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Matt Damon rips Netflix's distracted audience, Disney moves to save Star Wars, and California regulators counter Brendan Carr
Also in our weekly look at all things technology, media and telecom, Ted Sarandos ponders the 'recklessness' of not buying Warner Bros., and Anthropic beefs with Pete Hegseth
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January 20, 2026
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Verizon’s finally crosses the finish line on its $20 billion Frontier deal … after restoring DEI policies
While the regulatory influence of Trump’s extortionist FCC looms large in pending deals ranging from Comcast/Cox to Netflix/WBD, the California Public Utilities Commission represents a powerful offset
How about a little sympathy for poor corporate leaders trying to further consolidate the telecom industry, huh?
After agreeing to buy Frontier Communications in September 2024, Verizon expects to finally close its $20 billion purchase this week. The final major hurdle has been cleared: the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved the deal last week. Getting there required a few regulatory contortions on Verizon’s part.
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