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    Verizon’s $20bn frontier deal approved after DEI rollback

    By Jocelyn FangMay 20, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Verizon eliminates DEI initiatives to secure FCC approval for $20bn Frontier acquisition.
    • The deal aims to expand fibre broadband access but raises concerns over corporate diversity commitments.

    DEI rollback clears path for verizon deal

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States has granted approval for Verizon Communications to acquire Frontier Communications, a fibre-optic provider, for $20 billion, with the stipulation that Verizon must terminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This requirement entails the removal of workforce diversity objectives, the elimination of DEI-related positions and training programs, as well as modifications to management compensation structures that previously encouraged workforce diversity. 

    These alterations are to be implemented immediately. The acquisition, which was revealed in September 2024, involves Verizon paying $9.6 billion for Frontier while also taking on approximately $10 billion of Frontier’s debt. This transaction is anticipated to enhance Verizon’s fibre network reach to 25 million locations across 31 states and Washington D.C., thereby adding 2.2 million customers from Frontier. Brendan Carr, the FCC Chair appointed during the Trump administration, has expressed strong opposition to DEI programs, characterizing them as discriminatory practices. He cautioned that companies that continue to uphold such initiatives may encounter challenges in obtaining merger approvals.

    Also read: Trump’s anti-DEI orders spark sector-wide backlash
    Also read: Yahoo removes DEI pages amid policy shifts

    Why it’s important

    This development underscores a significant shift in U.S. regulatory policy, where adherence to DEI initiatives may impede corporate mergers and acquisitions. Verizon’s rollback of its DEI programmes to secure regulatory approval sets a precedent that could influence other companies considering similar transactions. The merger aims to enhance broadband expansion, particularly in rural areas, aligning with federal goals to improve internet access. However, the requirement to eliminate DEI initiatives raises questions about the balance between infrastructure development and corporate commitments to diversity and inclusion.

    As the deal progresses, it will undergo additional state-level regulatory approvals, including in California.  The outcome may further influence how companies navigate DEI policies in the context of regulatory compliance and corporate strategy.

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    Jocelyn Fang

    Jocelyn is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied investment Management at Bayes business school . Contact her at j.fang@btw.media.

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