ATLANTA and AURORA, Ill. -- BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS - News) and Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL - News), a leading provider of broadband access solutions, announced today that BellSouth has selected Westell as a provider of DSL Dual Port modems for BellSouth® FastAccess® DSL customers.Under the terms of the agreement, Westell will supply BellSouth with its WireSpeed(TM) Dual Connect ADSL Modems, which are assembled in Westell's U.S. factory located in Aurora, IL. The addition of the Westell WireSpeed modem to the BellSouth FastAccess DSL installation kit marks a continued commitment by BellSouth to offer its customers a simple self-install experience."95 percent of our new customers opt to self-install, so it is important for us to use a modem that allows the flexibility and simplicity of the Westell WireSpeed Modem," said Scott C. Peters, vice president of customer support for BellSouth Broadband and Internet Services. "By offering our customers the USB and Ethernet option within one modem, they can configure their system to easily suit their needs. Additionally, most new customers are able to install their BellSouth FastAccess DSL service within five business days of placing their order."While Westell has provided other products to BellSouth in the past, this is the first Westell ADSL application with BellSouth."We are extremely pleased that BellSouth, which has been recognized as a leader in DSL customer service and deployment, has selected Westell's new WireSpeed Modem," said Van Cullens, Westell president and CEO. "With today's growing demand for high-speed access, the new Westell Modem and BellSouth FastAccess DSL combination will deliver one of the highest quality Internet access offerings in the industry."BellSouth Corp.Westell Technologies Inc.