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August 19, 1997

Bryan A. Supran, Esq.
Ropes & Gray
One International Place
Boston, MA 02110-2624 

                                                       Re:  Consolidated application of BecoCom, Inc. and
                              RCN-BETG, L.L.C.
                              File No. ETC-97-11
                              DA No. 97-1760


Dear Mr. Supran:

     On June 20, 1997, you filed a consolidated application on behalf of BecoCom, Inc. and
RCN-BETG, L.L.C. for a determination that each is an exempt telecommunications company,
pursuant to Section 34(a)(1) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 (PUHCA), as
added by Section 103 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.  The consolidated application was
placed on public notice for comment on the adequacy and accuracy of the representations
contained therein on June 23, 1997.  Application of BecoCom, Inc. and RCN-BETG, L.L.C.,
Public Notice, DA No. 97-1309 (OGC rel. June 23, 1997).  No comments were filed in response
to the public notice. 

     Based on the information set forth in the application, we find that both BecoCom and
RCN-BETG are exempt telecommunications companies, as that term is defined in PUHCA
Section 34(a)(1), as amended.  As such, the consolidated application of BecoCom, Inc. and
RCN-BETG, L.L.C. for a determination that each is an ETC is, therefore, granted.  A copy of
this letter will be sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission.



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION



William E. Kennard, General Counsel
Office of General Counsel