Consolidated Communications : SOCRATES Chooses Consolidated Communications to Keep its Members Connected and Networks Safe

South Central Service Cooperative finds the right solution to keep schools online

Mankato, Minn. - June 02, 2021 - SOCRATES, a program of the South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC), selected Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband and business communications provider, to provide internet and network security for its 71 member sites.

SOCRATES needed reliable internet connectivity, private networking between sites, and a robust network security solution. Following a year that highlighted the importance of delivering reliable internet to schools and offices throughout the country, SOCRATES set out to find the right partner for their complex needs.

'Over the years, Consolidated has addressed some of SOCRATES's unique needs with our network, with federal E-rate discounts and state definitions that require us to work differently,' said Glenn Morris, SCSC Director. 'We appreciate the great amount of talent among the Consolidated staff, and the team approach they've taken in ensuring our needs are met. It can be challenging, but we value working together to find the right solutions.'

Consolidated's extensive fiber network in the Mankato area is a significant efficiency for SOCRATES, since more than 70% of their member footprint is located on network. The Company's local account service and support teams deliver a smooth onboarding process and a true understanding of the community SOCRATES serves.

'Ultimately, having the right products and services and local employees with strong community ties ensured SOCRATES got exactly what they needed,' said Jon Stordahl, strategic account manager for Consolidated Communications. 'Our committed, local teams are keeping our customers connected and safe so they can keep fulfilling their organizational goals.'

About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSL) is a leading broadband and business communications provider serving consumers, businesses, and wireless and wireline carriers across rural and metro communities and a 23-state service area. Leveraging an advanced fiber network spanning 47,400 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications is a top-10 fiber provider in the U.S. offering a wide range of communications solutions, including: high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud services and wholesale, carrier solutions. From our first connection 125 years ago, Consolidated is dedicated to turning technology into solutions, connecting people and enriching how they work and live. Visit www.consolidated.com for more information.