(RTTNews) -  Frontier Communications Corp. (FTR: News ) said that it has submitted two applications for federal funding in West Virginia through the Broadband Initiatives Program and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.

If granted, the applications for an aggregate of $55 million, supplemented by Frontier's "match," would result in $69 million available for expanding broadband availability and speeds in West Virginia.
One application was filed on behalf of the areas Frontier Communications is authorized to serve as an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC). The second application was filed on behalf of the areas throughout West Virginia (outside the ILEC) that Frontier is authorized to serve as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC).

Click here to receive FREE breaking news email alerts for Frontier Communications Corp. and others in your portfolio

by RTT Staff Writer

For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com