Mereo Networks Acquires DISH Fiber and Rebrands as Mereo Fiber

Vero Fiber and MontanaSky Complete/Unite to Form a Northwest Montana Fiber Broadband Provider

August 18, 2026

Telecommunications

Vero Broadband, doing business as Vero Fiber, entered into a definitive agreement with Montana Sky Networks (MontanaSky) to merge the two fiber broadband providers. The merger was later officially completed, creating a single locally operated provider focused on expanding fiber-to-the-premises connectivity across Northwest Montana.

Mereo Fiber Completes Acquisitions of Data Stream Incorporated and Xcelerate Networks

March 16, 2026

Infrastructure

Mereo Fiber, a provider of bulk connectivity solutions for multifamily communities, completed two acquisitions to expand its national platform: Data Stream Incorporated and Xcelerate Networks. The deals add more than 100 properties to Mereo Fiber’s portfolio and expand geographic density, with both acquired companies transitioning to operate under the Mereo Fiber brand.

Vero Fiber Acquires BendTel, Inc.

December 1, 2025

Telecommunications

Vero Broadband (operating as Vero Fiber) has completed the acquisition of BendTel, Inc. following final FCC approval, closing on December 1, 2025. The deal brings BendTel's staff, fiber infrastructure, and commercial customer base into Vero to accelerate residential Fiber-to-the-Home expansion across Bend and broader Central Oregon.

EchoStar Acquires DISH Network

January 2, 2024

Telecommunications

EchoStar completed its acquisition of DISH Network on December 31, 2023, merging a wholly owned EchoStar subsidiary into DISH with DISH surviving as an EchoStar wholly owned subsidiary. The deal combines DISH’s satellite TV, streaming services and nationwide 5G network with EchoStar’s satellite communications and JUPITER satellite capacity to create an integrated provider of terrestrial and non‑terrestrial connectivity based in Englewood, Colorado.

Highway 89 Ventures (Mereo Networks) Acquires Four Regional Bulk-Internet Operators

January 19, 2022

Telecommunications

Highway 89 Ventures, operating under the Mereo Networks brand and backed by an investment from Freedom 3 Capital, acquired four regional operating companies — Broadband Holdings, Digital Home Lifestyles, Mereo Networks and Vicidiem — to create a single-source bulk fiber internet solution for multi-family developers. The combined business now serves more than 400 properties and about 40,000 subscribers across 18 states, positioning the platform as one of the largest bulk internet providers in the Western United States.

DISH Network Acquires Republic Wireless

March 8, 2021

Telecommunications

DISH Network announced on March 8, 2021 that it will acquire Republic Wireless, an MVNO operating on the T‑Mobile network, including approximately 200,000 customer relationships and the Republic brand. The Relay division of Republic will remain a standalone business in Raleigh and become a wholesale customer on DISH’s 5G network.