LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the 2009 Citi 19th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix.Dec 4, 2008Windstream announces workforce reduction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) is restructuring its workforce to adjust to business needs and control expenses in a challenging economy. Windstream is eliminating approximately 170 positions company-wide as part of the reduction effort, which is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2009. Nov 28, 2008Windstream Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brent Whittington to speak at UBS conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Brent Whittington, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 1:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the UBS 36th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference in New York. Nov 21, 2008Windstream completes sale of North Carolina wireless properties

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream today completed the sale of its wireless properties in North Carolina to AT&T for approximately $60 million in cash. Nov 18, 2008Windstream Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rob Clancy to speak at Bank of America conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rob Clancy, senior vice president and treasurer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 7:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Bank of America 2008 Credit Conference in Orlando. Nov 11, 2008Security made easy – customers get unique new system to keep computers, Internet safe
Windstream Security Suite offers discounts, makes it easier to block spyware and stop viruses

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than half of consumers have some type of adware or spyware installed on their computers. One in four households had some type of costly virus attack in the last year. Windstream Security Suite – powered by McAfee – protects home computer users by offering a simple download that quickly begins providing security. Nov 7, 2008Windstream delivers solid results in third quarter

• Free cash flow growth up 23 percent year-over-year for first nine months
• 16 percent year-over-year increase in new high-speed Internet customers
• 4.8 percent access line decline year-over-year improves from second quarter

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) delivered solid operating results in the third quarter, including a much improved performance in access line retention than the same period a year ago. Nov 6, 2008Windstream declares quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock. Oct 20, 2008Windstream announces time change for third-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) has moved the start of its third-quarter earnings conference call to 8 a.m. CST on Nov. 7. Oct 14, 2008After Months of Spreading Safety and Reliability Message, Windstream’s Green Truck Tour Comes to the End of the Road
More than $200,000 in donations provided to communities and organizations around the country

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After donating more than $200,000 in cash donations and additional value in services to local organizations throughout the 16 states it serves, Windstream Communications, a phone, broadband and digital TV provider, today concluded its third annual Green Truck Tour which began in May. The Green Truck is a refurbished 1953 vintage pickup truck that depicts Windstream’s rural and suburban heritage on the outside and its commitment to future innovation on the inside, as illustrated by the revved up interior. Oct 9, 2008Windstream announces third-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 7 to announce the company’s third-quarter earnings results. Oct 9, 2008Windstream offers free moving assistance for customers
First rural phone company to participate in Movearoo program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) is participating in the Movearoo program along with other leading communications companies, including AT&T, Qwest and Verizon, to simplify the moving process for customers. Sep 23, 2008Windstream Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rob Clancy to speak at Deutsche Bank conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rob Clancy, senior vice president and treasurer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 4:10 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Deutsche Bank Sixteenth Annual Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.Sep 10, 2008Windstream President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gardner to speak at Goldman Sachs conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 7 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVII Conference in New York.Aug 8, 2008Windstream achieves solid results and generates strong cash flow in second quarter

• Capital expenditures forecast reduced for full year
• $100 million in shares repurchased in quarter
• Access line losses improve year-over-year and sequentially
• North Carolina wireless properties slated for sale

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) achieved solid results and generated $214 million in free cash flow in the second quarter. For the first half of the year, the company produced $374 million in free cash flow through efficient management of operating and capital expenses. Windstream has reduced its capital expenditures forecast for the year. In addition, the company repurchased another $100 million in shares during the second quarter and has reached an agreement to sell its North Carolina wireless properties.Aug 7, 2008Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per share

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation's (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.Jul 14, 2008Windstream announces second-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CDT on Aug. 8 to announce the company’s second-quarter earnings results.May 22, 2008Windstream Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brent Whittington to speak at Lehman Brothers Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Brent Whittington, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Thursday, May 29 at the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference in New York.May 9, 2008Windstream reports higher revenue, cash flow in first quarter
Company buys back $100 million in shares during quarter

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter, posting higher revenue and operating cash flow. The company also repurchased approximately 8.4 million shares for $100 million during the quarter as part of a $400 million share repurchase plan authorized by the board of directors in February.May 8, 2008Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per share

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.May 6, 2008Windstream President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gardner to speak at Morgan Stanley Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 2:45 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, May 13 at the Morgan Stanley Communications Conference in Washington, D.C.May 6, 2008Windstream to webcast annual meeting of stockholders on May 8

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold its annual meeting of stockholders at 11 a.m. CDT on Thursday, May 8 at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock.May 1, 2008Windstream kicks off annual Green Truck Tour
Tour spreads safety and reliability message; $200,000 in community donations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN), a phone, broadband and digital TV provider, kicks off its third Green Truck Tour today to spread community donations and safety messages throughout its 16-state service area. The Green Truck is a refurbished 1953 vintage pickup truck that depicts Windstream’s rural and suburban heritage on the outside and its commitment to future innovation on the inside, as illustrated by the revved up interior.Apr 28, 2008Windstream offers faster Internet speeds
Network upgrade doubles Internet speeds; offers 12-Mbps service

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) has doubled the Internet speeds available across most of its 16-state network, offering 12-Mbps service in certain areas and expanding the availability of 3 and 6-Mbps service. The company now offers 3-Mbps service to virtually all of its broadband addressable lines as a result of the network upgrade.Apr 7, 2008Windstream names Clint Highfill director of federal legislative affairs and legislative counsel

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) has named Clint Highfill director of federal legislative affairs and legislative counsel. Highfill will be responsible for advocating Windstream’s interests before the United States Congress.Apr 4, 2008Windstream announces first-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CDT on May 9 to announce the company’s first-quarter earnings results.Mar 7, 2008Windstream Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rob Clancy to speak at Lehman Brothers Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rob Clancy, senior vice president and treasurer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 10:30 a.m. CDT on Thursday, March 13 at the Lehman Brothers High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference in Orlando, Fla.Feb 8, 2008Windstream completes first full year with solid quarterly results
Board of directors approves $400 million share repurchase plan through 2009

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) achieved solid financial results in the fourth quarter and delivered a strong financial performance in its first full fiscal year as a public company. The company’s board of directors also adopted a $400 million share repurchase plan.Feb 7, 2008Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per share

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.Jan 15, 2008Windstream President and CEO Jeff Gardner to speak at JPMorgan Annual High Yield Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 1 p.m. CST on Jan. 22 at the JPMorgan Annual High Yield conference in Miami.Jan 10, 2008Windstream announces fourth-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CST on Feb. 8 to announce the company’s fourth-quarter earnings results.Jan 3, 2008Windstream President and CEO Jeff Gardner to speak at Citigroup Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 12:05 p.m. CST on Jan. 10 at the Citigroup 18th Annual Global Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix.Nov 30, 2007Windstream Chief Financial Officer Brent Whittington to speak at upcoming investor conferences

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Brent Whittington, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at the following upcoming investor conferences:

• Bank of America 2007 Credit Conference in Orlando – Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:50 a.m. CST.
• UBS 35th Annual Global Media & Communications conference in New York – Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. CST.Nov 30, 2007Windstream completes split-off of directory publishing business

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today completed the split-off of its directory publishing business, Windstream Yellow Pages, in a tax-free transaction to affiliates of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a private equity investment firm. The transaction was originally announced on Dec. 13, 2006.Nov 21, 2007Windstream Green Truck Tour rolling into Concord, N.C. area with landline safety, security message
More than $17,000 to be donated to local public safety, community groups in Cabarrus, Rowan and Stanly counties.

MATTHEWS, N.C. – Windstream (NYSE: WIN) will spread goodwill to local communities in Cabarrus, Iredell, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties and will highlight the safety and security of landline phones when its Green Truck Tour comes to town this week.Nov 14, 2007Windstream Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rob Clancy to speak at Credit Suisse Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rob Clancy, senior vice president and treasurer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 7:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Credit Suisse Leveraged Finance Media and Telecom Conference in New York.Nov 12, 2007Windstream President and CEO Jeff Gardner to speak at Merrill Lynch Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 4:15 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Merrill Lynch Leveraged Finance Conference in Las Vegas.Nov 8, 2007Windstream reports solid third-quarter results

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) generated solid financial results in the third quarter through higher revenue from sales of broadband and data services.Nov 7, 2007Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per share

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.Oct 31, 2007TiVo and Windstream partner to offer TiVo DVR & Windstream High-Speed internet bundle

ALVISO, Calif. and LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Oct. 31, 2007 – TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), and Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN), today announced an agreement to offer bundled internet and TiVo DVR services.Oct 17, 2007Windstream sponsors 'Big Blue Sports' Sweepstakes at UK-Fla. game
Bullitt County woman gets chance to hit football target, win up to $6,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Jennifer Kersey of Bullitt County has been selected to step onto the field during halftime of the University of Kentucky-Florida football game at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday for a chance to win up to $6,000 during Windstream's 'Big Blue Sports' Sweepstakes.Oct 10, 2007Windstream sponsors 'Big Blue Sports' Sweepstakes Oct. 12
Somerset man gets chance to sink basketball shots, win up to $6,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Carson Gregory of Somerset has been selected to step onto the floor at Rupp Arena Friday night for a chance to win up to $6,000 during Windstream's 'Big Blue Sports' Sweepstakes.Oct 9, 2007 Windstream announces third-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CST on Nov. 8 to announce the company’s third-quarter earnings results.Sep 14, 2007Windstream President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gardner to speak at Goldman Sachs conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 7:55 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVI Conference in New York.Sep 5, 2007Windstream names Carol Armitage to board of directors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Carol Armitage, vice chairman of Scala, Inc., an international multi-media software development company, has been elected to the Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) board of directors, effective today.Aug 31, 2007Windstream completes acquisition of CT Communications, Inc.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of CT Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTCI) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $585 million, including the assumption of cash and debt. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the holders of CT Communications stock will receive $31.50 per share in cash for their shares.Aug 17, 2007Windstream COO to leave company

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced it is making a change in its operations management. Keith Paglusch, chief operating officer, is leaving Windstream effective immediately. Aug 8, 2007Windstream reports higher revenue in second quarter

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) reported higher consolidated revenue in the second quarter driven by continued growth in broadband, special access and long-distance revenues. “Our focus on selling broadband and digital TV to customers continues to drive revenue growth,” said Jeff Gardner, president and CEO.Aug 7, 2007Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per share

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation's (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.Jun 29, 2007Windstream announces second-quarter earnings conference call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CDT on Aug. 8 to announce the company's second-quarter earnings results.Jun 18, 2007Windstream President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gardner to Participate in Stifel Nicolaus Conference at NXTcommLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will participate in a panel discussion at 1 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 20 at the Stifel Nicolaus Investor Conference at NXTcomm in Chicago.May 29, 2007Windstream Corporation to acquire CT Communications for $585 million Download Coverage MapMay 29, 2007Windstream Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rob Clancy to speak at Lehman Brothers ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rob Clancy, senior vice president and treasurer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 2:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, May 31 at the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference in New York.May 11, 2007Windstream President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gardner to speak at Morgan Stanley ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 1:45 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, May 15 at the Morgan Stanley Communications Conference in Washington, D.C.May 10, 2007Windstream reports record broadband, digital TV growth in first quarterLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) produced record broadband and digital TV customer growth in the first quarter ending March 31, 2007.May 9, 2007Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per shareLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.May 8, 2007Windstream to Web cast annual meeting of stockholders on May 9, 2007 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on May 9 at 11 a.m. CDT in the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.Apr 24, 2007Windstream offers new 'EZ Send' e-mail serviceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream (NYSE: WIN), in partnership with YouSendIt, the leader in Web-based file delivery for business, today announced the availability of Windstream EZ Send, a fast and easy way for customers to share large files of almost any kind.Apr 18, 2007Windstream Green Truck Tour rolling into local events with landline safety, security message
$100,000 to be donated to local public safety, community groups in 13 statesLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream (NYSE: WIN) will highlight the safety and security of landline phones as part of its second Green Truck Tour while also promoting its phone, broadband and digital TV products and services.Apr 9, 2007Windstream announces first-quarter earnings conference callLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CDT on May 10 to announce the company’s first-quarter earnings results.Apr 6, 2007Windstream announces exchange offer for 7 percent Senior Notes due 2019 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced an exchange offer for its outstanding 7 percent Senior Notes due 2019.Mar 28, 2007Windstream Chief Operating Officer Keith Paglusch to speak at Bank of America ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Keith Paglusch, chief operating officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 7:50 a.m. CDT on Thursday, March 29 at the Bank of America Media, Telecommunications & Entertainment Conference in New York.Mar 6, 2007Windstream Senior Vice President and Treasurer Rob Clancy to speak at Raymond James ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rob Clancy, senior vice president and treasurer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 7:05 a.m. CST on March 7 at the Raymond James 28th Annual Institutional Investors Conference.Feb 27, 2007Windstream Closes Sale of Senior Notes Due 2019 and Amends Senior Bank FacilityLITTLE ROCK, Ark – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 7 percent senior notes due 2019.Feb 16, 2007Windstream to host analyst day Feb. 21 in New YorkLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will host an analyst day in New York on Wednesday, Feb. 21.Feb 12, 2007Windstream announces pricing of $500 million of new senior notes due 2019LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering of $500 million of senior notes due 2019.Feb 12, 2007Windstream offers private placement of senior notes due 2019LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced that it intends to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2019.Feb 8, 2007Windstream reports solid results for fourth quarter
Record broadband growth drives 2006 financial performance LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) achieved solid results for the fourth quarter with continued strong broadband customer growth.Feb 7, 2007Windstream declares quarterly dividends of 25 cents per shareLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation’s (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock.Jan 22, 2007Windstream President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gardner to speak at JPMorgan High Yield ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 1:20 p.m. CST on Jan. 23 at the JPMorgan High Yield Conference in Miami.Jan 16, 2007Windstream appoints Eric Einhorn VP of Federal Government AffairsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) has named Eric Einhorn vice president of federal government affairs. Einhorn will lead the company’s Washington, D.C., office, with responsibility for overseeing Windstream’s interests before Congress and the FCC.Jan 12, 2007Windstream announces fourth-quarter earnings conference callLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CST on Feb. 8 to announce the company’s fourth-quarter earnings results.Jan 9, 2007Windstream President and CEO Jeff Gardner to speak at Citigroup ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 3:50 p.m. CST on Jan. 11 at the Citigroup 17th Annual Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Las Vegas.Jan 8, 2007EchoStar, Windstream Sign Extension to AgreementENGLEWOOD, Colo. & LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–EchoStar Communications Corporation and Windstream Corporation today announced a multi-year extension to their existing agreement to offer DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service to Windstream customers throughout its 16-state territory. The satellite TV service has been available to customers as part of a discounted bundle of communications and entertainment services since 2005.Dec 13, 2006Windstream to split-off directory publishing business in a tax-free transaction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) has entered into an agreement to split-off its directory publishing business, Windstream Yellow Pages, in a tax-free transaction to affiliates of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a private equity investment firm that currently holds approximately 4.1 percent of Windstream common stock.Dec 5, 2006Windstream Chief Operating Officer Keith Paglusch to speak at UBS 34th Annual Global Media & Communications ConferenceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Keith Paglusch, chief operating officer of Windstream (NYSE: WIN), will speak at 12:30 p.m. CST on Dec. 7 at the UBS 34th Annual Global Media & Communications Conference in New York.Nov 29, 2006Windstream Corporation announces exchange offer for senior notes due 2013 and senior notes due 2016

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer for its outstanding 8.125 percent senior notes due 2013 and its outstanding 8.625 percent senior notes due 2016. These notes were originally issued July 17, 2006, in a private offering in an aggregate principal amount of $2,546,000,000. Holders of these notes may exchange them for an equal principal amount of a new issue of 8.125 percent senior notes due 2013 or 8.625 percent senior notes due 2016, as applicable, pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Terms of the new notes are substantially identical to those of the original notes, except that the transfer restrictions, registration rights and special interest provisions relating to the original notes do not apply to the new notes.