T-Mobile and investment firm KKR have formed a joint venture (JV) to acquire fiber service provider Metronet. The fiber provider reaches over 300 communities and more than 2 million homes in 17 states. Metronet is both a pure-play fiber company and independent FTTH operator. The deal, which closed yesterday (July 24), came a year to the day after the JV was first announced by the two companies. As part of the deal, the JV has scooped up Metronet's broadband. NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Metronet, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent fiber-to-the-home providers in the United States, through a joint venture with T-Mobile, a. The Un-carrier will expand its broadband portfolio and offer more consumers a differentiated experience, selling fiber internet services provided by the JV using Metronet's fiber network deployment and management expertise BELLEVUE, Wash., NEW YORK, NY, and EVANSVILLE, Ind. The deal will see T-Mobile invest $4. Throughout his career, Andrew has consistently provided readers with valuable insights and up-to-date information on the latest developments in the tech world, earning. WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 – T-Mobile executives announced Thursday a new fiber acquisition aimed at bolstering its fiber and 5G coverage across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, as it received key regulatory approval for its acquisition of two mobile wireless companies.