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American Wireless
Named to the Intele-CardNews 10 to Watch Companies List
for 2006

CAMPBELL, CA - February 9, 2006 -
Intele-CardNews magazine, the premier publication servicing
the prepaid marketplace, has released its annual 10 to Watch list.
American Wireless, one of the largest wireless master agents in
the U.S., has been named to ICN’s annual list. ICN editors
made the selection of 10 companies based on specific criteria such
as innovative services and products, strategic acquisitions, steady
and methodical growth over time, attention to customer satisfaction
and creative marketing approaches. The entire list and full coverage
are included in the January 2006 issue.
American Wireless, led by prepaid industry veteran, Bruce Hallinan,
continues to be at the forefront of the prepaid market. As the first
master agent to offer the Sirius prepaid satellite radio product,
American Wireless consistently brings the most current and best-of-breed
offerings to its dealer network.
“We’re very pleased to be named to the ICN 10 Companies
to watch list,” said Bruce Hallinan, director of prepaid services
for American Wireless. “ICN is the leading publication in
the prepaid wireless market and being named to the list is an honor
for American Wireless.”
“This year, companies selected represent
a great cross section of the prepaid market,” says Theresa
Ward, editor-in-chief of Intele-CardNews. “It’s
always difficult making the final cut, and we look forward to following
the progress of each of these companies in the coming year.”
The list includes master distributors, card printers, wireless service
providers, providers of VoIP services, electronic payment and money
transfer specialists, bill pay specialists and prepaid calling card
issuers.
Since the 10 to Watch tribute began in 1997, ICN has identified
up-and-coming companies that have gone on to become major players
in the prepaid market.
The entire story is available online at www.intelecard.com,
and copies of the issue can be requested by calling (800) 792-6397,
ext. 155.
Intele-CardNews is the definitive
publication covering the prepaid marketplace. Market segments reported
on include wireless, financial services, payments, next-gen technologies,
distribution and retail. News and market trends as well as expert
correspondents make Intele-CardNews a must-read publication
for senior executives, general managers, marketers, brand managers,
retailers and technical and purchasing managers as well as those
who provide prepaid services including card issuers, distributors,
hardware and software manufacturers, printers, carriers and POSA
providers.
Intele-CardNews is a Quality Publishing
publication. Quality Publishing was founded by Laurette Veres in
1993 with the goal of providing quality content to niche markets.
Other titles include H Texas, Hogares, Greater Houston Homebuyers
Guide, Houston Newcomers Guide and Hepatitis magazine.
About American Wireless
Founded in 1984, American Wireless, the first
and one of the largest master agents in the U.S., serves as a critical
intermediary between wireless carriers and their corresponding agents
with retail locations. American Wireless also operates an online
store found at www.shopaw.com.
Extensive product and service offerings include postpaid, prepaid,
cellular, satellite TV & radio, fulfillment, distribution, warranty
programs, and hardware and accessories. With offices throughout
North America, American Wireless is headquartered in Campbell, California,
and provides an unrivaled, national distribution and sales footprint.
For more information, visit the American Wireless web site at www.americanwireless.com.
Media Relations/Analyst Contacts
Mitch McCoy
Sr. Director of Marketing, American Wireless
408.874.4822
mmccoy@americanwireless.com
Eileen Quinn
American Wireless
858.689.4705 or
858.774.1792
Eileen.quinn@sbcglobal.net
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