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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of November 29, 2001 through December 5, 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 COMPLAINTS

CC01-002 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Timmy E. Ainslie, Mitchell, South Dakota, against NorthWestern Public Service Company Regarding Notice to Disconnect and Failure to Establish a Reasonable Payment Plan.

Complainant alleges that he is unable to make the payment amounts required by NWPS to keep his gas and electric services connected. Complainant is requesting additional time to prevent disconnection and to obtain assistance and make reasonable payment arrangements that he can afford. Complainant alleges that he has extenuating circumstances due to reduced hours of employment. Complainant requests that the company become more willing to work out payment arrangements that he can afford.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/04/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT01-055 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Chari Sazue, Aberdeen, South Dakota, against ILD Teleservices, Inc. and WebNet Communications, Inc. Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Services.

Complainant states that her long distance service was switched to WebNet and billed through ILD on her local phone bill. Complainant did not authorize the switch and requests that the Commission award her $1,000.00 as stated under South Dakota law, that all charges be removed from her bill and that she be given reimbursement for any expenses she may incur to settle the complaint.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 12/04/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC01-190 In the Matter of the Establishment of Revised Switched Access Rates for Midcontinent Communications, Inc.

Midcontinent Communications filed revisions to its Switched Access Tariff No. 1. The rate changes are to mirror those rates of the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier, Qwest.

Staff Analyst: Heather Forney
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 11/30/01
Intervention Deadline: 12/21/01

TC01-191 In the Matter of the Petition for an Order to Show Cause as to why BuyersOnline should not be found to be in Violation of the Laws of the State of South Dakota.

On December 5 staff attorney Kelly Frazier petitioned the Commission to issue an order to show cause as to why BuyersOnline should not be found in violation of state law for selling telecommunication services without a certificate of authority and for failure to pay gross receipt taxes.

Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/5/01
Intervention Deadline: NA

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