Verizon and Frontier Receive All Required Regulatory Approvals to Complete Transaction
Verizon • • general
Key Points:
- Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications have received all regulatory approvals and plan to close their acquisition transaction on January 20, 2026, following California’s approval on January 15, 2026.
- The acquisition will expand Verizon's fiber network to nearly 30 million homes and businesses across 31 states and Washington, D.C., combining Frontier’s fiber internet with Verizon’s 5G mobile network to enhance service offerings.
- Verizon aims to leverage the expanded footprint to offer improved mobility and home internet services, unlocking cross-sell opportunities and providing new offers and savings to customers after closing.
- Following the transaction, Frontier’s common stock will be delisted from Nasdaq, with the last trading day expected to be January 16, 2026.
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