Top Telecommunications Acquirers (1998-2026)

Tracked deals

910

910 tracked deals across 1998-2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

725 strategic · 465 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2022

153 tracked deals announced in 2022.

Primary Insight

What Stands Out

  • Fiber and fixed broadband consolidation is a recurring focus, including network ownership and customer additions (e.g., Poland and U.S. transactions).
  • International enterprise connectivity appears via major operating-company combinations, such as the BT Group and Verizon 50:50 joint venture in the U.K.
  • Wireless distribution and retail expansion shows up through distribution-focused structures and retailer acquisitions in the U.S.
  • Cross-border and regional clustering: the recent deals reference Mexico, Poland, the U.K., South Korea, and several U.S. states (including California, Montana, North Carolina, and Indiana).

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Grain Management, LLC 19 Investment firm specializing in broadband and digital inf... PE
Oak Hill Capital 14 Middle-market private equity firm focused on investments ... PE
M/C Partners 12 Private equity firm focused on communications, digital in... PE
Wireless Logic 11 Global IoT connectivity platform and managed-services pro... Strategic (PE-backed)
LDC 9 Mid-market private equity firm (part of Lloyds Banking Gr... PE
Equistone Partners Europe 7 European mid-market private equity firm; completed the ma... PE
GI Partners 7 Private investment firm focused on private equity, real e... PE
SDC Capital Partners, LLC 7 Specialized private investment firm focused on digital in... PE
UPSTACK 7 Platform company that sources and advises on cloud and in... Strategic (PE-backed)
Cinven 6 Leading international private equity firm investing acros... PE

Acquisition Volume in Telecommunications by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Top Telecommunications Acquirers (1998-2026). 3 2017 14 2018 53 2019 123 2020 152 2021 153 2022 92 2023 112 2024 108 2025 ~102 est. 81 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • TNS Acquires netnumber
    October 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Transaction Network Services (TNS)
    Target
    netnumber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Transaction Network Services (TNS) announced its acquisition of netnumber, a provider of phone number intelligence and registry services. The acquisition complements TNS's trusted communications portfolio with capabilities in number intelligence, routing, portability, and digital identity verification, expanding its ability to help customers combat fraud and improve communications reliability.

  • Verizon Acquires Ripple Fiber Customers and Network Assets
    October 13, 2026
    Buyer
    Verizon
    Target
    Ripple Fiber
    Seller
    Ripple Fiber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    North Carolina, United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    In connection with the completed Ripple Fiber transaction, Verizon acquired the majority of Ripple Fiber’s existing customers and certain network assets in North Carolina and South Carolina. The customers are to transition to Verizon’s fiber broadband platform over time, with uninterrupted service during the transition.

  • ZEISS Acquires Ceres Holographics
    October 9, 2026
    Buyer
    ZEISS
    Target
    Ceres Holographics
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    ZEISS acquired Ceres Holographics, a Scotland-based holographic technology company focused on hologram manufacturing and automotive display applications. The acquisition will be integrated into ZEISS Microoptics and adds Ceres’ hologram manufacturing technology to ZEISS’ ProSight platform to accelerate commercialization of holographic windshield displays for automotive customers.

  • System One Acquires Aucoin Telecom & Utility Construction
    October 5, 2026
    Buyer
    System One
    Target
    Aucoin Telecom & Utility Construction, LLC
    Seller
    Joe Aucoin (founder; remains with the business)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    System One acquired Aucoin Telecom & Utility Construction, LLC to expand the capabilities of its Mountain Ltd. telecom-engineering services division into full utility and telecommunications construction. The deal gives customers a turnkey offering from engineering through construction, with Aucoin’s founder Joe Aucoin remaining as president.

  • BT Group Acquires TalkTalk Telecommunications and PlatformX Communications out of Administration
    October 5, 2026
    Buyer
    BT Group
    Target
    TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited, PlatformX Communications Limited
    Seller
    TalkTalk Group (out of administration)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    BT Group has acquired TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited out of the administration of TalkTalk Group on a debt-free basis. The deal is intended to stabilize service continuity for about 2.5 million U.K. retail and wholesale customers while BT integrates the businesses following a regulatory review.

  • Skyworks Completes Qorvo Combination
    October 5, 2026
    Buyer
    Skyworks Solutions
    Target
    Qorvo
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Skyworks completed its combination with Qorvo, forming a larger U.S.-based semiconductor company serving mobile, physical AI/connected edge, defense and aerospace, data centers, networking, and automotive applications. The integrated business targets at least $500 million in annual cost savings once fully integrated and will continue operating under the Skyworks name on Nasdaq (SWKS).

  • AIRE Global Group to Merge with OceanLight Acquisition Corporation
    October 3, 2026
    Buyer
    AIRE Global Group Inc.
    Target
    OceanLight Acquisition Corporation
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    OceanLight Acquisition Corporation is described as being related to its merger with AIRE Inc., resulting in OceanLight shareholders receiving one ordinary share of AIRE Global Group Inc. for each OceanLight ordinary share. The transaction is presented as a proposed merger with an exchange-ratio consideration.

  • Modaxo completes acquisition of Conduent’s Transit Fare and Fleet Management businesses
    October 1, 2026
    Buyer
    Modaxo Inc.
    Target
    Transit Fare Management business, Fleet Management Solutions business
    Seller
    Conduent Incorporated
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Modaxo launched its new Novvan (Transit Fare Management) and Routeward (Fleet Management Solutions) business units, reflecting its acquisition of the Transit Fare Management and Fleet Management Solutions businesses from Conduent. The announcement states the acquired businesses’ teams and solutions have now been integrated into Modaxo’s platform.

  • Zhone Technologies Acquires Tellabs Access, LLC
    October 1, 2026
    Buyer
    Zhone Technologies, Inc.
    Target
    Tellabs Access, LLC
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Zhone Technologies completed the acquisition of Tellabs Access, LLC, a provider of Optical LAN and broadband access networking solutions for enterprise and public sector customers. The deal expands Zhone’s portfolio across fiber access, Optical LAN, enterprise networking, and carrier-grade broadband solutions.

  • Tactacam Sold to GTCR Backed by Bertram Capital Exit
    September 28, 2026
    Buyer
    GTCR
    Target
    Tactacam
    Seller
    Bertram Capital, Tactacam's founders
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Montana, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Tactacam, a provider of cellular-connected cameras for outdoor and security markets, completed its sale to GTCR. GTCR acquired the company from Bertram Capital and the company’s founders, with CEO and co-founder Jeff Peel continuing to lead Tactacam and retain significant ownership alongside co-founder Ben Thorud.

  • BRC Group Holdings to Acquire Sangoma Technologies to Scale Communications Portfolio
    September 28, 2026
    Buyer
    BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    Sangoma Technologies Corporation
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    BRC Group Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement for a wholly owned subsidiary to acquire all outstanding common shares of Sangoma Technologies Corporation. The transaction values Sangoma at an enterprise value of approximately $204 million and is structured as a plan of arrangement under Ontario law. BRC expects to hold Sangoma as part of BRC Telecom within its communications portfolio, expanding enterprise-grade capabilities and recurring revenue through Sangoma’s UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, and connectivity offerings.

  • Rocket Lab Acquisition of Iridium Advances as Iridium Stockholders Approve Merger
    September 24, 2026
    Buyer
    Rocket Lab Corporation
    Target
    Iridium Communications Inc.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Virginia, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Iridium Communications stockholders have adopted the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2027, subject to remaining regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

  • Superlogic (Bookit) Acquires Entravel Group Crypto White-Label Travel Platform Business
    September 22, 2026
    Buyer
    Superlogic Technologies (Bookit)
    Target
    Entravel Group crypto white-label travel platform business
    Seller
    Entravel Group
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Type
    Buyout

    Superlogic Technologies, parent company of Bookit, announced the acquisition of Entravel Group's crypto white-label travel platform business. The move expands Bookit's ecosystem with additional crypto institution partners and supports embedding native travel and experiential booking directly into crypto applications.

  • Palliser Capital increases stake in WUS Taiwan to over 5%
    September 9, 2026
    Buyer
    Palliser Capital
    Target
    WUS Printed Circuit Co., Ltd. (WUS Taiwan)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Taiwan
    Type
    Growth capital

    Alternative investment manager Palliser Capital increased its stake in WUS Printed Circuit Co., Ltd. (WUS Taiwan) to over 5% following months of engagement with the company’s management. The announcement frames the move as part of value-enhancement efforts, including improving investor relations, optimizing capital structure, and accelerating an AI PCB-driven turnaround by leveraging synergies with WUS Kunshan.

  • La Caisse acquires 24% stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust alongside Brookfield
    September 2, 2026
    Buyer
    La Caisse, Brookfield
    Target
    Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    India
    Type
    Growth capital

    La Caisse invested approximately INR 121 billion (CAD 1.76 billion) to acquire a 24% stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust (Altius), India’s largest independent telecom tower platform. The deal is described as complete, with Brookfield remaining Altius’ largest investor alongside La Caisse and existing institutional shareholders.

  • Flō Networks Intends to Acquire Up to 100% of Axtel Companies via Public Tender Offers
    September 1, 2026
    Buyer
    Flō Networks
    Target
    Controladora Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V., Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Mexico
    Type
    Buyout

    Flō Networks (Transtelco Holding, Inc.) announced its intention to launch concurrent public tender offers to acquire up to 100% of Controladora Axtel and up to 100% of Axtel. The transaction is subject to required regulatory authorizations, clearances, and other contractual and corporate conditions.

  • CVC DIF’s Aurora Towers to Acquire American Tower’s Canadian Wireless Tower Portfolio
    August 28, 2026
    Buyer
    CVC DIF (via Aurora Towers), Aurora Towers
    Target
    American Tower Corporation’s Canadian wireless tower portfolio (Canadian telecommunications tower business)
    Seller
    American Tower Corporation
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    CVC DIF, through its portfolio company Aurora Towers, has agreed to acquire American Tower Corporation’s Canadian wireless telecommunications tower business. The transaction covers 255 wireless communication sites across Canada and is expected to expand Aurora’s portfolio to more than 650 sites, subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in Q4 2026.

  • Astrum Space Inc to Go Public Through Business Combination With Black Spade Acquisition III Co
    August 27, 2026
    Buyer
    Black Spade Acquisition III Co
    Target
    Astrum Space Inc
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Growth capital

    Astrum Space Inc and SPAC Black Spade Acquisition III Co (BIII) entered into a business combination agreement, valuing Astrum at about $1 billion equity value. The combined company, expected to be renamed Astrum Space Company, will list its ordinary shares on the NYSE, with closing expected by the end of 2026 subject to approvals and customary conditions.

  • Deutsche Telekom To Acquire Fiberhost And Inea For About €1 Billion
    August 20, 2026
    Buyer
    Deutsche Telekom AG
    Target
    Fiberhost, INEA
    Seller
    Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5, minority shareholders
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Poland
    Type
    Buyout

    Deutsche Telekom has agreed to acquire 100% of Fiberhost and Inea for an enterprise valuation of approximately €1 billion. The deal expands T-Mobile Polska’s fixed broadband footprint, including ownership of Fiberhost’s fiber-to-the-home network passing more than 1.4 million homes, and adds more than 300,000 Inea customers.

  • Vero Fiber and MontanaSky Complete/Unite to Form a Northwest Montana Fiber Broadband Provider
    August 18, 2026
    Buyer
    Vero Broadband, LLC (Vero Fiber)
    Target
    Montana Sky Networks Incorporated (MontanaSky)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Montana, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Charter Communications Completes Cox and Liberty Broadband Acquisition
    August 14, 2026
    Buyer
    Charter Communications, Inc., Cox Communications (via Cox Enterprises subsidiary arrangement)
    Target
    Cox Communications, Liberty Broadband Corporation
    Seller
    Cox family / Cox Enterprises (implied counterpart to the Cox transaction), Liberty Broadband shareholders (holders of Liberty Broadband common stock and preferred stock)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Connecticut, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Charter Communications completed its previously announced all-stock transaction with Cox Communications and, concurrently, closed its acquisition of Liberty Broadband. The combined company expands Charter’s Spectrum footprint, adds Cox’s customers and footprint, and brings Liberty Broadband’s assets into Charter’s broadband and mobile platforms.

  • SurgePays Forms Redline Wireless Group JV to Expand Prepaid Wireless Distribution Across 20,000 Dealers
    August 6, 2026
    Buyer
    SurgePays, Inc.
    Target
    Redline Wireless Group, LLC
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Tennessee, United States
    Type
    Growth capital

    SurgePays, Inc. formed Redline Wireless Group, LLC as a joint venture to expand its prepaid wireless distribution nationwide. Redline combines SurgePays’ MVNO infrastructure (including the LinkUp Mobile brand and support systems) with a large independent dealer footprint of 20,000+ active prepaid wireless dealers managed by a contributing wireless master distribution organization.

  • KCA Partners to Acquire SK TNS in Over 300 Billion Won Deal
    August 4, 2026
    Buyer
    KCA Partners
    Target
    SK TNS
    Seller
    Alchemist Capital Partners Korea, SK ecoplant
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    South Korea
    Type
    Buyout

    KCA Partners, a Korea-based private equity firm, has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of SK TNS for an estimated 300 billion to 400 billion won. The deal follows Alchemist Capital Partners Korea’s process to sell its stake in SK TNS, managed by Samil PwC.

  • Eaton Fiber Acquires Ripple Fiber
    July 29, 2026
    Buyer
    Eaton Fiber
    Target
    Ripple Fiber
    Seller
    Platform Investment Partners, KLT
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    North Carolina, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Eaton Fiber entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ripple Fiber, a fiber-optic internet provider and network operator headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The acquisition, funded by the announced $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber, was completed on October 13, 2026.

  • Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings Invest $1.5 Billion in Eaton Fiber
    July 29, 2026
    Buyer
    Bain Capital, Tillman Global Holdings
    Target
    Eaton Fiber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    New York, United States
    Type
    Growth capital

    Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings announced a $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber to support its fiber-network expansion and fully fund its acquisition of Ripple Fiber. The investment was completed on October 13, 2026, alongside the Ripple Fiber acquisition.

  • e& Divests Vodafone Stake to Vega (Niel Family Acquisition Vehicle)
    July 10, 2026
    Buyer
    Vega (acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group)
    Target
    Vodafone Group PLC
    Seller
    Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United Arab Emirates
    Type
    Divestiture

    Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone and signed a binding agreement to sell its entire Vodafone holding. e& will divest 3,944,743,685 Vodafone ordinary shares (about 16.21% of issued share capital; 17.13% of voting rights) to Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, for total consideration of 112.5 GBp per share, including cash proceeds of about USD 5.95 billion.

  • Vero Fiber Networks Finalizes Acquisition of Velocity Fiber
    July 2, 2026
    Buyer
    Vero Fiber Networks
    Target
    Velocity Fiber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Colorado, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Round Room’s TCC Acquires 36 R Wireless Retail Locations
    July 1, 2026
    Buyer
    TCC, Round Room, LLC
    Target
    R Wireless
    Seller
    R Wireless
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Indiana, United States
    Type
    Addon

    TCC, a Verizon-authorized retailer under Round Room, LLC, acquired 36 retail locations from R Wireless. The stores expand TCC’s Northeast presence across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and bring more than 100 R Wireless employees into TCC.

  • BT Group and Verizon to Form 50:50 Joint Venture for International Enterprise Connectivity
    June 29, 2026
    Buyer
    BT Group, Verizon
    Target
    BT International, Verizon's international enterprise wireline business, New 50:50 joint venture company (incorporated in Jersey, headquartered in the United Kingdom)
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Growth capital

    BT Group and Verizon have agreed to combine their respective international enterprise connectivity operations into a new 50:50 joint venture. The JV will target multinational customers across more than 180 countries, aiming to provide a cloud-first, AI-ready secure connectivity platform, with an expected close in 2027 subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium for $8 Billion to Build an End-to-End Vertically Integrated Space Company
    June 29, 2026
    Buyer
    Rocket Lab Corporation
    Target
    Iridium Communications Inc.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Virginia, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Rocket Lab and Iridium entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire all outstanding shares of Iridium for $54 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction. The deal is valued at approximately $8 billion and is expected to close in mid-2027, subject to stockholder approval and regulatory clearances.

  • Calian acquires Galaxy Broadband Communications
    June 25, 2026
    Buyer
    Calian Group Ltd.
    Target
    Galaxy Broadband Communications, Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc.
    Seller
    Crown Capital Partners Inc.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Calian Group Ltd. entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications from Crown Capital Partners Inc. for $24 million upfront consideration and up to $27.5 million in earnout consideration over three years. The acquisition focuses on expanding Calian’s communications and connectivity capabilities across Canada’s defence, government, critical infrastructure, and remote communities.

  • Harmonic Divests Video Business to MediaKind for $145 Million
    June 17, 2026
    Buyer
    MediaKind
    Target
    Harmonic Video Business
    Seller
    Harmonic Inc.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    Harmonic Inc. completed the sale of its Video Business to MediaKind for $145 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The divestiture positions Harmonic as a pure-play broadband company focused on virtualized broadband solutions and AI-powered network intelligence.

  • Grain Management Completes Combination of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications to Form Rightfiber
    June 16, 2026
    Buyer
    Grain Management, Fifth Third Bank
    Target
    Ritter Communications, Great Plains Communications, Rightfiber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Grain Management completed the previously announced strategic combination of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications to create Rightfiber, a privately held fiber broadband platform spanning 20 states. The merged company will continue investing in fiber expansion and enter a $1.6 billion credit facility led by Fifth Third Bank to fund organic growth and potential M&A.

  • Gilat Satellite Networks Acquires Most of Comtech’s Satellite & Space Communications Segment for $157.5 Million
    June 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
    Target
    Comtech Telecommunications Corp. - Satellite and Space Communications (S26S / Satellite & Space Communications segment)
    Seller
    Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Arizona, United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire most of Comtech Telecommunications’ Satellite and Space Communications (S26S) segment for $157.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026 and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

  • Telenor Acquires Enivest to Expand Fiber Broadband in Western Norway
    June 12, 2026
    Buyer
    Telenor
    Target
    Enivest, Årdalsnett
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Norway
    Type
    Buyout

    Telenor has agreed to acquire Enivest, a leading fiber operator in Western Norway, in a transaction valued at NOK 2.5 billion. The deal includes Enivest’s fiber network and about 28,000 customers, along with a 34% stake in Årdalsnett, and is expected to close in 2026 subject to Norwegian Competition Authority approval.

  • IQSTEL Authorizes Up to 1 Million Share Repurchase and Plans Majority Stake Acquisition in Ultranet Telecom Group
    June 9, 2026
    Buyer
    IQSTEL
    Target
    Ultranet Telecom Group
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Type
    Growth capital

    IQSTEL’s board approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to 1 million shares, citing a perceived disconnect between market valuation and intrinsic business value. In a separate transaction, IQSTEL also signed a binding memorandum of understanding to acquire a 51% stake in Ultranet Telecom Group, with expected material uplift to net income from operations.

  • Orange Signs Agreement to Acquire SFR in €20.35 Billion French Telecom Consolidation
    June 8, 2026
    Buyer
    Orange
    Target
    SFR
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    France
    Type
    Buyout

    Orange has signed a joint agreement to acquire SFR, France’s second-largest telecommunications operator, in a transformational consolidation aimed at strengthening its leadership in France and across Europe. The transaction values the total enterprise value at €20.35 billion, with Orange’s share around €5.6 billion, subject to regulatory approvals and closing adjustments.

  • Greystar Infrastructure Equity Recapitalizes Zentro Internet
    June 8, 2026
    Buyer
    Greystar Infrastructure, StepStone Group, M|C Partners, Other global institutional capital partners
    Target
    Zentro Internet
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Recapitalization

    Greystar Infrastructure announced an equity recapitalization of Zentro Internet, the largest private multifamily-focused internet service provider in the United States. The investment, with participation from StepStone Group and other institutional partners, is intended to strengthen Zentro’s balance sheet and fund accelerated national and geographic expansion while maintaining Zentro’s local service quality. M|C Partners will maintain a strategic position in Zentro’s ownership.

  • Noble Mobile Acquires Helium Mobile
    June 6, 2026
    Buyer
    Noble Mobile
    Target
    Helium Mobile
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Noble Mobile, founded in 2025 by Andrew Yang, announced it has acquired Helium Mobile to expand affordable wireless coverage across the United States. As part of the deal, Noble will also utilize Helium’s people-powered Helium Network infrastructure to add coverage for subscribers.

  • Omni Fiber Acquires Citizens Fiber to Expand Western Pennsylvania Fiber Network
    June 1, 2026
    Buyer
    Omni Fiber
    Target
    Citizens Fiber
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Pennsylvania, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Omni Fiber acquired Citizens Fiber, a 100% fiber-optic Internet, TV, and phone provider serving communities in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The deal expands Omni Fiber’s footprint in western Pennsylvania and supports its goal of bringing 100% fiber-optic broadband to underserved communities.

  • TiniFiber Acquires CoreLinc LLC
    May 25, 2026
    Buyer
    TiniFiber
    Target
    CoreLinc LLC
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    TiniFiber completed its acquisition of CoreLinc LLC, a Southeast-based provider of fiber optic connectivity solutions. The deal expands TiniFiber’s vertically integrated fiber-optic platform and strengthens its operational footprint and logistical capabilities across North America.

  • Great Plains Communications to Acquire Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska Business
    May 19, 2026
    Buyer
    Great Plains Communications (GPC), Grain Management, LLC
    Target
    Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska business
    Seller
    American Broadband Holding Company dba Fastwyre Broadband
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Nebraska, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Great Plains Communications (GPC) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska business, which serves more than two dozen communities. The acquisition is designed to expand GPC’s MEF-certified fiber network and provide current Fastwyre customers with expanded services, local support, and future network upgrades.

  • Louis Vachon-led investor group acquires Cobham Ultra’s tactical communications business, launches Marconi Technologies
    May 19, 2026
    Buyer
    Investor group led by Louis Vachon
    Target
    Cobham Ultra Tactical Communications division (Ultra I&C unit)
    Seller
    Cobham Ultra, Advent International
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    A Canadian investor group led by Louis Vachon acquired Cobham Ultra’s Tactical Communications division (Ultra I&C) and spun it into a standalone company branded as Marconi Technologies, headquartered in Montreal. The company launched as a Canadian majority-owned, veteran-run defence prime focused on tactical, dual-use communications for NATO and allied forces.

  • Fidelity Collective Acquires Westone Audio and Etymotic
    May 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Fidelity Collective
    Target
    Westone Audio, Etymotic
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Fidelity Collective acquired Westone Audio and Etymotic, bringing the two personal audio brands under new ownership. The acquisition closed on May 15, 2026, and both brands will continue operating under the leadership of Sam Roney (CEO) and Tal Kocen (COO), with Tal Kocen previously having worked with both companies.

  • Intuitive Machines to Acquire Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT to Expand Lunar Communications Network
    May 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Intuitive Machines
    Target
    Goonhilly Earth Station, COMSAT
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Intuitive Machines entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT to expand its integrated space-to-Earth communications network for lunar and deep space missions. The deal is expected to add 44 antennas and increase network availability for deep space communications, data relay, and PNT capabilities, with closing anticipated in Q3 2026 subject to approvals.

  • Iridium Communications to Acquire Aireon LLC
    May 14, 2026
    Buyer
    Iridium Communications Inc., Aireon LLC (acquired entity continues as subsidiary under Iridium)
    Target
    Aireon LLC
    Seller
    NAV CANADA, AirNav Ireland, ENAV, NATS, Naviair
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Virginia, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Iridium Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance system. Iridium will purchase the remaining 61% of Aireon for approximately $366.7 million and assume about $155 million of Aireon’s debt, with the deal targeted to close in early July 2026.

  • HoldCo Consortium to Take Cloopen Group Holding Limited Private
    May 13, 2026
    Buyer
    HoldCo
    Target
    Cloopen Group Holding Limited
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Type
    Buyout

    Cloopen Group Holding Limited has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be taken private in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $162.89 million. The company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of HoldCo, controlled by a consortium led by founder and CEO Changxun Sun and supported by additional investment partners; the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

  • Inseego to Acquire Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE Business
    May 1, 2026
    Buyer
    Inseego
    Target
    Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE business
    Seller
    Nokia
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Inseego and Nokia have signed an agreement for Inseego to acquire Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE business, expected to approximately double Inseego’s revenue and expand its wireless broadband portfolio. Nokia will receive about a 7% equity stake in Inseego at closing and make an additional $10 million investment, with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2026 subject to customary conditions.

  • Ascenda Capital Partners Acquires Vialterna
    April 30, 2026
    Buyer
    Ascenda Capital Partners
    Target
    Vialterna
    Seller
    Heriberto Garcia
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    Mexico
    Type
    Buyout

    Mexican investment firm Ascenda Capital Partners acquired Vialterna in January 2026. The deal follows an M&A process supported by Corum’s “hiatus program,” after which Ascenda submitted an improved monetary and tax-structured offer.

  • York Space Systems Acquires ALL.SPACE
    April 30, 2026
    Buyer
    York Space Systems
    Target
    ALL.SPACE
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    York Space Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ALL.SPACE, a UK-headquartered provider of advanced satellite communications terminals and multi-network connectivity solutions. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, after which ALL.SPACE will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of telecommunications acquisitions are covered here?

Recent deals span fiber broadband/network acquisitions, international enterprise connectivity joint ventures, and wireless distribution or retail channel transactions.

Which buyers appear repeatedly across the listed telecommunications transactions?

Recurring buyer names include Novacap, Pfingsten, Ctrack Holdings, Graham Partners, OptConnect, Metro Communications, Grain Management, LLC, and Transtelco Holding Inc.

Are recent deals focused only on the U.S.?

No. The page also references activity in countries such as Mexico, Poland, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, alongside multiple U.S. states.

Do the deals include both acquisition and joint venture structures?

Yes. Examples include completed acquisitions (e.g., Charter Communications, Inc.) and a 50:50 joint venture between BT Group and Verizon, plus other partnership-style arrangements such as a prepaid distribution joint venture.

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