MCI WorldCom Combines Advanced Networks And UUNET Into Integrated Internet Services Division

JACKSON, MS--March, 1, 1999 --MCI WorldCom has combined the operations of its UUNET and Advanced Networks subsidiaries into one organization, offering a full range of Internet services to business customers worldwide. UUNET provides Internet access, web hosting, remote access and other value-added services to its customers worldwide. Mark Spagnolo, who will serve as president and chief executive officer, will lead the division. Former MCI WorldCom Advanced Networks President Peter Van Camp will become president of Internet Markets and will oversee UUNET's global sales, marketing, product and customer support. "Pooling the talent and resources of the two organizations allows us to provide our customers with seamless, integrated Internet communication services in the most efficient and effective manner," said Mark Spagnolo, president and CEO.

"This new alignment strengthens MCI WorldCom's ability to offer businesses the full spectrum of our Internet services," said Peter Van Camp, president of Internet Markets. "Today we offer Internet services to more than 70,000 businesses in 114 countries and operate a global Internet network with more than 1000 points of presence throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia."