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Yeah, that title isn't editorialized.

Verizon divested themselves of some of their wireline footprint, selling it off to Frontier.

This is no different than, say, a cell company merger or similar.

Don't like it? Switch providers. But Verizon is no longer an option for you.

The reality is, Verizon is leaving the terrestrial television business in a big way, and if I had to bet, they'll be a pure wireless company in the not-too-distant future.

As an aside, this also should be no surprise to Verizon subscribers in affected areas. This deal was announced last February and approved last September:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fcc-approves-sale-of...