Advancing Our Commitment to Digital Inclusion

Frontier is Building Gigabit America, the digital infrastructure that enables high-speed, reliable connectivity. As part of its purpose, the company is launching Broadband for Good to use its technology to address critical connectivity needs and find innovative ways to promote digital inclusion.

"We have an important role to play in enabling an inclusive, digital society. Our new Broadband for Good program will help us advance our purpose by using our tech for good. Beginning today, our program will support organizations working to bridge the digital divide and address other critical needs. The ambition for the program is to stretch our imagination of what’s possible with the power of our technology."

Nick Jeffery, President and CEO, Frontier
Nick Jeffery

Numbers You Should Know

43%

of adults with lower incomes don’t have home broadband services1

4.4 Million

households with students lack access to a computer2

3.7 Million

households with students lack internet access3
1 – PEW Research Study
2 & 3 – USA Facts

Supporting Organizations with a Shared Purpose

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas is the first community location to benefit from Broadband for Good. Frontier will donate high-speed broadband connectivity and computer equipment to support the organization’s mission to connect today’s youth to tomorrow’s opportunities.
Brazos Valley Boys and Girls Club kids

"A lack of access to technology can have a negative impact on academic performance. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley is thrilled to be the first recipient of Frontier’s Broadband for Good program. Frontier’s technology offers our members high-speed internet for online tutoring and help with homework. Broadband for Good helps us meet our mission of building prepared future leaders."

Rhonda Watson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley

Committed to a Purpose That Is Empowering the Future

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Ettienne Brandt

Ettienne Brandt

EVP, Commercial
With Frontier since 2022
Ettienne Brandt has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry across cable, fiber and wireless providers. He served as Managing Director, Commercial for the Consumer Division of BT Group plc. as a key member of the leadership team getting the BT brand back to growth. Previously, he served in a variety of roles at EE Ltd prior to BT’s acquisition, including leading the Enterprise P&L as Marketing and Commercial Director. He began his telecommunications career at ntl (now Virgin Media), the largest UK cable provider, and also worked in South Africa and the USA. Mr. Brandt holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Stellenbosch University and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Vishal Dixit

Vishal Dixit

EVP, Strategy & Wholesale
With Frontier since 2022

Vishal Dixit has over 20 years of international experience leading strategy and commercial execution in telecommunications and technology. He oversees all aspects of corporate strategy, M&A and the operation of Frontier’s wholesale business. Most recently, he was a member of Vodafone UK’s executive committee where he developed the company’s successful challenger growth strategy, transformed its wholesale business and created industry-leading fiber partnerships. Prior to this, as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, Mr. Dixit served global companies in technology and telecommunications. He began his career with Intel Corporation in New Zealand developing software switches, and holds an MBA from the London Business School, U.K., and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.