Verizon and Frontier Communications have received all required regulatory approvals to complete their acquisition, with closing expected on January 20, 2026. The transaction will expand Verizon's fiber reach to almost 30 million homes and businesses across 31 states and Washington, D.C., enabling the company to offer combined mobility and fiber s...

With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, dividend stocks are becoming attractive alternatives to fixed-income investments. The article recommends three blue-chip dividend stocks: Altria, Verizon, and Ares Capital, all offering high yields (7-9%), low valuations, and strong dividend coverage despite various industry headwinds.

The article highlights Enterprise Products Partners and Verizon as strong dividend stocks with consistent dividend growth, stable cash flows, and solid financial foundations. Both companies offer high dividend yields and have potential for continued dividend increases.

Verizon is experiencing strategic shifts under new CEO Daniel Schulman, focusing on customer experience and service bundling. Despite losing wireless customers, the company maintains strong cash flow and an attractive dividend yield of nearly 7%.

Verizon entered a commercial fiber agreement with Eaton Fiber LLC to expand broadband coverage, while also preparing for leadership transition with new CEO Dan Schulman and planning acquisition of Frontier Communications and Starry.