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- The more services residential customers choose, the more they save - ATLANTA, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) introduced today new BellSouth Answers(R) packages for residential customers. Beginning today, the company will base its bundle discounts on the number of services customers choose, giving them even more opportunities to save. BellSouth has also re-designed its BellSouth Answers(R) Web site, highlighting the company's most popular bundles in a simplified format to save users' time. The Web site features a new, interactive savings calculator. "Now even more residential customers can take advantage of BellSouth's bundled savings," said Joey Schultz, vice president - marketing, BellSouth Retail Markets. "Our new bundles underscore our commitment to continually increase value and simplify customers' experiences as they design bundles to fit their lifestyles." BellSouth Answers(R) bundles allow customers to personalize communications and entertainment bundles by combining local, long distance, Cingular(R) Wireless, high-speed Internet and digital television services. Under the new bundle structure, residential customers who bundle any two qualified services will receive a $5 monthly discount; customers who bundle any three qualified services will receive a $10 monthly discount; and customers who bundle all four qualified services will receive a $15 monthly discount.(1) Customers can achieve combined savings of up to $180 per year, depending on the services selected. BellSouth's re-designed BellSouth Answers(R) Web site provides simple, convenient ways for customers to customize their bundles. On the main page, BellSouth features its most popular bundles for customers to view. In addition, an interactive calculator is now available on the site for customers to input their bundle options and determine their exact costs and savings. "We wanted to make it even easier for customers to see the value in BellSouth Answers(R) bundles," said Rex Adams, Web Development Officer for BellSouth. "That is why BellSouth introduced the new online calculator so customers can compare combinations of products and services and select the one that best meets their needs." BellSouth's bundles vary in cost depending on the services selected by the consumer. To subscribe or learn more about BellSouth Answers(R) bundles, visit http://www.bellsouth.com/answers, or call 1-866-254-9339. A dedicated BellSouth representative can help customers customize the services that fit their needs at the best possible price. 1. Available to new and existing customers. Savings require Voice service (qualifying local service and $2.95/mo. or higher long distance plan). Savings will vary depending upon subscription to these additional services (BellSouth(R) Dial Internet or FastAccess(R) DSL Ultra service or higher, Cingular Wireless(R) plan $39.99 or higher, and $44.99 DIRECTV(R) plan or higher). $180 savings requires minimum subscription to BellSouth(R) PreferredPack(R) plan and BellSouth(R) Advantage 5 Cents Value long distance plan, and 3 additional qualifying services. 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 57.3 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/ http://www.bellsouth.com/answers Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/095650.html

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