Duane Ackerman

Reducing workforce is the toughest business decision a company has to make. We have worked hard to avoid it, but read more

Reducing workforce is the toughest business decision a company has to make. We have worked hard to avoid it, but many companies our size and particularly our competitors operate with lower overhead and fewer management layers.

Results for the quarter remained strong despite extraordinary challenges we faced with Hurricane Katrina.

Results for the quarter remained strong despite extraordinary challenges we faced with Hurricane Katrina.

Technology changes and convergence are shaping a new competitive dynamic and creating tremendous opportunity. We're creating a company with much read more

Technology changes and convergence are shaping a new competitive dynamic and creating tremendous opportunity. We're creating a company with much better capabilities to seize these opportunities while maintaining its strong focus on customer service and community involvement. This was the right time for this merger. This combination is good for our employees, our customers and our stockholders.

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.

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.