WESTERN TELE-COMMUNICATIONS <WTLCA> JOINS GROUP
Western Tele-Communications Inc
said that through its subsidiary, Westlink Inc, it has joined
"Netlink USA", a general partnership consisting of Telluride
Cablevision Inc and McCaw Satellite Programming Investments
Inc.
    Western said it will act as a 40 pct investor, converting
its cable television signals to satellite distribution in
selected markets.
    The conversion is expected to improve reception of Denver
television signals delivered to cable operators and other
customers in underserved rural or remote areas of the U.S., the
company said.
 Reuter
