Conn. Authority Opens Verizon/Frontier Review

Verizon asked Connecticut regulators for approval of its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority said Monday that it opened docket 24-11-06 for the application. In Connecticut, Verizon is acquiring the entity formerly known as the Southern New England Telephone Co. Frontier had its base in Connecticut for years before moving to Texas in 2023. “Verizon will build on Frontier’s post-restructuring efforts since April 2021 to invest in its network, deliver better service, increase customer value, and offer more choice to its customers in Connecticut,” the carrier said.