Duane Ackerman

During my most recent visit two weeks ago, I was struck by the destruction that still remains.

During my most recent visit two weeks ago, I was struck by the destruction that still remains.

We're generating solid growth across all areas of our business. Our core telecommunications business is showing excellent growth in data read more

We're generating solid growth across all areas of our business. Our core telecommunications business is showing excellent growth in data services for business customers, and in additional lines and calling features for consumers.

BellSouth is delivering solid revenue growth and strong earnings growth. BellSouth's earnings for the quarter reflect the value of our read more

BellSouth is delivering solid revenue growth and strong earnings growth. BellSouth's earnings for the quarter reflect the value of our asset mix as the industry continues to undergo a transition to new services and new competition emerges.

Valencia has done an excellent job of building and guiding a very thoughtful and effective diversity and inclusion strategy at read more

Valencia has done an excellent job of building and guiding a very thoughtful and effective diversity and inclusion strategy at our company. Her long history of service at BellSouth and in the community combined with her breadth of business knowledge makes her a tremendous asset to this Board.

Our customers have told us that they want access to high-speed data services. Through expanded deployment strategies and highly successful read more

Our customers have told us that they want access to high-speed data services. Through expanded deployment strategies and highly successful self-installs, we believe that our 2001 projection is very achievable.