EXHIBIT (a)(1)(I)

This e-mail confirms our receipt of your Election to Participate, which is your
election to exchange all of your eligible options in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Stock Option Exchange Program.

Your election to exchange your eligible options may only be withdrawn by
properly submitting a Notice of Withdrawal to the Stock Option Department at any
time prior to 12:00 midnight, Eastern Standard Time on February 14, 2002, the
current expiration date of the Offer to Exchange, unless extended by WorldCom.
In order to obtain and send a Notice of Withdrawal, go to the Stock Option
Exchange Program web site at http://stockoption2002.wcomnet.com

If you have questions, you may contact the Stock Option Department at
stock-options@wcom.com or call 601-460-8001 (vnet: 460-8001) or toll free
1-877-999-7780.