Oct. 15, 2009 (Filing Services Canada) --
Platinum Communications Corporation (PCS - TSX Venture), announced today that the Company has entered into a Master Services Agreement with ERF Wireless (OTCBB: ERFW), a leading US provider of enterprise-class wireless and broadband products and services, for the provisioning and delivery of bandwidth services to mobile and static oil and gas sites throughout the Province of Alberta.
Bernard D. Parkinson, CEO of Platinum, stated, "We're looking forward to providing ERF Wireless the quality Internet and bandwidth for their international oil and gas customers. We're also exploring other avenues where we can jointly work with ERF Wireless to expand our collective service offerings to Fortune 1000 companies operating in Platinum's coverage area."
According to Dr. H. Dean Cubley, CEO of ERF Wireless, "This agreement marks the first in a series of agreements with enterprise-class wireless network providers and anchors our company's expansion into Canada. We plan to continue aggressively expanding our footprint by entering into additional Master Service Agreements and by pursuing our strategy of acquiring profitable wireless broadband networks. This will allow the company to rapidly expand its coverage in the strategic areas required to service our growing international oil and gas customer base."
About Platinum Communications
Platinum Communications Corporation (TSX-V: PCS) is a leading provider of superior quality fixed wireless Internet and broadband solutions. The company operates a wireless broadband network that extends from north of Edmonton to south of Calgary, covering more than 65,000 square kms and servicing more than 8,500 customers and 170 communities from 122 service delivery locations. Additionally, Platinum utilizes the Alberta SuperNet, one of the largest IP networks in the world. This high-speed performance network connects 429 communities in both urban and rural Alberta. Platinum's high quality infrastructure and excellent service record make it the provider of choice for business and residential customers within its vast coverage area. For more information, please visit our website at www.platinum.ca or call 403-301-4591.
About ERF Wireless
ERF Wireless Inc. is a fully reporting public corporation located in League City, Texas, and is the parent company of ERF Oil & Gas Services, ERF Enterprise Network Services, ERF Bundled Wireless Services, ERF Wireless Messaging Services and ERF Network Services. The company specializes in providing wireless and broadband product and service solutions to enterprise, commercial and residential clients on a regional, national and international basis. Its principals have been in the wireless broadband, network integration, triple-play FTTH, IPTV and content delivery business for more than 40 years. For more information, please visit our websites at www.erfwireless.com and www.erfwireless.net or call 281-538-2101. (ERFWG)
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not guarantee future events or performance and should not be relied upon. Actual outcomes may differ materially due to any number of factors or uncertainties, many of which are beyond Platinum's control. Some of these risks and uncertainties may be described in Platinum's corporate filings (posted at www.sedar.com). Platinum has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements due to new information or events.
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For further information please contact:
Bernard Parkinson, CEO Danielle Leger, CFO
Phone (403) 301-4591 Phone (403) 301-4594
Source: Platinum Communications Corporation (PCS)http://www.platinum.ca
Source: Platinum Communications Corporation (TSX-V: PCS) http://www.platinum.ca
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