In February, the FCC chair initiated an investigation into Verizon coinciding with its proposed $20 billion acquisition of Frontier. Following this, Verizon opted to eliminate its DEI initiatives, stripping its programs of any diversity references and modifying its hiring practices. The company acknowledged potential discrimination linked to its DEI policies in a letter to the FCC. Shortly after, the FCC approved Verizon's acquisition of Frontier. This shift reflects a broader trend, as many firms have diminished DEI efforts amid potential legal concerns and governmental pressures.
Verizon's decision to cut DEI programs comes as part of a larger trend among companies responding to growing scrutiny over diversity practices, especially following FCC investigations.
Carr praised Verizon's move to eliminate DEI references as a significant advancement, arguing it supports equal opportunity and public interest against discriminatory practices.
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