UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
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BELLSOUTH CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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BellSouth Statement
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Proposed Merger
July 12, 2006
“The proposed merger between BellSouth and AT&T will create a communications industry leader
capable of providing customers in Louisiana and across the globe with the latest in wireline,
wireless and broadband technologies and innovation. We are pleased that the Louisiana Public
Service Commission has concurred and is recommending that a letter of non opposition be issued on
the proposed merger.”
NOTE: In connection with the proposed merger, AT&T Inc. (“AT&T”) filed a registration statement on
Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-132904), containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus of AT&T and
BellSouth Corporation (“BellSouth”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) which
was declared effective on June 2, 2006. Investors are urged to read the registration statement and
the joint proxy statement/prospectus contained therein (including all amendments and supplements to
it) because it contains important information. Investors may obtain free copies of the registration
statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing information
about AT&T and BellSouth, without charge, at the SEC’s Web site (www.sec.gov). Copies of
AT&T’s filings may also be obtained without charge from AT&T at AT&T’s Web site (www.att.com) or by directing a request to AT&T Inc. Stockholder Services, 175 E. Houston, San Antonio,
Texas 78205. Copies of BellSouth’s filings may be obtained without charge from BellSouth at
BellSouth’s Web site (www.bellsouth.com) or by directing a request to BellSouth at
Investor Relations, 1155 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309.