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Verizon tries to get out of merger condition requiring it to unlock phones
During Trump's first term, the FCC granted Verizon a partial waiver allowing it to lock phones for 60 days to fight fraud.
Verizon wants to keep your phone locked for 6 months — here's why
Verizon customers can currently unlock their devices after 60 days, but the carrier is petitioning the FCC to push that up to ...
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FCC Approves Verizon-Frontier Merger After Verizon Backs Down on DEI
After President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January eliminating DEI programs at federal agencies, FCC chair ...
Verizon Rolls Back DEI Policies to Secure $10 Billion Deal
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr approved the telecom merger after Verizon yielded to new demands to curb diversity policies.
FCC Approves Verizon Deal to Acquire Frontier After DEI Changes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Communications Commission said Friday it was approving Verizon Communications's $20 billion ...
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Frontier Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Verizon
On September 5, 2024, Frontier and Verizon announced they had entered into a merger agreement ... approvals and other customary closing conditions. "Today’s vote demonstrates the strong value ...
FCC Approves $20 Billion Verizon-Frontier Communications Merger
The FCC has approved Verizon’s $20 billion merger with Frontier Communications.
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FCC’s Brendan Carr warns DEI policies at Paramount, Verizon could threaten mergers
Major deals – specifically Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media and Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent – could face roadblocks from the federal agency if they ...
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Verizon to Acquire Frontier in $20 Billion Cash Deal
Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications plans to take over smaller player Frontier Communications in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion, as Verizon seeks to bolster its fiber footprint ...