Archtop Fiber Acquires GTel (Germantown, NY)

Xtel Communications Acquires Global Telecom (GTB)

December 19, 2022

Telecommunications

Xtel Communications has acquired Global Telecom (GTB), a Maryland-based CLEC and longstanding VoIP/UCaaS provider, expanding Xtel's footprint into the Baltimore–DC–VA region. The acquisition adds GTB's VoIP, UCaaS and managed security capabilities and customer relationships in healthcare, legal and government verticals to Xtel's telecom, cloud and cybersecurity portfolio.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Acquires Horizon Telcom

April 1, 2024

Telecommunications

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) acquired 100% of Horizon Telcom for $385 million ($305M cash and $80M in Shentel stock), a transaction announced Oct. 24, 2023 and completed April 1, 2024. The deal, which represented an exit for Novacap and included GCM Grosvenor exchanging its Horizon equity for Shentel shares, expands Shentel's commercial fiber footprint into Ohio and accelerates its Glo Fiber FTTH expansion.

Truvista Fiber Acquires SlyTel

December 17, 2025

Telecommunications

Truvista Fiber has acquired SlyTel, the municipal telecommunications provider based in Sylvester, Georgia. SlyTel will operate under the Truvista Fiber name, allowing customers access to Truvista’s fiber network and new residential and business services, including higher-speed tiers and video/voice products.

SLICFiber Acquires Westelcom to Expand Fiber Network Capacity

May 1, 2025

Telecommunications

SLICFiber has completed the acquisition and integration of Westelcom, resulting in a major network upgrade that increased capacity by up to tenfold and improved redundancy across Upstate New York. The combined 100% fiber network now offers faster, more reliable service with private cloud connections to Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, supporting residential, business and institutional customers across the region.

TAK Broadband Acquires Gulbranson Services

October 9, 2025

Telecommunications

TAK Broadband has acquired Gulbranson Services, Inc. (GSI), a Victorville, California-based telecommunications contractor that provides drop bury, maintenance and fiber-to-the-home construction services, from founder Bob DeLaHoussaye. The deal is an accretive tuck-in to TAK (which is PE-backed by Platinum Equity) to strengthen TAK's Southern California presence and expand its FTTH construction and maintenance capabilities.

Pollock Company Acquires ATG Communications

November 1, 2025

Telecommunications

Pollock Company, a third-generation family-owned technology and office solutions provider based in Augusta, Georgia, has acquired ATG Communications, a local internet and voice service provider that has served the Augusta area for 36 years. The acquisition adds connectivity and voice infrastructure to Pollock's managed IT, cybersecurity, print and physical security offerings to deliver more integrated technology services to regional business customers.