LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windstream Corp.'s (Nasdaq:WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company's common stock.

The 25-cent dividend is payable April 15, 2013, to stockholders of record as of March 29, 2013.

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.$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: Media Contact:

         David Avery, 501-748-5876

         david.avery@windstream.com


         Investor Contact:

         Mary Michaels, 501-748-7578

         mary.michaels@windstream.com
Source: Windstream Corporation

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