A mega merger in the telecommunications field, involves two companies that have operations in Rochester.
Windstream Holdings announced a $1.1 billion merger for Earthlink Holdings.
At the close of the all stock deal, the combined company will retain the Windstream name and be headquartered in Arkansas.
Windstream has a call center and offices in downtown Rochester at the former Seneca Building.
Earthlink also has operations in Rochester. Its northeast headquarters is located at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Alexander Street in the Alexander Park complex.