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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of September 21, 2000 through September 27, 2000

If you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed to you, please contact Delaine Kolbo within five business days of this filing.
Phone: 605-773-3705 Fax: 605-773-3809

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT00-104 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Joan Clark, Yankton, South Dakota, against AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Long Distance Carrier.

The complainant alleges that when she established new telephone services she was switched to AT&T without her authorization. She had selected another long distance carrier. The complainant requests compensation for the unauthorized switching and for her AT&T charges to be rerated to the rate her selected carrier would have charged.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/25/00
Intervention Deadline: NA

ELECTRIC

EL00-027 In the Matter of the Petition filed by Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy, Inc. for Approval of Modifications to the Small General Time of Day Service.

On September 21 2000, Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy, Inc. filed a petition for modifications to its Small General Time of Day Service. The main purpose of the modifications is to provide for an additional type of service under this rate for customers with numerous, low wattage devices.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/21/00

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC00-137 In the Matter of the Application of Americatel Corporation d/b/a 10 123 Americatel and 1010 123 Americatel to Amend its Certificate of Authority to Offer Prepaid Calling Cards.

Americatel Corporation, d/b/a 10 123 Americatel and 1010 123 Americatel (Americatel) was granted a certificate of authority to provide telecommunications services in South Dakota on March 28, 1998, subject to the condition that it not offer prepaid calling card service without prior approval from the Commission. On September 21, 2000, Americatel submitted an application to revise its tariff to provide for prepaid calling card service.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Date Docketed: 09/21/00
Intervention Deadline: 10/13/00

TC00-138 In the Matter of the Application of T-NETIX Internet Services, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

T-NETIX Internet Services, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunication services in South Dakota. The applicant is a reseller that intends to offer interexchange services including 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, toll free inbound dialing, directory assistance, data services and travel card services.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Date Docketed: 09/22/00
Intervention Deadline: 10/13/00

TC00-139 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Boundary Change between Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc. and West River Telecommunications Cooperative.

Valley Telecommunications Cooperative Association, Inc. and West River Telecommunications Cooperative filed a joint application for approval of a boundary change between the Mobridge and Glenham Exchanges. The proposed change moves the staggered and inconsistent boundary lines to section lines or county roads.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/25/00
Intervention Deadline: 10/13/00

TC00-140 In the Matter of the Application of Telicor, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services, Including Local Exchange Services, in South Dakota.

Telicor Inc. has filed for a Certificate of Authority to provide resold and facilities-based local exchange and interexchange service within the State of South Dakota. Telicor intends to provide 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, 800/888 Toll-Free inbound dialing, calling cards and data services, as well as switched local exchange service, non-switched local service (e.g. private line), Centrex and/or Centrex-like services, DSL, ISDN, and other high capacity line services.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Date Docketed: 09/27/00
Intervention Deadline: 10/13/00

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