Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(i) | Form S-8 (No. 333-128934) pertaining to the Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, |
(ii) | Form S-8 (No. 333-135440) pertaining to the Consolidated Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan and Consolidated Communications 401(k) Plan for Texas Bargaining Associates, |
(iii) | Form S-8 (No. 333-166757) pertaining to the Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, |
(iv) | Form S-8 (No. 333-182597) pertaining to the SureWest Communications Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc., |
(v) | Form S-8 to Form S-4/A (No. 333-198000) pertaining to the Hickory Tech Corporation 1993 Stock Award Plan, and |
(vi) | Form S-8 (No. 333-203974) pertaining to the Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan; |
of our report dated February 26, 2016, with respect to the financial statements of GTE Mobilnet of Texas RSA #17 Limited Partnership and of our report dated February 26, 2016, with respect to the financial statements of Pennsylvania RSA No. 6(II) Limited Partnership included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2015.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Orlando, Florida
February 26, 2016