Maine phone company files complaint with Public Utilities Commission against FairPoint
By APThursday, January 14, 2010
Maine company files complaint against FairPoint
PORTLAND, Maine — Utility regulators in Maine are being asked by a Biddeford-based phone and Internet company to review FairPoint Communications’ business practices.
In a petition to the Public Utilities Commission, Great Works Internet says FairPoint is overbilling for use of its lines and is threatening to disconnect some of its customers. Maine’s public advocate is expressing support for Great Works’ petition and has filed a motion to intervene.
FairPoint spokesman Jeff Nevins says the company is working on its response to the complaint.
North Carolina-based FairPoint filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct. 26, 18 months after buying Verizon Communications’ land line and Internet operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
