Frontier Reduces Internet Cost for Idled Iron Range Steel Workers
May 29 2015 - 12:07PM
Business Wire
Affected workers must call before June 30 to
receive discount
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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