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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of September 27, 2001 through October 3, 2001

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 AFFAIRS

CT01-044 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Suzanne Drake, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, against McLeod USA Telecommunications Services, Inc. Regarding Poor Quality of Customer Service.

Complainant alleged that written notice was sent to McLeod for changes and the company response and resolution did not occur within 30 days. Complainant requests that the agreement/contract between both parties be terminated 30 days from date of written notification.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/27/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT01-045 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Shannon Thornburg, Rapid City, South Dakota, against McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. Regarding Failure to Switch Long Distance Service.

Complainant states that he requested McLeodUSA to switch his service to Sprint. Some long distance calls were billed through Sprint but not all calls. Complainant is requesting that McLeod refund all long distance charges from July 31 forward. He is also requesting that a $1000 penalty be assessed against McLeod for putting them back on McLeod's network after partially completing the switch on August 23, 2001.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 10/03/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC01-153 In the Matter of the Application of TalkNow, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications services in South Dakota.

TalkNow, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunication services in South Dakota. The applicant is a reseller which intends to offer interexchange services, including 1+ and 101XXXX outbound dialing, Toll-Free inbound dialing, directory assistance, data services, and travel card services.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 9/27/01
Intervention Deadline: 10/19/01

TC01-154 In the Matter of the Application of VarTec Telecom, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Local Exchange Services in South Dakota.

VarTec Telecom, Inc. has filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide facilities-based and resold local exchange telecommunications services in the State of South Dakota in areas wherein Qwest is the incumbent local exchange carrier. Applicant intends to provide facilities-based services utilizing the unbundled network elements platform of the incumbent local exchange carrier and as such, does not intend to construct any new facilities at this time. VarTec's local exchange services may include, but will not be limited to, basic residential and business local exchange services and class features; residential and business ancillary services (911, directory assistance, etc); private line services; and data transmission services.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 10/01/01
Intervention Deadline: 10/19/01

TC01-155 In the Matter of the Application of Optical Telephone Corporation for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

Optical Telephone Corporation (Optical) is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services throughout South Dakota. Optical intends to offer resold 1+ and post-paid calling card services.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 10/03/01
Intervention Deadline: 10/19/01

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