LEVITTOWN, Pa., July 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- FTS Wireless, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of FTS Group, Inc. (OTCBB:FLIP), an operator of retail wireless locations that market and sell next generation wireless and VoIP products, and services and operate Wi-Fi Hot Spots, today announced it has agreed on terms to acquire a profitable retail wireless business in Florida's Gulf Coast market.
FTS CEO Scott Gallagher commented, "We're focused exclusively on acquiring businesses that will be immediately accretive to earnings. This acquisition is located within a short distance of the second largest university in the southeast region, boosting an annual enrollment of more then 41,000 students." Gallagher went on to say, "Statistics show, and many industry analyst's feel, the youth market will offer significant subscriber growth potential for wireless products and services in the coming years. This deal should help FTS exploit that opportunity."
About FTS Wireless, Inc.
FTS Wireless Inc., is an emerging regional operator of retail wireless locations that market and sell next generation wireless products and services and operate Wi-Fi HotSpot's. FTS Wireless currently operates a chain of retail wireless locations in the Florida Gulf Coast region and the Philadelphia suburban market. The company markets and sells products worldwide through its e-commerce site's www.CellularDeals.com and www.SatPhoneCenter.com. For additional information about FTS Group, Inc. or its subsidiary, please visit our website at www.FTSWireless.com or review our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov.
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