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Affordable Telecommunications Technology Signs Marketing Agreement With WebLink
Wireless Business/Technology Editors HOUSTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2000--Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corporation (OTC BB: ATTP) announced today that it has signed a two-year marketing agreement with Weblink Wireless (NASADAQ: WLNK). WebLink Wireless' nationwide 2-way network, using Internet protocol and ReFLEX technology, is the largest of its kind - reaching approximately 90 percent of the U.S. population. According to the agreement, Affordable Telecommunications will market WebLink Wireless' two-way wireless data services, enhanced messaging services and traditional one-way numeric and word paging services. Steven H. Bethke, president of Affordable Telecommunications, stated, "We are extremely pleased to offer Weblink Wireless' one-way and two-way wireless communications products and services to our customers. Our corporate strategy is to leverage several marketing arrangements with leaders in the wireless telecommunicatons industry to diversify our product mix and accelerate revenue growth." About WebLink Wireless WebLink Wireless Inc. is a leader in the wireless data industry, providing wireless e-mail, wireless instant messaging, information on demand and traditional paging services throughout United States. The Dallas-based company, which serves about 2.4 million customers, recorded total revenues of $325 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. For more information, visit the website at www.weblinkwireless.com. About Affordable Telecommunications Technology Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. capitalizes on the explosive two-way messaging products and services sector- a market projected to reach $300 million in annual sales with over 11 million units sold by 2004. Affordable markets pre-paid and post-paid wireless telecommunications products and services directly and through 11 retail stores. Located in South Texas and Louisiana, Affordable's retail stores include The Wireless Store, Camera's Etc. and Beeper Boutique. 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. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risky and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to lime in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For additional information, see www.thewirelessstore.net --30--jr/bos* CONTACT: Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. Steven H. Bethke 713-988-8884 sbethke@flash.net or OTC Financial Network Eddie Khoury 781-444-6100 ext. 652 eddie@otcfn.com KEYWORD: TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS E-COMMERCE HARDWARE INTERNET SOFTWARE MARKETING AGREEMENTS Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com
Sep-08-2000 11:46 GMT Symbols: US;ATTP Source BW Business Wire |