
February 10, 2003
Wynd Communications Acquires Assets of Deafwireless
From: PRNewswire (press release) - 10 Feb 2003
The Companies Will Integrate Talent, Technology and Shared Commitment to the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica, Inc., company: Nasdaq: GOAM),
the nation's leading wireless communications service provider for people who
are deaf or hard of hearing, and Deafwireless, the largest deaf-owned wireless
company in the U.S., announced today that they have combined operations to
expand the wireless product and service options available for deaf consumers.
The combined business, operating under the Wynd name, will unite the
resources of two leading companies, each with a wealth of experience in
tailoring technology and solutions to the needs of these consumers. Jointly,
they will offer an enhanced choice of devices and services to deaf and hard of
hearing consumers as Wynd expands its role as the largest supplier of wireless
solutions for this community. Wynd will continue marketing the Deafwireless
service under that brand, making it available through Wynd's nationwide
network of dealers as well. Robert Rademacher, founder of Deafwireless will
join the company and will be involved in directing Wynd's strategy and product
development initiatives.
"This move fits Wynd's strategy of expanding our presence and commitment
in the deaf community," said Dan Luis, chief executive officer of GoAmerica
Communications, Wynd's parent company. "Deafwireless has differentiated
itself with a community-style approach and high level of customer service,
which are values we share. We are excited to work together with Robert
Rademacher to revolutionize the wireless communications solutions available to
this community."
"This announcement is great news for anyone who is deaf and relies on
wireless service every day," said Robert Rademacher, founder of Deafwireless.
"Expanded services, a wider array of wireless hardware and software choices,
and improved support in the community are just a few benefits this initiative
promises. I'm thrilled to team with Wynd, and am looking forward to working
together to leverage our combined strengths and revolutionize the way people
who are deaf communicate."
Details of the transaction were not disclosed. Customers of Wynd and
Deafwireless are not expected to experience significant changes to existing
services.
About Wynd Communications
Wynd Communications Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of GoAmerica,
Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM), is the nation's leading provider of wireless
telecommunications services for people with hearing loss. Wynd is a winner of
the California Governor's Award for Excellence in Universal Design and
Technology and has been recognized by both the Clinton and Bush
Administrations for its commitment to Americans with disabilities. For more
information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell service, visit the Wynd Web
site at http://www.wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY 800-549-2800,
voice 805-781-6000 or e-mail: info@wynd.com.
About GoAmerica, Inc.
GoAmerica, Inc. is a leading developer of wireless data solutions, based
in Hackensack, NJ. GoAmerica enables its individual and business subscribers
to remotely access email, corporate data, intranets and the Internet by
delivering its proprietary technology through a wide variety of mobile
computing and wireless network devices. GoAmerica offers its subscribers
comprehensive and flexible mobile data solutions by providing access to its
award-winning technology, as well as wireless network services, mobile
devices, and subscriber service support. For more information, call 888-462-
4600 or visit http://www.goamerica.net.
About Deafwireless (under Boundless Depot)
Boundeless Depot (http://www.boundlessdepot.com) is a large deaf-owned
private wireless company with authorized dealers and agents nationwide, and
customers in all 50 states. The company has extensive experience in Internet
services, technologies and marketing to the deaf community. For more
information please email info@boundlessdepot.com.
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements intending to
qualify for the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect GoAmerica's
business, prospects and results of operations. GoAmerica's business is
subject to a number of significant risks, including, but not limited to, risks
relating to GoAmerica's ability to increase and maintain its subscriber base,
uncertainties relating to the future demand for services in the emerging
wireless data services market and GoAmerica's ability to successfully grow its
infrastructure, manage expanded operations, integrate acquired businesses,
increase or maintain profitability, gross margin, liquidity, and capital
resources, increase enterprise sales, leverage its strategic alliances to
generate revenue and offer new services. Such risks and others are more fully
set forth in GoAmerica's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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