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Department Of Veterans Affairs Awards WorldCom Telecommunications Contract

WorldCom to Provide Services for VA Medical Centers and Outpatient Clinics Across the U.S. and Puerto Rico

Wednesday, November 6, 2002
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"As a premier provider of telecommunications services to federal, state and local agencies, WorldCom Government Markets enables organizations, like the VA, to remain at the forefront of new communications technology. WorldCom's voice services encompass feature rich domestic and international capabilities that help our customers reduce costs while removing communication barriers."

CLINTON, Miss.
WorldCom (WCOEQ), the leading global business data and Internet communications provider, today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded WorldCom a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Canteen Service division. Under terms of the agreement, WorldCom will be the preferred provider of long distance calling services at more than 175 Veterans Medical Centers and outpatient clinics in the United States and Puerto Rico.

WorldCom Government Markets, one of the largest providers of advanced data, Internet and voice communications services to federal, state and local agencies in the U.S. and government organizations worldwide, will provide the Veterans Canteen Service division with postpaid calling cards, operator services and collect calling capabilities for inpatient bedside telephones and pay phones in the facilities. To ensure the highest quality of service possible, WorldCom will enhance the communication networks and offer additional services, as necessary, at the various Veterans Medical Centers and outpatient clinics.
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Dan