FCC Approves Verizon-Frontier Merger

The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau approved Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier by granting a series of applications that transfer FCC licenses and
 authorizations. The merger:

• Secures New Infrastructure Builds and Investment for Rural America: Approving this transaction allows Verizon to upgrade and expand Frontier’s existing network in 25 states, bringing more fiber to more communities. 
• Ensures that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies End: At the insistence of Chairman Carr, Verizon has committed to ending any diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. 
• Delivers for America’s Workers: The transaction delivers wins for America’s workers. Following its engagements with NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, Verizon made valuable commitments to America’s tower and telecommunications crews.