Rural Telecommunications of America Acquires Blue Ridge Fiber, LLC

Rural Telecommunications of America (RTA) Acquires The Fusion Network

April 28, 2021

Telecommunications

Rural Telecommunications of America, Inc. (RTA) has acquired The Fusion Network, a Sandwich, Illinois–headquartered wholesale fiber network that provides backhaul internet services to rural Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). The deal expands RTA's nationwide gigFAST network, adding fiber capacity and personnel to support expanded rural broadband services and improved network reliability.

American Broadband Acquires Fiber Assets of BNT Broadband and WayneNet

September 29, 2021

Telecommunications

American Broadband Holding Company, a PE-backed rural broadband operator, acquired the fiber assets of BNT Broadband and WayneNet to expand its fiber-to-the-home build-out in Wayne, Nebraska. The transaction supports American Broadband's geographic expansion of its 1GB-capable fiber backbone and was announced alongside leadership appointments to support growth.

GI Partners Acquires Rise Broadband

January 2, 2023

Telecommunications

GI Partners has completed the acquisition of Rise Broadband, a leading fixed wireless and fiber-to-the-home broadband provider serving primarily rural communities across 16 states. GI Partners is committing new capital to accelerate Rise Broadband's rollout of fiber-to-the-home services and improve customer experience under the existing Rise management team.

FBR Solutions Acquires RTS Associates

July 9, 2025

Telecommunications

FBR Solutions, a national telecommunications infrastructure services provider backed by FVLCRUM Funds, has acquired RTS Associates to broaden its telecommunications design, engineering, and turnkey deployment capabilities. The acquisition adds RTS’s more than 250 North American professionals and strengthens FBR’s ability to deliver end-to-end network solutions across the United States.

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.

Ara Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Centric Fiber

November 20, 2025

Telecommunications

Ara Partners has acquired a majority-controlling stake in Centric Fiber to accelerate the company's fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) expansion across the southern United States. The private investment firm will deploy capital through its Ara Infrastructure platform to grow Centric Fiber's project pipeline and backlog; terms were not disclosed.