BELLSOUTH BOLSTERS BUSINESS BROADBAND WITH NEW OFFERINGS.

BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) has introduced the following new product offerings and enhancements for its BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) Business DSL customers, as follows:

* Premium Internet Security

* Business Domain Email

* Shared Web Hosting

* Business Class Support

"BellSouth is introducing significant enhancements to its business DSL Internet portfolio," said David Scobey, president of BellSouth Small Business Services. "This robust line of new products and features will enable small businesses to put leading edge Internet solutions to work. With these services, customers can increase productivity and growth, while simultaneously receiving the support and protection they deserve from a single, reliable provider."

Premium Internet Security

With the launch of BellSouth(R) Internet Security, business DSL Internet customers can now safeguard their company assets and Internet experience from online threats such as viruses, spy ware, and hackers. This new service allows customers to purchase one or more of the following premium security applications:

* BellSouth(R) Anti-Virus Software - helps keep viruses and worms off customers' computers.

* BellSouth(R) Anti-Spyware Software - detects and removes more than 60,000 known spyware.

* BellSouth(R) Firewall Software - helps protect customers' computers from hackers.

With these security services, customers will receive 24/7 protection and real-time alerts, free automatic software updates, and detailed event logs and statistics. BellSouth Business FastAccess DSL customers who wish to order this security for one computer can receive the entire suite of products for $6.99 per month. For customers with multiple computers, suite pricing starts as low as $11.99 per month.

Business Domain Name Email

BellSouth's domain name email service allows business customers to enhance their online business communications. Now, customers who purchase a FastAccess Business DSL product may be eligible to receive a free new domain name and custom email account, such as sales@mygrowingbusiness.com (in addition to the fifteen standard email accounts they currently receive with their purchase). Customers will have the ability to purchase additional custom email accounts individually or in a package.

Shared Web Hosting

Most small businesses are seeking to economically expand their visibility and reach by building a Web presence for online commerce and customer communications. Customers can now do so with BellSouth(R) Shared Web Hosting service. Affordable packages start as low as $7.95 per month and provide flexible options for bandwidth and disk space. Ecommerce features are also available for businesses to take orders online and broaden their customer base. These services are backed by 24x7x365 network and technical support.

Business Class Support

To meet the unique servicing needs of its business customers, BellSouth has introduced premium support for its business DSL Internet service. This includes the following:

* 24-hour repair guarantee

* 24x7 dedicated business technical support desk

With our new repair guarantee, customers can get a credit for every day they are out of service over 24 hours plus an additional 10% of their monthly charge.

This premium level of support provides BellSouth's small business customers with the peace-of-mind and reliability required for a business's success.

"These portfolio enhancements provide innovative tools that small businesses can use to distinguish themselves. Businesses that depend on the Internet to grow their business can rely on BellSouth to offer an integrated solution that meets their needs," continued Scobey.

To learn more about BellSouth's broadband applications for businesses or to sign up for service, call 1-866-497-SAVE or visit the BellSouth Web page at www.bellsouth.com/smallbusiness.

About BellSouth Corporation

BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and data provider with more than 50 million customers.

Backed by award winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available in the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R) Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers online and directory advertising through BellSouth(R) RealPages.com(R) and The Real Yellow Pages(R).

BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at www.bellsouth.com.

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