Tag: Verizon Wireless

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless now offering unique customer training on how to utilize mobile technologies

Posted by Rick Laney – March 4, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless phones and service, is raising the bar on customer expectations of wireless service providers with an unparalleled customer training program.  The company’s “Wireless Internet: The Mobile Office” course teaches businesspeople how to best utilize mobile technology.

Started at its unique Knoxville Training Center where the company has state-of-the-art classroom facilities, the free courses have been popular with businesses wanting to maximize their investment in today’s latest technologies.

Verizon Wireless Training Coordinator Dustin Lashley helps participants understand the nuances of using and simplifying over-the-air business platform transmissions.  He points out that programs like Google-sync can help business owners easily manage sensitive data entries.

“Many businesspeople need to be able to overcome scheduling conflicts when working away from the office,” Latchey explained.  “Various mobile platforms can help office employees seamlessly coordinate with business travelers while they are on the go.  The ability to share information between Blackberry and offices can help drastically simplify the lives of those in the office and those in the airport or hotel room.”

A Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless classroom

In addition to helping business students learn how to manage communication between office and remote personnel, the training sessions teach travelers how to allow friends and family members to access their calendars and travel schedules in a secure manner and make communications easier with those they care about.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless representatives participate in the training sessions explaining the latest mobile technologies and how to best use them to simplify their businesses and maximize returns from traveling and remote employees.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless 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 – now 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 200 for the nation’s fastest-growing retailers.

For more information about Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (865) 588-3855.

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

Cellular Sales Expanding in Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted by Ryan Willis – January 26, 2010

Cellular SalesKnoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Jefferson City, Mo.  The new Cellular Sales store will open on February 1 at 2015 Missouri Blvd. 

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  In 2009, Cellular Sales – which attributes its rapid growth to unparalleled customer service – opened more than 50 new stores bringing the company’s total number of locations to more than 300 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 Inc. Top 100 for retailers. 

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (816) 519-9156. 

###

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

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless opens five new stores in three states

Posted by Rick Laney – January 8, 2010

Knoxville, Tenn. –  Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding again in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia.  Five new Cellular Sales stores have opened during the past month.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  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.

NewStoreSeptember“Cellular Sales’ ranking on this year’s Inc. 5,000 list is a testimony to customer service,” said Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales.  “Our business model is based on treating every customer as if they were our only customer.  People notice it when you take care of them.

“How many people are there that know exactly who to call – by name – when they have a question about their cell phone or their service plan?  Our customers have a name and contact number for their own personal wireless consultant, a real person they can talk to right there in their own community.  We’re proud of the way we take care of customers, and we know it is the reason we are growing.”

For the past 15 years, Cellular Sales has consistently outperformed the rest of its industry, and is now the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless.  By year end, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Cellular Sales will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.

“When the economy is booming, growth is expected,” Scism said.  “But companies that are growing in spite of the economy – like Cellular Sales – have to be doing something different.”

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless stores, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (865) 588-3855.

# # #

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

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless opens eight new stores in seven states over past month

Posted by Rick Laney – December 8, 2009

Cellular Sales Logo

Knoxville, Tenn. –  Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.  The eight new Cellular Sales stores opened during the past month.

Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  The company currently operates throughout the United States.  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.

“Cellular Sales’ ranking on this year’s Inc. 5,000 list is a testimony to customer service,” said Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales.  “Our business model is based on treating every customer as if they were our only customer.  People notice it when you take care of them.

A new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless store“How many people are there that know exactly who to call – by name – when they have a question about their cell phone or their service plan?  Our customers have a name and contact number for their own personal wireless consultant, a real person they can talk to right there in their own community.  We’re proud of the way we take care of customers, and we know it is the reason we are growing.”

For the past 15 years, Cellular Sales has consistently outperformed the rest of its industry, and is now the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless.  By year end, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Cellular Sales will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.

“When the economy is booming, growth is expected,” Scism said.  “But companies that are growing in spite of the economy – like Cellular Sales – have to be doing something different.”

For more information about the new Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless stores, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com or call (865) 588-3855.

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

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.

# # #

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.

Cellular Sales founder and CEO Dane Scism talks about his company’s rapid growth

Posted by Rick Laney – October 14, 2009

Knoxville, Tenn. — Dane Scism, the founder and CEO of Knoxville-based Cellular Sales, is featured on WBIR’s “Newsmakers” segment this week.  Cellular Sales is the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless and, in spite of a tough economy, has been growing by leaps and bounds.  There are currently 264 Cellular Sales stores across the country and the company will open 50 new locations before the end of this year.

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

Cellular Sales, nation’s largest Verizon Wireless retailer, is in top 200 for fastest-growing retailers

Posted by Rick Laney – September 2, 2009

Cellular Sales LogoKnoxville, Tenn. –  Inc. magazine ranked Cellular Sales No. 183 on the “Inc. 5,000” list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately held retail companies.  Cellular Sales was ranked No. 2,069 on the third annual overall list of the fastest growing companies.  The Inc. 5,000 represents a comprehensive look at America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

Growth for Cellular Sales, which was also named on the 2008 list, was reported at 153.9 percent according to Inc. magazine.  The magazine reported that Cellular Sales’ 2005 revenue of $81.7 million had grown to $207.3 million in 2008.

“Cellular Sales’ ranking on this year’s Inc. 5,000 list is a testimony to customer service,” said Dane Scism, founder and CEO of Cellular Sales.  “Our business model is based on treating every customer as if they were our only customer.  People notice it when you take care of them.

Inc50002“How many people are there that know exactly who to call – by name – when they have a question about their cell phone or their service plan?  Our customers have a name and contact number for their own personal wireless consultant, a real person they can talk to right there in their own community.  We’re proud of the way we take care of customers, and we know it is the reason we are growing.”

For the past 15 years, Cellular Sales has consistently outperformed the rest of its industry, and is now the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless.  By year end, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Cellular Sales will open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300. 

“When the economy is booming, growth is expected,” Scism said.  “But companies that are growing in spite of the economy – like Cellular Sales – have to be doing something different.” 

For more information about Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com.

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

Knoxville Chamber announces unique partnership with Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless

Posted by Rick Laney – August 20, 2009

Knoxville, Tenn.  – Today, the Knoxville Chamber and Cellular Sales announced a unique partnership that will provide Knoxville Chamber members with access to wireless technology and training. Together, the organizations will also work to grow regional businesses and ensure that the workforce is technologically advanced. In what the Chamber said was an unprecedented move, the Chamber announced that Cellular Sales will be the Knoxville Chamber’s “Official Wireless Provider.”

StandAloneStoreSmallest“This opportunity to work with such a reputable member of our business community is a benefit to us and to our members,” says Michelle Kiely, Chamber director of membership development. “The Chamber and its staff require reliable means of communication in and out of the office to maintain the highest level of customer support and service. This partnership affords the staff and Chamber members the opportunity to learn more about how mobile connectivity can make us all more productive.”

Cellular Sales is a management company that operates authorized retail stores for Verizon Wireless throughout the South, Midwest, and Atlantic regions of the United States. It is the largest independent Verizon Wireless retailer in the country, and is still growing. By year-end, there will be more than 300 Cellular Sales stores throughout the United States. The company prides itself on an unrelenting focus on total customer satisfaction. Dedication to its customers has become its corporate mission.

Working with the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless carrier that has the greatest market share in this region makes sense for the Chamber. Accessing business tools and services for its members has become a high priority for the Chamber.

“We’re excited about this partnership because increasing our relationships with members of Knoxville’s business community will benefit us and them tremendously,” says Jay Witherspoon, Cellular Sales advertising director. “What’s more, our attention to superior customer service will allow area companies to experience the support they need to prosper.”

Cellular Sales offers the widest broadband coverage in the market. Verizon Wireless’ newly launched wireless MiFi device creates hotspots that can support up to five wireless devices at one time; an increasingly popular item for small business accessibility. Verizon Wireless’ introduction of its 700 megahertz (4G) Long-Term Evolution network in 2010 will increase connectivity, download speeds, and upload speeds by utilizing frequencies once reserved for analog television broadcasts. These mobile broadband speeds will be 10 times faster than current mobile broadband connections.

For more information, visit Cellular Sales at www.cellularsales.com or the Knoxville Chamber at www.knoxvillechamber.com.

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

Verizon retailer Cellular Sales can make you a Wi-Fi hotspot

Posted by Rick Laney – August 18, 2009

IntelligentMobileHotspotKnoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, now has one of the most revolutionary devices to hit the wireless market in years – the Verizon Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.  With a profile about the size of a credit card, the MiFi2200 connects multiple users and provides access to up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices including notebooks, netbooks, MP3 players, smartphones, cameras, PDAs, portable gaming systems and more.

Laptop Magazine called it “one of the year’s most innovative 3G devices” and said it is a “must-have for any road warrior” and invaluable to those who need Internet access not just for themselves, but for small groups that travel together.

Jay Witherspoon of Verizon Wireless retailer Cellular Sales said, “The Intelligent Mobile Hotspot is ideal if you often need Wi-Fi access far away from traditional hotspots or want to give high-speed online access to multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices at one time.

“It is a portable, wireless Wi-Fi hotspot. From wherever you are in the coverage area, it detects the Verizon Wireless network and allows access to a reliable broadband connection.  In Wi-Fi mode, it can connect up to five Wi-Fi–enabled devices at the same time. 

“The lithium-ion battery provides up to 4 hours (40 hours on standby) of usage or the device can be plugged directly into an electric outlet.  In USB mode, the device connects to your notebook via the included USB cable to use as a modem.”

The Verizon Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hotspot available at Cellular Sales is about the size of eight stacked credit cards and weighs just over 2 ounces, so it’s ultra-portable.  Security features on the device include:

  • Password protection
  • VPN pass-through
  • CDMA authentication and identification
  • Dynamic Mobile IP (MIP) key update
  • Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) firewall

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 open 50 new stores, bringing the company’s total number of locations to over 300.  Last year, Inc. Magazine named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. 

For more information about the new Verizon Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hot Spot available at Cellular Sales or to find a store near you, visit the company’s web site at www.cellularsales.com.

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

Nation’s largest Verizon retailer, Cellular Sales, hires Ackermann

Posted by Rick Laney – August 12, 2009

Cellular Sales Logo

Knoxville, Tenn. – Ackermann PR has been retained by Cellular Sales for public relations services.  Cellular Sales is the nation’s largest exclusive retailer of Verizon Wireless.  Headquartered in Knoxville, Cellular Sales is a 15-year old privately held company.  The company currently operates stores throughout the United States, and is expanding every month.  By year end, Cellular Sales will open 50 new stores – bringing their total number of physical locations to over 300.  Last year, Inc. Magazine named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing privately held companies. 

Cellular Sales Two

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