MATTOON, Ill., July 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (CNSL) has declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.38738 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on November 1, 2012 to stockholders of record on October 15, 2012. 

About Consolidated

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. is a leading communications provider within its six state operations of California, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas. Headquartered in Mattoon, IL, the Company has been providing services in many of its markets for over a century. With one of the highest quality networks in the industry, the Company offers a wide range of communications services, including IP-based digital and high definition television, high speed internet, Voice over IP, carrier access, directory publishing and local and long distance service.

CONTACT: Company Contact:
         Matt Smith
         Treasurer & Investor Relations
         217-258-2959
         matthew.smith@consolidated.com
  

Source: Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. 2012 GlobeNewswire, Inc.