Contents
- 1 Overview of Frontier
- 2 Mine
- 3 Network
- 4 Regulation
- 5 Support
- 6 Transactions
- 7 Are you needing more than chemical compounds?
- 8 What about bag inspections?
- 9 How can I find out if my county is a frontier county?
- 10 Have you selected your seats?
- 11 Ad Mad at your Computer?
- 12 How do we prepare our forecasts?
- 13 Are there funding or reimbursement advantages to being considered a frontier area?
- 14 What shouldn’t I pack in my bag?
- 15 How do fruit flies avoid parasitic wasps?
- 16 How does government ownership of large tracts of land affect the ability to provide services in frontier areas?
- 17 Wanna Choose your Seat?
- 18 How accurate are our forecasts?
- 19 What is the international liability limit?
- 20 Can I get an internet only plan?
- 21 What types of models have been tried to address frontier healthcare issues?
- 22 What is the definition of frontier?
- 23 How do I check availability?
- 24 What is Frontier FiberOptic Internet?
- 25 When can bags be checked?
- 26 How do you know when you’re ready for growth equity?
- 27 What problem does frontier solves?
- 28 What if I left items on the plane?
- 29 Why Frontier?
- 30 What can I do if my bag has been damaged?
- 31 Want to hold your next meeting, seminar or team event at Frontier RTP?
- 32 How do I get a Frontier bundle?
- 33 What about lost Baggage?
- 34 Ready to plant your flag in RTP?
- 35 What’s New for 2022?
- 36 What is Frontier?
- 37 When are our daily forecasts updated?
- 38 History of Frontier
Overview of Frontier
Mine
You can determine if your county meets the fewer than seven people per square mile definition of frontier
by using the U.S.Census Bureau
QuickFacts.Scroll down
to the Geography section near the bottom of the page and look for Population per square mile.Start typing in your county’s name, then select it from the list that appears.
Network
Regulation
Frontier also reserves the right to delay, postpone or cancel installation for reasons related to COVID-19 and / or state or local rules, regulations or orders regarding COVID-19.Frontier is following applicable CDC and state required procedures to protect against COVID-19 transmission.Frontier is using its best efforts in this regard.However, Frontier accepts no liability for illness related to installation or the provision of Frontier services.
Support
Frontier is in line to get another $370.9 million over 10 years from the FCC despite its previous failure to finish a government-funded buildout on time.In January 2021, Frontier said it had failed to meet the end-of-2020 deployment deadline in 17 out of 28 states where it accepted broadband funding from the Federal Communications Commission, even though that funding program only required 10Mbps download speeds and 1Mbps upload speeds.
Transactions
Plus, when you add a Secure product to your bundle, you get $5 off your bill every month.We’ll even help you cancel and reissue any lost or stolen credit cards—passports, too.With Frontier Secure, you can rest easy knowing your identity, transactions, and data are protected.With identity theft and multi-device protection, Frontier Secure™ gives you what you need to keep your online information safe.
Are you needing more than chemical compounds?
We got your back! Our services include contract insource & outsource chemists for specialized research projects, analytical, hit-to-lead optimization, process development, and large scale synthesis.
What about bag inspections?
Safety is always a top priority, and all baggage is subject to inspection by security (TSA) or Frontier personnel.
How can I find out if my county is a frontier county?
There are several answers to this question depending on which definition you select or are required to use.
Have you selected your seats?
If you haven’t already purchased a seat, we recommend you choose one at check-in.
Ad Mad at your Computer?
Boost and fix your computer with ease, now.
How do we prepare our forecasts?
Our forecasts are not generated by an automated routine, and so the exact forecast process varies from day-to-day.In general, our forecast starts with a weighted model blend of the GFS, GFS ensembles, ECMWF (through day 10), ECMWF ensembles (through day 15) and Canadian ensembles.Each of the forecast models undergoes an automated bias correction based on that models forecast weather regime prior to being blended together.So, the ECMWF model, for example, will not be bias corrected the same everywhere when the pattern features a cold western US and warm eastern US as it will be when the pattern features a warm western US and cold eastern US.The bias corrections also vary by forecast day, so day 10 isn’t bias corrected the same as day 2.The weights we use when blending the models together into a single forecast vary by forecast day and from one forecast update to the next.On average, the ECMWF operational and ensemble models are weighted higher than the GFS operational and ensembles as well as the Canadian ensembles since those products generally perform more accurately.Once our base forecast is produced, we make adjustments throughout the 15 day forecast period based on overall pattern expectations, model trends over recent days, and other climate indicators such as the MJO, current and forecast phases of the AO/NAO and other indices.
Are there funding or reimbursement advantages to being considered a frontier area?
Most of the programs that frontier areas can access for grants and enhanced reimbursement are available through
shortage designations, including the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Area
(MUA) designations, rather than through a designation as a frontier area.However, the Health Center Program gives special consideration to
sparsely populated or frontier areas.
What shouldn’t I pack in my bag?
Be sure to not lock your bags, as they should be able to be opened easily for a quick inspection.Additionally, we recommend that you do not pack cash, electronics, jewelry, laptop computers, medications, important documents or car keys in your checked baggage— just to be safe.Except where required under the Montreal Convention, Frontier is not liable for the mentioned items if you pack them and they are damaged or your luggage is lost.
How do fruit flies avoid parasitic wasps?
In nature, fruit flies are at high risk of parasitic infection by different wasp species.
How does government ownership of large tracts of land affect the ability to provide services in frontier areas?
According to Caroline Ford, Board President of the National Center for Frontier Communities (NCFC), Counties
and states that have a large presence of federal government ownership change the economic and health outlook
of frontier communities.Nearly half of all frontier counties (48%) are classified as high poverty with
21%
of those counties having federal lands, as of the 2000 Census.In addition to the high rates of poverty,
frontier communities experience increased distance to healthcare resources, limiting their access.Local tax
dollars typically help support healthcare at the community level; however, frontier counties with lands owned by
the federal government instead receive Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for those lands.PILT is a
Congressionally-mandated program that often does not provide sufficient resources to support the level of
healthcare and human services the county would desire.In addition, local taxes in areas with national parks and
other tourist destinations are impacted by seasonal employment and migration associated by tourism.Ms.Ford
further states, The seasonal nature of the economy significantly impacts the ability of these communities to
collect and distribute tax revenue, or to maintain stable healthcare services dependent upon volume for
quality and cost effective services.
Wanna Choose your Seat?
You can pay to pick where you sit.Just select an available seat during online check-in.Whether you want to sit close to your party, have a little extra legroom with stretch seating, get a nice view from a window, or have a faster exit off the plane, you’ll be glad you selected your seat ahead of time.
How accurate are our forecasts?
We track our daily forecasts that extend out to 15 days on a rolling 90-day period and the statistics are available for access with an account.We also track our seasonal forecasts internally, extending out 9 months.For more information regarding our accuracy, please contact eric.faulkner@dtn.com.
What is the international liability limit?
For travel governed by the Warsaw Convention, liability is limited to USD 9.07 per pound, or actual value, whichever is less, for checked baggage and USD $400 per passenger for unchecked baggage.
Can I get an internet only plan?
Yes.Based on your location, you can find a Frontier internet plan that fits your needs and budget.Learn more about our services or check availability to find out if you can get Frontier internet at your home.
What types of models have been tried to address frontier healthcare issues?
The American frontier is diverse and dynamic, and providing healthcare to residents of the frontier is often
challenging.The Critical Access Hospital (CAH) was one of the first innovations in provider type for rural
areas,
designed to preserve and sustain essential healthcare services.
What is the definition of frontier?
In general, frontier areas are sparsely populated rural areas which are isolated from population centers and
services.Unfortunately, there is not a single universally-accepted definition of frontier.Definitions of
frontier used for state and federal programs vary, depending on the purpose of the project being researched or
funded.
How do I check availability?
To view plans eligible for installation at your address, follow this check availability link.You can also give us a call, and we’ll help you find the perfect Frontier bundle.
What is Frontier FiberOptic Internet?
Frontier FiberOptic Internet is fiber-fast service.This means your internet service is powered by fiber-optic technology.Fiber technology uses thin, clear strands of cable to transfer data from servers to your home network.The data travels by using pulses of light bouncing along the fiber-optic cable.Choose Frontier FiberOptic Internet and enjoy a strong internet connection.
When can bags be checked?
You can check your bags up to two hours prior to your departure, so you have plenty of time to relax at the airport.
How do you know when you’re ready for growth equity?
Read our interview with the co-founders of Phone2Action to learn from their experiences.
What problem does frontier solves?
Frontier Wallet will tie in all of your wallets into one integrated view without
ever asking for your private key.
What if I left items on the plane?
We’re sorry to hear you left something on-board, but we’re here to help.You can fill out our lost and found form.
Why Frontier?
DeFi is exploding, and it has emerged as one of the strong use case
of blockchain based applications, currently with more than 20+ platforms
providing financial services for cryptocurrencies, the DeFi ecosystem is facing
a fragmentation problem, where users have to manage multiple addresses on
multiple platforms, to access their assets and data, they have to navigate to
these platforms individually.
What can I do if my bag has been damaged?
If your bag was damaged, we want to do everything we can to make things better.But for obvious reasons, our liability can only go so far.
Want to hold your next meeting, seminar or team event at Frontier RTP?
We can accommodate groups from 15 to 150.
How do I get a Frontier bundle?
It’s easy to make your Frontier services a bundle.Learn more about our bundles, check your address and select the add-ons you want.It’s simple and convenient.
What about lost Baggage?
It’s not something you ever expected.If it happens to you, we want to solve the problem, which means reuniting you with your bag.
Ready to plant your flag in RTP?
Whether you’re a team of 1 or 150, we have office and lab spaces available to fit every need.
What’s New for 2022?
After waiting more than a decade and a half, Nissan finally reveals the third-generation Frontier for the 2022 model year.Sure, it still rides on a frame that dates back to the early 2000s, but the suspension has been revised, and the rest of the truck is considerably improved.
What is Frontier?
Frontier is a chain-agnostic DeFi aggregation layer.To date, we have added support for DeFi on Ethereum, Binance Chain, BandChain, Kava, and Harmony.Via StaFi Protocol, we will enter into the Polkadot ecosystem, and we will now put vigorous efforts towards Serum.
When are our daily forecasts updated?
We issue morning and midday weather reports Monday through Friday (except holidays), with some reports issued on Sunday morning as well.On regular business days we issue a quick morning preview report around 5 AM CT, followed by our site-specific forecasts around 6 AM CT, and our full weather summary report around 7 AM CT.Our degree day data and report are issued by 7:30 AM CT.We issue a quick midday report around 11 AM CT (12 during DST), followed by our updated site-specific forecasts around 12 PM CT (1 PM during DST), our full midday weather summary by 1 PM CT (2 PM during DST) and our degree day data and report by 1:30 PM CT (2:30 DST).Tropical reports are issued as needed during the hurricane season, but at least once per day, while our seasonal reports are issued twice per month, generally on the Wednesday nearest the middle and end of the month.
History of Frontier
Communities (NCFC) asked each of the State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) to designate which of their
state’s counties were frontier.