Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications have received all required regulatory approvals and are set to close their acquisition transaction on January 20, 2026. The deal marks a major milestone for Verizon as it combines Frontier’s high-speed fiber internet network with Verizon’s nationwide 5G mobile capabilities, significantly strengthening its integrated connectivity portfolio.
Following the completion of the acquisition, Verizon will expand its fiber footprint to nearly 30 million fiber passings across 31 states and Washington, D.C. This expanded reach is expected to bring enhanced broadband, mobility, and digital services to millions of additional households and businesses across the United States.
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said the closing of the Frontier acquisition represents a bold step in the company’s transformation and its effort to regain market leadership. He noted that the combined mobility and fiber assets will uniquely position Verizon to deliver superior mobile, home internet, and essential services across a much broader footprint. According to Schulman, Verizon remains focused on improving customer value, strengthening trust, and driving long-term growth that benefits both customers and shareholders.
The transaction is expected to unlock significant cross-sell opportunities by providing Verizon access to Frontier’s high-quality customer base in markets that complement Verizon’s existing fiber territories. With the broader availability of premium home internet and mobility services, customers are expected to benefit from new service offerings, bundled savings, and enhanced value propositions that will not be available elsewhere. Verizon confirmed that new offers for both Frontier and Verizon customers are planned to launch after the transaction closes.
Verizon has a long history in fiber broadband, having become the first major US telecommunications provider to deliver fiber-to-the-home services in 2005. The Frontier acquisition is expected to accelerate Verizon’s national fiber expansion strategy at scale, reinforcing its leadership in next-generation connectivity.
Additional insights into the strategic and financial impact of the acquisition are expected to be shared during Verizon’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call scheduled for January 30, 2026.
