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Windstream Bankruptcy Draws Nasdaq Delisting, Congressman’s Scorn

  • Written by Edward Gately
  • March 4, 2019
Windstream says it's "business as usual" and monthly commissions were just paid.

In the aftermath of its chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Windstream‘s stock is being delisted from Nasdaq while Georgia Congressman Doug Collins has accused the company of taking advantage of customers and taxpayers.

The communications giant filed for bankruptcy protection a week ago after losing its court battle with Aurelius Capital Management, a Windstream bondholder.

On March 6, Windstream’s stock will be suspended at the opening of business, and the Securities and Exchange Commission will remove Windstream’s common stock from listing and registration on Nasdaq.

The company expects that trading of its common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board or “pink sheets” market will begin on March 6 under the symbol WINQ.

Read our original story on Windstream declaring bankruptcy and our follow-up featuring at least one master agent that thinks paying commissions to partners could be a concern.

David Avery, Windstream’s vice president of corporate affairs, tells Channel Partners it’s “business as usual” and monthly commissions were paid as scheduled last week.

Windstream's David Avery

Windstream’s David Avery

“Our partnership with our channel partners is very important to us, and we are committed to keeping them informed throughout this process as there are updates to share,” he said. “Partners with questions should communicate up through their normal contacts at Windstream. It is our intent to move through this process as quickly and efficiently as possible, although there is not a definitive timeline that we can share at this time.”

Collins has been especially critical of Windstream, saying the company has been “promising speeds they know they can’t meet and failing to provide consistent broadband service while collecting taxpayer dollars and receiving substantial federal tax breaks.”

“Despite its bankruptcy status, the burden of Windstream’s financial problems cannot fall on the shoulders of taxpayers who depend on their services to access the internet,” he said. ” Windstream must continue to meet its obligations under the Connect America Fund to provide broadband service to rural communities like northeast Georgia.”

Avery said Windstream has been in compliance with all Connect America Fund milestones and requirements, and will continue to be throughout this process.

Collins said he’s received “hundreds upon hundreds” of complaints from residents regarding “virtually every aspect” of Windstream’s service in northeast Georgia.

“Businesses have been unable to operate efficiently because of unreliable service,” he said. “Students in rural areas fail to gain access to high-speed internet they need to complete their school work at home. Despite repeated efforts to prompt Windstream to address these issues, they continue to fall short.”

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Geoffrey Starks said he will keep close eye on proceedings.

“Windstream provides critical 911 service and I will be monitoring the situation closely to ensure that there are no disruptions,” he said. “Windstream also provides broadband service to over 1 million customers across the U.S. and it is essential that their interests are represented and protected as the company reorganizes. I will also be watching to ensure that Windstream makes proper use of the millions of dollars in Universal Service funding it receives and that it meets all broadband connectivity and other commitments related to that funding. I’m sure that this process is unsettling for Windstream’s customers and employees, so I am glad that Windstream took immediate steps to ensure that it can continue to operate.”

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5 comments

  1. Avatar Emmet Tydings March 6, 2019 @ 9:33 am
    Reply

    Another politician barking about something they likely know little real world realities about, and in the process only making a bad situation worse.

  2. Avatar Larry P. March 7, 2019 @ 4:24 pm
    Reply

    I’ve already dropped selling Windstream’s services as a partner. It’s a bit toxic to even bring it up as an option — who wants to have to answer a customer’s concern about a company’s financial situation? My reputation is the product I resell …..Sorry windstream.

  3. Avatar Mike Hunt March 12, 2019 @ 11:11 am
    Reply

    Larry P. I agree with you 100%.

  4. Avatar dalo liang March 12, 2019 @ 11:51 am
    Reply

    Emmet I agree 100%, Collins however has his hands in the co-op electricals in the state. Collins is mean spirited and much like many liberals, he lives for his own gains and gains by where he can make the biggest splash.

  5. Avatar Mark R. May 5, 2019 @ 11:53 am
    Reply

    Windstream in Arkansas is losing it’s grip, service is failing daily. restarts, slow speeds, weather outages whenever it rains, this company’s regretful past actions of ignoring equipment updates, personnel training, over selling bandwidth, has caught up with them.

    It is time the powers that be stepped in and dissolved this useless, greedy, boat anchor of a company and redistributed the customer base to reputable companies that know how to and CAN run an internet business.

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