FT. MYERS, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmer Wireless, Inc.
(Nasdaq: PWIR) today announced that it has signed a roaming agreement with
AT&T Wireless to provide digital PCS services in its wireless markets.
Palmer's systems in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina are
compatible with the infrastructure of the new PCS network of AT&T and will
enable AT&T subscribers to receive their digital PCS services over Palmer's
network.
In addition to the roaming revenue benefits, Palmer expects to start
marketing digital PCS services in its markets during 1997, with an initial
test market later this year. This upgrade will provide advanced bundled
cellular services including text messaging, caller identification,
conversation security and longer battery life.
"We are pleased to have reached a roaming agreement with Palmer Wireless,"
said Steve Hooper, Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Wireless Services. "We offer
the exciting benefits of AT&T Digital PCS to more areas of the country than
any other carrier and this announcement further expands the places that our
customers can use the next generation of wireless."
In commenting on the announcement, William J. Ryan, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Palmer Wireless, said, "We are extremely pleased to be in
a position to benefit from AT&T's digital services. Our infrastructure, which
is completely compatible with AT&T's new service, will provide a seamless
connection to the subscriber while traveling in Palmer markets. We look
forward to maintaining a healthy, long-term relationship with this leader in
telecommunications.
"Additionally, we are excited for the roll-out of digital PCS services in
our own cellular markets next year," Mr. Ryan continued. "With the upgrade,
we will be well-positioned to use our marketing strengths to offer our
customers the advanced functionality of digital services."
Palmer Wireless, headquartered in Ft. Myers, Florida, owns and operates
17 non-wireline cellular telephone systems in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and
South Carolina covering a total estimated population of 3.8 million pops and
over 250,000 subscribers. All of the Company's systems are North American
Cellular Network (NACN) and Cellular One affiliates. The Company trades on
the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: PWIR.
SOURCE: Palmer Wireless, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Wayne Wisehart or Jeff Green of Palmer
Wireless, 941-433-8226; Chris Plunkett or Diana Brainerd of
Brainerd Communicators, Inc., 212-986-6667; or Todd Wolfenbarger
of AT''&''T Wireless Services, Inc., 206-828-1851
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