Media contact:
John D. Baker, President and CEO
ACC Business
585/987-3270

For release
October 21, 2002

ACC Business Promotes Deborah Smith

ROCHESTER, NY — ACC Business has promoted Deborah Smith to Training Manager. In this position, Smith is responsible for teaching and facilitating all training courses for ACC Business, as well as developing courses for all new products and services.

A resident of Scottsville, N.Y., Smith also will manage the training team that delivers the courses to the Operations Center.

Smith has 24 years experience with AT&T, the past 13 as Project Manager, where she managed voice networks for large business customers. Prior to that, she served as Dial One Project Manager.

ACC Business provides voice and data services to business customers through a dedicated agent sales channel. Telecommunication service is provided by the AT&T Network - renowned for its quality, reliability and stability.

About ACC Business

ACC Business is a specialized brand from AT&T that offers a suite of essential data and voice services backed by the superior quality of the AT&T Global Network – one of the most highly acclaimed networks in the world. ACC Business’ products include Managed Internet Service, Frame Relay, Private Line, Local and Long Distance services. ACC Business products are offered exclusively through its authorized agents. For more information visit: www.accbusiness.com.