Wide Open West (WOW!), one of the nation's largest independent cable and broadband providers, is going private.  DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners announced a $1.5 billion acquisition deal to take the company private, with closure expected in Q1 2026. For cell phone store dealers, this represents a significant shift in the broadband market landscape—and creates both challenges and opportunities. Key Takeaways for Dealers: WOW! serves 4.7 million subscribers across 7