Verizon has been eyeing a bigger fiber footprint in the US for years, and this deal makes that ambition very real. With Frontier now under its wing, Verizon instantly strengthens its position in home internet and broadband.
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman welcomed Frontier employees to the company following the merger and outlined what comes next. The big takeaway is scale. By combining Frontier’s fiber network with Verizon’s existing Fios infrastructure, the carrier now reaches roughly 30 million fiber passings nationwide.
Verizon and Frontier are officially one now. | Image credit – Verizon
That kind of reach gives Verizon a much larger platform to grow on. It also puts the company in a stronger position to roll out better plans, more bundled options, and more reliable home internet service across a wider part of the country. For customers, that could eventually mean better value and fewer compromises when choosing a provider.
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And for Verizon, the timing matters. Fiber isn’t just about speed – it’s about retention. The more services a carrier can offer under one roof, the harder it becomes for customers to switch to a competitor.
Closing the Frontier acquisition marks a significant milestone in Verizon's evolution and is a bold step forward in the Company's transformation to regain market leadership. We are uniquely positioned to offer our customers the best combined mobility and fiber experience for mobile and home internet. Our greatly expanded footprint will enable us to provide more value to more households and businesses in more regions, driving our growth and benefitting our customers and shareholders.
– Dan Schulman, Verizon’s CEO, January 2026
Catching up in the fiber race
Bringing Frontier into the fold is also a strategic move in Verizon’s ongoing rivalry with AT&T and T-Mobile. AT&T, in particular, has been aggressively expanding its fiber network, and Verizon couldn’t afford to fall too far behind.
This acquisition narrows the gap significantly and ensures Verizon stays competitive as the industry shifts away from being wireless-only. Carriers are increasingly expected to offer full connectivity packages that cover mobile, home internet, and everything in between. Fiber is becoming a key part of that equation, not a bonus feature.
If Verizon offers mobile + fiber in your area, would that change who you buy internet from?
Yes, I’d seriously consider it.
66.67%
Maybe, if the deal is right.
0%
No, I’d stick with cable.
0%
I already use fiber.
33.33%
More than just a carrier now
This deal signals something bigger than just network expansion. Verizon is clearly pushing to reinvent itself from a traditional “phone company” into a full-on connectivity provider. That means taking on cable companies more directly, while also giving wireless customers fewer reasons to leave.
And honestly, the timing couldn’t be better. Verizon has taken a few hits recently, including a major network outage and growing pressure from competitors pulling customers away with aggressive pricing and promos. Expanding its fiber presence gives Verizon a stronger foundation to stabilize its business and rebuild trust with users.
In short, I think this isn’t just about being bigger – it’s about being harder to replace.
Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.
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