Got a Frontier Letter About Strike 3 Holdings?
A Strike 3 Holdings Frontier letter is usually a notice that a federal court has allowed Strike 3 Holdings to subpoena the name and address linked to an IP address on your account. It is a serious document. It is not a judgment, it is not a criminal charge, and it does not mean you have been named in the lawsuit. Most of these cases begin against a “John Doe” known only by an IP address.
This page explains what Frontier itself says publicly about civil subpoenas, what a Strike 3 Holdings Frontier letter usually contains, and what to do next. If you want a fast answer about your own letter, call or tap (312) 201-8310 for a free, confidential review.
What Frontier says about civil subpoenas
Frontier Communications publishes a subpoena compliance policy (dated April 14, 2022). It says subpoenas go to Frontier’s Legal Compliance group or its registered agent, CSC. For requests about an IP address, Frontier says the request must include the IP address, date(s), time(s), and time zone(s). The policy states that Frontier’s “response time is around 3 weeks.” That is Frontier’s estimate for responding to the party that sent the subpoena. It is not a deadline for you.
The policy also lists entities it covers, including Citizens Telecommunications, Ogden Telephone, and Epix.net, as well as AT&T landline customers in Connecticut acquired in 2014.
Verizon’s transparency report notes that its reported figures now include Frontier. Your letter may carry Frontier or Verizon branding. Use the exact name printed on your document. See also our Verizon letter page.
The timing in your case comes from the court order and the dates printed on your Strike 3 Holdings Frontier letter.
ISP policies change, and the court order in your own case controls. Use the dates printed on your own letter, not dates from this page or from someone else’s letter.
What a Strike 3 Holdings Frontier letter usually includes
- A federal case number and the court (for example, a docket that looks like 2:26-cv-01795)
- An IP address and a date and time
- Dates related to when the provider says it will respond, or dates set by the court
- Sometimes a copy of the court order or the subpoena
Keep the provider name exact. Your documents should refer to Frontier Communications. Each provider’s notice looks different. Other provider pages: Spectrum subpoena notice, Comcast Xfinity Letter, Verizon Letter, AT&T Internet Letter, Cox Letter, Optimum Letter.
What the letter is not
- A Strike 3 Holdings Frontier letter is not proof that the account holder downloaded anything. The person who pays the bill may be a family member, roommate, guest, or someone else using the connection. Several judges have noted that the person who pays the bill may be a family member, roommate, guest, neighbor or someone else. One of those judges is a United State Supreme Court Justice – Justice Sotomayor. As she stated in Sony v. Cox Communications: “When Cox receives a copyright-violation notice, however, the notice specifies only which connection was used to infringe, not who used it to commit infringement.”
- It is not a settlement demand by itself, and it is not a criminal charge.
- It does not mean Strike 3 Holdings already has your name. The provider’s response to the subpoena is how the plaintiff asks for that information.
What to do next
- ☐ Read every page calmly, including any court order or subpoena enclosed with it.
- ☐ Keep every document as it is. Do not delete files, wipe devices, or uninstall software.
- ☐ Do not contact Strike 3 Holdings or its attorneys yourself. What you say can affect your privacy and your options.
- ☐ Do not file anything in court on your own without advice. A filing you make yourself can put your name in the public court record.
- ☐ Get a free confidential review. Call (312) 201-8310, or email or upload your Frontier letter through our contact page.
For a fuller checklist, see the Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide and our Strike 3 Holdings FAQ.
Your options, in plain terms
- A quiet, anonymous resolution. Many people prefer to resolve the matter confidentially through counsel, often without their name appearing in the public court record.
- Challenge the subpoena. Depending on the facts and the court, an attorney may file a motion to quash or ask the court to let you proceed anonymously.
- Defend the case in court. If the facts support it, Antonelli Law® defends Strike 3 Holdings cases in federal court.
Most people who contact us want a quiet, anonymous resolution. We also defend in court when that is the right path. See pros and cons of settling and why filing your own motion can affect your privacy.
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Paul received his Juris Doctor and his Intellectual Property Certificate from the John Marshall Law School, where he graduated with honors. He served as Lead Articles Editor for the Review of Intellectual Property Law journal and as an Oral Argument Teaching Assistant for first- and second-year law students. He is licensed in Illinois and is a member of the General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois.
In the firm’s BitTorrent practice, Paul handles the consultation, the reading of the ISP letter, quiet settlement talks when that is what the client wants, and court defense when that is the better path.
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Got a Frontier letter about Strike 3 Holdings?
Most people we talk with want a quiet, anonymous resolution. We also defend cases in court when that is the better path. The first step is simply a free, confidential review of your document.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the IP address time matter?
Frontier’s policy says IP requests must include the date, time, and time zone, because an IP address can be assigned to different customers at different times. The time listed in the court documents is part of what an attorney reviews.
Frontier says about 3 weeks. Is that my deadline?
No. Frontier’s policy describes its own estimated response time to the requesting party. Your dates come from your Strike 3 Holdings Frontier letter and the court order.
Is Frontier part of Verizon now?
Verizon’s transparency report says its reported figures now include Frontier. Use the provider name that appears on your letter.
Can I get help if I live outside Illinois?
Yes. Antonelli Law® handles Strike 3 Holdings matters in federal courts nationwide. You can email or upload your documents, or call (312) 201-8310.
Related reading
- Strike 3 Holdings Spectrum subpoena notice
- Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide
- ISP subpoena orders: deadlines depend on the court
- Strike 3 Holdings FAQ
- Should I ignore a Strike 3 Holdings subpoena?
This page is general information about Strike 3 Holdings and similar BitTorrent copyright cases. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different. Client reviews describe individual experiences. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Antonelli Law® defends people and businesses against copyright claims and does not represent copyright holders. Attorney advertising. Information is current as of October 23, 2026.
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