On October 19, 2009, Windstream Corporation issued a press release announcing the effectiveness of its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which amends and restates Windstream's Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2007, as amended.

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

Item 9.01 Exhibits.




(d) Exhibits




                  Exhibit
                  Number                Description
                  99.1      Press Release dated October 19, 2009