Telecommunications Acquisitions in Florida

SecureVision, a Snowhawk-backed bulk broadband provider for multifamily dwelling units (MDUs), acquired IPacket Networks and ENCO's bulk connectivity business to expand its Gulf Coast footprint. The add-on deals deepen SecureVision's presence in Northwest Florida (including Destin and Panama City Beach), increase regional density and bring the platform to more than 30,000 served units.

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.

Circet USA has completed the acquisition of Gemini Communications and its subsidiaries Blue Streak and CCU, bringing the combined Blue Streak/CCU workforce to more than 700 employees. The deal expands Circet USA’s outside plant (OSP) construction, maintenance and restoration capabilities to provide a broader end-to-end OSP services offering to major U.S. communications operators.

Gateway Telnet, Inc. has acquired HighComm, LLC in a strategic deal to consolidate capabilities in cloud communications and VoIP. The acquisition combines HighComm's hosted PBX, call center platforms and CRM integrations with Gateway Telnet's broader VoIP, unified communications and IT services to create a more comprehensive technology partner for growing businesses.

White Label Communications (WLC), a private-label UCaaS/CPaaS/CCaaS provider based in Exton, Pennsylvania, has acquired Grupo NGN, an AI-powered omnichannel CCaaS provider. The acquisition strengthens WLC's CCaaS capabilities and expands its private-label voice and contact-center offerings to support partner growth and product innovation.

A fund managed by Blue Owl Capital's Digital Infrastructure strategy has acquired South Reach Networks (operating as Intermetro Fiber), a Florida-based fiber and colocation provider. Blue Owl plans significant investment to expand SRN's 370-mile fiber network and edge colocation footprint across Florida to meet growing hyperscale and enterprise connectivity demand; Turning Rock Partners sold the business.

Convergint, a global systems integrator, has acquired Fiber Solutions, a Fort Myers–headquartered integrator specializing in fiber optic, structured cabling, electronic security, and audio/video networks. The deal expands Convergint’s presence in the Southeast U.S. (Fort Myers and Nashville) and broadens its capabilities in the healthcare and commercial markets.

New York-based private equity firm Seaport Capital has made a growth equity investment in FMC GlobalSat, a Fort Lauderdale–headquartered Starlink Authorized Reseller and provider of satellite and wireless connectivity solutions. The capital will support FMC’s continued rapid growth, expansion and market consolidation (including strategic acquisitions such as the Maritime, Energy & Government division acquired from Anuvu).

Gogo Inc. has agreed to acquire Satcom Direct for $375 million in cash plus five million shares of Gogo stock, with up to $225 million of additional earnout consideration tied to performance thresholds. The deal creates a multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity provider, expanding Gogo's global business aviation footprint and adding Satcom Direct's military/government capabilities and international sales/service presence.

C3 Complete, a Delray Beach-based provider of technology, telecom, and information security services, has acquired TRACI.net, a Deerfield Beach communications services provider and Hosted VoIP/ISP operator. The deal expands C3's voice, Hosted PBX and SD‑WAN capabilities, broadens its channel presence, and brings TRACI.net's employees and customers into C3's service ecosystem.

Smartaira, a national multi-tenant internet service provider, has acquired Florida-based multifamily ISP Lux Speed Inc., expanding Smartaira’s footprint in the Southeastern United States. The deal adds Lux Speed’s portfolio of homeowner-association, condo-association, and multi-tenant rental property customers and employees to Smartaira’s operations.

ResortNet, a Colorado-based internet service provider and private cable operator, has acquired the assets of Broadband MDU, a Florida-based internet and television service provider. The deal expands ResortNet’s customer footprint and engineering capabilities in southern Florida and strengthens its multi-tenant (MDU) bulk service offerings across the southeastern United States.

Sixth Street has made a strategic minority investment in Blue Stream Fiber alongside majority owner GI Partners to support the company's continued expansion. The capital will be used to grow Blue Stream Fiber's fiber-to-the-home network, expand into new geographies across the United States, and strengthen customer service and operations.

IPFone has acquired Joon, a VoIP provider, to expand its cloud communications and collaboration offerings. The deal brings Joon's VoIP technology and customers into IPFone's UCaaS, contact center and cloud communications portfolio to broaden capabilities for business customers.

Oak Hill Capital has acquired Wire 3 from Guggenheim Investments and committed up to $250 million to accelerate the fiber-to-the-home expansion across underserved communities in Florida. Wire 3’s management will remain shareholders and continue to lead the business as Oak Hill supports the company’s network buildout and customer growth.

Dycom Industries, Inc. acquired Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., a southeastern U.S. telecommunications construction contractor that generated approximately $140 million of revenue over the last twelve months. The acquisition expands Dycom's geographic footprint and customer base and increases its capacity to pursue rural broadband deployment opportunities.

Ubiquity, a private digital infrastructure investor, has acquired EdgePresence, a provider of modular build-to-suit edge data centers that deliver localized, low-latency compute for carriers and hyperscalers. EdgePresence's founder Doug Recker and the existing team will remain in place as Ubiquity integrates the business into its new Ubiquity Edge vertical to expand last-mile space, power and edge compute capabilities across multiple U.S. metros.

Pensacola-based QCFS Management Group, Inc., a provider of aerial and underground fiber and cable installation and maintenance services, was acquired by Gulf Breeze-based Accelerated Communications and Construction, LLC. Bravaldo Capital Advisors served as exclusive sell-side advisor; the owners sought a buyer that would preserve employee welfare and continue QCFS’s service mission.

Hastings Equity Partners’ Fund V portfolio company GridSource has acquired Accelerated Communications & Construction as an add-on to its telecommunications services platform. The acquisition expands GridSource’s geographic footprint and service capabilities in middle- and last-mile fiber deployment across Central and Gulf Coast Florida.

Banyan Software, a permanent-capital acquirer of enterprise software businesses, has acquired Hello Labs, Inc. (dba BeQuick), a Jupiter, Florida–based provider of a cloud-hosted telecommunications platform for MVNOs. Banyan said it will invest in BeQuick’s product and continue supporting customers as part of its buy-and-hold strategy for niche software companies.

Sovereign's Capital, a lower middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Ascend Wireless Networks, a design-build telecommunications infrastructure and tower services contractor founded in 2013. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Ascend's shareholders; the acquisition positions Ascend to expand its telecom infrastructure capabilities under Sovereign's ownership.

Smartaira acquired the assets of Florida-based multifamily ISP Direct Plus, LLC to expand its east coast footprint and grow its bulk internet and entertainment subscription base in the MDU market. SDC Capital Partners provided capital for the acquisition and Smartaira signed a national service agreement with MasTec Advanced Technologies to maintain installation and fulfillment continuity for Direct Plus customers.

CPT Network Solutions, a national technology services provider, has acquired MConnect, Inc., a Florida-based hosted telecom provider focused on senior living and multi-family properties. The deal expands CPT’s product set and reach in the senior living market while bringing MConnect into CPT’s family of companies alongside KeyCom.

ENTRUST Solutions Group has completed the acquisition of Magellan Advisors LLC, a provider of turnkey fiber and broadband planning, engineering, grant writing and network operations services. The deal expands ENTRUST's capabilities in fiber broadband and grid modernization and brings Magellan's broadband program experience into the ENTRUST platform backed by Kohlberg & Company.

A CCP Capital Strategies affiliate has acquired 100% of Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) from AT&T and Anuvu; WMS will operate as an independent platform led by its existing management team. The deal was financed with debt and equity support from Brightwood Capital Advisors and PhenixFIN; terms were not disclosed. WMS is headquartered in Miramar, Florida and provides maritime cellular networks for cruise, ferry, yacht and shipping customers worldwide.

HFA Holdings LLC has completed its acquisition of Skyetel (Skye Telecom, LLC), adding the VoIP carrier and reseller platform to HFA's portfolio. The deal expands HFA's CPaaS, SaaS and traditional carrier capabilities, broadening its reach into enterprise and reseller markets while retaining Skyetel's existing team and platform operations.

InteractiveTel, a Houston-based provider of AI-driven communications and customer interaction analytics, acquired the assets of TruMobility, a small business VoIP provider, on August 26, 2022. The asset purchase gives InteractiveTel TruMobility's business customer base, a Seattle data-center contract for West Coast coverage, and several TruMobility team members to expand its Hosted VoIP and TotalCX offerings.

Quality One Wireless (Q1) has completed the full acquisition of telematics service provider Q-Matics, LLC. The purchase brings Q-Matics' fleet GPS tracking and automated fleet management software into Q1's wireless distribution, logistics and IoT product portfolio to accelerate capability and market expansion.

CTI Towers, a portfolio company of Palistar Capital, has completed the acquisition of SCI Towers, an independent communications tower developer that CTI had partnered with since 2016. The deal adds a significant number of recently-built towers and sites in development—primarily in the Southeastern United States—to CTI Towers' existing portfolio of ~1,200 towers.

iQSTEL, Inc. acquired a 51% interest in Smartbiz Telecom LLC in a deal consisting of $800,000 cash and $1,000,000 in restricted iQSTEL common stock. The acquisition gives iQSTEL a US foothold and access to Smartbiz's US voice termination, sales infrastructure and SMS capabilities; Smartbiz is expected to contribute to iQSTEL's topline and a projected $0.5M net income for FY2022.

Summit Broadband, a Grain Management portfolio company, has acquired NexGen Connected Communities to expand its residential and commercial broadband portfolio in Florida. NexGen, founded in 2015, provides fiber‑optic internet, VoIP and television solutions to multi‑tenant residential communities; Summit said it will integrate its products and technology to broaden service speeds and offerings for NexGen customers.

Young's Communications (Y‑COM), a Grain Management‑backed Florida infrastructure services provider, has acquired Florida‑based Fiber Optic Services (FOS), a fiber‑optic splicing and technical services firm. The add‑on expands Y‑COM's splicing and testing capabilities and supports its strategy to broaden service offerings and customer diversity across telecommunications, CATV and utility end markets.

Private equity firm A111 Capital has acquired Whenever Communications, LLC, which operates SatellitePhoneStore.com. Tina Blanco will remain CEO and lead the business as A111 supports growth and continuity following the transaction; Skyway Capital Markets served as exclusive advisor to Whenever Communications.

UPSTACK has acquired Florida-based telecom and IT infrastructure agency teXium; terms were not disclosed. The deal brings teXium's leadership and team into UPSTACK to expand the platform's voice, data networking, VoIP, security and cloud capabilities as part of UPSTACK's broader platform scaling strategy.

Funds managed by SDC Capital Partners have acquired a majority interest in IQ Fiber, a residential fiber-optic internet provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The equity injection will fund IQ Fiber's first-phase network build to pass more than 60,000 homes in the Jacksonville area and support rapid expansion across Northeast Florida.

Funds affiliated with DigitalBridge Investment Management have acquired a controlling stake in Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC, the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. The investment consolidates ownership to support Vertical Bridge’s continued scaling across more than 308,000 sites (including 8,000+ towers) and to capitalize on growing demand for 5G and other next-generation telecom infrastructure.

Full Circle Fiber Partners, an affiliate of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Reel Telecommunications. Reel will operate as Reel Broadband LLC and will join the Full Circle Fiber platform to expand telecommunications infrastructure services, geographic reach and customer relationships.

Honeywell has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Fiplex Communications, a Miami-based maker of in-building wireless systems (BDAs and Fiber DAS) used for public-safety radio coverage. The deal will expand Honeywell Building Technologies' in-building connectivity and life-safety offerings; terms were not disclosed and the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Brightstar Capital Partners (BCP) completed the acquisition of a 75% majority stake in Brightstar Corp., partnering with Brightstar’s senior management team. SoftBank Group Corp., the prior owner, will retain a 25% minority stake; BCP said it will help accelerate Brightstar’s growth in device protection, warranty, trade-in and supply chain solutions.

Full Circle Fiber Partners, an affiliate of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Noble Resources Corporation and will operate the business as Noble Broadband LLC. The deal expands Full Circle's communications infrastructure platform (which includes Knight Broadband), broadening geographic reach and service capabilities across Florida, Texas and the broader Southeastern U.S.

GI Partners acquired a majority interest in Blue Stream Fiber from Twin Point Capital, partnering with Blue Stream CEO Joe Canavan. The investment will support Blue Stream’s growth across Florida and strengthen its fiber broadband and customer service capabilities.

Transtelco Holding Inc., a binational fiber infrastructure provider based in El Paso, Texas, has acquired Miami-based Neutrona Networks International, a Software-Defined Network service provider focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. The deal expands Transtelco's geographic reach and cloud/connectivity capabilities across the Americas while integrating Neutrona's SDN and cloud-connectivity services into Transtelco's fiber platform.

An affiliate of Mill Point Capital has acquired Knight Enterprises, a Clearwater, Florida-based provider of communications infrastructure engineering, construction and maintenance services. Mill Point will partner with CEO Jason Welz and Knight’s existing management team to support platform growth and pursue expansion opportunities across the Southeastern U.S.

Hargray Fiber (Hargray Communications) has acquired Electronet Broadband Communications, a Tallahassee-based fiber broadband provider, expanding Hargray's southeastern network footprint. The deal brings Electronet's employees and local customer relationships into Hargray and positions the combined company to offer a broader suite of fiber-based communications services to commercial customers in Tallahassee.

Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm Grain Management, LLC acquired a majority interest in Summit Vista, Inc. (dba Summit Broadband) from Cable Bahamas Ltd. Summit Broadband is a fiber-optic telecommunications provider serving residential, business and carrier customers across central and southwest Florida. The deal closed in January 2020 after being announced in August 2019; financial terms were not disclosed.

Communication Technology Services (CTS), a U.S. provider of in-building and campus wireless solutions, has acquired ClearSky Technologies of Orlando, Florida to expand its managed services portfolio. The deal adds ClearSky's private LTE/5G managed services (including its Forte product for DAS integration) and positions CTS to offer managed private LTE and 5G services to enterprise customers nationwide.

Y-COM Holdings, a portfolio company of Cotton Creek Capital, has acquired General Utility Construction, Inc. (GUCI), a Florida-based provider of aerial and underground cable and fiber construction. The acquisition expands Y-COM's service capabilities and footprint in Florida, bringing Y-COM to nine operating locations statewide while GUCI's existing leadership team will remain in place.

Hargray Fiber has closed its acquisition of Dark Fiber Systems, a Jacksonville, Florida-based dark fiber provider, expanding Hargray's southeastern fiber network. The deal brings DFS employees into Hargray and enables Hargray to offer its full suite of communications services to Jacksonville carriers and businesses.

Neutral Connect Networks (NCN), backed by M/C Partners, has acquired DAS Communications and 5 Bars to create a national neutral-host wireless infrastructure operator. M/C Partners committed up to $30 million to fund NCN's expansion; terms of the all-cash transactions were not disclosed.