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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of July 3, 2003 through July 9, 2003

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 report. Phone: 605-773-3705

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS

CT03-101 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Bernie Quaschnick, Mobridge, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant states that he purchased a three year contract on May 21, 2001, and that service was terminated without notice in early June 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the pre-paid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-102 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Delton Hitchcock, Conde, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant states that he purchased a seven year contract on September 27, 1999, and that service was terminated without notice in early June 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed from the bond or letter of credit for the pre-paid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-103 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Victor H. Paltz on behalf of First National Bank South Dakota, Yankton, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant's representative states that a three year pre-paid long distance service plan was purchased on November 29, 2003. Service was not fully established until April 19, 2003, and service was terminated without notice beginning on June 3, 2003. All service was terminated within a few days of June 3, 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the pre-paid service not provided, plus the costs of re-establishing service with another provider and the difference in costs between the Respondent's contractual service versus what the Complainant will pay for replacement service.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-104 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Brian Brockel, Selby, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant states that he purchased a ten year pre-paid long distance service plan. Service was terminated without notice in June of 2003, after approximately four years of service. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the pre-paid service not provided or to have service restored for the balance of the contract.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-105 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Sherry Badger, Pierre, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant states that she purchased a ten year pre-paid long distance service plan on March 3, 1999. The contract was financed for 36 months. Service was terminated without notice in June of 2003, with six years of service remaining on the contract. Complainant seeks to have her money refunded or to have her phone bill paid by the Respondent for the next six years.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-106 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Todd and Bill Wagner, St. Lawrence, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainants represent that they purchased two six year pre-paid long distance service plans. The contracts are financed for 48 months with payments starting on September 24, 2001. On June 4, 2003, service was terminated without notice. Complainants seek to be reimbursed for the pre-paid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 07/03/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC03-109 In the Matter of the Application of Motion Telecom, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

Motion Telecom, Inc. has filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. The applicant intends to provide resold interexchange services, including prepaid calling card services to residential and commercial customers in South Dakota for their direct transmissions and reception of voice, data and other types of telecommunications.

Staff Analyst: Bonnie Bjork
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/07/03
Intervention Deadline: 07/25/03

TC03-110 In the Matter of the Filing by Blackstone Communications Company for Approval of Relief of Certification Requirement to Post Surety Bond.

In an Order dated June 22, 1999, the Commission granted Blackstone Communications Company authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota, subject to a continuous $25,000 surety bond. On July 8, 2003, the Commission received a filing from Blackstone requesting relief from the Commission=s bond requirement.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 07/08/03
Intervention Deadline: 07/25/03

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