AMD and Telefonica Bring Affordable Internet Connectivity to the Brazilian State of Sao Paulo; FIC Conectado Personal Internet Communicator Delivers Simple, Durable and Reliable Web Access

Telefonica, a world leader in the telecommunications sector withmore than 120 million customers across Europe, Africa and LatinAmerica, is committed to improving education and economicopportunities in developing nations. With a population of more than180 million citizens and an Internet user rate around 11 percent,Brazil is primed to extend Internet access and educationalopportunities to a larger number of citizens.

The capital city of Sao Paulo, within the state of the same name,is the most populous metropolitan area in South America. In thisthriving hub exists a mature technological and communicationsinfrastructure, providing a solid foundation for Telefonica todistribute the FIC Conectado PIC. Working with AMD, Telefonica offersa tremendous opportunity to boost technological growth for more than36 million citizens living in the state of Sao Paulo.

"Access to information on the Internet has the potential toimprove education, advance business and enhance communication in SaoPaulo and across South America, paying significant economic and socialdividends," said Odmar Almeida Filho, vice president for Telefonica'shome clients division. "There are millions of families who cannotafford a PC at home to connect to the Internet. They've been waitingfor an affordable, reliable solution. We believe this is it."

Telefonica recently pledged support for AMD's 50x15 initiative, aprogram to connect 50 percent of the world's population by 2015. ThePersonal Internet Communicator is the first of many solutions AMD andits partners plan to offer to increase global connectivity. PICsprovide consumers a secure, stable Internet access environmentpreloaded with software including Internet browser, e-mail, wordprocessing, spreadsheet applications and a presentation viewer.Running on a Microsoft(R) Windows(R) powered operating system, offeredwith bundled Internet service, and available through micro-financingprograms, customers can quickly and affordably connect to the Web withan out-of-the-box experience first-time users can easily navigate.

"We're pleased to support the efforts of AMD and Telefonica tofoster a digital economy in Brazil through better access to affordablecomputing and the Internet," said Brad Carpenter, general manager,Value Computing, Windows Client Group at Microsoft. "The availabilityof the FIC Conectado reflects efforts of industry innovation by AMDand others to create more opportunities for Brazilians to benefit fromthe unlimited potential of technology."

"Telefonica is a well-recognized, global brand with a track recordof success in delivering Internet connectivity to high-growthnations," said Dr. William T. Edwards, senior vice president and chiefinnovation officer, AMD. "Collectively we are leveraging the expertiseand resources of both companies to enable technology-based educationand economic development throughout Brazil."

Internet service providers in the Caribbean, Panama, India,Mexico, Turkey and now Brazil are leveraging PICs to deliveraffordable connectivity to consumers throughout the world. Developmentpartners include Microsoft, Samsung, Seagate and Macromedia.

Pricing and Availability

The FIC Conectado PIC is currently available for R$ 799.00 cash,plus delivery or R$ 42.90 per month, including Internet service andsupport. For more information, including where to buy, visitwww.itelefonica.com.br/computador or call 0800 77 15 236.

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