Despite Bankruptcy, Fairpoint Customers Shouldn't Notice a Difference

Fairpoint Communications has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

If a US Bankruptcy Judge agrees, Fairpoint will reorganize in a deal with its lenders and reduce its debt by 1 point 7 billion dollars.

State officials are expected to be at the hearing in New York on Tuesday to make sure resident's interests are protected.

In the meantime, New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Meredith Hatfield tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that Fairpoint customers should not see any difference in service.