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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of September 11, 2003 through September 17, 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: 605-773-3201

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT03-140 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Herman and Judith Symens, Sisseton, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainants state that they purchased a six-year prepaid long distance service plan and received only twenty-seven months of service. Complainants seek to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/12/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-141 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Elwin Nieuswma on behalf of Ken's Auto Inc., Strasburg, North Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant's representative states that it purchased a three-year prepaid long distance service plan. After approximately six months service was terminated. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/12/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-142 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Margaret E. Bohner, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant purchased a five-year prepaid long distance service plan on February 15, 2001. Service was terminated 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: 09/15/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-143 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Paul D. Merkel, Forbes, North Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant purchased a ten-year prepaid long distance service plan. After three years and ten months service was terminated. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/15/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-144 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Stephen R. Baade on behalf of Citizens State Bank, Pocahontas, Iowa, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant's representative states that it purchased a forty-eight month prepaid long distance service plan. After twenty-four months service was terminated. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/15/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-145 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Terry and Joanne Wheeler, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainants state that they purchased a six-year prepaid long distance service plan and received only twenty-nine months of service. Complainants seek to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/16/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-146 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Ken Krause, Aberdeen, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant states that he purchased a five-year extension on his original prepaid long distance service plan. Complainant estimates that eighty five percent of the contract remained when service was terminated 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: 09/17/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC03-177 In the Matter of the Application of MG LLC d/b/a SearsConnect for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

On September 11, 2003, MG LLC d/b/a SearsConnect filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunications service in South Dakota. MG LLC d/b/a SearsConnect intends to provide resold interexchange service including, 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, 800/888 Toll-Free inbound dialing, directory assistance, data services, travel card service, and prepaid calling card service throughout South Dakota.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/11/03
Intervention Deadline: 10/03/03

TC03-178 In the Matter of the Implementation of the Federal Communications Commission's Triennial Review Order--90 Day Proceeding.

On September 17, 2003, the Commission opened a docket regarding the Federal Communications Commission's Triennial Review Order. The Commission is seeking written comments on how to proceed with the 90 day proceeding. The entire order is attached to this fax filing.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/17/03
Comment Deadline: 09/29/03

 

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