European Commission Approves T-Mobile, Wren House Acquisition of i3 Broadband
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2026 – The European Commission approved Monday the joint acquisition of U.S. fiber provider i3 Broadband by T-Mobile and Wren House.
Wren House is the infrastructure investment arm of the Kuwait Investment Authority, one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. The London-based private equity firm invests in long-term assets, including ports, energy, utilities, and telecom infrastructure.
The agreement reflects the continued push among fiber providers to build scale and expand into new markets
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