01:45 PM EDT, 09/04/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Verizon Communications ( VZ ) is nearing a deal to acquire Frontier Communications (FYBR), The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

A deal announcement could come this week, the people reportedly told The WSJ.

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