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Gateway Communications Services, Inc. to Deliver Branded Wireless Services Using LightSquared's Wholesale Network
RESTON, Va. and SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LightSquared(TM), a wholesale carrier building a nationwide wireless broadband network that will create consumer choice and drive industry innovation, and Gateway Communications Services Inc. (Gateway CSI), an advanced communications and IT technology solutions company providing services to Mid-Atlantic business and government agencies, announced a wholesale agreement that will allow Gateway CSI to offer customers branded high-speed wireless services using LightSquared's 4G-LTE network.
Gateway CSI currently designs customized telecommunications solutions that help their customers improve communications with clients and constituencies. With the LightSquared agreement, Gateway CSI can now deliver affordable, branded wireless services to its existing customers, target new customer segments and expand into new regions through their network of partners.
"The innovative technology and support our customers have come to expect from us will be greatly enriched by the advanced wireless services we can now offer with LightSquared," said Gilbert Smith, president of Gateway CSI. "Driving awareness among prospective customers and moving into new markets require that we have a state-of-the-art wireless solution. LightSquared's wholesale rates will allow us to deliver affordable wireless services that enhance our competitive position and accelerate our growth."
"Gateway CSI is the latest example of a company that is leveraging LightSquared's network to expand its service offerings and fuel its growth," said Sanjiv Ahuja, chairman and chief executive officer of LightSquared. "Offering innovative mobile broadband solutions will not only create new revenue for Gateway CSI, but will benefit their existing customers who are eager for affordable wireless connectivity."
About LightSquared
LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry. With the creation of the first-ever, wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal connectivity, wherever they are in the United States. As a wholesale-only operator, LightSquared will deploy an open 4G wireless broadband network to be used by existing and new service providers to sell their own devices, applications and services - at a competitive cost and without retail competition from LightSquared. The deployment and operation of LightSquared's network represent more than $14 billion of private investment over the next eight years. For more information about LightSquared, please go to http://www.LightSquared.com, http://www.facebook.com/LightSquared and http://www.twitter.com/LightSquared.
About Gateway Communications Services, Inc.
Gateway CSI is an advanced communications and IT technology solutions company with offices in both Central and Eastern Maryland. In addition to being a leading provider of business communications solutions, Gateway CSI also provides Technical Support solutions for cable TV systems, telephone companies, Internet and Application Service Providers, as well as a complete line of private label, value-added products for carriers. Additional information is available at http://www.gatewaycsi.com.
CONTACT:
Josh Lefkowitz
Burson-Marsteller for LightSquared
Tel: (212) 614-5012
joshua.lefkowitz@bm.com
Gateway Communications Services, Inc.
info@gatewaysci.com
Forward Looking StatementThis release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding LightSquared and its business. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of LightSquared's management and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements expressed herein relate only to information as of the date of this release. LightSquared has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, nor is there any assurance that the plans or strategies discussed in this release will not change.
SOURCE LightSquared
LightSquared
Web Site: http://www.gatewaycsi.com
Gateway Communications Services, Inc. to Deliver Branded Wireless Services Using LightSquared's Wholesale Network
RESTON, Va. and SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LightSquared(TM), a wholesale carrier building a nationwide wireless broadband network that will create consumer choice and drive industry innovation, and Gateway Communications Services Inc. (Gateway CSI), an advanced communications and IT technology solutions company providing services to Mid-Atlantic business and government agencies, announced a wholesale agreement that will allow Gateway CSI to offer customers branded high-speed wireless services using LightSquared's 4G-LTE network.
Gateway CSI currently designs customized telecommunications solutions that help their customers improve communications with clients and constituencies. With the LightSquared agreement, Gateway CSI can now deliver affordable, branded wireless services to its existing customers, target new customer segments and expand into new regions through their network of partners.
"The innovative technology and support our customers have come to expect from us will be greatly enriched by the advanced wireless services we can now offer with LightSquared," said Gilbert Smith, president of Gateway CSI. "Driving awareness among prospective customers and moving into new markets require that we have a state-of-the-art wireless solution. LightSquared's wholesale rates will allow us to deliver affordable wireless services that enhance our competitive position and accelerate our growth."
"Gateway CSI is the latest example of a company that is leveraging LightSquared's network to expand its service offerings and fuel its growth," said Sanjiv Ahuja, chairman and chief executive officer of LightSquared. "Offering innovative mobile broadband solutions will not only create new revenue for Gateway CSI, but will benefit their existing customers who are eager for affordable wireless connectivity."
About LightSquared
LightSquared's mission is to revolutionize the U.S. wireless industry. With the creation of the first-ever, wholesale-only nationwide 4G-LTE network integrated with satellite coverage, LightSquared offers people the speed, value and reliability of universal connectivity, wherever they are in the United States. As a wholesale-only operator, LightSquared will deploy an open 4G wireless broadband network to be used by existing and new service providers to sell their own devices, applications and services - at a competitive cost and without retail competition from LightSquared. The deployment and operation of LightSquared's network represent more than $14 billion of private investment over the next eight years. For more information about LightSquared, please go to http://www.LightSquared.com, http://www.facebook.com/LightSquared and http://www.twitter.com/LightSquared.
About Gateway Communications Services, Inc.
Gateway CSI is an advanced communications and IT technology solutions company with offices in both Central and Eastern Maryland. In addition to being a leading provider of business communications solutions, Gateway CSI also provides Technical Support solutions for cable TV systems, telephone companies, Internet and Application Service Providers, as well as a complete line of private label, value-added products for carriers. Additional information is available at http://www.gatewaycsi.com.
CONTACT:
Josh Lefkowitz
Burson-Marsteller for LightSquared
Tel: (212) 614-5012
joshua.lefkowitz@bm.com
Gateway Communications Services, Inc.
info@gatewaysci.com
Forward Looking StatementThis release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding LightSquared and its business. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of LightSquared's management and are, therefore, subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements expressed herein relate only to information as of the date of this release. LightSquared has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, nor is there any assurance that the plans or strategies discussed in this release will not change.
SOURCE LightSquared
LightSquared
Web Site: http://www.gatewaycsi.com