2008-05-08 18:29:11 -

- Windstream Corporation's (NYSE: WIN) board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company's common stock.

The 25-cent dividend is payable July 15, 2008, to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2008.

About Windstream

Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides voice, broadband and entertainment services to customers in 16 states. The

company has approximately 3.2 million access lines and about $3.3 billion in annual revenues. For more information, visit www.windstream.com.

Windstream Corporation
Investor Relations:
Mary Michaels, 501-748-7578
mary.michaels@windstream.com
or
Media Relations:
David Avery, 501-748-5876
david.avery@windstream.com