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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
State Capitol 500 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: (605) 773-3705
Fax: (605) 773-3809
These are the telecommunications service filings that the Commission has received for the period of: 06/19/98 through 06/25/98
If you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed to you, please contact Delaine Kolbo within five days of this filing.
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
"Applicant proposes to offer switched and dedicated access '1 plus' long distance telecommunications services suitable for voice and limited data applications in the state of South Dakota. The applicant also proposes to offer '0 plus' alternative operator services. The applicant also proposes to offer prepaid calling card services. Advance payments are not required by the applicant."
Date Filed: 06/22/98
Intervention Deadline: 07/10/98
"Applicant is a reseller which intends to offer 1+ direct dialing, 800/888 toll free, travel card and prepaid calling card service through the resale of telephone services provided by facilities-based interexchange carriers."
Date Filed: 06/22/98
Intervention Deadline: 07/10/98
"Applicant is a reseller which intends to offer 1+ direct dialing, 800 toll free, and travel card service through the resale of telephone services provided by facilities-based interexchange carriers."
Date Filed: 06/22/98
Intervention Deadline: 07/10/98
FORMAL COMPLAINT FILED
TC98-121 Douglas G. Pettigrew vs U S WEST Communications, Inc.
"For years we have had problems with loss of service for hours to days in duration. The lack of service often had to wait over the weekend after being reported to be repaired. Disruption of service occurs throughout the year but most often during the winter months or during stormy weather. In October 1997, we purchased a FAX machine for personal and business use. On some occasions faxes are sent without problem. At least 50-60% of the time, we are unable to send a fax due to 'line error.' On some occasions, we try 3-4 times before a message is faxed and on other occasions, we may have to wait a period of time before attempting again. From reports from our neighbors, our area is unable to successfully have the Caller-ID feature. This is something we would like to obtain but are unable due to the problems. In addition, we would like to purchase another computer in the future and have access to E-mail and the Internet. But again, this service is not possible for phone customers in our area. Our telephone service provider has been lacking for years in just providing basic, dependable, consistent service. We are paying for services we do not receive and, in addition, do not have the capability of receiving services or features that practically all subscribers have." The complainant requested the following relief: "I feel U S WEST Communications needs to replace the archaic system in our area as soon as possible to meet basic and future needs. We have paid for a service for years which we are not receiving and which is not meeting the subscribers' needs. Moreover, repeated problems have not been solved--only fixed temporarily."
Date Filed: 06/22/98
Intervention Deadline: NA
