SBC Communications Cases

SBC Local Rate Deregulation

SBC applied to the PSC for authority to remove price caps on basic local telephone service.

April 19, 2005 - After extensive discovery and research, CUB submitted the direct testimony of consultant Joe Gillan refuting SBC claims that competition is sufficient to allow the removal of price caps

September 12th, 2005 - PSC staff issued their briefing memorandum on which details the positions of CUB and SBC.

October 31, 2005 - CASE OUTCOME:  CUB was greatly disappointed that the PSC granted SBC's request to drop price caps on basic telephone service. Go to CUB PRESS RELEASE

Press
CUB raps lifting cap on SBC charges; The Capital Times - 11/1/05
SBC get OK for higher phone rates; Wisconsin State Journal - 11/1/05
State lifts price caps on SBC local phone service; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 11/1/05