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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of February 3, 2000 through February 9, 2000
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Phone: 605-773-3705 Fax: 605-773-3809
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
The Complainant indicates that a telemarketer identified himself as a representative of her long distance company wanting to combine her billing. As a result of that call her service was switched. The Complainant requests that something be done so this does not continue to happen.
Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/04/00
Intervention Deadline: NA
The Complainant indicates that his long distance service was switched without authorization. The Complainant requests that all charges be removed, and there be an imposition of fines and penalties.
Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/04/00
Intervention Deadline: NA
The Complainant claims she was contacted by a telemarketer to switch her long distance service. The Complainant indicates that she requested information in writing and did not agree to switch service. For a resolution, the Complainant requests that her account be closed, all charges be removed and there be an imposition of appropriate laws.
Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/02/00
Intervention Deadline: NA
On February 8, 2000, the Commission received a complaint regarding a billing dispute against FirsTel Business Systems. The Sioux Falls Livestock Market received a letter from FirsTel informing it that, based on a recent audit, it had not been charged a monthly dial tone charge for three lines at the business. FirsTel billed the complainant for the three lines retroactively for the past six months. The complainant alleges it was quoted a price from FirsTel when its business was solicited and it has paid that amount. The complainant is requesting that FirsTel cancel its bill for past services in the amount of $1,133.76 and to cooperate with U S WEST to have their service transferred back to U S WEST.
Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 02/08/00
Intervention Date: NA
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NewPath Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange (subject to rural safeguards) and interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. Initially, NewPath intends to provide data services only.
Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 02/03/00
Intervention Date: 02/25/00
TC00-007 In the Matter of Qwest Communications, Inc.
Commission Staff filed a Motion To Assess Fines and Statutory Penalties against Qwest Communications, Inc. The basis for this Motion is the number of complaints which have recently been filed against Qwest Communications, Inc. which are alleged to represent a pattern of inadequate service in South Dakota, of reckless disregard for South Dakota law and a disregard for the rights of South Dakota consumers. Staff moves the Commission to assess fines and penalties in accordance with SDCL 49-31-93, 49-31-94, impose other remedies and assess costs associated with processing the complaints.
Staff Attorneys: Camron Hoseck and Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/04/00
Intervention Deadline: NA
United Communications HUB, Inc. (United) seeks a Certificate of Authority to provide
resold intrastate interexchange telecommunications services. United intends
to offer 1+, 800, travel card, and dedicated interexchange services throughout South Dakota.
Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 02/08/00
Intervention Date: 02/25/2000
Adelphia Business Solutions Operations, Inc. seeks a Certificate of Authority to provide resold and facilities based interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. Adelphia intends to offer 1+ direct dial, toll free, travel card and prepaid calling card services.
Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 02/09/00
Intervention Date: 02/25/00
UKI Communications, Inc. (UKI) seeks a Certificate of Authority to provide resold long distance telecommunications services. UKI intends to offer 1+ and Travel Card services throughout South Dakota.
Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 02/09/00
Intervention Date: 02/25/00
On February 8, 2000, U S WEST Communications, Inc. filed with the Commission its Notice of Intent to File Section 271 Application and Motion for Alternative Procedure to Manage the Section 271 Process. U S WEST is asking the Commission to (1) allow it to file the ROC Master Test Plan with the Commission for its consideration and adoption in early second quarter 2000; and (2) to create a procedure that will allow the parties to consider all aspects of Section 271 in a timely manner.
All Staff
Date Filed: 02/08/00
Intervention: NA
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