MCI Surpasses 1,000 Solution Provider Milestone

Focus on Indirect Sales Channel Results in 30 Percent More MCI Agents in 2004

ASHBURN, Va., November 2, 2004 - MCI (NASDAQ: MCIP) today announced it has surpassed the 1,000 Solution Provider milestone, expanding its authorized network of agents and value-added resellers (VARs) that represent MCI's Internet, data and voice products, as well as managed service solutions. MCI's continued focus on this market has resulted in a 30 percent increase in new agents since January 2004.

During the time period, MCI has launched more than 15 new offerings to the VAR community, including Flex T-1, Managed Email Content, Managed Firewall Solo/Office/Corporate, IP VPN, Enterprise DSL and enterprise and personal firewall offerings. These offerings, backed by stringent Service Level Agreements, specifically address the channel's need for additional security and mobility solutions.

"Achieving the 1,000 Solution Provider milestone and rolling out compelling new products reflects MCI's commitment and support of the channel market," said Todd Gerdes, senior vice president of MCI's Solution Provider Channel. "Our success in attracting quality channel agents is enabling us to broaden the exposure and adoption of MCI's advanced communications capabilities."

Since the beginning of the year, MCI has added a steady stream of new Solution Providers from across the U.S., including Microcorp, SolarCom and Intelisys which serve a wide range of businesses in a variety of industries. The new Solution Providers join resellers like Association Resource Group, Planet One, Schafer Management and Visioncom in bringing innovative solutions to market.

"MCI is one of the best providers to work with, enabling us to provide our customers with exceptional service and support," said Jay Lewis, vice president of Visioncom. "With its strong commitment to the channel and its superior product set, MCI is clearly ahead of the pack."

MCI's Solution Provider Channel Program enables agents and resellers to tap into the company's advanced communications solutions, including MCI Advantage® for business-class VoIP, and Private IP, MCI's MPLS-based VPN service.

"MCI's can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile makes them an ideal company to work with," said Mary Anne Schafer, president of Schafer Management, Inc. "With MCI's industry-leading IP products and services like MCI Advantage they are helping us to drive revenue and meet our customers' growing requirements."

To enable a smooth delivery of solutions, MCI provides on-site and in-field support through an assigned channel manager, a designated implementation team and access to an expert technical support team for assistance with complex customer applications. Agents can also utilize MCI's highly skilled engineering talent to assist in developing and presenting network solutions to their customers.

Additionally resellers have access to MCI's state-of-the-art online portal where they can tap into Web-based, leader-led training sessions, geared to enhancing sales skills and product knowledge of MCI's complete suite of next generation communications solutions.

For agents interested in MCI's Solutions Provider Channel Program, please visit http://global.mci.com/us/enterprise/partners/var/ or call 1.800.275.2526.

About MCI, Inc.

MCI, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCIP) is a leading global communications provider, delivering innovative, cost-effective, advanced communications connectivity to businesses, governments and consumers. With the industry's most expansive global IP backbone, based on the number of company-owned points of presence, and wholly-owned data networks, MCI develops the
converged communications products and services that are the foundation for commerce and communications in today's market. For more information, go to www.mci.com.