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Tuesday July 18, 10:27 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Affordable Telecommunications Technology Markets Nextel Worldwide Service
Convenience of One Phone and One Number for Worldwide Access
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2000--Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corporation (OTC BB:ATTP - news) announced today that it has begun marketing Nextel (NASDAQ:NXTL - news) Worldwide (SM) service, which provides customers with one phone and one number for worldwide telephone service. Nextel Worldwide is the first and only dual mode iDEN (R)/GSM 100% digital wireless service in the United States. Nextel operates in over 65 countries, including 18 of the world's top 25 largest cities.
With the introduction of Nextel Worldwide, customers can now make and receive wireless calls throughout Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America on an all-digital wireless network. In Asia and Europe, Nextel Worldwide's digital GSM coverage delivers streamlined access. In North and South America, Nextel iDEN network delivers coverage in major cities in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Peru as well as 96 of the largest 100 markets in the United States.
Steven H. Bethke, president of Affordable Telecommunications, stated, ``Nextel Worldwide is the first plan to offer callers a simplified flat rate per minute pricing based upon the country from which they are calling. We are pleased to offer this cutting-edge service to our customers and expect to draw significant revenue gains from this product addition.'' Affordable Telecommunications will market Nextel Worldwide through its 11 retail stores.
Nextel Worldwide rates range from US$0.99 per minute for most of Europe to US$1.99 per minute for Asia, South America and the Middle East, and from US$2.99 to US$4.99 per minute for select countries in Africa, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. For this service, customers will pay US$5.00 per month, in addition to a Nextel domestic service plan.
About Nextel Communications, Inc.
Nextel Communications Inc., headquartered in Reston, Va. is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the United States that covers thousands of communities across the United States. Nextel and Nextel Partners Inc. currently serve 98 of the top 100 U.S. markets. The Nextel National Network offers a fully integrated wireless communications tool with digital cellular, text/numeric paging and Nextel Direct Connect®-- a digital two-way radio feature. In addition, through Nextel International Inc., Nextel has wireless operations and investments in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, the Philippines, Peru and Japan. Please visit the company's web page at nextel.com.
About Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp.
Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. is a reseller of wireless telecommunications products and services, which it markets directly and through 11 retail stores. Retail stores operate under the names The Wireless Store, Camera's Etc. and Beeper Boutique in the South Texas and Louisiana markets. Affordable Telecommunications primarily focuses on selling pre-paid and post-paid wireless products and services. The Company also operates a two-way data network covering the greater Houston Metropolitan area, and will utilize the network's technology to provide Automatic Meter Reading services in the near future. |
