REGIONAL AUTO DEALERS TO SUPPLY VEHICLES
FairPoint Communications Spending $15 million
PORTLAND, Maine (June 26, 2008) - FairPoint Communications has entered into agreements with five regional automobile dealerships to purchase motor vehicles as part of its $15 million vehicle purchase and customization plan. Ford F-450 and Ford F-750 trucks will be purchased from Heritage Automotive Group, Inc. in South Burlington, Vermont, Grappone Automotive Group in Concord, New Hampshire, Rowe Ford Sales in Portland, Maine and Whited Ford in Bangor, Maine. These trucks will augment the existing fleet of vehicles used by FairPoint technicians as they bring new voice and high-speed Internet services to customers as well as providing reliable customer service.
Additionally, Gateway Motors in White River Junction, Vermont will supply Ford Escape utility vehicles for use by FairPoint central office technicians. Central office technicians install and maintain the electronic components of FairPoint's current and next generation broadband and voice network. Regional businesses will also provide associated customization services to these and other FairPoint vehicles. Customization services include adding the aerial buckets and storage compartments needed on each vehicle as well as the FairPoint Communications logo and signage.
"In selecting these local automobile dealerships and vehicle upfitters, FairPoint is demonstrating its commitment to doing business locally," said Peter Nixon, president of FairPoint. "We will buy locally whenever we can as we do our part to help stimulate economic growth throughout the region."
About FairPoint
FairPoint Communications, Inc. is an industry leading provider of communications services to communities across the country. Today, FairPoint owns and operates 32 local exchange companies in 18 states offering advanced communications with a personal touch including local and long distance voice, data, Internet, television and broadband services. FairPoint is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FRP. Learn more at www.fairpoint.com.
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