WIA

The Wireless Infrastructure Association

  • NEWS
  • Membership
  • Frequency Coordination
Navigation
  • Home
  • About WIA
    • About WIA
    • Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Overview
    • Advocacy Issues
    • WIA Federal Filings
    • Advocacy Resources
    • Advocacy Contacts
  • Frequency Coordination
    • Frequency Coordination Services Overview
    • Fee Calculator
    • Welcome to WIA’s License*Link Online™
    • Frequency Coordination FAQ
    • Process Overview
    • FCC Forms
    • Fee Schedule
  • Events
  • Telecommunications Education Center
  • Industry Initiatives
    • Industry Initiatives Overview
    • Innovation & Technology Council
    • Education and Training
    • HetNet Forum
    • TIRAP
    • Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum
    • Infrastructure Developers Forum (IDF)
    • State Wireless Association Program (SWAP)
    • City Networks Task Force
  • Membership
    • Join the Wireless Infrastructure Association
    • Member Benefits
    • Current Members
    • WIA Members Only Access
  • Search WIA.org
  • Resource Library
  • WIA Blog

Neutral Connect Networks Acquires Connectivity Wireless Solutions Extending its Leadership in the Growing Neutral-Host Infrastructure and Services Business

BOSTON, March 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neutral Connect Networks announced today the acquisition of Connectivity Wireless Solutions by M/C Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm which is the leading equity investment firm for Neutral Connect Networks. M/C Partners acquired Connectivity Wireless Solutions and its subsidiaries, including Simplifi DAS Holdings, with a plan to consolidate the businesses to accelerate growth in the neutral-host infrastructure and in-building wireless services business.

“These businesses are natural complements to one another and create a combined entity with enhanced scale, industry-leading technical expertise, and the operational capacity to support the growth in this market,” said Brian Clark, Managing Partner at M/C Partners. “M/C Partners has a long and successful heritage in the wireless industry, and we believe the neutral-host infrastructure and in-building wireless business represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly with the planned deployments of CBRS, private LTE networks and the transition to 5G, which we are keen to participate in.”

As part of the acquisition, Stephen Bye has assumed the role of CEO of the newly combined companies. The senior leadership teams of Neutral Connect Networks and Connectivity Wireless Solutions will report directly to Bye, a wireless industry veteran with more than 27 years of experience working for wireless, cable and wireline service providers in the U.S. and abroad.

Over the coming weeks, the companies will reorganize to improve operating efficiencies to create a world-class organization. “Our team members represent the most important capability we have,” Bye said, “and we will work together to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible to deliver best-in-class solutions and services to our customers, supporting managed Wi-Fi, CBRS, private LTE networks, and the evolution to 5G and beyond.”

During the transition, the companies will remain focused on serving customers, which is their highest priority. “The combination of Neutral Connect Networks and Connectivity Wireless Solutions will enable us to pursue an acceleration of growth in the neutral-host infrastructure and in-building wireless services business, supporting wireless service providers, cable companies, venue owners, property developers and enterprise customers,” said Bye. “Our core strengths of integrity, reliability, technology leadership, operational excellence and time-to-market allow us to deliver enhanced value to all of our customers and their end customers.”

About Neutral Connect Networks: A Leading Provider of Neutral-Host Wireless Networks
Founded in 2016 and based in Boynton Beach, Florida, Neutral Connect Networks is a leading provider of wireless communications networks (including in-building wireless, managed Wi-Fi and small cells) used by major service providers to improve the quality of coverage with increased throughput and capacity in buildings, at sports and entertainment venues, in parks, transportation hubs, and business shopping districts around the U.S. For more information, visit www.neutralconnect.com.

About Connectivity Wireless Solutions: A Leading In-Building Wireless Systems Integrator
Connectivity Wireless Solutions, based in Duluth, Georgia, was founded in 2008 by Greg Jacobs, Blake Maffei and Clayt Mason with a mission to simplify the complexities of designing, installing, and maintaining in-building wireless distributed antenna systems. Over the course of 10 years, Connectivity Wireless Solutions has successfully engineered and deployed more than 2,700 in-building wireless networks which provide more than 500 million square feet of coverage across the U.S. The company remains committed to its original vision: to make world-class, high-quality in-building wireless coverage a more achievable reality for its customers. As part of the leadership transition, Greg Jacobs will join the board of the consolidated company. For more information, visit www.connectivitywireless.com.   

About M/C Partners
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, M/C Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the communications, information technology services and media sectors. The firm has invested over $2.2 billion of capital into nearly 100 companies, generally investing in companies with enterprise values of $25 million to $250 million. Related current and prior investments include Cavalier Telephone, Ensono, Everstream, Fusepoint, Denovo, ICG Communications, Involta, Lightower, MetroPCS, NuVox, Thrive Networks and Zayo Group. The firm has strong institutional backing from the nation’s leading pension funds and endowments as well as a long track record of success. For more information, visit www.mcpartners.com.

Latest News

WIA Launches New Digital Event Series

Three connectivity events to … Read More

WIA Thanks President Biden for Focus on Broadband  

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless … Read More

Latest Blog Posts

Smart Cities Caucus focuses on mobility, connectivity, sustainability and workforce

The 117th Congressional Smart Cities Caucus is built on the four pillars of … Read More

A skilled workforce will enable smart and connected communities

It was an honor to be invited to participate in a webinar by Congresswoman … Read More

ORAN technology could lead to innovation in 5G networks

The arrival of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology being deployed by … Read More

Sign Up For Updates

Sign Up

    Powered by Juicer

Wireless Infrastructure Association

  • 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 210, Arlington, VA 22201
  • 703.739.0300 703.836.1608

    • Follow us on Twitter
    • Like us on Facebook
    • Join our LinkedIn group

    Quick Links

    • Search WIA.org
    • Recent Federal Filings
    • Sign Up For Updates
    • WIA Resource Library
    • Employment Opportunities
    • SWAP Events

    Newsroom

    • WIA Press Releases
    • WIA Member News
    • Media and Press Contact
    • WIA Blog

    For Members Only

    • WIA Member Portal
    • WIA PAC Prior Approval Form
    WIA Websites:
    • Het Net Forum
    • TIRAP
    • Connect (X)
    • WWLF

    Copyright © WIA - All Rights Reserved.