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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS
For the Period of August 28, 2003 through September 3, 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


CT03-133 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Steve Van Zee, Miller, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant states that he holds a promissory note from the Respondent that reached maturity on June 15, 2000, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Complainant was to receive free phone service as a part of the agreement. Service has been terminated and the complainant seeks to have his original investment returned to him.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 08/28/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

CT03-134 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Mark D. Hanson on behalf of Fort Pierre Livestock, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, against S&S Communications/Alterna-Cell Regarding Loss of Long Distance Services.

Complainant's representative states that it purchased two six-year prepaid long distance service plans on June 1, 2000, and two seventy five-month plans in July of 02. Service was terminated without notice in June of 2003. Complainant seeks to be reimbursed for the prepaid service not provided.

Staff Analyst: Jim Mehlhaff
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 09/02/03
Intervention deadline: N/A

TELECOMMUNICATIONS


TC03-169 In the Matter of the Application of R2C Communications, Inc. for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

R2C Communications, Inc. is seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota. The Applicant will provide resold interexchange services including direct and dial around, toll free inbound, directory assistance, data, travel card and prepaid calling card services.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger
Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier
Date Docketed: 08/28/03
Intervention Deadline: 09/19/03

TC03-170 In the Matter of the Request of Red River Telecom, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On August 28, 2003, Red River Telecom, Inc. (Red River) provided information constituting Red River's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Red River will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 08/28/03
Intervention Deadline: 09/12/03

TC03-171 In the Matter of the Request of Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On September 2, 2003, Dickey Rural Telephone Cooperative (Dickey Rural) provided information constituting Dickey Rural's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Dickey Rural will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/02/03
Intervention Deadline: 09/12/03

TC03-172 In the Matter of the Request of Dickey Rural Communications, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On September 2, 2003, Dickey Rural Communications, Inc. (Dickey Rural) provided information constituting Dickey Rural's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Dickey Rural will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/02/03
Intervention Deadline: 09/12/03

TC03-173 In the Matter of the Application of South Dakota Big Sky Telecom for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota.

On September 2, 2003, South Dakota Big Sky Telecom filed an application for a Certificate of Authority to provide Telecommunication Services in South Dakota. South Dakota Big Sky Telecom intends to provide resold long distance telecommunications services throughout South Dakota.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/02/03
Intervention Deadline: 09/19/03

TC03-174 In the Matter of the Request of Citizens Telecommunications Company of Minnesota, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On September 4, 2003,Citizens Telecommunications Company of Minnesota, Inc. (Citizens) provided information constituting Citizens' plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Citizens will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Docketed: 09/04/03
Intervention Deadline: 09/12/03

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