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Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies
DEIDouglas Emmett(DEI) New York Post·2025-02-28 00:48

Group 1 - FCC Chair Brendan Carr has opened a probe into Verizon's diversity practices and its 9.6billionacquisitionofFrontierCommunications[1][7]−CarrhaspreviouslycriticizedVerizonforitspromotionofdiversity,equity,andinclusion(DEI)programs,indicatingpotentialregulatoryscrutiny[2][3]−Verizonhasacknowledgedthechairman′sconcernsandexpressedwillingnesstoengagewithFCCstaffregardingtheissue[3][7]Group2−TheFCCisalsoinvestigatingothermediacompanies,includingComcast′sDEIpoliciesandpotentialviolationsofnewsdistortionrulesrelatedtoCBSNews[4][5]−ParamountisseekingFCCapprovalforan9.6 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications [1][7] - Carr has previously criticized Verizon for its promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, indicating potential regulatory scrutiny [2][3] - Verizon has acknowledged the chairman's concerns and expressed willingness to engage with FCC staff regarding the issue [3][7] Group 2 - The FCC is also investigating other media companies, including Comcast's DEI policies and potential violations of news distortion rules related to CBS News [4][5] - Paramount is seeking FCC approval for an 8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, indicating ongoing merger activity in the telecommunications and media sectors [5] - The FCC's role includes issuing licenses to individual broadcast stations, which may impact how companies navigate regulatory approvals [6]