Nextel named Official Wireless and Communications Provider to Maulers
April 5, 2005 - National Indoor Football League (NIFL)
Montgomery Bears News Release
MONTGOMERY, Ala. â April 1, 2005 â Nextel Partners, Inc., the exclusive provider of Nextel's "four-in-one" digital wireless service in the greater Montgomery area, has partnered with the Montgomery Maulers of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL).
Nextel will serve as the "Official Wireless and Communications Provider" of the Montgomery Maulers. As the official wireless and communications provider, Nextel will provide the wireless communication for the Maulers' executive staff and head coach.
The company will also provide a Nextel phone to be used at the Customer Relations Booth. This phone will allow fans to make local phones calls, while at the Maulers' home games, courtesy of Nextel.
"Nextel's partnership with the Maulers brings together two quality organizations here in town," said Daniel DiGuglielmo, general manager of Nextel Partners. "We are committed to providing quality digital wireless communications to Montgomery and Central Alabama. Our support of the community through free calling events and sponsorships are just one small way Nextel gives back to our markets."
In addition to the Nextel sponsorship, the Montgomery Maulers will host Nextel Thunderstick Night on Saturday, June 4th. Nextel will receive major advertising and promotions, including arena signage, program advertising, and public announcement exposure.
"Realizing the need for quality communication services for our staff and head coach, we knew Nextel would provide the right combination of services with an instant connection," said, Jamie Lamunyon, Maulers' owner. "We look forward to a long lasting relationship with Nextel."
Nextel Partners currently serves the greater Montgomery area including Alexander City, Auburn, Greenville, Luverne, Millbrook, Prattville, Selma, Troy and Wetumpka and at its local sales office located at 3251 Malcolm Drive, in Montgomery, where it employs 24 people.
Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTP), based in Kirkland, Wash., has exclusive rights to offer the same fully integrated, digital wireless communications services offered by Nextel Communications, Inc. (Nextel) in mid-sized and rural markets in 31 states where approximately 54 million people reside. Nextel Partners and Nextel together offer the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country serving 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets. To learn more about Nextel Partners, visit www.nextelpartners.com.
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