FCC RELEASES INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT

The FCC has released a  report entitled "Infrastructure of the
Local
Operating Companies Aggregated to the Holding Company Level."

This  report  presents  data that highlights the development of
switching and
transmission  technologies in the local telephone networks over 
the period
1989 through 1993.   Included in the report is data on equal
access, signalling
system 7, Integrated Switched Digital Network (ISDN) capability,
and touch
tone capability, as well as fiber optic and copper facilities.

This  report is  available in the reference room  maintained  by
the Common
Carrier Bureau's Industry  Analysis  Division at 1250 23rd
Street, N. W.,
Plaza Level.  Copies  may  be  purchased  by calling
International
Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS) at (202) 857-3800.

                                           -FCC-

For  further information,  contact Jonathan  Kraushaar at  (202)
418-0947 or
418-0940.