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FORT MYERS, FL.—May 1, 2007—Interop Technologies, a leading provider of advanced wireless technology solutions, today announced that Brazos Cellular Communications and James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company have joined a number of wireless operators selecting Interop hosted solutions to serve their customers.
These solutions, offered in a service bureau environment, enable smaller operators to share full-featured, state-of-the-art platforms in a cost-effective way and benefit from expert 24/7/365 technical support.
Brazos Cellular Communications, a wireless operator serving communities in north central Texas, chose the Interop hosted Short Message Service Center (SMSC) to provide postpaid SMS. Interop's proven SMS platform offers state-of-the-art features and functionality, providing operators with the latest technology and redundancy to remain competitive in today’s messaging-centric environment.
"We are extremely pleased that our customers in rural Texas can benefit from the latest SMS technology," said Lonnie Rue, Operations Manager for Brazos Cellular Communications. "Interop Technologies offers scalable, affordable technology solutions that enable our company to compete effectively and fulfill our mission of community-focused service."
James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company, an organization serving rural areas of South Dakota, is launching wireless service for the first time. The cooperative selected Interop hosted SMS, Multimedia Message Service (MMS), Over-the-Air Device Management (OTA DM) and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Gateway solutions.
"With these complete solutions from Interop, we expect to gain market traction very quickly," said James Groft, General Manager for James Valley Telecommunications. "Interop solutions provide all the key tools we need to deliver convenient messaging, handset update, and mobile Internet services that provide value to our customers."
"We are pleased to welcome Brazos Cellular and James Valley as customers and to offer a full range of flexible deployment methods to suit every operator business model," John Dwyer, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Interop Technologies. "Operators of any size may choose from our hosted, modified hosted, and turnkey deployments as their businesses grow and change. At the same time, they have the assurance that Interop platforms, functionality, and technical support are the same for all three types of deployments."
About Interop Technologies
Interop Technologies (www.interoptechnologies.com) is a leading provider of advanced wireless technology solutions for the global wireless, packaged goods, and content industries. The company delivers hosted and turnkey messaging, device management, and personalization solutions. These technologies help increase revenue and brand loyalty for major companies and meet consumer demand for innovative services. A proven partner with in-depth wireless expertise, Interop Technologies currently has nearly 150 deployments with more than 40 wireless operators and major brands across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Founded in 2002, Interop is headquartered in Fort Myers, FL.
About Brazos Cellular Communications
Brazos Cellular Communications (www.brazoscellular.com) is a subsidiary of Brazos Telephone Cooperative, Inc., a 53-year-old community-owned company. Brazos Cellular serves an estimated 30,000 Pops in areas of north central Texas near the Oklahoma border. The company operates retail stores in Olney, Graham, and Breckenridge, Texas. The parent cooperative also provides telephone, long distance, Internet, and DSL services to Elbert, Eliasville, Loving, Orth, and Woodson, Texas, and surrounding communities. Brazos Telephone Cooperative is committed to providing high-quality technology, service, and products to its customers and is actively involved in community projects.
About James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company
James Valley Cooperative Telephone Company (www.jamesvalley.com) was formed in 1951 to serve the telephone needs of the people of rural Brown County, South Dakota. The non-profit cooperative has since expanded to include members in Brown, Day, Spink, Marshall and Clark Counties. The cooperative’s goal is to provide the best possible telephone service at the lowest possible cost. James Valley currently offers local and long distance phone service, digital cable television, high-speed Internet access, and Web hosting. It is expanding to provide wireless service as well. The cooperative also sells a wide variety of customer telecommunications equipment and phone cards.
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