DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontier (NASDAQ: FYBR):
What’s happening: Frontier donated high-speed fiber internet to the new Best Buy Teen Tech Center® at The Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club (AVBGC) through our Broadband for Good program. Our donation provides the center with fast, reliable connectivity to support digital learning and development opportunities for underserved youth in Los Angeles County, California.
What’s Broadband for Good: Broadband for Good is our commitment to advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the communities we serve. The program supports our purpose of Building Gigabit America by using our fiber technology and resources to connect more people to the digital society.
Why we chose the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at AVBGC: The new Best Buy Teen Tech Center at AVBGC provides underserved youth in Los Angeles County with access to the latest technology, supporting young people in developing skills in video editing, photography, 3-D design, audio engineering and more. The center is part of the Los Angeles Community Impact Hub, a partnership with the Annenberg Foundation and the Greater LA Education Foundation to create up to 12 Best Buy Teen Tech Centers in the Los Angeles area. We wanted to ensure the center had the fastest, most reliable connection available to power its learning.
Hear from Frontier: “We're proud to power the Best Buy Teen Tech Center with our high-speed fiber internet. This space enables young people to dive into the latest technology, expand their skills and unlock new opportunities—all supported by a connection they can count on,” said Erin Kurtz, Frontier’s Chief Communications Officer.
Hear from Best Buy: “We are excited Frontier is supporting the young people in the community with fast, reliable fiber internet access through the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at The Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club,” said Olivia Jefferson, Vice President, Social Impact at Best Buy. “Partners like Frontier are instrumental in our mission to inspire young people through technology and support youth as they pursue their dreams — now and in the future.”
Hear from The Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club: "Bringing high-speed internet to the Best Buy Teen Tech Center is more than just a connection—it's a lifeline for kids who might not have it at home. With the power of high-speed internet, we're unlocking doors to endless learning opportunities, enabling our kids to dive into educational resources, engage in hands-on learning experiences and connect with a global community of learners. Thanks to the support of Frontier’s Broadband for Good program, we're excited to watch the youth of the Antelope Valley thrive as they create their great futures,” said Sally Altobelli, Co-Executive Director, Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club.
About Frontier
Frontier is the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S. Driven by our purpose, Building Gigabit America®, we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. For more information, visit www.frontier.com.
About The Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club
The Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club (AVBGC) empowers young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We serve our members across 35 locations and provide safe spaces, supportive relationships, and life-enhancing programs. Founded in 1991, AVBGC is the largest youth-serving agency in Antelope Valley, offering free and low-cost programs to ensure every child has the opportunity for a brighter future. For more information and registration, call (661) 267-2582 or visit our website at avbgc.org!
Best Buy Teen Tech Centers
Best Buy Teen Tech Centers®, a program of the Best Buy Foundation, are a network of creative, youth centered community hubs where teens can engage with the latest technology, learn real-world career skills, and interact with safe and supportive mentors. Each location provides access to cutting-edge technology including tools for film production, augmented and virtual reality, 3-D design, audio engineering, and so much more to make, create and innovate while also learning key tech skills that can be used in school, careers and beyond. Additionally, youth also have access to career training programs, internships, job opportunities, and scholarships for post-secondary education.
By investing in tech access, career training and vibrant communities, the Best Buy Foundation™ creates opportunities for young people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams. For more information about the Best Buy Teen Tech Center program, visit here.
