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Regulatory Update: Verizon Acquisition of Frontier Communications

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The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a regulatory update regarding the joint application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. for approval of the transfer of control of Frontier's California subsidiaries to Verizon. The application was filed on October 18, 2024, and a three-day notice of ex parte communication was served to the parties involved.

Key Takeaways:

  • The application seeks approval for the transfer of control of six Frontier California subsidiaries to Verizon, including Frontier California Inc., Citizens Telecommunications Company of California Inc., Frontier Communications of the Southwest Inc., Frontier Communications Online and Long Distance Inc., and Frontier Communications of America, Inc.
  • The transfer is subject to certain conditions, including the requirement that Verizon maintain the current levels of service quality and investment in Frontier's California operations.
  • The California Public Utilities Commission has designated Kristin Jacobson and Rachelle Chong as the attorneys representing Verizon in this matter, while Paul Goodman and Sean Taketa McLaughlin will represent Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.
  • The Public Advocates Office has been designated to represent the interests of the public in this matter, with Scott Merrill serving as the lead attorney.
  • A list of over 50 parties has been designated to receive service of the related documents, including Verizon, Frontier Communications, the Public Advocates Office, and various industry stakeholders.
  • The regulatory update includes a detailed service list of all parties involved, including their addresses and contact information.

Statistics:

  • 6 Frontier California subsidiaries are subject to the transfer of control to Verizon.
  • 2 attorneys represent Verizon in this matter (Kristin Jacobson and Rachelle Chong).
  • 2 attorneys represent Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (Paul Goodman and Sean Taketa McLaughlin).
  • 1 attorney represents the Public Advocates Office (Scott Merrill).
  • 1 regulatory update was issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (October 18, 2024).
  • 50 parties are listed on the service list.

Sources:

  • California Public Utilities Commission, "Joint Application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc." (filed October 18, 2024).
  • CPUC - Service Lists - A2410006, "Service List for Joint Application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc." (September 2, 2025).

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