More wireless options, live phone demos and shopper-friendly layout for faster service
TUPELO, Miss. - (August 10, 2005) – Cellular South, the nation's largest privately held wireless company, will celebrate the grand opening of its newly remodeled Tupelo store on Friday, Aug. 12. An official ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 12 noon. The store is located at 3930 North Gloster, next to Barnes Crossing Mall.
The day-long grand opening will feature a variety of activities including door prizes, free refreshments by renowned Tupelo chef, David Leathers, and phone specials. Tupelo Mayor Ed Neelly will be in attendance. Television station WTVA will hold a live remote from 10-11 a.m. and Sunny 93.3 will hold a live radio remote from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
"Cellular South provides flat-rate, unlimited plans, nationwide digital coverage, and a world-class voice and data network so customers can communicate without worry, whenever the urge strikes," said Mark Prince, area manager. "Our philosophy is all about making wireless simple and hassle-free, and that includes a customer's entire experience with us, from retail or online shopping to streamlined, uncomplicated bills that never surprise."
The 3,400-square-foot store is designed to create an improved retail experience for customers, with products displayed for easy accessibility and independent shopping, live phones for customers to test and explore features, and a customer care center.
"We're dedicated to providing our customers the best service possible, and that service starts with a comfortable, efficient shopping experience, backed by a friendly, knowledgeable sales staff," said Prince.
Cellular South has invested more than $400 million in its wireless network since 1999. In addition, a $56 million network expansion currently is underway that includes the deployment of more than 154 new cell sites, with 110 of those slated for Mississippi. The company's CDMA third generation digital wireless network provides seamless coverage with no roaming charges from the Memphis Metropolitan Area, throughout all of Mississippi, along Coastal Alabama and the Florida Panhandle to Walton County.
CDMA technology and additional cell sites further improve call quality and coverage inside office buildings and homes, network clarity, and capacity to accommodate voice and data traffic. Cellular South's family of flat-rate services includes unlimited local calling, unlimited nationwide long distance, and Unlimited Nationwide Text Messaging.
As part of its commitment to improving the quality of life in communities it serves, Cellular South supports several local events and organizations in Tupelo including Cellular South's Networking @ Noon, a monthly speaker series and business networking opportunity in conjunction with the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association and The GumTree Museum of Art; the Cellular South GumTree Festival and the Cellular South Teen Success Program, a new leadership program for Tupelo/Lee County teens administered by the CREATE Foundation.
In addition, Cellular South supports the Lifeline Assistance program designed to make phone services available to qualifying applicants receiving income-based benefits. Cellular South provides this program so that wireless service is affordable for all Mississippians. For more information on the Lifeline Assistance Program or for eligibility information, please contact Cellular South at any retail location, by calling 1-877-CSOUTH1 or by visiting cellularsouth.com.
Tupelo store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Cellular South retail locations are closed on Sundays.
About Cellular South
The company is the largest privately held wireless provider in the U.S. and is licensed to provide wireless service – to a total population of more than five million people – on its network stretching from the Memphis Metropolitan Area, throughout all of Mississippi, along Coastal Alabama and the Florida Panhandle through Walton County. The company has been named Mississippi Business Journal's Salute to Business and Industry 2005 Large Retailer. For more information, contact Cellular South at 1-877-CSOUTH1 or visit cellularsouth.com.
Contact:
Tanya Rankin, Cellular South (601) 974-7134 trankin@cellularsouth.com
