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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of July 24, 2003 through July 30, 2003

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 report. Phone: 605-773-3705

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT03-120 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Pat Ammann, Bowdle, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant represents that she purchased a seven-year prepaid long distance service plan on September 15, 1999. Service was terminated without notice in June of 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided plus interest.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/24/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-121 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Neal Brakke on behalf of New Frontier Station, Presho, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant's representative provided a copy of a seven-year prepaid long distance service plan purchased on April 13, 1999. Service was terminated without notice in early June of 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed $400.00 for each month remaining on the contract.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/25/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-122 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Lauren Langdeau, Presho, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant represents that she purchased a ten-year prepaid long distance service plan on April 1, 1999. Service was terminated without notice in June of 2003. Complainant seeks to have the PUC prevent companies from selling prepaid service unless they are fully bonded and to have her service restored for the balance of the contract or to be reimbursed $200.00 for each month remaining on the contract.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/25/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-123 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Jeff Bumpous, Aberdeen, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant represents that he purchased a seven-year prepaid long distance service plan in August of 1999. Service was terminated without notice in June of 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/25/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-124 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Rodney and Suzanne Gepper, Chamberlain, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainants represent that they purchased a seven-year prepaid long distance service plan. In early June service was terminated without notice. Complainants seek to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/28/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC03-118 In the Matter of the Sale by MJD Services Corp. of the Stock of Union Telephone Company, Armour Independent Telephone Company, Including its Wholly Owned Subsidiary Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Company and Kadoka Telephone Company to Golden West Telephone Properties, Inc.

On July 25, 2003, MJD Services Corp. and Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Golden West Telephone Properties, Inc. applied to the Public Utilities Commission for approval of the sale of stock of Union Telephone Company, Armour Independent Telephone Co., Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Co., and Kadoka Telephone Co. to Golden West Telephone Properties, Inc. MJD Services Corp. currently owns 100 percent of the stock of Union Telephone Company and Kadoka Telephone Co. MJD Services Corp. and Union Telephone Company currently own 100 percent of the stock of Armour Independent Telephone Co. and Armour Independent Telephone Co. owns 100 percent of the stock of Bridgewater-Canistota Independent Telephone Co. Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., the parent company of Golden West Telephone Properties, Inc., will be the ultimate controlling entity.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/25/03
Intervention Deadline: 08/15/03

TC03-119 In the Matter of the Request of Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On July 29, 2003, Interstate Telecommunications Coop., Inc. (Interstate) provided information constituting Interstate's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Interstate will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/29/03
Intervention Deadline: 08/15/03

TC03-120 In the Matter of the Request of Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On July 30, 2003, Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc. provided information constituting Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc.'s plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Roberts County Telephone Cooperative Association and RC Communications, Inc. will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/30/03
Intervention Deadline: 08/15/03

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