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State OKs Stamford-Based Frontier's Purchase Of AT&T In Connecticut

STAMFORD, Conn.-- The State of Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has approved the purchase of AT&T Connecticut's landline operations by Stamford-based Frontier Communications Corp. 

Stamford-based Frontier Communications Corporation received state regulatory approval to buy AT&T Connecticut's landline operations.

Stamford-based Frontier Communications Corporation received state regulatory approval to buy AT&T Connecticut's landline operations.

The approval marks the final regulatory step toward the company offering broadband, voice, video and other products to residential and business customers in the state.

"We are delighted to have received the full approval of (the regulatory authority)," said Dan McCarthy, Frontier Communications' president and chief operating officer. "Throughout, we have been impressed by the diligence of (the regulatory authority's) commissioners and staff, and appreciate the fair, open forum they provided to all stakeholders in the process.

"We look forward to completing the transaction and providing excellent products and services to customers in our home state."

The transaction is expected to officially close on Friday, Oct. 24. 

The regulatory authority's approval follows a 10-month process in which Frontier presented detailed information on its products and services, capital investment, workforce management and charitable activities in the state.

In its approval, the regulatory authority found Frontier's acquisition of AT&T Connecticut's operations to be in the public interest and that Frontier has the financial, technological and managerial suitability required to provide safe and reliable service.

Following the closing, the approximately 2,600 AT&T employees who serve Connecticut customers will become Frontier employees.

"From the very beginning, Frontier has been fair and upfront with the (Communication Workers of America union) and its leadership, which led to a labor agreement that has substantial benefits for both our members and the company," said Bill Henderson, president of Communications Workers of America Local 1298. "Our members work hard every day and share completely Frontier's goal of putting the customer first. We look forward to introducing residential and business customers to Frontier's local engagement plan and great customer service. We welcome the opportunity to partner with Frontier to provide extraordinary service to our customers and neighbors."

Frontier has announced that Paul Quick will lead its Connecticut operations as senior vice president and general manager and will be based in Hartford. Frontier will have area general managers in Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford and Litchfield counties and in eastern Connecticut (Tolland, Windham, New London and Middlesex counties).

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