortgaged, transferred, assigned, encumbered or not returned, you agree to pay us the undiscounted retail value of Equipment, together with any costs incurred by us in seeking possession of such Equipment.

20. Do I need to grant KOS access to Equipment?

Yes. You agree to authorize us and our representatives to enter or have access to your premises as necessary at mutually agreed upon timeframes to install, maintain, inspect, repair, remove, replace, investigate, protect, modify, upgrade or improve the operation of our services, the Equipment or our facilities or networks. If any of your Services or accounts have been terminated, then you authorize us and our representatives to enter or have access to your premises to disconnect the Services, as applicable. You must immediately notify us if Equipment is lost, stolen or destroyed.

Although KOS will seek your consent whenever feasible, you agree that KOS may access, without consent or notice, Equipment located on your property and outside of your residential or business dwelling in the following exceptional circumstances: (a) if KOS has a court order to do so; or (b) if there is an emergency situation, which includes circumstances where Equipment on your property is malfunctioning and affecting your Services or the KOS network.

21. Will the Service ever require changes of Equipment?

Yes. The Equipment, Equipment specifications and the location of Equipment require changes, at our sole discretion, from time to time. Unless otherwise specified by us, you are solely responsible for updating or maintaining your Equipment and software as necessary to meet such requirements, and you may not be entitled to customer support from us if you fail to do so.

22. Are there any limitations to the use of Software

Yes. Software, including all related documentation accompanying the Software (“Software Documents”), is for your own personal, non-commercial use and may not be distributed, transferred or sold. All Software and Software Documents remain our property or that of our licensors or content providers, as applicable. You agree to take reasonable steps to protect Software and Software Documents from theft, loss or damage. You must review and agree to any applicable end user licence agreement of KOS, our licensors or content providers. Unless otherwise provided in the applicable end user licence agreement, all end user licence agreements will terminate upon termination of the applicable Service Agreement.

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

23. Is the content that I access through the Services subject to any intellectual property rights?

Yes. You acknowledge that content including, but not limited to, text, software, music, sound, photographs, video, graphics or other material accessed through the Services or the Internet may be protected by applicable copyrights, trade-marks, patents, trade secrets and/or other proprietary rights and laws.

You further acknowledge that, except where expressly stated otherwise, all Equipment, Software, content, documentation, processes, designs, technologies, materials and all other things comprising the Services are owned by KOS, its licensors or its suppliers and are protected by applicable copyrights, trade-marks, patents, trade secrets and/or other proprietary rights and laws.

24. Do I have any rights to the content that I provide in connection with the Services?

Yes. KOS does not claim ownership of information, materials, software or other content (collectively, the “Content”) that you post, upload, input, provide, submit or otherwise transmit to KOS or any third party, using the Services. However, you agree that by posting, uploading, inputting, providing, submitting or otherwise transmitting the Content to KOS or any third party, using the Services, you have thereby granted KOS a royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, copy, distribute, transmit, display, edit, delete, publish and translate such content to the extent reasonably required by KOS to provide the Services to its customers or to ensure adherence to or enforce the terms of this Agreement.

25. Who owns electronic addresses used in connection with the Services?

Except where otherwise specified by KOS, Identifiers remain the property of KOS at all times.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

26. How does KOS protect my personal information?

KOS protects your personal information in a manner consistent with applicable privacy legislation and Policies.

27. Does KOS perform credit checks or report credit history?

Yes, by entering into the Agreement you agree that KOS may perform credit checks on you and obtain information about your credit history from a credit reporting agency or credit grantor to activate Services you ordered, or to assist in collection efforts. KOS may also disclose your KOS credit history to credit reporting agencies, credit grantors and/or collections agencies.

28. Will KOS send me commercial electronic messages?

Yes. By entering into the Agreement, you are providing your consent to receive commercial electronic messages from KOS. However, at any time, you may unsubscribe from commercial electronic messages by using the unsubscribe mechanism contained in such messages.

SERVICES, VoIP AND RELATED LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

29. Is 9-1-1 service always available over VoIP?

No. There are some important differences and limitations in how 9-1-1 calling over VoIP technology operates when compared to basic and E9-1-1 services provided over traditional landline telephone service. Please review this section carefully before activating, installing or using KOS VoIP services.

With both traditional basic 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services, your call is sent directly to the nearest emergency response centre. In addition, with E9-1-1 service, your call back number and last address are visible to the emergency response centre call-taker. With KOS VoIP service 9-1-1 calling, your call is sent to a national emergency call centre. When you make a 9-1-1 call using KOS VoIP services, you will be asked to confirm your location information regardless of whether that information is visible to the call centre operator. The call centre operator will then transfer your 9-1-1 call to the emergency response centre nearest your location. You should be prepared to provide or confirm your name, address and call-back number with the operator. Do not hang up unless you are told to do so. If your call is disconnected, immediately dial 9-1-1 again.

If you are unable to speak during a 9-1-1 call and the call centre operator has access to a call-back number and the last registered address associated with your KOS VoIP service, the operator will transfer the call to the emergency response centre closest to that address. In order for emergency services to be dispatched to the correct address in such cases, you must ensure that the registered address that you have provided to is always the same as the physical address at which your VoIP device is located. Whenever you move the physical location of your VoIP device or you add a line or port a number, you must update your registered address accordingly. You may update your location information by logging-in to your customer portal and changing your recorded location information. Your customer portal can be accessed using the following url: https://voip.kos.net/

You acknowledge and understand that the KOS VoIP service or access to the KOS VoIP service, including 9-1-1, public alerts or special needs services, may not function correctly, or at all, in the following circumstances:

• If your Equipment fails, is not configured correctly or does not meet KOS’ requirements;

• In the event of a high-speed Internet service outage, regardless of the supplier providing the high-speed Internet service to you;

• In the event of a network outage or power failure;

• If you or somebody else tampers with or, in some cases, move the Equipment; or

• Following suspension or termination of your KOS Services or Account.

There may be a greater possibility of network congestion and/or reduced speed in the routing of a 9-1-1 calls made utilizing KOS VoIP service as compared to traditional 9-1-1 calls dialled over traditional public telephone networks.

KOS does not currently offer Operator Service and so emergency services cannot be accessed through an operator by dialing “0”.

You should inform any business or household residents, guests and other persons who may be present at the physical location where you utilize KOS VoIP service, of the important differences and limitations of VoIP 9-1-1 calling as compared with traditional E-9-1-1 service, as set out above.

KOS does not have any control over whether, or the manner in which, calls using KOS VoIP Service 9-1-1 calling service are answered or addressed by any local emergency response centre. KOS disclaims all responsibility for the conduct of local emergency response centres and the national emergency calling centre. KOS relies on third parties to assist it in routing 9-1-1 calls to local emergency response centres and to a national emergency calling centre. KOS disclaims any and all liability or responsibility in the event such third party data used to route calls is incorrect or yields an erroneous result.

30. How do KOS Parties limit their liability for VoIP 9-1-1 services?

KOS Parties limits their liability for VoIP 9-1-1 services as follows:

You acknowledge and agree that, to the maximum extent allowed by law, KOS Parties will not be liable for any injury, death or damage to persons or property, arising directly or indirectly out of, or relating in any way to 9-1-1 calling from your KOS VoIP Service and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the KOS Parties for any liabilities, claims, damages, losses and expenses, (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) which you or anyone accessing or attempting to access 9-1-1 calling from your KOS VoIP Service may suffer or incur, arising directly or indirectly out of or relating to your or that person’s failure to obtain access to 9-1-1 emergency services.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

31. How does KOS limit its liability?

You agree that, unless otherwise specifically set out in a Service Agreement, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, KOS Parties’ liability for negligence, breach of contract, tort, or other causes of action, including fundamental breach, is limited to a maximum amount equal to the greater of twenty ($20) or an amount equal to the Fees payable during any service outage.

Other than the foregoing payment and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, KOS Parties are not responsible to anyone for:

Any direct, indirect, special, consequential, incidental, economic or punitive damages (including loss of profit or revenue, financial loss, loss of business opportunities, loss, destruction or alteration of data, files or software, breach of privacy or security property damage, personal injury, death or any other foreseeable or unforeseeable loss, however caused) resulting or relating directly or indirectly to the Service or any advertisements, promotions or statements relating to any of the foregoing, even if we were negligent or were advised of the possibility of such damages;

These limits are in addition to any other limits on KOS Parties’ liability set out elsewhere in the Agreement.

32. Must I indemnify KOS Parties with regards to the Agreement?

Yes. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KOS Parties from all demands, claims, proceedings, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees and other litigation expenses) incurred by or made against KOS Parties, which result from or relate to the Services, your use of the Services or other matters related to this Agreement.

CANCELLING AND SUSPENDING KOS SERVICES

33. When and how can I cancel Services?

You may cancel any or all of your Services and any corresponding Service Agreement at any time by contacting KOS at the points of contact specified in these Service Terms. Cancellation Charges, as defined in Section 36, may apply.

34. What happens to a Service Agreement if I transfer my Services to another provider?

Upon transfer-out of one or more Services and Identifiers to another provider, the applicable Service Agreements will be automatically cancelled. Cancellation Charges, as defined in Section 36, may apply.

35. When can KOS cancel or suspend my Services?

KOS may cancel any or all of your Services and corresponding Service Agreements upon no less than thirty (30) days’ notice to you by email or by mail to your billing address.

KOS may also restrict, block, suspend, disconnect or terminate any or all of your Services, including 9-1-1 service, for cause, without notice, if:

you are in breach of a Service Agreement, including non-payment of your charges or non-compliance with any Policies;
you do not maintain Service usage within the prescribed credit limit;
you exceed reasonable usage limits, as determined by us;
you have given us false, misleading or outdated information
we reasonably suspect or determine that any of your Services, Equipment and / or Identifiers are the subject of fraudulent, unlawful or improper usage or usage that adversely affects our operations or the use of our services, facilities or networks by others;
you harass, threaten or abuse us or our employees or agents;
you fraudulently or improperly seek to avoid payment to us;
we need to install, maintain, inspect, test, repair, remove, replace, investigate, protect, modify, upgrade or improve the operation of the Services, the Equipment or our facilities or networks; or
we reasonably believe that there is an emergency or extreme circumstance that would warrant such action.

36. What are my obligations if my Service(s) are cancelled or transferred to another provider?

If you or KOS cancels one or more of your Services that are subject to a month-to-month Term or if your Services are transferred to another provider, you must pay all outstanding fees (including any installation fees for Services that have been installed but not activated), taxes, and Late Payment Charges on your final invoice for those cancelled Services. One-time activation and installation fees are non-refundable. A re-stocking fee may apply to Equipment that you return or Equipment that has been ordered but not shipped. If Equipment that you have purchased has been shipped prior to Service cancellation, the fees for the Equipment are non-refundable. One-time activation and installation fees and restocking/Equipment fees are intended to recover costs and constitute a genuine pre-estimate of liquidated damages in the event that a month-to-month Service is cancelled. Any Equipment that you lease from KOS, except for certain Equipment, such as fixed wireless equipment, that may require a KOS technician for retrieval, must be returned by mail at the address listed in Section 45 within thirty (30) days of the date that Services are cancelled by you or KOS.

For month-to-month Services, KOS will provide a refund for the cancelled portion of monthly service Fees that you have paid in advance for Services. This refund will be pro-rated based on the number of days left in the last monthly billing cycle after cancellation.

If you cancel a Service that is subject to a Fixed Term prior to its expiry, or if KOS cancels for cause your Service that is subject to a Fixed Term, then you must pay KOS an amount equal to fifty per cent (50%) of the remaining monthly Fees for the cancelled Service that would have been payable to the end of the Fixed Term, plus applicable taxes (collectively, the “Cancellation Charges”). You acknowledge that the Cancellation Charges are a reasonable estimate of KOS’s liquidated damages, represent consideration for the Services, and are not a penalty.

37. How can I restore my Service(s) if they have been restricted, blocked, suspended, disconnected or terminated by KOS?

KOS may, at its sole discretion, restore your Services, with or without conditions that may include:

Full repayment of outstanding amounts owing to KOS;
Compensation for costs incurred by KOS in connection with your breach of the Service Terms, including costs incurred to enforce your compliance; or
Changes to your Fees on an ongoing basis

ADDITIONAL TERMS

38. Do I have to meet certain criteria to enter into this Agreement?

Yes. By entering into this Agreement, you represent and warrant that you have reached the age of majority in the province of Ontario, which is 18 years of age, and that you possess the legal right and ability to enter into this Agreement and use the Services in accordance with this Agreement.

39. What is the process that applies to unresolved disputes with KOS?

If you have a dispute about Services, Software, about this Agreement, or about what we say outside this Agreement, then we want to resolve the dispute quickly and fairly, and will work with you in good faith to do so. If you have tried to work with us but remain unsatisfied, then you have a right to escalate the dispute.

If you are a consumer or small business with a monthly bill under $2500, you may escalate certain types of complaints externally with the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecom-Television Service (“CCTS”) (www.ccts-cprst.ca, 1-888-221-1687). The CCTS is the telecommunications consumer agency designated by the CRTC to resolve consumer and small business disputes about telecommunications services. The CCTS accepts complaints relating to service delivery, contract disputes, billing, credit management and unauthorized transfers of service.

With the exception of billing disputes, which are resolved exclusively through the process described in Section 10 of these Service Terms, any unresolved dispute may also be referred to voluntary single arbitrator arbitration. In such event, the fees for the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties.

40. Which Court has jurisdiction over claims related to the Agreement?

By entering into the Agreement, except where the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the CCTS or an arbitrator has jurisdiction, you consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of and venue in a court located in Kingston, Ontario for any suits or causes of action connected in any way, directly or indirectly, to the subject matter of the Agreement.

41. What if parts of this Agreement become unenforceable?

If any part of this Agreement becomes outdated, prohibited or unenforceable, the remaining terms will continue to apply to you and KOS. Even if KOS decides not to enforce any part of this Agreement for any period of time, the term still remains valid and KOS can enforce it in the future.

42. What laws apply to this Agreement?

The laws of Ontario and federal laws of Canada applicable in that province govern this Agreement.

43. Can this Agreement be transferred?

KOS may transfer or assign all or part of this Contract (including any rights in accounts receivable) at any time without prior notice or your consent. You may not transfer or assign this Agreement, your account(s) or the Service without KOS’s prior written consent.

44. Do any terms or obligations of this Agreement apply after the cancellation or expiry
of the Agreement?

Yes. The cancellation, transfer or expiry of a Service Agreement or the Agreement shall not release you or us from any obligation which has accrued prior to that event including but not limited to the obligation to pay any outstanding amounts owed for Services.

HOW TO CONTACT KOS

45. How do I contact KOS?

To contact KOS for any reason, including providing notices to KOS pursuant to this Agreement, you may reach us by using the contact information below.

For Customers in Kingston and surrounding areas, you may reach us:

By Phone, locally: 613-549-8667
By email: accounts@kos.net
By Mail:

The LaSalle Mews
303 Bagot Street, 16A
Kingston, ON K7K 5W7

For Customers in Belleville and surrounding areas, you may reach us:

By Phone, locally: 613-968-7137
By email: accounts@kos.net
By mail:

183 Front Street
Belleville, ON K8N 2Y9

46. How do I contact KOS for technical support?

Unless otherwise provided in a Service Agreement, KOS offers technical support for its Services, except on provincial and federal statutory holidays, between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM Eastern Time (“ET”) from Monday to Friday; on Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET; and on Sundays between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM ET. You may contact KOS for technical support via the contact information set out above in Section 45.

MONTHLY DATA USAGE

47. How do I monitor my monthly data usage?

At any time, you may access the “My Account” page of the Website to monitor your data usage for the current monthly billing cycle and information on rates for overage charges. This page of the Website provides you with access to reports of your data usage information from previous months. Your data usage information is typically updated three times daily.

48. Does KOS provide any notifications related to data usage?

Yes. KOS will contact you by phone or email if you exceed your monthly data allowance.

49. What kind of data usage can I expect from common online activities?

Here are some helpful estimates associated with common applications of Internet services:

(1 Megabyte “MB” = 1024 Kilobytes “KB”)

	Data use estimate
Emails	50-300 KB each
SD photos	100-500 KB each
HD photos	4 MB each
SD video streaming	1,000 MB per hour
HD video streaming	3,000 MB per hour
4k / UHD video streaming	10,000 MB + per hour
Streaming audio	100 MB per hour
Online gaming	50-100 MB per hour

These estimates are intended as a guideline and actual use may vary.