Item 8.01. Other Events

On December 9, 2008, Steve Oldham, President and Chief Executive Officer of SureWest Communications (the "Company"), presented at the UBS 36thAnnual Global Media & Communications Conference in New York City. Mr. Oldham's comments centered on the Company's strategy of (i) focusing on its core broadband business, (ii) differentiating itself from its competitors, and (iii) growing through market expansion, increased penetration and expanded product and service offerings. He also provided guidance regarding the Company's expected capital spend in 2009 of $55 to $60 million.

A copy of the presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

The following are filed as exhibits to this report:

Exhibit
No. Description
99.1 Presentation dated December 9, 2008

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