Monday, October 12, 2009

Verizon-Frontier spin-off faces more roadblocks | Speed Matters – Internet Speed Test

Verizon's plan to sell off $8.6 billion worth of broadband assets to Frontier Communications has no shortage of opposition. The proposed merger spans across 14 states and is subject to approval by the FCC and 10 state utility commissions.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), mandated to assure "Ohioans adequate, safe, and reliable public utility services at a fair price" fielded citizen's concerns at a public hearing on Wednesday, October 7...