Charlesbank-backed Spectrotel closes merger with AireSpring

• Spectrotel closed its previously announced merger with AireSpring, combining two channel-focused managed network services providers.
• The deal adds AireSpring’s facilities-based fiber network, geo-redundant voice infrastructure, and global connectivity to Spectrotel’s enterprise managed services platform.
• Charlesbank Capital Partners backs the merged company, with continued investment from Grain Management and the Lonstein family retaining a minority stake.
• Ross Artale remains CEO; former AireSpring COO Russ Shipley becomes COO as the companies integrate networks, teams, and infrastructure.
• The merger was announced April 23, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.

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