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CenturyTel to Participate in Analyst Conferences

February 24, 2006

MONROE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2006--CenturyTel, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announces that it is scheduled to participate in the following analyst conferences:

Merrill Lynch
                                      Wednesday
Communications Forum                               March 1

Raymond James
 27th Annual                          Monday
Institutional Investors Conference                 March 6

Stifel Nicolaus                                    Wednesday
Financial Conference at TelecomNEXT                March 22

Banc of America
 2006 Telecommunications,           Wednesday
Media, and Entertainment Conference                March 29

Conference hosts may provide webcast availability in some cases. For information regarding the specific presentation times and webcast availability, please visit CenturyTel's Web site at www.centurytel.com, Investor Relations, Calendar of Events. Participation in these conferences is subject to change due to unforeseen events. Therefore, please check the company's Investor Relations Calendar of Events prior to each conference.

CenturyTel (NYSE: CTL) is a leading provider of consumer and business communications solutions in rural areas and small to mid-size cities in 26 states and is included in the S&P 500 Index. The Company delivers advanced communications with a personal touch. Visit CenturyTel at www.centurytel.com.

    CONTACT: CenturyTel

             Investors:
             Tony Davis, 318-388-9525
             tony.davis@centurytel.com

    SOURCE: CenturyTel