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-- New BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) Xtreme 6.0 customers can also add BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) HomeNetworking Plus & BellSouth(R) Premium Internet Security FREE -- ATLANTA, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) announced today that it has lowered the price of its premium DSL Internet service by $4 per month. BellSouth FastAccess DSL Xtreme 6.0, featuring downstream speeds 100 times faster than standard dial-up service, is now available to new customers for $42.95 per month. With the purchase of FastAccess DSL Xtreme 6.0 service, new customers, or those upgrading from a lower speed, can now add, at no additional charge, BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) HomeNetworking Plus(1), previously $5.00 per month, and BellSouth(R) Premium Internet Security services for one PC, previously $6.99 per month. "BellSouth's latest change is a result of the growing number of customers who are realizing their need for speed, flexibility, and security," said Bob Bickerstaff, vice president of data product management, BellSouth. "Our customers will see dramatically increased savings with this new offer, just in time for the holiday-buying season. At the same time, they can experience wireless home networking while resting easy in the knowledge that BellSouth is protecting their online experiences." BellSouth FastAccess HomeNetworking Plus allows customers to share their DSL Internet access, files and printers on up to four computers, while surfing with a wireless connection from almost anywhere in their homes. HomeNetworking Plus customers who order online can also now order a free wireless gateway with rebate. In addition, customers will receive a self-installation kit and specialized, 24x7 technical support for the service. BellSouth Premium Internet Security features a host of security applications designed to help keep residential customers safe while online and their PCs free of spyware, viruses and tracking cookies. The service combines three top-ranked security applications into one easy-to-use program and includes necessary updates like virus file definitions and product enhancements. "Our premium security service is the clear choice for consumers," continued Bickerstaff. "BellSouth fully supports the service, including providing live representatives who are available 24x7 to assist customers at no additional charge to them." BellSouth offers FastAccess DSL for both consumer and business customers. Consumers and businesses interested in FastAccess DSL Internet service can find more information online at http://www.bellsouth.com/ or by calling 1-888-321-ADSL. (1) BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) HomeNetworking Plus is also now available at no additional charge to BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) DSL Xtreme 3.0 customers. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 500 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 58.7 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 print and online directory advertising through The Real Yellow Pages(R) and YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth. 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 http://www.bellsouth.com/. DATASOURCE: BellSouth Corporation CONTACT: Nadine Randall of BellSouth, +1-404-829-8724, or Web site: http://www.bellsouth.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/095650.html

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