Windstream makes use of tangible connections such as fiber optics and copper wire. The company provides local and long-distance telephone service, as well as broadband data transmission and Internet access, to about 3 million residential and business customers in 16 states. It also offers satellite television through an agreement with DISH Network. Windstream makes sales directly in part from about 55 retail locations. Voice service and long distance together account for nearly half of the company's sales.
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