Syringa Wireless and Clear Talk to Merge Rural Networks

Two US rural wireless carriers, Syringa Wireless and Clear Talk Idaho are to merge late next month. The companies will operate under the name Syringa Wireless, while Mike Hunsaker, current General Manager of Syringa Wireless, will stay on as General Manager of the new combined operation.

"This merger will enable both companies to evolve in this rapidly changing environment," said Larry Curry, President of Clear Talk Idaho. "Subscribers will have greater choices in service options and enhanced calling features."

Charles Creason, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Syringa Wireless, noted that the companies have been conversing since 2002, and have built a strong mutual respect for each other. "This merger is a statement demonstrating our fundamental goal to offer advanced and affordable mobile wireless products to southern and eastern Idaho," Creason said.

The merger agreement was reached on May 1, 2009, with the transition starting immediately thereafter. The two companies will be working jointly to provision each Clear Talk subscribers' phone with software upgrades needed to transition to the Syringa Wireless Network in late July.

Plans are to continue to operate 13 Syringa Wireless retail locations along with 5 of the original Clear Talk stores. The company will retain current staff.

Posted to the site on 16th June 2009