Ziply Fiber sold to Canada’s largest telecommunications provider

KIRKLAND—Canadian-based Bell Canada successfully acquired Kirkland-based Northwest Fiber Holdco, LLC (doing business as Ziply Fiber) on July 30, after an administrative law judge for the Utilities and Transportation Commission, approved the transfer of ownership two days earlier. The administrative law judge approved the settlement agreement after they found the transaction poses no harm to the public.

“The acquisition of Ziply Fiber marks a key milestone in our fiber growth strategy by establishing a significant foothold in the attractive U.S. market,” wrote Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada in a statement. “By combining Bell’s deep fiber expertise with Ziply Fiber‘s experienced management team and ambitious expansion plans, we are creating a powerful platform for lo