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November 27, 2006
Hawaiian Telcom Wireless Holiday Promotion - New Sanyo Katana™ Phone, Free Bluetooth Device and 1,300 Minutes

Just in time for the holidays, Hawaiian Telcom is offering Sanyo’s new sleek and ultra-slim Katana™ phone for only $49.99 as well as a free Bluetooth wireless headset that has a normal retail value of $44.99.

The promotion is available to new subscribers with a two-year service agreement. New Hawaiian Telcom wireless customers also can take advantage of the company’s current promotion of 1,300 anytime minutes for just $39.99 for the first six months.

“The Katana is the latest addition to our growing selection of phones,” said Jon Gelman, Vice President – Wireless Operations & Development. “Hawaiian Telcom has offered wireless services for just 16 months, and we’re very happy with the growth of our business. We’re seeing significant growth in our wireless business as customers see the value of an all-in-one telecom provider.”

The Sanyo 6600 Katana’s display screen offers 240 x 320 resolution to create a clear and sharp image. Its slim design and multitude of features will appeal to consumers who crave the latest in technology, including a camera with digital zoom and brightness controls, photo caller ID, speakerphone, event reminders and parental controls that allow parents to limit incoming or outgoing calls.

RING TONES AND CALL CHOICE ®
The Katana’s 72-chord polyphonic ringers will sound great with Hawaiian ring tones by artists from the Mountain Apple Company. Exclusively from Hawaiian Telcom, customers can download ring tones by beloved island artists including Brother Iz, Sean Na’auao, Hawaiian Style Band, the Brothers Cazimero and many more.

Hawaiian Telcom also is the exclusive provider of Call Choice ®, a service that offers many time-and money-saving features such as the ability to seamlessly transfer live calls between a landline and cell phone.

Hawaiian Telcom’s calling plans start as low as $19.99 per month with 60 included minutes. The company’s landline customers are eligible for bonus wireless minutes. For details or to sign up, please visit a Hawaiian Telcom retail store or call 643-3456.

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.