Telecom Giants Scrap DEI Programs to Secure FCC Deal Approvals
Major US telecom companies have begun dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to secure regulatory approval for large deals. The shift follows pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under former President Donald Trump’s administration. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have all made changes as part of ongoing negotiations with regulators.
The push to end DEI initiatives started with executive orders from President Trump, targeting government programs and encouraging private firms to follow. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, has actively investigated companies and pressured them to abandon such policies.
The FCC’s requirements have led to a clear pattern among telecom firms: abandoning DEI programs in exchange for deal approvals. With AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all complying, the industry is adapting to regulatory demands. The long-term effects of these changes on workplace diversity policies remain to be seen.
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