The former Verizon consumer group CEO will take over Sept. 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2026 – Sowmyanarayan Sampath will take over as CEO of Zayo on Sept. 1, 2026, the company announced Tuesday.
Sampath previously spent more than 11 years with Verizon, most recently as the CEO of the carrier’s consumer unit.
The FCC launched a review in April of 8 ABC local broadcast licenses well before they expire.
The case has been closely watched by other states considering similar taxes.
Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute study says New York grant amounts have risen by about $38 million across programs, while the number of planned connections has dropped by about 34,000
The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.
