HickoryTech Corporation (Nasdaq: HTCO) announced today that it will host a live Webcast of its 2005 fourth quarter conference call Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. EST. Results for the fourth quarter will be released after the close of trading Feb. 27, at approximately 6:30 p.m. EST.

The conference call Webcast will be available online through the investor relations page of HickoryTech’s Web site at http://www.HickoryTech.com . A Webcast replay will be available for 90 days.

About HickoryTech
HickoryTech Corporation is a diversified communications company headquartered in Mankato, Minn., with approximately 475 employees in Minnesota and Iowa. In its 109th year of operation, HickoryTech offers a full array of telecommunications products and services to business and residential customers. The Telecom Sector offers local voice, long distance, Internet, Broadband services, Digital TV, and IP networking. The Enterprise Solutions Sector provides IP Telephony, call center management, and data network solutions. Enventis Telecom provides IP-based voice and data services and network solutions on a state wide SONET-based network. The Information Solutions Sector develops telecom and carrier access billing solutions. To learn more about HickoryTech Corporation, visit the company’s Web site at http://www.HickoryTech.com .