Exhibit 99.1

                                                                   news release


                                                                       Contact:
                                                               David Whitehouse
                                                                   203.614.5708
For Immediate Release

Citizens   Communications  Company  Changes  Name  to  Frontier   Communications
Corporation and Declares Third Quarter Dividend

Stamford,  Conn. - July 31, 2008 - Citizens  Communications Company announced it
has completed its name change to Frontier Communications Corporation.  Effective
today,  the  company's  common  stock will  begin  trading on the New York Stock
Exchange under its new ticker symbol "FTR."

"By aligning our corporate name with the brand name used throughout our markets,
we will increase the visibility of our company with  shareholders,  leverage the
strength of the Frontier brand,  and make the financial  community more aware of
our  accomplishments  in the  communities  we serve,"  said Maggie  Wilderotter,
Chairman and CEO. "Using the name Frontier Communications is appropriate for our
company since 100 percent of our customer interactions involve that name."

Ms.  Wilderotter,  joined by the  company's  Board of  Directors  and members of
senior  management,  commemorated  the new name of the  company by  ringing  The
Opening Bellsm today at the New York Stock Exchange.

"We  are  supporting  our  new  corporate  name  with  a  strong  identity  that
complements  the name used  throughout our  operations,"  said Ms.  Wilderotter.
"While our corporate  name is changing,  all core  elements of our  organization
remain the same. Above all, Frontier Communications will continue to provide our
customers with excellent services and products and our shareholders with a sound
return on their investment."

The Company  also  announced  today that its Board of  Directors  has declared a
regular  quarterly  cash  dividend  payment of $0.25 per share of common  stock,
payable on September  30, 2008 to holders of record of common stock at the close
of business on September 9, 2008.

About Frontier Communications Corporation:
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) is a full-service communications
provider and one of the largest rural local exchange telephone  companies in the
country.  Frontier  Communications  offers  telephone,  television  and Internet
services, including wireless Internet data access, as well as bundled offerings,
ESPN360 streaming video,  security  solutions and specialized  bundles for small
businesses   and  home   offices.   Additional   information   about    Frontier
Communications is available at www.frontieronline.com/investorrelations.

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