YARDLEY, Pa., Jan. 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- FTS Wireless, Inc., (OTCBB:FLIP) an operator of retail wireless locations that markets and sells next generation wireless products, services and operates Wi-Fi HotSpot's, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Vancouver-based wireless content developer SMS@ctive(tm)Technologies, Corp. (OTCBB:SMSE).
FTS Chairman and CEO Mr. Scott Gallagher commented "After an extensive search we have selected SMS@ctive(tm) as our partner for the delivery of mobile value-added services, including Short Message Service (SMS). SMS@ctive(tm) is on the forefront of developing customized mobile content, services and applications." He further added, "As text messaging and mobile content gains traction is North America, FTS and SMS will be well positioned to leverage this expanding market."
Arshad Shah, Chairman and CEO of SMS@ctive(tm) commented, "Expanding our services in North America is a priority for SMS@ctive(tm), consequently, this strategic alliance with FTS Wireless will enable us to accelerate our penetration of this important market."
SMS is the acronym for Short Message Service. SMS allows up to 160 characters of text to be sent or received by a digital mobile phone. The mobile services business has been a tremendous growth driver for cutting edge companies such as SINA, Corp. (Nasdaq:SINA) an online media company and value-added information service provider for China and the global Chinese communities.
About FTS Wireless, Inc.
FTS Wireless Inc. an operator of retail wireless locations that markets and sells next generation wireless products, services and operates Wi-Fi HotSpot's. FTS Wireless currently has operations in the Florida Gulf Coast region as well as New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Through its e-commerce site, www.SatPhoneCenter.com, FTS Wireless markets to customers worldwide. For additional information about FTS Apparel, Inc. or its subsidiary, please visit our website at www.FTSWireless.com or review our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov.
About SMS@ctive(tm)
SMS@ctive(tm) database-driven platform delivers content to mobile users worldwide while enabling users to capture, access and monitor their mobile phone information. SMS@ctive(tm) specializes in developing innovative premium wireless content applications, using wireless technology, to fuel business demand. The Company intends to utilize existing and new wireless network infrastructures along with novel marketing strategies to increase consumer awareness ultimately enhancing customer utilization of real-time information. For additional company information please visit our website at www.smsactive.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Included in this release are certain "forward-looking" statements, involving risks and uncertainties, which are covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's financial performance. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual future results may differ materially from those anticipated, depending on a variety of factors, including continued maintenance of favorable license arrangements, success of market research identifying new product opportunities, successful introduction of new products, continued product innovation, the success of enhancements to the Company's brand image, sales and earnings growth, ability to attract and retain key personnel, and general economic conditions affecting consumer spending, including uncertainties relating to global political conditions, such as terrorism. Information with respect to important factors that should be considered is contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.