The biggest mistake Frontier made was when they started purchasing more markets in 2010. After they made that big purchase the wheels started coming off. Frontier seemed to be doing fine until then. @YI7lQcT-1cpa hit the nail on the head. This is... — read more
The Big Plan
i really think Verizon designed this to fail.....and it is working. i think frontier will get broken up and sold off a little here a little there
Frontier CTO needs to go
Frontier's longtime CTO is a huge part of the problem faced by the company. He's a micro manager who does not communicate, he does not build teams, he does not invest in talent. He empowers the wrong people and is solely interested in securing and... — read more
Frontier will declare bankruptcy
As a former employee, I predict that Frontier will crash and burn and inevitably declare bankruptcy. I saw the company lay off huge numbers of good, qualified, hard-to-find employees that they had invested significant training in, just to bolster the... — read more
Comcast visiting Rochester NY? Wisconsin clean up?
Is there any truth to the rumor that Comcast visited Rochester NY? Anyone hear that the central offices in Wisconsin had a big clean up?12
Commissions cut for FL sales reps
20k to 30k cut across the board for comp in FL..starting May 1
Frontier Layoff in the PNW
Notification was sent out April 4th, 2019 to IBEW local 89 advising of a workforce surplus condition. Frontier offered an Enhanced Income Security Plan (ISP) in hopes of luring 24 Sales and Service Technician IIs out the door in Washington and... — read more
CWA being forced into IBEW once again...
WV Techs from CWA are once again being forced into IBEW legacy areas Charlestown-Romney to clean up their load. Techs will get no reprieve on their points even if they are cleaning up someone else’s mess. Thanks IBEW, you won’t survive the next... — read more
Voluntary buyouts offered?
Confirmed; At Least Two Employees in Construction/COEI Took the Layoff Package In Indio Ca. Is this true? If it is, what are the chances they will be offering more voluntary buyouts in near future? I'd personally jump at the opportunity, and I know... — read more
Extended I.S.P.
First let me say please have a backup plan as far as getting a different job. I truly believe the company is now run by Bain Capital which is a former Mitt Romney company. This company only prepares companies for Bankruptcy examples: Toys R Us ... — read more
Are we done with layoffs?
March is nearly over, does that mean the latest round of layoffs at Frontier will come to an end? It's making me really nervous hearing about more layoffs in different locations and departments every day or two. It would be nice to know it is over -... — read more
CEO compensation is up while company is struggling to survive
. Frontier Communications Says CEO's 2018 Total Compensation Was $7.1 Mln vs $6 Mln In 2017REUTERS - 7:45 AM ET. in the mean time they cut lower supervisors yearly bonuses and raise their medical. For union members they cut our performance bonus.
JOBS
Saw today there are a lot lot of posting for cable splicers in several WV cities. Things are looking up!
March Layoffs happening 2019
FTR is laying off more than 111 in Sales including VPs and folks from Product. Meanwhile, go do a 6 week offsite project with some consultants and then share internally how happy and more productive you are.
Frontier refinancing Debt
Frontier Communications refinancing via $1.65B secured debt offer »seekingalpha.com/news/34
CWA offer made to storekeepers and order writers
dont know details but all storekeepers under cwa 142 contract got offer in WV. Heard order writer clerks to in charleton.
Video Delivery Team RIF Today
Several long-time video engineers got let go today. Wondering who's next
Verizon and Frontier doing very similar operations?
Both Verizon and Frontier managers had “closed door” meetings this week. Both Verizon and Frontier had rumors leak out this week about VSP or ISP packages being offered to employees soon. Both Verizon and Frontier settled Union contracts quickly this... — read more
Is it true that Verizon wants to acquire Frontier?
Got that info from my cousin who works at Verizon so I checked out the Verizon board on this site and there was word about them acquiring Frontier and CenturyLink. Any info about this or has anyone heard the same rumors?
NY needs techs
I'm a customer in upstate New York. The techs out here desperately need more people and the area is falling apart. These guys work real hard but it seems like nobody listens to them. Mandatory overtime when its -25 degrees out and 3 feet of snow... — read more
FTR is a laughing stock
saw FTR stock is at a healthy price of $1.92 today...... With another month till the 4Q earnings are released (which i'm sure nobody is excited about) stock seems destined for another reverse split to ensure survival, or just let it fall off the... — read more
ISP packages
Has anyone heard rumors of EISP packages being offered in February? Thanks!
Reverse Split
Heard another Reverse Split coming in January. Happy New Year ....welcome 2019 ...2017 reverse Split happen when stock was around $2.50
Ibew Legacy trouble load blowed out once again as u sual - CWA to the rescue
WV Techs from CWA will once again be moved into IBEW legacy areas to clean up their load. Management meetings to determine why those areas always under water. Possible permanent tech relocations and union split shops coming early 2019. Merry... — read more
Is this true?
The buyouts are generally minuscule and offers employees 48 months of payments and a lump sum of 10k. You would think this would be a no brained for management. Is this true? Have previous buyouts really been this low? How did they get anybody to... — read more
The glass is not half full
Bottom line is this, FIOS is a Verizon product and works best when worked by the Verizon system. FTR does not have that system and was screwed over by VZ. At the end of the day if your a tech in the FTR footprint with 15 years or less you should be... — read more
FRONTIER NEEDS TO SELL CTF!
Frontier is destined for Bankruptcy Court if they don’t sell CTF. There is a huge disconnect between former Verizon CTF Managers and implanted FTR Mangers. Verizon CTF Mangers are underminding the roll out of FTR policies thinking their Sigma 6... — read more
Dispatch call center in IN
Heard Dispatch in IN is laying off some people.
question
is the company hiring outside techs outside the CWA contract ? does anyone know
What's up ??
Found this afternoon that 3 very experienced employees in highly technical jobs are retiring suddenly before the end the year. Hmmmmmmm.
CWA techs working in IBEW area
Starting today 11/28 techs from CWA area are being moved into the Romney, Augusta, CharlesTown, and other IBEW areas to alleviate the load. IBEW has agreed to take the help because the techs in those areas are overwhelmed with jobs and are unable to... — read more
Will Frontier Communications offer buyouts in 2019?
What do you think? Buyouts in 2019? Yes/No?
IBEW legacy WV being phased out. CWA will be moved into those areas.
Rumors from big management meeting this week in WV. IBEW legacy area techs will be phased out since they do not have a “No lay-off clause” like CWA. Techs will be let go beginning of 2019, CWA tech groups nearest will be moved into those areas... — read more
The Final Frontier
Stock is again in decline, as so many times before. It seems the new goal of the earnings report is for losses to not be as bad as predicted......more of a loss report. Enjoy the last ride as big daddy debt is soon coming ever so quickly!
Frontier Communications Layoffs 2019
Make a prediction and tell us what you think about Frontier Communications Layoffs in 2019 -- Thoughts??
Frontier layoffs California
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Don’t buy the hype of 24.8% increase!
Don’t buy the hype of a 24.8% increase in stock in September. Frontier CEO buying back stock like a mad man. He did it and continues to do it to hold off Bankruptcy. Spread the word, this is a scam!
"Service Emergency" declared in WV.
CWA was informed of a service emergency condition in wv that is resulting in 6day/60hr weeks mandatory. 10k+ tickets. Really?!! Run the current skeleton crew into the ground, and pray for a miracle....Like usual, instead of hiring people that would... — read more
Frontier officials chose to live in their own reality
I read quite a few articles on this subject lately, and I gotta tell you, all of them have been a sad reminder of how much mess we are in. Maybe it's time to face the facts,but the company officials apparently don’t want to do that, but rather chose... — read more