Wireless behemoth Verizon announced early Thursday morning that it would be acquiring Frontier Communications - the largest pure-play fiber internet provider in the U.S. - in an all-cash transaction ...
The deal would significantly expand the telecom giant's fiber internet ambitions. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Verizon is doubling down on the fiber broadband business, striking a deal to acquire ...
Why It Matters: Fiber backhaul is increasingly critical to support the data demands of wireless networks, including 5G. This agreement enables AT&T to stay ahead of those demands and build on an ...