Tracked deals
8
8 tracked deals across 2010-2026.
Telecommunications Buyers & Acquisitions in Connecticut
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
8 strategic · 4 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
1 tracked deal announced in 2026.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCi Voice | 1 | Provider of cloud-based voice and unified communications ... | Strategic |
| Charter Communications (including subsidiaries) | 1 | Provider of broadband, video, and communications services... | Strategic |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | 1 | Leading U.S. broadband and video provider operating the S... | Strategic |
| Cox Communications | 1 | Cable and telecommunications provider whose California op... | Strategic |
| Cox Enterprises | 1 | Family-controlled holding company with interests spanning... | Mixed |
| DragonWave Inc. | 1 | Provider of high-capacity packet microwave radio systems ... | Strategic |
| GE Industrial Systems | 1 | Division of General Electric focused on industrial electr... | Strategic |
| GE Interlogix Inc. | 1 | Provider of security and access-control products; a busin... | Strategic |
| Longboat Advisors | 1 | Original investor in 365 Data Centers that has reinvested... | Investor |
| Lumerity Capital | 1 | Private investment firm and original investor in 365 Data... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Telecommunications in Connecticut by Year
Last 6 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- 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.
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- Buyer
- Charter Communications (including subsidiaries), Cox Enterprises, Cox Communications (commercial fiber and managed IT/cloud acquired by Charter)
- Target
- Cox Communications (commercial fiber and managed IT/cloud businesses), Cox Communications (residential cable business contributed by Cox Enterprises)
- Seller
- Cox Communications, Cox Enterprises
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Charter Communications and Cox Communications have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses in a transaction valued at about $34.5 billion. Under the deal, Charter will buy Cox’s commercial fiber and managed IT/cloud businesses, while Cox Enterprises will contribute Cox Communications’ residential cable business to Charter Holdings, and the combined company is expected to be named Cox Communications after closing.
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November 21, 2024
- Buyer
- CCi Voice
- Target
- IP Genie
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CCi Voice, a Redding, Connecticut-based provider of cloud-based voice and unified communications solutions, has acquired IP Genie, a South Windsor phone service company serving municipalities, schools, libraries, nonprofits and businesses across Connecticut. The deal brings IP Genie’s president and seven team members into CCi Voice, adds VoIP/UC capabilities and a no-bid state contract for municipal purchases, and expands CCi Voice’s offerings to include video surveillance and access control.
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April 30, 2023
- Buyer
- GE Industrial Systems, GE Interlogix Inc.
- Target
- International Fiber Systems Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GE Industrial Systems has completed the acquisition of International Fiber Systems Inc. (IFS), a Newton, Connecticut-based maker of fiber optic transmission products for electronic security and intelligent transportation systems. IFS will become a subsidiary of GE Interlogix Inc., part of GE Industrial Systems; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 2, 2022
- Buyer
- NEC, Pfingsten
- Target
- Eastern Communications, LLC
- Seller
- Eastern Communications owners (including Steve Slade)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pfingsten’s portfolio company NEC acquired Eastern Communications, LLC, a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based provider of maintenance, repair and upgrade services for telecommunications infrastructure. The deal—NEC’s third add-on since Pfingsten became majority shareholder in October 2021—closed October 31, 2022; Eastern CEO Steve Slade will retain ownership and join NEC’s executive team as the combined platform expands geographic coverage and service capabilities.
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October 6, 2020
- Buyer
- Stonecourt Capital LP, Lumerity Capital, Longboat Advisors
- Target
- 365 Data Centers
- Seller
- Chirisa Investments, Turning Rock Partners
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Stonecourt Capital LP has acquired 365 Data Centers, a provider of hybrid data center and edge colocation solutions, with original investors Lumerity Capital and Longboat Advisors reinvesting alongside the new partner. 365's management team, led by CEO Bob DeSantis, will remain in place as Stonecourt provides capital to accelerate organic growth and pursue near-term acquisitions.
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October 14, 2010
- Buyer
- DragonWave Inc.
- Target
- Axerra Networks Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
DragonWave Inc. acquired Axerra Networks Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $9.5 million (debt-free), with a potential performance-based earn-out of up to $15.5 million payable over 16 months. The acquisition combines Axerra's pseudowire and mobile-backhaul products with DragonWave's packet microwave portfolio to deliver converged TDM and packet backhaul solutions and broaden DragonWave's carrier and MSO customer reach.
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- Buyer
- Riverside Partners
- Target
- Thinklogical LLC
- Seller
- Thinklogical founders and management team
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Boston-based private equity firm Riverside Partners has completed a majority investment in Thinklogical LLC, a Milford, Connecticut-based designer and manufacturer of high-bandwidth fiber optic KVM and video switching and extension products. The transaction was completed in partnership with Thinklogical’s five founders and management team; Riverside said it will support continued investment to scale the business and accelerate growth across defense, broadcast, medical and other end markets.
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