T-Mobile US to Acquire Ka'ena Corporation (Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, Plum) for Up to $1.35 Billion

T-Mobile Acquires UScellular's Wireless Operations

August 1, 2025

Telecommunications

T-Mobile US, Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of UScellular's wireless operations and specified spectrum assets for approximately $4.3 billion after adjustments, consisting of $2.6 billion in cash and about $1.7 billion in assumed debt. The deal (closed August 1, 2025) adds roughly 4.4 million customers, ~4,400 towers and valuable low-band spectrum to T‑Mobile’s network while Array Digital Infrastructure (formerly UScellular) will retain a large tower portfolio and certain spectrum holdings.

T‑Mobile US / Deutsche Telekom Acquires Sprint from SoftBank (challenged in federal antitrust suit)

June 17, 2022

Telecommunications

T‑Mobile US (controlled by Deutsche Telekom) completed its acquisition of Sprint, previously controlled by SoftBank Group, consolidating the U.S. wireless market from four national carriers to three. Plaintiffs filed a federal class action alleging the merger reduced competition and caused billions in higher wireless prices for consumers and businesses.

T-Mobile Acquires Octopus Interactive

January 10, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

T-Mobile (through its Marketing Solutions business) has acquired Octopus Interactive, the largest national network of interactive video screens inside Uber and Lyft vehicles. The deal brings Octopus's rideshare advertising capabilities and audience reach into T-Mobile's ad-tech offering, powering drivers' devices on T-Mobile's network and expanding Marketing Solutions' out-of-home advertising inventory.

Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus Acquire T-Mobile Netherlands for €5.1bn

September 7, 2021

Telecommunications

Funds advised by Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus have agreed to acquire T-Mobile Netherlands Holding B.V. from Deutsche Telekom AG and Tele2 AB in a deal valuing the company at an enterprise value of €5.1 billion. Under the new ownership, T-Mobile Netherlands will become an independent Dutch company and the buyers plan to support management in accelerating network and fibre-to-the-home growth while continuing to expand its consumer and fixed-broadband customer base.

Momentum Telecom Acquires Altus Technology

February 8, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Momentum Telecom completed its acquisition of Altus Technology, a Nashville-based provider of cloud-based unified communications solutions. The deal expands Momentum's UCaaS and managed network offerings and integrates Altus' team and customers into Momentum's global managed cloud services platform; terms were not disclosed.

TransUnion to Acquire RealNetworks’ Mobile Division

January 1, 2025

Cybersecurity

TransUnion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RealNetworks’ mobile division to expand its Trusted Voice and Messaging fraud defense capabilities. The deal will bring RealNetworks’ KONTXT messaging platform and mobile telecom integration experience to TransUnion’s Communications Solutions portfolio, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2026.