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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of February 25, 1999 through March 3, 1999

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

CE99-001 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Olan Garcia on behalf of A Little Bit of Italy, Spearfish, South Dakota, against Black Hills Power and Light Company Regarding Collection Practices.

The Complainant claims that payment arrangements were made which included cancellation of an automatic bank payment option. The Complainant further claims that Black Hills Power and Light did not cancel the automatic bank payment function which caused the Complainant's bank account to become overdrawn. Service was disconnected and Black Hills Power and Light Company has assessed a deposit for restoration of service. The Complainant seeks the following relief: "We should be allowed to go on regular payments without a deposit."

Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Consumer Affairs: Leni Healy
Date Filed: 02/23/99

CT99-001 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Vince Wienk on behalf of All Star Travelers Inn, Spearfish, South Dakota, against AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. Regarding Access to Blocked Lines.

The Complainant claims that a motel guest was able to charge calls to the motel even though the motel had blocks to prohibit such charges. The Complainant seeks the following relief: "This type of phone fraud should not be allowed. If this type of phone misuse cannot be stopped then motel owners need to be notified."

Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Consumer Affairs: Leni Healy
Date Filed: 02/22/99

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC99-019 In the matter of the Application of GTC Telecom for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

GTC Telecom filed a request for a Certificate of Authority to provide intrastate interexchange telecommunications services within South Dakota. Applicant seeks authority to provide a full range of interexchange services including 1+ and 101XXXX direct outbound dialing, 800/888 Toll-Free inbound dialing and travel card service.

Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Date Filed: 03/03/99
Intervention deadline: 03/24/99

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