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Verizon Drops DEI Policies for $20 Billion Acquisition

5/20/2025

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Verizon discontinued its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies to gain FCC approval for a $20 billion acquisition.
The FCC approved the acquisition, enabling Verizon to improve internet access in 25 states and provide fiber-optic service to 1 million homes each year.
Changes include eliminating DEI references from training and disbanding its diversity-focused HR department.
This move aligns with a wider trend of companies adapting to regulatory pressures against DEI initiatives.

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Story summary

Verizon discontinued its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies to gain FCC approval for a $20 billion acquisition.
The FCC approved the acquisition, enabling Verizon to improve internet access in 25 states and provide fiber-optic service to 1 million homes each year.
Changes include eliminating DEI references from training and disbanding its diversity-focused HR department.
This move aligns with a wider trend of companies adapting to regulatory pressures against DEI initiatives.