ResidentsGain Access to Leading-Edge Services
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) announced that it has made
enhanced broadband service available to an additional 8,000 households
in Minnesota. Frontier is leveraging the FCC’s Connect America Fund
(CAF) program to bring broadband to approximately 3,900 households in
CAF-eligible census blocks while expanding its overall service and reach
to approximately 4,100 more households throughout Minnesota.
“Through ongoing network investments, Frontier is providing broadband
and faster speeds to residents in our Minnesota service areas,” George
Meskowski, Frontier Director of Operations said. “We have been
aggressively deploying and upgrading our broadband service and look
forward to serving more residents.”
The deployments are made possible through a combination of Frontier’s
capital investment and the CAF. 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. As of 2016,
Frontier began receiving approximately $27 million a year from the CAF
to expand and upgrade the company’s network to 47,000 locations in
Minnesota by the end of 2020.
The CAF program and investments by Frontier are enabling broadband
access to previously unserved households, as well as improvements in
speeds and services. Frontier offers simplified broadband offerings and
bundled service packages that provide customers with choice and
affordable options.
Broadband availability allows businesses and consumers to stay connected
and take full advantage of online education, healthcare, and
entertainment options. “Broadband connectivity is critical today,
especially in more rural areas,” said Meskowski. “Through investment and
ongoing enhancements, Frontier is helping to close America’s digital
divide.”
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) is a leader in
providing communications services to urban, suburban, and rural
communities in 29 states. Frontier offers a variety of services to
residential customers over its fiber-optic and copper networks,
including video, high-speed internet, advanced voice, and Frontier
Secure® digital protection solutions. Business Edge™ offers
communications solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses.
More information about Frontier is available at www.frontier.com.
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Source: Frontier Communications