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November 6, 1996 CONTACT: Eric Rabe of Bell Atlantic, 215-963-6531, or eric.w.rabe@bell-atl.com, or Steve Marcus of NYNEX, 212-395-0500 Joint Statement of Bell Atlantic & NYNEX on Department of Justice Approval Of SBC-Pactel Merger PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6 -- The following was issued by Bell Atlantic (NYSE: BEL) and NYNEX (NYSE: NYN) We're encouraged that the Department of Justice has approved the merger of SBC and Pacific Telesis, and we see no reason why they won't do the same for Bell Atlantic and NYNEX. Our merger will benefit our customers with increased competition and improved service, and provide our shareowners with long-term growth potential. We expect the Department will complete a thorough investigation and conclude there are no antitrust issues. FAX copies of recent NYNEX news releases are available free of charge, 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-331-1214 and an automated system will provide instructions. go to news archive

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