MCI Offers The Hispanic Market More Choices And More Value Than Ever Before

ASHBURN, Va.- Feb. 25, 2003 - Today, MCI expanded its offerings to the Hispanic community by announcing new, lower rates for calls to Spanish-speaking countries. Effective today, consumers can choose MCI company for all their local, long-distance, and international calls and they can also receive one bill for all of those services in Spanish or English. Additionally, professional customer service representatives are available to answer consumer's questions in Spanish or English.

What Is The Neighborhood?
The brand's flagship offering, Neighborhood Complete, provides unlimited local and long-distance calling within the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This means consumers can talk with whomever, whenever, wherever in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for however long they choose - for the same price every month. Neighborhood Complete also includes five popular calling and messaging features from one company, on one bill for $49.99 - $59.99 per month depending on the state (taxes and surcharges are additional). The entire U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands effectively become one local calling area and one neighborhood.

"More than 1 million consumers have already joined The Neighborhood," said Melina Formisano, director, MCI Domestic and International Product Marketing.
"Our local and long distance products, coupled with our great international calling plans, make MCI the only company to offer such unprecedented choice and value to the Hispanic community."

For consumers who make fewer domestic calls, but who want the convenience and flexibility of calling features, the newest addition to the Neighborhood, Neighborhood Preferred, offers unmatched value. With Call Waiting, Caller ID, Three-Way Calling, unlimited local calling and competitive domestic rates included, Neighborhood Preferred gives consumers the options they want with the simplicity of one bill. Neighborhood Preferred costs $18.99-$33.99 per month depending on the state; taxes and surcharges are additional.

What International Calling Plans Does MCI Offer?
People living in the United States who make international calls are looking for reliable, clear connections with economical rates. To ensure callers get reliable international connections, helpful customer service and competitive rates, they should sign up for a calling plan with a well known company and take the time to compare the rates these companies offer.

By signing up for MCI's International Calling Plan Neighborhood Worldwide, consumers can receive one low rate per country 24-hours a day for a $4 monthly fee. New, lower rates to Latin America are:

• Argentina: 19 cents per minute
• Bolivia: 33 cents per minute
• Brazil: 19 cents per minute
• Chile: 19 cents per minute
• Colombia: 19 cents per minute
• Dominican Republic: 19 cents per minute
• Peru: 25 cents per minute

As part of MCI's long-term commitment to Spanish-speaking customers, MCI continues to offer incredibly low rates to Mexico and Latin America. In addition, MCI's Spanish-speaking customers can find information about new plans, rate changes and customer service contacts on the web at www.mci.com/international. Customers should select "Spanish" from the language menu.

How To Join The Neighborhood Or Take Advantage Of Our International Calling Plans?
To join The Neighborhood or an International Calling Plan , consumers should call 1-877-LLAME-MCI (1-877-552-6362 to speak with a Spanish-speaking representative.

ABOUT MCI GROUP
MCI group (MCWEQ), an operating unit of WorldCom, Inc., is a leading provider of residential voice, advanced messaging and commercial communications services. MCI group offers a robust portfolio of products, including local, international and long-distance voice services, advanced messaging, and wholesale voice, dial-up Internet and data services. In April 2002, MCI launched The Neighborhood built by MCI - the nation's first, truly any-distance, all inclusive local and long distance offering to consumers. For more information, go to http://www.mci.com.