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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of November 25, 1999 through December 1, 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

CT99-064 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Janice Catron, Mitchell, South Dakota, against Qwest Communications, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

The Complainant indicates that her long distance service was switched without her authorization. For relief, the Complainant requests all charges be removed and $1000 damages.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Dated Filed: 11/23/99
Intervention Deadline: NA

CT99-065 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Frank and Dorothy Vavra, Gregory, South Dakota, against Qwest Communications, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

The Complainants allege that their long distance service was switched to Qwest without authorization. The Complainants are requesting that all charges and the $5 switching fee be removed, that Qwest pay all associated fees for pursuing the complaint and that the Commission impose appropriate fines and penalties.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 11/23/99
Intervention Date: NA

CT99-066 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Frank E. Daly, Aberdeen, South Dakota, against OLS, Inc. Regarding Switching Telecommunications Services Through Deceptive Tactics.

The Complainant claims that he was contacted by OLS to maintain one billing for telecommunication services. The Complainant further claims that the OLS representative was questioned if the process would change his current long distance service. The Complainant claims the OLS representative promised that his service would not change. The Complainant's service was switched to OLS. The Complainant requests that South Dakota Law be implemented and that OLS should be banned from operating in this state.

Staff Analyst: Leni Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 12/01/99
Intervention Deadline: NA

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC99-110 In the Matter of the Application of Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

On November 29, 1999, the Commission received a request from Bell Atlantic Communications, Inc. (Bell Atlantic) for a Certificate of Authority to provide intrastate interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. Bell Atlantic intends to provide travel cards, operator services, and outbound intrastate toll service on a presubscribed basis to customers.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Camron Hoseck
Date Filed: 11/29/99
Intervention Date: 12/17/99

TC99-111 In the Matter of the Application of MVX.COM Communications, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

On December 1, 1999, the Commission received a request from MVX.COM for a certificate of authority to provide local exchange service within the State of South Dakota. It intends to provide service through resale only.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 12/01/99
Intervention Date: 12/17/99

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