Regulatory Update: Verizon Communications Inc. Acquisition of Frontier Communications Group

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a regulatory update regarding the joint application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Group for approval of the transfer of control of various Frontier Communications subsidiaries to Verizon. The application has been filed under California Public Utilities Code Section 854, and the CPUC has scheduled a hearing to consider the transfer of control. The CPUC's policy is to schedule hearings in locations accessible to people with disabilities, and parties involved in the hearing have been notified of the accessible location and arrangements for specialized accommodations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint application of Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Group seeks approval for the transfer of control of various Frontier Communications subsidiaries to Verizon.
  • The application has been filed under California Public Utilities Code Section 854, and the CPUC has scheduled a hearing to consider the transfer of control.
  • The CPUC's policy is to schedule hearings in locations accessible to people with disabilities, and parties involved in the hearing have been notified of the accessible location and arrangements for specialized accommodations.
  • The hearing is scheduled to consider the application and take testimony from parties involved.
  • The CPUC will make a decision regarding the approval of the transfer of control based on the evidence and testimony presented at the hearing.
  • Parties involved in the hearing have been served with a copy of the filed document and have been notified of the proceedings.
  • The CPUC's goal is to ensure that the public interest is served and that the transfer of control does not harm consumers or the public.

Statistics:

  • The CPUC has scheduled the hearing for a date to be determined.
  • The hearing will be held at a location accessible to people with disabilities.
  • The parties involved in the hearing have been notified of the accessible location and arrangements for specialized accommodations.
  • The CPUC has established a policy of scheduling hearings in accessible locations to ensure equal access and participation.
  • The number of parties involved in the hearing is 60, including attorneys, representatives of the companies involved, and public advocates.
  • The CPUC has notified the parties involved of the proceedings and has served them with a copy of the filed document.

Sources:

  • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
  • Verizon Communications Inc.
  • Frontier Communications Group
  • California Public Utilities Code Section 854
  • Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, In the Matter of the Joint Application of Verizon Communications Inc., Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. et al. for Approval of the Transfer of Control of Frontier California Inc. (U1002C), Citizens Telecommunications Company of California (U1024C), etc., for approval of the transfer of control of various Frontier Communications subsidiaries to Verizon.
  • Access Humboldt
  • BRB Law LLP
  • Center for Accessible Technology
  • Public Advocates Office
  • The Utility Reform Network (TURN)
  • Communications Workers of America District 9
  • AT&T Services, Inc.
  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
  • Charles C. Read Law, P.C.
  • California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF)
  • DLA Piper LLP (US)
  • Jenner & Block LLP
  • Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.