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WorldCom (WCOEQ), the leading global business data and Internet communications provider, today announced that Tower Records has selected WorldCom as its new, exclusive provider of local voice and audio conferencing services to more than 100 Tower Records locations across the United States.

"In order to maintain Tower Records'' competitive advantage we continuously focus on optimizing our productivity and efficiency," said Bill Bauman, senior vice president and chief information officer for Tower Records. "WorldCom''s reliable local-to-global network and its highly responsive account team help drive operating efficiencies at Tower Records by delivering the quality of service our customers expect from a cutting-edge retailer. During the holiday shopping season, it''s good to know WorldCom is behind us."

As a new customer, Tower Records joins thousands of business and government customers leveraging WorldCom''s world-class network, extensive service continuum, and superior service level guarantees.

"Like so many businesses today, Tower Records counts on dependable and efficient communications to deliver superior customer service and increased productivity," said Stephen Young, senior vice president of WorldCom commercial markets for the Southern and Western U.S. "Our global network, unsurpassed suite of services, and expert employees are assisting Tower Records and other enterprises around the world to meet those goals today, and will fuel the growth of our customer relationships in the years to come."

As one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the U.S., WorldCom offers cost-effective local services to businesses requiring reliable and seamless first and last mile connectivity backed by the assurance of WorldCom''s superior service level agreements. WorldCom''s extensive metropolitan SONET fiber ring technology, coupled with local switches, provide diverse routing and security businesses like Tower Records need to communicate between locations and with customers. WorldCom''s audio conferencing services provide Tower Records with a practical, feature-rich and highly economical alternative to the costs associated with business travel, while simultaneously fostering greater communication among management, franchisees, and employees.

About Tower Records

Since 1960 Tower Records has been recognized and respected throughout the world for its unique brand of retailing. Founded in Sacramento CA, by current Chairman Emeritus, Russ Solomon, the company''s growth over four decades has made Tower Records a household name.

Tower Records owns and operates 112 stores worldwide with 56 franchise operations in eight countries. The company opened one of the first Internet music stores on America Online in June 1995 and followed a year later with the launch of TowerRecords.com. The site was recently named among the top fifty retail websites by Internet Retailer magazine.

Tower Records'' commitment to providing its customers with a superior and specialized shopping experience is key to the organization''s retail philosophy. Tower forges ahead with the development of exciting shopping environments, presenting diverse product ranges, artist performance stages, personal electronics departments, and digital centers. Tower Records maintains its dedication to providing the deepest selection of packaged entertainment in the world merchandised in stores that celebrate the unique interests and needs of the local community.

About WorldCom, Inc.

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/.

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