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Businesses Gain Flexibility in Connecting Operations in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Israel ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MCI, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCIP) today announced it is expanding Internet DSL access services in Asia Pac and into the Middle East. Now multinational companies with operations in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Singapore and Israel can utilize high-speed, always-on broadband access to connect their remote office locations. Until now, MCI offered DSL service in Australia only. MCI's new DSL access option helps enterprise customers connect their Asia Pacific and Middle East offices enabling them to more easily collaborate and access company information via cost-effective connections. These solutions complement MCI's IP access suite of services already available in these countries and are ideal for companies that want high-speed access but do not require traditional leased line Internet connectivity. "MCI is helping companies leverage the ubiquity of the Internet to connect offices located in emerging global business centers through an expanded range of Internet access solutions," said Nancy Gofus, senior vice president of MCI product management. "With DSL service in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, MCI is enabling companies to take advantage of today's global economy." MCI is offering broadband services locally through its agreements with several regional providers, including Pacific Internet Ltd for connectivity in Thailand, the Philippines, and Hong Kong; China NetCom for the People's Republic of China and Golden Lines for connectivity in Israel. MCI's new DSL services are available immediately with service in China and Singapore coming online in September. In China, MCI will offer Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) service to most major metropolitan areas across all provinces. The service will be available at speeds of 512 Kpbs for downloading content and 128 Kbps for uploading files and other content. In Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines, the speed of service will vary by location and country with both Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) and ADSL service offered. In Israel, MCI provides ADSL service with speeds from 64 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps. MCI also plans to extend its international DSL service into Malaysia and Peru over the next several months as part of its Global Business Partners Program. Designed to introduce reliable DSL service in business centers around the world, MCI's Global Business Partners Program gives customers a one-stop resource and more flexibility in selecting the right Internet access solution, while complementing MCI's suite of global Internet services. Today MCI offers DSL service in 14 countries across the world and IP access in 65 countries spanning six continents including North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. 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 one of the most expansive global IP backbones 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 http://www.mci.com/. DATASOURCE: MCI, Inc. CONTACT: Janet Brumfield, +1-800-644-NEWS, or , or Julie Sajnani, +852-223-36007, or , both of MCI, Inc. Web site: http://www.mci.com/

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