Verizon remains in state-of-the-art speak to acquire Outpost Communications in a deal that will bolster the provider's thread network to take on rivals including AT&ampT, according to people familiar with the issue.

.Verizon resides in state-of-the-art talks to obtain Frontier Communications in a deal that would certainly strengthen the firm's thread network to take on rivals including AT&ampT, according to individuals acquainted with the matter.