Citizens Communications Declares Third Quarter Dividend.

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Citizens Communications Company (NYSE:CZN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share, payable on September 29, 2006 to holders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2006.

About Citizens Communications Company

Citizens Communications Company (NYSE: CZN) is a full-service communications provider and one of the largest local exchange telephone companies in the country. Under the Frontier brand name, the company offers telephone, television and internet services, as well as bundled offerings, ESPN360 streaming video, security solutions and specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices. Additional information about Frontier's products and services is available at www.frontier.myway.com and www.frontieronline.com. For more information about Citizens Communications, visit www.czn.net.

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