Verizon, DEI and FCC

Verizon becomes the FCC’s next DEI target.
Agency chair Brendan Carr criticized Verizon’s “lack of progress” on ending DEI initiatives in a letter telling its executives to contact FCC staff working on its pending Frontier acquisition, according to Bloomberg.
FCC chair opens probe into diversity practices at Verizon
Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr on Thursday opened a probe into diversity practices at Verizon and raised the telecommunications company's ongoing effort to purchase Frontier Communications.
Verizon’s (VZ) DEI Practices Under FCC Scrutiny amid $9.6B Frontier Deal
Telecommunications provider Verizon (VZ) is facing a probe over its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by the Federal
FCC Investigation: Verizon's Diversity Practices and Acquisition Scrutinized
FCC Chair Brendan Carr initiated an investigation into Verizon's diversity efforts and its attempt to acquire Frontier Communications for $9.6 billion, following a similar inquiry with Comcast. Verizon is awaiting FCC's approval amidst scrutiny over its diversity,
FCC Chair Sees ‘Lack of Progress’ on DEI Rollbacks at Verizon
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr warned Verizon Communications Inc. in a Thursday letter that its efforts to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion inside the telecom company run afoul of Trump Administration policies.
Verizon's $9.6 billion Frontier deal under FCC scrutiny for DEI programs
FCC chair Brendan Carr on Thursday opened a probe into diversity practices at Verizon and raised the company's ongoing effort to purchase Frontier.
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Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies
Verizon is awaiting FCC approval for its $9.6 billion purchase of Frontier. “In order to aid the FCC’s resolution of these matters, please reach out to the agency personnel that have been ...
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Starlink’s Offer To Upgrade FAA Communications Has Critics Howling Over Government Bidding Process
Despite years of planning to build back better, initiatives to improve public infrastructure still await the light of day.
Musk's Starlink could get Verizon's FAA airspace deal canceled
The FAA has started testing the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet terminals, which is putting Verizon's airspace ...
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FCC mulls C-band options, raising prospect of another satellite windfall
The FCC formally kicked off a process to explore new uses for upper C-band satellite spectrum , potentially paving the way ...
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FCC Chair Probes Diversity Practices at Major Telecoms
The FCC, led by Chair Brendan Carr, has opened investigations into the diversity practices of major telecommunications companies, including Verizon. Carr is reviewing Verizon's $9.6 billion ...
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Verizon and AT&T carry out direct-to-device video calls with AST SpaceMobile
US mobile carriers Verizon and AT&T have both paired with AST SpaceMobile to carry out direct-to-device (D2D) video calls.