Frontier Awarded More Than $23M in Grants to Expand Fiber Broadband Service to Unserved and Underserved Communities in California
Company will bring fast, reliable connectivity to thousands of homes and businesses in
What happened? Frontier secured more than
Why it matters: With these grants, we will bring fast, reliable connectivity to homes and businesses in the
Handy quote: “We are thrilled to receive grant funding that supports our commitment to building the critical digital infrastructure
Why is this important for
“These broadband projects put state and federal funds to work, bolstering our economy, building durable infrastructure, and generating quality jobs,” said CPUC President Alice Reynolds. “This infrastructure will meet the work, education, healthcare, public safety, and social needs of Californians well into the future, bringing us closer to achieving our Broadband For All objectives.”
“These Federal Funding Account grants are an important step to help close the digital divide in rural and urban communities who do not have access or have substandard access to fast and reliable broadband service,” said CPUC Commissioner Darcie L. Houck. “I am excited to support these grants as we take another critical step to ensure broadband for all Californians so everyone can participate in work, school, and daily life.”
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Frontier is the largest pure-play fiber provider in the
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Source: Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.