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MEDIA ADVISORY

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SAVE THE DATE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2000
 News Media Contact:
FCC: John Winston at (202) 418-7450
Mike Balmoris at (202) 418-0253
FTC: Mitchell J. Katz at (202) 326-2161

THE FCC & FTC TO MAKE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING
TRUTH-IN-ADVERTISING OF LONG DISTANCE SERVICES

WHAT:

The FCC and FTC will hold a news conference regarding ``Truth-in-Advertising'' of long distance services.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 1, at 9:30am

WHERE:

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW, Washington, D.C.
COMMISSION MEETING ROOM

WHO:

- WILLIAM KENNARD, CHAIRMAN OF THE FCC
- Robert Pitofsky, Chairman of the FTC

BACKGROUND:
Consumers have reported being confused and often misled by the claims made by companies marketing long distance services. New services, including ``10 10'' numbers and discount calling plans, are heavily promoted in prime time TV commercials, in national newspaper and magazine campaigns, and through major direct mail promotions. Next week's news conference follows a joint forum held by the two Commissions last November to discuss how these long distance services are advertised and marketed.

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