Telecommunications Acquisitions in Arkansas

Mobile Communications America (MCA) has acquired SafetyCom, Inc., a North Little Rock, Arkansas–based provider of outdoor warning sirens, mass notification systems and related installation and technical services. The acquisition expands MCA’s mass-notification and emergency-communications capabilities and strengthens its national presence.

The Computer Works (TCW), an Arkansas-based fiber and fixed wireless internet provider, received a growth capital investment led by The Stephens Group, LLC alongside existing investor Circumference Group. The funding will accelerate TCW’s fiber expansion into underserved Arkansas communities, support preparation for BEAD funding opportunities, and scale its voice and hosting service offerings.

Circumference Group, an operationally-focused investment firm based in Little Rock, acquired a majority stake in The Computer Works (TCW), a Conway, Arkansas-based provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet and related IT services. The investment will provide capital and operational support to help TCW expand and continue providing broadband connectivity to residential and commercial customers across Arkansas; terms were not disclosed.

Grain Management signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Ritter Communications from E. Ritter and Company, with the Ritter family retaining board positions. The investment will support accelerated growth and fiber network expansion across Ritter's service area; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and was expected to close in Q4 2019 (financial terms not disclosed).