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Citizens Communications Co. (NYSE:CZN) (CZN) Monday said first-quarter net income fell 33% to $45.6 million, or 14 cents a share, from $67.7 million, or 21 cents a share, at the same point a year ago.

Revenue at the telecom group rose 2% to $569.2 million.

"Our first quarter performance is a direct result of our ongoing primary focus on keeping customers, upgrading them to new products and services and putting new customers on service," said Maggie Wilderotter, chairman and CEO.

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