Tucows to transfer Ting's Colorado Springs fiber lease to Google Fiber by March 31, 2027
Tucows subsidiary Ting Fiber agreed on October 21, 2026 to transfer its dark fiber lease with Colorado Springs Utilities to Google Fiber Colorado, LLC, with closing expected March 31, 2027. Tucows' parent guaranty of Ting's lease obligations, which the company previously estimated at about $322.8 million for the remaining term, is expected to terminate by the end of April 2027, and the company describes the move as part of its ongoing strategic process for Ting.
Key points
- Ting Fiber entered the Novation Agreement with Google Fiber Colorado, LLC on October 21, 2026; closing is set for March 31, 2027, subject to customary conditions.
- Tucows' Parent Guaranty is expected to terminate by the end of April 2027, after closing and certain post-closing obligations to Colorado Springs Utilities are satisfied.
- Ting's aggregate lease payment obligations were estimated at approximately $322.8 million for the remaining term, per the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Ting will keep serving Colorado Springs customers through a transition to be completed no later than June 30, 2027; customers need take no action now.
The filing
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