Mergers and Acquisitions

The acquisition also consolidates and expands Superloop’s wifi position into adjacent on-net broadband markets.

European ICT vendor Iskratel has merged with S&T Slovenija to form newco, S&T Iskratel.

The acquisition is in line with Giganet's UK growth strategy as part of the Fern fibre family, which also includes Jurassic, Swish, Allpoints Fibre and Vorboss.

Lumentum Holdings has acquired IPG Photonics' telecom transmission product lines, including optical transceivers and coherent components, in an all-cash transaction.

Software developer for telecoms and utility operators, IQGeo is acquiring Comsof and its fibre optic network automated planning and design software for a total consideration of up to €13m.

Telefónica and Liberty Global, parent companies of Virgin Media O2, have partnered with InfraVia to set up a joint venture to roll-out FTTH to greenfield premises across the UK.

UK ISP, Glide Group has acquired 100 per cent of the shares of smart city infrastructure firm, Velocity1.

Polish operator, Play has signed a joint venture agreement with private equity firm, InfraVia Capital Partners to provide access to high-speed fibre connectivity to 6 million homes in Poland.

Connectivity platform provider Clearfield is to acquire cable manufacturer Nestor Cables in a transaction worth approximately $23m.