Dealer Program News

Massillon Cable TV Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program to offer the uControl Next-Generation Security Platform
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( March 09, 2010 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (March 09, 2010) - Massillon Cable TV and Comporium are pleased to announce that Massillon has joined the Comporium Security Dealer Program. Massillon Cable TV and Comporium reached the agreement at the recent National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) Winter Educational Conference & Technology Showcase.

"We are always on the lookout for complementary services for our customers," said Massillon Cable TV President Bob Gessner, who is a past chairman of the NCTC's board of directors. "In the near future, security monitoring will grow to encompass a variety of futuristic services that we want to deliver to our customers." Massillon is one of the nation's top fifty largest cable TV providers, serving 47,000 customers in central Ohio. By signing up for Comporium's Security Dealer Program, Massillon Cable's customers will benefit from the latest technology available for the "connected home," and it expands Massillon's services beyond the triple play of VoIP, video and broadband.

"We welcome Massillon Cable TV to our Dealer Program," said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program. "Our partnership with uControl provides the software platform that enables broadband service providers like Massillon Cable to not only provide state-of-the-art security systems and service but also to deliver advanced features like energy management, video monitoring and much more, all from the same platform."

About Massillon Cable TV
Massillon Cable TV, Inc. is a locally owned and operated communications company providing video, data and voice services to more than 47,000 homes and businesses in Western Stark County and Central Wayne County, Ohio. More information is on the company website Massillon Cable TV.

About uControl
uControl's award winning next-generation home security and automation solution pairs its open, technology agnostic infrastructure with the industry's only "All-In-One" SMA TouchScreen combining an alarm system, communications gateway and home automation platform into one device. For more information, go to uControl.

NTCA Awards Comporium, uControl First Place for 'Hot Technology'
TAMPA, FLA. ( Feb. 09, 2010 )

TAMPA, FLA. - (Feb. 09, 2010) -

Comporium and uControl recently received top recognition from the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) for the best cutting-edge technology at the recent NTCA Expo '10.

Comporium featured its Security Dealer Program and showcased uControl's Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Platform and the industry's only "All-In-One" SMA TouchScreen from SMC, which combines an alarm system, communications gateway and home automation platform into one device.

Comporium and uControl will participate in the National Cable Television Cooperatives' Winter Educational Conference in Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 22-23. The companies will also appear at the National Cable Television Association's Cable Show '10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 11-13.

About uControl
uControl is a leading provider of next-generation home security and automation solutions. The uControl Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Platform enables Broadband Service Providers to deliver the next generation of services for the Connected Home. For more information about uControl, visit uControl.

NewWave Communications Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program
ORLANDO, Fla. ( Nov. 12, 2009 )

ORLANDO, Fla. - (Nov. 12, 2009) - NewWave and Comporium are pleased to announce that NewWave has joined the Comporium Security Dealer Program. This will expand NewWave's communications services, which include the Triple Play of Internet, television, and telephone services. NewWave is the nation's 27th largest cable TV provider with operations in six states.

"Comporium provides a unique combination of start-up support and industry contacts with innovators like uControl," said Larry Eby, senior vice president of operations for NewWave Communications. "We want to provide our customers with a range of security services from intrusion monitoring to smoke detection to the futuristic remote home and family management features provided by the uControl SMA Platform."

Comporium recently announced that it has added uControl's Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Platform to its suite of security services. uControl's award winning solution pairs its open, technology agnostic software infrastructure with the industry's only "All-In-One" SMA TouchScreen from SMC Networks - combining an alarm system, communications gateway and home automation platform into one device. The SMA Platform enables Broadband Service Providers to deliver the next generation of services for the Connected Home.

Comporium's Security Dealer Program shows innovative service providers how to break into the profitable home security industry. In addition to wholesale security monitoring through Comporium's ULÂ® approved Central Station, the Dealer Program also provides technical support, training for sales and service technicians, and "customize and go" marketing campaigns to ensure success.

"We welcome NewWave to our Dealer Program," said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program. "Our dealers report that security services complement both cable television and telephone services while leveraging their existing assets to expand company revenue. Our partnership with uControl expands the range of security services in our program. uControl's platform allows us to immediately offer a future-proof, IP-enabled home security solution that bridges to other Connected Home services like energy management, video monitoring and much more."

About NewWave Communications
NewWave Communications is a cable television, high-speed Internet, and digital telephone service provider serving Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee. Our goal at NewWave Communications is to ensure our customers are provided with the best products and services at an affordable price. Visit New Wave for more details.

About uControl:
uControl is a leading provider of next-generation home security and automation solutions. The uControl Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Platform enables Broadband Service Providers to deliver the next generation of services for the Connected Home. uControl's award winning solution pairs its open, technology agnostic infrastructure with the industry's only "All-In-One" SMA TouchScreen combining an alarm system, communications gateway and home automation platform into one device. Beyond home security, the uControl SMA Platform delivers the next generation of energy management, home health monitoring and Connected Home services that customers will demand. For more information, go touControl.

About Comporium
Comporium is a diversified communications company providing a Quintuple Play of five services -- voice, video, data, wireless and security -- at the retail level; as well as, providing security monitoring and directory publishing for its industry customers. From its beginning as a local telephone exchange company since 1894, Comporium is now the nation's 16th largest Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier and the 34th largest cable provider. More information can be found onComporium.

Nex-Tech Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( Nov. 13, 2008 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (Nov. 13, 2008) - Nex-Tech, Inc., a Kansas corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Rural Telephone Service Company, Inc. (Lenora, Kan.), and Comporium are pleased to announce that Nex-Tech has contracted with Comporium for its Security Dealer Program.

“We are extremely excited to join forces with Comporium,” said Jeff Wick, Nex-Tech’s Chief Operating Officer. “Not only do they offer fantastic pricing and a strong background in this arena, they are also a tremendous resource for training and support. The Comporium team has been invaluable in the launch of this new service offering for Nex-Tech.”

Supported by industry leaders Honeywell and ADI, the Comporium Security Dealer Program is designed to deliver security and monitoring products, services, advertising and pricing through a unique support structure for security dealers.

“Nex-Tech recognized that our approach can boost their growth by providing industry information, technical support, marketing support and wholesale monitoring services,” said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program.

Comporium provides security services in York and Lancaster counties of South Carolina. Its Security Dealer Program includes start-up assistance and training for companies new to this industry and also provides wholesale alarm monitoring. In 2007, Comporium received recognition as the second top security dealer based on sales growth and also won honors for Marketing Excellence and for Community Service.

About Nex-Tech
Nex-Tech, Inc. is a Kansas corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rural Telephone Service Company, Inc. (Lenora, Kansas), an independent telephone cooperative since 1951. Nex-Tech’s headquarters office is located in Hays, and it has eight additional branch offices strategically located throughout Northwest Kansas. Nex-Tech is certified in the State of Kansas as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and also provides a host of other services including long distance, dial-up Internet, broadband Internet, cable television, area-wide directory services, fiber leasing, mobile radio, video production, two-way interactive video, LAN/WAN networking, wireless data solutions, business telephone systems and business related computer solutions. For more information, call (785) 625-7070 or visit Nex Tech.

About Comporium Business Solutions
Comporium is a diversified telecommunications company providing over 100,000 customers a bundle of five services at the retail level, as well as providing security monitoring and directory publishing for its industry customers. From our roots as a rural telephone company started over 100 years ago, we have grown into the 18th largest ILEC and the 35th largest cable provider in America. Please visit Comporium for more information.

Rainbow Communications Joins the Comporium Security Dealer Program
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( Nov. 06, 2008 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (Nov. 06, 2008) - Rainbow Communications and Comporium jointly announced today that Rainbow has contracted for Comporium’s Security Dealer Program. Located in the northeast corner of Kansas, Rainbow serves 33 communities with the following services: local telephone, long distance, cable television and high speed Internet. Rainbow has invested in an extensive fiber network. The company motto is "Big Enough to Deliver. Small Enough to Care."

Director of Operations Chris Wardman said, “Rainbow Security is excited to join forces with Comporium. When looking for the 'quad play', it was an easy decision to go with Comporium for security services! It’s like someone handing you a playbook for a football team that has been playing for years and telling you how to call the plays!”

Aligned with security equipment leaders Honeywell and ADI, the Comporium Security Dealer Program delivers products, services, advertising and pricing through a unique support structure for communications providers new to the security industry.

“We welcome Rainbow Communications to our growing number of Security Dealer Program clients,” said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program. “These innovative companies see the value of adding security services under their own brand instead of partnering with a national security franchise that will promote its own name. By partnering with us, they can move beyond the ‘triple play,’ leveraging their existing staff and customers to add another recurring revenue stream."

About Rainbow Communications
Established in 1952, Rainbow Telecommunications, an independent telecommunications company based out of Everest, KS, has provided local telephone, Internet, and long distance service to the exchanges of Bendena, Denton-Severance-Leona, Everest, Huron, Muscotah, Robinson, Whiting, and Willis. For more information, visit Rainbow Communications.

F&B Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( Aug. 22, 2008 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (Aug. 22, 2008) - F&B Communications and Comporium jointly announced today that F&B is joining Comporium’s Security Dealer Program. Residential and business security services will be added to their telecommunications mix of telephone, wireless, video, and Internet services, as well as computer sales. Like Comporium, F&B has diversified since its beginning as a telephone company at the turn of the 20th century. F&B is located in Wheatland, Iowa, the heart of America's breadbasket.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to work with Comporium and look forward to offering a security product, expanding F&B’s line of products and services," said Ken Laursen, general manager.
“F&B has a history of adding innovative services to their lineup. With the Dealer Program, F&B will get a head start on rolling out these services to the communities they serve in Iowa," said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program.

Supported by industry leaders Honeywell and ADI, the Comporium Security Dealer Program is designed to deliver products, services, advertising and pricing through a unique support structure for security dealers.

Comporium is an award-winning, operating security services provider in York and Lancaster counties of South Carolina. Its Dealer Program provides comprehensive start-up assistance and training for companies new to this industry. The Comporium Monitoring Central Station is UL approved. With Security Dealers across the United States, this Program is popular with communications companies moving beyond the "triple play" of voice, data and video bundles.

About F&B Communications
F&B Communications is the premiere local telecommunications provider offering telephone, long distance, digital video, dial-up Internet, high-speed DSL Internet, satellite Internet and wireless PCS services to customers in the Bennett, Calamus, Delmar, Lowden and Wheatland exchanges and surrounding areas. The company also provides computer sales and service through their Technology Solutions retail store. To learn more about F&B Communications, visit the company web site at FBC.

About Comporium Business Solutions
With customers across the United States and Canada, Comporium provides support services to all sizes and types of telecommunication carriers and cable television operators. Please visit Comporium for more information.

Poka Lambro Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( June 16, 2008 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (June 16, 2008) - Poka Lambro and Comporium jointly announced today that Poka Lambro has contracted for Comporium’s Security Dealer Program. Located in Texas, Poka Lambro is a cooperative, which was founded more than 55 years ago. In addition to local and long distance telephone, Poka Lambro offers wireless phone service through a partnership with AT&T and broadband Internet services. Residential and commercial security monitoring will allow them to expand the company's ties to its customers.

“We are very excited about teaming up with Comporium,” said Poka Lambro CEO David McEndree. “We’re constantly searching for products and services that will benefit our customers. Comporium not only offers a great product, the Program offers excellent pricing, training and marketing support as well.”

“Poka Lambro will be able to provide its customers a sense of safety and reliability at a highly professional level that they couldn’t obtain previously,” said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program.

Comporium is an award-winning, operating security services provider in York and Lancaster counties of South Carolina. Its Dealer Program provides comprehensive start-up assistance and training for companies new to this industry. The Comporium Monitoring Central Station is UL approved. With Security Dealers across the United States, this Program is popular with communications companies wanting to go beyond the "triple play" of voice, data and video or wireless bundles.

About Poka Lambro
Poka Lambro has been in business for over 55 years providing telecommunications services to the people of West Texas. Today, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative and its subsidiaries specialize in providing quality regulated and deregulated local telephone service, long distance service, broadband services and digital fiber optic technology to residences and businesses. Additionally, Poka Lambro is an authorized AT&T Wireless Retailer.

About Comporium Business Solutions
With customers across the United States and Canada, Comporium provides support services to all sizes and types of telecommunications carriers and cable television operators. Please visit Comporium for more information.

Integrated Technology Partners Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( April 29, 2008 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (April 29, 2008) - Integrated Technology Partners, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WTC Communications, and Comporium jointly announced today that Integrated Technology Partners has contracted for Comporium’s Security Dealer Program.

Located in Iowa, Integrated Technology Partners and WTC serve the community of Wilton and surrounding areas. In addition to local and long distance telephone, WTC also offers wireless, Internet service, cablevision, paging and business services. Residential and commercial security services will allow them to expand their ties to these customers.

“We are very excited to work with Comporium,“ said Mark Peterson, president of WTC Communications. “We identified security and home entertainment as new business opportunities and Comporium packages the best pricing along with the knowledge and start-up organization that places us years ahead of a cold start.”

Aligned with security equipment leaders Honeywell and ADI, the Comporium Security Dealer Program is designed to deliver products, services, advertising and pricing through a unique support structure for security dealers.

“We welcome Integrated Technology Partners to our growing number of Security Dealer Program clients,” said Dan Lehman, general manager of the Comporium Security Dealer Program. “These innovative companies see the value of adding security services under their own brand instead of partnering with a national security franchise that will promote its name. By partnering with us, they can move beyond the ‘triple play’ and leverage their existing staff and customers to add another recurring revenue stream."

Comporium is an operating security services provider in York and Lancaster counties of South Carolina. Its Security Dealer Program provides training and start-up assistance for companies new to this industry, and also provides an alarm monitoring service. Comporium received recognition as the second top security dealer based on sales growth in 2007 and also won honors for Marketing Excellence and for Community Service.

About WTC Telecommunications
In 1881, only five years after Bell's invention was perfected, the telephone came to Wilton, Iowa. Today WTC Communications strives to be a premier provider of leading edge communications while embracing our commitment to improve the quality of life and contribute to the growth of the communities we serve. Our new division, Integrated Technology Partners LLC, will provide residential and commercial security services. For more information, visit WTC Communications.

Wilkes Telecommunications Signs with Comporium Security Dealer Program
ROCK HILL, S.C. ( March 25, 2008 )

ROCK HILL, S.C. - (March 25, 2008) - Wilkes Telecommunications and Comporium jointly announced today that Wilkes Telecommunications has contracted for Comporium’s Security Dealer Program. Located in the North Carolina piedmont, Wilkes is a cooperative with more than 11,000 access lines. In additional to local and long distance telephone, they also offer Internet service. Residential and commercial security monitoring will allow them to expand Wilkes Telecommunications’ ties to its customers.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with Comporium,“ said Eric Cramer, CFO and assistant general manager. “We feel adding another premium service to our bundling options makes us more attractive to consumers who are looking for a one stop shop for all their communications and entertainment needs. Comporium has been extremely helpful in getting Wilkes Telecommunications started into this new line of business. I would recommend Comporium to anyone considering branching into the security business.“

Comporium is an operating security services provider in York and Lancaster counties of South Carolina. Its Dealer Program provides training and start-up assistance for companies new to this industry, and also an alarm monitoring service. Comporium received recognition as the second top security dealer based on sales growth in 2007 and also won honors for Marketing Excellence and for Community Service.

About Wilkes Telecommunications
For over 55 years, Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation has served the citizens of Wilkes County, N.C. Wilkes Telecommunications is still owned by its members and still totally committed to providing the best possible personal service. For more information, visit Wilkes.net.