Universal Service and Lifeline Assistance from Coalfields Telephone Company - 12/9/2008

Coalfields Telephone Company has almost a 50 year history that is marked by commitment, hard work and unparalleled pride in the character and scope of our service to customers. We have kept pace with technology to meet our customers' needs.

We offer basic telephone in the areas of Grethel, Harold and Wheelwright including the communities of Beaver, Betsy Layne, Bevinsville, Buckingham, Bypro, Hurricane Road, Ivel, Melvin, Stanville, Teaberry, Toler, Tram, and Weeksbury.

We also provide solutions for video, data, internet, wireless, long distance, network management and consulting needs.

Residential customers can receive single-party, flat-rate, voice-grade telephone service, including touch-tone and access to:

*Long Distance
*Operator Services
*Directory Assistance
*911 Emergency Service

The cost for these services is approximately $10.58 per month for a residence* Single-Line business customers pay about $18.33 per month.*

Also, reduced installation charges of 50% up to a maximum of $30.00, monthly discounts - up to $13.50 per month, and free toll limitation services are available to qualifying residential customers through Coalfields Telephone Lifeline Assistance Program. These benefits are available to customers participating in Low Income Assistance programs such as LIHEAP, Section 8 Housing, Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (TANF), or National School Lunch's Free Lunch Program (NSL). For more information about Lifeline services and benefits, contact your Coalfields Telephone representative at 1.606.478.9401.

For more information about Coalfields Telephone other services and benefits, contact your representative at 1.606.9401, ext. 6226#