From bag phones to Smartphones, nTelos Wireless has seen a lot of technological advancements over the last 20 years. Now, its customers and employees prepare to celebrate its 20th year anniversary of providing outstanding wireless voice and data services.

The Virginia-based company, known for providing dependable nationwide 3G service that is always $10 less than Verizon Wireless or AT&T, will officially begin celebrating 20 years in the wireless industry on Thursday, Jan. 20, by offering special discounts and promotions to the public and recognizing its employees.

?Being in the wireless industry for 20 years says a lot about the exceptional value we provide to our customers,? said Conrad Hunter, president of nTelos Wireless. ?And, our experienced and valued employees are one of our great differentiators, and we plan to continue to use our knowledge and heritage to provide an enhanced wireless experience that our customers can appreciate.?

To celebrate, nTelos wireless is offering the following promotions through Feb. 3.

  • The flexibility of 1-year agreements
  • $20 off any Smartphone
  • $10 off the nationwide 3G unlimited everything Smartphone plan
  • Free BlackBerry Curve after $50 mail-in rebate Free Samsung Profile after $30 mail-in rebate
  • 20% saving on all accessories
  • Free wireless hotspot with any Smartphone purchase

In addition to its promotional savings, nTelos is celebrating with employees. On the 20th day of each month, all 894 wireless employees will be included in random drawings for prizes.

?Our dedicated employees get credit for an exciting 20 years of providing exceptional wireless services,? Hunter said. ?If it weren't for them, our customers wouldn't enjoy the nationwide service they depend and rely on daily. We are proud to recognize our employees as part of the celebration, and welcome the opportunity for new customers to join us.?

Background of nTelos Wireless

nTelos wireless began servicing a 2-county area in central Virginia in 1991, and has since grown its footprint to cover 96 percent of the U.S. population. The company was the first to introduce digital services to many of its Virginia markets, and was the first commercial digital wireless provider in West Virginia. nTelos was also the first wireless carrier in Virginia to successfully test and implement wireless E911. Additionally, the company was the first to provide continuous coverage along I-79 in West Virginia. Its legacy of award winning customer service, however, stems from its parent company, which was started as local telephone provider more than a century ago in 1897.

?Although technology has progressed and changed over the years,? Hunter continues, ?our commitment to providing outstanding wireless service has been the key to our longevity, and will be the key to our future.?

About NTELOS

NTELOS Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: NTLS) is an integrated communications provider with headquarters in Waynesboro, VA. NTELOS provides products and services to customers in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Maryland and North Carolina, including nationwide 3G wireless voice and data services, local and long distance telephone, high capacity transport, networking and high-speed Broadband data services and IPTV-based video products. Detailed information about NTELOS is available at www.ntelos.com.

NTELOS Holdings Corp.
Mike Minnis, 540-946-7290
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