The Chairman of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Julius Genachowski was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies of three rural areas.? Douglas County and Topaz Lake in Nevada along with Alpine County in California now have access to high-speed broadband services.? Before today, these areas did not have access to any high-speed Internet connections.
Due to the great expense of installing fiber and additional copper cable in remote locations and rough terrain, many rural communities have been unable to get anyone to invest in providing high-speed Internet access.? The CAF (Connect America Fund) has changed this by providing money to help ISPs install the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet connections.
The Chairman and CEO of Frontier Communications, Maggie Wilderotter was with Chairman Genachowski in the ceremonies.? Some Indian tribal and other community leaders were also present for these celebrations.
Maggie Wilderotter was quoted as saying ?Broadband services are critical to economic growth and a vital community. Our goal at Frontier is to ensure that our customers, regardless of where they reside, enjoy the same advanced services as consumers in major metro areas. Today, together with Chairman Genachowski, we celebrate a vision for America that makes broadband services ubiquitous, connecting rural customers with family, friends and all the Internet offers. Education, healthcare, and employment opportunities will expand as Frontier continues to increase broadband availability in rural markets.?
Alpine County, California covers the communities of Fredericksburg, Markleeville, Paynesville, Woodfords and the Woodfords Community tribal area.? Nearly 625 residences are now served.
Gardnerville and Topaz Lodge, Nevada now has nearly 425 homes with available high-speed Internet Service.
Douglas County, Nevada has more than 5,700 homes and businesses that will soon have high-speed Internet services.
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