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Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20554
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 202/418-2555



August 24, 2000



FCC TO HOST FORUM FOR HISPANIC CONSUMERS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2000


The Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Information Bureau will host a Forum for Hispanic consumers on Wednesday, October 11, 2000, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. The Forum will be held in the FCC's Commission Meeting Room, TW-C305, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D.C.

The Forum will provide an opportunity for Hispanic consumers to participate in panel discussions and presentations by industry representatives, Hispanic leaders and FCC staff on various issues affecting the Hispanic community, including international billing rates/customer service, low power FM radio, and the digital divide [broadband/internet and other services]. Each discussion and presentation will be followed by a brief question and answer session.

For additional information, please contact Patricia A. Chew, Consumer Education Office, (202) 418-0514 or e-mail at pchew@fcc.gov. For TTY please contact ShaVonne Morris at (202) 418-2520.