Verizon Offers Concessions to Tower Builders Tied to Frontier Buy

Verizon told the FCC it’s working with NATE, which represents infrastructure builders, on concerns the group has raised about pricing and other issues as the agency considers the carrier’s proposed $20 billion acquisition of Frontier (see 2409050010). “Verizon agrees to include line items in its pricing matrix that allow for site specific conditions to be added, including explanations as to what they represent,” said a filing Thursday in docket 24-445.

Verizon also addressed NATE concerns about subcontractors' “alleged use” of undocumented workers. “Verizon commits to identifying and removing non-compliant companies from applying for jobs” and to creating “a process for companies to report non-compliance of these rules,” the filing said. Verizon also agreed to make a donation to NATE for safety training classes.