Cordia Area of Knott County.
Ivel, KY - July 1, 2010

Appalachian Wireless, a division of East Kentucky Network and the leading provider of high quality wireless telecommunications products and services in Eastern Kentucky, announced today service enhancements in Knott County.

On behalf of Appalachian Wireless, Gerald Robinette, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, is pleased to announce the availability of new service in Cordia. In our continuing efforts to provide exceptional service and the newest technology to our customers, Appalachian Wireless recently began transmitting CDMA signal to this Knott County community. Areas of improved service include the community of Cordia, Lotts Creek and portions of route 1088 and 942. With CDMA technology, we are providing service with amazing call clarity, all-in-one communication devices with improved security, color graphics, polyphonic sounds, as well as the capability to wirelessly browse the Internet with speeds that are comparable to a home dial-up connection, including the ability to send and receive pictures. All this and more from your local wireless company – Appalachian Wireless! As a local provider of telecommunication services, we have a genuine interest in the well-being of the communities that we live and work in. Our goal is to continue to expand our coverage areas while offering the newest technology to our local businesses and families. We strive to provide the tools and capabilities that allow a local business to compete with large, nationally-known corporations, while still meeting the needs of the individuals in our service area. Your success is important to us!

Danny VanHoose, Director of Marketing states, "This new service covers an area of Knott County that previously had no wireless service and demonstrates Appalachian Wireless’ commitment to the residents of Knott County." Please visit our website at www.appalachianwireless.com or feel free to call us at 606-477-2355 or 800-438-2355 if we can provide any further information or answer any questions you may have regarding this new service.

Appalachian Wireless is the premier CDMA technology based provider of wireless phone services in Eastern Kentucky and Western Virginia. With now 150 cell sites, serving 29 counties, Appalachian Wireless provides the best digital coverage in over 8,000 square miles. Headquartered in Ivel, KY, Appalachian Wireless provides the best local customer service to its licensed population base of 670,600 people in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee. Consumers can purchase phones and service from more than 50 Appalachian Wireless stores and authorized dealers. More information about Appalachian Wireless can be found at www.appalachianwireless.com. You always get more with Appalachian Wireless.