US & Canada
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Strategy & ChangeDigitalBridge open to ‘surgical’ fibre buys as deal prices drop
Infra investment giant has long been lukewarm on M&A opportunities in residential Gigabit market but now appears more open, thanks to reduced asking prices for equity.
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Strategy & ChangeAmerican Tower’s departing CEO talks up 5G, data centres, and AI
Tom Bartlett signs off on 14-year stint at US infra giant, arguing it is positioned favourably to handle rising AI and data demands as it scales its global digital infrastructure.
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PeopleTom Bartlett steps down as American Tower CEO
Steve Vondran appointed to lead TowerCo starting in February 2024.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile denies fibre-enabling play for Frontier
TMUS continues to display uncharacteristic caution when it comes to establishing fibre broadband platform, insisting not yet interested in a major, in-house infrastructure build plan or buyout.
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M&ACVC sets sights on infrastructure with DIF buyout
Private equity-focused CVC prepares to acquire 100% of infrastructure investor DIF Capital Partners.
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M&AUS’ Searchlight moves closer to Gresham House buyout
Agreement sees parentage change at UK altnets GoFibre and Wildanet, among others.
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M&ACordiant snaps up Ireland’s Speed Fibre
Digital infrastructure investor becomes “big fish in a small pond” with first move into Irish fibre market.
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Network & InfrastructureAmerican Tower’s CoreSite activates transatlantic subsea cable
Near‑7,000km Amitié submarine cable said to be highest capacity cable crossing Atlantic.
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Newmark launches new data centre investment platform
Real estate advisory group launches new data centre investment platform. GoFibre and Lightning Fibre set for UK fibre network expansion.
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Network & InfrastructureNokia onshores in US to secure prime role in $42.5bn BEAD fibre bonanza
Move sees Finnish supplier navigate “Build America, Buy American” stipulations, join Kamala Harris and Sanoma to celebrate in Kenosha. Read more about wider $97bn US broadband uprating opportunity, vendor leadership positioning…
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Strategy & ChangeT-Mobile ‘looking hard’ at options to ‘crack the code’ for FWA expansion
CEO says economic ways to extend FWA footprint are not “immediately obvious”.
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M&APrivate equity group snaps up UK fibre investor Gresham House
Gresham House’s Board says takeover by Searchlight Capital Partners will allow it to accelerate expansion through M&A.
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Strategy & ChangeRejigged Boldyn dives into ‘next stage’ of neutral host journey
Boldyn Networks launches, seeing BAI and five other telecoms brands united under one name.
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Public AffairsUS details $42.5bn boost for broadband connectivity
Biden administration hails “biggest investment ever” in high-speed internet, with the goal of connecting all Americans by 2030. Concerns linger over “Buy American” rules that could delay the programme.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile exceeds three million FWA users, but growth slows
CEO Mike Sievert rules in “capital‑burdened” 5G FWA, but focusing on “excess capacity” approach for now.
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PremiumRogers preps 5G subway expansion with BAI buyout
Rogers Communications agrees to acquire BAI Canada, including its Toronto subway network infrastructure.
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PremiumNabiax offloads ex-Telefónica data centres to Actis
Asterion–Telefónica JV shifts operational focus to Spain with sale of North and Latin American data centres to investment firm Actis.
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PremiumDT and T-Mobile to meld broadband platforms; 5G FWA on way to Europe
Home broadband OS project to harmonise platforms on both sides of the Atlantic, giving a boost to router functionality.
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PremiumT-Mobile US keeps options open on fibre play
No decision made on adding wireline to complement fixed-wireless home broadband offering.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDIF Capital Partners adds RFNOW to growing fibre portfolio
DIF extends focus on Canadian fibre market with purchase of RFNOW.