Corded Phone Keeps You Connected Even if Power Fails

HONOLULU – As many Hawaii residents learned after the October 2006 earthquake, a basic corded phone can provide priceless connectivity when the lights go out. To help residents prepare as Hurricane Flossie approaches the islands, Hawaiian Telcom stores are again offering Slimline cord phones (valued at $24.95) for just $5 each.

"We encourage everyone to consider a corded phone as a Hurricane Kit essential," said Michael "Mac" McHale, Hawaiian Telcom Senior Vice President & CMO. "A phone that's not powered by electricity should be a basic, alongside a battery-operated radio, flashlight and bottled water. This type of phone, plus reliable landline service, will help keep Hawaii residents connected in emergency situations like hurricanes."

Hawaiian Telcom's statewide network infrastructure continued to function after the October 2006 earthquake, its aftershocks and the day-long power outage that followed.

Hawaiian Telcom store locations include:

Oahu

· Hawaiian Telcom building, 1177 Bishop Street, 521-2722

· Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., 592-2420

· Kapolei Shopping Center, 94-590 Farrington Hwy., 693-9999 – NEW!

· Pearlridge Center-Downtown, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., 487-1160

· Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, 235-5775

Kauai

· Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Highway, 245-9511

Maui

· Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 Kaahumanu Ave., 877-7345

Island of Hawaii

· Prince Kuhio Plaza, 111 Puainako St., 959-8868

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About Hawaiian Telcom

Hawaiian Telcom is the state's leading telecommunications provider, offering a wide spectrum of telecommunications products and services, which include local and long distance service, High-Speed Internet, wireless services, and print directory and Internet directory services. For more information, visit www.hawaiiantel.com.

Ann Nishida, Senior Manager - Corporate Communications

Hawaiian Telcom

546-1888