LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq:WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CST on Feb. 19 to review the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 earnings results.

To access the call:

Interested parties can access the call by dialing 1-877-374-3977, conference ID 86395871, ten minutes prior to the start time.

To access the call replay:

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. CST on Feb. 19 and ending at midnight on March 5. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056, conference ID 86395871.

Webcast information:

The conference call also will be streamed live over the company's website at www.windstream.com/investors. Financial, statistical and other information related to the call will be posted on the site. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website beginning at 10:30 a.m. CST on Feb. 19.

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: Investor Relations Contact:

         Mary Michaels, 501-748-7578

         mary.michaels@windstream.com
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