A meeting last week brought a mixed bag of perspectives on the pending sale of Verizon’s rural landlines to Connecticut-based Frontier Communications. I already wrote one story about that meeting at Everett Community College, and you can read it here.
It’s worth mentioning that two prominent businesswomen spoke in favor of the sale, saying Frontier has a track record of community involvement and good customer service.
And those women head up two of the largest business groups in Snohomish County.
“It’s our observation that (Frontier) provide(s) a very high level of service to their customers,” said Louise Stanton-Masten, president of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce.
She added: “We think this is a favorable proposal, and that it will add value to the business community and strengthen the local economy.”
Stanton-Masten said she liked Frontier’s dedication to developing broadband services in rural markets.
Jean Hales, president of the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce seconded Stanton-Masten’s sentiments, saying she also met with Frontier executives. She said Frontier is well-positioned to provide quality broadband services to businesses in suburban and rural areas.
“Telecommunications is every business’s link to their customers, 24-7,” she said.
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