Unicel Adds 12 New Cellular Sites to Wireless Network in Minnesota
Alexandria, MN, March 16, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Unicel recently has added 12 new cell sites -- five in the greater Mankato area, seven in the greater Marshall area -- to bring enhanced wireless coverage and better signal strength, a larger calling area, improved voice quality and access to high-speed data transfer and other features. The Alexandria-based wireless company provides the latest technology and improved network coverage to primarily rural communities in 15 states.
These improvements are all part of Unicel’s $135 million network investment around the nation, with nearly $64 million invested in its Midwest territory alone in the past two years. Residents, visitors and commuters will notice superior cellular coverage resulting from these cell sites:
Mankato Area
Jefferson Lake – Boosting coverage around the popular lakes of Jefferson, German, Henry and Scotch.
Madison Lake – Extending coverage from the Mankato area to the City of Madison Lake.
Mankato East – Providing coverage to the east of Highway 22 and the east side of Mankato.
St. James – Increasing coverage in the City of St. James.
St. Peter – Offering superior cellular coverage for Gustavus Adolphus College and the surrounding area.
Marshall Area
Granite Falls – Providing coverage in the City of Granite Falls.
Minneota – Enhancing coverage in Minneota as well as in Marshall and Canby on Highway 68.
Morton – Extending coverage in Morton and on Highway 71 between Morton and Olivia, plus Highway 19 between Morton and Redwood Falls.
Redwood Falls – Improving coverage in the City of Redwood Falls.
Renville – Boosting coverage in Renville and surrounding area as well as on Highway 212 towards Olivia and Granite Falls.
Tracy – Increasing coverage in Tracy and on Highway 14 to the east and west of town.
Vesta – Offering superior coverage on Highway 19 between Marshall and Redwood, and in downtown Vesta.
In the past year, Unicel has significantly expanded its network capabilities in southern Minnesota, adding 24 new cell sites to its existing network of 80 cell sites. The company has been providing cellular service across the Midwest for more than 17 years and will continue to add new cell sites based on customer needs and geography.
These new developments bring the total number of Unicel sites in Minnesota to 306, giving residents, travelers and business people the benefits of an advanced network.
“Unicel is committed to making sure its customers experience the best in wireless service,” said Mike Unrein, sales director for Unicel. “Unicel invests in new cell sites to provide the most extensive network and latest features possible to Minnesota’s primarily rural population. We’re proud to help make local connections among business owners, residents and visitors to the area stronger – that’s the way wireless should be.”
Unicel’s lineup of data-compatible phones – including the KRZR and the Motorola Q – allow customers to enjoy features including high-resolution video capabilities, custom ringtones, games and weather radar, advanced features such as Unicel’s Pictures2GoSM picture mail and Mail2GoSM e-mail program as well as additional services. To take advantage of these new features and the improved cellular network, customers need to have data-enabled phones.
Unicel operates 22 retail stores in Minnesota. Unicel products and services also are available through numerous cellular agents.
About Unicel
Unicel is a service of Rural Cellular Corp. (RCC) that focuses on primarily rural markets in 15 states across the U.S. The company operates 106 retail locations and has a comprehensive network of over 400 authorized agents. The 10th-largest wireless provider in the country, Unicel is committed to bringing the latest advances in wireless technology, products and services to its rural markets.
Rural Cellular Corporation [NASDAQ: RCCC] was established in 1990. Since its initial public offering in February 1996, RCC has completed a series of acquisitions increasing its population served (POPs) where it directly markets from 600,000 to 7.2 million. Go to www.unicel.com for more information.
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Contacts:
Miriam Svobodny
Unicel
320-808-2178
miriamls@unicel.com
Mark Ray
Kelliher Samets Volk
802-862-8261
mray@ksvc.com
These improvements are all part of Unicel’s $135 million network investment around the nation, with nearly $64 million invested in its Midwest territory alone in the past two years. Residents, visitors and commuters will notice superior cellular coverage resulting from these cell sites:
Mankato Area
Jefferson Lake – Boosting coverage around the popular lakes of Jefferson, German, Henry and Scotch.
Madison Lake – Extending coverage from the Mankato area to the City of Madison Lake.
Mankato East – Providing coverage to the east of Highway 22 and the east side of Mankato.
St. James – Increasing coverage in the City of St. James.
St. Peter – Offering superior cellular coverage for Gustavus Adolphus College and the surrounding area.
Marshall Area
Granite Falls – Providing coverage in the City of Granite Falls.
Minneota – Enhancing coverage in Minneota as well as in Marshall and Canby on Highway 68.
Morton – Extending coverage in Morton and on Highway 71 between Morton and Olivia, plus Highway 19 between Morton and Redwood Falls.
Redwood Falls – Improving coverage in the City of Redwood Falls.
Renville – Boosting coverage in Renville and surrounding area as well as on Highway 212 towards Olivia and Granite Falls.
Tracy – Increasing coverage in Tracy and on Highway 14 to the east and west of town.
Vesta – Offering superior coverage on Highway 19 between Marshall and Redwood, and in downtown Vesta.
In the past year, Unicel has significantly expanded its network capabilities in southern Minnesota, adding 24 new cell sites to its existing network of 80 cell sites. The company has been providing cellular service across the Midwest for more than 17 years and will continue to add new cell sites based on customer needs and geography.
These new developments bring the total number of Unicel sites in Minnesota to 306, giving residents, travelers and business people the benefits of an advanced network.
“Unicel is committed to making sure its customers experience the best in wireless service,” said Mike Unrein, sales director for Unicel. “Unicel invests in new cell sites to provide the most extensive network and latest features possible to Minnesota’s primarily rural population. We’re proud to help make local connections among business owners, residents and visitors to the area stronger – that’s the way wireless should be.”
Unicel’s lineup of data-compatible phones – including the KRZR and the Motorola Q – allow customers to enjoy features including high-resolution video capabilities, custom ringtones, games and weather radar, advanced features such as Unicel’s Pictures2GoSM picture mail and Mail2GoSM e-mail program as well as additional services. To take advantage of these new features and the improved cellular network, customers need to have data-enabled phones.
Unicel operates 22 retail stores in Minnesota. Unicel products and services also are available through numerous cellular agents.
About Unicel
Unicel is a service of Rural Cellular Corp. (RCC) that focuses on primarily rural markets in 15 states across the U.S. The company operates 106 retail locations and has a comprehensive network of over 400 authorized agents. The 10th-largest wireless provider in the country, Unicel is committed to bringing the latest advances in wireless technology, products and services to its rural markets.
Rural Cellular Corporation [NASDAQ: RCCC] was established in 1990. Since its initial public offering in February 1996, RCC has completed a series of acquisitions increasing its population served (POPs) where it directly markets from 600,000 to 7.2 million. Go to www.unicel.com for more information.
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Contacts:
Miriam Svobodny
Unicel
320-808-2178
miriamls@unicel.com
Mark Ray
Kelliher Samets Volk
802-862-8261
mray@ksvc.com
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Kelliher Samets Volk
Mark Ray
802-862-8261
Mark Ray
802-862-8261
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