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January 13, 2006

Hawaiian Telcom Celebrates Launch of Hawaiian Ring Tones with Sean Na’auao CD Giveaway on Three Saturdays

HONOLULU -- Hawaiian Telcom, the only wireless provider to offer ring tones by local Hawaii recording artists, celebrates the ring tone launch with Mountain Apple Company recording artist Sean Na’auao. Customers who activate a new Hawaiian Telcom Wireless plan or purchase a data plan for an existing Hawaiian Telcom Wireless phone can receive Sean’s latest CD,
“Ka ‘Eha Ke Aloha,” at the following Hawaiian Telcom stores on the following dates:
• Saturday, Jan.21st - Ward Warehouse, second level
• Saturday, Jan. 28th – Pearlridge Center, Downtown
• Saturday, Feb. 11th - Windward Mall, second level

Sean will make personal appearances to autograph the CDs at these stores from 1 to 2 p.m. on the dates above. The CD giveaway will be available all day at the stores specified only. Customers who activate a wireless phone or data plan also receive two free ring tones, which range from $1.99 to $2.99 each.

“Hawaiian ring tones are a key differentiator for our wireless offering,” said Jon Gelman, vice president and general manager for Hawaiian Telcom Wireless. “Our customers want unique ring tones -- songs by local artists -- and we’re the only company that can provide this.”

Hawaiian Telcom, through an exclusive partnership with Mountain Apple Company, is the first and only wireless provider to offer ring tones by noted Hawaii recording artists such as the late Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole, Hawaiian Style Band, Grammy-nominated Brothers Cazimero, Raiatea Helm, and many more. Sean’s radio hit, “Fish and Poi,” is also a hit in the wireless world, as it has consistently been one of the top five ring tones downloaded on Hawaiian Telcom’s Website, www.hawaiiantel.com.

“I am proud and happy to be a part of this unique opportunity of having my own ring tone,” said Sean. “The feedback has been great, and to be in the top 5 ring tones is really awesome.”

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.