July 1st, 2006

Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative awards Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. a Network Locating and Damage Prevention Contract.

DANVILLE, VA: Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC) and Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. (Consolidated) have entered a one year (with renewal options) agreement for network locates and damage prevention. Consolidated, headquartered in Omaha, NE with field offices throughout Virginia, will provide network locates and claims management support for MBC's over 700 miles of network fiber plant effective July 1, 2006. "The one common denominator with our customers is a commitment to providing the highest levels of service and reliability. As a service provider for MBC, we are honored to have been selected to help ensure that reliability with our industry leading damage prevention and asset management services," said Rob Karam, President and CEO of Consolidated. "Consolidated will be a trusted, responsive and cost effective partner with a commitment to quality managing one of MBC's most strategic outsourced services," said Tad Deriso General Manager of MBC.

About Consolidated Utility Services, Inc.

Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. provides a full spectrum of world-class utility damage prevention services and solutions, including underground utility locating, one call management, claims processing, and asset management. Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. embodies a dedication to complete and long-term customer satisfaction. The company also offers a comprehensive menu of services and solutions that will not only stand alone to help its customers solve specific business challenges, but can also be combined to successfully address more wide-ranging sets of problems. Their customer portfolio includes over 150 utility companies nationwide and numerous contracts in Virginia. For more information about Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. visit: www.consolidatedus.com

Contact

Consolidated Utility Services, Inc.
Brian Seaberg, Director of Sales & Marketing
(402) 334-8150
brian.seaberg@cusinc.com

About MBC

MBC, a Virginia-based cooperative, is an organization tasked with building an advanced, open-access fiber optic network throughout Southside. Tad Deriso, General Manager of MBC stated, "This high speed connection represents the first of many exciting improvements in broadband connectivity in Southside Virginia. Partnering with Consolidated insures that the MBC's fiber plant is protected by a company experienced in utility network services." For more information about MBC visit: www.mbc-va.com