Windstream Launches VoIP Services in Raleigh and Greensboro

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., December 03, 2009 - Windstream (NYSE: WIN) announces the expansion of its converged communications services to the Raleigh and Greensboro, N.C. markets. Windstream’s Dynamic Office and Total Office solutions combine voice, data and Internet services over the same connection for maximum value and flexibility.

Windstream Total Office is a fully managed business phone system and Internet solution that provides everything a business needs: equipment, installation, maintenance, support, updates and more. Windstream Dynamic Office 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 these North Carolina markets."

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 Dynamic Office or Total Office. 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 Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services to customers in 16 states. 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. The company has approximately 3 million access lines and about $3.1 billion in annual revenues. Windstream is ranked 4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50 ranking of the best performing U.S. companies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.

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