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CELLULAR SOUTH ANNOUNCES PLANS
TO ACQUIRE
ALABAMA’S CORR WIRELESS
Cellular South to Expand its
Wireless Footprint through its Purchase
of Regional Wireless Network Provider in North Alabama and Georgia
Cellular South, the nation’s largest privately
held wireless provider, announced October 16, 2009, the company’s plans to
purchase Corr Wireless in Alabama. With this strategic purchase, Cellular South
will now be able to offer its reliable and advanced wireless services to
customers in the cities of Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and Gadsden, plus the
counties of Blount, Cullman, Marshall, Dekalb and Jackson in Alabama, as well as
Rome, Georgia.
“The acquisition of Corr Wireless by Cellular
South is an important step forward in Cellular South’s growth plans, and also
for Corr Wireless employees and customers,” said Ben Pace, chief financial
officer for Cellular South. “Even in this tough economy, Cellular South is
continuing to grow its customer base and expand its service offerings.”
Cellular South continues to discover new ways to
position itself for healthy growth so it can compete in an ever-evolving
wireless industry. The acquisition will give Corr Wireless customers the
advantage of Cellular South’s reliable wireless network, superior customer
service and dedicated community investment.
“Corr’s vision and philosophy goes hand-in-hand
with Cellular South’s, so the partnership is a good fit on all levels,” said
Bryan Corr, president and CEO of Corr Wireless. “Both Corr Wireless and Cellular
South are dedicated to providing customers with the best service, network and
value.”
Corr Wireless Communications is a leading
regional wireless carrier operating primarily in northeastern Alabama, as well
as Georgia. The Company’s service area includes the cities of Huntsville,
Madison, Decatur, and Gadsden, plus the counties of Blount, Cullman, Marshall,
Dekalb and Jackson in Alabama, as well as Rome, Georgia – covering a population
of more than 1.3 million people in 18 counties. Corr currently employs
approximately 130 employees, many of whom work in 19 company-owned stores –
providing both retail and wholesale wireless services. Corr is dedicated to
serving its customers throughout its footprint, as well as investing in local
communities.
For more information about Cellular South, its wireless offerings and Cellular
South’s Discover Centers, visit
www.Cellularsouth.com .
About Cellular South
Cellular South is a privately-owned diversified mobile communications company
passionately committed to helping customers get the most out of their wireless
devices and services. The nation’s largest privately owned wireless
communications carrier accomplishes this goal by providing the most reliable and
advanced 3G nationwide wireless voice and data network, offering
industry-leading unlimited flat rate plans, and through its online and in-store
Discover Centers, which give customers easy, simple and convenient tools, tips,
advice and information to get the most out of their mobile phone. For more
information about Cellular South and its products and services, visit
www.cellularsouth.com . This news
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http://www.cellularsouth.com/news/
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