Local broadband provider MontanaSky is expected to merge with national company Vero Fiber, with promises of delivering expanded fiber optic access across the region. 

The merger marks a new chapter for MontanaSky, which has been serving communities throughout Northwest Montana for more than 30 years with a focus on bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to underserved communities, according to a release from the company.  

The transaction has been executed by both parties and remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The companies expect to close immediately following receipt of those approvals. 

Amid these changes, it will be “business as usual” for local MontanaSky customers, according to the company. Customers will continue to work with the same local team and existing support channels under the MontanaSky name.  

Vero Broadband LLC, a subsidiary of VFN Holdings, Inc., is a national fiber infrastructure provider specializing in fiber-to-the-premises broadband networks.  

Sunita Krishna, CEO of Vero Fiber, said the merger marks a significant milestone in Vero's long-term commitment to Northwest Montana.  

“Building on the foundation we established with Montana Digital in early 2025, we're creating an organization with the scale, local expertise and financial strength to become the region’s leading locally operated fiber broadband provider,” she said in the release.  

The merger allows the companies to be uniquely positioned to accelerate fiber investment, enhance customer experience, and build the region's premier locally operated fiber provider, according to CEO of MontanaSky Ryan Bowman.  

He said MontanaSky and Montana Digital have each invested in building fiber networks throughout the Flathead Valley for years and that bringing these networks together is a natural next step and makes both organizations stronger.  

Vero shares their values and commitment to the communities they serve, he said.  

“The combination also creates greater opportunities for our employees and gives us the scale, resources and strength to compete more effectively with incumbent providers. Ultimately, that means more choice, better service, and more competitive pricing for customers across Northwest Montana,” Bowman said in the release.  

MontanaSky was founded in 1993 by Frederick Weber.