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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 23, 1996
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SA TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-18048 75-2258519
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1600 Promenade Center, 15th Floor
Richardson, TX 75080
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(214) 690-5888
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
SA Telecommunications, Inc. issued the press release which is
attached as Exhibit 20.1 hereto on May 23, 1996, which press
release is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Document Description
20.1* Press Release of SA
Telecommunications, Inc.
dated May 23, 1996
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*Filed herewith
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SA TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
DATE: May 23, 1996 BY: /s/ Jack W. Matz, Jr.
Jack W. Matz, Jr.
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
20.1* Press Release of SA Telecommunications, Inc.
dated May 23, 1996
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*Filed herewith
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Exhibit 20.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SA TELECOMMUNICATIONS RECEIVES PUC APPROVAL TO RESELL
SOUTHWESTERN BELL'S LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE IN TEXAS
DALLAS, TEXAS, May 23, 1996 -- SA Telecommunications, Inc. (NASDAQ-
STEL) through its operating subsidiary, U.S. Communications, Inc.,
was granted a Service Provider Certificate of Operating Authority
by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas to resell
Southwestern Bell's local telephone (LEC) service, an important
complement to SA Telecommunications, Inc. offerings of switched
long distance and other advanced voice and data services.
"This action by the Commission greatly enhances our Company's
ability to provide both local and long distance as well as other
advanced services to our customers on a 'one stop-one bill' basis.
We are excited about our company's ability to be among those that
now offer both local and long distance service," said Jack W. Matz,
Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SA Telecommunications.
"SA Telecommunications is committed to playing a role in shaping
the telecommunications market and delivering to our customers what
they want - integrated, advanced, seamless telecommunications
services from a single source. Our customers will benefit from
this new round of competition in our industry, and we will continue
to expand our offerings to allow our customers complete, efficient,
economical, and effective solutions to their unique needs," said
Matz.
SA Telecommunications also has applications pending to offer local
exchange services in various other states throughout its service
area.
SA Telecommunications, Inc. is a regionally based full service
interexchange carrier serving primarily commercial accounts in the
southwestern United States originating service over its own network
facilities.
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For more information contact: Jack W. Matz, Chief
Executive Officer, SA Telecommunications, Inc.
Tel. 214-690-5888, Fax 214-889-1543
