Anything Your Home Phone Can Do, EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM) Does Better

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Everythingyou thought you knew about the home phone changes today as EMBARQ(TM)introduces the next-generation home phone to its customers. EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM)combines the reliability of a home phone with the functionality of theInternet.

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EMBARQ is the first communications company to offer its customers acordless home phone with visual voicemail, news and information, personalphone books and local phone directories. Now customers can get informationthey need, when they need it, without having to turn on their computer and logon to the Internet.

'With EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM), we have turned the reliable home phone into muchmore than just a device for talking -- we've added the power of the Internetto it,' said Dennis Huber, senior vice president of corporate strategy anddevelopment for EMBARQ. 'This phone will help simplify the lives of ourcustomers by allowing them to easily and quickly access the information theyneed, just by touching the navigation key.'

    EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM) features:
    --  Visual voicemail - Scroll through your voicemail messages to play,        save or delete them in whatever order you choose, thus giving you the        ability to listen to your most important messages first.
    --  News, weather and sports information at your fingertips - Now you        don't have to turn on the TV, boot up your computer or search the        newspaper to find the final score of the big game, read highlights of        the day's news or know whether you need to wear your winter coat or        carry your umbrella.
    --  Local business listing searches by category - Search, dial and save        local numbers without having to know the name of the place you want to        call. For example, if you are craving pizza, but you cannot remember        the name of the restaurant you want, just type 'pizza' into the        keyword search and click on the listing you want to call. You can also        search for businesses in other parts of the country, such as        'florists' or 'hotels,' by typing in the keyword and the Zip code of        the city in which you are searching.
    --  Phone address book - Easily store frequently dialed numbers so you        never again have to search for one. Numbers are saved online and in        the handset. Online storage makes numbers accessible from all        EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM) phone extensions.

EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM) home phone handset is now available online for $129.95and in EMBARQ(TM) Stores at a $30 discount or $99.95. In the near future, thephone will be available to purchase through EMBARQ(TM) call centers.

In order to take advantage of all of the features of EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM),customers need to have a qualifying EMBARQ(TM) home phone calling plan,EMBARQ(TM) Voicemail and high-speed Internet access.

For more information about the EMBARQ(TM) eGo(TM) phone, visit your localEMBARQ(TM) Store or go to embarq.com/ego.

About EMBARQ

Embarq Corporation (NYSE: EQ), headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.,offers a complete suite of communications services. The company hasapproximately 18,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is includedin the S&P 500.

For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services thatincludes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speedInternet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on onemonthly bill. EMBARQ(TM) High-Speed Internet customers also have access to themyembarq.com portal featuring premium services including EMBARQ(TM) UnlimitedMusic and broadband video on demand.

For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible andintegrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be moreproductive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolioincludes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class HighSpeed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data networkservices, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services.

For more information, visit embarq.com.

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