The following statement may be attributed to Daniel McCarthy,
Frontier President and Chief Executive Officer:
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) welcomes today’s action by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implementing Phase II of the
Connect America Fund (CAF). The CAF framework supports the FCC’s goal of
increased broadband access for rural America. The FCC established the
CAF in 2011 to facilitate broadband deployment to the millions of
Americans living in rural areas without access to broadband
infrastructure. The CAF Phase II support will enable Frontier and other
carriers to accelerate investment in high cost, unserved markets across
America.
Over the last three years, Frontier has utilized CAF Phase I interim
support to deploy broadband across its rural footprint, accepting $71.9
million in 2012 to deploy broadband to 93,000 unserved locations and
$61.3 million in 2013 to deploy or upgrade broadband service to more
than 103,000 locations. With the CAF Phase II support, Frontier will
continue to expand access to this life-changing technology to additional
rural customers across the country.
Frontier President and CEO Dan McCarthy said, "The FCC’s commitment to
supporting broadband deployment to rural America, combined with
Frontier’s passion for serving these small communities and markets, are
improving lives across the country. CAF Phase II is a critical next step
in delivering life changing broadband service – and the major economic
benefits associated with it – to rural America. We will be reviewing
today’s Public Notice in more detail and look forward to participating
and utilizing the resources to expand broadband infrastructure across
our rural markets."
Frontier Communications' investments over the past four years throughout
the company's service areas have made broadband service available to
more than 1.1 million new households. Today, Frontier broadband is
available to more than 7.7 million households throughout the U.S. In
addition to the locations that will have access to broadband for the
first time, Frontier as a company has made significant investments in
broadband speeds and services for all of its customers. Moreover, the
company has introduced simplified broadband offerings and bundled
service packages that provide customers with choice and affordable
options. CAF Phase II funding will enable Frontier to continue expanding
these offerings to additional areas in its markets.
About FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers broadband,
voice, video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions,
bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential customers, small
businesses and home offices and advanced communications for medium and
large businesses in 28 states. Frontier's approximately 17,400 employees
are based entirely in the United States. More information is available
at www.frontier.com.
Frontier Communications
Christy Reap, 203-614-4703
Christine.Reap@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications