Full Suite of Integrated Communications and Technology
     Solutions -- Including Cloud and Managed Services -- Now
                             Available

LAS VEGAS, May 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream Corp.
(Nasdaq:WIN) announced today the expansion of its full suite of
advanced network communications and technology solutions to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas businesses have a new choice for essential voice and data
services including VoIP, SIP trunking, MPLS, and dedicated high-speed
Internet. Windstream also offers managed services, cloud computing,
disaster recovery, and networking services designed to help businesses
increase productivity and improve operational costs.

"Customers like to have choices when it comes to customized network
solutions," said Norm Kirch, regional director for Windstream in Las
Vegas. "With more than 450,000 business customers nationwide, we have
extensive experience working with companies of all sizes to provide
them with the customized solutions they need to run their businesses as
smoothly and efficiently as possible."

Windstream already services business customers with offices in 48
states and serves major markets throughout the Southwest, including Los
Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Tucson.

Windstream has a data center in Phoenix and several other data centers
strategically located throughout the country for customers looking for
data center services to deliver the highest level of security, safety,
redundancy, reliability, scalability, and technology.

For more information about Windstream's advanced network communications
solutions, visit www.windstreambusiness.com.

About Windstream

Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq:WIN) is a leading provider of advanced network
communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to
businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and
digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas. Windstream
has more than $6 billion in annual revenues and is listed on the S&P
500 index. For more information, visit www.windstream.com.

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CONTACT: Windstream Contact:
         Alice Hartnett
         704-845-7381
         alice.hartnett@windstream.com