Friday, May 15, 2009

NH bails out FairPoint, gives access to $50M fund - FierceTelecom

May 14, 2009

New Hampshire officials Thursday tossed floundering FairPoint Communications a lifeline, allowing the company to tap into a $50 million fund earmarked for capital and operating expenses in the state to help restore the company's liquidity and help reinforce its fragile financial position. Officials also hoped the cash would be used to help improve deteriorating network infrastructure.