Alaska Communications System Group Inc., has agreed to sell its wireless subscriber business to General Communications Inc. for $300 million in cash. Alaskans will continue to benefit from a vibrant competitive market for wireless services.” ...

Who owns ACS in Alaska?

ACS employs about 570 people, providing high-speed broadband and telecommunications services in Alaska. If the new deal is finalized, ACS will be a privately held company owned by ATN. Heather Marron, a spokeswoman with ACS, said that will give it more resources to invest in the network, employees and customers.

What company owns GCI?

Through its own facilities and agreements with other providers, GCI provides cable television service, Internet access, wireline (networking) and cellular telephone service. It is a subsidiary of Colorado-based company Qurate Retail Group (formerly Liberty Interactive), having been acquired by them in 2015.