Verizon Communications has received the final approvals needed to buy fiber-optic broadband provider Frontier Communications after agreeing to some concessions to California regulators, including a small-business spending commitment.

Receipt of California regulatory approval on January 15, 2026 clears path to close transaction on January 20, 2026 Approved transaction is

The California Public Utilities Commission is set on Thursday to approve Verizon Communications's $20 billion deal to acquire fiber-optic internet providers Frontier Communications after a series of conditions agreed to by the U.

Tess Coward, a 27-year-old PR professional based in New York City, woke up feeling under the weather on Wednesday. But without the ability to make phone calls or receive text messages, she couldn’t get in touch with her doctor or log into the provider’s patient portal.

Verizon Communications Inc.‘s deal to acquire Frontier Communications’ California operations got a nod Thursday by the state’s Public Utilities Commission.

Verizon Communications said late on Wednesday it was making progress in restoring mobile phone service and plans to offer

On Jan. 30, the company reports fourth-quarter earnings for 2025. And with its valuation being as low as it is, and a new CEO at the helm, could this be an opportune time to buy shares of Verizon before it posts its latest results?