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CTC SPONSORS TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR AREA YOUTH Date: January 15, 2005

Brainerd, MN – January 13, 2005 – Consolidated Telecommunications Company (CTC) is sponsoring an all-expenses paid educational trip to Washington, D.C. One area student will attend the 11th annual Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour, June 4-8, 2005.

CTC will be selecting one student from the areas that it serves and that student will gain a first-hand look at the telecommunications industry and the legislative process by
visiting Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies. They will also see famous landmarks such as the Washington Monument, the Smithsonian Institution, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and others.

To qualify, a student must be a high school junior and must have telephone, long distance, or Internet services from CTC. Each student is required to write a short essay on the
telecommunications industry or the benefits of belonging to a cooperative. Applications have been sent to the guidance offices of local schools, and all materials are due to CTC by March 15th.

This year the Youth Tour will bring together over 100 high school students from throughout rural communities from around the U.S. Students will arrive in Washington, D.C. for a four-day educationally and culturally enriching experience.

Consolidated Telecommunications Company is a full service telecommunications company based in Brainerd. Formed in 1952, CTC has grown into a complete communications provider, offering telephone, dial-up and high speed Internet, long distance, digital television, voice mail and 800 number services. In addition, the company also offers business telephone systems, computer networking, and wireless services to businesses and
individuals throughout the Lakes Area.