Gateway Fiber Merges with WANRack and KWIKOM, Unifying Operations Under Gateway Fiber

WANRack Acquires KwiKom Communications

January 12, 2023

Telecommunications

WANRack, a national fiber infrastructure provider backed by CBRE Investment Management, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JMZ Corporation d/b/a KwiKom Communications. KwiKom — a Kansas-based operator of fiber optic and fixed wireless broadband serving parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska — will continue operating under its brand; the deal is expected to close in Q1 2023 subject to customary approvals.

CBRE Caledon Acquires Fiber Network Operator WANRack

July 2, 2021

Telecommunications

CBRE Caledon Capital Management Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of WANRack LLC, a fiber operator and developer that provides broadband connectivity (primarily to K-12 school districts) across the United States. The seller was Grain Management, which had been the controlling investor; WANRack's founder and CEO Rob Oyler and management retain an equity stake and will continue to lead the company.

CBRE Investment Management Acquires Gateway Fiber from Crosstimbers Capital Group

January 27, 2023

Telecommunications

A fund sponsored by CBRE Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gateway Fiber, a Wright City, Missouri-based fiber-to-the-home provider, from Crosstimbers Capital Group. CBRE IM said the acquisition will expand its private infrastructure portfolio and enable integration with its middle-mile portfolio company WANRack to accelerate broadband deployment in underserved communities; the deal is expected to close in February 2023 pending regulatory approvals.

Lightpath Acquires WANRack's Phoenix Network Assets

March 6, 2025

Telecommunications

Lightpath has acquired WANRack’s network assets and customers in Phoenix, Arizona, adding 133 miles of fiber and bringing Lightpath’s Phoenix footprint to 363 miles. The deal expands Lightpath’s presence in the Phoenix market as it builds a 230-mile network; WANRack is majority‑owned by CBRE Investment Management and is headquartered in the Kansas City metro area.

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.

Clearwave Fiber Acquires Kansas-Based RG FIBER

March 24, 2022

Telecommunications

Clearwave Fiber has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of RG FIBER, a high-capacity fiber network service provider near Kansas City, Kansas. The deal marks Clearwave's entry into Kansas and gives the company a foothold to expand fiber services into nearby underserved communities.