8-K

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                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): August 16, 2006

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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                  (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)            File Number)              Identification No.)



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


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

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Item 2.02.      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

(a)  On August 16, 2006, InterDigital  Communications Corporation issued a press
     release  providing  revenue  guidance for third quarter 2006. A copy of the
     press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.



Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)      Exhibits

         99.1   Press release dated August 16, 2006.










                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                             INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION


                             By: /s/ Richard J. Fagan
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                                 Richard J. Fagan
                                 Chief Financial Officer



Dated: August 16, 2006





                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.                             Description
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  99.1                                  Press release dated August 16, 2006

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1


          InterDigital Issues Revenue Guidance for Third Quarter 2006;
   Solid Recurring Royalties and Recognition of Nokia Revenue Benefit Quarter


     KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2006--InterDigital
Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:IDCC) today announced that it expects total
third quarter 2006 revenue to be in the approximate range of $67 million to $68
million. Expected revenues for third quarter 2006 include the following
approximate amounts:

     --   $53 million to $54 million of recurring patent license royalty revenue
          from its base of existing licensees,

     --   $12.5 million associated with the second quarter 2006 resolution of a
          prior patent license dispute with Nokia, and

     --   $1 million to $2 million of revenue related to technology solution
          agreements.

     Richard Fagan, InterDigital's Chief Financial Officer, noted, "In third
quarter 2006, we will benefit from both the contributions of a diverse base of
licensees and the recognition of a portion of the balance of the revenue related
to Nokia's $253 million payment this year."

     About InterDigital

     InterDigital Communications Corporation designs, develops and provides
advanced wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data
communications. InterDigital is a leading contributor to the global wireless
standards and holds a strong portfolio of patented technologies which it
licenses to manufacturers of 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 802 products worldwide.
Additionally, the company offers baseband product solutions and protocol
software for 3G multimode terminals and converged devices, delivering
time-to-market, performance and cost benefits. The company's financial strength
and solid revenue base contribute to the continued investment in innovation and
development that will shape the next generation of wireless technology. For more
information, visit the InterDigital website: www.interdigital.com.
     This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our
current beliefs, plans and expectations as to third quarter 2006 revenue
including revenues from Nokia, recurring patent licensing royalties and revenues
from technology solution agreements. Forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes could differ materially from those
expressed in or anticipated by such forward-looking statements due to a variety
of factors including, but not limited to, the receipt of additional royalty
reports from current licensees and unanticipated revisions to our expectations
as to our progress toward completion of our technology solution agreements.

     InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital Communications
Corporation.


     CONTACT: InterDigital Communications Corporation
              Media Contact:
              Jack Indekeu, 610-878-7800
              jack.indekeu@interdigital.com
                  or
              Investor Contact:
              Janet Point, 610-878-7800
              janet.point@interdigital.com