Consolidated Communications Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

MATTOON, Ill. — Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL) reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

Operating Statistics at December 31, 2008, Compared to December 31, 2007:

• IPTV subscribers were 16,666, an increase of 4,425, or 36.1%.

                              December 31,  September 30,   December 31,
                                      2008           2008           2007
                             -------------  -------------  -------------
Total IPTV subscribers              16,666         15,454         12,241

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