STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On January 31, 2014, Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR)
filed applications with the Federal Communications Commission and the
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority as part of its
agreement with AT&T, Inc., announced December 17, 2013, to acquire
AT&T’s local wireline, broadband and video operations in Connecticut.
Today, Frontier will file an application with the U.S. Department of
Justice, pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended, seeking approval of its application to acquire these
operations.
Kathleen Q. Abernathy, Executive Vice President, External Affairs for
Frontier, notes, “Frontier welcomes this opportunity to expand its
presence in Connecticut, its headquarters since 1946. Upon completion of
the regulatory process, we look forward to offering our high-touch local
engagement and great products and services to customers in our home
state.”
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband,
voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security
solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential
customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications
for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier's approximately
13,900 employees are based entirely in the United States. More
information is available at www.frontier.com.
Frontier Communications
Brigid Smith, 203-614-5042
AVP,
Corporate Communications
brigid.smith@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications