Common use of EMPLOYEE’S UNDERSTANDING Clause in Contracts

EMPLOYEE’S UNDERSTANDING. I acknowledge that (i) I have read each and every paragraph of this Agreement; (ii) I have had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel concerning the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) that I fully understand this Agreement. I also acknowledge that this Agreement does not supersede any other agreement(s) between me and the Company. IT IS SO AGREED on this 17th day of December, 2012. /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx December 17, 2012 Employee Signature — Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date EXHIBIT C ARBITRATION AGREEMENT In consideration for my employment with Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries and affiliates as may employ me from time to time, I agree that any legal claim that I may have arising out of or relating to my employment will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. The Arbitration Rules, Procedures and Protocols of Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., (“DP&R”) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, as may be amended from time to time, will apply to this Arbitration Agreement. In the event of a dissolution of DP&R, the procedures established in the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, as amended [Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 658A] will apply. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement will empower an arbitrator to provide relief that would exceed that which a court or administrative agency could lawfully provide, according to the cause of action alleged. Understood, accepted and agreed to on this 17th day of December, 2012 /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx

EMPLOYEE’S UNDERSTANDING. I acknowledge that (i) I have read each and every paragraph of this Agreement; (ii) I have had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel concerning the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) that I fully understand this Agreement. I also acknowledge that this Agreement does not supersede any other agreement(s) between me and the Company. IT IS SO AGREED on this 17th day of DecemberMay, 20122014. /s/ Xxxxx Xxxx X. Xxxxxx December 17, 2012 Employee Signature — Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx EXHIBIT C B ARBITRATION AGREEMENT In consideration for my employment with Hawaiian Telcom CommunicationsHoldco, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries and affiliates as may employ me from time to time, I agree that any legal claim that I may have arising out of or relating to my employment will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. The Arbitration Rules, Procedures and Protocols of Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., (“DP&R”) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, as may be amended from time to time, will apply to this Arbitration Agreement. In the event of a dissolution of DP&R, the procedures established in the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, as amended [(Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 658A] ) will apply. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement will empower an arbitrator to provide relief that would exceed that which a court or administrative agency could lawfully provide, according to the cause of action alleged. Understood, accepted and agreed to on this 17th day of DecemberMay, 2012 /s/ Xxxxx 2014 Signature Xxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. XxxxxxXxxxxxx Initials

EMPLOYEE’S UNDERSTANDING. I acknowledge that (i) I have read each and every paragraph of this Agreement; (ii) I have had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel concerning the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) that I fully understand this Agreement. I also acknowledge that this Agreement does not supersede any other agreement(s) between me and the Company. IT IS SO AGREED on this 17th day of DecemberMay, 20122014. /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx December 17, 2012 Employee Signature — Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxxx EXHIBIT C B ARBITRATION AGREEMENT In consideration for my employment with Hawaiian Telcom CommunicationsHoldco, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries and affiliates as may employ me from time to time, I agree that any legal claim that I may have arising out of or relating to my employment will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. The Arbitration Rules, Procedures and Protocols of Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., (“DP&R”) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, as may be amended from time to time, will apply to this Arbitration Agreement. In the event of a dissolution of DP&R, the procedures established in the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, as amended [(Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 658A] ) will apply. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement will empower an arbitrator to provide relief that would exceed that which a court or administrative agency could lawfully provide, according to the cause of action alleged. Understood, accepted and agreed to on this 17th day of DecemberMay, 2012 /s/ 2014 Signature Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. XxxxxxXxxx Initials

EMPLOYEE’S UNDERSTANDING. I acknowledge that (i) I have read each and every paragraph of this Agreement; (ii) I have had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel concerning the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) that I fully understand this Agreement. I also acknowledge that this Agreement agreement does not supersede any other agreement(s) between me and the Company. IT IS SO AGREED on this 17th day of DecemberHawaiian Telcom, 2012. Inc. /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx By /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx December 17, 2012 Xxxxxxx Employee Signature — Its: Chief Operating Officer Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx May 13, 2008 Employee Name Date EXHIBIT C B ARBITRATION AGREEMENT In consideration for my employment with employment, Hawaiian Telcom CommunicationsTelcom, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries and affiliates as may employ me from time to time, I agree that any legal claim dispute that I or Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. may have arising that arises out of or relating relates to my employment will shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration. The Arbitration Rules, Procedures and Protocols of Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., (“DP&R”) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, as may be amended from time to time, will shall apply to this Arbitration Agreement. In the event of a dissolution of DP&R, the procedures established in the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, as amended [Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 658A] will apply. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement The Arbitrator will empower an arbitrator be authorized to provide relief that would exceed that which a court or administrative agency could lawfully provide, all remedies recognized by law according to the cause of action allegedclaim asserted, but shall not be empowered to provide any additional relief or remedies as would otherwise be permitted under the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act. Understood[Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 658A] Hawaiian Telcom, accepted and agreed to on this 17th day of December, 2012 Inc. /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx By /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Employee Signature Its: Chief Operating Officer Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. XxxxxxEmployee Name May 13, 2008 Date

EMPLOYEE’S UNDERSTANDING. I acknowledge that (i) I have read each and every paragraph of this Agreement; (ii) I have had an opportunity to consult with legal counsel concerning the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) that I fully understand this Agreement. I also acknowledge that this Agreement does not supersede any other agreement(s) between me and the Company. IT IS SO AGREED on this 17th day of DecemberMarch, 20122014. /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx December 17, 2012 Employee Signature — Xxxxx Xxxx X. Xxxxxx Date EXHIBIT C B ARBITRATION AGREEMENT In consideration for my employment with Hawaiian Telcom CommunicationsHoldco, Inc. and any of its subsidiaries and affiliates as may employ me from time to time, I agree that any legal claim that I may have arising out of or relating to my employment will be resolved through final and binding arbitration. The Arbitration Rules, Procedures and Protocols of Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., (“DP&R”) located in Honolulu, Hawaii, as may be amended from time to time, will apply to this Arbitration Agreement. In the event of a dissolution of DP&R, the procedures established in the Hawaii Uniform Arbitration Act, as amended [(Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 658A] ) will apply. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement will empower an arbitrator to provide relief that would exceed that which a court or administrative agency could lawfully provide, according to the cause of action alleged. Understood, accepted and agreed to on this 17th day of DecemberMarch, 2012 /s/ Xxxxx 2014 Signature Print Name — Xxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. XxxxxxEmployee Initials