CenturyTel offers free wireless high-speed Internet in Lorain Joanette N. Romero, Marketing Communications Manager, CenturyTel, Inc. CenturyTel offers free wireless high-speed Internet to customers inLorain CenturyTel, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) has deployed wireless Internet "HotSpots" to provide its High-Speed Internet customers the value and convenience of Internet access throughout the community. The service is free for CenturyTel High-Speed Internet customers with guests paying a nominal fee. CenturyTel is evaluating adding more HotSpots in the future. The initial HotSpot location is: Lakeview Beach, Lorain, Lorain County Metro Parks (WiFi available – beach, park, rose garden, beach house, Rose Café) “We are happy to partner with CenturyTel in providing WiFi to the citizens of Lorain County at Lakeview Park.” Dan Martin, Director of Lorain County Metro Parks said. “With the restoration of Lakeview Park, we strived to update the facilities in order meet the needs of the park visitors. This is one more step towards reaching that goal.” "CenturyTel's WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) service adds more value by giving our customers another option to be online while away from home," Tim Kissane, Great Lakes Market General Manager, said. "Checking email, streaming videos, communicating on instant messenger – our customers can access these applications from multiple locations in their community, and we are giving it to our broadband customers for free." "Because CenturyTel has consistently invested in best-in-class network infrastructure, our customers can enjoy the mobility and convenience in communications and entertainment services typically only available in urban markets," said Karen Puckett, CenturyTel President and Chief Operating Officer. "New products and services such as wireless high-speed Internet are examples of our commitment to providing the most advanced communications and entertainment options available, and reinforces our broadband leadership position." By the end of 2008, CenturyTel plans to offer HotSpots in approximately 20 of its markets. CenturyTel (NYSE: CTL) is a leading provider of communications, High-Speed Internet and entertainment services in small-to-mid-size cities through our broadband and fiber transport networks. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CenturyTel delivers advanced communications with a personal touch to customers in 25 states. Visit us at www.centurytel.com.