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Joint Application for Approval of Transfer of Control of Frontier California Inc. to Verizon Communications Inc.

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Pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 854 A.24-10-006, Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. have submitted a joint application for approval of the transfer of control of Frontier California Inc. and other related companies to Verizon Communications Inc. The application is a result of a complex regulatory process, with various stakeholders involved, including the California Public Utilities Commission and administrative law judges.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint application is filed by Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. for the approval of the transfer of control of Frontier California Inc. and other related companies.
  • The transfer is subject to the review and approval of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) under Public Utilities Code Section 854.
  • The application includes a request for an ex parte meeting with Commissioner John Reynolds' office to discuss an email from Administrative Law Judge Patricia Miles regarding an evidentiary hearing.
  • The ex parte meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. via WebEx and will be attended by representatives from Joint Applicants and members of Commissioner John Reynolds' and Commissioner Darcie Houck's offices.
  • The anticipated attendees from Joint Applicants include Jesus G. Roman, Rudolph Reyes, Kristin Jacobson, Sarah Banola, Kevin Saville, and Jenny Smith.
  • The application also includes a request to file an ex parte notice following the meeting, in accordance with Rule 8.4 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Statistics:

  • The joint application was filed on June 30, 2025, and the ex parte meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
  • The meeting is expected to last 30 minutes and will be conducted via WebEx.
  • The anticipated attendees from Joint Applicants total 6 individuals, while the representatives from the Commission are expected to be 8 individuals.

Sources:

  • California Public Utilities Code Section 854 A.24-10-006.
  • Joint Application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. for Approval of the Transfer of Control of Frontier California Inc. and Other Related Companies (U 1002 C).
  • Public Utilities Code Section 1701.3(h)(2) and Rule 8.2(c)(2)(B) of the California Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • Administrative Law Judge Patricia Miles' email regarding an "all-party procedural email providing notice of continued evidentiary hearing dates."
  • Verizon Communications Inc.'s letter to the CPUC dated June 30, 2025, regarding the ex parte meeting.

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