Partners with Crius Energy to Provide Electric and Gas through
Local Providers
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR), the largest provider
of communications services focused on rural America, today announced the
launch of FTR Energy Services, a cost-effective, clean energy service
offering electricity and natural gas. Frontier Communications is among
the first companies to leverage the convergence of broadband and energy
and has selected Crius Energy, a leading renewable energy provider with
retail energy companies in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
“Convergence has been a key driver for the information technology,
communications and broadband industries, and the energy sector is a
natural addition in that process,” said Ann Burr, president, New Product
Trials and Integration, Frontier Communications. “FTR Energy Services
builds on our strong relationship with our customers and our commitment
to the communities we serve. They trust us to provide additional value,
and we take that obligation to heart. As with other partnerships, we
have selected industry leader, Crius Energy, to craft an offering that
helps customers and enhances our business without additional cost or
operational complexity. Customers and shareholders alike will benefit
from this new service. It’s a truly positive addition to our robust home
and small business offerings.”
FTR Energy Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crius Energy and
will launch in select markets in November 2012. Crius Energy is a
pioneer in telecom and energy relationships and was first to recognize
the opportunities available between broadband and energy companies.
“Frontier Communications is one of the most innovative broadband
companies in the industry, offering customers best-in-class services
while investing in the local communities it serves,” said Michael
Fallquist, chief executive officer of Crius Energy. “In those markets,
customers are the neighbors and friends of Frontier employees. The
community relies on these employees for recommendations as to great
service and value. We are proud to work with Frontier to offer
affordable, clean-burning natural gas and green electricity options to
consumers and pleased that these options will be available through a
customer’s trusted local energy supplier.”
For more information on Frontier Energy, please visit www.ftrenergyservices.com.
About FTR Energy Services
FTR Energy Services is a provider of affordable, green retail energy.
The company will initially provide 100 percent green electricity to
customers in New York and Ohio, and clean-burning natural gas to
customers in Indiana, with plans to expand its service locations. FTR
Energy Services LLC is a subsidiary of Crius Energy LLC. FTR Energy
Services was created through a strategic marketing relationship with
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR). FTR Energy Services uses the FTR
name under a license agreement with Frontier Communications. Through
this landmark launch, Frontier Communications demonstrates a commitment
to sustainability and innovation as one of the first telecommunications
providers to offer green energy options to customers along with
Internet, entertainment and phone services. More information is
available at www.ftrenergyservices.com
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) is an S&P 500 company
and is included in the FORTUNE 500 list of America's largest
corporations. Frontier offers broadband, voice, satellite video,
wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled
offerings and specialized bundles for residential customers, small
businesses and home offices and advanced communications for medium and
large businesses in 27 states. Frontier's approximately 15,300 employees
are based entirely in the United States. More information is available
at www.frontier.com.
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Frontier Communications
Steve Crosby
916-686-3333 office
916-206-8198
mobile
steven.crosby@ftr.com
or
FTR
Energy Services
Jennifer Webb
212-221-1616 office
Jennifer_webb@coltrin.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation