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If an applicant claims no past service, the telecommunications company has no information to dispute this claim, and the company can establish through readily available credit information that the applicant is a high credit risk the telecommunications company may require a deposit based on the average cost of service for two months or $130, whichever is less, payable in up to three monthly installments. The company may require a $25 deposit from an applicant with no past service if the company cannot establish through available credit information any credit risk.
In lieu of a deposit, the telecommunications company may accept an advance payment or a guarantor or may provide toll-restricted service. The telecommunications company shall inform the applicant of the option of receiving toll-restricted service in lieu of paying a deposit. If the applicant chooses toll-restricted service and pays bills for service for 12 consecutive months without having service disconnected for nonpayment and without receiving three or more disconnection notices, the company shall offer the applicant full service.
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General Authority: SDCL 49-31-5.
Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-5.