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-- Company Utilizes Innovative Technology to Provide Internet Access -- NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) announced today that its wireless broadband service is now available to small businesses in New Orleans. BellSouth(R) Wireless Broadband Service provides small businesses with an alternative high-speed Internet access solution as they rebuild their businesses or help with restoration efforts. This service offers businesses high-speed Internet access, with downstream speeds up to 1.5Mbps. With no phone line needed, the system transmits signals between local radio towers and a small non-line-of-sight modem that plugs into a desktop or laptop computer, or a local router. "As BellSouth works to restore service in New Orleans, we are offering small businesses high-speed Internet access via our wireless broadband service," said Bill Oliver, president of BellSouth's Louisiana operations. "This is just another example of our commitment to providing the critical communications that our customers need to get their businesses back in business." Small businesses who operate in the service area can sign up for Wireless Broadband Service for $69.95 per month. They can order the service and purchase a modem at BellSouth's business service centers, Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m - 6 p.m., at: - New Orleans business service center, opening Oct. 31, 2005, at 902 Poydras Street, New Orleans, La. 70112 - Metairie business service center, open now, in the Clearview Shopping Center on the corner of Clearview and Veterans, 4436 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, La. 70006 Small businesses can also call 1-866-622-1189 for information or to order wireless broadband from BellSouth. BellSouth also offers wireless broadband service in Athens, Ga., and Palatka, Fla. Number of subscribers and coverage area limited. 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 51.6 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 http://www.bellsouth.com/. DATASOURCE: BellSouth CONTACT: Karen Beck of BellSouth Louisiana, +1-504-528-2208; or Nadine Randall of BellSouth, +1-404-829-8724 Web site: http://www.bellsouth.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/095650.html

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