May 31, Arizona Corporation Commission Docket Control Center 1200 W. Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona, 85007

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1 BellSouth Long Distance Service, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 2180 Lake Blvd., Suite 5C44 Atlanta, GA May 31, 2012 Arizona Corporation Commission Docket Control Center 1200 W. Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona, Re: BellSouth Long Distance, Inc., d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service Advice Letter No. 1 Docket # T-03287A0 Dear Sirs: Enclosed are an original and thirteen (13) copies of revisions to Arizona Tariff No. 2 for BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service. The tariff sheets have an issue date of May 31, 2012 and a requested effective date of June 30, This tariff filing grandfathers the Business Travel and Business Preferred Travel Service billing options and adds abandoned card terms and conditions. BellSouth Long Distance, Inc. d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service does not have customers on these services in Arizona. So that our records will be complete, please date-stamp the extra copy of this advice letter and mail it in the envelope provided. Please direct any questions regarding this filing to me at 2180 Lake Blvd, Suite 5C44, Atlanta, GA I may be reached by telephone at (404) or via at kw3679@att.com. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Kimberly Williams Area Manager- Regulatory Enclosures

2 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 26th Revised Page 2 Cancels 25th Revised Page 2 CHECK SHEET The pages of this tariff as listed below are effective as of the date shown at the bottom of the respective pages. Original and revised pages, as named below, comprise all changes from the original tariff and are currently in effect as of the date on the bottom of this page. PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION 1 2 nd Rev rd Rev th Rev th Rev. * 20 5 th Rev nd Rev th Rev nd Rev rd Rev th Rev. * 22 2 nd Rev nd Rev. 3 5 th Rev. * 23 2 nd Rev nd Rev. 4 5 th Rev st Rev rd Rev nd Rev st Rev th Rev st Rev nd Rev th Rev. 5 1 st Rev nd Rev nd Rev. * 6 1 st Rev nd Rev th Rev. * 7 3 rd Rev nd Rev nd Rev. * nd Rev th Rev rd Rev. * 8 2 nd Rev nd Rev. * st Rev. 9 3 rd Rev th Rev nd Rev st Rev nd Rev nd Rev th Rev st Rev nd Rev st Rev st Rev nd Rev rd Rev rd Rev nd Rev nd Rev rd Rev nd Rev st Rev st Rev nd Rev nd Rev st Rev nd Rev nd Rev st Rev nd Rev st Rev rd Rev nd Rev th Rev th Rev nd Rev th Rev rd Rev.

3 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 14th Revised Page 2.2 Cancels 13th Revised Page 2.2 CHECK SHEET (CONT D) PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION nd Rev nd Rev. A-1 1 st Rev nd Rev nd Rev. A-2 1 st Rev nd Rev nd Rev. A-3 2 nd Rev th Rev nd Rev. A-4 2 nd Rev nd Rev nd Rev. A-5 1 st Rev rd Rev nd Rev. A-6 2 nd Rev nd Rev st Rev. A-7 2 nd Rev rd Rev nd Rev. A-8 5 th Rev nd Rev nd Rev. A-9 7 th Rev. * nd Rev st Rev. A-10 5 th Rev. * nd Rev. A-11 6 th Rev nd Rev. A th Rev nd Rev. A th Rev nd Rev. A nd Rev nd Rev. A-12 3 rd Rev. A nd Rev. A-13 3 rd Rev. A-14 3 rd Rev. A-15 3 rd Rev. A-16 3 rd Rev. A-17 2 nd Rev.

4 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 5th Revised Page 3 Cancels 4th Revised Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page 1 Check Sheet 2 Table of Contents 3 Tariff Format 5 Explanation of Symbols 6 Section Definition of Terms and Abbreviations 7 Section Regulations Undertaking of Company Limitations on Service Limitations on Liabilities Cancellation or Discontinuance of Service by the Company Cancellation or Termination of Service by the Customer Restoration of Service Payment and Billing Deposits Advance Payments Taxes Terminal Equipment Interconnection Inspection, Testing and Adjustment Interruption of Service Trade Names, Trademarks, Service Marks and Registered Marks Adjustment to Rates and Charges Unused Calling s 30 Section General Description of Service Service Descriptions Timing of Calls Rate Periods Calculation of Distance One Plus Services Private Line Service Dedicated Access Service Directory Assistance Travel Service Preferred Travel Service 41

5 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 2nd Revised Page 30.1 Cancels 1st Revised Page 30.1 SECTION REGULATIONS, (CONT'D.) 2.16 Adjustment to Rates and Charges Arizona Universal Service Fund In addition to all other taxes and fees that are listed herein or passed through in the normal course of business (e.g., sales tax), the Company shall also add an amount to be collected to each bill for recovery of the Arizona Universal Service Fund (AUSF). Towards the ultimate goal that basic service be available and affordable to all citizens of the state, the Arizona Corporation Commission has created support mechanisms to assist in the provision of such service in high-cost areas. Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code, R14-2, Article 12, the rule directs that the surcharge will be levied on all telecommunications service purchased by endusers. The Arizona Universal Service Fund (AUSF) surcharge will be the amount set forth in the Arizona Administrative Code, R14-2, Article 12. The percentage and amounts set forth will be subject to periodic adjustment by the Company Unused Calling s Any Company-provided Business Travel or Preferred Travel Services calling card that has not been used or is no longer used for any continuous 18 month period will be considered abandoned by the Company. The Company may, at its sole discretion, deactivate any abandoned calling card(s) without further Customer notice.

6 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 2nd Revised Page 49.1 Cancels 1st Revised Page 49.1 SECTION 4.0 MAXIMUM RATES AND CHARGES (CONT'D) 4.9 Travel Service 1 Travel Service is provided to Residential and Business Customers for originating calls when away from the home or office by dialing a Company-provided toll-free access code or number, entering the destination number and entering the Customer s Authorization Code. Calls are billed on the Customer s normal monthly long distance bill or chosen method of payment. Travel Service includes a per call charge in addition to per minute usage charges, depending on the type of call. Customers may enter all necessary information for billing purposes or utilize the assistance of an operator. With operator assistance, Customers may place calls on a Station-to-Station or Person-to-Person basis. Time-of-day and holiday discounts do not apply. Current rates and charges are found in Attachment A following Initial Billing Increment: One Minute Each Additional Billing Increment: One Minute Recurring Charges: $ Non-Recurring Charges: $ Minimum Monthly Commitment: None Term Plan Available: No Maximum Intrastate Usage Rates: $0.50 per minute

7 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 4th Revised Page 49.2 Cancels 3rd Revised Page 49.2 SECTION 4.0 MAXIMUM RATES AND CHARGES (CONT'D) 4.9 Travel Service 1,(Cont'd.) Maximum Intrastate Per Call Service Charges: One of the following per call service charges applies to each Travel Service call placed using the Company's services. Per call charges vary by type of call and level of operator assistance requested by the customer. Company Travel LEC Calling Billed Collect Bill to 3 rd Party Station-to-Station Fully Automated $8.00 $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 Operator Assisted $8.00 $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 Operator Dialed $8.00 $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 Person-to-Person Operator Assisted $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Operator Dialed $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

8 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 2nd Revised Page 49.3 Cancels 1st Revised Page 49.3 SECTION 4.0 MAXIMUM RATES AND CHARGES (CONT'D) 4.10 Preferred Travel Service 1 Preferred Travel Service is provided to Residential and Business Customers who have chosen the Company as their carrier of choice for originating calls when away from the home or office by dialing a Companyprovided toll-free access code or number, entering the destination number and entering the Customer s Authorization Code. Calls are billed on the Customer s normal monthly long distance bill or chosen method of payment. Preferred Travel Service includes a per call charge in addition to per minute usage charges, depending on the type of call. Customers may enter all necessary information for billing purposes or utilize the assistance of an operator. With operator assistance, Customers may place calls on a Station-to- Station or Person-to-Person basis. Time of day and holiday discounts do not apply. Current rates and charges are found in Attachment A following Initial Billing Increment: One Minute Each Additional Billing Increment: One Minute Recurring Charges: $ Non-Recurring Charges: $ Minimum Monthly Commitment: None Term Plan Available: No Maximum Intrastate Usage Rates: $0.50 per minute

9 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 3rd Revised Page 49.4 Cancels 2nd Revised Page 49.4 SECTION 4.0 MAXIMUM RATES AND CHARGES (CONT'D) 4.10 Preferred Travel Service 1,(Cont'd.) Maximum Intrastate Per Call Service Charges: One of the following per call service charges applies to each Preferred Travel Service call placed using the Company s services. Per call charges vary by type of call and level of operator assistance requested by the customer. Preferred Travel Billed Collect Bill to 3 rd Party Station-to-Station Fully Automated $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 Operator Assisted $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 Operator Dialed $8.00 $10.00 $10.00 Person-to-Person Operator Assisted $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Operator Dialed $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

10 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 7th Revised Page A-9 Cancels 6th Revised Page A-9 ATTACHMENT A - CURRENT RATES AND CHARGES (CONT D) A.9 Travel Service 1 (1) Initial Billing Increment: One Minute (2) Each Additional Billing Increment: One Minute (3) Recurring Charges: $0.00 (4) Non-Recurring Charges: $0.00 (5) Minimum Monthly Commitment: None (6) Term Plan Available: No (7) Intrastate Usage Rates: $0.28 per minute (8) Intrastate Per Call Service Charges: One of the following per call service charges applies to each Travel Service call placed using the Company s services. Per call charges vary by type of call and level of operator assistance requested by the customer. Company Travel LEC Calling Comm. Credit Billed Collect Bill to 3 rd Party Station-to-Station Fully Automated $0.00 $0.00 $1.35 $2.05 $2.05 Operator Assisted $0.55 $0.55 $1.35 $2.05 $2.05 Operator Dialed $0.55 $0.55 $1.35 $2.05 $2.05 Person-to-Person Operator Assisted $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 Operator Dialed $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05

11 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 5th Revised Page A-10 Cancels 4th Revised Page A-10 ATTACHMENT A - CURRENT RATES AND CHARGES (CONT D) A.10 Preferred Travel Service 1 (1) Initial Billing Increment: One Minute (2) Each Additional Billing Increment: One Minute (3) Recurring Charges: $0.00 (4) Non-Recurring Charges: $0.00 (5) Minimum Monthly Commitment: None (6) Term Plan Available: No (7) Intrastate Usage Rates: $0.28 per minute (8) Intrastate Per Call Service Charges: One of the following per call service charges applies to each Preferred Travel Service call placed using the Company s services. Per call charges vary by type of call and level of operator assistance requested by the customer. Preferred Travel Billed Collect Bill to 3 rd Party Station-to-Station Fully Automated $0.00 $2.05 $2.05 Operator Assisted $0.55 $2.05 $2.05 (R) Operator Dialed $0.55 $2.05 $2.05 (R) Person-to-Person Operator Assisted $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 Operator Dialed $4.05 $4.05 $4.05

Billed to LEC Calling Card $1.20 Billed to Third Party $1.20. Billed to LEC Calling Card $0.45 Billed to Third Party $0.45

Billed to LEC Calling Card $1.20 Billed to Third Party $1.20. Billed to LEC Calling Card $0.45 Billed to Third Party $0.45 d/b/a AT&T Long Distance Service 2nd Revised Page 5 SECTION 4 RATES AND CHARGES 4.2 Directory Assistance Services The following per call charges apply to each call to the Directory Assistance Bureau and