February 24, 1994



COMMISSION UPDATING PHONE SYSTEM, OTHER TECHNOLOGY
CHAIRMAN'S OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER WILL CHANGE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1994
      

     The Federal Communications Commission is continuing to
update its telephone system over the next six months.  This
change is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the Commission's
technology to better serve the public and to improve the ability
of Commission employees to do their jobs.  The Commission will
complete its conversion to a network of personal computers this
April and will have installed voice mail throughout the
headquarters offices by that time.

     The age of the current telephone system, installed more than
25 years ago, has caused problems in getting repair work done and
securing replacement parts and has often resulted in calls being
cut off and other losses of service.  As a result of the rewiring
and telephone replacement, the telephone number for the
Chairman's office will change as of Monday, February 28, 1994. 
The new telephone number for the Chairman's office will be (202)
418-1000.  Callers who dial 202/632-6600, the previous number,
will receive a taped message asking them to call (202) 418-1000.

     If you experience any difficulty in reaching the Chairman's
office as a result of this change, please call the Office of
Public Affairs at (202) 632-5050 and your call will be
transferred or a message delivered to the correct office.

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