<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS INCOME FUND
IX, L.P. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, AND THE UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INCOME FUND IX, L.P. FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1996, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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