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Verizon Communications now has the go ahead to purchase Frontier Communications. That’s according to a ruling Friday from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
But there is a special condition. Verizon must agree to set aside $60 million to improve copper service for customers who subscribe to traditional telephone services.
The ruling noted many West Virginians, particularly in rural areas, lack broadband or other coverage and must rely on traditional copper landlines for basic communications.
The $60 million is in addition to what Verizon originally proposed to spend.
Frontier currently serves approximately 225,000 access lines in the state, according to their filing.
It was not immediately clear when the final transaction would take place.
Verizon promised in its filing to improve service, and reduce reaction time to complaints, while offering a host of other services to Mountain State customers. It said it would hire 25 full-time technicians and honor all commitments to broadband grants.
More information on this case can be found on the PSC website: www.psc.state.wv.us. Click on “Case Information” and access Case No. 24-0853-T-PC.
Local governments, state or local government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations or firms, and educational institutions can now apply for 2026 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants.
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Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarion County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Delligatti issued a temporary restraining order Friday against the sale of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont to Marx Development Group.
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