Cellular South Extends Advanced 3G Network To Clarksdale To Help Customers Do More With Their Mobile Devices
Advanced Wireless Broadband Enables Faster Internet Connections, New High-Speed Data Services and Multimedia Applications
Clarksdale, MS - (January 13, 2009) – Clarksdale is already famous for some of the South's most popular tourist spots on the historic Blues music trail, but now the Mississippi Delta town also is home to one of the fastest mobile broadband networks anywhere - thanks to Cellular South.
Cellular South, a leader in wireless lifestyle solutions and innovation, announced today expansion of its next-generation 3G high-speed wireless data transmission mobile broadband technology to Clarksdale.
The Mississippi-based company is the first wireless carrier to deploy the advanced high-speed technology in Clarksdale. As a result, customers now experience faster uploads and downloads when connecting to the Internet, and have access to new mobile high-speed data services, including mobile video telephony, high-quality music and other multimedia applications, according to Tony Kent, chief technology officer for Cellular South.
Vast Array of New Mobile Broadband Applications
From instant e-mail access to downloading music, Cellular South's 3G network (www.cellularsouth.com/networks/) is changing the way businesses and residents in Clarksdale stay connected, according to Kent. "This updated network offers incredibly fast speeds and convenient broadband Internet access backed by one of the most trusted names in wireless today," he said.
"Our 3G technology is the world leader and supports all of the advanced services consumers expect in mobile phones and other high-end 3G multimedia devices, such as mobile broadband connectivity, multimedia messaging, e-mail, music downloads, video streaming, FM radio, television broadcast, social networking and location-based services," Kent said.
Clarksdale Mayor Henry Espy praised Cellular South for its decision to invest the new mobile broadband technology in the 18,300-population Delta community. "Cellular South's efforts to enhance wireless coverage in Clarksdale will greatly benefit our city and the region," Espy said, noting that many businesses considering relocation or expansion examine the telecommunications infrastructure of communities. "High-speed wireless data and the services and applications it supports are becoming increasingly important to both residential and business users," the mayor added.
Consumers, Business Benefit From Technology Investment
Ron Hudson , executive director of the 350-member Clarksdale Chamber of Commerce and Coahoma County Industrial Foundation, said Cellular South's investment in the region's telecommunications infrastructure will reap long-term dividends for area businesses. "More businesses are relying on high-speed wireless data for mission-critical and core business communications and applications," Hudson said. "To have the latest high-speed wireless communications is a tremendous asset for our city as we compete with other areas to attract new business, industry and tourism."
The upgrade, part of a more than $50 million investment in equipment, services and software to advance Cellular South's wireless network, offers customers the latest in wireless voice and data technology, while continuing to expand its 3G network. This wireless broadband technology provides unmatched access, speed and reliability to even more Cellular South customers in Mississippi.
Kent said Cellular South is committed to helping customers get more out of their wireless devices through continued network investment. "In fact, we offer our customers 3G high-speed access on their mobile phones, smart phones and PDAs in six times as many markets as other carriers in our primary footprint," he said. "And with our nationwide network of networks, no one else has a larger 3G high-speed data network."
The company intends to continue to aggressively invest in its wireless network across the footprint to increase coverage and capacity, Kent said, noting that in addition to its best-in-class nationwide voice and data offerings, Cellular South continues to find new and innovative ways to make customers' wireless experience the best it can be. "We've always believed that even the most advanced wireless device is only as good as the network it runs on," he added.
For more information on Cellular South's 3G network and how to get more out of your wireless device, visit www.cellularsouth.com/DiscoverCenter.
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 company accomplishes this goal by providing the most reliable and advanced 3G nationwide wireless voice and data network, offering industry-leading family and unlimited flat rate voice, text and mobile web 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, visit www.cellularsouth.com.
