by Pivot
Tag: Frontier
Verizon-Frontier Can Add Oregon to its Approval Column
Verizon and Frontier have moved closer towards completing the sale and purchase of Verizon’s local wireline operations in 14 states. The approval of the Oregon Public Utility Commission
Frontier Gains Approval in Ohio for Verizon Purchase, Almost Half Way There
Frontier gained approval from the Ohio public services commission for their purchase of Verizon wireline assets in that state. Ohio joins California, Nevada, and South Carolina
Frontier Launches Web TV Service, my fitv
Frontier is now offering a web based TV service called my fitv. The free service aggregates Internet based video content into a single portal, allowing video search
Frontier Denied Stimulus Funding
One program Frontier is looking to for help in this regard is the broadband stimulus program. But their first foray into this strategy has been turned down.
Frontier Receives Local Franchise Approvals for Verizon Transaction
Frontier announced that Verizon Northwest Inc. has received all local franchise approvals in Washington and Oregon required to transfer control of local cable TV franchises from Verizon to Frontier.
Frontier Launches Small Business Focused Website
Frontier recently launched a small business focused website, the Frontier Small Business Center.
Oregon Regulators Green-light Frontier-Verizon Deal, with Conditions
Oregon regulators have cleared the way for Frontier’s acquisition of Verizon’s network assets in the state, reports The Oregonian’s Mike Rogoway.
Frontier Launches Verizon Acquisition Public Relations Campaign
Given the ‘graveyard’ of past companies who have purchased Verizon wireline assets, Frontier knows it has its work cut out for it to gain all of the necessary
Washington State PSC Staff Opposes Frontier-Verizon Deal
The Washington Utilities and Telecommunications Commission (WUTC) staff has weighed in on the Frontier-Verizon deal, and they’re urging state regulators to oppose it.
Frontier-Verizon Deal Receives Approval From Three States
Frontier Communications proposed purchase of Verizon rural wireline operations has received approval from state regulatory agencies in California, Nevada and South Carolina
Frontier Shareholders Approve Verizon Deal
This shareholder approval is the first of many milestones which have to happen, including a series of regulatory approvals, before the acquisition will be official.
FairPoint Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
We kind of saw this coming, but it’s official now. Fairpoint filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.
FairPoint Bankruptcy Close?
FairPoint announced today they are in discussions with their lenders to restructure debt. That’s a clean way of saying ‘we may enter bankruptcy.’
West Virginia Attorney General Opposes Frontier-Verizon Deal
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is opposed to Frontier’s proposed purchase of all of Verizon’s West Virginia access lines,
Frontier Reports 2Q ’09 Results
Stamford, Connecticut-based Frontier Communications reported 2Q 2009 net income of $27.9 million and operating income of $136.6 million on revenue of $532.1 million, 5.4% lower than a year ago.
Time Warner Cable Targets Frontier Subscribers
Hurdles Forming for Verizon-Frontier Deal
Rise of the Rural ‘Super’ Carrier
Verizon Sells Millions of Rural Access Lines to Frontier