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Frontier Communications fined over hidden fees, misrepresentations of internet speeds

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Frontier Communications has been hit with a big fine over hidden fees and misrepresentations of internet speeds.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office says Frontier will pay $900,000 as part of a legally binding agreement.

The AG’s office says the started an investigation in 2018 after receiving more than 600 complaints about the company.

In May, Frontier Communications sold their company asset for operations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana to WaveDivision Capital and Searchlight Capital Partners for $1.35 billion.

Ziply Fiber is inheriting the network in the northwest.

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