UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

_________________

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) January 11, 2005

SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

                                                                             Delaware                                                          1-8610                                                       43-1301883
                                                               (State or Other Jurisdiction of                     (Commission File Number)                (IRS Employer Identification No.)
                                                                          Incorporation)

      

175 E. Houston, San Antonio, Texas 78205
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (210) 821-4105

__________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On January 11, 2005, we issued a press release that is furnished as an exhibit as part of this report:

(c) Exhibits

      99.1 Press release dated January 11, 2005.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

SBC Communications Inc.

By: /s/ John J. Stephens
     John J. Stephens
     Vice President and Controller

Date: January 11, 2005