Windstream Communications

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Windstream Corporation
Type Public (NYSE: WIN)
Founded 2000
Headquarters Little Rock, Arkansas
Key people Jeff Gardner - President & CEO
Industry Telecommunications
Products Landline Telephone Service, Broadband, Digital TV, Communications Equipment
Revenue $3.3 billion
Employees 8,000
Website www.windstream.com

Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) is the new name of Valor Telecom[1]. It took the Windstream name upon the spinoff of Alltel's wireline (local telephone) division and the division's simultaneous merger with Valor Telecom. The name change took effect on July 17, 2006.[2] From its corporate headquarters in Little Rock's Pleasant Valley neighborhood, the company focuses on providing communication and entertainment services to the rural United States.

Windstream Communications provides voice (local and long distance), broadband internet and entertainment (DISH Network Satellite TV) services to customers in 16 states. The company has 3.3 million access lines in 16 states, $3.3 billion in annual revenues and 8,000 employees.

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[edit] History

Windstream Communications is the result of a spinoff-merger of Alltel's wireline (local telephone) business with that of Valor Telecom. The company was named on April 10, 2006, and began operations on July 17, 2006.

On May 29, 2007, the company announced that it would acquire CT Communications for $585 million. The acquisition would result in an addition of approximately 158,000 access lines and 29,000 broadband customers, nearly doubling the company's presence in North Carolina.[3]

[edit] Coverage

Windstream provides services to the following 16 states:

[edit] Green Truck

The Green Truck is Windstream’s advertising icon, appearing at events and as the “spokestruck” in the company’s commercials. It is also the main channel of communication for Windstream’s annual Green Truck Tour.

The Green Truck is a refurbished 1953 vintage green pickup truck. In early 2008, the truck was outfitted with yellow and orange flame decals to represent Windstream’s high-speed Internet service.

[edit] Green Truck Tour

Introduced in August 2006, the Green Truck Tour brings the truck to destinations and community events throughout the United States. Local residents can take pictures with it and participate in games and activities. [4] Windstream distributes information on their products and services including a landline phone service, high-speed Internet and digital television [5]. while donating equipment, such as canine vests, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, defibrillators and new fireman’s uniforms to these communities. [6]

Windstream also educates local residents about the safety of landline service and drives home the message that “Your Landline is Your Lifeline.” Windstream’s landline phone service allows 911 dispatchers to pinpoint a person’s location, even when the power goes out. [7]

[edit] Truck Specs [8]

  • Crate ZZ4 engine
  • 8 cylinders, 350 cubic inches and 360 horsepower
  • 700 R4 Transmission
  • 148 MPH top speed
  • 0 to 60 in 5.0 seconds
  • Edelbrock carburetor and manifold
  • Camaro front suspension
  • 12-bolt posi GM rear end
  • Power disk front brakes
  • Italian dyed leather bench seat
  • High performance aircraft compatible seatbelts
  • AVHP 6800 Pioneer 6-disk DVD
  • AVIC S1 portable navigation systems
  • LCM700 dash monitor
  • T1 110 Pioneer tweeter
  • T1 115 Pioneer midi

[edit] References

  1. ^ Company Profile for WIN, category mask: 0
  2. ^ Piersol, Richard (2006-06-23). Windstream should blow into town July 17. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved on 2006-06-23.
  3. ^ Windstream Corporation to Acquire CT Communications for $585 Million
  4. ^ Green Truck Tour rolling into Concord, N.C. area with landline safety, security message
  5. ^ Company Profile for WIN, category mask: 0
  6. ^ Elyria polic dogs get some extra protection
  7. ^ Green Truck Tour rolling into Concord, N.C. area with landline safety, security message
  8. ^ The Green Truck Tour

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Windstream Corporation
Corporate Directors:
Francis X. Frantz - Chairman · Jeffrey R. Gardner · Frank E. Reed · Jeffrey T. Hinson · Judy K. Jones · Dennis E. Foster · William A. Montgomery · Samuel E. Beall III
Operating Companies:
Valor Telecommunications of Texas · Windstream Alabama · Windstream Arkansas · Windstream Florida · Windstream Georgia Communications · Windstream Kentucky East · Windstream Kentucky West · Windstream Mississippi · Windstream Missouri · Windstream Nebraska · Windstream New York · Windstream North Carolina · Windstream of the Midwest · Windstream Ohio · Windstream Oklahoma · Windstream Pennsylvania · Windstream South Carolina · Windstream Western Reserve Telephone
Annual Revenue: Unknown. FY 2005) · Employees: 4,400 · Stock Symbol: NYSE: WIN · Website: www.windstream.com