Duane Ackerman

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.

This was the right time for this merger. This combination is good for our employees, our customers and our stockholders.

This was the right time for this merger. This combination is good for our employees, our customers and our stockholders.

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.

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.