Quarterly Dividends and Approved Share Repurchase Programs, Investment Updates, Executive Appointments, and New Facilities - Analyst Notes on Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream, and Frontier

NEW YORK, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIN), and Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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Verizon Communications Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 7, 2014, Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2014, to the Company's shareowners of record at the close of business on April 10, 2014. In addition, Verizon also announced that its Board has authorized the Company to repurchase up to 100.0 million shares of its common stock. The Company informed that the new share repurchase program will terminate when the aggregate number of shares reaches 100.0 million or at the close of business on February 28, 2017, whichever comes first. The full analyst notes on Verizon Communications Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/VZ/report.pdf

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AT&T Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 5, 2014, AT&T Inc. (AT&T) reported that it has invested more than $1.95 billion in its wireless and wired networks in the Greater Los Angeles area between 2011 and 2013, driving a wide range of upgrades to enhance speed, reliability, coverage, and performance for residents and business customers. In 2013, the Company informed that it has made 615 network upgrades in the Greater Los Angeles area, including new cell sites, addition of wireless and wired network capacity, and new broadband network connections. "Continued investment in fast and reliable Internet connectivity is critical for both quality of life and economic growth in Los Angeles," said Gary Toebben, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. "Enhanced wireless and wired connectivity is an important benefit for residents, and the expansion of fiber-optic connections helps to level the playing field for small and mid-sized businesses across the metro area." The full analyst notes on AT&T Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/T/report.pdf

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CenturyLink, Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 3, 2014, CenturyLink, Inc. (CenturyLink) announced the appointment of Vernon Irvin as the Vice President of Sales within the Company's Business Solutions Group. In his new role, Irvin is responsible for overseeing the sales team that supports small and midsized business customers with bundled voice, data, and Internet connectivity solutions, cloud products, and outsourced IT support. Prior to joining CenturyLink, Irvin was a sales executive at Time Warner Cable, Inc., and has more than 30 years of leadership and sales experience in IT and telecommunications. The full analyst notes on CenturyLink, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/CTL/report.pdf

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Windstream Holdings, Inc. Analyst Notes

On March 3, 2014, Windstream Holdings, Inc.'s (Windstream) Hosted Solutions business announced the official opening of its fourth data center in Charlotte, N.C., bringing its nationwide total to 27 data centers. Currently at 39,300 sq. ft. with 10, 380 sq. ft. of raised floor space, Windstream Hosted Solutions intends to expand the new Charlotte data center to a total of 60,800 total sq. ft. with more than 20,500 sq. ft. of raised floor space. "Windstream's data centers-including this latest addition to the North Carolina market-offer customers greater efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications with our cloud technologies," said Matt Preschern, Senior Vice President and Enterprise Chief Marketing Officer at Windstream. "We have the capability to serve a wide range of customers, from national chains like Belk and Bojangles to smaller businesses located in cities all across the U.S., with our experienced team delivering our unique 'smart solutions, personalized service' brand promise to each customer." The full analyst notes on Windstream Holdings, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/WIN/report.pdf

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Frontier Communications Corporation Analyst Notes

On March 4, 2014, Frontier Communications Corporation (Frontier) announced the joining of Mark D. Nielsen as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Company. According to the Company, Nielsen reports directly to Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and CEO of Frontier, and is a member of the Company's seven-member Senior Leadership Team. Prior to joining Frontier, Nielsen served as Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Praxair Inc. The full analyst notes on Frontier Communications Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03122014/FTR/report.pdf

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