Cox Communications Acquires Segra's Commercial Services Business from EQT Infrastructure

Segra and Unite Private Networks Merge Brands Under Segra

November 20, 2024

Telecommunications

Segra and Unite Private Networks (UPN) have completed a planned brand merger and will operate under the Segra name, creating a larger fiber-focused connectivity provider. The combined company expands Segra's network and commercial technology solutions across the U.S.; Segra is a standalone fiber company owned by Cox Communications.

Cox Communications Acquires Remaining Interest in Unite Private Networks

July 6, 2023

Telecommunications

Cox Communications agreed to acquire the remaining ownership stake in Unite Private Networks (UPN) from Ridgemont Equity Partners, completing the deal in July 2023. UPN will be combined with Cox-owned Segra to form a new standalone commercial fiber company that expands Cox's fiber footprint and commercial services for enterprise, education and government customers.

Congruex Acquires Southeast Utilities of Georgia (SEU)

July 1, 2020

Telecommunications

Congruex, a PE-backed telecom engineering and construction platform, has acquired Southeast Utilities of Georgia (SEU), a self-perform fiber and telecom construction contractor headquartered in Augusta, Georgia. The add-on expands Congruex's broadband construction footprint across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee and is supported by Crestview Partners, Congruex's private equity sponsor.

Horizon Acquires Consolidated Cooperative's Commercial Fiber Business

August 31, 2021

Telecommunications

Horizon, a Columbus-based fiber-optic broadband provider, has acquired Consolidated Cooperative’s commercial fiber business, adding approximately 450 route miles of fiber and expanding Horizon’s Midwest footprint into Delaware, Marion and Richland counties. Consolidated Cooperative will retain its residential fiber internet services while Horizon will continue serving acquired commercial customers under existing contracts.

I Squared Capital Acquires GTT's Infrastructure Division for $2.15 Billion

October 16, 2020

Telecommunications

I Squared Capital agreed to acquire GTT Communications' infrastructure division for $2.15 billion. The sale transfers a global fiber network, transatlantic subsea cables and data center/colocation assets to I Squared (later relaunched as EXA Infrastructure), allowing GTT to refocus on its capex‑light cloud networking business.

EQT and OMERS Acquire Deutsche Glasfaser

February 10, 2020

Telecommunications

EQT Infrastructure IV and OMERS Infrastructure have agreed to acquire Deutsche Glasfaser from KKR Infrastructure and Reggeborgh and will combine it with EQT's portfolio company inexio. The combined group will accelerate FTTH roll-out across rural Germany with a planned investment of over EUR 7 billion to expand gigabit-capable fiber infrastructure.