AT&T will not block access to the public Internet or degrade service, period.

AT&T will not block access to the public Internet or degrade service, period.

We will provide a competitive, integrated mix of local, long distance, Internet and high-speed data services, providing more choices, new and improved services, more competitive prices and more convenience for millions of consumers,

This merger is a logical next step that creates substantial value for customers and stockholders of both AT&T and BellSouth. It will benefit customers through new services and expanded service capabilities.

If someone wants to transmit a high-quality service with no interruptions and 'guaranteed this, guaranteed that,' they should be willing to pay for that.

Together, we will lead the way into a new era of converged and bundled communications, video, and entertainment services.