GTE Offers Special Leases for Schools
        
        
        
        GTE is making available                   attractive financing packages for                   state and local school systems                   interested in developing or                   expanding distance-learning                   projects with other GTE                   companies.                   The firm will offer financing                   programs to qualifying school                   systems and universities at                   significantly below commercial                   rates, allowing them to avoid the                   costly referendums and legal                   fees needed to issue bonds.                   In addition, funding can be                   structured to "bundle" the total                   cost of a sophisticated project                   including all equipment,                   installation charges and even                   ongoing maintenance. GTE                   Leasing Corp., Tampa, FL (813)                   229-6000.