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CTE Achieves EBITDA of $39 Million for the 2002 Second Quarter, Reflecting 15% Growth, Versus 2001 Second Quarter EBITDA of $34 Million, Excluding CTSI's Expansion Markets.


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   CTE Reports 2002 Second Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
    of $0.60, and Recurring EPS of $0.60 Excluding a $0.05 Charge
     Related to WorldCom Receivables and a $0.05 Positive
    Settlement in Connection with 2000 Restructuring Charge



Michael Michael, archangel
Michael (mī`kəl) [Heb.,=who is like God?], archangel prominent in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. In the Bible and early Jewish literature, Michael is one of the angels of God's presence.
 J. Mahoney Mahoney could refer to:
  • Mahoney (surname), an Irish last name.
People
  • Roger (Cardinal) Mahony
  • Tim Mahoney
  • Steve Mahoney
  • Mary Eliza Mahoney
  • Cindy Mahoney
  • Tim Mahoney (guitarist)
  • William Mahoney
  • Mike Mahoney
  • Patrick Mahoney
, CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) The difference between the way two materials expand when heat is applied. This is very critical when chips are mounted to printed circuit boards, because the silicon chip expands at a different rate than the plastic board.  president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:15 a.m. (EDT EDT
abbr.
Eastern Daylight Time


EDT Eastern Daylight Time

EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York

EDT 
) this morning. Mr. Mahoney will discuss CTE's 2002 second quarter results and review 2002 full year guidance. The call is expected to last approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 30 minutes. To access today's conference call, please call 1-800-482-2225. The conference call passcode is 2033904. The simultaneous webcast can be accessed via the Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
 at www.ct-enterprises.com or www.nasdaq.com. The conference call will be archived and available for replay for 48 hours following the call. To access the replay, please call 1-888-211-2648, passcode 2033904. The webcast will also be available for replay for 48 hours at www.ct-enterprises.com and www.nasdaq.com.

Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. ("CTE") (NASDAQ: CTCO, CTCOB) today announced financial results for the 2002 second quarter. CTE reported 2002 second quarter diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share

An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of
 ("EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. ") of $0.60, versus a reported diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 EPS of $0.41 in the 2001 second quarter. CTE's 2002 second quarter recurring re·cur  
intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs
1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly.

2. To return to one's attention or memory.

3. To return in thought or discourse.
 diluted EPS was $0.60, which reflects the exclusion exclusion /ex·clu·sion/ (eks-kloo´zhun)
1. a shutting out or elimination.

2. surgical isolation of a part, as of a segment of intestine, without removal from the body.
 of a $2.0 million charge, or $0.05 per share, related to WorldCom The former name of MCI. Based in Jackson, MS, WorldCom, Inc. was a major, international telecommunications carrier. It was founded in 1983 by Bernard Ebbers as Long Distance Discount Service (LDDS), a reseller of AT&T WATS lines to small businesses.  receivables Receivables

An asset designation applicable to all debts, unsettled transactions or other monetary obligations owed to a company by its debtors or customers. Receivables are recorded by a company's accountants and reported on the balance sheet, and they and include all debts owed
, and a $2.1 million, or $0.05 per share, positive settlement in connection with CTE's 2000 restructuring charge restructuring charge

The expense of reorganizing a company's operations. A restructuring charge is an infrequent expense that generally results from asset writedowns or facility closings.
. This compares to recurring EPS of $0.30 in the 2001 second quarter, adjusted by $0.11 due to a positive settlement in connection with CTE's 2000 restructuring charge, and certain non-recurring revenues that impacted CTSI's 2001 second quarter results.

"I am pleased to report today that our second quarter results reflect the continuation continuation - continuation passing style  of our established positive trends," said Michael J. Mahoney, CTE's president and chief executive officer. "Our consolidated con·sol·i·date  
v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates

v.tr.
1. To unite into one system or whole; combine:
 results were solid across the board. Excluding the 2001 impact of CTSI's expansion markets, on a consolidated basis we achieved revenue growth of 5%, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become  growth of 15% and a 49% EBITDA margin.

"These results were driven by the continued excellent performance of both our RLEC RLEC Rural Local Exchange Carrier
RLEC Report Log Exception Condition
 and RLEC `edge-out' operations," continued Mahoney. "The combined operations For the department of the British War Office during World War II, see .
In the military, combined operations are operations conducted by forces of two or more allied nations acting together for the accomplishment of a single mission. See also
  • Joint warfare
 of Commonwealth Telephone and CTSI CTSI Census Tract Street Index (US Census Bureau)
CTSI California Traffic Safety Institute
CTSI Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (Chantilly, VA)
CTSI Central Terminal Signaling Interface
 added over 6,000 new access lines in the second quarter, and now serve 454,938 access lines - a growth rate of 6% versus last year's second quarter.

"Overall, the first half of 2002 has continued the positive trends we established last year," added Mahoney. "Our RLEC and RLEC `edge-out' operations remain on very solid tracks both operationally and financially. We have continued to grow cash flow and strengthen our balance sheet through reduced debt - our debt to EBITDA ratio is now at 1.2 times. Given our excellent performance in the quarter, I am raising our EPS guidance for the 2002 full year to a range of $2.14 to $2.18. I remain confident in our ability to achieve our operating and financial objectives for the 2002 full year."

CTE Consolidated Results

CTE's consolidated reported revenues in the 2002 second quarter were $78.3 million, a growth rate of 2% versus the 2001 second quarter, which included revenues in CTSI's expansion markets. Consolidated reported EBITDA was $38.6 million versus $32.1 million in last year's second quarter, an increase in reported EBITDA of 20%. Consolidated reported capital expenditures were $14.0 million, versus $17.1 million in the 2001 second quarter.

Excluding the 2001 impact of the CTSI expansion markets (i.e., CTSI's non- non- word element [L.]not .

non-
pref.
Not: noninvasive. 
"edge-out" markets) which CTSI has exited, CTE's 2002 second quarter consolidated revenue growth was 5%. Excluding the 2001 second quarter EBITDA impact of CTSI's expansion markets, CTE's 2002 second quarter EBITDA growth was 15%, while the consolidated EBITDA margin expanded to 49%, an increase of 400 basis points versus the 45% EBITDA margin in the 2001 second quarter.

The above results reflect the impairment Impairment

1. A reduction in a company's stated capital.

2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock.

Notes:
1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains.

2.
 of $2.0 million of WorldCom receivables, which impacted CTE's consolidated revenues and EBITDA. Excluding the impact of the WorldCom receivables charge, CTE's consolidated revenue growth in the 2002 second quarter would have been 7%, and consolidated EBITDA growth and EBITDA margin would have been 21% and 51%, respectively.

The table below sets forth highlights of CTE's 2002 second quarter consolidated results versus the 2001 second quarter, which exclude the results of CTSI's expansion markets as footnoted:

                                   2002            2001      % Change
                           Second Quarter  Second Quarter  Inc./(Dec.)

Total Access Lines(a)            454,938         429,061       6%
Revenue(a)                       $78.3M          $74.7M        5%
EBITDA(a)                        $38.6M          $33.6M       15%
EBITDA Margin(a)                    49%             45%        9%
CAPEX                            $14.0M          $17.1M      (18%)
Total Debt                      $190.8M         $269.8M      (29%)
Debt/EBITDA (Last 12 months)       1.2x            2.5x      (52%)
Recurring EPS                     $0.60           $0.30      100%

    (a) Excludes impact of exited CTSI expansion markets.


Commonwealth Telephone Company ("CT") Results

CT had a total of 335,467 access lines installed at the end of the 2002 second quarter - a growth rate of 4% versus last year. CT's solid growth in switched access lines resulted from a combination of continued residential additional line marketing success, as well as from steady growth in the number of business lines installed in CT's territory. CT's residential additional line penetration The successful unauthorized breach of a security perimeter. See penetration test.  was 40% at the end of the quarter, while business line growth was 6% versus the 2001 second quarter.

CT's 2002 second quarter revenues grew 3% to $47.5 million, versus revenues of $46.3 million in the 2001 second quarter.

CT's 2002 second quarter EBITDA was $30.2 million, a 3% increase over last year, resulting in a 63% EBITDA margin versus 63% in last year's second quarter.

Excluding the impact of the WorldCom charge, which was booked against CT's second quarter revenues, CT's revenue growth in the quarter would have been 7%. This solid fundamental "top-line" performance was driven by CT's access line growth, as well as increased access minutes of use and a favorable fa·vor·a·ble  
adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.

2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.

3.
 change to the NECA NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
NECA National Exchange Carrier Association
NECA National Electrical and Communications Association (Australia)
NECA National Electricity Code Administrator (Australia) 
 settlement formula that went into effect in the 2001 third quarter.

In terms of EBITDA performance, excluding the WorldCom charge, CT's second quarter EBITDA growth would have been 10% versus the 2001 second quarter, and its EBITDA margin would have been 65%.

CT's 2002 second quarter CAPEX was $8.0 million versus $10.1 million in the 2001 second quarter.

CTSI "Edge-Out" Market Results

(Note: The results discussed below reflect only the performance of CTSI's "edge-out" markets.)

During the 2002 second quarter, CTSI installed 3,570 net access lines, ending the quarter with 119,471 cumulative net access lines installed, a growth rate of 14% versus the 2001 second quarter. At the end of the 2002 second quarter, 97% of CTSI's access lines were "on-switch," and 53% were "on-net Connected to the Internet, or connected to a LAN or WAN. Contrast with off-net. " (defined as 100% on CTSI's owned network). CTSI's business/residential line split at the end of the 2002 second quarter was 88%/12%.

CTSI's 2002 second quarter revenues were $21.3 million, a growth rate of 18% versus revenues of $18.1 million in the 2001 second quarter. Adjusting for the previously mentioned non-recurring revenues, CTSI's 2001 second quarter revenues were $17.5 million.

CTSI's EBITDA in the 2002 second quarter was $7.9 million, versus EBITDA of $4.2 million in the 2001 second quarter, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 37%. CTSI's EBITDA growth and margin expansion in the 2002 second quarter were primarily driven by high-margin access revenue growth, and by continued overall cost control, including reduced expenses resulting from a 500 basis point increase in the percentage of "on-net" access lines versus the year ago quarter.

CTSI's 2002 second quarter capital expenditures were $5.4 million, versus $5.5 million in the year ago quarter. The $5.4 million of CAPEX in the 2002 second quarter was substantially all success-based in support of line growth.

Jack Flash(R) DSL DSL
 in full Digital Subscriber Line

Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary


In the 2002 second quarter, CTE's DSL (digital subscriber line See DSL.

(communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and
) product, Jack Flash(R), installed 632 net new DSL subscribers. Jack Flash(R) had 8,511 installed DSL subscribers at the end of the 2002 second quarter. Jack Flash(R) is marketed in CTE's CT and CTSI "edge-out" geographies. Jack Flash(R) utilizes DSL technology to provide broadband broadband

Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies).
 connectivity A generic term for connecting devices to each other in order to transfer data back and forth. It often refers to network connections, which embraces bridges, routers, switches and gateways as well as backbone networks.  over standard telephone lines at speeds over 50 times faster than today's traditional dial-up Refers to using the regular "dial-up" telephone network to send data from a computer to a remote network or to a remote device. The computer's digital data are converted to analog signals in the same frequency range as human voice by a modem.  modems.

2002 Full Year Guidance

The table below sets forth CTE's previously communicated 2002 full year guidance, as well as revised 2002 full year guidance, which Mr. Mahoney will discuss on this morning's conference call and webcast:

                                         Previously          Revised
                                         Communicated        2002
                                         2002 Full Year      Full Year
              Item                       Guidance            Guidance

CT            Access Line Growth              3% - 4%        Unchanged
              Revenue
               Growth Rate                    4% - 5%        Unchanged
              EBITDA                    $125M - $128M        Unchanged
              EBITDA Margin                 63% - 65%        Unchanged
              CAPEX                       $30M - $35M        Unchanged

CTSI          Net Access Lines
("Edge-Out"    Installed - FY02       13,500 - 14,500        Unchanged
Markets Only) Net Access Lines
               Installed - Per Quarter  2,500 - 3,500        Unchanged
              Revenue Growth Rate           12% - 15%        13% - 16%
              EBITDA                      $26M - $28M      $26M - $29M
              EBITDA Margin                 30% - 35%        Unchanged
              CAPEX                       $20M - $25M        Unchanged

DSL           DSL Subscribers           8,500 - 9,000    9,000 - 9,500
              EBITDA                        Breakeven        Unchanged

Consolidated
 CTE          Reported Revenue Growth         3% - 4%        Unchanged
              Revenue Growth (a)          4.5% - 5.5%        Unchanged
              Reported EBITDA           $150M - $156M    $150M - $157M
              Effective Tax Rate          Approx. 40%        Unchanged
              Reported Diluted EPS
               - 3Q02                   $0.47 - $0.48    $0.49 - $0.51
              Reported Diluted EPS
               - 4Q02                   $0.52 - $0.54    $0.54 - $0.56
              Diluted EPS - FY02        $2.00 - $2.05(b)$2.14 - $2.18(b)
              CAPEX                       $65M - $70M      $60M - $65M
              Year-End Total Debt       $160M - $170M        Unchanged

    (a) Excludes the impact of CTSI's expansion markets.
    (b) Excludes 1Q02 $0.06 charge in connection with Voluntary
        Retirement Program, 2Q02 $0.05 positive settlement related to
        4Q00 restructuring charge, and 2Q02 $0.05 charge in connection
        with WorldCom receivables.


About CTE

Headquartered in Dallas, PA, Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc., serves a growing base of business and residential customers with the full array of technologically advanced data and voice telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications.  products and services, including broadband data services and high-speed Internet See broadband.  access, delivered over its 100% digitally switched, fiber-rich network.

CTE's primary operating segments are: Commonwealth Telephone Company ("CT"), the nation's eighth largest publicly held independent rural local exchange carrier ("RLEC"), which has been operating in various rural Pennsylvania Pennsylvania (pĕnsəlvā`nyə), one of the Middle Atlantic states of the United States. It is bordered by New Jersey, across the Delaware River (E), Delaware (SE), Maryland (S), West Virginia (SW), Ohio (W), and Lake Erie and New York  markets since 1897; and, CTSI, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 ("CTSI"), an RLEC "edge-out" local exchange carrier operating outside CT's territory, that formally commenced operations in 1997. CTE's support businesses include epix(R) Internet Services (www.epix.net), one of the northeast's largest rural ISPs with over 44,000 dial-up Internet access See dial-up.  subscribers; and, Jack Flash(R), a broadband data service that uses DSL technology to offer high-speed Internet access and digital connectivity solutions. Additionally, CTE operates two other support businesses that provide expertise to its CT and CTSI operations. These businesses are Commonwealth Communications, a provider of telecommunications equipment and facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises.  services; and, CLD CLD Called
CLD Cloud
CLD Cleared
CLD Chronic Lung Disease
CLD Council for Learning Disabilities
CLD Cooled
CLD Chronic Liver Disease
CLD Clear Direction Flag
CLD Certified LabVIEW Developer
CLD Causal Loop Diagram
, a switch-based long-distance long-dis·tance
adj.
1. Covering a long distance: a long-distance runner; operating under long-distance supervision.

2.
 reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. .

A web site featuring current information regarding Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. can be found on the Internet at www.ct-enterprises.com.

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" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking for·ward-look·ing
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tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates
1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

2.
 policies, the pricing and availability of equipment, materials and inventories, technological developments and changes in the competitive environment in which the Company operates.

               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                              (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)

                                        2ND QUARTER 2002
                           -------------------------------------------
                             CT        CTSI       OTHER      TOTAL
                             --        ----       -----      -----

Sales                      $ 47,543    $ 21,324    $ 9,433   $ 78,300
Costs & Expenses
 (excluding other operating
  expenses itemized below)   17,063      13,347      9,029     39,439

Management Fees                300          99         (99)      300
                               ----         ---        ----      ----

EBITDA                       30,180       7,878        503     38,561

Depreciation & Amortization  11,262       4,630        613     16,505

Restructuring Charges
 (Reversals)                      -      (2,057)         -     (2,057)
Voluntary Employee
 Retirement Program               -           -          -          -

Operating Income (Loss)      18,918       5,305       (110)    24,113

Interest and Dividend
 Income                         423           -         68        491
Interest Expense             (1,355)          -     (1,893)    (3,248)
Other Income (Expense), net    (100)        501        (22)       379

Income (Loss) before Income
 Taxes                       17,886       5,806     (1,957)    21,735

Provision (Benefit) for
 Income Taxes                 7,004       2,726       (748)     8,982

Income (Loss) before
  Equity in
  Unconsolidated Entities    10,882       3,080     (1,209)    12,753

Equity in Unconsolidated
 Entities                         -       1,345          -      1,345

Net Income (Loss)          $ 10,882     $ 4,425    $ (1,209) $ 14,098
                           ========    ========   ========= =========

                                        2ND QUARTER 2001
                           -------------------------------------------
                             CT        CTSI       OTHER      TOTAL
                             --        ----       -----      -----

Sales                      $ 46,252    $ 19,834   $ 10,381   $ 76,467
Costs & Expenses
 (excluding other operating
  expenses itemized below)   16,610      16,977     10,473     44,060

Management Fees                300          99         (99)      300
                               ----         ---        ----      ---

EBITDA                       29,342       2,758          7     32,107

Depreciation & Amortization  10,484       4,206      1,330     16,020

Restructuring Charges
 (Reversals)                      -      (3,410)         -     (3,410)
Voluntary Employee
 Retirement Program               -           -          -          -

Operating Income (Loss)      18,858       1,962     (1,323)    19,497

Interest and Dividend
 Income                         276           -         89        365
Interest Expense             (2,155)          -     (2,597)    (4,752)
Other Income (Expense), net    (365)        489        177        301

Income (Loss) before Income
 Taxes                       16,614       2,451     (3,654)    15,411

Provision (Benefit) for
 Income Taxes                 7,017       1,303     (1,306)     7,014

Income (Loss) before
  Equity in
  Unconsolidated Entities     9,597       1,148     (2,348)     8,397

Equity in Unconsolidated
 Entities                         -       1,272          -      1,272

Net Income (Loss)           $ 9,597     $ 2,420    $ (2,348)  $ 9,669
                            ========    ========   =========  =======

               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                              (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)

                                SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
                           -------------------------------------------
                             CT        CTSI       OTHER      TOTAL
                             --        ----       -----      -----

Sales                      $ 96,159    $ 42,205   $ 18,332  $ 156,696
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 other operating
 expenses itemized below)    34,176      26,480     17,547     78,203

Corporate Management Fees       600         198        (198)      600
                               ----        ----       -----      ----

EBITDA                       61,383      15,527        983     77,893

Depreciation & Amortization  22,284       9,125      2,069     33,478

Restructuring Charges
 (Reversals)                      -      (2,057)         -     (2,057)
Voluntary Employee
 Retirement Program               -           -      2,333      2,333

Operating Income (Loss)      39,099       8,459     (3,419)    44,139

Interest and Dividend
 Income                       1,230           -        142      1,372
Interest Expense             (2,652)          -     (3,945)    (6,597)
Other Income (Expense), net     (95)        491        (26)       370

Income (Loss) before Income
 Taxes                       37,582       8,950     (7,248)    39,284

Provision (Benefit) for
 Income Taxes                14,570       3,965     (2,525)    16,010

Income (Loss) before Equity
 in Unconsolidated Entities  23,012       4,985     (4,723)    23,274

Equity in Unconsolidated
 Entities                         -       1,573          -      1,573

Net Income (Loss)          $ 23,012     $ 6,558    $ (4,723) $ 24,847
                           ========    ========   ========= =========


                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
                           -------------------------------------------
                             CT        CTSI       OTHER      TOTAL
                             --        ----       -----      -----

Sales                      $ 92,930    $ 40,492   $ 19,991  $ 153,413
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 other operating
 expenses itemized below)    33,850      35,883     19,834     89,567

Corporate Management Fees       600         198        (198)      600
                                ----        ----       -----      ---

EBITDA                       58,480       4,411        355     63,246

Depreciation & Amortization  20,801       8,154      2,633     31,588

Restructuring Charges
 (Reversals)                      -      (3,410)         -     (3,410)
Voluntary Employee
 Retirement Program               -           -          -          -

Operating Income (Loss)      37,679        (333)    (2,278)    35,068

Interest and Dividend
 Income                       1,223           -        342      1,565
Interest Expense             (4,061)         (1)    (6,296)   (10,358)
Other Income (Expense), net    (396)        513        (45)        72

Income (Loss) before Income
 Taxes                       34,445         179     (8,277)    26,347

Provision (Benefit) for
 Income Taxes                14,545         555     (2,909)    12,191

Income (Loss) before Equity
 in Unconsolidated Entities  19,900        (376)    (5,368)    14,156

Equity in Unconsolidated
 Entities                         -       1,409          -      1,409

Net Income (Loss)          $ 19,900     $ 1,033    $ (5,368) $ 15,565
                           ========     ========   ========= ========

               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                             CTSI SEGMENT
                              (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)

                                  2ND QUARTER 2002
                           --------------------------------
                             CTSI       CTSI       TOTAL
                           Edge-out   Expansion     CTSI
                           --------   ---------     ----

Sales                       $ 21,324    $      -   $ 21,324
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 other operating
  expenses itemized below)    13,347           -     13,347

Management Fees                   99           -         99
                                 ---          --        ---

EBITDA                       $ 7,878    $      -    $ 7,878
                             ========  =========   ========

                                   2ND QUARTER 2001
                           ----------------------------------
                              CTSI        CTSI      TOTAL
                            Edge-out   Expansion     CTSI
                            --------   ---------     ----

Sales                         $ 18,094    $ 1,740   $ 19,834
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 other operating
 expenses itemized below)       13,769      3,208     16,977

Management Fees                     99          -         99
                                   ---         --        --

EBITDA                         $ 4,226    $ (1,468)  $ 2,758
                               ========   =========  =======


                             SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
                            ----------------------------------
                               CTSI         CTSI       TOTAL
                             Edge-out    Expansion      CTSI

Sales                         $ 42,205     $    -     $ 42,205
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 other operating
 expenses itemized below)       26,480          -       26,480

Corporate Management Fees          198          -          198
                                  ----         --         ----

EBITDA                       $ 15,527      $     -    $ 15,527
                             =========    ========    =========


                              SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
                             ----------------------------------
                                CTSI        CTSI      TOTAL
                              Edge-out   Expansion     CTSI

Sales                           $ 34,929   $  5,563   $ 40,492
Costs & Expenses (excluding
 other operating
 expenses itemized below)         27,670      8,213     35,883

Corporate Management Fees            198          -        198
                                    ----         --       ---

EBITDA                          $ 7,061    $ (2,650)  $ 4,411
                                ========   =========  =======

               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                             (UNAUDITED)


                              QUARTER ENDED       SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                JUNE 30,               JUNE 30,
                        ----------------------------------------------
                         2002       2001            2002       2001

Basic Earnings per
  Average Common Share:



Net Income (Loss)           $0.60      $0.42         $1.06      $0.68
                        =====================   ======================


Weighted Average Common
 Shares Outstanding      23,374,395 23,049,794   23,363,307 22,989,850


Diluted Earnings per
  Average Common Share:



Net Income (Loss)           $0.60      $0.41         $1.05      $0.66
                        =====================   ======================


Weighted Average Common
 Shares and Common Stock
 Equivalents Outstanding 23,690,464 23,472,540   23,683,912 23,450,962


               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)


                                June 30,           December 31,
                                  2002                 2001
                               ----------------------------------
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and Temporary Cash
 Investments                       $ 23,471             $ 27,298

Accounts Receivable from
 Related Parties                        11                  249

Other Current Assets                 58,045               61,994

Deferred Income Taxes                21,326               20,115
                               ----------------------------------

Total Current Assets                102,853              109,656
                              ----------------------------------

PROPERTY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
  (NET OF ACCUMULATED
  DEPRECIATION OF $405,627
  IN 2002 AND $381,888 IN 2001)     418,755              428,916


INVESTMENTS                           9,498                9,428

DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER
 ASSETS                              18,120               16,604
                               ----------------------------------

TOTAL ASSETS                      $ 549,226            $ 564,604
                               ==================================

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Notes Payable                    $ 65,000             $ 65,000

Current Maturities of Long
 Term Debt                          9,010                9,010

Advance Billings and Customer
 Deposits                           5,144                5,258

Accrued Interest                    1,558                1,701

Accrued Income Taxes                  948                    -

Accrued Restructuring Expenses      4,060                7,381

Accounts Payable to Related
 Parties                            1,354                1,424

Other Current Liabilities          76,844               92,985
                               --------------------------------

Total Current Liabilities         163,918              182,759
                               --------------------------------


               COMMONWEALTH TELEPHONE ENTERPRISES, INC.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (UNAUDITED)
                        (Dollars in Thousands)

                                  June 30,             December 31,
                                   2002                  2001
                                  ----------------------------------

LONG TERM DEBT                       116,805               151,309


CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION                 251                   317


DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                 42,324                33,779


OTHER DEFERRED CREDITS                34,726                30,924


COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Common Stock                          27,291                27,265

Additional Paid-in Capital           256,308               255,570

Deferred Compensation                 (4,103)               (4,306)

Other Comprehensive Loss              (3,007)               (2,879)

Retained Earnings                     45,692                20,845

Treasury Stock at Cost, 3,821,883
 shares at June 30, 2002
 and at December 31, 2001           (130,979)             (130,979)
                                 ----------------------------------

Total Common Shareholders' Equity    191,202               165,516
                                 ----------------------------------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY              $ 549,226             $ 564,604
                                 ==================================
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