8-K

                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                        PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2004
                                                        (October 25, 2004)
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                     InterDigital Communications Corporation
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



        Pennsylvania                     1-11152                  23-1882087
(State or other jurisdiction     (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)                                      Identification No.)




781 Third Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania                  19406-1409
     (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                    (Zip Code)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 610-878-7800


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Item 8.01.        Other Events.

Attached as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K is a press release
issued by InterDigital Communications Corporation (the "Company") on October 25,
2004, announcing that its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to
one million shares of the Company's outstanding Common Stock. A copy of the
press release is incorporated herein and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01.        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this report:

    Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated October 25, 2004.




                                   SIGNATURES

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.


                     INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION


                                        By: /s/ Charles R. Tilden
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                                            Charles R. Tilden
                                            Chief Operating Officer



Date:    October 26, 2004






                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.                           Description
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     99.1               Press release dated October 25, 2004

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

Media Contact:
Dawn Goldstein
e-mail: dawn.goldstein@interdigital.com
Investor Contact:
Janet Point
e-mail: janet.point@interdigital.com
(610) 878-7800


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


     INTERDIGITAL'S BOARD AUTHORIZES BUYBACK OF UP TO ONE MILLION SHARES OF
                                  COMMON STOCK


     King of Prussia, PA, October 25, 2004 . . . InterDigital Communications
Corporation (Nasdaq: IDCC), a leading architect, designer and provider of
wireless technology and product platforms, today announced that its Board of
Directors approved the repurchase of up to one million shares of the Company's
outstanding Common Stock. The shares may be repurchased from time-to-time
through open-market purchases or prearranged trading plans. The amount and
timing of purchases will be based on a variety of factors, including potential
stock acquisition price, cash requirements, acquisition opportunities, strategic
investments and other market and economic factors.

     "The Board of Directors' authorization to repurchase additional shares
reflects confidence in our future and our prospects for continued growth," said
Howard Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Additions of new patent
license agreements and receipt of recurring royalty payments associated with the
solid performance of our licensees worldwide have substantially strengthened
InterDigital's cash position. Our strong financial foundation supports both the
pursuit of a range of technology and product investments and the ability to
engage in share repurchase programs at attractive prices."

     About InterDigital

     InterDigital architects, designs and provides advanced wireless
technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. The Company
offers technology and product solutions for mainstream wireless applications
that deliver cost and time-to-market advantages for its customers. InterDigital
has a strong portfolio of patented technologies covering 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 802
standards, which it licenses worldwide. For more information, please visit
InterDigital's web site: www.interdigital.com. InterDigital is a registered
trademark of InterDigital Communications Corporation.

     This press release contains forward-looking statements as to the Company's
beliefs, plans, and expectations with respect to our share repurchase program.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual
outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in any such
forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors including fluctuations in
the price of our Commons Stock, our cash requirements, and other market and
economic factors, relating to the share repurchase program. We undertake no duty
to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.