
                                Exhibit 99.8  
                                       
                                       
September 13, 1996
                                       
                                       
Mr. David K. Laniak
Chief Executive Officer
ACC Corp.
400 West Avenue
Rochester, New York  14611
                                       
Dear David:
                                       
You and I have agreed to an addendum modification of my Salary Continuation
and Deferred Compensation Agreement with ACC Corp. and have received
Executive Committee/Compensation Committee and/or Board of Director
approval Friday, September 13, 1996.
                                       
The modifications include the following:
                                       
         *    We agreed that the addendum will continue my status as an
              employee, continuing my existing salary and benefits until
              such time as my employment status ceases for whatever
              reason;
                                       
         *    We agreed that my resignation as Chairman of the Board would
              be effective on October 8, 1996 to coincide with the board
              meeting scheduled for that date;
                                       
         *    My salary severance benefits would be deferred until such
              time as my employment status with the Company ceases for
              whatever reason.
                                       
If this is your understanding of the positions taken by the Committees, I
would appreciate your indicating such by signing this letter with me.
                                       
                                        Very truly yours,
                                       
                                       
/s/Richard T. Aab                       /s/David K. Laniak
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                                       ACC CORP.
                                       Chief Executive Officer

                             

