Vero Broadband has officially closed its acquisition of BendTel after securing final FCC approval, bringing the Central Oregon telecom provider fully into the Vero organization. The deal strengthens Vero’s footprint in Bend and accelerates its rollout of residential Fiber-to-the-Home services across the region, including expansions into Old Bend and the Orchard District.
Vero began deploying FTTH earlier this year in neighborhoods such as Portland Avenue and River West. With BendTel absorbed, the combined company plans to move faster, adding thousands of new households to its gigabit-class network while integrating BendTel’s staff, infrastructure, and long-standing commercial client base.
CEO Sunita Krishna said the acquisition marks a strategic milestone as Vero scales its presence across Central Oregon. BendTel CEO Tom Barrett added that joining Vero gives customers and employees greater resources, broader reach, and the ability to serve the region at a higher velocity.
The deal closed on December 1, 2025.
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“Finalizing this acquisition is a meaningful step in our growth across Central Oregon. BendTel has been a trusted partner for enterprise and commercial clients for more than two decades and we are excited to integrate their experienced team and well-built network as we continue delivering fast, reliable fiber service with a local touch.”
Sunita Krishna, CEO, Vero Broadband
“As we looked toward the future, joining Vero was the right move for our customers and our employees. Vero brings additional scale, resources, and a commitment to the region that will allow the combined organization to move faster and serve even more of Central Oregon.”
Tom Barrett, CEO, BendTel
