Zhone Technologies Acquires Tellabs Access, LLC

HCLTech Completes Acquisition of HPE’s Telco Solutions Business

August 4, 2026

IT Services

HCLTech announced the successful completion of its acquisition of HPE’s Telco Solutions business, which was announced in December 2025. The deal follows HCLTech’s integration of HPE’s Communications Technology Group (CTG) in 2024 and expands HCLTech’s telecom portfolio and engineering-led capabilities for communications service providers (CSPs).

Belden Inc. Acquires Precision Optical Technologies, Inc.

April 30, 2024

Telecommunications

Belden Inc. has acquired Precision Optical Technologies, Inc. in a transaction announced at approximately $290 million in cash. The deal adds a portfolio of value‑added optical transceivers and fiber products to Belden's Enterprise Solutions segment to broaden its PON and fiber offerings for telcos, MSOs, data centers and enterprise customers; the acquisition was expected to close by end of Q2 2024 and has been completed.

Shenandoah Telecommunications (Shentel) Acquires Horizon Telcom

April 1, 2024

Telecommunications

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) agreed to acquire 100% of Horizon Acquisition Parent LLC (Horizon Telcom) for $385 million, consisting of $305 million in cash and $80 million in Shentel common stock. The deal was completed in April 2024, with Shentel expanding its commercial fiber footprint in Ohio and adjacent states and planning to re-brand Horizon’s businesses to Glo Fiber.

ADTRAN Holdings Acquires ADVA Optical Networking in Business Combination

July 15, 2022

IT Services

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. announced the closing of its business combination with ADVA Optical Networking SE. The companies received all required regulatory approvals and shareholder consent, and ADTRAN Holdings became the parent company of ADVA after exchanging tendered ADVA shares for ADTRAN Holdings shares.

Amphenol Corporation Acquires Halo Technology Limited

December 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Amphenol Corporation announced it has acquired Halo Technology Limited for approximately $715 million. Halo, headquartered in Tustin, California, is a manufacturer of active and passive fiber optic interconnect components serving IT and data communications, mobile networks and broadband markets, with expected 2021 sales of roughly $250 million.

Orion Innovation Acquires Tellence Technologies

February 8, 2021

IT Services

Orion Innovation, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, has agreed to acquire Tellence Technologies, a Bucharest-based software and engineering services firm. The deal establishes an R&D delivery center in Romania (300+ engineers initially) to strengthen Orion's European presence and expand its telecom and cyber security product development capabilities.