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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 24, 2000
e.spire Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware 0-25314 52-1947746
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
12975 Worldgate Drive
Herndon, Virginia 20701
(Address of Principal Executive (Zip Code)
Offices)
(703) 639-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The press release attached as Exibit 99.1 hereto is furnished pursuant to
Regulation FD; it is not filed.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Reference
(99) Additional Exhibits
Press Release dated October 24, 2000 Exhibit 99.1
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
e.spire Communications, Inc.
By:
Date: October 24, 2000 _____________________________________________
Juliette Pryor, Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
