Accelecom Acquires Georgia Public Web

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.

Pollock Company Acquires ATG Communications

November 1, 2025

Telecommunications

Pollock Company, a third-generation family-owned technology and office solutions provider based in Augusta, Georgia, has acquired ATG Communications, a local internet and voice service provider that has served the Augusta area for 36 years. The acquisition adds connectivity and voice infrastructure to Pollock's managed IT, cybersecurity, print and physical security offerings to deliver more integrated technology services to regional business customers.

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.

Axcel (Alpine Investors) Acquires Accelebrate to Expand IT Training Portfolio

January 17, 2023

Education

Axcel, the Alpine Investors‑backed professional education platform, has acquired Accelebrate, an Atlanta‑based IT training company, and will integrate it with its IT training business Web Age Solutions. Accelebrate founder Steve Heckler will remain involved as an advisor while Accelebrate works with Tim Toomey, CEO of Web Age, to scale instructor‑led on‑site and online training for financial services, government, and technology clients.

Accelerated Communications and Construction Acquires QCFS Management Group

July 1, 2023

Telecommunications

Pensacola-based QCFS Management Group, Inc., a provider of aerial and underground fiber and cable installation and maintenance services, was acquired by Gulf Breeze-based Accelerated Communications and Construction, LLC. Bravaldo Capital Advisors served as exclusive sell-side advisor; the owners sought a buyer that would preserve employee welfare and continue QCFS’s service mission.

FirstLight Acquires BestWeb

June 3, 2020

Telecommunications

FirstLight, a fiber-optic network operator backed by Antin Infrastructure Partners, agreed to acquire BestWeb to deepen its fiber footprint across Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties, adding approximately 170 route miles of fiber. The deal, announced June 3, 2020, was expected to close in Q4 2020 (and subsequently completed later that year) and expands FirstLight’s capability to serve K-12, enterprise and carrier customers in the lower Hudson Valley.