WorldCom Launches Fixed-Wireless High-Speed Internet Service In Memphis

Offers Business Customers New Choice for Broadband Service

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2000 — WorldCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: WCOM) today announced the introduction and immediate availability of its new fixed-wireless MMDS (multichannel multipoint distribution service) high-speed Internet access service in Memphis, the company's first commercial launch of the service in the U.S. WorldCom plans to rollout its fixed-wireless broadband service in 30 markets nationwide by the end of 2001 as part of its push to deliver next generation communications services for the digital generation

WorldCom's fixed-wireless service delivers reliable high-speed Internet access with guaranteed performance up to 30 times faster than a conventional dial-up modem to customers within 35 miles of a centrally located transmittal tower. Because WorldCom's fixed-wireless service is easier and more cost-effective to deploy than traditional broadband services, it offers a quick and convenient alternative to other services or an immediate high-speed access opportunity for customers in areas where DSL and cable broadband are unavailable.

"Our initial focus with fixed-wireless broadband service will be on small- to medium-sized businesses, apartment complexes and business parks," said Robert Kaiser of WorldCom Broadband Solutions. "Along with this new choice for high-speed Internet access service in Memphis, WorldCom is committed to providing our broadband customers with speedy service installation, guaranteed performance, reliability and full customer support.

"We've all heard the horror stories about the long wait for the installation of broadband service. WorldCom will stand out in the crowd - offering incredible speed to market, especially for our broadband fixed-wireless service, which can be installed in less than a week," Kaiser emphasized.

The introduction of WorldCom's fixed-wireless broadband service not only offers a new high-speed Internet access alternative, but also makes Memphis the first market to benefit from WorldCom's model broadband strategy for the future. As part of its 'generation d' initiative to help its customers expand their e-business capabilities in the explosive e-commerce marketplace, WorldCom offers a wide range of high-speed data communications services - including MMDS fixed-wireless, DSL and fiber-optic technologies - to provide custom-tailored, scalable solutions to meet each customer's individual needs.

"Customers across America are clamoring for high-speed Internet connections, and WorldCom is ideally positioned to deliver the widest range of access solutions and unmatched IP service capabilities to meet their needs, " said Kaiser.

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WorldCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: WCOM) is a preeminent global communications company for the digital generation, operating in more than 65 countries. Global revenues in 1999 were $36 billion, with $15 billion from high-growth data, Internet and international services. WorldCom provides the innovative technologies and services that are the foundation for business in the 21st century. For more information go to http://www.worldcom.com/