UPDATE Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have signed an agreement that will allow AT&T to deploy wireless infrastructure in Frontier’s central offices. Frontier’s existing fiber infrastructure will enable AT&T to extend fiber-to-the-tower to its macrocell sites in areas within Frontier’s operating areas where AT&T does not own fiber. AT&T is the first tenant to rent space in Frontier’s COs. Frontier’s 25-state footprint is complementary to AT&T’s existing 21-state wireline network.
AT&T says this high-speed fiber backhaul connectivity will improve the resiliency, reliability, and speed of its wireless services. Moreover, the company believes that access to Frontier’s fiber network will help accelerate its nationwide 5G deployment.
“We’re excited to collaborate with AT&T in strengthening their wireless service with our fiber infrastructure,” said Vishal Dixit, Frontier’s Chief Strategy Officer & EVP Wholesale. “As one of the largest fiber builders in the country, our fiber infrastructure offers an attractive opportunity for tech companies to use this future-proof foundation for their wireless services.”
This deal is an extension of AT&T and Frontier’s 2021 agreement that brought the two complementary fiber networks together to serve business customers nationwide, Inside Towers reported.
”Fiber is central to our wireless strategy and to our overall connectivity approach,” says Cheryl Choy, AT&T SVP, Network Planning & Engineering. “This expanded collaboration with Frontier is a win for both companies, as they can fully utilize their fiber infrastructure, and we can continue to ensure our wireless services are powered by the unparalleled capacity of fiber optic networks.”
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