CEI Signs Up Penn State's Joe Paterno for Exclusive Promotional Campaign and as Official Corporate Spokesperson.

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BIRDSBORO & STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2000

Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), (NASDAQ: CENI) announced today that it has signed a multi-year Corporate Spokesperson agreement with nationally renowned NCAA head football coach, Joseph V. Paterno.

Mr. Paterno is the head coach of The Pennsylvania State University's Nittany Lions and has established himself as one of the most well respected and admired college football coaches in the nation. Mr. Paterno's achievements during his 33 year career with the Nittany Lions include two National Championships, an unprecedented four "Coach-of-the-Year" awards in balloting by the American Football Coaches Association, and 20 Bowl victories, more than anyone in his profession.

Albert H. Kramer, President and CEO of CEI, stated "This is a very exciting day for CEI. I have personally been a long-time admirer of Mr. Paterno and his many accomplishments. The values he strives to impart; excellence, teamwork and integrity solidify his reputation in Pennsylvania and throughout the country." Mr. Kramer added, "CEI's association with Mr. Paterno supports our commitment to these qualities and I look forward to working with him and developing a marketing plan that will support CEI's commitment to excellence within our industry and the markets we serve."

Joe Paterno, stated, "I am familiar with CEI and believe that it is a strong company. I am enthusiastic about working with the company and its management team and assisting with the marketing plan and future growth." He added, "As a past director and stockholder of TeleBeam, Incorporated, I fully supported the merger between the CEI and TeleBeam earlier this year, and today's announcement of my involvement with the combined organization as Corporate Spokesperson is an extension of that confidence and support to CEI."

In addition to Mr. Paterno acting as Corporate Spokesperson, the company will be developing a promotional plan that is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2000.

Conestoga Enterprises, Inc. is a Birdsboro, Pennsylvania based integrated communications provider company with subsidiaries providing local and long distance voice services, wireless PCS service, cable television, paging, Internet access and communications equipment solutions. The company provides services in southeastern and central Pennsylvania, serving in excess of 81,000 customers.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. While the company believes they are expressed in good faith, there are no assurances that the actual outcome or results will not differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained within.