SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

January 30, 2009

(Commission File Number: 001-10579)

COMPAÑÍA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES DE CHILE S.A.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF CHILE

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Avenida Providencia No. 111, Piso 22
Providencia, Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______

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in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): Yes ______ No ___X___

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the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
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Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, S.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item

1. Material Event regarding the close of the ADR Program in effect in the U.S. market

Item 1.

Material Events of Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile S.A.

On January 29, 2009, the Board of Executive Officers of Compañía de Telecomunicaciones de Chile S.A. agreed to begin the process of closing of the ADR Program in effect in the United States of America market (Ticker: CTC), proceeding with the cancellation of the CTC registration on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), cancelling CTC’s registration at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and terminating the convention executed between Telefónica Chile, the Central Bank of Chile and the Depositary Bank, pursuant to Chapter XXVI of the Compendium of International Foreign Exchange Standards.

The process described provides for a 4-month period for obtaining the corresponding authorizations.

Reported to the Chilean Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2009

SIGNATURE

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 30, 2009

COMPAÑÍA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES DE CHILE S.A.
By:	/S/ Isabel Margarita Bravo C.
	Name:  Isabel Margarita Bravo C. Title:    Financial Director

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are ba sed on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in su ch assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.