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Windstream Launches VoIP Services in Northwest Arkansas

May 10, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream (Nasdaq:WIN) announces the expansion of its converged communications services to Northwest Arkansas. Windstream's Integrated Solutions combine voice, data and Internet services over the same connection for maximum value and flexibility.

The Windstream Integrated Solutions product is a fully managed business phone system and Internet solution that provides everything a business needs: equipment, installation, maintenance, support, updates and more. It provides a converged communications solution that combines voice services and Internet over a single IP connection utilizing a customer's existing phone system, therefore eliminating the expense of purchasing new equipment.

"As with all of our next-generation data products, Windstream strives to develop advanced business solutions at an affordable price," said Don Perkins, vice president of business marketing. "We're excited to be offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional voice and Internet services in Northwest Arkansas."

Windstream VoIP solutions deliver affordable local voice, long distance and Internet access, all over Windstream's reliable state-of-the-art IP network. Customers will benefit from significant cost savings, increased productivity, easy communications management, and the flexibility businesses need with Windstream Integrated Solutions. Plus customers get everything on one bill and have a single point of contact for service.

For more information about Windstream's converged communication solutions, or any of Windstream's next-generation data services, visit www.windstream.com/business.

About Windstream

Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq:WIN), headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., is an S&P 500 company with communications operations in 21 states and about $3.7 billion in annual revenues. Windstream provides phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and government agencies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.

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