Re Agreement

Bellsouth Corp
22 March 2001


CONTACT:
           David Blumenthal
           BellSouth
           404-249-5918
           [e-mail]


          BellSouth and Dell Enter Agreement to Provide Plug-and-Play 
            Broadband Computer Solutions to BellSouth DSL Customers

ATLANTA, GA - March 22, 2001 - BellSouth (NYSE:BLS) today announced an agreement
with Dell to jointly market and sell broadband enabled computer systems and
BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) Internet Service to residential customers in the
BellSouth region.

Both companies will launch sales and marketing initiatives to promote BellSouth
FastAccess and DSL-enabled computer systems. The offering will include a
pre-installed DSL modem and pre-loaded software to support a connection to
BellSouth FastAccess Internet Service and enable DSL high-speed Internet access
service on a qualified telephone line. This joint offer is expected to be
available sometime in the second quarter of this year.

'There are natural synergies between the computer system and DSL industries,'
said Ralph delaVega, President of broadband services for BellSouth. 'BellSouth
and Dell are taking advantage of a unique opportunity to join our respective
technologies to make the customer's broadband experience simpler and more
convenient. Through this alliance, we essentially are streamlining the modem
installation and service registration process for our customers by offering a
one-device, plug-and-play broadband solution,' delaVega said.

The alliance with Dell will provide BellSouth customers more convenient
availability of DSL service, enabling them to fully enjoy rapid access to the
Internet, virtually instantaneous downloads, streaming video and audio, and
online interactive games.

'Consumers and businesses increasingly are buying computers specifically to go
online, and this agreement will make it easier for BellSouth customers to get to
the Internet within minutes of setting up their new Dell computer,' said John
Hamlin, vice president and general manager of Dell's U.S. Consumer business.
                                         
The alliance includes other projects planned by the two companies. Dell will
become a provider of computer systems for commercial use to BellSouth, as well
as provide Dell servers to BellSouth.

About BellSouth Corporation

BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications services company
headquartered in Atlanta, GA, serving more than 44 million customers in the
United States and 16 other countries.

Consistently recognized for customer satisfaction, BellSouth provides a full
array of broadband data and e-commerce solutions to business customers,
including Web hosting and other Internet services. In the residential market,
BellSouth offers DSL high-speed Internet access, advanced voice features and
other services. BellSouth also provides online and directory advertising
services, including BellSouth(R) Real PagesSM.com.

BellSouth owns 40 percent of Cingular Wireless, the nation's second largest
wireless company, which provides innovative wireless data and voice services.

About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL) is the world's leading direct computer
systems company, based on revenues of $32 billion for the past four quarters,
and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to
build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune
500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 10 on the Fortune 'most admired'
lists of companies. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and
services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software
and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the
World Wide Web at www.dell.com.

Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. 
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trademark, of Time Inc. 
Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.