SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2005
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MCI, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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Delaware	001-10415	20-0533283
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)		Identification No.)

22001 Loudoun County Parkway, Ashburn,	20147
Virginia
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (703) 886-5600

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On February 25, 2005, MCI, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release, together with the related financial schedules, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)	Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable.
(b)	Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
(c)	Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release dated February 25, 2005

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MCI, INC.
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Eric R. Slusser
	Name:	Eric R. Slusser
	Title:	Senior Vice President, Controller

Dated: February 25, 2005