Telecoms Announce Network Expansions, Contests, Completion of Tender Offers, and Increased 4G Coverage - Research Report on Verizon, CenturyLink, TW Telecom, Windstream, and Orange

NEW YORK, September 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), TW Telecom Inc. (NASDAQ: TWTC), Windstream Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: WIN), and Orange SA (NYSE: ORAN). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Verizon Communications Inc. Research Report

On September 9, 2013, Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) announced the expansion of 100G technology on its ultra-long-haul network in the US and Europe, adding the technology to more than 4,800 miles of its global IP network during H1 2013. According to the Company, the 100G expansion includes almost 4,500 miles on the Verizon US network and it aims to deploy an additional 8,700 100G miles by the end of 2013. "Not only does Verizon have one of the largest global networks, we have one of the most robust and sophisticated networks with 100G technology deployed on multiple routes in the U.S. and Europe," said Kyle Malady, Senior Vice President of Global Network Operations and Engineering at Verizon. "As long as our bandwidth demand grows, we'll continue deploying high bit-rate technology that underlies the superior experience that our business and consumer customers expect." The Full Research Report on Verizon Communications Inc.- including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-12/VZ]

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CenturyLink, Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, CenturyLink, Inc. (CenturyLink) announced that it is teaming up with the Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Richard Sherman for the Ultimate Home Seats Sweepstakes. The Company informed that the social media-driven contest invites Seattle metro-area fans to seek out the Ultimate Home Seat for a chance to win prizes. According to the Company, beginning September 13, 2013 through October 18, 2013, at noon on each Blue Friday, a green CenturyLink-branded chair will appear in popular spots around Seattle where fans can snap a picture with it and share or upload it online. Winners will receive prizes, including Red Zone tickets to a Seahawks game or a merchandise autographed by Richard Sherman. The Full Research Report on CenturyLink, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-12/CTL]

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TW Telecom Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, TW Telecom Inc. (TW Telecom) announced that its subsidiary, TW Telecom Holdings Inc., has completed its previously announced tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 8% Senior Notes due 2018. According to the Company, the tender offer expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 9, 2013. TW Telecom reported that following the completion of the tender offer, approximately $23.5 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes remain outstanding, or approximately 5.46% of the $430 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding prior to the commencement of the tender offer. The Full Research Report on TW Telecom Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-12/TWTC]

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Windstream Holdings Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, Windstream Holdings Inc. (Windstream) announced the final settlement of the previously announced tender offer and solicitation of consents by Windstream Corporation, its wholly-owned subsidiary, for any and all of its outstanding 7.0% Senior Notes due 2019. The tender offer expired on September 9, 2013, with a total of approximately $431.2 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes tendered. The Company reported that holders who properly tendered  their Notes and did not validly withdraw after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 23, 2013 and at or prior to the Expiration Date received $1,002.8 per $1,000 in principal amount of Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. According to Windstream, approximately $68.8 million aggregate principal amount of Notes remain outstanding following the completion of the tender offer. The Full Research Report on Windstream Holdings Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-12/WIN]

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Orange SA Research Report

On September 9, 2013, Orange SA (Orange) announced 4G coverage over the entire city of Paris and 37 other towns in the Paris area. By the end of September 2013, the Company expects its 4G coverage to cover 70 agglomerations, including over 500 towns in mainland France. Orange informed that it is speeding up the roll-out of its 4G network in order to meet the expectations of its customers and will cover 40% of the population by the end of 2013, instead of 30 % as previously planned. The Company also noted that with a 4G frequency band ranging from 20 MHz to 2.6 GHz, it is the only operator that offers maximum theoretical speeds of 150 Mb/s. The Company plans to offer five devices compatible with the speeds by the end of September 2013. The Full Research Report on Orange SA - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-12/ORAN]

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