Now-bigger Consolidated Communications reports earnings growth

Consolidated Communications Holdings said it’s pleased with first-quarter results that show growth in its video, data and Internet connections even as its voice connections dropped.

MATTOON — Consolidated Communications Holdings said it’s pleased with first-quarter results that show growth in its video, data and Internet connections even as its voice connections dropped.

The Mattoon-based company, which acquired SureWest Communications last July, reported first-quarter net income of $6.9 million, up from $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2012.

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