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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of February 17, 2005 through February 23, 2005

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC05- 022    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc.

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and McLeodUSA have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05

TC05- 023    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Vycera Communications, Inc.

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and Vycera Communications have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial

comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05

TC05- 024    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and New Rochelle Telephone Corp f/k/a Peconic Telco, Inc.

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and New Rochelle Telephone Corp. f/k/a Peconic Telco, Inc., have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05

TC05- 025    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc.

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and AT&T Corp., have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05

TC05- 026    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and VCI Company

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and VCI Company have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05

TC05- 027    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Integra Telecom of South Dakota, Inc.

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and Integra Telecom of South Dakota, Inc., have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05

TC05- 028    In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Master Services Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Houlton Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Guaranteed Phone Service

On February 22, 2005, the Commission received a filing for the approval of Qwest's Master Services Agreement. Qwest Corporation and Houlton Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Guaranteed Phone Service have executed a commercial agreement related to the provisions of switching and shared transport. The Master Services Agreement is being filed in compliance with the Commission's Order dated October 29, 2004, in Docket TC04-144. In its cover letter Qwest stated that, "Qwest has disputed and will continue to dispute, that the (Master Services) Agreement and similar commercial arrangements between Qwest and CLECs are ICAs that must be filed with the Commission for approval pursuant to Section 252 of the Act. Notwithstanding this position, and without waiving any of its rights or arguments on these issues, Qwest is filing the Agreement as set forth above. Qwest is making the filing solely to avoid further controversy or disputes with the Commission regarding the appropriate legal status of the Agreement. . . ." Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than March 14, 2005. Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the service of the initial comments.

Staff Attorney: Sara B. Greff
Date Filed: 02/22/05
Comments Due: 03/14/05 

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