Jan 16, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Verizon has secured all regulatory approvals to close its acquisition of Frontier Communications. It comes as the carrier this week received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to push ahead with the deal.
“California isn’t just approving a merger, we’re securing real commitments that will connect communities, lower costs for families who need it most, and strengthen workforce and supplier diversity protections," said John Reynolds, the CPUC commissioner assigned to the case.
"With robust conditions and independent oversight, we’re ensuring these commitments translate into real improvements for California families and standing up for California values to support our diverse communities.”
“The path to closing the Frontier acquisition marks a significant milestone in Verizon's evolution and is a bold step forward in Verizon's transformation to regain market leadership,” said Verizon CEO Dan Schulman.
“Upon closing, we will be uniquely positioned to offer our customers the best combined mobility and fiber experience for mobile, home Internet, and other essential services across a significantly expanded footprint. Verizon is wholly focused on serving and delighting our customers and earning their trust and loyalty. After the transaction closes next week, our greatly expanded footprint will enable us to provide more value to more households and businesses in more regions, driving our growth and benefitting our customers and our shareholders.”
