Vero Fiber, the fiber division of Vero Broadband, has completed the acquisition of Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC), strengthening its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) portfolio and expanding its reach across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.
The deal broadens Vero’s service footprint to roughly 444,000 households, including active and soon-to-be-served locations, marking a major footprint expansion from the Western U.S. into the Southeast.
“What drew us to TEC wasn’t just the network. It was the people and the reputation they’ve built serving their communities,” said Sunita Krishna, CEO of Vero Fiber, underscoring TEC’s local presence as a key driver of the move.
TEC will maintain its brand identity and operational independence within Vero’s FTTH portfolio, ensuring continuity for TEC customers while benefiting from the resources and innovation of a national platform.
“Our customers can expect the same trusted service, now supported by the resources and innovation of a national platform,” remarked Scott Pell, President of TEC, highlighting the partnership’s potential for accelerated growth.
The company plans to invest additional capital in TEC’s network to accelerate expansion and enhance multi-gigabit fiber capabilities across the three-state service area, bringing faster, more reliable connections to communities such as Bay Springs, Laurel, Pelahatchie (Mississippi); Paris, Milan, Camden (Tennessee); and Roanoke, Cherokee, Tuscumbia (Alabama).
The acquisition aligns with Vero Fiber’s mission to extend next-generation fiber to underserved areas, leveraging TEC’s strong local footprint and shareholder legacy to build a stronger, more connected Southeast.
