SURW Surewest Communications (MM)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)   December 9, 2008

SureWest Communications

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   (916) 772-2000

(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01. Other Events

On December 9, 2008, Steve Oldham, President and Chief Executive Officer of SureWest Communications (the “Company”), presented at the UBS 36 ^th Annual Global Media & Communications Conference in New York City. Mr. Oldham’s comments centered on the Company’s strategy of (i) focusing on its core broadband business, (ii) differentiating itself from its competitors, and (iii) growing through market expansion, increased penetration and expanded product and service offerings.  He also provided guidance regarding the Company’s expected capital spend in 2009 of $55 to $60 million.

A copy of the presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)           Exhibits.

The following are filed as exhibits to this report:

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  December 9, 2008

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