Affected workers must call before June 30 to receive discount
Company Website:
http://www.frontier.com/
MCGREGOR, Minn. -- (Business Wire)
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) has announced a discount program
in response to hundreds of layoffs by MinnTac, Mesabi Nugget and Mining
Resources. Frontier is reducing the cost of High-Speed Internet access
for affected employees who are current customers.
“We sympathize with Iron Range families caught in this situation and are
offering a discount on Frontier High-Speed Internet service to ease
pressure on their family budget,” said Kirk Lehman, Frontier’s Minnesota
General Manager.
Many employees of MinnTac, Mesabi Nugget and Mining Resources are being
laid off as a downturn in the steel industry caused production cutbacks.
Employees of these companies who can document they have been laid off
are eligible for a $15 monthly discount on Frontier’s Internet service
from July 1 to December 31, 2015. Enrollment begins June 1 and closes
June 30, 2015.
Lehman said the company’s offer reflects the importance of Internet
access in today’s employment process. “There are sacrifices you can make
to extend a household budget. But Frontier knows when you’re looking for
a job, access to the Internet is critical.”
Employees must apply by calling (877) 372-4526 and speaking with
Frontier employee Lori Flatgard. The discount program is not offered
through any other Frontier sales channel, including the company website
or the residential call center. Applications after June 30 cannot be
honored.
Lehman says Frontier, the nation’s largest communications provider in
rural communities, also encourages eligible families to enroll in
Frontier’s Lifeline discount program to reduce the cost of basic
telephone service. Households 135% below federal poverty guidelines, or
that qualify for certain other government assistance programs, can apply
online at http://frontier.com/discountprograms/lifelineprogram/minnesota.
“This is another example of Frontier’s support for working families. We
care about the communities we serve and hope the affected workers will
be recalled soon, or that Frontier’s Internet access helps them find a
new opportunity,” Lehman said.
ABOUT FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers broadband,
voice, video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions,
bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential customers, small
businesses and home offices and advanced communications for medium and
large businesses in 28 states. Frontier's approximately 17,800 employees
are based entirely in the United States. More information is available
at www.frontier.com
and www.frontier.com/ir.
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Contacts:
Frontier Communications
Andrea Fast, 260-461-2443
Sr.
Communications Specialist
Andrea.Fast@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications
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