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Verizon Acquisition of Frontier Communications: Regulatory Update

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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 the approval of the transfer of control of various Frontier Communications subsidiaries to Verizon Communications Inc. The update includes a certification of service and a motion of the Communications Workers of America District 9 to become a party in the proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint application involves the transfer of control of various Frontier Communications subsidiaries to Verizon Communications Inc.
  • The acquisition is subject to the review and approval of the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • The Communications Workers of America District 9 has filed a motion to become a party in the proceeding.
  • The following parties have been listed as involved in the proceeding:

+ Verizon Communications Inc.

+ Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.

+ Frontier Communications of the Southwest Inc.

+ Frontier Communications Online and Long Distance Inc.

+ Frontier Communications of America, Inc.

+ Citizens Telecommunications Company of California Inc.

+ Public Advocates Office

+ Communications Workers of America District 9

+ California Emerging Technology Fund

+ The Utility Reform Network

  • The proceeding includes the participation of various law firms, including DLA Piper LLP (US) and BRB Law LLP.

Statistics:

  • 16 parties have been listed as involved in the proceeding.
  • 5 law firms have been listed as participating in the proceeding.
  • 2 entities (California Emerging Technology Fund and The Utility Reform Network) have been listed as supporting the acquisition.
  • 2 entities (Public Advocates Office and Communications Workers of America District 9) have been listed as opposing or questioning the acquisition.

Sources:

  • Before the 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., et al. to Verizon Communications Inc., application no. 24-10-006.
  • Service List for Proceeding A2410006.

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