American Broadband acquires HunTel telephone,
cable TV, Internet operations

Charlotte, NC, May 9: American Broadband Communications has acquired telephone, cable TV, and Internet operations serving 13,300 access lines, 8,700 cable customers, and 3,400 broadband customers in 22 Nebraska communities from HunTel Systems, Inc., a family owned business based in Blair, Nebraska.

American Broadband’s Nebraska operations include Arlington Telephone Company, The Blair Telephone Company, Eastern Nebraska Telephone Company, Rock County Telephone Company, HunTel Cablevision Inc., HunTel.net Inc., and its competitive local exchange carrier in Tekamah, NE.

“Our grandfather E. C. Hunt started the business in 1912 and this sale marks the end of an era,” said Chairman of the Board Hugh Hunt. “American Broadband shares our core belief that investment in emerging technologies and a commitment to innovation and quality of service are essential to the future success of rural telecommunications operators.”

“We’re delighted with the opportunity to work with this superb organization to continue providing the community-focused services that have served four generations of Nebraskans,” said American Broadband President and CEO Patrick Eudy. “With the management and staff from the existing organizations continuing in place, we’re assured of a smooth transition that will serve the interests of all the customers and communities involved.”

“American Broadband’s business philosophy is very similar to that of HunTel,” said HunTel President Karen Aman. “Their commitment to associates and community is evident in their other operations throughout the country.”

“They have the same sort of business philosophy and a track record of keeping companies like HunTel intact while at the same time expanding the business,” HunTel Vice President Dan Hunt added. “They maintain local management and existing associates to ensure continuing high levels of customer and community support.”

Mike Jacobson, CEO for HunTel Systems, joins American Broadband as president of the Nebraska operations. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

About American Broadband Communications, LLC:American Broadband is growing through strategic investments in rural communications companies in ways that invigorate both the companies and the areas they serve. As part of the American Broadband family, our operating telcos partner in the growth and economic vitality of their communities by providing broadband and other advanced services and by contributing to and supporting new business activity and job growth. American Broadband retains local management and staff to ensure continued superior levels of service to our customers.

About HunTel: HunTel Systems, founded in 1912, has operations across Nebraska, Hungary, and Poland. The Hunt family retains ownership in other HunTel companies, which include HunTel Systems, Inc., Bass & Associates, EnSite, HunTel Communications, Inc., HunTel Customer1, HunTel Engineering, Mid America Computer Corporation, and Professional Forms, Inc.

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For further information, please contact:
Patrick L. Eudy
President & Chief Executive Officer
American Broadband Communications LLC
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28217
Telephone 704-665-9036
E-mail eudy@americanbb.com
Web www.americanbb.com