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                                                          Exhibit (10)(iii)(A)24

                                                                     (AT&T LOGO)

                       AT&T CORP. EXECUTIVE DISBILITY PLAN

                 PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR AT&T OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

                                  FEBRUARY 2004

ABOUT THIS SUMMARY

This Summary describes key features of the AT&T Corp. Executive Disability Plan
("Plan") as they apply beginning April 1, 2004, to active employees of AT&T
Corp. ("AT&T") who are classified at either (i) a salary grade level of
"E-band", or its equivalent, in a banded environment, or a level of "Manager 5",
or its equivalent, in a non-banded environment ("Directors"); or (ii) a salary
grade level above "E-band", or its equivalent, in a banded environment, or a
level above "Manager 5", or its equivalent, in a non-banded environment, also
referred to as "Senior Managers" from time to time ("Officers").

As a summary, this document is not intended to cover all of the details of the
Plan. More details about the Plan can be found in the official Plan document and
the insurance policies (for the insured portion of the Plan), which legally
govern all aspects of the Plan. If there are any conflicts between the terms of
the Plan document and the description in this Summary, the Plan document and
insurance policies, as applicable, will control and govern the operation of the
Plan.

PRIOR DISABILITY PROGRAMS

Effective April 1, 2004, eligible Officers and Directors will no longer be
covered under the AT&T Short-Term Disability Benefit Plan for Management
Employees and the AT&T Long-Term Disability Plan for Management Employees
(including the "Additional 10% of Pay Option" or "High Option"). That coverage
is being replaced by the coverage provided under the Plan. Officers will
continue to be eligible to participate in the AT&T Senior Management Long-Term
Disability and Survivor Protection Plan with respect to certain benefits that
remain in effect under that plan.

HOW THE PLAN WORKS

COMPOSITION OF THE PLAN: The Plan is comprised of three disability benefit
programs:

         -        Short-Term Disability Benefit Program

         -        Base LTD Benefit Program, and

         -        Supplemental Disability Income Program ("SDIP")

ENROLLMENT: All Officers and Directors are automatically enrolled for coverage
under the Short-Term Disability Benefit Program and the Base LTD Benefit
Program. If you wish to enroll for coverage under the SDIP during the initial
enrollment period, you should complete and return the enrollment materials that
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enroll in the SDIP during the initial enrollment period, you will be able to
enroll with evidence of insurability during future annual open enrollment
periods.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY BENEFIT PROGRAM: The Short-Term Disability Benefit Program
will provide you with weekly short-term disability benefits equal to the weekly
equivalent of 100 percent of your annual base salary. The short-term disability
benefit will commence on the eighth consecutive day of your absence from work
due to disability (as defined in the Plan document). Short-term disability
benefits will continue until the earlier of (i) the date you are no longer
considered disabled; or (ii) the last day of the 26th week after commencement of
you short-term disability benefits under the Plan. All short-term disability
benefits are reduced by certain payments made under other AT&T-sponsored benefit
plans.

BASE LTD BENEFIT PROGRAM: If, after receiving 26 weeks of short-term disability
benefits, you continue to be disabled (as defined in the Plan document),
regardless of your length of service with AT&T, you will be eligible to receive
base long-term disability ("LTD") benefits equal to 60 percent of your eligible
compensation, reduced by benefit payments from certain other AT&T benefit plans
as specified in the Plan document. This benefit entitlement arises if your
disability is due to the same physical or mental impairment for which you
received short-term disability benefits. Your base LTD benefits will continue
until the earlier of (i) the time you are no longer disabled; or (ii) your 65th
birthday.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY INCOME PROGRAM ("SDIP"): The Plan also offers
supplemental long-term disability income protection to you under the SDIP. To be
eligible for this fully-insured supplemental disability coverage, you must
enroll (as described in the enclosed materials) in one of the following coverage
options and pay the applicable premiums:

         OPTION 1:    Additional 10% of your monthly base salary (and two-year
                      average commission, if applicable)

         OPTION 2:    Up to 70% of the monthly equivalent of your two-year
                      average annual bonus

         OPTION 3:    Up to an additional 10% of your monthly base salary
                      (and two-year average commission, if applicable), plus up
                      to 70% of the monthly equivalent of your two-year average
                      annual bonus

If your disability (as defined in the SDIP insurance policy) continues more than
180 days, you will be eligible for the monthly supplemental disability income
benefits provided under your SDIP coverage option. The maximum amount of monthly
SDIP benefits you may receive under any of the three options will be the lesser
of (i) $7,500 per month; or (ii) the benefit amount which, when combined with
your base LTD benefit and any other disability coverage in force, provides you
with a disability benefit of $50,000 per month.

One of the significant advantages of the SDIP is that your insurance coverage is
"portable", i.e., you will be able to maintain the coverage after your
employment with AT&T terminates. Another advantage is that the SDIP benefits
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AT&T benefit programs. See the enclosed enrollment materials for more
information concerning the SDIP.

COST OF COVERAGE

AT&T pays the full cost of your coverage under the Short-Term Disability Benefit
Program and the Base LTD Benefit Program. If you enroll in the SDIP, you will
pay the applicable premiums through payroll deductions while you are employed by
AT&T, and thereafter, on a direct-pay basis with the insurer.

FUNDING AND POLICY OWNERSHIP

Under the Plan, the short-term disability and base LTD benefits will be
self-insured by AT&T. The SDIP coverage is fully-insured through a contract
underwritten by MetLife. If you enroll in the SDIP, you will receive a MetLife
policy for your coverage under that portion of the Plan.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX IMPLICATIONS

Your Short-Term Disability Benefit Program and Base LTD Benefit Program coverage
will be provided to you by AT&T on a pre-tax basis. Therefore, any short-term
disability benefits or base LTD benefits you receive under the Plan will be
considered taxable income to you (based on current federal income tax law).

If you enroll in the SDIP, all of your premium payments will be made on an
after-tax basis. Therefore, any benefits you receive under the SDIP will not be
considered taxable income to you.

CONSULTATION WITH FINANCIAL ADVISORS

You may wish to speak with your financial counselor regarding this Plan,
including your disability income replacement needs and the advisability of
enrolling in the SDIP.

INSURANCE CARRIER

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) is the insurance carrier that
underwrites the coverage under the SDIP and is responsible for paying the
applicable supplemental disability income benefits under the Plan.

FUTURE PROGRAM CHANGES

The Board of Directors at AT&T Corp. (or its delegate) reserves the right to
modify, suspend, change or terminate the Plan at any time. Nothing contained in
this Summary, the Plan document or any related document (including any insurance
policy) shall create a contract of employment with any employee or a
participant.

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