Posts tagged with: consolidation

How big is the need for speed in the broadband market?

Consumers don’t care about competing ISPs, they just want the tech to work, said former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Reilly It’s not just about what the consumer wants, it’s critical to have speeds that are “ahead of the applications,” said NSR...

How Hotwire made its mark in the scorching fiber market

Hotwire, recently acquired by PE firm Brookfield, is looking to shake up the crowded fiber landscape It has an advantage in being a fiber-only ISP with footholds in multiple verticals, an analyst told us Hotwire exec David Ramos talked up...

Telco M&A shows ‘remarkable’ resilience this year

Telecom M&A defies economic headwinds in 2025, says PwC Aside from the “mega deals,” a lot of smaller M&A moves are happening Private equity rethinks rural fiber bets amid BEAD changes Despite global economic uncertainty and rising interest rates, telecom...