Canquest Communications (Wireless), Inc. Selects US/Intelicom, Inc. Prepaid Wireless Debit Software.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 1998--US/Intelicom, Inc. (US/I) today announced it has been selected by Canquest Communications (Wireless), Inc. to provide the debit handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. software for their national prepaid pre·pay tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays To pay or pay for beforehand. pre·pay  ment n. wireless offering. Canquest Wireless, one of
Canada's first wireless communications wireless communicationsSystem 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. resellers, is targeting a third quarter launch of its national prepaid wireless solution. "Canquest has built a strong and loyal distribution network for our prepaid long distance products," said John Smith, Canquest 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. . "We have been working for over three years to build our wireless solutions and are very excited to offer our distributors and long distance customers the same quality service now in wireless. The US/I debit application, customized to Canquest Wireless requirements for the Canadian market, is a major key to making this goal a reality." "The US/I prepaid wireless debit application has been designed to provide wireless airtime air·time n. 1. The time during which a radio or television station is broadcasting. Also called airspace. 2. The time at which a radio or television program is broadcast. resellers such as Canquest with a quick, reliable andcost-effective means of entering the fast-growing prepaid wireless market," said Mike Sauter, President and CEO of US/Intelicom, Inc. "Our strategic alliance with Canquest Wireless allows US/I the unique opportunity to be first to market in Canada." The US/I debit application features over-the-air processing for both initial service activation activation /ac·ti·va·tion/ (ak?ti-va´shun) 1. the act or process of rendering active. 2. the transformation of a proenzyme into an active enzyme by the action of a kinase or another enzyme. 3. and ongoing account replenishment replenishment the addition of an appropriate quantity of properly prepared solution containing the correct concentration of chemicals to the developer solutions used in radiography. ; offering significant advantages to both retailers and service subscribers. Additionally, the US/I Internet-based management system enables resellers to manage programs on a real-time basis, providing the ability to update program parameters quickly to respond to competitive issues and market demands. Headquartered in Atlanta, US/Intelicom, Inc. supports the prepaid wireless efforts of carriers and resellers throughout the U.S. and Canada. US/I applications are available through licensing agreements on a service bureau relationship with the Company, or on a product-bundled basis through its strategic partnership with Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CELL). US/I also provides application enhancements to cellular handset manufacturers wishing to add debit and transaction technology to address the hardware functionality demands of retail and carrier customers. Canquest Wireless is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Canquest Communications (Canada), Inc. Founded in 1994, Canquest is a telephony company with three service offerings: electronic and wireless prepaid transactions and customer care. Emerging services include Prepaid Internet, Prepaid Dial Tone and Prepaid One Plus. The company is headquartered in Chatham, Ontario, with its wireless division operating out of London, Ontario.
CONTACT: Canquest Communications (Wireless), Inc.
Bill Bradley, Chief Operating Officer
519/474-7788
or
US/Intelicom, Inc.
Chris Hauck, Vice President Sales & Marketing
770/368-3232
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