Verizon, a global telecommunications leader and the largest US wireless provider, didn't just grow—it was born big from a complex series of mergers following the AT&T breakup. Key deals involved Baby Bells like NYNEX and Bell Atlantic, a joint venture with Vodafone, and acquiring GTE, all within a short period. The company further expanded through major acquisitions like Alltel, the rest of Verizon Wireless, AOL, Yahoo, TracFone, and Frontier, cementing its massive scale.

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