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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C., 20549
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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): November 13, 1998
OPTEL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 90-4495524
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification
of incorporation or organization) number)
333-24891
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(Commission File Number)
1111 West Mockingbird Lane, Suite 1000, Dallas, Texas 75247
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 634-3000
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ITEM 5: OTHER MATERIALLY IMPORTANT EVENTS
On November 13, 1998, the Registrant issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" announcing the extension until November 18, 1998 of
Registrant's offer to exchange Registrant's 11.5% Senior Notes due 2008, Series
B for any and all outstanding 11.5% Senior Notes due 2008.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Press Release, dated November 13, 1998.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 20, 1998
OpTel, Inc.
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(Registrant)
By:/s/ MICHAEL E. KATZENSTEIN
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Name: Michael E. Katzenstein
Title: Vice President, Legal Affairs,
General Counsel and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
No. Description Page No.
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99 Press Release dated November 13, 1998