[PLAYING TO OUR STRENGTHS]

In the current telecommunications environment, we believe that adaptability is key. As we look to the future, we will prepare for those possibilities out of our hands by maintaining our financial strength and by following a disciplined business plan. No matter what regulatory changes are implemented or what new technology is introduced, we will remain mindful of the need to balance growth with risk management. This strategy has served us well for many years, and we believe it is still the best way to keep ALLTEL positioned for the future.