CNSL Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc

Steve Childers, Chief Financial Officer of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSL), is scheduled to speak at the Morgan Stanley Leverage Finance Conference in New Orleans on Wednesday, June 11th at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

The event will be an audio only webcast and can be accessed from the "Investor Relations Events" section of the Company's website at http://ir.consolidated.com.

About Consolidated

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. is a leading communications provider within its six state operations of California, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas. Headquartered in Mattoon, IL, the Company has been providing services in many of its markets for over a century. With one of the highest quality networks in the industry, the Company offers a wide range of communications services, including IP-based digital and high definition television, high speed internet, Voice over IP, carrier access, directory publishing and local and long distance service.

CONTACT: Company Contact:
         Matt Smith
         VP of Finance & Treasurer
         217-258-2959
         Matthew.smith@consolidated.com