Vero Fiber Acquires Montana Digital (MtnMax) to Expand Fiber-to-the-Premise Footprint in Montana

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.

Vero Fiber Networks Finalizes Acquisition of Velocity Fiber

July 2, 2026

Telecommunications

Vero Fiber Networks has finalized its acquisition of Velocity Fiber, a fiber provider focused exclusively on the K-12 E-Rate market across four states. The deal is intended to expand Vero’s K-12 network footprint and customer base while integrating Velocity Fiber’s private fiber infrastructure into Vero’s operating framework with no disruption to existing customers.

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.

Vero Fiber Acquires Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC) to Expand Southeast Fiber Footprint

November 5, 2025

Infrastructure

Vero Broadband, LLC d/b/a Vero Fiber completed its acquisition of Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC), expanding its fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. TEC will continue operating as an independent brand within Vero’s FTTH portfolio, while Vero plans to invest additional capital to accelerate network expansion and multi-gig service delivery.

Mereo Networks Acquires DISH Fiber and Rebrands as Mereo Fiber

April 30, 2025

Telecommunications

Mereo Networks (rebranding to Mereo Fiber) acquired DISH Fiber Internet L.L.C. from DISH Network Corporation in a transaction that closed April 30, 2025. The deal—an add-on to the PE-backed Mereo platform—expands Mereo's bulk fiber footprint (adding ~25,000 residential units) and extends its geographic reach across key Sun Belt, Mountain West and Great Lakes markets.

Visionary Broadband Acquires Mountain Broadband

January 15, 2025

Telecommunications

Visionary Broadband has acquired Mountain Broadband to expand high-speed internet service across rural southwestern Colorado. Visionary will retain the Mountain Broadband team, roll out Gigabit fiber in the acquired footprint, and continue expanding into surrounding areas to improve connectivity for underserved communities.