hello dimsdale I'm jet Beto with today's editorial which technically makes it a joral Verizon is purchasing Frontier Communications for $20 billion to expand its fiber Network and strengthen its Ventures into Ai and connected smart devices Frontier which serves 2.2 million fiber customers across 25 States has heavily invested in its fiber infrastructure now generating over half of its revenue from fiber products this acquisition will boost Verizon's 7.4 million fi connections however analysts remain skeptical as the combined fiber network will still cover less than 133% of the US with potential growth to only 177% the deal is expected to close in 18 months pending approval from Frontier shareholders both companies saw minor stock fluctuations following the announcement from all of us here Stay classy dimsdale