IP Simple Combines Windstream's Nationwide Network, VoIP, and
      IP-PBX Phones to Offer Customers an End-to-End Solution

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream
(Nasdaq:WIN), a leading provider of advanced network communications,
today announced that its voice, data, and equipment bundle offering--IP
Simple Solutions--is now available across Windstream's nationwide
footprint.

IP Simple is a Managed Unified Communications solution designed for
small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It combines an award-winning
business phone system from Allworx -- a Windstream company -- with
Windstream's VoIP and Data solution for a complete end-to-end solution.
Windstream's IP Simple bundle gives small and medium business customers
an affordable monthly solution accessing the latest technology, without
the need for capital investment in equipment.

"We listened to our customers and they told us they wanted a turn-key
IP solution from a single provider," said Don Perkins, vice president
of Business Marketing at Windstream. "IP Simple offers customers access
to Windstream's IP voice and data services as well as the latest in
business phone equipment -- all designed to work seamlessly together
from Windstream."

IP Simple eliminates the need to combine services from different
providers and equipment manufacturers, resulting in better overall
support, and quick and easy installation. With IP Simple business
customers can get everything they need from Windstream -- for a
complete end-to-end solution. Customers may choose from the following
equipment to complete their bundles:


  --  IP Phone PBX Options -- Allworx 48x, Allworx 6x, or Allworx 6x12
  --  IP Phone Handset Options -- Allworx 9224, Allworx 9212L, Allworx
      9204/9204G, or Allworx 9202E
  --  Optional Hardware Elements -- Allworx Tx 92/24 Expander, Allworx Px 6/2
      Expander
  --  Optional Software Elements -- Automatic Call Distribution, Call
      Assistant, Dual Language Support, Mobile Link




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
         704-887-0327
         alice.hartnett@windstream.com