US EditionCalifornia approves Verizon acquisition of Frontier, clearing way for closing
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier with conditions requiring fiber expansion to 75,000 locations and affordable $20 broadband for low-income households.
- On January 15, 2026, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved Verizon Communications Inc.'s $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc., clearing the final regulatory hurdle.
- Verizon Communications Inc. won earlier FCC approval after ending employment-based DEI programs last year, while Brendan Carr, FCC official, probed its DEI activity and California required DEI-aligned commitments.
- The settlement requires Verizon to invest in 75,000 new California fiber locations, provide free or low-cost broadband to many low-income households for at least 10 years, post a $150 million bond, and onboard hundreds of union-backed workers in California.
- As the deal closes, customers can expect new offers while Frontier common stock will be delisted after its last trading day on January 16, 2026.
- Longer term, the acquisition is expected to accelerate Verizon's national fiber strategy and expand its reach to almost 30 million fiber passings across 31 states and Washington, D.C., unlocking cross-sell opportunities with Frontier customer base.
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Verizon Will Expand Its Fiber Internet & Buy Frontier This Month
Verizon Communications is set to complete its acquisition of Frontier Communications on January 20, 2026, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The announcement came on January 15, 2026, after the California Public Utilities Commission granted final clearance, removing the last major hurdle in a process that had faced extended scrutiny. This will expand […] The post Verizon Will Expand Its Fiber Internet & Buy Frontier Thi…
Final Regulatory Approval Granted For Verizon’s Purchase Of Frontier Communications : NorthEscambia.com
Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications announced Thursday that the companies have received all regulatory approvals and expect to close the Verizon $20 billion acquisition of Frontier on January 20, 2026. NorthEscambia.com first reported the sale in September 2024. In the North Escambia area, Frontier is local telephone company that still provides traditional landline service and DSL [...]
California approves Verizon-Frontier merger, requires DEI commitments
A storage yard and warehouse for Frontier Communications in Elk Grove, California. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk) Utility regulators in California have approved Verizon’s propose nearly $10 billion acquisition of peer broadband provider Frontier Communications, though the green light comes with a few strings attached. On Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved the acquisition after a year-long proce…
Verizon to complete Frontier buy after California nod
Verizon received the final regulatory clearance for a $20 billion purchase of Frontier Communications, a deal the operator plans to close on 20 January. The final nod came from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which passed the move yesterday (15 January), subject to conditions and ongoing monitoring from the body. In its statement approving the deal, the CPUC outlined requirements which include Verizon expanding “affordable voi…
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