GI Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Blue Stream Fiber

Bluebird Fiber Completes Purchase of Everstream Assets

March 6, 2026

Telecommunications

Bluebird Fiber completed the purchase of substantially all of Everstream’s assets and operations, bringing an approximately 25,000 route-mile business fiber network into Bluebird’s Midwest footprint. The combined network spans from Kansas to Ohio and north to the Canadian border, operating under the Bluebird Fiber name with Everstream customers transitioned to Bluebird representatives.

Bluewave Technology Group Acquires Streamline Communications

October 7, 2025

IT Services

Bluewave Technology Group has acquired Streamline Communications, a Greater Salt Lake City–based technology solutions provider, bringing Bluewave into the Utah market. The deal expands Bluewave's technology advisory and sourcing footprint and gives Streamline clients access to broader advisory services across network, cloud, customer experience (CX) and security.

Sixth Street and GI Partners Invest in Blue Stream Fiber

February 13, 2024

Telecommunications

Sixth Street has made a strategic minority investment in Blue Stream Fiber alongside majority owner GI Partners to support the company's continued expansion. The capital will be used to grow Blue Stream Fiber's fiber-to-the-home network, expand into new geographies across the United States, and strengthen customer service and operations.

GI Partners Acquires Rise Broadband

January 2, 2023

Telecommunications

GI Partners has completed the acquisition of Rise Broadband, a leading fixed wireless and fiber-to-the-home broadband provider serving primarily rural communities across 16 states. GI Partners is committing new capital to accelerate Rise Broadband's rollout of fiber-to-the-home services and improve customer experience under the existing Rise management team.

Beanfield Metroconnect Acquires FibreStream

January 25, 2022

Telecommunications

Beanfield Metroconnect, the owner and operator of a large independent fibre-optic network in Toronto and Montreal, acquired FibreStream, an ISP serving condominium residents in the GTA, Ottawa and Vancouver. The deal expands Beanfield’s residential footprint and customer base while retaining FibreStream’s plans and pricing for existing customers.

GI Partners to Acquire Vast Broadband

October 19, 2020

Telecommunications

Vast Broadband, a gigabit-speed broadband, video, and voice provider in South Dakota and Minnesota, signed an agreement to be acquired by GI Partners in partnership with industry veteran Rich Fish. The deal is expected to close after customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.