The Cellular Connection Expands to Pacific Northwest

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Largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer celebrates grand opening of five stores in Washington and Oregon

MARION, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the US, announces today the opening of five new stores in Washington and Oregon, marking its first expansion into the Pacific Northwest. The new stores are located in Centralia, Bellevue and Seattle, Wash., and Cottage Grove and Eugene, Ore., and offer customers the ultimate experience in interactivity while shopping for cell phones and accessories.

The Cellular Connection plans to open 20 locations in the Washington and Oregon region by the middle of 2012.

Since opening its first retail store in Marion, Ind., in 1991, The Cellular Connection has expanded to more than 750 locations, primarily located east of the Mississippi River. The company’s new stores in the Pacific Northwest will be opening between December and January at the following locations:

• Centralia, Wash. 1111 Johnson Road
• Cottage Grove, Ore.1498 E. Main St., Suite 101 and 102
• Eugene, Ore.4750 Royal Ave.
• Bellevue, Wash.15015 Main St.
• Seattle, Washington14355 Aurora Ave.

“We’re ecstatic to penetrate this new market and open our doors to a new customer base,” said Scott Moorehead, president and CEO of The Cellular Connection. “For two decades, our unmatched customer service has simplified the buying experience for our loyal customers in the Midwest. We look forward to meeting the wireless needs of Pacific Northwest residents, and will look for further expansion opportunities across this region.”

The Cellular Connection’s long-standing relationship with Verizon Wireless coupled with its buying power allows the company to make its services more accessible to customers while offering unparalleled customer service and competitive pricing. The company sets itself apart from the many other cell phone retailers today by offering superior customer service. At big box stores, customers are just the next person in line. At every The Cellular Connection location, customers get personalized, one-on-one attention.

Upon entering the new store, guests are greeted by a digital welcome screen informing them on all of the latest and greatest products and new ‘hot’ deals.

To learn more about The Cellular Connection, visit http://www.ecellularconnection.com. Consumers can also find more information about the company at http://www.facebook.com/tcctalk and http://www.twitter.com/tcctalk.

About The Cellular Connection

The Cellular Connection is the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the United States with more than 750 locations across 26 states. Founded in Marion, Ind., in 1991 by Steve and Phyllis Moorehead, The Cellular Connection owes its success to its ability to hire top-notch professionals who understand the meaning of customer service. For media inquiries, please contact Megan Lawler at 317.202.2280 XT. 13 or email her at [email protected]. To learn more about The Cellular Connection, or to find a location near you, please visit http://www.ecellularconnection.com.

Dittoe Public RelationsMegan Lawler, 317-202-2280 XT. 13[email protected]

Source: The Cellular Connection

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