BROADPOINT ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH CELLULAR ONE
--Agreement Provides Customers with Expanded Coverage On and Offshore--
HOUSTON – June 9, 2010 – Broadpoint, a leading provider of offshore telecommunications and network services, today announced its completed agreement to merge with MTPCS, LLC, d.b.a. Cellular One, a provider of nationwide GSM/EDGE voice and data communications services. Together, the companies will offer seamless communications both offshore, leveraging Broadpoint’s 100,000 square-mile GSM/EDGE network in the Gulf of Mexico, and onshore through Cellular One’s network in Texas, Oklahoma, Montana, and Wyoming.
“Uniting Broadpoint with Cellular One creates a bridge between the personal and professional lives of many of our customers, providing them with comprehensive coverage offshore, in their land-based office and at home,” said Bryan Olivier, President and COO, Broadpoint. “Together, we are making communications more convenient for our customers, eliminating the need for separate on and offshore communications providers.”
Jonathan Foxman, President and CEO of Cellular One, added, “We are excited to be working with Broadpoint to provide a truly unique wireless voice and data solution.” He continued, “Customers will now have the benefit of seamless coverage with Cellular One’s nationwide cellular service and 100,000 square miles of offshore service provided by Broadpoint.”
As a result of the merger, Broadpoint and Cellular One will provide the most comprehensive on and offshore cellular coverage available today, giving users access to constant connectivity through a single mobile device. Current Broadpoint customers will continue to enjoy the same reliable, high-quality Gulf of Mexico GSM/EDGE network, satellite coverage and customer service the company is known for, now with added onshore benefits. Additionally, Cellular One customers will experience constant connectivity when working offshore for the first time.
Broadpoint will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cellular One, retaining its headquarters in Houston, Texas.
About Broadpoint
Broadpoint is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cellular One, a premiere cellular communications provider in the U.S. Broadpoint’s experienced professionals and complete range of telecommunications and network solutions allow companies around the world to maximize their productivity in challenging remote environments. The company provides sophisticated cellular, satellite and 2-way radio communications; custom-engineered and emergency solutions; individual cellular service plans; and antenna and tower services; as well as broadcast support solutions ranging from simple uplinks to integrated satellite and fiber solutions. Broadpoint operates and maintains the first GSM/GPRS/Edge offshore wireless network, which covers more than 100,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico. For more information, please visit http://www.broadpointinc.com.
About Cellular One
Cellular One is recognized for exceptional nationwide coverage, and for a remarkable team that is committed to the company's mission of delivering 'knock-your-socks-off' service. Cellular One currently provides nationwide wireless voice and data services to customers in Montana, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Texas. For more information on Cellular One, please visit www.cellonenation.com.
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Medcalf
Broadpoint
jmedcalf@broadpointinc.com
281-501-4769
Brittney Cochran
Broadpoint
bcochran@piercom.com
713-627-2223 ext. 1122
Amy Gallagher
Cellular One
agallagher@cellonenation.com
610-535-6338