EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) recently announced 2011 network
enhancements and capital investments for its operations in Washington
that continue to transform the service areas the company acquired in
July of 2010. Frontier offers broadband, digital phone service, FiOS
television video service, satellite video, customer premises equipment
(telephone systems, support for commercial businesses and e911
applications) and web security/data back-up through the Frontier Secure
suite of services.
“We’re proud to announce that we invested approximately $78 million in
Washington in 2011,” said Rich Klena, Senior Vice President and General
Manager of Frontier’s Washington operations.
Klena added: “During the past 19 months, we built out our
telecommunications network to make Frontier broadband available to more
than 45 new locations, expanding availability in our service territory
from 68% to 90%. We are aggressively deploying Metro Ethernet service
and Dedicated Internet Access capabilities to serve the growing
bandwidth needs of our commercial customers. These services are
delivered via Frontier’s backbone network which connects all of the
company’s central switching offices.”
“Our core values include ‘put the customer first’ and being locally
engaged in the communities we serve. We have eight distinct market areas
in Washington, each led by a General Manager responsible for the overall
customer experience in his or her area,” stated Klena.
All Frontier services are installed and maintained by the company’s 100%
U.S.-based work force. Frontier has more than 1,177 Washington state
employees, with 250 new jobs being added since June 2011.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers voice,
broadband, 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 15,400 employees
based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com
and www.frontier.com/ir.
Frontier Communications
Rich Klena, 425-261-5039
SVP/General
Manager
richard.klena@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation