PAETEC Ranked in Top Ten Best Large Companies to Work For in New York State

PAETEC Holding Corp. (NASDAQ GS: PAET), which provides data, voice, and Internet solutions to business-class customers nationwide, has been recognized as part of the 2009 Best Companies to Work For in New York State. PAETEC was ranked number ten in the large company category in the state-wide ranking announced on April 23, which was sponsored by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM).

Companies were selected based on an assessment of the employee policies and procedures, as well as results of an internal employee survey conducted by the Best Companies Group. Winners were selected in two categories: small and medium-sized companies of 15-249 employees, and large-sized companies of 250 employees or more.

“There’s over a half-million businesses in New York State, and we’re honored to be included in this list of top workplaces,” said Arunas Chesonis, PAETEC’s chairman and CEO. “PAETEC has long held the belief that satisfied employees will ultimately be more productive and better serve our customers. This recognition as a Best Company to Work for in New York validates our unique culture.”

PAETEC’s corporate culture is based on four values which permeate the organization: Caring Culture, Open Communication, Unmatched Service and Personalized Solutions. By adhering to these values, PAETEC has rapidly grown into one of the largest communication providers in the nation. The unique workplace is also highlighted in the business book, It Isn’t Just Business, It’s Personal, co-authored by Chesonis.

Further details about the 2009 Best Companies to Work for in New York initiative can be found online at www.bestcompaniesNY.com.

About PAETEC

PAETEC (NASDAQ: PAET) is personalizing business communications for medium and large businesses, enterprise organizations and institutions across the United States. We offer a comprehensive suite of IP, voice, data, and Internet services, as well as enterprise communications management software, network security solutions, CPE, and managed services. For more information, visit www.paetec.com.

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