Showing posts with label Fairpoint Communications. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fairpoint Communications. Show all posts
Monday, December 24, 2007
Fairpoint Buy Rejected by Vermont Regulators
Fairpoint Communications, a provider of rural telephone service, has had its bid to buy some rural Verizon landlines rejected by the Vermont state government. Verizon and Fairpoint announced the deal, which consists of 1.6 million landlines in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire, nearly a year ago.
The deal has also faced opposition from regulators in Maine. The Vermont Public Service Board's decision doesn't terminate the deal, but it forces the companies to reach a new agreement, which could mean lowering the sale price.
It's just another reminder of how much regulators shape and condition the telecom market.
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Gary Kim has been a communications industry analyst and journalist for more than 30 years, covering the business impact of technology. These days he especially studies changing business models and strategies.He speaks frequently at conferences and spends quite a lot of time organizing conferences and content as well.
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