Motorola Solutions to Acquire Bell Canada's LMR Services Unit for $487.3M
Bell Canada announced the sale of its land mobile radio (LMR) services business to Motorola Solutions for CAD 675 million (approximately $487.3 million). The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Q4 2026, allowing Bell to focus on consumer and enterprise services while Motorola expands its public safety portfolio.
América Móvil to Acquire 73% of Brazilian Internet Provider Desktop
América Móvil announced it will acquire a 73% stake in Brazil’s internet provider Desktop, expanding its presence in the region’s broadband market. The deal, now formally announced, underscores the telecom giant’s push into the Brazilian ISP sector.
Ivy Technology Acquires Tempest Telecom Solutions to Boost Telecom Lifecycle Services
Ivy Technology announced the acquisition of Tempest Telecom Solutions, expanding its telecom lifecycle services and expertise in wireless network infrastructure, equipment supplies, repair, and logistics. The deal enhances Ivy’s capabilities in 5G integration, network testing, and technical support, positioning it...
Swisscom Backs Joint Venture with Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM to Build 6,000 Mobile Towers in Italy
Swisscom announced it will back a 50-50 joint venture between Fastweb+Vodafone and TIM to develop up to 6,000 new mobile towers in Italy, aiming to accelerate 5G rollout and reduce costs. The JV will be funded through equity contributions from...
Lynk Global Completes Merger with Omnispace, Forming Lynk Global Holdings
Lynk Global, a direct‑to‑device satellite communications company, has finalized its merger with Omnispace, creating Lynk Global Holdings, Inc. The combined entity integrates Lynk’s LEO platform with Omnispace’s 60 MHz S‑band spectrum and leverages SES’s satellite fleet to advance its multi‑orbit relay...
Stonepeak and Google Fiber Announce Combination of GFiber with Astound Broadband
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners and Google Fiber (GFiber) announced a deal to combine GFiber with Astound Broadband, creating a new fiber provider majority‑owned by Stonepeak with Alphabet as a significant minority shareholder. The transaction, valued at undisclosed terms, is expected to...
Telesat Acquires Land in Quebec and Saskatchewan for Lightspeed Ground Stations
Telesat announced the acquisition of three tracts of land in Quebec and Saskatchewan, buying sites in Estevan and Papineauville and leasing one in Shaunavon to build landing stations for its Lightspeed low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network. The stations will route data between...
Maxis, CelcomDigi and YTL Acquire State Stake in Digital Nasional Berhad
The Malaysian government exercised its put option on its stake in Digital Nasional Berhad and sold it to three telcos. Maxis and CelcomDigi each paid 327.87 million ringgit, with YTL also bound to purchase its share, transferring ownership of the national...
Nexfibre, Virgin Media O2’s Joint Venture, to Acquire Netomnia for £2bn
Virgin Media O2’s fibre joint venture Nexfibre announced a £2 billion acquisition of altnet operator Netomnia, expanding its network to around 8 million UK homes. The deal, reported by the Financial Times and The Times, aims to strengthen Nexfibre’s position against BT’s...
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Lumen's Fiber Assets
AT&T has completed the acquisition of Lumen’s fiber assets, adding over 4 million fiber passings and roughly 1 million subscribers in markets such as Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis‑St. Paul, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. The assets will be held in a wholly‑owned subsidiary, NetworkCo, with AT&T...
Verizon Closes Acquisition of Starry
Verizon has completed its acquisition of fixed wireless provider Starry, paying an undisclosed sum. The deal expands Verizon's fixed wireless capacity, especially in multi‑dwelling units, and strengthens its business‑focused wireless offerings.
DE-CIX Acquires Majority Stake in Bulgaria's BIX.BG Internet Exchange
Frankfurt‑based DE‑CIX announced it has taken a majority stake in BIX.BG, the largest carrier‑neutral internet exchange in Bulgaria, expanding its presence in the Balkans. The transaction was reported on March 10, 2026, with the deal value undisclosed.
Eutelsat Completes €1.5bn Equity Raise to Fund LEO Satellite Deployment
Eutelsat announced the completion of a €1.5 billion equity raise as part of its refinancing plan to support the deployment of low‑Earth‑orbit satellites. The funds will enable the company to order 440 next‑generation OneWeb satellites from Airbus, with deliveries slated for...
Surf Internet Closes $407M Asset-Backed Securitization
Surf Internet announced the closing of a $407 million asset‑backed securitization, comprising $332 million of term notes and a $75 million variable funding note facility, to fund fiber network expansion across the Great Lakes region. The transaction was executed through the newly formed...
Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Software Radio Systems (SRS)
Rohde & Schwarz completed the acquisition of Software Radio Systems (SRS) effective March 5, 2026, expanding its software‑defined radio portfolio and strengthening its position in mobile and radiocommunications software. The deal integrates SRS’s technology with Rohde & Schwarz’s test and measurement capabilities,...
TELUS Invests in AST SpaceMobile, Becoming Equity Shareholder in Partnership to Bring Space‑based Broadband to Canada
TELUS Corporation announced a commercial agreement with AST SpaceMobile, under which TELUS will invest in ground‑based satellite infrastructure and acquire an equity stake in the satellite broadband company. The partnership aims to deliver space‑based cellular broadband across remote areas of...
ESA and GSMA Foundry Announce Up to €100M Funding for AI, NTN, D2D and 6G Projects
ESA and GSMA Foundry announced a new funding program of up to €100 million to accelerate AI, non‑terrestrial networks, direct‑to‑device connectivity and 6G innovations. Unveiled at MWC26 in Barcelona, the initiative will support projects that integrate satellite and mobile technologies, aiming...
Cable One to Acquire Remaining 55% of Mega Broadband Investments for $480M
Cable One announced it will acquire the remaining 55% stake in Mega Broadband Investments (MBI) for an estimated $480 million, with the transaction slated to close on Oct. 1. The acquisition will add $308.9 million in annual revenue and 206,000 broadband customers,...
Airgain Acquires HPUE Product Line From Nextivity
Airgain announced the acquisition of the high‑power user equipment (HPUE) product line from Nextivity, gaining IP, a customer base and a reseller agreement. The deal was disclosed during Airgain's Q4 2025 earnings call and is expected to be immediately adjusted...
