ADVISORY/BellSouth and IBM to Host Audio Conference Call to Discuss Today's Announcements - Wednesday, March 12, 2003.

News Editors

ADVISORY...Wednesday (March 12)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:   Please join BellSouth and IBM for an audio conference call
        today at 11:00 am EST. BellSouth and IBM are teaming to
        deliver comprehensive e-business solutions to customers in the
        Southeast.
            --  The alliance will combine IBM's computing
                infrastructure and hosting capabilities with
                BellSouth's voice and data transport assets to deliver
                on-demand services for business customers
            --  BellSouth is the leader in voice and data network
                services in the Southeast
            --  IBM provides hosting and applications services
                worldwide and is the recognized leader in e-business

        Today's presentation can be viewed after 8:00 am at
        http://bellsouthcorp.com/bellsouth_ibm_announce/

WHO:    Senior BellSouth and IBM executives
WHEN:   Wednesday, March 12, 2003
        11:00 a.m. EST
RSVP:   Call in numbers:
        United States: [phone]
        International: [phone]
        Password (your name) + BellSouth

        One-on-one interviews with BellSouth executives may be
        scheduled following the call. To schedule time with BellSouth
        executives, contact Dave Faupel at [phone] or
        [e-mail].