tw telecom Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

— Strong Financial Performance –

Grew Net Income to $5.9 million from $2.9 million sequentially

Grew Revenue, M-EBITDA, Margins, and Cash Flow

— Delivered $24 million of Levered Free Cash Flow, while investing in growth opportunities –

— Enterprise Growth Continues as Demand Remains Solid –

LITTLETON, Colo. – August 10, 2009 – tw telecom inc. (NASDAQ: TWTC), a leading provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions for business customers, today announced its second quarter 2009 financial results, including $301.1 million of revenue, $108.9 million in Modified EBITDA1 (“M-EBITDA”), $23.6 million in levered free cash flow3 and net income of $5.9 million, or $0.04 per share. more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) today announced changes to its senior leadership team to bolster efforts to serve customers and drive revenue growth.

“These management changes will enhance our efforts to transform this business by sharpening our focus and coordination on sales and service,” said Jeff Gardner, president and CEO. “The changes provide a more efficient reporting structure and greater flexibility to evaluate the strategic opportunities in front of us to further grow our business.” more

tw telecom Announces Global Expansion of IP VPN Service Portfolio

- Adds access to 64 countries, on six continents, to connect customers

domestically and internationally

LITTLETON, Colo. – August 10, 2009 – tw telecom, (NASDAQ: TWTC), a leading national provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions for businesses, today announced the expansion of its MPLS IP VPN Service portfolio into 64 countries around the globe. This added capability enables the company to connect a customer’s voice, Internet and data traffic seamlessly, reliably and securely across town, across the country and now to international destinations. more