NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
“Frontier is disappointed that Cox continues to deny our customers
access to KIRO-TV and is now demanding even higher rates thanit
originally offered to Frontier. In fact, Cox is seeking to nearly double
its rate over the next three years, rates that would directly affect
customer bills,” said Steve Ward, Frontier Senior Vice President, Video
Technology and Content. “Resolving this dispute and returning KIRO to
our lineup is a priority for Frontier. Unfortunately, our attempts to
reach a fair agreement have been rejected by Cox, and their actions
amount to a refusal to participate in meaningful discussions.”
Ward added, “Large station owners like Cox Media Group are generously
subsidized with publicly-owned TV spectrum worth millions of dollars.
Their tactics, including blackouts and skyrocketing rate demands, are
not consistent with using the broadcast medium to serve the public
interest. It’s time for big TV station owners like Cox to stop these
anti-consumer tactics and get back to the table with realistic and fair
proposals.”
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, 203-614-4703
AVP,
Corporate Communications
Christine.reap@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation