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HOUSTON, Tx. Aug. 4, 2008 -- Broadpoint, a full-service telecommunications and network
solutions
company, today announced its extended alliance with AT&T. This long-term
contract will extend AT&T’s wireless voice
and data capabilities further into the Gulf of Mexico, giving critical
connectivity to AT&T’s business customers.
“Our business and enterprise customers need a
reliable communications system wherever their jobs may take them, and
that’s exactly what Broadpoint offers,”
said J.R. Wilson, associate vice president of Partnerships and Alliances
for AT&T’s wireless operations. “AT&T
serves more than 95 percent of the Fortune 100 and over 80 percent of
the Fortune 500 companies. Broadpoint’s
coverage spans over 100,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico, allowing
dependable remote access, helping our customers increase productivity
when offshore and improve their bottom lines.”
The current contract is the latest in a long-standing relationship
between the two companies. Over the next few years, it will allow AT&T
to expand its mobile enterprise customer base via Broadpoint’s cellular communication system. AT&T’s
ability to keep its business customers connected when roaming the Gulf
of Mexico differentiates the company from its competitors and is a
testament to Broadpoint’s reliable
communication system.
“We are very proud of our history of
providing quality, reliable service to AT&T,”
said Errol Olivier, president and CEO of Broadpoint. “This
agreement represents the largest contract signed in the history of
Broadpoint. We make it a priority to create customized solutions for our
customers, ensuring that our offerings meet their current and future
communication needs.”
About Broadpoint
Broadpoint is a full service telecommunications and network solutions
company offering a complete range of cellular, satellite and 2-way radio
communications, custom-engineered solutions and antenna and tower
services. Broadpoint provides leading companies in the maritime, energy
and government sectors with reliable connectivity to their remote assets
around the world. Broadpoint operates
and maintains the first GSM/GPRS/Edge offshore wireless network, which
covers more than 100,000 miles in the Gulf of Mexico. Broadpoint is
owned by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a leading private equity and
venture capital investment firm with more than $5 billion of equity
capital under management.
Information Source: Business Wire
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