Telecommunications M&A Transactions

Vero Fiber Networks expands its educational technology reach by acquiring Velocity Fiber, enhancing its specialized services for the K-12 E-Rate program.

SummitIG expands its dark fiber network in Virginia and Maryland through a strategic acquisition of infrastructure assets from Blue Owl Capital.

Mitsubishi Electric acquires Infostellar, integrating its cloud-based ground station platform to expand satellite services and strengthen its aerospace business.

Safaricom, a major East African telecommunications operator, announces its strategic expansion into the South African market, seeking new growth opportunities.

Vodacom completes $2.1 billion acquisition of Kenyan government's Safaricom stake, gaining majority control and strategic influence in East Africa.

Rocket Lab buys Iridium Communications for $8 billion, gaining a satellite network and spectrum rights to compete with SpaceX in global communications.

Comtech divests satellite segment to Gilat for $157.5M, transforming into public safety tech leader Allerium. Gilat expands defense capabilities.

Private equity giants KKR and Warburg Pincus are reportedly considering divestitures of their UK fiber broadband operations, Community Fibre and Hyperoptic.