Frontier Communications Partners with FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund to Provide Broadband Access to Students

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Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) will provide broadband access to nearly 4,000 students in Texas and West Virginia under the FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund. This initiative aims to enhance remote learning capabilities for underserved students, particularly in rural areas affected by the pandemic. Frontier will supply internet connectivity and necessary devices to improve educational access. The second ECF application filing window opened on September 28, 2021, and will close on October 13, 2021.

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• Broadband access for nearly 4,000 students enhances educational opportunities.
• Supports remote learning efforts in underserved areas, addressing technology gaps.

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NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) announced today it will provide broadband access to nearly 4,000 students in Texas and West Virginia as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund's (ECF) first wave of funding.

ECF is a comprehensive national program that equips eligible schools and libraries with the resources and tools necessary for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontier will provide internet connectivity, modems, routers, and other devices.

“Students and educators, regardless of where they live in the United States, need fast and reliable internet access to learn, connect, teach, and compete,” said Erin Kurtz, Frontier’s Chief Communications Officer. “The pandemic exposed technology gaps for school districts that disproportionately impact rural areas. We have a long way to go as a country, but Frontier is proud to do our part in democratizing broadband access in our educational system.”

The second ECF application filing window opened Sept. 28, 2021 and closes Oct. 13, 2021. Visit https://www.emergencyconnectivityfund.org/ for more information. To learn more about Frontier’s efforts to connect students and educators with broadband access, please click here.

About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FYBR) offers a variety of services to residential and business customers over its fiber-optic and copper networks in 25 states, including high-speed internet, video, advanced voice, and Frontier Secure® digital protection solutions. Frontier Business™ offers communications solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses. More information is available at www.frontier.com.

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Brigid M. Smith

Frontier Communications

AVP, Corporate Communications

brigid.smith@ftr.com

Source: Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.

FAQ

What is Frontier Communications' latest initiative for students?

Frontier Communications will provide broadband access to nearly 4,000 students in Texas and West Virginia as part of the FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund.

How many students will benefit from Frontier's broadband initiative?

Nearly 4,000 students will benefit from Frontier's broadband initiative in Texas and West Virginia.

What is the purpose of the Emergency Connectivity Fund?

The Emergency Connectivity Fund aims to equip eligible schools and libraries with resources for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When is the application deadline for the second ECF filing window?

The second ECF application filing window closes on October 13, 2021.