ADVISORY/SBC, Community Groups to Discuss Long Distance Vote; ICC to Vote Today on SBC's Long Distance Application; Company Also Announces Plans for New Price Reductions.

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ADVISORY...for Tuesday (May 13)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT: Media Availability.

WHY: To provide SBC (NYSE:SBC) and consumer reaction to ICC vote on
     SBC's application for long distance.  (The ICC is taking the vote
     at its 10:00 A.M. meeting in Springfield, IL.)

     SBC also will announce first of future price rate reductions in
     Illinois.

WHO: Carrie Hightman, president, SBC Illinois
     Paul Roth, president, Consumer Markets Midwest
     Ric Estrada, executive director, Erie Neighborhood House
     Community groups from Chicagoland area

WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
      2:00 PM    - If ICC vote is delayed, media will be advised

WHERE: Erie Neighborhood House Templeton Auditorium
       1347 W. Erie Street
       Chicago, IL