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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 17, 2026TelecommunicationsSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Verizon acquires Frontier
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$20B
Target
Frontier
NASDAQ: FYBR · Dallas, Texas
Acquirer
Verizon
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed
Verizon agreed to acquire Frontier. Reported deal value: $20B. Status: Completed. Sector: Telecommunications. Target headquarters context: Dallas, Texas, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-17. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Overview of the Merger Agreement Verizon acquisition of Frontier Communications was initially announced with a definitive merger agreement valuing the deal at approximately $5.3 billion
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 17, 2026 · tradingcalendar.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Telecommunications with a reported deal value of $20B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: tradingcalendar.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index