FRONTIER CORP /NY/
DEFA14A, 1998-03-16
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE)
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                           SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

          Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
                    Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )
        
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[_]  Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-12

                              Frontier Corporation
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               (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

                              Frontier Corporation
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Frontier Corporation


        You may now cast your vote by proxy for the Frontier Corporation Annual 
        Meeting to be held on April 29, 1998 for shareowners of record as of 
        March 2, 1998.

                               CUSIP: 35906P-105

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        Proxy Voting Instructions

        THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

        Please note all votes cast via the telephone or the Internet must be 
        cast prior to 5:00 p.m., EDT April 28, 1998.

        I authorize each of Joseph P. Clayton and/or Josephine S. Trubek, or
        substitutes selected by them, to vote all shares of Frontier Corporation
        which I am entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareowners on
        April 29, 1998, or at any adjournment thereof, as specified below.

        I also authorize them to vote in favor of any substituted director if a
        nominee is unable to serve and to act in their discretion upon such
        other matters which may properly come before the meeting, or which are
        incident to the conduct of the meeting, or which the Board of Directors
        does not know, at the time of this solicitation, will be presented at
        the meeting.

        Please select one of the following options:

              ( ) Vote all proposals in accordance with the Board of Directors'
              recommendations as indicated on your proxy card and in the proxy
              statement
 
              ( ) Vote each proposal selectively

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Vote Each Proposal Selectively

Please vote proposal 1 and 2 below by clicking on the box that indicates how you
would like your shares voted on each proposal. When you have finished, click on 
the Submit button at the bottom of the page.

The Board of Directors recommend a vote "FOR" Proposals 1 and 2.

1.  NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS

     Nominees:
     Patricia C. Barron
     Joseph P. Clayton
     Raul E. Cesan
     Brenda E. Edgerton
     Jairo A. Estrada
     Michael E. Faherty
     Alan C. Hasselwander
     Robert Holland, Jr.
     Douglas H. McCorkindale
     Dr. Leo J. Thomas

    ( ) Vote For All Nominees
    ( ) Vote withheld from all Nominees
    ( ) Withhold Selectively

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    Place a check mark next to each nominee from whom you would like to
    WITHHOLD your vote.

    [ ] Patricia C. Barron
    [ ] Joseph P. Clayton
    [ ] Raul E. Cesan
    [ ] Brenda E. Edgerton
    [ ] Jairo A. Estrada
    [ ] Michael E. Faherty
    [ ] Alan C. Hasselwander
    [ ] Robert Holland, Jr.
    [ ] Douglas H. McCorkindale
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    [ ] Dr. Leo J. Thomas
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2.  Ratification of Price Waterhouse LLP as the Public Accountant

    ( ) For
    ( ) Against
    ( ) Abstain

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     Proxy Confirmation

     Please review your voting instructions indicated below.
     You may then either submit your voting instructions or revise what you
     have entered.

     Proposal 1.  NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS


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     Proposal 2.  Ratification of Price Waterhouse LLP as the Public Accountant


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     Thank you for voting your proxy.

     Please check any of the following that apply:

     1.  Check here if you plan to attend the meeting. [ ]

     2.  Please change my address.

             My new address is...
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     3.  I have the following comments:

             My comments are...
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     4.  If you would like to receive an email confirmation of your vote, please
     enter your email address:

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     !  Thank you for your participation.

     If you wish to vote another proxy or change your voting instructions, 
     please vote again. Our system will automatically count only your last
     vote.

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                  Frontier Corporation Proxy Telephone Script
                                March 16, 1998



Description:   Control Number Entry
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       Welcome to Shareholder Direct Telephone Proxy. Please be assured
               that your telephone-based vote is strictly confidential. (Pause)
               Please use your telephone key pad to enter your thirteen-digit
               control number; located above your name, in the lower left
               portion of your proxy card.


Description:   You Have Selected...
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       You have selected...


Description:   Frontier Corporation
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Frontier Corporation...


Description:   Company Intro Message...
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors. It
               authorizes the designated proxies to vote all your shares of
               Frontier Corporation at the Annual Meeting of Shareowners on
               April 29, 1998, or at any adjournment of it.


Description:   Vote All
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       To vote your proxy in accordance with the Board of Directors'
               recommendations, as indicated on your proxy card and in the proxy
               statement, please press 1. To vote on each issue separately,
               press 2.


Description:   Confirm Vote - All In Favor of Management
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to vote your proxy in accordance with the Board 
               of Directors' recommendations.


Description:   Confirm Vote - Vote Ballot Selectively
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to vote on each proposal separately.
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Description:   Director Election (Withhold Selectively)
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       You will now vote for the Directors: The Board of Directors
               recommend a vote for each of the listed nominees. To accept all
               of the Nominees, press 1. To withhold your vote from all of these
               Nominees, press 2. To withhold your vote from only some of the
               nominees, press 3.


Description:   Confirm Vote - Accept All
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to elect all of the Nominees.


Description:   Confirm Vote - Withhold All
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to withhold your vote from all of the Nominees.


Description:   Confirm Vote - Withhold Selectively
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to vote on a per Nominee basis.


Description:   Individual Director Election - Instructions
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       Proposal 1. Election of Directors. Please vote for the following
               individuals on a per Nominee basis. After hearing the name, you
               may choose to accept, or you may choose to withhold your vote
               from the Nominee.


Description:   Please Consider...
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Please consider Nominee...


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #1
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Patricia C. Barron


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #2
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Joseph P. Clayton


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #3
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Raul E. Cesan


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #4
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Brenda E. Edgerton (phonetic Edge-er-ton)


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #5
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Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Jairo A. Estrada


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #6
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       Michael E. Faherty


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #7
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       Alan C. Hasselwander


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #8
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       Robert Holland, Jr.


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #9
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       Douglas H. McCorkindale


Description:   Board of Directors Nominee #10
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       Dr. Leo J. Thomas


Description:   Accept or Withhold Menu
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       To vote for this Nominee as a director, press 1. To withhold your
               vote from this Nominee, press 2.


Description:   Confirm Vote - Accept
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       You have chosen to vote for...


Description:   Confirm Vote - Withhold
Voice Artist:  Female                       
Message:       You have chosen to withhold your vote from...


Description:   Appointment of Auditors
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       The Board of Directors recommend a vote FOR proposal 2. (pause) 
               Ratification of Price Waterhouse LLP as the Public Accountant.
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Description:   Voting Issues Menu
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       To vote for, press 1. To vote against, press 2. To abstain,
               press 3.


Description:   Confirm Vote - For
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to vote for this proposal.


Description:   Confirm Vote -
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to vote against this proposal.


Description:   Confirm Vote -
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       You have chosen to abstain from voting on this proposal.


Description:   If This Is Correct...
Voice Artist:  Male
Message:       If this is correct, press 1. If this is not correct, press 2.


Topic Code:    1600
Description:   Thank You. And Good-bye.
Voice Artist:  Female
Message:       Thank-you for participating. Good Bye.


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