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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