Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 16, 2003
Date of Report
(date of earliest event reported)

SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(510) 744-2700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE (Information Provided Under Item 12 - Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition)

This information furnished under this "Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure" is intended to be furnished under "Item 12. Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in accordance with SEC Release No.33-8216.

On April 23, 2003, Socket Communications, Inc. issued a press release announcing first quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits.

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.

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