Frontier Communications Chooses DISH Network as Its Video Partner

Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR), the largest provider of communications services focused on rural America, and DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider and the digital television leader, today announced a multi-year renewal of their current partnership and the expansion of their bundled service offerings to all Frontier markets. Frontier serves approximately 4 million customers in 27 states with a 100 percent U.S.-based workforce.

“We’re delighted to continue our 7-year partnership with DISH Network to bring the best video entertainment package to our customers,” said Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and CEO of Frontier. “DISH Network is a leading service provider in Rural America – just like Frontier, while providing excellent high-definition programming choices and award-winning DVR technology. Frontier’s Digital Phone, fast High Speed Internet service and DISH satellite video give our customers unbeatable price/value packages.”

“We are very excited to strengthen our partnership with Frontier, a company that has expanded aggressively into new territories,” said Joe Clayton, CEO of DISH Network. “As a digital TV entertainment leader, DISH Network offers a true value proposition, providing the most choices for programming and technology at the best price. We are pleased to continue offering DISH Network products and services as part of Frontier’s value-driven broadband, telephone and video bundle.”

Frontier’s Custom Value residential and business packages offer customers access to DISH Network’s more than 200 HD channels, audio channels, pay-per-view and video on demand movies. Frontier provides a single point of contact for customer service, and a single bill for all telephone, video and high-speed Internet services. DISH Network also gives Frontier customers a front row seat to watch TV everywhere on any device – tablets, smartphones or laptops with its Sling®Adapter technology and its Blockbuster® movie services.