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                                                     DA No. 97-1946    


September 9, 1997


Kenneth R. Dornblaser, Esq.
Johnson, Allen, Jones & Dornblaser
900 Petroleum Club Building
601 South Boulder
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119

                                   Re:  Vanguard Communications, Inc.
                                        File No. ETC-97-15



Dear Mr. Dornblaser:

     On August 8, 1997, you filed an application for a determination of exempt 
telecommunications company status on behalf of Vanguard Communications, Inc., 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 Vanguard Communications, Inc.
application was placed on public notice for comment on the adequacy and accuracy of the
representations contained therein on August 12, 1997.  Application of Vanguard
Communications, Inc., Public Notice, DA No. 97-1715 (OGC rel. August 12, 1997).  No
comments were filed in response to the public notice. 

     Based on the information set forth in the application, we find that Vanguard
Communications, Inc. is an exempt telecommunications company, as that term is defined in
PUHCA Section 34(a)(1), as amended.  As such, the application of Vanguard Communications,
Inc. for a determination of ETC status 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