Craven Shumaker of i wireless Appointed to CCA’s Board of Directors

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August 9, 2012                                                                                                                               (202) 449-9866

 Craven Shumaker of i wireless Appointed to CCA’s Board of Directors

Washington, DC – Today, CCA – The Competitive Carriers Association announced that Craven Shumaker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Iowa Wireless Services, LLC, dba i wireless has been appointed to the CCA Board of Directors.  i wireless, a long-time CCA member, has over 250 sales locations across Iowa and western Illinois and offers a robust voice and data network to its monthly billed and pay in advance customers.

“I am delighted to welcome Craven to CCA’s Board of Directors,” said CCA President & CEO Steven K. Berry.  “i wireless has been an active member of CCA for many years, and Craven’s knowledge of the wireless industry and profound industry experience will be a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors.  I look forward to our continued work with i wireless to ensure competitive policies such as data roaming, access to devices and interoperability become a reality.”

“CCA’s commitment to issues and legislative policies promoting a thriving, competitive wireless industry is central to the continued success of i wireless,” said Shumaker.  “I look forward to working with the industry leaders on the Board of Directors and membership contingent in support of CCA’s mission.”

About CCA

CCA is the nation’s leading association for competitive wireless providers serving rural and regional areas of the United States. The licensed service area of CCA’s more than 100 members covers 95 percent of the nation.

About i wireless

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa Wireless Services, LLC, dba i wireless is a partnership between T-Mobile USA and Iowa Network Services (a consortium of 127 Iowa Independent Telecommunications Companies).  i wireless provides wireless communications products for monthly billed and pay in advance customers under the brand MEGAtalk by i wireless.  i wireless has over 250 full service company stores and authorized dealers across Iowa, western Illinois and eastern Nebraska and offers customers access to the nation’s largest and fastest wireless voice and data network.  For more information, visit www.iwireless.com or contact Allison Costello at 319-390-7242.