FairPoint Communications to Release 2007 Second Quarter Earnings

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FairPoint Communications, Inc. ("FairPoint" or the "Company") announced today that it will release its 2007 second quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, August 9, 2007. The Company will hold its earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) on the same morning, Thursday, August 9, 2007.

Participants should call (888) 253-4456 (US/Canada) or (706) 643-3201 (International) at 8:20 a.m. (EDT) and request the FairPoint Communications Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Call or Conference ID# 10287254. A telephonic replay will be available for anyone unable to participate in the live call. To access the replay, call (800) 642-1687 and enter confirmation code 10287254. The recording will be available from Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) through Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

A live broadcast of the earnings conference call will be available via the Internet at http://www.fairpoint.com/ under our Investor Relations section. An online replay will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on August 9, 2007 and remain available for one year.

About FairPoint

FairPoint is a leading provider of communications services to rural and small urban communities across the country. Incorporated in 1991, FairPoint's mission is to acquire and operate telecommunications companies that set the standard of excellence for the delivery of service to rural and small urban communities. Today, FairPoint owns and operates 31 local exchange companies located in 18 states offering an array of services, including local and long distance voice, data, Internet and broadband offerings.

CONTACT: FairPoint Communications, Inc. http://www.fairpoint.com/ Investors - Brett Ellis, 866-377-3747; bellis@fairpoint.com Media - Rob Thompson, 704-227-3633; rjthompson@fairpoint.com