Consolidated Communications Company, located in Mattoon, Illinois, is committed to using the latest telecommunications technology to bring you the best possible products and services. With over 100 years of telecommunications experience, the company has evolved from being the largest family-owned telephone company in the U.S. Consolidated Communications operates over 90,000 customer lines in a 3,000-square mile area in Central Illinois.

Telecommunications Services

Consolidated Communications provides an array of voice and data services to residential and business customers in our community comparable to any in the country or world, including:

· Local Services	·	· Business Phone Systems
· Internet Services	· Long Distance	· Cabling and Wiring
-FastAccess Dial-up	· Private Line	· Wireless Services
-FastDirect/DSL -Dedicated Internet	· Frame Relay	· Operator Services

Network and Reliability

Consolidated Communications uses the best available technology to ensure fast, reliable voice and data telecommunications, including:

· Premium-grade fiber optics voice network that delivers clear local and long distance service

· Network with 393 ATM switches and eight network access points to the Internet backbone for a faster, more reliable connection

· Redundant power sources, multiple connection points, and physical security to protect critical information

· Fiber optic cable rings that provide true route diversity

· 26,000-mile fiber optics network, controlled and monitored 7 x 24

· 100% digital network

· Network engineered for carrier-grade service reliability, 99.999% availability

Community Leader

Since 1894, Consolidated Communications has been a strong supporter of the communities it serves. The company has contributed over $1.7 million to area schools, through the Earning for Learning long distance program. For nearly two decades Consolidated Communications as been the proud sponsor of the Special Olympics Family Festival, recognized as "the largest event of its kind in the world." With over 600 employees, thousands of Consolidated Communications volunteer hours are spent annually to further improve our communities.

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