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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC · 2026-09-18 · Importance 59 · Surprise 60

Verizon acquired Frontier Communications in early January 2026. The acquisition expanded Verizon’s fiber broadband footprint. The transaction is part of CEO Dan Schulman’s turnaround strategy since becoming CEO in October 2025.

Key facts

• The telecom giant acquired Frontier Communications in early January. source
• The acquisition of Frontier Communications helped Verizon increase its fiber broadband footprint. source