Atlantic Tele-Network Inc. Names Paul Bowersock President of International Operations

Alltel Veteran to Lead Growth of ATN’s International Business

BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATNI) announced today that Paul R. Bowersock has joined the company as President of International Operations. Bowersock will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and sales strategies and leading the growth of ATN’s international subsidiaries, which include wireless and wireline, terrestrial and submarine fiber optics companies in Guyana, Bermuda and across the Caribbean.

Bowersock comes to ATN following nearly 20 years of experience with Alltel Communications; directing sales and marketing strategies across all channels of distribution in his most recent position as Senior Sales and Operations Leader.

“Even as we have significantly expanded our domestic presence, our international operations continue to represent a vital, growing segment of our business,” said ATN President and CEO Michael Prior. “Paul brings a tremendous track record of creating successful strategic sales and marketing programs, and we believe Paul is the right leader to work with and grow our international network.”

About his new position, Bowersock said, “I am pleased to join a management team that is clearly committed to long term, strategic growth. ATN has a significant advantage with exceptional executives in place at each of its international subsidiaries and a track record of operating successfully in underserved and niche markets.”

About Atlantic Tele-Network

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides telecommunications services to rural, niche and other under-served markets and geographies in the United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Through our operating subsidiaries, we provide both wireless and wireline connectivity to residential and business customers, including a range of mobile wireless solutions, local exchange services and broadband internet services and are the owner and operator of terrestrial and submarine fiber optic transport systems. For more information, please visit www.atni.com.

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Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.
Michael T. Prior, 978-619-1300
Chief Executive Officer
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Justin D. Benincasa, 978-619-1300
Chief Financial Officer

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