WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) today announced
that Alton (“AJ”) Burton Jr., currently Director, Federal Regulatory
Affairs, has been promoted to Vice President. Burton will report to
Group Vice President Ken Mason.
“With regulatory and legal experience across the telecom sector, AJ is a
tireless advocate for Frontier’s work with the FCC’s Connect America
Fund and broadband expansion throughout rural America. We are excited
about the great work he will continue to do for Frontier in his newly
expanded role,” Mason said.
As Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs, Burton was responsible for
Frontier’s regulatory advocacy before the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) on issues including broadband deployment, video
rollout, communications infrastructure, universal service, and
regulatory parity. He advised the company regarding business
considerations and compliance with FCC regulations and regulatory
developments on all issues, including net neutrality, privacy, and
video. He led internal teams in responding to enforcement complaints,
investigations, data requests, and informal consumer complaints. He also
worked with state and legislative teams regarding interaction of FCC
proposals and regulations with state and legislative proposals,
regulations, and laws. With this promotion, Burton assumes an expanded
role in these areas.
Prior to joining Frontier, Burton was an attorney at Hogan Lovells. He
served as a visiting Law Clerk for the Honorable John D. Bates, and was
an attorney with the State of Connecticut’s Division of Public Defender
Services. Mr. Burton earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland
(Summa Cum Laude) and his law degree from The University of Virginia
School of Law (Order of the Coif).
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
Brigid Smith, 203-614-5042
AVP,
Corporate Communications
brigid.smith@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation