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Trump's FCC Making Disavowal of DEI a Litmus Test for Merger Approvals
Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez criticized Verizon for giving in to Republican Chairman Brendan Carr's demands. "This ...
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Verizon acknowledges DEI policies 'could be associated with discrimination'
Verizon has abandoned its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to secure federal regulatory approval for its 20 ...
Verizon makes controversial move to land $20 billion acquisition
Verizon (VZ) , one of the top mobile providers in the U.S., has opted to make a desperate move to secure a $20 billion deal ...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr is letting ISPs merge—as long as they end DEI programs
It's shaping up to be a big year for telecom mergers, and it appears the Federal Communications Commission is eager to ...
FCC Greenlights Verizon’s $20 Billion Acquisition of Frontier Communications
On May 16, the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Verizon Communications Inc.’s ...
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Verizon, T-Mobile US DEI decisions deepen DEI dilemma
Verizon’s move came last week when it filed a notice with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stating it has ditched its DEI policies ...
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Verizon-Frontier deal gets green light after ending DEI commitments
"Verizon recognises that some DEI policies and practices could be associated with discrimination," Venkatesh said in the ...
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Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal
"We are committed to creating a culture that leverages and values each person's unique strengths and talents," Verizon chief legal officer Vandana Venkatesh said in the Thursday letter to FCC ...
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Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal
The Verizon logo is displayed on the exterior of a Verizon store. The FCC approved its $20 billion deal to buy Frontier ...