SBC's Statement Regarding FCC's Wireless Local Number Portability Order.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003

Background: On Monday, November 10, 2003, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a press release discussing rules to allow customers to keep their numbers when transferring between their wireless and wireline telephone numbers in the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the country.

Please attribute the following statement to James C. Smith, SBC's Senior Vice President-FCC:

We support wireless local number portability, because it is good for the customer.

We will review the FCC order in detail to determine the impact to our customers. However, to avoid customer confusion, we are anxious to understand how the FCC has resolved some very complex implementation, compliance and state regulatory issues in a way that's fair to customers, the providers and all parties involved.

In preparation for the change, SBC Communications Inc. encourages customers to thoroughly research their decision before deciding to switch or to "cut the cord" all together. For customers who want reliability, convenience, security and access to essential emergency service, we encourage customers to keep both their wireless and wireline services.