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ISPCON: The Cash Keynote Alex Goldman
[June 2, 2008] A banker told attendees which businesses generate cash and earn investment dollars, and why.

mindSHIFT Acquires groupSPARK Alex Goldman
[May 1, 2008] They may share a common orthography, but these two companies have complimentary businesses, one selling high touch managed services, the other selling through the channel.

Banking on WISP Acquisitions Gerry Blackwell
[December 21, 2007] This is a WISP rollup strategy we've never seen before.

ISPCON: A Broker's Advice to Sellers Alex Goldman
[October 23, 2007] A veteran talked about how to get the deal, and also described the broker's greatest fear during a deal.

ISPCON: Making Your ISP More Valuable to a Buyer Alex Goldman
[June 29, 2007] This person has been helping ISPs, CLECs, WISPs, webhosts, and cable companies find a buyer since 1994.

Clearwire Sings The Post IPO Good-Time Blues Eric Griffith
[May 10, 2007] You have to spend money to make money is the provider's lament as it reports earnings for the first time since going public.

ISP Broker Directory: Anthony Advisors Jeff Goldman
[March 7, 2007] Anthony Advisors sees itself as a consultative advisor rather than a broker—in addition to buying and selling ISPs, the firm is more than happy to offer advice.

CenturyTel to buy Madison River Tim McElligott
[December 18, 2006] For $830 million, the company would add 176,000 access lines throughout Alabama, Georgia, Illinois and North Carolina. (thanks, Frank Muto)

ISPCON: The Banker's Optimism Alex Goldman
[November 27, 2006] An ISPCON veteran gave his regular speech on ISP valuations, focusing on the hottest parts of the industry and studiously ignoring the laggards.

Telecom Italia Buys AOL Germany Ian Fogg
[September 18, 2006] This is just a one small first step in AOL's transition to be an advertising-led business.

ISP Broker Directory: DH Capital Jeff Goldman
[August 30, 2006] DH Capital works with both buyers and sellers on a wide range of transaction types and sizes.

ISP Broker Directory: Brampton Capital Jeff Goldman
[August 16, 2006] Brampton Capital leverages its experience in the tech sector to help ISPs with mergers and acquisitions as well as financing.

Boingo's Final Funding: $65 Million Eric Griffith
[August 16, 2006] The company will finish paying for Concourse Communications and have plenty of funding left over to focus on bringing its virtual hotspot network to serve dual-mode phones.

Paetec, US LEC Sign $1.3B Merger Ed Sutherland
[August 14, 2006] Paetec and US LEC will become subsidiaries of New Paetec, a holding company generating $1 billion in annual revenue.

V21 takes the Biscit Chris Williams
[August 11, 2006] In the UK, one ADSL reseller acquires another. The combined company will employ around 30 people.

ISP Broker Directory: Blue Beacon Capital Jeff Goldman
[August 9, 2006] Blue Beacon Capital's Roger Valdovinos says ISPs are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the growth in IP communications.

ISP Broker Directory: Cheval Capital Jeff Goldman
[July 19, 2006] Cheval Capital's mergers and acquisitions work runs the gamut from very small to very large transactions.

Sparkplug Inc. Gerry Blackwell
[July 18, 2006] When WISPs first hit the national news, publications immediately expected to see a national rollup, but it did not happen. Instead, mergers like this may make more sense.

Clearwire Clears Well Over $1.26 Billion in Funding Eric Griffith
[July 6, 2006] The company won't bother with an IPO when companies like Intel and Motorola have its back with a new $900 million investment.

ISP Broker Directory: Iserv Technology Group (ITG) Jeff Goldman
[June 28, 2006] ITG, the acquisition arm of Michigan-based ISP Iserv, has purchased well over a dozen ISPs in the past two years.

ISP Broker Directory: Daniels & Associates Jeff Goldman
[June 21, 2006] Daniels, founded in 1958, helps ISPs with a wide range of financial services including mergers and acquisitions.

ISP Broker Directory: New Commerce Communications (NCC) Jeff Goldman
[June 14, 2006] New Commerce Communications' mission is to help internet companies find buyers, and to take the time to do it right.

DSL Prime: Qwest for Sale Dave Burstein
[June 9, 2006] A recent interview with the firm's CEO, a very careful man, sounded like an announcement that the company's for sale. The company's underinvestment suggests the same.

ISPCON: The Bankers Speak Alex Goldman
[June 1, 2006] Bankers at ISPCON told attendees that the ISP universe is changing, again, rewarding certain types of business while punishing others.

ISP Profile: Iserv Alex Goldman
[January 19, 2006] The company is growing fast through acquisition, adding customers and also adding new services to its portfolio.

Tucows Says E-Mail is Critical Alex Goldman
[January 6, 2006] As the company adds another service to its suite of ISP products, the company's president and CEO elucidates a deceptively simple business strategy.

Adding Financial Services to the ISP Portfolio Alex Goldman
[December 19, 2005] One of the top competitive ISPs in the U.S. acquires a powerful Wall Street connection.

Marc Silvestri Says Dialup is a Good Business Alex Goldman
[December 19, 2005] With a big acquisition, the nation's largest founder-owned ISP vaults up the subscriber rankings (update due later this week).

Bubble-2? John Patrick
[December 15, 2005] The reason I don't think we are entering "bubble-2" is that entrepreneurs and investors alike have learned a great deal from "bubble-1".

EarthLink Means Business Alex Goldman
[December 14, 2005] EarthLink's acquisition of New Edge Networks positions the company to offer more business services, part of an ongoing trend as ISPs move towards the VAR and integrator market.

FastWeb for Sale Nate Elliott
[November 15, 2005] Italian broadband ISP and IPTV pioneer is exploring "strategic options that could create additional value for shareholders".

MobilePro Acquires InReach Internet Mike Cassidy
[November 1, 2005] Veteran ISP CEO and CISPA member Lisa Bickford's operation is acquired; terms of the deal were not disclosed.

If You're Thinking Of Selling, Look At The Big Picture Alex Goldman
[October 28, 2005] ISP valuation guru Paul Stapleton told ISPCON attendees exactly which xSP businesses are selling for high valuations.

Covad's Acquisition of NextWeb Makes Sense Alex Goldman
[October 11, 2005] It's the biggest ISP deal in recent memory. WISPs are interested, especially those hoping to sell out at the same valuation. So here's the deal.

NTL and Telewest = UK Cable Nate Elliott
[October 4, 2005] Merger creates a company that is both the UK's second largest pay TV company and the UK's second largest telephony company.

NextWeb Makes Next Move Alex Goldman
[August 30, 2005] The fixed-wireless ISP snaps up a rival to enhance its California coverage.

Investing in the Future of Broadband Alex Goldman
[July 18, 2005] A traffic shaping solution maker gets a big investment from an investor with connections.

A Roll-up with a Twist Alex Goldman
[February 11, 2005] A company currently trading on the pink sheets plans to buy the best rural dialup subscribers in the U.S. and turn them into a national, branded fixed wireless service providing superior broadband and content.

Be Accountable, Part II Alex Goldman
[January 7, 2005] In part II of this two part series, we speak to a veteran WISP broker about how an ISP's accounting is a fundamental part of its business.

Be Accountable, Part I Alex Goldman
[January 6, 2005] We speak to a WISP investor and veteran small business finance professional about how an ISP's accounts make the company more presentable to buyers, sellers, and potential investors. Do it right now, and it'll be easy to do it right later when you're a larger, busier company.

The Value of a WISP Best of ISP-Lists
[October 12, 2004] WISP owners, like ISP owners, like to discuss the value of their companies, but disagree in detail on methods and valuation.

DSL Prime: How Safe Is This Investment? Dave Burstein
[August 20, 2004] Wall Street is touting a telecom investment as safe and suitable for coupon clipping widows and orphans, but in fact it's a punt on the future of regulation, which is a very risky bet.

DSL Prime: Hidden Risk in RLEC Finances Dave Burstein
[July 19, 2004] DSL Prime does not pick stocks, but it doesn't take a financial genius to spot serious problems in the pricing of U.S. rural telecoms.

A Big WISP Merger Alex Goldman
[Febraury 26, 2004] Two companies claim that, combined, they'll be the biggest business WISP in California, and the U.S.

AOL, Feeble Giant Alex Goldman
[February 19, 2004] With AOL advertising on the Superbowl and mailing out so many free CDs, perhaps you've wondered how it can afford to throw so much money away. Maybe it can't.

An Exit Strategy for Dialup ISPs Eric Furlow
[December 11, 2003] Every dialup ISP owner should keep in mind that selling the business is always an option. We show what a typical agreement looks like.

Savvy Moves (and Lots of Cash) Built ANET Alex Goldman
[October 6, 2003] ANET Internet Solutions has grown since it was founded in 1995, built through some savvy moves (and hard lessons).

Texas.net Grows Alex Goldman
[August 25, 2003] A business-oriented ISP that focuses on serving major cities in Texas has survived the VC-funded dot bombs and is ready to take on the post-bankruptcy zombies that remain as it announces its latest acquisition.

What Happened to Log On America? Alex Goldman
[July 10, 2003] Log On America went bankrupt after alleging that EarthLink had failed to pay for acquired subscribers, so who was willing to pay for the infrastructure? A company accustomed to buying failed ISPs in New England.

Cisco, VCs Take Over as Cogent Restructures Alex Goldman
[June 20, 2003] The good news for Cogent is that it reduced its debt from over $371 million to about $27 million. But what's good news for the company and its creditors may not be as welcome to the company's 342 shareholders.

Subscriber Values: April 2003 ISP-Planet Staff
[April 10, 2003] In a tough environment, the market is rewarding companies that cut costs and save cash—especially if they can keep growing while they do so.

New Edge Networks Wants to Buy ISP-Planet Staff
[April 2, 2003] New Edge Networks issued a press release confirming that it had placed classified ads in trade magazines and posted messages on Internet bulletin boards asking for viable companies to acquire.

Canada's SR Telecom To Acquire Netro Gretchen Hyman
[April 1, 2003] The wireless telco has much to gain from its proposed acquisition, including a boost in status as a fixed wireless access provider and a highly coveted Nasdaq listing.

Wireless Firms Telaxis, YDI Merge boston.internet.com Staff
[March 21, 2003] Two Wi-Fi equipment manufacturers have joined forces in steadily growing market that is also steadily becoming more competitive.

Vivato Garners Intel Backing Eric Griffith
[March 11, 2003] The Intel Communications Fund, which last year pledged to deliver $150 million in funding to 802.11 related startups, has announced backing for Vivato, Pronto, and others.

Cogent Acquires FNSI ISP-Planet Staff
[February 28, 2003] Using only stock and the assumption of liabilities, Cogent Communications announced that it has acquired Fiber Network Solutions, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, expanding Cogent's midwest service area.

ISP For Sale: Make An Offer Gerry Blackwell
[February 25, 2003] In a down economy, healthy companies are learning that their less responsible competitors are for sale at good prices, and ISP brokers are back in business.

CLEC News Briefs ISP-Planet Staff
[February 5, 2003] It's earnings season and companies are talking about their plans for the future. We heard from three publicly traded CLECs: Z-Tel, Primus Telecommunications, and US LEC.

XO Climbs Out of Chapter 11 Colin C. Haley
[January 21, 2003] The Reston, Va., broadband provider emerges with a cleansed balance sheet, solid network, and a workable plan, under the control of Carl Icahn. Now, it must execute.

A Rollup in Australia Craig Liddell
[January 16, 2003] iiNet, based in Perth on Australia's west coast, is one of Australia's earliest ISPs. It has recently acquired several rivals and is continuing to look at acquisition opportunities in Australia.

DSL Prime: Fallout Dave Burstein
[January 9, 2003] While the industry awaits a groundbreaking decision from the FCC, the uncertainty is taking its toll on the competitors who may be harmed when a decision is made.