CNSL Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc

The board of directors of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSL) has declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.38738 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on November 1, 2014 to stockholders of record on October 15, 2014. This will represent the 37th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the Company. 

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: Matt Smith
         VP of Finance & Treasurer
         217-258-2959
         matthew.smith@consolidated.com