Verizon closed the Frontier Communications deal on January 20, after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals earlier in the month. The company said it will operate Frontier as “Frontier, a Verizon Company,” signaling a unified approach to network deployment.
The transaction immediately expands Verizon’s fiber footprint, as Frontier’s network is integrated with Verizon Fios to reach an estimated 30 million fiber passings. Verizon described the combination as creating “an unparalleled fiber network” designed to accelerate service delivery and support future innovations for customers.
CEO Dan Schulman stated that the acquisition represents a strategic move toward market leadership and the development of what he called the “most trusted brand.” He emphasized that the union will emphasize coordination and collaboration to unlock the full potential of the combined network.
Schulman also welcomed Frontier employees to Verizon, saying the company will provide information and resources to ease the transition. He highlighted Frontier’s recent corporate turnaround and noted that the new team’s “expertise, scrappy culture and passion” would help propel Verizon’s evolution in the fiber space.
Verizon announced that all required regulatory approvals had been granted on January 15, paving the way for the closing. The company frames the deal as a key step in expanding market leadership and delivering what it calls the most trusted brand in communications.
Going forward, Verizon plans to focus on the seamless integration of Frontier’s assets with its existing network, aiming to accelerate service delivery and broaden access to fiber-based services for customers across the combined footprint.
