SBC Communications Announces $19.95 Monthly Pricing for SBC Yahoo! DSL - Lowest Broadband Price Ever

Business Wire, Oct 28, 2004

SAN ANTONIO -- Eligible SBC All Distance Service Customers Can Now Receive DSL for Less Than Most Cable Modem, Many Leading Dial-up Services

Market Uncertainty by Other Providers Makes It Right Time to Switch

In a move designed to appeal to dial Internet and cable modem customers and consumers worried about other companies potentially leaving the market, SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) today announced the lowest monthly price ever for SBC Yahoo! DSL. It is the best consumer price available for similar speed and term offers from any leading provider in the nation.

Effective Monday, Nov. 1, SBC Yahoo! DSL will be available for $19.95 a month for new DSL residential customers who commit to a one- year term and subscribe to the popular SBC unlimited local and long distance calling plan, All Distance.

The plan brings together several of the most popular SBC services in a single package, with SBC Yahoo! DSL Internet access service and SBC All Distance service offering convenience, value and affordability. The All Distance bundle delivers unlimited local and nationwide direct-dial long distance calling, Caller ID, voicemail and the choice of two SBC calling features for just $48.95 a month. SBC Yahoo! DSL Express is one of the fastest-growing high speed Internet services in the United States, offering download speeds of 384 Kbps - 1.5 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 384 Kbps, virtually unlimited e- mail account storage, industry-leading safety and security features, and award-winning parental controls package.

"We believe there's no better deal in the market we serve today - and dial-up Internet and cable modem customers who 'do the math' will quickly see that," said Scott Helbing, senior vice president, SBC consumer marketing. "Our customers will benefit for 12 months of value while many of our competitors' best rates are only good for three or six months and then revert back to rates much more expensive than our offer."

"For consumers worried about other long distance providers who are retreating from the market and leaving their customers with an uncertain future, this is the best price, the best reason to come to SBC companies," said Helbing.

The SBC Yahoo! DSL promotional offer is available to All Distance customers who place new orders for high-speed Internet service before January 31, 2005.

SBC local service customers who do not subscribe to All Distance can still take advantage of great promotional pricing when they switch from cable broadband service to SBC Yahoo! DSL. Through December 31, 2004 current cable broadband subscribers signing up for SBC Yahoo! DSL for $26.95 a month with a one year term commitment receive two months of service free, after bill credits, valued at $53.90.

The offers follow a recent SBC announcement that SBC FreedomLink Wi-Fi service will be available for just $1.99 a month for SBC DSL customers. As part of an introductory offer, customers who sign up for SBC Yahoo! DSL will be able to use the FreedomLink service at no charge until April 15, 2005. FreedomLink service enables DSL subscribers to enjoy a wireless broadband experience at more than 4,100 locations nationwide, including hotels, airports, convention centers, coffee shops, restaurants and business centers. FreedomLink memberships are also available for non-SBC DSL subscribers for $19.95 a month.

With more than 4.7 million DSL lines in service, SBC companies are the nation's largest DSL provider. SBC companies expect to have more than 5 million DSL subscribers by the end of the year. There are nearly 19.8 million SBC long distance lines in service.

For additional information consumers can visit www.sbc.com/news_room.

SBC Yahoo! DSL customers will also be charged a monthly FUSF (Federal Universal Service Fund) cost recovery fee to help cover charges from our data transport supplier pursuant to state and federal telecom regulations. This fee is not a tax or government required charge.

$19.95 promotional pricing available for new SBC Yahoo! DSL residential customers who subscribe to All Distance(R). Not available in all areas. Offer only valid for orders placed through an SBC sales channel; third party channels excluded. SBC Yahoo! Pro not included. Order for SBC Yahoo! DSL must be placed between 11/01/04 and 01/31/05. One-year term required. Offer not valid with any other SBC Yahoo! DSL promotion. Additional terms and conditions apply for SBC All-Distance. Visit sbc.com for additional information. $26.95 pricing available for new online orders or if purchased as a part of a qualifying services bundle. For all DSL orders, SBC local service and one year term required. $200 early termination fee. At end of term, then-current monthly rate applies. $150-$200 additional charge if technician install is required or desired. The equipment charge will appear on the first bill along with any corresponding and offsetting instant credits. Laptop users and some desktop users may need to purchase an Ethernet card. Billing begins on service activation date. Service not available in all areas. Subject to change without notice. Maximum speed achieved depends on customer location. Acceptance of Terms of Service required. Taxes and additional fees & surcharges extra. Other restrictions apply. SBC Yahoo! DSL is an information service that combines DSL transport, Internet access and applications from SBC Internet Services, with customized content, services, and applications from Yahoo! Inc.