On May 24, 2002, D&E Communications, Inc., acquired Conestoga Enterprises, Inc., creating one of the nation's 20 largest independent telephone companies.

By putting these two businesses together, we have created a company with even greater experience in providing local and long distance telephone services; dial-up and high-speed Internet access; web site hosting; and voice and data network systems integration services throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania. In addition, our company provides cable TV and cable modem services in the State College area.

For customers of the former D&E and Conestoga operations, our merger has created a stronger communications partner with a broader team of engineering and customer service staff. It has improved our ability to provide reliable communications services. Our Network Operations Center is staffed 24 hours a day - every day of the year - with technicians available to answer any special service calls that may arise.

Here are a few statistics about D&E Communications, Inc., as of December 31, 2002: