SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 2, 2015
Frontier Communications Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-11001 |
06-0619596 |
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401 Merritt 7, Norwalk, Connecticut |
06851 |
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(203) 614-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 2, 2015, the United States Federal Communications Commission approved Frontier Communications Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Verizon Communications Inc.’s wireline, broadband and video operations, including the FiOS® network, in California, Florida and Texas. A copy of Frontier’s press release regarding the FCC’s approval decision is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Frontier Communications Corporation released on September 2, 2015
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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FRONTIER Communications CORPORATION |
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Date: September 2, 2015 |
By:/s/ John M. Jureller |
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John M. Jureller |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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