Vero Fiber to Acquire Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC)

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 Montana Digital (MtnMax)

March 4, 2025

Telecommunications

Vero Broadband, LLC (dba Vero Fiber) has acquired Montana Digital, LLC (operating as MtnMax), a fiber broadband and enterprise connectivity provider serving Flathead County, Montana. The acquisition expands Vero's FTTP footprint into Montana, adding roughly 261 route miles of fiber and more than 1,500 residential and commercial customers while keeping the MtnMax brand and operations intact.

Electric Acquires Techvera

August 31, 2021

IT Services

Electric has acquired Techvera, a North Texas managed IT services provider, to strengthen its IT support capabilities and expand service coverage for small and medium-sized businesses. The deal adds Techvera’s expertise and client base in the Dallas–Fort Worth market to Electric’s growing platform of IT professionals and customers.

IdeaTek Acquires Velocity (Velocity High-Speed Internet Service) from Butler Electric Cooperative

March 3, 2026

Telecommunications

IdeaTek Telcom (IdeaTek) acquired Velocity, the high-speed internet division of Butler Electric Cooperative. The deal expands IdeaTek’s fiber and wireless footprint across south-central Kansas, with Velocity customers transitioning to IdeaTek after a seamless integration process.

VERITÀ Telecommunications Acquires Taylor Telecommunications Inc.

January 5, 2023

Telecommunications

Plymouth, Michigan-based VERITÀ Telecommunications acquired Taylor Telecommunications Inc., adding Taylor’s ~130 employees, equipment and Outside Plant (OSP) capabilities to VERITÀ’s operations. The deal expands VERITÀ’s coverage in the Great Lakes (Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Columbus) and is expected to materially boost revenue and create additional jobs; Taylor will operate as a division of VERITÀ.

MetroNet Acquires Vexus Fiber

January 27, 2022

Telecommunications

MetroNet announced a merger with Lubbock-based Vexus Fiber, combining their fiber-to-the-home networks to accelerate FTTH expansion across Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. The companies will continue to operate under their current brands and leadership teams; terms were not disclosed.