by Pivot
Tag: M&A
Google Wireless ISP is Official, Integration with Google Fiber is Now on Deck
Having acquired Webpass, the Google wireless ISP business is set to pursue the business market using a hybrid approach, which may accelerate
Fiber Network Consolidation: Wave Buys Two Operators
Fiber network consolidation continues with Wave’s acquisition of CoastCom and SawNet. Wave also gained access to additional funding to fuel its fast growth.
Verizon AOL Yahoo Strategy: Armstrong Sees Opening to Help Businesses Build Brands Online
The Verizon AOL Yahoo strategy may be puzzling to the telecom-centric. But it’s all about understanding marketers, says AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.
Verizon to Acquire Smart Community Vendor Sensity Systems
Regional Carrier Arvig Acquires AGL for Reach into Education Market
Minnesota based Arvig acquires AGL consulting to add fiber network assets and grow its reach into the Twin Cities education market
RCN, Grande Acquisition Highlights Hot Regional Cable MSO Consolidation Trend
Both RCN and Grande will continue to operate as separate companies after closing of the latest example of regional cable MSO consolidation
Oak Hill Sovernet Acquisition to Fuel FirstLight Fiber Expansion
Oak Hill Sovernet deal could help make Oak Hill a strong fiber player in New York and New England, where the private equity firm already has plans to buy
WOW NuLink Acquisition is Latest Example of Cable Consolidation
The WOW NuLink deal announced today will give WOW 34,000 customers for broadband, cable and voice service in Georgia. WOW previously has been a buyer and
Onvoy Completes Acquisition of ANPI
$4.8 Billion Verizon Yahoo Purchase Shows Carrier Determined Not To Be a “Dumb Pipe”
The impending Verizon Yahoo purchase would include the company’s content brands, email and other assets. Verizon believes it has…
Speculation of a Level 3 Sale is on the Rise
A Level 3 sale to Comcast would give the cable operator extensive fiber assets, potentially enabling it to better compete with telcos. But . . .
Oak Hill Capital Partners Fiber Strategy Advances with Oxford Networks Acquisition
Oak Hill Capital Partners fiber strategy is focused on building a major operator in the northeastern U.S. through acquisitions, which already included . . .
With Wireless ISP Acquisition, Google Fiber Wireless Intentions Becoming More Clear
Google Fiber wireless could enable the company to reach more markets more quickly with gigabit service. The company’s purchase of wireless ISP Webpass . . .
Altice Cablevision Purchase Completed; Investment Plans Include New CPE, WiFi
With the Altice Cablevision purchase complete, Altice has big plans for its U.S. network, including a customer interface that will…
Investors React Positively to $230 Million CSAL Tower Cloud Purchase
The CSAL Tower Cloud purchase continues Communications Sales & Leasing’s focus on dark fiber and wireless backhaul since the REIT was spun off from . . .
Windstream Investment in CSAL Reduced by Half; Further Action to Come
By reducing Windstream investment in CSAL, the real estate investment trust spun off from the carrier, Windstream reduces debt, potentially enabling . . .
Onvoy Buys ANPI to Build Scale and Acquire Additional Capabilities
Onvoy buys ANPI, a move that will create a major carrier’s carrier with deep roots in the RLEC market.
CenturyLink Acquires Cloud Start-Up
Opposition to Charter Overbuild Requirements: ACA and NTCA Weigh In
Charter overbuild requirements call for the company to deploy broadband to 1 million locations that already can get it. The FCC made a bad decision, says . . .
Investors Urge FairPoint Sale to CSAL
A FairPoint sale to CSAL, the real estate investment trust spun out of Windstream, would benefit both companies, says Maglan Capital Partners.
Aureon Acquires Des Moines-based Midwest Projects Partners
Charter, Bright House, Time Warner Cable Deal Completed
d to receive 0.9042 shares of Charter common stock for each share of legacy Charter common stock. Charter expects the trading price of…
Ahead of DIRECTV OTT Streaming Launch, AT&T Acquires Quickplay
AT&T’s acquisition of managed video platform Quickplay should help support the carrier’s Directv OTT streaming, which will…
FCC Approval for Charter TWC Bright House Merger Received
FCC approval for Charter TWC Bright House merger comes with conditions, including a requirement to offer low-income broadband, to build out . . .