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Press Release -- October 15th, 2012
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FiOS® TV from Frontier Enhances Its Comprehensive Pac-12 Networks Coverage with New Pac-12 Now iPad App

iPad Viewing for Your Favorite Pac-12 Teams, When You Want, Where You Want

EVERETT, Wash.& BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Frontier Communications(NYSE:FTR, news, filings) is pleased to announce that its Frontier FiOS TV customers can now watch all seven live Pac-12 TV Networks on their iPads through the new Pac-12 Now app. An iPad, superfastFiOS broadband speeds, an in-home wireless router and great college sports provide the ultimate in convenience to watch Pac-12 sports in, around and even away from home on the iPad. In addition to viewing all seven networks, fans can switch between multiple live events and enjoy coverage not available on their regional television network.

“Adding the iPad as another viewing platform further establishes FiOS TV from Frontier as the leader in providing the most comprehensive coverage of Pac-12 Networks in the Pacific Northwest,” saidRich Klena, Senior Vice President andGeneral ManagerforWashingtonandOregon,Frontier Communications.

“We are pleased that Frontier continues to provide its customers with enhanced TV Everywhere features, including our new Pac-12 Now iPad app that connects fans with our live programming and feature content whenever and wherever they choose,” saidArt Marquez, Pac-12 Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing.

Later this fall,Pac-12 NetworksandFrontier Communicationswill roll out experiences for iPhone and Android users, allowing more fans to watch Pac-12 Networks on the go with support for even more devices.

Customers of FiOS TV from Frontier can get more information and register for this service at www.frontierforhome.com. The new Pac-12 Now app is available on the web at video.pac-12.com and for the iPad at theApp Store.

About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications Corporation(NASDAQ: FTR), is an S&P 500 company and is included in the FORTUNE 500 list of America’s largest corporations. Frontier offers broadband, voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, entertainment services like TumTiki.com, data security solutions, bundled offerings and specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier’s approximately 15,300 employees are based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com.

About Pac-12 Enterprises

Pac-12 Enterprisesis the new content and multiplatform media company for the Pac-12 Conference, a leader in collegiate athletics that includes 12 of the most prestigious universities in the world and a nation-leading 451 NCAAtitles across 27 sports. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pac-12 Enterpriseswas created in 2011 to develop and launch the Pac-12 Networks and Pac-12 Digital, and to control the distribution of the Pac-12 intellectual property rights in sports and other Conference initiatives. The Pac-12 Networks are full-time native HD linear networks available to video programming operators, dedicated solely to the Pac-12. Consisting of a national network and six regional feeds, the Pac-12 Networks will televise hundreds of live sporting events annually and provide 24/7 access to Pac-12 teams and universities. Pac-12 Digital encompasses the digital network, mobile, the university websites, social media and innovative digital initiatives across the company. For more information visit: www.pac-12.com.

Frontier CommunicationsSteve Crosby916-686-3333 office 916-206-8198 mobile steven.crosby@ftr.com

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