Consolidated ends 2012 with 106,000 video connections

MATTOON, Ill. — Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSL) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012. The company added 5,384 IPTV subscribers during 2012 to finish the year with 106,137.

Video Connections:

             Actuals                        Pro Forma             Y-o-Y
--------------------  -------------------------------  ----------------
 Dec. 31,  Sept. 30,   June 30,  March 31,   Dec. 31,  Increase/
     2012       2012       2012       2012       2011  (decrease)     %
---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----
  106,137    105,202    102,837    102,006    100,753       5,384  5.3%

Operating metrics are presented for all periods on a pro forma basis for the SureWest acquisition. These connections are both residential and business (excluding SureWest business subscribers). They include services both inside and outside the ILECs.

Consolidated Communications provides communications services in California, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas.