The Telecom Act of 1996 created a new industry in the telecom arena and opened up the last of the protected monopoly markets, the local exchange markets.  What emerged were companies known as CLECs or Competitive Local Exchange Carriers - companies that competed with the incumbent local telephone companies like the so-called Baby Bells.  That market place is now undergoing dynamic challenges and changes.  While there are those that predict that CLECs are doomed, most experts believe that that simply isn't true.  While that is not true,  there is bound to be some consolidation and we currently see a lot of activity in that direction - both company looking to buy CLECs, CLEC customer bases and CLECs interested in selling.  

The following are just a few examples of dynamics in the market today.  If you are a CLEC and are interested in selling, we want to talk to you.  If you are looking to acquire one or more CLECs are their customer bases, we want to talk to you too.  M&A activity in the telecom arena requires professional approaches and a knowledgeable broker.  Call us if you are looking for M&A assistance from a broker with industry expertise.

Some examples of current telecom opportunities:

• Facilities-based CLEC with $3.5 million in assets seeking investor or to be acquired.
• Buyer seeking "shell" company with Florida public utility commission license and agreements with Bellsouth in place.
• Buyer seeking CLECs - both pre-paid and post-paid - to "roll up"  into one larger company.
• Company seeking profitable pre-paid CLECs to expand territory.