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May 2, 2005
Hawaiian Telcom Celebrates the Beginning of a New Company

Hawaiian Telcom, formerly known as Verizon Hawai'i, officially began operating under the Hawaiian Telcom banner today, marking a new beginning for the company’s more than 120-year history in the Islands.

A traditional Hawaiian blessing and dedication ceremony at Hawaiian Telcom by Kahu David Kaupu of Kawaiahao Church culminates in the unveiling of the company’s building new signage featuring Hawaiian Telcom’s contemporary blue and green circles.

“In a symbolic way, the circles tell the story of this company. We’re a company that has come full circle – back to being locally managed again. We’re managed in Hawai'i and our neighbors and families are our customers. This company was founded more than 120 years ago to serve Hawai'i’s people, and today we’re returning to that original mission,” said Michael Ruley, Hawaiian Telcom’s chief executive officer.

“The circles also represent the overall benefits offered by Hawaiian Telcom: keeping people connected with each other through its current offerings of traditional wire line service for local and long distance calls, national and statewide wireless service, high-speed Internet access and Yellow Pages directories. As new, proven technology becomes available, we’ll be able to offer even more solutions for our customers,” Ruley said.

About Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom is the state’s leading telecommunications provider, offering a wide spectrum of telecommunications products and services, which include local and long distance service, high-speed Internet, wireless services, and print directory and Internet directory services.