The telecommunications giant was told to end its DEI policies before the $20 billion merger would be approved.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Verizon’s proposed $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications. The deal has been approved by the regulator after Verizon agreed to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI).

The Federal Communications Commission said Friday it was approving Verizon Communications's $20 billion deal to acquire fiber-optic internet providers Frontier Communications after the largest U.S. telecom company agreed to end its diversity,