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STAMFORD, Conn.--([ ])--[ Frontier Communications Corporation ] (NASDAQ: FTR) has joined the ranks of the [ 100,000 Jobs Mission ], a coalition of major corporations committed to hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

"We are delighted that Frontier has joined the mission"

According to Maggie Wilderotter, Chairman and CEO of Frontier, the Mission complements the companyas strong efforts to help service members and other veterans lead successful lives after their military service. aBeing part of the coalition will raise the visibility of the many career opportunities available at Frontier, especially in areas such as information technology, customer service and technical operations. Hiring veterans is not only the right thing to do, but a great thing to do for our business. Our nationas military reservists and veterans have the skills every workplace needs.a

aJoining the 100,000 Jobs Mission builds upon Frontieras ongoing commitment to military veterans,a Mrs. Wilderotter added. aSince Veterans Day in 2010, the company has worked with the Employer Partnershipof the Armed Forces to boost career opportunities for members of the military reserve and veterans. Being part of the mission will help Frontier do more. Our military men and women were there for us; it's our turn to be here for them."

"We are delighted that Frontier has joined the mission," said Nate Herman, Executive Director for Military and Veteran Affairs for JPMorgan Chase, a founding member of the 100,000 Job Mission Coalition. aThey share the coalitionas focus on the entire continuum of veteran employment a" recruiting, hiring, training, assimilation and retention. Our collective aim is not only to help veterans find jobs, but also to help them develop the skills they need for success in their first roles and throughout their civilian careers.a

More information about the 100,000 Jobs Mission and upcoming hiring events is available at [ www.100000jobsmission.com ].

About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers voice, broadband, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states and with approximately 15,400 employees based entirely in the United States. More information is available at [ www.frontier.com ]. Information about career opportunities may be found at [ www.frontier.com/militarycareers ].

About the 100,000 Jobs Mission

The 100,000 Jobs Mission was launched in March 2012 with the goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020. To date, 41 corporations have joined this mission and collectively hired more than 12,000 veterans. For more information, visit [ www.100000jobsmission.com ].


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