T‑Mobile US / Deutsche Telekom Acquires Sprint from SoftBank (challenged in federal antitrust suit)

T-Mobile Acquires UScellular's Wireless Operations

August 1, 2025

Telecommunications

T-Mobile US, Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of UScellular's wireless operations and specified spectrum assets for approximately $4.3 billion after adjustments, consisting of $2.6 billion in cash and about $1.7 billion in assumed debt. The deal (closed August 1, 2025) adds roughly 4.4 million customers, ~4,400 towers and valuable low-band spectrum to T‑Mobile’s network while Array Digital Infrastructure (formerly UScellular) will retain a large tower portfolio and certain spectrum holdings.

Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus Acquire T-Mobile Netherlands for €5.1bn

September 7, 2021

Telecommunications

Funds advised by Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus have agreed to acquire T-Mobile Netherlands Holding B.V. from Deutsche Telekom AG and Tele2 AB in a deal valuing the company at an enterprise value of €5.1 billion. Under the new ownership, T-Mobile Netherlands will become an independent Dutch company and the buyers plan to support management in accelerating network and fibre-to-the-home growth while continuing to expand its consumer and fixed-broadband customer base.

T-Mobile Acquires Octopus Interactive

January 10, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

T-Mobile (through its Marketing Solutions business) has acquired Octopus Interactive, the largest national network of interactive video screens inside Uber and Lyft vehicles. The deal brings Octopus's rideshare advertising capabilities and audience reach into T-Mobile's ad-tech offering, powering drivers' devices on T-Mobile's network and expanding Marketing Solutions' out-of-home advertising inventory.

DPD UK Acquires CitySprint

January 11, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, has completed its acquisition of CitySprint following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority. The deal brings CitySprint’s same‑day and specialist delivery network into DPDgroup, enabling cross‑selling of same‑day, next‑day and international services and expanding DPD’s service offering in the UK logistics market.

Samsung Electronics Acquires TeleWorld Solutions

January 13, 2020

Telecommunications

Samsung Electronics (through its U.S. arm) has acquired TeleWorld Solutions, a Chantilly, Virginia–based network services provider. The acquisition expands Samsung's U.S. network services and 5G capabilities—TeleWorld will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics America with its leadership team remaining in place.

T-Mobile Acquires Ka'ena Corporation (Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile & Plum)

March 15, 2023

Telecommunications

T-Mobile US agreed to acquire Ka'ena Corporation and its brands Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, and wholesaler Plum for up to $1.35 billion in a mix of cash and stock. The deal will bring the D2C prepaid brands and wholesale capabilities onto T‑Mobile’s nationwide 5G network while keeping the brands as a distinct business unit and retaining key founders and creative partners.