Windstream, EarthLink Urge FCC to Approve Merger
The FCC should quickly approve Windstream's proposed takeover of EarthLink, the merging companies said in reply comments at the FCC. Reply comments were due Friday in docket 16-393 Friday. The FTC last week cleared the $1.1 billion deal (see 1612210031).…
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“The record demonstrates the public interest benefits of the transaction, including offering a broader portfolio of services to current and future customers and bringing more customers on-net where possible,” the companies told the FCC. “No party voiced any objection to the transaction (or even commented) in response to the Public Notice.”