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Fidium Fiber Awarded CNET’s Best Internet Providers of 2024

New ranking recognizes Consolidated’s Fidium service for fast speeds, 100% fiber connection and competitive pricing

MATTOON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), announced that Fidium Fiber, the company’s all fiber internet brand, has won CNET’s Best Internet Providers of 2024.

Since 2021, Consolidated has been expanding its multi-gigabit fiber network, bringing the life-changing benefits of fiber internet to hundreds of communities. Consolidated’s fiber services, including Fidium Fiber service, are available to more than 1.25 million homes and businesses in the company’s 20-plus state service area.

“This recognition is a credit to the teams who have been working tirelessly to bring the best fiber internet experience to our customers, including those in the most rural areas in America,” said Gaurav Juneja, Chief Operating Officer for Consolidated. “We are thrilled with this recognition, and the fact that we are delivering on our promise to customers of the fastest speeds, better service experiences and clear pricing from a company they trust.”

CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet services available, referencing their own proprietary database, provider information and spot-checking local addresses for availability. CNET is a trusted digital media publication that provides expert information, reviews and analysis on consumer technologies, services and trends. For nearly 30 years, CNET’s team of editors, reporters and creators have helped consumers make informed decisions about technology-related purchases and stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments.

About Consolidated Communications

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL) is dedicated to moving people, businesses and communities forward by delivering the most reliable fiber communications solutions. Consumers, businesses and wireless and wireline carriers depend on Consolidated for a wide range of high-speed internet, data, phone, security, cloud and wholesale carrier solutions. With a network spanning more than 60,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated is a top 10 U.S. fiber provider, turning technology into solutions that are backed by exceptional customer support.

Contacts

Nicole Elton, Consolidated Communications
510-316-1430, nicole.elton@consolidated.com

Jennifer Spaude, Consolidated Communications
507-386-3765, jennifer.spaude@consolidated.com

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Contacts

Nicole Elton, Consolidated Communications
510-316-1430, nicole.elton@consolidated.com

Jennifer Spaude, Consolidated Communications
507-386-3765, jennifer.spaude@consolidated.com

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