MARION, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications [NYSE: FTR] announced today it will provide
netbook computers to graduates of the Connect Ohio “Every Citizen
Online” (ECO) computer and Internet training program who sign up for
Frontier’s High-Speed Internet service with a price protection plan.
“We are partnering with Connect Ohio because we share the goal of
helping Ohioans access and adopt broadband service,” said Dave Davidson,
Senior Vice President and General Manager for Frontier’s Ohio
operations. “The highlights of Frontier’s Ohio plan include making
broadband available to at least 85 percent of the households inour
service area by December 31, 2013. To accomplish this, Frontier has
committed to making capital investments totaling more than $150 million
over the next three (3) years. In addition, after an individual
completes the Every Citizen Online training, we will make certain he or
she has a computer to access all the Internet has to offer.”
As part of Frontier’s offer, a trained Frontier technician will set up
and install Frontier’s High-Speed Internet service at the graduate’s
home.
"Frontier's willingness to make this exclusive offer to those who
complete the program is a valuable incentive for newly trained users,"
said Tom Fritz, Executive Director of Connect Ohio. "The ECO program
provides six hours of free training to any adult who has no experience
using broadband technology, and is funded through a federal grant, local
libraries, and other sources."
The Connect Ohio ECO free computer training programs are held at
local libraries, community colleges, senior centers and other public
meeting areas. The coursework includes three, 2-hour sessions covering
computer basics, an introduction to the Internet, and discussions about
how broadband can be helpful in daily life.
Within Frontier’s Ohio service area, the ECO classes are held at various
locations in these twenty (20) counties: Adams, Ashland, Belmont, Brown,
Delaware, Erie, Hardin, Harrison, Highland, Huron, Lorain, Marion,
Medina, Otawa, Portage, Sandusky, Scioto, Seneca, Tuscarawas and
Williams.
For specific local training locations or more information on the
training, call 1-855-669-4226 or e-mail info@connectohio.org.
For more information on Frontier’s netbook offer for Connect Ohio ECO
graduates, call 1-800-483-1455, ext. 7638.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) is a Fortune 500 company
included in the S&P 500 Index offering voice, High-Speed Internet,
satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions,
bundled offerings, specialized bundles for small businesses and home
offices, and advanced business communications for medium and large
businesses in 27 states and with approximately 14,800 employees. It has
a 100 percent U.S.-based workforce. More information is available at www.frontier.com
and www.frontier.com/ir.
About Connect Ohio
Connect Ohio, a division of Connected Nation, is a nonprofit,
technology-neutral public-private partnership that works with
telecommunications providers, business and community leaders,
information technology companies, researchers, public agencies,
libraries and universities in an effort to help extend affordable
high-speed Internet service to every Ohio household. For more
information about what Connect Ohio is doing to accelerate technology in
Ohio's communities, visit http://www.connectohio.org.
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Source: Frontier Communications
Contact:
Frontier Communications Corporation
Patricia Amendola, 570-631-6013
patricia.amendola@ftr.com
or
Connect
Ohio
Amanda Murphy, 614-220-0190
amurphy@connectohio.org