In light of MCI WorldCom's imminent bankruptcy filing, TRAC reminds worried MCI customers that they will not be without service. For helpful consumer tips, please visit http://www.trac.org/mcitips.html.

TRAC's web site also contains further consumer tips on prepaid calling cards, 10-10 numbers, and long distance service comparisons. TRAC publishes a variety of TeleTips^SM charts and consumer guides of interest to all long distance subscribers, including residential long distance plans and features, and dial around services. The charts are available for purchase on the web site.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

John Breyault, TRAC, johnb@trac.org, 202-263-2943

ABOUT TRAC:

The Telecommunications Research and Action Center (TRAC), founded in 1983, is a non-profit membership organization based in Washington, DC that promotes the interests of residential telecommunications customers. TRAC staff researches telecommunications issues and publishes rate comparisons to help consumers make informed decisions regarding their long distance and local phone service options. TRAC can be found on the web at http://www.trac.org.