U.S. General Services Administration Extends FTS2001 Contract with WorldCom
GSA Decision Allows WorldCom to Continue to Demonstrate
Undiminished Capabilities to Federal Agencies Worldwide
CLINTON, Miss., November 13, 2002 - WorldCom (WCOEQ), the leading global business data and Internet communications provider, today announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is extending its Federal Telecommunications Service (FTS) 2001 contract with WorldCom for another year. After carefully observing and reviewing the company's performance for U.S. government agencies, GSA is exercising the first of four available one-year contract options, extending WorldCom's service contract through January 10, 2004.
FTS2001 is one of the largest federal government contracts to date, providing comprehensive voice, data, Internet, video conferencing and global communications services that fulfill common-user needs government-wide. Under FTS2001, federal agencies worldwide are able to capitalize on WorldCom's cost-effective telecommunications services as well as its state-of-the-art Web hosting, security and data network solutions. WorldCom currently provides its services to more than 75 government agencies, including many cabinet-level departments, under the FTS2001 contract.
"This renewal shows our customers that WorldCom and WorldCom's ability to provide services of the highest quality remain rock solid," said Jerry Edgerton, senior vice president of WorldCom Government Markets. "WorldCom has earned the position as one of the largest US Government providers through our continuing commitment to meet and exceed stringent service level agreements ensuring government continuity. Today's announcement highlights why leading government and corporate enterprises continue to look to WorldCom for communication solutions."
WorldCom is one of two U.S. telecom service providers initially awarded FTS2001 contracts by the GSA. The award of the GSA-WorldCom FTS2001 agreement was announced in January 1999 - replacing GSA's previous FTS2000 contract.
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WorldCom, Inc. (WCOEQ, MCWEQ) is a pre-eminent global communications provider for the digital generation, operating in more than 65 countries. With one of the most expansive, wholly owned IP networks in the world, WorldCom provides innovative data and Internet services for businesses to communicate in today's market. In April 2002, WorldCom launched The Neighborhood built by MCI - the industry's first truly any-distance, all-inclusive local and long-distance offering to consumers. For more information, go to http://www.worldcom.com.
