DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Voice, Inc. (OTCBB:PRFV), a leading provider of mobile personalization and content services, announced today that they have signed a contract with SouthernLINC Wireless(r), a Southern Company (NYSE:SO), to provide its ringback tone platform. The Preferred Voice platform replaces the traditional ringing sound (or ringback) heard by the calling party when a call is connecting to a wireless, wireline, or broadband connection. Preferred Voice provides a complete end-to-end solution including the technology platform, proprietary ringback software, and a robust content library featuring premium content from Universal Music Group.
The application will enable SouthernLINC Wireless subscribers to entertain callers who are waiting for them to answer by playing various types of music, movie sound clips, and greetings from numerous celebrities instead of the traditional 'ring, ring.'
"We're confident consumers and businesses alike will want to take advantage of the Preferred Voice ringback feature," said Julie Pigott, vice president, marketing and customer support, SouthernLINC Wireless. "The ringback platform fits perfectly into our ongoing efforts to satisfy our customers' ever-increasing appetite for the latest and greatest wireless features."
"At a time when the wireless industry is facing increasing challenges to boost subscriber revenues, SouthernLINC Wireless is taking a leadership position in providing new services to its consumer and business segments," said Les Gay, Preferred Voice's vice president of business development. "The work that we are doing with SouthernLINC Wireless underscores Preferred Voice's comprehensive commitment to the regional wireless carrier markets for enhanced revenue-producing services."
About Preferred Voice
Based in Dallas, TX, Preferred Voice, Inc. (OTCBB:PRFV) is a pioneer and leader in the design, development and deployment of enhanced telephony services to telecommunications carriers globally. PVI's My Phone Services Suite includes tightly integrated products including Rockin' Ringback(tm), AdBack(sm), Push-To-Connect(sm) and a complete Content Suite of games, graphics, wallpapers, and ringtones. Preferred Voice solutions are designed with an intense focus on customers who derive strategic value from their networks. In turn, these carriers rely on Preferred Voice to create competitive advantage for their businesses. For more information visit www.preferredvoice.com
About SouthernLINC Wireless
Celebrating its ten-year anniversary, SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE:SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier covering the major metro and rural areas in Alabama, Georgia, southeastern Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options into one phone including Push to Talk, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data. More information about SouthernLINC Wireless can be obtained by calling 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visiting the SouthernLINC Wireless Web site at www.southernlinc.com.