Frontier Communications Is Rolling Out Broadband Big Time
Published: September 7, 2011
Additional Illinois communities now benefiting from greater broadband availability
Read the full press release here.
Bloomington, Illinois – September 7, 2011 – Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) has been serving residents and businesses in rural Illinois communities since the late 1980’s. In July 2010, Frontier added customers in many new Illinois areas as part of a 14-state transaction with another company.
Prior to this, many of these customers in Illinois could purchase only voice services for residences and traditional data services for businesses. Since the transaction, Frontier is investing over $50 million to bring high-speed Internet (HSI) to more towns across Illinois. The company is well along in its three-year plan to extend broadband services to at least 85% of all the homes and businesses served in Frontier’s newest markets.
As a result of Frontier’s on-going investments, 82 new Illinois communities – representing a 25% increase in broadband capability in Illinois -- now have in-home and in-business broadband access from Frontier for the very first time:
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Albers
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Alexander
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Allendale
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Arrowsmith
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Astoria
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Auburn
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Bethany
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Burnt Prairie
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Bushnell
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Casey
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Cerro Gordo
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Chapin
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Chatham
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Cisco
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Compton
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Cropsey
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Dalton City
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Deland
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Divermon
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Dongola
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Dover
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Earlville
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East Lynn
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Elkville
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Elliott
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Ellis Grove
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Ellsworth
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Elwin
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Fayetteville
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Franklin
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Garden Prairie
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Gerard
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Golgonda
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Greenup
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Hammond
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Hecker
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Highland
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Homer
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Ireland Grove
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Kansas
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Karnak
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Lamoille
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Laomi
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LaPlace
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Leland
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Macomb
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Macon
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Mansfield
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Mascoutah
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Melvin
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Milstadt
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Mt. Zion
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Neoga
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New Baden
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New Berlin
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Newman
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Okawville
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Paw Paw
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Pawnee
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Pleasant Plains
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Potomac
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Prairie City
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Redmond
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Sandwich
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Sheridan
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Sherman
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Sibley
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Somonauk
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Steward
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Sullivan
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Summerfield
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Thompsonville
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Toledo
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Ullin
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Vermillion
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Vermont
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Villa Ridge
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Virden
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Waverly
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West Union
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Westfield
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Williamsville
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“We’ve been working very hard over the past 12 months to bring the benefits of broadband to many
parts of Illinois,” said Michael Flynn, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Frontier Communications. “Broadband availability makes a community more attractive to new businesses, allows schools to offer an expanded curriculum, and enhances the quality of life by opening up access to the Internet’s resources, especially those related to health, entertainment and financial information. Our philosophy is simple: Choosing to live in a more rural area should not mean settling for lesser-quality communications.” Flynn added, “We’re committed to using the best technology to deliver broadband to our customers regardless of the size of their town or the geographical challenges.”
New customers of Frontier’s High-Speed Internet service are offered (2) two-hour appointment windows. A trained technician will install a customer’s computer and a wireless router and offer a basic course in how to access and navigate the Internet. In addition, Frontier offers a full array of customer care Frontier SecureSM services that include Internet security, 24/7 100 percent U.S.-based technical support and online backup service.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) is included in the S&P 500 Index and offers 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 14,900 employees. It has a 100 percent U.S.-based workforce. Frontier’s landline service is reliable, safe and accessible in the markets it serves. More information is available at www.frontier.com and www.frontier.com/ir.