Cox demanding untenable rate increase of 80 percent over
three-year contract
NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications FiOS customers in the Seattle area have lost
access to KIRO-TV programming as Frontier refuses to agree to Cox Media
Group’s demands for large fee increases of more than 80 percent over the
next three-year contract period. Frontier customers no longer have
access to CBS, Get TV, and Laff TV in their programming selection in the
Seattle area.
“Cox’s bullying and heavy-handed blackout tactics hurt consumers,” said
Steve Ward, Frontier Senior Vice President Video Technology and Content.
“Their demands for an outrageous price increase would have to be passed
on to customers in the form of higher monthly service rates. It’s time
for Cox to agree to a fair and reasonable solution.”
Frontier will continue its efforts to reach a fair and reasonable
agreement so Cox will restore programming as quickly as possible.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) is a leader in
providing communications services to urban, suburban, and rural
communities in 29 states. Frontier offers a variety of services to
residential customers over its fiber-optic and copper networks,
including video, high-speed internet, advanced voice, and Frontier
Secure® digital protection solutions. Frontier Business offers
communications solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses.
More information about Frontier is available at www.frontier.com.
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Frontier Communications Corporation
Christy Reap, 202-309-9362
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Source: Frontier Communications Corporation