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Verizon Wireless DROID BIONIC available at Cellular Sales

Posted by Shane Rhyne – September 16, 2011

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – When Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Inc. introduced the DROID BIONIC™ this month exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers, they were not debuting just any new smartphone. The groundbreaking new phone is setting the standard for speed, design and multi-feature functions among power smartphone users.

DROID BIONIC is the first Verizon Wireless smartphone to combine 4G LTE with the power of dual-core 1 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and a stunning 4.3-inch qHD display—all in a sleek form factor that makes it the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone from Verizon Wireless. Customers can expect to fly across the Web on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mpbs in 4G LTE mobile broadband coverage areas.

DROID BIONIC introduces a host of groundbreaking applications and accessories that turn the device into a multimedia hub, a ruler of remote access and a purveyor of virtuality. DROID BIONIC introduces ZumoCast™ by Motorola, an application that lets customers bring their digital world of videos, music, pictures and documents stored on their computers to their handset via remote access. With its revolutionary Webtop application, DROID BIONIC can beam a full-featured Firefox® Web browser 4.0, email or documents to a TV or monitor, like the separately purchased Lapdock™ with an 11.6” screen, keyboard and integrated trackpad.

Accessories such as the HD Station let DROID BIONIC users turn the phone into an entertainment center or home office. Customers can view pictures, video and content from the DROID BIONIC or any HDTV or monitor by connecting a separately sold HDMI cable. They can also take a conference call while editing documents and surfing the Web. And, of course, the DROID BIONIC lets customers share their 4G LTE signal with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices when they activate the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot.

Cellular Sales is the nation’s largest Verizon premium wireless retailer with almost 450 retail locations nationwide. Cellular Sales provides customers with access to the newest Verizon wireless technology including Android-powered phones, Apple iPhones, tablets, feature phones, wireless access devices and more.

Cellular Sales is an 18-year-old privately held company founded and headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. For the past four years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately-owned retailers. In 2011, the company was ranked among the nation’s 75 fastest growing retailers among the Inc. 5000. For more information about Cellular Sales, visit www.CellularSales.com.

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Media Contact:

Shane Rhyne
Ackermann PR
(865) 584-0550
srhyne@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales ranked as one of nation’s 75 fastest-growing retailers

Posted by Shane Rhyne – August 26, 2011

Cellular Sales logoKNOXVILLE, Tenn. – At Cellular Sales the only thing faster than the company’s growth rate is the download speeds of the Verizon Wireless retailer’s popular smartphones. For the fourth consecutive year Cellular Sales has been ranked one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 listing. Cellular Sales, founded and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Dunkin Donuts and GoDaddy.com among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

Cellular Sales was ranked as the nation’s 69th fastest growing retailer on the magazine’s exclusive rankings, up from 96th in 2010.

“People shopping for smartphones and other wireless services have plenty of retail options,” said Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales. “Our growth rate stands as evidence we are able to provide excellent customer service that brings people back to us regularly as dedicated fans of our culture of service.”

Cellular Sales was ranked No. 1,449 on Inc. magazine’s fifth annual overall list of the nation’s fastest growing 5,000 companies (up from No. 1,856 last year). Three-year growth for Cellular Sales was reported at 193 percent according to Inc. magazine, while the median growth rate for businesses on the list was 94 percent. The magazine also ranked Cellular Sales in the top 100 of all businesses based on growth in actual gross dollars.  The magazine reported that Cellular Sales’ 2007 revenue of $166.8 million grew to $488.5 million last year.

“We are honored to be included on the list for the fourth straight year,” said Scism. “We will use this honor as a Inc 5000 logochallenge to continue learning from our customers how to better serve their needs and to exceed their expectations so that we can make the list again in 2012.”

Cellular Sales, Verizon Wireless’ largest premium retailer, conducts ongoing customer satisfaction research that ties into sales training and education.  The company also expanded its customer service abilities by opening a national call center in Knoxville in 2010.

Cellular Sales is an 18-year old privately held company founded and headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. The company currently operates throughout the United States. Cellular Sales celebrated the opening of its 400th store in the nation in 2011 and is on pace to end the year with greater than 450 Verizon wireless retail stores across the country.

For more information about Cellular Sales, or to find a Cellular Sales location near you, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com.  Read about the entire 2011 Inc. magazine “Inc. 5000” list at inc.com/5000.

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Media: For more information, or to speak to a Cellular Sales representative, contact Rick Laney at (865) 584-0550.

Cellular Sales and Knoxville Chamber Offer Droid Training Class

Posted by Shane Rhyne – May 12, 2011

Knoxville, Tenn. – Google-powered Android devices have quickly emerged as the public’s favorite choice for smartphones and tablets. According to numbers released this week at Google’s I/O Developer Conference, 100 million Android-powered mobile devices have been activated since the Droid’s debut two years ago.

Other data revealed at the conference indicates that 400,000 new Android-powered mobile devices are activated daily, up from 100,000 daily activations in December 2010. With more than 200,000 free and paid apps available in the Google Market, Droid users have completed 4.5 billion downloads of apps to personalize their mobile devices.

As business professionals convert from iPhone and Blackberry to Droids, Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer, is partnering with the Knoxville Chamber to offer an Android training seminar for beginning and intermediate users. The class will explore business applications available for use on the Android operating system and offer helpful tips for using the devices for business needs.

The class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., on Tuesday, May 17, at the North Cedar Bluff location of Cellular Sales. Advance registration through the Knoxville Chamber is required. Visit the Knoxville Chamber website or call the Chamber events line (865) 246-2622 for additional information.

Cellular Sales and the Knoxville Chamber are offering a Droid class on Tuesday, May 17, for beginning and intermediate users. Click here to visit the Knoxville Chamber website to reserve your place in the class.

For more information about Cellular Sales, or to find a Cellular Sales location near you, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com.

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Media Contact:
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

FeistyLittleDroid.com celebrates launch with online contests

Posted by Shane Rhyne – December 17, 2009

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Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2009) – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer, is celebrating the launch of FeistyLittleDroid.com, its new online community for Droid users, with an internet contest sure to ignite the interest of fans in galaxies far, far away and close to home.

The site’s first online contest is open to everyone who includes a reference to @feistydroid (the site’s Twitter account) in the body of a Tweet between 11 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 17 and 5 p.m. EST, Friday, December 18. Participants will entered to win one of three $100 gift certificates for purchasing Star Wars-themed merchandise from the official Star Wars Shop online at http://shop.starwars.com.

The contest for FeistyLittleDroid.com is the first of several online giveways and promotions scheduled through January 2010.

FeistyLittleDroid.com offers community members the chance to interact with fellow Droid enthusiasts via a variety of popular social networking tools, including discussion forums, reviews, photos and personal blogs.

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Cellular Sales: Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – operates more than 300 locations throughout the country.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 100 for retailers.

DROID is a trademark of LucasFilm Ltd. and its related properties. Used under license.

FeistyLittleDroid.com Provides Online Community for Droid Phone Users

Posted by Shane Rhyne – December 7, 2009

feisty_little_droidFans, users and developers of the popular Google Android smartphone now have a brand new online community where they can learn from each other, share ‘Droid apps and tips, get expert advice, and catch up on the latest Droid-related news and blogging.

FeistyLittleDroid.com will open its virtual doors on December 7, and is sponsored by Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer. FeistyLittleDroid offers community members the chance to interact with fellow Droid enthusiasts via a variety of popular social networking tools, including discussion forums, reviews, photos and personal blogs.

Movie fans may recognize the new site’s name as a nod to one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars franchise.

“Everyone’s favorite little Droid in Star Wars was a feisty fellow” said Jay Witherspoon of Cellular Sales. “He was unafraid to back down when challenged, while remaining loyal and eager for friendship. Those are qualities we think reflect the Droid phone and its users, too. So we loved the idea of using the ‘feisty little droid’ reference for our new community.”

To celebrate the launch of  FeistyLittleDroid, the site will be hosting a series of contests and giveaways on the site and through the official FeistyLittleDroid Twitter feed throughout the months of December ‘09 and January ‘10. Prizes will include gift certificates to online retailers specializing in vintage Star Wars toys and collectibles.

Cellular Sales LogoWhile FeistyLittleDroid is sponsored by Cellular Sales, visitors and participants won’t find company sales pitches there. Instead, Cellular Sales intends to offer FeistyLittleDroid as a free community for all Droid fans, no matter where they purchase their phone and service.

“We hope to see the site grow into a premier one-stop shop for Droid enthusiasts who want to develop relationships around their shared interest, and even work collaboratively to create, test and review new apps for the Droid,” said Witherspoon. “We want it to become an entertaining, informative and welcoming home for the entire Droid community. That’s why we have created FeistyLittleDroid with a playful and spirited atmosphere—maybe like the Star Wars cantina, but with less blaster fire.”

Droid fans can create their free online account at FeistyLittleDroid.com beginning on Monday, December 7.

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Media Contact:

Katie Granju, Ackermann PR Digital Communications/Social Media Director
(865) 584-0550
kgranju@ackermannpr.com

Cellular Sales

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  By year end, Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – will operate more than 300 locations throughout the country.  For the past two years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. This year, the company was in the Top 100 for retailers.

DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.