CT Communications Expands Broadband Leadership: Fiber-Optic Deployment Underway

CONCORD, N.C., Jan. 16  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CT Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTCI) announces the deployment of fiber-optic facilities that will be made available to more than 11,000 homes in the city of Concord.  This initiative is part of the company's plan to further expand its leadership position in delivering superior bandwidth to customers for the widest possible range of services.

The new fiber-optic facilities have been under construction since August 2006 and include more than 148 miles of cable.  To date, CTC's fiber deployment has passed 9,000 homes, and will be expanded to pass more than 11,000 homes by the end of February.

"CTC is already the area leader in broadband service speeds with our 10 Mbps e-Sonic Xtreme DSL product," said Matt Dowd, senior vice president of business operations.  "This investment in fiber-optic facilities is a clear indication of our commitment to remain the leading provider of the most advanced broadband product and service applications available."

CTC continues to expand the portfolio of quality voice, broadband data, and entertainment services available through its high-bandwidth network.  The company previously announced in 2006 that it is continuing to work on a plan to offer video and entertainment services.  These services will first be made available to customers whose homes are served by fiber-optic facilities.

ABOUT CT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CT Communications, Inc. (CTC), headquartered in Concord, NC, is a growing provider of integrated telecommunications and related services to residential and business customers located primarily in North Carolina.  CTC offers a comprehensive package of telecommunications services, including broadband high-speed Internet services, local and long-distance telephone services, and digital wireless voice and data services. 

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