Reuters) -Verizon is in advanced talks to acquire Frontier Communications in a deal that would boost its fiber network and help it compete with rivals including AT&T, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. An announcement could come this... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/verizon-nearing-deal-frontier-communications-175129598.html

Was our union is coming up for negotiations just wondering for those currently in negotiations how it is or is not progressing ?

Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program has ended for now. Effective June 1, 2024, households will no longer receive an ACP discount. ACP enrolled households are strongly encouraged to carefully review... — read more 

Rumor is company is seeking 20% pay cuts plus 100% contractor workforce in the future.

T-Mobile US, the second-largest mobile carrier in the US, has agreed to buy US Cellular Corp.’s wireless operations and some of its spectrum assets for about $2.4 billion. The deal includes US Cellular’s wireless customers, retail stores and 30% of... — read more 

Looks like FTR is being hacked currently. Employees can’t work, people can’t access the site…

Wisconsin continues to post jobs on both Indeed and our FTR site. This for business growth or does the dictator director continues to rule by threats and demeaning guidance?

I swear, there are so many miserable people here who seem to enjoy their misery. Instead of quitting, they choose to stay in a place that is obviously their worst nightmare. Leaving is an option, guys. If you invested the energy you spend badmouthing... — read more 

Thank God I don't work for this dump anymore. I now have a job, I'm happy at and don't have to deal with an old racist manager and a pathetic team lead. Do yourself a favor and get out! As with all Leo's, this bozo only knows how to cut staff.

As of 3.8.24 -- 27 people got the axe... more to come as the company aligns it's head count to internal initiatives, and tries to maximize their profits.

pffttt...LMAO Updated on October 27, 2023 "According to Glassdoor, Frontier Communications is the second-worst place to work in America, though our research found other places worthy of derision. Frontier was also pointed out by Yahoo as a poor... — read more 

and the comedy goes on!

“Running an auction would be a mistake now,” New Street analysts wrote. “But running a strategic review and adding a strong advisor to the board now makes lots of sense.” They said the companies most likely to buy Frontier – AT&T, Verizon and... — read more 

NOC salaries DO NOT keep up with inflation. Work slow down coming.

The company said in a statement to CBS13: "Our application seeks approval from the CPUC to remove outdated regulations in California and to help the limited remaining landline consumers transition to modern, alternative services to replace their... — read more 

What depts had layoffs in Oct? And are employees actually moving faster, with "a... — read more 

Enrollments End February 7, 2024 The Affordable Connectivity Program will stop accepting new applications and enrollments on February 7, 2024. Consumers must be approved and enrolled with a service provider 11:59 p.m. ET on February 7 to receive the... — read more 

Jeffery, aka "Nicky P-o"..... in return for a $3.75 million signing bonus, a $1.3 million annual salary, and eligibility for more than $8 million in annual bonuses and equity awards.

This thread is for info about potential Frontier Communications layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Not feeling so optimistic after listening to that. What are your thoughts on it?

In the news today. https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2023-12-04/jana-partners-calls-for-strategic-review-possible-sale-at-frontier-communications-letter

My Cyber Security management position was eliminate for "business reasons" THU 11/03. Another Cyber Security manager who was not caught up in the RIF, said, "Thursday was a brutal day in [Frontier] IT." Interested to see what's up when this hits the... — read more 

How’d negotiations go ?

Yes I've run a similar biz. It should be a great overbuild considering they have 30%+ penetration already in most areas. Problem is these are typical marketers from large national telecoms who don't know how to get into the trenches to fight for... — read more 

New Street Research: FYBR quick hit: Jana acquires stake and pushes for a sale What’s new: Jana has taken a stake in Frontier. According to a press report, they are pushing for a sale of the company (LINK). In an intriguing twist, they say a “large... — read more 

A. Ares Capital , who is our largest shareholder, is also pushing us (potentially)to sell. It's not just Jana Partners. They are seeking to change or influence control through a potential sale. (see... — read more 

For years now, T-Mobile has dabbled in the world of TV and fiber internet from home. Most recently, T-Mobile has become one of the fastest-growing home internet companies thanks to its 5G home internet service. Now, according to a report from Light... — read more 

Rumors of a sale.https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/jana-partners-built-stake-frontier-communications-call-company-sale-2023-10-17/

announcements made several weeks ago to WV and CT Union employees and Friday to off-line sales support team, supervisors and management. exact numbers unknown, but reported cannot give the exact number but it is fairly significant

This company has a bright future ahead of it.

Anybody else hearing about this?

I ask because I know EVERY SINGLE Tech portal update that goes through.. either the lazy managers don't provide the instructions for the techs to follow so they can update their phones and not wait on hold for 4+hrs. Or Techs are lazy and don't care... — read more 

Can they be counted on to help the average guy/gal?

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/12/why-rto-mandates-are-layoffs-in-disguise-according-to-workplace-experts.html All of you RTO’s. The party is over!!!!!!

So many of us had to return to the office this week. I don’t have a problem with that. A little inconvenience after a few WAH years, but ok. Realizing that I am not able to “ride a skateboard “ like what they want in Dallas, I don’t think it is fair... — read more 

https://newsroom.frontier.com/press-release/frontier-relocates-headquarters-to-dallas/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=advocacy&utm_campaign=hq

Besides assignment (last day 9/30/23). Has there been any other voluntary offers given to any other departments?

Good number of job openings in California, fiber finally being placed in more rural areas across California creating more Fiber jobs. Hearing Bishop, Morgan Hill, Weaverville, Los Gatos, Colfax, Crescent City, Dos Palos all up for future fiber jobs... — read more