Orbyt Global Acquires OTESAT-Maritel from OTE Group

Marlink Group Acquires ITC Global

January 22, 2021

Telecommunications

Marlink Group, an Apax Partners portfolio company, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of ITC Global, a US-based provider of enterprise satellite communications solutions. The deal (originally announced January 2021 and completed after regulatory approvals) will integrate ITC Global into the Marlink platform to expand the Group's managed satcom capabilities and strengthen its presence in the energy, enterprise and maritime markets — particularly in the US, the UK and Australia.

ETL Systems Acquires IRT Technologies

February 14, 2025

Telecommunications

ETL Systems has acquired Canadian satellite-communications manufacturer IRT Technologies to broaden its RF amplifier and uplink/downlink product portfolio. The acquisition preserves IRT’s Canadian facility and is intended to strengthen ETL’s technical capabilities and North American go-to-market presence for broadcasting, telecom and defence customers.

Alytic Acquires Utel Systems

April 23, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Alytic has acquired 97.5% of Utel Systems, a Norway-based provider of telecom network monitoring, protocol analysis and simulation services, to accelerate product expansion and international growth. Utel serves tier‑1 telecom carriers and government/security customers (including Telenor, BT, KDDI, Softbank Mobile and NTT DoCoMo) and will be developed toward a SaaS-driven international offering under Alytic’s ownership.

SES Completes Acquisition of Intelsat

July 17, 2025

Telecommunications

SES has completed its acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened multi-orbit satellite operator with an expanded fleet and combined capabilities across GEO, MEO and access to LEO. The deal brings together complementary satellite assets, ground networks and teams to expand government, aviation, maritime and media connectivity offerings and capture cost synergies.

Gilat Satellite Networks Acquires Stellar Blu Solutions

June 17, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Gilat Satellite Networks has acquired Stellar Blu Solutions, a U.S.-based provider of next-generation ESA-based SATCOM terminals for in-flight connectivity. Gilat paid $98 million at closing with up to $147 million of additional contingent cash payments tied to post-closing milestones; the deal strengthens Gilat's capabilities and market position in the commercial and business aviation IFC market.

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.