Today’s telecom news includes announcements on TPG Peppertree, Bernard Borghei, Sateliot, PLD Space, MTN Group, IHS Holding, among others.
TPG Peppertree Bets $1 Billion on New Telecom Powerhouse Connected Infra Group
TPG Peppertree has announced a commitment of up to $1 billion to partner with industry veteran Bernard Borghei in launching Connected Infra Group. Based in South Florida, the new entity will focus on owning, operating, and managing telecommunications real estate assets, including wireless towers and related infrastructure across the United States. Bernard Borghei, who brings over 32 years of experience as a former executive at Global Tower Partners and co-founder of Vertical Bridge, will lead the company as CEO alongside Chief Legal Officer Dan Marinberg. This partnership aims to leverage TPG Peppertree $7.9 billion in managed assets and Borghei’s operational expertise to aggressively scale a national portfolio of digital infrastructure to meet evolving industry demands.
Spain Challenges SpaceX: First All-Spanish 5G Satellite Mission Set for 2027
Spanish aerospace companies Sateliot and PLD Space have signed a landmark agreement to launch two 5G satellites by 2027, marking the first private orbital mission conducted entirely by Spanish entities. The satellites will be deployed into low Earth orbit using PLD Space’s Miura-5, a partially reusable rocket designed to provide independent European access to space. This partnership is a strategic move to bolster technological sovereignty and global connectivity. Barcelona-based Sateliot, backed by defense giant Indra, intends to utilize the mission to scale its constellation toward a goal of 100 satellites by 2028. Meanwhile, the collaboration solidifies PLD Space’s position as a rising competitor in the global launch market following its successful 2023 suborbital flight.
MTN Group Secures 100 percent Ownership of IHS Towers in Landmark $6.2bn Infrastructure Deal
MTN Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 75.3 percent stake in IHS Holding Limited for approximately $6.2 billion, valuing the tower operator at $8.50 per share. This all-cash transaction represents a 36 percent premium over the 52-week average and aims to reintegrate critical digital infrastructure across MTN’s African markets to stabilize costs and improve margins. The deal, which has secured the backing of major shareholders like Wendel, will lead to the delisting of IHS from the New York Stock Exchange. By consolidating these assets, MTN effectively ends years of public shareholder friction and positions itself to maintain tighter operational control over its network backbone throughout the continent.
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