Software provides backup and remote access.

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Intended for small businesses, Online Backup enables users to choose data files they wish to protect and send them securely to remote server where they are encrypted and updated daily. In event of PC failure, customers can visit designated BellSouth Web site to choose files they need restored. BellSouth® PC 2 GoSM Remote Access enables users to access files or work in programs stored on host computer from anywhere with Internet connectivity.



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BellSouth Introduces New Broadband Applications for Small Businesses



-- Data file backup and remote access technologies provide critical communications to help small businesses survive and thrive--

ATLANTA, June 1 / -- In another move to maximize business continuity for customers, BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) announced today the launch of data file backup and remote access applications for small businesses.

"At BellSouth, we consider ourselves partners with our small business customers as they face the numerous and various challenges in today's business environment," said Joey Schultz, vice president of marketing - BellSouth Retail Markets. "With these new applications, customers will see immediate and significant progress in their efforts to safeguard their businesses against those challenges, whether they be natural disasters, competitive threats or operational efficiencies."

Online Backup from BellSouth allows small business customers to choose the data files they wish to protect and send them securely to a remote server where they are encrypted and automatically updated daily. In the event of a PC failure, customers can visit a designated BellSouth Web site to choose the files they need restored. Online Backup packages begin at $19.95 per month per user and vary depending on the amount of data that is stored.

BellSouth(R) PC 2 Go(SM) Remote Access offers customers a simple, seamless way to remotely access any PC. Customers simply download the PC 2 Go software on a business or home PC, which becomes the host computer. Customers can then access files or work in programs stored on that host computer from anywhere with Internet connectivity through a BellSouth portal. PC 2 Go is available to BellSouth business broadband customers for $12.95 per month per PC.

BellSouth Online Backup and PC 2 Go are the latest of a host of premium business broadband services and applications that BellSouth has introduced in the past year. BellSouth has specifically focused on security applications, most recently with the introduction of BellSouth(R) Secure Mail, which allows business customers to enclose, encrypt and deliver confidential information over the Internet. In addition, BellSouth(R) Premium Internet Security service features a host of security applications designed to help keep business customers safe and their PCs free of spyware, viruses and hackers.

BellSouth also offers BellSouth(R) Shared Web Hosting for small businesses that are seeking to economically expand their visibility and reach by building a Web presence for online commerce and customer communications. Small business customers may also be eligible to receive a free domain name and custom e-mail account with a six-month commitment. In addition, BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) Business DSL customers receive a five-day installation guarantee and 24-hour repair guarantee backed up by service credits, and have 24x7 access to a dedicated business technical support desk.

To learn more about broadband applications for businesses or to sign up for service, visit the BellSouth Web page at http://smallbusiness.bellsouth.com/internet/index.asp.

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 55.8 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/.

CONTACT: Nadine Randall of BellSouth Corporation, +1-404-829-8724, or
Nadine.Randall@bellsouth.com

Web site: http://www.bellsouth.com/

http://smallbusiness.bellsouth.com/internet/index.asp

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