FairPoint Communications Plans To Cut About 260 Jobs - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - FairPoint Communications Inc. (FRP) announced workforce restructuring actions that will result in a reduction of approximately 260 positions across the 17 states in which it operates, including the closing of its call center in South Burlington, Vermont.

FairPoint stated that it remains focused on transforming its revenue base to more sustainable, data-centric lines of business as technology and customer preferences evolve. To support this focus, the company plans to expand its staffing and support in areas such as the recently-announced data center in Manchester, New Hampshire, and related lines of business.

FairPoint noted that it will provide severance based on years-of-service and will offer outplacement and transition assistance services to eligible employees.