EDINBURG, Va., Apr 23, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq:SHEN) will release its first quarter 2010 financial results after the market closes on May 5, 2010. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2010.

The call is being webcast and can be accessed from the "Investor Relations" section of the company's website. The webcast and a transcript of the call will also be archived on the company's website.

 Date:  May 6, 2010
 Time:  10:00 AM ET

Listen via Internet: http://investor.shentel.com/

Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted):

http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx?m=42028&k=CDE100B4

 Telephone:     (888) 695-7639
 International: (970) 315-0482
 Access code:   70298038

A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available starting two hours after completion of the call until May 13, 2010. Instructions for listening to the replay will be made available on the company's website or by dialing (800) 642-1687 (U.S.) or (706) 645-9291 (International) and the replay pass code of 70298038.

About Shenandoah Telecommunications

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company is a holding company that provides a broad range of telecommunications services through its operating subsidiaries. The Company is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "SHEN." The Company's operating subsidiaries provide local and long distance telephone, Internet and data services, cable television, wireless voice and data services, alarm monitoring, and telecommunications equipment, along with many other associated solutions in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.

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SOURCE: Shenandoah Telecommunications Company

CONTACT:  Shenandoah Telecommunications, Inc.
Adele Skolits, CFO and VP of Finance
540-984-5161
adele.skolits@emp.shentel.com

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