FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAYS, CAROLINA WEST WIRELESS OPENS NEW
VALLEY HILLS MALL RETAIL LOCATION

Celebrates grand opening with huge Black Friday savings

Wilkesboro, NC, November 20, 2008 – Carolina West Wireless (CWW) announced today the grand opening of a new retail location in Hickory, North Carolina. The new store—the 3rd in the Hickory area—is located inside the Valley Hills Mall and will be open on November, 26th, in time for the busiest shopping day of the year.

Carolina West has provided the Hickory market with the area's absolute best coverage since July of 2007, with locations on North Center Street and on Highway 70.

According to Slayton Stewart, CEO of Carolina West Wireless, having retail stores conveniently located and easily accessible for customers is very important to Carolina West. “With outstanding customer service and a great location, we think this new retail location is going to deliver the products and services that are important to our customers, like the best value in unlimited calling plans and a reliable nationwide network that covers 98% of the country.”

“As a leading wireless provider in North Carolina,” said Mr. Stewart, “we’re committed to making sure our customers get coverage and service they can count on—and this store will really serve the needs of this great community.”

In keeping with the company’s reputation for the best value in wireless, Carolina West is celebrating the grand opening of its new store by offering several Black Friday specials, including any Blackberry or smartphone for only $29.99. Customers who visit the store after Black Friday will also be able to save big this holiday season with specials on family plans and other great phones.

“This is an exciting time for us,” said Mr. Stewart, “and the opening of this new store is going to help us to continue delivering the best value in wireless to the residents of this area.”

The store will be open during normal mall hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

About Carolina West Wireless
Carolina West Wireless was formed in 1991 and is owned by a partnership consisting of Skyline Telephone, Surry Telephone and Wilkes Telephone. Headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, CWW provides its customers with innovative technology including data and mobile services, the latest wireless equipment and competitive wireless plans that provide nationwide coverage. Detailed information about CWW is available at www.carolinawest.com.

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