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Integra Telecom Named One of Oregon's Fastest Growing Private Companies

PORTLAND, Ore., June 23, 2008 - Integra Telecom was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as the eleventh fastest growing privately held company in Portland, Ore. From 2005 to 2007, Integra achieved a growth rate of 204 percent. Of the 100 companies honored on this distinguished list, Integra was also recognized as the number one company in revenue growth (2007 revenues of $470 million) and second in employment (2,300 current employees).

This year's award marked Integra's seventh appearance on the list in the past eight years and the highest ranking ever, highlighting the company's track record of rapid, consistent growth.

"We're honored be considered one of Oregon's Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies," said Dudley Slater, CEO of Integra Telecom. "This award is a direct result of the commitment of our employees to deliver the highest grade of service in the industry. We have maintained our focus on creating the best customer experience possible while increasing market share through new customer sales and acquisitions, including the ELI and Eschelon transactions."

The Portland Business Journal's Fastest Growing Private 100 is an annual list of the 100 fastest growing privately held companies based on a two-year measurement period. The event aims to recognize Oregon's leading businesses.

About Integra Telecom Integra Telecom Inc. provides voice, data and Internet communications to thousands of business and carrier customers in 11 Western states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The company owns and operates a best-in-class fiber-optic network comprised of metropolitan access networks, a nationally acclaimed tier one Internet and data network and a 4,700-mile high-speed long haul network. The company has earned some of the highest customer loyalty and customer satisfaction ratings in the telecommunications industry. Primary equity investors in the company include Warburg Pincus, Banc of America Capital Investors and Boston Ventures. Integra Telecom and Electric Lightwave are registered trademarks of Integra Telecom Inc. For more information, visit www.integratelecom.com.

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