WideOpen Blacksburg Gears Up for Acquisition by Shentel's Glo Fiber

Deal News | Jun 20, 2025 | Globenewswire

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) plans to expand its Glo Fiber service in Blacksburg, Virginia by acquiring the assets and operations of Blacksburg Broadband LLC, known as WideOpen Blacksburg. The acquisition is expected by early to mid-July, and aims to enhance the delivery of fiber broadband services. Glo Fiber, a leading provider of 100% fiber-to-the-home technology, delivers super-fast and symmetrical upload/download speeds of up to 5 Gbps. Shentel, operating a 17,200-mile fiber network, provides comprehensive broadband services across multiple states. This acquisition marks a strategic step to extend Glo Fiber's reach in rural markets.

Sectors

Telecommunications
Internet Services

Geography

United States – Both Shentel and WideOpen Blacksburg operate within the US, and the article specifically references expansion in Virginia.
Virginia – Virginia is the specific state where the expansion through the acquisition of WideOpen Blacksburg is taking place.

Industry

Telecommunications – The article involves acquisitions related to fiber broadband and telecommunications infrastructure development.
Internet Services – The expansion of high-speed internet services through Glo Fiber and the acquisition of WideOpen Blacksburg involves this sector.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company	Acquirer/Buyer	Company	Shentel is a telecommunications company providing broadband services, including fiber internet.
WideOpen Blacksburg	Target Company	Company	WideOpen Blacksburg operates as a broadband service under Blacksburg Broadband LLC.
Dr. Andrew Cohill	President of WideOpen Blacksburg	Person	Oversees operations at WideOpen Blacksburg and is involved in the transition to Glo Fiber.
Ed McKay	Chief Operating Officer of Shentel	Person	Responsible for overseeing Glo Fiber's operational strategies at Shentel.