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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000898318-02-000061
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021002
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ADVANCED SWITCHING COMMUNICATIONS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001095583
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS [3661]
		IRS NUMBER:				541865834
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-31529
		FILM NUMBER:		02791784

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8330 BOONE BLVD 5TH FL
		CITY:			VIENNA
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22182
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7034485540

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8330 BOONE BOULEVARD 5TH FL
		CITY:			VIENNA
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22182
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION <BR>
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K<BR>
CURRENT REPORT</P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </P>
<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">October 2, 2002 <BR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Commission File Number 000-31529</P>
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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">ADVANCED SWITCHING COMMUNICATIONS, INC</B>.<BR>
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Delaware</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">54-1865834</TD>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">8330 Boone Boulevard<BR>
Vienna, Virginia 22182<BR>
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 288-8535 </P>
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<P>Item 5.</B>              <B>Other Events.</P>
</B><P>&#9;On October 16, 2002, Advanced Switching Communications, Inc. (the "Company") announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has dismissed, without prejudice, the consolidated securities class action complaint naming the Company and certain of its officers and directors as defendants.</P>
<P>&#9;The complaint, originally filed on February 21, 2002, alleged that the Company, certain of its officers and directors and its lead underwriter violated certain provisions of the federal securities laws. The court concluded that the plaintiffs failed to plead facts sufficient to support their claims.</P>
<P>&#9;The plaintiffs may file an amended complaint or appeal the order granting the motion to dismiss. The Company has no information as to whether an amended complaint will be filed or an appeal will be taken. </P>
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</B><P>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, hereunto duly authorized. </P><DIR>
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<P>Dated: October 17, 2002</P><DIR>
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<P>By: <U>/s/ Kevin McClenahan<BR>
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