TDMA Network Signs Roaming Agreement

The USA based TDMA network, HickoryTech Corp. has signed an agreement to carry the TDMA roaming traffic in south central Minnesota for a major nationwide wireless carrier. Starting in June, the roaming activity of this major nationwide wireless carrier's customers in south central Minnesota will be served by HickoryTech's wireless network. Previously, this same carrier's roaming traffic had been on HickoryTech's network until mid-2001.

"Serving this major nationwide carrier's roaming traffic on the HickoryTech network is a logical fit for us," said John Duffy, President/CEO for HickoryTech. "We have a robust TDMA network which this major carrier has relied on, and we are pleased to serve these new customers."

HickoryTech has invested more than $20 million in wireless network improvements since it entered the business in 1998. "The return of this major nationwide carrier's roaming traffic to our existing network is a great addition. The network currently serves HickoryTech customers, as well as the roaming traffic of many other nationwide wireless carriers," Duffy said.

Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed."

Posted to the site on 3rd June 2003