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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of December 6, 2001 through December 12, 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

CT01-056 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Black Hills FiberCom, L.L.C., Rapid City, South Dakota, against Qwest Corporation Regarding Qwest Corporation's Failure and Refusal to Pay Black Hills FiberCom, L.L.C. for Accrued Minutes of Local/EAS Traffic Incurred by Qwest Corporation and Billed by Black Hills FiberCom, L.L.C.

Complainant states that Qwest Corporation has failed and refused to pay FiberCom for the accrued minutes of local/EAS traffic incurred by Qwest and billed by FiberCom in accordance with the interconnection signed by the parties and approved by this Commission. FiberCom requests, inter alia, that the Commission order payment of said compensation from Qwest to FiberCom at the rate specified in the agreement.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 12/10/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

CT01-057 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Douglas E. Christensen, Ashton, South Dakota, against Qwest Corporation Regarding Unauthorized Switching of Instate Long Distance Services.

Complainant alleges that his instate long distance service was switched without his authorization and that he received unauthorized services and billings from Qwest. Complainant alleges that he had difficulty in getting credit for $400.98 in unauthorized charges. Complainant requests that he get a refund for $400.98 and $1000.00 for the unauthorized switch and billing for instate long distance services. Complainant requests that the PUC fine Qwest for this activity.

Staff Analyst: Charlene Lund
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 12/10/01
Intervention Deadline: NA

CT01-058 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Mary Cecilia Hogan, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, against Integriss Regarding Unauthorized Billing for Services.

Complainant states that Integriss falsely filed a charge on her credit card for telecommunication services she did not request or authorize. Complainant requests a hearing be held on this matter, that Integriss be required to attend the hearing, that she be awarded $1,000.00 under South Dakota law, that all charges be removed and that all of her expenses be reimbursed.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/10/01
Intervention Deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC01-192 In the Matter of the Application of Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications Services, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications Services, Inc. has filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide resold interexchange telecommunications services throughout South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide a full range of 1+ interexchange services and data transmission services, including, but not limited to, MTS, private line, WATS, post-paid calling card, toll free, ISDN, and frame relay service products.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 12/11/01
Intervention Deadline: 12/28/01

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