SouthernLINC Wireless Named Birmingham Barons' Official Wireless Provider

SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), today announced it has become the official wireless provider of the Birmingham Barons, the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. "We’re excited to continue working with SouthernLINC Wireless,” said Bill Adema, director of sales for the Birmingham Barons. "We are able to offer a wide array of local marketing and advertising opportunities to the companies that partner with the Barons.” As part of its sponsorship investment, SouthernLINC Wireless will provide the Barons’ staff with phones – featuring premier Push to Talk two-way radio functionality – and service. Additionally, the SouthernLINC Wireless logo will be prominently displayed on Region Park’s right field wall, in the grandstands, on the scoreboard and on the Barons’ pocket schedule, which is distributed to more than 350,000 people throughout the Birmingham area. SouthernLINC Wireless will also contribute promotional items that will be given away during home games. "SouthernLINC Wireless is continually looking for ways to partner with organizations our customers support,” said Julie Pigott, SouthernLINC Wireless’ vice president of marketing and customer support. "Our sponsorship of the Barons is yet another example of our commitment to the Birmingham community.” The Barons open their 2008 season April 3 at Regions Park against the Tennessee Smokies. The regular season features 70 home games, including the 13th Annual Rickwood Classic on May 28 at Rickwood Field, America’s oldest professional ballpark. For a full schedule and details on ticket packages, please call 205-988-3200 or visit www.barons.com. About SouthernLINC Wireless SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier covering the major metro and rural areas in Alabama, Georgia, southeastern Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options into one phone including Push to Talk two-way radio, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data. More information about SouthernLINC Wireless can be obtained by calling 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visiting the SouthernLINC Wireless Web site at www.southernlinc.com. About Southern Company With 4.3 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America’s fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for eight consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Visit our Web site at www.southerncompany.com.