Verizon is investing for the future of communications. It just paid $50 billion for radio airwaves for its 5G network. Many believe that 5G networks are the future of the industry. As part of this investment, Verizon has added meaningfully to its debt load, which now is about $150bn (up from $100 billion). It currently earns about $20 bn a year.

 

Verizon is currently a BBB credit. what credit factors/assumptions would this investment change? (This is the most important part.  Identifying key factors that have changed.)  You are a Verizon bondholder. Would this cause you to sell your bonds? Why or why not?

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The investment in radio airwaves for its 5G network has significant implications for Verizons credit factors and assumptions Here are the key factors ... View the full answer