Amazon Signs Acquisition of Globalstar to Expand Satellite Internet Network
Amazon announced it has signed a deal to acquire US satellite telecom group Globalstar, aiming to bolster its space‑based internet services and compete with Starlink. The acquisition was disclosed on Tuesday, with terms undisclosed. The move comes amid a global memory chip shortage driven by AI demand, affecting smartphone prices and connectivity efforts.
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AfDB Approves $200M Loan to Nigeria's D‑VIBE Fiber Expansion Project
The African Development Bank approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria’s Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D‑VIBE) project, known as Project Bridge, to expand the country’s fiber‑optic network. The funding will help extend Nigeria’s national fiber backbone from about...
A1, Magenta Telekom, and Hutchison Drei Acquire Spectrum in Austria's 2.3/2.6 GHz Auction, Raising €39.4 Million
Austria's telecom regulator RTR auctioned 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum, raising €39.41 million. A1 bought 50 MHz for €11.01 million, Magenta Telekom secured 100 MHz for €13.18 million, and Hutchison Drei acquired 100 MHz for €15.21 million. The proceeds go to the Austrian government.
Orange Secures EU Approval for $4.7bn MasOrange Acquisition
Orange received European Commission approval to acquire its joint venture partner Lorca’s stake in Spanish operator MasOrange in a €4.3 billion ($4.7 billion) deal. The binding agreement was signed in December 2025, and the regulator cleared the transaction on 13 April 2026, paving the...
Schwarz Group Takes 9.9% Stake in 1Global to Launch Lidl MVNO Across up to 30 Markets
Supermarket chain Lidl, owned by Schwarz Group, announced a five‑year partnership with telecom platform 1Global, acquiring a 9.9% equity stake in the company. The deal will enable Lidl to roll out its own MVNO services in up to 30 countries,...
HEICO Corp. Acquires 90% of Southwest Antennas in Cash Deal
HEICO Corporation’s Electronic Technologies Group announced the acquisition of 90% of Southwest Antennas, Inc. for cash at closing. The terms were undisclosed, with the remaining 10% retained by SWA’s CEO Ben Culver. HEICO expects the deal to be accretive to...
Investors Take Control of Gigaclear in £80M Recapitalisation
A consortium of investors including the National Wealth Fund, ABN AMRO and NatWest has taken ownership of UK broadband provider Gigaclear after a recapitalisation that injected £80 million and involved 11 lenders taking over from former shareholders Infracapital, Equitix and Railpen.
Telia to Acquire Telness From Nordic Communications Group
Swedish telecom operator Telia announced it will acquire mobile virtual network operator Telness from Nordic Communications Group. The deal includes a long‑term partnership with Telness Tech to continue using its Seamless OS platform, and Telness will retain its brand while...
LiveOak Fiber Secures $425M Credit Facility From Oak Hill Advisors and Palistar Capital
LiveOak Fiber announced a $425 million credit facility from Oak Hill Advisors and Palistar Capital to fund its fiber‑to‑the‑home network expansion across the Southeast. The financing will support extending its all‑fiber footprint and accelerating internet connectivity in existing and planned markets.
Stonepeak to Lead GFiber-Astound Merger as Majority Owner
GFiber, the former Google Fiber, announced a merger with Astound Broadband, creating a combined ISP with 7.1 million passings and 2 million customers. Private equity firm Stonepeak will hold a majority stake in the new entity, with GFiber’s parent retaining...
EdgeBeam Wireless Acquires Broadspan Platform From Sinclair Inc.
EdgeBeam Wireless announced the acquisition of the Broadspan distribution platform from Sinclair Inc., including its software suite and core engineering team. The deal accelerates EdgeBeam's go‑to‑market strategy by leveraging broadcast infrastructure for one‑to‑many data distribution. Sinclair's President of Technology highlighted...
UP Fiber Acquires AT&T's Upper Peninsula Wireline Assets
UP Fiber completed the acquisition of AT&T's wireline assets in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Mackinaw City, adding over 9,000 miles of network infrastructure and 40 central offices. Financial terms were undisclosed, and AT&T will continue to provide operational support during...
Unifique Acquires 56.4% Stake in Amazônia 5G to Expand 5G Footprint in Brazil
Brazilian telecom operator Unifique announced the acquisition of a 56.4% stake in Amazônia 5G, expanding its presence into Brazil's northern region. The deal, disclosed on April 7, 2026, also coincides with Unifique securing 5G spectrum in São Paulo, strengthening its...
Bluebird Fiber to Acquire Everstream in $385M Deal
Cleveland-based Everstream has secured bankruptcy court approval to sell almost all of its fiber network operations to Kansas City‑based Bluebird Fiber for $385 million. The acquisition, announced by CEOs Ken Fitzpatrick and Jason Adkins, will create one of the largest enterprise...
Zentro Internet Secures $240M Asset-Backed Securitization to Boost Broadband Expansion
Zentro Internet completed a $240 million asset-backed securitization, one of the largest financings in the multifamily broadband sector. Backed by M|C Partners, the debt issuance will fund the company's high‑speed, multi‑gig internet rollout across major U.S. metropolitan markets. The deal...
