Ariz. Corp. Commission postponed decision on proposed $43 million...
Ariz. Corp. Commission postponed decision on proposed $43 million Qwest rate increase. Agency acted Wed. after long debate on whether to allow only half as large an increase and what services should be given flexible pricing. Commission didn’t set…
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definite date for taking up matter again. At issue is Qwest’s proposal to settle $100 million rate case filed in 1998 by Qwest’s predecessor U S West. Qwest said it would settle for $43 million increase if it won flexible pricing for 80 services subject to competition, including directory assistance, Internet access, voice messaging. Comr. Mark Spitzer proposed company be allowed only $23 million boost. Chmn. William Mundell questioned some proposed Qwest rates for competitive services, such as carrier’s plan to boost directory assistance to 85 cents from 47 cents per call. Settlement also is opposed by local exchange competitors and by Ariz. Residential Utility Consumer Office, which contend Qwest shouldn’t get rate boost or pricing flexibility.