AirCell Names Rural Cellular Corporation 1999 Provider of the Year.Business Editors ALEXANDRIA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2000 AirCell, Inc., a Colorado-based company that offers air-to-ground communications systems for the aviation market using 800 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. cellular technologies, announced today that Rural Cellular Corporation (RCC RCC - An extensible language. ) has been named Provider of the Year for 1999. Each year AirCell honors one cellular partner that has exhibited exceptional support, leadership and cooperation in the furthering of aviation telecommunications and safety. "Rural Cellular Corporation has been a strong partner in bringing quality, affordable air-to-ground wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. to the aviation industry. Through their efforts and contributions, they have helped to bring important, innovative services to the aircraft cockpit and cabin. Rural Cellular Corporation has proven to be a leader in bringing new wireless technologies to the market," said Jim Stinehelfer, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AirCell. AirCell's technology enables users to place phone calls at a fraction of the cost of alternative systems, while providing a variety of advanced communications capabilities, including fax, e-mail, and Internet access See how to access the Internet. - all at speeds that have previously been unattainable in commercial airborne phone systems. Through enabling more robust access to critical flight information, AirCell's technology also stands to improve safety for the flying public. Richard Ekstrand, president and chief executive officer of RCC stated, "We are proud to partner with AirCell. Their unique patented technology combined with our extensive wireless system allows us to offer clear voice communications services at a fraction of the cost of current airborne phones. AirCell's approach is unique, refreshing, and innovative." RCC plans to expand their existing AirCell service area to regions in the Northeast, South and Northwest. About AirCell AirCell, Inc., founded in 1991 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, has developed and tested an advanced air-ground communications technology. In December 1998, the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. granted authority for selected cellular companies to provide services using the AirCell air-ground phone system. For more information on AirCell products, or for the name of the nearest authorized dealer, call toll-free at (888) 328-0200, or visit AirCell's website at: www.aircell.com. About Rural Cellular Corporation RCC (Nasdaq:RCCC RCCC Rowan-Cabarrus Community College RCCC Reserve Component Coordination Council RCCC Reserve Component Career Counselor RCCC Responsibility Center/Cost Center RCCC Regional Chapter Chairs Congress (IEEE Communications Society) ), headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, provides cellular, paging, long distance and PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. service in 14 states in the Midwest, Northeast, South and Northwest portions of the United States. |
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