Verizon is seemingly looking to capitalize on rival AT&T's full-time RTO mandate.In a recruiting email, Verizon mentions remote and hybrid openings amid "changing RTO policies across the industry."AT&T told BI that its workers "always have a choice" about what company to work for.The rivalry between two of telecom's biggest players has taken a decidedly modern twist.Verizon is seemingly looking to capitalize on rival AT&T's full-time RTO mandate by reaching out to AT&T employees who may not be keen on working five days a week in the office.In an email sent to multiple AT&T employees obtained by Business Insider, Verizon's talent team encouraged recipients to explore the company's hybrid and remote job opportunities."Following the news of changing RTO policies across the industry, we're reaching out to share helpful resources and potential hybrid/remote job opportunities across Verizon," the email said."If you have been personally affected by organizational policy changes or know anyone who has, we're looking to add top talent to the V Team," the email continued. Verizon declined to comment.While it's common for companies to recruit from their competitors, Verizon's outreach highlights how 5-day office mandates have become a sticking point for some workers in recent months.AT&T told BI that its workers "always have a choice to pick the type of company and work environment they wish to be part of.""We desire individuals who wish to work in a dynamic and challenging team environment with strong relationships and collaboration fostered by in-office constructs," AT&T added.The recruiting message comes as AT&T has had to navigate a rocky return to office this year, with some employees describing to BI a lack of desk space, parking shortages, and shifting guidance about the policy.As of Monday afternoon, Verizon's job listings website showed openings for more than 1,200 roles across the US, of which 10 were remote. Listings for several full-time positions require eight days in the office per month, as determined by a manager.The Verizon email also references the company's support of DEI at a time when other large employers are backing away from the phrase."If you're looking for a culture of learning that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion with room to grow, our V Team may be the place for you," the email said.Verizon job perks include up to $8,000 of annual tuition assistance, up to 5 weeks of paid time off, paid parental leave, as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage, the email said.While AT&T traces its origins to 1885, Verizon was formed in 2000 when one of the so-called Baby Bells spun off from AT&T in the 1980s merged with GTE.More recently, the two have been in a race to build out the nation's fiber optic network and extend 5G and satellite coverage.And although AT&T is now based in Dallas, its former New Jersey headquarters is now a major corporate campus for Verizon not to be confused with Bell Labs in Holmdel, which features in Apple TV's "Severance."If you are an AT&T worker who wants to share your perspective, please contact Dominick via email or text/call/Signal at 646.768.4750. Responses will be kept confidential, and Business Insider strongly recommends using a personal email and a non-work device when reaching out