M&A interest in connectivity hardware, technology soars in 2021
Activity has been strong across all areas, from basic materials and components to software, with further action likely later this...
Terrestrial Connectivity
Connectivity investors eye Southeast Asia amid China’s data crackdown
As the rules change in China, connectivity companies can look to Southeast Asia, where many already have a presence. Investors...
Rural broadband networks use the least expensive and most expensive connectivity
Rural networks must be able to provide the same services to consumers as other networks, and that means data centers,...
GM, AT&T partner to provide auto connectivity
General Motors and AT&T announced Aug. 19 a partnership to provide connectivity to the automaker’s vehicles. Model year 2019 and...
SPAC market faces new challenges as deals continue
SPAC deals continued to make connectivity news this week with the closing of two transactions, but the trajectory of SPAC...
Equipment maker CommScope joins refinancing trend as input costs rise
Connectivity companies are refinancing debt or increasing leverage as low rates persist. But supply chain challenges continue and input prices...
Nextlink Internet highlights rural broadband M&A surge
The wireless internet service provider (WISP) industry is consolidating rapidly as private and public cash flows to rural broadband. WISP...
Modest-sized data center company now has cash to build
With a $5 billion investment, Prime Data Centers is targeting cities in the U.S. and elsewhere, focusing on the hyperscale...
Frontier’s fiber build raises questions of time and money
Frontier Communications is on track to meet ambitious targets for its fiber build. But to remain on schedule, the company...
DigitalBridge buys fourth-largest U.S. tower portfolio
DigitalBridge today announced an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Vertical Bridge, the fourth-largest tower portfolio in the U.S. While...
