Pre-close Statement

30 September 2014

KCOM Group PLC - Trading Statement

KCOM Group ("the Group") announces today it is entering a close period, ahead of its interim results announcement for the six months ending 30 September 2014. The interim results will be released on 25 November 2014.

Current trading

During the first half year of the financial year, the Group has performed in line with expectations, with continued strong cash generation.

As part of its investment in super-fast, fibre-based broadband in Hull and East Yorkshire, the Group has recently secured its 10,000th "Lightstream" customer. The Group continues to progress its strategy of focusing on key target markets and will give a further update on its fibre deployment and other initiatives at the interim results.

The cash generative capacity of the Group means it is able to continue with its progressive dividend policy while investing in those areas that support the Group's ambition to achieve leadership positions in all its target markets.

For further information please visit: www.kcomplc.com

Enquiries:

Bill Halbert, CEO / Paul Simpson, CFOKCOM Group PLC020 7422 8707

Cathy Phillips, Investor RelationsKCOM Group PLC07778 335735

Lulu Bridges / Matt Ridsdale / Mike BartlettTavistock020 7920 3150