Northwest/Frontier Settlements Reached in Oregon, Washington; Montana Sets Hearing
Two states are close to settling Northwest Fiber’s proposed buy of Frontier Communications wireline, video and long-distance operations. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission said Tuesday it’s suspending the procedural schedule after hearing from staff Friday about a settlement in…
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principle. Parties should file a proposed procedural schedule by Nov. 22, it said. The Oregon Public Utility Commission suspended its schedule Oct. 28 after the companies and Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board reached an agreement after settlement talks. The PUC asked parties to file a joint stipulation, supporting testimony and a joint status report by Dec. 4. The Montana Public Service Commission plans a Dec. 11 hearing, it said Tuesday. Competitors and consumers advocates wants the deal to enhance rural broadband (see 1910040023).