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NuVox Communications Introduces the Power and Convenience of Its Broadband Bundle to 13 More Cities

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NuVox Communications Introduces the Power and Convenience of Its Broadband
Bundle to 13 More Cities

Business Editors

ST. LOUIS, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2001--Small and medium-sized
businesses can now expand their communications capabilities simply and cost
effectively because of a new service offering from NuVox Communications.
The Broadband Bundle delivers an array of necessary business communications
services, packaged at an affordable price. This adds value to businesses as
they can use these communications tools to boost their business and better
serve customers.
NuVox Communications, a rapidly growing, facilities-based integrated
communications provider, announced today that is has introduced its Broadband
Bundle service into 13 more cities.
The Broadband Bundle features services that enable businesses to expand
their communications boundaries simply and cost-effectively.

The Broadband Bundle includes

--Dedicated high-speed Internet access
--Local telephone service
--Long distance telephone service
--Managed router service
--Web hosting
--E-mail accounts

"Businesses today, particularly small businesses, are looking for
significant value when it comes to selecting communications services," said
NuVox Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mike Morey. "The Bundle lets
these businesses realize the full benefit of the Internet with high-speed
access and Web hosting while getting other services such as traditional local
voice and long distance. On top of that, it's a means for tailoring our
services to meet their needs while saving them money on their overall
communications services."
In other NuVox cities, thousands of customers have already recognized and
capitalized on the value of the Broadband Bundle. With dedicated Internet
access from NuVox, they've found they can eliminate lines used for dial-up
access and obtain high-speed access for more employees while saving money in
the process. They've experienced the benefits of having their communications
company manage their router service as well. And they've discovered the
convenience of one provider for local, long distance, Internet, and more. "The
Broadband Bundle has been a boon for us and has helped increase our
productivity," said Dan Taylor of RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. of
Greenville, SC. "For example, we do a lot of government and regulatory
searches, so the high-speed Internet access has improved the speed and
efficiency of our people."
All of these services are combined into one competitively priced package
with the added convenience of having everything on one bill from one company.
Combined with NuVox's variety of a la carte services, the Bundle gives the
customer great flexibility in choosing the telecommunications services that are
best for his or her business. In addition, the Broadband Bundle is offered on
one, two and three-year term agreements, enabling the customer to maximize
savings.
"We've realized significant success with the Broadband Bundle in the cities
where it's been offered to date," Morey said. "The cost savings and the
simplicity of the package have been well received by businesses who can benefit
from the power of communication services that only larger companies have been
able to afford in the past.
"Also, the Broadband Bundle is an important addition to the services
offered in these cities," Morey said. "As has been demonstrated in other
cities, the NuVox Broadband Bundle is a very attractive communications
alternative for businesses. For those who may not need all of the elements of
the Bundle, though, we have the a la carte menu of services from which they can
choose what is right for them."
NuVox's sales teams and dealer agents have introduced the Broadband Bundle
in these cities: Akron, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH;
Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO/KS; Lexington, KY; Little Rock, AR; Oklahoma
City, OK; St. Louis, MO; Springfield, MO; Tulsa, OK; and Wichita, KS.
NuVox has been providing the Broadband Bundle in cities in Florida,
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

About NuVox Communications

NuVox Communications is a rapidly growing, facilities-based integrated
communications provider formed by the merger of Gabriel Communications and
TriVergent in November 2000. Serving 30 markets in 13 states across the Midwest
and Southeast, NuVox offers businesses and other end-users advanced integrated
voice, data, and Internet products and services. The Company provides dedicated
high-speed Internet access; Web page design, development, and hosting;
"traditional" local and long distance telephone services; and unified voice,
e-mail, and fax messaging as well as advanced data services. NuVox's growing
product portfolio also includes WAN management, audio conferencing, remote
access, and digital subscriber line (DSL) access. NuVox is privately held, and
its headquarters are located at 16090 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 500, in
Chesterfield, MO 63017. The NuVox Communications Web site URL is www.nuvox.com.

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CONTACT: NuVox Communications
Myron Hosea, 864/331-8073
mhosea@nuvox.com

KEYWORD: MISSOURI FLORIDA SOUTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA GEORGIA
TENNESSEE KENTUCKY OHIO INDIANA ILLINOIS ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA KANSAS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INTERNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT
SOURCE: NuVox Communications