what’s up with using the long term service difficulty language in the contract to work fiber service orders?
NOC CLOSED - NOKIA?
Allen NOC closed sometime ago. NO PRESS REPORTS? Man, FYBR pulled a fast one here. Foreign CEO. Fire the FRK ASAP! Where are the stragglers at working at home?
Union contracts and verizon
Anyone hear anything about union contract extensions before the verizon take over? Somw contracts are up before or right after they are supposed to take over.
BAD MOON RISING…MERGER NEWS 590 MILLION PENALTY
Let's dig into the fine print of this merger arbitrage. In September 2024, Verizon announced its intention to acquire Frontier in an all-cash deal at the aforementioned price tag of approximately $20 billion, which equates to $38.50 per share... — read more
Thoughts on ticket manipulation?
Lots of customers complaining FTR CSR won't make them trouble tickets anymore. Anyone else seeing this?
MIDDLE MANAGERS
GO TO WORK! SIT ON THE DAMN FLOOR AND DO THE DAMN WORK! SOME OF YOU ARE GOING - FIRED!!!!! AKA AMAZON.COM!!!! Fortune Amazon CEO says he’s cutting middle managers because they want to ‘put their fingerprint on everything.’ That’s music to the... — read more
FCC HOTLINE
https://www.fcc.gov/inspector-general/hotline
FCC WHISTLEBLOWER(S)
https://www.fcc.gov/inspector-general/whistleblower HIT IT!
Chairman Carr Ends FCC's Promotion of DEI
https://www.fcc.gov/inspector-general REVERSE DISCRIMINATION RAMPANT AT FYBR Report Waste, Fraud & Abuse exclamation point centered within red triangle warning symbol Phone: (202) 418-0473 Toll Free: (888) 863-2244 FAX: (202) 418-2811 Email:... — read more
Sounds of Frontier
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/fcc-open-probe-into-nbc-parent-comcast-over-promotion-dei-programs-2025-02-12/
C SUITE VESTING
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/frontier-communications-accelerates-vesting-amid-verizon-merger-1034169842
BONUS!
rontier Communications Parent ( (FYBR) ) has shared an announcement. Frontier Communications has announced the acceleration of vesting and payments of bonuses and stock units for its named executive officers in connection with its merger with... — read more
seagull software.. jwalk
Yall still using that stuff? lol
NOC`
WHERE ARE THE NOC’S???? ARE THEY OPEN???
Severance offering
New severance offered. Verizon looking to contract everything out
Frontier Communications Layoffs 2025
Thoughts? Any Frontier Communications layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Frontier strike?
So frontier is going to go on strike what’s that mean for contractors?
Lay Offs?
Half of the QA team is getting the boot. They were only reviewing vendors. But I heard their boss is getting promoted.
Verizon nearing deal for Frontier Communications, WSJ reports
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
Sale?
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/verizon-nearing-deal-frontier-communications-175129598.html
Union negotiations?
Was our union is coming up for negotiations just wondering for those currently in negotiations how it is or is not progressing ?
The ACP “Free Internet” Has Ended for Now
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
CWA 1170 NY
Rumor is company is seeking 20% pay cuts plus 100% contractor workforce in the future.
T-Mobile to buy US Cellular assets for roughly $2.4 billion
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
Cyber attack
Looks like FTR is being hacked currently. Employees can’t work, people can’t access the site…
So Again What's Up With Wisconsin
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?
Why don't you quit?
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
Sh-t company
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.
More Layoffs for Frontier Communications Parent
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.
Worst Companies to Work For.....again.
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
Woody "Young" Allen Joins FTR BofD
and the comedy goes on!
Frontier Sale!!!! 💰
“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
PEASANT PAY
NOC salaries DO NOT keep up with inflation. Work slow down coming.
AT&T applies to end obligation to service landlines in California
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
Puff Piece?
What depts had layoffs in Oct? And are employees actually moving faster, with "a... — read more
FCC Enrollments End February 7, 2024
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
EXEC PAY
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.