Recent Telecommunications Acquisitions
Acquisition Volume in Telecommunications by Year
Last 5 years
Telecommunications transactions on this page highlight strategic moves across fiber networks, IoT connectivity platforms, edge/AI infrastructure and satellite or optical communications. Recent deals range from large-scale fiber roll-ups like AT&T's $5.75 billion purchase of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business to targeted capability buys such as Submer's acquisition of Radian Arc.
Buyers include national carriers, specialized managed‑services and IoT platforms, infrastructure and private‑equity investors, and telecom systems suppliers (recurring acquirers listed include BCM One, Novacap, Warren Equity Partners and Accenture). Transaction geographies show activity across the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, India and Turkey.
What Stands Out
- Major strategic fiber consolidation: AT&T completed a $5.75B acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business, adding ~1 million fiber subscribers and access to 4+ million customer locations.
- IoT and LoRaWAN scale plays: Netmore Group acquired Actility (including Abeeway), creating a global LoRaWAN ecosystem with over 14 million contracted IoT devices.
- Edge, AI and secure connectivity growth: deals such as Submer + Radian Arc, IonQ + Skyloom, and satellite/remote‑monitoring combinations (e.g., Geoforce + AssetLink Global) emphasize carrier‑embedded edge, photonics/free‑space optics and defense‑grade comms.
- Roll‑ups and regional platform builds: managed‑connectivity platforms and bulk broadband providers expanded regional density and unit counts (for example, SecureVision's add‑ons brought its platform to more than 30,000 served units).
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March 20, 2026
- Buyer
- FingerMotion
- Target
- Telforge, Inc.
- Seller
- Telforge shareholders (all outstanding shares)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FingerMotion entered into a share exchange agreement to acquire Telforge, Inc., a Nevada-based provider of cloud voice, messaging, and unified communications solutions. Telforge shareholders will receive up to 7.33 million shares of FingerMotion common stock, including earnout-based milestone shares released based on revenue and secured contract value after closing.
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- Buyer
- Bluebird Fiber
- Target
- Everstream
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bluebird Fiber received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval and then completed the purchase of substantially all of Everstream’s assets and operations for $384.6 million. The deal combines the companies’ Midwest business-only fiber networks, expanding Bluebird’s regional footprint and creating a larger enterprise fiber platform operating under the Bluebird Fiber name.
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March 3, 2026
- Buyer
- IdeaTek Telcom
- Target
- Velocity
- Seller
- Butler Electric Cooperative
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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February 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Searchlight Capital Partners, Abry Partners
- Target
- KORE Group
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
KORE Group entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $726 million by private equity firms Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners. Searchlight and Abry will acquire all outstanding shares of KORE common stock not already owned by them for $9.25 per share, and the company is expected to operate as a privately held business upon closing.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Wireless Logic
- Target
- Comms365
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Wireless Logic has acquired Comms365, a UK-based IoT connectivity and managed-network specialist, to broaden its connectivity and IoT service capabilities and strengthen its footprint in the UK market. Comms365 will continue to operate as a standalone business with leadership changes including John Whitty becoming CEO and co-founder Mike van Bunnens stepping away after a handover.
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- Buyer
- SecureVision LLC
- Target
- IPacket Networks, ENCO's bulk connectivity business
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
SecureVision LLC, a Gulf Coast bulk broadband provider for multifamily dwellings, announced it acquired IPacket Networks and ENCO’s bulk connectivity business in separate transactions. The deals were integrated into SecureVision’s fiber-fed, MDU-focused connectivity platform to expand coverage in key Florida markets and bring the combined business to more than 30,000 served units.
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February 18, 2026
- Buyer
- nexfibre, InfraVia, Liberty Global, Telefónica
- Target
- Netomnia, Substantial Group, YouFibre, Brsk
- Seller
- Advencap, DigitalBridge, Soho Square Capital
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica, through their existing joint venture nexfibre, have agreed to acquire Substantial Group (Netomnia), the UK’s second-largest alternative fibre provider. The deal is expected to unlock £3.5 billion of investment in the UK and create a scaled wholesale fibre challenger to BT Openreach, with completion expected by Q3 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
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February 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Liberty Global Ltd
- Target
- VodafoneZiggo, Telenet
- Seller
- Vodafone Group Plc
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Liberty Global has entered into a definitive agreement with Vodafone Group to acquire Vodafone’s 50% shareholding in the Dutch telecommunications joint venture VodafoneZiggo for €1.0 billion in cash and a 10% equity interest in a new Benelux company called Ziggo Group. Ziggo Group is expected to hold Liberty Global’s interests in VodafoneZiggo and Belgium’s Telenet, with plans to list in Amsterdam in 2027 and spin off 90% of shares to Liberty Global shareholders.
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February 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Truespeed Communications, Freedom Fibre
- Target
- Truespeed Communications, Freedom Fibre
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Truespeed Communications and Freedom Fibre have signed an agreement to combine their businesses, creating a scaled, capital-efficient full-fibre platform aimed at leading UK altnet consolidation. The combined entity will serve 412,000 premises and 70,000 customers across the North West, West Midlands, South West and East of England, pairing Truespeed’s retail capability with Freedom Fibre’s open-access wholesale platform.
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Submer
- Target
- Radian Arc Operations Pty Ltd
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Western Australia, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Submer, the Barcelona-based AI infrastructure provider, has acquired Radian Arc Operations Pty Ltd, an Australia-based telco-embedded GPU edge IaaS platform provider. The deal expands Submer's InferX NVIDIA Cloud Partner offering with Radian Arc's carrier-embedded edge capabilities, enabling sovereign, low-latency AI and cloud gaming workloads inside telecommunications networks.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- MTN Group Limited
- Target
- IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers) entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by MTN Group Limited for approximately $6.2 billion enterprise value in an all-cash transaction. IHS Towers shareholders will receive $8.50 per ordinary share, with the transaction expected to close in 2026 subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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- Buyer
- Circumference Group
- Target
- Broadband Development Group (BDG)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Circumference Group, an operationally focused investment firm, acquired a majority stake in Broadband Development Group (BDG), a Little Rock-based provider of fiber-based commercial broadband and managed Wi-Fi solutions for the multifamily (MDU) market. The investment is intended to support BDG’s continued expansion across high-growth markets in the Southeastern United States and Texas, accelerating growth of its wholesale business model.
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- Buyer
- AT&T
- Target
- Lumen's Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business (including Quantum Fiber)
- Seller
- Lumen Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AT&T has completed its previously announced all-cash acquisition of substantially all of Lumen Technologies' Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business for $5.75 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The deal expands AT&T Fiber across 32 states and adds more than 1 million subscribers and over 4 million fiber locations.
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February 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Transaction Network Services (TNS)
- Target
- BT Radianz
- Seller
- BT
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
TNS completed its acquisition of BT’s Radianz business, combining two providers of financial markets connectivity services. The deal expands TNS’s Financial Markets offering by broadening access to trading venues, market data, applications, and counterparties, and Radianz will operate as part of TNS’s global Financial Markets platform.
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- Buyer
- IonQ
- Target
- Skyloom Global
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Skyloom Global, a U.S.-based optical communications infrastructure provider, to accelerate IonQ’s quantum networking and sensing capabilities. The deal adds SDA-qualified optical communications terminals and links expected to improve data throughput and reduce latency for quantum-secure communications across Earth and in orbit.
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January 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Netmore Group
- Target
- Actility
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Île-de-France, France
- Type
- Buyout
Netmore Group has acquired Paris-based Actility, including its Abeeway subsidiary, combining Netmore's carrier-grade LoRaWAN network operations with Actility's ThingPark platform and geolocation products. The deal creates a unified global LoRaWAN ecosystem with over 14 million contracted IoT devices and expands Netmore's reach across utilities, buildings, smart cities, industrial and asset-tracking markets.
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January 19, 2026
- Buyer
- NetSpark IP & Telecom
- Target
- Helios Solutions Group, Edge Insights
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
NetSpark IP & Telecom completed its ninth and tenth acquisitions with the purchases of Helios Solutions Group (Chicago, Illinois) and Edge Insights (Wyomissing, Pennsylvania). The deals expand NetSpark's national telecom and managed-services platform, deepen partner and marketplace relationships, and retain employees and founders to support integration and continued customer service.
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January 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Pulsar International
- Target
- Navee Technology
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Type
- Buyout
Pulsar International has acquired a controlling interest in Istanbul-based Navee Technology and established a new operating entity, Pulsar Türkiye. The deal pairs Pulsar's global managed satellite connectivity platform with Navee's local maritime installation, service, and marine electronics capabilities to expand Pulsar's commercial maritime footprint in Türkiye, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.
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January 16, 2026
- Buyer
- OptConnect
- Target
- DPL Wireless
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
OptConnect has acquired Canada-based DPL Wireless to expand engineering capabilities and add AI-based device intelligence to its global managed IoT connectivity platform. DPL will operate as a division of OptConnect with headquarters in Moncton, New Brunswick, and its Hercules AI platform will be integrated with OptConnect's ConnectIQ to improve uptime and analytics for ATMs and other IoT deployments.
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- Buyer
- Amphenol Corporation
- Target
- ADC India Communications Limited
- Seller
- Vistance Networks, Inc. (formerly CommScope Holding Company, Inc.)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Type
- Buyout
Amphenol Corporation announced an open offer to acquire up to 1,196,000 equity shares (26.0% of voting share capital) of ADC India Communications Limited following its completed acquisition of the Connectivity and Cable Solutions business from Vistance Networks, Inc. The offer price is INR 1,233.59 per share (total consideration of INR 1,475,373,640 if fully accepted, ~US$16.36 million) and is being made to public shareholders under SEBI (SAST) Regulations.
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- Buyer
- Triage Partners, Broadtree Partners
- Target
- Benton Technical Services, J. Carlson Services
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Broadtree Partners portfolio company Triage Partners has acquired Benton Technical Services and J. Carlson Services, two turnkey telecommunications services providers specializing in fiber/FTTH and OSP construction. The add-on acquisitions expand Triage's fiber buildout, installation, splicing, and repair capabilities and position the combined business to offer full turnkey solutions to telecom operators, electric cooperatives, and broadband providers across the United States.
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January 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Cable One, Inc.
- Target
- Mega Broadband Investments Holdings LLC (MBI)
- Seller
- GTCR LLC (GTCR Investors) affiliates, MBI management (collectively, selling equityholders)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cable One, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 55% equity interests in Mega Broadband Investments Holdings LLC (MBI), which it does not already own. The acquisition is intended to give Cable One full ownership of the Vyve Broadband business and expand its geographically diversified broadband footprint while unlocking efficiency opportunities from increased scale, with completion currently anticipated for October 1, 2026.
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- Buyer
- Prysmian S.p.A., Fincantieri S.p.A.
- Target
- Xtera Limited
- Seller
- H.I.G. Capital
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
H.I.G. Capital announced that an affiliate has entered into a binding agreement to sell London-headquartered subsea telecom network systems provider Xtera Limited to a joint venture led by Prysmian S.p.A. and Fincantieri S.p.A. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2026.
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January 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Metro Communications
- Target
- MTCO Communications
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Metro Communications acquired MTCO Communications, a long-established telecommunications provider serving central Illinois markets. The closed transaction expands Metro’s footprint across central Illinois and strengthens its retail Conxxus brand. The acquisition closed on January 2, 2026.
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December 31, 2025
- Buyer
- Spectral Capital Corporation
- Target
- Telvantis Voice Services, Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Spectral Capital Corporation completed the acquisition of Telvantis Voice Services, Inc., effective December 31, 2025, in an all‑stock transaction (1,500,000 shares issued at closing plus up to 8,500,000 earn‑out shares tied to 2026 performance). Telvantis Voice, an enterprise-grade voice, routing and communications infrastructure platform, will be consolidated into Spectral's results as part of Spectral's strategy to assemble digital infrastructure businesses and pursue $450 million in profitable revenue in 2026.
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- Buyer
- Phoenix Tower International
- Target
- Infracos
- Seller
- Bouygues Telecom, SFR
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Type
- Buyout
Phoenix Tower International (PTI) has closed the acquisition of Infracos, the joint venture owned by Bouygues Telecom and SFR that manages approximately 3,700 wireless sites across France. The deal expands PTI's French footprint to nearly 10,000 sites and increases its global portfolio to more than 33,000 towers; Bouygues Telecom and SFR were the selling parties.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- FusionLayer
- Target
- Omnitele
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Finland
- Type
- Buyout
FusionLayer has acquired Omnitele, bringing Omnitele’s PRIMEA/PRIVIA product line and RAN engineering and professional services into FusionLayer’s Intelligent Network portfolio. The deal integrates Omnitele’s mobile network analytics and optimization capabilities with FusionLayer’s DDI and Infinity EMS technologies to expand automation, performance intelligence, and RAN engineering services for operators globally.
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December 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Megaport Limited
- Target
- Extreme IX
- Seller
- Extreme Labs
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- India
- Type
- Buyout
Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) has acquired Extreme IX from Extreme Labs, giving Megaport control of seven Internet Exchanges and connectivity into 40+ data centres across major Indian metros. The deal accelerates Megaport's entry into India by nearly three years, expands its global NaaS footprint to 27 countries, and enables integration of Megaport services (cloud connectivity, DCI, virtual edge) across the Indian market.
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December 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Truvista Fiber
- Target
- SlyTel
- Seller
- City of Sylvester (Sylvester, Georgia)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Truvista Fiber has acquired SlyTel, the municipal telecommunications provider based in Sylvester, Georgia. SlyTel will operate under the Truvista Fiber name, allowing customers access to Truvista’s fiber network and new residential and business services, including higher-speed tiers and video/voice products.
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Mersive management team
- Target
- Mersive Technologies
- Seller
- OpenGate Capital
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The management team of Mersive Technologies completed an investment to acquire a controlling interest in the company, taking ownership from private equity sponsor OpenGate Capital. Mersive will continue to operate independently under CEO Damian Blazy as management assumes control to pursue growth of its wireless collaboration and AV distribution solutions.
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December 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Oak Hill Capital
- Target
- Hunter Communications
- Seller
- Grain Management
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Oak Hill Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hunter Communications, Oregon’s largest privately owned fiber-optic internet provider. The deal is intended to accelerate Hunter’s fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network expansion in Oregon and Northern California, with Grain Management exiting its stake. Financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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December 9, 2025
- Buyer
- ZenaTech, Inc.
- Target
- Casado Design Ltd.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
ZenaTech, Inc. has acquired Casado Design Ltd., a UK-based telecom tower survey and design firm, marking ZenaTech's entry into the United Kingdom and expansion of its Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) capabilities for telecom infrastructure. The acquisition brings Casado's 3D modeling, scanning and BIM expertise into ZenaTech's AI-driven drone and DaaS platform to support faster, safer telecom tower design, inspection and maintenance.
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December 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Vero Broadband, LLC (operating as Vero Fiber)
- Target
- BendTel, Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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November 20, 2025
- Buyer
- AppDirect
- Target
- NXTSYS Consulting
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AppDirect has acquired NXTSYS Consulting, a technology service distributor focused on Managed Service Providers (MSPs), to deepen its MSP/channel capabilities across North America. The deal integrates NXTSYS' partner relationships and distribution expertise into AppDirect's B2B subscription commerce platform to expand MSP-oriented tools and services.
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November 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Ara Partners
- Target
- Centric Fiber
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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November 13, 2025
- Buyer
- Liberty Latin America Ltd, Millicom International Cellular S.A.
- Target
- Costa Rica telecommunications operations of Liberty Latin America, Costa Rica telecommunications operations of Millicom
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Costa Rica
- Type
- Divestiture
Liberty Latin America and Millicom announced that Costa Rica’s telecommunications regulator (SUTEL) issued a final resolution not to approve their proposed transaction to combine their respective operations in Costa Rica. The companies said they believe the combination would have increased technology investment and accelerated next-generation network expansion, and they are working on next steps under the existing combination agreement.
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November 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Eastern Communications Ltd.
- Target
- PMC Wireless
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Eastern Communications Ltd., a mission-critical communications provider, has acquired Hazlet, New Jersey-based PMC Wireless, a regional public safety communications technology integrator led by the Casciano family. The deal expands Eastern's Tri-State service footprint and brings additional technical capabilities and product categories into Eastern's national distribution network to better serve public safety, utilities, and transportation customers.
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November 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Zadarma
- Target
- Megacall
- Seller
- Phoenix Solutions SLU
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Andalusia, Spain
- Type
- Buyout
Zadarma, a global cloud communications provider, has acquired Megacall, a Malaga-based VoIP provider, to expand its footprint across Europe. The acquisition brings Megacall customers access to Zadarma’s updated interface, AI and speech-analytics tools, virtual phone numbers, cloud PBX, CRM features and extended API integrations, and advances Zadarma’s international expansion strategy.
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November 10, 2025
- Buyer
- RapidSOS
- Target
- Northern911
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
RapidSOS has acquired Northern911, a Canada-based backup provider of 911 call-taking and dispatch services. The deal integrates Northern911’s APCO‑certified telecommunicators and backup/VoIP 911 capabilities into RapidSOS’ safety network to strengthen mutual aid, outage resilience, and AI-enabled data sharing for public safety agencies across North America.
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November 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Enghouse Systems Limited
- Target
- Sixbell Telco (division of Sixbell)
- Seller
- Sixbell
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Type
- Divestiture
Enghouse Systems Limited has acquired the telecommunications division (“Sixbell Telco”) of Chile-based Sixbell, strengthening Enghouse’s OSS/BSS and network transformation capabilities and expanding its presence in Latin America. The customer experience (CX) division of Sixbell is excluded from the transaction and will remain independent.
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November 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Enghouse Systems Limited
- Target
- Sixbell Telco (Sixbell's Telecommunications Division)
- Seller
- Sixbell
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- Type
- Divestiture
Enghouse Systems Limited acquired the telecommunications division ("Sixbell Telco") of Sixbell, a Santiago-headquartered provider of OSS/BSS and network transformation software for Latin American operators. The deal transfers Sixbell's telecom customers, partners and employees to Enghouse and is intended to expand Enghouse's capabilities and presence in the Latin American telecom market.
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November 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Mobile Communications America (MCA)
- Target
- ComPros, Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mobile Communications America (MCA) has acquired ComPros, Inc., a Motorola Elite Service Provider based in Pennsylvania, marking MCA’s strategic entry into the state and adding solution centers in Altoona and Chambersburg. The acquisition expands MCA’s national footprint and ability to deliver integrated communications, data, and security solutions to public safety, government and commercial customers in the region.
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November 4, 2025
- Buyer
- ITG Communications LLC
- Target
- Advantage Utilities LLC
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ITG Communications, a national provider of fulfillment, construction, and project management services to the cable, telecommunications, and utility industries, has acquired Advantage Utilities LLC, a New Hampshire–based fiber construction and maintenance company. The acquisition brings Advantage's ~85 W-2 employees and large subcontractor network into ITG, expanding ITG's Northeast footprint and customer partnerships across New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
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November 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Greenlight Networks, Oak Hill Capital, Guggenheim Investments
- Target
- FastBridge Fiber
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Greenlight Networks entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pennsylvania-based FastBridge Fiber. The deal is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and aims to expand Greenlight’s high-speed fiber footprint in Pennsylvania and New York.
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November 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Pollock Company
- Target
- ATG Communications
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pollock Company, a third-generation family-owned technology and office solutions provider based in Augusta, Georgia, has acquired ATG Communications, a local internet and voice service provider that has served the Augusta area for 36 years. The acquisition adds connectivity and voice infrastructure to Pollock's managed IT, cybersecurity, print and physical security offerings to deliver more integrated technology services to regional business customers.
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October 30, 2025
- Buyer
- OrbitsIQ Global
- Target
- UNIO Enterprise
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Bavaria, Germany
- Type
- Buyout
OrbitsIQ Global, a Luxembourg-based telecommunications company, has acquired Munich-based UNIO Enterprise, a provider of broadband connectivity solutions that merge satellite and terrestrial networks. The acquisition brings UNIO's UNIO Move B2B platform and telematics expertise into OrbitsIQ to expand its multi-band connectivity capabilities for automotive, maritime and aviation markets; terms were not disclosed.
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October 24, 2025
- Buyer
- CVC DIF, Jersey Telecom (JT), The States of Jersey (ownership of JT), DIF Infrastructure VIII (fund vehicle)
- Target
- Manx Telecom Group, Manx Telecom Group (Manx Telecom)
- Seller
- Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP (funds managed)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Isle of Man
- Type
- Buyout
CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of CVC, together with Jersey Telecom (JT) will acquire Manx Telecom Group, the integrated incumbent digital-infrastructure telecom platform on the Isle of Man, from funds managed by Basalt Infrastructure Partners. The investment will be made through DIF Infrastructure VIII and is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
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October 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Lynk Global, Omnispace, SES
- Target
- Lynk Global, Omnispace
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lynk Global and Omnispace announced plans to merge to deliver a comprehensive direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity solution combining satellite and terrestrial networks. After the merger, SES will become a major strategic shareholder and support engineering, operations, and regulatory needs; the companies expect closing late this year or early next year subject to approvals.
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October 16, 2025
- Buyer
- VIAVI Solutions Inc.
- Target
- Spirent Communications plc's High‑Speed Ethernet, Network Security and Channel Emulation Testing Business
- Seller
- Keysight Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VIAVI Solutions Inc. completed the all-cash acquisition of Spirent Communications plc’s high‑speed ethernet, network security and channel emulation testing business from Keysight Technologies, Inc. for $425 million. The deal is expected to add roughly $180 million of Network Service Enablement revenue in the first 12 months, be accretive to non‑GAAP EPS within 12 months, and was partially financed by a $600 million senior secured term loan led by Wells Fargo.
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October 13, 2025
- Buyer
- Fourteen IP Group Ltd
- Target
- Clearly IP Inc
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fourteen IP Group Ltd announced a merger with Clearly IP Inc to combine their cloud-based telephony, unified communications and AI offerings for the hospitality and enterprise markets. The deal expands Fourteen IP’s global footprint and product portfolio—bringing Clearly IP’s ComXchange, SIP trunking and hardware into Fourteen IP’s partner and geographic channels to accelerate AI and cloud product development and international growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of buyers are most active in telecommunications acquisitions?
Active buyers include national carriers and network operators, specialist managed‑services and IoT platform providers, infrastructure/PE investors, and telecom systems suppliers. Recurring acquirers named on the page include BCM One, Novacap, Warren Equity Partners, Bow River Capital, and Accenture.
Which subsectors are attracting the most deal activity?
Notable subsectors are fiber network consolidation (large strategic purchases), IoT connectivity and LoRaWAN platforms, edge and AI‑infrastructure embedded in telco networks, and satellite/optical secure communications for defense and enterprise customers.
Where are these telecommunications transactions occurring geographically?
Transactions on the page span North America (multiple U.S. states and Canada), the United Kingdom, France, Australia and India, with targeted cross‑border tie‑ups and regional platform builds (examples include deals in Louisiana, Colorado, Île‑de‑France, Western Australia and Karnataka).
Are there any notable large transactions to be aware of?
Yes. A prominent example is AT&T's $5.75 billion acquisition of Lumen Technologies' Mass Markets fiber business, which added roughly 1 million fiber subscribers and expanded fiber access across 32 states.