New Addition to Windstream's Business Bundles Helps SMBs
      Control Costs With a Managed Business-Class Solution --
                    Including a Custom Website

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream
(Nasdaq:WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications,
today announced the availability of its latest bundled offering for
small and mid-sized businesses--the Windstream Professional Bundle.

For a flat monthly fee, the Windstream Professional Bundle includes
business-class Internet and unlimited phone service, 24x7 computer
repair and replacement of broken components, Internet security, online
backup of critical business data, as well as a custom built website for
the customer and one hour of monthly design services by Windstream's
web experts.

"Many small businesses do not have the specialized staff to support
their IT needs, nor the design team to build and maintain their own
websites," said Don Perkins, vice president of Business Marketing,
Windstream. "With Windstream's Professional Bundle, we help customers
significantly reduce expense and complexity associated with computer
repair and website maintenance. With the Professional Bundle, customers
can leverage the full power of a professionally built and maintained
website, while making IT simple and affordable, so they can focus on
operating their businesses."

Windstream's Business Bundles offer flexible, cost-efficient services
that are customized to meet the specific needs of a business. Customers
work with Windstream to choose from a variety of options to build
solutions that are right for their businesses.

Windstream's Professional Bundle includes:


  --  Business-Class Internet with speeds up to 24 Mbps available
  --  Business-Class Phone Services with unlimited voice and calling features
  --  24x7 Tech on Demand computer repair and support
  --  Virus and Data Protection
  --  Three-Page Website built by Windstream website experts
  --  One hour of monthly website consultation and maintenance for updates and
      edits
  --  OneList web address submission to more than 40 online directories and
      GPS navigation systems--such as Google, MSN, and Yahoo
  --  Mobile website design and support




"Our small business customers typically have at least one thing common:
Their primary goals are to control expenses and grow their businesses,"
said Perkins. "Windstream's Business Bundles are designed to give these
customers peace of mind in knowing that they are protected from major
out-of-pocket expenses, they have a predictable monthly bill--from just
one service provider--and that they have the data, phone and network
solutions that they need to succeed."

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: Alice Hartnett
         704-887-0327
         alice.hartnett@windstream.com