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| Date | Title | | | 11/19/09 | Frontier Communications Offers Tips for Reducing PBX Phone Fraud| STAMFORD, Conn., Nov 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A PBX - private branch exchange - is a telephone system operating within
a company and has outside telephone lines. Frontier Communications
(NYSE: FTR) is reminding business PBX customers that "private" does not
protect them from hackers.
"Business customers are responsible for protecting their own PBX
equipment from fraudulent use, so some basic blocking and tackling by
companies can help prevent hacking o... |
|  | | 11/18/09 | Seven More Washington Communities Approve Verizon FiOS TV Franchise Transfers to Frontier Communications| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2009--
Seven communities in the state of Washington have voted to approve the
transfer of control of local TV franchises from Verizon Northwest to
Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR). The approvals relate to a
transaction between Frontier and Verizon Communications, announced May
13, 2009, that includes Verizon’s local exchange businesses in 14
states, including parts of California, and certain custome... |
| | | 11/03/09 | Frontier Communications Reports Solid 2009 Third-Quarter Results|
Click here for a PDF version of this release
Continued strong operating income and cash flow margins
Year-to-date free cash flow of $367 million
Year-to-date operating cash flow margin of 54%, as adjusted
Year-to-date dividend payout ratio of 64%
7,500 High-Speed Internet additions
7,200 DISH Network video customer additions
Rate... |
| | | 10/29/09 | Nevada Approves Frontier's Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in the State| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that its
pending acquisition of Verizon Communications’ local wireline operations
has received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
The transaction, announced May 13, 2009, includes Verizon’s local
exchange businesses in 14 states, including parts of California, and
certain customer relationships for long d... |
| | | 10/29/09 | South Carolina Approves Frontier's Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in the State| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that its
pending acquisition of Verizon Communications’ local wireline operations
has received approval from the Public Service Commission of South
Carolina. The transaction, announced May 13, 2009, includes Verizon’s
local exchange businesses in 14 states, including parts of California,
and certain customer relationships for ... |
| | | 10/29/09 | California Approves Frontier's Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in the State| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that its
pending acquisition of Verizon Communications’ local wireline operations
has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
The transaction, announced May 13, 2009, includes Verizon’s local
exchange businesses in 14 states, including parts of California, and
certain customer relationships for long ... |
| | | 10/29/09 | California, Nevada and South Carolina Approve Frontier's Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in Those States| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that its
pending acquisition of Verizon Communications’ local wireline operations
has received approvals from the California Public Utilities Commission,
the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, and the Public Service
Commission of South Carolina. The transaction, announced May 13, 2009,
includes Verizon’s local exchange bus... |
| | | 10/28/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Declares Fourth-Quarter Dividend| STAMFORD, Conn., Oct 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE:FTR) announced today that its
Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend
payment of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on December 31, 2009
to holders of record of common stock at the close of business on
December 9, 2009.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) is a full-service
communications pro... |
| | | 10/27/09 | Frontier Communications Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations in 14 States| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) today announced that its
shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to adopt the merger agreement
pursuant to which Frontier has agreed to acquire Verizon Communications
Inc.’s local exchange businesses in 14 states and certain related
customer relationships for long distance services, broadband Internet
access and broadband video. The shareholders als... |
| | | 10/16/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Announces Successful Completion of Debt Tender Offer| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) today announced that it
has successfully completed its previously announced debt tender offer
and has applied the full “Maximum Payment Amount” of $700 million toward
the repurchase of its outstanding 9.250% Senior Notes due 2011 (the
“2011 Notes”) and 6.250% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “2013 Notes”). As a
result, Frontier today accepted for purchase for ... |
| | | 10/08/09 | Joy Eldred, Frontier Communications' Regional VP of Engineering, Named a 2010 Thought LeaderTM by OSP(R) Magazine| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2009--
Frontier Communications (NYSE:FTR) announced today that Joy Eldred,
Regional Vice President of Engineering, has been named a member of OSP
Magazine’s 2010 Thought Leaders ForumTM.
OSP magazine provides telecom industry professionals with the latest
information regarding engineering and deployment of broadband networks.
In the magazine’s three-part series, Thought Leaders Forum, se... |
| | | 10/01/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Announces Successful Completion of Notes Offering and Acceptance for Purchase of Certain 9.250% Senior Notes Due 2011 in Cash Tender Offer| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) today announced that it
has completed its previously announced offering of $600 million in
aggregate principal amount of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “Offered
Notes”). The Offered Notes were sold to the public at a price of 98.441%
of par, and Frontier received net proceeds of approximately
$577.6 million from the sale of the Offered Notes after dedu... |
| | | 09/29/09 | Frontier Communications to Release Third-Quarter Results and Host Call| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) plans to release
third-quarter 2009 results on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 before the
market opens and to host a conference call that day at 9:00 A.M. Eastern
time.
The conference call will be Webcast and may be accessed (live and
replay) at:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=66508&eventID=24... |
| | | 09/21/09 | Frontier Communications Announces New Program to Aid Local Schools|
Let’s Chalk Up A Cause Will Help Schools Cope with Tighter
Budgets
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2009--
Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) is dedicating September and October
to raising funds for schools. A recent survey by OfficeMax found that 97
percent of the teachers surveyed said their schools were impacted by
tighter budgets, and 86 percent of teachers said budgets cuts affected
their ability to secure necessary cla... |
| | | 09/17/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Prices Offering of $600 Million of Its Senior Notes| STAMFORD, Conn., Sep 17, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that it
has priced a registered offering of $600 million aggregate principal
amount of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2018. The issue price is 98.441% of
the principal amount of the notes. Frontier will receive net proceeds of
approximately $577.6 million from the offering after deducting
underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. Frontier... |
| | | 09/17/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Announces Cash Tender Offer for its 9.250% Senior Notes due 2011 and its 6.250% Senior Notes due 2013| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today the
commencement of a tender offer to purchase for up to $700 million in
cash (the “Maximum Payment Amount”) its 9.250% Senior Notes due 2011
(the “2011 Notes”) and its 6.250% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “2013
Notes” and, together with the 2011 Notes, the “Notes”). The tender offer
is being m... |
| | | 09/17/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Announces Offering of $450 Million of Senior Notes| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that it
has commenced a registered offering of $450 million aggregate principal
amount of its senior unsecured notes due 2018. Frontier intends to use
the net proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, to finance
a cash tender offer announced today for up to $700 million to purchase
its outstanding 9.250% Senior Notes due 2011 ... |
| | | 09/15/09 | Frontier Communications Launches New Frontier Managed PBX platform and Selects Alcatel-Lucent as Primary Provider of IP Communications Equipment|
STAMFORD, Conn. and PARIS, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) today announced the launch of Frontier Managed PBX, an integrated and fully-managed Internet/data and local and long distance calling solution for small- and medium-sized businesses. The company is installing a 53-station system at Glenmere, New York, a premier 19-suite boutique hotel, restaurant and spa located on 100 acres in Chester, just 50 miles outside New York City. Glenmere plans to... |
| | | 09/10/09 | Frontier Communications' Applications for $55 Million in Federal Broadband Stimulus Funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Could Mean $69 Million for West Virginia|
Stimulus Funds Could Provide for Expansion of Frontier’s Networks
to Make Broadband Connectivity Available to Rural, Unserved and
Underserved Areas in West Virginia
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR), one of the nation’s
largest providers of communications services to rural areas and small
and medium-sized towns and cities, announced today that it has submitted
... |
| | | 09/08/09 | Frontier Continues to Invest in West Virginia Broadband Networks| BLUEFIELD, W. Va., Sep 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications is currently investing nearly $4 million in its
broadband networks in its Charles Town and Princeton service areas,
offering customers fast broadband speeds and near-unlimited bandwidth
capacity.
In Princeton, 44 miles of fiber-optic cable will connect all Frontier
High-Speed Internet (HSI) equipment to the exchange's main switch, and
37 additional miles of fiber cable are being in... |
| | | 08/04/09 | Frontier Communications Reports Strong 2009 Second-Quarter Results| Click here for PDF version
13,800 High-Speed Internet additions
11,400 DISH Network video customer additions
Continued strong operating income and cash flow margins
First half free cash flow of $244 million
First half operating cash flow margin of 54%, as adjusted
First half dividend payout ratio of 64%
Data and internet services r... |
| | | 07/30/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Declares Third-Quarter Dividend| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE:FTR) announced today that its
Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend
payment of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on September 30,
2009 to holders of record of common stock at the close of business on
September 9, 2009.
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation
Frontier Communications Corporation
David Wh... |
| | | 07/16/09 | INSERTING and REPLACING Frontier Communications Appoints Ken Arndt Senior Vice President and General Manager of Southeast Region| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
Insert the word "largest" before the phrase "...incumbent local exchange
carrier..." in the fifth sentence of the third paragraph.
The corrected release reads:
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS KEN ARNDT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND
GENERAL MANAGER OF SOUTHEAST REGION
Regional headquarters to be located in West Virginia
Frontier ... |
| | | 07/16/09 | Frontier Communications Appoints Ken Arndt Senior Vice President and General Manager of Southeast Region| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that Ken
Arndt will become Senior Vice President and General Manager of its
Southeast Region, responsible for operations in Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and West Virginia. The headquarters for
the Southeast Region will be located in Charleston, West Virginia. The
appointment is effective January 2010.
... |
| | | 07/10/09 | Frontier Communications Employees in Minnesota and Iowa Ratify New, Three-Year Labor Contracts with Communications Workers of America| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 10, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) today reported two
contract ratifications with Communications Workers of America (CWA)
locals representing approximately 330 Frontier employees in Minnesota
and Iowa. CWA-represented employees in Frontier’s Minnesota operations
ratified the agreement on July 2, 2009, and CWA-represented employees in
Frontier’s Iowa operations ratified the agreement on Ju... |
| | | 06/17/09 | Frontier Communications to Release Second-Quarter Results and Host Call| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 17, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) plans to release
second-quarter 2009 results on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 before the market
opens and to host a conference call that day at 9:00 A.M. eastern time.
The conference call will be Webcast and may be accessed (live and
replay) at:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=66508&eventID=2275474
... |
| | | 05/13/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Declares Second-Quarter Dividend| STAMFORD, Conn., May 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE:FTR) announced today that its
Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend
payment of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on June 30, 2009 to
holders of record of common stock at the close of business on June 9,
2009.
SOURCE: Frontier Communications Corporation
Frontier Communications CorporationDavid Whitehouse, 203-614-5708
... |
| | | 05/13/09 | Frontier Communications to Acquire Verizon Assets Creating Nation's Largest Pure Rural Communications Services Provider| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 13, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) today announced that it
has signed a definitive agreement with Verizon Communications Inc.
(NYSE: VZ) under which Frontier will acquire approximately 4.8 million
access lines from Verizon. The all stock transaction is valued at
approximately $8.6 billion. The transaction will create the largest pure
rural communications services provider and the nation&#... |
| | | 05/07/09 | Frontier Communications Reports Strong 2009 First-Quarter Results| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2009--
Frontier Communications (NYSE:FTR) today reported first-quarter 2009
revenue of $538.0 million, operating income of $139.5 million and net
income attributable to common shareholders of Frontier of $36.3 million.
“I am very pleased with Frontier Communication’s 2009 first quarter
results bolstered by our “Rolling Thunder” promotional campaign,” said
Maggie Wildero... |
| | | 05/06/09 | Frontier Communications Partners with Community Organizations to Help Families in Need| The Great Frontier DONATE - Let's Talk Up a Cause!
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 6, 2009--
For the next six months, the 6,000 employees of Frontier Communications
Corporation (NYSE: FTR) have a common cause: helping fill food banks in
the communities they serve in 24 states through a new program, The
Great Frontier DONATE – Let’s Talk Up a Cause!
“In the past, food banks saw increased need during the summer, when
children who rely o... |
| | | 04/03/09 | Frontier Communications Prices Offering of $600 Million of Its Senior Notes| STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that it
has priced a registered offering of $600 million aggregate principal
amount of 8.25% senior unsecured notes due 2014. The issue price is
91.805% of the principal amount of the notes. Frontier will receive net
proceeds of approximately $538 million from the offering after deducting
underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. F... |
| | | 04/03/09 | Frontier Communications Announces Proposed Offering of $300 million Senior Notes| STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that it
has commenced a registered offering of $300 million aggregate principal
amount of senior unsecured notes due 2014. Frontier intends to use the
net proceeds from the offering to reduce, repurchase or refinance
Frontier's indebtedness or the indebtedness of its subsidiaries or for
general corporate purposes.
The joint book-running manager... |
| | | 03/26/09 | Frontier Communications to Release First-Quarter Results and Host Call| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 26, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) plans to release
first-quarter 2009 results on Thursday, May 7, 2009 before the market
opens and to host a conference call that day at 9:00 A.M. eastern time.
The conference call will be Webcast and may be accessed (live and
replay) at:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=66508&eventID=2143730
... |
| | | 03/24/09 | Larraine D. Segil Appointed to World Health Organization's Strategic Alliances Advisory Group| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 24, 2009--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced that Larraine
D. Segil, a member of its Board of Directors, has been appointed by TDR,
the Special Programme for Research and Training, to be a member of the
Strategic Alliances Advisory Group. The programme is co-sponsored by
UNICEF, UNDP, the World Bank and the World Health Organization and is
set up to help foster an effective global researc... |
| | | 03/06/09 | Frontier Communications Board of Directors Affirms Annual Dividend Policy| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 6, 2009--
In response to recent developments with respect to companies reducing or
suspending dividends on their common stock, Frontier Communications
Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced today that its Board of Directors has
reaffirmed their current intention to maintain the annual dividend of
$1.00 per share on the Company’s common stock.
Declarations and payment of future dividends will be at the discret... |
| | | 02/25/09 | Frontier Communications Reports Solid Fourth-Quarter and Full Year Results for 2008| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009--
Frontier Communications (NYSE:FTR) today reported fourth-quarter 2008
revenue of $547.4 million, operating income of $151.9 million and net
income of $34.3 million.
“Frontier delivered another solid quarter of financial and operating
results,” said Maggie Wilderotter, Frontier Communications Chairman and
CEO. “Despite the continued economic uncertainty in our markets, our
... |
| | | 02/06/09 | Frontier Communications Corporation Declares First-Quarter Dividend| STAMFORD, Conn., Feb 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE:FTR) announced today that its
Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend
payment of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on March 31, 2009 to
holders of record of common stock at the close of business on March 9,
2009.
SOURCE: Frontier Communications Corporation
Frontier Communications CorporationDavid Whitehouse, 203-614-5708
... |
| | | 01/05/09 | Frontier Communications to Release Fourth-Quarter Results and Host Call| STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2009--Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) plans to release
fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 before the market
opens and to host a conference call that day at 9:00 A.M. eastern time.
The conference call will be Webcast and may be accessed (live and
replay) at: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=139214
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be av... |
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