December 2, 2010

Norlight Telecom is now part of Windstream

As you may have heard, Norlight Telecom is now part of Windstream Communications. We are excited about the combination of Norlight Telecom and Windstream and want to take a moment to briefly introduce Windstream to you.

Windstream is a communication and technology company that provides next generation data, voice, MPLS networking, data centers, managed services and communication systems to over 400,000 businesses across 29 states. We at Windstream welcome the opportunity to continue serving your business technology needs.

Key reasons why businesses choose Windstream:

Investing in the future. Windstream is an S&P 500 company and invests significant capital annually to grow solutions for business customers. The company invests more than $400 million a year to fortify our advanced network and data centers.
Expanded opportunities. Windstream now offers over 56,000 miles of long-haul and metro fiber to provide additional flexibility to support your communication requirements.
A proven track record. Windstream’s broad industry expertise encompasses such areas as healthcare, finance, hospitality, retail, education, government, services and agriculture.
Customer focused. Nothing is more important to Norlight Telecom than taking care of its customers. That commitment remains unchanged as Windstream and Norlight Telecom join together. Our experienced engineers, technicians, service and sales teams are a major reason why businesses rely on us to deliver innovative solutions.
Convenience. One company for all your next generation data, voice, MPLS networking, data center, managed services and communication system needs.

The team that supports your account is not changing, and no action is required on your part. Please continue to use the same phone numbers for billing questions, technical support and customer service.

For additional information you may also visit windstreambusiness.com/FAQ.

While the name is changing, our commitment to providing you with the best products and services is exactly the same. We look forward to continuing our relationship with you for years to come.

Sincerely,

Jeff Gardner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Windstream Communications