PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SmartServ Online, Inc. (OTCBB:SSRV), a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that provides mobile phone service with the best in low cost prepaid minute plans and the latest in mobile content, today announced that former president of MCI's Business Markets has joined the company's board of directors. Mr. Hartnett will replace Timothy Wenhold who recently resigned from the board. Mr. Wenhold will continue to serve in his role as Executive Vice President and COO of SmartServ.
Robert Hartnett is a private investor and the former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Blue Ridge Networks. Prior to Blue Ridge Networks, Mr. Hartnett served as President of Business Markets for MCI. A 20-year veteran of MCI, Mr. Hartnett also served as CEO of UUNET.
"We feel privileged to have such a seasoned veteran of the telecommunications service sector join our board, Bob Hartnett has been on the forefront of many aspects of the competitive telecommunications industry," said Robert Pons, President and CEO. "His enormous experience will have bring an immediate benefit to SmartServ's Uphonia prepaid mobile launch."
"I am confident that SmartServ's new UPHONIA prepaid (MVNO) brand is well positioned to capitalize on the enormous continued growth in the cellular industry," said Mr. Hartnett.
About SmartServ
SmartServ, headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that provides mobile phone service with the best in low cost, pre-paid minute plans, discounted international long distance, and the latest in mobile content, such as ringtones, mobile games, and images. SmartServ products and services are marketed under the UPHONIA brand. For more information please visit: www.SmartServ.com.
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