Everstream-Bluebird Fiber Deal Creates Massive Midwest Network

🚀 The Telecom Transformation Story You Need to Hear When a new player enters the telecom space with billions in backing and a clear mission, the results speak for themselves. In this Partner Summit interview, Samuel from BrightSpeed shares how they're revolutionizing connectivity in underserved markets across 20 states. From acquiring legacy infrastructure to deploying cutting-edge fiber networks, they're proving that strategic investment can deliver real results for businesses and communities. The impact? Clients are experiencing faster speeds at lower costs – exactly what every business owner wants to hear. Watch the full conversation to discover: ✅ How BrightSpeed is transforming the Midwest and Southeast telecom landscape ✅ Their multi-billion dollar network investment strategy ✅ Real client success stories from North and Central Louisiana ✅ What this means for SMB and mid-market opportunities Sometimes the best partnerships come from companies that truly understand underserved markets. This is one of those stories. 👆 Hit play to see why BrightSpeed is generating buzz in the telecom industry. #Telecom #FiberOptic #BusinessGrowth #Partnership #Infrastructure #BroadbandExpansion

🚀 The Telecom Transformation Story You Need to Hear When a new player enters the telecom space with billions in backing and a clear mission, the results speak for themselves. In this Partner Summit interview, Samuel from Brightspeed shares how they're revolutionizing connectivity in underserved markets across 20 states. From acquiring legacy infrastructure to deploying cutting-edge fiber networks, they're proving that strategic investment can deliver real results for businesses and communities. The impact? Clients are experiencing faster speeds at lower costs – exactly what every business owner wants to hear. Watch the full conversation to discover: ✅ How Brightspeed is transforming the Midwest and Southeast telecom landscape ✅ Their multi-billion dollar network investment strategy ✅ Real client success stories from North and Central Louisiana ✅ What this means for SMB and mid-market opportunities Sometimes the best partnerships come from companies that truly understand underserved markets. This is one of those stories. 👆 Hit play to see why Brightspeed is generating buzz in the telecom industry. #Telecom #FiberOptic #BusinessGrowth #Partnership #Infrastructure #BroadbandExpansion

🚀 The Telecom Transformation Story You Need to Hear When a new player enters the telecom space with billions in backing and a clear mission, the results speak for themselves. In this Partner Summit interview, Samuel from Brightspeed shares how they're revolutionizing connectivity in underserved markets across 20 states. From acquiring legacy infrastructure to deploying cutting-edge fiber networks, they're proving that strategic investment can deliver real results for businesses and communities. The impact? Clients are experiencing faster speeds at lower costs – exactly what every business owner wants to hear. Watch the full conversation to discover: ✅ How Brightspeed is transforming the Midwest and Southeast telecom landscape ✅ Their multi-billion dollar network investment strategy ✅ Real client success stories from North and Central Louisiana ✅ What this means for SMB and mid-market opportunities Sometimes the best partnerships come from companies that truly understand underserved markets. This is one of those stories. 👆 Hit play to see why Brightspeed is generating buzz in the telecom industry. #Telecom #FiberOptic #BusinessGrowth #Partnership #Infrastructure #BroadbandExpansion

In this #PartnerSummit interview, Brightspeed's own Samuel Wildman shares how Brightspeed is revolutionizing connectivity in underserved markets across 20 states. #wearebrightspeed

🚀 MAJOR INDUSTRY MOVE: Verizon Acquires Fixed-Wireless Pioneer Starry • Verizon has officially completed its acquisition of Starry, the innovative fixed-wireless access provider that has been revolutionizing broadband delivery. • This strategic acquisition represents a significant shift in how major carriers are approaching the last-mile connectivity challenge. • Starry's cutting-edge millimeter wave technology has proven highly effective in urban and suburban markets across the United States. • The acquisition gives Verizon immediate access to Starry's established customer base and proven deployment methodologies. • Fixed-wireless access technology eliminates the need for costly fiber-to-the-home installations in many scenarios. • This move positions Verizon to compete more aggressively with cable providers in residential broadband markets. • Starry's innovative approach to building-to-building wireless connectivity has shown impressive scalability potential. • The acquisition includes Starry's valuable spectrum holdings and existing infrastructure investments. • Verizon can now leverage Starry's expertise to accelerate its own fixed-wireless access deployments nationwide. • This deal demonstrates the growing importance of alternative broadband delivery methods in today's connectivity landscape. • The combined entity will have enhanced capabilities to serve underserved communities with high-speed internet access. • Starry's technology complements Verizon's existing 5G infrastructure investments perfectly. • The acquisition strengthens Verizon's position in the competitive broadband market against rivals like Comcast and Charter. • Fixed-wireless solutions offer faster deployment times compared to traditional fiber installations. • This strategic move reflects the industry's shift toward more flexible and cost-effective connectivity solutions. • The deal provides Verizon with additional pathways to monetize its extensive wireless spectrum portfolio. • Starry's customer-centric approach and innovative service delivery models will enhance Verizon's residential offerings. • The acquisition creates new opportunities for bundled services combining wireless and fixed broadband solutions. • This move signals Verizon's commitment to becoming a comprehensive connectivity provider across all market segments. • The telecommunications industry continues to evolve rapidly, with strategic acquisitions driving innovation and market expansion. What are your thoughts on this acquisition? How do you see fixed-wireless technology shaping the future of broadband connectivity? #Telecommunications #5G #Broadband #WirelessTechnology #IndustryNews #ConnectivitySolutions #TelecomInnovation #FixedWireless #VerizonStarry

Metronet has completed its acquisition of Minnesota-based US Internet, with residential customers set to transition to T-Mobile Fiber and commercial clients to Metronet’s enterprise arm. The move adds 190,000+ passings to T-Mobile’s fiber footprint and accelerates its national rollout. This deal highlights how consolidation among telecom startups and regional ISPs is reshaping the competitive landscape. By strengthening T-Mobile’s fiber ambitions and signaling a shift toward bundled enterprise and residential services, Metronet’s move underscores where the industry is headed. Credit to 3-GIS. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/g774ddZ9 #TelecomMergers #FiberRollout #TMobileFiber #Metronet #ConnectivityInnovation #3GIS

Our Strategy Director Kevin McNulty has just taken to the stage to share his vision on “Turning Connectivity into Revenue” 🚀 In his keynote, Kevin is diving into how fibre operators can evolve beyond infrastructure build-out, focusing instead on creating sustainable, long-term growth. He’s unpacking the strategies that turn operational efficiency into real revenue impact, helping operators unlock the full value of their networks. As the industry shifts from expansion to monetisation, it’s all about finding smarter ways to deliver lasting returns. Also joining Kevin on behalf of ITS at Network X is our CTO, Mike Goodwin -both on hand to talk all things fibre, connectivity, and the future of digital infrastructure. #NetworkX #Telecoms #Fibre #Connectivity #DigitalInfrastructure

Today's read: STL, Netomnia Expand Fiber Network Partnership to Accelerate UK Full-fibre Rollout 📣 https://lnkd.in/g8UbjFXP STL, a leading optical and digital solutions company, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Netomnia, the UK’s second-largest alternative network provider (Alt-Net). Together, the companies co-develop advanced optical solutions that… Read the full story by visiting the link above ⬆️ Never miss a beat in telecoms. Catch the latest news on The Fast Mode 🚀 #telecoms #tech #innovations #5G #technology

As digital transformation accelerates, McAllen, Texas is emerging as one of the most important interconnection points between the U.S. and Latin America. 📍 Just miles from the border, McAllen offers a strategic advantage for networks looking to reduce latency and bypass congestion in major metros like Dallas and Houston. Its rich cross-border fiber routes and proximity to Mexico make it an ideal gateway for regional growth. At the center of this ecosystem is MCT-IX, 1547’s Internet Exchange, located inside Chase Tower, the most interconnected building in South Texas. With carrier-neutral access, 100 Gbps ports, and 6.4 Tbps switching capacity, MCT-IX enables direct, reliable, and scalable interconnection across borders. From enterprise cloud deployments to financial transactions and content delivery, McAllen's IX environment is powering the next generation of digital infrastructure between the U.S. and Latin America. Read full post: https://lnkd.in/euXFg_wc #1547Realty #McAllen #MCTIX #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #CrossBorderConnectivity #Interconnection #CarrierHotel #InternetExchange #EdgeComputing #CloudConnectivity #AIInfrastructure #LATAMConnectivity

EchoStar’s Spectrum Flip Rumors of a potential Verizon acquisition of EchoStar’s AWS-3 licences highlight the final stage of a decade-long strategy. Between 2012 and 2021, Dish–EchoStar spent roughly $26 billion acquiring spectrum meant to power a fourth national 5G network. That network never fully materialized. By 2025, EchoStar has sold or is selling licences for roughly $50 billion, generating an approximate 91 percent return. The implied internal rate of return over the holding period is roughly 7 to 8 percent per year. Had they built the network, they would have needed another $30–40 billion in CapEx, with high operational risk. Carriers like AT&T, SpaceX, and potentially Verizon gained spectrum predictably, without bidding against competitors. That predictability came at the expense of the public treasury, raising a broader equity question about who benefits from scarce spectrum. This strategy also illustrates the notion of spectrum as an economic option. EchoStar invested just enough to satisfy the FCC, preserving the option to sell when market conditions were favorable. The payoff demonstrates how illiquid regulatory assets can be transformed into financial windfalls, even without network deployment. The network ambition is over. Boost Mobile is now a thin-margin MVNO. What remains is cash and a stark lesson: strategic optionality can be more valuable than operational execution when the underlying asset is scarce and regulated.