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Page 1: Utilities Commission of the Stale of South il~#kgsti~...Lance 9.M. Steinhast, P.C. Attorney At I,aw 6455 East Johm Crossing Suite 285 Duluth, Georgia 3009'7 Also Admitted in New York

' !rz&f P?JttbLer of - IN THE MATTER OF THE AQPLlCATlON OF P BAK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR A I _.- ---- -- CERTIFICATE QF AUTHORITY TO PRQVlDE - -

" ---- .-" INTEREXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Public Utilities Commission of the Stale of South il~#kgsti~

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Lance 9.M. Steinhast, P.C. Attorney At I,aw

6455 East Johm Crossing Suite 285

Duluth, Georgia 3009'7

Also Admitted in New York a ~ d Ma~ylanci

October 23,2001 "U&

htr. tJril1ian~ Bullard Eisccutive Director Saulth Dikota Public Utilities Commission 560 Erast Capitol Avenue ,kt=-Pierre, SD 57501-5070 (605) 773-3201

Re: BAK Communications, LLC

L>car* Mr. Bullard:

Enclosed please find one original and ten (10) copics of RAii l'arz~miinrc~~iib,iz. I I*:'& hpplicatian for Registration of a Telecommunications Cornpang.

I Ilrive also enclosed a check in the a~nournt of S250.Ele) ~sa~t\a!g ,.el. tiix ,"%~n:h ElanL?gtha l%ibtke Liiilities Conm~issioll" for the filing fee, and a1 extra copy nf this cover' teltcr tzi J ~ c tlet!e gt;~!:tpsrtk

a~auld returned to me in the enclosed self-addressed prepaid enwlope.

If you have any questions or if I may provide you with trny aridittunit! rrefqarri;::trln, k:k",'i>c z!;; not hesitate to contact me.

Attorney for EAK Coinmt~nii.a;io~~s~ t ,I.<- Enctosures cc: Fred Kunik

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BAK COMMUNIIGATBONS hkC GENERAL OPERATING

l ?!Xi EAST l T T H STREET $.kI\ITk ANA. CA 92701

& ., 3

?is DATE -09-1.15LSi ----_ - . :a qs_t SOQTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION i $ ks250,13(-&k" aRa6f.4 1. ,,," ." ....,.--.,-.---__ - ---.--"-

. -. .. *-- ' 8.' . . , ,. :.:;:i-i-! ., ..- , , :.. ' . $ , ' . . - 2 : . - ' ' 5 - 7 , ,

Lrr. . . ' 7 $i, LTZ* --.-a- - . - . . - - , - - UOLLANS -d -.--**

FELXXG FEES FZ;;r;. -. . .. ,. . .-., . ...- .- ,d-_-,.,.4. .- .----

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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF BAK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC

FILED WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COI.B?IISSTON

1;; ""'-7 ~ i - ik , MATTER OF THE 1

,A$-'i?Z,I CA?'IOI\T OF 1 3hK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 1

Ft?H ;4L' ORDER ) Docket I ~G . >> 7 1T-2 f., rl * ...,, r l ZING THE REGISTRATION ) I>F APPLICANT AS A 1

i a'? ::IJZrC:~3~v~F~?L.I I CAT I ONS COMPAN-i' i

Application is hereby made to the Soili!~ i33%~:. :~ ; I : : I . .

;drili.ties Comrnission for an Order auth~rizinc! ... F9,E

furnished in support thereof:

1. N a m e , Address and Telephone Number of A n p l i c a q L BAK Communications, LLC 1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 9 2 7 0 1 Telephone: (714) 569-0300

* - = Toll-Free Customer Service: I8771 7 - h!, ;K

2. The same under which the Applicant will prov<c$~ services if different than in 1+ above^

BAK Communications, LLC

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3 - &-&~$,&~&g-$~{&&o~~o r a t e i n f o m a t ion :

J. i )- ;.< ,-. $.' 4 i- 5 ,. 6- .-; i , , j : ~ tran~act, business as a foreign limited liabilitl n' i

* I,.;. st. 1"; ";Of south Dakota 1s attached herecrj as

A$;:.; icar.;t has no priiicipal off ice in South D a k ~ ~ a . T h e

, ;;i.:'ii5':$ d 9 28 % % 3 o f t h e Applicant's registered agent is:

F" I. .* .-. *,, ;r 1 ;dn:; .#, i,,ii*,.i.i i:'e,rpo.ratc Research, Ltd . . ~ ? :*-.,* -.f .,.$..+ 7 . . : ,+.... .- - Lt,s +, A .:.:ill ??F ~ - S G I I i.3 '.z I:.; *s!~::* <: p 8 % - #A, :- $ 8 .-. %,, ,., TI1 .i. rc3 .I.> , i G ~ t . l t : i i 13al<ota 57501

: t;,::;,<-":" .:1:1(:1 address of each corporztlon, assoclac Lon,

,> , ;- a ,..> 3 .".,.., ::i.,kxr-at Lve , or individual holding a 2 0 % or greater

:;jg mai~ayement interest in the Applicant corporation and

i f "i~:r.i c i ~ a r a c t e r of the ownership or management interest

Percentage of ail Equir:i Issued and Outstanding and Voting Control

;*. ii. .i

:j:?.i.;:, . :. sf !:&ha abi;ave can be reached through the company as set forth ij-!; - . . ~ , ~ j p c t n ~ ~ .. 2 abo\re.

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4 I5aztfle~shiz, Xnformation:

, - % - L * > . T S - t \ ; ? l : L . i :ab-Ie.

5, k&&~&$ntion of Services Applicant intends to offer:

l ~ i : i , r.r * - n ' . p . 5:; . . . , ~ncltldir-~CJ I t and lOlXXXX outbound d l . s i ~ ~ : g , B i i S / G P Y

# - ,,.,.., p=,: ,,,,, i r ,,I p ,.".,.. k-c:.scz iilb~3und dialing, directory assistance, dal;c., aer'i;.-:';r.:s,

, 2 , . - and prepaid calling card SE.r*,:iCF

6 , t$-e=s by which the Applicant intends to ~rovide serv ices :

&,;)I:,? lc:c?nt does not own or rnali~taln any Lransmrs,;;::;

, ,~ ,,, I t & 3 .rc,...~. .- $:< A. &:tnd Sprint , its underlying carriers . As z-esel :,,:::-,

. r . ,!3n.r:!r:il C , l;...:arlt has no points of presence in Che State ::;f SZ,.:::I; i*ibc;:-,;.,:i,

,-. : ., ,:, . ? - ' s.ii "',' ' ,: ;"[4 " W . Z E . ::,,I 12y.,L- ,A~~j:dj~cs_r,!t neither owns, leases , nor o p ~ a ~ e . , ~ ~ , - g ~ ~ ; ~ , y _ , ~ . ~ . ~ ....._ -,ji..i.j.!:,, :

.. " ,..L - "%

,-,. .;, . .: - :;:ir~$rnis~i~~~ y _I_L_- or other physical facilities in the .s%-c;c!;,$ _-!?,.? -,-, XGS,~;:~,),

.... : t i ".. . L ..--....---------- and no such facilities will be used.-by ?.pgL-~~~;~ii-r._-j.!~

I;?-:.,; :.;xi.,& f:i j: i;154. ..-gsg-~:<j-j~-g 1~~n-t. he st a t e oi-.-s~!~JJl- -.D:?&(?.L :? - R;-i.t:hp: ,

- . , $i:>u,l. I + lc~sntr. ivil J be engaged in reselling services pr~ ' i ihc i f : :c? r:l*d!

?a::i.li:;ies-based carriers within the State of S o c t h Dak51:h.

a , - Geoqraphic Areas in which services will be offered:

* ' Appl~cant lntends to provlde servlces on a stat "'\;lac s ,;,.I. :L:

8 , yinancial Qualifications:

$, ,apl~cant 1s financially yualif red Lo pro i r lde :.::II i-2s: , ; : I

.:,:;a.~:;!:c:.:chli119e ceiecominunicatiol~s services within Sc;.:~ti; ::.i;;;::r o

.I .,... .-* v , , . ; , \ rc ;,~ : :~i i i .ar , Applicant has adequate access ::o ::!ye c::.i~,,.; 7:::: 1

. . -*...C c'. ..*vi .:...jL.>:3r..lr to f i i l f ill any obligations it may 1-ir;derrake ;s::!;:i.:

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?- _ <!:% .,*,,,.,,, c:? ,-. c> ,-, ,,;- !- y . 9 the provision of intrastate te:ecoi;;::?t;r:ic;it 1::i::S

-., .$

a?::!;.ached hereto, Applicant ' s Balance Sheet a s ~f Ce~tt:r:k~e:. 4i ,; ,

d.nco:ue st.atement, and cash flow statenlents, si ,nce i,:; 1 -: .,* .: -..- .-:= .... -, 6 - +. : .

i = p ( ' ; <2 ::3 <;! yi :. ,,,: coi:.pany, which was funded on September 21, 2081., :.::'ia .-.----- x-', *- $'x 12 qzj z- :.-a /

I*' .- I' & ..d a balance sheet

9. & ~ l i c a n t ' s complaints and reclulatorv matters can-

~ic~idressed to : Fred Kunik, Manager 1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701 Telephone: (714) 569-0300 Facsimile: (714) 569-0882 E-Mail: N/A

John Nickerson, Director of Operations 1103 E . 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701 Telephone: (714) 569-0300; (877) 4C17-653E : ~ o l j : : .;.): Facslrnile: Director of OperaZlons E-Mall: N / A

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7 . 1 .ant. ' s p r e s ~ i h s c r i b e d customers l ~ ~ ~ ~ i GF. ~ L T S C C

: s $ 7 ;; '7 ~ ? , F , ,.

.,, .. , % , ..,..,,... -, 1 " r e a l -timeu completed call de tc i i i 11:rfirrna~icjn

ilir.tderly.incj carriers. A p i ; l i c a ~ r , ' s trjli -Er?e

. , : : r 1 . invoices and prepaid calli~g cards acd

.r:e w.1. 1 l be provided in-house by t h e iip=,gl i c a n ~ .

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;; g . - .g+@g&&&&-or~r' S t a t u s :

J , ? . ~ ~ , . : :.<., b ,,,..,,la:. .. .?,. 2:; ci. lrre11tly i n t h e process of obtaining all

,!: . . cc f,., !-: .,.. +- L,,,lt;i.uns . . .. from the state regulatory agencies.

is ~:;\z;.:rcntly authorized to provide service in

.:2!;iiarxn, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, N e w Jersey,

"I'exas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.

* % . .

i.ii;.,v;,>..~i.cat-it i.s i.n good standing with the appropria~e

i.a the states where it is registered rjr

ppl.i.cant has never been de~lied regis~ra~ici? ' 3 ~

w i t l ~ c l r a w n its request for re gist rat lo^ EX-

i.12 any state,

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. . 2" 2. < & @-$?:;.; :? = 3::: u. i. :;5.yj; ,q ;p Itti$ y 3~ + $ g &&gd ..,,,> ,!~*a:.*J: -,&? !,.; @53>,+53fs$*.~:u3.;dE *Lys & ; ~ ~ : s - ~ % ~ % * w ~ . ..

~ ~ ~ ~ . a ~ . ~ r c ~ ltrs sel;-v-ices prl!i-;s.i-lly 5 2

7 - ':;:;$ TI., il;!::;E#ll [.c> i ] l id-SlZed b!LEilnf?sses. kii

tigh idirect sales by employees and

d; .a t : : ib~ ,~tors of i t s p repa id calli~zg

;.n-:te:r.id i:<> ..-rigage i n multilevel

a Ar>:; l ! ,c ,?tr-~t 's i L n~arke t i i ?g rnateria1.s are

,:bnd ,3re I : O ~ a v a i l a b l e at t h i s ~ i m e .

t! <.. ;.,$,,: pr:zvi.de s~rvices at a price above i c s

;t" gietisi. qp.;5". 1- "'v-, - &;Ltr:,.::,:B:bik;,.bI(PLLL1:~&~4~$~,G~~&&&~&$&&~-~.~ Nunib e r :

if of Cam~l ai-nt s f i led aqains t the &j~,‘,t , qbp.%,l~ L: f ~ & g $ & - _ ~ ~ ~ = f j a ~ & g % eder a 1 resul at orv commi s s ion d, 8, &~$@$*<-&i;~%+.>~,@$i kr&a&~.i.tc$$$~;&i:~*~&g~~$~~~~ and the ac t o f e harqinq cus t omer s for q &, t" Lfi, q T ~ ~ v ~ , & ~ ~ y ~ q m v * ~ m ~ ~ h & - ~ r d e red :

- &~::~x$;$,@

*: -.. *, I : --. ; ..? r- h r : . , i , b , - . t * < b ~ ' 5 ~ J ~ O P O S P ~ t a r i f f i s attached h e r e t o as

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B,&K Communications, LLC

By : Lan I ts Counsel

5455 E a s t Johns Crossing S u i t e 285 Duluth, Georgia 3 0 0 9 7 1 7 7 8 ) 2 3 2 - 9 2 0 8

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:rn, deposes and says t.hat he/she is the s , LiC, the Applicant in the proceeding

read the foregoing application and knows same are true of hislher knowledge, except

n or belief, and to

iflanager

dd %,,,.,! h e f o r e this 24 day of 2001.

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LIST OF EPCEIIBITS

A - ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

B - CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

C - MYLRKETIMG MATERIAL

D - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

E - PROPOSED TARIFF

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EXHIBIT A - ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

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SECRETARY OF STATE

1, Jm, Secretary of State d the 5 txe of C&ifh:j~%?i& hereby ce

That the attached transcript of s.. pagecs;) Rae been compared with the record on f i l ~ in this cllficc, of which it purports to be a cops and that it ia ftmll, atui: m d correct.

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State o f Cali,Fornia Bill Jones

Secretary o f State

LIMITED LiABILITY COMPANY ARTICLES OF ORGANOaTfQN

A $70.00 filing fee must accompany this Pam. IMPORTANT - Read instructions before cornplctfng &Is ~afrn*

1, Name of the llrnlted llabili'ty cornpan.{ (end me name vrth % , ' d @ w k f W ti:d5tT(i 1:~"~:#3""6't< &2B:*g 2 5 P -r+"rNF~*~'*r?s<:++ : *- - t

I BAK Cornrrrunlcatlons. LLC ) I L ~ ~ w - < m r * - & , z L c~cx~-3.fi~.2m*~3,l&&--LL~.. E$.zz-a=G-A& %"- 2 87 JL- j

2 The purpose of the iimited liability company is lo engage In any ,ft=~: %%$%%% b: M;rr% a F*~.B$ t@ JF'.#*$J+'J tL& "". i.

organized under the Beverly-Killea limited liability compaffj6 ada 1 v ~ - X X x X X X x x ~ ~ * L Z _ L - ~ I I r ?-ri-glr-i-i;=-- %S;F Ir .-? -TZ " i s L-i. ;err -I - r

3. Name the agent for service of process and check the appmp&ts f%~&%k~ b&@ ! 1 Nichole Mongeoo .,&$llsS%. iig I. - ~ ~ , ~ ~ ~ 4 m ~ ~ ~ . * - ~ E ~ * 7 2 - - - - , 5 i " ~ : ; : . : . & ' .- . i-- !I

/ [ x ] an individual rssidiGg in California. Pramed lo itcm4. 0

[ ] a corporation which has Wed a certlficztu pursuant t=r O$B& S"=&P~ E:: 3 ----- =x: a,.a----"* D m--&v"-7- --' ".L ". -- , z - .?s-!.. " - 4 - 4. If an Individual, California address of tho agent far S@F==

1 Address: 1100 E. 77th St j 4

I [ j one manag& I 1 more tian one manager j goat8 member ~ ~ m g g ~ i g w 2 5" g;;.-i~?gg!ggg !.i..~g~;:~:~.;;~~:~~i~~.+:t-t~~+~~~py+~ii

.

1880 Century Park Est, S u b = I ADDRESS

h

city Santa Ana SWe: CA ~ZA;.. .*.. - 4sg;8i .. ,, $23 @: % ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ % ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ : ~ ' . - ~ ~ . ~ J ~ ~ ~ % ~ ~ ~ - . * L ~ ~ . ~ ! ~ : ~ % ~ , . - ~ ~ . - : ~ ~ ~ . ! ~ ~ - ~ ~ : . ~ ~ ? ; : ~ ~ ~ ~ Z G ~ ~ ~ " - ~ ~ : ~ L T :,=;z,

5. The limited liability company will be managed by. (ehiekanluj

m/maa LOS Angebs, CA

ZP CODE [90067

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E X H I B I T B - CERTIFT%:Jsrl'G &?3'33<j3T9V

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SECRETARY OF STATE STA'IT C~VITOL CERgM'ICATE OH; AETl$aRgf Y h,p%"tf$ $c3x ip.

500 E. CAPITOL AVE. at? A Ff@f:T r ; PERRE, S.D. 57501 - L* *-*. '.*

FOREIGN LIMITED k,PAB$In%lf+?SiT 4r~Y:Q3B'$A>~~ - -2

(605)773-4835 @$*

FAX (605)773-4550 "1 -,,c l' t ;.r ,e

BAK I=omrnunlc@Sia~~ 1. The n m e of the foreign Limited Liability Compzny 1s. -.._- - _ ,, , - , - -

- -.-- "-- - * - - - -**-"? .A>,.. --

2. The ~ m e of the state or county, under whose lrbv it is orpwt~d 3. - ~ ~ f f l ( ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , , - -

3. T ~ G street address of ~ t s principal office is: --- e-w-m--- --- wdbeTd , - -

'1 1081 E. 47th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 - 4. The address of its in~tial designated office in Sauth Dakcta :s: -_-._-w_cAn

819 West Third, Pierre, SD 57501

5. The name and street address of its initial agcolt far scnicc of ~ T C E X S ~ ~3

8W West Third, Pieere, SD 57501

6. The date of organization is: Juiy 5,2003

7. If the company is manager-managed, rather than me~r'nzr-m+t~qrd, &kg a g ~ g &% off%$: 4 "'F t t a ? P~-.,*J ! :-u!+etiti

8. Whether one or more of the members ofthe contpmy arc is be 5Chbtc $% &%at rfiiih'i -';.g~.-~~r-,;t - ~ 5 ; & i *u zk i:~.~-rt: , X : -4.

SDCL 47-34A-303 (c).

Thc applicntiora must be signed by a member if t?e company $5 mnnager-managed compaay.

D a t e : A n t - . 7LL. 21101 , - - I-- - - - L

2 ;r,?;J, p!-Et& * $*kt::?,* t$"

Q The application for authority must be accomp.mied b> ajhz 2~9% A~!E#x~ Rrga-,aT

One original and one exact or confomed copy nrlrrt trs srbtsti!rKh$ Q The application must be accompanied by an orjgi~al, i?~rfmP?g c&lr d ~ r f f ~ f i c & e zf $9:,"i 4 kki.*,&; %$ . c $ ~ - . F + - P + ~ rr B 16 5 i

Secretary of State in the state where it is orgarii~~d.

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SECRETARY OF STATE STATE CAPITOL 500 E. CAPITOL AVE. P I E ' , S.D. 5750 1 (605)773-4845

BAK Gnmmtjntat.iafi8. &LC 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is: -- - _. _ _ ,-A_ ,, _ , _ _ *_ , - _ _ ..L -

2. The state or country under whose law it is rsrgznized is: ,

3. The address of its registered office and the n~mc end zt'i.i:as of ~ f s wgzi.:sa2 s~pF"%t 2i-c *,;,-.n :af S =.-~,-lra;: -: -:.,I -- ;!'>& +*r c

National Corporate Research, Lfd.

819 West Third, Pierre, SD 57502

1308 E. 17th S 4. The address of its principal office is: -,_

5. The names and business addresses of any msnagas:

?@*&2@ @ 6. The dollar amount of the total agreed r,i)neibutis#~s to the E r c ? ~ ~ k . ~ % 5 Lkis%f?$ it:ri$?-s:=y 9; _ _ _ - -. . -

AGREED CONTRIBUTIOH Not in excess of S50,000 $50,00 I to S I00,000 In excess of $100,000

FEE 5 SQ $J%l

- ; r , , " .' .- I$,% ,$2r,>j&s f $$@x,{;*$$$ e.;*i > < , , 3: ;y ijP $fz<?.,jz , & ~ $ & ~ ~ ~ + $ { ~ ~ ~ $j*!$$;kj f . : +*.

The rnmwirnu~?~ amount cb~t-ged ntql nor rn-eed ~ i ~ ~ e t z ~Ih~nigx~, d-R;i ,U - -$ ,: P' ::k* 0

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EXHIBIT C - mRKETPf.fG %$if =Z2PA Not kvailab%~

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BAK GQMMUNICAPIIOPd5, LLC B A U N C E SWEET

AS (SF SEPTEMBER 21,2001 ,"IS-

A S S E T S

f ot.6~ Currant Assets

t f A B I L I T ! E S & E Q U I T Y

Total Current Liabilities

81'. - -, .:$ v. 3, *>r+??$"!:7-,=hk "9. ~~+>$$.itaa$& Eopr,r&iga, Bag, / .,/ i,,, i,:p~agli? 'iaar i fli;am@

",a r atal Equity

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EYSXBIT E - PR0fr;OSED TARIFF

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ORIGINAL SHEET 1 SOUTH R M O T A PUC TARIFF NO. 1

: k g & E w I C $ T I O N S SERVICES T A R I F F

'$X%ZtE SHEET

!2C=D&aTELECQWJME CAT1 OMS TARIFF I%

Thks %ar66f ssntains kha descriptions, regulations, and

* --- . a % $ ~ $ sgp%$snathla to %ha furnishing of service or facilities for

'Fa*$ %fee%%un& en$; ion$s Sewvicea furnished by BWK Communications, LLC

* "$*.FLA*E , w f t h p~incipaL o f f ices at 1108 E. 17th Street, Santa

&%%%; r:&%$Eaxnfebt 92783., This tariff applies for services

t k $ a & l @ l ~ @ t $ u i @ l ~ % n the State of South Dakota. This tariff is on

$$ge wt%h tk@ @%ruth Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and

bb~,;spil&@ ~ & y + be i%a1~pst=-.1=sd, during normal business hours, at the

G C E T J ~ ~ ~ ~ T B ~ ~ $8 g ~ ~ $ x i ; t e $.pa($ place of business .

- ? - * > , " -*"- -. -""--..-- 2' &A=e*473+?* * 4k 4 ;:I $4 +.&A s 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 S %r=j"?t;;".r't $$-$ ; c ... -* n- Fred Kunik, Manager

llO8 E. 17th Street S m t a M a , California 92701

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g@i%, ~ . : .~%z i 4 ( + & y $ ~ @ , ORESIHAL SWEET 2 SQUl?H DAKOTA PWC TARIFF NO. 1

+&+3 --&& xa-VImS TARIFF

XEB&TRTBD FOR FtfT.TJRE USE

_- _,_ * _ _ _ " L , - _ _ _ " ,.<-.-- -,l,"_^_n" _,...-..-.. -. *i. q i: -aL* *-;.,fyj: %d: 200% EFFECTIVE: , 2001 4 51; igtygi : Fred K w i k , Manager

1103 E. 17th Street $ant% Ana, California 92701

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ORIGINAL SMEET 3 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

? m % W D l J C A T L O N S SERVICES TARIFF

CHECK SHEET_

. " P i , , ; ?i i . h - ~ s tarlff are effective as of the dare shovm I 0 :,

+ ~ ~ 1 7 : ;-. ... L the respective sheet (s) . Orlglnal and revised - 9 c c;?ei below comprise all changes f ram the origlnal

: $ : - , 7 ; i r i i .I:~:I currently in effect as of the date on the bottom i : - 2 r ~ ? ? l t > ~ : -

REVISION ---

original original original Original original Original original original original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original

original Original original Original Original original Original

ir I ? ,. I Orlginal 28 Original 2 3 Original 'L 2 Criginal - 7 7 ..A - Original - ,.

1 _ .- Orlginal * N e w or Revlsed Sheet

-. ,- ---. -- fssdsa : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: 2001 BS$WB BY: Fred Kunik, Nanager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ema, California 92701

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ORIGIKAL SHEET 4 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO . 1

m L E C O m I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

.u .. . K . 4 5 t;? L;k3$ cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . ? ., .. i_,'.?....L 1 * 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +ce:.ra.iz:~ ?.. !d fc j r ure Use - 2 *... .* *.. .. .., .'." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... ; ;'L~~ii~:i:t~ 3 $ 8 . . . . . ;. :$3 i . .; ; p &-; f: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % ... .. ...,. ilsn'ienf s - 4 i." ., ' 9

i. 3;; Q 5: Q;'zr 7 . .u. L .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; ..., itls.tE - . . . 5

. I . ..,. " .... .,. .Or... . r e 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<.' ;E " 2 i L - : , L c-5 6 ..... -;'-* .%.. . -* !- ..... *.. " . . . . . . . . . . . . ..., .... ...,.. ,,....?$a A . . . . i.e~hnical Terms and Abbreviations 7 j j p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .:;i?!..z t.123r: 2 ... i-?.i.~l.e~ and Regulations 9

.... < - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:. . t :ndertaking of the Company - 9 ,- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "i.t;'se of Services - 10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 3 Liability of the Company 11 ,<.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,, 4 Responsibilities of the Customer 13

. . . . . . . 2 . . 5 Carrcellation or Interruption of Service 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 6 Credit Allowance 17

2 . 7 Restoration of Service . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . - . . . . - . - . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 8 Deposit .i8

2.8 Advance Paymen.ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10 Payrrlcnt and Billing 19

2 .1 : Collection Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2 , 12 Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3 Late Charge 2 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 14 Returned Check Charge 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $a<:: . . i.oa 3 - Description of Service 21 2 . 1 Camputation of Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . 3.2 Customer Complaints and/or Billing Disputes 22 -> "> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .., . , : Ide. vel of Service 23 3.4 Billing Entity Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3 . 5 Service Offerings 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

, :i ... nr I? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ r ~ i , ens:: 4 - Rates - 29

....... ~SSDFD : , 200 1. EFFECTIVE: 2001 9888E39 B ' Y r Fred K m i k , N = a g e r

1108 E . 17th Street Santa Ana. California 92701

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B&R CO%bmXXGATIONS, LLC ORIGINAL SHEET 5 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NQ. 1

T E L E C O ~ I C A T I O M S SERVICES TARIFF

TARIFF FORPlLTiT

2%. Sheet Numbering: Sheet numbers appear in the upper : : tF.i- ~ c ~ ; i - ~ 1 ~ 3 t a€ the page. Sheets are numbered sequentially. i i ' . , n e w sheets are occas~onally added to the tariff . When a )- I 31;rrt 1s added between sheets already in effect, a decimal is < -4 $*. " *. S < r - d , : i ' f , tC:.ll: example, a new sheet added between pages 11 and 12

f,lf.:*i:,; it,;: b-l page 11 . 1 .

3 , Sheet Revision Numbers: Revision numbers also appear in L ~ B Q C~FPF?T r igh t corner of each sheet where applicable. These T r A b l i 3 ; ~ , 3 , ~ - ~ . : , + F+* +L -A are used to indicate the most current page version on I % : e way!: the Commission. For example, 4th Revised Sheet 13 t?ai:i:t;l:i 3rd Revised Sheet 13. Consult the Check Sheet for the *A b. , i i , i s r 7 ! . ': zl.;i'rent l y In effect .

", Paragraph Numbering Sequence: There are nine levels cf: ysrl-syr-aph cod ing . Each level of coding is subservient to its 1- i ,,,.&I !id;?her Level :

2. 2 . 1. 2.1.1 2.L.l.A 2,1.l..A.l 2.1.1.A.l. (a) 2.1.1.A.l. (a) .I 2.1.l..A.l,. (a) .I. (1) 2.1.1.A.l. (a) .I. (i)

8. Check Sheets: When a tariff filinq is made with the f:..,,,,$;~ ,,* .,,,, ~ s n i o n , an updated Check Sheet accompanies the tariff filing . 171; A , ~ C c:i~pck Sheet lists the sheets contained in the tariff, with a ' f ,". '* C,

. . , , , , ,Cp , r~!ference to the current Revision Number. When new sheets 4 - i ~ c ~ nddad, che Check Sheet is changed to reflect the revision. . G l i revi,~ians made in a given filing are designated by an ,:nttii~.-isk ( " ) . There will be no other symbols used on this sheet

: a t t iese arc the only changes made to it (i.e., the format, etc. x-i:tiaiI t ns the same, just revised revision levels on some sheets) . =FTrc tariff user should refer to the latest Check Sheet to find -2. * , *- L I q 1 3 z ~f a particular sheet is the most current filed with the Ca!;mi ss ion.

+- *--wm.-"---.

X SSmD c , 2001 EFFECTIVE: 2001 TBSVE%1 BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Axla, California 92701

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ORIGINAL SHEET 6 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

T R L E C O 5 W X C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

SYMBOLS

w:.i;. ... ,><.1 f ,?"i3 '; 1 otrl * , ,,, . ,+ i t .q axe the only symbols used f o r t h e purposes i~:fji:yJ?;.~~j, $:;$%l.QiQ:

:I : r. :I L q ~ ; I L y change j.n regula t ion *\ L rr-~ ~ i l g : ~ . i Z y a d e l e t i o n 7 ' : s;gnbfy a r a t e i n c r e a s e

= L ~ r . : r l t i ~ E j r ma te r i a l r e l o c a t e d i n t h e t a r i f f I % * , i r Y I i,:i ~:(-j~if')- a n e w r a t e o r r e g u l a t i o n I" , % I f t> 01671;i Ey a r a t e r educ t ion

, I : t $3 1q111: f y a change i n t e x t , but no change In r a t e o r ?* *2c{:~ldt. i on

- + ^j,l_/--m _r.-.?.,_l-.---

2 58rXXER : 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 .atS%a%D BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

3.108 E. 17th Street Santa Aria, California 92701

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Bow C ~ J 3 B m I C A T L O N S , LLC ORIGINAL SXEET 7 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC T A R I F F NO. 1

T E E E C O B W I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

SSCTfQN I - TEGJXNICAL TEREaS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Access .,L.dL--" ...---- Line - An arrangement fron a local exchange telephone . , r , c -.t--t.r$sny (4r O ~ ~ C L - common carrier, using either dedicated or : w r tt.:tied access, which connects a Customer's location ~o the t:h.~::?l:a.lny "2 I.ocation or switching center.

&uLhorization . ." --.* ..... -- Code - A numerical code, one or more of which nLixy br assigned to a Customer, to enable the Company to identl-fy l-i!e arigin of the Customer so lt may rate and bill the call. 3,"a,i:r:,or:i;rtic number identification (ANI) is used as the :1:~: tior i a;+tt i a n code wherever possible.

c,:c.immission *---- ..--.. - Used throughout this tariff to mean the South ,

i a k c 9 t a Pub1 i c Utilities Commission.

qy&pxgs: - The person, firm, corporation or other legal +:rnt,lc-ye which orders the services of the Company and is

, %

I c-::;x:n$~rDle for the payment of charges and for compliance with i hi: ';:"c.:!:;p&llyt s tariff regulations.

Fst..,,q .-,.;,Q -. c..,lv 3 ,+ or BAK - Used throughout tliis tariff to rnear! BAK . -* *.- ...*-*.. -- .-

d . t-,;:nmur.i: i:i3t 1 o n a , LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.

Uedlcared - ..---** ,--- --- Access - The Customer gains entry to the Company's ~:eruicea by a direct path from the Customer's location to the iin%pany ' s paint of presence.

k!cz;&433~ - New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 'Shanksgiv.i,ng Day and Christmas Day. Holidays shall be billed at ' ; h ~ ccvening rate from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. After 11 p.m., the lower G~ykk : rate shall go into effect.

PrPpaid Account - An inventory of Telecom Units purchased in -"-.- - -- 2:.bbivi-gnce by the Customer, and associated with one and only one &urharizatian Code as contained in a specific Prepaid Calling C w d .

Pxegaid Callinq Card - A card issued by the Company, "--..,.. -,-

t:antaining an Authorization Code which identifies a specific P-repaid Account of Telecom Units, which enables calls to be 1 ~~is ic?ssed, account activity to be logged, and balances to be *,.- t,~cilrzrair.red, on a prepayment basis.

..,-.,*--- - 995mX) z , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 KS$W3D BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Stseet Santa ma, California 92781

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&&.I3 ~ ~ $ ~ I C A T b O N S , LLC ORIGINAL SHEET 8 SOUTH EAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

TELECOWICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

i ~ h - ~ : ; i ? - * A :.>zfcz rl Responsi ble Organlzat ion or entity identified by ... ; f r % i " . ,,." + . 2 1 5 k : ~ y ~ - ~ - ~ l ~ - 7 Clustomer that manages and administers records in t a , ,,i- @ $ i t :iattt'rsq-tuc and rnar~agement system.

$?;; ~-c'itf:ec_II.rI_~;c~~ - The Cus tomer gains entry LO the Company ' s 3-cc:r%r L , , ~ . ; ~ c pp$#* a transmission line that is switched through the i :. 1-:,33 i:xe:inai~ge carrier to reach the Company1 s point of presenc : .

*'i % . f " a a : r - ~ t t F i f J~ i i .4 - A measurement of telecommunications service ,- +. , , , rZ i i a ' , . ~ t t t : r t.c> one minute of usage between any two points within ,A I , * - 5r.hf-i-2 cii:. S o ~ i t h Dakota.

'l* 1

I L ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ T ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ! ~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~ O ~ I S -., - The transmission of voice - 3"s c-r ' r F 2 i , , , subject to the transmission capabilities of ' ~-~"~::~~XVI,COG, r lze transmission of data, facsimile, signaling,

I,,3-- r, L 1 4 2 - z P i -I 4-7r 2t:her similar communications.

- f r : ~ i f ~ ~ y ; r j ~ - - C ~ ~ r r i e r - - ..** - The telecommunicatioiis carrier whose : * z s ? HI::'^: f $ i : : ? f t r es provide the technical capability and capacity .- L , 3.s I . X - l o r phe transmission and reception of Customer : "i:" ::.'I:EL;;;~; ~i,.d'i Ions traffic.

,-- r we-- .---- ----- 2 SSUED : 2001 EFFECTIVE: 2001 XSBWED BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1208 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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ORIGINAL SHEET 9 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC T m Z P F NO. 1

Tx&c~C0NWICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

=C"rION 2 - RULES AN13 REGJLATIOFJS

'I‘,= , a s % ,, 4: t r ~ 3 - c ~ f E coi~talns the regulations and rates ,l?pt :c;xkie to lnt,rastate interexchange t f*i+2~~nim~ir!l~at~0n~ services provided by the Company for ~ $ 2 1 ~c:a~:~fnunlcat Ions between points within the State of :r*s: v 3- C " ,,, ,, ., 12akota. Services are furnished subject to the 1 v ; ~ ; l a h l l i t y of facilities and subject to the terms and ~:'+~fd L t i ons uf this tariff in compliance with i : n i l ! ~ i r iorza set forth in the Commission's rules. The " i 1 y ' s services are provided on a statewide basis ,.rr.,l ~ r - e not ~ntended to be limited geographically. The .'c::rip:,tn:~ offers service to all those who desire to ! ~ . i z c l ~ ~ - ~ s e service from the Company consistent with all :.f !kt:. provisions of this tariff. Customers interested ::: t.iic: Campany's services shall file a service i f ; p ? i c a t ~ o n wlth the Company which fully identifies -he

k" - t r . A. ~ ,~l,ciri~er, the services requested and other infomiation i,t-q~:c;sted by the Company. The Company reserves the r t~;t~i- . r.a examine the credit record and check the rtiterances of all applicants and Customers. The r'l:l:.;tp-~ny may examine the credit prof ile/record of any 6-tpplicar:t. prior to accepting the service order. The ~ w r v i c e application shall not in itself obligate the l:,?mpdny to provide services or to continue to provide g s z v l c e ~f a later check of applicant's credit record l a , ~n the opinlon of the Company, contrary to the best i n t e r e s t of the Company. The Company may act as the Customer's agent frjr ordering access connection facilities provided by other carriers or entities when aut;horlzed by t.he Customer, to allow connection of a Cuscamer's location to a service provided by the l an~pany . The Customer shall be responsible for all zitarges due for such service arrangement.

_ _ _*----_ .,"*..-- XGSMSQ: 2009 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 HSSVED BY': Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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@&% GOxWR.s"S CBT%QNg LLC ORIGINaL SHEET 10 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

w G O m I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

- 1 The servlces provided by the Company are not p a r t of a joint undertaking with any other entlty providing telecommunications channels, faci-lities, or services, but may involve the resale of the Message Toll Services (MTS) and Wide Area Telecommunications Services (WATS) of underlying common carriers which may be subject to the jurisdiction of this Comrni s s ion.

The rates and regulations contained in this tariff apply only to the services furnished by the Company and do not apply, unless otherwise specified, to the lines, facilities, or services provided by a local exchange telephone company or other common carriers for use in accessing the services of the Company.

",

L . 1. .. 3 The Company reserves the right to limit the length of communications, to discontinue furnishing services, or limit the use of service necessitated by conditions beyond its control, including, without limitation: lack of satellite or other transmission medium capacity; the revision, alteration or repricing of the Underlying Carrier's tariffed offerings; or when the use of service becomes or is in viola.tion of the law or the provisions of this tariff.

2 . 2 Uae af Services

' ( . . 2 . 1. The Company's services may be used for any

lawful pur-pose consistent with the transmission and switching parameters of the telecommunications facilities utilized in the provision of services, subject to any limitations set forth in this Section 2 . 2 .

3 3 ... . ., . 2 The use of the Company's services to make calls which might reasonably be expected to frighten, abuse, torment, or harass another or in such a way as to unreasonably interfere with use by others is prohibited.

. m,".,%.-vw w-"---"--

"ugSmiD : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 XZ;BBt?riEj:B BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Wxla, California 92701

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%Xi% @OIQ1ETd3JICATIQMS, ZZC ORIGINAL SHEET 11 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

T E L E C O ~ I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

2 - 2 . 3 The use of the Company's services witkicz~ payment for service or attempting to avoid payment for service by fraudulent means ox devices, schemes, false or invalid nu~rbers, or false calling or credit cards is prohibited.

2 . 2 . 4 The Company's services are available fo r use twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

2.2.5 The Company does not transmit messages, %uc the services may be used for that purpose.

2 . 2 . 6 The Company's services may be denied for nonpayment of charge^ or for other vicla'siozs of this tariff.

2.2.7 Customers shall not use the service pro-+r~ded under this tariff for any unlawful purpose.

2.2.8 The Customer is responsible for notifying che Company immediately of any unauthorized use of services.

2,3 aabilitv of t he Com~any

2.3.1 The Company shall not be liable £0:- any claim, loss, expense or damage for any interruption, delay, error, omission, or defect in any service, facility or Lransmission provided under chis tariff, :f caused by the Underlying Carrier, an set of God, fire, war, civil disturbance, act of government, or due to any other causes beyan5 the Company's control.

2 . 3 . 2 The Company shall not be liable for, and shall be fully indemnified and held harrr2ess by the Customer against any claim, loss, expense, or damage for defamation, libel, slander, invasion, infringe men^ of copyright or patent, unauthorized use of any trademark, trade name or service mark, 2roprietary or creative right, or any other injury to any person, property or entity zrising out of t h ~ material, data or information trarismicted.

. ....---- ----'.. IS%CfED: , 2001 EFFECTIVE: 2003. ESgVED BY: Fred Kuni lc , Xanager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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ORIGINAL SHEET 12 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. I

T ~ C O ~ ~ A T I O M S S E W I C E S TARIFF

, . s - " . 3 N o agent o r employee of any o t h e r c a r r i e r o r

errt i-ky s h a l l be deemed t o be an agent o r a:i;ployee of the Company.

, L 4 i Reserved f o r Future Use

- * &: . ?i . 1:; Reserved f o r Future Use

:,: , ,? [; Reserved fo r Future Use

, .-- ,.-- - -".-.- .-- iL a ,h !;r ;suXD L , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 u &V u1-Y id$zt5*&",.". BY 1 Fred K u n i k , Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Sipnta Ana, California 92701

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$$.tt% < ;>#&"iy : c gc 1 g3j.g , ORIGINAL SHEET 13 SOUTH DAKOTA BUC TARIFF NO. 1

r% l - ~ - & ~ f & " ; ; t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ G 1 ON$ 3 E R V K C S TAR I FF

d" . i i L : ~-cr:-~cc?lps set forth h e r e l n are exclusive ~ : r c d ;In 11r:n of all other warranties and r<>i~:i:?Pa? PIC;, whether express, implied, or , - INCLUDING FlITHOUT LIMITATION u ) r * r . P.P L,I ED ?JARRANTIES OF MERCWANTABILITY AND Fefi?$?E,5S FUR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

3 4 &yaqMgi~~gga-~2&&-~&E the Cu a t erne r

F'i , 7 % , i L t ir~*~ia~,:storner is responsible for placing any

i-t ,'- ,-..A,avy ,-. G3 ,-+ crders and complying with tariff :-~?g:i',.:f,.:2k. i 011s. The Customer is also r-ec;ponslble for the payment of charges for sizrvlces provided under this tariff.

r-. . 4 a s 7'hc Customer is responsible for charges i,rz~i.~rred Eor special construction and/or , - :~:cc~al . facilities which the Customer requests and which are ordered by the Company (>:I t h e C~, is t clnler s behalf .

I f reyulred for the provision of the Company's services, the Customer must provide any equipment space, supporting structure, ccksz;dt~it and elec tri.ca1 power without charge :a {;he Company .

.. ~ - .' L

# . ( < I % Irie CXistomer is responsible for arranging ,;&cc@sa to its premises at times n~utually *~~grceabLs ta the Company and the Customer w h ~ i ! required for Company personnel to ~ n s t a l l , repair, maintain, program, inspect gr remove equipment associated with the provision of the Company's services.

+ . -i , $3 Tke Cust,am~r shall cause the temperature and relative humidity in the equipment space p ~ ~ v ~ d e d by Customer for the installation of !:.he Company's equipment to be maintained within the range normally provided for the og.:e~.-at lo of microcomputers.

, _ _ _ _ _ , _ *"_ ..._l_-_ ----=--" - y )-*?? $S$% s

A $ c t 4( * L = C 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 a 9 irawrfi QB . h ~ ~ n - . l + r * r % .,= 1 Fred Xunik, Manager

13.08 E, 17th Street S m t a &a, California 92701

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OXlGZNAL SEEET 14 SOUTH Dlta#OTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

- s *- -' z I 5 rf7 ra ?- '-, . - ; , , . 2 *., a 1 ensure t h a t the equipment ' * a . s p 7 h pat.". . ,; , ,..,,,,. 1 3 p~-i .?p~!r ly ~nterfaced with the --

, ~ T - , : ~ : : ~ T ~ ; ta;:rl'tti.es or services, t h a t the - I s

.= , i l r v z i i 7 csw- , _. ..,, I. , a* . ~d 1nt.o t ? i ~ Company ' s networlc L r ( 7 - f t kiln ;b:c~pa51' r;:c?rd@, barldwldth, power and

+ % -i - , * r .<~<~ . i f o r the ~ n t e ~ ~ d e d use of the ::,,% _- 4 r ::-c.rA 3124 3.n cgn'ipi lance wlth cr~teria

G A7 , j . P - T ;*: ; i; ?PI : s Car l L L , and that the

-- : tt; r, ,. ~4 ;.ic> rzor dan-iayt; equipment , ~n j ure s8 *-- . , . c , :>I- degrade serv1.ce to other

- :, n .-.:9C: rl-; . f f 2he E~deral Communications - l r f l : " : ; : . : i ; ::I; DL- same other approprla te - % : - e ., :' ;r; :::! body tertifl.es terminal equipment

< t . ~ :.zt*n?-r:j ttt .r.i?~.~icai 1 y acceptable for direct I - : I - -.i rzi:liE eri3nr1ection with interstate ,- 3 , y T t , + , - 7 , ,,,, % + , rc, e& ..IY~ :ona service, the Company will ! ; c b l - i u i , r :,~r:ch ecjuipment to be connected with t 5; ' : i ; t % i t k ~ ~ ? ~ witthout t he use of protective : i : r v . : - f t.ryfi Acvrces. If the Customer fails to e-&,i ; :,:,.> a i! equipnrent and/or the system : i : * l - , y ~ q - r lqy' , w;\: h reslul t ing Imminent harm to t .n~~:. j i . ta~ uc iu~pmeu t , personnel or the quality : ,.;r~rbv:co t t - 2 other Customers, the Company

:::,??, tipon written notice, require the use of j?'.~ +:.cbcf- VJP eqtlipmerit at t h e Customer ' s r b * k r p t r r > p : : ; 2 e . ' - $ 1 E this fails t o produce '_E -sf rnf xc:cs.,-y q u a l i t y and safety, the Company -< . % , . A,, , ~~H:OII wxxtten notice, terminate the r:g,,t,~; a r i b r ' ~ service.

I r * +.ire T : i ~ ~ 3 e ~ 3 m e ~ : m u s t pay the Company for : i~p:~~cc:n;ant-i c l r repair of damage to the ;:..rr: I pnrent or Eacil ities of the Company caused. h...;. ircql ~ g e n c e or wil.lfu1 act of the Customer ,11 rsc:;ecs, by improper use of the services, ox by use aE equipment provided by Customer :;: 6 ? , 1 1 @ 2 ^ ~ .

. 1'Af. Cuc~orner n ~ u s t pay for the loss through , , ,,- , , ~r iC any Company equipment installed at Ci;$:l-,gifier ' a premises .

' * 3 + i f Tt t h e Contpany installs equipment at I*& t. tiarGrt.~er ' s premises, the Customer shall be r * 2 ~ $ p s ~ a l b 2 e for payment of any applicable sr=r ;t:aP lac :or, charge.

3 - - , ---. - *-- -.,- --.,.

5 3,3%-3%/1: i 3001 EFFECTIVE: 2001 p ; ~ g g ~ ~ &%*: Fred Ruaik, Manages

1108 E. 17th Street $ant3 &na, California 92701

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@%E ir,"QW9EtX CATI OliOS , LEC O R I G I N W SHEET 15 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

2 . 4 . 1 0 The Customer must use the services offered in this tariff in a manner consistent with the terms of this tariff and the policies and regulations of all state, federal and local authorities having jurisdiction over the service.

3 . 5 Lw$ellation or Interruotion of Services

2 . 5 - 1 Without incurring liability, upon five (51 working days' (defined as any day on which the company's business office is open and 'ill& U.S. Mail is delivered) written notice to che Customer, the Company may immediately discontinue services to a Custo~er or may withhold the provision of ordered or contracted services: 2 . 5 . 1 . A For nonpayment of any sum due the

Company for more than thirty ( 3 0 1 days after issuance of the bil: for the amount due, unless zhe charge is in dispute;

2.5.1.B For violation of any of the provisions of this taxiff,

2.5.1.C For violation of any law, rule, regulation, policy of arq governing authority having jurisdiction over the Company's services, or

2.5.1.D By reason of any order or decision of a court, public servize commission or federal regulatory body or other governing authority prohibiting the Company from furnishing its services.

.. ..s .r,..,-".. - f %aTEB z , 2001 EFFECTIiTE : , 2001 9 5 8 W BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

I108 E. 17th Street Santa U a , California 92701

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ORIGINAL SHEET 16 SOUTI3 DAKOTA PUZ TARIFF NO. 1

I rncnrri.ng liability, the Company may I arf~rr:jp: the provision of services at any 4 :::~e in c~rder to perform tests and

i;:;j;~xct.ions to assure compliance with tariff F-:!UIRL ions and the proper installation and ri , j -~tror~n:: , * of Customer and the Company's nquipmnnt and facilities and may continue F;IJC!.~ intc?~~ruption until any items of r;-xlc+onpi I ance or improper equipment operat ion nct x4enLi f zed are rectified.

?' .%L:* , eyr9cc rce m;ry be discontinued by the Company w:t hniit riotice to the Customer, by blocking t . ~ * n f f l c to certain countries, cities or NXX c~xchangee , or by blocking calls using certain i:u;rr:.oner authorization codes, when the i''!:irapiiny deems lt necessary to take such i*~c:tic.?n ta prevent unlawful use of its r?erviee. The Company will restore service as ,li~?;t aa it can be provided without undue : . ~ a k , and will, upon request by the Customer , ,~tEacted, assign a new authorization code to replace the one that has been deactivated.

I / ^ . . 'i 'fha Customer rnay terminate service upon c h i r e y 130) days written notice for the Cc~ttpil~+iy s standard month to month contract. r~~istomer will. be liable for all usage on ariy of t h e Company's service offerings untii the Cun$umcr actually leaves the service. CI.,LEJ tomers will continue to have Company usage ~111:. i 1, the Customer notifies its local b~xchangc carrier and changes its long distance carrier. Until the Customer so nors i fxes its local exchange carrier, it shall cantlnue to generate and be responsible for lung dlstance usage.

. I. _I __--.rvr ---I--

, . r o z = v . . * a $.h a$ a; &+P t , 2 8 0 3 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 $ g$1133i?% @y Fred Kunfk, Manager

1208 E. 17th Street Banta Ana, California 92701

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O R Z G T N U SHEET 17 SOCTH DWOTA PUG TARXFF KO. 1

.-.. . Q S ,., ': C S TAR1 FF

-- ..-F-~~?.;..?;+. t.. . .- *.. ,. <a .? L.- $2;iLil t:1e g j . ~ ~ ~ z ~ f ~ r disputed calls, on a

(i

"?F..+, t. , . .. a- .:,y & 8 ",xa s :', ,

, - _ -- , --," - v..^_m-i(-X_Iw

; ;i*,~12.*ni t 4 -.w 7 ++A * 2001 EFFECTIVE: 2001 4 &g~:g~-:, g-y Fred Kunik, Manager

l Z # B E. 37th Street Sazk$a &a, GaXSfsrnia 92701

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ORXGIRJAL SHEET 18 SQtrPE ISAMQTA PIX' TARIFF NO. I

if i e d in par t 01-1s of t h e

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C * 3 -

h i - t , O R I O f 2TAL SHEET 19 ~ O t l T W DAKOTA PUG TARXFF NO. I

; $ & ~ ~ ~ ~ $ ; ; ~ ~ ~ ~ : & g ; & ~ * T $ ~ $ ~ ~ ~ w g ~ ~ g @ - ~ & & m

; :, ,, . :. -& .'. and biLl,cd on a billing

irlg on r h e date that c:?Ef@cti>ve, Hilling is skpt , , A l a t e fee will be

amaunts 30 days after

for payment of " s I . ~ , , t,. ... ;- 4. <,, ~:~:~g.vi@es -, furnj.skLed to the %ei;\, as cn a l l persons using the

ines, facilities, t; the knowledge

. The security of

and direct connect

b- ;x,$<.! - e ,. ,., $32; 6 h ~ : Q i t & 1 t,i&&CJF duririg a rnanth and any ,;~~..:,;;g7;~#,~f':$~ :7r.it:,sy.est v:j,$:[, be billed monthly in Q g Z'J!:? i:$ z: .i$ . .- , % fi";; L, $: ;k t l . s> fi:~.re accurate, and shall be b,--. ,, 5 , :3 ; $$!,+ :'2*.* I , t ... . ,. ,. .+ i.i,r, eBis s:t.mt:uFr~er unless object ion is

. . ;, j-: - , i.= ,i. +,.#.I,:..>-'+ - -.? :., .= .-. ... ..* by t: kit2 :Zc:mpany in writing within 180

,L "2 " : ' . ..:... t: , I .;1 f r,:;~?: :j~~it::i?: $i,l i s are renderecl. No , 7 s r - & + , . j z : , < ~ , ; ; ~ f ~ ~ ~ , c j ~ ; , 01: &j\.\~tments shall be :,-, w: 7. : .. e, i~&,.C,\ ., i; -:?.,..,.., "... ?; i; I dti::rna:td ther'eforc is not rzceived +-, ,. . k:,,. 4.9!.!:;. :~'?~,;iz;3:, , 4 I'r-1 writzing within. such 180 day .I< :a i. 4 i",.:* t . ,, ,. ,< > , ..b z

--..--".- . ,

EFFECTIVE: 2001 sad Ki~n%k, Manager

arsa EL a7ca gtreat i : m r , w &as, CaXiCornia 92701

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G R I G I N r U SHEET ,#. fi

@AX 4Tg39iBi.R.TX CATIONS , LLC B t: SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TASXPF S O . 2

TELECO-ICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

2,11 $pugtian Costs

5 : ~ t h e event Company is required to Initias:? lec,-;aX c9

i>r*t.~<::ecdir.igs to collect any amounts due to C;:;z;m~\alav, tA s <:;6

t ,, ; r ;I~ erlf any judgment obta.ined againat a Crlc-" . ... S,T i;. ::'*+*.ir'-r. . ..;. ~i'...; e r ,P .., -. F

f: r- Y- , . I , the e11forcement of any other provFsian of chi?! t.$:irif f or applicable law, Customer shall, : E a$d:::: it:):; L- .a.

!;.<.I a i l amounts due, be liable to C~rriparry for: a i l . r~easc:i:..~abi.e costs incurred by Comparry i rr s~.ic'i~ r:~,~~ceedinqs and enforcement actions, incl . i : ,d, i~~::~ reasorlable attorneys fees, collect: i 0 3 3 ,qe:>cci: ."f%b-2i% :::.$,

a. ,

~3ayfient s , and court costs . In any such ~>: :~ ; r ! ' - f>wa :-:1;;5 T: %:D , . ..

agtoufir of collection costs, including atkQaE:l-'$fi*lf$::'

il:iue L o the Company, will be deteymkncad f ~ ; a < : : ~ ~ ~ l x ~ $ ~ (>$:

:::oFngjc"ir@~7t jrlrisdiction or by t h . e C'ommia~i~:m.

.ti 11 f ,zder--al , state and local taxes, a:zeesayti;.fiP;.r3, * "

s;,:,r;;harges, or fees, including sales ? - : : : v $ A ~ , %om %a.d . *." - ;-.:ae ".(;:C+:;?.,,

,,., +, >-?-, , ;,., ,:, .- ;, ,.. re ce 1 pt s taxes , and mi~z2 i c: i. p a l :it i. 1. ::. :: :, $2 :;!. !: Z [ I , ; ~ ; $,

,;.,-s$ .A ", ,,a. bi.lled as separate line izerr;.s and zra 29: i? : . * ; - j : : ' . . " "'I,,. 7,P...;<::.:. ' 6

:.is; t h e rates quoted herein.

A lace fee of 1 . 5 % per month or- he i3m<;u;'i,r ca;?:;p,,.%g;,;$<+ -. , , a. ,I1,,L ;*t,tl;ri zed by law, whichever- is l ~ * ~ ~ e r , wi, 2, 2 $:a:- ~i:::.a;?<i;;l.?;i on any past due balances.

% , I 3 Refumed Check C h a r q e

A fee of $ 2 0 . 0 0 will be charged whenevt3:: a d r a f t presented for payment for .~er t r i .~$ : . 1 %

by the institution on which it is W T ~ $ K < $ Y ; . ,

> . A reconnect ion fee of $25.00 per t>cz;,reo:,,'~ "r;+ . * .; -:. charged when service is reestabkiuk!ed fc,,s. ," :,,: : which have been disconnec~ed due t-,e ~x~j.ti,-;:~scr>-+~~ e + ,,. - Payment of the reconnect ion fee aild a::y I:,:.::-- -

5 - , " Y outstanding amounts will be due i n ,L1- : i. FF:;,. ; reconnect ion of service.

* - . -- -- - --- --"--,.-. - - --., , , 2001 EFF'&CSIZ~~% : 5 5qTz:B : , 2 5,'3 3- t

%85VBB BY: Fred Kunik, Manager 1108 E. 17th Street

Santa Ana, California 92701

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T E L E C Q W I C A T I O N S SERVICES TEsBZa

SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF SqRVXCa

. .,

3 , i . l . The total charge for E2C%J '.,.",*",?,- 3 , . . , ': Qiv . . 7 , . -.:...-+ ?.i ,, . i . , : ' ,i i' ..

be a variable measured sg-tj;r.yi>:j#::!rr:u.li.jig;<34i:::-i: -c -.:;$I

the duration, dis tan ,ce ~r~~~~~ .r'.$:

call. ~h~ coca;. chargr; F,., .V. #, , - !& ~ ~ j : $ : , - g . . .,s .,a .,., a ,. ? . .-,,..- ..a

cal 1 may 21 so be depend,sm.:c , g 2 2 : :.>gJg :: j::!~~? duration of t h e call, i , c , ;!$ ;:;ca.!.;,.@$.<:j*

. q i r rate per minute ci',argct A.zfP 5,?":".', *: a ; ., $k? !'?. . ., measllred charge is spc+cx fsc:::$ 61. g .

minute is appl i ~ d :,..c e;&;;;$a %:,;$ p...,.; ?? ,.

calls are m~,as~~-ed :lrl ~T't;:~~~;;;i;!:~ytF.~t

in t h e Rates. Sectlo3 3: ?;i::~:!!: ?.;s:.af!:... .,. .

calls are roui-Lded up ~;r:, t,i?:?xg ,:++;': ':,q

increment.

3 . ! . . 2 Where mileage band rates for all airline distance i terrnlnatirlg point:@ by the vertical an associated with the and three digit cent associated with terminating t e l Customer obtain network by a ded circuit will he rating purposes main telephorl~ the dedicated vertical and for each exch between them industry standarbs,

---..--- --.-.- - .--,-..--- , 2001 grGn,r+ %-z g&f*v$%??& G d z -3, -La-- - f SSUED : & * " b

&$$Ts'ED BY: Fred Kunik, Mdnm@x 1108 E. 17th Skraa$

Santa Anat CaLifarda 92TQX

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BAK GO-ZCATIOMS , LLC 0% g~'ggg~$, pJ$.gg2; 3 ;- S O m H BxqQrFx FxJc ?f&Rz$"P ?$<-,

g '

3 . 1 . 3 Tining begins when s h e f e3~i s:;.~i:; ;,::: :. - answered and two way copgregy,: , , :z; f i%. . * :.,:--; ,.!, ;, - - .. ,<,, :.;

" " possible, as dete.;rr:-fiac> g;ltr :;9,j,:ikj...;~r5;:

methods generally answer, including in which t h e local t signal to t h e switc' utilizing audio t of answer supervi. of the Underly~ny call ends when either: Company will nee b i l l

3.2 Customer Complaints and/or Biz%- LS&~-&~-- - ~ ~ F w w a g

Customer inquiries or cornp1alnc:s accounting may be made in w r i ? : s w s the Company at:

1103 E. 17th StreeL 'I i' Santa kna, C a i l f o r r , : d "$2 I -

(€377) 407-8538

An objection to billed c promptly to the Company. Sills shall be made to he available and/or circu~is indicate t h a t such charqe approved rates or that an appropriate.

--..- -em.-

XSSUED : 2001 ISSUED BY: Fred K u n i k , Hm.&g&,r

1108 E. 17th Sera@$ Santa Ana, Califoxni.2w 92"8@:i,

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3 % ~ ~ ,~+--Y.$-#S-%Z+ , % , . f,LC! ORIGINS& SHEET 2 3 SOIJTH DAKOTA PUC TA4IFF NO. 1

%&&-JIGSATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

will respond within seventy two ( 7 2 ) h ~ u r ~ aE 3n inquiry. If the Customer is with the Company's response to a complaint the Customer may file a complaint w i ~ h che

resolution of the conflici. The S c u c l i lit ili.ties Commission can be reached at.:

.', r; !'I 1:; r;'h 8 t U s .) , Capi to1 3 . - 2 3 57501-5070

6: ! z , '7 "7 3 - 3 2 0 1- :.:: ..ti

: ,', L-' :.., " -J ": ..> - : a,,: , 3 . , . 2 ..;i 8: 2 7 8 2

Td.'.y-J ,,, 1," *,-;-, r I ...i,.tsigh Relay Service South Dakota-

: , & g g ) %-!? .. 1 1 1 3

cumulates more than One Dcllar sf qaent Company 800 Service charges, rPi72

g . reserves the right not tc honrjr r:?i;nL Jiesc for a Resp. Org. change until such

c;ia.rges are paid in full.

5- . i s * c ~ c r r can expect end to end network availab~ l t ty " :, ': i ~ + u z ; than 99% at all times for all ser.jiccs.

4 gA&J&ga&izlity Conditions

b: + I & ! : P? j 1 :;-ICJ functions on behalf of the Company or : r,rg . :,r ~ ~ : ~ ~ : i t . ~ ~ ~ l i m y are performed by local exchange teltz~i-ic;nr:

.'ti1 Lea or' others, the payment of charge condl t i ans r:.,,; : atyu.! at: la17s of such companies and any regular ions - . i t ' : <'$Y'.I t l p r l these companies by regulatory bodies

' c rv; :rs:5 j y : r z sdlction apply. The Company' s name and t - % r e c ?el ephone number will appear or; the -'i

;:*i* : T 5 r > : - * $ b l ] 1 *

, I 3 . ,.*. *-.-"--"- ..-A .-9 . *-m-- ." -t z$fj'g23&; 9 -I r 2001. EFFECTIVE: 2001 ~ 3 $ g 3 g g + g f y 2 Fred Kunik, Manager

1x08 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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O R I G I N A L S E E T 24 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC T1LRIPF NO, i

'$EL,ECOBmX.CATIONS SERVICES TAJ3IFF

T lz l s service permits Customers to orrglna;:c calls via switched or dedicated access ., - - - - * ., - = L ~ - - ,

and to terminate intrastate calls. Tke c:ustomer dials "I+" followed by "ten d ~ s a : ~ ~ " or dlals "101XXXX" follow~d by " 1 ~ t e n digitsi1.

: ! . . % . a Travel Cards

The Customer utilizes an il d l g l t " t o l l f x - ~ : ? ~ " accezs number established by the Campafiy t,ct access a terminal. Upon receivlncj a vr;i.ci3

- prompt, the Customer uses push button a r ~ i i * . : TO-:; to enter an identification code assignw.i ;y the Company, and the ten digit nuirbc:: nf t?<c called party.

3.5.3 800 Service (~oll -Free)

This service is inbound calling only wh*?t::ct 3%

8 0 0 , 888 or other toll-free prefix 3~~k;e-ir' rings into a Customer's premise routed go ai specific telephone number or terminated over a dedicated facility.

i:;a,& r r --- ,---------- -- --a -- .- -- .- f k$rXFZD : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 200; ESSDE$r BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1188 E . 17th Street Santa Ana, California 9 2 7 0 1

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BAK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Q3EQZ&3&Za $$$-i%XT 23 SQmH DA&QTZt; FjJc T$F$~P@ 2% , ?i

T E L E C 0 ~ I C A T I O N S SERVICES T9kRIPJ

This service germits Cards for placing Law*rj Customers nlsy pur~k:a?;i'$ Calling Card or through other Company Prep at a variety of dollars ( $ 5 . increments. C service is acc free number is prompted system to enEer and then to en2.e: number . The f c call duracj. de~ermine he consumed. Tke and appiicabi dsducted f r balsfice c ; ~

Calling Card.

can ej.tTner back af the C! "recharge" t h e nationally Custamer ca a new one. terminated the Compzny insufficient

ISSUED : , 2001 ISSUED BY: Fred # w i k , t%magar

1108 E, 17kh SZ%@f$t Santa ma, Galifaraia 8270%

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O R I G I M U SHEET 2 6 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

T E L E C O ~ I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

The expiration date will be printed on all cards. The Company wili not refund unused balances.

A credit allowance for Company Prepaid - -. Calling Card Service is applicable LO caiis hat are interrupted due to poor transmission, one-way transmission, or involuntary disconnection of 5 call. Ta receive the proper credit, the Cuscomer musc notify the Company at the designated Loll- free customer service nuher printed cn che Company Prepaid Calling Card and furnish the called number, the trouble experienced l e , g . cut-off, noisy circuit, etc.), and the approximate time that the call was placed.

. , When a call charged to a Company Prepaza Calling Card is interrupted due ro CUL-oif. one-way transmission, or p ~ o r transmissloz conditions, the Customer will receive a credit equi-galent of one Telecov. U ~ z t .

Credit allowances for calls pursuant ~o Company Prepaid Card Service do nut apply for interruptions not reported promptly tct r::le Company or interruptions thar are due tc t h e failure of power, equipment or systems nc: provided by the Company.

Credit for failure of service shall be allowed only when such failure is ca~sec i ky or occurs due t~ causes within the conrxsl sf the Company.

The Company will block all calls beg inn i rq with the NPA " 9 0 0 " and NXX " 9 7 6 " calls, therefore such calls can not be conpleted.

_I"-.---- -" --..,--..--,.-..- =-" ,.-., ISSUED: , 2 0 0 1 EFFECTIVE : 2001 XSSUED BY: Fred Kunik, Manages

1108 E. 17th Street Santa ?ma, California 92701

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BAK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC ORIGIN% SIAET 27 SOUTH DAXBTW Put2 TXrSEZPF ZTO* 1

T E L E C O ~ I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

3 . 5 . 5 Directory Assistance.

.. --I" __. I_-Y -. * I ' * - 7 2003. BFPEC%' iVB z %g$$ ISSUED :

ISSUED BY: Fred Kunik, Managor 1x08 E, 17th Serest

Santa m a , California 92701,

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BPW GOm'fXNJCATIONS, LLC ORIGINAL SEEET 28 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

T E L E C O ~ I C A T I O N S SERVICES TARIFF

P I E e R t S . Specialized Pricing Arrang-

Customrzed service packages and cornper it ~ - ~ - e pricing packages at negotiated rates may he furnished on a case-by-case basis in respozxe to requests by Customers to t h e Compai-~y Esr proposals or for competitive bids. S~rvrce offered under this tariff provisisc will be filed with the Commission. Speciaiizsd s n c e s or charges will be made available co similarly situated Customers on a ZOX-

discriminatory basis. The Company will notify the Commission of such arrarlgcmerits as required by Commission rules and regzlatlons.

Emergency Call Handling Procedures

Emergency "911" calls a r e not roured co company, but are completed th rough t h e Lacsl network at no charge.

3.5.8 Promotional Offerings

The Company may, from t l m e to t i m e , r?a!;~ promotional offerings to enhance the marke~ing of its services. These offex-zngs may be limited to certain dates, C i ~ e s &i;d locations. The Company will n a t i f y the Commission of such offerings as xeqi,ikreci k;. Commission rules and regulations.

--,..---- -.- --- .,--- - -- -* T SSUEB : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 ZSSU%T) BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 1'7th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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B M COmIIUNICATIONSI LLC O R I G I N A L SKEET 2 9 SOUTH DPXOTA PUC T&RIFF NO. 1

T E L E C O ~ ~ I C A T I O N S S E R V I C E S T A R I F F

SECTION 4 - RATES

4,1 &+ D i a P i n q

$0.15 per minute

h $4.35 per month service charge applies. Billed in one minute increments.

4 , 2 Travel Cards

S.198 per minute

A. $ . 2 5 per call service charge applies. B i L i e d in one minute increments.

---m--=a--."

TSSUED: , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2aQf ISSTXED BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

3.108 E. 17th Street Santa m a , California 92702

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B&x Ca?@mICATXQPJS, LLC ORIGINAL SXEET 35 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

'J'ELECO'plnWICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

A S : S per month per number servlce charge appii~s. Balled rn one rnlnute ~ncrements.

4.4 &@said Callins C a r d s egacm Pgk S , O L 5 Per Telecom Unit :< S . 0 1 9 Pel- Telecom Unlt

s.025 Per Telecom Unlt c:: s . 0 2 9 Per Telecom Unit E $ . 032 Per Telecom Unit p S . 0 3 5 Per Telecom Unit 4-3 I I $ . Q 3 9 Per Telecom Unit 't l S . 0 4 9 Per Telecom Unit '5' d. $ . 3 5 Per Telecom Unit 2 s . 0 5 9 Per Telecom Unit 3ri; S.06 Per Telecom Unit X u s.08 Per Telecom Unit

s . 0 9 Per Telecom Unit S S.iO Per Telecom Unit 8 ? .*. $.I1 Per Telecom Unlt p $ -12 Per Telecom Unit i" \h+ 5.13 Per Telecom Unit R $.id Per Telecom Unit 5 $ . 15 Per Telecom Unit nZ%I i, S.19 Per Telecom Unlt i r 5.20 Per Telecom Unit "i," $.25 Per Telecom Unit :d $ . 2 9 Per Telecom Unit X $ . 3 0 Per Telecam Unit +. 2 5.33 Per Telecom Unit '3 *- S . 3 5 Per Telecom Znit AA $ . 3 9 Per Telecom Unit I-4 3 $ . 4 0 Per Telecom Unit Lwc' 5 . 5 0 Per Telecom Unit ."l"i &zLC $.005 Per Telecom Unit (Fr. lrl e* 3 $.01 Per Telecom Unit i? zf $ . 07 Per Telecom Unit 3. $,99 per call service charge applies. ;i one-time maintenance fee of $1.00 applies after the is' c a l l .

. - .--*..--.--- --em-

ISSUED : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: , 2001 X55UED BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

2108 E. 17th Street Santa Aria, California 92701

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RkgX C Q ~ I C A T I O N S , LLC ORIGINAL SKEET 3% SOUTH DaKOTA PUC TABXFF Hi).. 1

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

4.5 arectorv Assistance

$ . 9 5

4-6 Returned Check Charm

$ 2 0 . 0 0

----,*--. --s-mr-" .. , a ,- ,, ISSWD: 2001 EEtFEGTfWE .; 2002 ISSUE13 BY: Fred K w i k , Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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$A% f;@mICATIOMS, LLC ORIGINAL SEEET 32 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

I/ 11. p . m . I Night/Weekend Rate P e r i o d

4 , 7 Pate Periods -

4 * 8 Pawhone D i a l . Around Surcharae

- Monday - Frlday

to 8 a . m . *

A dial around surcharge of $ . 50 per call *.*:ill be added cc-~ any completed INTRAstate toll access code and subscrtb.4~. 8 0 0 / 8 0 8 type calls placed from a public or se1111-pub2r:r payphone.

J ~ L . c7 -

-..,=vw <

4.9 UhiversaL Service Fund Assessment & Presubscrfbea .Xnterexchanqe Carrier Charqe

3 a.m. to 5 p.m.*

5 p .m. L o

11 p.m.*

_--r"b-.-* -. ..",-, * To, but not including When a message spans more than one rate p e r z c d , e o k a i charges for the minutes in each rate period nr2? calculated and the results for each race per iad are totaled to obtain the total message charge. ZE %!m calculation results in a fractional charge, ts:11f3 arnt:~;in;: will be rounded down to the lower cent.

- *$: The Customer wlll be assessed a monthly 1Jl-i:vers:~l S C ~ - ' J * ~ * - ~ Fund Cont ribut lon charge on all telecommurlrcat-rf-,zic: 3.?.,-*: :<:t:s,,

whlch in no event shall be less than the preva~iix:g contribution percentage rate charged the Con;~a:-iy 132 intrastate traffic by any state agency O X it5 hZ?'i!.. nl3?+~irr"_~*,$=. A Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier Charge i "F;C2" 1 . a ' applies on a monthly basis to all Custorner n ? ~ : ~ k i i ' t y '673~ , i i- , i t the prevailing rate.

Daytlme Rate Perlod

Evenlng Rate Perlod

-, -- .- -.,- - ... - - - , .-.- ESSUEL) : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: Z68 i ISSUED BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa &a, California 92701

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South Dakota Public Utilities Cumrnlssian WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of October 48,2001 through O c t ~ f v a r 24.2Q04

If ~ G U need a coniplete copy of a, filing faxed, overnight axpressesS, or maESeid to yau, ~ I ~ " I B % @ contact Delaine Kolbo within five business days af this filing, Phone: 8QS-"1"3331Bf Faxm

605-773-3859

T601--162 In the Matter of the Application of QX T~lecom LLC far n G@rtif.);~rc&fd sf AuOk~arPg r4 Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in $rare%)R OaLa$t,

QX Telecom LLC 1s seeking a Certificate of Autho:tty tc prcrv;de tr:l~:%r;thdr~g~ tb4t;-?r~f~"--,;.fi---"-F n, rg &- a"" .. : servlces in South Dakota The applicant rntends to provide fami~b~sm::::%%s? am, fes.-.-: p : . i . p ~ p tr;~~ :h,-*i* :elecommunications services to both residential and bus~ness 1:i;iss C,SS~CWE~I;; lY~rfi.;;l"'-i-i: ? ? c :,EG*~- ;I

South Dakota

Staff Analyst. Keith Senger Staff Atto:ney' Kelly Fraz~er Gate Docketed. 1011 8/01 Intewent~ori Deadline 11/09/01

TCQl-9 63 In the Matter of the Application of BAK Commcnflil=din~u%~ LLG far a Cg$fgf$g&k oE Authority to Provide Interexchange Teiccctmaunisa%iaBixn~ %FX&!P,% BR Sag*& O&%*@r;n

BAK Cornrnunicat~ons. LLC has filed an appllcalton for a 6eri;Erat~ ~f &$i$mar;~ ':s rbRiCa'i:$ifj J~?%&-Z irlterexchange telecommunications services In Soutie Daktam R e apglu-$ae! a~:ttu1~25 12 .::i%~r ?* 353 101 XXXX outbound dialing, 800t888 toll-free ~nbound dtaiing, Btrac!ofy ~sw;s,lairt,cs i;:;%t'i. %$s;,;,&:-."_; ?P;+VF~ card services, and pre-paid calling card service throui)-hnt:l SsiiEit. Ua%il)ia

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris Staff Attorney: 14elly Frazier Date Docketed: 10/24/01 Intervention Deadline: 1 1109101

You may receive this listing and other PUC publicatEons via aur waw$%ftk ar vi8 i i r r t l . " ~ ~ %~mi%xl You may subscribe or unsubscribe to the PUC rnaiiiny tic,%$ at kk%Eg:~~"ad;w#:ttd0X6 %@.$4%*p:~%B

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Also Admitted in New York arid Maryland

Attorney At Law 6455 East Johris Crossing ,-;& ., ,,. ,**: ,,+ ?. 3:.v : % p:..- :, .'

b.&:-c ~ F S L * . <Ib'-. s * ,~'*z<~~23 $ p.5 i+;t fiy.f,:.,$ !, .$.,,$ 2- Suite 285 .;* ;* .,,, .,:. ,r *- &i;."."l~..',b*5 $:'

- <y; < $ :!r;z- ,::; <,;;.,2:k:,,:f& i$%g,:Tyq

Duluth, Georgia 3fj1)9? ? i . . z, ; 2 , z $ ; +; ,,...-, - , -. ---.-?- 's.

January 1 5. ZOi!?

Ms. Michelle Farr-s South Dakota Public Utilities Colnn~ission 500 East Capitol Avenue Ave-Pierre, SD 5750 1 -5070 (605) 771-3201

Re: BAK Cornnlunications, LLC Docket No. TC-O 1-0 163

Dear Ms. Fams:

Enclosed please find otic origirlal and ten IliU) er,pr@s r t f if.%&, t 'r~riarra.:~:'rb3'r-..r:~;~ t' i 4 -'L

revised tariff sheets 7, 8.35,26 and 30.

I have also enclosed an extra copy of this coyer IeWr t t ~ I ~ ~ % ; t f c " t @ i ~ ~ t ~ ~ % i $ x;\L~ ZG~~IW:S;Y% &SO TW&

ill the enclosed self-addressed prepaid el~vclopc.

If you \law. any questions or if I may prcrvidc pu tvitis atty r i ( l , E i f f ~ ~ ~ ~ g a , ~ B 1tifs~ri~.*;~xzot5 #bi';iri),g~ dlb~ not hesitate to contact Ine.

Legal Assista~zt to t,.artce S.Xt $f~ttl~k!t:+:.t

Attorney for RAK C"flrn1stra~~teab ia;3ii B k F ; Enclos~lres cc: Fred Kur-rik

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BAK COF+IMUNICATIONS, LLC Qy.$'rgT*f"ii "'"p$y-%- 7 ,, , * *rfi, s$%*,*,, SOUTX is OTA c PBPf *g$ig $* $::: , 2

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SER'iTxCES , , m g

Access Line - An arrangement f r ~ m a lg;;?{:::l$ company or other common c,arri,er, ;.~si, fit; .., ~! . ; , e r

p . r r r >i*. ..,.P. -L 22 switched access, which connects a L i ~ . z , , L,f: L be,.7 d. ,:,,

Company' s location or swi tc'r~ing ccz';:cz-,

Dedicated Access - The f""_'tist~;-3e:: L-PSf; @z',y;y.$' ?it':. .*J - -9 9- ,--*<4;;, pz e x 2, ;;nJ2 i r j t, services by a 6irect path fro.% C ~ P C + ...,.,* 3.,i.,,-i7;. ,.,= ,,,

Company's point of pres5nce.

Holiday - New *fear's Day, ~ ~ c ~ e C e z : ~ ~ p r ' ~ ~ - * ~ z ~ ~ Yj,:341,ii ;.;!;k;,.;jz7 -. ,- * .. ,.,+ *'.

i

;,z:.-< 'b .;, ,+; ;;. *,,. :.! :: ; ki.<? Thanksgiving Day a ~ d Chrisrrrzas nay, * * . 7 , + , a . . , *,,*;s s , . , ; . . 5 b * , - , T

7 . . - % the evening rate from 6 a.m. tfi ::& c.:?;, $ ~ f : . ~ e ~ i : , ;;; ,.,, ( . , > <

night rate shall go into effect.

-----.* -"..%-w--M-7.4- a -r -

ISSUED : , 2001 g~y%gf~g\t& f ti@; ISSUED BY: Fred Kunik, X&nag@z

1108 6. 17th Sk%aet qan+s B n a Pali F f i r a Q a 9%%6%

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BLY CQ-ICATPONS, LLC ORIGIL$&L SWEET 8 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARXFF m. 1

TELECOIVIMUNICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

"( p.c.sa. irrg - Responsible Organization or enLlty ;der.r:ile? k:: --.I JL-___--

7 3 $;:I[) .cervlce Customer t h a t manages and ad~iinrsters recorns : Z : , , , , P ~ b.. -> 8\20 database and management system.

- rq... .- v-3.v + -.. Switched .* _-______~ Access - The CusLorr,er gains entry to The . . L X ~ . ~ . . ~ ;.

services by a transmission llne that is switched .-hroun_P. L ~ : Q

7 a ?"- I exchange carrier to reach the Campany's ?";EL fif ;iri.se::z".

T_pelecornrnunications - The transmlssloz of voice ~ - ct>i~~~~i~nications or, subject to t h e transmlsslon capab~ il ti%s 8:

c,he services, the transmission of data, facsrmile, signalin?, netering, or other similar communications.

U-nnderlylnq Carrier - The telecommunicat~cils can:"" xlia: 5 ' 8

rierwork facilities provide the technical capah-i? " y a::d citj.l;ir:: :.y necessary for the transmission and reception of Customi~r telecommunications traffic.

-- ,.....- ---.- ....."- ^ _ ISSUED: , 2001 EFFECTIVE: a 2002. ISSUED BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa Ana, California 92701

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BAK CO-TCATIONS, LLC O R l G I N l i L SHEET 25 S0TJ"fl'K DPXOTA PDC TL2XFF %TO. 1

TELECOMICU'NICATIONS SERVICES TRRIPf

3 . 5 . 4 Reserved fo r F u t u r e Use

- -------*-- >.."-.,- .- - *.- -,.. . , ISSfJEL3: I 2 0 0 1 EFFECTTm: 2 Q O B ISSUED BY: Fred K w i k , Manager

1108 E . 17th Street Santa Anal Califoxnia 92701

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BWIC COF4M'UPJICATIOMS, LLC ORIGINErJL SXEET 26 SOUTH DAKOTA PUC TARIFF f256. %

TELECOLnlMUNICATLONS SERVICES TARIFF

Reserved f o r F u t u r e Use

-- ,- - -ma.,. . ,. ,-i i /--- ISSUED : 2001 EFFECTXYE: zoaX ISSUED BY: Fred K ~ r i i k , Manager

1108 E. 17th Street Santa h a , Califarnia 92701

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BAK C O ~ I C A T I O N S , LLC 0RhGXN;iL SEEST 3 0 SOUTH DAKOTA FUC TARZPB H8, %

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TARIFF

4 . 3 Toll F m

$0.15 per minute

A $10 per month per number service charge applies. Billed in one minute increments.

4,4 Reserved f o r Future Use

-.-.."-7-"r-.-.h"&->. -a"" -,- ,-,", * =

r S S ~ D : , 2001 EFFECTIVE: 5saz I S S U E D BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

1108 E. 17th Street S a n t a Ana, California 9270X

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILIVBES COMMISSfON OF THE S T A E OF SOUTH DAKOTA

THE &fA"V"i"E WF THE APPLICATION OF 1 ORDER GMNTtEdG BAK C0MMltSNlCAGEBNS, LLC FOR A 1 CEWVEFICAFE OF GERTtFiCATE 8 F AUTH6WlW TO PROWlLDE 1 AUTHORIV IW TEREXCWANGE TELECOMM\lfLBO\IICATIONS ) SERVkCES tN SOUTH DAKOTA I TC61-2 63

017 OaaOer 24, 2001, the Public Utilities Commission (Commission), in accordance wtth $BCL, 49-31 -3 and ARSD 20: 10:24:02, received an application for a certrficate of au!&l~:ity from SAK Camrnuntcations, LLC (BAK).

BAK prap~ses to offer 1-1- and 101XXXX outbound dialing, 8001888 toll-free inbound d?$$hr?g d t ~ ~ ~ t a r y assistance. data services, travel card services and prepaid callrng card %F?t"lipr$:a% tt~rough South Dakota A proposed tariff was filed by BAK. The Comrnrssion has ?~~f.t~srf~er"l tang dlsfance service as fully competitive

Qn October 25, 2001, the Commission electronically transm~tted notice of the fiitng db~n irltarventton deadlrne of November 9, 2001, to interested rndividuals and entrtles

Na p%cattt~en% tc3 tfrtencene or comments were filed and at its January 24, 2002. meeting, the ~,i;~u~~f~~rss.;rorl considered BAK's request for a certrficate of authority. Commrss~on Staff f@:arnf%~isded granttng a cert~ficate of authorrty, subject to the cond~tion that BAK not offer & vk%~#3zd ~atttng card or require deposits or advance payments without prior approval of !fie csmmrssic)n Commission Staff further recommended a waiver of ARSD I53 f O 24 Q2f8j

The Cor~rmlss~on frnds that it has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to SDCL iZr:a~!sr 48-32, specrfically 49-31 -3 and ARSD 20: 10:24:02 and 20: 10:24:03. The 'I~at~~z~~~rs~~can finds that BAK has met the legal requirements established for ihe grant~ng of ;g fcasts%;cate of authar~ty BAK has, in accordance with SDCL 49-31-3, demonstrated B~,;$$~c~@FT! tactlntcat, financial and managerial capabilities to offer telecommunicattons af$%eces in South Dakota. Further, the Commission finds that there is good cause to walve ARSO 26 40 24 02(8j The Commission approves BAK's application for a certificate af ~ ~ i t f % a r ~ t y , 5~,2bj~fct to the condition that BAK not offer a prepaid calling card or require irapoaits or advance payments without prio~ approval of the Commission. As the t;iat'17ttrig~taf1'~ final decrsion in thls matter, it is therefore

ORDERED, that BAITS application for a certificate of authority is hereby granted, j;ub~ac: ta the c~ndrtron that BAK not offer a prepaid calling card or require deposits or @disaace payments without prior approval of the Commission It is

FUWTtiER ORDERED, that the Commission finds good cause to walve ARSD 20 10 24 -1Q2Cf3) It tS

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CERTIHCA TE OF AUTHORITY

To Conduct Business As A Telecommunications Company Within The State of South Dakota

Authority was Granted as of the date of the Order Granting Certificate of Authority

Docket No. TC01-163

This is to certify that

BAK GOMMUNICATIQNS, LLC

I% autharized to provide interexchange telecommunications services in South Dakota, subject to the condition that it not offer a prepaid calling

cstd or require deposits or advance payments without prior approval of the Commission.

"F'ilis certificate is issued in accordance with SDCL 49-31-3 and ARSD i < i IS 2J,CJ2, and is subject to all of the conditions and limitations contained in the ~ ~ ~ i $ ? 8 and statutes governing its conduct of offering telecommunications services.

,T.\

Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, this 3,' &day of

SOUTH DAKOTA PlJBLlC UTILITIES CBMMIISStON:

PA% NELSON, ~ o r h m i s ~ o n e r

- ROBERT K. SAHR, Commissioner

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Attorney At Law ,b,PF7: 7 5 2CZ2 1 720 W i ndtt 3rd Concour.se

Suite 250 SQtiW HDAKOTA PUBLiC Alpl~ar-etla, Gcorgia 3 0 5 UTlhtYIES COM[dISS!BN

Telephone: (770) 233-9200 Facsimile: (770) 232-9208

Apri 1 1 8,2003

f,i:~,Iarhzd plc;i%e firrd or~c original and ten (10) copies of BAK Cornmunications, LI-C's L&i.?"i~~t~~ D41:l i i :!I tS%s rme. the colnpany wishes to provide prepaid calling card services. T am :!~iq\dj*rir*,.(rt*?i.~ X' i ~ t l c ~7~rrgin;il tinti tcn ( 10) copies of revised tariff sheets 3. 7, 8, 75. 26 and 30.

I a r'al , i 3 * 5 0 b ~ ~ l i f ~ l ~ e d tm extra copy of this cover letter to be date stamped and returned to me ,gi % r J i+,..,% -7m~ Igwd ~~e!S~;t~3iCf~~cs~~cd prcpaid envelope.

11 $1114 Ir-rte qucsrtons or if I way provide you with any additional ~nformation. plezse do

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11:)ES.mITY E~OXc'D

'IfE STATE O:F SOUTH DAK.0T-A

the pxncipal a n d appiicanr for a CEF'JEICATE :eleeo~~r~urrications sbmrices within the State of

admitted surety insu-er, bin6 of t h e State of Sout'l Dakota ar.d the

, hzving been 3an:ea a: siid principal

arid t f said pnncipd shall in dl respects filly a d rovisioa of South Dakotz State Law, a d

m y ?repaymen? or Gepos i~ they have :.j;ri.b~illii.:g ro return :o said ci;stornm zs 2 rtsui: cr'

7r" - + :,,-: vi!t:~1:, :!hb,i takePCfxt R ~ J 5f :he date kereo~l 2nd h a i l remain in force ~d

t . ~ 7 ; r - , 3 i t - * , LUI,,iIq * , V I ~ , . * + I I, c;, 15 TC~C$CE? 50m !~zbi:jity by the setten order of 3 e Pub'jc TJ;;ilities i 5 ',. ' i R i\ + ..,-... . . :l:::r:::e :ha: jhc nwey may crncal ihir Eond and be relieved o i finhe;

*". ~?'-~:~.::.i!:; h:. '.z::;.$ng +*il:y ('30) &ys w n t t e ~ notice to Cle Pub];= Utliities ,.. , - r - ;> b.:c rwlce!l?:rn~ shai: no: affect m y Iiability incuned or a c c r u ~ A. i G.:%; $::c:: :o :lye :cz~":i$a::on oiir12 thirty jig) day ~ e r i o d .

, , ;;&'&? ti?!) wc : ; 3% &?,), b f F ~ b r u a r y , 2002 - i . 'zrrT. ;G* F , w o - - *a . , t c:i3 21,day of F e b r u g r y , 2002 >

! i i 4

4 EM< Cotnmunicstions, LLC

B y I ~urnberkens Mutual Casualty -nv Surety

.+{ j.. . -. r )> * A . A3, . ,:,% c,y.!2.3:e,z,c,f: ,,.s if?..: .,, ~ 4 2 ~ - . - 3,. day 4f ,, R . ' '. *,r--.-

T I : y7. c*, , i.:, . ,, - i 7~;,.j,.!i2~;:,?;:,';$. ~ 700 2 . . . ,. . . . .. - -

$: $

BY .2~,:.!;~;~;~~~~.~;~~g~;~:~ $ c, :;gk &ka !

ri , Al;lima B. Noorhassan

Attorney in Fzct :.&rsen

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cxnpany, and the American er !he laws of the State of red t r ~ as the "Company") do

$ 6 2 ~ 1 , and deliver from the date of issusnce

and de l iv~t any bond or undertaking which draft ar latter of credit.

Owc~ or more bands in order to bring each such

ssnts shall be as binding upon the said d Seen duly executed and acknow ledged

tbo Executive Committees of the Boards trua and accurate copies of which are

ry as bsing in full force and ~ f f e c t :

or their appointees designated in d authority to appoint agents and

ampeny, and attach the seal of the Company nity arid other writings, obligatory in the nature ar acceptance of process."

facsimile under arrd by authority of the following of iSiri-;.ctors of the Company at a meeting duly called

iRa Prssidant, any Vice President, or their appointees f the Secretary, the seal of the Company, and wer attorney or bond executed pursr~ant t o ractclrs on February 23, 1988 and any s ~ c h

cf or undertaking to which it is attached, shall

Printed in U.S.A.

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Lurnbe:rnens l~,fiiit?iai Casualry Coppan) Amer~car! Idolorists Insurance Conpan)

Ar;ie:!can Iv"lntlf%c:~i;rs Mutual Insurance Conpan)

Tuiiy and John K. Conway personally known to iar Vice President and Corporate Secretary of ihe

?.",oto:is?s Insurance Company, and the Ai;rei-icen a n d existing under the laws of tha S:zie o' isis day in person and severally acknowledged

~orporate seals and delivered the said instrument i t awn free and voluntary acts for the uses and

R' .OW$.$~~W,~~#. ,W~~~

: g ; , ~ i $ ~ : iiE~Ln <. 7 L

3 i?j&i~~edc.J fi^rr)u2re i %@%''n;li ' 'I.f!&y+f 6 %a',>%;, ~ ~ T L s , x:f&f: $b *+,@%% -

t "d : Y,i-s *,% 13, gi*ai::4 6 rz$Ta $+ ? f ~ - * L * e ~ m - L ? s * * ~ " s ~ - m qe+ei-*"..+.e"d

lvlar~a 1. Omori, Notary Publi:: lvly commission expires 9-7 7-03

bermens bA:;nt?tuat Casualty Company, the American lvlotorisis nce Company, do hereby cefiify that the

'2251 or, Sahall of the person(s) as lisied above is s true and fact since the date thereof and is in full force and effect

i%y that the said Gary J. Tully, who executed the Power o i xzstrtion of the attached Power of Attorney tne duly Casualty Company, the American lvlotorists lnsurance

y name and affixed the corporate seal of the Lumberrnens nsurance Corngany, and the American rvlanufacturers t\ l lut~ai February 20 0 2 .

.,~,",..",~&-.---,---t

/C\ / I

onw ay, Corporate &reiary

t i?er~,i~; to the bonds and undertakings spscifically named 82;cep': ir? tha manner and to the extent herein stated.

Printed in U.S.P..

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say that they are Vice President of Acco~nrii~g Senrices a d C?ISUPLTY' C O h ' L P M , Illinois; that the foregoing is 8 h e campm~y, as oSDece.rnber 3 1, 2000.

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&@ 5 ~ ~ ; & 2 P& y$g$gg x g;g& FZRST REVISED SHEET 3 Ci3.lK!ELS ORIGINAL SKEET 3

BQFJTE DAKOTA PUC TARIFF NO. 1

j , f f :fe$2 affc?ct : ive as of t h e date shows t i n i t ! z;t3ci:e?~. [ 6 ) . Original and revised

~i,rr.nges from the original nf t h e date on the bottom

: 4 . +c I..$ L ,* $i( '<. qiZk3 .-k " I r tag ,I,@ 113 j Pj ~ p i t Revised * . ., - ' '&

a , i x. L {f .i :1,i2 .L p-. *,. - ' '. ..;., i gt.nn i (j $~iy.:a :k " *" l.. 1.. 1%. &. ,:.* !., i t:: ed '+

$".;;s-ak; Re!vi,aetd * Qc.i.gi.na1 p,,+*, :i ' ,.,, i, !,3 t.net3. ;;t: i , f;f $vk;i 1

< ,? ' i= .*. J 1 ria. :2. @'rkgS,zx~,tl. ti:: c L, <f i E-1 EL 3' e., .,., l.gd.riaL E

c4f:i e:gi,fia 2. Or'. Eg.r:ina k ~y~.g i , : . ta a p r - - ; . . - r ' ' --*. m: .%,ti:$ .I n&l ,L c,t 17 :i g .i rr a J j '. , i ~ i ~ ~ ; i , ~ ' t a a Qx: j, g i.. ria :L C.>p 6, g 2 rial, "" ,." C , L. ,, A y i na b F'-i.gsfs. Wevi.sed * Le- ,- :r;.zjts :,wised * *[2r i $;inaS, Qr.igina,L Original <-' * is,grsc Revised* Q~~igi .na1 .

" A~ ( . .,

. " - ,, rz <- ---,- - - " - , - , - w s . . P -

33@%%43&%. &pg8ZG $5* g@@% EFFECTIVE: April 20, 2002 1 " ews@%- &, y 2% .*-& - Psad Rualk, Managar

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~~ 6OPWGB*trCA\TXQNgr LLC FIRST REV3SED SHEET 7 CXQCELS ORIGIN& SEEET 7

SOUTH D X O T A PUC TLWIFP NO. 3 TELECOmNICATTONS SERVICES TARIFF

.gECTXON 1 - TECHNICAL TEM&lWD ABBREVIATIONS

;i~:cctss ..-.L- -... .----....--- Line - An arrangement from a local exchaqe telephorxe :"r +Z2;i'?:.bTr"jg r;.,?' cr ther common carrier, using either dedicated car ::;.":: 44i:t:~! ~ L I C C ~ S S , which connects a Customer ' s location i:o the .+*- :*;I tsr:+)- ' s location or switching center.

A:;-tl~ori~zation -* ?,. -* - ---- Code - A numerical code, one or more of which ifn:,- 11s ~z::;siyned to a Customer, to enable the Company to identify Ir .:;c % ) r l:~:,n of the Customer so it may rate and bill the c a l l . T , : ; ~ F L ^ ; ~ w ~ L c ~ nuii&er identif i-cation ( A N I ) is used as the rbl.? ':'mr-i z.xLicin code wherever possible.

Co:r~:~xssian -.. *.- "-.------- - Used throughout this tariEf to mear! the ~ G U K I ' ! :~~i$i:r)~~'tl Pub1i.c Utilities Commission.

ri;stomcr - The person, firm, corporation or other I ~ g a 1 . .-" - --- tstrt , ;ey which orders the services of the Company arrd 4.5 hr.:%pr-tr~cil.s:Le for the payment of charges and for cornpiiance x i r:k t Si& C:c:tsrnptsny's tariff regulations.

C o ~ n n y or UAK - Used throughout this tariff to near: E3AK .-- ", ~.:s:~rvmunications, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.

Ifecij.cated b -,..nu.---- Access - The Customer gains entry to the Cannpan%,ri :; :xt~i"vices by a direct path from the Customer's location ta cba '1% L

c,+'ill.:Bi311'~' s point of presence.

3 o i i d i - New Year' s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, * I ?

.+ >--"--

~ ? I M ~ T : ~ R $ J ~ . V ~ I ' I C J Day and Christmas Day. Holidays shall be billed ~ z t c1:e evening rate from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. After 11 p . m . , the Zow.::.~ a t g h e rate shall go into effect.

- i * i Pr+=id -~%...- - Account - An inventory of Telecom Units p u r c h % ~ & ? ~ ~ :n + * '

;r,2l;&t?,ce S.3 the Customer, and associated with one end o:.ijy ii:zu -

AxC R~r:~zarion Code as contained in a specific ?repsic: Cali ;ia;q Cazrd, !

l I

Prepaid Callins Card - A card issued by the Corrtpany, .-,. c~nlaining an Au~horization Code which identifies a speci fsc ; Prcgaid Account of Telecorn Units, which enables calls be I

procassed, account accivity to be logged, and bslances c a br: i Ft - ' 7. on a prepayment basis. + & -

-." .-.- - ----- --....-- -.-*- * --<w.-A <--

ISSUED: &px-iS 19, 2002 EFFECTXm: April 28 , 2802 XSSWFI BY s Fred Kunik, Manager

1.108 E. 19th Street S m t a M a , California 92701

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TELECOBTKUNICATIONS SERVICES TMEFF

. * * - 'esp. Org - Responsible Organization a r enL ;t",'<%e::", , : : P-: ;I:' - " . an SO0 service Customer that manages and acxmi'il:xiScr;; ;i"ir::*r: -i:4 t:, the 800 database and management system.

Switched Access - The Customer g a i n s c s ~ . ~ - - Y t;r:: + - ; * & a " F , ~ v r -' g dd::;.4 * I

services by a transmission line that is swi tc izec2 ~;;rz,t:~;i: : S i t : l.ncal exchange carrier to reach the Contpanyf G pa.;-". => s ; ic :".f I . ~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ : : ~ - - : ~ " - * - - $, . , .alii..z i,;:;: c

Telecom Unit - A measurement of telecoX~c::ic:t: ,* s i p .

ecpivaient to one minute of usage between a;7jp- t'y:rj g b . < - : : ' *

:he State of South Dakota.

Telecornrnunications - The transmission af v0:ce % * corr~.~inlca~ions or, subject to the ~ ~ z ~ c - I ; ' , I s s ~ o ~ Catg~ifX*J;, , f . * - - - 3 :

-.. * * 3 m it-:? L?A;r:/, t : ::k ! + i ? l e services, the transmission of data, Ears ;na5

wetering, or other similar cornmuniea~i.ans,

Underlying - Carrier - The telecon~v.ilni{:~f~~~:.~'~,g g&$;:.;,f.z. % . ~ - ,

network facilities provide the technical cagnari: ;,A :>:.,$ .&:::6 necessary for the transmj.ssion and x-ecep~;Lar: 0 5 ::::;::E :i-~i:: telecomnunications traffic.

~ . . . ~ " * , . - - ' - .,"--~--* .. r- - - P " _ _ . . . - ,

XSSUEDo April 19, 2 0 0 2 BFBE@TZ%*L t WQFI% IQ- A f 98.2 ISSUED BYr Fred Kunik, Mmag6X

1108 E. 17th Santa M a , Galifernfa 93781

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~ ,: This ser~Jice permits i,lz:a a$ ~y:-s~:g;5h&5:~~1 7

Cards for placir;g l~;.rg a:;,&-:.-;;: cz$' i 5; -

may puxcha2se ? * ~ ~ : . ~ * ~ a a s a,,, ,A4,,.y;,,p8:3 , 6 6 ,. 2 D"Z, *'-.-i~iu../-:59'6 ~;:&.,-.:b -t .:t

Calling Cards at a ~ a ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ y s"ii:$R&; 3: i i ' ; , ~ ~ ~ ~ $ ~ ' ~ ~ . . ? ~ ~

or through o t h e r 4.i st j,E;;;xr, $g~?+ ck:[email protected] $: ; Cor .any Prepaid Ca!Jiikgj Cards $ 3 - 3 ,:v:g,k $n-:.$; ;.;

at a variety of f z t c ~ V , ~ ~ ' c \ 4 ~ $ i i ~ fi%i;?gf:-!;$ G%-I,$& 4 C ,s

,..: ,; 'Y" .'. ;:, {-!, , dollars ( $ 5 . @ 0 ) , QE@ gQj:i7a:; ::,2,; . : . . P : ~ , ; .. ...

, 4 .,f.r,x- * < ,-,,& -.v,.. <,"=a& .& i.. ,: #< t,-q L,,>.?~S :: ?3 increments. Gofnpany P ~ : ~ ~ p , & : , ~ : ., i

e rv i c e k s a ccex: f;pd ire; :'g-~ t..$>@ ;'zc;!g!$,> rg'.;G1i: - T.:~'J 't 5. : +~--- " -

f ree n u r r b e r printed 02 ;;lac% c;~jz;b2 &@ c;;.& : $ c;:~ i s pr t by an 12 t, t e ;;$ < 3 ~ Q .;, C<; ;~:$#~:~$,dt;~,$j-Q-

sYst~Iil enter ?zzi,s (~=;:2~f;;,&f; :.a$; C$& ,

and then t 0 en t sz :,,kg K~X%$$?~, z%i2, t. & ,","i;,$f ... {j, ~-$7;~~$>$~4~2'~-@

number . The campsri; y <* I; ~cv'$yj$~+$;+g;if~ <,.. 3. g f; $;$;;{:;:':.a T~;$$@ call dura t ior; .gp, & ".g& F;;, i, @%@ k>li-;&$$ if gi determine *he n,arF>;;lag $:~i.f Fr$:,$@gzCv% j&;{i.?@. .. .

, ~h~ g a g a l ca:~+;-iawj,,~~ .!+:..-&*+,?~-i,. .A% % @,tqc,!:;zwl P " -.. -+.. . F~ a &?$8; ",--* t $+:I": .,;,.:* 'L. .< and applicablFa g , @ ~ * q7.$ek; *:, ...' .. _ $:&.in &$!*d,$

.. ,-

deduc t ,ad f r.grih, ~ ] > a r@$$7es 2 $3 $,$c;,x @$;${2;- :;::!s. %; ba 1 znc the CL;% $a,wCp . rtr * r.? 8 :,'=;+ , . + C L A ~ T as s,.~, A - i 4 .. -6 ?!<.t#'g:z%i*&,,i.:<!$ ,! ui- ..., a,> , ... .-

C a l l i n g Card.

---_- -- --* ? _ -- "- .-, r z - -I_ - I , - ISSUED: April 19, 2002 sp$*a~w"p* n m 4 &g$g~l 29, 5 3 ~ 2 ISSUED BY: Fred Kunik, SmwgeK

1108 E, 17th $&z@@g

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FIRST m18m BRSLT 16 C&qCE&S QWKG516&'s % B m - 36

SOQTM DmgPT3% PDC 'FbIWIFP PtD, $ TELECOE4PIUNICATIONS SERVICES TXRTFE

When a c a l f t h a r g ~ & Calling Ca,xd is irltza

conditions, the C ~ s a c redi t em i .:a 1 ei-2 c; 9 f f:>,*.b*j .... -.* ipj:$ + .=.. P i:,,.:~.iv. .i r,~:$!:,

',,

Credit allsis;i2,nees fag c&$%$.$ a.2.;1~';ff-i~:.~~;g~ Y- . a. . - ,.,.. .- g;':$ Company Pregai& f?&'& $s#%r%+?i:;;@ :',O-C +!@f;$4;3.?~ a / - .i., .-..:

i n t ex rup~ iCW:~ IaOC : g " ~ e ~ ~ ~ . . ~ ' . ~ ~ ~ ; ~ 3 , v ~ w f i ; c s e p : * v s g3ry p.%,!.g,k T"'" &<,'>* "i.;::,L*pi,: id ,I' c; it .;.;.+,i ..,, >

Company 0- ir?gfirrex53c&i>,fig :;$%&? &$pf? d4.@.*3a -L-a...tt ;" get?; ,. .>., *'ii<i;*. 7 ~ : t ?::,T

fa i lure f P ~ = , ; ? ~ r , "is"";% .w,,.k-w: r %.~ *.* ,c,,e *: ts 3::g .r~ &, r; 5fi cg ;i; y.. 66- ,*,< c: $rq?.&<% -..as. p- ill. ,?:. &ti .* * provided by rhe Caw::gz::y,

Credit for f;.;ilu,r-6k L 4%- .y rr. ~&,~=y$$+;~, F Y J % ' : ; : ~ ~ ' ~ ;up r i i,. .., :L $>?@

a 1 1 1s.r 1rj7'rLg5;3 sx.;9& f ai 2 $2 re. ~2 c;$~$;e.:;i b:.;1~

?..> A,, :: *: %a f-. - - 9~ Gyi;e !;O C 2 ~ ~ 5 4 f 4 " ' ~ >,*aT. r .6% a ~ > ' ? ~ * 4 a r - , ; r . ,,:$ .:->: :, 7 5 ! ,.." ? L ,. 5 3 . 5 ,? T:~? - d. ,;,

the Carripany.

--- - --"*w-s."Lr-,d ,,"3,-b"u -s?,,r >-&- ," -- - -,. - - . - - ISSUED: April 19, 2 0 0 2 EFFE~ETZ%%-~ &@p&i z 2 a e 3@p@Z$ ISSUED BY: Fred ~thnik , U,%&g@%

1108 E, 17th SErssk S a n t a -?ma, CaLi%~rni& 83YQl

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4 , 3 gall Free

50.15 per minute

W $10 per month per number service c i l a rq<~ &r.pl.,i;:, Billed in one minute increments.

S.015 Per Telecom Unit B $.019 Per Telecom Unit (2 s.025 Per Telecom Unit i3 $.029 Per Telecom Unit 17 .,A s.032 Per Telecorn Unit F $ . 035 Per Telecom Unit G S.039 Per Telecom Unit W $.049 Per Telecom Unit 1 $.05 Per Telecom Unit 3' s.059 Per Telecom Unit I< $ . 0 6 Per Telecom Unit L 5-08 Per Telecom Unit kt s.09 Per Telecom Unit N $.lo Per Telecom Unit (3 $.I1 Per Telecom Unit P s.12 Per Telecom Unit Q $.I3 Per Telecom Unit K. $.I4 Per Telecom Unit S $.I5 Per Telecom Unlt T $.I9 Per Telecom Unit If $ . 2 0 Per Telecom Unit V $.25 Per Telecom Unit W $ .29 Per Telecom Unit X $.30 Per Telecom Unit Y s.33 Per Telecom Unit Z $ . 35 Per Telecom Unit AA $ . 3 9 Per Telecom Unit BB $.40 Per Teiecom Unit CC $.50 Per Telecom Unit DD $.005 Per Telecom Unit EE $.01 Per Telecom Unit FF $.07 Per Telecom Unit P. $ . 9 9 per call service charge applies.

.., ,, .L .* 3. one-time maintenance fee of $1. O Q applies a f tier' ?,.tke L*". c:;.~.,;

- -","-.--*---,"-,- -*". . . -J> - -,. < , -, -. - -, - ESGDED: April 19, 2002 EFFECTXWr ApxL2 %a, $802 ISSUED BY: Fred Kunik, Manager

I108 E. 17th Straat Santa .&a, California 9270%

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'Tmmpurtoltiaw \Ynrebousc Division

r'riepftut~e (6fiST73-51811 F.AX f 6f15j773-3225

~mw,~talr.sd.us/puc 0

.lien Burg Cn.liml.~n

Pam Ncbnn V~ce-Chairmen

Bob Sahr Con:mtssioner

Ikhm Elofson E~hl f l ive Director

Hllrirhn Best 51srtin C. Bettmm

SUL' Cichos fiurrn E Crcrr~er

C2wirtophcr 'l4'. Downs Trrp Emerson

Silchrfc M. Fnrris Xlarkftc Fiscftbnch .!Icnulw :p. Forney

EeElg I). Frnzier I\f sug. @iddings X3a1-j A. Hedy

12% NuU Dave Jrcobson . b y Lz~lier Bob hndlc

Zkfainr I<olbo Gtxeorjr A. Kislo.;

1C;rBth Swger John Smith

Ru1sl;vne *Its Wicst *

State Capitol Building, 500 East Capitol Avenue, Picrrc, Soitch D&aa 575Bi*FtJ784

April 23, 2002

Ms. Angela Janssen Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.C. 1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 250 Alpharetta, GA 30005

Re: BAK Communications, LLC Docket TC01-163

Dear Ms. Janssen:

Enclosed you will find the original IndemnrPf Won3 ?riFiifi ,t7%f&f%s~jz0 t 5 :frs%

captioned matter. Please have someone :ran BAM C ~ f i ~ i % ~ l " i i ~ @ t t ~ % SitQY e: 4~74. return it to us.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Delaine Kolbo Legal Secretary

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Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.C. Attorney At Litv

1720 Windward Concourse Suite 250

Alphareita, Georgia 300Q5

Also Adnritted in New York oud Malyland

June 13.2002

Mr. iViflian~ Bullard Executive Director South Dakota Public Utilities Commjssion 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, ST) 5750 1-5070 (605) 773-3201

Re: BAK Communications, LLC Docket No. TCOB-163

Dcar Mr. Bullard:

Pursuant to a letter from DeIaine Kolbc.. enclu6erli pft.wc fjrjald ,zs~ ~xs3giara'; : ~ w i sga t Ftii I - F ~ ~ ~ x z ~ ,

of the signed Indemnity Bond in the arnounr of $25,000.

I have enclosed an extra copy of this cover letter la be &$to damfwd artk8 rs!iit.nshi tip t 3 ~ e;:

the enclosed self-addressed prepaid envelope.

If you have any questions or if I may provide you with niiy ~iskittra~raO $~ir%~r.rrra.6f+~~, 1%~ & r

not hesitate to contact me. _i

Enclosures cc: Fred Kunik

.* "

Asismar rtr

8 ,$.6'

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EXT

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~ n 6 ~ 4 All Men By These Presents:

That the Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, the American !&0i3rr5i~ O ~ S ~ J - ~ W S C ~ ~ f2'>"";if2i ai;'i2 '*': I r C=.-:=5.:;;iv

hlenuiscturers Mutual Insurance Company, corporations organized anid axrsrm; ;nsief ;"::a b~ j , ?;if :?,* ,-zr.* 5.: - Illinois, having their principal office in Long Grove, Illinois (hereinafter ~~i:iecii.i~iP-.; @afs;~;+&xz 72 e; ;?.a ' * : = c - - - ~ $ n ~ ~ , .:, hereby appoint Brian St. Clair , Kathleen Caporicci , Joyce P. Burks , Cynthia Thomas , Pe.brra~~ 3 C&ia,: .

,$. $ aF$G - " Aklima B. Noorhassan , Maria A. Eng , Thomas J. Henn and San@ra 4 Arcat? et :+E2: Ms37% &-fr s i p * r - ~ ~ *

tI?eir true and lawful agent(s) and Attorney(s)-in-Facl:, to make, execzt:a, G & ~ E , 3 ~ : 4Ef:uaf : Y X - ' ? t =t : sin 5' of this power for and on its behalf as surety, and as their act and deed'

Any and all bonds afid undertakings

EXCEPTlOT\I: NO A U T H O W N is granted to maki?, ex~ctnte, GO&! R D ~ d~&'.lh? 2.b k - P Y guarantees the payment or collection of any prarnlssoiy nata, c:h~k, cdz;%l$ 0;' $~xihd$* :'F ;#PI?+< Z

This authority does not permit the same obligation oe ~plit tn!r: t ' r s ~ er * r t ~ : ~ = &aarS?. ir, E F - P . ~ ~ ? ; L-. s1 13" 2% ::"

bond within the dollar limit of authority as set forth nerern.

This appointment may be revoked zt any lime by the Cnntpany

The execution of such bonds and undertakings in pursuance oi $pegse ~ r ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ ";as;) @$< ,?tc y,-%y,:l,~,; ,t~:3- T F ~ ~ ~ rs.; Company as fully and amply to all intents and purposes, as t P ihy; sgrla pc,:t:$ 3 6 9 ~ @sq : , ~ 4 4 ,%-.?.$ q,lnb.--q ;r;.& ,.& : by their regularly elected officers at their prrncipef offtco+ in tong &&&a;, f!f2tn3ua~~

This Power of Attorney is executed by suthortty c i rasoltltra~r~ 8aiapl& b$ Bt44 ER~:":;! ,-s; &:,:::-~VCTQB~~ ;t %$-s? :Z

af Directors of the Company on February 23, 5988 at C&$ca$g, t$/iirr:$ a, tfub ,)did p:~..,~&r*:! -.pm , -? *OPI ,PJ 2's

hereinafter set forth and are hereby certified to by the undersign& & x ~ ~ : ~ r : , 4 s g&mi*.r;; 5%: ?.J~I :G 9 4 4 ,E~~V&Z:

"VOTED, That the Chairman of the Board, the R~sident , or any t6:k.e ?ts~~@@i!$:, ar ;a:$$>? ,,:pp$!:<i,3$aii,+$ $~:+;P;~.~$M;;:~~! :.::

writing and filed with the Secretary, or the Secretary sh&i k,ma the $QW@? is$:?$ $@$s$tt,$x $9 ,%g:@g~,r+:"i: ,~j!@6i~$.+, !$<~-.:$,

attorneys-in-f ec?, and to agthorize ts m&<~t3 a,-., b&$f Q&$j",&~jr3@?. ?j:,:g@;*:5 ?::!@ $ls@ @ti yp,:$ .$ggy!:j$:L@g thereto, bonds and undertakings, recognizznces, coatracis a;@ if151.dfirnai:y @$$$ @$$,%+ i~~i$;~:,~:~;, !;$~;&~~;:~.;::(j; r . hil 53% 2c:3.4;i8& . .

thereof, and any such officers of the Corn pan y may appoint agefiix !ar ;~~g@.$!~4.a~5~?~ b":*$lii;ii=$g. "'

This Power of Attorney is signed, sealed and cefiified bi>j iacsirn:l& ~ 3 3 ~ : 1:1:\9 ti, ,;t+:i*z:~-g; -Y r ! i : resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of the ei3arc4~ of D r e r ~ ~ t ~ r 6 0-Prh.45 % - ; : T . : ~ ~ E L - ~ s': Q :l*r@w- P , ,j ~ ,~+ '~ ' i and held on the 23rd day of February, 1 988:

"VOTED, That the signature of the Chairman of !he EQard. :he 9?6~,r$fs5Z lji*jf#,;ii: %-:~L:C-+=:J* ,* I : - ~ I - 7 , - i ~ , - -,$ . . designated in writing and filed w rth the Secretwf, and :he sxpafkir@ 03: st?.% % ~ ! ~ $ ; ' 1 2 ~ $ , ~ & i , , * # & f s ~ <:, -.I.; liJij up

. . certifications by the Secretary, may be affixed by fzcsrrrarie f . ~ sr:y CW+@: i;5 :i4~1;*~~;y~ 1:s w:r,3 .qs ,",-r: ;; 75,C . - . :esolution adopted by the Executive Cornm~ttee of ttr-es W ~ F C a$ Di~s~:asr% i:n F ~ $ i ; ; i i , ~ - ~ :: %*?&* 33 ~6~ G-d ,

paw er so executed, sealed and certified w ith resped lo m y b a ~ d of i ; ? = : W Y G i @r 9 3 -&a r,;y5 1 .: &c*Q: z:5& g- continue to be valid and binding upon the Company."

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Lumbzrmens lv!utual Casualty Covpany kmerican ivlotorists lnsurance Compsny

American Manufacturers Mgtual Insuranc2 Company

t* qs - "-p't;*r 2' ".i;!s:y "GS~I.:;, rf:, hersby cert~fy that Gary J Tully and John K. Conway personally known :O - $it ; :" "'ha.,

- Y , 7 . rz:-c i:q:ssrrs .A ucse names are respectively as Senior 'dice President and Corporate Secreiary oi the ', , . B R ; . ~ - -r 3:-e %':'" if,,,-! CHi;J:? C,o%pany, the American Motorists lnsurance Compsny, and the American

*,- %.- - $ . * ? ~ : : ~ x 9 s : , J t t ? * , . u t a - v d ~ o m ~ s n y , Coipcratio:is organized and exlsring under the iaws o i the Si2ie o' , -._ ., - * .;:I ti ":rl'.*b;i. +:: thb:e f:1+'fqatna ,r?sf r t d t~~e~-~ t , appeared before me this day in person and severally acknow iedoed

% + 5 $ $,-- r c , JVi:itLnd~G::a ~ h l r j 3triho:i:ed signxi, sealed with the corporate seals and delivered the said ir;slrum?nt 15.. ?fit;, --::F % i + : : i . L r a l - r s ) ;IC! GF said cksrporatlons and as thelr own free and voluntary acts for tiie usus and

37t,$ *Ai\.c: - -pj.; f.<fTf,,

Maria I. Omori, Notary Public lvly commission expires 9-1 7-03

i . A " , 3% ,:":;t.:uS,"lk: S~z:@!;j?r?; t f the Lumbermens M utual Casualty Company, the American Mororlsts p

j -, % Y-C i..,: -- :~rnerir_ai- h~ianufacturers fvlutual Insurance Company, do hereby certify that the 4 * , , %, -;a U=h,b.y*r .:" f.rtc;d':;t?i. 2;ileC December 4, 2001 on behalf of the personfs) as listed above is a irue and

syy- ?,-a -; :f139 ?T"nr% LWV: 143s besn In fuli force and effect since the date thereof and is in full force and effzc? e 3: a & 2 >,yJtsi- ,y g S 5 A ~ ~ ~ $ + , ? ~ , ~ < , , r k , -*"+@, ar9d I d 0 further certify that the said Gary J. Tully, who executed the Power of &;'.J"- .I:: ~ P J : $ h > ~ ~ i j ~ ' itil;~ ~r@&:iii?nf, wes an the date of execution of the attached Power of Attorney the duiy TIP,::^^;: -5-9.1;,- 'i ~r PavJe~li: a"? e kum~ermens Mutual Casualty Company, the P,merican Motorists Insu:ancs L . - 2 x 2 7 : a c r r Mutual lnsurance Company.

*-(I o t L j , s 8rC l f4 j - - 2 - IpP-l kf31~FJE13F t halve t~ercunto subscribed my name and affixed the corporate seal of the Lum~ermefis f 7 ,pi,;$ : - ,,s,,,,is?i, 5tL+j - - Ca?t-:llaEi;, :be r lmer~can Molorists Insurance Company, and the American Manufacturers td~tijal

- . . . , , 21sr ---..-*-.----- day of February , 20 OK.

- 4 - . - r =-l;.-M* i:;1? &ttt3'11c+y !i:vli:5 : ~ l e acts ~ r f hose named therein to the bonds and undertakings specifically named *..-:p - ,L- ;f, :*ifif 1:aiA2 :,c a..:!x:ity :O bin6 t h e Company except In the manner and to the extent herein stated.

i"fy- i2c?s:.\-a i i 60343 -2

r+; ~3 "$5 (?&., Q$ Q 3 fi Page 2 of 2 Printed in U.S.A.

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57,437,415,126

: Jii4J' n . , $,;,. .t #;:! /! " /it xr.3<,4?;,Bf .n'k i $.- m,,:*,rf,r(r( , -.,v, :- ~s,k7..~.:~.-..z~,o~;t:T,+ #.,: t 2 ; , 2 : ..:- ,v., ZC;. !..E,.: a,.,: *.-.- "-- Attest ::"=~ . ... .s,g ,;:,, T :tFaPf .L....-.b.:.l i,:&2,-+* /+d3 + ,'" r7~-.?./~z!,inf: ,t .+>, .*.. Services

" " " t I, r, :.it. :$ c 4 ~ i ! :t 2: S,';*::wp., I~cigg duly sworn, say rhat Ley are Vice President of Accounting Semiczs m d ,+ -", ;I? q , , ,,:IT: :i _.;:. i \F ~,l*~v33XKL4EN5 MUTUAL CASUALTY COMP541YTY, Iliinois; that the foregoing is z me

3 ,-, * , * ~ / I L z v ~ ~ z ~ , ; ; ; 2 t $+hi+: ,;I" ,* -<--m .r,~?;,.;al car~cittlon of said company, as of December 31: 2000.

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Cgsh iil ba1:;;s Bfnstd? owmd Srocks Real estate ,E%@mi&ms in course of collection P!CGTUE~ interest and oiher assets

httbi3i tics .-*- Rcse~:.:., ii;r losses a r ~ d adjijilsting expecses Resc"r?e for unearned premil~ms R2sc:vc for taxes, expenses and oher liabilities

* - B. A. Conkiin and J. K. Coilway, being duly swom, say rjlzt ?Ley zii. v ~ c e i + ~ r M ; ; ~ r iii ;i~oaiur::~-g i-:;.;;.~: ;i- J

Secmiq, respectively, of LU-hIEERhlII3S MXmAI, CASI?.Udn tYCjkfPtbV'ar, ifTnw3tr..; he$&i @ - + "hi+ ,,-*,- iL3- sy-~.*;~::zt-t; W _ 4 L ; Y*:?

xi33 @ Q r c G i swern~nt of the fiarici&i condiilon of wid. con;pzzy, as af Dceernbcr 1. &s ra,

Subscribed 2nd sworn to before me

This 23' day of Febma'ry, 200 1

0 0 b ~ & 9 0 d ~ a e c ~ + * + u a o m b + h g ~ + ~ g 8

"OFFIC!AL SEAL" 9 0

43 0

a- A N G E L A H . 4 N S E N 9 c Notary P ~ ' t l ~ c . State of lliinois

My Cumn.iis.;;on Exoiros 211 8\04 ~ Q ~ Q ~ ~ ~ 4 Q V O + f f 4 4 b h ~ ~ ~ ( R O V @ Q . ( r + @ 8

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WEEKLY FILlNGS For the Period of June 43,2862 through June 49,2002

H you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed tc you, grkase csritacr Delainc Koiba wiPRin five business days af t h i s report. Phone: 605-773-3705 Far: GD5-773-3809

CONSUMER COMPtAtNTS

CTU2-019 In 'the Matter of the Complaint filed by Eileen Nelson, Si~r~tx Fails, Ssuth Dakrxta* against McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. Regarding ;a BttRtxg Disput;a.

Ccsrnpiainant states that she signed up for FJcLeod service but the se~~.itcft was n31 G3P;nBdieS ria a :j%e;~ rr;anner and she was billed for monthly service when IdcLeod was n ~ t her grovrder fd;"iciea% ~ ! B P Z T E ~

her that she would be receiving a 520.00 check for the connection fee G~r~i#!8i33~1$ never raca::.$r@a Tliri check. Cornplainant also states that her long distance rates are incorrect Clsmpaainnns f e ~ i % t2icL~~tr;s owes her compensation for all the stress she has had to endure over this srlue'htor; a-& ika: ~ t x i 221'; r c ~ : been compensated for ?he bill~ng mistakes.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier Date Docketed: 0611 4i02 Intewention Deadline: N/A

CTQ2-020 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Bruce Ofson, Rapid City, South aakora, against AT&T Communications af the Midwest, Inc. Regarding Uwrs9irtkariaod Bigtag far Services.

Compla~nant states that he is being billed for collect calls that were a~c$pr",ed tri ~ ~ 3 % ~:C:IYE!

Comp!ainar?t requests that all charges be removed and :hat h e resave a be'tsr al apoiapj f?cm i -Tt-" adrnirting to the billing error.

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer Date Docketed: 06/14/02 Intervention Deadline: NIA

CT02-024 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Christopher A. Cutitet an bahatf sf Recreational Adventures Co., Hill City, South Dakeb, against AT&T Communications of the Midwest, Inc. Regarding Failure to Provide Ssrub~a,

Ct-\ristopher Cutler states that in March 2002, Complainant entered into an agseeri-senli v&nn A?'&-: tc receive Fragmented T I service. On more than on? occasion. the ATBT rep.,:esen:a:ik% as%u:ga thi2

Complainant that AT&T could provide thls service. Complainant has now Seest, iqf~.mgR: tkqab &T&T ,;a?, not provide the Fragmented T I service. Complainant states th8t they kiave LR?,I%S~$~ m"zg@ fxg~ $'150,000.00 in their business to utilize the Fragmented T I sewice. I=rr~plajnar~r requ~sts tbst KT&;." provide the Fragmented T I service that it stated it could provide. !:!Re ~ e i d ; . : ~ c8ttnof ba pr%vr.f~d. Complainant would be willing to negotiate a settlement with AT&T for Oh4 expenses CazTgSa:*;$r=r hag incurred. Complainant feels that AT&T should put forth some for% a:' e f f m f0 F~SO$;IC ? F Z ' : ~ C Q Z ~ ~ Q ~ ~ W

Staff Analyst: Mary Healy Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer Date Docketed: 061'17/02 Intervention Deadline: N/A

CTC-2-822 In the Matter of the Complaint filed by Mark 8i Sue Cichas, Piaxe, 5 ~ ~ t f 4 l i ;F:~%r~tzt~ against UKI Communications, Inc. Regarding U r ~ a u f l ~ ~ f i ~ ~ ~ r f Sic~iit~hinp a! $ Q ~ v ! G @ ~ ,

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Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier Date Docketed: 0611 7102 Initial Comments Due: 07108102

TC02-063 In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of a Resale Agraernent b&(liieera Q~vi.vst Corporation and Houlton Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Guaranteed Phone Servfer;-

2 . Y

On June 17, 2002, the Commiss~on received a filing for approvel of a Resaie k2rew2en: f;e;$&er: ,s+:.% Corporation (Qwest) and Houlton Enterprises. Inc, dlbla Guarznteed Phone Sastrrce &XX2i'Gi~391 -- tz :":E

parties, the Agreement is a negotiate agreement which sets foGh :fie terms, cond8:rans 3 3 ~ ~ 3 ii*:Jct: which Qwest agrees lo provide unbundled network element piatform sr;G!ur sekrv5rr:%s fc: !?:-%8:*: $9 Guaranteed Phone Service for the sole purpose of providing tetec~mmmnrcat~ons z%rdrzss , & p * j . p r : y wishing to comment on the agreement may do so by filing wfillen wmmen?s wlh tke C$R!~?r$st~;;ifi 3"13 the parties to the agreement no later than July 8, 2002. Parties to the agt7@$rnent 3:ay fEk v~~;E:%c responses to the comments no later than twenty days after the sem:ce of the rnjtia: r:a-~~r%efi:s

Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier Date Docketed: 0611 7102 lnitial Comments Due: 07/08/02

TCC02-062 In the Mattel- of the Petition of Dakota Community Tafephsrta, 1 1 4 ~ ~ and McDDD@odtfSA Te!lecom Devetopmei-tt: Inc. for Approval of the Transfer sf its 5taa;k %a P?ars"k;@t?t&@e Cc~mmunications, Inc.

On June 17, 2002, Dakota Community Telephone. tnc and MzLEo~USA Tefecarp Ow$&.:~~n%r:$~ kt:; (collectively, Petitioners), request Commissiorr approval of e tra3sacdisi-m wta~rs%f Pr39 5t42zk si $:?a Petitioners will be! acquired by Prairie1A!ave Conrnun~catio~s. Inc Conr%nspsl"a~cc~u~ ~34:: aate zAl?!;r"i$ ;ii

this transaction, F3etltloners will file w~th the Secretary of State tc shsnGe tbs n8r.rseg t;? D,:~k3:3 Community Telephone, Inc. io PrairieWave Camnunrty Tele;lko~a, i : ? ~ ar:d %J."-&L@Q$~~~$& yt?!~:~t*:r Development, Inc:. to PrairieWave Telecommunicatrons, Inc,

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best Staff Attorney: K-aren Cremer Date Docketed: 0611 7102 lntervention Deadline: 07/05/02

TC02-063 in the Matter of the Filing by Essex Cornfsaunbaf$ng~s, Inc, dfbla @LEG Communications for Approval of Relief of CorZiRcatBon R@qs(iiram~p";a.t Pad Stm==ry Bond.

In an Order dated January 10, 2001, the Commission granted Ess3x ~ $ ~ ~ , ; % @ ~ I ~ ~ P I B ~ i i i ~ 3 ti 8 d $ E Z Communications (Essex) authority to provided interexhange a ? ~ d ;as8 &&c&awgs T ~ ~ $ C Q % E ~ L N Y I + ~ ~ ~ I ~ - " ~ , ~ ~

services in South Dakota, subject to a continuous 525,001: stitaty bond. Ort &we ": 2322. YTC Commission received a filing from Essex requesting relief @om :5e C~m;.~li%sr2pl'$ !!X$RS :$%c FQ~:T",~';:

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger Staff Attorney: Kelly Frazier Date Docketed: 0611 8/02 Intervention Deadline: 07/05/02

TC02-064 In the Matter of the Esbblishmenf of Switched Access Revsnug %&q~$rr@@;~jgfi% fer Sully Buttes Telephone Cooperative, fnc.

On June 18, 2002, Sully Buttes Telephone Cooperative h z , , filed a ~~~t;:thec ;:Y:F:%% %::?L fT+ xi$,$ developing a revenue requirement and minutes of use :ha: are ;~:&!id&Qe in ;he - . * g . f ; . ~ . ~ ~ j.2g-i r ~ ~ r e z c ~ ~ * d z,i~-pt-~

minutes of use used to determine t h e s~vitched access razes fe;rr $'?a I E c t ~ # i zxc~~i2~;-:g :;Tjt~ 2:- 3 N, P P ~ ~ z r~ z9 *%; =:t -

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BEFORE THE PLIBLltG UTltITtES f=O#hq$8SbQH OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKQTA

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICAT~ON QF 1 a ~ a ~ a GWHVPPBG BAK COMMUPdlCkTIONS, &LC FQR A AMEMBED GERTfP%tB$E e G CERTIFICATE OF AUTHBRITV TO PWBVtDE j &UT$4QR$W INTEREXCHANGE VELEGOWIIIMUNICATkQHS 1 SERVICES IN SOUTH DABZGTA 1 "ECQ?s-s@3

On October 24, 2QQ? . the Pubjrc U$rjg$$-,reg GQR;~TB&$:(~~'~; f~&rqr&gg$?$$ i 2% ?j";$$r3*%:+ with SDCL 49-31 -3 and ARSD 26 7 0 24 02 ~eai;:@1;8.ne 33~32:53k7:i~1. f:?~ :;$gt:*- ;igp f"5%

authority from BAK Communtcatsons, L LC [%%Kt

BAK sought authority ta prou;aG@ rnfef~x~R,e~g@~ B V % ~ ~ ~ ~ : F ~ F R ~ ? ? , : ~ ~ : ~ ; ~ - : , " :{rc.ll,,.:&;

throughout South Dakota A pr~pssed t ~ f i f f ;av~b %red be iA&,&( tF;;+v c@-- 3- f~g, :Y%.

classifted long d~stanm servzce as hfDy wn~ptg$jv$i

On October 25. , Ifje @~m~isjofi s $ @ g $ r @ ~ ~ a % r y f p ~ 3 g ~ i d f gi5 ~:~3;iqtp (145 ~ F X S ~ Z $ ' * , - y ~ z t s and the interventisn deadjtne sf Maugmbea 9. 2c~3%, gt1j%r#3s?gii$ g2$33vfL3khi3t$ $gi7sS3 @y~~&~f,+@:$ No petitmns to ;nter\/ene or amments vvgge M& &% a if% J i ~ ~ i 2 ~ & 9 ( 24 2c$s ,?i-+fp~?, *xA3- :*~p Commission constdered M K s requ@;t;t fop 8 cgs3!&g3:9 $$$ ~4;iikt%~?:p# C?;P-C- +@l;$rft $i&E recommended grant~ng a certrfimte af au?f~@f$t$ $&%$ fa 5% ::4p!,r$,5-~..ii: I%.+? @,A$$ *[:B : 7 # * ~ ~ ~

a prepaid call I ng card or require dewsitl";; as a@&@tx@ $ ~ $ y % ~ $ ~ 3 ~ r $ $ *OW Sfi$~+<! $:$ QP G@@Y gi+;iai~ -2 the Commission, and a waiver ARSQ 2Q 70 2& @ k $ %

At its regularly sched~ilccJ JG~! 23 2@3;? m@f#p,:%~ 3 $ ~ + p * + ~ e 1 ~ ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ : ~ ~ : -~ ,4~ :fp$&

Comrn~ss on reconstder the terns and Wm!~Qzrms g$ 844%~ g@iitg,$.~a)i?a% .ti:* &d:F~~~+p4 ;s i? &,-:rFq:Z

BAK to post a conting~us $25, fk3Q s~f@F,y Bfgt& asgj gsfpii!jz+@ @& $@ g r , y , , ~ y ~ T3,dt $i$!pt <-,qjr

offer a prepaid cailtng card or r t x g ~ j i r ~ ~@WSS;% GF &c$g&fit;q$ @$&g+%~j:c$?++ &:erc: j r F ;;:)IF $ ~ i k ~ ~ 8 a ~ f i

of the Commission

The Cornrn!ssion fif?$$i @%@f if 3 2 . ~ ~ ~ @ @ f $$?L% FW&~;#+F ;kL-l:%%&p? ~ $ 4 * d $ - r )+%;'B %$%- , , . -

Chapter 49-31 , specific;slfy 49.3 1 -3 sflb ,&R$rJ &&j 3 44 @z ;-s:,:h@ 2: 26 j r ,,.J "$ 3- M r ~ ~ y %

Commission finds SfiK has ~ w f z j~g $~@ga rpye. r-+3 lrtp + :f.csk i(w Gqi+t-- ,ta gJii +*%&@% ~5 # b 5 2 . --48-%,$ j:, fLy c-5% - ,J..,r3j;c:.' \r -?fli ,ti"

an amended c~elfimte ~f ifa$pt~fibp &kk% P G S ~ ~ $0 :px@-$a,%c$$ g&t;< *;$++% , -d-, .~kv v z ~ * r - e ** 5 . - - - F

demonstrated sufflr,ierat fechnsa;=arj, f tyteyic& @@$";?$6* T- 8 -" g 7:~$&J~~~c,:.~:~$.$ 2 z-wg+;-

" " pl-q oli"%"., telecomrnunrc;alrons SB~"~P!%S no So~rifi

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The Gammjssion approves BAKs application for an amended certificate of authority, s~Bj@ct ta ;a ~ontinuous $25,000 surety bond, it is therefore

ORDERED, that BAK's application for an amended certificate of authority to provide fnterexchange telecommunications services is hereby granted, subject to a continuous $25,00136 sur~ ty bond.

d Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, this 7 day of August, 2002.

CERTiFlCATE OF SERVICE

The understgned hereby cert~fies that this daE4~r'trant has heen served today upon all parties of fees& in this docket, as lrsted on the docket service fn?, k fitst class mall. in properly addressed &*<%%&s,>gh ctarges prepald thereon,.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:

[&ES A. BUR^, chairman #

ROBERT K. SAHR, Commissioner

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SOUTH DAKOTA PUBL COMM

AMENDED h=ERT!F/CA TE OF A UTHQRITY

To Conduct Business As ATelecommunications Company Within The State of South Dakota

Authority was Granted as of the date of the Original Order Granting Certificate of Authority

Docket No. TCOI -1 63

This is to ceMy Mat

is atflhorized to provide interexchange telecomtnunications services in South Dakota.

This certificate is i s s u ~ d in accordance with SDCL 49-31-3 and ARSD 20:10:24:02, and is subject to all of the conditions and limitations contained in the ndlas and statutes governing its conduct of offering telecommunications services.

Dated at Pierre, South Dakota, this 7 day of August, 2002.

SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMlSSION:

P.4M NELSOR, Cohmissioner

ROBERT K. SAHR, Comrnissior;er a,

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h$m%rt :tf ~ r r - Ncw Y o1.k lwd Afy%>rQi%qZS

V l * B;X.',%Yk:RAl* EXPRESS - z L - a < C *rr-aY.+o------

Ldwmce J.M, Steinhart, P.C. APR 8 & 2[]03 Attorney At Law

1728 Windward Concourse SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC Suite 250 Uf IklTCES COf35MtS~jffi~

Alpharew& Georgia 30005

Telephone: (770) 232-9200 Facsimile: (770) 232-9208

April 7,2003

Rs; BS4K Ctrn~mbmicatians, LLC Dtxkat No, TCO 1 - 163

!;[email protected] pfcsc find one origmal and ten (10) copies of BBK Communications, A...Lf"":, Irad~rt~r~ir)- 13tmd the amount of Twenty Five Thousa~d Dollars ($25,000).

! !ttkvt..a ea~elased m cxtm copy of this cover letter to be date stamped and returned eo in &a t:acto%e$ scIGaddressed prepaid envelope.

tf yet11 hive any qtrerstions or if I may provide you with my additional information, J ~ S ~ S P Z ti$^ ria lf~bt~iiar~ to cc~ntact me.

Respectfully submitted,

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Charlotte Lacey Legal Assistant to Lance J.1d. Steinhart Attorney for LD Exchange.com

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INDEMNITY BOND TO THE

PEOPLE OF TI-IE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

$Ye, 3. , the principal and applicant for a CERTIFICATE [S'F-" At FTIfQRI'T"Y to resell tong distance telecommunications services within the State of Bwtb Daknra, and IT? AND** , as an admitted surety insurer, bind r~dr%clve% tkntrs the Public Utilities Conllnission of the State of South Dakota and the ct>ffi-~umcrs af Seiulh Dsikota as Obligee, in the sum of $25,000.00

"fhc c t~~di t ions of the obiigation are such that the principal, having been granted mcf t ClTiRTI'EFICtXTE OF AUTHORITY subject to the provision that said principd pdrcLh$f this jndemxlity Bond, and if said principal shall in all respects h l l y arid X't~hhf~jrtIy ecsmpty with all applicable provisions of South Dakota State Law, and rcimbtxrse sustwmers of >K 9 for any prepayment or deposits they have ri%k& 't?iyl~irii3h 111ay tlte unable or unwilling to return to said customers as a result of in::aieci~cy slrr other business hilure, then this obligation shall be void, discharged and f~trgvrr ewol.serated, ottlerwise to remain in full force and effect.

'I-his &It?nci sliall take effcct as of the date hereon and shall remain in force and ebikct unrili ifre surety is released from liability by the written order of the Public Utilities C~tnmissitsn, provided that the surety may cancel this Bond znd be relieved of further r'iabiiiry htrctrurndcr by delivering thirty (30) days written notice to the Public Utilities C:fimkr~icsioi~. Such cancellation shall not affect any liability incurred or accrued klk~eul.t&a prior to rflc ternlination of said thirty (30) day period.

Dated r h i s m d a y of , Ts tx: effective this1Y'baay of MARCH , 7003

Cnte~xrersigncd this mday of XARGII

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C431inocrsigncd for South Dakota A T T Q R N E Y ~ I N-FACT

* C a m ~ ! u ~ ~ c a ~ ~ o t ~ s , LLC "* DEPOS I r COMPANY OF MARY LAND * * q* 18'?'id

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Power of Attorney F1BEkiR AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND

:g,xe 3Y;t; t )Vkl:,*; RY 7-f fE2'2E PRESENTS. That the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COWANY OF MARYLAND, a is-y .r- f. - v i.- sd li!c S b t r k l f Mxyl:ind, by PAUL C. ROGERS, Vice President, and T. E. SMITH, Assistant Secretary, in

C,& %:MBF$ afkE are fi~tc~eky ccrttficd to hc In full force and effect o 3,. 5Vs Jf?fiXSON, of F'ullcrton, California, its true and make, execute, seal

ow! Qfrw. 6%. r t :J on its hchal t' as surety, and

a - i?aY; %&ti? tL,;4t$%4111 the extract set forth on the reverse side hereof is a true copy of h c i e W, x*:%"4**i~% 2 $4 l t g b F'!

$24 wr"r?;k.:$S irr' ,nt!nr$ she Cfkij~pit~aic of the said FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF M A R Y L m , this 19rh day of Februay, \I" ;;:@kg

,\%@,:+ f" FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND

By: T. E. Srnirh Assistant Secreraly Paul C. Rogers Vice President

6% fR14 fOtj.1 ifiiy C I ~ February, A.D. 2003, before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, duly dinm~~c'i$bt~b t ~ c t qualified, came PAUL C. ROGERS, Vice President, and T. E. SMITH, Assistant Secretary of the fB!&:$,1YT A N l ' DEPOSI'T COMPANY OF MARYLAND, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers 4.r%cr;1~4 5 xrx and bvho cxccuted the preceding instrument, and they each acknowledged the execution of the same, and being Xsr mi$ duly swtvn, scveraily and each for himself deposeth and saith, that they are the said officers of the Company aforesaid. sd tkut the saaf afGr,ccl to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Company, and that the said Corporate Seal

@ksnr aigriilrtlrds as such oftkers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of :ke i l h p 3 f i 7 1 ! ~ ~ .

$S rTf'iSTfElfONV WEIEIEEOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal the day and year first above r%r itli:rt

Sandra Ly~ui Mooney Morury Prthlic My Commission Expires: January 1,2004