You highlighted all the "positives" regarding on going negotiations, exploring alternatives and such, but you left out an important affecting point.

"While discussions are ongoing, there can be no assurance that definitive agreements can be reached."

Now, do actually think there is any company out there that looks positively on diving into this after seeing how kry is getting the boot? With a legal contract and all? What assurance can Vz actually give anyone at this point that comes with any credibility and assurance?

So many have been blinded by the "nothing has changed", "ongoing talks with high level govt officials", on and on